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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
CHICAGO COAL famine
ARRANGING TO CLOSE FACTOR
les ON MONDAY.
Tenants of Office Buildings Are Work
ina in Their Overcoats-
Elevators Stop.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-A crisic will be
reached Sunday in Chicago's coal
famine if the cold weather continues.
Frantic appeals were made for fuel
by the largest merchants today of the
biggest dealers in the commodity
Elevators were actually closed in
some of the skyscrapers, while the
tenants of the Office buildings worked
in their overcoats on account of lack
of heat. Apartment building occu-
pants suffered because Of a shortage
of steam while many factories and in
dustrial institutions perfected arrange
ments for closing their plants Mon
day, begging coal enough to keep their
buildings warm until the famine pass
ed. ...
Owing to a shortage of cars dealers
see little prospect of relief.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
Arbitrary and TyrannicaI.

Baltimore, Dec. 21.-Isidore Rayner,
attorney general of Maryland, and
counsel for Admiral Schley, when
shown the decision of Secretary Long
tonight, declared:
1.-The whole thing is arbitrary and
tyrannical." He manifested great
surprise and Indignation. "The court
decided the case" said he, without
considering the testimony of Admiral
Schley and his witnesses, and Secre-
tary Long seems to have decided it
without so much as permitting us to
file a reply to the protest filed by Ad-
miral Simpsons attorneys.
"The whole proceeding is too arbi-
trary and tyrannical for me now to
discuss. l really wonder whether the
people who live under free institu'
tons will tolerate the exercise OF
such despotic measures.
"You ask me what our next steI
will be. 1 do not know unless the
| president intervenes. There is {
power in the courts to compel the
secretary to file the dissenting opin
ion of Admiral Dewey whether hi
agrees with it or not. We will de
termine later what proceedings WI
will adopt"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
FRESH OUTBREAKS AGAINS-
GOVERNMENT OF CASTRO.
RAILROADS ARE DESTROYED
Telegraph and Telephone Lines Cut
limited States Orders Warship
to Venezuelan Waters.

Willesmstad, Island Of Curacao,
Dec. 21.-General Luciano Mendoza,
president-elect of the state of Car
hobo, Senior Antonio Fernando, war
minister under President Andrade,
and Senior Lutoski, war minister IN
former President Crespo's cabinet re-
belled Thursday against President
Castro, near Lavitoria. The revolu-
tionists reached Cagua, on the way to
Villa DeCura, where their partizans
had concentrated from all of the sur
rounding districts.
The movement, it is asserted, had
long been premediated, and is in &C
cord with that of General Maltos, who
is expected at Martinique tomorrow.
1t is considered a terrible blow against
President Castro, who Immediately
upon learning of the uprising dis,
patched troops from Mara Caibo by
rail but found the lines destroyed at
| Cagua. Traffic on the German rail
road is interrupted and telephone and
telegraph lines have been cut.
Another uprising, it is reported has
taken place near Valencia, and it is
said that the entire country is ready
to take up arms against the admins
tration OF General Castro.
The government censorship is
strictly enforced.
Official circles in Carsacas consider
the Mendoza movement an extremely
serious one and fear that other up
risings will occur.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
SECRETARY LONG ACTS.
Approves Findings of the Majority
Report.

Washington, Dec. 21:-Secretary
Long has disposed finally OF the
Schley case so far as the navy depart
ment is concerned by acting upon the
findings and conclusion of the court
of inquiry.
He approved the findings of fact
and the opinion of the full court, he
approved the majority opinion where
there is a difference in the court,
holds the court could not enter into a
consideration Of the question of COM
mand at the battle of Santiago, and
finally he accepts the recommends
ton that no further proceedings shall
be had, and dismisses the court of
inquiry. The secretary also has de-
MED the application of Admiarl Samp-
sons counsel to enter upon an in
quiry into the question of command
and has notified Admiral Schley's
| counsel of that fact as a reason for
declining to hear them on that point.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
Died of Injuries.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 21.-F. w.
Pettigrew, brother of ex-senator R.F.
Pettigrew, died tonight from injuries
sustained two weeks ago. He had
left his house and was walking to-
ward his barn. Shortly afterward he
was found unconscious on the road
and is supposed to have been u over
by a team. For two weeks he hover.
ed between life and death, and never
recovered consciousness.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
BIG MINING SUIT.

Verdict for Plaintiff for Nearly Half
a Million.
Council Bluffs, Dec. 21.-The jury
in the D~oyle-Burns mining suit in
which James Doyle asked for a mil
lion dollars in stock and dividends of
the Portland company, returned a
verdict late this afternoon, awarding
the plaintiff $446,922.73. Burns at
torneys at once gave notice of a mo-
ton for a new trial and will argue it
next Saturday. If a new trial is not
granted Senator Patterson will ap.
peal to the higher court.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
HELD ON SUSPICION.
Omaha Detectives Have a Man They
Believe is "Butch" Cassidy.

Omaha, Dec. PA man giving the
name of Clinton Winning was arrested
by detectives. He is being held by
the police as a suspect in connection
with the Great Northern Express
company robbery in Montana last
August. Winning answers the descrip-
ton of Butch Cassidy, one of the
alleged robbers.
The suspect bears a striking resem-
blance to Cassidy, and the police are
holding him for the Bertillon meas
urements.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
Ordered to Venezuelan Waters.

Ordered to Venezuelan Waters.
Washington, Dec. 21.-Reports have
reached here of a serious outbreak
in Venezuela. Details are not obtain
able at this instant, but the news so
far received, it is understood, has led
the navy department to dispatch a
warship to Venezuelan waters. The
nearest ship is the Buffalo at Port Of
Spain, and it is probable the choice
has fallen upon her.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
Marconi Will Wed.

Indianapolis, Dec. 20.-Miss Jose
phine Holman, the fiancee of Signor
Marconi, left this afternoon for New
York, where she will join her sister.
1t is understood that Miss Holman
will meet Signor Marconi in New York
and it is possible that their marriage
may occur at an early date.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
Killed in Coal Nine.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 21-John
and Michael Ahlenbrecht, brothers,
were killed and Dominick Phellip-
pinni seriously injured by a fall of
rock in No. 6 mine of the Pennsyl-
vania Coal company at Pittston this
afternoon. The men were boring down
coal when they were overwhelmed.
It was several hours before. the bodies
we're recovered.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
General AIger Better.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 2O.-It was an
nounced tonight at General Ayers
residence that the generals condition
was somewhat better, and that a con-
sultation of attending physicians will
be held tomorrow to determine upon
the necessity of an operation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24

York: l am directed by the president
to ask Edgar S. Maclay, special Ia
borer, general storekeepers' Office
navy yard, New York, to send in his
resignation. Very respectfully,
(Signed) JOHN D. LONG,
Secretary"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
COLD E BROKE.
Chicago Coal Shortage Relieved to
That Extent.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Chicago has
passed the most serious aspect of the
coal shortage and after Monday man.
u%facturing and big down town build
ings will be in better position to fight
the possibility of anything approach
a famine.
The coming of Sunday and the ap-
parent break in the cold spell are the
two things that bring about this
change in conditions.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets

are sold on a positive guarantee.
Cures heartburn, raising of food, dis
tress after eating or any form OF
dyspepsia. One little tablet gives
immediate relief. Csc and SOC. For
sale by Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
G SUCCESSOR.

Governor Crane of Massachusetts
Said to Be Presidents Choice.
Washington, Dec. 21.-While no Of
fetal confirmation can be obtained at
the white house it is believed that
President Roosevelt has offered the
treasury portfolio to Governor Crane
of Massachusetts, and the latter now
has the tender under advisement.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-24
SCHLEY COURT OF INQUIRY
DISMISSED BY THE SECRETARY
he APPROVES THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND OPINION OF THE
MAJORITY.
GENERAL MILES PUBLISHED INTERVIEW

Expressing an Opinion In the Sampson-Schley Controversy-President
Demands Resignation Of Historian
Maclay.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

of his enemies. 1t is public opin-
ion that has forced the formation
of court beyond suspicion; but,
as Gen. Miles could testify, if he
was disposed to reopen the Eagan
mess, evidence can be juggled
with and manipulated even be-
fore the fairest courts. 1t be-
hooves Admiral Schley and his
friends to see that no important
witnesses hall be left uncalled or
unheard. Better late than never
can be applied to Secretary Long S
order against naval officers pub
liely discussing this case.
An enthusiastic Irishman, MIR.
W. O. O'Leary, of Limerick, has
been surprising not a few Wash
ingtonians by presenting some
not generally known facts about
industries Of the Emerald Isle.
He said: ut surely makes NE
laugh every time | hear or see in
print anything about England,
the great ship-building nation.
Why, the ship-builders of Ireland
can buy and sell the ship-builders
of England and Scotland. Meth
er the Tyne nor the Clyde, nor the
Mersey show anything equal to
the ship-building concern of Har-
land and Wolff at Belfast. Yet
there is nothing the English and
Scotch are so proud of as their
ship-building. For years this firm
has held the highest place in the
world so far as tonnage launched
is concerned. The yards employ
5000 men and support good
sized town. The works cover
eighty acres, and the Teutonia
and Majestic, two of the most
famous ocean grey-hounds, were
built there. It's a by-word in the
British navy that no breakdown
of machinery, Il thing so frequent,
has ever occurred in any British
naval vessel built in the Belfast
yards. Ireland has the largest
brewery in the world. Ireland
supplies half the British Empire
with handkercheifs, collars, table
cloths and shirts, and puts Oh
British tables the choicest break.
fast bacon and butter. The Eng.
lish usually conceal the identity
of the two last-named, under the
brands of wiltshire and Dor.
set, but they are Irish as the
treasury officials can testify
Nothing shoddy ever comes from
Ireland. That is why baIbriggar
is so largely initiated by British
and German manufacturers. -
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03
Washington, ID. C., NewY
F rom cur Regular Correspondent,
WASHINGTON, July 20, 1870

WASHINGTON, July 20, 1901.
Secretary Longs order for a
court of inquiry into Rear Adj
miral Schley's conduct during the
war with Spain, TO meet in Wash
ington Sept. II, next, is in effect
equivalent to a grand jury in-
dictment of ten counts against
Schley-the navy department
CLIQUE, which formulated the
counts standing for the grand
jury. The court has no authority
to punish, yet the order eonvening
it directs that it shall render an
opinion and make recommends
tions, after hearing all the evi-
dence. The makeup of the court
is beyond criticism. Admiral
Dewey and Rear Admirals Kim
berly and Benham have never
been connected even in the slight
est way with the clique which has
done so many dirty, underhanded
things to injure the reputation OF
Admiral Schley, nor has Capt:
Lemly, Judge Advocate General
of the Navy, who will serve as
Judge Advocate of the Court,
All this seems to point to fail
play for Schley, but he and his
friends will do well not to count
too much upon the magnanimit,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03
Fire Signals.

80 Meeting of Hope Hook Il Ladder Co. No.
hs ssld On July 9, 1901, the town was divided
DeiI Era ~ Districts and Code OF Signals was
my nst,taa IN order to facilitate the location of
saOp;s iasl n the fature. The town was divided as
follows -..,
,1Drded north by Bellevue street, west by
Union street, south ana east by corporation
line
n,otret No. 2-All that portion of town
,a,nSad by Bellevue street on the south, Union
.s,sat on the west, and corporation line on the
north and east.
pistrict No. s.-The portion OF town lying
vaat If Union street, and south of Bellevue
,,sea, with the corporation line as the south
md west boundary.
nstriet No. 4--The portion of town bounded
= sSe south by Bellevue, east hy Union, north
sad west by corporation line
The Signals adopted were short taps to Indi-
.ate the district in which the tire ls located,
ssallowesl by a rapid alarm, same to be repeated
Tutll general alarm is given.
~ iIlustrate should an alarm be sounded for
District No. s. first three taps, one, two, three,
allowed by rapid alarm. and repeat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

The Parish School Board will
meet in extra session Monday for
the purpose of choosing a prinei~
pal for the ST. Landry High
School, Prof. Gayle having re-
signed to go to the Philippines.
We understand that there are
fifteen or more applicants for the
position, among the number sew
eral-three or four. at Ieast-Who
are experienced educators, man
ayers and diciplinarians, men of
ripe scholarship who have won
their spurs in ether important in
stitutious by their skill and en-
ergy as organizers, graders and
administrators, The Board has
never yet had such an array of
Esupereminent talent to select from
and it can hardly fail to give US a
strong, experienced and thorough
|ly equipped man as the head OF
an institution which is the pride
and hope Of our great parish, and
whose career Of usefulness, bril-
liant as ii has been in the past,
has only just fairly begun,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03
Chamberlain.Hunt Academy.
Port Gibson, Raips

Magnificent New Fireproof Building-thc
most complete and Inodesa in the South for a
Boys Boarding School Cooking by steam,
Campus go acres Healthful location In the
"HilI Country. Home life. Military training
if desired Superior discipline. Thorough in
struetien. Number of students limited For
catalogue address w. e. GUTHRIE, Principal.
jly27-3m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Died-In OpeIousas, July 27,
1901, Caroline Barton, relict of
lie late Louis Prud'homme, aged
az wears.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

A lame shoulder is usually
caused by rheumatism Of the mus
eles, and may be cured by a few
applications of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. For sale by Opera
House Drug Store and all dealers
ID medicines.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03
June %, 1901.
NOTICE Of ADMINISTRATOR
ESTATE OF NoRMAND FONTENOT.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 573T.

Whereas, TheophIe p. Fonteuot, of the parish
of ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator OF the estate OF
NorIBand Fontenot. 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-
sas within ten days from the present notice.
II. E. ESTORGEs
July q, 1901. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

For Rent-A oommodious resi-
dence in Opelousas, with ample
grounds-lot, garden and shaded
yard. Possession given immedi-
atsly. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

James White, Bryantsville, Ind. !,
sars DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
healed running sores On both legs.
He had suffered 6 years. Doctors
failed to help him. Get DeWitt's.
Accept no limitations. Opera
House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03
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Persons having land for sale
with Cypress or Pine on it, will
find purchasers by applying to
Ben Bloomfield, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

DR.. L. S. Sandoz, formerly of
0pelousss, has moved to Houma
and will practice dentistry in that
fnRn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03
WILLIAM J. SANDOZ,
Att'y-at-LaW and Notary Public,
a KDAf0mBR9. H4R,

will practice in all Courts, State and Fede
raj and before the Patent and Pension Offices
at Washington, d. C. Special attention given
to collections Office on Landry Street, op
posite courthouse.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

..s sae action Of your bowels is
ss,s sss easy and regular, serious
~ . Il atlons must be the final
DeWitt.s Little Early
VIII remove this danger.
@ Aeasant and effective. OPP
euse Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Mrs. M. NJ. Hayes Opelousas
Institute will open its 30th session
on Sept. I'd, 1901. See advertise
ment in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

See advertisement of the Cham
berlain-Hunt Academy, of Port
Gibson, Miss, in this issue.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03


I. Oh Tuesday evening, August 13,
81. Waiter Lee Hinman, d young
alah . oE Feinarkable musical genius
u eve i concert, assisted by
s.s ssoE Mayer and other local
49, ~ Sandoz Opera House.
u lanlan has evinced q won
ss aptitude for music almost
wv W. l'lfancy, and at the age of IA
issa composed the r. E. Lee
ssls w. which was very popular
~ ~ alshly praised by the musical
i ~ s AS the price of admission
s;,' naag 70 cents, and the concert
3 e followed by a grand ball,
4. n !. aope q see crowded house
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Anexcursion from Lake Charles
and all way stations on the S. 7.
raiload will reach Opelousas to-
morrow, Sunday, morning about
LIE.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.
FOURTH JUSTICES COURT.
By virtue of certain writs of Fl. ia. issued by
Hon. A. J. Smith. Justice of the Peace, 4th
Ward, in anG for the Parsih OF st. Landry. in
the above entitled and numbered suits, and TO
me directed, have seized and will proceed TO
sell to the last and highest bidder at the resi-
dence OF the detendent near Grand Coteau, on
Saturday, August B, 1905,
at IL o'clock Ii. m. the following described pro-
perty, to-wit:
certain plantation, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon or thereto apper-
tanning, situated in Prairie Basse, near Grand
COteau, st. Landry Parish, containing about
one hundred and twenty three arpents, bound
Ell on the north by VIM. BrinkhaRs, Oh the
south by Felix Miller, one the east by Louis
Landry and Felix Miller, on the west by Emily
Speyrer and TheOdue Cbatrain-
One pair Creole mules, Que roam horse, one
brown horse, three COWS aud calves, one
wagon and one buggy.
Terms-Cash
FELIX MILLER,
.' Constable.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Soda Water, Coca-Cola, Milk
Shake, &C., at the Opera House
Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds
and sores of all kinds quickly
healed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
saiye. Certain cure for piles.
Beware of Counterfeits. Be sure
you get the original-DeWitt s.
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Good milch cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Apply to III. l.. Garland. -
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

mi y -. -
The time has passed when a BIZ
cyele was looked upon as simply a
neans0f enjoyment or a luxury,
wy has now come TO be regard
y g anecessity. It saves it's value
v Tine in 4 short period, if your
e!le y worth anything; it makes
le easier, In buying a wheel it
" " tlle purchasers interest to
sst The best value for his money.
lhe Rambler bicycle has stood the
WY q years and is continually
Seing improved while the price is
aelng decreased. See advertise
asat of NE. Louis Gosselin, agent
y this paper.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

The travelling public will be
pleased to learn that Opelousas
has been promoted, in railroad
Parlance, to the dignity of a cou-
pom ticket office. Persons wish
lng to take a trip to any part of
lhe United States, or Canada or
Mexico, can now get their tickets
IT Opelousas, and Mr.. Owen, the
eihelent and accommodating agent
Rlll take pleasure in furnishing
any information desired on any
contemplated trip.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

IS Master Felix Gosselin and his
lovely sister, Miss Lucy, treated
themselves to a trip to Opelousas
this week, where they viii spend
some little time with their grand
ma Gosselia and other relatives.
We wish them real nice time
Marksville Enterprise, July 27.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

For some time past Mr.. Mason
Mcbride had been missing small
sums from his cash drawer, but
could not discover the cause until
list Saturday night, when watch
vas put on the store, and one Ju-
len Jean Pierre, a negro. was dis
covered making his way through
one of the transoms. He was ar
rested and jailed. When searched
the only plumber found was lot
of chewing gum and some perfu-
Mery.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

See advertisement of a lot of
cattle for sale. in another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03
K. LEE GARLAND,
Dist. Atty. 1GtA Jud. Dist.

I. the undersigned Recorder of Mortgages, i'll
and for the parish OF ST. Landry, do hereby
corporation of ''The Eunice Deep Well Com
pany, Limited" was duly recorded i'll my CT
ffce, i'll Book =, Folio -.
Opelousas, La, August 2, A. u. 1901 r
H. r. ESTORGE. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

OPEEOUSAS INSTITUTE.
The 30th session of the Opelousas Institute
and Boarding and Day School, will begin Sep
tember ., 1901. Miss Matte Holt will again he
associated with me. She is spending the va
cation at the Chautaugna Assembly i'll New
York and will bring to our school all np-tO-date
methods in teaching Thanking my friends for
past patronage. solicit a continuance of same.
Very respectfully,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Jdc B0kenfohr rs. j. c. !SpegFer,
A. BaldpiM f Co., Ltl., rs, j. G, SpeJYcr,
Henry Rice d. Sou rs. J c. !speyFer.
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) O. 0. Buck, Beirne. Ark, says:
Il was troubled with constipa-
ton until I bought neWitt's Lit
tie early risers. Since then | have
been entirely cured of my old
complaint. | recommend them. "
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-03

Every section of the parish has
been favored with abundant rains
at one time or other in the past
three or four weeks. but in some
portions they came too late to
save the parched crops. while in
others "too much rain" is now
the cry. In some places cotton is
beginning to shed.