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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

"a y
Whereas, petition has been address
ed to me by the Inhabitants of Town
ship Three, South Range Two East
Louisiana Meridian, asking that an elec-
ton be held to take the sense of the in
habitants of said township as to wheth-
er or not the Sixteenth School Section
in said Township and Range be sold.
Now, therefore, by virture of the pow
ers vested in me by law in snch cases,
notice is hereby given that an election
will be held on
Tuesday. tlae 18th Day of Aug.
xEsf. E9O2,
at the residence of III. D. Courtney,in said
Township and Range after 30 days adj
yertisenent, before the Justice of the
Peace of said ward, within the usual
hours, and IN usual manner of holding
elections, to ascertain if majority Of
the legal voters are in favor of selling
said school lands, and the result of said
election shall he transmitted to the I'M
dersigned Parish Treasurer, and if a
majority of the legal voters be in favor
of selling said lands, same shall be sold
as provided by law.
ROBERT LAFLuER,
jyl9-5t Parish Treasurer.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
seuerngs 1n AlexnnArla.

In response to a letter from Miss
Anna IIollier, Secretary OF the
Board of Trade of Opelousas, ask.
ing for Information anent the sew.
erage system of Alexandria, Mayor
Welch, of that city, wrote a spirit.
ed letter, which will be read with
interest by all those who are in
favor of Opelousas getting out OF
the old lnossa back, antiquated,
barnacled, rnt that is to-day hold
ing the best town in the State in
the ranks OF the rear guard. Weleh
is an adventurer. He doesn't al
ways tell the truth, especially
when his interest and the interest
of Alexandria are concerned. He
is perhaps, as the Abbeville Meri-
dional said sometime ago, an ex-
three card monte shark, who owes
his present position to cheek and
sIlrewdness. But there is one thing
about WeIch-he is hustler. He
has done more for Alexandria than
perhaps any other Mayer has done
for a town in the State. He is
thoroughly up-to-date, and don't
listen minute to the old fossil
who Is afraid that his taxes will be
increased six-bits If sewerage or
other mprovements are put up.
lie figures that the sooner a town
gets rid of such cattle the better
for the town. He figures that
civilization was never intended for
such ducks, and goes right ahead,
their protests to the contrary not
withstanding.
The fogy is in hot water in Alex
andria.
It's time to commence war on
him here.
Here is Mayor Welch's letter:
Alexandria, July IA, 1902.
Miss Anna Hollier, Opelousas, la:
Dear NIiss.-Your favor of the
9th inst. just to hand, on my re-
turn from st. Louis.
In reply, will say that our sew
erage system is very complete, and
gives entire satisfaction. 1t has
added very much to the health of
our city. Under no circumstances
would our people do without 1t,
regardless of cost.
y / am pleased to know
your city Is contemplating this
wise measure of sewerage, and hope
they will decide to put in good
system. The result Will be worth
many times Its cost. 1t will be a
special invitation to people to lo-
cate In your city on account OF
your sanitary condition, which
means good health. twill place
your city in the list Of up-to-date,
progressive, goth century cities,
which means much to the man
who Is looking for location for
manufacturing or business. I
therefore congratulate you in ad-
vance, and hope your people will
let no obstacle stand in the way OF
your forward march.
Very truly yours,
f. Nj. WEIGH.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
Ysfg NEeetEng AT NTorrow.

The meeting of the Farmers In
stitute held at Morrow ON last
Monday, the 14th, was the largest
OF the kind ever held in this par
ish. About seven hundred people
were present, nearly all sturdy far.
mers. Many ladies were present,
which added to the occasion and
made things lovely as we'll as in
structive.
The program was as follows:
Address of Welcome-alr. e.
Mixer, of st. Landry.
Reponse and Introductory Re-
nlarks-Prof. w. r. Dodson, Insti-
tute Conductor.
"The Mission OF the Legume in
Southern Agriculture."-Prof. III
N. Starnes, of the University oil
Georgia.
horticultural Advantages oi
Southwest Miss Rosa
Mixer, OF st. Landry.
"Farming asan Occupation."-
Hon. Chas Shuler, of DeSoto parish
@Fertilization, Its Principal and
Practice. PROF. Iii. N. Starnes.
Diversified Farming."-Mr. Z
ID. Ellis, of st. Landry.
aThe Man With. the Hoe."-Mr
e. Mixer.
Barbeeued meat, music, etc.. ap.
propriately interspersed the va
rious addresses.
Morrow has reasons TO be proud
of the suceess OF the Farmers In.
stitute.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
NOTICE EDHg zsEDs.

NOTICE FOR HsEDs. Notice is
IN hereby given that pursuant to the
authority in me vested by an ordinance
of the Police fury of the parish of st
Landry, entitled "An ordinance relative
to the constructing, maintaining and re-
pairing public roads, providing revenue
therefor and the manner of enforcing
payment of the same,n adopted July @
1901, / shall sell to the last and lowest
bidder at public anction, at Leonville, at
the office of Judge Armand, on
Saturday, July 26th, 1909.
at Ii O'clock a. M, the contract for work
ing the public roads of the third ward
of the said parish, in accordance with
said ordinance for six months, as fol-
lows:
/. From Corporation of Arnaudville
to Robin bridge, about miles.
2. From Corporation, west OF bayou
Teche to Robin bridge, west bayou
Teche, about miles.
8. From - to Camy bridge, about 8
miles.
4. From Camy bridge to Coulon
bridge, west bayou Teche, about miles.
5. From Calny bridge to Coulon bri'ge
by land OF Deyillier, about miles.
. 9. From II. g. Devillier's store to Port
Barre, about miles.
0AAA -
s. From PORE to Chachere's saw mill,
about AZ miles.
.. From bayou Teche to Alexis and
Alex Moreau's road, about 3 miles.
10. From bayou Teche to Ernest Xe-
ringue's road, about miles.
IL. From hayou Teche to Alexis Oil
vier, about III miles.
Il. From bayou Teehe to Big Woods,
about III miles.
13. From Corporation OF Arnaudvllle,
between st. Martin parish line TO Big
Woods. about miles.
14. From Corporation of ArnaudyilIe
to Higginbothan bridge, about miles.
%. From Gerasin Richard to Frozard
bridge and Marks bridge, about miles.
l6. From Marks bridge to Gamy
bridge, about miles.
IL. From Corporation OF ArnaudyilIe
to prairie Laurent, leading to the road
Of the Marks bridge and Camy bridge,
through prairie Laurent, about ~ miles.
IL. From east side OF bayou Ieche az
ArnaudVllle TO robin bridge, about y
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
Thursday, July 81, 1902,

hshSt SN0yg g&a1 0h9 SS S6 =
at IL O'clock a. M, the contract for work
ing the public roads Of the fourth ward
of the said parish, in accordance with
said ordinance for six, months, as fol-
lows:
/. From parish line near Morrow to
RedIand southeast corner, 3 miles.
2. From Waxia to parish line via Big
Cane, 9 miles.
8. From Big Cane to Palmetto, II
miles.
4. From Palmetto to Atchafalaya riv-
er, 10 miles.
5. From Melville to parish line on riy-
er, is miles.
6. From Rntledge bridge to Waxia, 4
miles.
Z. From Sylvester to Sackett, s miles.
s. From Sackett to Taylor bridge 4
miles.
8. From sackett to Port Barre, five
miles.
10. From Fogleman to terminus Of
Cason lane, s miles.
IL. From Tarber place to Rosa, mile.
L. From Baptist church bridge to
parish line, via Mrs. Morrow, mile.
l3. From G. L. Havard to Bayou Jack,
- miles.
A.. From Reiber to parish line, via
LaWless, A miles.
Total, So miles.
All of said roads to be offered and adj
Indicated, one at q time, so much per
mile and payment to be made according
to the measured mile quarterly on the
approval of the contractors work by
the undersigned or a road inspector
duly appointed by him.
The adjudicatee or adjudicatees shall
execute contracts in pursuance to their
several adjudications, wherein they
shall obligate themselves to keep the
several roads adjudicated to them
smooth, free from rtits and mud holes
and well drained and to construct and
keep in repair All necessary bridges not
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
judication for the faithful performance
of their several contracts.
The undersigned reserve the right to
reject any and all bids.
w. T.. CLopToN,
jy12-3t Member Police Jury, ward.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

When in need of any notarial
work or abstracting done, don't for
get to call on Ludoyic Fontenot,
Notary Public and Abstractor, Ope-
lousas, La,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
Fo Teachers.
CALL FOR A GENERAL ELIMINATION
OF ALL TEACHERS.

OF ALL TEACHERS.
Notice is hereby given, that, In
pursuance of resolution of the
Board of Directors of the Parish
of ST. Landry, adopted April 7th
1902, a general examination of all
teachers, and applicants to teach
public schools in the parish Of st
Landry, will be held on Thursday
and Friday, August 21st and 22d
1902, at the High School building
in the town Opelonsas, commencing
at the hour of 10 O'Clock.
All certificates issued by this, Oh
any previous Boards, will be null
and void after this date.
Only graduates of the State Nor
NAL School, La. State University
& A. M. College, or other institu.
tions for the training of teachers,
are exempt from this examina-
tion.
TO obtain q third grade certifi-
cate the applicant must be found
competent to teach spelling, reading
primary mental arithmetic, rudi-
ments OF practical arithmetic
through fractions and simple in
terest, elementary geography ,prim-
ary language lessons and the laws
of health.
To obtain second grade certi-
ficate the applicant must be found
competent to teach arithmetic,
geography, English grammar and
composition, United States Histo-
ry, elements of natural philosophy
and elements of physiology.
To obtain a first grade certificate,
the applicant must be found COM
petent to teach elocution, spelling,
grammar, rhetoric and literature,
history, philosophy, arithmetic,
algebra, geography, and geometry,
and such other studies of high
grade as the Board may Geem ne-
cessary. A special certificate of
this grade may issue on o satis-
factory examination in the studies
to be taught in a special academic
department, which shall entitle
the holder to special appointment
in departments where such stu
dies may be taught.
This call applies to white and
colored teachers.
RAYMOND BREAUx, Prest,
j. L. GUILBEAu, Supt,
Examining Committee.
/ sign the above call pending q
decision upon the ruling OF the
President on the repeal of the
resolution OF April Z, 1902.
w. Ell. RAY,
Member Examining Committee.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
For sale.

A good secondhand @smith1
gin stand complete, will be sold
cheap. Apply to
B. L. LAFLUER,
ie2S-5t Ennice, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

HyAk ES IP by the undersigned at
4 Faquetaique, / Creole red bay horse,
with white streak from forehead to nose.
two hind feet white and about or 8
years old. No brand. The owner is
hereby notified to come forward, prove
property, pay costs and take same away.
FRANCOIS E. SAEoIE,
jy5-5t Media p. O., La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

Member Examining Committee.
Attorney James j. Bailey has
moved into the office formerly oc-
cupied by Hon. e. B. Dubuisson,
near the city market.
--B. F. Perley, the Ginwright,
will be in st, Landry this summer,
and will be prepared to do all work
given him in his line. JET
Money to loan on good security
at reasonable rates. Address un-
dersigned, lock box 679, New Or
leans, or Kenneth Baillio, Opelou-
sas, La. mh30 V. w. BoAGNI.
Died, at the residence of her
son-in-law, Mr.. Jean Jumere, at
Piaisance, ON Friday, July Is, 1902,
Mrs. Auguste Debaillion, nee
Myrza Fontenot, aged 81 years and
la days. Natchitoches papers
please copy.
During the thunder storm on
last Sunday, lightning struck the
barn of Mr.. Joseph Boone, at Pla-
uemine Point, which was completely
destroyed by fire. Everything was
saved with the exception OF about
$50 bushels of corn and some cotton
seed. Mr.. Boone was not at home
at the time of the fire.
District Attorney R. Lee Gar
land and Sheriff Marion Swords are
in Avoyelles parish, feeling the
pulse of the "dear peeps" on the
congressional subject. st. Landry
has always been stannch friend
of Avoyelles in conventions, and
has never asked anything in re-
turn. Now that the old Empire
parish has candidate in the field,
it is justly expected that Avoyelles
will fall into line and do the
righteous thing.
An enjoyable hop was given at
the opera house last Wednesday
night, complimentary to Misses
Maggie Burgess and Lorrie Cullom,
of Alexandria, and Miss Ollie Le-
moine, of New Orleans, who are
visiting our town, the guests OF
Mrs. Mason Mcbride. The music
was furnished by a local colored
orchestra, and was feature of the
ball. Everybody had a good time.
The young ladies leave for their
respective homes to-day.
Judge w. F. Blackman was in
town several days this week. Judge
Blackman is a candidate for Con-
gress from this, the new seventh,
district, and he says he will win in
canter. The shrewd old 1--WE mean
old in politics) gentleman has al
ways been a hard man to conquer
in q political affray, but it is the
opinion of the Clarion that he is
doomed to meet Waterloo this
time-and that Lee Garland is the
Wellington OF the occasion.
The Congressional campaign is
getting interesting. st. Landry has
one full-fiedged entry, in the per-
son of Lee Garland, and one prob
able entry, in the person of Judge
w. G. Perrault. Calcasieu has two
"gifted sons" in the race, Mr.. H. c,
Drew and "A. P. Pujo, Esq. Ra-
pides comes in with two-Judge
Blackman and Mr.. VIM. Polk, he
of johnson grass fame. Acadia
and several smaller parishes are
yet to be heard from. Indeed, 1t
will be right interesting-but the
Clarion thinks that it is mighty
nigh correct when It forecasts that
Old st. Landry will come out an
easy winner this time,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

TAKEN UP by the undersigned at
IL Morrow, one sorrel mare, about five
years old and branded on left hip, but
said brand can not be described; has
The owner is hereby notified to come
forward, prove property, pay costs and
take same away.
jy5-5t Roscoe CLoPToN.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
OPELOUsAs, LA. SATURDAY., July 70. 1902

IL ginning outfit, consisting of one 90
horse power boiler, one I5-horse power
engine, one gin stand and press, corn
mill, cotton seed and corn crusher. One
cash payment, balance on 1, 2, 3, and 5
years. Mrs. A. CURRIE,
Tvs Vile Platte, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

I NJ aBFHCE F9bAE KEAEbS. Notice is
IN hereby given that pursuant to the
of the Police Jury Of the parish of st.
Landry, entitled IAN ordinance relative
to the constructing, maintaining and re-
pairing public roads, providing revenue
therefor and the manner of enforcing
payment of the same,n adopted July 8,
1901, ! shall sell to the last and lowest
bidder at public auction at Palmetto,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

T dsST. One certain promissory note,
IL for $l72.3311a, dated Lake Charles,
La, December q, 1901, made by L. s.
Langley in favor of Arthur Tate, and
payable two years after date.
The public is hereby notified not to
trade or negotiate for said note.
ARTHUR TATE,
jy5-5t Vile Platte, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

Bids will also be received for grading
the following roads, according to speei-
fications to be exhibited on day of sale !:
/. From Washinton long bridge to
first ward line, 8 miles.
2. From Opelousas and Washington
road to Opelousas and Vile Platte road,
2 miles.
s. Grand Prairie road from Washing
ton to bayou Petite Passe, or 7th ward
line. IA miles.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19

However this corporation shall expire
It's affairs shall be liquidated by three
stockholders to bs selected hy lle heard
on nireo5ors, Wha shall p sneealiy as
sfornnany. dispose of all of its property
nav all debts and distribute surplus
among the members according to the
stock held by each pf them
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1902-07-19
N abTECE FOE He1RDs. \

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-30
A JOKE ON CoUGHL1N.
Fellow Ball Players Put Small Mouse
in His Clothes.

William Coughlin, of this city, is daily
adding to his laurels as base ball
player, and is probably the most popu-
lar member of the Washington Ameri-
can league team. in addition to being
a brilliant shortstop. and hard hitter
The Washington Star is responsible for
the following story on him:
AS Il souvenir of the western trip Jack
Townsend and Case Patten brought home
from St. Louis a pair Of white mice as
pets. The boys carry them around in
their pockets. and it frequently happened
that the little animals would crawl out
and take a tour of investigation. On one
of these tlps Patterns pet got among
Bill Coughlin's clothes and he didn't
make the discovery until he had them On
his body. Now, Coughlin hates a mouse
like Il nervous woman. and the way he
carried on when he discovered the little
thing crawling over his body must have
been ludcrous. Townsend declares that
Coughlin jumped almost to the ceiling
and tore off his clothes as though they
were on fire yelling all the time like a
Commanche. Finally, in one of Bills
dcrvish whirls the mouse was thrown on
the bed. and strong efforts had to be
adopted to keep the clever shortstOp from
annihilating the little animal right there
and then.
Tho story about the rat being put in
Coughin's glove by Kid Gleason while
in Detroit is true. and the antics Of the
Scranton lad when he made the dis
covery set the entire crowd of players
and spectators laughing heartily. Cough
Ian is one of the nerviest players in the
professional ranks. but he cannot over
come his abhorrencc for snakes and rO-
dents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-30
CARNIVAL OPENS TONIGHT.
of the Elks Will Precede
That Event.

The Elks' carnival will be opened at 8
o'clock this evening. Recorder Connell
and the heads of the various city de-
partments will ride in the Elks' parade,
which will precede the opening. After
reaching the exposition grounds on
North Washington avenue, the recorder
will formally throw open the gates TO
the public.
The exposition grounds have an area
of nearly 231.00O square feet. all sur
rounded by q ten-foot board fence. with
electrical gateways. The Scranton Illu-
minating. Heat and Power company has
erected a fifty-foot electrical tower In
the center of the midway"
The advance guard of the Bostock-
Ferari people reached town late yester-
dag and the way they made things hum
was quite interesting. A local force,
consisting of thirty electricians, an
army of carpenters. decorators and
laborers and twenty teams of horses
assisted.
The children Of st. Patrick's orphan
age. the Home for the Friendless and
st. Joseph's Founding Home will be
admitted free to everything connected
with the carnival, tomorrow afternoon.
The grounds have been so dotted with
heavy arc lights as to insure a dazzling
brilliancy to everything. About thirty
very tasteful booths have been erected
by the local business men and mer-
chants of Scranton.
All local and visiting E;lks will meet
at their rooms at 63O o'clock tonight to
take part in the parade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-30
new SYSTEM OFChARGING
Will Be Put Into Operation Tomor-
row by All Of the Railroads of
the United States.

The per diem system of charging for
the use of freight cars will go into
effect on the railroads of the United
States tomorrow
a charge of twenty cents day per
car will be made for the first twenty
days, and a penalty of eighty cents a
Gay for every day more than thirty
days. providing notice has been given
by the owning to the using company to
return the car. Exception only is
made in cases where car has to be
repaired and proof is given that the
material for the repairing could not be
secured in time to permit of the car
being returned within the prescribed
period.
Heretofore cars We're charged for by
mileage, six mills a mile being charged
for freight cars and three-fourths Of
a cent per mile for refrigerator cars.
The average daily mileage of car
under the present system Is only eigh-
teen miles. This low average was due
to the storing of cars for prospective
big hauls. A company, for instance,
would be anticipating a large grain
business and every car that would
come on to it's line would be held by
it until it had taken care of this busi-
ness. Sometimes this abuse was car
ried so far that there would be a SER
ious car famine in one part of the
country, while the switches and yards
in some other part would be filled with
idle cars.
Under the new system, the company
using another company's car will have
to pay reasonable demurrage for
reasonable time, and after that time, II
it wants to keep the car. it will have
to pay eighty cents a day extra for it.
whether or not the car makes any
mileage. This, it is expected, will dis
courage the storing of cars and thereby
prevent car famines; increase the cars
earning capacity, and make unnecas-
sary the building of so many cars.
Shippers and receivers will be SUBJ
ject to similar charges.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-30
FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION.
The Glorious Day at Lake Lodore,
Where $50 Gold Prize Will Be
Awarded,

There will be no place in all the
region where the glorious Fourth will
be more fttingly celebrated than at the
popular and beautiful Lake Lodore. In
addition to the manifold attractions at
this charming resort, every excursion
ist will have chance of winning fifty
dollars in gold. A numbered coupon
will be given on the grounds to every
person presenting an excursion ticket.
and the gold will be awarded in the
pavilion promptly upon the arrival of
the last excursion train. A great va
riety of excellent amusement will be
provided. The famous Mozart band
will play delightful dance music. Ca
terer NJ. r. Fadden is under bond to
supply an abundance of many kinds of
refreshments sufficient for fifteen thou
sand persons.
Greatly reduced excursion rates from
all points on the ID. & II. railroad. Fare
from Scranton. Adults, IS cents: chill
dren, go cents. Trains will leave the
Lackawanna avenue depot at 9.15 and
1913 a. M, and 1.12 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-30
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Rev. A. IL. Smith spoke ON The True
Socialism" at last nights session of the
North Main Avenue Baptist church.
Rev. A. s. Gabelin. of New York city,
preached last night at the Grace Re-
formed Episcopal church.
Rev. s. w, Young. pastor of the
Moosic Presbyterian church delivered am
interesting sermon yesterday morning at
the Grace Evangelical Lutheran church.
} ''The First Miraculous Draught Of
Fishes" was the subject chosen by Rev.
NJ. l.. Firor, or the sermon yesterday
morning at the Calvary Reformed church.
j. s Lane. NJ. c.. former resident of
Africa, spoke on the subject of mission
Work as Seen in South Africa by Lay
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-30
STRIKERS CAUSE SENSATION
in CATHOLIC CHURCH
Led by District Board Member They Leave the Church
Because the Priest Would Not Eject Man
Who Was on the unfair List

repeated his question: "Will that man
be asked to get out?"
Father Murphy brusquely replied,
"Certainly not"
Reap thereupon made speech to the
congregation calling upon all true
friends of organized labor to refuse to
have their prayers ascend to heaven in
company with those of 'scab." and
wound up by calling upon all union men
to bolt the church.
Reap picked up his hat and started
for the door, Between $50 and 200 mem
bers OF the congregation who are
strikers got up and followed him.
Led by Reap, the crowd filed over to
the Polish Catholic church and partlci-
pated in the services there.