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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22
GET A SHIRT!

Philippines wants to dispose of number OF
Filipino shirts made from the Pima cloth, a
wonderful vegetable product which is only
found on the Island of Panay-a sample oil
which can be seen at Shute's drug store
where orders can be left for this wonderful Gu
riosity. Call and see it and leave your order.
THEOGENE CHACHERE. Ag't.
I. E. SHUTE, sub-Agent.
Dec. Is, 1900.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Fs III. B. Taylor and little
daughter Maud, of Waxia,
spending the Christmas holi-
'sss the guests of Mrs. A. w.
Iell and family.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

The Nicaraguan Canal is to be
an American in the fullest sense
of the word. Even the Republi-
can Senate could not stand for
Secretary Hays Anglomani;l in
agreeing to build a canal to be
turned over to our enemies In
time Of war.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Senator Hanna is getting
alarmed about the ship subsidy
bill, which he said at the begin
ming of the session he would get
through the Senate before the
holiday recess. He has changed
his mind.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

4 are prepared To do any
81 1ob work you may need.
Heads, Bill Heads, Envel-
s.Eds. Circulars and every
pk commercial printing.
Hollr orders to the CoURTER
aad VA Will give you salts
\ Wsth neat work and reas-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22
FOR SALE.

A desirable and we'll improved property,
centrally located for business. (known as the
Hadden residence) is offered for sale. 1t con-
sists of about three acres of ground, with a
cabin for tenants, crib. stables etc There is IL
garden on the place, with some nice bearing
pecan trees. Price, So, 900.
For further particulars, apply to
JAMES u. HOUSTON,
Dee, Is, 1900 Real Estate Agent.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

We have the largest line of
Shoes We have ever had and
would like for every man, Wo-
man and child in the parish who
wants shoesto call and examine
our stock. FRED L. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Fireworks. Roman Candles,
gorpedoes, Firecrackers,. etc., at
the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

You can save money by buying
5our Christmas presents at the
0pera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

The brewers threatened to go
out Of business if the tax on beer
wasn't t reduced. Naturally, Com
gress didn't dare to risk d catas-
trophe like that.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

HIVE you got that Christmas
lufkey yet ? If not, go to Fred
b Sandoz's and get one before
ay are all gone.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

At d meeting Of the Board Of
Directors of the ST. Landry State
Bank. held at their Banking
Office, IN the town of Opelousas,
La, Oh Dec. 18th, 1900, q semi
annual dividend of four per cent
vas declared, payable to the
stockholders January, 2d. 1901
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Iohn Thompson at Sandoz's
0pera House next Wednesday.
secure tickets now-and sew
gAar buttons on tight before the
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

The northern papers are still
discussing means to suppress
Ynehings. How would it do to
ri decreasing criminal assaults !?
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

We wish the readers of the
COURIER one and all Merry
Christmas, with lots of good
nhaar.
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FOR SALE.

very desirable residence, with 100 acres Of
l.nd situated in the suburbs OF Opelnnsas. 1t
contains large Pecan Grove of $50 trees, now
rapidly coming INTO bearing. 1t has a good
Dwelling, with three large cabins, barn. stables,
etc. About So acres of this tract are lying with
in the corporate limits of the town and suscept-
ibe of being divided into quite number nf
building lots. Price and terms accommodating.
Apply to
JAMES Fl. HOUSTON,
Real Etate Agent, Opeousas, La.
Aug. 4, 19OO-3t
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

ars. H d. Larcade has just re-
turned from New Orleans and
masle bargains in Millinery Goods,
oEelties and Toys. Don't fail
d eall and see her.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

GOOD milch cows with young
talves for sale cheap for cash.
ApDly to H. Il. Garland.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

& Havana tobacco is as cheap
i i is said to be, why the dick
III don't, the makers put some
II Iii their cigars !?
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Donaldsonville is making ar
gsngements for a Mardi Gras eel
ebration next year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

For Holiday Goods of all
kinds, don't forget to call at Mrs.
d. Larcade's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22
NOTICE.
70 KEn UPEsrRAYs.

BY the undersigned at Bellevue. small
creole dan mare about or years OLD,
glass eyes. no brand, has been ranging on my
nlaec aimee last winter AIae a young red and
white bull about years old, no brand,
The owner Is requested TO come forward,
prove property, pay charges ana taKe mem
law H. K. WILSON
DEG. %. 1mo. Bellevue, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Toys, dolls, fireworks, torpe-
does, frecrackers, sky rockets in
sndleas variety at Fred. l.. San
dagss.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

aung man, your best girl ex-
pseIs d Chistnlas present. Call
It +. j. Dietlein's and make your
selection.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

BY paying your poll tax at once,
yon assist in the education of the
children of st. Landry parish. and
at tue same time save your right to
vote, for unless this tax is paid be-
fore January 1st, 1901, you will not
be permitted to vote.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Call up Phone No. 10 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions specially.
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paw your poll tax at once.

Fire wood for sale-seasOned
osk and gum by DR.. Jno. A. Haas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Get a shirt-for particulars see
DR.. I. E. Shute or DR.. Theogene
Chachere.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

gn miss the fun at Sandoz
Heuse Iext Wednesday
Dec. 26thk Sew your but
ep tight a buy ticket.
saa ThompsoA the famous
lisn will giSS you two hours
seald fun. Admission, 50c.,
lsd 25e.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22
FOR SALE.

One of the finest residences in Oreiousas is
offered for sale. This property is known as
the Mrs Evans former Residence. The build
ing is new, SUBSTANTIAL and roomy. It is cen
trally located for business The lot is of good
size, including crib, stable, etc This fine
property is offered for the moderate sum Of
$4O0O-One fourth of this amount cash, balance
on time with g. per cent interest. For further
particulars, apply to
JAS. H. HOUSTON, Agent,
orto
MRS. MARY L. HARRIS,
Care of Prof. 7. II. Harris, Baton Rouge, La.
Dec. g. 19O0-tf.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

A full line of the famous Gar
wood Colognes and perfumeries at
the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

you seen the stock of
goods at the Opera House
~ ntoFe. Call and see for
self If you don't want to
Eaae anything, it makes no
nee. Braud takes a delight
owing his goods.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Eat Turkeys, Ducks, Geese,
ETC., at Fred E. Sandoz's, where
yon can get all that you may need
for vour Christmas dinner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22


The "Modern' Filter is a most
useful contrivance for purifying
drinking water instantly can be
attached TO any faucet and sells at
price within the reach of all.
As a health guard for the family
it has no equal. Mr.. W. j,
Shows is the agent. Get one.
Mr.. Shows has appointed A.
S. Braud 6 Co. distributing
agents for this town, where sam
pies can be seen and orders left
for this invaluable household ne
cessity. Call at the Opera House
Drugstore and examine it and
leave your orders.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

.Jurt received lot of Ready
to-wear fads in Hats, Capes,
Shirts. shirtWaists, Dress Pat
terms, Etc.at Mrs. Ell. D. Lar
cade s.
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FOR SALE.

An improved town property consisting of
lot of ground containing about one arpent with
small residence, onthouses, fences etc. VIII
be sold very cheap for cash, or on easy terms
Apply at this office.
Sent 20, 1900.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

A bundle of 25 papers for &c at
the COURIER office.
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JUDICIAL. ADVERTEsEMENT
HDUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF JOHN S. HAZLEWOoD.
No. $685..
PROBATE COURT-PARISH OF ST. Ian
DRY, La.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish OF st. Iar
dry, there will be sold at public auction, to til,
last and highest bidder. by the undersigned
Administrative Or any duly qualified anctinn-
eer. at the last residence of the deceased in
Bellevue, Parish OF st. Landry, La. Oh
Thursday, January 3, 1901,
at II o'clock A. H. the following described
property belonging TO said estate, to-wit:
One COW and calf one yearling calf four
hogs three hundred bushels of corn one lot
of poultry one cooking stove and utensils;
ten barrels of potatoes; one bed and bedding;
one safe; two tables six chairs; enc silver
watch; alot of cotton, and other miseella-
neous items.
A four years lease of the cotton farm with
buildings and fencing thereon, rented from
FRANCOIS Miller.
Terms-Cash.
KATE RAND.
Dec. o. 1900 Administrative.
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NOTICE

I nm applying for a Communication Of sen
tenca. SIANLE1 oOksDOc.
OPELoUsAs, La, Dec. %, 1900.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22

Toilet SOAP cakes fer 3 cents,
at the Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1900-12-22
CORD WOOD.

have for sale for immediate delivery, sever
al hundred cords of seasoned gum and oak
suitable for stove or fireplace. Delivered any
where in town. DIR. JNO. A. HAAS.
Phone 45
Dec. 8, 1900, 3m.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19

A tale OF thrilling rescue effected amid
tho dangers of u stormy sea was related
by tho crew of the schooner, Nellie, who
arrived at Philadelphia Yesterday morn
on the British steamer Maryland. ot tho
Atlantic Transport Line. Had it not
been for tho courage Of tho latter's crew
those on board the Nellie would have
persisted, as their ship, n water soaked
wreck with an alarming scarcity of p;o-
visions, was drifting about at tho
mercy u tho elements.
Those rescued are Captain b. Baxter,
his fifteen year-old daughter. Beatrice;
Chief officer G. b Haldenc. Steward Ed.
ward Oxford. Boatswain Charles Myers,
and Seamen John Sullivan. Samuel som,
merton, U. II @ney and William Dooey,
In addition, The crew Of the Maryland res>
cned u donkey, three cath andtwo parrots,
Tho rescued men are loud In their praiset
of Captain Marshall who at considerable
risk to his ship and crew saved thu un.
fortunate sailors from a watery grave.
Tho Nellie was n ec-inaskod schooner.
bound for st Johus. Newfoundland, from
tho Barbadues, with q cargo Of sugar.
The story of the voyage and the attend
ing disaster to the unfortunate craft as
rotated by Chief Officer HaldsDe Is rsple;o
with thrilling Incidents According to
his statement. the Nellie left the Barba-
does on May % with fare wind. which
continued until ,June7 At that time the
barometer dropped and u terrin, squall
burst on the futbd schooner. With IN.
abateh force, 1t continued for four days,
during which time all three nassS woat
by tho board 10 make matters worse, 1t
was impossible to light a fire and the crew
were forcad to subsiss on anything thoy
could.
A leak. sprung In the hold, ruined all
Ia, vi 81 nj ,tAJ, Ia
storm subslded 1t was hungry. mis,r-
able crew that was loft to Keep tho leak.
ing schooner afloat. On the morning OF
June 10 long line of smoke was see n
above The horison and about nu hour latel
the steamer Shenandoah hove in sight.
She spent the entire day in trying to
launch bont. bat the waves, which ran
mountain high. did no; permit, ana when
morning broke again the Shenandoah had
disappeared, leaving the Nrl!ie's crew N
despair. =
l'hoy drifted about uatl! June "A, whom
tho Maryland was seen making directly
for them. To launch boat was u Qilfl.
ru,t and gsorou; task, as thire Wa
likelihood q the bo9t pong dnshet. o
pieces by .6s waves Adjust tho v!ses
side. The feat was accomplished. how
evsr, and soon tho CROW OF the wrecked
schooner wsro Safe on board tho Mary
land. HAsss
ltspeaks well Tor the kindness OF Cap.
tain Marshall that he ordered all tho pets
on the schooner to be rescued as we'll as
The men. The donkey. which would have
boon eaten in all likelihood by the stary~
Ing men had 1t not baen for the tmoly az.
penrancc of the Maryland, was transferred
to the steamer with great difficulty. Tbs
cats were also carried on board and as .
sailor .Yi,h QUE uudsr each arm ,stoppcd
from the son 60ner the parrots shc utsos
Don't run away, you damned foolsi tne
ship can t sink" s'n.+sasiisas
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
Held For Attacking Man.

Wilkes Barre Pa, June 1S.-Rsv. G..
W. McAllister, licensed minister of
Mary lapd, ia in serious trouble here. Ho
was the guest Of H. A. Philips. Of this
city. The two men quarreled. The min
lister, 1t is alleged. gave Phillips black
oye. Then he drew revolver and, 1t is
alleged, pointed it OF Phillips and pulled
tho trigger, but the weapon failed 10 dis
charge and Phillips life wa, saved. Phil
lips sworo out awarrant for the preachers
arrest He was arraigned before Mayor
Nichols.
The unfortunate minister wept as the
Mayor dwelt on tho serious features of
the case ind seemed to realiza his position
keenly. He was held In $1,000 bail fer
trial :, MICA lister claims Phillips at
tackled him first and that he could have
killed him had he wanted to. When he
pulled the revolver, ho said, the face Of
his mothsr appeared and he did not have
tho courage to shoot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
Delaware College Exercises,


Newark DEL, June ls.-The Senior
lege oratory today at 8 p. IN. Henry W.
Warburton, ZOE of Eikton, presided. Tho
class history Ey Thomas b. McNeon, Of
Newark. was excellentiy delivarst. The
class GRAFTON was delivered by Thomas
George Baxter, OF Slaughter, Delaware
The oratory was filled to overflnwing to.
night o hear the oratona delivered in tho
annual defamation contest. DR., William
II, Purnoll presided, AMI with tho cou-
testans occupied seat, on the stage, ELI.
otis o chestra furnished music for the
occasion. Dr.. PurnelI said tho annual
defamation contests ARE not held for the
purpose Of en- erta'nment, but to oncour-
age the art of public speaking. He DO
spoke for the young mon sympathy, con-
steratiOn aud favorable criticism. I he
judges selected were the Rev. Father Or,
Rev. MIR. Compton, and the Rev. DR..
Rowan 1t IL understood that seven
points of excellence are to be considered
and the first. second, and bird prizes OF
si5, SlO-and 50 respectively VIII b. award
eli ut tho commencement exercises on
Wednesday morning.
Rms il the Enigma Of Europe" =. By
ron Griffin; "Welcnnr to the Confadcr-
ates Of Virginia. William =. Constable;
In tho Front Rank of Nations" George
Il. Dalton; "lhe Generals Client" Car.
euce NJ. Prousc; Tho Ri.ing in TO-
James p. McCurC. 1.-The Back hor}o
and His Rider" Elisha NJ. Baker: Pat
rick Henrys Appeal" John w. Huxley;
'rho Flag" William :. Evans, Jr,;
NAPOLEON Was Not Content" llenry A.
Warburton
Nhle zach of the orations mar'ed Sow
eral points of excellence, 1t WAS the con-
censu Of opinion that the first prizh will
go to Henry A. WarUuron, o. Of Elkton
Mr. Warburton had the extremely diff.
cult defamation, Napoleon Wat Nut
Content" and his rendition Of it showed
keen conception of tho subject, | was
delivered in good voice and with clear
enunciutiUu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
DEATHS.

DEAtnS
WEBB.-At Marsha llton, Del, Oh June 10Th,
Ivy Ivy. sarah H., wife of John Webb. in her
Relatives and friends are respectfully iuvit
cd to attend the funeral from the residence OF
her son-lnlaw, " lillian b. Crouch, on Thurs-
uay way. afternoon at o'ci"c.; Services in New
port NJ H. church AT o'clock. Interment in
~ James cemetery, Newport, without fur
tber notice.
HnSSELiI:s sin thi, city on Juno IS, 1900
The mas +. russell, aged 40 years.
Relatives, friends and members of Whining
tnn lodge RIO !. 4. o. U. W. and members Of
attend his funeral from his late residence at
Third street bridge. on Thursday morning at
go'ciock. High mas at st. Mays Church
lnterment at Cathedral cemetery. |
JoHNSON.-on June 10Th 1900, Llorence II.
johnson, aged "A years
HelatiEes ana friends nrr respectfully in
led TO attend the funeral service, Mt the resi-.
dehGe OF ms mother No. llG East Second street
Az Lombardy Cemetery.
tall not bnck the dear departed,
~. Hmenprcd saie where stOI ms arc Ger
on the border land we left him
soon 10 meet and part no more.
When we leave this word of care,
we snail fin our Missing loved ono
III our fathers mansion fair.
hl'W1S-ln this city June 18th, 1919, Sarah a.
Lewis.
Relatlvenand friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at the residence OF her
brother. William II. Fountain. Nc $40 East
10th 1trLet on ednesday afternoon at 3
O'clock. lntcrhent at iiiverview Cemetery. y
CARrER-ln his city on June 18th. 1890,
Henry Carter in hi, 5-nd year
Relatives and friends are invited to atten 4
the funeral services ut his late residence, No.
AIS asst 18th street Tues 10y afternoon AZ
"cinrt, services nj the house. interment at
st. Peters Cemetery.
GUTIiRTE-In this city June 70, 400, Sophia
Guthrie aged - years.
Relatives and friends are inviGed IT, attond
the funeral from her late residence Sixth and
oplar streets On Tuesday afternoon, O'Clock
Services at the A,bury NJ, Z, Church inter.
ment in adjoining cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
DEMOCRATS
IN SESSION.

Dover. June l9.-The Democrats
of Delaware are here to-day and
they are in rage. The free Sill
yer men do not propose to be turn.
ed down by what they term the
boilers. The Chicago platform is
the cry of the silver men with L.
Irving Handy on one OF the white
metal planks. John II. Rodney
came here as the New Castle county
leader to stand on the gold plank
at Kansas. AT u o'clock John
Biggs chairman of the State Gen.
trail Committee called the meeting
to order. r.
0The caucus nominees tor dele.
gates are as follows:
New Crstle, l.. Irving Handy and
John G. Gray.
Kent, Senator Kenney and Mr..
Harrington.
Sussex, +. y. Hcarnc and Mr..
Draper. They are free silver dele
gates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-19
UNITED STATES !.
CIRCUIT ( / COURT.

The June term of the United
States Circuit Court convened this
morning with Judges Gray and
Bradford on the bench. The trial
list was gone over and the follow
ing disposition made Of the cases:
George Il. Kimble vs.. The Wes.
tern Union Telegraph Company.
Passed.
Lewis Horn VS.. Blumenthal g.
Co., passed.
Samuel l.. Kent vs.. Bay State
Gas Company, continued.
Victor G. Bloede VS.. Joseph Bans
croft and Sons Company, continued.
John A. Harris VS.. b. & o. Rail-
road Company, continued and mar
be tried. .r.,. ga
Reuben Gordon vs.. B. & o. Rail-
road Company. II. r. Bring
hurst stated that Mr.. Hilles was
counsel for the plaintiff, but was
called to Dover where he would be
detained tor two days at the ses.
sion Of the Superior Court. MIR.
Bird who represents the defend
ants, stated he was ready for trial,
Judge Gray-Gentiemen, this is
the first day of the June term. 1t is
a Jury term and counsels owe a
duty to the court and jury. The
jury cannot be brought here on
mere suggestion of counsel. The
court and jury has right to re-
spect and those having business to
transact in this court should be
here to attend to that business.
No reason has been shown why
this case should not 60 on and
when counsel 60 away from court
they leave their cases at risk. Mr..
Hilles was bound to attend this
court as we'll as the Supreme Court
at Dover. We do not want to draw
this jury in the absence Of counsel.
The case under the circumstances
will be continued until Thursday
morning at 10 o cloc&.
When the case of Joseph McCol-
ley was called. Mr.. Bird who rep.
resented the defendants. the B. &c
o. Railroad Company, asked for
continuance. e. c. Dent, oper-
ating superintendent, testified that
Harry jenkins, most important
witness is now out of jurisdiction
and is now at work on the Norfolk
and Southern Railroad. Upon the
strength of this testimony the case
went over. Horace Greeley Knowles
represents McColley. =.
The case OF E. f. Kirwin Manur
featuring Company VS.. First Ma.
tional Bank of Seaford, was con.
tinued. A similar disI sition Of
the case of the United States vs..
Brown Il Co.. and Luce Bros. Of
Lewes, W as made.
At 80 o'clock the jury panel
was called and all the Jurors an
swered to their names except Geo.
W. Emory, ID. W. Corbit, William
B. Clerk, Ashton Il. Tatum and
William J. Armstrong. The jury
was discharged until 10 o'clock
Thursday morning.