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The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31
$500 to Loan

On real estate first mortgage secur-
ity. Property must be worth at
least double the amount of the
loan, and be located in Opelousas
or near by. For particulars apply
at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Just received, % car load of
choice head rice and other grades
at bottom prices, at Fred L. San
dO2,s.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

We make cid furniture new, no
matter how badly broken or de-
faced. The Novelty Shop, oppo-
site Skiles' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

A schooner captain touching
Biloxi, Miss, reports having seen
. sea serpent IS feet long in the
Louisiana marshes.
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You may have to walk a little
further to get a pair of Hamilton
Brown shoes, but they will last
you longer. T.. L. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Now is the accepted time-the
COURIER has a long list of delin-
quent subscribers. Ii you owe
for your paper you will confer a
favor by calling at the Office and
settling up.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Oh yes you can. find just the
shoe you want. Old gents wide
shoes, old ladies' soft shoes. In
fact, almost oil styes Of shoes, at
E. L. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Alexandria has organized mill
tary company to form part of the
State National Guard. It was mus
tered in last Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

The Board of Trade of Lake
Charles, La, has set aside $4,000
for advertising purposes during
the year, and will place $4,000
folders in the North for distribu-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Wireless telegraphy may be an
experiment, but Hamilton-BroWn
shoes are not. They have stood
the test for years. T. q. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

I am not an exclusive shoe
dealer. but I have BY far the
largest and best assorted line Of
shoes ID town. r. Z. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Admiral w. S. Schley and Miss
Alice Roosevelt are among the
prominent visitors booked for
New Orleans this winter.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

The man who will stand by and
do nothing while his neighbors
build up his town and bring en-
terprises to it ought to be tagged
for the poor-house.-B. R. Advo-
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Drummond's Plumbing Shop
estimates on laying water pipes
and repairs. Work done promptly
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

A few good milch cows with
young calves for sale. Apply to
J. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

When you take your prescrlp-
ton to the Opera House Drug
store you run no risk. 1t will be
filed by registered pharmacist.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

See Fred l.. Sandoz for flee
all grades and at lowest prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Painless dental work done by
DR.. Smith at the Lacombe Hotel
until Feb. 7th.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Mating, carpets, shades. at the
Novelty Shop; laid and hung free.
Opposite Skiles lumber yard,
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Take your prescriptions to the
Opera House drugstore. A reg
istered pharmacist viii fill them.
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WANTED.

Teams wanted to haul brick from Sunset to
/ Chureh Point. will pay SIX dollars Per thod-
sand IT. BAROUSB&y
Ian "a. 1soS-tf Charch Point, Ims
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Those indebted to the COURIER
are requested to come up and set
tie,
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Call up Phone No. 10 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions d speciality
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

For Sale. A young creole horse
apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

"The incest aud pleasantest
medicine | have used for indiges-
ton and constipation is Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets," says Melard F. Craig, of
Middlegrove, N. Y. "They work
like charm and do not grippe OF
have any unpleasant effect" For
sale by all druggists and dealers
in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

ESTATE OF LOUIS tOt LON DEN li!IE Ek.
No 1858.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COUR1
ST. LANDRY PARISH.
BY virtue of an order of tho Honorable Six-
teenth Judicial District Court OF the State or
Louisiana, in and for the parish of ST. landry,
there will be sold at public auction TO the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned FONT
administrators, or any dniy qualified aTGt6n-
eer. at the last residence of deceased on bayou
Teche, La, on
Wednesday, Feb. 1Sff, 1908,
at II O'clock a. M, The following described pro-
porty, to-wlt;
certain plantation, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated on Bay0n
Teche, St. Landry, La, containing eighty ono
arpcnts, bounded on the north by estate Of
H0mere Wyble. south by Bayou Tcche. east Ivy
Louis Sicily and west by Bay0n Teche.
A dwelling house and crib situated Oh the
land of the estate Of Homfre Wyble.
One COW and calf, two mules, three Mares
two horses, one colt, twelve hogs, one wagon,
u lot of agricultural implements, one buggy
and harness. u lot of corn in crib, one rtstefnt
one corn mill, household furtiture stove and
Kitchen utensils. beds and bedding. one lot
cotton, about seven bales, n lot Of hay. plank
and wire fencing, twelve turkeys, and many
other articles too tedious to Cnumtraie.
Terms-Cash.
NOZZLE DEVILLTER.
RICHARD kEARY.
Jan II, 1908 Joint Administrators.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Get your rice from Fred L. San
doz. He has just received a car
load and his prices are remarkably
cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

Money to loan on good security
p. MIsTRIC, Leonville, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31

The State of Louisiana is to
have geological survey which
will be a great advantage in devel-
oping the oil and other resources
Of the State by giving a more
thorough knowledge of the for
nation of the earth's surface.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-01-31
Saturday, January 81, 1903,
PARTITION SALE.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COUET,
PARISH CT aT. LANDRY, La
BERNARD BENNETT W.. Tf!Os II. LEWIS,
SB, Er AL.
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Continuous advertising creates
confidence. The prevailing opin-
ion is that one cannot be con-
stantiy before the public without
being found out and known for
what he is. The people believe
in man who can stand trial by
the public.
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Read the advertisements.
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eMERaEE's SALE.

GHEKsHFE'5 SALE.
e. NJ BOAGNI Va. JOS, DUGAs. sec'y,, ct ale.
No. I7008.
DISTRICT COURT. PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
BY virtue of IL order of seizure and sale. Issued
auJ of the Hon the Sixtet nth Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana, III and for the
parish of ST. Landry in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me- directed, have seiS-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, ta
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Courthouse. in the town CT
0pelousas, in the parish OF st. Landry. on
Saturday, } anuary -, 1903,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described pre-
perty, to-wit:
A certain piece OF land situated In the town
of Opelousas. i'll that part known as Iastrappes
addition TO the town OF Ope0nsaE. being in the
extreme rear of the former residence Of Mrs.
| Celeste Ogden. containing One Hundred ATld
Twenty-eght u28) feet front on Railroad Ave
nue. by the depth to the gully eastward enn-
| tanning about one arpent of Land, baunded
north by the land OF +. NJ. Boagui, formerly
| Mrs. Celeste Ogden. south by street separGMHx z
property sold from Joachim Jotbert. TeFr ~
| same property acquired by the COt0r6d Mefhsi-
dist Episcopal Church Of America from Vim. o.
| Evans OH March 2, 1901, as per act dH'y record
| cd III Conveyance Book v, No. 3, page SIS, 70
eorder's office, St Landry parish, Ia,
-'' ''' s''-''' NJ H. SWORDS.
Dec. 27, 1903 siieYffY.
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Commission of School Treasurers

The following extracts from 6
recent opinion of the Attorney
General as to the compensation
of Parish Treasurers for disburs.
ing the school funds will be found
of interest just now, owing to tbs
fact that our Parish School Board
wrestled Intellectually with the
question at its last meeting, soma
two weeks ago:
The argument advanced is, as understand
| It, that the compensation received by Parish
| Treasurers fer their responsibility In respect
| to the school funds intrustcd to them cannot
be reduced during their term Of office, and that
as Parish Treasurers hold their Office until thu
year 1904, the resolution of July 25, 1901 will moi
| take effect until the year 1904
This argument is failHciOGS for many reasons
| In the first place. Parish Treasurers ara not
| constitutional cfficerS and it has been held by
| the Supreme Court of this State that they al {
subject to removal from Office Mt the will OF the
Pollce Jury; besides, by Act No 12I of 1898 they
do not hold their Office for more than two years
and it is not true that the Parish Treasurcrs in
Office on the 25th Of July, 1901, had been elected
though they had heen elected to their ofaeeA
until 1904, there would he no llegality in the
resolution of the 25til OF July, 1901. which would
have Immediately taken effect even as to those
Parish Treasurers then i'll ctiice.
am. therefore, OF the opinion that the reso-
luton Of the above date is legal and binding,
ana tnat 1t went into effect from and after the
25th of July, 1901. and that all Parish Treaeu-
rers should be required to comply with its pro-
visions.
The resolution of the State
Board of Education referred to,
adopted in 1901, grades the COM
missions to be paid according to
the amount disbursed. In small
parishes the commission remains
at 21a per cent. while in large par
ishes like St. Landry, where the
amount disbursed amounts to
about $4,000, The commission is
reduced to about one per cent.
Between $4,000 and 100000 the
rate, we believe, is one and one
tenth per cent, and on $50, 1000 OF
over it is one per cent.
On the first Of this month there
died near Church Point Mrs. Jo-
sephine Meche, wife of Honore
Niche, aged 64 years. She was
highly esteemed for her many
charitable acts and will be sadly
missed by her family and a large
circle of friends. She leaves five
daughters and four sons, and her
husband, who is a crippled Con-
federate veteran. Besides raising
her nine children she had raised
and cared for four orphan chill
dren. She was a member of the
Catholic Knights of America.
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EDUB BE.sG SALE.

ESTATE OF LOUIS COULoN DEyIL!IER
No 5S58.
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School Books and Stationary at
the Opera House Drugstore.
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PARTITION SALE.
10Th JUDlcIF4 s.,rsaT COURT, ST LAE
DRI PARISH. IA.
No. IT0l9.

EDWARD KEGGIO. Tutor. VS.. ANNA JOHN
SON, Natural Tutrix
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E. NJ BOAGNT va. JOS. DUGAs. sec'y,, ct ale
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-04-30

Taylor, +, cigars
Cary A ID, groceries
Deobler, ii j. -four and feed
Dcobler, + T., restaurant
Dcobler' E, repairs and confectionery
Gemberling, AZ. stoves, stoves and "nware
Holmes. Geo. +, saddler
Hilbish, s T. groceries
Hettrick, z 7. cigars
Hendricks & Son, hardware
Hummel. Ed NJ. lumber
Kelley & Son. clothing
Kessler, c, Tobacco and Cigars
Billiard tables
Keck, A b. shoes
Rogers, A, mdse
Laaden,,sgeTTi !. ,s f i +; ;sfSitore so"l
Meek, y w, mdse
Miller, K, nrdse
Osmun Ulrich. notions
Ri ymestine. ] w, wall paper
Wagenseiier, Geo. c., drugs and coal
Smith, Frank X. meat
Kellar a Forgy meat
Schroyer. NJ 8, shoes and hardware
Klingier. Jr., Peter. drugs
Gundrum. Edw. c.. confectionery
| Ludwig. N Il, groceries
| Clark, G NJ, confectionery
Faust. John, confectionery
Schnure ii ID, grain
Musseiman, 4 u, billiard and pool tables
Baker, L d. wall paper pp,ov
| Boyer, w NJ, merchunuisc
Boear 4 BingaIDan, -four and feed
| Arnold, Adam. cigars
| Duudore, y + merchandise
| Flanders. Geo. Z, mdse
| Flanders, 8, mdse
| Rine. Geo B, groceries
| Sprenkle i G, confectionery
Snyder, Jerry q, hardware and furniture
| Sechrist, A =. mdse
| Schrawder, w II cigars
| Troutman, A ii mdse
| Williams Mrs. Y. C., mdse
| Wise, John II coal
Schraw WIDER, II II, confectionery
| Ram.r, Jacob Is, iewelry
| wAsHIsGroS
| Charles Jerry. merchandise
| Eisenhaur. J r, flour and feed
| Fishe er. Lewis, cigars
| Harley, Is r, mdse
| iains, = L, furniture
Meyer. W p, drugs
| ShotzbergeT, Calvin. Confectionery
straub, Il p. mdse
Shirk, X, stoves and unware
i Schnee, ii 3. -four and feed
ysnHOrn. II, cigars
| Weaver. q w. cigars
Mace jacob, cigars and confectionery
i Riegie, Chss. A, confectionery
| Appeal will be held Mt the Commissioneri
Once, May I'D, ~ 9.
| CHAS. A. GOSS,
| Mercantile Appraiser.
April %, 1903. Troxslviils, Ps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
CUP YACHT GIVEN
 A SUCCESSFUL TEST
RELIANCE SAILS IN HEAVY SEAS FOR TWO HOURS AND PROVES TO BE A sTAUNcH, STRONG cRAFT-IN COMMISSION.

Newport. R. l.. April 29.-After being formally placed in commission in the har- bor today the cup yacht Reliance was taken out for another trial spin and dur Ing the two hours of sailing she was brought into conditions of wind and sea which gave her the most severe test she has yet had
 That the yacht proved herself to be A staunch, strong craft was the opinion of every one who saw her struggle in the nasty sea under the spiteful puffs which came during the heavy winds and squalls when off the Connecticut shore. She be- haved admirably on all points of sailing and many times during the afternoon her tender, the Sunbeam, had a hard struggle to hold the position in the wake.
 The ceremony of putting the boat in commission was simple. It took place at the yachts mooring off the torpedo sta- ton. MT. Iselin, with q few watching men, went on board at 3 o'clock and bIs private signal was sent aloft to the main truck while the fly pennant was sent down at the same time
 Reliance was then formally declared 10 De In commission. Immediately a after the ceremony the main sail and club ton sal were hoisted. the lines were cast off ana the boat filled away on the port tacl,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
KENTUCKY DERBY CANDIDATES,
Pat Dunne Announces That Early Will
 Certainly Go to the Post.

Louisville. April 2s-The twentv-nintb renewal of the Kentucky derby, to be run at Churchill Downs on next Saturday. promises to be the most open race sinoe the inception of the historic event for nine colts are reasonably sure to face the flag with at least two more as nossih,o starters. Pat Dunne announced tonight that Early would certainly 20 to the nost Tor he had already been instructed bv the new owners of the colt to start him and Jockey Winkfield has been engaged for the mount. In addition to Early the fol- lowing are announced tonight as certain starters: McGee CHenry), Judge Hines (Booker), The Picket (Matthews). Banta. Stanton, Dan McKenna, Woodlake and Bourbon while Treacy and Bad News are the two doubtful ones. In anticna- ton of the most successful meeting of tbe New Louisville Jockey club, the new management has made extensive improve ments Including clubhouse increased facilities in the betting shed and addi- tional stable room. All the stable room on the outside has been engaged. Secre- tary Prince has arranged to entertain the largest crowd in the history of the asso- citation.
 But two of the derby colts were work ed this morning, The Picket and Santon being sent mile in 1:43h The latter colt will be started by Middleton & Jungbluth as a running mate for The Picket. upon whom they have pinned their faith as the winner of the event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
WANTS NATION TO
 HELP BUILD ROADS
THE GOOD ROADS CONVENTION CLOSES ITS THREE DAYS, sEs. sIoN-sTRoNe ADDRESS MADE FY CHARLES p. LANE.

St. Louis. April 2s.-The National and International Good Roads convention to- oay closed three days session Just peiore adjourning President Roosevelt made an address to the delegates on the subject Of good roads. Resolutions were adopted favoring the cooperation of na- uonal state and local governments in highway Improvements
 The following officers were reelected;
 President-W. H. Moore, Chicago.
 Secretary-R. ". Richardson.
 Treasurer Charles H. Huttig, St Louis.
 Vice presidents for all states will he selected later. The tima and place of holding the next convention will be de- cioeo ny the executive committee.
 St. Louis will probably be chosen. ai- though Duluth. Indianapolis and Beau mont Tex. are making efforts to secure
 Hesolutions were adopted favorinp ,n- creased appropriations for the road di- Nision or the agricultural department ana the appointment of committee of one rom each state to appear before con sress for the purpose of securing ns. tional aid in road building
 Hon. Charles P. Lane of HuntsvilIe Who came before the convention in behalf or the Brownlow bill introduced at tbo las. session of congress- seconded the resoiution in strong address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
.OUNTLESS TONS OF STONE LRUSI7 DOWN A MOUNTAIN SIDE
 SENDLNG SCORES TO ETERNITY
ANOTHER ACCOUNT FIXES
 NUMBER OF DEAD AT 40

All the men working at the mine on outside jobs were instantly killed.
 It is supposed that 120 men were killed, although the exact numer Is not known. The records of the office and the pay roll are buried under the immense pile of broken rock. The men working In the shaft probably numbered twenty-eight or thirty. These are now imprisoned by the debris and they are undoubtedly doomed.
 It will take days to dig down through the pile of rock. and 1t will be impossible to rescue them.
 It Is not likely that even their dead bodies will be recovered for two or three weeks.
 No attempt to compile a list of the dead has been made The people of the town are panic stricken as the mountain is still scattering rock and no one knows how soon the disaster may be duplicated.
 The uninjured inhabitants are divided between desire to stay and bury the dead, and an impulse to seek place of safety before they are overwhelmed by greater calamity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
TOWARDS FATE WITH JURY.
Arguments Are Concluded and Judge
 Gives Jurors Strict Orders.

Frankfort. Ky. April 2s.-The case of James Howard, twice tried and convicted as a principal in the murder of William Goebel was submitted to the jury again this afternoon at the conclusion of the argument in the third trial Judge Can trili gave the jurors very strict orders as to the secrecy they should observe during their consideration of the case. and ad- journed court to convene at g o'clock to- morrow morning when verdict is ex- pected.
 The morning session of the court was taken up by the speeches of Attorneys Violet and Scott for the defense In clos ing for the state this afternoon, Common wealth Attorney Franklin occupied about three hours. He administered mercliess excoriation of the defendant and at one point in his speech dramatically exhibHed to the jury the bloodstained clothing which Governor Goebel wore when he was shot by the assassin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
5ATTLEsHlPs ASSEMBLING.
Eewey and Ills Staff Pass Out of tb.
 capes to Drill Ground.


 Newport News. April 29.-The scor- pion, the dispatch boat for the North Atlantic squadron, arrived at Old Point tnis morning from the southern drill ground. off the Virginia capes.
 The Mayflower, with Admiral Dewey Rear Admiral Taylor, chief of nayjga. ton; Captains Swift and Pillsbury. Commander Sargent and Lieutenant Marble aboard, passed out the capes pound for the drill ground at an early hour. The battleships Massachusetts and Texas were at the drill grounds and when the squadron arrived there Was an exchange of salutes in honor or Rear Admiral Higginson's flag. In the squadron, as 1t is now made up. are the battleships Kearsarge (fag. shipO, Illinois. Alabama, Iowa, Massa- chusetts and Texas, the cruiser Olvm. pia and the Scorpion.
 The Mayfiower flies the pennant of Admiral Dewey who is temporarily in command of the squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington April 29.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Thursday in east. show CTS in west portion. Friday showers and colder; fresh south winds shifting to northwest, becoming brisk to high Thurs day night
 p -, One. One hundred and twelve persons killed in catastrophe in British Colombia. King Edward visits the pope. Russia defines her position in Manchu- ria. The Rev. John c. Murray elected bishop of Mississippi.
 Page Two. St. Louis ready for the dedication. Deacon Baer explains the coal combina- ton.
 Page Three. General state news. gomery.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in hotel lobbies.
 Page Five. Many Maccabees initiated. Prizes for horse show donated. Two large furnaces to be built. Hunter, alias Hunt Is identified Republicans have new question to de- eide
 Page Six. Social notes and personals. Cothran-Jordan wedding.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight. General sporting news. Birmingham baseball club defeats Nash yilie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
ITALIANS BEG PROTECTION.
Went to Be Safe From the Mafia on
 Account of the Barrel Case"

Boston, April 2e.-seven Italians called at police headquarters today to beg for protection against the Mafia. by which they claimed to have been or dered to contribute to the defense fund in the New York barrel murder case" Inspectors have been sent to the Italian quarter to make investigations. Each of the foreigners who was at headquarters today showed letter dated April 5 New York.
 The letters told them that every where they went they were marked men; that the eye of Mafia was on them always and that they were as good as dead if they did not send the required money im- mediately. The letters were signed with a Latin name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
Jim Jeffords Wins.

Savannah, Ga, April 29.-Jim .Jef. fords of San Francisco and Chris Him. meier of Cumberland, Md, heavy weights, went on for twenty rounds before the Savannah Athletic club to. night. Jeffords had the advantage in height, weight, reach and science Himmeler was knocked out in the ninth round after. making an exceptionally game and clever contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
WRECK NEAR TERRE HAuTE.
Three Persons Are Killed and Two
 Probably Fatally Injured.

Terre Haute. Ind, April 2s.-Three per sons tonight were killed, two were prob ably fatally injured and dozen were hurt in a wreck In the East End between a west bound vandalia passenger train and a switch engine.
 The dead:
 Clarence Reinhart. Columbus, o.
 Nicholas Lautz, baggagemaster.
 Alex. McMulien, Columbus. O.
 Attached to the train was a special car carrying a party of rwenty-seven from Philadelphia to the national Y. M. c. A. convention at Topeka, Kas-
 Another carried the New Jersey dele gation to the Louisiana Purchase exposi- ton dedication. None of the members of either party were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
WORKS SHUT DOWN.
After 4ooo Employees Join the Strike
 t,e Factory Is Closed.

Chi ago, Apvli 3.-After 4oOo employees of th DeerinE branch of the rnternation- al I a-vssfer company had joined the strih NHich began with walk out of meta Narlars Monday morning the com 1aas shut down the works today and 65O0 mel aud ssorlen are idle. The organi- zatiou 2 Inc DO ering twine girls Into a union edgec stand by the other uni5ns iu the ,uble and the strenuous effort 10 dun4iea te the Deering situation at gha MeC mick branch of the com par iil a4Ir pl stely shut off the manu- fac of more than half the binder tw 1aea annually in the harvest fields of al United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-30
President Loubet Sails.

Bixerta, Tunis. April 2s.-President Loubet arrived this morning on board the French cruiser Jeanne D'Arc. Later in the day the bey and his suite Joined the presidential party and spent the day in visiting the arsenal and other places. The president everywhere received ova- tions from the populace. After taking a cordial farewell of the bey President Loubet this afternoon returned to the Jeanne D'Arc and sailed for Marseilles.