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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

The last quarterly report of the
St. Landry State Bank Of Opel
ousas will be found in another
column of today's COURIER, and
as will be seen by reference to the
same, shows the steady, safe and
gradual progress of this popular
financial institution. With such
experienced and careful officers
and board Of directors, the status
of the ST. Landry State Bank
could hardly be otherwise, and the
fact that its individual deposits
amount to $267,474.17 shows the
confidence the public has in the
bank.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04
Washington, ID. c., News.
From our Regular Correspondent.


WASHINGTON, March 80, 1903.
Senator Dubois of Idaho has de-
termined upon a ticket which he
believes would prove successful. It
is Alton B. Parker of New York and
Benjamin i. Shiveley of Indiana.
''These two men represent pivotal
States, New York and Indiana y
said Mr.. Dubois. With their names
at the head of the ticket / feel con-
fident We could carry the country.
In order that the Democrats may
win next year we must carry such
States as New York in the East and
Indiana in the Middle West. We
could gain nothing by the nomina-
tion of Richard Olney, for instance,
for it is not likely he could carry his
own State. Judge Parker and j udge
Shiveley are high-grade men who
would win the respect and the sup
port of the voters.n
Asked what influence Mr.. BRYAN
would have in the convention, Mr..
Dubois said: "Mr. Bryan must prove
q factor in the situation because of
his personality, his worth, and be-
cause he has twice commanded the
unanimous support of his party.
While some of the issues which he
represents are no longer occupying
attention, it cannot be gainsaid that
Mr.. Bryan's great personality must
be considered. Were he q candi-
date he would probably be nomi.
mated, but I am in % position to say
that he will not be a candidate. .
Referring to the issues, Mr.. Dubois
said: 81 think the Democrats will
advocate a reduction of the tariff. q
remodeling of the system. The
present law is unjust. No man who
is posted controyerts the fact that
many of our products arc being sold
abroad for less than they sell in this
country. We should not reduce thu
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

Although the Eunice State Bank
Of Eunice, La, is the youngest of
our financial institutions in this
parish, it is evidently doing it's
share of business, as will be seen
by the report published in another
column. The officers of this bank
are: Louis Mayer, President; Gus
Fuselier, Vice-P President; James
j. Lewis, Cashier; Otto Mayer,
Assistant Cashier. The Board of
Directors are: DR.. ID. NJ. Lewis,
Herman We'll, S. A. Gournay, DIR.
j. j. Stagg, L. Mayer, Gus Fuse
lier and j. j. Lewis.
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ELEANOR DEJEAN. WIFE, VS.. EDWARI
DEJEAN. TUTOR, ETC.


By virtue of Judgment rendered by the Hon.
E. I. Lewis, Judge OF the 10th Judicial District
Court of Louisiana, in and for the parish oI st.
suit, there will be sold at public auction to the
last and highest bidder by the undersigned
auctioneer, at the principal front door of tire
Courthouse in Opelousas, at II O'clock n. nj, OH
Wednesday, May A3, 1903,
the following described property, to-wit:
1-Abuut seven acres of land with improve
ments thereon, situated two miles east Of the
town of Opelousas, bounded on the north by
the public road leading from Opeloiisas 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 ]. X. Sandez 81 Bro, formerly tho
property of James o. Chachere, being the same
property purchased by Edward DGiean from
Augustin Esterlin about fourteen years ago.
2-Nine acres of land with improvements
thereon, situated i'll Prairie Mamou. bounded
on the north by the public road south hy the
property of Lucien Led0ux. east by the land ut
Durel Miller, and west by the property OF rhn8
J. Ashford, beEg same property purchased by
Edward Dejean from john II. Pearrt, IA ai-
pears by original act 3307I of tho RccUrder'S
files of st. Landry parish,
"a tract at swamp land containing two
hundred! aud fty-eight and 1900 acres, being
the south LaIt OF fractional section twenty on.
in township sjE, south of range five cast. anI
lots one, two aUd three nf fractona! ..orti lia.f
of fraction section eighteen, in township a.x
south of ra@g" s3E est. i'll the Southwestern
land distifcG.
TERMS JOHN y. LEWIS.
April d. i.ss. ANS stinHeur.
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The report of the Peoples State
Bank, which we publish on our
4th page today, shows this insti-
tuition to be in a fiourishing con-
.dition, as usual. With a capital
paid in of $4,000, a surplus of
Be, 900, undivided profits of $21,-
231.07, dividends unpaid of $2,-
900, and individual deposits 1921
626.56, the Peoples State Bank of
Opelousas is on footing that is
most gratifying alike to it's eff
cient officers, its board of direc-
tors, its stockholders and the husi-
ness public in general.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04
How They DO Things in Crowley
AN OBJECT LESSON.


The Crowley Progressive Union
completed it's organization March
both by engaging a secretary and
moving into a suite of rooms in
the Duson building, where work
will at once be begun IN the direc-
ton of building up the town, the
State, and the great Southwest.
The history of the Union move
ment in Crowley is a brief story
of civic pride and energy that bor-
rows its local color from the whole
Southwest, but whose salient feat
ures belong distinctively to the
Rice City.
Two weeks ago five citizens
signed a call for public meeting
to organize a Progressive Union.
A few days later twenty citizens
met one rainy night and passed
resolutions. A week ago a good
sized audience gathered to hear
Tom Richardson, manager of the
New Orleans Progressive Union,
explain how to organize a body
Of that kind. Richardson, who is
y speaker of the most persuasive
type. suggested that somebody
start subscription list. An en-
thusiastic citizen offered to start
it if five hundred dollars could be
raised. In eleven minutes 1900
had been contributed. During the
next two days subscriptions were
handed in that brought the aggre-
gate amount up to $3.50. Sew
eral corporations, firms and indi-
viduals have signified their inten-
tion of contributing, and the COM
mittee are sure of 81, 900 within a
few days.
The remarkable thing about this
subscription is that it was purely
voluntary and unsolicited. One
hundred and forty individuals,
firms and corporations contrib
uted, the sums ranging from five
dollars to one hundred dollars.
Every class of business was rep
resented. Every banker in town
subscribed. Every barber was
contributor. When the member
ship list is opened for signature
it is expected that five hundred
names will be secured without
difficulty.
The movement in Crowley is
only an emphatic repetition of
similar movements all over the
Gulf Coast, from Florida to the
Rio Grande, but the storm center
of enthusiasm at this time seems
to be in Southwestern Louisiana,
but it has not struck Opelousas
yet.
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A meeting of R. E. Lee Camp
No. IA, u. C. ", will be held next
Saturday evening, April 11th, at
4 o'clock, at Sandoz Opera House.
Among other important business
coming before the Camp will be
the question of making suitable
arrangements for members Of the
Camp, as well as all other Con-
federate veterans and their fami-
lies and friends to attend the
Reunion in New Orleans on the
18th, Goth and 21st of May next.
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JUDICIAL Agsv EsasTAsEmENTa.
DUBLEC SAFE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST LANDRY
STATE . ? LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF ERMILLE VEILLON and OLINE
BIilEAUDEAU.
M
-
No. 5S76.

By virtue OF a Judgment of tho Honorable
E. L. Lewis, Judge of the 10th Judicial District
Court Of louisiana in and for st. Landry Par
ish, rendered March 2, 1903, in the above estate,
there will be sold at public anctOn, to the last
aud highest bidder, by the undersigned, or any
duly qualified auctiOneer, at the last residence
of the deceased, III Prairie Mamou, this parish,
on the terms hereinafter set forth, on
Thursday, April 93, 1903,
commencing at the hour of IL a. m, the IT
lowing described property, to-Wit:
certain tract OF prairie and wood land s,t-
uated in Prairie Mam0u. on NeZ-p -pque Woods.
in st. Landry parish, La bounded on the nOrfE
by public road, south by land OF John A. Haas.
east by land OF Capliss Il Co., wet t by Dr. John
A. Haas, containing one hundred superficial
arpents, together with the buildings aud i'm
prOvements thereon. Two American h1rRes
of gentle horned cattle, about seventy five head
OF hogs, one wagon. ono buggy and harness,
lot OF farming Implements IL lot of carpenters
tools, eighteen sacks of rice, household furni-
ture and kitchen utensils, one gun, and many
other articles too numerous to mention,
Terms and COnditiOns-All he In0yables will
be sold for cash. The land to he sold for one
fourth of the adjudication cash on day OF sale.
and the credit balance in three payments made
thus: one-third payable January 1st, 1904; one
third January 1st, 1865, and one-thrd January
lst, 1906. Purchasers to furnish their prOmir-
sorry notes payable to order of Datiyo Iuter,
bearing eight per cent per annum interest from
date, payable annually, also ten per cent add
ti0nal for attorneys fees in case OF sriG to re-
cover payment and vendors lien and special
mortgage retained on the property until final
payment of principal and interest
ACDUEL WELDON,
March 81, 1908 Dative Tutor.
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Gordon Chapter No. .124, U.D.C.,
contemplate giving another one of
their delightful entertainments,
similar to the one given last year,
and which proved SO popular, In
the near future. The matter was
taken up at the last meeting of
the Chapter, and we may soon ex-
pect some definite announcement,
with particulars, date, etc.
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A CARD.

An erroneous report having been circulated to the
sorbers pay for the boxes they were usng this is to
that the report is unfounded and that boxes
put in ree and only the service is charged for at the
rate of $3.50 per month for business houses and $5O
per month for residences When parties desire to
their boxes reduction from above rates will be made
A. B. PICKETT
April 4 1908. Manager Bertha Telephone Co.
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Wishing to discontinue carrying
wagons In my stock, / will sell my
present stock of the Celebrated
Fish Bros. Wagons at greatly re-
duced prices. Now il your oppor~
tunlty to secure q good wagon Ati
low figures. FRED Il. SARD0z.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

GrAud Opening Of Millinery
y 95opds, Easter Hats, Bonnets,
@Eimmings, etc., at Mrs. I'll. ID.
sarcade's on Thursday, April g..
al the choice selections In the
lAtest fashions cheap. The pub
lle. and the ladies III particular,
aFo invited TO come and inspect
sellae.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

e is on the 10th of this month,
April, that the Town Marshal will
begin the determination Of ell dogs
found running at large within the
corporate limits Of Opelousas with
out = Gag. See notice III another
column, and govern yourselves ac-
c0rdingly.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04
Too Great q 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. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

The city Of Washington will ex-
tend an invitation to the United
Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton, which meets in New Orleans
in May, to hold its next annual
reunion at the national capital.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

Go to SteWart's Restaurant for
a frst-class meal at all hours.
Meals delivered at any part OF
the city on short notice. Fresh
ice cream daily. Bertha and Cum
beFland phones.
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Felix Williams will keep always
supplied with fresh fish and oys-
ters. Oysters cooked in every
style or on the half-shell. Saloon
|en Main street, opposite Mr.. p.
Ro0s' residence.
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The Novelty Shop has The latest
designs in wall paper from 2 cents
per roll up. All buying 5 rooms
will 6oAole room free. Ring up
Bertha bphone 141 forparticulars.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

Charbon is raging in Mamou
Prairie. It is said that over one
hundred head of stock has died
in the past few weeks, and that
many more are afflicted with the
disease.
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iCOMNUTATION

tCOMNBTATION d
Under Section 230I
NOTICE. Land Office at New ories =,
1% March 8. 1903 Notice il hereby given !
the following named settler has filed nntee III
his intention to. make final proof III support 81
his claim, and that said proof will bt made ba-
fore Frank Wharton, u. s. Commissioners, at
Bay0n Chicot, La, on May |, 1903, viz:
Edwin II. WoIEf,
who made homestead entry No 22,7a4 for the
N E Sec. Sc. TIP. 2 s, Il. / W, LII. Mer.
He names the following witnesses tn prove
his continuous residence upon, ami cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
Austin MeGuire, Henry L. Erich, Samuel ii.
Thomas and Willis Z. Wolff, I'LL OF Bayou ChIe0t
Z. o., La.
WALTER l.. COHEN,
March IA. 1903 Register.
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Town residence for rent-niee
neighborhood, large shady yard,
two-story dwelling, garden. Rent
1880 per month to the right
party. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

Heyl Heyl You we meant Now
is the time to advertise in the only
live paper in the parish, the Opel
Ousas COURIER. Job work execu-
ted while you wait.
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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, 1903-04-04

Final arrangements for the joint
meeting of the Mississippi and
Louisiana Press Associations at
New Orleans on May 26 and 27
have been made. An interesting
programme is announced. After
the conclusion of the regular ses-
|sions there will be an excursion
on May % to San Antonio, Tex,
over the Southern Pacific, return
ing Saturday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

Woodson's Miniature Studio,o
the northwest corner of the public
square, has dodgers out announc-
ing "a photos and q nice photo
button for 25 cents.
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STORE FOR RENT-A centrally
located business stand on Main
street, under the COURIER Print
ing Office. Possession given i'm
mediately. Apply at the COURIER
Office.
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FoR SALE. A large Kentucky
mule and two large horses for
family and saddle use. These
animals are extra fine and will be
sold cheap. Call Wednesday, 9th
inst. MINNICK, Bliss & Co.
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Remember that it is tonight
that the Dunbar Bell Ringers and
Male Quartette will appear at
Sandoz Opera House. Secure
your tickets early.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

We make old furniture new, no
matter how badly broken or de-
faced. The Novelty Shop, oppo-
site Skiles lumber yard.
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Bonnet's Studio, Poston's old
stand, Main street, guarantees
all work-photographic, crayon,
enlarging, etc.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

We are in receipt of an invita-
tion to attend the dedication cere-
monies Of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition in honor of the Tooth
anniversary of the acquisition of
the Louisiana territory, on April
30th and May 1st and I'd, at st.
Louis.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

Gov. Heard has appointed Oil
yer e. Guilroy notary public in
the parish of st. Landry.
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Mr.. Sam La Nasa, the Landry
street barber, departed last week
for Hot Springs, Ark, where he
went to recuperate and regain his
failing health.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-04-04

Sand from the famous Hoyt
bank for sale; delivered at 25c
per barrel. Apply to Albert Clary
or Jacob Waiter, Opelousas.
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The Novelty Shop, near the
post office. All kinds of repairs.
JOB work and plumbing special
ty. j. A. DRUMMoND.
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Dyes for Easter Eggs-all kinds
lat the Opera House Drug Store.
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The famous Dunbar Bell Ring
ers at Sandoz Opera House to-
night. Tickets for sale at this
Office.
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Whereas, Iaien cor natural tn ,.s
in such c.r.city administering sH So
tate, prest q a. ~ of elaasification r.;
debts, dist III ioI u FUNDS and account ct ID.
Corship, ac, ON panied be his petition pray Z
for the honplogation OF the same;
Now. therefore, notice Is hereby gwen Is ,
persons interested to make opposition 10
tableau, to file same in writing, in my Office
the town of Opeloltsas, within the time reqnir
by law, why the said tabicau should nos
hOmolOgated aud confirmed.
IT. f. ESTORGE,
April 4, 1865. G,eri
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just received, a car load OF
choice head rice and other grades
at bottom prices, at Fred L. San
doz' 3.
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Get your rice from Fred L. Sam
doz. He has just received car
load and his prices are remarkably
chean.
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DR.. Beroier, dentist, has moved
into his new Office on Court street,
one block south of the postofioe.
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Another strike of the carmen
in New Orleans, and other labor
organizations, is threatened.
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Mating, carpets, shades. ut the
Novelty Shop; laid and hung free.
Opposite Skiles lumber yard.
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A full-blooded young Jersey bull
for sale cheap. Apply at this
Office.
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Born-To Mrs. NJ. La Nasa, ON
Sunday, March Is, % boy-weight
IL pounds.
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Bonnet's Studio, Poston's old
stand, Main street, is the place TO
get first-class photographs.
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Get your pictures taken at Bon
nets Studio, Main street, Poston's s
old stand.
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See Fred L. Sandoz for rice
all grades and at lowest prices.
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Two valuable pieces town prop
erty for sale. Apply to Ell Crawford
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Easter Dyes in endless variety
at the Opera House Drug Store.
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u. q. VETERANS.

HEADQ'Rs UNITED CONFEDERATE VErERANs,)
R. Z. Lee camp No, II.
Opelousas, La, April 4, 1903. J
meeting of il. E Lee Camp No. "a. u V.
will be held Saturday, April IL, 1908. at the
Opera House, Opelousas. at p. III, Tor the
transaction OF important business
By order of
Official: SAM HAAS.
LEoNCE SANDOZ, Commander.
Adjutant.
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Two valuable pieces town pron-
erty for sale. Apply to Il Crawford
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Money to loan on good security
P. MIsTRIC, Leonville, La.
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PEYTON r. SANDOZ.
LAWYER

All civil and criminal business will be given
prompt and careful attention.
Office over st. Landry State Bank, Main
Street, Opelogsas, La.
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Get your Easter Dyes at the
Opera House Drug Store.
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bids For R1AVANas.

Scaled bids will he received by the Mayor, at
his office, for the building OF the following side
walks i'll the town of Opeousas La, viz:
1st-AbOut 370O running feet. five feet wide
of cement walk with brick curhing.
2d-About 5000 running feet. about six feet
wide, of shell walk and brick curbing.
3d-AbOut 1T40 running feet. about ak feet
wide, of dirt sidewalk with wooden curhinS.
Work to be done i'll accordance with plans
and specifications on file in Mayors of1ico
copies of which will be furnished bona tiio
bidders on application.
Successful bidder will be required to give
bond. Bids will be received mp to April 18th,
1903, at IL o'clock.
Right reserved to reject any and all bids.
Is. A. LITrELL,
March 81, 1898. Mayor of OpClGusas, La.
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Read the advertisements.
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Most of the female suffrage
crowd visiting New Orleans come
under the "Grandfather clause. +"
B. r. Advocate.
1t may be fortunate for the
strawberry blonde editor of the
Advocate that there is a wide
stretch of country covered with
water between New Orleans and
Baton Rouge, otherwise the above
squib might be the cause of his
having to invest in an auburn wig
until he could raise new crop of
hair.
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SALE.
No. 17,087.

District Court, Parish OF ST. Landry, State of
Louisiana.
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Election of Officers.

The following officers of the
Union Rice and Irrigation Co.,
Ltd, were recently elected at a
meeting held in New Orleans:
President, H. Bird Cassel of
Marietta, Pa; first vice presi-
dent, J. Franklin Schell of New
Orleans; second vice president,
George w. Angle of New York;
treasurer, DR.. R. c. Webb of
Rayne, La; assistant treasurer,
John H. Myers of Lancaster, Pa. !;
secretary, Geo. E. Sears of Crow
ley; assistant secretary, 0. II. Ter
wilIeger of Crowley.
This company proposes to build
canal, starting from Bayou Cour-
tableau, near Washington, in this
parish, and passing through the
rice belt of st. Landry, Acadia
and Calcasieu parishes. A great
deal of time has necessarily been
consumed in launching the enter
prise, but matters have now as
sumed such shape that the COM
pany expects to break the first
dirt in about sixty days. In 1904
the company expects to water
about 10000 acres of rice, and to
greatly increase this acreage each
succeeding season.
Within the last ten days stock
in this $4,000, 900 enterprise has
taken skyward tendency in this
parish. We have heard of some
shares being sold at so per cent
above par, but very little can be
had at that price, which goes to
show the confidence our people
have in the enterprise.