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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-29

Russia may be given a constitution by the
car. 1t will be a safe guess. that everything
the people are very anxious to DO will DE
against it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-29

AS between asphalt and sandstone on Hen
nepin avenue, we are in the position of the
old maid regarding husbands, who said,
Anything, Lord"
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
Cotton Factories.

There is Il movement in Missis-
sippi for local tax by counties
for the establishment of cotton
factories. The precise plan is not
stated, but presumably the fund
arising from such taxation is to be
secured to the county by a lien
upon the establishments, and such
q rent from the operators us will
provide for taxes, repairs and in
terest upon the loan. The plan
appears to be open to no serious
objections on the score of a tax
burden, as the tax would be small
compared to the benefits that the
country would derive. The erect
ing Of a factory is followed by the
creating of a town which offers "a
market to the farmer for all the
supplies needed by Il town. It is
not necessary to expatiate on the
advantages secured to all classes
by cotton factories. They are so
we'll recognized that it would be
idle to dwell upon them. What
Mississippi proposes to do the
Legislature of Louisiana now as
sembled has an opportunity to do.
Orleans Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

stated to the President that he held
a few shares in the company, but
that they were held in trust for a
relative, who was herself unable to
protect her interests, and had trans
ferred her stock to him for that pur-
pose. Mr.. Clayton now admits that
he is actual holder of 100 shares,
and is q director in the company.
This admission is most significant,
in the face of the charges brought
against Clayton, and incidentally
against tho solicitor for the State
Department by Senator Bailey, and
which resulted in the personal en-
counter which occurred between
Senators Bailey and Beveridge. 1t
will be remembered that Senator
Bailey charged that Ambassador
Clayton had practically refused to
protect the rights of one DIR. Scott
as against the mining company
above named; that the presumption
was that he had done so because he
was a director of that company, and
that Solicitor Penfield had sup
pressed certain papers in order to
protect Clayton and defeat Scott.
The admission of Clayton at this
late date, and after a denial of the
actual facts has been made to the
President, constitutes a victory for
Senator Bailey and places Senator
Beveridge and the officials of the
State Department in most embar-
RAISING position. 1t is also signiti-
cant that none of the daily papers,
in making public the statement of
the ambassador, refer to the con-
nection of the admission to the
charges made by Senator Bailey on
the floor of the Senate.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
The new Congressional Commit


The new Congressional Commit
tee will meet in Opelousas Aug.
18th, where they will decide the
question as to whether Il Demo-
cratic primary will be held in the
seventh or the old convention
method will be followed.
There is no doubt inssnr mind
as to what the people desisH, and
we believe that we have stattad
their position correctly. The pris
mary is the most fair, and equit-
able way. BY this means the gen.
tleman who aspires to Office must
come before the man who has the
ballot in his hand; he must be
able to show that man that at all
times and under all circumstances
he has been faithful to the party
at whose hands he desires further
honor. That his recommendation
for future favor rests upon his
faithfulness in the past; that
never for one fieeting moment
has he proved unfaithful or has
plunged a knife in his party's
breast. Thus, with his record
spread out, the voter is able to
pass upon him and his aspirations,
and by the natural law of selec-
tion the best man will certainly be
found.
Let no one be afraid of the
white Democrats of Acadia, Cam
eron, Calcasieu, Avoyelles, st.
Landry, Rapides, Vernon and
Grant; their judgment will be
fair, impartial and unerring. They
will not lend themselves to the
advancing of any individuals $ am
bition, but will apply themselves
to the task of selecting the man
they want for their delegate and
servant.
The candidates from Calcasieu
are ready for the issue in the true
Democratic style, and if any gen.
tleman fears the popular scrutiny
of his record, it would be better
that he do not enter the race.
The Press will lend loyal support
to the districts choice; let it be
one then with which we can urge
an aggressive fight and not a de-
fensive one. Upon the action of
the district committee of the 7th
depends the question: Is the
Democratic party of the district
to have a Walk-oger?
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The pension board at Baton
Rouge has adjourned with work
accomplished as follows: There
we're Eve applications for rein
statement, Of which three were
granted; there we're tWenty-seven
rehearings asked and IL granted !;
81 new applications, Of which %
were granted; la cases were held
over from last meeting for con-
sideration, of which eight were
allowed.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The New Orleans States is IN
earnest advocate Of the conyen-
tion system of nominating candi-
dates for parish and State offices.
Bnt. considering that our esteem
ed contemporary is beneficiary
Of both the State oligarchy and
Orleans parish ring, its fierce OPP
position to the primary system is
not unnatural, for the latter Is
more likely to disturb the pleas
ant and profitable relations be
tween the management Of the
States and the powers that might
ssbe Vaudeville Wave.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The American would be glad to
aid in the reform the patrons pro-
pose, but it has no influence with
the administration. Neither has
any other newspaper, nor have the
people-not even the members of
the Legislature. Being elected
unanimously or by common con-
sent, the Governor is beholden to
nobody, accountable to nobody,
and does as he pleases. The his
tory of the present Louisiana
Legislature bears out the truth
Of this statement.-Lake Charles
American.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
ArTENTzON GO. R.

The members OF Co. B, First Battalion L. S.
N. g.. are hereby notified that Tuesday and
Friday nights OF each week have beer selected
company is expected TO report at the armory
at sis and to answer roll call at $3.50 p. m.
Those absent without leave or who have not
been excused will be sent for and cempeied to
report at the armory. A. ID. STEWART,
July 10, 1902. Captain.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Mr.. J.. w. jackson favored the
COURIER Office with a bottle of
choice honey from his farm. Mr..
jackson was formerly the pub
Usher of the st. Landry Demo-
erat, and since his retirement
from the journalistic field has de-
voted himself to agriculture, in
which industry he has demon
strated that even scribe can be
d success as d tiIler of the soil.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The State of Louisiana must
initiate her sister States in this
respect. We must get "nearer
to the people, = The power of
the governor must be curbed. He
must no longer be permitted to
domineer over the Legislature by
the potent appointive privileges.
The Legislature itself must no
longer represent an oligarehy
welding autoeratic power through
stocked conventions, but must be
selected by the people at primary
elections. New Orleans Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
lCOMMUTATION.
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT

LAND OFFICE At NEW ORLEANS, Lar
July 30, 1904 :
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support OF his claim, un-
der section 1901 of the Rev ised Statutes, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, U. s Commissioner at Turkey Creek,
La, on Sept ., 1909, viz:
Stephen EI. Carpenter,
who made Homestead Entry No. 22O92 for the
N Ell section A. Tp. 2. s. r. f, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land viz:
William G. Penny and Narcisse Johnson Of
Lloyd p. o. Madison Magee and Shug King, Of
Turkey Creek P. O., La.
WALTER L. COHEN,
Aug. @ 1902 Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Hereafter / will follow the busi-
ness of building contractor, fur
nishing drawings free on my con-
tracts. ] shall also continue my
architectural practice and patent
business as heretofore. shall
esteem It favor to submit plans
and estimates for approval. Office
at residence. Bertha phone lis.
Z. G. CHAcHERE, Architect.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
Cuf this ont and take it to you

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get 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, CSC per box. For sale by all
druggists and dealers in patent
medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

NOTICE. = Land Office at New Orleans
1N July 81, 19G2.-Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has fled notice of
his intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore Fl. L. Estorge. Clerk Of Court at 9 eIousas,
La, on Sept. 10, 1902, viz:
Ernest Refine,
who made Homestead Entry No. for the
w / 4ofN L ! Sec. s, r 7, s Il 3, f Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, VIZ:
A. W. Dejean Adrien Guidry, Felix Biegas
and jules Sibille, all OF st. Landry Parish, La.
Their pest0fIlce address is OpeiOusas. La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
August 0, 1902. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
CutI,usEae M. gyiIiin ms,
tCodMUTATI0N.l
NshTFCEi
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. /

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
July 80, 1909.
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 2S0I OF the Revised stal lates.
and that said proof will he made before 't0hn
Evans, u. s. Commissioner at Turkey creek
La, on Sept. 0, 1902, viz:
WiiaanEa e.. Penny,
who made Homestead Entry No. 22iJ93 for the
SEA Sec. a, Tp. Q. s. II. Il, La. Mft.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon ana enltiVaIon
of, said land, viz:
stephen NJ. Carpenter and Nareisse johnson,
of Lloyd 7. o.; Madison Magee and Shug King,
of Turkey Creek 2. o.. la.
WALTER L. COHEN.
Aug. Q. 1902 Register
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Harry Tracy, the outlaw, shot
himself in a wheat field near Eel
lows, a station on the Washington
Central railroad, about so miles
west of Spokane, Wash, Tuesday
night. He was surrounded by a
posse, one of whom shot him in
the leg, which disabled him, and
becoming desperate, committed
suicide.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
A Liberal Offer.

The undersigned will give a free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets to any one
wanting a reliable remedy for dis
orders of the stomach, biliousness
or constipation. This is new
remedy and good one.
A. S. BRAUD & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
The State Board of Health has

The State Board of Health has
issued a circular calling the atten-
ton of police juries and parish
boards Of health to the changes
made in the health laws at the
last session of the Legislature.
Vaccination is made compulsory
in the cases of children attending
the public schools of parish
where smallpox prevails and when
the same shall have been recon-
mended BY q majority Of the local
board of health. The police jury
of each parish is required, under
the law and Immediately after its
PRONUNCIATION, to appoint parish
board of health, to consist of three
persons, to be composed of a Ii
censed physician, who shall be
chairman of the board and health
officer, and the two other members
of the board shall be selected from
the police jury.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
NOTICE

ANY Federal soldier of the Civil War now lv-
ing who prior to June %, 1874 made homestead
entry of less than 165 acres, or any soldier now
dead who left widow or minor children under
q years of ago at the date of his DEATH can learn
something to his or their advantage Ivy calling
on or addressing VIM. J. SANDOZ, Attorney,
jane 28. 1902. Opel0usas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The Ayoyelles Blade offers the
following good advice: Owing to
weather conditions the cotton
market has been fiuctuating for
the past two weeks. From now
on we may expect the gamblers
in the staple to put in their finest
work. The farmer should be on
his guard and handle his crop
with judgment. The message to
be transplanted all along the line
is: Don't be in a harry to rush
your cotton to the market. Sell
with judgment.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The Democratic Parish Execu-
tive met last Tuesday and elected
3. B. Dubuisson, Esq, to repre-
sent this parish in the Congress
ional District Executive Commit
leo of the Seventh Congressional
District, which meets here next
Tuesday, the 18th.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
Aug. 2. 1902
NOTHCE.
rnNNfgFTATInE

[CoMMUTATloN.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La.
July IL. 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, un
der section 2301 of the Revised Statutes, aud
Evans, u. s. Commissioner. on the homestead
near Oakdale, La, August 81, 1902, viz
John T. Seiiey,
who made Homestead Entry No. 2l615
for the E of N f Sect. 10, Tp. 4, 8. II. 2, w.
La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Ben j. Seiley, william A. 5tovall, John A.
Williams and Louis Manuel. all of 0akdale
P. o., Calcasieu Parish, La
WALTER L. COHEN,
July IL, 1902. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Editor Lane, of the Ruston
Leader, absconded from that town
the other day, after getting in.
debt to the community to the
amount of about $4,000 of bor-
rowed money, besides the enorm-
GUS quantity that he scooped in
out Of his various and sundry
publication enterprises. Lane
was a bird of passage, and "roost-
ing over" there,one night, chirped
out the next morning into rather
erumby picking, which he turned
very much to his own account.
Had home man asked the peo-
|ple Of Ruston for one-half the
bounty they bestowed, unbidden,
upon Lane, they would have re-
fused him and snubbed him for
his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Mr.. Drummond attempted to
removed the ornamental eagle
from the cupalo of the st. Lam
dry Bank building, Friday after
noon, for what purpose we have
failed to discover.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

The sixth Louisiana congress
ional district committee declared
in favor of nominating primaries.
The election is to be held Sep
tember 1st.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
ANHBERLAHN-HUN ACADEMY
Port asisson,- Miss.

Magnificent now brick buildings. the most
complete in the South for a Boys Boarding
School; 80 rooms; steam heat; electric lights;
sanitary plumbing; campus so acres healthful
pline; home influences; thorough Instruction;
Military training if desired; number united.
For eatalog address W. c. GUTHRIE,
July 8, 1902-3m Principal.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
A Most Destructive Fire.

Ihe most disastrous and de.
structlve fire ever known in this
section occurred at Washington,
La, on Tuesday afternoon. The
entire business portion of the city
was destroyed. The estimated
loss is over $100, 900, with an in.
surance of about $25, 900. The fire
originated III the stable of Abram
Meyer, where, it is said, a careless
employe had been seen smoking
a cigar just before the fire broke
out, who is no doubt responsible
for this great calamity. It soon
communicated to the opera house,
and then the adjoining buildings
were ignited. The large building
OF A. Meyers was soon consumed
The two-story building of G. r.
Baillio then fell a victim to the
flames. The postoffice and the
Jacob Plansky residence, the drug
store Of Lynch Bros, the Wash
ington State Bank building and
the residence and store of Carl
Wolff were all burned.
Hope Hook and Ladder Go. No.
| of Opelousas was early on the
scene, and accomplished much in
checking the spread of the fire.
In response to call the entire
fire department Of Lafayette, on
q special train. left Tuesday even
ing for the stricken city, to aid in
extinguishing the fire.
A pail seemed to hang over our
dear old Opelousas all day, We'd
nesday, in sympathy, no doubt,
with her neighbor, Washington.
Our streets we're deserted and busi-
ness apparently suspended, so in
tense was the feeling Of grief
felt throughout this community.
Carriage after carriage left Ope-
lousas for the scene of the con-
fiagration, and every available
vehicle that could be brought into
service was put to good use.
The office of the Washington
Enterprise was damaged by the
fire fighters, but luckily we hap
pened to have a newspaper plant
in the doomed city which escaped,
and which will be used temporar-
lily to resurrect our esteemed but
unfortunate contemporary.
Mike Riseman, the enterprising
young merchant doing business
under the COURIER Office, was one
of the Opelousas boys who dis
tinguished himself by rendering
valuable assistance to the fire.
stricken city of Washington. He
assembled the roof of one of the
burning buildings, but was unfor-
.tunate enough to slip, when he
descended faster than he had as
cended, landing on terra frma
slightly disfgured but still in the
ring. He continued to do yalient
service until all danger was over,
when the battle-scarred veteran
remembered that he had a duty
to perform at Opelousas-act as
guard at the soldier boys ball,
which duty he performed without
a complaint, while his comrades
were having a good time dancing
with the fair sex. Of such stuff
heroes are made.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Mr.. B. F. Perley, the old and
reliable ginwright, will be in this
parish during the summer pre-
pared to do any work in his line
on short notice. Orders left ut
this Office or through the Opelou-
sas postofiice will have prompt at
tention.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
TAKEN UP ASIAN EsTRAy,

BY the undersigned near Leonyille. bali
American mare, abont 10 years old bay color,
no brand, has fresh marks of barl-wre fence
wounds on side aud legs. Owner is requested
to come forward, prove property, pDy charges
and take her away. or she will he disposed OF
according to law l.. O. G. DEVILLIERS.
Aug. 2-1 M LeOnville, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Mr.. T. Jay Lacy, of the Mount
Hope Nursery, Washington, La,
presented the COURIER office with
d basket OF choice lie Conte pears.
Mount Hope Nursery is known
far and wido as being np-to-date
In fruit culture, and any one in
need Of fine pears will do we'll to
address or call on Mr.. Lacy at the
nursery. These pears are now
ripe and ready for sale.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
NOTICE OF LIQUIDATION.

Office OF G. Dietiein Grocery Co., Ltd,
Opelousas, La, Aug. 5, 1902. 5
By unanimous resolution Of the Board of
Directors of the C. Dietlein Grocery Co.. Ltd,
said corporation was ordered to be dissolved
and liquidated, the liquidation to take effect
July 16, 1902
+. CLIFF ALLEN,
Late Secretary OF C. Dietlein Groc. Co, Ltd.
Aug. 0, 1907 nj
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
NOTICE !!
tcoMMUTATIoS.1 ]

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, :.A.,
July 90 1863.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support of his claim, IN.
der section 1901 of the Revised Statutes, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u. 8. Commissioner, at Oakiale, La, on
August 27. 1902. VIZ
Cuthusiae NJ, Williams,
who made Hon stead Entry No. 22t03 for the
w of 8 w /. see 80. Z. 8, 8. II. 2, w. la. Mtr.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz
Martin Bond and Modella Wilmington, Of
Bond, La; Ben seiiey and William l.. Perry, of
0akdale, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
July 26, 1902. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
A. S. BRAUD & Co.


For Sale.-A secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Our editor and his better half.
left last Wednesday morning for
New Orleans, to attend the meet
ing Of the United Confederate
Veterans.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Messrs. Lawler & Caldwell, the
eaIerprislng Landry street livery
stable owners, are deserving of
much praise and thanks for fur
nishing teams and rigs free of
cost to the members of the fire
company and individuals who
vent out to Washington to fight
the FIRE on Tuesday evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Drummond's Plumbing Shop
estimates on laying water pipes
andrepairs. Work done promptly
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Mrs. Charles Brown, of Jean
erette, is spending a few weeks
with her mother. Mrs j G. Pierce,
of JDelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Soda water - deliciousIy cool
and refreshing at the Opera
House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Former Lieutenant Governor
Snyder of Louisiana indorsed, at
St. Joseph, La, the proposition
to hold Democratic primaries.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
NOTICE OR ADMINISTRATION
ESTATE OF LIZZIE LUMPRINE.

PROBATE DOCKET DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF 81. LANDRY.
Whereas, Abraham Washington of st. Landry
parish, has applied by his petition TO be al,-
pointed administrator OF the estate of Lizzie
Lumpkins, deceased
Now therefore notice is hereby gwen to all
parties interested to make opposition to said
appointment, to file the same in writing in my
Office in the town of OpelOusas, in ten days
from the present notice.
H. L. ESTORGE.
Aug. Q, 1902. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

For rent, small residence near
the ice factory and compress. APP
ply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

New uses are being found daily
for crude oil. Flatbush, N. j.,
and Pine Orchard, Conn.,, are
fighting mosquitoes with it; Min
nesota farmers are using it to ex-
terminate grass-hoppers and To-
Gusts; at Allegheny City it Is used
to prevent disfguration from
smallpox, and at St. Louis it is
being tried as remedy for rheu-
matism. Beaumont people are
also using it as a cure for pow
erty.--L. G.. American.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Colonel John B. Levert was
chosen chief of the Louisiana
Confederates at New Orleans on
Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Il water pipe busted opposite
Mr. Blacksher's residence on Main
street Tuesday, the water being
forced about twenty feet into the
ir, giving the appearance OF . !
Miniature oil gusher. Il created
Considerable amusement for the
Ills III the neighborhood. sew
ell Of whom took q free shower
bath. The sport lasted half an
hour, during which time the street
was flooded with water enough to
swim Id.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Deputy Sheriff Al. d. Leblanc,
of Crowley, was In town on busi-
ness last Saturday.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
OF ADMINISTRATION.
OF LOUIS NJ. LEGER.

ESTATE OF LOUIS n. LEGER.
PROBATE. DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Francois Lejeune, of the Parish of
St. Landry, has applied by his petition TO
be appointed administrator of the estate of
Louis M. Leger, deceased;
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment, will file the same
In writing, In my office, In the town of Opeou-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
ii. l.. ESTORGE,
Aug. 9, 1902. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09
7EYToN r. sANDoZ,

All civil and criminal business will he giv0n
prompt and careful attention.
Office over Sc. Landry state Bank, Maia
Street, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Shine!-Shoe polish, the best
brands, at the Opera House Drug
Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

School Books and Stationary at
The Opera House Drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

just reeeived-a car load of the
we'll known and popular Barnett
Buggies-new styles and prices.
Give me call if you want q good
buggy cheap. ! can save you
money. FRED. +. SANDoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

Base ball outfits in great variety
at the Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1902-08-09

If you want any job work
done, send it to US.