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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
FORTY PEASANTS
KILLED IN FIGHT
Stubborn Battle Fought About
Sixty Miles From Bucharest,
Roumania, on March rs.
TALES OF DIRE CRUELTY
Insurgents Have Been Guilty Of Many
Revolving Acts, It is Re-
ported.
LANDLORDS BURNED TO DEATH
Children Hacked to Pieces-Measures
to Meet the Demands Of the
Peasantry Were Announced
Today in the Official
Gazette.
BURNED TO DEATH

Forty peasants were killed March
IS in a hard fight with troops in
the Mozazi district, Roumania. The
insurgents in that section cut to
pieces and burned some of their vic
tins. A stubborn encounter oc-
Cured yesterday at point on the
Guiergevo road, about sixty miles
from Bucharest, where 1000 insur-
gents met strong detachment of
troops. The troops attacked with
cavalry as we'll as infantry, but the
military commander ultimately was
obliged to use artillery before he
was able to force the peasants to
retreat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

LONDON, March ia special diSpatcn
from Sofia. Bulgaria, says that according
to some of the Roumanian refugees who
have arrived on the Bulgarian side of the
Danube the insurgent peasantry have been
guilty of the same ruthless crueltieS which
usually mark the feuds in the Balkans.
Many of the landlord class have been
burned to death, after their bodies and
limbs had been enrolled in thick twists Of
hay or straw. Seven children, the refu-
gees report have been hacked to death
by the revolted peasants.
Suppression of Taxes
BUCHAREST, Roumania. March 27.-The
measures proposed by the government to
meet the demands of the revolted peasantry
and end the civil war. which is devastating
Moldavia and Wallachia, were announced
in today's issue of the Official Gazette, in
the shape of a proclamation issued in the
name of King Charles. The royal procla-
nation appeals for the patriotic co-opera-
ton of the people to secure the re-estab-
lishment of tranquility. and announces that
the sovereign has agreed to the immediate
suppression of some of the heavy taxes.
while hereafter the farm lands will be
cultivated by the state or leased direct to
the peasants. None of the larger -syndi-
Gates hitherto engaged in farming vast
tracts of lands will be allowed to hold
more than 5000 acres
The document also gives notice of the in
PRODUCTION of laws to amelorate the condi-
ton of the peasantry facilitating the rails
ing of money to pay rents, reforming the
taxation of small holdings and revising the
av,to
which at present practically enslave the
peasantry.
Desire of Sovereign.
These reforms the proclamation con-
cludes. being the desire of the sovereign
and the government, all Roumanians are
urged to give all possible assistance to the
government, which while scrupulously ap-
plying the laws and avoiding the injustice
will at the same time vigorously suppress
all disorders and severely punish all who
seek to profit by robbery"
Situation Improved.
The minister of the interior announced
today that the situation in Moldavia had
improved, but there is not much evil
dence in support of the statement in
the reports of disorders coming in from
numerous points. From the districts OF
Vlashica, Dambovitz, Tecuci, Buzen, Deli
Oft and Teleorman come the now familiar
stories of incendiarism, pillage and ex-
cesses of all kinds. The censorship Is
strict, with the result that details of the
occurrences lacking.
The workmen in the petroleum districts
are also in a state of excitement, but the
authorities believe that the measures taken
will prevent any disorder among them.
Plenty of troops have been concentrated
here to protect the capital, and reinforce
ments are being distributed in the dis
turbed sections Of the country as speedily
as possible.
The new cabinet ministers propose tc
make a tour of the country and personally
superintend the measures taken in order
| to end the agitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27


The paper in question appeared in the
case when Mr.. Walk took the stand. After
he identified It as from the files of the land
Office. 1t was offered in evidence and read
to the jury. 1t proved to be an anonymous
ly written letter, bearing date of January
g. 1850. and signed "A Citizen of the
United States" in which "Binger Hermann,
commissioner OF the general land ONCE.
was informed at considerable length of the
transactions in school lands of r. A. Hyde
& Co. The jacket accompanying the letter
became center Of attraction as soon as
Assistant United States Attorney Jesse Adj
kins, In concluding his reading, turned to
the Endorsements thereon and Quoted.
Honorable commissioner has seen this
twice."
Mr.. Worthington Immediately objected
declaring the jacket was not in evidence
and thet no foundation had been laid to
show the relevancy of the entries. United
States Attorney Baker showed by Mr..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
WHY PAY RENT?

We build homes and you pay for
them same as rent. only per cent.
interest. Call and see us. Room
%, Lowndes building. City.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
PERSONAL

Mrs. William L. Cole of Washing
/ ton. d. c., IS visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
W. E. Hursey.
Miss Ursula Daniels, of Elkins;
Miss Eva HiI1ery, of Buckhannon,
and Miss Viola SIumford. Of Chi
cago, are guests at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Hall, on West Main
street.
Harvey Morris. of Benson. was in
the city Tuesday.
II. w. Elliot left for his home in
Wheeling this afternoon.
q. G. Summers. of West Union, is
in the city.
5. B. Montgomery is here from
Kingwood
DR.. Sidney Post. of Glen Falls. is
IN the city attending the fair.
Mrs. Truman Payne, of Jarvis
vile. was here Tuesday.
Mrs. James H. Hurry. of Bridge
port, spent Tuesday in the city
Senator Ira f. Robinson. w. II.
Bailey and Joseph Remlinger. of
Grafton. are attending federal court.
A. NJ. Cunningham, OF Parsons. is
in the city.
P. j. Crogan. of Kingwood. is at
federal court.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McLain re-
turned last evening from West I'm
ion, where they visited relatives over
Sunday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
FREE $4,000 SUIT
To BE Given Away BY the Parsons.
Souders Co. at the Fair.

The Parsons-souders Co. viii give
away thousands of dress good sam
pies this week at the fair. The
plan Is unique and novel. Envelopes
containing samples of goods with
printing used after this fashion: To
the holder: This envelope contains
a sample of new Fall and Winter
Suitings. Take it to the Parsons
Souders Big Department Store, 224-
226 Main street. and compare 1t
with the suit pattern on display in
their cloak and suit department If
it is the same, You will receive free
this handsome suit made to your
measure from any Parsons-Souders
S35. 90. models Be sure and get a
sample. Folks attending the fair
are invited to visit the store and see
the way immense assortments of all
kinds of merchandise are handled
and note for their own satisfaction
and immediate advantage the low
prices nice goods are sold at.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
Here is an
InduCenlentf for
Fair Week

Property on c7Nechanic
Street, RIGHT in the heart
Of the city, within 1000 #.
of the Court House, lots
perfectly level, good wide
alley in rear. Party is
starting to bu1ld on one or
these lots which viii en-
hauce them more in value.
Lots 3Ox12O feet deep.
Price, corner lot 81, 400
and E others 81, 800 each.
T'erne $500 dc wr balance
in one, twoo and three
years. Cone and let US
show them to you.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
SCHEDULE
FOR the High School Football
League Has Been An
nounced.

The High School football league
schedule nas been announced as fol
lows:
Clarksburg at Grafton. Oct. Z
and Nov. %.
Clarksburg at Morgantown Nov. ..
Clarksburg at Fairmont, Nov. u.
Grafton at Clarksburg, Oct. 10.
Grafton at Morgantown, Nov. ?.
Grafton at Fairmont, Oct. and
Nov. 16.
Morgantown at Clarksburg, Nov.
16.
Morgantown at Grafton. Oct. &c.
Morgantown at Fairmont, Oct 10.
Fairmont at Clarksburg, Oct. 26.
Fairmont at Grafton, Nov. 8.
Fairmont at Morgantown. Oct .
and Nov. IS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01

Also 2 lots on Elliott
Ctreet, Skis feet. Price
$3.50 each. Terms 500
down and $25 per month
until paid with interest.
There lie gas, water and
sewerage in this addition.
There is nothing more
reasonable in the city than
these prices.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
REV. POTTS COMES.

The Rev. ]. o. Potts. who was APP
pointed to succeed the Rev. ]. t.
Foster as pastor of the Adamston
United Brethren church at the con-
ference just held at Grafton. has ar
rived here from Elkins and entered
on his owrk. He was pastor Of the
Blkins charge. His family will ar
rive here in about two weeks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
DEPUTY MAKES ADDRESS.

Sterling Hive of the Ladies' Of the
Maccabees was addressed last night
by Mrs. Emma Brooks, of Wheeling,
district deputy, and the work for the
coming year was discussed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
these prices.

Also S lots on Jarvis
Street $3.50 each. Terms
$50 down, $40 per month
until paid for with interest
These lots are 32x72 #.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
SAD DEATH

It was universal sorrow that the
citizens of Opelousas heard OF the
death of little Remi Mornhlnveg,
Jr., the darling and youngest son
of Mr.. Remi Mornhinveig. The
little fellow had only attained the
age of three years ard six months,
when the angel of death claimed
him at 1900 noon Saturday.
Amid relatives and sorroWing
friends, the cortege left the fam
ilv home for the Catholic church
where impressive and an inspiring
sermon was preached. From there
the remains were taken to the
Great White City where, amid q
flow of tears, aching hearts and
ford membranes Of the PAST,
the last sad rites were witnessed,
with bowed heads and sorrowed
hearts as the coffin decsended.
The little fellow was afflicted
with measles, which, proving to
be a severe case, ran into pneu-
monia, hence the fatal result.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR

Judge Walter Gu:enss atterney-
general of the State and candidate
for reelection, was in town Mon
day, circulating among his friends
and making new acquaintance.
The Judge was looking tosbeain
the best of health, and feelsNery
confident of his success at.the
coming primary. He has made a
faithful and conscientious incum-
bent, and is a gentleman who has
a great many friends throughout
the State.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
LANDMARKS

During the Christmas and New
Year holidays the customary fam
lily reunion of our esteemed old
citizen and landmark, Clement
Hollier, was omitted on &C.
count Of the measles and uwhoop-
ing cough which is prevalent in
our community at present. Mr..
Hollier, We believe, is the oldest
citizen Of our parish, who, on the
18th inst, will attain the age of
ninety-four years. Next, we be-
lieve, comes in age Mr.. Onezime
Carriere of our city, who may be a
few years his junior. Both these
gentlemen seem in apparent good
health, with a hope Of lease of life
for many more years to come.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
THINKS II is NEWS

On the bulletin board Of a large
brokerage house in New York on
Saturday, the following notice was
posted.and it attracted a great deal
OF attention.:
Five thousand years ago Moses
came down from the Mount and
brought with him a tablet on
which was written, Thou. shalt
not steal"
Two thousand years ago the
same advice was preached to man.
kind,
Today President Roosevelt is
giving the same advice. and Wall
street thinks it is news.-The
Monitor.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
HOUSE WARNING

Taken altogether by surprise,
Miss Marie Poulet was the appoint
ed hostess at a social gathering Of
young people at her home Friday
night. Miss poulet vas equal to
the OCCASION, ard her unexpected
guests were most admirably en-
tortained. Following is the per
sorel Of the visitors:
Misses Marie Louise Crouchet,
Alice Chachsre Ada HolIier, Lurie
Sandcz, Gertte and Esther Per-
kins, S. Littell ard Marie
PouIet. Messrs. Rerandaerklns,
80 Major, Louis Croue14, Henry
Frimaux, Kenneth sandoz, Hart
Littell, Ellie Roy ard Louis Poulet.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
MRS. HENRY ~LASLRAPES
ENTERTATNS

Mrs. Henry Lastrapes opened
her pretty cottage home to the
Bridge Club last Saturday after
noon from three to six. There were
four tables, and the game, so full
of interest, is always new.
The prize was a handsome bowl.
Dainty refreshments were served
in a most tempting way by the
charming hostess. ItWas full dark
before the last carriage rolled
away, leaving only a memory Of
the afternoons pleasure.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
SOCIETY
THE BOYS RETURN DANCE

THE BOYS RETURN DANCE
The boys of 'Opelousas knew
what to do and how to do it. They
gave a beautiful return dance to
the girls last Friday evening, show
ing the girls their full appreciation
of the pleasure they haa New
Years night. There were about
the same number Of couples, the
only absent ones being those who
had returned to their college.
The band played the full pro-
gram of twenty dances with few
extras, andit was not before 1890
that Home, Sweet Home waltz
was played,
Punch was served all during the
evening, and at the close Of the
twentieth dance delicious sand
wiches were served and greatly en-
joyed by all.
If this dance is a sample of the
boys dances for 1908, the girls
have a year Of pleasure to look
forward to.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
IS CGNVALEsCENT

- Under excellent treatment Of
Or. Swords, Mr.. W. L. Ambrose,
the foreman Of construction on
the Frisco read, who received a
severely sprained ankle and knee
in a wreck a few weeks ago, was
looking as fresh Thursday and
appeared to be as happy as the
morning lark in the merry month
of May. He left his apartments in
the LAS House Thursday for
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
GOODBYE, .GOoD-B YE.

TIL sWashingtcn, La, Post is
no more. The clarion calls of
this journal will be heard no more,
and the heralds who were sent on
missions to carry the news from a
man of exeeptionalability are nest
ling in their homes. This leaves our
little sister town without a news
paper, but a town so admirably
located and with apt and congenial
people, It is probable that
another paper will be published
there at an early date.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01

Mr.. Henry C.. Norman, whose
native heath is Natchez, Miss, is
in town. The gentleman is an
exceptionally good photographer
and it is trusted he will make
this his place of abode.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
PERSONAL


We CHANGED to meet in our city
u old friend, H. L. Ulrlch OF
Chicot, who was transactlng busl-
ness on Saturday last. Henry IS
of Chicot's most prominent
citizens, and informs us that,
while he is not a political !, he is
well posted, but relalns his opinion
for vet a while. That Chicot is
Democratic and will cast a large
vote in the coming primary. That
his section of country is develop
inc fast, we knew before, and with
Henry at the helm, the onward
march is bound to continue.
One of the most pleasant visit
ors to OpeIousas during the week
was Mr.. w. B. Anderson, repre-
senting the Dixie Calendar Com
Dany Of New Orleans.
Mr.. L. B. Bosworth, representa-
five Of e. C. Palmer & Co., New
Orleans, was a most pleasant Wis
itor to our editorial sanctumW We'd
nesday afternoon.
Our esteemed young friend, l..
s. sacks, steps light since satur,,
day, when he became the father OF
a bouncing baby girl. The Courier
tenders congratulations.
Mr.. Jack Perrault left Monday
morning for another session at the
New 0riears College Of Dentistry.
Miss Clqa Roos left Sunday for
New Orleans to again enter school.
Mr.. Herry Comeau has been on
the sick list for~afeW days. ....,.s.
Mr.. John Catlett came up from
Rosa. Ia, Wednesday to attend
the New Year. dance. He went
back hrr1daY morning.
Miss Elise Roos returned to her
school in New Orleans after a
nleasa.-tyacation Of two weeks.
Mrs. Isaac Roos and little daugh
ter, Ida, are in New Orleans On 9
short visit.
Mr.. Tommy Brooks left Sunday
for Bowling Green, KY, to take q
business course ins the college
there.
Mr.. Mortimer Cain has gore t.
Bowling Green, KY, to take q
business course.
Miss Hilda W. Mayer spent 9
few days Of the Christmas season
with her sister, Mrs. Fannie Todd
at her beautiful home, Elesley
Plantation, Bayou Sale.
> Mr.. Albert Isacks returned te
Baton Rouge for another term Al
the +. s. u.
Mr.. Ned Sullivan went up te
Alexandra to hear the Bryan
speech, and returned Friday.
Miss Josie saizan returned to
her school Monday.
Miss Madeline and Mr.. Paul
Boagni left the first OF this week
for their colleges, and will not
return until June, the close OF
school. 81 hls NlIOr Bot
One Of the leading attorneys OF
Crowley, Mr.. John ]. Roblra, was
q most pleasant visitor to our
town this week.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
TELEPHONE CONSTRUCTION

Mr.. W. L. Connely, manager OF
the Cumberland Telephone COM
pany at this place, informs a Cour-
.er representative that it is quite
impossible for him to give a Ger
tain date when work viii be COM
pleted on the lines. However,
Tie work is under good Roadway
and at. an early date OpeIousas
will rival the great cities in prompt
andaccurate service. A better SER
vice has been desired for some
time and this Mr.. Conrely says is
assured.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
ANNOUNCEMENT

There will be regular services at
the Baptist church Jan. 18th,
preaching by the pastor All
members are requested to be pres
ent at this service, as this is the
day for the regular annual business
Meeting at which the several Of
ficers of the church and Sunday
school will be lie ted to serve dur
ing 1908.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
NEXT GRAND JURORS

Following is the personnel Of the
new Grand jury:
William NJ. Prescott, foreman:
J. Sam Evans, J. B. Sibille, Paul
Roy, E., S. Andrus, Joseph T. St.
Cyr, Auguste Dupuy and Paul
Castenado.
What work awaits the new jury
is not certain, but it is evident that
the coming session will be a very
busy one.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01

We learn that in. many local
tiles complaints are. heard of bad
roads. This should not surprise any
one, owing to the frequent rains
we have been having. It is to be
hoped, however, that this cannot
continue all the time, and that ere
long we will experience a change
for the better.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
~F10URESHINE BUSINESS
New Lumber Company Is Rapidly
Forging Its Way to che Frent
to Take Its Proper Ragk.

The Opelousas Lumber and
Timber Company Wsss organized
to do business, and that the man
agement has not been lax in its
undertaking, is proven BY the
files of shipments in it's office. Mr..
A. B. Pickett is the congenial
manager Of the company, while
Mr.. ". E. Futch is the affahIe and
very capable manager.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Opelousas, La, Dec. u, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the shareholders of The
Opelousas National Bank, for the cleo
ton of directors, will be held at its bank
ing-house. on Tuesday, Jan.14, 1908, be-
tween the hours of 10 a.. m. and A D. m.
Respectfully,
A. LEON DUPRE,
Dec. IA, 1907. Cashier.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01

We understand that many vot-
ers in the coming primary will be-
debarred from voting on account
OF not having paid their poll taxes
Tor the year 1906. While others
will be debarred from voting for
the reason that they will not be
able to prepare their tickets.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
DIED

In Plaquemine Ridge, J: G La
tiolais, aged f~fty-nine years. His
body arrived by train on Tuesday
last, and was inferred inthe Cath
ohcsnemetery. Mr.. Latiolais was a
relative of the Latiolais of our city.
Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
st. Landry State Bank. q,
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
The ~Opelousas,. Gulf
Northeastern Rail-
way Go.
The Opelousas Roat

A1GC oDeiVtSnS hOat
The 0. G. coanects daily VI
passenger trains for all poh
IN Loulsianaaa d Texas, .ont
texas & Pacific Railway.
Melville, La, giving exc
tlonal service to and from.
Landry and Acadia Paris
Fast freight service to 4
from St. Landry and AGA
Parishes. Patronize the0
Foad that you Great
PleasaFoute your freight
Texas Il Pacific, and Melv
]. W. JORDAN,
C. E. and 2.
HARRY FLANDERS,
Gen'l Sup't. !
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
PERRAULT & SANDO


Will practice law-bnth Civil anacl
IN the Courts OF this and a,iioiuinr
Land litigation Il specially. Eotaries
stt'actnrs OF Land Titles, in offices,
second floor of st. Landry Bank Builai
ntlsis. La. Office Phone GLong Distal
2os; Ju''ge E.errault's residence phoB
illstance)N Me-. -; Mr.. Saudoz,s residpif
tLohs Dlstancel No: IA. Post Ofiicel
IN
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01

Slabs, crate and stove wood for sale
All sizes and kinds. Come and take it
away at 81 a load, and pick it out your
self; or 81 per actual cord, four feet high
by eight feet long, by four feet thick.
The NIGH-RUTLEDGE LUMBER. AND NAN
U~FACTUEING Co.. LTD.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
A Higher Health Level

I have reached q higher health
level since I began using DR..
Kings New Life Pills." writes
Jacob Springer, of West Franklin,
Maine. They keep my stomach
liver and novels working Just
right" If these pills disappoint
you on trial, money will be re-
funded at all druggists. 25c.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
WILLIAM J. SANDOZ.
At1'y-at-L and Notary Public,
OpelOHsas. HIa.

Will practice in all Courts, State and Fede.
raj. and before the Patent and Pension Offic,
at washington, D, c. Special attention given |
to collections. Office on Landry Street. On.
posite courthouse.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
N0EGGE O& ADMINS, xssA,
M. 6210.

T'I II VF EI.IEA EEI.I.UT
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT
ST. LANDRY PARISH.
whereas. Louis ,Bclfnt ii the
OF 81: Landry has applied by his petiti,
tIl,ollllca administrator OF thu. said esi.
therefore amy person Intending to III
position TO SAID appointment will Esletl
III "rltlh2, ID my 'fshce. in the town of
sas, within lei days fro,n the presant Il,
Jan. IL, 1908.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01

Place your valuable papers ii
deposit box in the St. Laad
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-11-01
LOOK FOR n RED FRONT

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See circular for prices.

and cedtorsd demand for money, we are compelled to snifea big stock Of merchandise nSangd
right nov att the very en of the year Wheny are inc compelled to buy Winter Gcodshr w
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