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The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Les riviAres da Nord et de fOuest dc
spnt livT6ea 4 dee d~Sbordements consi-
Z ahiss reinforcement. Topeka, dams
IL Kansas. ct Kansas City ont 6te mon.
dEes la eemaiDe derniATe, et c'eat main
tessAnk Ia wills dsEst ST. Louis, kitu6e did
e6te de ~rIilinois. en- face de Sc. Louie.
UEi est sons l'eau 4 des p~rofondeurs va
Fant de denx B quinze pieds. Uns
same d'exietencee on etc pard@es ct
HegAk est ~iucalculable.
ans Is xoisinage de st. Ienis, on
epnsptasf lnndi eoir yiupt personnes
aoes rs 600 Rans abri 200, 600 acres
n aEeea Snltivaes sAbmerg6s et DIES
AifIAs d'animasx Boy6a. Les pertes
nSleseDt i Hes milIt8ae.
Da0s Is Caeolina an Sud, on "a valIee
4 Racol1i b ets Inunaee, Dn#avait re-
ensith lanai ela oina caaavres al
aEpa I'D abBEeba lid parte en|
pf0pFikt6s se sblA dss miilions.
Naps 3 Gol0 gSn9ralement
go 4 csfte sAis. ronrs dau de-
b9Eaenk III Hin inpAaati0na ont cause
~ gKAnaa zaYAges.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
As to Sewerage.

EDITOR C~oURIER:-In the discussion
of the need for better sanitation and
the consideration Of the means by which
this may be secured, some consideration
Of the benefits to be derived from a
system of sewerage may be timely.
The prime requisites for health are
pure water, pure air and pure soil, and
to realize these ideal conditions the
best thought of physicians and sani-
tary engineers is given. A water sup
ply beyond danger of contamination is
sought, or where some doubtful source
must be utilized expensive systems of
filtration and publication are installed,
and with thoughtful provision against
each danger the water flows through
the pumps and pipes to each dwelling
pure and fresh, the very life-biood OF
the community.
Its purpose served in the bath, the
laundry or the toilet, the wafer now
laden with foul MATTER, now dangerous
it allowed to remain inethe vicinity Of
the dwelling, jig committed to the sew
ers and quickly removed tdns0me dis
disposed of as the special conditions
may require. Under conditions such
! as these we may realize our then re-
quisites, and what such a system q
ID not open for discussion, for the sani-
tartan can point to Memphis trans
formed from "a pest hole to 6ne Of the
most beautiful of American cities by
the work of Waring in the installation
of his system of sewers, and in a lesser
degree-f0r their first stage was not 80
bad-to the exposure of Alexandria,
Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, and
other of our towns that have installed
water and sewer Systems and are ban.
ishing the cesspool from the back yard
and the kitchen Stops from the gutter,
so that a breath of pure air has become
a possibility and the danger Of disease
is removed.
1t is not a question Of shall Opelousas
have sewels. That question was long
since answered for all urban communi-
ties. The real question before Us today
is, When is O~pelousas to have sewer
age2 How soon is she to take her proper
place with her sister towns? Have we
not already paid too heavy a penalty in
valued and valuable lives for her un-
sanitary conditions?
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
READ It In His Newspaper.

George Schaub, Il well-known Ger
man citizen of New Lebanon, Ohio, is a
constant reader of the Dayton Volks-
zeitung. He knows that this paper
aims to advertise only the best in its
columns, and when he saw Chamber
lain's Pain Balm advertised therein for
lame back, he did not hesitate in buy
ing a bottle of it for his wife, who for
eight weeks had suffered with the most
terrible pains in her back and could get
no relief. He says: "After using the
Pain Balm for a few days my wife said
to ME, 4 feel as though born anew,'an
before using the entire contents OF the
bottle the unbearabie pains had entire
ly vanished aud she could again take
up her household duties" He is very
thankful, and hopes that all suffering
likewise will hear of her wonderful re-
c0very. This valuable liniment is
for sale, by all druggists and dealers
in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
The Knocker.

Along comes a proposition for i'm
provement of the town, up hobs the
chronic kicker, for he'd like to knock it
down. He'll set his jaw a-waggin', for
he cannot stand the shock of progress
in the village, so he'll knock, knock,
knock.
He's 50 queerly constituted that he
doesn't like to see his neighbOrhood
progressing-as it surely ought to be.
He hates to see extension OF his city,
block by block, for his favOrite occupa-
ton ia to knock, knock, knock.
When he meets this proposition he
will greet it with a leer; will holler
bout the taxes-and take another beer.
Then his talking apparatus he will
wind up like q clock, and set the thing
a-going-hear him knock, knock, knock.
But the people favor progress with a
feelin' good and strong; when they meet
this proposition they'll push the thing
along. So it doesn't hinder progress,
nor it doesn't stop The clock. for this in
dustrious kicker TO knock, knock knock.
wisconsin News.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Whooping Cough.

Tine femme d'exp6rience explique
comment pr6venir da danger ayec
c@kts maladie. Ellie dit: Nos trois en-
FAINT furent atteint avec le Whooping
cough l'6t6 derniere. le b6b6 await
trons mois; je les al donn6 Chamber
iain'a Cough Remedy, iis ont etc gu6ri
&s id maladie Sans souffr6r autaat que
dsautres enfant qui n'avaient pas pris
eAste remede. Metre file ain6 deman-
Gait le aifop entire les attaqne de toux.
Jessie Pinkey Hall, Springville, Ala.
a ysndre par les pharmaciens ct mar
abands de medicines patent6s.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Low Rates on Southern Pacific-Sun-
set Route.


Morgan's Louisiana and Texas lines
will sell tickets from all stations to the
following points:
Baltimore and return July is and II,
one fare, plus So. for the ronnd trip;
limit return July 81, account Elk's con-
ventiop.
Knoxville, Tenn, June 81, 90, %. %,
30, July &c, 13, 90, one fare. plus SO %,
for the round trip; limit return Sept. 80,
account Summer School.
Nashville, Tenn, June 10, 81, July 8.
4, 5; return limit Sept. 30raccount Pea
body Normal; rate, nj fare, plus 1926,
for round trip.
Denver, Col, July SO. z, rate n fare
for round trip. plus 80; final limit Aug.
81, account Christian Endcavor Con
vention.
Coupon tickets can be had at all sta
lions to all points beyond our line; also
low rates to all summer resorts, on APP
~plication to your local agent, or address
C. b. Ellis, Division Passenger Agent,
New Iberia, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Two subjects Of extreme Importance
to the people of Louisiana are immi-
grafton and good roads. and we cannot
discern the reason for the great dearth
of interest in these matters of such
vital concern that confronts US through
out the State. But for the progressive
newspapers persistently urging action
we would hear but little said and see
much less done in their behalf. Every
sectionsof the Pelican State needs de-
velopment, and this can be best secured
by building good roads and eDeourag-
ing desirable imnigration.-Waye.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs aud Colds to be unequaled.
A recent expression from T. j. McFar-
land, Beniorville. Va. serves as an ex-
ample. He writes: Il had Bronchitis
for three years and doctoTed all the
time without being benefited. Then /
began taking DR.. Kings New Dlscov-
cry. and IL few bottles wholly cured
me-" Equally effective ia curing all
Lung and Throat troubles, C0nsump-
ton, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaran-
teed by Mason, the druggist. Trial
bottles free. Regular sizes 50c and ST..
The COURIER Is prepared to do all
kinds of job work cheap for cash. Come
and let US tell you about it before yon
GO elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
NOTICE !
COMMUTATIoE.1
AIIUN,T
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, -

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, 1A.,e
June 8, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in supper Of his claim, un-
der section 2301 of the Revised Statutes, and
that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u. s. Commissioner, at residence on the
homestead, near Lone Pine Z. o., La :, on July
18th, 1903, viz:
Mary II. Griffith,
who made Homestead Entry No. 233l3 for the
w l of 8 E /. Sec. &c. Il. 1, S. L. 1, E. La. Mer,
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Daniel Heath, OF Bayou Chicot, La; Thomas
j. Powers, of Lone Pine, La /; Joseph Hebert,
of Lone Pine, La; Robert Bruce Thompson, of
Bayou Chicot, La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
June 6, 1908. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Ladies and Children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot
stand the shocking strain Of laxative
syrups, cathartics, etc, are invited to
try the famous Little Early Risers.
They are different from all other pills.
They do not pnrge the system. Even a
double dose will not grippe, weaken or
sicken; many people call them the Easy
Pill. w. Ii. Howell, Houston. Texas,
says nothing better can be used for
constipation, sick headache, etc. Bob
Moore, Lafayette, Ind. says all others
EARLY Risers do their work we'll and
easy. Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Al Serious Mistake /.

E. G. Dewitt e. Co. is the name of
the firm who make the genuine Witch
Hazel Salve. DeWitt's ID tile Witch
Hazel Salve that heals without leaving
a c 1t is a serious mistake To use
any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures blind, bleeding, itching and pro-
trading piles, burns. bruises, eczema
and all skin diseases.
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Kodol Gives Strength

BY enabling the digestiveeorgans to d.
gest, assimilate and transform ALL of
the Wholesome food that may be eaten
into the kind of blood that nourishes
the nerves, feeds the tissues, hardens
the muscles and recnperates the organs
DC the entire body. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Ca
of the Stomach and all stomach
Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Up to Date.

We have recently added, and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes. ETC., and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
Quired at the lowest prices.
Give us a call when You want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give you the best 1T the Lowest
prices, and if you will call and see SAM
pies and get prices you will be con
WINGED OF that fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Worat of ALI Expariances.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your lastR
Such was the experience of Mrs. S. H.
NewsoD, Decatur, Ala. "For three
years." she writes, IL endured insuffer-
able pain from Indigestion. stomach
and bowel trouble. Death seemed in
evitable when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length l was induced to try
Electric Bitters and the result was mir
aculous. | improved at once and now
I'm completely recovered. For Liver,
Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troubles
Electric Bitters is the only medicine.
Only SOC. It's guaranteed by Mason,
the druggist.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

In many instances attacks Of cholera
morbus terminate fatally before medi-
cine a be procured or q physician
summoned. The safe way is to keep
at hand q reliable medicine for use In
such cases, For this purpose there is
nothing SO sure as Cham berlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. w. E.
Bosworth, of Lafayette, Ala, says: Gin
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy gave me relief in i5 minutes.s
For sale by all druggists and dealers
in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
How TO Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
edy. 1t is almost certain to be needed
before the GUNNER is ever, and il pro-
cured now may save you a trip to town
in the night or in your busiest season.
1t is everywhere admitted to be the
most successful medicine in use for
bowel onplaints, both for children
and adults. No family can afford to be
without it.
For sale by all druggists and dealers
in patent medicines.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

There is only one kind Of clique or
combine that we believe in, and that is
where the citizens get together for the
purpose of doing good for themselves
and their neighbors. Towns are built
through concert OF action and unanim-
ity-by friends and neighbors getting
together. and by an unsel6sh exhibition
of public spirit on the part of ALL
Washington News.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

LIE president de la Bessemer Savings
Bank de Birmingham, Ala a soudaine-
MeDt disparu. laissant un deficit de
&260,O00. C'est une plus forte secousse
que l'institution ne pouvait supporter
ct ellie a do fsrmer ses portes.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
La Maladie lie Plus Commur,

Plus de monde SQUIRE de rhuma-
tiame que tout autre maladie. Ceci
n'eet pas D6cessaire, a on peut avoir
an rem6de d bon marclle. G. w. Yves
entt, de Meadowdale, N. Y, dit: "DETAILS
afaig6 de rheumatisme pendant I'M
temps ct beaucoup sonffert. J'ai decide
de pendre Clamberlain's Pam Balm ct
prends plaisir u constater quill ma
Rueri. A vendre par les p~harmacieDs
at marchands de medicines ~patentes.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Singaliere temperature que nous
Gyons au cDnr de jniD! Tn vent froia
qui derive DIES regions horeaies nous
fait grelotter CONNIE u premiefes
ffoidsurs dc l'antomne. I'm partiessus
le matin est agreeable, ainsi 9u'une
cOurtapointe la mutt.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
THAT Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave yon if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and build
up your health. Only zoe. Money back
it not cured. Sold By Mason, the drug
piSf.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be sent in before
Thursday morning il possible to insure
their appearance in the next Issue.
Matter sent in Thursday evening or
later is apt to be excluded for lack OF
time or space, unless it is OF sufficient
importance to justify the delay and in
convenience.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Raeunatisrne aueri Apres "a Ans.

.Depuis IA ans ~j'etais afhig6 par le
Ihenmatisme sciatic," dit Josh Edgar,
Sc Germantown, Col. "Je pouvais
nacher mails en- grand soufiance. Jai
ssssys d'innombrables remedies ct u la
~ on ma rec0mmand6 Chamberlain's
fsip Balm, qui ma donn6 uu soulage-
Esgt immediat ct ma bientot gu6ri
Ell tenement. P%ourquoi pas prendre
q. femede ct vuus guerir. 1t est a
vsedre par les pllarmaciens ct mar
stands de medicines patent6s.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Fred GWest Moore, ex-employe dn
bureau des pensions en- Louisiana, est
accuse d'avoir tromp6l e g~onvernement
" faisant payer DIES pensions fraudu-
Ienses d des n6gres. vec lesqnels il
psrtageait l'argent. II a piis la flute
= d etc arr6t& dams le Nebraska.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Stationery such as Box papers, Tab
let's and ali kinds Of writing material /:
School Books. School Bags, Straps, PEN
Gil Boxes. Lead and Slate Pencils, etc,
Mt the Opera House Drugst0re-A. s..
Braud s. Co, Pfoprietors.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the COURIER
Printing Office is thoroughly equipped
for the prompt execution of that kind
of work, and guarantees satisfaction
both as to- quality and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Wonder ii it amt about time for you
to read a good paper? Try the OPE-
LoUsAs COURIER. No office-holding
syndicate or political joint stock COM
pany controls it's columns. Nobody
bosses this ranch but its owner. so
uer wear.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Quand vous voulez une medicine
agreeable prentz Cbamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. lis soDt ais6
. prendre ct agreeable en- leurs effects.
A vendre par les phaTmacieus ct mar
ehands de medicines pateutes.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Parties having p6rsonalsor other items
of interest who wish mention of them
In these columns, shoaid call or drop
us a note through tie post-ofIice, al
ways giving their real names as q guar
anty of good faith.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Accuracy i'll Prescriptions.

A broader term than many suppose
Some people imagine it relates only to
chemicals or preparations bearing the
same name as that appearing On the
prescription. This is one step only.
To complete the sense of the term each
ingredient must be pure-must be ca
pable of exciting the highest medical
effect. We believe in accuracy Of this
kind. 1t has given the esteem of the
physicians and the confidence OF the
public. Will take good care of your
prescription. We don't charge extra for
this carefulness. Accuracy is here.
Opera House Drug Store. A. S. Braud
g. Co, Proprietors.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

A Clifton, dams PArizona. nue trombe
d'eau a cause la mort de plasieuR per-
sonnes, principalement des femmes,
lunti. LIE volume dean 6tait 81 cor
sid6rable que beaucoup de naisons ont
Ste emportees par lie conrant.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

La nature devrait gratifieF lee jolies
lemmea dane vingtaine de occurs au
fg1ins; il y en- d tant Qui leur en- de-
Esandsnt mi D'autra part, avoir vingt
cHare 4 donner ne serait-il pas mieux
nse de- donner Ie meme vingt fois?
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

On o que les mouths de Low
vi, Mas, voDt aap6dier de huit a dix
miile bales de cotton d la Noaveile.Or-
leans, leur approvisionnement etant
plus Qne n6cessaire ct les prix eleves
du textile en- CO moment les %engageaut
Is r6aliser un bon b6n6ice.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Job work Of allkind turned Out ut this
Office on short notice. Get our prices
before placing your order. We will
saVe you money and guarantee satisfac-
EiOn.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

The new ers of Cote Blanche are
boring for salt, oil, or anything else
that may be found beneath the high
hills of that peculiar place. Evidently
there is something beneath the surface.
The high, mountainous piece of land,
rising out OF the low marsh, denotes
that an earthquake created it, or that it
is being held up by some enormous
But it will not be long before
the world willknow what it is.-Watch-
man.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Pryton Il. sanaoz. anoce.t eli notaire,
a'occupera ponctaeitetaeHtde f9ltes les
N&airos qni serog5 1opllees a ses soiDs.
Son bureau est sn dessus dn st. Lan+
dry State Bank, O~pelousas. o
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

All merchants who have made for
tunes in the retail trade have been lib
eral advertisers. All merchants who are
taking a leading part to-day are liberal
advertisers. These mon are Unanimous
in ascribing IA large measure az their
success to judicious and continuous ad-
vertising. The experience of meu who
have been em~inentiy succeasful should
count for something with men who are
anxious to succeed.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Envoyez gos prescriptions q la phar-
Hacie ds i'Op6ra, q. s. Braud & Co.,
rr5or!ssa rec.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Don't neglect to furnish the COURIER
with news items of general interest.
Notices of deaths, marriages, the pre-
sence of visitors in your neighborliood,
etc, ought to appear in the columns of
your local newspaper and will be pub
iished if same are duty and timely re-
ported. Phone 30.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
FOR SALE.

Landry High School, consisting of a new, com
mOdious residence of six rooms and outhonses,
orchard, garden, etc, together with mn adj0in-
ing lot 40 by 1863 feet. For further infOrma-
ton apply to F. Lesassier or at this office.
May 40, 1903-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
FOR SALE.

A house and lot in the town of Washington.
La, IN the square bounded by Carriere, Will
kins, Ewes and Dnpre. Frame building. made
of choice cypress. ceiled inside, w~eaflerboarded
outside, 20x30 feet VIII be sold cheap for
cash, or part cash and balance on time to suit.
For particulars apply at the COURIER Office,
Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Al nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods. hats, shoes, notions, ETC., Just re
eeiVed by Fred. Il. SanGloE. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
FOR SALE.

80 Saws Pratt Gin Feeder and CondenE er
One so Saws Pratt Gin Feeder and Condenser
Apply to PIERkE MISTRTC.
May Q, 1908. Leonyille, La
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

A reader of The Commsner asks how
the newspapers that run guessing con-
tests can afford to give away prizes
amounting to forty or fifty thousand
dollars. The answer ia easy. They APP
peal to the gambling spirit and take in
a great deal more than they pay out.
One paper is said I have cleared $780,
900 out of one contest and nearly IL mil
lion out of another. But what a sad
commentary upon the country, first,
that such a lottery is permitted, aud,
second, that SO large a number of peo-
pie a be iSduced to %patronize such a
This is not the Oily nuisance the peo-
pie are afflicted with through the leaaiR%g
daily newspapers a%lleover the country.
Their columns are teeming with fake
advertisements of eyegEs description,
misleading the ped9fe, abd Chen one of
the fakes is exposed, such as the "get-
rich quick" fraud, these newspapers are
loud in their denunciation of the very
thing they helped to prosper.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

DIR. K0ndall's treatise on this horse
can he hadakthis Office for 25 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Do You Enjoy What You Eat ?

IT yon don't your food does not dc you
much good. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
the remedy that every one should take
when there is anything wrong with the
stomach. There is no way to maintain
the health and strength of mind and
body except by nourishment. There is
no way to nnurish except through the
stomach. The stomach must be kept
healthy, pure and sweet Or the strength
will let down and disease will set up.
No appetite, loss of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, sou ris-
ing, bad breath, rifting, indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles are
quickly cured by the use of Kodol Dys-
9epsia Cure. Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Sec A. C. SkiIes for Lumber, Shingies
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Place yonr valuable papers iii d safety
deposit bug In the st. Landry State
Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Advertise your business and ~incsease
Jour sales.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

The owner is notified to como forward. prove
property q charges and take them away. as
they will be disposed OF according TO law.
JOSEPH 8. VTDRINE,
May 80, 1908-1m Mamou, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Get our prices for bb york
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
Town Residence for SCI

In a desirable ~neighDorhood II ops,aps Nil
with an entire square OF land, well silan ns ss6%s
about o squares from the Courthouse, 2 SsEf6as
from High School, 2 squares from ssss
Church and convent. House is ~ nMk
brick basement, 3 rooms four nfepi60TWif
buildings, etc., all Ttder good fence. hmssaNeN
sold cheap for cash, sr part cash anu ~
on time to suit. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

Pay ourenbecxinkion.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

vieux iournaux a vendre au bureau
ia COURIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20
rAKEN UP AS AN EsTRAY

By the undersigned at Marnou. about tive
ago, two brown COWS, branded thus:
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-20

More than twenty double-page
pictures a year by CHARLES
DANA GIBSON are only a part of
the good things that come week
by week to regular readers of