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The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
Political Dots.
Baton Rouge Advocate.

batOIl Rouge AuFdchte.
The bolter who goes before the
sturdy Democracy Of this district
looking for sympathy from the
people will get very poor COM
fort unless he is able to make a
powerful and just showing, and
this is exactly what the boilers Of
this district are absolutely unable
to do. In all our observation in
politics we have never seen u set
of boilers go before the people
with such a weak and tlimsy ex-
cuse for their conduct as the Bar
row boilers have, and they will
find but little sympathy for their
cause, not only in Acadia, but,
also throughout the district.
The regular Democracy of st.
Landry are not going to stray out
side of the ranks of the regular
Democracy in this important cleo
ton simply to humor the person.
al grievances of the little handful
of men who came to the conven-
vention and bolted when they
found they could not run things,
and on election day they are going
to walk up to the ballot box and
stamp the rooster, thereby re-
cording their votes for Bryan for
President, Lewis for elector and
Sam Robertson for Congress. 1t
is a pretty safe thing to put the
old Empire parish of st. Landry
down for Robertson.
The dissenting delegates had,
from the inception of the primary
campaign, waged a sort of beat
Robertson-or-bust campaign, and
in pursuance of this plan they
had instituted contest in Tan
gipahoa which Judge Lawrason
himself in his address before the
bolting convention characterized
as being ''absolutely frivolous and
without excuse" and he consld-
cred it "unfair for it to be taken
from the Robertson forces" The
attempt of the anti-Rebertson
forces therefore to commit this
bold and deliberate outrage upon
a free people in pursuance of a
conspiracy formed to defeat u
given man is nothing short of an
attempt at political highway rob
cry, and the friends Of Col. Reb-
ertson would have forfeited the
respect of the manhood Of the
district had they submitted to it.
No more fragrant attempt to bull
deze majority Of Il convention
and lob the people of the whole
district Of their rights has ever
occurred in the political history
of this State and the Robertson
delegates would have deserved
the lasting contempt of manly
and self-respecting Democrats if,
having the power to prevent this
rape of the liberties of the peo-
| pie they had failed to act and to
act with firmness and decision.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

The Farmers Institute under
the auspices of the State Board
of Agriculture and immigration
will open to-day at Sandoz Opera
House. The merning session will
be held from 8 to u O'Clock; eve
ming session from 2 to 6 p. M,
and night session at $3.50 p. M.
An elaborate and interesting pro-
gram has been prepared for the
occasion, the main features of
which has been published in the
COURIER of the lst inst.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
Will Our Police Jury Help?

There is u movement on foot to
build an annex to the St. Landry
High School. The city of Ope-
lousas appropriated 100000 pro-
vided like amount be raised to
be devoted to the same purpose.
$5O0.00 have already been secured
by private subscription, and it
would be desirable to have the
work begin at once so that the
building may be ready for the fall
term. The cost of the building
without furniture, is estimated at
$25OO.00. 1t is hoped that the
Police Jury will not hesitate to
do its part toward the enlarge
ment of the parish High School,
especially as the present building
was built by the city without par
ish aid and the doors of the High
School are and always have been
open to every boy and girl
in the Parish of St. Landry.
One hundred attended the school
last year and the scheol was so
crowded that many pupils both of
the city and country had to be
turned from the doors. In reme-
dying this condition OF affairs the
city council has come nobly to the
front. 1t remains to be seen
what the Police Jury will do.
It would be but simple justice for
the parish to contribute some
thing towards the improvements
which are rendered necessary by
the attendance of Il large number
Of children from the country, and
we hope the Police Jury will not
hesitate to do what is right in the
matter.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

A meeting of ex-cadets and
alumni of the Louisiana State Uni
versity is to be held at this place
on Oct. the 7th for the purpose
of organizing an Opelousas branch
of the Alumni Association. Pres
ident Graham and Mr.. H. l..
Fayrot, a prominent alumnus, of
New Orleans, will be present to
authorize and establish the
branch and to place before it mat
ters of great Importance in the
promotion of the interests of the
State University. All ex-cadets
and graduates of the University
in ST. Landry Parish are urged
to be present on the 7th of Oc-
tober as a proof of their love for
and interest in their Alma Ma
ter.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

In all the years of our political
life, previous to Thursday last,
we never knew Of delegations to
political conventions absolutely
refusing to cast a vote as instruct
ed by the voters whom they repre-
sented. We have known some
who threw down their people s
candidates after a few ballots.
but never before has such a thing
occurred as the deliberate and
wilful reputation of instructions
by the West Felieiana delegation
to the District Convention. 1t
was certainly d casesof t'd-d the
people. Baton Rouge Truth,
Sept. 21.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Our cotton planters will be in
terested in the advertisement in
another column under the head of
"Cotton Seed y The fact that
Mr.. Crawford has entered the
business has already caused q ma
terial rise in the price of seed,
and the planters will consult their
interests by giving him their pref
erence. Competition is the life
of trade.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Representative Babcock, Chair
man of the Republican Congress
sional Campaign Committee stop
ped in Washington long enough on
his way from New York to Chicago
to throw.a fresh scare into the Re
publicans by telling them that IN
less something could be done to
head off the rapid growth of anti,
Republican sentiment, the next
House was bound to be Democratic.
The Information in possession OF
the Democratic committee shows
that Mr.. Babcock's scare is a real
thing.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

The Democratic State Central
Committee has appointed sub
committee of five to investigate
the recent split in the Sixth Con-
gressional District Convention
and endeavor To secure an ami
cable adjustment of the differ
.ences. This committees il to
meet to-day for the purpose of
hearing the. evidence of witnesses
on both sides, and, if possible,
reaching d settlement of the
trouble
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
F'G1Es, ssAA1lE.
TIE Finest E!Hut0tio3a Nj5d St0ch
Farm IL, 81. LuntPy PHFiSh.

Contains 9Gy acres Of exceptionally fine, rich
land, ltoat OF il virgin suii, never having been
rlOWrd. Eleven gondr lar; Il, new cabins, mule
stable and CRIB 56E!0 feet, implement house
20x30 feet with hay Intt and shed room 12H2o
feet two deep wells which finnish clear, pure
water for stock aud other purposes also two els
terms of $500 gallons each, besides bored wells
at different cabins. Que 10 SAW Gullet Gin and
Condenser; one a"if-packing Cotton Press ;
one i5-hUrSC pUTCr CugiHe one 35-hOrSc power
boiler; one Nnr.iyke & MU}n0n IL" Trench
Burr stone trist nun; one No. BOWSner Com
biHatiuH Corn and EottnI Seed CriIa!ter
One tWO,St0TF gin and MIL hui!dtn4 dHo"t
2GS40 feet with galvanized corrugated IRON fooI; /;
also boiler and engine room with like roof.
One typical Southern Cottage residence, COT
tanning four large rOOii5, hall, Kitchen, pantry
bathroom, with wild" Ver:nda extending
around three sides Of the house Residence
aiCne cost $1,000.
One stable for horses with five barge stalls; !;
also one buggy or carriage house
One young orchard two years oii composed
of Peach, Pear AMI Apricot trees,
One large garden with chicken and rabbit
proof net wire fence just completed
Two large pastures containing between one
hundred and fifty and two hundred acres, be
sides numerous lots and paddccls.
Everything substantially built. All fencing
with Cutalpa posts
The Gin and Grist Mil has a good public pat
rOnage.
price S30, coo without stock, 1novahes or I'M
plementS. Onn'Ehird or One Fourth cash; bal
aneo in 0nc, Two and Three Years, with eight
per cent interest from date ut purchase.
Apply TO JAS. IL. HpUSIoH,
sept. 2G. 19J9-tf Real Estate Agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

A writer from the New York
World has figured out that the
cost of conducting the presiden-
tial campaign from now on will
reach total Of $25, 100000. His
estimate includes only expendi-
lures for legitimate purposes,
such as orators and oratory, print
ing, stationery, the hiring of
halls, the organization of parades
and other campaign methods to
enthuse the masses of the peo-
pie and win votes.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
SNSNsTAsshE's SALE.
George ". noriarty Us. A!itle Leictsne. No 48.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.
FIRST JUSTICES CoURT,

BY Virtue Of q writ OF ii. ia. issued 'at OF me
Hon First Justices Court III and 1UT tEC par
isR D-s Of st. Landry, in the above entitled aud
numbered suit and to me directed, nave
seized and will proceed To sell at pRi''a aac- aac
ton to tic last and highest bidder, al the Office
Of Jno. n. Mornhinve@, at OpciouS;ts, parish
OF St Landry, ut II o'clock a. M, OH
SATURDAY, October 10, 900,
the following described property. to-Wif
One Victoria bed and bedding; one turcau,
two sofas, one marble top dresser, two chairs
L. S. kEkE, "a
Scrt -, 1890 Constable, ist Ward.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Attention is directed to the adj
vertisement IN another column of
the finest plantation and stock
farm in st. Landry for sale. This
is undoubtedly one of the finest
pieces of property of its kind in
the parish, andis offered at re-
markably low figure and easy
terms. If you want it speak
quick.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

can outfit, including Mr.. Mckinley.
The administration isn't taking
as much interest in the coming Con
stitutional Convention in Cuba,
since it became known that Il ma
jority Of the convention are men
who will not take their orders from
Gen. Wood, as to the sort of con
stitution they shall make. 1t is
practically certain i'll advance, that
the constitution which will be made
by the convention will not be ac-
cepted by the Republican majority
in Congress, and that the military
Government Of Cuba will be pro
longed indefinitely, instead Of being
ended next year, i'll accordance with
the official announcement made by
the Mckinley administration for
effect in the present political cam
paign.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Journals of Republican pro-
clivity think the dawn of politi-
cal mellenium has come to Lou
isiana Democrats in the action of
the Philadelphia convention in
recognizing the lily-whites and
turning down ''CuHy.' How
about Warmoth and the memo
ries OF reconstruction days ? Pc
mecracy will remain solid, unless
there is some change in Republi-
can leadership.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Don't fail to attend the Olym-
pia kaleidoscope and Phonograph
Concert at Sandoz Opera House
Mendaysand Tuesday nights. Adj
mission, 35, 25 and Is cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

The Republicans of the Sixth
Congressional District have nomi-
nated Hon. j. I'll. Ducete, of
Avoyelles, as their candidate for
congress.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Hen C g. Duson's many
lends IN Opelousas were glad to
lest him here last Monday en-
lng perfect health and in his
aal high spirits. Mr.. Duson's
M vas cut short by telegram
lag him away Tuesday morn
ell important business con-
:led With bis vast canal enter
lsea ID Acadia and adjoining
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

AS we go to press, Friday neon,
We learn that Gibbens & Nichol-
sen s saw mill and cotton gin, at
ashington, were burned Thurs
aay night, together with all their
e0htents.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
COTTON SEED.

1t has been circulated that I am buying seed
for the st. Landry CottUa Oil Co. for the pur-
pose OF deceiving the public. wish to brand
the report aS untrue, AMI that it is done for the
sGle purpose OF injuriug mo i'll the cotton seed
business l have increased the price of seed in
this market and will continue to pay tho high
est market prices, as | am not controlled by
any combination. hat will give the planters the
benefit of a fair, square colupetition-''tn
don't y0u forgetjt," II. CRAWFORD, z.
Sept. %, 1909.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

M Rodney Duson, son Of G.
& Dnson, Esq, and one of the
afogressixe and wide awake
Ignng business men of the par
"a of Acadia. has been spending
Feral days with his father-in-
8 Judge G. L. Dupre Of our
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
-.',-.eN -. 90 !

Senator John NJ. Palmer, of
illinois, who was the candidate for
President Of the United States on
che gold ticket in 1896, died at
|his residence at Springfield last
Tuesday
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Hon. Robert F. Broussard has
been renominated for Congress
lor the Third District by the
Democratic Convention held at
Lafayette last Monday.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Mrs. Chas. T. Bienvenu who
had been visiting relatives here
several days, returned to her
home in Lafayette last Sunday.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

The new game law enacted at
the last session of the Legisla-
liure will be found in full on our
fourth page. Read it and gov
ern yourself accordingly.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

lss Lula Kelley, one Of our.
popular school teachers, has just.
s,ssharned &. from visiting friends at.
! aaln Bayou; she also visited the
a|ala of her labors last year and
sports y pleasant stay among
ssk lIAaIY friends of that vicinity.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
The Case of SandOz VS.. Veazie.

O'Clock, the verdict of the jury
being in favor of plaintiff in the
sum of $3000.O0. The costs of
the trial, which under the law
follow the judgment, will proba-
bly, amount to $4,000. Ten days
were consumed in the trial of the
case, not less than 20 witnesses
being cited, and the testimony was
very voluminous, about $50, 900
words being reported by the stem
ographer.
This action was the sequel to the
criminal prosecution of Hart II.
Sandoz by Z. 2. Veazie, which
matter was tried last October and
terminated in the unanimous ver-
dict of acquittal by the jury. Mr..
Sandoz then brought suit against
the prosecutor, alleging that the
affidavit was made without prob
able or reasonable cause, that it
was made maliciously and forper-
sonaf and improper motives. and
charged that perjury and subor-
nation was resorted to by the
prosecution to fasten crime up
on petitioner of which he was en-
tireIy innocent, and this to the
knowledge of the prosecutor. The
petition detailed the efforts of
the plaintiff to secure an lmme-
diate preliminary examination on
the day the affidavit was made,
it's refusal by the trial judge, the
report of the grand jury ignoring
the charge, the filing by the dis
trict attorney of bill of infor-
nation charging the same offense
against Sandoz which the grand
jury had just exonerated him
from, the application for a speedy
trial and the refusal of the prose-
cution to consent thereto, and
finally, the long and tedious trial
before the petit jury which re-
suited in unanimous verdict Of
acquittal. 7~ s
The defendant in the instant
case asked for D trial by jury,
which being allowed, the jury was
empanneIed and the trial COM
menced on tn 18th inst. Plain
tiff proved up the allegations of
his petition, and defendant sought
to justify his conduct by attempt
ing to show that he was not ac-
tuated by malice and had prob
able cause for instituting the.
criminal prosecution. He pro-
duced the same witnesses in this
case that he put upon the stand in
the criminal trial, including those
who had been branded as "false
witnesses" and the testimony of
the two girls who had sworn that
they recognized Mr.. Sandoz in
their room that night, defend
ants strong card), was repeated
with a few extra trimmings, only
to be completely demolished,
however, with their own previous
inconsistent statements made to
numerous witnesses on the night
of the occurrence, to the effect
that sthey did not know who was
in their room, that he was u tall,
slim man, with q hat pulled ever
his eyes and a handkerchief tied
over his face" The jury visited
the room again at night and evl-
IDENTIFY came to the conclusion that
it was impossible for anyone to
have recognized the party on that
night. At any rate, they were
unanimously Of the opinion that
plaintiff should be awarded dam
ages, and gave him a verdict for
100000. which though less than
claimed, is sufficient at least to
again demonstrate in the most
positive manner the vindication of
Mr.. Sandoz and the guilt of his
prosecutor.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

1eu will miss a treat if you fail
q attend the Olympia Kineto-
cope Concert to be given at San
zee Opera House Monday and
nesday night, Oct. Ist and I'd.
aanlssions 35, Is and Is cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Last Monday the places of bus
mess of all our Jewish residents
we're closed in honor of the feast
Of Rosh Hoshana, or New Year.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Bargains in clothing !; gents
furnishing goods, hats, shoes, etc.,
1t j. & II. Landau's Main street,
:ander COURIER Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Miss Josephine jefferson, niece
Of Hon. Fred Zengel, city notary
Of New Orleans, is visiting Mrs.
T. P. Bowden of our town.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
Il EEI UP AS AM ES-
rE,R. q W

Iy lie autiersigned near Graaasxu,s island,
Il red aud white spotted beef. 4hcltt 2 years
did. branded thus; &C Tt has been rang
ing sitlltly stock about nne year ard half.
The ewner ID requested to come forward prove
property. pay charges and take il away, or
else il will be disposed of according to Law.
Eli DuCuLUS,
Sept ID, 1900. Near Grallnigo's Island.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Bryan will have the support of
the commercial travellers Owing
to the formation Of trusts thou
sands of these intelligent men
have been thrown out and they
Will very naturally visit their
wrath upon the party that en-
courages and fosters the monop-
olies. Four years ago 90 per cent
of those citizens were enthusias-
tic supporters Of Mckinley and
in their extensive travels they did
good work for the Republican
ticket. This year this great ar
my Of men who have been thrown
out of employment will Join hands
with the Democrats and support
and vote for Bryan.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Will party who borrowed hook
entitled "Father Ryan's Poems"
please return to and oblige Mrs.
+. G. Bowden, owner.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Good miIch cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Apply to II. l.. Garland.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

For Rent-A small residence
convenient to ice factory, COM
press, oil mill, etc. Rent very
lew. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Jim Howard, charged with hay-
ing fred the shot that killed Gov.
Goebel of Kentucky, has been
found guilty and sentenced to.
death. 81.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Judge Lewis has issued an or
der of Court as follows
The appeal cases are hereby
fixed for trial in their regular or
der upon which they are placed
upon the docket, beginning Oc-
tober 22d, 1900, and continuing
during that week Of the month.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Found-a post Office lock box
kew which the owner can have by
calling at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Braud1s soda water is ice cold
and delieiously fiavored-at the
Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

The Olympia Kinetoscope and
Phonograph Concert Co. will be
at Sandoz Opera House next Mon
day and Tuesday nights. Take it
in and enjoy two and half hours
solid fun. Admission, 35, Is and
Is cents
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Drop in at the Opera House
Drugstore and try some of Braud's
delicious soda water.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

The COURIER job printing Office.
has the largest assortment OF
stock cuts in the parish-includ
ing stallions, jacks and bulls. Ii
you want posters printed give US
call.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Take your prescriptions to the
Opera Heuse drugstore. A reg
istered pharmacist will fill them.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

5 cakes Of elegant sweet-cented
toilet soap for 5 cents at the.
Opera House Drugstore
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Castles in the air and their ar
chitects also are often without
means OF support.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

See j. 81 Il. Landau 5 ad. in an
other column, and il you need
in their line give them a
call -..
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

In an article under the head of
"Beat Robertson or Bust the
Baton Rouge Advocate remarks ::
The delegates from st. Landry
were instructed for Coco and for
no one else, the vote Of the par
ish in the primary indicating that
the people of that parish would
be nearly as we'll pleased with the
denomination of Robertson as they
would with that of Judge Coco.
Did the delegates from st. Landry
carry out the instructions of the
people and vote for Judge Coco ?
They did not cast a single vote
for him, and as soon as they dis
covered that he had no show of
being nominated they immediate
ly set about, not specially to
please the people of their parish,
but to find somebody to beat
Robertson, even though it be-
came necessary to resort to unfair
means to accomplish this. The
solidarity and welfare Of the
party and its success at the polls
in November sank into insignifi-
canoe, in the estimation of this
cabal, when weighed alone with
the supreme object to be at
tained-to "beat Robertson or
bust" .-.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Call up Phone No. 70 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions a specially,
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Cool and delicious soda, water
al the Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

If yon have any news, don't be
selfish with. t-ring us up, Phone
90.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

If you want any job work
done, send it to us.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Toilet soap5 cakes for 5 cents.
at the Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

Read Il homo paper If you want
home news patronize those who
patronize you if you want pres
perity advertise in the COURIER
if Won Mant business.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

District Court, Parish Of St Landry, STATE Of
Louisiana.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
MOY

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. ltA..ss
- sept. &c. ssOO.
Notice is hereby given that TIE laaaoMi.ns
named settler has filed notice Of MS lIlf'is'od 3
to make final proof in support q nis slssia ., s'
wharton. q. S. Commissioner, at Bat aisse''t,
:, a. on Nov %, 1860, VIE.
81 "A ss,s.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

SaFTTTT y. =
i!s na,,ls.g t.ia following Witnesses i. prove
his co,ltiuiious residence Upon, aud cultivation
or said Land, via:
Thenpsan, e, bIeNicoll, al! III ssas"a Gt;coi.
WAITER i. COHEN,
sent. 20 I900-Gt Register
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

nv virtue OF writ of alias fieri facias issued
out of the Hon. the sixteenth Judicial District
Court Of the State of Louisiana, in and for the
Parish of St Landry, i'll the above entitled ana
numbered suit. and to ne directed, have ssiZ-
ed and viii proceed to sell at pubic auction 10
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of Court House in Opci"uSas, ST.
Landry parish, La on
Saturday, October 93tE. 1900
at IL o'clock q. IN, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
4 certain tract of land situated in tire town
of Opelousas near Norgan's X. i. nrno1.
bounded north by Mrs. AHsolm, south ~ Lam
dry street. east by railroad and west by JOS
Eddy, with all the buildings and improvements
thereon
Terms-Cash.
NJ. l.. SW WOkDS,
SIlnrIE OF lie Parishof ST. landry.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29

N. l.. SWORDS.
Sheriff OF li6 Pariahof st.Landry
Sept. 81, 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-09-29
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