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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27
Ne Crowley Lynching.

Last Friday afternoon an un-
known negro was lynched at
Crowley, La. 1t seems that the
negro got off the afternoon fyer"
at Crowley, when Officer Turner
attempted to arrest him on the
ground that he was ''suspicious'
character. The negro resisted
and they began shooting at
each other-emptying their pis-
tolls without either being hit. The
negro then began to run, pursued
by the officer and IA large number
Of citizens who had conrgegated on
hearing the shots. The negro ran
through part of the town and to a
woods Il short distance from
town, the crowd gathering all the
time, and all during the chase
shots were being exchanged be-
tween the pursuers and the fleeing
negro-it IS said the negro shot at
least "forty" times. The negro
was captured in the woods and
brought back to town, where, af-
ter remaining locked up a short
while, he was dragged out and
swung to Il limb by Il large num-
Der of ''enraged' citizens. AS
soon as he was dead these good
people made rush to secure
pieces of rope, buttons, ETC., az
souvenirs Of the occasion.
The crowd did not know who
the negro was, where he had come
from, or whether or not he was
guiltysof any crime-save resisting
arrest ind shooting at, and miss
ing, an officer and others, who
were shooting at him.
Lynching is reprehensible under
any circumstances, but it is
looked upon as the only effectual
way Of Furnishing and to great
extent preventing one crime, and
when Il negro brute attempts to
crafty his hellish inclinations on
the person of white woman, he
may be hanged, shot or burned land
no white man viii raise his voice in
protest. But when a man, be he
white, black or striped, gets off a
train at any place and refuses to
be arrested by an officer who goes
up to him without Il warrant, and
who can charge him with no
crime, and is strung up by mob
who do not know that he has SO
much as injured a hair on the head
of any living creature,it would ap-
pear that lynching was being car
ried to point which closely bor-
ders on murder.
As the press of Crowley has
taken much satisfaction in critl-
cising the shortcomings, or sup
posed shortcomings, of its neigh
bors, it may not be out of place just
here to call its attention to this
peculiar style of f"progressiveness"
before the innovation becoms a
fixture in that 'law abiding
community" It seems to be a
good opportunity for the en-
lightened press of that parish to
treat it's readers to q little lecture
OH claw and order" and give its
neighbors II rest.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

A bad complexion generally re-
suits from inactive liver and bow
els. In all such cases, DeWitt,s
Little early Risers produce graft
flying results. Opera House
Drug Store.
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Ii. Paul j. Braud has been added
alhe already we'll equipped staff
4 that excellent journal, the
jacksonville Chief. We con-
aIulate our worthy young friend
Rhis promotion and wish him
nathe Chief abundant success.
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OpelOusas, La.
SOME OF THE SPLENDID INDUCE
MENTS OFFERED IMMIGRANTS
AND CAPITALISTS.

of st. Landry parish, situated on
the Alexandria branch of the
Southern Pacific railroad, about
165 miles from New Orleans, and
is located in one of the most fer
tlle'and prosperous regions of the
State. For 100 years it has been
recognized as Il leading trade
center and the home of culture
and refinement, and since its
transportation facilities have been
improved by the building of the
railroad, in 1880, its progress has
been steady and rapid. Many
business houses of great archi-
tectural beauty adorn its principal
streets, comfortable and elegant
residences, surrounded by we'll
kept flower gardens, fine shade
trees and beautiful lawns charm
the eye, and q climate as pleasant
and healthful as any in the United
States makes this an ideal place
of residence.
There are here churches of all
the leading denominations, excel
lent facilities for free education,
up to and including the high
grades, Federal courthouse, Il
State courthouse, an ice fac
tory, u cotton seed oil mill,
electric lights, waterworks, Il
cotton compress, an opera house,
two newspapers, several good
hotels, two substantial banks,
a firemen's hall, a Masonic hall
{ Humble Cottage Lodge was
established here in 1875, and
lodges of various other fraternal
and benevolent associations. Our
electric lights and waterworks are
owned by the city and the rates
for their use are very low. Our
natural drainage is perfect, our
streets clean, our air wholesome,
our municipal government en-
lightened and progressive.
The immigrant of the best class
would be cordially welcomed,
his social wants fully met, his
intellectual culture generously
provided for; while capital can
find here many opportunities for
profitable investment.
Among these opportunities might
be mentioned a cotton mill, a sug-
ar refinery, a rice mill, and plants
for the manufacture of agricul-
tural implements, carriages, wa
gons and furniture. Within 20
miles of Opelousas, $4,000 bales
of cotton are raised annually
enough to supply two or three
mills of large capacity. Within
the same radius enough rice could
be raised to keep two or three
large mills III operation all the
year, and enough cane could be
raised to supply $4,000 or 10000
tons per season; while within easy
reach is an unlimited supply of
hardwood timber, such as oak,
hickory, ash and gum, for the
manufacture of various vehicles,
implements and furniture, which
would find ready sale right here.
The discovery of petroleum at
our very doors has solved the fuel
lquestion-up to this time q serious
drawback to such enterprise
and we confidently look forward
to the early establishment OF
many such plants throughout this
section. To those who have the
foresight to grasp at once these
fine opportunities great and opu-
lent rewards must unquestionably
come.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

u course, Admiral Sohley is a
ward. That is why the only
killed at Santiago stood next
lhm when he was shot down,
u Why the Brooklyn had more
oI marks on her than any other
sssel in the fight.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

A very large proportion of the
great strikes of the country have
been begun in July, notably the
Pennsylvania and Chicago railway
and Homestead strikes. Usually
the men cannot afford to strike
in winter time.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

tomorrow Sunday the annual
81 sa|aauencement of st. Joseph's 5
aOOl at Arnaudville will take
1ass' B. a lengthy program, in
'aalag vocal and instrumental
ssSle \. dialogues, comedies, etc.,
lba rendered.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

Y is easier to keep we'll than to
cured. DeWitt's Little Early
lsers taken now and then will.
|says keep your bowels in per-
y order. They never gl1pe,.
y promote an easy gentle ac-
% Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

Among those who attended the
concert and ball at Grand Coteau
last Sunday night were Messrs.
Jim Shute, Ben Fontenot, Felix
Chachere, Armand Dejean, Ariel
Fontenot, Bert Edwards, Mer-
rick Swords.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

The piles that annoy you 50 will
be quickly and permanently healed
if you use DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. Beware of worthless coun-
terfeits. Opera House Drug Store.
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FOR SALE.

house and lot in the town of Washington.
La, in the square bounded by CaIrlere, WI
kins Ewes and Dupre. Frame building, made
Of choice cypress, ceiled inside, weatherboarded
onfside. 26x30 feet. Will be sold cheap for
cash, or part cash and balance on time to snlt.
For particulars apply at the COURIER omce'
OnelOllsas, La.
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AotoWn can ever become great
bless it manufactures something.
must send out something TO the
|prd. This is something that
Roald be well pondered by the
0ple of all the towns that are.
aElng for cityhood.
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Fire Signals.

.ooting of Hope Hook & Ladder Co. No.
w " mv' ~, Iuiy 0, 1901, the town was divided
/ peg ~ ~ Distficts and a Code OF Signals was
aso III Ea9 n order to facilitate the location OF
AspIe1t ~ nv N future. The town was divided as
DEg:- -.
Wss%S' Wsto% porth by Bellevue street. west by
laas% sLaa street.. south and east by corporation
s...r,st No. 2-All that portion of town
Msas.dh Mrsad nv Bellevue street on the south, Union
~ Ia, an t{e west, and corporation line on the
ssth ard east
n,srict No s.-The portion Of town lying
" w n Union street. and south Of Bellevue
. n < with the corporation line as the south
vest boundary.
us.rict No. A.-The portion of town bounded
wv anti by Bellevue, east by Union, north
n Test By corporation line.
Esss signals adopted were short taps to lndi-
j - m district In which the fire is located,
sassred by d rapid alarm, same to be repeated
IN general alarm is given.
i y illustrate, should an alarm be sounded for
sstriet No. 8, first three taps, one, two, three,
wed by rapid alarm. and repeat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

When you want q modern, up
to-date physic try Chamberlain >
Stomach and Liver tablets. They
are easy to take and pleasant in
effect. Price, 25 cents. Samples
free at Opera House Drug Store.
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FOR SALE.

A desirable and we'll improved property,
centrally located for business. (knoWn as the
Hade,en resjience) is offered for sale. 1t con-
sjsts of about three acres OF ground. with q
cabin for tenants. crib. stables, etc. There is
garter on the place, with some nice bearing
pecs trees. Price, %, 600.
For further particulars, apply to q
JAMES Il. HOUSTON,
Dee, Is, 1900. Real Estate agent
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An attempt to run a western
hFn exclusively by women has
|OFen d failure, but then, a SIM
lH fate has overtaken several
Rhef towns run by men.
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y ''s''e I sections of this parish
II psen visited with excellent
u ~ aaflEg the past week, but
RI \ sseslons have had little or
Il aAlQ the crops in the dry
sie suffering considerably.
ssss had more than our share
land still it comes.
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WANTED-Capable, reliable person i'll every
county to represent large company of solid
financial reputation; 1896 salary per year, pay
able weekly; s. per day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, boEa-tiCe, definite salary,
no commission; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each week. STAND
ARD HOUSE, 33t. DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO.
1926
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We wonder how many Missou-
rians carried their umbrellas to
church last Sunday in anticipa-
ton of the rain storm they prayed
for-by order Of the governor.
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Bargains

HRS. Fl. D. Larcade, in Skirts,
hirt-Waists and all Summer
loods. beginning Monday, July
aIh, for 10 days only. Come
.fly and secure rare bargains.
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Town Residence for sale

In a desirable neighborhood Ii Opelousas'
with an entire square OF land, well shaded WITH
live oaks, magnolias, cedars. peeans etc,
about squares from the Courthouse, squares
from High School, 2 squares from Catholic
Church and convent. House is Nv" story
brick easements rooms. four tireplaees::, ont 1o
sold chean for cash. or part cash and balance
on time to suit: Apply at this office.
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NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS LA,
June 26, 1901. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will he made before Frank
Wharton, U. s. Commissioner at Bayou Chicot,
La on August 17th, 1861, viz:
Eugene E. EEcClendOn,
who made Homestead Entry No. 2l310 for the
n. +. of N. E. /, See. 36, TIP. g. s. K. W. La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to- prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
Marius L. FOBtsuot, John O'Neal, FRANK
FontenOt and VIM. J. Pace, all of BIT. Landry
Parish, La.
Junc 90 1901. Register.
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The Henry w. Grady Literary
held an interesting and
well attended open session at the
courthouse last Tuesday evening.
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Cur young friend, Nick Braud,
1.-THE Opera House Drugstore is
king a short vacation with the
Afolks at home in Donaldson
~
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The government has decided to
station three companies of artil-
lery, under Col. Howe, at New
Orleans, making this an important
coast point, because of the great
naval dry dock that is to be there.
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When you take your prescrlp-
ton to the Opera House Drug
store you run no risk. It will be
filled by a registered pharmacist.
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u ''..l sunday, July 28th, at 5.
'sss 2 M, at the Catholic
|sS1 |, mere will be nm organi-
III I ectioIl Of officers and
|',S ;sS,l Hation of the Catholic
N ok America. Al musical
II I'm VI u be rendered and re-
s;ss, provided. The public
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-07-27

1t is to be hoped that Maclay
history may bring the whole out
rageous Sampson-Schley affair to
Il crisis. There is little doubt
that SchIey could recover heavy
damages by suing Maclay, or send
him to Jail for criminal libel if
he preferred. This might, or
might not smoke out the high
navy officers who are back of the
covert attack on an officer who
has officially received nothing but
praise from the government. For
several years now the people have
believed that an organized con-
spiracy to ruin Schley has existed,
having at its head the Bureau of
Navigation, and it is time that it
should be exposed. President
McKinley's regard for his own
reputation should impel him to
settle this matter once and for all.
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Sweet potatoes make a good
sbstitute for corn, both for man
ID beast. It is yet time to set
ii vines.
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Persons having land for sale
dh Cypress or Pine on it, will
il purchasers by applying to
Il Bloomfield, Opelousas.
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Charlton has become epidemic
in the State of Mississippi and it
has also made its appearance in
several parishes in this State,
notably in the southern portion.
Our authorities advise the adop-
ton Of precautionary measures,
and instructions have been sent
out to guard against the further
spread of this fatal disease. DR..
Ford of Mississippi says that there
is no cure for the disease once
the animal is affected, and that
the only security lies in adopting
preventative measures. Farmers
should keep posted on this ques-
tion as the disease may break out
at any place at any moment
Reyiew-Blade.
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For Sale.-A secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this office.
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Pat Grove is said to be in South
Africa. It is not known whether
he contemplates KIDNAPPING Kitch-
iner's army or not.
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KpURHRG SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF JULIEN GUILLORY and WIFE.
KpUHsH.RS SALE.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Sixteenth Judicial District Court "T Louisiana,
holding sessions in and for the Parish of St.
Landry, there Will be sold at public auction to-
the last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrator or any duly qualified huc-
tioneer ut the last residence of the deceased, in
Mallet Parish OF ST. Landry. La, on
Saturday, SuEy 81, 1904,
commencing at the hour of II Il. M, the fl l.
lowing described property, tO-wt:
Twenty arpants wood land situated at
Malet, bounded north by Edgar Pitrc, south
by Casimir Guillory, east by j. J. GuillOry
and Jules Perrodin and west hy Jules Perrodin.
Terms-One-th third cash; balance in ono and
two years. purchasers to execute their prom
issory notes hearing eight per cent annual in
terest from date of sale. payable to the order
of the administrator and containing clause
for the payment OF zen per cent attorneys fees
in case Incurred f0l collection and secured by
special mortgage aHa Eendor's lein.
JULES GUILLORY,
June %, 1901. Administrator.
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~ / yoa going to Buffalo /? Tic
I 3. sake the Queen s. Crescent
' 's;s Through sleepers and
l d. WI eafs close connections;
|'ss' ~ alld finest trains in the
|.s s'a |, beautiful ,! scenery. Write
n IL smith or r. j. Anderson,
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Il, saese famous little pills, De-
N Little Early Risers, COM
4. lo.lF liver: and bowels to do
y I daty, thus giving you pure
\ 1, plood To recuperate your
are easy to take. Never
'le Opera House Drug Store.
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|fhlgate & Co.'s celebrated Toilet
|5sps and Perfumery for sale at
s. Opera House Drug Store.
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Good mich cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Apply to I'll. Il. Garland.
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.InnA %. 1901
NOTICE oE ADMINISTRATION
ESTATE OF NORMAND FONTENOr.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 573T.

No. 573T.
Whereas Theophile P. Fontenot, OF the parish
of ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to he
apDointed administrator of the estate of
Normand FOntenot deceased
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
In writing in my office, in the town OF Opelou-
sas, within ten days from tho present notice.
H. L. ESTORGE,
IuIv OF 1901 Clerk.
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Inv style of shoe you may
m, call on T. L. SANDoz.
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For. sale.

desirable residence and business stand on
tho ROAD leading into town. just west of the
railroad, with oathonses. etc. For prices anu
particulars, apply to 1Do1
Opelousas, April 20, 1901.
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0ONSTABLE,S SALE.

Jac BoEcnfohr Us. J. O. Spcy'er,
A. Baldtein d. Co., Ltd, US. J. G. Speyrcr.
Henry Rice Dc Son as. j. c. Speyrer.
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Soda Water, Coca-Cola, Milk
Shake, &c. 1T the Opera House
Drugstore.
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saturday August 10. 1901,

The following descrlbed property, tO-Wlf:
About six, acres of land, more less. sitn-
ated at Palmetto on the Texas and Pacific
Railway in st. Landry Parish, bounded on the
north by sand pit and public road running to
Faulkner's Ferry, south by light of way OF
said Texas & Pacific Railway, east and weat hy
property of vendor, together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, including the
cotton seed and moss warehouse now on the
right of way of said railroad, opposite said
property.
TermS-Cash.
NJ. L. SWORDS,
Sheriff of the PaI sh of St Landry.
July G, 1901.
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NO. 46
JUDICIAL ADVERTHSEME ENFH.
GAaERHFF'S SALE.
JOS. NJ BOAGNI vs.. THOS. $. ISAKCS.
NO. 1918.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BY virtue of Il writ of feri facias iasued
out OF the Hoft. the SiXtet nth Judicial District
Court OF the STATE of Louisiana, III and for tho
numbered suit. aud to me directed have selz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door Of the Courthouse, ill the town Of
Opel0usas, in the parish of St Landry.
Saturday, Bully 27th, 1901,
at II o'clock a. m., the following described pro
perty, tO-wit:
Fifty five One-hundrcdth If II acre of
ground situated near TIL. western cnrporation
line of the town of OpelOusas. bounded north
by land OF Boagni and college land. on the east
by land formerly belonging to JOS. Bloch and
west by land OF Henry l.. Garland, and which
E. Littell, surveyor, and on file in the act of
sale from JOS Bloch to T. s. Isacks passed be-
fore q. l.. Dupre May 18th, 1898.
TermS-CaSl.
NJ. H. SWORDS,
June p, 1901. sheriff.
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FOR SALE.
A very desirable residence, with lGo acres VI
land sitnafed i'm the suburbs Of Opelousas. 1t
contains a large Pecan Grove of $50 trees, now
rapidly coming into bearing 1t has g9oa
Dwelling. with three large cabins. oarh. stapics'
etc. About 35 acres Of this tract are lying with
in the corporate limits of the town and snscept..
lille of being divided into quite % number OF
building lots. Price and terms ACCOMMODATING
Apply to rro,7eroH
Real Etate Agent, Opelousas, La.
Aug, L. 19O0-3t
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NEW RESTAURANT
AND CONFECTIONERY

JULIEN CLAUDE, PROPRIETOR.
Bellevue Street, opposite Court House Square,
OPELOUSAS, LA.
respectfully announce to the public that
have just opened n tirst-class confectionery
where the choicest pastry and confectionery
can be had at all times. Also, Ice Cream par
lors for ladies and gents and q first-class Res
taurant, where meals or good lunch may be
had on short orders jly13-tf
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Soda water at the Opera House
Drug Store.
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A SHOE THAT WILL WEAR is
the Hamilton Brown Shoot will
give you satisfaction. Sold by
+. L. Sandoz,
Sole Agent.
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FOR SALE.

An improved town property consisting OF
lot OF ground containing about one afpeht WIZ VIII
small residence, outhouses. fences, etc. WI
be sold very cheap for cash, or on easy terms
Apply at this office.
Sent 20, 1900.
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0MEREFF,s SALE.

By virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
out of the Honorable the Sixteenth Judicial
District Court, in and for the parish of ct.
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
case, and to me directed, 1 will proceed to sell
at the front door of the Court House, in the
town of Opeousas, in the parish of St Landry,
at IL o'clock Il. m., en-
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July 27. 1901