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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05
A Good Start.

Our Board of Aldermen, at it's
meeting last Tuesday, made a good
beginning in the way of municipal
improvements. A committee from
the Board of Trade appeared be-
fore the Council and explained
the object of their mission and
discussed at considerable length
the various projects to be under
taken. While there was some OPP
position from the Board at first,
we are glad to say that body
finally recognized the advisability
of carrying out the plans sug-
gested. An appropriation of $500
was made to purchase a street
sprinkler and enough oil to test
the merits of oiP as remedy
against dust. The matter Of pro-
yiding against the danger of dis
ease from water running through
our cutters from public baths and
laundries was referred to the
Board of Health, and will be
promptly attended to. An appro-
priation of $3.50, or as much
thereof as may be necessary, was
made to employ an expert on sew
erage and ascertain all necessary
information on that subject, be-
fore proceeding with the question
of a bond issue.
The Board of Aldermen done
well-and so did the Board of
Trade, and the excellent commit
tee that represented that body be-
fore the Council.
We would like to see every man
interested in the progress of this
ftown enrolled as a member of the
Board of Trade, which would in
crease the usefulness and influ-
ence of that organization and re.
Idound to the lasting advantage OF
lOpelousas and st. Landry.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The New Iberia papers report
that the Electric Light and Water
Works are no more an expense to
the town; that the plant is self
sustaining This plant is in ope-
ration in New Iberia since a little
over one year, and it is already
paying it's own expenses, which
means that in short time it will
be a revenue producer for the
town.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The coronation of King Edward
has been postponed indefinitely
an account of his serious illness.
An operation was performed on
him and a large abscess removed.
It is now in order for the noodles
who initiate everything the king
does to have an abscess removed
from their brains.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

An alarming state of affairs ex-
lists at Baton Rouge; the legisla-
tors are threatened with a water
famine at the State House.-Lake
Charles American.
We doubt that Il water famine
has any terrors for most of oul
solons-they will manage to worry
through without water all right.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The quarterly report Of the st.
Landry State Bank up to Dune
1902, will be found in another
eplumn. The steady progress OF
his reliable institution is a source
sa eangratulation to its excellent
Aan cement and the stockhold-
An examination Of its state
eas today shows its excellent
sondi on and the steady progress
is making in the confidence OF
The public.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The Annual Exhibition OF the
Academy Of the Immaculate Con-
eaption Of our town was held at
the Convent grounds on Thurs
aay, June 26th. Like all the ex-
hibitions given by the convent,
these exercises were witnessed by
large number of persons, who
vere well pleased with the exhi-
bition.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The statement Of the condition
of the People s State Bank for the
quarter ending on June 80, 1907,
which appears elsewhere in to-
day s COURIER, reflects high credit
upon the executive staff OF this
sound and progressive financial
institution, and will doubtless De
gratifying In the extreme to stock
holders and depositors alike.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Our readers will consult their
hest interests and confer Il favor
on the COURIER by patronizing
the business men who advertise
in our columns. They are anxi-
ous for your trade and will make
it to your advantage to do youl
business with them. Watch oul
columns all the time.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

When you wake up with a bad
taste in your mouth, go at once
and get Il free sample of Cham
Iberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. One or two doses will make
YOU we'll. They also cure bilious.
ness. sick headache and constipa-
ton. For sale at the Opera House
Drug Store and by all dealers il
medicines.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Fascinating Miss Irene Landry,
of Lessard street, left this morn
inc for New Orleans, en- route TO
Opelousas, m where she will be the
o,lest ) 81 of her accomplished friend,
Miss Estelle Sandoz. Donaldson
vile Times, June 27.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

A bronze statue of q Confed-
crate private soldier, standing on
a stone arch in Camp Chase Con-
federate Cemetery. near Colum-
bus, Ohio, was dedicated on Sat-
urday, June IA. The statue is
six feet four inches in height, and
faces South. 1t was built by VIM.
II. Knauss of Columbus, and is
said to. be the first memorial to
Confederates ever built by an ex-
Federal soldier.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Rapides, Calcasieu, Cameron,
Grant, Vernon and st. Landry
parishes, that have q population
of 203, 900, are embraced in the
7th Congressional district.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The Legislature has killed q bill l
far the popular election OF parisn
school boards. The Governor allo
The The Legislature prefer the ap.
nointive method.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Mr.. B. F. Perley, the old and
reliable ginwright, will be in this
parish during the summer pre-
pared to do any work in his line
on short notice. Orders left at
this Office or through the Opelou-
sas postoffice will have prompt at
tention.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Representative Vincent, OF Cal
caaleu parish, appears to be the
right kind of man to represent
the people in the Legislature. He
is evidently not in politics for
gain, and feels that he owes allie
glance above all other things to
his State. He is after dual office
holders. He is pushing measure
through the General Assembly
with the view of finding out the
names of the members who are
holding two OF more Offices of trust
except justice of the peace and
notary. in violation of the constl'
tuition. One Office of trust is
enough for any man, and a la"
| should be passed with that re-
striction. Some plan must be
| adopted to hold chronic office
seekers in check or the politicians
will make close corporation fol
mutual benefit. This they came
near doing few years ago, and i
is hoped they will not have The
opportunity, aid and encourage
ment again that they had then
Mansfield Journal.
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sand from the old Hoyt sand
hank for sale at 25 cents per bar
rel. delivered. Orders ief5 Win
Albert Clary promptly filed.
JACOB WAITER.
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Yesterday was independence
nav but the way the g. Q. p.
nanders to the trusts and monop-
plies will make the common peo-
nla wish they had never been
born to see their country gong &C
the dinnition boW-WoWs.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The supreme court has granted
Batson, the man charged with
numbering SIX members of the
Earl family near Welsh, q new
trial on the ground that the in
dictment is defective in the charg-
ing Of six murders.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05
Jefferson Miller,
June II, 1870
NOTICE.

ANY Federal soldier of the Civil War now nv,
ing who prior to June o. 1874 maze .
nrfrv of less than lG5 acres, OF any sotGlet hstW
dead who lett a widow or minor children gIder
81 years of age at the date OF his DEATH can iealn
something to his or their advantage ny caailhs
~, or addressing W3I. J. SAEDOI, Attorney,
OF, Inpa "r aA 9s 1902 opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

MFR. and Mrs. Lionel Bienvenu
aud their boys, Lionel and Oscar,
returned home Saturday from a
months stay at Bay st. Louis,
Nf.nc
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEA

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, i,Ap
June II, 1902. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler fras filed notice Of his intentios
~ tIa+ said nrnot will be made before II.
BIoOmfield, Hoo u S. Commissioner at opelousas'
La, on July q, 1902, viz:
Jefferson Miller,
rybo made Homestead Entry No. 2+5cS for the
EractionaI section 80, TIP. 8. s. II. H., La Mer.
ITo names the following witnesses t" prove
his Continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: ,,..,,4 r.
sidney Guidry, Arthur Guldr{, Whiiam y.
parish, La. u.,rrp1 f4,uey
81, ro0a Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Carpenters are busy erecting an
ice house opposite the COURIER
Office, and when completed and
ID running order life will again be
worth living.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

See advertisement of the New
Idea Woman's Magazine in an
other column. This splendid
magazine is marvel of beauty
aud cheapness.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Mrs. Albert P. Voorhies and
little daughter, Mildred, of New
Iberia, arrived here Tuesday, and
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William j. Sandoz.
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Mike Riseman, under the CouR-
TER Office, has just received Q lot
of summer goods that had been
DELAYED en- route, aud which he IS
offering at cost prices. They ln-
eluie linen suits from $1.25 up,
and straw hats below cost; also
shoes. etc.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

just receiyed-a car load of the
well known and popular Barnett
Buegies-new styles and prices.
Give me a call if you want a good
buggy cheap. | can save you
money. FRED. L. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The following is a list of Grand
Jurors who have been drawn TO
ssrve for the ensuing six months: ::
.. N. Barry, foreman; j. L. Du-
prs, BENZ. q. Lafieur, G. Mouille,
Alex. Richard, Sr., Thos. McCaf-
ferry, j. j. Scott, G. L. Hayard,
Ed. Gordon, Andre Lastrapes,
MI. Bailey, Jr., Eraste Durlo.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

0pelausas experienced an ice
anime again this week; not Q
pound Of Ice to be had from Mon
say afternoon until the next day
n 2:3O. when d carload arrived
rom New Orleans. This car was
Elached to the passenger train
Aieh arrives here at that hour,
nd proved q most welcome act
81 The part of the railroad com.
everybody being in need O.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Miss Esther John Of New Or
leans is visiting relatives here and
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. j.
.R- Eandoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The cholera is raging in the
Philippines among the American
soldiers, d large number Of whom
have already succumbed to this
terrible disease.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Mr.. Mike Riseman, the popular
merchant doing business under
The COURIER Office, presented the
employees of this paper with a
fne watermelon. Come again,
Nike.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. G. I'll. Comeaux
left this week for New Orleans,
where they will spend some time.
Their daughter, Miss Lou, accom-
panied them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

For Sale.-A 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, 1902-07-05
Rural Mail Delivery.

The postoffice department has
issued a circular, signed by W. S.
Shallenberger, second assistant
postmaster-general, conveying the
information that after July l, all
carriers on star mail routes in
Louisiana, and other States men
toned, will "be required to de-
liver mail into all boxes and hang
small bags OF satchels containing
mail on cranes or posts that may
be erected along the line of the
route. "
The notice referred to also gives
the conditions and regulations
under which it is proposed to OPP
crate this rural delivery. The in
auguration of this system locally
will be of great convenience to
many people in St. Landry, and
we have no doubt but that quite
a number will avail themselves OF
the advantage thus offered. Full
particulars and all necessary in
formation as to the conditions
and department. regulations gov
erning the new service may be
had by all parties directly inter
ested upon application at the
local postoffice.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Soda water = deliciously cool
and refreshing at the Opera
House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The fifty-seventh annual session
81 Congress of the United States
sdionrned last Tuesday at $50
Au Tl.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

See advertisement of Chamber
Isin-Hunt Academy in another
.aalnmn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05
CHaAMBERLAHN-MUNT ACADEMl

MBERLAHN-HUNT ACADEMY
Pert Gibson, Eaiss.
Magnificent new brick buildings. the most
complete In the South for a Boys Boarding
School; 80 rooms; steam heat electric lights;
sanitary plumbing; campus so acres; healthful
location in the "hill county" superior dlsci-
pline; home influences; thorough instruction;
Military training il desired; number limited.
For catalog address w. c. GUTHRIE.
| July s, 1902-3m Principal.
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The Jones Vertical Mower is
conceded by those who have had
experience in that kind of ma
chinery to be far ahead of any
thing in that line in the market.
Fred. T.. Sandoz is the only place
where you can get this machine.
See advertisement in another col
n5p1n
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TAwEN ZIP Az AN EsTRAY.

Taken up by the undersigned in Pine Prairie,
one Bay Creole HORSE, about or years old.
and branded on left shoulder
9VW.
The owner is hereby notified to come for
ward prove property. pay costs and take same
away. LEVI CLARK, Bayou Chicot 2. O., La
July S, 1902,
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For rent, small residence near
the ice factory and compress. Ap-
Iply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Gov. Heard has appointed Dan
/. Edwards notary public for
this parish.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Call up Phone No. 20 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions speciality.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

The latest drink at the Opera
House Soda Fountain is Grape
Kola-try a glass.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Alaska Indians have found a
petriGed ship, believed to be
Noah's Ark.
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OF ST. LANDRY. La. JULY ;. 1902.
One Million Dollars.

In the general appropriation
bill of the State, amounting to
about one million dollars, are the
following items:
$4,000 is allowed for repairs to the Governors
mansion and $4,000 for repairs to the state
House.
81, 400 is allow ed the Supreme Court for edit
ing repOrls. ,o
buildings, $500 for repairs and $l2,0Oo Ior halA-
The State University gets $4,000 for mainte-
nance for 81 rePaFs sp9 Fs sGGp iii 1or brarv m COO
for electric light plant and s47 eoo lor lie"
building.
Maintenance of State Normal School is in,
creased from $18 900 to s27 2OG a 400 is allowed
for sewerage and closets and slO00O Tor new
$500 is allowed the Louisiana In<,pstrial
lsEe sSo ooo for or new % buildings $500 for artefan
we'll S5, 600 for steam heating plant. S6,0oo lor
equipment Of the mechanics department. anu
$4,000 for addition to girls dormltory.
$1,000 is allowed the Lafayette lndustrlal
School for presidents residence, $4,000 1or
completion Of dormitory and s25oo Tor equip
ment.
tenance, AZ 500 for galleries. 50, 500 for beds and
The Charity Hospital at New Orleans gets
for maintenance 100000. for trained nurses
$2,5 500. .,.. ,.o.,
The Charity Hospital ut Shreveport gets
! s22 600 for maintenance and $35,0o0 for new
buildings. ooo e., o;,,+o
nance and $4,000 for buildings, If permanent
home is established.
The Soldiers Home gets Sl76sO for malnte
napce, S1,2 o for care of sick each year, anC
| 60, ,e0S for repairs and insurance
| Pensions. $75,0o0
| Memorial Hall, support, 81 200
Militia maintenance in field when called u
suppress insurrection, etc. ST 500, armns equip
ment, etc, sac, ,O00 horse cavalry. $4,000
| Naval battalion ,uniforming, 81 500; for cruise
For geologic survey, 5000, instead of $500
annually.
| Railroad commission for expert accountant
s. 0Oo office expenses increased from $500 u
$s0O0 a., ,oo. o,ori
| Commissioner of Labor, salary, Sl ,5Oo; cier'
| cal force, 81 goo; office expenses, IL 900
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fact that the republican party has
been, throughout the session, dom
mated by the trusts and monopo-
lies; that it has persistently refused
to listen to the counsel, even OF
members of it's own party, to reduce
the tariff ON articles produced by
the trusts; and that it has, after
passing an antitrust law to tide
over the election of 1900, which law
it has since been demonstrated re-
uuires much revision in order that
it may be made effective, positively
refused to so revise that law or to
take any other steps which would
be contrary to the interests OF the
trusts and monopolies.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

Money to loan on good security.
p MIsTR1c, Leonville, La.
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The people of New Orleans are
divided on what they call the
Merger Bill which is now before
the Legislature. The question
is so full of intricacies that the
more one reads Of them the less
he understands abont the matter.
The Times-Democrat opposes the
bill as presented and the States
favors it. With the press and the
people divided, and the women
taking a hand in the Traces the
Lord only knows what will be the
result.-Avoyelles Blade.
That's just about the size of it.
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Opelousas, June Il. 100
WDUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF CELEsTIEE LAFLEUR.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, LA.


PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La
Rv v,rtue Of an order of the Honorable the
18th Judicial District Court, III and f1r me
Parish of St Laudry there will be sold at pio-
lie ~ anctior to the last and highest bidder, by
a duly qualified auctioneer, ut the last iesi
dence of the deceased at Grand Pfaitie' 81.
Landry parish. La, on
Saturday, Jnly ~, 1902,
at II o'clock a. m, the following described
property, to-wit
Two cows with calves, Que COW, wttlIhif calf,
one heifer one yOnn@ OK, two creole hofse5'
one 2year old colt. one mare, one cftoie niaie'
one wagon, one buggy with harness. asfeni-
tural implements, household furniture. kitehen
utensils, ono wire stietcher, "a lot cotton seei
Terms and Conditions: All adjndieat'ons an
| der five dollars payable cash on aay 81 sale,
| and all adiudications OF i've doiats anh over
| nayable November 1, 1902, with eight per eeEI
| interest from day OF sale, AMI ten per cent TOT
attorneys fees in of suit to enforce eoilee-
| tion. Purchasers to execute theit notes pay
able a. above, with personal security to the
| satisfaction of the heirs.
| June 28, 1902.
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shelIed corn for sale by Fred
b. Sandoz.
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Fred L. Sandoz sells shelled
corn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-07-05

loan i Liniment for sale at the
ra House Drug Store.
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Fred. L. Sandoz, the enterpris-
ing merchant, has full stock of
the celebrated "New England
Queen" ball bearing sewing ma
chimes. The finest sewing ma
chine on the market; absolutely
noiseless, and warranted for five
years. A frst-class machine at a
low price.
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SUMMER PRICES!

As the dnli season ia here, and have large
stock OF goods / do not care to carry over to
next season, I will sell for the next 80 days at
REMARKABLY Low PRICES
and in some eases below cost. Call and see
for yonreelf. NV stock consis is OF Clothing for
Men and Boys, Shoes, Hats, Notions. etc. For
instance
Linen Suits at half price.
Mems Pants from As cents UP;
BOYS Pants, all colors, 90 cents up;
Mems Shoes from so cents up;
Childrens shoes from 20 cents up;
Mems and Boys fine laundried Shirts, 25c up
Also a good line Of Underwear from 40 cents
a snit up. Mems and Boys Hats all at cost
| prices. "
| Under the COURIER Printing Office, Main st.
| oneIousaa jun2l3m
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The General Assembly appro-
PIRATES $4,000 for public print
ing during the next two years.
This is at the rate of $4,000 a
year. It is twice as much as is
appropriated by Mississippi and
other States. 1t is a burden upon
the taxpayers that is unnecessary
and oppressive. There is no oc-
casion for the elaborate reports
sent out by heads of departments
and by presiding officers of boards
and commissioners, and for much
of the public advertisements that
fill the columns of official journals
and is never glanced at by the
average citizen.-N. O. Item
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Read the advertisements.
PEYToN r. sANDoZ,


All civil and criminal business will be given
prompt and careful attention.
Street, OpeloGsas, La.
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Do You Need GOOD
MoWSF? ?
The Jones Vertical Mower
Is the one made by the
PLANO MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

Besides other valuable upto-date patents
which no other mower has. it has the HOf.
KYNS SPRING CLIP, which enables IL 10 cut
with ease In wet or dewey grass;
Can refer you to the following gentlemen, ne,
who have recently purchased and are hlghly
saf;sfied with the machine and the way it o2e-
rates LOUIS BTHM.
JOHN BOUDREAU.
THEODULE F. RICHARD,
n ANDERSON JACKSON.
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FRED. L. SANDOZ.

Also STEEL sELF-DUMP HAY RAKEs,
anr sizes wanted Il in need call and examine
the machines before purchasing elsewhere.
Opelousas, June z, 1902.
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By virtue 6. an order of the Honorable SIX
teenth Judicial District Court OF the state ~
Louisiana, III aud for the parish OF 81. ahtiE
there will be sold at public auction 10 the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned al
ministrator, or any duly qualified auction
eer ut the last residence OF deceased near