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The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get d free sample OF
Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physie. 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.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Il. i. Perley, the old and
abls ginwright, will be in this
parish during the summer pre-
pared To 40 any work in his line
vi short notice. Orders left at
His ofiice or through the Opelou-
as postofiee will have prompt at
eHfi0n.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Chanberlain's Collie, Cholera,
and Diarrhoea Remedy has Q
world wide reputation for its
cures. It never fails and is plea
SAINT and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists and dealers in
medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

There was no sshot time in the
alown last Tuesdaythe con-
Esnsion advocates were knocked
AilIs IN the first round, and the
FnaEy plan adopted without q
snting voice.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Gen. Joseph Wheeler says the
coronation of Edward VII was
the most brilliant spectacle wit.
messed since the crowning Of the
great Napoleon
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Tue Governor has appointed
bean Wolff, Oscar Melancon and
a Saizan members of tho
oafd Of g Commissioners Of the
onEsableau Levee District.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

The citizens of our city are
deeply grateful to the fire laddies
of Opelousas and Lafayette in
response to our call on Tuesday
last. The Opelousas boys were
in the hottest of it, and when our
people had about given up all
hope of saving the town the train
brought the firemen of Lafayette,
numbering some $50, splendidly
equipped and we'll disciplined,
assisting materially in bringing
| the FIRE to a close. A friend in
need is a friend indeed. Gentle.
men, ne thank w ashingtoT
Enterprise.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16
NO. 40
NOTICE FOm PUBLICATION.
Climber Act, June 8, 1881
United States Land Office.

United States Land Office,
New Orleans, La, Aug s. 1902 )
Notice is hereby gwen that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 5, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act OF Aug
4, 1892,
H. Bruce Thompson,
of Bayou Chicot, st. Landry parish, i,n.. has
this day filed IN this office his sworn statement
No l, for the purchase of the T. } of w and
WA OF 8 of Sec %, Tp 3, 8 r }, West La Mer.
and will offer proof to show that the lanh
sought is more valuable for its timber or store
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before W. W. Whiting
ton, Jr., U. s. Commissioner, at Black Lake
Plantation, st. Landry parish. on Wednesday,
the 2Oth day OF October, 1902.
He names the following witnesses:
Eugene G. Griffith, Robt. Delafosse, Howard
W. Tatman and Samuel i. Wharton, nll of ST.
Landry parish, La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested TO fllc
their claims in this office on or before said Goth
day OF October, 1902.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
Aug 16, 1902. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Soda water deliciously cool
Ia refreshing at the Opera
snse Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Main street is assuming met
6olitan airs, A new shoe store
Ad pop factory are in course of
seeti0n, both within d stones
shroW Of the COURIER office.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Blanks for widows Of Confed-
crate veterans under Act 70 Of
1900 (the amendment) are now
ready and can be obtained from
the Office OF the Board Of Pension
Commissioners by request upon
e. T.. Brain, Secretary, Box BOB,
Baton Rouge.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16
NOTICE /!
tCoMMUrArIoN.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, :.A.,l
July 20, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, nr-
der section 230l of the Revised statntes. and
Evans, u. s. Commissioner, at Oakdale, La, on
August 27. 1902, viz:
Catharime M. Williams,
who made Homestead Entry No. 22t03 for the
SW OFFS W 4, Sec. 80. +. g. s. r. 2, w. La. Ntr.
He names the following witnesses To prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Martin Bond and Modeila Wilmington, OF
Bond, La; Ben Scilcy aud William l.. Perry, of
Oakdale, L;l.
WALTER f. COHEN,
July 96, 1902. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

A SHOE THAT WILL WEAR lis
the Hamilton Brown Shoot will
give you satisfaction. Sold by
s F E. Sandoz,
Sole Agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Tummond's Plumbing Shop
estimates on laying water pipes
Ana repairs. Work done promptly
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16
NOTICE..
COMMuTATION.
LAND ,AEEIcE Ar NEW ORrEA,

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS La.
July s, 1902.
Notice is hereby gwen that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, un-
der Section 1901 of the Revised Statutes, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, U. S. Commissioner. at Elias Fontenots
homestead, near Beaver, La, on August Doth.
1902, viz:
Charles w. Wngganer,
who made Homestead Entry No. 22572 for the
s w OF N l. /, Sec 2, TIP. 8 s. Il 2 w, La Nor.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz
George Yielding, William Rande, David e.
Penny and r. l.. angford, all of PawHee, Cal
casieu Parish, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
July 10, 1902 Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

shinel-Shoe polish, the best
anas, at the Opera House Drug
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

ile Houston Post says that the
sas cotton crop will exceed that
ii lest year.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

For Sale.A second 4i-hand Acme
oil engine, one horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

The latest drink at the Opera
House Soda Fountain is Grape
Kola-try glass.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

ii i believed the crops in the
ilgrowing sections will exceed
bose of last year.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

The growth of the cotton MILL
ing industry in the South is
shown by the increase in the
amount of capital employed. 1t
has more than doubled in the last
decade.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Just receiyed-a car load of the
we'll known and popular Barnett
Buggies-new styles and prices.
Give me call if you want good
buggy cheap. / can save you
money. FRED. l.. SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

Take your prescriptions to the
Opera House drugstore A reg
istered pharmacist will fill them
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

1t is said in Washington that
the Cuban annexation movement
will be taken up this fall with
great activity. The scheme also
embraces Hayti and San Domingo.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

The Democrats of West Fell
ciana parish held meeting the
other day and organized a Demo-
cratic Primary Election League,
which demands that primaries be
held in the future for the nomirfa-
tion of all officers from Governor
to constable. In all the parishes
the friends Of primaries should
organize and be in 1t position to
force the State Central Commit
tee to at least consider their de-
mands. Tt was by this method
that the anti-lottery people won
their cause. There ought to be,
and we hope will be, auxiliary
leagues in every section of the
State. Nominations by primaries
is the only way by which machine
methods and government by th'
rule of succession can be pre-
vented.-Mansfeld Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

School Books and Stationary lit
iiIs )pera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

AS a preliminary to the exhibit
Of Louisiana at the Worlds Fair
it is proposed to celebrate the
centennial of the admission of
that State into the Union. The
date is December %, 1908. The
celebration will be held in New
Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16
Cathnrimc M. williams,
lcoMMuTATIoN.l
NOTECE!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. La,
July 30, 1902.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
under section 1891 OF the Revised Statutes.
ana that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u. S. Commissioner at Turkey Creek,
La, on Sept. 0, 1902, viz:
Willians G.. Penny,
who made Homestead Entry No. 220D3 for the
e Sec 4, Tp 2, &. II, l., La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
stephen M. Carpenter aad NareisaG Jnbnann,
of Lloyd p. O.; Madison Magee and shng King,
of Turkey Creek P. o.. La.
WALTER l.. COHEN.
Aug. 2, 1902 E,;sistfr
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

NOTICE. Land Olice at New Orleans
IN July 81, i9G2--Eotce is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final pre0f In sufpart OF
his claim and that said prnnf will be nude be-
fore H. r. Estorge. Clerk of Court at O, elotlAas,
La, on Sept. 10, 1902. viz:
ERNEST Hcine,
who made Homestead Entry No. 80 for the
W4ofNE See. 8, T Z, s Il 8, 4 Lonisiaha
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, VIZ;
A. W. Dejean, Adrien Guidr5-, Felix RieSas
and Juies sibilie all of s 4. Landry Parish, La.
| Their postgtfice address is 0pelnusas, la.
| WALTER T.. C0HEN,
Aupust O. 1902 Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

fsssTe authorized to announce
UDGE w. r.. AsLACEkHAAN,
x saDsdes parish. as candida for Congress
Ss3sssTis Congressional District, subject to the
,ssIaI Sc fhe Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16
I'd authorized to announce
WILLIAM POLK

a ESnl}aa parish as o candidate for Congress,
snsssazh Congressional District. subject TO the
ss|sa 81 the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

NOTICE Land Office at New Orleans.
IN July %, 1902 Notice is hereby given hat
the following named settler has filed potiee of
his intention to make final proof in support af
his Claim and that said proof will hc llfaitt. be
fore Frank Wharton, u. g. Commissioned. at
Bayou Chicuf, La. ON August 2G, 1902, viz:
William Elliott,
who made homestead entry No. l8,267 for tho
Lots l. Q, 3 aud 4, gee H. in 'fp. 8, s. H. ]. w La.
Mef.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land, VIZ:
and Patrick Danyha, ali OF Bayou Cliicot r. o.,
La
Iuiy 2s. 1902 Register
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-16

One RHsnsuE Ee G0saq aa GuEgr0
for Coughs, Colds and Group !.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

with iron -, to 5.27. The sample is
accompanied by note in which the
above officials express not only frag-
ments of the formation, but the desire
to offer in evidence "a few pieces from
the notorious manganese find which
You 80 sarcastically refer to- No.
don't. The inquiry is added "What
do You think of itY if you are able TO
take any more stock. will gladly ship
you few hundred pounds. - The boxed
samples presented all the mysterious
surroundings Of an Internal machine
and we don want anoter such scare
in the establishment. With our knowl-
edge Of the oviparous output Of T..
great antediluvian lizard, we see at
once that it never laid this egg. which
must have been the deposit Of some
other animal. But, joking aside. the
specimens received present one of the
most peculiar mineral formations that
has ever come under our experienced
observation Detroit Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31
Our Prices are Right.
j. G. Wilkin son,
City Druggist

has no place whatever in this camp
align No one seeks for moment to
charge Mr. Seldom with sinister
purpose when he sought the support Of
Mr.. Cole and the u s Steel comp
any He had perfect right 70 get is
If ne could and the fact that he sue
ceeded or failed is neither to his favor
or to his disfavor Mr. Young should
be treated with the same courtesy by
the supporters Of Mr. Sheldon. We
had dirt enough in the air four years
ago. Let's get the debris Of that jer-
suey butter and other political lava
vomited out by the political volcano
of that year, cleared away before we
begin to bury it with any new erup-
tons
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

To the Republican Electors of the
State Of Michigan


To the Republican Electors of the
State Of Michigan
The state convention Of the Repub-
licans Of Michigan is hereby called 70
meet at the Light Guard armory in
the city of Detroit, on the Thursday,
June 20, 1902, at O'Clock in the fore
noon. for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for state Offices, electing a
state central committee and chair
man thereof, and transacting such
other buisness as may properly come
before the convention.
In accordance with the resolution OF
1876 and 1900 ever county will be en-
titled TO one delegate for each five
hundred OF the total vote cast therein
for governor at the last election in a
presidential year November, 1900 and
one additional delegate for every frac.
tion amounting TO three hundred, each
organized county being entitled to
at least two delegates.
Under the resolutions of 1853, no
delegate will be entitled 10 a seat in
the convention who does not reside in
the county he proposes to represent.
Delegates from the several counties in
each'congressional district are requested
to meet in district caucus at 9.30
o'clock a. IN. on the day Of the state
convention and select officers as fol-
lows, to be presented at the state con-
yention for confirmation
1One vice president.
2-One assistant secretary.
8--One member of the committee on
credentials.
One member of the committee on
permanent organization and on
business
5-One member of the committee on
resolutions
o Two members of the republican
state central committee
III compliance with the resolution
adopted in Detroit, June 23, 1890, the
secretary of eacn county convention is
urged to forward to the secretary o.
the state central committee at Glare,
by the earliest mail after the de-
legates TO the state convention are
chosen certified list of delegates to
the convention from his county.
BY order OF the repub lican state cen
trial committee
Gerrit J, Diekema,
Chairman.
Dennis T. Award.
Secretary.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31
MANSFIELD NOTES.
IFrom our SPECIAL correspondents }


A couple Of months ago we told on
readers of the curious find in the Man
sdeld mine. The article was copied in
all Of the papers OF the state and the
Detroit Tribune made some humorous
comments on it throwing out the in
sinuation that the find was hoax.
Tom Broad. Harry Morrison, Captain
Menhennett and b f. Brown after
reading the article, which was copied
in the Diamond Drill, resolved to give
the Tribune fellows tangible evidence
that such find was actually made so
they boxed mp about $50 pounds Of the
stuff and sent IL down by express ship
ping il collect Of course When the
package arrived with It's exorbitant
charges there was a.rroar in the Triune
office and under the caption Don {
send any more the Tribune man
penned the following
Some weeks ago The Tribune noted
the discovery by workmen in thu
Mansfield mine, 1T Mansfield upper
peninsula. Of curious. egg shaped
formation weighing nearly a ton,
which was released fom an encase ment
IL hard, blue steel ore. The Tribune,
which is always deeply interested in
sub cts Of scientific moment, suggested
that the singular globe shaped object
was the petrihed egg Of one % the
mostrous lizards that in the earlier part
of the reptilian age beloved and fought
in the marshes Of the upper peninsula
IA hins was thrown ont that the gegg
might prove to have been the product
of 4 mare nest and IL was sug
gestcd that the public take no nor,
stock in ID than il was able to lose.
We have just received by express !
generou' fragment from the fossil egg
that disp all doubt Of the discovery,
captain. chemist mater mechanic, sur
, face boss and time keeper uniting ii
an attest Of its gennineness, not is an
! egg but a. . peculiar composition In
a formation Of ore running about g. 81
! iron and o $50 Manganese, while ri
analysts Of this singular globe disclose,
manganese running from a.. so toes. eG
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CON
VENTION.

A Republican county convention Is
called to meet in the town hall in the
village Of stambaugh at 10 30 a. m.
on Saturday the 9th day Of June
A. D. for the following purposes
To elect four delegates 20 represent
Iron county at the State convention
called to meet in the city of Detroit
on the 10Th day Of June, A. d. 1902.
To elect four delegates 20 represent
Iron county at the senatorial convention
of the 3lst Senatorial district yet to be
called
To nominate the following county
officers
one sheriff Wn H-i oae treasurer,
one proeerr' ,tney, one circuit
court cu.4.....asloner, one register Of
deeds, one surveyor aud two coron-
ers
VIM H. Jobe,
Chairman Republican County Com
mittee
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31
!. -. ; !. $500 olNtiERS.

Ripon, Wis, Dec 4, 0l
The concert given by the Canadian
Jubilee Singers and Imperial Orchestra
at the Congregational Church Wednes-
day evening last was a shining sue
cess. Every seat in the large audito-
rum was filed by eight O'Clock and
chairs were arranged in the aisles for
the waiting crowd Each number on
the program as received with enthus-
iasm and repeated encores were de-
manded Not only were the singers IN
high favor, but the orchestra scored an
instantaneous hit There is a life r.
Ego" about music as rendered by the
colored race that is irresistible-it
spanked. Each member of the com
pany did so well that il seems hardly
best to say that the entertainment
was satisfactory in every respect. The
singers, who are British subjects gave
fine closing effect by singing Am
erica followed by God save the
King.
The Canadian Jubilee Singers will
be at the Opera House neat Wednesday
June 9TH, and will be greeted with a
large audience without doubt,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31
Specifications furnished on
application
IIow,s Thisl

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward for
amy case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured boy
Halls CataifN '"ra
~ CHENEY a Co, Props. Toledo, O
We the undersigned, have known y. II. Che
nev for the Inst = years. and believe him per
iectly honorable ia an business transactions
and financially able 10 carry out any ohliea
ton nade by their irm.
WEST 4 TRuAx Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o
wALpNG KiSNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gsts Toledo, Q,
Hairs Catarrh cure is taken Internally actine
directly upou the blood and mucuous surface
Of the system. Price, Zoe. per bottle. sold bJ
an druggists Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills are the best
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

Very low rates to San Francisco, Los
Angelse and Portland and Return Via
the Northwestern Line Tickets will
be sold until June sth. inclusive, limit
ed tby extension) to return wit n
sixty go days on account various
gatherings Through Drawing Room
and Observation Private Compartment
Sleeping cars daily Personally con
Quoted twice week Apply TO
agents Chicago a Northwestern II y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

Opponents Of RI. O. Young have
been industriously at work scattering
the news that the gentlemen Il the
figurehead Of theU s. steel company
This is due to the fact that Mr..
Young il 80 able III his chosen profes
aiop as to be retained as upper PENN
sula counsel for the corporation lust
n any ohter lawyer in the peninsula
might be engaged Mr.. Young II
neither the dgurehead Of the corpora.
tions nor was he advanced a. q candi-
date by the big corporations Il Is ~
open secret that Mr. Cole, the president
Of the oliver. Mining company wa'
very favorably .inclined towards Mr.
sheldon as the result Of All assiduou'
campaign for his support mace oy
the latter gentlemen, and was not on'
Of the Original promoters % th'
Young Candidate nor is he now max.
inc any affort in Mr. Young hehalf'
The.cry is-simply a campaign dodge
mt fortb-to work upon the proiudice'
Of the common people towards corpor
ations. II Il dirt pure and simple AND
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

The Houghton Mining Gazette says
that Mr.. sheldon S promise 70 remain
ont of the race this year concerned f.
D. Mead only. How about that tele-
gram sent by the Mining Gazette s
main gazabos to Judge HARE, brother
Guess the multiplicity Of promises
has 50 confused your book keeping that
Won haven't been able TO keep tab on
all Of them, ehf
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

FOR SALE OR RENT My saloon
building on main street. | will lease
the saloon as IL stands or VIII sell the
bar fixtures For terms inquire o
Mrs. Aberle or Thomas Conlin.
Casper Aberle
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

Yes, it really is too bad to make
changes in congressman particularly
if you have the right man in the right
office. Much depends upon that.
The twelfth district of Michigan has
had changes. and our friends who are
now failing long term on the grounds
o. effectiveness of action were often
told of the evils OF changes. Much
depends upon the man in the position
II he Is your friend, and the man
You favor, you want him continued.
but if you have a favorite the long
term idea has no place in your ar
gument In such case you say the pres
ent incumbent is not equal to the
duties of the position and you want him
tossed so your choice can be elected.
The poorest stick in the district
learns something by association with
the position of congressman That 8
natural But If rattling bright fell
low has the place he will be worth
more in ten DAYS after his seat-taking
than the dub who has no foundation
60 begin with. First get a corking
good man and then continue him. We
believe we have the man in Hon. II
O. Young, and from reports coming
in we believe whole lot more also
believe IL. Iron Ore
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31

First Pub May 3 last May a.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY pr lNuN
Probate Court ior Hal,ty
Estate Of Mary r. Sullivan Dccee asa-
The undersigned having heHit rHnatuted by
the Judge OF Probate of saiH commits
souers on claims in the lD stiti estate
81 Mary ~ Sullivan, tatHsrel 0ud SIS
months from the cgth d4t nt bpr a -
1902 having been allowed rF 1}8H l1iige III
Probate 10 al persons hnIdsAF HlHs against
said estate, ID which 20 pr.~trt their claims -
~ for examination ana Hdius Jrut
NorICE is HEREBY GIVEN. thHi Wu ,Nill meet ou
Thursday the 10 day day ~ fHiv ID 1902
AT 10 O'Clock "A NJ aud agalH tsi puptsdHE tht
oh dry oi October, a II Fi1 Et lnnu
O'Clock a. " 81 each da3 ia trippeu
store III the Village oi Iron River iil SAID
county. 10 receive aud examine -uEll claims a,
shall be presented tu us against sand estate
Dated April 2vth 1902,
MICHAEL d MCGEr ..tf.gs
GEORGE u tRIpEN
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-05-31
NOLoss oF TIME.

have Sold. Chamberlains Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
years, ana would rather.be ont Of coffee
and sugar than il. ! sold FIVE bottles
of il yesterday.to-th reshers that could
90 no farther .and they.-.are At work a.
gain this morning H. --R. PHELPS.
Plymouth Oklahoma - As will be seen
by the above the threshers were able to
keep on with-their work without loos
ing a SINGLE days-time. You should
keep bottle ofssthis Remedy in your
home. For sale by Cole Pharmacy