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Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
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RURAL DELIVERY /
FARMERS OF THE COUNTRY ARE
QUICK TO APPRECIATE 4 GOOD
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FARMERS OF THE COUNTRY ARE
QUICK TO APPRECIATE 4 GOOD,
THING =. :ssS Z. 55$ 5.5 81 I, a"
Washington, April 1o.-It has been
the intention Of the postoffice depart
ment from the start to give to the pat
rons of free rural mail delivery not
only free delivery of mail, but all OF
the other conyenienees of fourth
class Office. Those who live in rural
districts have not been accustomed to
sending registered letters or money
orders, but they are now being taught
this modern system Or doing business
through the mails, and reports prove
that the American farmer is very ant
student to the teachings of the gov
ernment
AS soon as it was decided that free
rural delivery was going to be sue
cess the department announced rhzt
the carriers would register letters and
also receive applications for money
orders. The rural mail patron thought
he had no use for this service just the
same as resident of a city thought
lessly passed UP the telephone score
OF years ago. During the month of
July, 1900, only 3S7 letters were reg
lstered by rural carriers, and only S7I
applications for money orders were
received. There were then S27 free
rural mail offices. During the month
OF February, 1901, 5,25s letters we're
registered and 1866 applications lor
money orders received, the total num-,
ber of offices being 1,7s5. The total
since July of 1900 is, registered letters,
2O,775, and money orders, 1880.
The postofice department points to
these figures as an argument that the
rural mail delivery is success in
more ways than one
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
LOUBET'S MOVEMENTS

Toulon, April 1O.-President Loubet
was driven from Nice to Vile Franche
this morning and embarked on the
flagship of the French feet, He
started for Toulon, warships saluting.
Out at sea the presidential feet met
the cruiser which had gone to greet
the duke general, commanding the
Italian squadron. At Toulon thous-
ands waited on the quays for glimpse
of the squadrons.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
SEEDS ARE SLOW,
COMPLAINTS AT WASHINGTON
BECAUSE GOVERNMENT SEEDS
ARE DELAYED.

AflE DElLA YED.
Washington, April 1O.-Many COM
plants have been received here from
Minnesota and other northwestern
states that the seeds provided for dis
tribution by members Of congress have
not reached that section. The writ.
ers say that unless the seeds arrive,
within ten days they will be of no use,
as they ought to be planted before the
middle of this month. When sena-'
tors and members make inquiry at the
agricultural department., they are told
that the law requires distribution in
the southern states first, and the north
west must necessarily wait.
In many cases addressed slips to
be pasted on the seed packages were
sent to the department a month ago,
but they have been piled up in a ware
house and no attention has been paid
to them. Members and senators have
written to Secretary Wilson urging
expedition and he has promised that
he will do what he can to supply the
farmers and others who want the gov
ernment seeds as soon as possible.
The same condition obtained last
spring, when the seeds were distrib-
uted too late to be of any use and veg
etables never matured owing to late
planting.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
KILLED HIMSELF

HIS LIFE. MAN BLOWS OUT HIS
BRAINS.
Mansfield, O., April 1O.-Claiming
she had ruined his life. Frank Carroll
blew out his brains in the presence OF
his wife who formerly was Mary Fox,
and highly connected. Carroll was a
telephone foreman.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
MORE CAPTURES

OFFICERS AND MONEY OF THE
INSURGENTS FALL INTO AMER
ICAN HANDS.
Manila, April 1U.-Three officers be-
longing to Gen. Cailles' staff and $40
600 of insurgent funds were captured
by Lieut.. Mapes of the Twenty-third
infantry. Aguinaldo, it is reported,
must secure the surrender of Gen.
Tino before he can be liberated.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
SYBARITES in THE GOLD.
Luxury as 1t Is Indulged In by th.
-. ~, Arctic Traders. '..

-, Arctic Traders. "..
: So much has been written Of the Es
kimo ('husky'') dogs and dog sleds OF
the north that they may well be men
toned here If only to show the idea OF
luxury which many Of the factors and
traders Of the Hudson Bay company
entertain. Seated or rather reclining
in his cariole, sWathed in furs; he is
driven by an engage on foot who dash
es along at a great pace. The cariole is
painted gaudily. There are Russian
bells on the collars Of each of the long
span of dogs, while the, harness is a
mass of beadwork and tassels.
No longer when he lodges at night at
a post does he partake solely of the
simpler fare it can furnish, nor even
when he camps out In the wilderness
must he be content with what bis gun
can bring down in addition to the penn
mican he carries. For. now. either nn
der the cariole seat or In an additional
sled behind, there is found q good sup:
ply of canned meats and vegetables,
products Of Chicago and Ontario, and,
E
tile open a fire will be deftly kindled,
tea viii be made, bacon and even eggs
Will be fried, and hot 'fiapjacks,' that
Sdelectable fritter of the bush, half an
inch thick and swimming In grease
{ and molasses will tickle the factors
palate. s s:S N. " n *>1 +.
& night, enveloped in his furs and
maybe reposing on q hastily construct.
ed bed Of balsam boughs,,. the last
vision before his eyes close upon the
scenes Of dreamland will be the scin.
stillating splendors Of the aurora borea
4 lis, whose purpHng waves alternate
with bars Of vivid light SO rapidly and
I IN such volume as to make the behold.
er almost believe that nature speaks,
n1angerH the silence, all penetrating, all
peryading Gprnhill Magazine. ,gs
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
iAIII Yser tsanIllt =,

Mr.. PeeVish here Is that book OF
mine You know I told Won last night
where 4 had put It for safe keeping.
Mrs Peevish Yes, dear, but don
remember where you said you had put
IL
S ts Mr. Peevish Well declare! Wnmesa
can't reznesnbsr blessed thing
adelphia EaeCUryl.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
TWO KILLED.

Norfolk, Va, April 1O.-The build
ers & Manufacturing conlpany's PLAN
ing mills were wrecked this morning
by an exploding boiler. Night Fire
man Harrell and Turner Butler, COL
ored, were killed.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
A BROKER SUICIDES.
New York Broker About too be ne-
clared Bankrupt Suicides with
NY. Carbolic Acid.
Cannon, the Mormon Leader is Sink.
ing and Death is Expected
+ at Any Time.
Indiana Mine Workers May Strike
Another Of the Goebel Trials
Begins.

New York, April 1O.-Foreseeing a
declaration by the Consolidated Stock
Exchange that he was bankrupt, Ber-
nard Frost, broker once worth half
a million, took carbolic acid last night
at the Hoffman house and died this
morning in great agony.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
MAY BE A STRIKE.

Indianapolis, April 1O.-Block coal
miners of Indiana have been advised,
by the executive board of mine work
ers now in session not to enter into
contract with operators Ito purchase
all powder from them. The situation
is regarded as serious
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
she Had waited For II.

81 He (about to ask for q kiss u have
an important question to ask you.
n She lpiayfully)--I know what it is,
George. You want me to be your wife
Well take me. # II. WITH $S ss25s
He irather taken abacko - This hi
sudden, isn't 1t t
She tenderly don't know, George,
whether 1t is sudden for you or not, but
II have waited for 1t fsr three years.
London Standard. m
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
TRANSPORT A.FIRE

GOVERNMENT TRANSPORT AFIRE
AS ABOUT TO SAIL FOR CUBA.
New York. April 10.-The transport
Rawlins, due to sail for Cuba with
troops and supplies this afternoon, is
afire at the government pier and may
have to be scattled. -Four men were
overcome fighting the flames. as 5 81
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
RANDOLPH PROMOTED.

Washington, April 10.-Col. Wallace
F. Randolph, First artillery, has been
appointed by the president chief of
artillery under the army reorganiza-
tion bill.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
5HartIa1yiAkes.

m 1881 the isles of Ischia and Scio
suffered terribly from am earthquake,
losing about 900 to 8, 600 people. rs
CHA was again visited III 1883, hut did
not get off as eaaily as before coming
out BIT the wreck with 40, 600 dead and
missing The great calamity of the
nineteenth century was the great con
5yuIsion i'd lava in 1888, which III said
to hare killed not less than no 600 per
soiis
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
CANNON DYING.

Moneroy, Cal, April 1O.-Morman
Leader Geo. @. Cannon rallied slightly
during the night but had a relapse this
morning. Death is hourly expected.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
KRUGER WILL SAIL.

Paris, April 10.-"Rappel" says
Kruger will said from Rotterdam for
the United States May 31st, arriving
in New York June :.k.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10

q Cast Iron pioWs were first made In
this country III 1907 and were greatly
objected i'd from the BELIEF that the
east Iron poisoned the ground and pre-:
vented the plants from growing.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
LOUBET WARMLY WEI COINED

Vile FTanche, April 1O.-Before
starting for Toulon President Loubat
visited the Russian feet and conferred
the insignia of grand officer of the
Legion of Honor on Admiral Birileff.
He was received enthusiastically.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
GETS SIX YEARS IN SIBERIA

GEIS SIX YEARS IN SlBERIA
ST. Petersburg, April 1O.-Lagowski,
the provincial who attempted to as
sassinate Procurateur General Pobyed-
onestreff, of the Holy Synod, has been
sentenced to six years penal servitude.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1901-04-10
ANOTHER GOEBEL TRIAL.

Frankfort, KY, April 1O.-The trial
of Garnett Ripley for alleged compile
ity in the Goebel murder, began this
morning when the jury was completed
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16
ELOUSAS, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY La FEBRUARY l6, 1901.
Four Months Schools.

At Il meeting of the Parish
School Board held this week, il
was ordered that all the public
schools in the parish be closed at
the end of the current school
month, March 1st, the sole ex-
ception being the High School
departments of the Opelousas and
Washington schools, which will
not close until four months later,
or June 2lst.
This acticn will cut off the
term of 1900-01 to four months.
Last year the term lasted onl,'
seven months, and the cutting off
of one month carried dismay to
the hearts Of the parents of the
educable children throughout the
parish, who were looking forward
to an eight months term, such as
they had enjoyed for many years.
Who can measure their conster-
nation when they arc apprised
that the term this year will be
only four months :?
Several causes have contribut-
cd to this most lamentable result.
We do not propose to discuss
them now, but we may point out
here one or two. The Board,
already heavily handicapped by
last years debt, attempted to run
far too many schools, many of
which were very poorly attended;
and the Police Jury, instead of
increasing its appropriation for
the schools in proportion to their
increasing necessities, actually cut
down the amount from the large
ly inadequate sum of $4,000 to the
relatively pitiful sum of $4,000.
Calcasieu, we may mention e1,
passant, gives $4,000 for it's
schools.
Leaving aside for the nonce the
consideration of these questions,
we would urge upon the people
to go nc once to work in every
ward to raise the means to con-
tinue their schools for four
months longer. Concerted action
in such a worthy cause will make
success easy.
It would be unwise, in the
presence of this great public
calamity, to indulge in recrimina-
tions, however we'll founded.
Let all put their shoulders to the
wheel and retrieve the disaster
as we'll as they may. The respon-
sibiIity can be fixed later.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16
At the Play.
From Natchez Democrat, Jan. %, 1901.

FROM Natchez Democrat, Jan. %, 1901
Every Christian and every nom
Christian in Natchez should have
witnessed the presentation of
"Quo Vadis'' at the Temple
House last night, when E. J. Car
pentcr's company presented. that
''fad of the day. to an audience
testing the capacity of our popular
play house. To the first it would
have been an inspiration, to the
second help toward a higher
life. The dramatization of this
great book Of the famous Pole as
presented by this company can be
"tabbed up" as one of the best
things of the season. It Is O. SER
mon with ne one asleep in the
pews. Everything Objectionable
has been eliminated and the tone
of the stage is elevated in it's pre-
sentation.
If all attractions were like Car
penter's "Quo Vadis' the theatre
would rival the church as an up
lifting force in the community.
But while full of sacred senti-
ment "Quo Vadis'' was not slight
ed from the standpoint of art.
The scenic effects were splendid.
Taken all in all, "Quo Vaelis"
is a production which should be
seen everywhere,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16
Election of Officers.

At a meeting of the Hope
Hook and Ladder Co. Tuesday
night the following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing
year
B. A. Littell, President r.
Charleville, Foreman; E. Breaux,
1st. Assistant Foreman; E. l..
Loeb, I'd. Assistant Foreman;
f. Dietlein, Treasurer; P. l..
Asher, Secretary; w. A. Sandoz,
Steward.
The officers will be installed
Feb. %, and committee COM
posed Of Messrs. Goldman Las
sale and G. G. Sandoz, was
appointed to arrange for a swell
supper to be given in connection
with installation.
Messrs. +. Charleville, Ike
Roos and Ed. Loeb were ap-
pointed as a committee to gather
data looking towards the erection
Of firemen's building. A COM
mittee was also appointed to
arrange for Il Grand Ball, all de-
tails of which are to be arranged
by said committee, After other
business of minor Importance
meeting adjourned.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16


One of the most pleasant and
enjoyable receptions yet extend
ed . Over the Tea-Cups,' club
was that at the home of Mrs. B..
A. Littell, Thursday evening,
Feb. 7th. "A Woodland Stroll =
was the title of the feature of the
evening, and the wits of the
guests were exercised supplying
names of trees for the missing
words in the story. The prizes
were very handsome, the first be-
ing secured by Miss George
Anderson. An elegant supper
concluded this very pleasant
affair.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

On account of the hard times
last winter we did not press our
subscribers for full settlements,
but now that a good crop has
been made and cotton is bringing
fair prices we hope that our pat
rons will make it Il point to square
up with US. Some of them pay
US regularly, and we don't wish
them to think that we are push
ing them, but we ask those who
owe for two or more years to not
forget us. Money can be sent to
us by post-office order at our ex-
pense.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

The Southern Farmer. published
at New Orleans and edited by q
strong corps of scientific and prac-
tical agrieulturalists consisting Of
DR.. w. G. Stubbs, Prof. J. G..
Lee, DR.. Dalrymple, D. n. Bar
row and other distinguished gen.
tlemen, has been changed from q
weekly to a semi-monthIy publi-
cation and it's subscription price
reduced to fifty cents year, We
will furnish the COURIER and the
Farmer, both, one year, to one
address, for only 81 in advance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16
Quo Vadis.

Can Il sermon be preached OF
acted from the stage? After wit
Messing a performance of "Quo
Vadis'' - one must in truth unhesi-
tatingly answer Eyes" No one
can attend this remarkable play
without being benefited and up
lifted by it. So reverently acted
and so skilfulIy handled is the
recital of the Lords Prayer by
the aged Apostle Peter that no
offense is given to those who hold
religion as dear and sacred.
Nothing can be in stronger and
stranger contrast than the heart
less cruelty of the Emperor Nero
and the sanity Christians rs they
existed in the actual past, in the
alluring story of the novelist and
in the dramatization of the latter.
It is possible, Of course, to COM
press into q brief play but Il frac
ton of the novelist's elaborate
work, yet they nave succeeded in
preserving the spirit of the fa-
NOUS original and selected with
discrimination it's most striking
passages.
}The Carpenter Dramatic Com
pany, who produce this startling
sFectacle, is an organization
eSpecilly formed for its produc-
tiRn, which will be given at San
dN Opera House on Saturday,
Fih. %.
The scenery is of the most elab-
crate nature and consists of eleven
full page sets. 1t is such an un-
usual style Of performance that it
is certain to attract attention from
all sources and besides it affords
excellent instruction and thought
fulness to ages long past, bring
ing back to mind scenes which
wilk doubtless tend to soften and
cultivate the intellect.
-sH&~-
AS the congressional investiga-
ton of the Booze hazing case at
West Point progresses, the dam
nable infamy Of the rotten nest Of
pap suckers and bullying prigs
becomes more astounding. The
cadets, who are being examined,
with but few exceptions are self
confessed liars and scoundrels of
low degree. Such brutality as
the ours of the upper classes
practice upon the unfortunate
freshmen would cause the blush
of shame to mount to the cheek
of q Comanche Indian. Con-
gresham briggs, of Brooklyn,
certainly deserves the hearty
praise of every good citizen of the
Union for the fearless manner in
which he is exposing the hypoc-
racy of this nest of bruits who
are receiving the charity of the
government. - AbbeVille Mcrid-
ional.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

We are prepared to do any
kind of job work you may need.
Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Envel-
cps, Cards, Circulars and every
class of commercial printing.
Bring your orders to the COURIER
Office, and we will give you satis-
faction with neat work and reas-
enable prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16


The "Modern" Filter is a most
useful contrivance for purifying
drinking water instantly can be
attached to any faucet and sells at
a price within the reach of all.
AS a health guard for the family
it has no equal. Mr.. w. j.
Shows is the agent. Get one.
Mr.. Shows has appointed A.
S. Braud & Co. distributing
agents for this town, where SAM
piles can be seen and orders left
for this invaluable household ne
cessity. Call at the Opera House
Drugstore and examine it and
leave your orders.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Discussing Mrs. Nation, Car
dinal Gibbons says that total abb
stinence is not essential to moral
ity, and that it is mistake as a
policy; that he dees not indorse
the theory that the end justifes
the means; that the evils of the
iiquor traffic can be minimized by
high license and surveillance, and
that while he sympathizes with
Mrs. Nations. motive he disap-
proves of her method.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

WANTED-Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of soid
financial reputation; 1886 salary per year, pay
able weekly; 50 per day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, bona-fiCe, definite salary.
no commission; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each week STAND
ARD HOUSE, 334. DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO.
10GGt
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. 90

We have the largest line of
Shoes we have ever had and
would like for every man, wo-
man and child in the parish who
wants shoes to call and examine
our stock. FRED L. SANDOz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16
FOR SALE.

One of the finest residences in OprnHsas is
offered for sale This property is known as
the Mrs. Evans former Residence. Thn hHllG
ing is new, SUBSTANTIAL and roony. 1t il cen
trally located for business. The lot il cE good
size, including crib, stable, etc i1iis fine
property is offered for tie moderate sum "f
81 0OO-one fourth Of this amount cash. balance
on time with Sper cent interest. For further
particulars, apply to
JAS. II. HOUSTON, Agent,
or to
MRS MARY l.. HARRIS,
Care of Prof L. Ii. Harris, Baton R"ng", la.
Dec. s, 1900-tf.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Persons who can not take ordi-
aary pills find it a pleasure to take
DeMitt's n Little Early Risers.
They are the best little liver pills
eyer q made. Opera House Drug
Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Returning delegates to the Pan
American Medical Congress held
in Havana expressed themselves
as certain that the female mos
quito was responsible for the
spread of yellow fever.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

], Now Is the accepted time-the
seURIER has a long list of deIin-
guent subscribers. If you owe
s0r your paper you will confer a
aaTor ~, By calling at the office and
settling up.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

One of the best known business
stands in Opelonsas- in the center
ot town, on Main street, is for
sent; possession given on the first.
y February. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Tell your neighbor that you've
ussd Old Homestead Flour from
]. K. Sandoz & Bro, sole agents,
and that in future you want no
other. It is fully guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

sIs southern Pacific z. r. has
ps;s. sry liberal rate for the
ii sa,.'l 4 ! n New Orleans, making
sSsIs IS Trip from Opelousas at
regular rates$5, and
snniidren Il under l2 years.
ill., 'sl!l be put on sale Feb
I5, is, III and is,
d, q good to return until
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

NapoIeonville has prohibited
the influx of Syrian peddlers dur
ing the prevalence of smallpox in
other adjacent towns.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Likebad dollars, all counterfeits
sfDeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are
worthless. The original quickly
cures piles, sores and all skin dis
eases. Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

The nominations of Lieut.. Gen.
Miles and Major Generals Young,
Chaffe and Macarthur have been
confirmed by the Senate.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Millions of people are familiar
With DeWitt's Little Early Risers
andthose who use them find them
y be famous little liver pills.
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

MFR. and Mrs. Paul Gre, of
Whitecastle are visiting friends
intoWn this week. Mr.. Cire is
looking up some important land
matters in our parish.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

An unknown donor has made
the handsome gift of fifty thous-
and dollars to the New Orleans
Charity hospital.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Renewed efforts are being
made to build the Louisiana Mid
land Railroad, which it is pro-
posed to run from Monroe to
Memphis, Tenn, and Natchi-
toches. La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16
AARON JOCOBS.
Opelousas, La.

suy AOld Homestead" Patent
uaf' guaranteed absolutely pure
] '9opers prices to merchants. j.
d 0alidoz & Bro, sole distribut-
ssaa.. sssas. Flour guaranteed in both
|ss' |ssaIsy and price or money re-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

All aboard for the Mardi-Gras
Ball at Sandoz Opera House on
he 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-02-16

Valentines Comic and senti-
mental, at the Opera House Drug
Store.