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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
THE NEW BAGGAGE RULES.
All Excess Will Have. to be Strictly
Paid For.

The new rules regarding the
amount of baggage that may be car
ried while travelling went into effect
the first of the year on the lines con-
trolled by the Western Passenger as
ISOLATION. There are thirty-two rail-
ways in this association, and the new
regulations will be operative upon all
roads doing business in Wisconsin.
After Jan. l a passenger on a first
class ticket will be entitled to carry
free $50 pounds and IS pounds on a
half-fare ticket. All baggage above
that weight will be considered excess
and must be paid for at the rate Of y
per cent. of the highest first-class
limited fare between the points trav-
eled. 1.-The public has misunder-
standing relative to the amount OF
baggage that may be carried" said
local railway man. ''No single piece
of baggage, except foreign emigrant,
could in the old ruling weigh over
25O pounds and be accepted by the
railways but any person by paying
the excess is entitled to carry as many
pieces of baggage as they choose pro-
vided they do not weigh more than
25O pounds each. Conditions became
such that the railways had to do
something to limit the amount of
/ baggage carried. Sometimes the
baggage cars would be illed with
trunks that should have gone as ex-
press or shipped as freight. Then,
too, there had to be weight limit.
Some of the trunks of travelling men
would weigh 800 and $50 pounds, be-
ing so large that trainmen could
scarcely handle them during the short
stops made at many places. The pub
lie should understand the rule. One
hundred and fifty pounds of baggage
are carried free with every first-class
ticket. All above that must be paid
for as excess. No trunk can weigh
over 250 pounds and be accepted for
transportation, but as many trunks
weighing 25O pounds and less will be
carried as the party travelling is will
ing to pay for at excess baggage rates.
Only regular allowance will be checked
free on passes, whether held by en-
ployes or others, unless excess weight
is covered by an order from the prop
er authority.
In all cases where animals are trans
ported in baggage cars, release or live
stock contract must be executed SUBJ
lect to the usual rules and regulations
governing the carriage of live stock.
Dogs in crates, or provided with
collar, chain and tag, showing the
name and address Of a caretaker, will
be transported in bag gage cars at the
owners risk only, subject to the To-
cal regulations regarding the charge
for service. Not more than two dogs
will be carried for any one passenger,
whether Grated or not. Dogs and
other animals belonging to theatrical
companies will be carried according
to the instructions governing the
transportation Of theatrical property.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
Farms for Sale.

| own six farms ranging from 100
to 40 acres, each having Lancaster
for it's market town, all we'll watered.
| can show 80 bushels of corn to toe
acre this year. These farms are for
sale at very low prices and on easy
terms. H. w. BROWN,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09

Whosoever has suffered from piles
knows how painful and troublesome
they are. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment is guaranteed to cure piles
Price Scots in bottles. Tubes Toe. j.
T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
1t Is Easy to Say

"Be careful" but we must all go from
heated houses into chill outer air, and
the change sets us coughing and
wheeling. Avoiding winter colds is
difficult; curing them is not hard if
you take Aliens Lung Balsam. Better
begin when the cold is young and not
wait until it settles deep into the lungs
'for;then, even with Aliens Lung Bal
sam, complete relief will be slower. Il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09
200 acre farm for sale.

Situated in Little Grant; 100 acres
under pillow; some bottom land; bal
ance pasture and timber Splendid
stock farm. Has good running water
and we'll. Good house and outbuild-
ings.
For further particulars apply at
Herald office. 42-1-m
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09

Constipation neglected or badly
treated, leads to total disability or
death. Rocky Mountain Tea absolute.
ly cures constipation in all it's forms
35c. Hatch Bros. and Benefits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09

Many a bright and happy household
has been thrown into sadness and sor-
row because of the death of loved one
from neglected cold. Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup is the great cure for
coughs, colds and all pulmonary all
ments. Price 25 and SOC. Jos. Ben
nett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09

For whooping cough, asthma, bron
chitis or consumption, no medicine
equals Billiards. Horehound Syrup
Price % and SOC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09

FOR SALE: Some choice POLAND
China stock hogs. Inquire of
IRA MURPHY, Lancaster. 41tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09

as Of Malta. He was onto 1t. Then
dlhattan struck out his hand and
we him the P. D. @. sign Of Royal
arch Brick Mason. He was on that.
Then Mulhattan examined him as fol-
lows to make sure he was drummer:
From whence CONTEST thou, pard?'
From the lodge Of Holy st. Johns,
Bucyrus, o.
What seek We here to do?'
TO take few orders and collect a
BILL
Then you are drummer
4 am SO taken and accepted by all
the boys
How may know you to be a
drummer?'
BY my cheek and fifty-pound sam
pie case. Try me-
How will you be tried?'
BY the squire.
why by the squire?'
Because the squire is magistrate
and an emblem of Stupidity
Where were you first prepared for
drummer?'
In my mind
Where next?'
In printing Office adjoining a
ocular post of drummers.
How were you prepared?'
BY being Invested of my last cent,
nv cheek rubbed down with brick.
bunion plaster over each eye and a
,avy sample case in each hand. In
lis fix was conducted to the door
the post
How did you know it was a door,
being blindP'
BY first stepping in coal scuttle,
and afterward humping my head
against the door knob
How gained you admissions
BY the benefit of my cheek.
Had you the required cheek?'
i had not, but John Smith had it
for me-
How were you received?'
'On the sharp toe of boot applied
to nv natural trousers
What did this teach You?'
Not to fool around too much
What happened next?'
i was set down on a cake of ice
and asked if put my trust in mer-
camille reports
Your answer?'
Not if know myself, don't.
How were you next handled?'
Il was put straddle of goat made
out of 2x4 scantling, and trotted nine
times around the room by four worthy
rothers and then brought in front of
he left bower for further instruction.
How did he instruct you?'
To approach a customer in three
upright, regular steps, with my bust
ness card extended at right angles,
my arms forming perfect square.
How were you then disposed of?'
4 was again seated on the cake of
ice in front of dry goods box and
made to take the following horrible
and binding oath:
/, Charles S. Robinson, do hereon
and herein most everlastingly and dia-
bolically swear that [ will never re-
veal and always steal all the trade
secrets | can for the use and benefit
of this Most August Order. And
further swear that [ will never give,
carve, make, hold, take or cut prices
below regular rates. Binding myself
to no less penalty than having my
grip sack slit from top to bottom, my
dirty shirts and socks taken out and
my reputation removed and buried in
in the river at Sandusky avenue
bridge, where the Salvation army GIBBS
and flows every two and one half
hours. SO help me Bob Ingersoll and
keep me in backbone.
Il was then asked what | needed
What was your reply?'
Money!
What did you then behold?'
"A copy of Dunn & Co.'s reports,
open at the chapter Bucyrus. Upon
the open book rested pair of drug
scales, in one pan of which reposed
ten pounds of concentrated lye, and
in the other sat a small silver jackass.'
What did this emblem signifyP'
The scales represented the balance
between debtor and creditor. The
other emblems indicated the lie-abili-,
ties and assets of bankrupts.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-09

If it's fine job printing you wish
come to the Herald office.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
Swords ON The .Tafl.

Sheriff NJ. L. Swords addressed
the following timely communica-
tion to the Police Jury:
To the Pres. aud members of the
Police Jury of St. Landry.
Gentlemen: In no spirit of CONF
plaint do / address you these state
ments. / wish simply to lift the
Subject OF building a new jail from
q cold cash proposition to the high
er plane OF humanity, and to call
to YOUR honorable minds the facts
as they appear to the public.
The jail OF this parish has been
severely condemned by several
Grand Juries as unworthy to be
left standing in christian COM
munify. First, because it Is as uri-
safe as can be imagined, aud the
officers in charge are every day
running the risk of being assassi-
mated. Secondly, it is SO open to
the storms of winter that several
deaths have occurred among the
prisoners, who are at the mercy ct
those whose duty it is to give them
every comfort that it may be in
their power to confer; and thirdly
in the evil effects OF combining poor
unfortunates who have been bereft
of reason, in the same yard and
cells where vicious and condemned
prisoners are incarcerated. Sew
eral deaths have occurred because
of the naglect OF a majority OF SOW
leral Police Juries to give that re-
I lief that humanity demands and a
sympathizing public would hail
with delight.
When the CheYis brothefs were
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22

-Eunice Branch, No., S9S, Cath
Ollie Knights of America, was or
ganized at Eunice last Sunday, the
18th, by Col. w. A. Mair, national
organizer, assisted by delegation
from St. Landry Branch, OF Ope,
lousas. Sixty-three ladies and
gentlemen Of that place and viclni.
ty were initiated Immediately after
High Mass, the ceremony being
followed by fine dinner in honor
OF the visiting Knights. The cleo
tion of officers took place in the
afternoon, the following we'll known
people having been elected for the
ensuing term: Rev. Father Bachl-
ochi, spiritual director; Henry La.
fieur, president; Peter Klien, lsl
vice president; Mrs. l.. G. Giffe, "a
vice president; Theogene Reed
treasurer; Pierre Fusilier, secre'
tary; Hiram Fusilier, sergeant-at'
arms; Mrs. G.. Lott, informarlan
Miss. Florence Sittig, sentinel;
Robert Lafieur, Theodore Tate and
George Outlet, trustees. The ope'
louras people report having had
delightful time and say that tneil
Eunice friends are to be congra tu
lated on the success of the occasion
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
Rord Sold

The follwing roads were sold last
Saturday:
/. Road leading from Opelousas
to Washington, from Opelousas to
ward line-3 miles Eddy Harman.
2. Road leading from Opelousas
to Vile Platte, from Opelousas to
Debaillon's bridge-I2 miles-Jas.
O. Chachere.
8. Road leading from the Ope-
lousas and Vile Platte road to
Henry Lastrapes' place 3miles
Jas. q. Chachere.
4. Road leading from Opelousas
to Port Barre, from Opelonsas to
Lamorandier's Bridges miles
-Arceneau.
5 From Valin's gin on last
mentioned road to Coulon's bridge
--3 miles-John Jennings.
6 From Haas store on same
road to ward line near Gains store
30 miles-Ulysse Roy.
Z From Opelousas to ward line
in Bellevue at McDoWell's-9 miles
u. F. Guidry.
s. From Wilkins place on same
road to ward line near Bellevue
depot-3 miles-J. T. Guidry.
3. From DIR. O. P. Daly's north
east corner on same road to G.
Bourque's store-5 miles-James
O. Chachere.
10. From Shuteston to road
leading from Opelousas to Church
Point. It. Guidry.
Ii. From Opelousas to G. Bour-
que's store via NJ. L. Swords place
% miles-J. Z. Guidry.
IL. From ]. M. Roagni's home
place to o. f. Lavergne's via Cot
tingham place-6 miles-Joe Stokes.
l3. From Picken's southeast
corner to Dejean's brid ge--5 miles
Joe Stokes.
Il. From Provost's store, near
Opelonsas, to ward line near Erte-
mon Lafieur's, in Prairie Ronde
10 miles-Eraste Durio.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
The Opera Hso..se Ticket.

Editor Clarion.-As citizen and
taxpayer Of the town of Opelousas,
I desire to protest against the
manner in which the Opera House,
or Main street, ticket was fiaunted
in the face of the people OF the
town. Tt is not SO much that j OBJ
jeet to the personnel of the ticket
(although / can not say that the
selections are the best that could
be made) but / do most streneonsly
object to a dozen (by actual COUNT
men meeting subrosa and telling
the people of the town 9Here are
the men that you are to eject to
serve you for the next two years.
We thought you were not exactly
competent to pick out men with
the necessary qualifications, 50 we
have done it for you; now you just
go to the poll and ratify our seiec-
tions.n
Dark-ehamber proceedings of
this order used to go in days gone
by. Robertson and Duson and
Charley Thompson and T.S. Fon-
tenot and other such giants OF the
political arena, formed tickets and
che people accepted them without
a murmur. People in those days
had never been taught what poll
tical independence was. They
were lead around by a rope like SO
many horses. They bowed to and
obeyed their Caesars and were con-
tent with the thought that they
We're right because their dictators
could not possibly be wrong. But
things have changed. People look
issues in the face; they analyze
men and think for themselves.
The politician has to convince
them by act and argument that
their cause is the right one, before
securing their votes. They figure
that as American citizens, suffra-
gans and taxpayers, they have as
much right to a voice in the selec-
ton Of officers, be it municipal,
State or parochial, as Mr., Politi-
clan. And this right they are de-
termined to insist upon, and those
who dare to dispute this right may
prepare for the retribution that is
justly due them. Now we have
the spectacle of twelve (actual
COUNT men retiring behind closed
doors on bright evening, when
citizens were strolling about the
town, and without inviting or tell
ing anyone but the chosen few, and
actually nominating a ticket for
the town of Opelousas. Not only
that. A voter and citizen, who had
noticed the twelve triumvirs ascend
the steps of the meeting place, and
hearing the purpose of the assemb-
lage, attempted to go in, and was
told that it was not exactly a pub
lie meeting! A meeting to nomin-
ate men to run the affairs of the
town not a public meeting to a
citizen OF the town! Isn't that a
commentary on free government?
Isn't that enough to rile the most
cool l-headed? Isn't that enough to
make all independent, free, think
ing, self respecting, men, rise up In
their might and tell these fellows.
ssTho' you believe / am not COM
petent to participate in meeting
TO nominate q ticket for my town,
/ will show you that you can not
nullify my vote at the ballot box.
I am man and citizen, and my
vote goes against those who at
tempt to abrogate my rights"
Citizens Of the town, arise and
show these fellows that they are
not the dictators of our town; that
you have vote that they can not
control.
Truly yours,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
OPELoUsAs, Ia, sATURDAY, FEBRUARY p, 1902.

sentenced to be hung, one died OF
pneumonia before the mandates OF
the law could be executed. When
Pruitt was condemned he died Of
the same frightful nlaiaday before
his case could finally go before the
highest tribunal. Two have died
since my incumbency. One unfor-
tunate whose great misfortune was
to lose reason, destroyed himself
in sink built by former Police
Jury. A woman had to be hauled
away in the month of Dece mber,
who was known to be one OF the
healthiest and most robust in the
parish, and she is reported to be in
the last stages of consumption.
These are only a few cases that
have come under my own personal
observation, but many more can
be produced.
The Board OF Health has COM
demned i'll unmeasured terms this
unhealthy institution, and after
reviewing calmly the foregoing, ]
am constrained gentlemen, to
bHlHk bnaG you Will acb ald sacG
wisely in this matter.
AS a public officer whose every
thought and act has always leaned
to the side of humanity, { feel it
my duty to thus publicly call your
attention to this very grave mat
ter in order to place before the pub
lie the very excellent reasons that
you have for making a liberal ap-
preparation to mitigate this crying
evil.
It is not my purpose to cast any
reflections upon your Honorable
Body, for / recognize the fact that
this is only the second year OF your
incombency, and I know to what
straits you have been placed by
having depleated treasury. Give
us something that will be I. monu-
ment to your efficiency as members
of a body that can bestow SO much
benefit on humanity, and at the
same time give us a public build
ing OF which we shall be proud.
Your opedient servant,
NJ. l.. SWORDS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22

the Board that preceded the pre-
sent one? tt was composed OF
sold heads" and sssound business
men," ETC.; and have you ever heard
of more dismal failure? And on
the other hand take the present
Board. It is composed OF young
men, small-taxpayers, and we ask,
has Opeiousas ever had a better
Board? Hasn't the town been paid
out of debts, the schools aided, and
the electric lights and waterWorks
plant placed on practically a self
sustaining basis? With all defer
ence to our older citizens, we must
say that young blood is what Ope-
lousas wants right now. She wants
progress; she wants go-ahead fel-
lows.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
WASHINGTON.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY "a,
1902. at 10 clock "a. M. at the Town Hall.
1 L Fom Washington long bridge to fst.
i ward Iine--3 miles.
/ 8 From Comean to Little Teche on Bayou
Marie Croquant-2 miles.
3 From Opelousas and Washington road
1 to Opelousas and Vile Platte roads-2 miles.
4. From Washington to Cyrlile soileau-f
miles.
s From WASHINGTON to Taylor's bridge
miles,
s From Carron bridge from Bayou Court
| ableau to ward line along Bayou Carron-s
miles.
| west bank Of Bayou Courtableau-3 miles.
/ s From Washington to Beggs-5 miles.
/ 8 From Beggs to Garland-2l2 miles.
10 From Beggs state road to Waxia
| bridge-2Is miles.
IL From Joubert bridge to Love Afontgom-
| cry to Bayou Carfon-2 miles.
GRAND PRAIRIE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY %,
| 1902 ut II o clock, a. M. lat Theo. Doucet's :
From Ozema Fontenot to Cyrllle Soil.
eau-4 milas.
From CyrilIe soileau from opelousas
and Vile Platte road to Cyrille Sofleau S
stores miles.
&
solleau's store to Paul stagg's brick yard
miles.
& From Gutllory bridge to Cleoptas Dou-
Get 's--Iia miles.
5 From Guillory bridge to old Bataille' 5
place. miles,
From 0zeme Fontenot's store to Bayou
Petite Passe4 miles.
From Paul stagg to Goulee Joseph.
miles.
From Petite Passe to j. B. Deshetels-s
miles.
From j. B. Deshotels at Bayou Cocodrie
leading to Bayou Bauf--4 miles.
10 From r. c. Fontenot to Noise Lafluer
- mics.
Il From j. b. Deshotels to Lazaro Gully
miles.
WHITEVILLE,
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 26,
1902 at Ii O'Clock a. NJ. at J. 2. savant s
store.
From parish line to Barbreck bridge
west bank-4 miles.
From Barbreck to Whitevllle-5 miles.
From WhhftevitIe to Bur1eigh bridge,
west bank--5 miles.
From Burleigh bridge to Garland. west
bank mile.
From Parish line to Barbreck bridge.
east bank-4 miles.
6 From Barbreck to Whfteyille, east
bank-5 miles.
From Whttevi1le to Burleigh bridge,
east banks miles.
From Barleigh bridge to Garland east
bank-6 miles,
From Burleigh bridge to D sawmi1l;
miles.
10 From Bayou Beuf to Cocodrie bridge
--3 miles.
II From Bacon's store to Waxta bridge
--2la miles,
Total, 111Ia.
All of said roads to be offered and adj
Indicated, one at time, SO much
per mile and payment to be made ac-
cortling to the measured mile quarterly
on the approval OF the contractors s
work by the undersigned or road in
spector duly appointed by them.
The adjudicatee or adjudicatees shall
execute contracts in pursuance to their
several adjudications. wherein they
shall obligate themselves to keep the
several roads adiudicated to them
smooth, free from ruts and mud holes
and well drained and to construct and
keep in repair all necessary bridges not
over thirty feet in length. and to MAIN
tain in ordinary repair bridges Of over
thirty feet in length. And they shall
moreover furnish good and solvent bond
in double the amount of the price of adj
Indication for the faithful performance
of their several contracts.
The undersigned reserve the right to
reject any and all bids.
A. j. MULLER,
HOMER SAyANT,
JOHN j. FONTENQF,
Members Police Jury Fifth Ward.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
NOTTGE.

/ am authorized by the Board OF
Aldermen TO ask for bids for the
building of side walks on Main,
Market, Court and Union streets,
in accordance with sidewalk ordin-
ance adopted January 7th, 1902
All bids TO be sealed and handed
iii TO the Clerk of the Board oil
Alderman, reserving the right te
select any and all bids.
B. Al. LIFTELL. Mayor
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
Notice

To all former Road Overseers aud
to others having in their possess
ion spades, shoyels, scoops aud
others road implements belonging
to the 1st, Police Jury ward, will
please return same at earliest con-
venience to the undersigned in
Opelonsas.
+. K. SANDcz.
Member Police Jury 1st, ward
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22

Mr., John j. Healey is a candi-
date for reelection as a member OF
the Board of Aldermen, and an
nounces himself in this issne OF the
Clarion. John has made a first
class alderman, always standing
for progress and improvements,
and the voters OF the town shoulo
return him to the position he has
so q IlY filed.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22

DIR. b. A. Litteil's announce
ment as candidate to succeed
himself as Mayor OF our town, ap-
pears lin another column. DIR. Lit
tell has made q splendid officer,
and he should be re-eleeted with
out opposition.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
Mason Mcbride

Mason Mcbride announces
himself as a candidate for Alder.
man this issue OF the Clarion.
Mason is one the enterprising
young men Of the town, and splen'
did material for the coucil. Ills
SUCCESS in business has been mar
yelous, and he would doubtless ex-
ercise the same energy and push
in the council room.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22

-B. Bennett has just returned
from q trip to Northern and East
ern markets, and judging from the
quantity of goods he receives every
day since his return, his trip was a
successful one. Bennett is q good
buyer, and that means that he sells
cheap,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22

The annual election OF officers
of Hope Hook & Ladder Company
No. / took place last Tuesday night,
and resulted as follows: Raymond
Breaux, President; DR.. B. A. Lit
tell, Foreman; Sidney Brown, First
Assistant; Mason Mcbride, Second
Assistant; Phil. L. Asher, secetary ;
Fritz Dietlein, Treasurer; j. y.
Healey, Steward.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
NOTICE

I will sell, at Public Auction, to
the last and highest bidder on
Wednesday, March 9th 1902, at tho
front door OF the Court House, two
town lots recently advertised.
3. A.LITTELL.
MayOr.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-02-22
TAKEN HJpD.

Ry the undersi gnsd, In Pine Prairie, one
yoke Of oxen. one red side with white back,
and the other red with white spots about
hips, bald face. Both jewlapped. Ear
under seven In the other. Brand indistinct.
Have been on MY place since January lst
The owner Is hereby notified to come for
ward, prove property, pay costs, and take
same.
Nc. Il. FONTENoT.
mi Ghtcot p, o.