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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

tion to uphold Secretary Long at
all cost has forfeited him many Of
his Western admirers, and it
would seem that he was casting
an anchor to windward when he
selected a popular and ambitious
Iowan to preside over the Treas
ury.
As soon as Governor Shaw
takes the reins he will probably
dispense with all of Mr.. Cages
assistants. Allies, who is a very
young man overwhelmed with his
own Importance, will 60 first;
General Spalding, who has been
in the Department so long that
he is described as suffering from
'sdry rot,' will soon follow, and
only the strength Of his political
pull, which is not inconsiderable,
will save Horace A. Taylor, who
has never demonstrated the abil-
ity for financial and administra-
tive affairs which characterized
his previous efforts at growing
cranberries.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

On our 4th page will be found
the last quarterly report of. the
Peoples State Bank. 1t will be
seen by this report that this pop
ular institution has injoyed its
share Of popularity and is getting
its share of public patronage, en-
joying the full confidence of its
patrons. Its officers and Board
of Directors are solid and expe-
rlenced business men, and it's
steady progress demonstrates that
it has been managed on sound
business principles.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

In the obituary Of Mrs. X. A. j.
Mackenzie, nee Cora Hardy, last
week, we stated that her father,
.Pliny D. Hardy. had been Speaker
of the House of Representatives
of Louisiana, which was incorrect,
as we should have said he had
been Secretary of State, which
Office he filled under the admins
tration of Gov. Thos. O. Moore,
while that other brilliant son of
Louisiana, Adolphe Oliver, was
Speaker. -.....~.-~y..z,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

For Rent-A small farm near
Opelousas suitable for market
garden, dairy and poultry raising,
with large residence and out
buildings. Possession given inn
mediately. Apply at this office.
This place has Is bearing pecan
trees, a large number of figs
choice varieties, about 20 young
fruit trees just beginning to bear,
including peaches, plums, april
cots, etc. Outbuildings consist
of crib, barn, stable, chicken
house, wash house, carriage house,
servants quarters, &c.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The Philippine Islands were
visited by an earthquake last
week. Notwithstanding they cost
Uncle Sam about $12O,000, 900,
yet from purely a financial stand
point it would be a paying piece
of business for our government
if the islands would sink to the
bottom of the sea; then we could
sink no more money on them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Alex. Mair, the popular barber,
has been confined to his room suf-
fering from la grippe since last
Friday. He made his appearance
at his place of business on New
Years day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Now is the accepted time-the
COURIER has a long list Of delin-
quent subscribers. If you owe
for your paper you will confer a
favor by calling at the office and
settling up.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

We call the attention Of our
readers to the advertisement of
Jos. Firnberg in another column
q this issue. He offers special
bargains from Jan. 9Th to Feb.
lst, and our citizens will profit by
giving him a call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Jack G. Taylor, an actor whose
ability and genius is acknowledged
BY both press and public, sup
ported by the Krause-Taylor Big
Company, will perform at the
Opera House next Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday nights.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Services will be conducted at
the Court House tonight and con-
tinuing each evening until further
notice, by Evangelist J. P. Conder,
and 7. H. Stanley, musical direc-
tor, assisted by the best musical
talent of the city.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Mr.. Peyton R. Sandoz, lawyer,
has removed his Office to the st.
Landry Bank building, up stairs,
where he will be pleased to give
prompt attention to all legal bust
ness intrusted to him.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The names of Judge N. G. Blan-
chard and Congressman Robert
son and Broussard are the most
prominent mentioned in connec-
tion with the gubernatorial sue
cession.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

We met Mr.. j. L.. Comeau last
Friday evening riding his hand
some horse "Almarch," formerly
owned by w. G. Pepper, now of
Virginia. The horse is d noble
looking animal, of bIooded stock,
and the importation of its kind
should be encouraged by lovers
Of speedy horses. Mr.. Comeau
is to be congratulated on his good
Judgment, while the horse and its
master are almost inseparable.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The great sensational comedy
drama, 'Lights aud Shadows of
aGreat City, will be presented
qn Monday night by the Krause-
Taylor Big Company at the Opera
House.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The Krause-Taylor Big Dram
attic Company will appear at the
Opera House next Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday nights. En-
tire change of bill nightly.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

High-class specialties are intro
dueed between acts and an entire
change Of. bill nightly during the
Afause- Taylor Big Company's en-
gagemelt at the Opera House
next Monday, Tuesday and We'd
hesday nights. Seats now on sale.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

In attempting to place the blame
for the postal deficit, Postmaster-
General Smith manages to miss
the real cause. He should study
the contracts that the government
makes with the railroads for car
rying the mails. It costs the gov
ernment eight times more to carry
the mails than it costs the express
companies to have their matter
hauled. Postmaster-Gen. Smith
should animadvert on this fact.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

For sale, three large black jacks,
Is hands high, standard measure,
4, 8 and Z years old. Guaranteed
sure foal getters and good per-
formers. Inquire at this office or
TO B. T.. Jevons, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Alexander Sullivan, Chicago
lawyer, was convicted of jury
bribing and was sentenced to pay
a fine of $4,000.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

For Sale-A thoroughbred Jer-
sey Bull, young and large, subject
to registration. Apply to Jno. M.
Ware, Dixon Grove Plantation,
Shutestep p. O., La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Otto FL. Krause, Jack G. Tay-
lor and a big company will appear
at the Opera House next Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Popular prices, 35c and SOC.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Ne learn that the following
aFlls will take out the liquor IL
.eense y Of $4,000 each for 1902, in
ypelousas: G. Dietlein Grocery
go., v Ltd, Fred. Fl. Eddy, L. J..
Dessman and Lasalle &c Desma-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Your MONEYS WORTH - when
you buy the Hamilton Brown
shoes. Every pair guaranteed to
be solid leather.
F. L. SANDoz,
Sole Agent.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

a good resolution for the New
Years Day-Resolve to support
the papers that defend your rights
and. protect your interests.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

For Renf-A commodlous resi-
dence in Opelousas, with ample
grounds-lot, garden and shaded
yard. Possession given immedi-
ately. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Judicious advertising is a desir-
able investment. What's the use
Of having anything for sale if the
fact that you have it is not made
known?-Printers' Ink.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Mr.. Il. G.. Chachere has been
admitted to practice before the
IT. S. Patent Office, and will fur
nish all information needed in
reference to patents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Mrs. w. .. Summerlin, nee
Sarah Brewer, died at the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs. Ada
Thompson, in Opelousas. on last
Tuesday morning, aged so years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The proposition to have con-
gressional Investigation of Maclay
IS open to the criticism that Mac
Law isn't worth it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Baby Elite Shoe Polish-black,
brown and tan, 3 bottles for 25
cents, at the Opera House Drug
Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

This week transforms in Vir-
ginia, Tennessee, North Carolina,
Georgia and Alabama interrupted
railway traffic, destroyed great
deal of property and not a few
lives. Washouts resulted in sew
eral railway accidents.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

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, 1902-01-04

By order of President Roose-
yelt, Edwin S. Maclay, the de-
famer Of Admiral Sehley, has
been dismissed from the navy de-
partment.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The new year opened beautiful
"; the air was cool and bracing,
with sunshine, making it a lovely
daY.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Wanted Several cords of fire
wood-ash, hickory and oak pre-
ferred. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

As will be seen by the adver-
sssnent elsewhere, Mr.. Fred. T..
saaaoz @ i offering special bar
s'', ssans q d large line Of goods
" Mla,eh ne proposes closing out at
Il ~ below cost rather than carry
s.e n pver during the summer. IF
a need anything in his line give
Il A.sa q early call, as his prices are
n loN hat he will doubtless soon
ss.'!. s.s'se hem out First come, first
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The President and Secretary
Root realize that they have made
a mistake in reprimanding Gen.
Miles. The President has invited
Gen. Miles to dine at the White
House. Social etiquette will COM
pei Gen. Miles to accept the in
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04


The quarterly report of the St..
Landry State Bank for the quar-
ter ending Dec. 81, 1901, will be
found on our 4th page. AS will
be seen, this reliable institution is
constantly growing inspublic favor
owing, no doubt, to its admirable
management. which has always
been characterized by sound busl-
ness methods. The Board Of
Directors and stockholders may
justly feel proud of it's present
condition and future prospects,
and our business community also
should feel gratified in having
such a sound financial concern in
our midst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Mr Vilaseca's store was
4 .aooed lAgt Tuesday night, and an
assenipt Rade to get insthe main
1e- Tho robber succeeded in
gpenIng the outer door Of the
Y sahe' but could not get the inner
apor s open. He got, away with
ssouf $50 in cash from the money
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The report Of State Auditor
W. 5. Frazee, for the two years
ending December 81, 1901, will
snow the following collections
Koll OF 1899, 81 ,606,341 collec-
tlons, 81, ,576,154; per cent, 9S.12.
Eoll OF 1900, 81, ,659,956; collec-
tons, $l.626,340; per centage to
date, 97.97 Licenses for 1900,
$5O2,989.22; licenses for back
years, $52,655.08; licenses for
1901, $574,982.99; licenses for
back years, s77,874.23. These
are not only the largest collections
but the greatest per centages yet
reached in the history of the of
fee.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

NJ OTEGE. - Land Office at New Orleans,
~ Dee. Q, 190l.-Notice is hereby given that
the fOllowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in support of
fore B. Bloomfield, L. S. Commissioner,
at Opelonsas, La, on Saturday, January 18th,
1902, viz:
Jcan Hsaptiste Andrns,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1888 for The
n Of \. d: ! or Lot /, and N. ". ! of n. Ell
=. OF n. w. fractional /. or Lots and 4 and $
W. OF N. Z. /, Sec 58, TIP. 3, S. r. z. La. Nlcr
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
Homer Andrus, JOsiene VGrine Louis Gull
lory, Frederic kLutz, all of St. Landry Parish,
La.
WALTER L. COHEN
Dec. II 1901. st. Register
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

The Texas and Pacific Railway
has given $1,000 to theC Confederate
reunion fund at Dallas, Tex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Read the advertisements.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04
NO. II
JUDICIAL ADvEEsTEsEsHssG
EnUEsLGC SALE.
DISTRICT COURT. PARISH OFST. LANDRY
STAIE OF LOUISIANA
ESTATE OF JULES l.. CHANfIEkE.

liT FlrIt" u AN order "j the Honorable the
sixteenth judicial District Court ut louisiana
h0ltting scsSl0nS i'll and FOR thc Parish of ST.
Landry, there will Jo sold at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
adlninlstratriX or any duly qualified auG-
tl0nccr Mt the last residence of the deceased,
near Opelousas, Parish of st. Landry, La, on
Tuesday, January Z. 1902,
commencing at the hour OF II a. IN, tie fl l.
| lowing described properly, t0-wit:
certain lot of ground with all the buildings
| and improvements thereon, adjoining the cor
norate limits Of the town of OpeluuS:is. meas
| irng about a. arpants, bounded Forth by the
corporate line and Oscar Fllx, south by prep
erty Of c. Richard. east hy Oscar F!y's prop
ertF and the public road leading from OpPi0n-
sas TO Bellevue and west hy property OF Irma
" Richard.
One wagon. one PAR OF scales; int + agri
cultural implements; ana lot carpenters
tools
ns-Casli.
IRMA V. RICHARD,
Dec. 7, 1901 Administrative
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FIRST JUSTICES COURT.

FIKSI JUSTICES TOUK
By virtue of a writ of fl. fa issued ont OF the
Hon. First Justices Court in and for the par
sh of St Landry, in tho above entitled and
numbered suit and to me directed. I have
seized and will proceed to sell ut public aue-
ton to the last and highest bidder, at the C0ut
House at Opelousas. parish of St. Landry, at IL
O'Clock a. m, on
Thursday, January o, 1862,
the following described property. to-wit:
One cow, with calf two months old
Terms-CaSh.
JOACHIM JOUBERT,
by. Sheriff actg. Constable.
Dec. g. 1901.
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Optluusas &l,o,,rier.

PuBfIsIIEp ON SATURDAY BY
LEON NC IL - A N ID OF.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

Our Phone is 20.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-01-04

NO DOLLARS A YEAR In ADVANCE.
S1.00 for Six Months.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-11-22

give them a chance, and we were not
moIested Food in the district of our
ruined plantation was scarce and we
saw hundreds of natives along the
trails wandering aimlessly about with
out food or shelter and almost on the
verge of starvation.
Complete Destruction.
cat Champerico while waiting for
the boat, we met several Of the plant
ers from the vicinity of Costa Cuca,
Palma. Reforma, Kolhuitz, where the
destruction was much more severe
than on the side of the mountain from
where our plantation is situated. They
said that the destruction to the prop
erty there was complete, and that from
5000 to 1000 of the natives and en-
ployes of the planters had persisted.
One of those refugees from the ruined
district said that on his way out over
one of the roads leading from Xolhultz
he counted seventy natives lying half
buried under stones and ashes from
the volcano, and every one of them
was LYING beside a pack of his house
hold goods. They had tried to escape
from the fury of the mountain when
1t first broke. The country about these
ruined plantations was thickly settled
and in some of the more densely popu-
lated districts there were villages in
which thousands of natives lived. Most
of these villages are covered with
stones and ashes to a depth of from
five to seven feet. The frail houses
were unable to stand the terrible down
pour of the volcanic debris and the
people beneath the roofs were buried
after being stunned by the awful hail
of stones.
Many refugees who were fleeing
from the scene of destruction have been
killed by the bands of robbers who now
infest every trail. Men who had
reached the seaport from the district
about the base of the mountain said
they had passed numerous corpses on
the roads that had been the victims OF
these murderous bands of robbers.
Those who have been murdered were
those who were fleeing from the ruined
district with what provisions and lit
tie money they had saved from the
deluge of ashes and stones, and were
seeking places of safety. The food
they carried is what particularly in
cited the cupidity of the robber bands
1.-The houses that had been deserted
at the first outbreak of the volcano
and to which the Owners had few
days later returned to, were found to
have been looted by the robbers. Ev-
erything that was of value was carried
away, and in some cases articles that
could not be carried away were de-
stroyed.'
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-11-22
EnQIiShChurChmenandIriSh Politicians

ply, Mr.. Davitt reminds the cardinal of
a bit of unfriendly interference on the
part of the English brethren which
Irish Catholics resented at the time,
and which they have not yet forgotten.
Everyone knows that Archbishop
Walsh of Dublin is not only the darling
of the Irish patriots. but the ablest and
most forceful man in the hierarchy of
the country On the death of Cardinal
McCabe, every public-spirited man in
Ireland picked him out for cardinalitial
honors. Their wishes, however were
not realized. Here, according to Michael
Davitt, is the cause of their disap-
pointment:
When the pope signified his intention
of raising an Irish ecclesiastic to the
cardinalate after the death of Cardinal
McCabe. one archbishop stood out in
! universal Irish Catholic esteem and ia
vor for his brilliant gifts as a church.
man. his answering patriotism and his
courageous defense of the tenantry of
Ireland. He was the choice of our race,
and it was actually intimated to him
from Rome that the honor of the cardi-
nalate was to be his. But England in
tervened. The Duke of Norfolk and his
agents went to work, with the result
that one~in no way obnoxious to Eng
lish feeling was preferred and Ireland
was mus Ddihtu VI LSI NlSu anu
choice"
And so we are forced to conclude,
however reluctantly, that the extreme
devotion of English Catholics to the
unionfst party has cost them the re-
spect and friendship of their fellow
believers beyond the channel. 1t is
asking too much of flesh and blood to
require the Irish members to forget
the obtrusive interference of English
Catholics in the past, and rush to their
assistance now that grave interests
are at stake.
Irishmen were, no doubt, satisfied
that religion as well as politics would
be advanced were Archbishop Walsh
promoted to the Roman scarlet, but
British politics would not have it and
English Catholics were instrumental
in blocking the way. Yet, if we read
history Alright, these same obtruding
Catholics owe something of their pres
ent status to the friendly interference
of the emancipation. They should
never have given the Irish members a
| chance to say that they had forgot
ten the good offices of Daniel O'Con-
nell. 1t is, however, an intense salts
| faction to be assured that Mr.. Balfour's
measure of justice will become law,
even if the Irish members are forced
: to hold aloof.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-11-22
CAVE JEWELLERS.
Relics of Prehistoric Races Found il
Arizona Mountains.
New York Tribune

81
In the Sierra Ancha mountains of
ella county, in the central part of Ari-
IONA, a region of remarkable scenic
beauty, are abundant evidences of the
occupation of races that far antedated
any of the tribes now known in the
southwest. Far up on the sides of fully
a score of canyons are the ruins of
veritable cities. built in limestone clefts
and shallow caves, where defense could
readily be made against the marauder
In the pure, dry air of the region much
of the timber flooring of the several
stored cement-built homes of these
ancient peoples is still preserved,
though of wood that now is practical
ly extinct in the southwest species
of cypress, not one tree of which can
be found today in the region for 100
miles around.
Far above the cliff dwellings, on the
very ridges of the pine noun
tains. have been discovered number
of caves, probably of natural origin,
yet enlarged and followed by the hands
of men of a race now extinct One of
these caves, of L shape, appears to
have been a sacrificial temple, for the
walls are scorched and in some places
the rock is almost fused by the fierce
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-11-22
UPRISING OF BOXERS.

Victoria, B. c., Nov. IS.-Advices have
been received from Canton to the effect
mat the Kwang ST rebels have captured
rlIe city of Szenfu, and also several dis
LIIcr cities in the same prefecture. A
number of the officials of the captured
cities were either executed or killed by
the rebels, while some succeeded in es-
Gaping. 1t is stated on good authority
that the rebels recently secured a large
amount of provisions and magazine rifles
anu ammunition which caused the rebel
lion, dormant for some months. to be re-
newed. Two battalions of troops raised
in Human have reached Canton and been
loaded III fourteen 'junks to be towed to
WI Chou, en- route to fight the rebels.
From Szechuan news was received that
General Ting has defeated the Boxers.
The imperial forces under General Ting
captured the Boxer fortress at Yang Tao
Chi, between Hochu and Tai Hochen, and
killed or captured the greater number,
only 2G0 many wounded, escaping by
flight. In Tsanhsien the imperial troops
also repulsed the Boxers, killing 300 Re
ports are now being received from the
province of Yuunan and Kueichou that
Boxers are massing in those provinces.
A Pekin correspondent of the North
China Herald says the Chinese govern
ment is seriously planning another up
heaval. He points out that news has
been obtained from reliable sources that
the empress dowager has received reports
from all viceroys and governors regard
ing the. number of soldiers and amount of
war munitions that could be raised and
instructions have been given to train the
Manchus in the use of the rifle and In
western drill, they then to be drafted to
the different provinces to instruct the
soldiery, this being part of plans for an
other outbreak.
The British consul at Annoy, in trade
report just published, says Sumatran
kerosene is beginning to suDDlant the
American oil in his district, but the i'm
portations of American flour are increas-
ing greatly. During the last year 1900
tons of American four were imported at
Annoy, an increase of 5000 tons over 1850.