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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

The centrally located and we'll
known, business stand under the
Courier. printing office on Main
street is for rent. Possession Civ
en- February 1st. Apply, at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

A hotly contested game of bas-
ket ball took place on the high
school campus Friday afternoon,
Jan. 25, between the "Reds'' and
"Blues,'' composed of the young
ladies of the high school, resulting
5 points in favor of the latter.
The young ladies were costumed
in uniforms made in their respect
i've colors and presented a most
charming appearance. This was
by far the best game yet played
by the girls, the better playing
being the result Of diligent prac-
tice. Quite a number of visitors
witnessed the game.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

One of the best known business
stands in Opelonsas- in the center
of town, on Main street, is for
rent; possession given on the first
Iof February. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

When you want prompt acting
little pills that never grippe use De
Wits Little Early Risers.
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Take your prescriptions to the
Opera House drugstore. A reg
istered pharmacist will fill them:
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Both old and young will laugh
II "The Steam Laundry per-
formance at Sandoz Opera House
Thursday night, February 7th.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

It Jared the Republicans to
learn that if they cut down SOUTH
ern representation on account OF
the negroes, they would have to
cut down northern representation
on account of women, children,
lunatics and foreigners. Most of
them hadent thought of that.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Manager Jacobs takes pleasure
in announcing that he has some
excellent companies booked to
appear at Sandoz Opera House
during February, prominent
among which is the magnificent
scenic production by E. J. Car
penter entitled "Quo Vadis. )"
Our theatre goers have a rare
treat in store, and as soon as the
date is announced we advise that
tickets be secured at once, as
there will no doubt be a crowded
house. Since the above was put
in type the advance agent has
called on us and announced that
this magnificent play will be given
here Saturday, February %.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

All aboard for the Mardi-Gras
BAH at Sandoz Opera House on
the 10Th inst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Both makers and circulators of
counterfeits commit fraud. Hon
est men will not deceive you into
buying worthless counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The
original is infallible for curing
piles, sores, eczema and all skin
diseases. Opera Houss Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

The famous ball-bearing sewing
machines are fer sale by F. L.
Sandoz, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02
FOR SALE.

One of the finest residences in OpeIo,Isas is
offered for sale. This property is known
ing ing is M new, n snstantiaI and roomy. It is cen,
trlIy located for business. The lot is OF good
size, including crib, stable, etc. This fine
property is offered for the moderate sum of
81 ,00O-One fourth Of this amount cash, balance
on time with 8per cent interest For further
particulars, apply TO
JAS. II. HOUSTON, Agent,
or to
MRS. MARY l.. UARRI3,
Care of Prof. =. H. Harris, Baton Rouge. La.
Dec. s. 19G0-tf
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

The Steam Laundry Co., which
nlays at Sandoz Opera House
Eeb. Z. has a fine orchestra.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

WANTED Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid
financial regulations; 1896 salary per year, pay.
able weekly; 50 per day absolutely sure and ALL
expenses; straight, bona-fiGe. definite salary,
no commission; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each week. STAND
ARD HOUSE, ,334. DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO.
1926
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Grand Mardi-Gras Ball at San
doz Opera house, Tuesday night,
Feb. 10.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Get your costumes and masks
ready for the Grand Ball at San
doz Opera House Mardi-Gras
night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

The comedy winner, "The
Steam Laundry, J" 80 people, two
Big Bands, comes to Sandoz OPP
era House Thursday night. Feb
ruarY 7th.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Grand Fancy Dress and Masked
Ball at Sandoz Opera House,
Mardi-Gras night, Feb. IL, 1900.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Good milch cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Apply to FL. L. Garland.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Fire wood for sale-seasoned
oak and gum by DR.. Jno. A. Haas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

By virtue of a writ Of seizure and sale issued
out of the Hon the SiXtet nth Judiciai District
Court OF the State OF Louisiana, in and for the
parish OF st. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit and to me directed, have seiZ-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door Of the Courthouse, in the town of
Opelousas, in the parish OF st. Landry, on
Saturday, February 18th, 1SOf,,
at II O'Clock a. NJ, the following described pro
perty, to-wit: '
A certain tract or PARCEL Of land situated in
Prairie Mam6fl,, in this parish. at Pine lslund,
being the east half Of the sonth- West quarter
of section 30 in townthip south of range one
west, containing eight y-tw0 anfl 9 9ltundredths
acres, more or less ard bounded on the north
and west by the lands OF vendor eastby lands
of Phillip Fusilier, and south by lands of Il. T.
Conway, being the same land aeGuired'by ven
dor at the sale of the property of purchaser on
June 10th, 1896; and recorded in conveyance
book T No. 8, at pages SAT and 543.
Terms-Cash.
NJ. L. SWORDS.
Jany' u, 1901. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

dmatzed from Henryk Senkwic storyte sensation
of the day, arranged for stage purposes into
Six Acts and Nine Scenes
illustrating convincing the Dawn Christian
ity and Downfall of Paganism Cast in the full strength Of
j. Carpenters Large and Powerful Dramatic Company
Scenery by Thos. Neve-Eac Scene Triumph of Realism
Costumes by the famous London costumer
correct and beautiful in design.
Manager Jacobs being convinced by the columns of praise be
them and tho testimonials of Managers who played
em takes pleasure in their and confidently
this be the leading of the Prices 80 and IS cents
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Schoel Books and Stationary at
the Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Do you use Gasoline Oil?-the
Opera House Drugstore sells it.
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NOTICE

I uIl applyiug for communication OF SEN
tence. STANLE1 0ORDON.
OPELoUsAs, La, Dec. 22,. .1900.-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02
FOR SALE.

On long terms Of credit, after payment i'll
cash of One-te1,h of price:
Beautiful Lot of ground im Opes-
Ousas, with large live onk trees cn it,
and large two story House.
Price three M0Hsu1l0 d0Udrs of which one
tenth Cash, balance bearing eight per
from day of sale (Which inte, est is pay able ant
nually) payable in l, 2, B. 4. s. 6, T. 8, g. 10 years
from day of sale.
The lot has a front of over 800 feet and
depth OF over 100 feet.
Fl. l.. GARLAND.
Nov. "a. 1900, IT,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02

Gasoline oil for sale at the OPP
ara House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-02
.JUDTCaAE ADvERT1sEMENTs


SALE.
DR.. JNO A. HAAS vs.. OLIE P. FONTENOT.
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W. II. HAYES & Z. II. SINGLETON.
Dec % Opelousas, lii.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29
THE DE LIMA DECISION.
IL Followed I'm Philippine Cnse 1t
May Compel Extra Session.

May Compel Extra session.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 2s.-The Pres
ident and the members of the cabinet
spent much time to-day reading and dis
cussing the published reports of the opin-
ions of the Supreme Court in the insular
cases. They were much interested in the
way the court divided the two cases. The
decision in the DeLlma If followed in the
Philippine case, as it is assumed 1t Will
be- might result in the calling of an ex-
ira session of Congress. In the DeLima
case the court decided that the duties
collected on Porto Rican goods before
Congress enacted the Foraker law were
illegal and must be refunded. 1t Is pre-
sumed that the court, following the same
lines of reasoning, will decide that the
duties collected on goods from the Phil
ippiues were also illegal and are subject
to free entry into the United States uu-
til Congress acts as it has already done
in the case of Porto Rico. Such a de-
cision would mean not only the refunding
of duties heretofore collected. but would
open the ports of the United States to
merchandise and goods of every descrip-
ton from the Philippines until Congress
meets in December
1t is obvious that importers might take
advantage of this to ship goods into the
United States through the Philippines and
thus defraud the government of its reve-
nues. Whether the danger from this
source is great enough to warrant the
calling of Congress in extra session will
be decided only after full deliberation. 1t
Is possible, however, that this danger may
have been already obviated in the enact
ment of the Spooner resolution, delegat-
ing temporarily to the President the power
TO govern the Philippines. This may be
considered an act of Congress within the
meaning of the Downes decision affirming
the constitutionalty of the Foraker law.
But it is a delicate question and one
which the President and his advisers will
consider in all its bearings before coming
to a conclusion. The members of the cab
met decline to discuss the subject for pub
fication. They united in a message of con.
graduation to ex-Attorney General Griggs
who prepared the governments case te
the Supreme Court.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29
TILLMAN MAKES STATEMENT.
Tries to Explain His Reckless Act.
More Candidates Enter Race.

Columbia, S. c., May Ex-senator Till
man issued an address to the people of
South Carolina from his home this even-
ing.
1t is in a large part explanatory of
his action in resigning and precipitating
campaign upon the people in this off
year. There is a good deal of unfavora-
BILE comment upon the actions of the SEN
ator because it forces an extra canvass
of the state.
The address contains 100 words and re-
cites incidents Of the meeting, and prior
to 1t already reported. The senator says
9t was true he actestaon impulse, but his
impulses have always been for the best
interests of the people. He thought that
forcing a campaign this summer would
prevent McI.aurin organizing his machine:
That the Junior senator has the Federal
patronage and unlimited money at his dis
posal, and had prepared to make an un-
opposed canvass of the state this sum-
mer.
BY forcing the fighting at this stage
Tillman says, the commercial Democrats
will be caught unprepared. and at a dis
advantage. Tillman announces himself as
a candidate for reelection.
Senator McLaurin to-day filed a pro-
test with State Chairman Jones against
an August canvass. His resignation was
to take effect Sept Is because he did
not wish to endanger his health by un-
dertaking to fight during the dog days.
McLaurin says he wants a fair fight,
no bushwhacking.
The intruding announcements are made
this evening that former Governor John
Gary Evans and c. c. Featherstone, a
rstong lawyer 11:45 p. m, will be in the
senatorial race.
Senator Tillnnan reviews his political ca
reer in South Carolina, reviews recent
political events in which Senator Nc
I.aurin has figured and declares that Nc
Laurin attacked him in Charlotte. Green
willie and Gaffney. McLaurin was making
a canvass of the state unopposed, and he
stepped in. Senator McLaurin, he says,
is supplied with unlimited money. He does
not think the campaign will be too hard
on people for the benefits derived.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29
SEC. ROOT NOT TALKING.
Administration Can Continue Gov
ernmcnt of Philippines.


Washington, May 2s.-Interest in the
Supreme Court decisions centered at the
War Department to-day and efforts we're
made 70 ascertain the intention of the de-
partmcnt regarding the Philippines, as
they are under the department. control.
Secretary Root would express no opinion
saying that he had not yet the full text
Of the decision befope him; that it would
require careful consideration before the
entire import Of these opinions could be
ascertained with a view of governing fu-
ture executive action.
Several senators and Representatives
called ON the Secretary to-day and dis
cussed the situation with him, giving
their Views and interpretations OF the
opinions rendered yesterday, and the bear
ing they would have in the future gov
ernment Of the Philippines. Among these
were Senator Lodge OF Massachusetts.
chairman OF the Philippine Committee OF
the Senate. He expressed the opinion
that the decision of the court would make
Philippine legislation absolutely necessa-
ry IN the coming session Of Congress.
He also was clearly of the opinion that
under the spooner law the President had
absolute power 10 provide for revenu-,
both customs and internal for the Phil
ippine Islands IN the general scheme for
the Philippine government. Another sug-
gestion made by senator's previous 70 the
time when Y was supposed that a decis-
ion in the Philippines case would be rem
dered by the court similar to the DeI.lma
case In Porto Rico, was that an export
duty on goods coming from the Philippines
TO The United States could be levied I'm
order 10 prevent free trade from the ISL
ands to the United States. Any suoh ne.
cessity will be obviated. by the deter
pination OF the treasury department to
continue 70 collect Dingley rates on Phil
ippine products snd goods coming from
the islands.
Amount OF Philippine Duties.
Figures were furnished az the war de-
partment showing the collections from the
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29

Philippines From April II, 1899 to Feb
2S 1901, there were collected on goods i'm
ported from the United States to the Phil
ippines $1,0l2,925. During the same period
there were collected on exports from the
Philippines TO the United States $l96,l45
From April II, 1899, until April Il, 1860, the
date of the passage of the Foraker law
the collections on imports from the United
States to Porto Rico were SiS6, 237.
II is believed that the war department
will soon promulgate tariff for the Phil
ippines. The Philippine Commission. to-
gether with officers in charge of the GUS
toms in the island, prepared a provisional
draft for a new Philippine tariff which
was published in March. The draft has
been undergoing number of moditca-
tions at the war department, and Is stu
receiving consideration. Secretary Root
has been holding back this tariff await
ing the decision Of the Supreme Court in
the insular case, and IL is now probable
that it will not be promulgated until he
has had time to examine the opinions OF
the court with care.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29
GEN. HAMPTON FOR SENATOR
Gov. Mcsweeney to BE Asked to Ap-
point Him for the Unexpired Term.

McSWceneH 10 nt ASkeu TO AN-
point Him for the Unexpired Term.
Charleston, May aS.-While the matter
has not taken any very definite shape
as yet, there has been a great deal of
talk here regarding the possibility of in
duciug Gov. McSweeney to appoint Gen.
Wade Hampton to the unexpired term of
Senator McLaurin. The friends of the
movement say there is little doubt that
Senator McLaurin will apply for the long
term resigned at Gaffney by Senator Till
man, and that there would be no s,nse
in having general scramble for the 9TH
or place.
Another primary would have to be held
a year hence any way in the regular
course of events. and the men who want
Hampton appointed say that no Que would
be seriously injured or disappointed
should the battle royal be postponed for
few months. On the other hand, they
claim that it would be an extremely
graceful thing to send Wade Hampton
back to the Senate just at this iuncture.
Gen. Hampton is very old man and
not live many years. The unexpired term
to which he could be appointed would
not expire till March {, 1903, nearly two
years from now. 1t would be the crown
ing honor of his political life, and his
friends think It would be very popular
with the people of the state.
In the meantime. Senators Tillman and
McLaurin could settle their differences in
a primary, OF course, anybody else who
wished to do so could get into the fight,
but in this particular contest, it is gem
orally believed that the names of the two
senators who made the present interest
ing situation, are the only ones that will
be seriously considered by the people.
, Whether the friends of Hampton will do
more than discuss this matter cannot now
be said, but 1t is highly probable that
the Hampton appointment may be
brought officially before Gov. McSweeney
by the men who have conceived the idea
and who are advocating it so ardently.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29
Won wALDERsEE's RECALL.
state Department Expresses High
Esteem for German Field Marshal.

state Department Expresses High
Esteem for German Field Marshal.
Washington. May 2S.-The State De
partment to-day replied to the announce
ment of the German government that His
Majesty the Emperor. considered that
the time had come for the recall from
China of Field Marshal Count Won Walder-
see, expressing the satisfaction of the
government OF the United States at this
announcement. This government having
already withdrawn its troops from China
with abe exception Of a small guard in
tended solely for the protection Of its le-
CATION In Pekin has thereby expressed its
views with regard to the further military
occupation of China.
In replying to the memorandum OF the
German government, occasion was taken
20 express the high esteem with which
Field Marshal Won Walderse has been re-
garded by the officers OF the United States
in China and appreciation for all the per-
sonal courtesies extended by him.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29
PLATT AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Cubans Swallowed Bitter Pill by a
Close Vote.

Close Vote.
Havana, May 2S.-The Piatt amendment
was accepted by the Cuban Constitutional
Convention to-day by a vote of Is to H.
The actual vote was on accepting the ma
1ority report of the Committee on Rela-
tions which embodies. the amendment,
with explanations of certain clauses.
The Radicals made a hard fight at the
last moment and Senors Portuondo, Co
mez and Tamayo bitterly arraigned the
Conservatives. Senor Tamayo was par
ticularly vindictive, and declared that
everybody who voted in favor of the
Platt amendment was a traitor to his
country. The convention compelled him
to retract this statement On several oc-
casions personal encounters seemed i'm
minent
Senior Gomez spoke for more than an
hour and his speech undoubtedly won
over Seniors Castro Robau and Man
duley. He appealed to the patriotism of
delegates and rehearsed the long fight for
| independence, denouncing as a perjurers
all who favored the Platt amendment, on
the ground that they had sworn to draw
up a constitution for an independent re-
public.
Several Conservatives rose and asked
Senor Gomez to retract, but he absolutely
refused
The following delegates voted against
the majority report: Gomez, Gener. La
Cret, Portuondo, Manduley, Cisneros,
| Ferrer, Forum, Robau, E. Tamayo, Silva,
Castro, Zayas and Aleman. Senors Rivera
and Bravo were absent.
| The convention will continue it's ses-
| sions, which will be devoted to drawing
up the election law.
| La Discussion, in an extra this evening,
excaims: Now wil come immediate in
| 6enendenpep'
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-29
THE CONVENTION OPENS.
Oalled to Order by Gen. George w.
Gordon of Memphis.


Gordon of Memphis.
Memphis. Tenn. May 2s.-Although
'ne hour for calling the conven-
uon of the United Confederate Vet
erans to order was 10 a. M, according to
'ne programme, it was twenty minutes
later when Gen. George w. Gordon OF
memphis, raped his desk with a gavel
made Of wood taken from a tree which
shaded the favorite seat of Jefferson
Davis at Beauvoir.
Ine Rev. j. William Jones of Richmond,
va delivered the invocation, and at its
Voneiusion Gen. Gordon introduced Gov.
"cMiIln in the following words:
comrades: 1 have the pleasure to pre-
sent TO you the Hon. Benton McMillln,
'ne present Governor Of the state of Ten
nessee
ne was too young to be soidier during
He war from which these reunions have
sprung but he had two older brothers in
confederate army-one of whom was
"Hled in the battle of Franklin, Tenn"
Wv McMillin welcomed the delegates
- OehaII Of Tennessee. He complimented
'e men Of the South on their glorious
e'ora in the war, and deplored the fact
''' SO many of the glorious band had
aSSeo away. Cheer after cheer greeted
the Governor.
mayor Williams of the city of Memphis.
o' next introduced by Gen. Gordon, to
M the welcome of the city of Men,
'c Gen. Gordon spoke as follows:
l,o,', lI aces; now wish you to see and
of .% we Hon. j. j. Williams, the Mayor
,o,'I ,ue city OF Memphis He. too, was too
tba4 70 be a soldier during the conflict
Az ,ds made those occasions possible.
tba. 81 the color of his locks suggests
cs-.."e "e might have been old enough to
bbo.s gun In 81. 1 can explain that
.fo',nl Hehon by ascribing it to his heroic
cr... 70 keep up with the growth OF
The a,s Memphis and to establish for
'i'y model municipal government. "
mayor williams welcome.
amy ADDRESS delivered by Mayor Will
9 "v, was In the following words:
"'n the dust of battle had cleared
"a ana the cause for which YOU fought
oeen lost.
is,I.n around you and see what your
49, VI peace have been. Railroads have
nA instructed fields have been cleared
HuVsted. Factories hae been start
n,,. Hes nave been opened. Ships bear
k''lucts 20 every country. Your in
- development during the last ten
Continued on Fifth Psgs.)