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The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
Lapid Decrease of Catch in the Past
Few Yeara,

Lapid Decrease Of Catch in the Past
Few Years
It may surprise some persons to
learn that a full grown female stur-
geon is as valuable a creature as the
fur seal. Yet this is a fact. It may
also interest and surprise many to be
told that more than 1000, 900 are in
vested In the sturgeon catching indus
try in the Delaware river alone, and
that more than s~even-eighths Of the
caviar sold in this country Is Rus
sian caviar Is made a few miles below
this city from eggs of the sturgeon
caught in this vicinity. Yet both
these things are true also. The slaugh-
ter of the fur seals In Behring sea and
their threatened early extinction by
Canadian poachers produced at one
time widespread excitement through
out the country, and for awhile caused
decidedly strained relations between
the governments of the United States
and England. The sturgeon Ii as
perilously near extinction as the fur
seal. At the rate this valuable fish is
disappearing and unless something is
promptly done to prevent 1t in five
years there viii be none to catch. To
show how rapidly the sturgeon are
passing away it Is only necessary to
refer to the report of the Pennsylvania
fish commission. According to the
document, between the years 1880 and
1889 1t was not uncommon for 1000
sturgeon to be seen on the dock at
Bayside as the result of one days
catch. In the latter named year the
fish began to decrease In number rap
idly. The average catch to a net that
a was go; in 1891 about 65; in
1892 It was 43; in 1893 it had fallen
to 80; in 1894 down to 26; in 1895 the
average to a net rose to 80, but in
1896 1t fell to ~; In 1897 the average
was 20: in 1898 it fell to Is, and In 1899
it sank to 8. In 1898 the total catch
of sturgeon in the Delaware bay and
river was over 5000. Last season 1t
was 2,51O. It cannot take long at
this ratio TO bring examination.
Honorary Degree from Austria.
Simon Neweomb, the American as
tronomer, has had an honorary degree
conferred on him by one OF the leading
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
Found a submarine Volcano.

The British cruiser Ringarooma,
while practicing recently off the New
Hebrides, lost a torpedo, which sunk
suddenly at seventeen fathoms. Three
divers attempted to descend and re-
cover it, but were unable, as they came
upon a submarine volcano in activity.
The water below the surface was boil
ing hot: the men bled from the ears
and the nose and their diving dress
was injured by the heat
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
Aged BeIlrInger.

Mr. W. Allen Of Trowbridge, Eng
land, has just attained his S0th birth
day. and is probably, il not the oluest,
one Of the oldest, bellringers In that
country. This veteran was baptized
by the poet Crabbe, who was then rec
tor Of Trowbridge, and began his bell
ringing career when quite young. He
rang at tho Queens coronation, and at
all great events since, including the Ju-
bilee periods, and, after ringing at the
Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Her
Majesty accepted his photograph. He
has been connected with the ringers In
Trowbridgs belfry for So years.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
The Oldest Ranknote.

This note is in the possession of the Bank
Of England. 1t is dated December 19, 1889,
and is for 555 pounds, but on account of Its
age same Is made very valuable. One of the
most valuable stomach medicines
before the public is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
sers. For the past fifty years it has been
the standard of such remedies for dyspepsia,
Indigestion, biliousness, nervousness or in
somnia. 1t will effect q cur when faith
fully taken.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
far Hoys and Girls.

Sometimes boys and girls think that
their fathers and mothers must have
had 4 much easier time than they in
the good old days when pa and
ma were young. But In those days
fathers and mothers were more strict
and whippings, both for boys aud girls.
were uaors plentiful II her book,
aohi,a Igge Ii c@aasal pgya1a Alice
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

People marvel at the mechanism Of
the human body, with its 4s2 bones
and so arteries. But ma IL simple
in this respect compared with the carp.
That remarkable fish moves no fewer
than 1885 bones and muscles every
time 1t breathes. It has 1870 veins,
% say nothing Of its 80 muscles.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

No matter what ails you, headacheto q
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. C~AsoARETs help ma
ture, cure you without a grippe or pain, pro-
duce easy natural movements, cost you just
10 cents 10 start getting your health lack.
CAsoARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine,
put up in metal boxes, eve.y tablet has G. U.
c., stamped on it. Beware Of limitations.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh h
COntain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange thewhole system
when enteringit tn rough the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
It is taken internally, AMI is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. cheney & 10. I, stimonials free.
~ Sold by Druggists; price, 75c: per bottle.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

But isn't there a penalty if you bride a
custom house o~f1cer2' ask his friend.
''Tm not sure" said the returned traveller.
who, of course, was speaking of his expert.
enc s in Europe, but know there's a plenty
if you DON'T"
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Greek and roman doors invariably open
outward; a person passing out of the house
is therefore obliged to knocF OF the door
before opening it to avoid collision with a
N issar-hY-
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

A spanish paper asserts that two descend
ants of Columbus, Manuel and Marian Col,
jumbo. bI other and sister. are at present in.
mates of the asylum for the homeless in the
city of Cadiz. It is said that documents in
their possession incontestably prove theil
descent
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Surgeon Major Reed. now in Havana with
q board of experts will continue t5e 1nvestl.
CATION In to the propagation of yellow fever
by mosquitoes, and an experimental statlon
will be established outside Havana.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

The oldest princess in Europe has just eel.
ebrated the eighty-ninth anDiver. airy of hel
bourg, who is the elder sister of the king OF
Denmark.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

A travelling salesman in each Southern State
to $50 per month and travelling expenses;
not absolutely necessary. Address
PENICKs TOBACCO WORKS Co., Penicks, va,
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethiDg, softens the gums. reducing infiama-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c q BOTTLE
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Altttle 4-year.old miss wanted q fan, but
could not remember the name of it, so she
said. Mama, where's the thing you brush
the warm away with?"
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

The sultsn of Turkey is sensitive on the
Of Armenian blood Ill his veins, The
most distant ~allusion to it is said to put him
in a passion and call down his lasting dis
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

1t requires no experience to dye with Put
NAM FADELEss DYES. Simply boiling your
goods In the dye is all that's necessary. Sold
by all druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

The farmer should have as many Injuries
as he can afford. What is the use of trying
to get along with a tumble-down shack for 8
barn when tine money is at hand to build q
good serviceable structure?
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

The University of hicago professors who
'jumped' on the revolutionary heroes the
other day was very careful to wait until they
had all been dead a hundred years.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
Anbuiaaee Cars for Civilians

Al special car for invalids is neing
built for the Saxon state railroads for
the transportation of those who can
AFFORD the expense of q whole car. It
consists of three apartments, with a
corridor on one side. One lis for the
sick person, and one OF the others for
the physicians, and the third for at
tendants. Cooking apparatus and re-
f~rieators are provided. Il may be
hired for use on any railroad in Eu-
rope provided II is not needed at
home.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Isabella, the former queen of Spain, who
for years has been living in Paris, Is now
making efforts to be allowed to return 20 her
aative country, from which she was oanlsneo
EWantY. IN rec YEARS aR0-
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness
after first days ure of DR.. Hines Great Nerve
Restorer. 3 trial bottle and treatise free DIR. r.
II. KLINE, Ltd, gal Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

The Best Prescription for Chil1s
ana Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTEIEss
CAIEt TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quintne in
q wsasteleHs form. No cure-no pay. Price Soc.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an fnfalli
BILE medicine for cougns and Lolds.-N, W.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, n. j., Feb. II, l9N.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Dennfe-What credentials must a person
have in order to jon your new Women's
club? Annie-She must pledge herself not TO
want te write or read a paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Indigestion is a bad companion. Get rid
OF it by chewing a bar of Adams Pepsin
Tutti Fruit after each meal.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Alfred Belt, the diamond king, of South
Afrsca, is only forty-s six years old. His whole
fortune estimated a $2U. 0OO, 000, was made in
twenty-five years.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
Gnoh Position

Good Position.
Trustworthy men wanted to travel. Expert.
enoe not absolutely necesSlry.For particulars
address Peerless Tob. Works, Bedford City, Va
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
GUILT PURsUE THEM
kLoPERS FOUND THE WORLD
TOO SMALL.

rhls Couple Couldn't Find o Hiding
place on Divorce Wanted
Arrest Averted a Bloody Tragedy.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15
To Cure @ Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoao QUININE TABLETS. Al
druggists refund the IT11ney If II fats tn ttre
e. w. GROVES signature is on each box. Csc
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

MRmAm REwARD-weh avede poatedw with the National City Bank Of Lynn, s5oa /
II WhENEEHE whch will be paid to any ponw who's can find thatt eabovet testimonial letters 1
I sMhREBEAH ae mtg enrine or were published before obtdningt the wrteEss special per l
eWEBEB0W misions LYDIA E. PINRHAM MEDICINE Co. j
The Opelousas courier., 1900-12-15

Honorary Degree from Austria.
Simon Neweomb, the American as
tronomer, has had an honorary degree
conferred on him by one Of the leading
Austrian universities.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
FIRE At LOUISVILLE.
The Autrey Meat Market Building aDt
Much Personal Property.

The Autrey Meat Market Building and
Much Persona, Property.
Louisville, May 14-A 3 o'clock this
morning fire was seen issuing from tht
butcher shop OF Louis Beran, formerly
Autrey's market Mr. and Mrs Beran,
who lived in the rear, barely had time to
get out of the building. losing everything
out their night clothes. 1t was impos.
sible for the fire department to accom-.
plish more than the confinement of the
flames to the meat market and it burned
to the ground, building and contents be.
ing a total loss. The building contained
a valuable ice chest and was owned by
Henry Hames of Boulder, whose loss
must be considerable above insurance
He carried 81, 900 insurance. Beran had
5000 in mutual company, payment by
which is, of course, always problematical
(Mr Hames is a Boulder wholesale
butcher. When seen today he said be
owned all the fixtures of the place and
he estimates his loss at $1,000, Of
which 81 900 is covered by insurance.
Editor Camera.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
Roberts h0|C1
Is Q cosby One.
ROBERTS WILL MOVE ON.
In Reaching Kroonstad His Losses Were
More Than He Thought.

In Reaching Kroonstad His Losses Were
More Than He Thought.
London, May I4-It is not believed
Roberts will stop longer at Kroonstad
than couple or three days. He will
then push on after issuing proclama
tion annexiDg the Free State to the Brit.
ish empire as crown colony. Lord
Roberts cables that his losses in cavalry
May 10 at the crossing of the Zand river
were much more numerous than he sup
posed.
His losses in horses in his whirlwind
campaign to Kroonstad were enormous.
Bloemfontein has been transformed into
veritable hospital where it is reported
there are $500 cases of enteric fever
among the British troops.
The Beers retreated from Kroonstad
IN good order, saving all their guns.
They were entrenched on the other side
of the vaal in direct line of Lord Rob
erts' further advance.
From Ladysmith come advices that
Buffers army of 10 1000 men are pushing
for Laing's Mex, which is the key to the
Transvaal. Parties of Beers have been
dispersed by him. He will reach Dun.
dee, probably, today.
London, May I2-The war Office has
received the following despatch from
General Roberts:
"Kroonstad, May J2-2 p. nj enter
ed K oonstad at go without opposition
today when the Union Jack was hoisted
amid cheers from the few British resi-
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
PARIS PRICES ARE HIGH.

And the Exposition h by no EMeans IN
Finished State.
Paris, May I4-Another month mu t
elapse at least before the exposition will
approach a finished state. The exhibit
ors have grievance in the delay and
damage to goods on railways. Weeks
have elapsed after the American exhibits
are landed at Havre before they reach
Paris, and the amount of damage intlict.
ed is so great that it seems that it must
have been malicious.
The attendance on week days at the
exposition averages from 10000 to 49,.
900, but the absence OF visitors has no
appreciable effect in keeping down
prices.
This is no place for poor man and
unless prepared to pay at least double
value for tine ordinary comforts one had
better stay away.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
H0||k DNy|e' 5
Troubles Over
HANK DwvRe IS DEAD.

Well Known Blind Man Suicides In . Lyons
Hank" Dwyre's troubles are no more.
Six o'clock Saturday evening his body
cold in death was found in cabin at
Lyons, which he was temporarily occu.
pying. Dwyre was in Boulder Saturday
morning and apparently happy. though
when he arrived at Lyons and met his
friend, Jacob Blubaugh, he said, Good
bye, this is the last time you will see
me-" No attention was paid to the re-
mark because "Hank" had often said he
would take himself off when he should
become weary of life.
Only a few years ago. Dwyre was one
of the strongest and happiest Miners in
this region. BY an explosion in pros
pect at Salina, he lost both his eyes. He
vas given every care by friends and the
best hospital attention. but his sight was
forever gone when the wreck of former
stalwart manhood emerged from the
recall tall, we'll formed blind man, who
for two or three years has walked the
streets of Boulder, directing himself by
tapping the stone walks with his cane
and whstllng or humming softly to him.
self at all times. He appeared to be
happy, but this was only a seeming, for
he often spoke of himself as burden to
his friends and threatened to take his
life.
Dwyre and his wife had parted and
the latter, with their child, lives near
Lyons.
Coroner Trezise viewed the remains
and made an investigation. He decided
that an inquest would be unnecessary
expense to the county and turned the
body over to the local undertaken.
Dwyres death was due to an over
dose of morphine taken with suicidal
intent.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
A Presentation.

The Deutscher Verein Won Boulder
gave one Of its usual Sunday afternoon
socials Yesterday with some variations.
Special guests of the meeting we're
Charles n. Lambert and his bride, Miss
Morse, who were married in this city
Thursday night, at their home on Grand
View avenue. The couple were pre-,
sented by the Verein with fine silver
butter dish and knife, the presentation
speech being made by the president of
The association. 1t was delightful oc.
caSiop
Daily camera., 1900-05-14

DO not forget the organ recital on next
Friday evening. Admission 15c. Pro-
ceeds for the girls room at the university
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
For Wadtng,

"What does this nation need1" shouted
the ,mpassioned orator. "What does
this nation require. if she steps proudly
across the Paci6c-if she strides boldly
across the mighty ocean in her march of
trade and freedom? repeat, what does
she need?'
"Rubber boots" suggested the grossly
materalistic person in rear seat.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
Rich Galena Find

Michael Grimes, an old prospector
and sailor in the U. S. navy, has struck
it rich in prospect on Sugar Loaf, near
George R. Williamson's place. AT I3
feet depth in an open adit he has what
appears to be a true 6ssure vein showing
two feet of galena, which returns s52 a
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
Supreme Court
Up|lldS 1|e |0I.
THE TAX is LEGAL.

Inheritance Tax Upheld by United States
supreme Court.
Washington, May 14-The supreme
court OF the United States did not hand
down decision in the Kentucky guber-
material case today as was expected. 1t
is probable that this will be done next
Monday.
The court rendered de cision sustatn'
Ing the constitutionality and validity OF
the war revenue tax on inheritances, on
case brought from New York.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
Prof MuIfree WIN Speak,

The entertainment committee of the
Boulder County Democratic society an.
nounce an open meeting at the club
rooms next Friday evening, when Prof.
Murfree of the university law school,
and others will speak. The public are
cordially invited T. attend all these open
meetings.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
BELGIUM GETS GAY.
Her Troops on the Congo Border Attack
the Kaiser's Garrison.

Berlin, May I4-News was received
here today of an outbreak of hostilties
March between the Belgian and Ger
man troops in the Congo Free State.
The Belgians began tine attack and
drove the Germans from the town they
occupied on the frontier. The latter re-
tired to point not far distant and threw
up Notifications which they declared
their intention to hold.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
PLENTY OF ROOM NOW.

Negro shoots White Man and is Speedily
Disposed OF
Augusta, Ga, May I4-William B.
Willis, a negro,j who killed Alexander
Whitney, a prominent white man, for not
making room for him in street car, was
taken from jail last night and lynched.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
OF For Cane Nome

Seattle, May IA steamer left here
today for Cape Nome carrying 372 pas:
sengers and cargo OF 1880 tons. In.
cluded in the latter were mining ma
chinery and knock-down hotels and
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
The Case Goes Over.

Mr. Havilapd, of the Mcclure White
Mercantile company, who was arrested
on charge of illegal voting, has waived
preliminary examination and the case
goes over to the next term of the district
court
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
Doctor Oscar King.

London, May liking Oscar, of
Sweden, who is distinguished patron
of art, will be made doctor OF laws by
Cambridge university.
Daily camera., 1900-05-14
They've Got the Money.

London, May I4-The Portugese gov.
eminent has arranged for loan to it of
money to pay the Delagoa bay award.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-01
Nc. FEDERAL INTERFERENCE.
Secretary Root Says There is no Call
for It in the Kentucky Situation.

Secretary Root Says There is no Call
for It in the Kentucky Situation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Secretary
Root is authority for the statement that
there is nothing in the situation in Ken
lucky calling for Federal interference.
A member of the Administration as
serted that the Legislature was technically
in a state of recess. II that be true the
power to call for troops could not be
exercised by the Governor at this time.
Another member pointed out that even
assuming that the Legislature stood
adjourned, yet the United States Con-
stitution provided that the Governors
call could be recognized only when the
Legislature could not be convened. and
he wanted to know if it was asserted that
this state CT facts existed.
When the point was made that the
United States troops might go into Ken
lucky without call to protect the prop
erty Of the United States and the malls
and Interstate commerce. it was susses-
ted that it had not been shown that any
of these interests were even remotely
endangered by the Developments at
Frankfort Altogether, as already stated.
1T is apparent that lacking entirely the
disposition to use troops in behalf OF
either. party to the complication in Ken
lucky the Administration would be moved
from its present position only by some
exceedingly radical change in the con-
di.ion5 of affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-01
ever sent to Virginia from that port. It
is known that she encountered very heavy

&
is known that she encountered very heavy
weather. last week, but it is not believed
that she is in any danger. At the same
time, it appears strange that nothing has
been heard from her.
Had the Chickahominy arrived on time,
the duty on consumption entry imports
for this month would have reached the
respectable total of about SIX, coo. AS it
is. the total has fallen slightly below the
average, the exact figures being sSs7, O37.97.
The delay in the arrival of the Chicka-
hominy and the ST. Leonards will have
the effect of Increasing the exports in
February to considerably above the
average. The c. & O. Co. alone will
have twelve or thirteen cargo ships to sail
including the huge Rapidan. recently
released from charter by the British
Government. which had pressed her into
service for transporting troops to South
Africa.
The exports for this month foot up a
total lacking about $4,000 of reaching
the three million dollar mark. This limit
would have been passed, probably, but
for the storm referred to.
The grandjury this morning indicted
Samuel r. Taylor for alleged larceny of
$3.50 from G. T. Uzzell and Taylor and
Robert r. Goodwin jointly for alleged
forgery OF a bargain and sale deed pur-
porting to be signed by Mrs. Mary r.
Goodwin. There are some civil compli-
cations, it is claimed, in connection with
the case that will transfer the suit to the
chancery docket. The parties. are Well
known here.
The sixth anniversary of the Americas
Democratic Club, one of the leading
political organizations Of the State, was
celebrate tonight with notable BAN
quet given at the Casino. There were q
number of distinguished guests.
The guest of honor was Hon. A J.
Montague AttOrney-General and can
didate for gubernatorial honors. Mr..
Montague responded to the toast, "Vir-
gina,'' abiding in closing especially to
Virginia's future industrial development.
Among others who responded to toasts
were Mayor Moss. Of Newport News:
Mayor Hope. Of Hampton; Judge T. J.
Barham, and r. G.. Bickford.