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Seventh District Republicans.

The Republican Congressional
Committee met in Lake Charles
August 22d, with the following
members present: F. 9. Labit,
Acadia parish; E. z. Gauthier,
Avoyelles parish; Claude Mayo,
Calcasieu parish; NJ. Dupuy, Cam
eron parish; Gilbert L. Dupre, St.
Landry parish; j. w. Cavender,
Vernon parish. Rapides parish
was represented by proxy from
G. NJ. Flower. Grant was not
represented.
The committee organized by
electing f. G. Labit, of Acadia,
president, and Claude Mayo, of
Calcasieu, secretary.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
That Republican convention be convened
and held at Lake Charles, La, on September
30, 1902, at T:30 q. m.. for the purpose OF n0ml
mating q Republican candidate from the ftl
congressional district in the 5stli congress o.
the United States, to be voted for III the mex
congressional election to be held on the frs
Tuesday following tho hrst Mohday III hoVehl
Der. 1902.
Tnat the Republican parish committees o.
the various parishes comprising the Tth con
gressional district be- and they are hereby au
thorized and instructed to cause delegates Il
be elected or selected, to represent their re
spective parishes in said convention, by PR
mary or mass meeting, OF Otherwise, as salt
committee shall determine. and if the election
or mass meeting are ordered, the same shall b.
| held on Saturday, September 13, and In cas-
primary elections are determined on, the par
| ish committee meeting shall Issue the cal
| therefor and conduct same in accordance VIII
| act No 1873 OF 1900. II neither mass meeting
| nor primary election are ordered, the said dele
| gates to be selected on or before the 18th o
| September 1902
| That in accordance with the census of 1906
| the apportonment of delegates to represen
/ tho various parishes i'll the said conVentlo
| shall be as follows:
| Acadia 10 delegates. Ayoyelles Is delegates
| Galcasieu 15 delegates, Cameron Q delegates
| Grant delegates, Randes 20 delegates, 81
Landry &c delegates, Vernon delegates: totf
| 1e1 delegates.
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NOTICE EoR PUBLICATION.
Climber Act, June 8, lS7S.)
limited STATES Land CtlicG

(IImUer ACI, JuHE D, lSt7.l
United States Land Chicc, I
New Orleans, La, Aug. 8, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 8, 1878, entitled can act for the sale OF
timber lands i'll the States of California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act OF Aug.
t. 1892,
H. Bruce ThOmpsOm,
of Bayou Chicot, st. Landry parish, La. has
this day filed IN this office his sworn statement
No /, for the purchase of the L of s " and
w of S OF Sec %, TIP 3, S ,, West La Mer,
and will offer proof TO show that the lana
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before w. ". whiting
ton, Jr., U. s. Commissioner, at Black Lake
Plantation, ST. Landry parish, on Wednesday,
the goth day of october, 1902.
He names the following witnesses:
Eugene C. Griffith Robt. Delafosse, Howard
W. Tatman and Samuel l.. Wharton, all OF st.
Landry parish, La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested TO hte
their claims in this Office or before said Goth
day OF October. 1902.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Aug. 16 1902. Register
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Hon. VIM. P0Ik's Address.

Hon. VIM. Polk, Democratic
candidate for Congress from this
District, addressed an intelligent
and appreciative audience last
Tuesday night at the Courthouse.
The military ball which came off
the same night prevented quite q
number of our citizens from at
tending Mr.. Polk's address.
During the course of his speech,
which was conservative and dig
nified throughout, and listened to
with close attention, he clearly
defined his policy and the needs
of this section rs he understood
them, and especially as relating
to the farming interests. Being
a farmer and planter himself, he
was in a position to- know their
needs, and in politics he was
fighting for the agricultural and
commercial interests Of the State !;
that class represents the majority
of the Democrats of Louisiana;
they pay the most of the taxes
and yet have less representation
in the legislative branches of the
government than any other. He
gave the trusts and combines a
roasting, and stands squarely on
the rights Of the people to select
their Democratic nominees by q
direct vote of the people through
primaries. He defined his dem
ocracy as just the old-fashioned,
simon pure kind not loud-mouthed
but steady, and without folderolds
or fancy fringes of any sortin
other words, it was not Pharr-
fetched. He made it very clear
Ito his audience as to where he
lstood on the prominent issues of
the day, and what they might ex-
pect Of him IL he was elected.
Mr.. Polk is a pleasant. fluent
land forceful speaker, and made a
livery favorable impression upon
his audience. His thorough fa-
lmiliarity with national questions
land the intelligent manner in
/ which he handled them demon
Istrated both his fitness and his
liability to properly represent this
1district in the councils of the ma.
Ition, while his unblemished polit,
lical record, in striking contrast
| to that of st. Landry S candidate
NATURALLY suggested unfavorable
comparisons " it'll his local oppo
nent, and attracted to him tht
lgenerous sympathies of ever.
4 honest and manly Democrat il
1.-THE audience. With such a gal
| axy of able and experienced mel
and steadfast Democrats as Polk
BIackman and Pujo to choos'
Il from, the man who votes for thei
inexperienced and politically un
reliable opponent cannot honestl
claim to be desirous of promoting
4 the best interests of his party ant
of his country, and the man Wht
4 is now SO disposed, If he is hon
sI,est with himself and fully realize
1.-THE true situation, will not do SO
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n ACOllCSpohuCAC Az IAS l1'o I'
sue of the Alexandria Town Talk
has the following good words to
say of one of the candidates for
Congress from this District:
The selection of Il candidate for congress in
the 7th congressional district is now at hand
We have before us several good men offering
to serve us in our national legislature. NOW
the question arises III the minds OF all thinking
people, what sort OF q man do we most need:
DO We want a professional politician to assist
us in calling to memOr. old dated issues anu
past unpleasantnesses, thereby dlvertlns our
efforts from peace and progress to strite anu
contention. Do weJqeed man or legal lore 10
look after the ipnBrests Of the professional
men-one that kHows no interests other than
what Is told him by men who are seeking sell
common peoplastand one that knows the wants
and needs of III classes, from the cotton picker
and log sawySY to the lumber manufacturers,
tnaf Need Il We 'ns Want % NJ
has n broad Though mind to look a3lsI the in
sterests of ey9ry section of the districtaa man
Of t enough a :" Ts rs,' ren
rese1i ssszsr1d look alter its protection we oon
need many laws enacted, but we want a man
that will ever be watchful and see that none
are passed that will injure the interest OF our
fast developing country. We have sucn q man
III the person of William Polk. He is young
man of intelligence and activity; man that ls
NOT OH lii low poiitlCul iilChs, ~ Lis'U
would rather be defeated ON the right side than
elected on the wrong. If elected he will look
after the lumber interests because he knows
that it is one of the resources OF his district.
He will look after the rice interests for the
same reason-in fact, he will see that no part
of his section is neglected so far as he is able
to aid. He is not man to aid one part OF his
district and let the other remain unnotlced.
All the other candidates are nice men, so far
as know. Some of them are personal friends
of mine, and 1 would be far from making q
nj ffrlt np than
ask myself whether we need Il man whose
main forte is IA good politician, or one that
offers to represent us because he is able to do
So must choose william Polk i'll preference
to all others that are before us.
The choosing OF a col gressman is matter OF
much Importance to US, especially at this time.
broad, comprehensive view, and not in q mar
rnW ninded. personal way.
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FOR y SALE.

A fine Investment of town property can be
made by the purchase of o nice tract OF land
lying within the corporate limits of Opelousas,
Containing IS acres, with one double cabin.
Price s75 per acre on accommodating terms.
This tract lies well and is very suitable for be-
ing divided into numerous building lots, which
will pay handsome profit.
Also tract of IS acres adjoining the above,
with all of its improvements. 1t has on II a
fine young orchard of 200 pecan trees, rapidly
coming into bearing. Price $50 per acre on ac'
conmodating terms. For further informatlon
apply to JAMES ii, HOUSTON.
Aug 16, 1902
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hIyin street, opposite the CouR-
lER Nice. was the scene of g free
snow ION Thursday morning that
came Anheralded. Jack Perrault
md s fiery and untamed steed
woret he observed Of all observers
f0r about one hour, nearly every
one suggesting different remedy
whereby Jack s bailey horse could
b snhdued. After trying the
water curo without effect, dose
of 'shigh-Iife vas administered,
which brought the animal TO
terms, not. however, until i. exc;
eused number Of tricks un-
Known III the trained circus pony,
such as throwing mud into the
second story Of The Saisan build.
ing, walking with It's hind lees j.
he air, aid trying III twist itsell
INTO aIl kinds Of shapes
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NO. 81

In the event OF IA second primary, the secretary
shall cause to be printed and distributed as
above the same number of tickets containing
the names of the two candidates receiving the
highest number of votes at the first primary:
10. That tho new committee elected at the
primary herein provided for shall meet to or
.anize in the city of Alexandria, La, on the
Goth day fof September, 4. d. 1902, at O'Clock
y. III.
On motion of Mr.. Teal, duly seconded, the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That any candidate who partlci-
pates in this primary desiring 10 contest tho
result thereof tor my cause, shall fte Ills con
test by petition addressed to the commit tee ana
filed with tho secrHtary, his said petition 10
specifically set forth his grounds of complaint.
lii contestiug under the first primary the pet-
ton shall be filed within five days thereafter,
and shall be accompanied by an atndavlt tlitt
copies OF said petition have been duly served
on his opponents. He shall produce all proofs
and be ready for q hearing at the committee
meeting at Crow Icy, uu the 18TH. In contcsttng
under the second PRIMARY, he petition. accom-
panied by the AFFIDAVIT above required, shall Re
fled with the secretary s1u before September
2Tth and the contestant shall he present at
Alexandria on the 18th OF September With hls
proof.
On motion of Nj, ugh, duly seconded, the
thanks of the committee were extended 70 inc
people of Opelousas tor courtesies received
On motion, duly seconded. the committee
then adjourned to meet at Crowley, la, sept
16, 1902, unless previously called hy the CHAIR
man. II. II. SMART, ih;tiflhah
E Il. DUBuISSON, Secretary.
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Our readers will consult their
best interests and confer a favor
|on the COURIER by patronizing
the business men who advertise
in our columns. They are anxi-
Gus for your trade and will make
it to your advantage to do your
business with them. Watch oul
columns all the time.
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The Alexandria Democrat says
that two carloads of Mexicans,
numbering about 200 men, women
and children, arrived in Alexan-
dria last week on the Southern
Pacific Railroad, and were sent
up to a plantation on Red river,
eight miles above Alexandria,
where they will be put to work
on the plantation by the manag-
ers. This is a new departure in
that section, and will be watched
with interest by the planters
They came from Uyalde, Texas.
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NOTaGE

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS, La,
Aug. 2i, 1902. )
Notice Ia hereby gifen that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in srpport OF his claim, aud
that said proof will he made before John
Evans. u. s.. Commissioner, at Turkey Creek,
La, ON Sept. 80, 1902 viz
IoEsn P. j JohHsen,
homestead entry No II, ,412 for lot or fraction,
w of N W /, N w Of f !, and Z OF N w
]. Sec. so, TIP 8, s. r. r. La. Mer
He names the following witnesses to prove
| his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF. said land, viz:
Walter Doyal. Blaston Foreman, Emile De
/ willie and Tim ID. Spears, all of Bayou Chicot,
/ ST. Landry parish, La ,
| AuQ. 30, 1902 Register.
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Some farmers in Mississippi are
preparing to fight the cotton seed
trust by the launching of rival
organization, and it is said the
movement is spreading all over
the State. The organization is
ostensibly for mutual protection,
and the members pledge them
selves not to sell their seed except
through an exchange composed OF
officers of the association, who will
negotiate with the trust in fixing
| the price Of the product. In this
WAY they expect to secure a fair
value for their seed and success
| fully cope with the trust.
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Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get a free sample OF
Chamberlain 5 Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They
cleanse and invigorate the stom-
ach, improve the appetite and
regulate the bowels. Regular
size, 25c per box. For sale by all
druggists and dealers in patent
medicine.
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Now that the Democrats of Cal
#casieu have been given what they
desired in the seventh district--a
popular primary = they should
take the same interest in going to
the polls on September II as they
would on the State election day.
The primary method of nominal
| ing is on trial in this State, and If
the voters show their Indifference
by remaining away from the polls,
the politicians will be quick to re-
turn to the less cumbersome and
more manageable convention plan.
If any check occurs in our prog
ress toward a State primary, the
voters themselves will be to blame
for it.-Lake Charles American.
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Personal.

Miss Adela Capbern is visiting
relatives here.
Miss Marguerite Zoder is visit
ing in Crowley.
Mr.. f. l.. Sandoz is in New
York on business.
Miss Asa Pulford is visiting
friends in Grand Coteau.
James 0. Chachere is in New
Orleans on business.
Mr.. Aaron Jacobs has returned
after an extended Western trip.
Miss Leone Cullom is here on
visit to Mrs. Mason Mcbride.
Miss Gertrude Callahan drove
over from Washington last 1ksn-
day.
Mrs. j. P. Boagni has been en-
tertaining her lovely cousin, Miss
Sallie Fahey.
Pretty Miss Louise Randle left
Monday for Mobile, Ala, to be
gone several weeks.
Miss Matte Loeb is home again
after having spent several months
with her sister in Crowley.
Miss Nell Hayes is entertaining
her friend, Miss Cammie Lawther
| of Milburn, who arrived last Sat
urday.
Mrs. Jonas Roos is entertaining
Misses Roche and Bonheil. two
lovely young ladies from New Or
leans.
Miss Alice Prados, after a de-
lightful visit to her sister, has re-
turned to her home III New Or
leans.
! Mrs. P. T. Blacksher and her
charming daughter, Miss Lizzie,
are sojourning in Kentucky and
Tennessee.
! Mrs. S. F. Reade, of Goliad,
Texas, is spending few weeks in
town with friends, and is at pres
ent with Mrs. M. M. Hayes.
/ Sweet little Jeannette Frankel,
latter spending two weeks with
| her grandmother, Mrs. S. Loeb,
Ileft Tuesday for her home in
Crowley.
| Mrs. Ida Jackson left for hel
home in Houston, Texas, Thurs
day, after visiting her brother
Mr.. G. L. Hayes, and other rela
| tives for the past two months.
/ Miss Alice Judson, stenographel
in Mr.. Chappuis' office in Grow
LEY, is spending a few days il
town, while returning from hel
summer vacation in New Orleans
and Is the guest of Mrs. NJ. NJ
Hayes.
MIR. and Mrs. T. Walter Brous
sard, lately of New Orleans, ar
, rived here last week and will
make Opelousas their future
! home. Mr.. Broussard will g
: into the mercantile business. anc
is now making the necessary prep
arations for so doing. We wei
come them to our town.
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lCOMMUTATtON.l
N0TsCE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,
July 30, 1902, !
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support OF his cIaini un-
der section 230l of the Revised Statutes, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, U. s. Commissioner at Turkey Creeg.
La, on Sept 9, 1902, viz:
ksepEaen w. Carpenter,
who made Homestead Entry No. 22O92, for the
N Ell Section A, TIP, 2. $. Il. Il, La Mcr
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
William G.. Penny and Narciese johnson, OF
Lloyd p. o.. Madison Magee aud shug KING, OF
Turkey Creek +. o., la.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Aug. 2, 1902. Register
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NOTICE.
ESN7'E'7--4''11 Q = . :
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLl

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA,
Aug. q, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
tn make final proof in support Of his claim, I'M
der Section 1901 Of the Revised Statutes, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u s. Commissioner, at Elias Fontenots
homestead, rear Beaver, La, on October Tth,
1902, viz:
who made Homestead Entry No. 2l6i6 for the
Eaof s I, Sec. 10, TIP. 8. r w, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz:
| william l.. Perry, Warren T. Brumfield and
| william j. Carroll, OF Beaver P. o., La, and
/ General d. Self, Of Oakdtfe, La
WAITER l.. COHEN,
Auq 30 1902 Register.
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A T,iberaI Offer.

The undersigned will give free
sample Of Chamberlain 5 Stomach
and Liver Tablets to any one
wanting a reliable remedy for dis
orders of the stomach, biliousness
or constipation. This is a new
remedy and a good one.
A. S. BRAUD & Go.
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When the government OF this
country was established it was "of
the people, by the people, for the
people. 1t has finally progressed
to a government of the politicians,
by the politicians, for the politi-
clans. and Vanderbilt seems to
have chrystalized their sentiments
in toto in his famous and infam-
Gus exeeration-"the people be
damned THE Felicianas.
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Alabama held primary elec-
ton for State officers, from Gov
arnor down, last Monday, and
while this il the first experiment
under the new law, the arrange
naent seemed to work with entire
satisfaction.
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Mrs. William a. Robertson, Of
Washington, st. Landry parish,
died at jackson, Miss, recently.
Mrs. Robertson was tho widow of
Dr. William A Robertson, for
many years State Senator from
st. Landry, and at one time Lieu.
tenant Governor Of Louisiana,
whose death occurred some ter
years ago.
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NOTICE

Any Federal soldier Of tue Civil War now tiY-
| ing who prior to JUNE 20. 1874, made a homestead
entry of less than los acres. or any soldier new
/ dead who left 4 widow or minor children under
2l wears 0f age at the date OF his DEATH can learn
1 something to his or their advantage by cainn&
| on or adliressing, WIZ. j. SANDO2, Attorney,
| Time "a 1902 Opelonsas, La.
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We charge q legitimate and rea-
sonable price for all our job print
ing-a price at which we can af-
ford to do the work and the con-
sumer can afford to spend for
stationery. And we guarantee
good job printing.
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NOTICE OF LIQUIDATION.

Office of G. DietIein Grocery Co., htd..(
OpeI0usaa, La. Aug. 8, 1902
BY a unanimous resolution Of the Bnar'i Of
Directors Of the G. Dietein Grocery Co, Lid,
said corporation was ordered to he dissolved
and liquidatea, the liquidation 10 take effect
July 16, 1902.
Late Secretary OF G. Dietlein Groc, Co, Ltd.
Aug q 1An2--1 Ill
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The list Of polling places and
names Of the commissioners OF
election for the primary to be
held in this parish on the 11th OF
September, 1902, will be found
on our fourth page, in the pro-
ceedings of the Democratic Exc
eutive Committee of St. Landry,
held here on the 23d inst.
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OF FaNAL TABAEAU.
ESTATE OF BIENVEEUE Sicily.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST LANDRY
No, bSGb.

Whereas, Alexandra Sicily of the parish OF
St Landry, Administrator OF the above named
accompanied by his petition praying for tho
holnolOgation of the same;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to az
tabeau, to file same in writing, in my Office III
the town of Opel0usas within the time re1uir-
ed by law, why the SAID tableau should not be
homologated and confirmed.
II. Z. ESTORGE
Aug 23 1902 Clerk.
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For Rent-A small farm near
.Opelousas 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. Outbuildings consist
of crib, barn, stable, chicken
house, wash house, carriage house,
servants quarters, &c.
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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. e. Sandoz is the only place
where you can get this machine.
See advertisement in another col
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Prof. Albert j. Dupuy, at one
time professor IN the st. Landry
High School, was married to Miss
May Dulany. Wednesday morn
ing, August Goth, at st. Francis
sXavier's church in Alexandria.
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royyN PROPERTY ROR SALE.

A weIl-improved town property. consisting
of two lots Of ground. with residence, store
buiiding aud other onfIeuses, ali in good con-
dillon. enc block from high school, about three
blocks t, ON railroad depot, oil mill and church.
Corner Of Court and Chstneg streets.
Terms reasonable. Apply to
March Is, '92.1y G. I. LEaAsSIER.
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Cotton is opening fast In this
parish. The intensely hot wealth
er and bright sunshine cause the
bolls to open rapidly.
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vAKnN vp As Am EsTRAY.

BY the undersigned near Leonyille, half
American mare, about 10 years oiag-Day Color,
no brand. has fresh marks of barb-wire fence
wounds on side and legs. Owner Is requested
to come forward. prove properly, pay chafges
and take her away, or she viii ne dlspose1 OF
according to law. L. y. Z. DEFlLLiMhSt
Aug. I'll m LeonVlIies Aaa