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The Opelousas courier., 1899-04-22

See A. G. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks. Lime, Sand and Cement.
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LIE COURIER DIES OPELOUSAS

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moius quill men soft autrenient OrdOnne) lus-
qua &c que rediteur JUICE a propos de les as
eOntinuer.
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payer quinze piastres d'avancc, Sill veulent Sc
aire announcer.
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les r6clames, les communications DUN genre
personnel, etc, sc p%aierOnt au taux DIES avs.
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There were Many Dinners in honor
of Thomas Jefferson, April 18th. Yet
be was not born on that day. He was
born oR April I'd, 143, old style, but ow-
ing to the @ style of time computa-
ton beginning with the introduction of
the Gregorian Calendar, 1852, at which
time the Equinox had refrigerated elev-
en- days since the Council of Nice in
A. ID. 1895, when the festival of Easter
was established and the equinox occur-
red on March 81, the dates of abniver-
saries originating prior to Pope Gre
gory's Calendar are determined by ad-
ding eleven days, hence Thomas Jetfer-
sons birthday is probably observed on
April 18th. This interesting fact is
pointed out on pages "a and So of the
New York World Almanac IA most in
t~eresting statistical book of over 500
pages. That newspaper offers to send
the volume postage paid for Csc.
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We want your advertisement, and
will b. glad to do your job printing.
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Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
st. Landry State ! NIX.
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Sweethearts of Mine.

This song was received 10y rs from
the publishers Il few days ago, and the
melody and words were SO meIodions
Il pretty that we cannot help but re-
print tho. chorus for II readers:
CHORUS
One has hair Of silyery gray,
The other just like gold.
One is gay and youthful
While tie others bent and Old,
But dearer than life are both tn me.
And from neither would I part.
Onei is my mother, God bless her | love her,
The other is my sweetheart.
This song complete, words and music,
will be sen to any address for % cents
in silver or stamps. 10y the GRoENE
Music PUBLISHING Co. 80 L. Fifth
Street, Cincinnati, 0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
TAXING HORSES TO MANILA.
Sailing of the wyefield--AnOtherT Trip
for the Tacoma.

Quartermaster Gen. Ludingten received
telegram this morning from Col. Long,
quartermaster at San Francisco, saying
that the transport Tacoma arrived there
this morning from Manila, and that he will
inspect her as soon as possible and report
repairs necessary for another trip to Ma
Mia in case the department desired to re-
tain her for that purpose. In reply, Gen.
Ludington instructed Col. Long to retain
the Tacoma for another trip to Manila for
the purpose of carrying horses for the 4th
Cavalry. He was also instructed to report
the cost of repairs necessary to make the
animals comfortable on the long voyage
across the Pacific. The vessel Is especially
adapted for the transportation of horses
and general freight.
The quartermaster general has been nOti-
fled of the sailing of the transport Wyefield
one of the newly chartered stock boats,
from San Francisco for Manila. She car
ries one officer, twenty-three enlisted men
and 14O horses for service in the Philip
pines. In addition to her load of animals
she has 1900 tons of stores and supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
COLUMBIA AND SHAMROCK.
They Resemble Each Other Strongly
Chance of Latter Good.


LONDON, July 4.-The Daily News this
morning publishes an article, with illustra-
tive designs, comparing the yachts Column
hia and Shamrock. The writer gives the
following the dimensions of the cup
challenger: Length, 132 feet 9 inches;
length on water line, 80 feet inches; beam,
"a feet 6 inches, and draught 20 feet. He
says the Shamrocks sail area is 14,125
square feet and her displacement 147 tons.
According to this authority she is con-
structed of nickel steel and manganese
bronze. He says:
There is a strong resemblance between
the two hulls. The Columbias fin keel is
more aft, and she has more graceful fore
line than that of the Shamrock. 1t is prob
able that the latter's sail area will be en-
larged during the preliminary trials.
''She has a finer model than Valkyrie III,
and will cut easier through the water She
is much lighter than that yacht, has a
larger sail area, and is by far the most
dangerous competitor for the cup that ever
crossed the Atlantic. The Shamrock stands
very good chance of proving the VICTOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
The Pay of Naval Officers

Mr. L. p. Mitchell. the acting controller
OF the treasury. has issued the following
to the auditor for the Navy Department
and others concerned:
The navy personnel act of March 3, 1899
$50 Stat. 100so, having assimilated the pay
of the line and medical and pay corps of
the navy to that of officers of corresponding
rank in the army. subject TO the reduction
of 10 per cent for shore service. after June
80, 1899. in the settlement of accounts after
that date the pay of all officers and enlisted
men OF the navy Will be computed accord
ing to the rules applied for the computation
OF the pay OF officers and enlisted men of
the army, whether such persons are en-
gagged on monthly or annual salaries by
treating the year divided into twelve
months of thirty days each. corresponding
to the calendar months of the year, and
dtsregarding the inequalities in the duration
Of calendar months."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
MERGING OF COAL INTERESTS.
The Combine Said by a Director to De
Practically Assured.

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 4.-Geo I. Whit
ney, director in the New river coal COM
bine, says the merging of all the river coal
interests is practically assured. All options
have been taken a strictly cash basis
and the question Of the acceptance or re-
lection of the properties at the prices that
have been named will be decided in a few
days. The combine is to issue capital stock
amounting to s30,000o00 and s10000,000 in
bonds
The big combine of railroad coal interests
of the Pittsburg district is believed by those
interested to be also in fair way of being
carried through. There is much hard work
yet for the promoters, and a good deal TO
be done TO compromise options and ap-
praisements which, in some cases, are at
considerable variance. The capital stock of
this enterprise is to be s60000,00O or more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
GENER AIS IN THE ARMY,
Return of Volunteers Will Have No
Eject on Their status.

1t is said at the War Department that the
return OF the volunteer organizations from
the Philippines will have no effect on the
rank OF the volunteer general officers now
on duty there. The number Of general off,
GERS depends not on the particular organi-
cations in the service, but on the total num-
ber of men, The law provides for one major
general to every 1000 men. There will be
in the joint establishment when the pres
ent recruiting arrangements are completed
about fsunO men. There are now three
major generals in the regular establishments.
Miles. Merritt and Brooke, and in the vol
unteers Shafter, Otis, Lawten and Mac
Arthur. This arrangement will probably
stand, as there is fraction over the quota
of men for six major generals There are
now on duty in the Philippines the follow
Ing brlgadiers, in the order of seniority
named; Bates. Young, Schwan Hall, Wheat
on, Grant, Hughes and Ovenshine IL is
understood that these will all retain their
commands. 1t is practically settled that the
Increase in the joint establishment will not
necessitate the appointment of any more
brigadier generals, there being already
surplus in Cuba and elsewhere which have
been carried under the provision of the six
months volunteer law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
The Day Quietly Observed by the
President and Mrs. Mckinley.
REMAINED In FAMILY APARTMENTS
Looking Over the Executive
Mansion Mail.
A CALLFROM SECRETARY HAY

President and Mrs. Mckinley celebrated
the Fourth of July by remaining I'm the
private apartments OF the White House and
taking a rest The President did not 40
to his office until late in the morning and
then did not remain long. He looked over
some OF the newspapers and few private
papers. He found time to enjoy his cigars
and TO mediate without interruption. The
President smokes many cigars, but they
are always of a particular brand and flavor
He smokes few of the many varieties sent
to him as presents. These come from all
directions. They have been more plentiful
than ever before since the acquisition Of
islands where fine tobacco is produced. For
some time, however the President has been
smoking a brand of cigars sent to him by
a friend in Cuba. They are exactly OF the
brand which the President has smoked for
years. They would sell for about L. cents
apiece and are what are known as pure
Havannas. The President does not smoke
to excess, although he often has lighted
cigar in his mouth.
Mrs. Mckinley continues to improve slow
ly. She will probably be able to resume
her morning drives i'm a short time. The
President leaves his office at intervals dur
ing the day to talk with her and TO ascer-
tain her wants.
Acting Secretary Cortelyou spent part of
the day at home. He rarely has occasion
to do this. He is one of the hardest worked
men I'm the government service. but has
splendid constitution and control OF him
self.
Assistant Secretary Pruden. Colonel Mont
gomery and others We're on duty during the
day. The heavy mails cannot he allowed
to accumulate, and consequently a portion
of the White House force is always on duty.
After completing his official duties Major
Pruden finished flower painting He Is
an artist OF no mean ability.
Secretary Hay, clad in a flannel suit Of
cream color, called for a few minutes
the President. The Secretary said he would
spend the day at home working on his
mail.
There have been no fireworks in the
White House grounds on the Fourth OF
July for many years. In fact, there has
been no noisy celebration of the day at the
White House since President Arthurs time
The Presidents son, Allan Arthur, had fun
freedom for celebrating the day and did So
by exploding many dollars worth Of fire
works. He invited his young friends TO the
White House in large numbers and there
would be a Jolly celebration of the day.
The general explosion of fireworks today
did not annoy Mrs. Mckinley. The noises
were heard at the White House, but were
too distant to be disagreeable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
QUEEN KAPIOLANI DEAD.
Relict of King Kalakaua Passes
Away at Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 4.-The steam
ship Coptic arrived late last night from
Hong Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu.
She brings news of the death at Honolulu
on June "A of Dowager Queen Kapiolani,
widow of King Kalakaua. Her death
had been expected for some time. She
was sixty-fve years of age, and was
sufferer from cancer and recently had a
stroke of paralysis. She was much es-
teemed in the islands and her death was
sincerely mourned Her remains lay in
state for eight days and were buried with
impressive ceremonies. She left no chill
dren and during her life devoted much of
her time to charitable work. the Kapalionia
Home for Leper Girls and other institutions
having been founded by her. She visited
San Francisco in state in 1887 with her
sister-in-law, Princess Liliuokalani and
was given a royal welcome.
There was no sickness on the steamer
Coptic, and her passengers report that
fear of the bubonic plague had abated
at Honolulu. Among those on the vessel
Were Col. Ames of the 1st Minnesota Vol
unteers. who is on furlough, and DIR. Shell
don, U. S. A, who Is returning from Ma
Mia. The Coptic brought 95 cabin and 517
steerage passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
DREYF US IN BETTER SPIRITS
His Demeanor Taken as Strong Proof of
His Innocence.
Astonished at the Attitude of Surfoux
Persons Since His Deportation
to DEVILS Island

RENNES, July 4-Maitre Labori paid an
other visit to Captain Dreyfus at 10 q clock
this morning, remaining with him until
noon. The lawyer found the prisoner TO
be in even better spirits than yesterday
and in the resistance Dreyfus has shown
TO the ffightful blow he suffered in the
judgment of the court-martial and his ter
ribie existence on DEVILS Island, combined
with his marvellous recuperation of ply
sical and mental strength since he left
cayenne, Maitre Labor saw the strongest
proofs of his innocence. Counsel was al
most joyful in appearance on leaving the
military prison today, and beyond doubt
his interviews with Dreyfus have given
hlm the most favorable impression respect
ing the outcome of the court-martial.
Dreyfus spent yesterday evening and this
morning IN studying the documents relat-
ing to the Esterhazy and Zola trials.
Maitre Labori during this mornings con-
ference, explained to him the obscure
points. Dreyfus was naturally astonished
at many incidents, and at the attitude of
various persons since his deportation.
Madame and Matthieu Dreyfus are to see
the prisoner this afternoon, when Maitre
Labor Will again visit him.
Madame Dreyfus, it is asserted in Paris
Is not only permitted to see her husband
daily, but is allowed to attend personally
to the preparation of his meals.
His memoirs, which he wrote on DEVILS
Island, We're left there, but they will be
forwarded to the government with his
other effects.
There is a good deal of comment upon
speech made yesterday by Paul Deroulede
founder of the League of Patriots. and
long known as one of the most violent on
ponents of revision. NJ. Deroulede said, in
substance, that If Dreyfus should be found
innocent by the new court-martial no
punishment would be sufficiently heavy, no
pillory sufficiently infamous, for ali the
ministers. civil or military, who were re-
sponsible for his conviction, and no honors
high enough Tor the martyr and victim"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
MONUMENT TO THOMAS WHITE.
Revolutionary Patriot Who Helped to
Spill the Tea in Boston Harbor

Revolutionary Patriot Who Helped to
Spill the Tea i'm Boston Harbor.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd, July Am event
of unusual interest was the unveiling to-
day in Evans cemetery. near Riddlesburg,
a few miles north of Cumberland of a
monument erected to the memory of
Thomas White, a revolutionary hero, by
his descendants in this section. White is
said to be the only man buried in Pennsyl-
vania soil who assisted in the destruction
of tea in the Boston harbor. He was with
Washington in many of his battles. White
was born in 1879. and was a tailor by trade
He married In Philadelphia and emigrated
to this section, being among the early set
tiers OF the Broad Top section lying north
of hare. His sons, Ezekiel and John the
second, were in the war of 1872, Ezekiel
being killed at Lundy's Lane. The unveil-
ing was the occasion for large picnic and
Parade. in which patriotic societies par
acipated. The Bedford Band furnished mu-
Sic Ex-Assistant Secretary of the Interior
John n. Reynolds delivered the Grafton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
SECRETARY ALGER'S Loss.
Has Been TelesI aphed Regarding the
Burning of His Pulp Mills.

Secretary Alger has received telegraphfc
confirmation of the fire at the large pulp
mills In which he is interested at Grand
Mere, Canada. He received only a brief
telegram. 1t simply stated that the mills
had been partly destroyed. and giving no
details. He has telegraphed for particu-
lars, but so far has not received them
owing to the difficulty of communicating
with Grand Mere. According to Secretary
Alger, the mills were valued at 100000.
He does not know the amount of insurance
carried, as that was a matter left to his
agents in Michigan. The principal owners
of the mills are Secretary Alger and Sir
William c. Van Horn of Montreal. Mr..
Russell a. Aiger, jr., the Secretary's son,
is secretary of the company and represents
his father in its management. The Secre
tary has received general sympathy in his
loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
other Observances in Gotham.
BRYAN AND THURMAN IN 1900.
This Ticket Favored at a COnferenct
in Chicago.

in Chicago.
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for
President and Allen w. Thurman of Ohio
for Vice President is ticket that was dis
cussed and strongly favored at a confer
ence held at the Sherman House, Chicago
There were present, besides Messrs. Bryan
and Thurman. W. Fl. Hinrichsen, NJ. F.
Dunlap, and o. 2. Thompson, all of Jask-
sonville, ILL.,; r. NJ. Ditty of Columbus, Ohio
and S. B. Cook, manager of the ways and
means bureau Of the democratic national
committee.
The desire to put Mr.. Thurman in line
for Vice President seems to be based on
representations made by himself and Mr.
Ditty that he could carry Ohio for the DEM
ocratic ticket. They told of republican dis
affection III that state, which, according to
their views, gives the democrats an ex-
cellent chance to elect their state ticket this
year. In the event of success next Novem-
Der, they said the way to victory in the
national election of 1900 would be easy.
In case Mr.. Thurman Is made the vice
presidential nominee, it was said the demo-
cratic party would make Ohio one of its
chief backgrounds, hoping. in case Presi-
dent Mckinley is renominated to defea.
him in his own state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
SITUATION AT HOMESTEAD.
Secret Effort to Keep Men at Home
and Cripple the Mills

PITTSBCRG, July 4.-The open strike
campaign at Homestead has been abandon
ed, and emissaries of the Amalgamated As
sociatlon have adopted the plan of making
a house-to-house canvass of all the men
employed in the plant. 1t is claimed that
a secret effort is being made to keep the
men at home tomorrow morning and Grip
pie the mills to such an extent as to bring
about a complete shut down. If there is a
good showing the fight will be pushed. II
not there will be a throwing up of hands.
Among the citizens and business men of
Homestead there is feeling that the
movement is a failure, but the leaders
maintain a mysterious air and say that it
will be well to watch for developments
within the next forty-eight hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-04
KILLING OF FLANAGAN
Feeling in Powhatan Causes Removal of
Pilkinton to Richmond.
Dramatic Scene When the Widow of
the Dead Man Confronted His
SIayer-DetaiIs of Interest.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, July Nv. G. Pill
kinton, the young lawyer who yesterday
killed William NJ. Flanagan, the re-
publican state senator from Powha tan
county, and commemorative attorney of
the same county, is in jail here in a state
of almost nervous prostratiOn over the af-
fair. The political camp has long been di-
vided in Powhatan, and the bitter fight
made in May between Pilkinton and Flan-
nagan fer the commonwealth attorneyship,
in which Pilkinton came within 1l6 votes of
wrestling the Office from Flanagan, which
he had held for fourteen years, left many
people arrayed against each other. Much
feeling was displayed yesterday when the
shooting occurred, and the judge of the
county wisely sent Pilkinton here for safe
keeping. Since 1t has been shown by eye
witnesses that Flanagan made sudden
and unexpected attack on Pilkinton, as he
was standing in the vestibule of the court
house talking quietly to an officer of the
county, the excitement has subsided.
Struck by Senator Flood.
Flanagan was an aggressive but level
headed man, and his attack on Pilkinton
in the manner in which it was done is
surprise to all who knew him, and is sup
posed to have been the sudden outbreak of
passion eliminating from the long and bit
ter contest between the two men, in which
many uncomplmentary things were said.
Flanagan was the only republican rep
resentative in the last state senate. and
never declined combat with the debaters of
the democratic body.
He was always parliamentary, but very
aggressive and his readiness to uphold the
measure of his party terminated at the
close of the session in an alteration with
Senator H. d. Flood. who struck Flanna-
gan over the head with a stick, and for
some time il was thought it would prove
fatal
Dramatic Scene.
A very intensely dramatic scene was en-
acted yesterday Immediately after the kill
ing. Flannagan's house is within 100 yards
of the court house. His family came Wild
ly running to his side. His body lay COW
cred with blood, and his widow threw her
self upon 1t in uncomfortable paroXysm of
grief for a few me ments, and then, arising,
demanded to know who shot her husband.
Some one pointed to Pilkinton, and she ad-
vanced toward him.
why did you kill my husband?" she
wildly demanded.
Pilkinton replied that he was attacked,
and there was nothing else left for him to
do.
He was led away, and bystanders took
Mrs. Flanagan home. The case will come
to trial at the present term of the court,
CURED. Judge Miller of Powhatan has
summoned the commemorative attorney
of an adjoining county to conduct the trial.
Little doubt exists that Pilkinton Will be
cleared on the ground of self-defense.
Flalnagan's life was insured for $4,000.