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Imperial press., 1901-06-08
NO REVOLUTION FEARED
AIsrmbi Report b Denied by General
 G. B. Williams
NEW YORK --A dlapntch aaYa.

NEW YORK; dispatch says:
 General c. R Williams. who has been stopping at the Hotel Cecil. em- phatically denies the reports that have been rirrulated Co the effect that Rus sla is on the verge Of revolution. In an interview he says
 ITO judge by the reports in the English papers. one would imagine that Russia vas hot-bed of seditlOn. Just qulvering on the brink of revo- lutlon. Now, have visited that coun- try periodically for many years past and have had an opportunity to sec perhaps. more than the visitor could see. and to study the conditions of the country ln way that one can only do by intimate acquaintance The country is as peaceable as any In the would
 With regard to some stories sent over the wire to the English papers. there is one which I can contradict from my own personal observation The story about unusual police pre- caution at the review was a myth. pure and simple. I was at the review with my wife and came within l50 feet of the spot where the cZar was standing.
 Beyond the ordinary guard of honor there was absolutely no appearance of precaution to safeguard the emperor's person. Certainly there was nothing like wholesale exclusion of the public.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
STEVENSONS GRAVE DECORATED
The Annual Ceremony is Performed
 in Samoa

SAN FRANCISCo.-Recent advices from Apia, Samoa. say:
 The United States warship Abarenda, with Governor B. F. Tilley Of Tutuila, was in Apia on Sunday. the 18th of May. and remained until the night of the 18th. During its stay Lieutenant Dorn assisted in the annual ceremony of placing a crown and cross of heather from Scotland on the grave of Robert Louis Stevenson.
 Mataafa has issued a manifesto call ing upon all people to dwell in friend ship. and rendering his thangs to the German government for the state Of peace now existing in the country. He acknowledges In the same document that his title of "Allim Silli' thighest chieO is granted to him by the i'm perial German emperor. wno Is the greatest of kings in Samoa. Governor Solf met Malietoa in Fiji and has promised his people in Samoa that he will be allowed to return to his native country
 Governor Tilley left for the United States on the Ventura on May 29'
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
chin,,e Exclusion From Porto Rico

WASHINGTON. - Chinese lmmi- grants are to be excluded from Porto Rico as rlgldly as from the United States.
 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor Is now arranging to send three or more Chinese inspectors to the lsl- and to aid custom officials in enforcing the exclusion law. It Is feared by the officials. unless great care is excecised. that the United States will be flooded with Chinamen coming in by way of Porto Rico for transit in bond to Cuba. The railway companies are responsible for carrying these immigrants through the United States without allowing them to stop but the treasury officials fear that the ultimate destination of many of the Chinamen Is Porto Rico.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08

method of setting on foot an original scientific research into the problems of medicine and hygiene. John D. Rockefeller has placed at the disposal of a body of medical men t32O. 900. to be available for immediate expendl- ture by the association incorporated under the name of The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research"
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
Wants Pay for Horsewhippins

KANSAS CITY.-Dr. Adolph NJ. Goodman brought suit for $500 damages against James A. Beckman, ST. and James 4. Beckman. for injury and humiliation suffered on May g last. when the Beckhams are charged with horse-whipping him. Goodman's attorneys announce that they will fol- low with another suit for Sl50.000 ad- ditional. against the Beckmans. for alIenating his wife's affections. Yes terday Mrs. Goodman, who Is Mir. Beckman's daughter. brought suit for divorce. alleging cruelty. IL was for this alleged cruelty that the lash was applied.
 James II. Beckman. ST. Is a million aire retired wholesale grocer and his family has been prominent in social circles in Kansas City for years. Dr. Goodman Is 26 years old.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
Reunited to Daughters

MEMPHIS. Tenn.-Tt was with Joy intermingled with tears that Mrs. Jen- nie Fortune Rochester of Los Angeles and her two pretty daughters, now young ladies. were reunited Saturday afternoon at St. Mary's school, an Episcopal institution in this city, after a separation and weary search of thir- teen years on the part of the mother. The mother traced the children from convent to convent. searching the United States from Maine to Georgia. from Atlantic to Pacific, until at last she located them in Memphis The girls were Kidnapped by their father thirteen years ago. They were taken in short dresses and were spirited away.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
LITTLE wHIRLwlND pARDoNFD
The Governor of Montana Lifts Life
 Sentence From an Indian

SALT LAKE. Utah.-A special to the Tribune from Helena. Mont, says:
 Governor Toole Iardoned Little Whirlwind. a North Cheyenne Indian who Is serving a life sentence in the penltentiary for complicity in the mur- der of John R. Hoover. a shepherd, in Custer county. five years ago.
 Hooyer's murder and subsequent events almost caused a serious upris- ing of the North Cheyennes. Two other Indians. Spotted Hawk and San ley were implicated. The former was sentenced 10 be hanged. and Stanley was given ten-year sentence. Spot ted Hawk obtained a new trial. but was never prosecuted. Stanley died in prison. but confessed to the murder before the end.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
Philippine Revenues

WASHINGTON.-The division of in- sular affairs of the war department makes the following statement con corning the customs revenues of the Philippine islands for the two months ended February 2S. 1901, as compared with the same months in 1900 and 1899:
 Total revenues. February. 1901, S1.- i55.359; February. 1899, S563 ,956; Feb ruary. 1900, $724.024.
 The figures indicate an increase fin 1901 over 1899 of $S97 ,402. and over 1900 of $73l ,335 or more than 100 per cent.
 The statistics presented herewith show that while the amount of work in the oil fields of California Is declining somewhat, in response to the low price of oil. the work really holds up fully as well as might be expected. The fol- lowing table, based on The Heralds mnothly reports for the last six months, makes an interesting study:
 "oh, Efie! your new gown and hat are stunning"
 Yes: Alfred hasn't recovered yet from the shock the bill gave him" Philadelphia Bulletin.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08

conviction of each one of the ring leaders and tiOO respectively for tho arrest and conviction of each one other than a rlnglcadcr actually aiding and aDcttlng in the cohmiaaon Of said crlmes-the total Of said several sums not Co exceed in any event the afOre- glld sum Of Ave thousand dollars
 Said rewards to be paid only in case of arrest within six months from the date hereof. and upon subsequent final conviction of the perpetrator or per petrators.
 ln witness whereto. I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal cf state to be hercunto affixed. this second day of June. X. D. 1901
 fScall HENRY T. GAGE.
 Governor.
 Attest: C. E. Curry. Secretary of State.
 act gently and promptly on the liver, Kidneys. stomach and bowels. They cure sick headache. constipation. bil- lousness, stomach disorders. sallow complexion. and are the only pills that will also purify and enrich the blood Sold in l0ct and 25ct. boxes by all druggists Every box guaranteed.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
New Shipbuildins Plant

PHELADELPHIA.-Tne Times says: A company with capital of at least s3. .O00 900 Is being organized to build another shipbuilding plant on the Del aware river The promoters claim that S2. 500 900 has already been subscribed and that they have optioned a plot of ground at Chester, Pa.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
Historic Stone Found

OTTOWA. Ont.-Laborers engaged in excavating for the foundation of a new building to be erected next to Butterworths foundry on Queen street have located the long-lost stone, fraught with SO much historic interest, which marked the scene of the assas- sination of Hon. T. d'Arcy McGee. one of the fathers of the confederation.
 One surface of the stone was pol ished and on 1t was inscribed:
 April s. l76S Here fell d'Arcy Me Gee"
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
4 Raving Maniac

GUTHRIE. O. T.-Miss Bishop. the young lady who accidentally killed a lady friend named Nora Wolfrom, near Nardin. O. T.. last Saturday. while at a picnic. has become a raving maniac from breeding over the awful tragedy.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
American Anarchists in Madrid

MARSEILLES.-It has been ascer- tained that the two anarchists. one Spaniard and the other an Italian. who were arrested in Madrid on suspicion of being implicated in regicide plot, arrived here as steerage passengers from America on May II.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
Hanged for Criminal Assault

BALTIMORE. Md.-Wiley Kirk. eel ored. aged IS years. was hanged at Towson. Baltimore country. last Fri day. for criminal assault on a white woman.
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
British Surrender

CAPE TOWN.-Thirty-two of Wode- houses yeomanry had an engagement with TOO Boers near Dordrecht. After one of the British had been killed and five wounded, the detachment sur rendered
Imperial press., 1901-06-08
Money for Medical Men

NEW YoRK.-Haying conferred with many of the most eminent path ologists in this country as to the best
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
The New Orleans Street Fair.

We had the pleasure of an
agreeable visit from our genial
friend, D. Newhauser, better
known throughout S. and S. w.
La, as the only and original
"Dave'.
From information elected, there
no doubt exisists among mer-
chants, manufactures and citizens
generally in the city of New Or
leans, the greatest enthusiasm in
regard to the Street Fair to be
held in that city for two weeks,
commencing May 9Th until May
10Th, under the auspices of the
Citizens Progressive League of
New Orleans. The Executive
Committee, with their chairman
Mr.. Geo. II. Smith, are untiring
in their efforts and sparing no ex-
pense to have one of the finest
street fairs that has ever taken
place in the South.
The railroad companies are 60
ing to have special excursion rates
for the occasion from all parts of
the country, giving Il chance to
everybody to visit Il first-class
street fair.
The Elks will have a special
day, which tits said will be won-
der of wonderland. The travel
ing men, composing the Travellers
Protective and United CONNER
cial Travellers associations, have
co-operated with the League and
Sunday, May 18th, will be Travel
ers Day, on which date their grand
street parade will be the attraction.
The fair will be located on the
neutral ground of Claiborne av-
enue and extending across Tulane
avenue, Il distance of three long
blocks. Entrance to the grounds
will be on Canal street.
The travelling men, who are the
forerunners of all that is modern,
will promptly be on hand to give
their country friends their usual
hearty welcome.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
Prisoners Sentenced.

Last Saturday Judge +. 7.
Lewis sentenced the following
prisoners convicted during the
March term of the criminal Court ::
Geo. Dockins and Edna Jessen,
petit larceny, two months in the
parish jail; Zenon Giles, petit
larceny, two years hard labor;
Charley Jessen, petit larceny, six
months hard labor; Willie Giles,
burglary, five years; Benny Will
liams, manslaughter, ten years !;
Marius Thomas, petit larceny, one
year; Julius Gable, shooting with
intent to murder, ten years; Will
lie Gray, petit larceny, two years !;
Ozeme Brignac. carrying con-
cealed weapons, fined $25 and
costs.
A. FL. Havens and A. P. Bur-
gan, convicted of murder, and
Jean Baptiste, convicted of Burg
larry, have asked for new trials.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
Washington, ID. c., News.
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, APR. /, 1901.
Mr.. Mckinley has had an over
supply of white elephants ON his
hands for sometime. Consequently
he is not disposed to feel extra
thankful to Gen. Fred. Funston for
adding two more, by capturing
Agninaldo. The Funston white ell
ephant had to be provided for at
once in order to avoid trouble in the
political maDagerie. There being
nothing in sight lower than q brig
adler generals commission in the
regular army, the members of the
Kansas Congressional delegation
who happened to be in Washington
made break for the White House
and demanded it for Funston. Mr..
Mckinley jollied them up and sent
them away without making any
promises ether than that he would
do something for Funston. At a
Cabinet meeting, Mr.. Mckinley
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
How the Money Has Been Ex-
pended.

We republish the following
from the Baton Rouge Advocate
for the twofold purpose of &C.
quainting our readers with the
fact that Alexandria, following
the lead of New Orleans, Baton
Rouge and Shreveport, has issued
bonds for the purpose of securing
costly permanent improvements
at once, so that the present gen.
Grafton may use and enjoy them,
and of showing how the expendi-
ture of public funds is accounted
for in our progressive sister town
on the banks of the Red.
Under this caption the Town
Talk of Alexandria says:
Probably some of our readt re- are interested
I'D how the money derived from the sale OF
ponds has been expended by the board and
Improvement committee. We give below the
latest report OF expenditures by the com
mittee.
Then follow the several items
into which the amount realized
from the sale of city bonds was
divided and a detailed statement
under each, showing what portion
of each item had been expended
and each separate item of expense
under the same, together with a
statement of the amount left on
hand for the several purposes in
to which the fund was divided.
Thus, Sewerage fund 100000,
then follows an itemized account
with this fund, showing a balance
on hand, $S,887.66.
Then the electric light and wa
terworks fund, $4,000 followed
by itemized statement. Total $9,-
519.29. Balance on hand $48O.71.
Then incidental fund 1925, with
items. Total $582.87. Balance
on hand $343.13.
To illustrate the detailed man
ner in which the report shows to
the public just what has been
done, we reproduce the item of
street and drainage fund as fol-
lows:
Street and drainage fund. $23. 600 Expendi-
lures: steam roller, Sl,793. "pe wagon SOS, l. W.
Sylvester and assistants S692 35. road machine
s2S7. So mules $90475, U. s. NJ. 81 7, Co ,$141 60.
II. l.. Bdstup for tapping S3l6.6s. F. S. Hoyt
5000, labor ON Montoe street grading S7sS.72,
Hoffman Il Wilson, Sl,355, labor on Watts
ditch S1s380. Town Talk, job printing and adv.
$3.50, gravel s2,3s4. Total S9492.9l. Balance
on hand, S13,507.
This is a most excellent and sat
isfactory way of reporting mat
ters of such public interest and
importance. 1t is but natural
that the public should be vitally
interested in such matters.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Worthy of Imitation.

The Police Jury of East Felici-
ana parish performed q graceful
act last Tuesday when it appro-
priated $4,000 to assist the two
Camps of United Confederate
Veterans of that parish to attend
the u. G.. V. reunion at Memphis
next May. This shows Il due ap-
probation of the patriotic services
of her heroic remnants of the
most stupendous struggle the
world has ever known and is a
merited tribute to the valor and
heroism of that fast diminishing
band of veterans-the survivors
of once unconquerable army. 1t
shows that true patriotism counts
for something in East Feliciana,
and that its patriotic Police Jury
is imbued with Il commendable
spirit of gratitude towards a class
of old and, in many cases, helpless
citizens who gave their all for a
cause they deemed just. AS the
ranks of the defenders of the Lost
Cause are rapidly growing less,
the rising generation could do no
less than show a proper appre-
citation of their past services. We
would like to see the generous
example of East Feliciana adopted
by other parishes in our State.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

In another column will be seen
notice of Mayor Littell, notifying
all persons to put their premises
in clean and sanitary condition
within ten days from date. Our
people should hasten to comply
with this order, for, aside from
the fine of $5 to which you lay
yourself liable in failing to do so,
the benefits redounding to the en-
tire community from having all
property in a sanitary condition
will far exceed the small outlay
required of each resident to bring
this about. While our town now
stands in the front rank from a
health standpoint, if we permit
things to get into a condition
where disease germs may readily
accumulate, propagate and spread,
we will not long maintain this
position.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. Lam
DRY, STATE OF LOUISIANA.
BY virtue of final judgment OF partition
rendel ed in the above numbered and entitled
cause, in so far as the major heirs of Addison
Dimmick and Levisa Carpenter deceased, and
in virtue of family meetings, duly convoked
and held and homologated, fNlng the terms of
sale in 50 far as the interest of the minors in-
terested in 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
ified auctioneer, on
Thursday, April 25tl, 1901,
at IL O'Clock, a. M, the following described
property, to-wit:
IA certain tract of land situated at Plaque
in Up. s. X. E., containing forty acres and
10-1OO.
"a certain tract of land situated on both
sides OF Bayou des Cannes. containing three
hundred and tifty-one acres, with improve
meDts, bounded north by land OF Mayo Vidrine,
south by north line of Acadia parish, east by
Muller and west by VIM. Crewse, being the
same property acquired by Addison Dimnick
from Henry Goss as per Act No. 1882 of Re
corder's files.
3-A tract of wood land containing eight
acres, situated at Prairie Basse, bounded north
by V. BOagni, south by G. Hilaire Bordelon,
east by Adam Vable and west by Del Puente
sWampS.
Also the following notes:-J. Z. Ard, for
$132.75; R. v. Richard, for $500 L. and Alex
andre Boudreau, for sl9.62; Pat L. Mills, for
$42 go; l.. A. Valin and John Mornhinveg, bal
ance $500; Jno. N. Ogden. for S27.O0, less q
credit of $19.45; f. J. Pulford, two notes--one
for 5000 and one for S132 "a; r. c. Chachere
]. G. Chachere and Aaron Chachere, balance
$2085 and interest; Dr. F. j. Jones, for about
$500 and interest; Jefferson Robertson. for
$52 90.
Also Judgment of A. Dimmck VS.. c. J.
Thomson, No. 1888, District Court St. Landry
ny uyt6 int sfcvn
Terms-C Cash.
FRANK DIMMICK
Test. Ex'r OF Last Will of Addison Dimmck
and Admir- of Estate of Levisa Carpenter
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Gen. Geo. HI. Packwood, Com
manding the Louisiana Division
Of the United Confederate Veter-
ans, was in Opelousas this week
and gave our Office an appreciated
call. Gen. PackWood called on
several old vets of the Lost Cause
while here, and is very sanguine
about the success of the next Con-
federate reunion at Memphis in
May. He says there is no doubt
that our State will be fully repre-
sented on that occasion, not only
by the attendance of old soldiers
but of their descendants, and that
a large number Of ladies will ac-
company the Louisiana delegation
to Memphis.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
NOTICE OF ADyzaNIsTRATION.
ESTATE OF VIM. RASPBERRY.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 57l9.

Whereas, r. B. Walker, of the parish
of ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator OF the estate of
VIA. Raspberry, deceased
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment will file the same
in writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou-
Ii. +. ESTORGE,
April G, 1901. Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
FOR SALE.

That desirable property, occupied by Law
attached to the Eureka Hotel property. bound
ed north by hotel lot, west by property belong
ing to the U. 8. government, east by lot of
LeOnce Sandoz and Chas. N. Ealer. sOnth by
Landry street For particulars apply to jules
Perrodin or Alfred Pavy, Opelousas La.
Feb eff
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
FOR. s. ALE.

A very desirable residence, with 100 acres of
land. situated in the suburbs of Opeluusas. It
contains a large pecan Grove OF 2So Trees now
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 snseept-
lille of being divided into quite number of
building lots. Price and terms accommodating.
Apply to
JAMES Fl. HOUSTON,
Real Etate Agent, Opeousas, La.
Aur L. 1Q00-3t
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Even in autocratic Russia, tele-
phone trusts are set down upon
hard. Franchises of that charac-
ter are sold there to those that
promise to charge the lowest rates.
Pity we can't have some such plan
here
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Gov. Heard has received a let
ter from Secretary Cortelyou ex-
pressing appreciation of the cor
dial invitation extended President
Mckinley to visit New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Skin troubles, cuts, burns,
scalds and chafng quickly heal by
the use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t is initiated. Be sure
you get DeWitt's. Opera House
Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
Town Residence for Sale

In desirable neighborh0od il Opelousas,
with an entire square OF land, we'll shaded With
live oaks, magnOlias, cedars. pecaus, etc,
from High School, squares from Catholic
Church and convent. House is two story.
brick basement, rooms, four ffreplaces, out
buildings, etc, all under good fence. viii he
sold cheap for cash, or part cash and balance
on time to suit. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Those famous little pills, De-
Wits Little Early Risers, will.
femoye all impurities from your
system, cleanse your bowels, make
"A lhem regular. Opera House Drug
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Plans are being formed to or
ganize o 100000, 900 company to
control the oil output of the
Beaumont district. The Barkers-
field district in California may
come in. One object is to shut
out the Standard Oil Company.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Attention is directed to the sale
Of the property of the Estate of
I. G. Anderson which is pub
lshed for the last time today, the
sale being fixed for the 10th inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

MIR. and Mrs. Frank Del'Buono
left on Wednesday for Ell Paso,
Tex, their future home. No
doubt they will be missed in our
community.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

Tell your neighbor that you've
used Old Homestead Flour from
y. *. Sandoz & Bro, sole agents,
and that in future you want no
olher. 1t is fully guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

The Opelousas base ball team
went over and played the Grand
Coteau boys Il game last Sunday,
the score being % to 21 in favor
nf 0nelouSas.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

The Hook & Ladder Ball, Fri
day, April II, promises to be a
swell affair. If you would keep
in the .sswim, go and help the
boys pay for their building.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06
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
outside, 2Ox3O feet Will be sold cheap for
cash, or part cash and balance on time to suit.
For particulars apply at the COURIER Office.
OpNlOnsas. La.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-06

The new revenue law, which
goes into effect July /, provides
for 20 per cent reduction on tobac-
co, and on beer 40 0per cent per bar
rel. To be brief, after July /, it
will not be necessary to place
stamps on checks, certificates of
deposit, promlssory notes, money
orders, express receipts, telegraph
messages, conyeyances below 81
500, insurance policies, leases,
power of attorney, warehouse re-
ceipts. Patent medicines, per-
fumery and chewing gum will al
so be exempt from the revenue
war tax.