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The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
A TRANSPORT AGROUND.

Havana. May l0.--The United States
transport Ssdgwiek is sground at Cisn-
fuegcs aud It IL thought that several days
must slapfe before she will be able to
proceed. No fears are felt for the safety
Of the vessel as she 10 rssting on soft sand
but 1t will be necessary to unload her
almost completely.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
was removed and the govsrnment asrssd
10 his demards.
BoERs KETREATINe FROM zAND.

London. May 10 fo.0s .. m.-Is is OIL
oiaily announcsd that the British have
orosssd the Zsnd river and that the Bosrs
ars being pushed back from their strong
positions.
London, Nay 10. ass p. m.-Ths war
Once has received shs following dsspAtch
from Lard Robertst =
"Cahls Cart zaud River, May 10, - 60
p. m.-The enemy are In full retreat.
They oceupisd . posision twenty nils
In isngth. Ours was necessarily lonssr.
With the widely scattered fores II will
tsks some time 10 lsarn the casualties,
but an hopeful We have not suffered
much. The savslry and horse artiiisry
arc pursuing the enemy BY three routes. +"
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11

Continued on Second Page.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
ANOTHER STRIKE THREATENED.

Bridgepnrt Conn. May l0.-Thers is
every indication that there will be, q
general strike among the machinists Of
Bridgeport next Monday, II the demand
OF the union men for . nine hour day ct
the present rate OF wages which will
thsn bs submitted to the employers, IL
not granted.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
MAINE ARTIFICIAL STONE CO,

Manufacturers and dealers in al. kinds of
Portland Cement goods. Ofnce III Keunebec
stteet, opposite z. & X. depot. Estimates Civ
en- on Afllhclai stone Sidewalks. Drivaways,
Floors, etc. Cement Garden Boriers furnished
ana set; also Common Cement Cellar Floors.
All work done at lowest prices and satisfaction
guaranteed.
A. w. HIGGINS, ROBERT LUCAS
my11MlsfD
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11

AgBATTo HANGED.
Camden, n. j., May 1o.-Frsnoisoco
Ahbatto was hanged In the county jail
here today for the d urder of Ger aro De
Fec, his friend and fellow couniTyman.
The Portland daily press., 1900-05-11
T0.ReaI Estate Owners.

Don't patch up old sidewalks You can AFFORD
new ones Ihey don't 'tcost as much as you think
for, IL you get The men TO figure for Won that
calid0 the work themselves and don't have to
depend on hired mea. For proof of this call or
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
LANDRY, La. MARCH II, 1900.

was a good one and had been hon
estly administered.
The nominee for Lieut.-Gover,
nor, Senator Estopinal, made an
address in French. He explained
the issues Of the campaign, and
paid high tribute to the present
Democratic administration. His
remarks were especially intended
for the creolcs whom he eulo-
gized as good citizens and splen-
did soldiers, and feelingly re-
ferred to his service with them in
the great civil war, when one of
their heroes, Capt. Robin had
fallen by his side. He urged
them to stand by the Democratic
party, as they had in the past,
His address made d most favor
able impression, especially among
the creoles.
Hon. w. S. Frazee, our candi-
date for Auditor, was the last
speaker. His address showed
thorough familiarity with the
issues of the campaign, and was
among the best. He said that if
the Democratic party had nothing
else to recommend it to the peo-
pie but its record on the public
school question, that it was en-
titled to their gratitude on that
alone. The opposition talked
about nothing but ballot-boX
stufing and F0sterism, when they
knew that the former mad al
ready been remedied by the Dem
ocrats, and that Gov. Fosters adj
ministratlon was among the best
that this or any other State had
ever had.
A barbecued feast was then
served to the people in attend
ance, who seemed to greatly en-
joy it. Music was furnished by
the Breaux Bridge Band. The
speakers visited Washington al
night and made brief addresses
there, returning about II o'clock
and left by carriage Tuesday
morning for Breaux Bridge where
they were to speak at l o'clock
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
Gen. John B. Gordon.

We announced recently that
this grand old hero would prob
ably deliver one of his famous
lectures here soon. We are de-
lighted to be able to say to-day
that this hope will be realized,
and that probably for the last
time our people will have an ep-
portunity on the 29th of this
month to see and hear the most
distinguished of the living Gene
rails of the Confederacy.
Gen. Gordon has q worldwide
reputation as warrior and as an
crater. He stands high in the
councils of the nation. He is
commander-in-chief of the United
Confederate Veterans. It will be
an inspiring treat to hear him
speak. Besides, as he speaks un-
der the auspices of the r. E. Lee
Camp No. IA, U.C. V. and Cor
don Chapter No. 124, y. D. c..
Of our town, it is a patriotic duty
to welcome the illustrious old
soldier-the man whom the i'm
mortal Lee selected to be his sue
cessor-and to contribute to the
creation of an enduring record of
the part taken by the men and
women of old St. Landry (St.
Landry and Acadia) in the late
war.
Let the people gather from far
aHedt and near. near, fof. ffof. this will be his
toric occasion. Bring your chill
dren to see this noble hero of the
Lost Cause and listen to the bene-
diction of his elequence.
For the benefit of the rising
generation, and to show them
what manner Of man Opelousas
will have the rare and distin-
guished honor of greeting on that
day, we republish in another col
umn an article headed "Gordon,
of Georgia-the Chevalier Bay
ard of Lees Army which we
published over twenty-ene years
ago in this paper (OPELoUsAs
COURIER of Dec. IA, 1879, and
which originally appeared in the
Atlanta Constitution when the
brilliant Henry w. Grady was its
editor. If there is a human crea-
ture in this community who can
read this article and not be
thrilled to the innermost depths
of his being, and whose heart
does not overflow with love or ad-
miration, or both, for this gallant
old hero, we pity him.
Read the article on eur 4th
page and hand it to your friends
to read. Gen. Gordon will be
here on the 29th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

to cost them a number of seats in
the House.
As though there were not al
ready sufficient number of diff
ferences between McKiEley and
his party in Congress, a new and
serious one has turned up in the
reciprocity treaty with France.
Mr.. Mckinley is insisting that
the Senate shall ratify the treaty
at the present session, while
leaders in his party i'll the Senate,
knowing the extent Of the party
opposition to the treaty, wish to
let the matter GO over until the
next session, under the pretense
that the Committee on Finance
wishes time to make an exhaust
i've investigation into the effect
the treaty will have upon our rev
enues, if ratified. Neither side
has yet wen, but the Senators
know that they have emily to held
out to make Mr.. Mckinley back
down, as he has done in every
controversy he has had with his
party leaders in Congress.
AS the result of week work,
the Republicans Of the House
have unseated two Democrats,
one from Alabama and one from
Virginia, and seated two Repub-
licans.
The Senate sat down quick and
hard upon Senator Hears scheme
to give ex-Qneen Lii, Iii Of Hawaii
$2O,0 900, and u yearly pension OF
100000. We haven't reached the
stage yet of willingly paying pen
sions to ex-royalties, either white
or chocolate colored.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
JUDGMENT.
LOUISA HOLLIER, WIFE, ET AL VS.. MARY
AZELINE HOLLIER.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
uUDG GMENT.

This is an interdiction proceeding on the
ground of insanity, and for the fnrther reason
fhat defendant is incapable of administering
her property and taking care OF her person:
Defendant was personally served with copy OF
the netitioD and citation, and having failed to
name an attorney TO represent her, the Court
appointed w. J. sandoz, Esq as attorney y q. 70
represent her herein. An answer was filed by
said attorney DENYING all the allegasients, 81
attorney the case was regularly fixed for trial
to-day, and was taken up ma and ents tried; Id nt
her petltiop to the satisfaction of the Court
for which reason, aud because OF the law, 1t !, y
ordered, adiudged and decreed that the de
fendant be and is hereby interdicted, declared
insane, and declared incapable OF administer
ING Ilor property or Of taking care OF her per
| son. And il is further decreed that the costs
these proceedings and the fees OF counsei p'
paid by defendant go. !.
Done. read and signed in open Court a
GILBJKT j.. nUPRE,
I Judge 18th Jud. Dist. OF La.
4 Filed March 6, 1900. r,a.,,
March II. 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
Washington, ID. c., News.
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
Washington, March II, 1900.
The amendment of the Nicara-
qua Canal treaty, giving this
country the right to defend and
control the canal in time of war,
although proposed by a Republi-
can-Senator Davis,-was a Dem
ecratic triumph, because the
amendment is an unqualified en-
dorsement Of the position taken
by the Democrats when the
treaty was first made public. AS
amended, the treaty will proba-
bly, receive the votes of enough
Democratic Senator'S to make its
ratification reasonably certain, al
though there are features in it
that will prevent some Demo
Gratis from voting for its ratlhca-
ton.
Are the majority of the Senate
afraid of England ? Their action,
when Senator Mason compelled
the Senate to take up his resolu-
ton, expressing sympathy for the
Beers, certainly looked that way.
The majority refused to allow the
resolution to be discussed In open
session, because things would be
said that might offend England.
Ye Gods this sort Of talk in the
American Senate, where men who
cringed to no foreign friend or
foe, once upon a time fearlessly
expressed their opinion and time
after time have spoken IN favor
of down-trodden peoples, with
out stopping to think whethff
things affecting England is Ell EN-
mentioned, the majority ord{fed
the doors closed. What a2pic-
ture for the American people to
contemplate. Even in secresSgs-
sion, the administration SenateGs
are afraid to allow Senator Ma
sons resolution to be squarely
voted upon. Their program is to
throttle it by having majority
vote to lay it on the table. Il
the so called era Of friendship
| with England is to result in
quelching cur Americanism and
our love for liberty, the sooner it
comes to an end the better for
us as d people.
Whether Gen. Joe Wheeler
takes his seat in the House de-
pends upon Mr.. Mckinley.
Under date of Nov. %, 1899, Gen.
Wheeler forwarded his resigna-
| ton as a brigadier general Of vol
unteers from the Philippines to
| Mr.. Mckinley. If Mr.. Mckinley
accepts the resignation to take
effect on that date, which was
before the assembling of Con.
gress. no objection viii be raiseo
| to Gen. Wheeler taking his seat
In the House.
In order to get Republicaf
votes enough in the Senate II
pass the Porto Rican tariff bill
numerous amendments have beer
agreed to, ameng them one t.
/ admit all gseds from the y. ,
to Porto Rico free of duty. Ant
4 It NAV be necessary to reduce tn
] duty on Porto Rican products be
low the fifteen per cent provldet
/ for in the House bill. 1t will b
a long time before the hard feel
| ings aroused among Republican
] by this bill pass away, and Re
! publicans admit that it is Iikel
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
Personal.

DR.. r. {. Marshall, Of Oberlin,
Wasin town several days last week.
Mrs. G. Z. Bienvenu, Of Lafa-
yette, is here on a visit to friends
and relatives.
Mr.. Emile Poiret, of Plaisance,
was pleasant caller at our Office
this week.
Mr.. Lucius David, formerly of
this vicinity, but now of Church
Point, was in town Monday.
Mr.. Andrew Capbern, of White
castle, is on a short visit here, the
guest of his cousin Mrs. Leonce
Sandoz.
Messrs. Edmond Deyille and
Guidry, of Church Point
were welcome callers at eul
office Monday.
Capt. Prescott and A. B. An
derson, Esq, were here on Mon.
day last In attendance at the
Democratic barbecue.
Miss Marie Sandez returned
home last Monday after a very
pleasant visit Of several weeks in
Lafayette.
j.. E. Lanfrane, Of Washington,
was among the interested listen
ers at the Democratic speaking
and at the same time took in the
barbecue on Monday last.
Capt. Sam Haas and. Ell. L. Er-
Itch. Of Chtcot, we're among those
who were present to hear the
Democratic speakers on the oc.
casion Of the great rally and bar.
becue last Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
Industrial" Exposition.

We received this week from
DR.. V. X. Irion, formerly of our
town but now of New Orleans,
number of leaflets explanatory
of the general features Of the
Second Annual Louisiana Indus
trial Exposition which will be
held IN New Orleans beginning
April l4th and closing May 9Th,
1900, under the auspices of the
New Orleans Progressive Union
which it is we'll known SO success
fully projected and carried out
the program of last year. The
management proposes to enlarge
its plan and scope this year and
besides the addition Of many new
features, all the good ones Of last
year will be elaborated, thus rem
dering the whole exhibit far
more comprehensive and interest
ing.
The Horse Show, which is to he
held April 25th, 26th, 9th and
2Sth, will be a grand affair, and
owing to the fact that the organ
izatien has left no stone unturned
towards rendering it success,
we predict that it will not be ex-
celled in interest and brilliancy
by any heretofore held in the
South. AS vast number of
prizes in all classes and grades are
offered for competition coupled
with the fact that no entrance fee
or stall rent will be charged and
all the railroads giving reduced
rates, there is every reason to
believe that this show will be con-
tributed to and Literally patro-
nized by every industrial sec
ton of the State. St. Landry
has any number of fine horses and
should come to the front in flying
colors.
There will also be full Eauca-
tional and Horticultural Exhibits
and parish exhibits in which
each parish has been invited to
become an exhibitor, and hand
some prizes will be offered feI
competition also an enlarged
and interesting Weman's Depart
ment, a Live Steck exhibit, with
premiums offered, and lastly
poultry and dog shows at which
cash premiums will clbe tende6ed.
There will be fine music and en-
entertainments of ali kinds, ,Suc-
cess to the Industrial ESaggiHen,
its great Horse Show ana other
attractions. ss,
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
WAR CLAIMS. .

We are prepared to take charge OF ana an pros
tou' ton D. G.. claims for property taken by tho
Federal army during the late war arising an
der what is known as the Captured ana Aoan-
doned Property Act, which is now aboat TO ne
reviyed, giving claimants one year within
which TO file their claims after the passage oi
the act. ...,o.,aa az
torney of Washington City and have In our
n.ssession list of all the claims from the par,
ishes of ST. Landry aud Acadia heretofore Hieo
| ~ tug 49, LEWIS & LEWIS,
r.ah IL 1ano Attorneys.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
NOT{CE.
March 3, 1900.

LAND OFFICE AkNEw ORLEANS, La,
Feb. "a, 1900 )
Notice is hereby giyehSah.at the following
named settler has filed n0S-Sof his intention
to make final proof in suppofrup his claim, and
that said proof will be made before trank
Wharton, u S. Commissioner, at Bay yoE Ghieot,
La, on April 10th, 1900, viz:
Charles l.. Chapeile,
who made homestead entry No 1924. for the
n. E,4 of Sec. SO, TIP. 2, s. L. 2 W. Louisiana
Mari1ian.
He names the following witnesses tn prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Charles E. Carpenter. Edward Mcdaniel,
Jonathan w We1ch, Willie Nixon, AZ OF st.
Landry Parish, La.
March g. l960-6t Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEAfs. La,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW oRLEAEs. LA.,t
oFeb. SEt909
Notice is hereby given that I'll I foiow!El
named settler has filed notice Of hef intetti"
to make final proof in support eai hissclailn,
and that said proof will be madt Ybefare tue
Clerk OF the District Court, aaopelousas
La, March q, 1900, viz u
LOuis ESideau,
who made Homestead Entry No. 20Sln for tne
Southwest quarter Sec. II, TIP. y. "f X W.
Louisiana Meridian. .,,..o
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz: ,.r;,,.
Ioseph Gradenigo, Pierre Gaillory Archiile.
Fontenot. Marcel simon, all OF Eunice +. u La
WALTER L. COHEN,
Feb. 10, 1900, ct Register
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
The FAMOUS
RUSSIAN BATH

BY using the Quaker Vnpor Bath Cab
inei you can releve and cure, rheumatism,
luubago, gout, sleeplessness, locomotOr ataxia,
severe colds, pneumonia. fevers, Ia grippe,
bronchitis, all throat aud lung troubles, asth-
ma, skin diseases. etc. etc. Try a Quaker
VapOr BATH Cabinet for any disease within
its sphere and if it does not relieve you after
money will be refunded. For sale at Prof. K.
Mayors Studio. Main St, Opelousas, Or from
any Sub Agent holding % certificate signed by
the General Agent
PROF. r. MAYER,
Fer the Parishes of ST. Landry and Acadia.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

NXIANTED-SEVER BRIGHT AND ON
w est persons to represent us as Managers
in this and close by counties. Salary, 5000 a
year and expenses. Straight, bona-tide, 10
more, no less salary Position permanent. Our
references, any bank in any town. 1t is mainly
office work conducted at home. Reference.
Enclose selfaddressed stamped envelope. THE
DOMINION COMPANY, Dept 3, Chicago.
Sent. d. 1890.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
It's the Confidence One Feels

In prices and qualities. that
gives particular pleasure IN the
buying. Without this feeling,
one looks upon q selection as
taking chances, thus detracting
from the satisfaction. Our poli-
cy, obuy only from best makers
these who are thoroughly trust
worthy, means for our custom
err seIectiona class of goods that
we can safely guarantee that
are worthy DE fullest confidence.
Il. IL. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

In the last few months paper
of all kinds has gone up censid-
erably and the market is still adj
vancing, but our prices on job
work are still the same as they
we're before the rise.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

If you have any hides, wool,
beeswax or other country pro-
duce to sell, take it to r. u. San
doz who will pay the highest mar
ket prices for same. See adyer-
tisenlent in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

That World-renowned remedy
Paine Celery Compounds for.
sale at the Opera House Drug
Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
WANTED!

Reliable man for Manager OF Branch Oftice
I wish to open III this vicinity. Good opening
for an energetic sober man. Kindly mentleh
this paper when writing.
's'' A. T. MORRIS. Cincinnati, o.
Illus trated catalogue cts. postage.
Eeh 1n-nt
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
EDUELRC SALE.
ESTATE OF zELIMA RRIsCoE.

ESTATE OF ZELIMA RRIsCoE.
NO. 5s15. DISTRICT COURT, ST. LANDRY
PARISH LA.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable tne
I1th Judicial District Court, in and for
tho parish of ST. Landry, there will be
sold at public auction. to the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned cr any
duly qualified auetioneer, at the front deer
OF the Court House III the town of Opelousas.
parish of st. Landry, La, on
Wednesday, April 4, 1900,
at II o'clock a. m., the, following described
property belonging to the estate OF Zeliina
Briscoe, late of the parish of st. Landry, to-
wit:
certain tract of land with all the buildings
and improvements, situated on Bayou Caren
Gro, this parish, containing about forty arpenls,
bounded north by L. NJ. Boagni. east by Madi-
son Bnsco, south by land OF Mrs. Joseph II.
Dugas and west by Mrs. Joseph NJ. Dugas.
being same property acquired by deceased
from A. Fl, Sibille March 30th, 1895.
One old wagon
Terms-Cash. a
ALcrDE JEaN, Natural Tutor
WILLIAM BlNsCoE, Datiye TGtof
March 3, 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

A series Of reviyaliservices will be
held at the Presbyterian Church,
commencing Friday evening, the
18th, at 1880 o'clock and extend
ing through, the following week.
All are cordially invited to at.
tend. WE. I. SECHREsT, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

See advertisement headed The
Famous Improved Russian Bath,
In another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

All Confederate Veterans,
whether members ef the Camp
Oh not, are invited to meet Mt Sam
aoz Opera Heuse Thursday eve-
ming, March 29th, at 2 e'clock, to
act as d committee Of reception
te meet Gen. John B. Gordon
who Is expected to arrive by the
train that evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

A nice prize will be given to the
ypung lady selling the most tick
efs for the lecture Of Gen. Jehn
Gordon which will be given
hsfe at Sandoz Opera House on
Thursday March 29th, 1900; and
second prize to the young lady
selling the next highest number
81 tickets. All who wish TO cem-
sea for these prizes are requested
meet this evening at A o'clock
Y sandoz Opera Heuse when the
gokets will be distributed. Ne
Ekats will be put On sale before
time. we are informed by
Committee that the first
|'Ize will he d beautiful lady j
u Watch which can BE- seen at
Dietleins j Jewelry Store
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Read tho article on our 4th
page headed .GordoR, of Geor-
gia,'' and hand it to your friends
to read.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

The St. Landry Homestead and
Loan Association will elect q
Beard of Directors next Monday.
See notice i'm another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
FOR SALE OR RENT.

An established business of Is years, as gene,
raj store, with store building, residence. ana
one small house, now rented, together Will
the one half square OF ground on which they
are situated, OH principal business streets. Fol
price and terms. apply to
c. T. LESASSIER,
Feb 10. mo. Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

From my barn i'll Opeleusas, on the night OF
the 18th, Il bay horse eight or nine years old
l63 hands high, newly shod III front, collar
marks. quick movements, etc A suitable re-
ward will be paid for his return or information
that will lead to his recovery.
March IT, 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Call up Phone No. 20 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore,
Prescriptions a specially.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Gotten is still booming. 1t has
reached the 9 cent mark.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Mr.. Andrew Moresi, President
~ the Opelonsas Ice and Betting
orks, has favored us with sew
ersl very life-like photos taken at
the speeches and barbecue here
Monday. Our young friend is
evidently quite an artist, as the
samples left with us will do cred-
4 ia 4 professional.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

DR.. Sylvester's Stock Rene
dies for sale at the Opera House
Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17
NOTICE

An election for eleven Directors of the st.
Landry Homestead 81 Loan Association Will be
held at the office OF the Association on Monday
March 10, 1900. Tho election to bo by Ballot
and to commence at o'clock p III. and to close
at o'clock p. IN.
L. D. EaTILETTE,
March 10 1890 President
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Bear in mind that you can get
your job work done at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Dent miss Gen. Gordon's lee
ture here on the 29th.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Keep your house disinfected
with fornaldehyde generator,
which you can procure at the
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Scheel Books and Stationary at
the Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-03-17

Mr.. r. Cottlngham, proprietor
of the popular Gem Restaurant,
has leased the City Hotel prop
erty, corner Of Main and Bellevue
streets. which has been fitted up
il first-class style for the accom-
mediation of the travelling public.