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The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
correspondence.
Bristol p. O., La, April 10, 1901.

Bristol L. o., La, April 10, 1901.
EDITOR CoURIER:-Will you kindly
inform your correspondent through
your valuable paper whether ii person
car retail liquor by paying the internal
revenue license and not the parish IL
cense9
The rumOrs are that there are some
parties selling liquor in my neighbOr-
hood under an internal revenue license
simply; which, if it is against the law,
should be stopped for several reasons
First, the parish is deprived of this
source OF revenue, to which it is entitled
and of which it is in great need.
Second, the parties are law breakers
and should be forced to respect OUT
laws.
Third, those whiskey dives are caus-
ing q great of trouble to the farmers of
the localities where they exist; and this
last is my reason for investigating this
matter.
Let me state what happened IL few
days Ago.. A party left his home to at
tend to business. 1mmagine his sur
prise and rage upon returning home to
find his sick wife attending to the ami
mails worked by his tenants; especially
after being informed that those darkies
were drinking and frolicking at a whis-
key shop.
Now. is it strange that this man under
the excitement of the moment went
over to the place and administered to
those negroes Il sound tlogging, which
they SO richly deserved This is Il very
violent remedy, though very effective,
and unless the cause is removed by
those whose sworn duty it is to have
the law observed, such remedies will by
necessity be administered by the farmers
for their protection. Respectfully,
A FARMER.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

There are people who object to point
ed criticism or condemnation of high 90
officials, claiming that something is due
to the positions they hold. But we eau
not and will not admit the justice of
this objection. When officials become
SO high" that they are higher than the
people who placed them there, and
when they use their offices of public
trust but to advance their own selfish
ends, we believe that designations are
not only in order, but that if not forth
coming in short order the people should
make them come. 1t matters not
whether the office he paid or unpaid, the
obligation is equally binding to faith
fully perform the duties assumed, and
when these duties are not performed,
no apologies are 10 order, no expIana-
tons which do not explain-a simple
resignation, forced or otherwise, is the
remedy to apply.-Ruston Leader.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
Rice Irrigation in the South.

Washington, d. c., April Rice is
the principal cereal product of the
Sonth Atlantic and Gulf States. Its
cultivation began first in South Caro-
lima and Georgia nearly two hundred
years ago. Within the last decade
Louisiana and Texas have engaged in
growing rice on a very large scale, and
today these states furnish nearly three
fourths of all the product of the country.
Recognizing the Importance of this
agricultural product, which today forms
the principal food of One-half of the
population of the earth, the Division of
Agriculture OF the Twelfth Census is
making a special effort to collect and
tabulate important data relating to rice,
and the various methods of irrigation
which are practiced in its cultivation
on the delta lands and inland marshes
of South Carolina and Georgia, the al
luvial lands of Louisiana, Mississippi,
and other states, and the broad p~rairies
in southeastern Texas and southwestern
Louisiana.
The schedule now being mailed to the
rice planters contains u number of i'm
pOrtant questions covering methods,
costs. etc. From the data thus COL
lected, together with tho statistics gath
cred by the census en~umerat0rs, it is
hoped to compile a bulletin which will
comprehensively show the extent and
value of the irrigation plants. the acre
age cultivated under them, and many
other important facts connected with
this industry.
AS the volume and value of these
statistics will depend on the interest
shown in the inquiries by those engaged
in the cultivation OF rice, the Director
earnestly requests that all to whom the
schedules are addressed will make
prompt and careful reply.
Owners Of plantations and secretaries
of companies who do not receive the
inquiries within u reasonable time, ale
requested to write to l.. G. Powers.
Chief Statistician III charge of agricul-
ture, Census Office, Washington. d. G.,
and blanks will be mailed to them at
once.
A comprehensive compilation of the
facts relating to this rapidly growing
branch of agriculture will have no small
influence on the future progress of rice
cultivation in the South, and the conse-
quent development of large areas of
new territory therein.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
He Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago j. w. Sullivan, OF
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with
a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he suf-
fered intensely. Then the best doctors
urged amputation, but" he writes, II
used n bottle of Electric Bitters and
1 1.2 boxes of Bueklen's Arnica Salve
ever" For Eruptions, Eczema, letter,
Salt Rheum, Sores and all blood disor-
ders Electric Bitters has no rival on
earth. Try them. Mason's Drug Store
will guarantee satisfaction or refund
money. Only so cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
Accuracy In Prescriptions.

A broader term than many suppose
Some people imagine it relates only to
chemicals or preparations bearing the
same name as that appearing on the
prescription. This is one step only.
To complete the sense of the term each
ingredient must be pure-must be ca
pable of exerting the highest medical
effect. We believe in accuracy of this
kind. 1t has given the esteem of the
physicians and the confidence Of the
public. Will take good care of your
prescription. We don't charge extra for
this carefnlness. Accuracy ia here.
Opera House Drug Store, A. S. Braud
e. Co., Projectors.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
a Raging, Roaring Flood

Washed down o telegraph line which
Chas. C. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia, had to re-
pair. Standing waist deep in icy wa.
ter" he writes, "gave me a terrible cold
and cough. 1t grew worse daily. FL
nally the best doctors in Oakland, Neb.
Sioux City and Omaha said | had con,
sumption and could not live. Then
begin using DR.. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by six bottles
Positively guaranteed for Coughs, Colds
and all Throat and Lung troubles by
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be SEN in before
Thursday morning if possible to insure
their appearance in the next issue.
Matter stnt in Thursday evening or
later il apt to be excluded for lack OF
time or space, unless it is Of sufficient
Importance to Justify the delay and in
convenience.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

La legislature du Minnesota Went
d'9tre saiaie dune proposition de loi
pour d6fendre ie marriage aux femmee
qai ont plus de as ans. LIE but du bill
eat d'elnp8cher les veuves mfres ct les
vieilles files de faire concurrence aux
jeunes files, don't le marriage est plus
ntile q pEtat Qui celui DIES autres.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

L'Imprimrie du COURIER fait toutes
sortea d'impFessions, en- franeais on en-
asglais, telles que: circulars, cartes
d'afaires, constitutions de societies, pro-
grammes, tetes de complies, de ~lettres,
ETC., etc.
Les prix sont nod6res.
Pour plus amples renseignements
s'addrosser al bureau du COURIER,
. Main, Opelousas, en- personne on
par letsre.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

II had piles SO bad / could get no rest
nor find q cure until I tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. After using it once.
/ forgot | ever had anything like piles
DeWitt's. Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
,ria Easy To Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found
blessing to the body in DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, which positively cure Con.
stipation Sick Headache, Dizziness
JauDdice, Malaria, Fever and Ague anC
all Liver and Stomach troubles. Purely
vegetable; never grippe or weaken. On
ly Csc at Mason's Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

You will waste time il yon try to cure
indigestion or dyspepsia by starving
yourself. That only makes it worse
when you do eat heartily. You always
need plenty of good food properly di-
gested. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the
result of years of scientific research for
something that would digest not only
some elements of food but every kind.
And it is the one remedy that will do
it. Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Don't neglect to furnish the COURIER
with news items of general interest.
Notices of deaths, marriages, the pre-
sence of visitors in your neighborllo0d,
ETC., ought to appear in the columns of
your local newspaper and will be pub
lisbed if same are duly and timely re-
ported. Phone go.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Those indebted to the COURIER fol
subscriptions or otherwise will con
fer a favor by calling and settling
The amounts are principally small, but
all together they amount to cOnsidera.
BILE, and by complying with this request
it will be considered an esteemed favor
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

The St. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is purely mutual, belonging
entirely to its stockholders and run
solely in their interests. Each member
is a partner. in the business, and the of
ficers have the right to expect hearty
CO. operation from every partner.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

"Last winter | was confined to my
bed with a very bad cold in my lungs.
Nothing gave me relief. Finally my
wife bought a bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure that effected a speedy cure.
1 cannot speak too highly of that excel
lent remedy.n-Mr. r. K.Houseman, Man
atawney, Pa. Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

A new three cent peace has been Or
dered by a recen act of congress to take
the place of the present coin that SO
closely resembles a dime, and owing to
that fact it has been found necessary to
stop its coinage. The new is to be of
nickle, the size Of the old bronze cent,
only thicker, and in the center is to be
a hole one-fourth of an inch in diane
ter. The coin is designed so that it may
be distinguished at sight or touch.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Wonder il it amt about time for You
to read q good paper? Try the OPP
LoUSAs COURIER. No of%ice-holding
syndicate or political joint stock com
pany controls it's columns. Nobody
bosses this ranch but its q So
nnr year.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Stationery such as Box papers, Tab
let's and all kinds of writing material
School Books, School Bags, Straps, PEN
ell Boxes, Lead and Slate Pencils, etc,
at the Opera House Drugstore-A. s..
Braud & Co., Proprietors.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
Job Couldn't Have Stood It

II he'd had Itching Piles. They're
terribly annoying, but Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will cure the worst case of piles
on earth. 1t has cured thousands. For
Injuries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it's
the best salve in the world. Price 25c a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Ma
sons Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Printers in need of a good newspaper
press ear get n at a bargain Ivy APP
plying at this Office soon. r. Hoe &
Co. make will print an 8-colnmn folio !;
is in fine condition can be seer in oper-
alton; and will be sold at half original
cost
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

81 have been troubled with indigestion
for ten years, have tried many things
and spent much money to no purpose
until | tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
have taken two bottles and gotten more
relief from them than all other medi-
cines taken. / feel more Ikea boy than
| have felt in twenty years."-Anderson
Riggs of Sunny Lane, Tex. Thousands
have testified as did Mr.. Riggs. Opera
House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

az Delinquent subscribers and others
indebted to us are again earnestly re-
quested to come forward and settle.
Weare reluctant to employ harsh meas
ures to collect our dues. but must do so
il this appeal is unheeded.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Weakened systems need a mature
wholesome, mellow liquor. That's pre-
cisely what the II. w. HARPER" Wbis-
key is. Perfect as a beverage or medj-
cine. Absolutely pure.
Sold by F. III. EDDY,
Opelousas La.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Those needing wedding invitations
should call at this Office and examine
Our samples and price,, we have just
what they want, and can do il neat and
cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Hundreds of jobs Of printing are sent
away from home that can be as we'll
done at home. Examine III work, see
u samples and get our prices before
ordering your stationary.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Avez-vous besoin d'afiches pour les
courses, pour les balls, les v~entes, etc ?
a Police du COURIER vous ~trouverez
pouvrage bien fat ct d de tres bas prix.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

WANTED.-Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid
financial reputation; 1896 salary per year, pay
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ARD HOUSE, 334 DEARBORN, ST, CHICAGO
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Habituez. v0ua d lire les ct
vons y trouverez plus d'int6ret QUA lire
% nouvelles, parce que mi y ferez
plns d'argsnt.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Si vous d6sirez connaitre ce qui SO
passe autOur de vous ct par tout
. monde, lisez le COURIER,
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Envoyez vos prescriptions d la phar.
Eaacie de rOp6ra, A.. s. Brand s. Co.
propri6taires.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

See A. G. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime. Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

P~arfameries ct articles de toilette d
" p~harnacie de rop6ra, A. s. Braud g.
Co, propri6taires.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Matt d. Lagan. qui fut jadis le repro
sentant du deuxieme district au con
gr6s, eat mort.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Place your valuable papers in a safety
deposit box in the ST. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

DIR. Kendali's treatise ON the horse
can be had at this Office for 25 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Latest designs In fancy cards, envel
opes, etc.,j just received at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
Very Desirable Home LOT =

One block from Catholic Cn'l aaf.ofiee Y
grounds, well watered and fencea ar 10 nv
letter to ]. Bagnal, Lafayette. Ae''
C, J. Thompson, Opelousas, La
October s. 1898.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

II fant me livre de laine ponr faire
d verge dc drap.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

To be happy Is better than to be
great.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
FOR SALE.

A good Secondhand Soda Water "Genera-
tor" can he purchased cheaply by applying to
Feb. 2s, 1901.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

II y a vingt ans, NJ. Charles III.
Sehwab, lie gerant nouvellement elu de
In gigaDtesQue combinaison Carnegie
Morgan. travaillait pour Carnegie n
cages dun dollar par jour. Aujourd'-
hui, II poss6de la jolie petite somme de
DAG, 900, 600, ct wa servir le trust aux
res~pectables appointments de $75, 900
par ann6e. Mails disons q la loaange
de Get extraordinaire parvenu quill en-
ploie une bonnie partie de sa fortune a
des Nugres Qui phOnorent.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

Get our rices forjob work.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

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re to secure the best magazines,
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The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

NOTICE. Land Office at New Orleans,
IN Mar. 81, 1901.-Notice lie hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof, under Sect.
290l RS, in support of his claim, and that sad
proof will be made before John Evans. u. g..
Commissioners, at Science Hill, La, on May 4,
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
FOR SALE.

An improved town property ooe aarpent " I
lot of ground containing aDous oneas. etc. y y
sn sold FS Tery Cheap for cash, or on easy :
Apply at this office.
Sept. 90, 1900. ~
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

LIE department de la poste Sc livre
aetuellement d une ~pr6tendue fraude
eu'aurait commise un m6decin par Pin
tsrmSdiaire de 10 MALE. II await an
nonc6 dams les journaux quill gu6rissait
infailliblement la surdite pour $3.50,
ct d ceux qui lui envoyaient de pargent
IL exp6diait environ denx mile pilules
ct recommandait den prendre n par
jour. sans manquer en- aucun cas-, simon
10 charme serait r0mpu ct il faudrait
recommencer. Ce qui ennuie les au-
torit6s de la poste, s'est gull faut cling
ans ct demi pour suivre CO traitement
ct d6tsrminer ga valeur, aussi SO de-
mandent-elles ce qu'elles doivent faire.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20

NOTHCE.-Lan Office at New Orleans
4T Mar. 81, 19O1.-Notice is hereby given that
the foll~owing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore Clerk of District Court at Orelousas, La,
on Nav 3. 1901, viz:
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
MARCEL Ronfenof.

who made Homestead Entry No. lG145 for the
w ! of N w / and w / of 3 W /. Sec. 10, T 4, 8 R
i w Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
Alfred McClenan, Robert Delafosse, Nicolas
Bell and Gerand Noel, all of Mamou P. O., st.
Landry.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
March so, 1901-6t Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
~OPELOU8AS:
SAMEDI mstin. : {: 80 AVRIL, 100
Aux Jeunes EiIles.

Les ligues suivantes par les reflex
ions qu'elles cOntiennent sont dignes
a'6tre recommand6e d l'attenti0n des
ieunes allies Qui d6sirent SO marier.
Celui qui les a 6crites ct qui semble
ely connaftre en- guise advertisement,
lsur dit:
Ne croyez pas QUEEN p~renant an mari
vOu prenez IN ange don't tout le soln
devra eoDsister i Gus caresser do bout
dss allies.
Ne vous imaginez pas que lie marriage
est la realisation de tous vos r8Ves de
jauue flle.
Songez que c'est lie commencement
dee anxi6t6e, des labeurs ct des tribu-
lations de la vie.
Attendez-vous aux d6ceptions, aux
e~nnuis, aux douleurs physiques ct
morales.
PrSparez vOus a remplacrr dams lie
eeur de votre mari l'amour par ramiti6
ct la coniance, 81 vous ne voulez pas y
laisser entrer Indifference.
Ne croyez pas quill est ne simple
ment pour TRAVELLER ct vous donner
&c que vOnG d6slreZ.
Ne boudez pas quand, fatigne, in
quiet ct chagrin il a besoin de gazette
ct encouragement.
Pensez u peines ct an travail one
is satisfaction de vos fantasies mi inn
posent.
Ne vivez pas comm ST votre mari
dsvait toujours 6tre jeune ct en- sante.
Ne cherchez pas d lie priver de tout
81 vous ne voulez pas quill finisse par
ne SO priver de rien.
N'oubliez pas qu'une once d'affection
vsut mieux que dix Iivres de colere.
Ayez pour lui la centieme partie au
moins des egards ct de l'amabilit6 que
ycus lui montrez avant votre marriage.
The Opelousas courier., 1901-04-20
D. Leomard Wharton,

who made homestead entry No. 2l246 for the
8 E OF Sec. 36, To, 8 of r 2 w La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
William johnson, Frank r. Wharton, Charles
Chapelle, George w. Green, all OF st. Landry
Parish, La.
WALTER L. COHEN,
March. 80, 800, st. Register.
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Feb. %, 1870!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06

I5SINESS Nets $1,000 per year:
on Main street, for sale for
valuable lease, APPLY Leon r.
| attorney, over Houston National
81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
CORN SCORED GOOD GAIN.
Price of the Cereal Advanced More
Than a Cent Yesterday.
DECEMBER WHEAT IS FIRM AND HIGHER
Bullish News from Argentina Was Partly
RESPONSIBLE for Wheat's Strength.
Provisions Quiet and Steady.

Chicago, September Corn was the
leader on the board of trade toby and
the close was strong and higher Deem
her closing with gain of III pecemhea
wheat closed 9, higher; oats were 'ap)s
higher and provisions renged from ~ to
15c higher at the close
Wheat showed a strong undcrtone and
finished hrm, the strength being largely
in sympathy with the better feeling in
coarse grains and on hWlish Argentine
news. Northwest movements showed an
increase, but the quality was dis5ppout-
ing. There was more disposition ON the
part of outsiders to buy, although the
trade from that quarter was still small
december opened unchanged to sh0de
lower at7lA07l% to 719s, and after selling
down to 7rs07ll,, advanced to 71%m7lis,
closing a shade below the best hguro at
TlA with gain Of Ks.
Disappointing cables caused heaflneSa In
corn NJ the opening and prices were about
steady. Tho close was strong and lac
higher at 5iis. Receipts 251 cars
oats were quiet and steady. with only
small offerings on the market. strength
in corn was the main strengthening
feature. Receipts 14l cars.
Provisions We're quiet and steady
Estimated receipts tomorrow Wheat 40
cars; corn $50 cars; oats $50 cars, hogs
10000 head
Thc leading futures ranged as follows
Articles Open. High. Low. Close
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-06
BRENNAN BUDGET.

Brenhdm. Texas, September 5.--rhc dam
age suit for 5000 against + c Abbott.
brought by Susnitsky, growing on of "a
difficulty which they had over tue col
lection OF an account, occupied tho entire
timo of the district court Thursday The
plaiutin alleges that hc had paid the az
count that was presented him ana held
II receipt for the same. the defendant claim
count
Nr Abbott struck the defendant. paid a
huA iu the Justice court for the assault
GA a plea OF guilty and while they We're
IN tp5 court room they hNd somr words,
out OF which another suit for SANDER grew,
tae defendant bringing he second sult Tor
$1,000
rho evidence was concluded shortly af-
ter the rctonvCnlug Of the afternoon SEES
SioI aui the argument commenced by J.
NJ Mathis Esq He was followed by NJ,
H. Garrett Esq who Is making his Irgu-
mcnt ~ this writing
NJ: William Sonncuhcrg, VINO was thrown
from ~ buggy and Kicked on the chin 10y
runaway horse about three weeks ago,
having his iaNbono broken, loft sunday
mca. for Temple To have an operation per
formed 4 message from him "Wednesday
night state, that thr operation mad been
sliccessful and that he was getting along
as well as could he expected.
AT Ncinlsr gin at Long Point Tuesday
evening whilc working al the ain press q
lever ncW. back and struck MI, TAU
Ncmast on rhc arm, breaking H.
Mr. Jcn Miller, acting general manage
Of tie Houston and Texas central passed.
through here today IN SPECIAL car x"
Sir William Buchcrc received by, cX
prcsq Thursday morning "a pretty HtlI'
taWu.