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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02
ruRN OUT TONIGHT.

There will be an open meeting OF
the board OF trade tonight. Business
of vital Importance to the trade OF
Las Vegas will be discussed and ev-
cry business man who can possibly
attend should be there and by SO do
ing show that he is ready and will
ing to help anything along that pro-
poses the advancement of Las We
gas trade. There is nothing so con-
ducive to success in any undertaking
as enthusiasm and energy and sup
port of the board by attending the
meetings will help this in many ways.
Attendance at the meetings not only
gives the individual an insight into
what is being done. but
simplifies the work of the officers
after any project is started, SO don't
wait for the newspapers to tell you
what has been done but go and
help do It.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02
A Pleasant weddina Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. e. Narcotic, Saturday,
celebrated the tenth anniversary OF
their wedding at their residence In
the fats. In the afternoon some twen-
ty-five invited guests partook of an
elaborate and elegant dinner, besides
enjoying a most pleasant afternoons
entertainment. In the evening the jol-
ly host and hostess were treated to a
surprise not on their prOgam of the
days celebration. A number OF
friends dropped in on them unawares,
bringing good things to eat too nu-
merOus to mention. Nothing daunted
Mrs. Narcotic made them warmly
welcome by Immediately repairing to
the kitchen where she stirred up a
punch that fabricated the wheels of
enjoyment, and from then until near
2 a. m. the hours sped all too quick
ly. Those present say a more en-
able evening was never passed, and
all praise the piano playing of Mrs.
Narcotic and daughter Mary as add
ing no little measure to the evenings
entertainment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02
NEWS FROM BELEN.

H. G. Williams, who has the con-
tract to drill wells along 10 miles OF
the line of the Santa Fe cut off, came
up from Belen yesterday. He Is get
ting his paraphernalia ready here
and will spend a few days in Las We
gas overseeing the work.
Mr.. Williams reports that grading
outfits are scattered along the line
for sixty miles, and that a temporary
track is complete from the main
line to the Rio Grande. where con-
struction work on the bridge is pro-
crossing just as fast as it can be
pushed. Six sections of piles had been
driven up to Saturday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

"Shoot if you must. You have al
ready to take a life dearer to me than
my w Shoot. but spare your coun-
try's flag are the words that Bar
para Freitchie cries to the returning
victorious Confederate soldiers. as
she fastens the American flag on the
staff of her attic window In the greta
drama of the rebellion, Barbara
F~rietchie." that is to be given here
next Tuesday evening at the Duncan
opera house by Mary Elizabeth
Forbes & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The members of the Epworth
League will meet at the Methodist
parsonage tonight. There will be re-
yival services at the church every
other night this week except Satur-
day night. r. B. Holden. the singing
evangelist will arrive on Wednes-
day and will sing at the Wednesday
night service. Everybody is given a
cordial invitation to these meetings.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The regular monthly meeting Of
The board of education has been
postponed until Thursday night, there
being no possibility of a quorum to-
night on account of the first of the
month. fs4sX
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Mr. and Mrs. Sig Nahm entertained
n few of their very intimate friends
at dinner yesterday. in honor OF the
engagement Of Miss Grace Kohn to
Ike Davis. A sumptuous spread was
set before the guests and light talk
helped the dinner through all too
quickly. i~sSE%
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The Santa Fe runs tourist cars
daily from Chicago and Kansas City
to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Colonist tickets to California points
will be honored on such lars April LIST
to June 18th. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02
Spor1eder Shoe Co.

Adams mills for the present and
Enoch Rogers will move his big out
fit of teams to the city until the roads
dry sufficient to make the heavy work
profitable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Troop A is making arrangements
whereby the ball to be given by
them or the 18th at the Montezuma
casino will be the greatest event ever
given by the organization. The boys
expect this event will be looked back
to with pleasure for many a day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The Ladies' league of the First
Presbyterian church viii meet Tues
day afternoon. March 3. at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Jas. A.. Dick. As this
is the date for the annual payment
of dues a full attendance is desired.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Tom Blauvelt has been working at
n disadvantage these days. One bar.
Der quit, and another got sick, with
no idle N es in town to be had, SO
Tommy spread himself over the three
chairs and run things alone.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Don margarine Romero reports that
fully two feet of Sno has fallen with
in the past week at Ell Porvenir. but
that the temperature is much warmer
there than in the city. This morning
the thermometer registered IS above
zero at Z O'Clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

That beautiful sixteen guage Ithi-
ca shot gun will be disposed of at the
Opera bar tomorrow (Tuesday) night.
It's a jewel, and the man who gets
il will be fortunate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Mrs. r. III. Taylor and little son de-
parted for Montpelier, Ohio, this af-
ternoon on No. 2. with the remains of
the loved husband and father who
died so suddenly Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02
Rev. Dr.. French Of California. who

Rev. DR.. French of California, who
delighted the congregation Of st.
Paul's Episcopal church with his dis
courses a couple of weeks agog, and
who was called to fill the pulpit reg
ularly, has accepted the call and ex-
poets to be here for the Easter ser.
vices. Si-.I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The A. o. u. w. are making special
efforts these days to write insurance
and Thursday night they expect to
take in about twenty-five new mem
bers. ss3I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

r.. X. M. Cullen made a good ship
ment of pelts from his Bridge street
house today. considering the very
short time he has been in business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The Santa Fee will run personally
conducted excursions to California tri-
weekly during colonist period, April
LIST to June 18th, 1903. 94-tf
second hand heaters. Lots Of bar
gains. 385-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Maria Antonio Romero, the two
year-old daughter of Francisco Ro-
nero. of the west side, died at an
early hour this morning of fever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02
Masonic Temp

Engineer Gus Peterson luckily es-
capped from death but sustained pain
full injuries Saturday coming out of
Ration. He was out on the engine and
in some manner fell to the ground,
about fourteen feet, lighting on his
hip and thigh, which were badly
bruised. He was brought to Las We
gas and is now able to painfully hob
Bile around by the aid of a cane.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Pittenger has a lne line of 1903 wall
paper. 79-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Don't forget to be on hand at guard
mount drill tonight or a session of
court martial may further educate
you along military lines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

There will be a meeting of the Nor
NAL band at 1880 o'clock this even
Ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

For Rent-Six room house with
bath room, toilet and all modern i'm
~prOvements, located on Eleventh
street, near National avenue. Enquire
of Veeder & Veeder. 97-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Chas. Blooms meat market neal
the Buffalo hall has been closed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Pittenger is closing out last years
wall paper and remnants at greatly
reduced prices. 79-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Fresh, pure apple cider. sold at the
place of manufacture. Fine; try it,
Pete Basleer's on Bridge street 75-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Sabine Lujan, OF the Bridge street
jewelry firm, is laid up and Bonifacio
Lucero is handling the business
alone.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

j. H. Small teaches both piano and
organ. For further particulars call at
ia Main 96-1w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

wrappers and shirtwaists, plain
sewing. children's clothes a specially
at 1923 Jackson Ave. 22-lmos
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

A prosperous year is In prospect
for everybody. Are you ready to take
advantage OF it?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Jack Petit. day caller at the round
house, is sick abed with a bad case
of neuralgia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Landing season is close at hand
with every prospect for a good crop.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Las Vegas Typographical union 321
will meet tonight at their rooms on
Sixth street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The Sellman piano will be DISPOSED
OF at the Opera bar tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Wanted-A girl for general house
work. Apply Mrs. Hallett Reynolds.
98-ti
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

The recent snow has effectualiy
stopped log hauling at the Daily &
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

A. M. Adler and Ben Lewis will
leave Thursday for New York to Sc
lect the stock of goods for their new
store to be opened up in the building
just vacated by Phil Doll.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Summer day. overhead.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Don't forget the prices for Bar
bara Frietchie" are SO cents, IS cents
and 81. Manager Warning says they
must play for the same prices as else
where or seek other play houses,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

It y not only economy to have your
own note heads. letter heads and IN
velppes. but It = more b~usiness-ike
and much handler. Order them nom
thls onea 1ole
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

Has the weather cleared. for goo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

We are the exclusive
agents for the famous
Custom Tailor,
A.
Howell. Mich.
Their Spring Line OF
samples is now on Display
in our store and it will
pay you to see them be-
fore you buy your spring
suit.
CARMEN s. Anderson,
None Shoes and Furnishings.
$40 DoueIos Ave.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

How do you like the mud?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02

FOR SALE Portable Steam Boiler and
Engine. ~tsn-horss power. in good con-
dition. Address ?. 0. Box l34, Las
Vegas. \. n. s92w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-02
TOWN TALK.

Board of trade tonight.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01
NO. ~


Whern parties have failed to pay,
within lie time prescribed by law.
the licensetaA al, vehicles, and oil
tain the necessary tin tags and a
tach th an to their vehicles, you wiz
proceed to collect same i'll the foi-
lowing manner: If a party is canGGLE
on the road with a vehicle on which
the license has not been paid, AMI
the tag has not been attached there
to, seize the vehicle and bring it to
Opelousas; if he is not caught on
the road and you know that he has
not paid the license on the same,
take q rule, as per form furnished,
before the Justice of the Peace of
the Ward, and let him show cause
why he has neglected or refused to
pay the license due.
If they have failed to pay the per
capita tax, make affidavit before the
nearest Justice of the Peace and
have them give bond for their APP
pearance before the District Court
to answer the charge of neglecting
to pay the per capita road tax. You
may also file rule as above.
All able bodied male inhabitants
of the parish between the ages Of
Is and 50, except those who reside
in incorporated towns that work
their own streets, who did not pay
their per capita taxes before May
1st, may be prosecuted criminally,
even if the tax be paid by them
after that date prior to affidavit
being made.
All arrests to be charged at 81;
all mileage at &c per mile, each way,
to courthouse In the, case of Ii
cense on vehicles the costs are to
be charged as follows; Seizure anu
return, $l.50; notice, soc; mileage,
T. per mi;e- e,seh way, to court
house.
All veili"I,-= caught op the publio
anaus betwe,># uaw ana the 1st of
January, 1904. MI! be seized and
costs added Parties between thu
ares of Is ana so, who have faiIes
to pay Geto- th4 Ist day Of May
1903, can DE mad" to pay costs ii
arrested aud il is required, whether
they have than receipts or not, il
said receipt is sIgued after May ],
1908. Iho law must and shall be
enforce ana all treated alike.
II l. SWORDS,
Sheriff and Bx OiEeto lax Collector
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01
Progressive Euchre.

Mrs. J. Landau entertained on
Wednesday laJt ut Progressive
'Euchre in honor of her sister,
Miss Jessie Siegel of New York.
eninteresting games were played,
after which tolcious refreshments
were served. The dining room
was beautifully decorated with
ferns and cut glass suitable for
the occasion. The prizes were
very pretty and were awarded as
follows: Ladies' first prize, Miss
Frances Guslinski, of Woodville,
Miss. second prize, Miss Violet
Andry, of New Orleans, and the
BOBBY by Miss Martha Robin, of
Jeanerette. The gentlemen's first
prize was won by Robert Perkins; !;
second prize by Fred Hollier and
the BOBBY by David Blacksher.
Dancing was indulged in until
late hour. Those present we're: ::
Misses Jessie Siegel, Violet Andry,
Frances Guslinski, Martha Robin,
Regina Loeb, Anna and Arsene
Hollier, Aline Veazie, Aline Del
arue. Mrs. e. P. Veazie, Mrs. Jos.
Landau, Messrs. Austin and Robt.
Perkins. James Byron Meginley,
Dave Hollier, Fred Hollier, David
Blacksher, Des Mizzi, Abe Siegel
and L. Landau.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

Miss Grace Zoder entertained d
number off her friends dit 4 most
enjoyable finch party last Mon
day night. Delicious refresh
mefts we're served after the
games. Those esent were MIR.
Mild Mrs Heafy Lastrapes, MIR.
ina Mrs. David Loeb; Misses
Kittie Thompson, Henderson,
Mary Swords, Gladys Randall,
Alelle Sandoz Messrs. Austin
Perkins, BaatRhamp Anderson,
appell md David Blacksher.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01
sEALED pROPOsALs.

Sealed proposals will be received by the nm
Gersfgned up to "Wednesday, August 5th, IL NJ.
80 deliver fob ears Opelousas seven hnndEss
100, bbls. OF cement. either Atlas, Vulnai5rs
or Universal branfis, prices of each 10 be sta
separately. Also for 125 900 best quality n j.
burned focal brick. OF Uniform size ami sn@l'a,
samples TO be submitted to tire undersigned
and to Messrs. Diboll d Owen, architects, New
Orleans.
Sealed proposals. viii be .eceivsd by the I'M
dersigued up To Wednesday, August 5th, u m !,
for laying the foundation and erecting the
walls OF the new Roman Catholic Church at
OpelOusas, La, up to tie window sills, accord
ing TO the plans and specification to lie seen
at the reetOry In OpelSusas or at the offices of
| Messrs. Diboll & Owen. architects. i'll New Or
| leans. The proposals. to be for Workmanship
only. The undersigned reserves the right to
/ reject any VI all bids.
3EV. j. ENGBERIEK, Pastor,
July 25, 1908. Opelousas, La
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

Mrs. j. C. Pierce met with a
painful accident Tuesday morn
ing, by stepping on rusty nail
that had fallen from the crib
which was burned a few weeks
ago. Nemesis seems to be per-
suing this old lady, as she no
sooner gets over one misfortune
when she walks into the jaws of
death again. This is the third
time this year that she has met
with the same kind of an accident
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

General Jastremski has written
a second letter on a general pri
mary, in which he states at greater
length his views on this subject,
and presents the arguments in
favor of this mode of making
nominations. The primary plan
is becoming more popular daily
with the masses, but the admin
istration organs will not admit it.
Mansfield Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01
'ELOUsAs PARISH OF ST. LANDRY. La. AUGUST /. 1903
Personals.

Miss Sallie Fahey was in town
this week.
Mr.. Fernand Voorhies was in
the city Il few days this week.
Miss Elizabeth Blacksher is Wis
iting friends in Kentucky.
Jas. j. Lewis, Esq, OF Eunice,
paid our city business call last
Wednesday.
Miss Annie Crump, of Ripley,
Tenn, is the charming guest Of
Mrs. H. Gallois.
Mrs. j. 3. Sandoz and daugh-
ters left on Tuesday to spend
some time on the Gulf Coast.
Hon. Thos. II. Lewis aud wife
and Miss FIoy Clements left Sat
urday for IL tour of the Northern
States.
DR.. Z. Chachere, of Plaque
mine Ridge, was shaking hands
with his numerous friends here
on Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. J. Andrus and her in
teresting family, of Crowley, spent
several days here with friends and
relatives this week.
Mrs. I. E. Shute and daughter,
Irene, left for Long Beach, Miss,
Thursday, for a months sojourn
at this famous resort.
Mrs. John Fahey and Mrs. j. K.
Sandoz and children left Tuesday
for a ten days outing on the Gulf
Coast, in Cameron Parish.
Messrs. George Jimmie and Ar
mand Dejean, Jesse Barnett and
Robert Perkins spent pleasant
week at Bell-Cheney Springs, re-
turning Saturday morning.
Mr.. l.. A. Sandoz and daughter,
Miss Gertrude, returned last Sat
urday from an extended trip
through Nebraska, South Dakota,
Colorado and other Western
States. They report having had a
fine time.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

The Baton Rouge Truth-and
other papers-haye served notice
on the coming crop of candidates
for Office, which promises to be a
bountiful one, that when they
send announcements in to the
paper not TO fail to accompany
them with the cash, otherwise
they will receive no attention.
The point is well taken, and the
COURIER knows by loug expert
ence that this is the only safe
rule to follow.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

Louis Hillsbrook and Bruno st.
Andre had an alteration at the
Catholic Church in Mallet. last
Tuesday. ST. Andre attacked
Hillsbrook with a knife, when
the latter fred three shots at his
aesailafat. striking him IN the neck
and shoulder. His wounds are
pronounced not dangerous. Both
are colOred.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

There was family reunion at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Camille
Richard, south of town, on Sun
day, when Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop
and infant son, of New York, and
Mrs. Fred Cab and two daughters
of New Orleans, arrived at their
former home in Opelousas. Mr..
E. G. Richard, an only son, met
his two sisters here, and joy has
been unconfncd since the arrival
and reunion of that branch of the
Richard family. Mrs. Bishop and
Mrs. Cab were formerly. Misses
Stella and Lille Richard, respect
lively, both born and reared in the
old town.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

The famous water tank oppo-
site the parish Jail is being paint
ed a red color. As the tank looms
up head and shoulders above any.
thing in Opelousas, and can be
seen for miles away from town, it
makes a good guiding-post to the
parish seat.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

We have been requested to an
nounee that there will be a meet
ing of Gordon Chapter No. 124,
u. D. G., next Saturday evening,
August 9Th, at 5 o'clock, at San
doz Opera House, for the trans
action of important business.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01
ITO be continued next week.

Main street is being enlivened
by the arrival of the brick on
that busy thoroughfare for the
construction of sidewalks. As
the brick are thoroughly .done, .
we hope they will not get another
dose by being sun-burnt before
being put to their proper use.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

See our line of upholstery; 200
designs to select from. We make
a speciality of renovating sofas,
lounges. cots, settees and testers,
and guarantee the work. The
Novelty Shop, opposite Skiles'
lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

Five hundred tons of exhibits
for the Worlds Fair from the
Philippines are now on their way
10 Ct Louis on the II s. trans
port Fitzpatrick.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

To-day, Sunday and Monday,
Opelousas will cross bats with a
crack team from Jeanerette, who
claim to be the best amateur team
in Louisiana. Our boys say they
are going to make them k1aos0 diff
fereutly. Come out and see them
do it. Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day, at Haas Park.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01

Sheriff Swords has another
"say" on the vehicle and road
tax question this week-see 4th
page for particulars.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-01
Trans.Mississippi Commercial
Congress.

The next annual meeting of the
Trans Mississippi Commercial
Congress will be held in Seattle,
Wash, August IS, 10, 20 and 2l.
Commercial organizations are en-
titled to one delegate each, and
an additional delegate for every
fifty members. The president of
every police jury is entitled to ap-
point one delegate. Towns are
entitled to one delegate each,
with an additional delegate for
every FIVE thousand inhabitants,
to be appointed by the Mayor.
In a recent interview His Ex-
cellency, Gov. Heard, stated that
he considered "this one of the
most important meetings of the
year, The influence Of this con-
gress is far-reaching and most
powerful. Louisiana, the great
gateway of this vast territory, is
vitality interested in its labors.
1t is therefore of the utmost inn
portance that we should have a
strong and representative delega-
ton, and it behooves our Police
Jury, Board of Aldermen and
Board of Trade to move at once
in the matter, in order that Opel
ousas and St. Landry should be
properly represented.
Delegates names should be sent
to Mr.. Arthur F. Francis, secre-
tary Trans Mississippi CONNER
cial Congress, Cripple Creek, Col
orado.
The railroads have made an ex-
ceedingly low rate of $63.50 for
the round trip, from New Orleans
and Shreveport.
Since the above was put in type
we learn that Messrs. John w.
Lewis and DIR. j. A. Haas have been
appointed to represent the town
of Opelousas and Board of Trade
at this convention.