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Gilpin observer., 1900-05-31
Hard Luck OF a German Exploring Patty

Hard Luck OF a German Exploring Party
Monkey meat usually is not consid-
cred delicious eating, but a party of
German explorers who were going mp
the River Xingu in Brazil had to be
contented with this kind of food until
they reached civilization. The expe-
dition was headed by DR.. Mansfed. and
was composed of twenty men and
fifty eight beasts of burden says the
New York Press. They left Cuyaba,
the capital OF the State of Matto Gros-
so. for the confluence of the Formosa
and Doruban rivers. When they reach
ed this point they had to build canoes
for the navigation of the Romero river
to the point where the Romero enters
the Xingu. The canoes capsized thirty
five times, and most of the expeditions
effects, including valuable photographs
and the bulk of their provisions were
lost. They had to rely upon monkeys
and fish for their food After more
than three months of this fare the eX-
pedition reached the mouth of the
xingu and the return trip was begun.
Various Indian tribes. some of them
hitherto unknown. were found. and
much valuable information was gain
ed. Several members of the expedition
were attacked with native fover, and.
owing to the loss of the medical sup
plies. they could not be relieved.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-31
OUTLAWS MURDER OFFICERS.
Utah Sheriff and Cattle Man Shot Down
in Cold Blood.

in Cold Blood.
Denver, May 2S.-A special dispatch
to the Republican from Salt Lake says:
A band of outlaws killed Sheriff Ty.
Ter of Grand county and Sam Jenkins,
n cattle owner, on Hill creek, about lif-
ty miles north of Thompsons, in east
ern Utah, Saturday. Word of the shoot,
ing reached Salt Lake to-day. A posse
was Immediately organized here and
started for the scene in charge of Sher.
iff Howells.
The gang has for some time been en-
gagged in 'rustling" cattle in Wyoming
and Utah, and this state has offered
big rewards for their capture. dead ur
alive. George Currie, the most famous
of the desperadoes. was killed April
18th. while resisting a posse. and Shcr-
iT Tyler has since been pursuing the
search for the others. lie was work
ing yesterday with Sheriff Preece of an
adjoining county. With Jenkins and
Deputy Sheriff Day, he became separ-
ated from the others and came upon
the outlaws camp suddenly about
noon. Day was about fifty yards away
from the sheriff and jenkins. He tells
the story of the encounter as follows:
"Sheriff Tyler and Jenkins got OFF
their horses and went out 10 the out
laws, leaving their rifles behind The
sheriff said: 'Hullo. boys | could not
hear what the reply was. but both Ty
Ter and jenkins turned TO go back to
their horses. As they did this the out
laws shot them both through the back,
the bullets coming out of the breast"
Day did not wait to see any more.
He put out for help ;is fast as his horse
could carry him. He found Sheriff
Preece and the posse of seven men
about three miles away. Sheriff Preece
thought it advisable to get more help.
and as soon as II telegraph office could
be reached, the wires We're kept hot
summoning sheriffs with posses from
neighboring counties.
Cattlement and others in that section
of the country are greatly nngered and
excited. They swear that they will eX-
terminate the entire gang. no matter
what the cost.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-31
Noted Negro Politician.

Henry Demas. the noted negro poll
tician of Louisiana. who died at New
Orleans recently, was ffty-two years
old. He was the last OF the negro pol
iticians to remain in power in the
south and held absolute control OF his
district for a quarter OF a century. He
was sugar and rice planter In st.
John. where he was known as the
Black Prince. Three years ago Presl-
dent Mckinley appointed him to a lu-
crativc Office, but charges involving his
integrity were pressed 80 vigorously
that the Senate finally rejected tho
nomination.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-31
A FATAL MALADY.
1t Is Epidemic at Butte, Mont, and
E1cItes Great Alarm.


Excites Great Alarm.
A strange malady. which the board
of health believes is new form of
pneumonia. but which the panic
stricken persons of Butte. Mont, call
a plague, has killed more than $50 per-
sons since the middle of March. There
are now $50 i'll from the disease.
Death ensues within four days after
the attack and in the majority of cases
much sooner than that. Many have
died in twentyfour hours. Bodies Of
the victims turn black almost imme-
diately after death. The lungs are ap-
parently the first affected. There are
frightful pains in the head and great
difficulty in respiration. Then the
heart is attacked. and death follows
quickly. Most persons in Butte are
convinced that the disease is a form
of plague brought from the Philippines
by returning soldiers.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-31
Union Printers Elect Lynch for President.

indianapolis. Ind. May 27.-RcIurns
s,celyod by the canvasslng beard of ia"
International Typographical Union III
dlcate that Donnclly Is defeated by
Lynch for president. For first vice
resident II will take the official count
10 decide the result, so close Is the rncc
between Hayes md liuwkes.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-31

No man who lsn't married and does
mt play chcss needs to take life very
seriously
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
An Enjoyable Affair.

The Port Bare public school closed
with an entertainment given on Sun
day, The 10th Of June. Miss NJ. Il. Lee
Blanc, the energetic teacher of the
school, was warmly congratulated ON
the successful acting and speaking OF
her pupils, which was all due to her.
Tie stage was decorated with palms
and flags, and the pretty girls and hand
some boys looked their best.
"Watermelon Pickle" an amusing
dialogue by Master Allen Jennings aud
Miss Ada Leblanc, was splendid.
"The Parting Lovers" by Mr.. Gle
mont M6laneon and Miss Lou Jennings,
amused the audience vastly.
Tight Times" a recitation by Master
C. Melaneon, was a we'll spoken and
laughable piece.
"Tile Life Of George Washington q
recitation by Masters Robert MOuilte,
Aldns Robin, Remi Vidrine, Collins
Cormier and Allen Jennings, was pro-
nonnced Il perfect one.
A beautiful and patriotic piece en-
titled sour Conntry's Flag was much
applauded.
Miss Leblanc deserves much praise
for her untiring efforts i'm drilling the
children. The evening will be long re-
membered. A. SPECTATOR.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
Spelling them Down

May have been . of your %jupenile
pleasures, but the most of people, when
they get TO be adults. usually see how
much faster they can get ahead OF the
other fellow financially. Its only
another way of spelling them down"
Cannot make Roadway, il you're pay
ing toe much for yonr supplies. for that's
important, and iis simply making mon
en- to let it go easy. Goods must be
bought at actual value-at real worth.
They are that way herewith "A guar.
antee Lonsdaie cotton, beat make OF
prints, unbleached e0ttons, piaids,
bought many months ago, which we are
selling at old prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
State Democratic Platform.


The Democratic party Of the State OF
Louisiana. i'm convention assembled,
hereby adopts the following platform !:
"First-We affirm u allegiance to
the principles of the Democratic party
as set forth in the platform adopted ny
the National Convention at Chicago IN
1896.
"~Second-Weshereby instruct our del
egates to vote for the nomination of
William j. Bryan for the presidency OF
the United States, at the Kansas City
Convention.
'.Third-Having our faith grounded
on the Declaration of Independence, we
still adhere to the doctrine that, All
governments derive their lust powers
from the consent of the governed y
we therefore denoHnce the iMperiallstIc
policy of the present Republican admin
~istration rs un-American and frauglt
with great danger to the republican IN
%stitutiOns of our country, n as sub
yersive of the principles of liberty guar
anteed by our constitution.
"Fourtl-We condemn the policy of
the annexation of the Philippine Is
lands as adopted by the Republican
party, as O breach of national honor and
as contrary to the traditions and teach,
ings OF the founders OF this republic, and
we believe that as soon as q stable form
| IF government can be established on
said islands they should be given their
;naanendence. on such terms as may be
| mutually agreed.
"Fifth-We believe that the pledge
made by Congress before the wal with
| Spain. that Cuba should be free, be
| speedily carried out and that the gov
| eminent of the islands bs handed over to
| her citizens, SO that we may not have
| further. exhibition of the criminal pecu-
| lation. TO the disgrace aud dishOnor OF
| American manhood.
s.Sixth-We denounce trusts AMI COM
| binations in the restraint OF trade u
| demand such legislation by both Con-
gress and the State governments as
| will promptly and thoroughly and effect
ually relieve the people from their bur
dens.
"Seyenth-We believe that a nation
| cannot long endure half REPUBLIC ahd
| half empire, and oppose wars OF con-
| nuest and the acquisition of colonial
| possessions.
"Eighth-We oppose ~militarism. 1t
imposes upon the people an unnecessary
| burden and II constant menace To their
liberties. A small standing army u II
| well equipped State militia are sufti-
| Gent in time of peace /; in time of war
| the citizen soldier should bette repnb-
lies defense.
"Ninth-We earnestly urge that our
Ievee system be given liberal support by
the national government; that our
| waterways receive oil necessary IGl-
| pr0vements, and that tho channel of
| Southwest pass at the mouth OF the
| Mississippi river be deeDened to the
| fullest extent required by the wants OF
| commerce.
"Tenth-We favor the u mediate
construction of the Nicaragua canal
| by the United States government
alone, and to be- held under ita tx
| elusive control and protection.
Eleyentl-We favor the election ut
United States Senators by Il direct vote
of the people.
"Twelfth-We extend our deepest
sympathies to the patriotic band OF
Beers who are struggling against over
wheiming odds for the right OF self
government and for their liberty. lives
and f.Omes.n
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap z

800
Is cheap remedy for coughs aud colds
10 all right, but ynn want something
that will relieve and cure the more se-
we're and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall yOa do 7
Cote d warmer and more regular eli
mater Yes. If possible : il not pos
sihIe Tor yon, then in either case take
the ONLY remedy that has been intro
duced Id all civilized countries with
success III severe throat and lung
troubles. "Boschee's German Syrup
Ii not only heals and stimulates the
Tissues tn destroy the germ disease. but
allays inflammation. causes easy ex-
pectoTation, gives o gaOd nights rest,
aud cures the patient. Try one bottle.
Recommended many years by oil drug
gists Id the world. For sale by a.. s.
Braud & Co., Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
Rarnon les Meilleura.

Henry BisseIl de HaftoD. Ark dit :
Je ne puts tronyer dss mots assez ex.
preseifs pour d6niontrer Ia m6rite
DIES Esjiules de Ramon Ell de Ramon'a
ReiidA J'ai souffeft avec des coliques
bilienas pendant des ann6es sans que
les dqFteurs me soulagent. Je me
EMS gu&ri avec Rafnon's Relief III les
PiialesN de Ramon. J'ai yendn dea
m6decile pendant ~ ans ainsi que
toutes artea do m6decinea patent6es,
naais n0n's les eurpasse tons. J'ai
yendu mo s0is selvi do Ramon's pen.
dant dix ans avec Is plus grande salts
fscti0n. pes ~eentaines de- mes clients
Ratnon cot le m~eillsnr remAde de- fiji
mile. Je vondrai gus chaQuo Eamille
ale ano d0as dams leur maison aai0urd'-
hai.
a. V@mfra rNr To Tsaaanllns
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Dimanche dernier lorsQue le Con-
stable Jean Breaux 6tait occup6 q ar.
rater IN nomm8 Walter Williams qui
6sait ivre, son pistoEt est tomb6 dc Ia
poche ct le clloc o fait partir une des
bales. Cette bale a ffappe trois IN
dividus qni Sc t~rouvaient D proximlte,
mais aucun ma etc morteliement
hioen6
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
Bal. icallectible ii 1900

HEH&.F k%tAde
This balance of $I923 80 is about the
amount that wonld be left from the rev.
enues of 1900, payable in 1900, when the
expenses OF sthe seven months' school
term just closed are all paid.
Only three months, salaries have yet
been paid for the term beginning Oct.
SO. 1S00-tlle third months salaries hay-
ing been paid about two weeks ago, and
the amount thereof not being therefore
set down in the boOk-but the clerk of
the Police Jury informs us that he has
turned over to the Treasurer the follow
ing sums On April 8, $1,000 of the 1900
appropriation of the Police Jury, and on
MAY 10, $500 of the 1899 appropriation.
the parish still owing us $500 on that
appropriation. The Treasurer informs
MS that be received last week a check
for over $500 of the State funds, being
for the first quarter of 1900. These
sums are more than sufficient TO pay
another months salaries ; and as the
Police Jury will meet id a few days, we
have hopes that it will promptly pro-.
vide for the payment of the last three
months OF the term just closed.
We have carefully compared the
vouchers given MS with the charges in
the book and find same correct. We
think, however, that future examlna-'
ti0ns should be made much FREE
quentiy, and that reports showing our
financial condition should be- placed
before the Board at least semi-annually.
Respectfully submitted, -
Il. a. SANDoz,
RAYMOND BREAUx,
II j.. II. GUILBEAU,
Committee.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Cnmme ai le d6membrement de leu
payGn'allait pas assez vite, les Chlnols
se s.nt r6volt6s cODtre les strangers
staElis palmi eux. CO qui fournifa q
p~uiEsances 6trangerss un pr6teEte dim
tervSpir pour preteger leurs snjets ct
fnalement Sc rendre mattresses du
pavE.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

NJ. Burke, r~epr6sentant 10 paroisse
Ib6rie d 10 legislature, a en- 10 singu-
liare id6e de presenter a CO corps une
loi pour interdire la vente DIES liquenrs
aux ivrognes. Ne serait.il pas plus
sage de d6fendre que l'On vend des IL
aueurs a ceux Qui Qe sont pas encore
ivrognes, pour empecher qn'ils 10 de-
vienneDt, ct laisser eenx qni sOnt per-
das continuer de boire q-Meschac6b6.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Les femmes beers %organisent par
tout des corps de gardo pour maintenir
rordre dams les yilles ct ain dc per-
METRE a tous les hOmmes disponibles
dc partir poHr le front.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

pr. r. M. Littell has returned to-
OpelOusas, and resumed practice. His
Offices is on Main street, adjoining st.
Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Placa your valuable papers Id asafety
deposit box ID tile ST. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Tie COURIER is prepared To do all
kinds OfjDb work cheap for cash. Come
and Iet ts tell you about It before yon
so elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

9ssffamesiss rs nrsicisa 10 toilette i
In plGarlnacls de a0psra. Al 8 Braud 81
Co. pEeprietairss.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Envoyex voa prescriptions d la plaar.
macie dc pOpdra. Al s. Brand 81 Coz,
propFistaires.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Sec A. G Skiiee for Lumber, Shingles
| Bricks Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

800 par ~ vOas pefmottra d'asair
In CouRRIER eli vialke chez youa cha
US selssaine.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

We want All the printing yon can rive
us and we will guarantee u to lie done
well and cilAap.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

une annonce daus LE CoUnIER
eoate pau ia rappefEe hsauc0up.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

lie 81 de Juin la Paroisse Lafayette
sera % f9te. C'est lie jour on 10 pierre
commemorative sera plac6e d iEc0le
Indastrielle. Monseignenr Rouxei de
In NoHvelie Orleans. 10 GOuverneur
Heard, 10 Prot. Prescott, de PUniversits
do I'Efat, 10 S6nateur Murphy j. Fos-
ter ct d'autFes eminents percentages
aaaiateronE q In c6r6menie. Durant la
jourO6e il y aura une parade de feurs ct
t0ns les pempiers en- uniferme
prendrOat part dams 10 parade. Dies
discoure de Circumstance serOnt pTOn0n-
c6s pendant la c6r6msnie. Mgr.
Rouxel parlera en- ~franeais ct les autres
Oratelrs en- anglais. Tons les habi-
iants des paroissea voisines sent cor
dialement invites d'assister AJAX c6tS-
monies.-LiAdvsit iser de Lafayette.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

$3.50, 900 par jour, c'est &c que Oncie
Sam pale pour le maintien de son ar
mSe qui c0nsiste dc 7,540 officers ct de
SI7l, GAG soldats. Les politicians font
de leur mieux pour chacher le fait que
a maintenons une grande arm6e,
et sans aucune doute, lis ignorent aus
81 Que, 81 IL gouvernement accOmpllt
les plans quill i en- vue, il faudra en-
core fangmenter LIE voteur inteiii-
gent ct qui nest pas aveugl6 par Pes.
prit de parti devrait SO graver ces
chooses dams lidee. On pent aussl sc
souvenir que lie gauvernemsnt pale
actnellemeDt environ $40. DOC, 600 en-
pensions.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
THE FAMOUS
IMPROVED RUSSIAN BATH

BY using the Quaker ynpOr bath Cab
imct you can relieve and cure, rheumatism,
luubaso, govt, sleeplessness, locomotor ataxia,
bronchitis. all throat and lung troubles, asth-
ma, skin diseases, etc. etc. Try q Quaker
VapOr bath Cabinet for any disease within
using it for IL short time, return it and your
money will be refunded. For sale at Prof. K.
Mayors Studio. Main ST., Opelousas, or from
any Sub Agent holding a certificate signed by
the General Agent,
PROF. r. MAYER,
For the Parishes Of st. Landry and Acadia.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16
Report Of School Board.
To the President aad Members OF the
School Board. Parish OF Sc. Landry:

To the President aad Members OF the
School Board, Parish OF Sc. Landry:
Gentlemen-Your committee, to
whom was referred for examination, on
May 26, the cash book Of the Parish
Treasurer and accompanying vouchers,
begs leave to report: :,
That the last examination OF SAID
book was made in August, 1897, since
which time entries have been made
which we summarize as follows:
RECEIPTS FROM POLL TAXES:
From Aug. 2. '97, to Aug. 9. '9s..--.....$ $1,000
" 9, '9S, to Feb. 10, '00..--.-... 13lSA.l0
FROM PARISH Appropriation and Finss):
From Dec. 8, '97. to July &c. 1855. 11191.4 40
" July 26, '98, to May %, 1s99..-...- ol7e so
FROM STATE per Cap. d. Int):
From Nov. II, 'sT, to June 1G, '98.--.--. l02lS.S s
:" June 16, '98, to Feb. 10, 1909 .--...- 2-56l.s4
FROM FRANKLIN COLLEGE LANDS:
From Jan. 70, '9s to May 81. 1899.--..-. 255.oS
!" May 81, 1899, to Feb. 10, l9O0.--.--. 24sO.oo
Tota, REGENTS. .$7I282. IL
Exnend1tures.. 7040T 81
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

C'est le Ter JUN qua do atre COM
meDc6, dams tons les Etats Unis, 10
dOuzieme lecensement %oficiel, pour le-
quel les pF~6paFatifs sont complets,
ayant etc entrepris depuis plus dun
an. C'est I'm travail dc grande i'm
p~05tauce, preacrit par Ia constitution
Ia pays. Partout dams le monde civil
iisS, on q recours au meme prOced6
pour We readre compile de l'6tat de Ia
population ct obteniT des statistiques
niilee. Mais aux Etats Unis &c travail
sss pIua considerable one MULE part
aillenrs ct II prend meme d tslls
6tenndue gull devient extravagant. .et
lorsQue les chiffres ont Ste r~ecueillis il
fant DIES ann6es pour les compiler, co
qui leur enleve nne grande partie de
leur valeur.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

L'AngleteTre est iyre do joie dePuls
qu'elle o appns que Pretoria, la eapi-
tale du T~ransAaaI, s'est rendue an gene
raj Roberts. cak tu4nour ellie Ia fin de
la guerre injgbes ct crnRarslle qu'elie
a entrepris4 contre un petit peuple
qui no lemandait qua vivre hbre ct
tranouilIe. La .guerre est finie, ou sur
10 point dc l6tfe pro5ablement, mais
Que d'efforfs ct de sacrifices il q faliu d
l'Angleterre pour abattre ct d6trnire
ce valiant people qui ne pouvait OPP
poser qu'un soldat contre dix des stems J
81 PAngleterre q lie droit d'etre joyeuse,
ellie ne devrait pas aficher d~'arrogance
dana So joie.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Autrefois, ON crachait on l'on YOU
lait, mas anjourd'hui, dams beancoup
de villes, ii faut faire attention on de-
poser ea ~salive, snrtont 81 Pom est chi
queur on fortement enshnm6. III MY
FAINT plus so6ger dams les chars nrbains.
On sla m0indre ~infraction eat severe
mens punie. A Atlanta, d Mobile ct
dana d'autres villes encore, on ma
piss lie droit de cWcIses snr les trottoirs
VI 81 l'envie d'ex ~ectorer vous prend
votre seul Tessour cot De veas wa
Ger vers le milisu III d et de- dc
poser votfv salise Les chiqueurs SCOT
II canss ds ce legislation qui ~
peat tarder a CAD fer ie Nonveiis-0r-
leans. Leur fad ate lmbitnde al re-
pandae sur les It'd atoirs des.lacs dc Jul
~ tabac dam leequsls ~traiaent lei
jupee desames a decide lei
municipalities 4 y metre ordre. One
III toilettes aat6es, tachfes, abfmeea
par cstte sale lIabilute.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

Total Receipts $7l2sa.a y
-" Expenditures -..-..-.-.. 1Oz0ssSl
Balance on hand Dec. 81, '99..-.-.$ s7A.2l
OF the revenues from Franklin Col
lege $3.50 was for rent ; the balance
$~29O5-being for sale of same, with the
improvements. OF the sums received
from the parish only $367.W was for
fines. OF the sums received from u
State, $4412.H was for interest on q
free school fund, the payments beng
made rs follows: Feb. =, 1888, Sl426I9;
March 8. 1895, $14sS52; Jan. %, 1900,
149S.00-somewhat Irregular and, IL
seems to ns, rather tardy remittances,
though increasing, in amount each year.
AS to other sums received from the
State. while the per capita payment for
the 4th quarter of 1898 ($6752.40) was
received Jan. 10, 1899, the 4th quarter for
1899 {$7t38. 36l was not received until
Feb. 70, 1900. The failure of the State
authorities to make prompt remittances
has cost the Board q considerable sum
ia interest charges, since it was borrow
ing money to pay current expenses.
The amounts set down as interest PAID
to the st. Landry State Bank, from
blank date in 1893 to blank date ia
1899, embracing 81 items, aggregate
$972.9
Other items of new or extraordinary
expenditure are $607.7 10 for the enumer-
ration of school children in $780, by
virtue of an act of the Legislature
adopted ia 1893. and 5000 for salary
of superintendent in 1899. against $500
previously. No enumeration OF school
children will be made this year, nor un-
til 1908. Less than 300 per year has
beendpaid out for salaries of members
OF the Beard, who each will receive
Sill annually. About $3.50 has been
paid out for publishing minutes, etc.
We suggest that in the future all such
claims should be approved by the Board
before being paid.
The Treasurer's commissions for the
period embraced in this report-ab0ut
81 years-at OF per cent-am0unt to
S1TS2. O5, or about 800 per annnm.
Though the book was balanced on Dec.
81. 1899, leaving q cash balance in the
Treasurer's hands of $87421 on that
date, the reorganization given above
shows that several amounts included
therein we've paid in after that date,
one as late as Feb. 10, 1900. Some i'm
portnnt disbursements out OF the total
| expenditure of $70407.91 were made
| at even q later date. It is partly for
| such reasons as these and partly be-
| cause of our inexperience that We can
| not do more for your guidance than ap-
| proximate as follows ia probable rev.
| eunes and resources for the year ending
Il - r4EAnnh .tl~nk:1<1 - 1nl0 .@aA
The Opelousas courier., 1900-06-16

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