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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-01-18
NEW WAY OF PAYING OLD DEBTS
The Sultan of Turkey Outwits Mark and
Mack.

MACK.
1t is not believed that it was the
monetary consideration-considera rahly
less than $l0O000-of the indemnity
claims against the Sultan, that made
Uncle Sam send the warship KEN
tucky to SMYRNA, q short time ago to
enforce the demand for payment. 1t
was thought that the demand had
been made plainly as matter of prin-
ciple, and that dollars and cents cut
absolutely no figure at all in the trans
action. But, then, such people failed
to gauge the narrow field of states
manship occupied by the present ad-
ministration or its appreciation of re-
suits designed and desired by settle
ment of International questions.
ii there is much of truth in current
reports, it may be inferred that the
visit OF the battleship Kentucky to
Smyrna was effective in persuading
the Sultan of Turkey to settle the
missionary indemnity claim. Accord.
ing to these reports the Sultan has en-
tered into q contract with an Ameri-
can ship-building firm for the con-
struction of war vessel for which he
agrees to pay 100000 in excess of the
real price of the ship, this amount to
be turned over to the United States
governmsnt as payment of the indem.
nifty claim. This is rather round
about way of paying an obligation, but
if the government gets settlement
even in that way from the slippery
Turk it may perhaps consider itself
fortunate. Considering the nature OF
the claim, however, it would seem
that the payment should be made in
such an open and straightforward way
as to indicate something of a spirit OF
contrition for the crimes and outrages
upon which the claim is based and not
in such an evasive and dickering spirit
as would nullify the lesson of respon-
sibility which the payment ought to
convey to the Turkish mind. Abdul
Hamid is such practiced hand at re-
ceiving duns and dodging their pay
ment that it is perhaps best not to be
too particular about the plan OF pay
ment so long as we get the cash. The
Sultan of course has his reason for
wanting to make the settlement in the
manner suggested, which from the
standpoint of the Turk is a good one.
He believes that this would preclude
any other powers with bills-and
there are several of thcm-frOm max
ing the act precedent. And the
Turk could hardly afford to establish
precedent for honesty. At all events
if we get the 800 600 we will have ac-
cOmplished something that the Euro
pean powers, even those which form
the props of the Ottoman throne, have
been unable to do-namely, make the
Sultan settle.
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nave no doubt, said the Colo
rado Senator, " that as long as our flag
floats in the Philippine archipelago
will, reluctant as | may be, vote to re.
tain the army and flag there. If that
is illogical, it is illogical because there
is no better way out of it"
Senator Proctor said he thought the
Colorado Senator was under Il misap
prehension as to what the army bill
proposes to do. AS he regarded the
matter, the maximum force authorized
by the bill was to be used only in the
present emergency and there would be
return to the minimum of $4,000,
which WAS the peace footing of the
| bill.
No one could tell when the troops
might be needed in Alaska, Hawaii or
Porto Rico. Likewise there was y pos
sibility of the need of larger Ameri-
can force in Cuba, at the request of
the Cubans themselves.
Senator Hoar suggested general
amendment to the bill looking to the
Cancellation of the Philippines, and
expressed the opinion that in time of
peace we should have one soldier to
1000 Of our population. He did not,
therefore, he said, oppose the bill on
the score of increase, but he did op-
pose it because of the avowed policy of
military control of the islands.
at is idle" he said, " to tell US that
these people are not fit for self govern
ment."
He quoted the President and naval
officers to show that the Filipinos are
an intelligent people, and added:
"The way to prepare them for liberty
is to set them free"
Senator Hoar said that if facts
could be known, there would be no
two opinions as to what we should do
in the Philippines, for he believed that
if the people were generally convinced
that the Filipinos were as capable OF
self government rs they are, they
would make no effort to continue sub.
jugation OF those people in the inter-
est OF trade.
Senator Hoar urged it would be
most desirable to have appointed
commission representing ali phases OF
political life. men OF the highest char
acter and standing, to ascertain the
facts as to the Philippines, and make
them known to Congress and the peo-
pie. He hoped such commission
would be appointed before the close of
the present session. We should give
the Filipinos hearing. He said:
"Let them state their case. They can
come and go in peace and honor. If
we say to the Filipinos that we would
not consider their case until they 60
down on their knees, lay their hands
upon their hips and their lips to the
dust, this war will 60 on, if there is
spark of spirit and principle in their
breasts; they will fight until every
Filipino of one sex is exterminated
| and until the women among them
take up the fight and are exterminat-
ed ALSO"
Senator Stewart supported the pend
ing bill. The rebellion, he declared,
should be crushed as an Indian upris-
ing in the west would be, and liberty
and its blessings would then be ex-
tended to the people OF the Philip
pines.
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Q s. DEPUTY SURVEYOR

"ssidence; sixth Street, swans Add.
tion to Olympia, Wash.
SURVEYING of all kinds promptly at.
~ tended to. The re-establishing OF old
government lines specially. TOwrsites
surveyed and plated. Railroads located
end levels run for drains. Lands exam
ne1 and character reported.
olympia, April le. 1899.
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Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that have been ap.
y pointed administrative of the estate of ii.
W Littlejohn, deceased, and that all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby d.
r.cted and notified to present he same to me
on or before one year from the date OF the hrst
publication of this notice, to-wit; one year
from the 18th day of December 1900, at my resi
dence on Bush Prairie, 1hurston County. Waeh.
ington, or to my attorneys. Troy 4 FaiKnnr. at
their office, No. I, Byrne building, Corner
Fourth and Main SIS, Olympia, Washington, or
the same will hr Fever barred.
VIVA K. LITTLEJDHN,
Administrators oi tdr Estate oil IL. w Littis'
john, deceased.
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II WILL NOT DOWN.
A SPECTRE AT THE FEAST OF
GREED.

Warm Debate in the Senate Issue that
COnfronts the Nation-Scnator Hoar Again
Urges His Republican Associates to Cease
Waeine War Of Conquest
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

A Most Remarkable Showing.

Baton Rouge Advocate.
Our attention has been called
to the most remarkable example
of municipal ownership that we
have yet seen. True it is on a
small scale, as compared with
large municipalities, but it not
only serves to illustrate princi-
pie, but it speaks in laundering
tones of the public service at
Alexandria and shows that both
honesty and capacity are strong
elements in the municipal affairs
of that little city. It must be
kept in mind, too, that water
works and electric lights were put
in at Alexandria some years ago
and that they will have been paid
for in full next month. The
Town Talk contains the following
splendid report:
"Supt. Allen at the meeting of
the board of aldermen last night
made Il report showing the re-
ceipts and disbursements of the
Alexandria waterworks and cleo
trio light plants, which belong to
the city, for the fourteen months,
Jan. |, 1900, to March l, 1901.
"Total running expenses in
Guiding fuel and pay of employees,
$11, ,693.11. Total improvements
added to the plant, 81, ,299.62. To-
tai, 12,992.73.
"Total receipts, SIS, ,238.O3.
"Net earnings, $3,245.30.
"Net earnings, less improve
ments made, $4,545.92.
''Besides the net earnings of
the plant, the city received 142
thirty-two candle lights, 81, 1880;
nine 1000 candle power arc lights,
$810; sixty-seven fire hydrants,
$4,000; eighteen 16-candle lights
in city hall, $50; six 16-candle
lights in hose houses $72; besides
1878 worth of lights and water
furnished the parish free, for
courthouse and Jail. Total, $5,-
067.60. (These figures would be
the cost if we paid the price Mon
roe is now paying.)
eff we add the net earnings,
less improvements, $4,545.92, to
the $5,067.60 worth of lights
and water from which the city
gets no return, we have earnings
for the plants for fourteen months
the neat sum of $9,61352, a very
good showing"
"These plants, if properly man
aged, with the constantly increas-
ing business, should go a long
way toward reducing taxation"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

Owing to the rain, which lasted
nearly all day Wednesday, the
lecture of joaquin Miller, at
Sandoz Opera House that night
was only listened to by small
number. However, those who
s'braved the terrors of the storm
to hear the "Poet of the Sierras"
were amply repaid for so doing:
He spoke of Japan, China and
the Klondyke, and througout his
whole discourse could be detected
the close observer, the lover of
nature even. in her rudest and
most unlnvitihg guises, and the
constant admirer of all that was
true and beautiful and good. His
description of the passing from
darkness to light in Alaska was
particularly beautiful. AS whole
the lecture was both entertaining
and instructive.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

Since the Times-Democrat pub
lished the interview it had with
Capt. Lucas, the disceverer of
the Beaumont gusher, last Mon
day, new prospectors are focking
in town every day with new prop
ositions to make to land owners.
Land surrounding the Anse-La-
Butte Oil Well is increasing in
value at a surprising rate; $75
and 500 per acre find ready pur-
chasers.-Valley of the Teche,
Breaux Bridge.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

DIR. and Mrs. Chas. F. Boagni
returned Monday afternoon from
their bridal tour of a little over
a month, spent in New Orleans
and San Antonio. They went to
the home of Mr.. G. Ell. Comeau
on the evening of their return,
where they were greeted by q
large sscharivari," and whore an
informal reception was held in
honor Of their return. Refresh
ments were served with a lavish
hand and toasts were drunk to
to the health and happiness of
the young couple and in honor OF
host and hostess. It was a most
pleasant affair and highly enjoyed
BY all.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20
CHI A r. TT r
Or THE
Board OF Trade of OpelOusas,
Louisiana.

BE 1T KNOWN, That the subscribers hav-
ing associated themselves together for the
purpose OF encouragement and protection OF
trade and commerce and being desirous OF be-
coming incorporated agreeable to the provi
siOns OF the act Of the General Assembly OF
the State Of louisiana. entitled, An Act to Pro.
vide for the Incorporation and Regulations OF
plements do declare. set forth and certify, that
the following are the purposes, objects, articles
and conditions OF their said association, fol
and upon which they desire to be incorporated
ARTICLE 1st.
Tho name of the corporation shall be the
Board of Trade OF Opelousas.
ARTICLE ID.
The purpose for which the corporation is
formed ls encouragement aud protection OF
trade commerce.
ARTICLE srd.
The place where til e business Of the said cor
pOratiOn is to be transacted ia the Town OF
Opelousas, Parish Of st. Landry, State of Lou
isiana
ARTICLE 4th.
The corporation is to exist perpetuay.
ARTICLE 5th.
The name and residences OF the subscribers
are as fOlloWs:-
Isaac Roos. president; Vim. NJ Thompson,
vice president; J. Melancon, I'd vice-presdent;
NJ. Vilaseca, sd vice-president; A. J. Bercier,
Secretary: j. Lassalle, Treasurer; Louis Des-
NJ. Boagni, J. a. Haas, Phil. L. Asher, Ant.
Deitlein, j. B. sandoz, T. Coriel, o. Dardeal,
F. II. Eddy, z. Charleville. NJ. i. Swords, I. E.
Shute, NJ. D., B. Bennett. Jno W. Lewis, NJ.
Winberg, j. j. Perrodin, d. Roos, E. F. Gayle,
Mason Mcbride, Kenneth Bailio. R. Lee Gar
land, J. G. Lawler, J. L. Cahanan, A. B.
Chachere. Jno nj. Ware, James McGee, F. L.
Firnberg, Fritz Dietlein, Jonas Roos, Ray
mOnd Breaux, Leonce sandoZ, A. L. Lacombe,
B. A. Littell, T. g. Chaehere, A. G. skiles, Geo,
j. Cousin, Fl. D. Larcade.
ARTICLE 9th.
of Directors consisting of Seventeen members,
and the name and residences OF those chosen
Directors for the first year are: Isaac Roos,
William NJ. Thompson, A. j. Bercier, e. NJ.
BOagni, A. Dietlein, Fl. ID. Larcade, Robt.
Chachere, Maurice Vilaseca. Jules Melancon,
7. Coreil. Louis Desmarais, F. Charleville, J. A.
Haas, Leopold Cahanan, J. B. Sandoz, F. l..
officers. elected to serve one year, ending Cd
Monday in January: Isaac Roos. President;
DR.. VIM. NJ. Thompson, 1st vice president;
Jules Melancon, 2nd vlce-prestdent; Maurice
Vilaseca, 81 yice-president; A. J. Bercier, Sec
retary; j. La. sale. Treasurer.
ARTICLE 7th.
The corporation has no capital stock.
ARTICLE 8th.
This charter may be amended OF modified
upon 30 days notice to the members, duly ad-
vertised in any newspaper published i'll the
town of Opelousas.
ARTICLE 9.
No member shall be liable for any of the
debts Of this corporation, except for the
amount of his unpain dnes or assessments.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

For Rent-A small farm near
Opelousas suitable for market
garden, dairy and poultry raising,
with large residence and out
buildings. Possession given inn
mediately. Apply at this Office.
This place has 16 bearing pecan
trees, large number of figs
choice varieties, about 20 young
fruit trees just beginning to bear,
including peaches, plums, april
cots, etc. Outbuildings consist
of crib, barn, stable, chicken
house, wash house, carriage house,
servants quarters. &c.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20
OIL.

Ihe New Orleans Plcayune a
few days ago published an inter-
view with Prof. G. d. Harris from
which we extract the following as
being of special interest to our
readers just now, when the pros
pect is very bright for striking
oil in our vicinity.
$50 far as oil and gas in south
west Louisiana are concerned, we
must hold our final judgment IN
reserve for the present. The Lu-
cas- we'll and vicinity was visited,
but owing to a purile, and in the
long run, a policy that can be of
avail to none, the truth regarding
the depth of the we'll and the ma
terial passed through, is still sup
pressed. However, the whole is
bound to come out shortly, for
others are keeping open records
and are going down with credit
able rapidity. The so-called cap
rock of the oil bed shown at the
company's Office at Beaumont,
has a strong resemblance to the
cretaceous outcroppings at Cooch-
lie Brake and Bayou Chicot, but
no fossils found in the vicinity of
the we'll before we were run Off
indicate a horizon older than the
middle territory. The scanty ev-
idence at hand would, therefore,
indicate that the 'gusher' is stu
ated on top of a cretaceous anti
cline, or fold, and that the pres
sure shown is from the gas so
commonly encountered in struct-
ures of that type. That the sup
ply of oil is considerable, can not
we'll be doubted, but that it will
continue to 'gush' long is very
doubtful.
1--WE have emphasized in our
report of 1899 how the underly-
ing rocks of north and west Lou
isiana are in folds and troughs
running in a southwestward and
northwestward direction. This
would lend considerable color to
the hope of finding oil and gas in
southwest Louisiana. At least the
hope was entertained to such an
extent that we were highly in IA
vor of an appropriation by the
past legislature of sufficient funds
for putting down a few test wells
in this part Of the state. Many
prominent citizens agreed with us
in the desirability of this plan.
But no appropriation was made,
and we are still unsettled as to
this question.
The Shreveport Times says, in
commenting on the above:
This matter is of interest to ev-
cry part of Louisiana, and until
the exact limits of the oil field is
defined it will continue to have a
speculative effect on the value of
property in the sections where oil
is believed to be in quantity. The
information that the underlying
rocks of the region under discus
sion lie in fold from the south
east to the southwest lend a lively
hope that the greater part of this
state is underlaid with veins of
oil or gas, or both. Perhaps af-
ter all louisiana may be found pos
sessed of this great source of
wealth in large quantities in many
places.
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISED
DUBLHC SALE.
FRANK DIMMICK VS.. LUCIUs G. DUPRE.
CURATOR, ct. al.
No. 16,740.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST Lam
DRY, STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BY virtue of final Judgment of partition
render ed in the above numbered and entitled
cause, in so far as the major heirs of Addison
Dlmmick and Lcvisa Carpenter. deceased, and
III virtue of family meetings, duly convokeh
and held and homologated, fixing the terms OF
sale in 50 far as the interest of the minors III
terested i'll the property hereinafter described
are concerned there will be sold at the front
door of the Courthouse in the town of Opelou-
sas, by the undersigned or by and duly quail
ited auctiOneer, on
Thursday, April 25th, g9Os,
at II o'clock, q. H., the following described
property, to-wit:
IA certain tract of land situated at Plaque
mine Ridge, being N. E. of N. w. OF See. 5
in Up. 8. r. E., containing forty acres and
10100.
"A certain tract OF land situated on both
sides of Bayou dcs Cannes. containing three
hundred and ttty-On acres, with improve
ments, bounded north by land of Mayo Nidrine,
south by north line Of Acadia parish, east by
Muller and west by VIM. Crewse, being the
same property acquired by Addison Dimmick
from Henry Goss as per Act No. 1922 of Re-
cOrder's files.
"a tract of wood land containing eight
acres, situated ~ Prairie Rasse, bounded north
by V. Boagni, south by G. Hilaire BordeloD,
east by Adam Vable and west by Del Puente
swamps.
Also the following notes:-J. E. Ard, for
$132 .75 r. v Richard, for $3.50 O; l.. and Alex
andre Boudreau, for SI9.62; Pat l.. Mills, for
$40 60; l.. A. Valin and John Mornbinveg. bal
ance $500; Jno. n. Ogden. for S27.00, less Il
credit of Sl9.45; F. j. Pulford, two notest-one
for $4,000 and one for Sl32 "a; Z. G. Cnachere,
]. c. Chachere and Aaron Chachere, balance
$2n85 and interest; Dr.. F. J. Jones, for about
$500 and interest; jefferson Robertson, for
S52.9O.
Also Judgment OF A. Dimmick VS.. G. J.
Thomson, No. 1888, District Court, st. Landry
Parish, for $4,000 and interest since 1898.
TermsCash.
FRANK DIMMICK.
Test. EXT OF Last Will OF Addison Dimmick
and Admir- Of Estate of Levisa Carpenter.
March %, 1901.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

Through the courtesy of DR..
I. E. Shute, we publish on our
fourth page, an interesting letter
from a soldier in the Philippines,
and will give our readers the ben
eft of another from the same cor
in our next. These let
ters are written by a close observer
who is in position to know the
facts, and not being censored, can
be relied on as being strictly cor
rect.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

In another column will be seen
the card of the Eunice State
Bank, of Eunice, La. This insti-
tuition is a recent addition to the
business enterprises of that pro-
gressive little city and starts out
under most favorable auspices.
Like other southwest Louisiana
towns, Eunice has caught the
spirit of advancement and is rap
idly forging to the fore. Settlers
from other parts of the country,
drawn thither by the attractive
natural inducements, are gradual
ly filling up the country. The
gentlemen ut the head of the in
stitution are we'll known through
out this section and are among
the foremost business men Of the
empire parish of St. Landry.
We feel sure that the Eunice State
Bank is destined to become one
of the successful financial insti-
tutions of our section.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

Mr.. Aaron Jacobs has purchased
the news business heretofore con-
Quoted by Mr.. Leonce Jacobs, and
will move same into the Estorge
building on Main street. Mr..
Jacobs will conduct free reading
room in connection with the busi-
ness. Leonce has accepted a
position as travelling salesman for
Hansell, of New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

WAETED-Capable, reliable person in every
financial reputation; 1886 salary per year, pay
able weekly; S3 per day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, bona-flCe. definite salary.
no commissions; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each week. STAND
ARD HOUSE, 3s4. DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO.
19.26t
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8 nice little property has just
sssh :' sold. Gabriel Dejean has
~. ''1ss sold his 81 arpents, with
& asrate improvements to j. T.
RaEs for $4,000 cash. This
psFty Is adjacent to our town
..a y. y looated Immediately on and
8ese Of the railroad.
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rnR SALE.

very desirable residence, with 100 acres OF
land, situated in the suburbs of OpelOusas. 1t
contains a large Pecan Grove of $50 trees, now
rapidly coming into bearing. It has good
Dwelling. with three large cabins. barn, stables,
etc. About S5 acres of this tract are lying with
in the corporate limits OF the town and suscepts
.ibIe of being divided into quite number OF
building lots Price and terms accommodating,
Apply to ,,o,,srov
Real Etate Agent, Opelousas, La.
Aug L. 19O0-St
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

1t was reported Thursday that
we'll situated in the center of
town, the water Of which had al
ways been unfit for drinking pur-
poses, has been on examination
found to contain large quantity
of coal ola larger quantity even
than the Lastrapes well, which is
situated only a few blocks north
of this we'll.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-04-20

AoTHING to LOSE, ALI to GAIN.
SsseeE than OIL STOCK is to pay
2AE DOLLAR for a whole years
.saQlng by joining the CIRcULAT-
lsa Library. Full particulars
5aFnlsEed by Aaron Jacobs.
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FOR SALE.

house and lot in the town of Washington.
La, In the square bounded by Carriere, VIII
kins, Ewes and Dupre. Frame building, made
Of choice cypress, eeiled inside, weatherboarded
outside, a0x3O feet. Will be sold cheap for
cash, or part cash and balance on time to suit
For particulars apply at the COURIER ONCE
QuAlOuaaa, La.