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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-10-18
Happenings In The State.
AS Chronicled by the Alert Cor.
respondents of The Col
umbia State.
A REWARD OFFERED.

ward of 800 for the apprehen,
sion and conviction of one Sam
Shelton who recently killed Jim
Boyd in Greenwood county. The
man wanted and his victim were
negroes.
AN INFANT PRIGHTFULLY BURNED.
Anderson, Oct. 14.-A two
year-old child of Mr.. L. .. Kay,
who lives on West Market street,
met with frightful accident yes
terday afternoon, sustaining burns
which may prove fatal. The lit
tie one was alone in room and
in some way got hold of box of
matches and was playing with
them. Some of the matches were
struck, of course, and the child's
dress caught fire. BY the time
assistance arrived the child was
frightfully burned about the
body.
SELLS HALF INTEREST FOR $50, 900.
Barnwell, Oct. 14.-Mr. j. K.
Harrison has recently invented an
coil comb" which has already
made him both famous and rich.
A company in New York, i'm
pressed with the merit of the in
vention, has purchased from Mr..
Harrison one-half interest, pay
ing for same $4,000, it is said,
and will manufacture the article
in New York city. Mr.. Harrison
will 60 IN to New York to super
intend the manufacture.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-10-18

KILLS HIMSELF IN JACKSONVILLE,
Charleston, Oct. 15.-The body
of Henry Cordes, who committed
suicide yesterday at Jacksonville,
where he went in search of work,
was brought here today and in
TERED in Bethany cemetery.
Cordes was formerly in business
in Charleston, having conducted q
grocery and liquor establishment.
He failed and then went to Jack
sonville, where he secured en-
ployment as a bartender. He
lost his place and became despon.
dent, finally committing suicide,
to end his troubles. The suicide
was deliberately planned. He told
his friends goodbye, destroyed q
number OF old letters, and packed
his effects that they might easily
be sent back to Charleston. After
drinking vial of carbolic acid he
repaired among a circle of friends
at his boarding house and coolly
announced the fact that he had
drunk the acid. He sat down on
a chair and awaited the end, which
came about Is minutes after he
announced the drinking of the
acid.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-10-18
DEATH OF A WHITE CONVICT.

Anderson, Oct. 14.-Lonnie
Huntley, white, q convict on the
county chaingang, died yesterday
afternoon from a stroke of appo-
plexy at the convict camp near the
CRY limits.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01
Hynenial.

Married-In Opelousas, Oct. 25,
1902, Hon. w. S. Frazee and Mrs.
Annette Lewis, Rev. J. P. Haney
officiating. This auspicious event
was quite surprise to the many
friends of the contracting parties
in st. Landry, our handsome,
popular and efficient State Audi
tor arriving from Baton Rouge
on the morning train, and the
ceremony was quietly performed
the same evening in the presence
of few intimate friends, the
happy couple departing the next
day for Baton Rouge, where Mr..
Frazee resumed his duties as
Auditor of Public Accounts. The
COURIER joins their many friends
here in wishing them long life
of unalloyed bliss.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01
IT. LANDRY. La. NOVEMBER l. 1902.
Animals That Act.
TRAINED BEARS, SEALS, PONIES,
DOGS AND ELEPHANTS.


The trained animal features pre-
sented with Ringing Bros. fam
Gus big circus this year are so re-
markable as to excite extraordi-
nary interest. Never before in
the history Of arenic entertain
ment have so many trained ami
NAL novelties been presented in a
single performance, and never be-
fore has so much time and money
been utilized to secure new and
sensational animal acts. This do
partment of the great show would
alone stamp it as the greatest ex-
hibition of its kind ever organ
lied. The trained animal feat
ures with Ringling Bros Circus
are so numerous, and their merits
are so uniform, that it is difficult
to say which should be given
leading position in the list. Per-
haps the most interesting-and in
some respects the most remarka-
ble-is Capt. Webb's Juggling
seals. Capt. Webb is the origin
ator Of the trained seal acts, and
though efforts have been made to
initiate his work, it has never been
successfully accomplished. AL
though an American, Capt. Webb
has been abroad for many years,
and his trained seals have been
the sensation of England and the
continent. These seals present
practically every juggling trick
that the cleverest human juggler
can perform, balancing and catch
ing batons, tossing balls in the
air, handling firearms and per-
forming similar feats, besides
playing musical instruments and
actually singing songs with a fair
approach to melody. Professor
Woods dog and pony circus is
also one of the novelt les of this
department Of the show. 1t is
the most novel act ;of it's kind
now before the public. There
are numerous other trained ami
NAL features, prominent among
which are Pearl Souder's world
famous comedy elephants. There
are 80 of these curious animals,
and the exhibition they give can
not be duplicated anywhere else
on earth. They are the marvel
of the age, and create a sensation
wherever they are seen. These
marvellous trained animal per-
formances which will be seen in
Opelousas Wednesday, Nov. IL,
are given in connection with the
most stupendous triple-ring cir
Gus in the world, the costliest and
most complete menagerie ever
organized, and the most exciting
hippodrome that the eyes of an
cient Or modern ever looked upon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01
A Liberal Offer.

With every order for dodgers.
posters, hangers, ETC., printed
at the COURIER jon OFFICE, we
will give, free of charge, a reading
notice calling attention to same
IN the local columns of this paper,
thus doubling their advertising
value. We are the only office in
town able to do this, and the only
printing office in the parish sup
piled with stock and trade cuts
for illustrating large poster work
of every description. We have
over hundred cuts of all sizes to
select from. When you need
anything in the printing line, no
matter how small or how large
the order, give us a call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01
Golden Wedding.

A telegram from Opelousas to
the N. O. Picayune gives the fol-
lowing report of an interesting
event which took place near OPP
elousas last Tuesday:
"Captain and Mrs. Henry L..
Garland celebrated their golden
wedding at their home, near this
town, yesterday. Mrs. Garland
was, before her marriage, Miss
Julia BulIard, of one of the first
families of this State, and Capt.
Garland is known throughout it's
broad extent, but it is in their
own and beloved parish, St. Lam
dry, that this venerable couple is
best known, and where they are
held in universal esteem. Every
body here knows them, and their
record as citizens of this parish is
an open book, from which all
might learn many good lessons
that go to make an exemplary and
happy life.
A family reunion was held IN
honor Of this event at the home
of Mr.. Garland yesterday, nearly
every member being present, some
having come from New Orleans
and Baton Rouge to be present.
An excellent dinner was not the
least interesting feature of the
days pleasures, and fully 50 per-
sons were seated around the table.
At the invitation of Capt. Gar
land, the entire bar of Opelousas,
of which he was the Nestor, re-
paired to his residence at clock
yesterday evening. A hospitable
reception was accorded the law
yers upon their arrival, and when
they were ushered into the spaci-
Gus dining hall to partake of the
refreshments prepared for them
a sight met their view which in
every manner proved the reputa-
ton Of the distinguished couple
as entertainers. Delicious cakes
and champagne were served IN
abundance, and many were the
toasts offered to the host and
hostess, congratulating them up
on the happy occasion. Judge
E. D. Estilette, on behalf of the
officers and members of the bar,
presented to Mrs. Garland beau
tiful brooch, and Capt. Garland
was the recipient of a handsome
gold watch and chain. His re-
sponse to the toasts was expressed
in beautiful language, and when
he declared that his "object in |
life had been to deserve, to seek
for and receive the appreciation |
of his friends" IL round of ap-
plause followed, which proved
that his ambition had been real
ized."
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01
The Constitutional Amendments.

The constitutional amendments
to be passed upon by the voters
of this State at the November
election are published, officially,
in this issue of the journal, and
they will appear in the paper reg
ularly for sixty days. We trust
the voters of our parish will per-
use the amendments carefully and
thoroughly inform themselves as
to the wisdom of ratifying or re-
jecting them. There are six
amendments in all. The one
bearing on the poll tax is the
most important of them.
The objections that are being
made to repeal are strong. They
are numerous. But the age of
the constitutional provision should
have great weight with the voters.
The constitutional convention
yielded to the popular clamor for
a provision in the organic law
making the prepayment of the
poll tax prerequisite to the cleo
toral franchise. The law has not
yet been tested, and no one can
tell exactly how it will work.
The object of the provision was
to place the ballot only in the
hands of men who will appreciate
it and may be identified with the
best interests of the State. Sure
ly this was a laudable purpose.
The politics of Louisiana need
purifying, and the poll-tax pro-
vision was a step in the right di-
rection.-Mansfeld Journal.
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They Are Coming.

If all reports be true, Mayor
Welsh, of Alexandria, who is as
sisting in the promotion of the
building of a railroad from Baton
Rouge westward into Texas via
the town of Opelousas, is making
an overland trip from the Texas
end of the proposed route in COM
pany with a committee represent
ing the capitalists who have ex-
pressed a willingness to build this
road. Welsh is hustler and
good results may be expected
from the trip.-B. r. Advocate.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

The Progressive Euchre and
Ball at Sandoz Opera House last
Monday night, under the auspices
and for the benefit of Gordon
Chapter No. 124, u. d. c., was
in every respect a grand success.
Over one hundred persons at
tended, ~ couples taking part
in the Euchre. The music was
furnished by Martel's string band
and was a rare treat. Refresh
ments in abundance were pro-
yided, and all present highly en-
|joyed themselves. The occasion
was one not soon forgotten. All
the prizes were elegant and ap-
propriate, and it was nearly two
o'clock Tuesday morning before
the merry assemblage dispersed.
The ladies of Gordon Chapter are
to be congratulated upon the sue
cess of their first public enter
tainment, and we hope it will be
followed by others equally as in
teresting and successful.
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The Lyceum Course.

There yet remain three of the
five entertainments secured by the
Lyceum Club, namely, Mr.. A. w.
Hawks, "the Laughing Philos,
opher," the Chicago Glee Club
and the Dunbar Hand Bell Ring
ers. These attractions will prob
ably interest more people than
either Of the two which have al
ready taken place here, because
while Mr.. Watterson and Mr..
White were much appreciated by
the subscribers to the course, the
general public did not contribute
but little to the success of the en-
tertainments owing to the fact
that they feared the "Iectures
would be dull and uninteresting.
The remaining bills will doubtless
please more people, the first be-
ing humorous entertainment and
the other two being musical and
vocal programmes, and all are
recommended as the best of their
kind.
Owing to the fact that the door
receipts have been small at the
Watterson and White lectures,
the Club has discovered that un-
less more people come to hear
the other attractions that it will
not have sufficient funds to meet
the expenses of the course. 1t
believes that more liberal patron
age will be accorded the remain
ing entertainments for the rea-
sons above stated, but in order to
make sure ON this point the Club
has decided to offer two elegant
prizes to the young ladies selling
the most tickets for these first
class attractions. ALI contestants
for the prizes will start at the day
to be fixed by the Club, and as
but short time must elapse be-
fore the next entertainment (Mr.
Hawks on Nov. 28th), all who
have the intention of competing
Tor Lnese prizes should apply Tor
particulars to the secretary, Mr..
William j. Sandoz, as soon as
possible.
It should be borne in mind that
the purpose of offering these
prizes is to secure sufficient funds
to finish paying the legitimate ex-
penses of the course, the Club
having undertaken this work
purely from motives of public
spirit and to secure for our peo-
pie series of high-grade enter
tainments at a minimum of cost.
We hope that the efforts of our
friends will be appreciated by
those who are not yet subscribers
to the course, and that enough
subscriptions will yet be secured
to save the Club from loss.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

"Some years ago, while at Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, | was taken
with cholera morbus, which was
followed by diarrhoea. The doc
tors medicine did me no good. /
was advised to get bottle of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, which I did,
and it cured me sound and we'll.
G.. A. Morris, Embreeville, Pa.
Sold by all druggists and dealers
in patent medicine.
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Selling Out.

Vilaseca S entire stock, without
reserve or limit, consisting of dry
goods, groceries, tobacco, furni-
ture, hardware, tinware and fix
lures, at public auction every Sat-
urday and private sales On every
other day until sold out.
NJ. VILAsEcA.
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Gordon Chapter. q. D. G., will
hold meeting THIS evening at 4
o'clock at Sandoz Opera House,
when the committee on enter
tainment will make its final re-
port. All those having unsold
tickets forthe Progressive Euchre
are requested to hand them in,
together with report of tickets
sold.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Fred. e. Sandoz has just re-
ceived q fresh lot of rice bran, in
100 lbs. sacks, which he sells at
very reasonable figures, either by
the ton or sack. Delivered free
anywhere in town. Also, a nice
lot Of new hay, large bales, at 60c
per bale.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

United States Homesteads in
Sec. 30, Township No. 3, South
of Range No. 2, e. La. Mer., by
applying to Major B. Bloomfield,
United States Commissioner, who
will give all necessary infor-
nation in regard to making APP
plieation for them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

FA sick headache try Cham
berlaihs Stomach and Liver Tab
letsiJ they will ward off the attack
If taken in time. For sale by all
druggists and dealers in patent
medicine.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Vote against the pollta amend
ment next Tuesday. The argu-
ments used to pass this amend
ment are simply sickly. The man
who does not consider his right
of franchise worth 81 don't de-
serve the right. Vote against the
poll tax amendment.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Buffalo Bills Wild West Show
exhibited here last Wednesday to
the largest audience that ever as
sembled in Opelousas. Of course
the show was fully up to all that
IS claimed for it--and that is a
pIen ty.
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Now is the accepted time-the
COURIER has a long list of delin-
quent subscribers. If you owe
for your paper you will confer a
favor by calling at the Office and
settling up.
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The Baton Rouge Advocate
says: There are few things
stronger than the cohesive power
OF public pap. Correct. The
Feliclanas.
Yes; and we have some won
derful examples of this cohesive
power IN this parish-vide some
Of the antics of our Police Jury
On the parish printing, for in
stance.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

The Jones Vertical Mower is
conceded by those who have had
in that kind of ma
shinery to be far ahead Of any
hing in that line in the market.
Fred. L. Sandoz is the only place
where you can get this machine.
See advertisement in another col
nnln
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

This is All Saints Day and to-
morrow will be All Souls Day.
On both occasions elaborate and
appropriate services will be held
at the Catholic church of our
town.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Felix Williams will keep always
supplied with fresh fish and oys-
ters. Oysters cooked in every
style or on the half-shell. Saloon
on Main street, opposite Mr.. D.
Roos' residence.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Miss Delphine Lafond has just
received u fine stock of millinery
goods, all of the latest styles, for
the fall and winter. She invites
all those interested to come and
examine her line.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

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 16 bearing pecan
trees, a large number of figs
choice varieties, about 20 young
fruit trees just beginning to bear,
including peaches, plums, april
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, 1902-11-01

We charge 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.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Ringling Brothers great circus
represents an invested capital of
$3, 700, ,000-more than twice the
amount invested in all the other
circuses in the United States.
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FOR SALE.

A house and lot In tine town of Washington.
La, in the square bounded by Csrriere, viii
of choice cypress, cei!ed inside, weatherboarded
outside, 20x30 feet Will be sold cheap for
cash, or part cash and balance on time to suit.
For particulars apply at the COURIER office.
Opef0asas, La.
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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 our
columns all the time.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Call around and see the won
derful clock that runs 400 days
with one winding at f. j. Diet
lein's, the Jeweler.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Robert Chachere has just re-
ceiyed an elegant assortment of
mortuary wreaths. Call and see
them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

A SHOE THAT WILL WEAR lis
the Hamilton Brown Shoot will
give you satisfaction. Sold by
E. Z. Sandoz,
Sole Agent.
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Drummond's Plumbing Shop
estimates on laying water pipes
and repairs. Work done promptly
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Send us your job work. Every
thing in the printing line done at
this office.
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Vote for A. P. Pujo for Con-
gresham next Tuesday; and vote
against the poll tax amendment.
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The weather during the past
week has been simply perfect,
bright, clear and bracing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Take your prescriptions to the
Opera House drugstore. A reg
istered pharmacist will Ell them.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

Fine soaps, perfumes and toilet
articles for sale at the Opera
House Drugstore.
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Call up Phone No. 70 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions speciality.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

A full line of Gold, Gold Filled
and Silver Spectacles at f. J..
Dietlein the Jeweler.
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For Sale. secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this Office.
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See Edward McNulty's adv. of
land for sale in another column.
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1t you want any job work
done, send it to us.
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A beautiful line of Prayer Books
and Beads at f. j. Dietlein's, the
Jeweler.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1902-11-01

The celebrated John Hollins
Fountain Pen at F. j. Dietlein S..
the JeWeler.
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Vote for Pujo and against the
poll tax amendment Tuesday.
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See proceedings of the Board of
Aldermen on fourth page.
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Old Gold and Silver bought at
T. j. Dietlein's, the Jeweley.
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When you take your prescrIp-
tion to the Opera House Drug
store you run no risk. It will be
filed by a registered pharmacist.
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For Sale.

a tract of land adjoining Haas race track,
q number of plum trees, also a cooking stove
and furniture, and two well bred milch cows
and one calf. Apply on the primises to
Oct 25. 1902. EDWARD MCNULTY.
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Vote against the poll tax amend
ment.
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Money to loan on good security.
P. MIsTRIC, Leonville, La.
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NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
ESTATE OF NoEmAND foNYENor.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT, 81
LANDRY PARISH.
No. 5537

Whereas, Theophile T. Fenteuot, OF le parish
OF st. Landry, administrator OF the above named
estate, has filed final tableau, and account,
accompanied hy his petition praying for the
homologation OF the same
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition to said
tatleau to file same in writing In my office in
the town OF Opel0usas, within the time requr-
ed by law, why the said tabeau should not be
holnOlogated aud confirmed.
II. E. EsTORGE.
Oct. IS, 1902 Clerk.
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BALL BEARING MACHINE.

This is one of the hest machines on tie mar
ket and sold at price within the reach of ALL
Cali and examine this splendid machine before
purchasing. FRED. l.. SANDOZ.
Opei0usas March 20, 1902.
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Buy your cigars and smoking
tobacco at the Opera House Drug
Store.
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District Court.

The Grand Jury, which had
been in session since Oct. Goth,
handed in the following report
last Monday: Having completed
their labors the Jury adjourned
Tuesday: