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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-05-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

A moments anger may result in
years If sorrow,
The tighter man becomes the looser
his tongue gets.
Seek generous man If you would
find truly grateful one.
Give the easy-going man half chance
and he'll cease to go at all.
Too many people mistake polite ac
acknowledgement for an encore.
a mans avoirdupois has nothing to
do with his greatness or smallness.
There is nothing like being ready to
open the door when fortune knocks.
It's only matter of time till the I'M
dertaker lets you in on the ground
floor.
The love of some women is like the
ague; it begins with chill and ends in
fever.-Chicago News.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-05-21
SHAW ISLAND

Miss Anna Burke is visiting friends
at Friday Harbor.
Mrs. Shea and Miss Cliff Spent Mon
day at West Sound.
Mrs. Chas. Tiff left Thursday for
Emporia, Kan, being called there by
the serious illness of her mother.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-05-21

Strawberry plants, Fairly Michel, for
sale, 8 per thousand: also two fine hogs,
Berkshire breed. Address Mrs. l.. NJ.
Green, Deer lIarhOr.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-05-21

Wanted-Agents to sell gasoline en-
gines, marine and stationary. You can
soon pay for an engine for yourself with
your commissions. Address II. w. Jami
son, 7l6 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, Wash.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-05-21

Call in ut the Corner store and have a
look at a 1900 Washer. Something every
housewife should have. We sell them
for cash or on installment.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-05-21

Dishes, Dishes, 1000 times Dishes at
FoWle's,
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
The National Guard.

AS the new militia bill recently
enacted by Congress is just now
engaging the attention of our
military companies throughout
the State, the following synopsis
of the new law will be found of
general interest:
The Dick bill places the State
troops directly under the control
of the National Government, sub
ject to the call for service at any
time. It provides that the mill
tia shall consist of every male cit
izen in the respective States and
Territories who is more than IS
and less than 35 years of age, and
shall be divided into two classes
the organized militia, to be
known as the National Guard,
and the remainder to be known
as the Reserve Militia.
Important among the features
of the bill is provision that here
after the United States Govern
ment can demand the service of
the enlisted State troops upon
any emergency. Heretofore State
troops have only been subject to
the call of the respective State
Governors, but under the new
law the President of the United
States can at any time call upon
State troops for service.
It will be lawful for the Presi-
dent to call upon troops of one
State to do service in any other
State. Hitherto this has not been
permitted.
The militia companies hereafter
when called into the United States
service will not have to be re-en-
listed. The militia, when in the
service of the United States, will
be subject to the same rules of
war as the regular troops of the
United States.
Before the State militia shall
formally pass under the control
of the United States the different
companies of each State must be
inspected by officers of the regu-
lar army.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The ballot, as a means of ex-
pressing the will of any consider
able number of people, is the log
ical and necessary evolution of
the crude and imperfect methods
of the primitive ''mass meeting"
The "mass meeting" is no bet
ter adapted to the selection of
candidates than to their election.
The ballot presents exactly the
same advantages in selecting can
didates that it does In electing
them.-The Felicianas.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

There appears to be some hesi-
fancy on the part of the Carnival
committee to render an account
of the last Carnival celebration
in Opelousas. What's the mat
ter? We hope that the rumor
that some of the committee (for
reasons best known to themselves)
are opposed to publishing report
is unfounded, though it does be-
gin to look suspicious. 1t is now
over two months since Msrdi-
Gras. Where's the hitch? Haven't
had time to make a report-as
our neighbor would say-or is it
owing to. the fear that the report
wouldn't look well in print.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
The y. d. T.. Convention.

The annual meeting of the Lou
isiana Division United Daughters
Of the Confederacy was held in
Baton Rouge tfis week. Miss
Lizzie Blacksher was in attend
ance as delegate from Gordon
Chapter No. 1874, and like all the
other ladies in attendance, was
royalty entertained by the Baton
Rouge Chapter and the hospitable
citizens of the Capital city.
In her annual address, the State
President, Mrs. Thos. B. Pugh,
made the following compliment
tary allusion to our local Chapter:
"Let us all rejoice that the
Chapter at Opelousas, bearing the
noble name of Gordon, respond
ing to the call from headquarters,
awoke from its three years. slum-
Der, paid State and general dues
for the three years it had been
asleep, sent two splendid repre-
sentatives to the General Conven-
tion in New Orleans, ,and has tax en-
it's proud place in all work in the
organization"
In the report of the proceed
ings given by the New Orleans
Times-Democrat of the 23d inst,
it is stated:
"The j. B. Gordon Chapter of
Opelousas was reported by Miss
Lizzie Blacksher. The report was
accepted with shouts. "
Surely Opelousas should feel
proud of the honorable status of
Gordon Chapter in the State or
gauization for their Jealous efforts
in noble cause.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
The Euchre Party.

The progressive euchre given
by Gordon Chapter No. 1874, U.
D. c., last Wednesday night, at
Sandoz Opera House, was a graf
flying success, both to the ladies
who managed the affair and to
their guests. About one hundred
persons participated in the even
ing's entertainment.
After the twelve games were
played, about 1880, the prizes
were distributed and refreshments
served, when the dance began and
lasted until 2 o'clock a. IN. Hand
some prizes were awarded to the
following successful contestants:
First lady's prize, handsome
purse, to Miss Malou Lastrapes
second lady's prize, a beautiful
medallion picture, to Mrs. Loonce
Sandoz; first gentleman's prize,
an elegant gold stud, to Mr.. Ben
Prescott; second gentIeman's
prize, an ebony mounted hat
brush, to Mr.. Harry Williams;
lady's consolation prize, u pretty
cut-glass flower vase, to Mrs.
Lionel Bienvenu; gentleman's
consolation prize, a leather wallet
to Judge w. c. Perrault.
Choice refreshments in abund-
ance were served, and everybody
seemed to be having good time
throughout the entire evening.
While the balance remaining to
the credit of Gordon Chapter,
U. .. c., after paying all ex-
penses, will not be large, the pa
triotic ladies of that organization
are gratifed to know that their
entertainment was entirely sue
cessful in u social point of view,
and desire to express their sim
cere thanks to all who contrib
uted towards making the affair a
SuccaSS
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The candidate for any office who
will hesitate to announce his views
and his stand on political issues
which concern the people of his
State is not worthy the confidence
of the people, and therefore he
should expect no favor or recog-
nition from the people-at least
the support of the great majority
of Democrats who vote and who
insist that it is Democratic to re-
turn all power to the people. This
is one Of the issues which will en-
liven the State oampaign.-Cau-
casian.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The town council of Many, at a
recent meeting, passed an ordi-
nance to prohibit gambling under
penalties ranging from $5 to $50.
Every town in the State ought to
have such q law. Many a mans
future has been ruined by learn
ing to gamble in a country town,
and the cause of many a homicide
had its origin at the gambling
table. Suppress gambling in pub
lie places and the youth of the
country would grow up with a
much smaller ratio of gamblers
than now exists.-Mansfeld Jour
nal
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Gentlemen Of the City Council! !!
Are you aware of the fact that
you purchased an oil sprinkler
last fall that has never been put
to any practical test, while our
citizens are smothering in dust?
We understand that the delay in
making the test is owing to lack
of horsepower. Is the city too
poor to buy, hire or borrow team
Of horses for such a necessity? If
so, we will volunteer to get up a
brigade of enterprising boys to
pull the thing around town in or
der to make the test.
Since the above was put in type
we learn that the machine mas
been tested and found O. X.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
A CARD.

An erroneous report having been circulated to the
effect that the Bertha Telephone Co. making its sub
scrbers pay for the boxes they usng this is to
that the report is unfounded and that boxes
put in fee and only the service is charged for at the
rate of $3.50 per month for business houses and $3.50
per month for residences. When parties desire to
their boxes reduction from above rates will be made.
A. B. PICKETT,
April T. 1908. Manager Bertha Telephone Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Posters are out announcing the
production, by local talent, of the
side-splitting comedy, "Captain
Racket" We infer from the
title of the play that the captain
will create racket, and the cast
Of characters shows that the pro-
duction is in capable hands. The
entertainment is for the benefit
Of Co. B, L. S. N. g., and these
boys deserve packed house. The
performance takes place at San
doz Opera House on Thursday,
May 7. Come everybody.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

New GRocERY.-Mr. Allen t.
Sandoz has opened a neat little
grocery store on Landry street,
near the railroad, on the west ex-
tremity of town, and claims a
share of the public patronage.
His stock is fresh and select, and
includes staple and fancy grocer
les, canned goods, etc., and his
prices will be found as liberal as
any. Give him call.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
pEJTAN. WIFE, VS. EDWARD
DEJEAN, TUTOR, ETC.

By virtue OF Judgment rendered by the Hon.
Court of Louisiana, in and Tor the parish 0t Er.
suit, there will be sold at public auction 10 the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
auctioneer, ut the principal front door OF the
Courthouse in Opelousas, at II o'clock Il. m on
Wednesday. May 13, 1903,
the following described property, to-wit:
1-About seven acres of land with improve
ments thereon, situated two miles east Of the
town of OpeIousas bounded on the n0r,n by
the public road leading from Opel0ilsas to tho
Bayou Teche, on the south by the land of John
A Haas, on the east by same and west by the
property OF j. X SandOh 81 Bro, formerly tito
property of James .. ChacherG, being the same
property purchased by Edward DGjean from
Augustin Esterlln about fourteen years ago.
2-N1ne acres of land with improvements
thereon, situated III Prairie MamUu. bounded
on the north by the public road, south hy the
property of Lucieu LedOuX, cast by the land uf
Durel Miller, and west by tha property of rhos.
j. Ashford. being same property purchased by
Edward Delean from John II Pearcc, aS aD-
pears by original act 33U7I OF the Recorder Il
hlts OF st. Landry parish.
"a tract swamp land containing two
hundred aHd 'i;f -. .gnt and 17-l00 acres, being
tho south h1lt ,H t""clional section twenty one,
n township s,E -..Jtn vt range five east, and
lots one, tNU tI.t- ~ fractional uOrth halt
Ut fractio@ >cvt r-i&bteru. IN township six
so'tLh OF rti'%. .tH Cisl, in the southwestern
land distrl.-f
Ierms-j ST. John W. LEWIS,
april 4, 1913. AustiOnecr
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
A Liberal Offer.

With every order for dodgers,
posters, hangers, etc., printed
at the COURIER JOB OFFICE, we
will give, free of charge, reading
notice calling attention to same
In the local columns of this paper,
thus doubling their advertising
value. We are the only Office in
town able to do this, and the only
printing Office in the parish sup
piled with stock and trade cuts
for illustrating large poster work
of every description. We have
over a hundred dvee,ftaato e,ffttaa of all sizes to
select FROM When you need
anything in the printing line, no
matter how small or how large
the order, give us call.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The Philadelphia Record as
serts that there is no doubt that
any business man who advertises
persistently in . respectable news
paper achieves d standing in the
community which he could not
reach in any other way. The
character Of d newspaper infiu-
ences tho popular conception of
the advertiser.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
gssDs ROEs PAvsNG.

Sealed bids will lr received hy the Mayor, at
his office for the building ot the following side
walks in the town Ut OpeoHsas. La, viz:
lst-About 37G0 running fact. five feet wide,
OF cement walk with brick cnrmng.
wide, Of shell waIb and brick curbiu2
3d--About i7+D ruuniuG feet. about SIX 1eet
wide of dirt sidewalk witt wooden cnrhIng.
Work 10 he don't II accordance with plans
and specifications on tic in Mayors office,
copies Of 1vlici, viii lie furnished bona TIDE
bidders on aririicaton.
successffiI bidder Will he required t. give
bond. Bids VIII lie received MP to May let,
1903 at Il o'clock.
Right reser yed 10 reject any and all bids.
u y. LITTELL,
Anril Ii, 1908. Mayor of Opelo1sas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The Police Jury ON last Monday
took action in regard to operating
the poor farm. A committee has
been appointed to cause to be
constructed the necessary build
inps. and the same committee is
empowered to appoint a superin-
tendent with salary of thirty
dollars per month. - Avoyelles
Blade.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
Too Great a Risk.

A reliable remedy for bowel
complaints should always be kept
at hand. The risk is too great
for anyone to take. Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy never fails, and
when reduced with water is pleas
ant to take. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers in patent medi-
cine.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

A residence, suitable for a me-
dium-sized family, with a large,
shaded yard, in a good neighbor-
hood, can be had at $3.50 per
month if applied for soon. Apply
to the COURIER printing Office, on
Main street.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Tonight. Saturday, April 25th,
Mr.. Geo. w. Scott and his select
company will appear, for one night
only, atSandoz Opera House. Ad-
mission 35c and SOC. Secure tickets
early.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Continuous advertising creates
confidence. The prevailing opin-
ion is that one cannot be con-
stantly before the public without
being found out and known for
what he is. The people believe
In a man who can stand trial by
the nnhlic.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The Novelty Shop has the latest
designs in wall paper from Q cents
per roll up. All buying 5 rooms
will get one room free. Ring up
Bertha 'phope 141 for particulars.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
TAKEN UP AS AN RsTRAv

BY the undersigned at Mallet, La, one gentle
bay American MARE, about 10 years old, un-
branded; has been ranging in the neighborhood
about ten months. The owner is requested to
come forward. prsve property, pay charges
and take her away, as she will be disposed of
according to law. DUPLESSIS MOREAU,
April 13-im Opelousas p. o.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Hey! Heyl You we mean! Now
is tkAtime to advertise in the only
live piper in the parish, the Opel
ousas COURIER. Job work execu-
ted while you wait.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Opelousas. April 40, 1908.
The Mayor called the board to meet again
Immediately, the members of the board waiv-
ing formality Of notice.
The Mayor stated that the object Of this
meeting was to consider the advisability of
opening Market street, to the Lawler & Cald-
well addition.
On motion of Larcade, duly seconded by
Perrodin, that a committee Of two be appoint
ed TO open Market street, through the Iawler
& Caldwell addition, and that the Gum of $50,
or as much thereof as may be necessary, be ap-
propriated out of the license fund for said pur-
pose Carried.
Chair appoints on said committee Larcade
and Cahanin
On motion, duly seconded and carried, the
board adjourned subject to call
B. A. LITTELL,
W. X. COCHRAN, Clerk. Mayor.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

See our line of upholstery; 200
designs to select from. We make
q specially of renovating sofas,
lounges, cots, settees and testers,
and guarantee the work. The
Novelty Shop, opposite Skiles'
lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Wireless telegraphy may be an
experiment, but Hamilton-Brown
shoes are not. They have stood
the test for years. T. T.. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The regular monthly meeting
of Gordon Chapter, U. D. c., will
be held this evening at 4 o'clock
at the residence of the President.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Read the advertisement on our
4th page headed ssSummer Bar
gains, and then go and see the
numerous other bargains Fred L..
Sandoz is now offering to the
public.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Go to Stewards Restaurant for
d first-class meal at all hours.
Meals delivered at any part of
the city on short notice. Fresh
ice cream daily. Bertha and Cum
berland phones.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

STORE FOR RENT-A centrally
located business stand on Main
street, under the COURIER Print
ing Office. Possession given im-
mediately. Apply at the COURIER
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Town residence for rent-nice
neighborhood, large shady yard,
two-story dwelling, garden. Rent
$3.50 per month to the right
party. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Bonnet's Studio, Poston's old
stand, Main street, guarantee 9
all work Photographic crayon,
enlarging, etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

For Rent-A small farm near
Opelousas suitable for market
garden, dairy and poultry raising,
with large residence and out
buildings. Possession given i'm
mediately. Apply at this Office.
This place has 16 bearing pecan
trees, a large number of figs
choice varieties, about 20 young
fruit trees just beginning to bear,
including peaches, plums, apri-
cots, etc. Outbuildings consist
of crib, barn, stable, chicken
house, wash house, carriage house,
servants quarters, &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
PROCEEDINGS
OF the Board of Aldermen, Town of
OpelOusas.

OF the Board of Aldermen, Town of
OpelOusas.
Opelousas, April 20, 1908.
To the members of the Board Of Aldermen:
Gentlemen-There will be a special meeting
of the Board OF Aldermen tonight, at O'Clock
for the power house. the condition Of the pit
at the power house. and ordinances relative to
markets and brothels.
tsigned) B.. LITTELL,
Attest: Mayor.
". 4. COCHRAN, Clerk
(EndOrsed)
Received the above notice on the Goth lay Of
April, 1908. and on the same day and date no.
titled Messrs. j. W. Lewis, G. Cahanin, J. J.
Perrodin, II. ID. Larcade and A. Gosselin In
person. (Signed)
c. L. HAYES, Marshal.
Opelousas, April 40. 1903.
The Board Of Aldermen met this day in ac-
corlance with the above call, with the follow
ing members present: B. A. LittelI, Mayor,
presiding; l.. A. GOsselln. Gus Cahanin, J. w.
Lewis, j. j. Perrodin, II. d. Larcade. Quorum
present.
On motion OF Gosselin, duly seconded by
Lewis and carried, that the purchasing COM
mlttee be authorized and empowered to enter
into an agreement with Mr. j. E. Allen, con-
the superintendent of W. & E. l.. plant, A. e.
Jones, in assisting him in completing the said
pif; and further. that it be distinctly stipulated
upon the part of the town, through It's said
committee, that any such contract or agree
ment shall In no manner be construed into a
waiver or modification OF the original con-
tract. or forfeiture or abrogation of any Of
the rights of the town Hereunder or by virtue
thereof.
On motion of Lewis, duly seconded by Per-
rodin be 1t resolved, that 1t is the sense OF this
board that the ordinance relative to brothels
be strictly enforced, and that no compromise
or concession be granted such ViOlators Of law
and morals. Carried.
On motion Of Perrodin, seconded by Lewis,
be II resolved. that 1t is the sense of this board
that the market ordinance be enforced accord.
ing to its letter and spirit, any modification
thereof, in the opinion of this board, being q
backward step. Carried.
On motion, duly seconded and carried, the
board adjourned subject to call.
W. r. COCHRAN, b. LITTELI
CLERK. Mayor.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

You may have to walk a little
further to get a pair of Hamilton
Brown shoes, but they will last
you longer. T. Z. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The Novelty Shop, near the
post Office. All kinds of repairs.
Job work and plumbing special
ty. j. A. DRUMMoND.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Sand from the famous Hoyt
bank for sale; delivered at Csc
per barrel. Apply to Albert Clary
or Jacob Waiter, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

The Opera House soda water
department is now open. Many
new features have been added to
assure neatness and dispatch. Give
them call.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Mrs. Ozeme Landry, of Donald
sonville, is visiting her niece, Mrs.
Leonce Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Get your rice from Fred L. San
doz. He has just received a car
load and his prices are remarkably
cheap,
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

When you want delicious, re-
freshing drink. drop in ut the
Opera House Drug Store and get
q glass of soda.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25
N5UEERE SAFE.
ESTATE OH LOES LAWLESS.
No 5ss6.

PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
ST. Landry PARISH
EJ virtue Uf az ..gtir' OF the Honorable Six
teelth Judicial - g.. ct tunrt of the State OF
Louisiana, ID ana ft3 ~ rnrish of st, Landry,
there will be SOl,: .rC Iu auction to the last
ana hlgDest Dlddcr. undersigned JOINT
administrators, or a. lll. qualified auction
eer, ut the last rysiu. q u deceased at Big
CaIe, La, en-
saturday, May 23Ih, 1903,
at II o'clock Il. H., the following described pro-
Nerty, to-wit:
n certain tract of land situated in the Bayou
Jack nelgAborboUd III st Landry parish, La
containing eighty acres, more or less bounded
no tn by land of Leopold GOudchaux, south by
Mrs. E. S. h*Ert0W, east by land of the estate uf
Thomas Walton. and west by land OF IcopulG
G"udehaux. being same property acquired Hy
sad John NJ IaWic7s. from George J.. Havard
Un Nov. 20t.t, 500
Two mules. horse, one baggy. IL lut of
harness, farming utensils, etc. seventy five
barrels CT corn, ono barn ON the home place.
ono house, present r. SldUEce on the hGmG place,
another building on the h0me place, a ot OF
lumber, pcnx and posts, five bales of cotton,
one bed and bedding. etc, etc.
Terms ard COnditionS-Morables cash. I'M
mOvableS ouCthird cash. balance ill one ans
tw years from day 0f sale; purchasers to fur
nish their pronissorF notes payable 10 their
own order and endorsed in blank. bearing eight
per cent interest per 1nntln, and ten Der cent
additional fpr attorneys fees in case Of suit to
recover payment, and vendors lien aud spe
cial mortgage retained the property until
final payment Ot principal and interest
CLARA EDWINA LAWLESS,
EUGENE 4. WALLACE.
April 10. 1908. Joint Administrators.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

We make old furniture new, no
matter how badly broken or de-
faced. The Novelty Shop, oppo-
site Skiles' lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

For Sale. secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

DR.. Bercier, dentist, has moved
into his new Office on Court street,
one block south of the postofice.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Get your pictures taken at Bon
uet's Stndio, Main street, Poston' S
old stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

One of the best business stands
in town can be rented for $15 a
month. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-04-25

Bonnet's Studio, Poston's old
stand, Main street, is the place to
get first-class photographs.