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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
me WORSJ or DRAINAGE BOARDS.

The purchase of the Maxwell plat by
the drainage board should not cause
surprise. 1t is of a piece with the
river dredging scheme. II perfectly nat
ural development which will have its
full flower in a most luxuriant blossom
replete with miasmlc odors and Il
steAch worse than Bridgeport's.
The board. which began TO dcicrior.
ate after the election of 1895. was s.r;
ply hopeless when the nominations ui
last year were announced, and ii Is
to-day 10y far the most sinister one on
record. Men were retained who should
have been buried beneath a richly de-
served public ohloquy. new members
were chosen who have already strength
ened their hands. We say chosen. but
in such combination of political
pirates the word is hardly appropriate.
There was no free choice OH the part
of the people. who simply took what
was offered TO them under our baaut. full
system of nominations.
Perhaps they may amend the system
some time. but they must now prepare
| themselves for the most thorough rad
of the sort they have ever known. This
board will betray them In its every act.
| Its prime business Is to spuandcr public
money. as 1t did I'm the Maxwell pur.
! chase and in the dredging contract.
| Trustees Wenter and Webb. who are
doing nobly amid their disheartening
surroundings. estimate that the price
paid for the Maxwell property was ~
per cent too high. and their estimate
is sustained by the appraisement of the
Real Estate Board. Part of the pur-
chase money is to outward appearances
gift. What the inner psychology of
the subject would show we leave to
the solution of the metaphysically In.
clined reader.
As for dredging. that Is an affront
TO the intelligence of child. Anyone
whose brain and character are not az.
fcc,ed by the lnsidlous influence of sew.
ers can see that the first work TO be
done in proper order Is the removal of
the center.pler bridges. or course there
will be contracts on them anyway. but
this saving them up till after the ,lre,lg.
Ing waste Is rank. With the major
problem out of the way the minor
would be greatly slmpllfled.
The board. however. has ceased TO
evince any concern over Intelligent pub.
lie sentiment, even during these few
brief months since It's election. 1t goes
about its Jobs with front of brass,
In the meantime what has the Board
OF Assessors to say about It's valua ton
OF only Slo.7OO on property for which
the Drainage Board has decided to pay
SOL ,4I: II the Maxwell lot Is worth
what the Drainage Board agrees to pay
then all other property In that vicinity
ought to be assessed accor,lingly.-Rec.
ord-Hcrald.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
JUDGES NAME CHANCELLORS.

Judges Of the Superior Court ut Il
meeting on Tuesday afternoon selected
Judge Jesse HOldOm ana Judge Axel
Chytraus as chancellOrs for the two.
year term beginning with the coming
December term of court. For the past
two years Judge Philip Stein and
Judge Arthur u. Chetlain have been
chnncellors, hearing the chancery suits
filed In the Superior Court.
The Judges also decided that the
summer vacation should be a vacation
In fact rs well rs In name. and assigned
different judges to hold the emergency
court during the period from July Ii TO
Sept. III. The schedule Is:
Judge Gary-July IL to July %.
Judge Chytraus-July 23 to July 30.
Judge BrentanO CfOr himself ana for
Judge Stein'-.July 81 to Aug. IL.
Judge Kavanagll-Aug. 10 to Aug. "a.
Judge Rall--Aug. 20 to Aug. 81.
Judge Hutchins0n-Sept. 2 TO Sept. Z.
Judge Chetlaln-Sept. q to Sept. ~.
The Judges decided that seven law
calendars should he made up for the
coming court year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

ened ana cleared of instructions little
good. apparently. could be accomplished
AZ tile present time by the proposed TEN.
porary eNpedient. The work would
probably have to he done over again
and in any event would be of but little
service In aiding the completion of n
comprehensive plan of river improve.
ment.
That dredging is necessitated by the.
present conditions or that it is the best
way of meeting any present emergency
has not been clearly established. 1t Is
unfortunate that the board has not
been able TO offer more convincing rea-
sons for adopting this policy. The PEG.
pie of the sanitary district are just fled
Ill asking that wherever possible make
shift measures be avoided and the mon.
ey be reserved for use on permanent
and comprehensive improvements
News.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

pany through the changing Of destna-
tons ON the face of the ticket To pre-
vent such changes i'll station names
the territory in which communication
tickets are used has been divided into
three districts. The first includes all
stations within radius of ten miles,
the second twenty miles. and the third
thirty miles. Tickets sold to points in
the first section will have the figure
40" printed on their face. those In the
second district 30" and those in the
third go" When one of these tickets
is presented the conductor will he able
ut a glance to tell that 1t has been sold
to a place within the given district.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
LET HE BOARO LOWER THE
TUNNELS,

The public is not disposed to split
hairs over the question of who ought
to lower the tunnels IN the Chicago
River. splitting hairs is Il prerogative
Of the courts. and they will doubtless
indulge in that privilege when the
issue between the city and the traction
company gets fairly before them
The public is familiar with the fact
that the tunnels are keeping all lake
freiglItcrs that draw eighteen feet or
over out of the river. The people are
also aware of the fact there Is no mon.
ey In the city treasury with which to
lower the tunnels.
Under these circumstances the plan
of the Drainage Board to use Il portion
of the S5.OCOOOO derived from the
bonds authorized by the last Legisla
ture to lower the Washington and La
Sale street tunnels will strike the pub.
lie as very attractive proposition. The
Board will have the money to do this
work ut once. and there IL little doubt
that II has ample authority to do II by
reason of It's statutory powers and obli.
cations under the sanitary act. The
Chicago River II part of the drainage
channel. ana II the Board has power to
clear II of distractions It has the pow.
or to lower the tunnels.
The adjustment Of cost and RESPONSE.
bility, however. may easily he made
after the tunnels are lowered. Whether
the Board II to be reimbursed by the
city or the traction company. It will he
dealing with responsible parties. Let
the Board lower the tunnels.-Recor,,.
Herald.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
CANAL BOARD BUYS LAND.

The Sanitary District trustees have
purchased for Sol ,iG5 piece of prop
erty TO he used In river widening. The
property II assessed at a full valuation
OF Sl5,15O, and Is worth. according to
an appraisement by the Real Estate
Board. approximately $4,000. The
land Is on the south branch of the
river at Latin street. Maxwell Broth
ers Were the sellers.
The transaction was not COMPLETED
without written protest, placed on
record by Trustees Wenter ana Webb,
who denounced the "eXOrbitant price"
of the land. These two trustees also
added interest to the session of the
Board 10y Joining In another written
protest against the expenditure Of
SlI5.OOO for dredging the river before
the center pier bridges AMI other OBJ
structions are removed. They charac.
tcrized the plan as "Only one OF the
agencies TO devOur the funds Of the
Sanitary District" The Maxwell tract
of land has $50 feet frontage on the
river and IL so deep that 1t Is three
times hs large ns the district needs to
cut away when widening the river.
Inc whole piece was bought on the
plea OF certain trustees that some time
the government would want the space
Tor u turning basin.
Inc purchase price was at the rate
or % cents square foot, making the
90 8. II.
tothl Tor the land alone amount to Si1,-
NO. 10 when was added $1,000 In n
lump sum Tor damages. 1t pays for
the buildings ana the cost Of the firms
removal. The Real Estate Boards ap-
praiseinent set value Of 90 cents n
square FOOT. The Assessors valuation
amounts to - cents u square foot.
The minority report OF Trustees
webb ana Wenter says the price Is -
per cent higher than 1t should he, that
the dock Is old, dilapidnted ana almost
worthless, ihnt the district needs only
one'fhird OF the land, that the govern
ment has no Immediate intention of es-
tablishing a turning basin, ana that II
II Is established this land viii not he
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

pericncc has taught me that there is no
room in II city as large us Chicago for
two telephone systems. At this mo-
ment the Chicago Telephone Company
Is gaining at the rate of from 100 to 100
subscribers Il day. by the end of this
year we shall have 10000 subscribers.
and by the end of next year Go.OOO.
till Chicago gets as many telephones in
proportion to population as San Fran
cisco has now. can promise no bet
ter service than the Chicago Telephone
Company Is now giving. In the Cen
trail Union territory we are getting from
300 to 800 new contracts every day In
the year.
II have only been In this city n
month. but | have already begun to
build up the work in order to give the
citizens of Chicago the hest service on
earth. | have never cut Il rate on ac-
count of opposition and never will. but
am anxious ut all times to lower rates
whenever business shall warrant ii.
We have done this right along without
any outside prompting and shall con
tinue to do It,
At the close Of the meeting represent
tatlves of the Chicago Telephone Com
pany pointed out that President Block $
corporation already had a franchise
covering the southern part of the city
and permitting II to operate as far
downtown as 39th street. They called
attention to the fact that this covers
the stock yards district. and declare
that there Is nothing to prevent the in
dependent companies of Indiana join.
ing 1t at the state line for business pur-
poses
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
WiLL PREVENT TICKET FRAUDS.

+. A. Miller. general passenger agent
OF the Milwaukee and ST. Paul road,
has adopted a new form Of commuta'
tlon ticket for use on his road. II has
been devised with the view 10 prevent
the preparation Of frauds on the com.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

mems sound money paraGe IN the last
national campaign. ana has been fire.
quently mentioned as Il good man to
run Oh the Republican ticket next year
either for County Commissioner or for
County Treasurer.
~
VIM. .. La Monte has u record"
longer than the calendar in Judge Tut.
hills court.
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VIM. +. Weimers should be nominal.
ed for Judge next year.
~6>
John Gerts would run well either for
Il court clerkship or for County Commits.
sioncr.
%6
Hon. Edward Muelhocfer should be
given good place on the Republican
county ticket next year.
%eA
Hon. Clayton T.. Crafts will be nomi.
mated and elected Judge next year II he
desires u seat on either the Circuit or
Superior Court benches.
~eA
Hon. Max l.. Wolff would prove a
most admirable successor to Fill
Knopf. the present County Clerk Of
Cook County.
~9A
West Town Supervisor John J. Nc.
Laughlin IL strongly backed by West
Side Democrats for Clerk Of the Probate
Court next year.
%6A
Mr.. sidney Shepard. son of Judge II.
NJ. Shepard. Is mentioned as u good
man to run for Congress In the First
district.
~SA
Mr.. Joseph l.. Junk. of the well
known Junk Brewery on South Halsted
street, has friends In every ward In Chi
cago. AMI also In the country towns
who are looking out for his interests us
Il Democratic candidate for County
Treasurer
A
The coppers indebted to the Chicago
Finance Company who We're ut Wash
ington Park Derby Day playing the
races should he fired from the force.
~6A
Chief of Police O'Neill should keep
tab on policemen who owe money to
the Chicago Finance Company which
they refuse to pay. while all the time
they have money to bet on the races.
Alderman Chas. J. Boyd has made a
good record and will he returned to the
City Council II he desires another term.
Robert x. Sloan has retired from the
political arena.
J. Il. Prlndiville. j. r.. IL lucky to
hang unto his job ut Harrison street
station. 4 judgeship for him Is simply
out of the question.
~
Alderman Nicholas II. Finn has made
a fine record and Is well liked by his
II the Democracy decide to nominate
Hon. Miles J. Devine for County Judge
next year he can be depended upon to
put up game fight for the place.
Mr.. John i. Allies Is one of the best
men mentioned for the Democratic
for County Commissioner
next year.
The name of Captain Edward VIII
liams would strengthen the Democratic
county ticket next year.
~
Hon. John T.. KehOe ana Hon. John
i. McGOOrty are two Of the most pOpu.
lar Democrats In the City of Chicago.
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Mr.. Henry ID. EstabrOok. the well
known lawyer at 1874 La Sale street, Is |
strongly backed for judicial honors
next year.
Hon. Il. =. Conway, Of the Kimball
Piano Co., Is said to he a full fledged
for United States Senator to
succeed w. l.. Mason in 1908.
At a mass meeting of 800 citizens held
under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Republican Club OF Evanston the can
lidacy of Charles q. Dawes for the
United States Senate was unanimously |
uIorsaI apI rasnluttono aInntaI cot
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

There are Il number Of good men out
for the position of Superintendent of
the West Park Board but 1t Is not be-
lieved that their pull will be strong
enough to enable any one of them to
supplant VIM. j. Cooke, the present
sUunrintpuupUt
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
Re

Mr.. Frederick Schultz. the newly np-
pointed West Park commissioner, Is one
of the solid business men of the West
side. He was treasurer of the business
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
6A

Mr.. Frank l.. White the well known
liverynan on 18th street is arGed by his
Republican friends to stand as candi-
date for Clerk of the Criminal Court
next year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

Mr.. Gustavas j. Tatge Is one of the
strongest Democrats mentioned for
judicial hOnOrs next year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
EA0LETS.

Col. Fred \. Bangs will make splen-
did President Of the Board of West
Park Commissioners.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

At a mass meeting of 900 citizens held
under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Republican Club of Evanston the can
didacy Of Charles q. Dawes for the
United States Senate was unanimously
Endorsed. and resolutions adopted set
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29
~

The arrangement of the aldermanic
star to be presented to Charles Alling
has been determined on. 1t will have.
a movable city shield, which can be re-
placed with u large diamond. The cost
will reach 1900. 1t is expected.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-06-29

Hon. Il. :. Conway, of the Kimball
Piano Co., is said to he full fledged
candidate for United States Senator to
succeed w. Il. Mason in 1903
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
Surprise Party.

Last Sunday evening party
of about thirty young people called
upon and surprised the Misses
Delarue and their guest, Miss
Viola Gauch, of New Orleans.
The guests were welcomed by the
young ladies and entertained in d
most elegant manner.
The long gallery was hung with
numbers of Chinese lanterns, Ia
bles were arranged and the even
ing was spent in highly enter
tanning game of progressive
euchre. Delicious refreshments
were served, which were enjoyed
by the guests. Shortly after the
games were concluded the party
took their departure, all having
spent most enjoyable evening.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
PELOUsAs. PARISH LANDRY, Ia" MAY IS. 1907.
Personal.

Mr.. Ben Prescott, of Washing
ton, was in town Friday.
Miss Cora Martin, of Washing
ton, was in town Wednesday.
DR.. Theo LittelI, of Morrow,
was in town the early part of the
week.
Mr.. Simon johnson, of Turkey
Creek, attended to bushes here
Wednesday.
Mr.. Robt. Latleur, of Eunice,
attended to business in town sew
eral days this week.
MIR. Walter Voorhies was called
to New Iberia Wednesday be-
cause of the serious illness of his
mother.
Miss Adella Capburn, one of
DonaldsouviIle's lovely daughters,
is the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
Leonce Sandoz.
Mr.. and Mrs. LA. Sandoz went
to Crowley Monday to attend the
funeral of their little grandson,
Sidney Sabatier.
Miss Florence Wolff. the lovely
daughter of Mr.. Leon Wolff, of
Washington, spent several days
in town this week.
Mrs. +. A. VOORHEES,, of Crow
ley, is spending some time at the
home of her father, Mr.. Henry
Lastrapes, near town.
Misses Gertrude and Ollie Cal
lahan, of Washington, attended
the "Old Maids Convention"
here Tuesday night.
Misses O. Robin, Bertha Saizan
and E. .Newchurch, three charming
young ladies of Port Barre, Wis
tied in our city Monday.
Rev. Brock, minister of the
Baptist church, returned Tuesday
from New Orleans, where he had
gone to attend the Baptist Con-
VentlOn.
Mrs. Ida Knox, of Dallas, Tex.
and her son, MIR. Elisha Knox,
former residents of our city, are
visiting the family of Mr.. Clint
on Andrus.
Miss Mary Lou Lassalle re-
turned home Wednesday after
a week pleasantly spent as the
guest of Miss Mistric, at Leon
vile. Miss Lassalle was accom-
panied on her return by Miss
Mistric, who spent the day in
town.
Misses Louise and Zig Decuir,
Mathllde Remodel, Marie Patout
and Daisy Romero, five of New
Iberia's popular society bellies,
have been visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Dietlein. The
Misses Decuir departed for home
Thursday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
Board of Aldermen.

A meeting of the Board of
Aldermen was held Friday night,
May TO- All regular reports were
received and read. The treasurer
reported cash on hand $9,814.5O,
most of which amount belongs to
the various funds, with appropri-
ations against a large part of the
remainder, leaving about $4,000
at the disposal of the Board.
The committee appointed to in
vestigate the advisability of burn
ing oil at the power plant instead
of the fuel now used, reported,
and the purchasing committee
was empowered to change plant
so as to burn oil and to contract
for oil and all necessary appliances.
The communication of Board of
Trade, relative to sprinkling prin-
clpal streets was received, and a
committee appointed to investi-
gate probable cost.
A committee of two members
of the Board and the city attorney
was appointed to draft an ordi-
nance relative to establishing flood
lines, etc, on Bayou lesson, and
prohibiting the building of any
structures, etc., within flood lines
or the throwing OF any refuse
matter into said bayou.
After approving several bills,
the Board adjourned subject to
coll
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
EuniCe.

Mr.. w. L. Gil, of Eunice, was
in town Tuesday and gave our
Office pleasant call. He reports
the growing little city On regu.
lar boom. His hotel, the Red
House, is crowded. Improve
ments are going up on all sides
The new Bank building will soon
be completed and is handsome
structure. DR.. Lewis will shortly
open a new drug store. Mr.
Louis Mayer is having fine res
idence built. The new Catholic
church will be finished in two OF
three weeks. Tate & Reed have
just finished their large store
building. Robt. Lafleur is still
doing rushing business. The
town and everybody in it is on the
move-there are no idlers il
Eunice.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
A Pleasant Affair.

One of the most brilliant of the
social events which have taken
place in our city lately was the
progressive euchre party given by
the young men at Sandoz Opera
House Wednesday night, compli-
mentary to the young ladies visit
ing in our midst. Over thirty
couples were present, and it was
Il gay and animated scene to watch
the throng of merry young people
all bent on having a good time.
The prizes, which had been Sc
lected by Messrs. Adolph jacobs
and Austin Perkins were hand
some and appropriate. The ladies
first prize, a costly silk umbrella,
was captured, by Miss Mathilde
Renoudet, of New Iberia, after Il
tie with Misses Yetta and Hannah
Jacobs. The gentlemen's prize,
a beautiful watch fob, was cut for
by Messrs. Lester Burr and John
Jacobs, and won by the latter.
The boobies were awarded to Miss
Fay Colosia, of Galveston, and
E. B. Dubuisson, Esq. The ge:
nial John Jacobs acted as master
of ceremonies, making announce
ments and awarding the prizes.
Delicious iced refreshments and
cakes were served dE'ing the
games and were to be had in
abudance all during the evening.
At the conclusion of the games,
the hall was cleared and a dance
started, lasting until a late hour,
and when the well-known air of
"Home Sweet Home" softly
tloated over the hall, there was
not one in the crowd who did not
regret to give up such pleasant
evening.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
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Old Maids Convention.

AS advertised, the sold Maids
Conyention,' under the manage
ment of Miss Lena Aronsohn,
was presented at Sandoz Opera
House Monday evening. About
twenty of our prominent society
ladies' took part, with several little
girls and Mr.. Mason Mcbride.
It was a roaring farce from be-
ginning to end, and some of our
bachelors and widowers are still
applying healing ointments to the
''gouges" they received. The
heart-rending songs, accordeon
solo, recltations and ''ladies'
band" of four artists who per-
formed on gutta-purcha combs
were all loudly applauded. The
shit" of the evening was made
by little Miss Wallior in her in-
imitable coon song and dance.
The makeup was particu-
larly good, and some of the cos
tunes were marvellous. AS a
whole, the show was decided
success. A good crowd was pres
ent, making the financial part of
the entertainment also successful.
The evening closed with a dance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

For Rent-A small farm near
Opelousas suitable for market
garden, dairy and poultry raising,
with large residence and out
buildings. Possession given i'm
mediately. Apply at this office
This place has is 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. Outbuildings consist
of crib, barn, stable, chicken
house, wash house, carriage house
servants quarters, &c.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
Sewing Bee.

A new departure was made from
the usual class of entertainments
extended that society, when Mrs.
j. P. Saizan received the "Over
the Tea-Cups' club and several
guests at "sewing bee", at her
lovely home Tuesday afternoon.
The skill of each one present was
tested in that peculiarly feminine
occupation and the prizes were
awarded as follows: First prize,
Mrs. L. Prados; second, Mrs. r.
Mornhinveg; consolation, Mrs.
Miller Anderson; "booby" Miss
Irene Shute. After all the stitches
had been made and the prizes
awarded, the ladies were invited
to partake Of a delicious menu,
which all did willingly. Those
present were Mesdames Remi
Mornhinveg, Miller Anderson,
Joe Firnberg, L. Prados, l.. Bien-
venu, and Mrs. L. A. Voorhies of
Crowley; and Misses Irene Shute,
Malou Lastrapes, George Ander-
son, Pearl Harmanson, Fannie
Dupre, Regina Loeb.
Mrs. Miller Anderson will re-
ceive the club May 28th..
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

There were two vacancies in the
Maids of Honor of R. E. Lee
Camp No. IA, U.C.V., which have
been filled by the appointment OF
Misses Gussie Faunt Leroy and
Alice Haas. The Sponsor and
Maids of Honor of the Camp are:
Miss Pearl Harmanson, Sponsor;
Misses Nita Doremus, Mabel Og-
den, Lizzie Mudd, Estelle Sandoz,
Caroline Merrick, Gussie Faunt
LeRoy and Alice Haas, Maids.