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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Mr.. William Adolphus Som
mers, the ssrag-time'' man, after
a six weeks stay with the popular
insurance agent, Larry La
Combe, departed for bis home in
the Crescent City on Sunday last.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24
Chamberlain.Hunt Academy

P0rG Gibson, Miss.
Magnificent New Fireproof Building-the
most complete and modern in the South for a
Boys Boarding School. Cooking by steam.
Campus 80 acres. HeaithfIl location in the
"Hill Country Home life. Military training
ii desired. Superior discipline Thorough in
structiOn. Number of students limited. For
catalogue address w. C. GUTHRIE, Principal.
ily27-3m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24
Born to Mrs. Michael Halphen

Born TO Mrs. Michael HaIphen
last Sunday night, a boy. Mike
is now several times a father, and
while yet too young a man to give
much thought to such things, he
will still find comfort in the re-
Election that he will have some
body to look after him in life's
declining wears.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

For Sale. secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Miss Rena Mckinney and Mr..
.Jeo Mayer were married at the
.Nethodist church Friday morning,
Rev. T. K. Faunt Leroy Off
.,;atin0
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24
Free Telephones.

According to communication
published in the Progress of New
Iberia, there is to be new inno-
walton as regards telephones. The
writer of the communication, Mr..
r. +. Hogsett, who signs as pres
ident and general manager of the
Louisiana end Texas Long Dis
tance Telephone Co., Ltd, are
going to adopt the system of "The
Telephone Company of America, "
a patent recently invented, and
place a telephone in every house,
office, shop, store, mill, factory
and other places of business, free
of rental, but will charge 2 cents
for each call, thus placing the hello
call within the reach of all. 1t is
calculated that. this method will
revolutionize the telephone busi-
ness.-Monroe Star.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Soda Water, Coca-Cola, Milk
shake, &C., at the Opera House
Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Colgate & Co.'S celebrated Toilet
Soaps and Perfumery for sale at
the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Good milch cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Apply to III. L. Garland.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24
DUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF NoRMAND FoNTENoT.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 5737.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable Six
teenth 1udicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the parish OF st. i,andry
there will be sold at public auction 10 tA3 last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned admin
istratOr any duly qualified auctiGneer. at
last residence of the deceased i'll Prairie
Faquetalque. Parish of st. Landry. La. Oh
Wednesday, September As, 1904,
at II o'clock a. M, the following described pro
perty, tO-wit:
certain tract of prairie and wood land sit
uased in Prairie Faquetaqne and Mallet
Woods in st. Landry parish, La, bounded
north by lands of TheodOse ChaChere, south by
lands of Widow Julian Trompe, east unknown.
and west by Theophile F. FOntenOt, containing
| one hundred superficial arpents. together with.
| all the buildings and improvements thereon.
One pair mules; five head gentle horned cat
tie; two half-American horses; nine head or
hogs; lot OF pows and harness one wagon;
one shot gun; une saddle and bride; Cooking
[ utensils and household furniture: branding
| iron one reaper.
| Terms and conditions-Movables cash; I'm
movables, one-third cash and balance in one
| and two years, purchasers to execute their
prOmiss0ry notes bearing eight per cent annual
interest from date of sale. payable to tile order
I OF the administrator and containing clause
for the payment of ten per cent attorneys lees
! in case incurred for collection and secured by
special mortgage and vendors lier.
! THEOPHILE p FOSTENOT,
4 Aug. IT, 1901 Administrator.
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Ils.a:., y arat bale Of cotton Of the
sss " Nv crop sold in this city,
II aght ID last Saturday by
ii i St ollls Sudduth Of Bellevue.
asI " llea 6S7 pouRds and was
|||s. "a cents to the Isaac
oleon Co., who shipped It
Aan Hiller q Co., Of New
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

4. sa9sT "a the new census, Louis
|ls.s.s ~ nlll /, be entitled to an addi-
4 aul y ongresslnan. making seven
~. s'1 Ihe legislature next sum
|lss. VIII be compelled to redis-
s. = state and just where st.
81. VIII be when the Job lis
deponent kn0wetb not.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

For Rent-A small farm near
Opeleusas suitable for market
garden, dairy and poultry raising,
with large residence and out
buildings. Possession given inn
mediately. Apply at this Office.
This place has 16 bearing pecan
trees, a large number of figs
choice varieties, about 20 young
fruit trees just beginning to bear,
including peaches, plums, apri-
cots, etc. fOutbuildings consist
of crib, barn, stable, chicken
house, wash house, carriage house,
servants quarters, &c.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Your MONEYS WORTH - when
you buy the Hamilton Brown
shoes. Every pair guaranteed to
be solid leather.
+. L. SANDoZ,
Sole Agent.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Unless radical change occurs
within the next two years in the
condition of the country the next
political battle will be fought on
one single issue-trust against
trust. All issues will dwindle
down in the presence of this one
awful menace, so threatening that
all other questions will disappear
as does chaff before the wind.
The country is rapidly lining up
for this-it will be o battle of the
people against the tons of gold
owned by the trusts. If the
masses can be held together and
corrupt methods prevented then
the fight will be in favor of the
ople.-Review-Blade.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Apy style of shoe you may
gant call on T. L. SANDoz.
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OPELOUSAS:

When you wish to speak to the
IcougIER ring up 20. e "
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Base ball outfits in great variety
q the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.

ESTATE OF EUGENE LAVERGNE.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT, ST.
LANDRY PARISH.
:. Whereas, Victor Richard, of the parish
Of st. Landty Natural Tutor OF the above named
estate, has filed n final tableau, and account,
accompanied by lns petition praying for the
hOmolOgatiOn OF the same;
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tableau, to file same in writing in my office in
the town OF Opelousas, within the time requir-
ed by law. why the said tableau should not be
homologated and confirmed.
Iii. Z. ESTORGE,
Aug. "a, 1901. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

|I|,s il would Il { like to hear some
& sSs y she projected pavilion
il .a... nnllc square with open
II INV fss IN prospective. When
1ss ~ saw the subscription list
pavilion, several weeks
project seemed to be III
S. z Ct succeeding Hope
died bornlng.
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JOHN W. LEWIS.
Nntav.y pn1,lia

I, the undersigned Recorder OF Mortgages, In
and for The parish of st. Landry, do hereby
corporation of 1.-The Eunice Deep Well Conn
pany, Limited" was duly recorded in my Of
fice, in Book -, Folio -.
Opelonsas, La, August 2, A: ID. 1901.
III. E. ESTORGE. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Soda water at the Opera House
Drug Store:
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NOTICE.

NOTICE..
am amp ying for d Homestead on tho g. T..
OF N. W. / and s. w. of N. f. t. Sec. ~, TIP.
S5 s. of Il. W. La. Mer.
August IT, 19Ol-1m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Barstow
hive the sympathy of the entire
community in the loss of their in
fant daughter, Myra, who died at
the home of Mrs. Barstow's faith
er, DR.. VIM. NJ. Thompson, in
this city, on Wednesday after
noon last at 5 o'clock. The little
one had been i'll several weeks,
and despite all that medical skill,
the never-ceasing watchfulness of
father and mothers love and
the kind attentions of numerous
relatives and friends could do, she
ut last sunk into that dreamless
sleep from which none ever waken.
Too frail and tender for earth,
this innocent little flower was
transplanted to q fairer garden,
where, nourished with the sun
shine of Gods love, it will bloom
in blessed Immortality. No earthly
consolation can still the grief of
parents at the death of their only
child, but may an abiding faith in
the love and wisdom of Him who
doeth all things for the best, help
them to bear their great sorrow.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
ESTATE OF FRANK MULLER ROGER.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST LANDRY.
No. $40

Whereas Emile Clay Roger, of the Parish oi
st. Landry, has applied by his petition TO
lse appointed administrator of the estate Of
Frank Muller Roger, deceased;
Therefore any perso"intending to make OPP
position to said appointment, will file The same
In writing, i'll my office, in the town of Opelou-
sag, within ten days from the present notice.
Fl. E. ESr0RGE.
August II, 1901 Clerk.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-08-24
Fair and Races.

YIN the latter part of October
on a date soon to be fixed, il grand
fair and races will be given al
Haas Race Track which promises
to eclipse anything in that line
ever attempted here. The Board
of Trade has vigorously taken
hold of the matter, and that fact
should be an assurance of success.
Posters will be issued shortly
giving the full programme, but
in the meantime it has been given
out that cash premiums will be
paid on the spot for the best
specimens of corn, cotton, cane,
rice, sweet potatoes, &C., the
handsomest and best bred stallion,
handsomest brood mare, yearling
colt, best mule, best bull, best
milch COW, finest specimens of
hogs, sheep, domestic fowls, game
chickens, &c.
The committee representing the
Board of Trade who have the mat
ter in charge are meeting with
much encouragement from live
and progressive men both in town
and country, and it is to be hoped
that the coming fair will be the
precursor Of u series of annual
exhibitions that will place St.
Landry abreast of the progressive
communities in this State and out
side of it where such enterprises
have been permanent and highly
profitable fixtures for years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
Mr.. RemphiII will Probably Not
Withdraw.

Columbia, Oct. 10.-Mr. John J.
Hemphill of Chester was III the city
Yesterday Mr.. Hemphill has been
considered a prominent candidate for
the Office of United States senator now
held by Mr.. McLaurin, and some
cnriosity has been manifested as to
what would be Mr.. Hemphill's attl-
tude toward the proposition OF Col.
Willie Jones to make Gen. Waoe
Hampton Senator.
Mr.. Hemphill expressed the highest
admiration for Gen. Hampton, but sad
be had not fully determined upon. ms
course, particularly as Mr.. Lat1mer
declines to withdraw in favor of Gen.
Hampton. Nj. Hemphill stated that
his candidacy was not altogether OF
his own motion, and before giving up
the fight he would have to confer Wltn
his friends. He had Just come from
spartanburg and declares that he mas mas
met with encouragement wherever ne
has been. He seemed to think that
whatever he might or might not have
done. the action of Mr.. Latimer would
prevent any further action among the
candidates to withdraw i'll favor OF
Cen. Hampton. State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
new TREATY WITH ENGLAND.
Substitute for cIayton-Bulwer
Treaty Will Contain Mutual
Concessions and be Neutral.

Washington, Oct. s.-There has been
no surrender by England to the
United States in the matter Of the
new isthmian canal treaty according
to the best authority here. It is said
to be equally true that the United
States has sacrificed no principle in
these negotiations and the effect of
contrary statements is deprecated as
likely seriously to jeopardize the
chances of the consummation Of the
convention which shall finally and
peacefully settle an issue that has been
q source Of danger for the past fifty
years.
happened is that each side has pre-
served the underlying principle Of the
Clayton -Bulwer treaty and the new
convention viii provide for new
waterway, neutral at all times and
open to the commerce Of the world.
The Clayton-Bulwer treaty, however,
drawn half century ago, has proved
to be defective in mechanism for Civ
ing effect to this purpose. The new
treaty. W simply provides this mechanism.
England is relieved from the guarantee,
which, in her case was only trouble
some, and which, being assumed by
the United States in toto, Is quite as
effective. As viewed from the Ameri-
can point Of view, there was no sur
render on England's part in seeking
this relief, inasmuch as the above
mentioned principle is reiterated and
affirmed as binding upon the United
States. AS for the form of she treaty,
it may be stated that it embodies in
substance, the amendments to the
treay which were
adopted by the senate and beyond that,
the changes are believed to be textual
rather than substantial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
Suing for Rich Oil Fields.

Montgomery, Ala, Oct, 9.-W. A.
Humphreys of Waco, Tex, Marcus
and 7. NJ. Humphreys Of Anniston
and their relatives, have begun suit
for the possession of oil fields at Beau
mont, Tex, upon which are situated
fourteen wells.
In the suit that has been brought
against the capitalists now controlling
the property, it is claimed by the
prosecution that when the oil fever
struck Texas Capt. G. NJ. Lucas. j.
NJ. McFadden and twenty-three others
took possession of $50 acres OF oil
land south of Beaumont. The value
of the land is said to s25, 600, 900.
This property according to the heirs,
rightfully belongs to the Humphreys
estate and suit is entered against the
capitalists for s25, 600 per year from
each defendant for trespass upon the
land besides s. cents per barrel on
| 5, 900, 600 barrels of oil shipped out OF
| the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
VALUE OF COTTON SEED.

Marion, Oct. At meeting OF
the farmers of Marion county today
the following resolutions were adopted
Whereas from reliable reports the
cotton crop is unprecedentedly short,
and there being an increased demand
for cotton seed, and
Whereas the price and terms Of ex-
change fixed by the cotton seed oil
trust are below the real value of cot
ton seed, therefore be it
Resolved, That it is the judgment
of the farmers of Marion county in
mass meeting that the seed are worth
for manuring to the farmers % cents
per bushel, or should be exchanged
for meal on a basis of 100 bushels of
seed for one ton of meal, and we urge
the farmers Of this county not to sell
or exchange at less than the above
prices, and we ask the earnest coopera-
tion of every cotton grower IN the
State to this end.
A committee consisting of ". A.
Brown, B. F. Davis and L. NJ. Hasel-
den was appointed to acquaint the
farmers of the State through the pub
lie press of the foregoing action and
to urge their cooperation.
W. A. Brown,
B. F. Davis,
L. NJ. Haselden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
A Healthy Sign.

The intention of the leaders in Tire,
proposed reorganization of che Ais
ance have not been accepted IN goGG
faith by the public at large, because
it is generally believed that the scheme
is one to boost the political Interests
of certain parties.
At meeting Of the Sumter county
Alliance last wesk resolutions were
passed calling upon Messrs- Wilbosn4
E6rd and Elder, the chief organizars
to pledge themselves not to run for
Office. Mr.. Wilborn is quoted as
laughing at the proposition and de
claring that he viii again run to sue
ceed himself as railroad commissioner
This is his natural right, but as one
of the organizers whose expenses ara
paid in building up the Alliance he
has a SPLENDID opportunity to help
along his own canvass. We don't say
that he is doing so, but only refer to
the chance he has.
Mr.. EGrd, president of the Alliance,
is generally credited with having some
aspirations to succeed Secretary Of
State Cooper, but he recently denied
that his activity in Alliance reorgan-
ization was prompted by any desire ta
further his own political ends
Mr.. Elder is from York and is. a
member of the legislature, but wheAh-
er he has any higher political asp5ra-
tion we do not know. But it rs a
healthy sign that the rank and file OF
| the Alliance want the order to be a
business organization, and not one
wherein and whereby certain men may
rise to political power-Coiumbis
| Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
lalinsr viii Not Withdraw.

Washington, October s.-Representa.
tive Latimer, who is an aVowed canol
date for the Senate to succeed Senator
McLaurin. refuses to consider seriously
the magnanimous proposition of State
Chairman Willie Jones, who is also an
aspirant for Senatorial honors, tnaS
ali of the candidates Withdraw IN favor
of the ssGrand Old Man," Gen. WADE
HAMPTON. There is not a man in South
Carolina, said Mr.. Latimer today,
sswho has greater respect for Gen.
Wade Hampton than have, and l
would 90 as far as any other man to
make his declining years comfortaD pie
and happy, but cannot agree with
Col. Jones's suggestion to drag Gen;
Hampton back into the excitement and
turnnoil of political life. It's all very
well for Col. Jones to invoke sentl-
mental and patriotic motives IN behalf
of Gen. Hampton. It has magnanl-
goous favor, which may appeal to the
sentiment of number of people who are
entirely unacquainted with the actual
conditions entering into the senatorial
fight in South Carolina. Col. Jones
has an assured position, which pays
something over 5000 year, and ne
doubtless realizes that he can hardly
make the Senaborship in the pending
contest, so in burst Of sympathy and
zea] for Gen. Hampton he proposes
that all of the other candidates who
have already stripped for the fray, and
have commenced their canvass, shall
sten aside so that Gen. Hampton may
be induced to come out of retirement
and again take up the trials and re-
sponsibilities Of politics. L am franz
TO saw that will not give my con
sent to that proposition; and l do no'
believe Gen. Hampton and his bes
friends sanction the move made D.
Col. Jones.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
Martial Law in Africa.

Cape Town, Oct. 9.-The Gazette
today proclaims martial law in the
districts of Cape Town, Wynberg,
Simontown, Port Elizabeth and East
London.
The proclamation is the outcome Of
the recent visit of the premier of Cape
Colony, Sir John Gordon Sprigg, and
the under secretary of native affairs IN
South Africa, j. Rose Innes, to the
British high commissioner, Lord
Miner. It places under military con-
troll the few points in Cape Colony
hitherto exempted and the constitution
therefore, is now suspended over the
entire colony. The action taken prob
ably foreshadows the commencement OF
vigorous measures which those on the
spot are understood to believe ueces-
sary to end the war.
Martial law will be modified in its
application to the ports, by leaving the
docks, railroads and harbors under the
control Of the civil authorities. Mlfi-
tary rule will be mitigated in some
other respects.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
GALVESTON UNDER WATER.

Galveston, Tex, Oct. s.-Galveston
was visited by the heaviest rainfall in
lis history today. It began raining
last night, but the storm which form
Ell off Galveston did not break until
early this morning and from 8 a. m.,
until / p. m., the preci ipitation was
tremendous. For the Il hours ending
at 12.3O p. N. 14.08 inches Of water
fell. From a. N. to p p NJ. three
inches fell. The rain was accompanied
by wind which blew ~ miles an hour
at 1l.30 q. NJ, from the east. The
streets were Inundated and street car
traffic was stopped, all business being
practically suspended. The actual
financial damage cannot be estimated
at this time, but it is not belived to
be heavy. Some Of the buildings on
the Strand were partially flooded by
water backing over the streets. The
tide was only two feet above normal
and there was no salt water in the
streets. The rain was local, extending
only along a poration of the Texas
coast and inland for so Or so miles
with less intensity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
Miss Stones Captors.

Constantinople, Oct. "A trust
worthy report locates Miss Stones
abductors on the summit of mouE-
tain at Gultepe, on the Turko-Bulga-
rian frontier, near Dubnitza. It is said
that the kidnapping band numbers
eighteen. Arrangements have been
made to surround the mountain with
Turkish and Bulgarian troops. It has
been suggested that the abductors OF
Miss Stone are members of the old
Macedonian committee, actuated by
motives Of jealousy, and that they are
endeavoring to accomplish the down
fall of the present committee. Ehe
Bulgarian government has promised
to act vigorously
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
STATE OF: SOUTH. CAROLINA
ExEcyrlvE DEPARTMENT.

WHERE'S petitions signed by the quail
fled electors of certain. sections of Sum-
ter, Eersnaw and Darlington Counties have
been fledI With me, and from said petit
tions and accompanying papers it appears
that one-third of the qualified electors,rs-
siding within the area of each section of
the said counties proposed to be cuhoh
for new county have signed said geti-
tioGs,. and
Whereas the boundaries of the proposed
new counties, the proposed name, thanunc
bsr of snhabitants, she area, the taxable
property, as shown by the last tax returns,
and the proposed lines for the new county
do not run nearer than eight miles OF any
Court House building now established and
set forth in said petitions,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NJ B. Nc
Sweeney, Governor of the State Of South
Carolina, in compliance with ths require
naents of an Aes of the General Assembly,
entitled San Aea to provide sor the forma-
ton of New Counties, e4c." approved
March 9th, 1896, do hereby order an eiec-
ton in the territory to be ent OF for the
new county on the 22d day Of October. A.
D.. 1901, to be held in accordance with the
requirements of said Act, at which cleo
ton the electors shall vote 'sYes' or ''No''
upon the question of erecting new coun>
ty and upon the name and county seat OF
the proposed county
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the State, to be affixed at Colum-
bia, this 7th day of September, nine
LIS. teen hundred and one, and IN the
one hundred and twenty y-sixth year
of the Independence of the United
State.
NJ. B. McSWEENEY,
| By the Governor: Governor.
Secretary of State.
Oct 2-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-10-16
Bogus Oil Companies.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 9.-The State of
Texas is starting prosecutions against
fraudulent oil companies. More than
100 companies Of that class sold mil
lions of dollars of worthless stock dur
ing the early stages Of the Beaumont
boom. The suits will be tried at Aus
tin, where the Travis county grand
jury is now investigating.