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The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-27
Town Residence foF

In d desirable neighborhood ~ MaNg
with an entire square Of land, well . assas
live oaks, magnolias, oedars;, III
about 8 aquares from the courtllossssss .
from High School, Q squares H. N g
Church ami convent. House aaasIass
brick basement. 8 rooms four 800. 49, s
buildings. etc, ali under sgot'ai Lsrssa
sold cheap for cash. VI part c ~
on time to suit, Apply ut this olass
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-27
FOR SALE.

al house and lot In the town OF Washington,
La, In the square bounded by Carriere, Will
OF choice cypress. eeiIed inside, weatherboarded
outside, 20x30 feet. will be sold cheap fof
cash, or part cash and balance on time TO suit.
For particulars apply at the CauRIER ONCE,
DpeiOnsass La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-27
FOR SALE.

A well improved town property, near 81.
Landry High School, consisting of o new, com
modious residence OF six rooms and outnonsss
orchard, garden, etc, together with an a0Joln-
ton apply to +. Lesassier or at this cffice.
May so, 1903-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-27
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The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-27
FOR SALE.

One 40 Saws Pratt Gin Feeder and Condenee or
One so Saws Pratt Gin Feeder and Condenser
AnnIv To PIERRE MTSTRTCs
May 2, 1908. LeohVllie' La.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-03
Secret Lodges Install
Officers at Middlebourne
MasonS.

Masons.
Middlebourne Lodge No. "a, A.
F. & A. M, and Ruth Chapter No.
7, o. E. S., celebrated St. John the
Evangelist Day, Saturday. Decem'
Der 9th, by Installing their newly
elected officers. The ceremonies
took place in the Masonic Hall be-
ginning at 8 o'clock p. M, In the
presenceSef number of invited
guests of both orders. Owing to
the inclemency Of, the weather the
attendance on the part of the out OF
town members was not.large.
The music furnished by the
Eastern Star choir, under dhsction
of Mrs. w. w. Chrlsley, waSs
splendid feature of the occasion,
The following officers of the Ma
sonic Lodge were duly installed by
Past Master T. J. Sellers: Wor'
shipful Master, c. R. Martin; sen
Tor warden, J. w. Grim; junior
warden, G. F. Engle; treasurer. W
E. Kirchper; secretary, M. M. Rep
pard; senior deacon, james A
Meredith; junior deacon, ]. G.
Mayfeld; stewards, J. II. Mashal
and J. G. May6eld; tiler, A. G. N
Swan. On behalf OF the brethren
DR.. NJ. M. Reppard In few appro
pirate words presented Rev. w. M
Kinsley, a member of Harmony
Lodge No. 50, of Pennsboro, with {
fine lambskin apron, as a Sigh,
testimonial of the esteem In which
he Is held by his brethren of Mid.
dlebourne. Rev. Kinsley feelingly
thanked the brethren.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-03
Order Eastern Star.

The Order Of the Eastern Star In
stalled the following: Mrs. Flor
ence Mayfeld, worthy matron, DR.,
M. M. Repparo; Mrs. Nancy Huth,
associate matroD; Harriet Stealey,
secretary; Mrs. Dola N. Kirchner,
treasurer; Mrs. Georgia Mayfeld,
conductress; Mrs. Resale Lemley,
associate conductress; Rev. W. M.
Kinsley, chaplain; Mrs. Gertrude
Christiey; Lizzie Jemison, Adah;
Ida Reppard, Ruth; Mrs. Anna V.
Kinsley, Esther. Asia Martin,
Martha; Mrs. Emma A. Reppard,
Electa: J. G. Mayheld. warder, J.
c. May6eld, sentinel. A number
not on the program and which
came as a surprise was the recita
ton of a very beautiful and appro-
pirate poem Heavenly Ray, called
Eastern Star, by Mrs. ]. G. May
E6eld, the newly installed worthy
matron. She received many warm
and hearty cougratulation from the
membets and visitors. After the
installation ceremonies the Masonic
brethren, their ladies, Eastern
Star members and Invited guests
partook of sumptuous repasl
which had been prepared at the
Jackson restaurant.
l0.O,F.
Saturday night at its regular
meeting. Middlebourue lodge No
90 I. o. o. F., elected the follow
Ing officers for the ensuing term
noble grand, J. E.Swau; vice grand
J. R. Baker; secretary, James A
Meredith; treasurer George L Nor
ris; trustees. B. Swan, J. B. Spencer
and L F. Folger. The othei officer:
will be appointed and all installed
Saturday night.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-03
A Firsman's Close Call.

II stuck to my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve
was racked with pain" writes G. W.
Bellamy, a locomotive fireman, Of
Burlington, Iowa. "I was weak
and pale. without any appetite and
all run down. AS l was about to
give up, l got a bottle of Electric
Bitters, and after taking 1t, 1 felt as
we'll as I ever did In my life" Weak,
sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor
from their use. Try them. Salts.
faction guaranteed by D. A. Hen.
dershot. Price so cents.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-03
Emily Rebekah lodge No. 80,

Emily Rebekah lodge No. 80,
elected the following officers
Monday nigh.:-Noble Grand, MRS.
Kate George; vice grand, Mrs.
Lille B. Pyle; secretary, Etta
Hartman; treasurer, Mrs. Asia D.
Powell
Trustees general fund, Pyle,
G. L. Morris and A. 7. NARROW.
Appointive officers will be
named later. Installation at first
meeting In January.-Star.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-03
Did Not Know His Peril.

Frailman-Ah, doctor! called to ask
for your bill against me for service
during my recent illness.
Doctor-Yes? That's strange, for I
was just about to make it out.
Frailman-What is the amount?
Doctor-It's just an even $500.
Frailman-What? You don't tell me
it's that much? Why, 1 believe if l had
known l was as sick as that it would
have killed me.-BoSton Courier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-03
Baltimore & Ohio R, R

Ohio River Division.
Time Table In effect May IS, 1909.
EAST BOUND
7O5 A. N. Accommodation
Daily except For Wheeling and intermediate
sunday. points.
S:55 A. N. PittsburR Express
DaiIy For New hartinsville, Moundsr
Vile, Wheeling, Pittsburg, Frank.
lin, OIL City Titusville and inter.
mediate points. Runs solid &c
Pittsburg, daily except sunday.
Daily to Wheeling.
1910 P. n. Accommodation
Daily except For New MaTtinsville andiutef.
sunday. mediate points
2:O7P. II. New York Express
Daily. For New MartinSville, koundS
Vile, wheeling PittsbuTR, Bula.
10, Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
defphia, New York and siI points
North and Fast. Runs solid 70
Pittsburg. ParloT car.
A.5S p. II. Accommodation
Daiiy. For wheeling and iniermedists
points
s:Is p. N. Ohio valley Express
Daily except For New Martlnsviiie, Mounds
sunday. Vile, Benwood, wheeling, Pitts
burg, Buffalo, Baltimore, wash.
ington, New York and all points
North and East Rams Sold 10
PittsbuTR. ParioT car.
WEST BOUND.
9:2I A. II. Accommodation
paily For Parkersburg and inferno,
date points.
Hos A. n. Ohio Valley ExpTeaB
Daily except For g. Marys, Marietta, Pafks
Sunday erSburR Rayenswood, Mnwood,
Pomeroy, p. Pleasant, Charles,
ton, Caiiipoiis, Huntington, Ken.
ova, Ironton, PoTtsnoufh, cinein.
natl and al points South and
West. Runs sold 70 Cincinnati
PafioY car.
liza P. n. KenOva Express
DSiiV For 81 Marys, Marietta, PARK,
ersburg, Ravenswood. Hiiwo0d,
Pomeroy, Pt. Pleasant, Charles
ton, oa1ifpolis, Hzntington, Ksn-
CYa and principal intermediate
points. YaHior car.
3:14 p, u. Accommodation
Daily exeept For Pafkersbafg. n. RlsemU5
Sunday. and intermediate points.
6:ll ?. n. Accommodation
DGily. For RaTkersbufg and ia1Efnaas
date points.
ss26 P. n. Expres
DEfiy exceps Bor Friendly, q. Mays, WsvGl
Sunday. b, Marietta and PaTkeTSburH
D. D. MARTIN,
Main Pasa. frame.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-03

In the matter of good resolutions
tits better to make 'em and break
'em than never to make 'em at all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBERED.
Appointment Clerk Of Department of
Agriculture Greatly Surprised.

Secretary Wilson and a number Of the
heads of the divisions OF the Department of
Agriculture treated Mr.. Joseph B. Bennett,
appointment clerk Of the department, to a
surprise Saturday In honor of the seven
tieth anniversary of his birthday. Mr.. Ben
nett's anniversary occurs on the 22d instant,
the same day as that Of the first President
OF the republic. Saturday afternoon the
heads of all the departments were assem-
bled in the office Of the Secretary, and Mr..
Bennett was sent for. When he arrived, to-
tally unconscious Of any demonstration in
his honor, Secretary Wilson asked him to
be seated, and then made a few remarks
about the occurrence of the anniversary Of
Washington's birthday. Turning to Mr..
Bennett, Mr.. Wilson said he had been IN
formed that the birth Of the appointment
clerk and General Washington occurred the
same day OF the month, but not, Of course
In the same year, and in honor Of the occa-
sion 1t was desired to present Mr.. Bennett
with a slight token Of the esteem In which
he Is held by all the officials OF the depart
ment. Secretary Wilson then introduced
DR.. Wiley, chief Of the bureau Of chemistry,
who In a felicitous address presented Mr..
Bennett with a handsome silver inkstand
with two inkwells attached Mr.. Bennett
was taken completely by surprise, but in q
few moments recovered himself and ex-
pressed his appreciation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
FIFTH BIENNIAL SMOKER.
Members Of Mutual Relief Association
Entertain.

With a number of invited guests the
members Of the Mutual Relief Association,
composed of the employees Of the local
navy yard, held their fifth biennial smoker
and entertainment Saturday evening at
Odd Fellows Hall, on 7th street near d
street. After the large assemblage had
been called to attention" by a trumpeter.
Mr.. Frank A. DeGroot. chairman Of the
general committee, introduced Mr.. Jesse
B. K Lee, chief clerk Of the naval gun
factory, as master of ceremonies.
Mr.. Harry p. Cook, president Of the as
ISOLATION, presided, and made felicitous
address, at the conclusion Of which he In
troduced Captain E. G. Pendleton, super
intendent Of the naval gun gactory, who
spoke Interestingly on naval ordnance and
the inadequate facilities and accommoda-
tons to carry on the work assigned to the
local yard. Captain Jewell, Captain PEN
dleton's predecessor as head Of the gun
factory, spoke on the need Of additional
accommodations at the yard. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Emmett l.. Adams, secretary
of the Columbia Lodge Of Machinists.
whose remarks concluded the speechmak-
Ing.
grets for inability to be in attendance from
Secretary Of the Navy Moody, Assistant
Secretary Charles H. Darling, Admirals
O'Neil and Terry and other officials Of
the Navy Department. buffet luncheon
was served. During the repast Commander
Boyer toasted 1.-THE man behind the gun"
speaking In the highest terms Of the work
Of the employees OF the gun factory. Among
others who spoke were Lieutenants Mac
Dougal and Venable. Gunner Childs and
Chief Clerk e. 8. Brandt OF the bureau
Of ordnance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
CoURT-MARTIAL JUSTIFIED.
Court Of Inquiry on the Massachusetts,
Disaster,


The detailed report of the court of in
quiry which investigated the recent acct
dent on the battle ship Massa chusetts has
been made public at the Navy Department.
Capt. Converse was the senior member. The
court met on board the Massachusetts jan
uary 10 and made a thorough inquiry. The
report shows the exact state OF affairs in
the turret when the explosion occurred. 1t
also shows that Ensign Ward X. Workman
was in charge as division officer Of no less
than eight guns, including the four S-inch
turret guns and six 6-pounders. Although
in their conclusions the board says that the
ensign in charge committed grave error,
not necessarily fatal" in directing the
opening Of the breech to return electric
firing, this procedure, 1t Is explained, was
not in violation of any drill regulations;
that 1t was believed by the division officer
to be In accordance with the provisions of
the drill book in similar case, and that
the gun and torpedo drill books instruc-
tions are indefinite. and should be revised
thoroughly by a special board appointed for
the purpose.
The boards findings were approved by
Rear Admiral Higg1nson. commanding the
north Atlantic squadron, including the
opinion that the division officer acted. as
he believed, IN accordance with existing in
structions and his best judgment under the
circumstances, and that no further proceed
ings are necessary in this matter"
Secretary Moody, however, took a differ
ent view, and In his Endorsement ordering
the court says: "In view Of the findings of
the board that Ensign Ward K Workman.
United states navy, committed grave
error and that the result of this error was
the death Of nine men, the conclusion Of the
board that no further proceedings are nee
essary Is not concurred in, and 1t Is ordered
that Ensign Workman be tried by court
martial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
COAL TRANSPORTATION.
Report of the Committee That Went
to Boston,

Report of the Committee That Went
to Boston.
The subcommittee Of the House commit
tee on merchant marine and fisheries that
went to Boston to investigate the subject
of coal transportation, reported to the full
committee today the results of the hearings
held.
The report of the subcommittee recited
among other things: THE evidence taken
satisfied the subcommittee that there was
no question as to the sufsiciency Of tonnage
for water transportation. The subcommit-
tee invited testimony and suggestions from
all parties interested. There was no evil
dence before the subcommittee that there
was any deficiency in the matter of water
transportation between the terminal coal
ports and New England Nothing appeared
that would justify favorable report on the
resolution that gave rise to this inquiry,
although 1t Is true that during its tendency
there had been a material change in con-
djtions.
The committee reported also that no de-
flciency existed In the matter Of terminal
facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
FOR MIR. MERCER.
Friends of Retiring Representative
Are Active in His Behalf.

The friends Of Representative Mercer,
chairman of the House committee on pub,
lie buildings and grounds, are making
strenuous efforts to locate Mr.. Mercer in a
better position which will be to his liking
and commensurate to his abilities Mr.
Mercer was not elected to the Fifty-eighth
Congress, and many places for him have
been suggested. The two places. however,
which seem most attractive to his friends
are either an appointment to the board OF
general appraisers of New York under the
Treasury Department or place on the
canal commission, to be appointed by the
President. Mr. Mercer has strong infi,i-
ence IN both the Senate and House. and it
IL believed that should he Indicate HIS de-
sire for either one OF these places that
the backing he could obtain would be suf1i-
Client to land the appointment. 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Close Of Conference.

The conference of the Hebrew Christians
In this city closed Friday afternoon. The
sessions were regarded as interesting and
many matters connected with the work
were brought to the notice of the public.
The pulpit OF the Maryland Avenue Bap-
tist Church was occupied yesterday morn
ing by Rev. Geo. Lindner Of the Baltimore
Hebrew Mission. Mr.. Morris Ruben Of
Pittsburg. Pa, occupied the pulpit of The
Eastern Presbyterian Church in the morn
Ing and the Georgetown Presbyterian
Church in the evening. Rev. s. K Braun
of Eastop, Pa, preached at the Second
Baptist Church yesterday morning and at
the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church In the even
ing.
The delegates to the conference left today
for their several fields of labor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
MANY CANDIDATES
NAMES MENTIONED FOB PRO
sPECTIvE VACANCIES.
Head Of Quartermaster's and Inspector
Generals Departments-Benef
In Military Circles.

There are many strong candidates for the
prospective vacancies at the head Of the
quartermaster's department and Of the in
spector generals department caused by the
respective retirements April IL next OF
Quartermaster General M. 1. Ludington and
Inspector General ]. c. Breckinridge. who
have been promoted to the grade Of major
general. There is a large field Of selection
in the quartermaster's department, but
there Is general impression in certain
military circles, usually well informed in
such matters that the next Quartermaster
general will be either Colonel c. F. Hum
phrey or Lieutenant Colonel VIM. s. Patten.
The principal officers in the department
In the order of rank and seniority, with the
date Of retirement, are Col. John ". Furey,
May, 1903; Col. E. b. Atwood, March, 1868;
J. M. Marshall, May, 1893; Col. John Simp-
son, January, 1904; Col. Humphrey, Sep
TENDER, 1908; Col. d. D. Wheeler, July, 1905;
Lieut.. Col. G. A. H. McCauley. July, 1911;
Lieut.. Col. F. H. Hathaway, October, 1908;
Lieut.. Col. j. w. Jacobs, June, 1907; Lieut..
Col. John L.. Glen, August, 1916 Lieut.. Col
Patten, April, 1916; Lieut.. Col. G. E. Pond,
July 1911: Lieut.. Col. ]. w. Pullman, Feb
ruary, 1910, and Lieut. Col. G. P. Miller,
October, 1907.
OF the two most prominent candidates Col.
Humphrey Is stationed in the Philippines
and Lieut. Col Patten is stationed at the
records. 1t has been intimated that the
President was not kindly disposed toward
Col Humphrey on account Of personal
misunderstanding between them in Cuba
during the Spanish-American war, but those
in a position to know, say the President
treasures no resentment against Col.
Humphrey on that account and will I'M
doubtedly promote him on the ground OF
merit alone.
According to the story, Mr.. Roosevelt.
who was then lieutenant colonel Of the
Rough Rider Regiment, called on Col.
Humphrey, chief quartermaster of the d.
vision. with the rank of brigadier general
Of volunteers at Siboney, to furnish certain
Quartermasters supplies for his regiment.
It is said that Gen. Humphrey questioned
the necessity for the issue Of such supplies
at that time, and that hot words were ex-
changed between the two officers.
In the inspector generals department the
senior officer is Colonel George H. Burton
of Delaware, who will retire in January,
1907. The next on the list is Colonel Peter
D. Vroom of New Jersey, who retires In
April, 1906. The third colonel Is E. A.
Darlington, who does not retire until 1917,
or four years after the retirement of Col
onel c. H. Heyl who is fourth on the list
of colonies. The choice Of the President
is said to rest between Colonies Burton
and Vroom, with the chances in favor of
Colonel Burton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
Marrow Escape From Drowning.

Willis Harding, twenty-five years old,
whose home is at No. 1870 10th street south
east, had narrow escape from drowning
Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock while
skating on the Eastern branch near the
Anaeostia bridge. The ice gave way be-
meath his weight. precipitating him into
tne ICY waters In the deepest part of the
river. He was completely Submerged blt
managed to hold fast to the ice until friends
who were skating in the vicinity went to
his assistance. and by means Of boards eff
1ected his rescue from perilous position
he was removed to the Anacostia police
station and later the wagon of the sta
tion conveyed him to his home :. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
COMMON LAW MARRIAGE.
Senator Mason Introduces, by Request,
a Bill Defining It.

Mr.. Mason, by request, has introduced a
bill in the Senate to define common law
marriage and divorce contracts in the Dis
trict of Columbia. 1t provides that the
terms common law marriage contract and
common law divorce contract" shall apply
to any properly signed instrument Of
writing which shall clearly show the inten-
ton Of the parties concerned, whether 1t
has or has not been executed in the pres
ence Of witnesses. duly acknowledged under
seal before some officer qualified to admin
lister oaths, or properly recorded. It makes
jure any person on account of such COM
mon law marriage contract or common law
divorce contract. under penalty Of damages
from such injury. Any officer Of any state
shall be liable for the enforcement Of such
an unconstitutional law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
THE MONUMENT APEX.
Aluminium Top Conspicuously Reveal
ed Today in Rays Of tho Sun.

Persons walking along the avenue this
morning about 10 o'clock were somewhat
startled to observe what appeared at first
glance to be a tongue Of flame shooting
from the apex Of the Washington monu-
ment. The first feeling, however, turned
to wonder when 1t was observed that in
stead Of being a tongue Of fire the entire
capstone Of the monument appeared to be
one mass Of brilliant light. so strong and
so dazzling that 1t was not pleasant to look
at 1t for many seconds with the naked
eye. The light was caused by the sun
shining on the aluminium apex of the monu-
ment. and 1t was considered peculiarly ap-
propriate that the reflection should have
been seen today so conspicuously, when
Washington's birthday anniversary Is be-
Ing celebrated. The reflection can only be
seen at certain times Of the year when
the sun is at just the proper angle, and 1t is
understood that II is only visible from the
avenue one or two days during the year
1t came out this morning about $50 o'clock
and was visible from the avenue for about
an hour. 1t will probably be visible toner
row morning about 10 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
TO TRAIN LIBRARIANS.
Carnegie Will Give $1,000 to Found
a School

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. February 23-Presi-
dent Charles F. Thwing. president Of West
ern, Reserve University, today announced
that Andrew Carnegie had announced his
desire to make donation to Western Re-
serve University Of 500, 900 to be applied to
the founding here Of school for the train
ing Of librarians.
The gift will Of course be accepted by the
trustees Of the university. In offering the
donation Mr.. Carnegie added that 1t was
his desire to have all the libraries which
he had founded and which he will found in
the future cooperate with the new school,
He left no conditions to the gift, expressing
his wish that the recipient Of the fund
would work out the details of the school to
be founded according to their best judg-
ment This will be the first school in the
country devoting it's purposes to the train
ing of librarians.