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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31
TWO MEN Meet
SAD DEATHS,
DROWNED IN The SUSQUE-
HANNA RIVER.
Boat CapsiZed While Charles Davis and
william Mccullough Were Engaged
in Repairing the Cable Across the
River to the SuSquehanna Paper Mills
Opposite COnowlngO.

sad and distressing accident occurred
in the Susquehanna river at Conowingo,
Friday afternoon, last week, by which two
men, Charles Davis and William McCul-
lough, lost their lives and third party,
Joseph Adams, narrowly escaped. The
men started out in the River in u small
row boat 10 make some necessary repairs to
the cable If the Snquebapna Paper COM
pany which is used 10 carry coal and other
materials from the Columbia and Port
Deposit railroad Oh the east side OF the
river 10 the paper mills on the west side
After they had been working for some time
the wind began to blow pretty stiff
OF the rive! at that point, She hoat was
capszad and all three men thrown into the
icy voter They cried for help, at the
same time grabbing for their boat, and
ualr desperate stuggie for life. Adams
succeeded in getting hold Gf the boat and
c'uug 10 il until the saIt current carried
Is ashore, considerable distance down the
stream. Tie C.her men failed to get hold
Of theil CnpsiZed boat and were drowned.
Several other wGrkmen a, the paper mills
saw the boat when it capszsd. and a.
tempted to ges 70 them with another boat,
but they disappeared before they could reach
them. Both Of the unfortunate men were
married both oav M severa! children.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31
UNION CHURCH
DEDICATED
Succeeds the Oldest Methodist Chapel
In the World.

The new Union Chapel Methodist Pro-
testant Church, near wilma, Hartford
county, was dedicated Sunday with ap-
propriate ceremonies. The churches as
Belair, Upper Cross Roads and Emmor.on,
which comprise the charge to which Union
Chapel belongs, closed their doors go as to
give the members an opportunity to attend
the dedicatory services Of their sister
church.
The church, which has seating capacity
OF 500, was filled to OVERLOOKING. The
dedicatory sermon was preached at II
o'clock a. NJ, by Rev. +. r. Tagg. In the
afternoon the Rev. 3. w. Kindley, Of
Uniontown, Md, preached, as did also
Rev. DR.. Hugh E. Elderdice, professor Of
theology at Western Maryland College
Revs Slas B. Tredway and Charles M.
Compiler, pastors Of the church, assisted in
the services Of the day.
The new edifice is model Of architeo-
tural grace and beauty. The design was
furnished by James L. Norwood & Son,
Upper Falls Road, Md, and was con-
struoted under their direction at cost Of
$4,000. The building is Of frame and
Gothic design with slate roof. The main
room is 45x32 feet in size, and has seat
ing capacity Of about $50. The Sunday
School or lecture room is 1896 feet, and
will seat nearly loo persons. The two
rooms are connected by folding doors, and
can be thrown into one large room, capable
OF seating from $50 to 500 people. The
main entrance is under rs foot frame
tower, surmounted by a weathervane, and
in which has been placed fine bell, gift
Of Mr.. A. S. Abel, Of Baltimore. The in
terror Of the building is finished in hard
wood, natural oaks, and finished side walls
and wainscoted ceiling.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31

A dead man rode on the cow-catcher oil
the Congressional Express on the P. W.
and B. Railroad, when it came into Will.
mipgton Thursday evening, last week.
The engineer was NOT aware he had struck
anything until he got off to oil his engine,
and found the body there. 1t was removed,
and the train proceeded. Later the body
was identified as that Of William Smith,
colorsd. 1t is supposed he was killed while
returning from work.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31
Clothing.

A special lot Of Storm Overcoats. Blue Ia
their color, high collars, extra length, and q
general warm coat, IS 90 worth at least $3.50.
You will say SO too when you see them.
MEMS HEAVY SUITS.-Woat it pay you
to buy a suit now if you can get it for u OF
and keep it until next winter, If you don't
need it this? We believe it will. Come and
look at these garments, and If a doubt fits
through your mind that they were not match
less at their original price. you are not fami-
liar with the market, 25 per cent. off.
BOYS CLOTHES.-Th boy who doesn't
like the way his clothes fit, the mother who
doesn't like the way they wear, and the father
who doesn't like the way they cost, can all be
satisfied here.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31
METHODIST WEEK
OF PRAYER
Bishop FOwler's Explanation of the OBJ
jcct of the Special DevOti0ns Which
Began Sunday.

y-&H VA 'AA~ SE~S'at oS'OiApbo W hiNh
Began Sunday.
Bishop Charles il. Fowler gives express
sion OF his views, which, in substance,
follow:
''Thc week Of fasting or abstinence or
prayer CT the Methodist Episcopal Church
will extend from March % to April 1st, in
elusive. Each person ilakee his own in
terrrstation OF abstinence, many fasting
Friday as onr tasters were in the habit OF
doing. IL reviewing our work over the
world, we found we have declined little
in numbers, perhaps one-half of per cent
Numbers are not the moss important ele-
menv in church life, but rather spiritual
quality; then comes quantity; the more the
better provided we can digest the num-
hers. Give as spiritual power, and all the
hiEdrances from alcoholism to amusements,
will soon be run from the field. Metho-
dists must be known as representatives OF
| the power Of grace, and must be ready for
everything. Every filth grave in the South
where -eposes blue uniform contains a
communicate from Methodist Episcopal
church. So we must plant the heather
continents with Methodist graves. Each
pastor is expected to follow that order OF
service which he thinks will be most help
full to his own congregation. Some preach
ers meetings have decided to act in unison,
reading the appeal Sabbath morning and
preaching on conservation at night. then
preaching each night on searching themes
connected with some personal experience.
This week will steady our ranks and stiffen
our staying powers and keep the coming
General Conference from irreparable
blunders. We want at least two million
converts in the next two years"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31

You've been reading our advertisement
for several years. Have we ever misled,
deceived or tricked you? We've never
given statement to the types unless it had
been thoroughly sifted and verified and
proven absolutely consistent with the truth.
Here are few items--iust q few-that
illustrate the methods of experience. Yer
dancy and guesswork do not secure such
results. A stupenaous assortment of Win
ter bargains.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31

All liver ills are cured by Hoods Pills.
2Jc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31

How Arc Your RidncysP
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills Sam.
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago N. Y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic full OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO.
BAG, the wonder.worller, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-03-31
" Out of Sight
Out Of Nina"

In other months qvc forget
the harsh u':nds of Spring.
But they haze their ase, as
some say to blogv ont tie
bad air accumulated after
Winter storms and Spring
haUs. There IS far more
important accumulation Of
badness in the veias and ar
teries of Humanity (Which
needs Hoods Sarsaparflla.
This great Spring Medicine clarifies
the blood as nothing else can. 1t cures
scrofula, kidney disease, liver troubles,
rheumatism and kindred ailments. Thus
it gives perfect health, strength and ap-
petite for months 90 come.
Kidneys MY kidneys troubled me,
and on advice took Hoods Sarsaparilla
which gave prompt relief better appetite.
My sleep is refreshing. 1t cured my wife
also" MICHAEL BOYLE, 3473 Denny Street,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Dyspepsia -" Complicated with liver
and kidney trouble, / suffered for years
with dyspepsia, with severe pains. Hoods
Sarsaparilla made me strong and hearty"
J. Il. EMERToN, Main Street, Auburn, Me.
Hip Disease" Five running sores on
my hip caused me to use crutChes. Was
confined to bed every winter. Hoods Sar-
saparilla saved my life, as it cured me per-
feCtly Am strong and well" ANNIE
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
Death of Ralthazar Martel.

The creOtes are noted the world over
for the large families that they raise.
The following from the people You
Know" column of the States furnishes
information In this line that is remark
able. The name is familiar in this par
ish and the statement will be read with
interest by our people.
"'There died in Franklin, La, this
week a man who should not disappear
from history without q tribute being
paid to his memory by the newspapers
of the State. This was Hon. Balthazar
Martel, aged 81 years, who enjoyed the
unique distinction of having within his
own immediate descendants fully $50
votes. And these votes are all in Lou
isiana. They are in a bunch in the
st. Mary, st. Landry and st. Martin
section of the. country, and they are all
creoles.
"Mr. Martel, who has just died at the
ripe old & of four score and seven,
comes from one of the most ancient and
distinguished of Louisiana families, re-
knOwned for it's eminent services in
peace and in war. His brother, Judge
b. A. Martel, was a hero of the Attaka-
pas region, and served for many years
as Judge of tho St. Landry district when
that region stretched from the prairies
Of O~pelousas to the Texas State line,
which. by the way, was then Mexico.
THE son of the old patriarch who died
is Judge j. Sully Martel, one of the
most prominent attorneys of st. Mary
parish.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
Carnival Low Rates.

The Carnival season in New Orleans
is a season of absolute gaiety and good
humor. The fame of the Crescent City
in relation to its Mardi Gras festivals
has spread until it has encompassed the
entire earth. The Carnival is made up
of a series of "fiestasn iD which the peo-
Pile participate generally and which
creates a long train of brilliant oeca-
sions and gorgeous pageants. The
Carnival of 1900 will be the most bril-
liant in tbs history of New Orleans.
There will be two additional street pa
rades; the II occurring February 21st,
at night, being an electrical display, the
others occurring as fellows: At night
February 22d. Menus; at Doou Febru-
AIRY Goth, arrival of Rex on night of
same day, Proteous; at noon February
9th, Mardi Gras Day, Arrival of Rex,
and IN Mardi Gras night, Comus.
Arrangements have been made for a
general elaboration of the various spec
uacles and street masking. The South
ern Pacific, Sunset Route will make a
n fare for the round trip rate. with
tickets on sale February 10th to morn
ing of Feb. 81, going, and good return
ing until March 10th. For particulars,
see Agent.
S. T. B. MORSE, L. J.. PARKS,
p. II. Nj. G. P. 81 Il. A.
HOuston. Tex
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
TIC Cotton Ginners.


The past ginning season again dem
onstrated the incompatible superiority
of the American Cotton Company,s
Roundup bale. Not only were farmers
benefited who had their cotton put up
in Roundlap bales, buteven the patrons
of the old style gins profited by the
presence of Roundiap competition.
Although last year the American Cot
ton Company largely increased the
number of its presses in tho South-in-
stalling all that it was able to build
the demandi in New England and abroad
fer cotton bailed by this process greatly
exceeded the supply. The Company is
preparing this year to add largely to
the number of presses. The Company's
works are running day and night build
ing presses, which will be leased TO res
ponsible ginners who own or are pre-
pared to build modern gin houses in
good cotton districts, on a rental which
ID ultimately repaid by the cotton buyer
in the premium for cotton in Roundup
bales.
Information concerning leases will
be supplied by j. p. DoBBINs, United
States Cotton Buildings, New Orleans,
La.
THE AEMRIcAN CoTToN COMPANY.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
II les a essay6 tous.


j. +. Habsrmsl, Bradford. Indiana,
die i: J'ai essay6 prrsqme tout espece
de pilules cams tronver de TemSde pour
Us constipation habituelle ct la malaaie
des fois. J'ai aclet6 qaatre bottles de
PilGlea dc Ramon OF Pellettes Tongue
dun agent DIN Brown Mfg. Co.. de
GreeavilIe, Tenn. J'ai pris deux
bsites des Pilules cramoisi rose, snivs
des Pellettes tcus les NUTS, pendant
treHte jours, ct Do nae porte anssi bien
aujourd'hul que j'atais ii y u vingt mi
De yacommaRde les Pilnles dc Ramon
et Pellettes ToniQae q tous ceux gai
aoaffrent de- cea maladies. Les Piiules
Va les Peilettes soBt infailibles Ills
vons renouvellent la santS. Je ne
veudrai pas stre sans les Pilules dams
ma famiiles
A yeHdre par jos. Lassalle.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
Bayou Chicos.
BAYOU CHICoT, La, Feb'y 12, 1900.
Editor COURIER =

BAYOU CHICoT, La, Feb'y 12, 1900.
Editor COURIER
Did you get a valentine?
The February blizzard struck us last
Thursday night.
Hon. Marshall Prescott was here on
Saturday.
Mr.. 'Trosclair. cotton buyer af Ope-
~lousas, purchased a lot OF cotton here
last Friday of Messrs. Sam Haas, IL. l.
Erich and DIR. w. Z. Hawkins.
Leander Vidrine, a prominent mer-
chant and planter of Old Grand Pfai-
rie was here on Saturday.
Austin w. went to O~pelousas last Sun
day. Austin says billiards, rain, snow
or sleet don't stop him. Surely a great
attraction in town for him.
Capt. Sam Haas left last Sunday eve
ming for Marksville and all way points.
A horse show struck town last
week and on account of bad weather
struck camp for four or five days. 1t
commenced to rain Sunday night and
poured down for nearly t~wenty-foGl
hours.
Dame Runner says a certain young
MAJ OF the village went 10 Opelousas
this week to return u welded man ii
such be the case, success to him.
Boys, we feel sorry for you. but You
know only n man could be elected
town constable.
Hon. s.Bilin Clark WAS i'm town on Sat-
day sporting a bran new Derby.
CHICoT.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
The National Magazine.

The February number>of The Nation
al Magazine of Boston is bright and
timely, and in contents and appearance
is easily o leader among the ten-cent
periodicals.
Joe Mitchell Chapple furnishes clev-
err resume of Affairs at Washington,
with pertinent comment on men and
things seen and heard at the national
capitol in his own %colloqual style.
In An Unknown Man Known to Mil
lions, ''the reader learns of the man
who was content to do good in an I'M
DESTINATIONS way, and hid his individu-
ality under the title of Perry. Mason &
CO., known in many countries as the
publishers of The Youths Companion.
Matt and Leroy Osborne pays u trib-
ute to the great evangelist in an article
entitled Moody's Mortified Home, and a
Moody convert ut Mortified tells the
story of bis conversion in plain, every
day print.
The Fall Of Richmond is a Iemarka-
bly, interesting article, giving an>inslde
view Of the closing scene of the great
Civil War. 1t is illustrated by rare
photographs never before published,
and is one of the strongest historical ar
ticles offered TO Magazine readers for
the current month.
The Publishers Department contains
pertinent comments on affairs OF the
day, Events Currentand U~ndercurrent
comprising a resume and cnmprehen-
sive condensation of the large affairs of
the month, and the other regular de-
partments are as usual full of good
things.
One can hardly invest 10 cents to bet
ter advantage in the purchase of the
current literature than by procuring a
copy of the February issue of The Ma
tional Magazine. IL your newsdealers
do not have it in stock, send direct to
the publishers, at 81 Bedford ST., Bos-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
August Flower.

1t surprising fact,n says Prof
Houstors that in my travels In all parts
of the world. for the last ten years,
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy. for dyspepsia, deranged liver,
and stomach, and for constipation. ]
Ind for tourists and salesman, or for
persons filling office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist. that Green's Au-
gnst Flower is grind remedy. IL does
not injure the system BY freduent use.
aud is excellent for sour stomachs ard
~indigestion.M Sample bottle free 80 Tie
Opera House Drugstore, AS. Brand
and Company, Prsprietors.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
He Tried Them All.

J.. T. Habermel. Bradford, Indiana,
says | have used almost every class OF
Pills known to nae, but never found any
relief for habitual constipation and
liver trouble. / bought four boxes Of
Ramoh's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets
of an agent of the Brown Mfg CO., at
GreenVilIe. Tenn. I used two boxes of
the Pink Pills. and followed with the Pei
let's every night for thirty days, and to-
day | am as healthy as / was twenty
years ago. | will recommend Ramon,s
Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets to all who
suffer with such complaints. The Pills
and Pellets are q u cure they make
one feel like a new person. would not
be without the Pills in my family.
For sale by j.. Lassalle.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
Lining Up with the February weather

Getting proper wearahIes at propel
prices, Is easy here. It's an UNUSUALLY
good time to buy goods, and when ons
reflects that there's considerable Feb
ruary and March weather yet due IA
the kind of values we're giving now
will prove particularly interest
ing. Tho right prices at the right
tinle-just when the goods interest Won,
is why b should buy here-the reason
this store should be given the prefer
euce. Il r. EANnny
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
Guide du Touriste q la Nouvelle Or.
leans.

La quatri6ms edition da Guide du
T0uriste a la Nouvelle Orleans que
public le PicGyane nous est paryenue
cette semaine sous ane forme tires at
trayaate. Penr ~ qui ne cennais-
seat par la Vile da Croissant, dc
m6Me que poar Q qui la coBDaissent,
9 livre est pr6cienx, car non-senle-
msnt il abonde en- renseignements
utile pour les premiers, mails IL offre
sax autfes. par dee gFavures tres biea
executes, IL souvenir d'endroits de-
ja yisit6s. Une carte de la vile, de-
pnis Southport issqu'a Chalmette, est
int6rsssants d eonsulter. Co livre est
q la port6s de tent le monde, le prix
mem 6tant que dc IS cents au bursaud a
Picagune, 81 30 cents par la MALE.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
"a 1svre interesEhnt.

Le Daily Item dc la No6Telie- Orleans
nous q fat l'ehvoi de SDn aAlmanac
and Political Register, AOnr 1900. Co
liyrs de plus de 500 paggH est ane v6ri-
table encyclopedia, c~oklenanta nne Id.
latte do renssigAeRlnts utiles sur
tons les sujets. Connie guide d CON
snlter an foyer, au bureau ct sur lliabi.
~tatisn, il csc do grande yalsnr. To
pFiS men est que do IS cts.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

Those indebted to the COURIER for
subscriptions oil otherwise will con
fer u favor by calling and settling.
The amounts are principally small, but
all together they amount to considera-
BILE, and by complying with this request
it will be considered an esteemed favor,
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

NWyANTED-sEvERALB HON
est persons to represent us ASH anagers
in this and close by counties Salary 5000 a
year and expenses. Straight, bona-ide,
no more, ne less salary. Position perma-
nent. Our references, any bank in any town.
It is mainly office work conducted at horne.
yelope. H DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. s,
Chicago. Sept %, 1899.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

job work of all kind turned out at this
office ON short notice. Get our prices
before placing your order. W. will
save you money and guarantee satisfae-
ti0n.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

Soei6t6s, cel hmsrcants et particulars
qui aypz dea hsfavapx d,imprimerio 4
commander, rSppelez-vous qa'sn les
aehnast an CQURRIER vous aerez bien
seFyis u afderE1z Oh mama tempo Il de-
ser netrs yillN dun journal ae plns
an piss imporGsnt.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

L'eafant-POurQuoi Robertson Cru.
SOC appelait-il son. eomp 4
"VendIsdinf
In MaiAan. -Parca quill liayait
trGav6 IN Esndredi.
L'Enfant. u Ponrquoi til 30 m'as-tn
pas appeI6 "JSndis an lien de apaul,i Z
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

The COURIER il prepared Ia do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let us tell you about it before yon
go elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

DR.. r. M. Litteil has returned 10
Opel0usas, and resumed practice. His
offices is On Main street, adjoining st.
Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

Envoyoz yos prescriptions d la pllar.
Haaoie ~ fOp6ra5 A. 8. Braud 81 CO.,
propri6taires.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
Reo!ame Originate.

I'm restaurateur de Berlin a Ell une
idSe vrainaent originate pour attirer
DIES clients d son Establishment; il a
invent6 CO quill appelle lie "diner de la
saucisse DOR Voici ce que sig.
nife ce titre magnifique:
Quand on va diner chez lui on mango
toajours des saucisses. Files sont ex-
c~sllentes, il est vrai. mails &c nest pas
Id unique ~raisoB, pour .leluelle elles
ont de 81 nomhreux amateurs. Sur
trente saucisses, il en- est tonjours une
on, en- la confectionnaut on a gliss6 au
milieu de la chair una piece dor Tex
actement CONNIE la feve est ius6ree au
milieu dn gateau des Rois.
L'orsqn'oa Went diner, ct Qu'on so
fait sefvir ane de ces saucisses, c'est
stOajours dams i'espoir gn'on tombera
precissment SUI la ''saucisse dor" On
n une chance sur trente d'avoir cette
Increase surprise. De nombreux clients
viennent chez ce restaurateur, ct de-
mandsnt nne saucisse, comme lis prem
draiant un billet de loterie. Ce qui est
particuliersmant dr0le, c'est de voir
Ia lsnteur avec laquelle chacun mango,
de peur dc Sc casser une dent sur la
piece, ct afn ~sartOutode ne pas a
quer de la voir, siielle est dams la sau-
cisse servie.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

Place your valuable papers iii d safety
Aepaait box IN tie ST. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

Une ann0nco dams LIE .CoURIEis
ee0te pen et rapporto beaucoup.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17

See a. e. Skies for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime. Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
FOR RENT

A comfortable cottage near the High School.
For particulars, apply to C. ID. Stewart, Che
NEVILLE. La or to III. Stewart. 0reIousas, La.
Nov. IL, 1889.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-02-17
nohos des Diaoours d qslonel Bryan.

Le parti r6publicair ahralf con
tribaer par le ,puuvretscaidds que II rart
quill dot au maihtien du gouvert,e.
ment. Js mai rieK q dire contra les
corporations honnStes ast les fortunes
h0nn6temsnt aquises; mais e sris davis
qa'un homme qui q de grands revenus
dsvrait Stre dispose d payer IN impot
sur ee revenu ct ainsi reconnaftre Ia
chance que lni donne ie gouvernemeni
de s'assurer ct de joair dc % revenu.
L'homme qai s'attache a IN parti OF
ma pas le courage den sortir quaud &c
parti ne r&pond plus q ees convictions
nj d son ideal n'sst pas un homme. Un
parti politiqne eat IN moycn at non an
bat. ct qaand on trouye nn moyen
meillenr IL est tout natuTel qu'on aban-
donne 10 premier.