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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12
LODGE DIsCLAImS STATEMENT
Never Made One Credited to Him About St. Pierre aud sIIquiion.

Ottawa, Ont. Dec. 11.-A letter was received here to-day from United States Senator Lodge dated Washington. De- cember 2, in which he says: T have seen the article to which you refer in regard to an alleged statement of mine as to the annexation Of St. Pierre and Miquilon, it having appeared in several newspapers here. never made any such statement in my lie or in my state- ment whatever as to St. Pierre and Mi cuilon.''
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BLAMES WATER SUPPLY.
Opinion of Cleveland Expert on Butler,
 Pa., Epidemic.

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 11.-Dr. Martin Friedrich, head of the public health department of this city, has returned from Butler, Pa., where he made an investigation in connection with the ty- phoid fever epidemic in that city. As a result of his observation pr. Friedrich will ask the Cleveland chamber of con- merce to promptly raised a liberal fund for the relief of the stricken city.
 'The condition existing has not been exaggerated in the least and I believe the worst is still to come," said pr. Friedrich. At least s1oo.ooo will be needed, and unless it is contributed by the public without delay q frightful mortality will result"
 Dr. Friedrich attributes the epidemic to contaminated water supply to But Ter.
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TROLLEY CARS TO DERBY
FIRST THROUGH CAR LEAVES
 HERE AT 1O:O5 4. If. TO-DAY.
Run VIII be Made by Through Cars Leaving Here Every Twenty Minutes and Making the Run in Forty Min- uIes-After To-day the First Car win Leave Here at 6,O5 a. m.


 The much anticipated opening of the trolley line from this city to Derby takes effect this morning. Last evening the Fair Haven and Westville Railroad company received word that the Con- necticut Railway and Lighting com- pany were ready to operate their part of the line, consequently car will leave each end of the road at 1O:05 this fore noon and cars will run every twenty minutes. the last one leaving at 11:25 D. m. The starring place in this city will be State and Chapel streets, while the cars will start from the East Derby station in Derby. The cars will be through cars, run independently the same as the Bridgeport cars run, and will make the trip in forty minutes. Af- ter to-day the first car will leave here at 6:05 a. m. and cars will run every twen- ty minutes until 1925 D. m, the same schedule applying to the Derby end.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12
ALExANDRETTA AFFAIR.
Turksy's Omciai Version Filed with
 State Department.

stNse Department.
 Washington. Dec. 11.-chekib Bey, the Turkish minister here, to-day filed with the state department an explana- ton from the minister for foreign af- fairs of Turkey of the Alexandretta af- fair, stating. in effect, that United States Consul Davis sought to procure the illegal emigration of a Turkish sub ject, and, failing in this, attacked and beat the Turkish police and then took the steamer.
 The state department has had partial advices from Minister Leishman and is awaiting the completion of his investi- gation.
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KrnnfeId Nemtcn ced.

New York, Dec. 11.-Max Kronfeld, the insurance adjuster. who made a sensational confession to the district at- torney of dishonest methods employed by public fire insurance adjusters, was sentenced to-day by Recorder Golf to serve not less than three years nor
 more than three years and nine months in state prison for the presentation of a false claim to an insurance company.
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c.,,t,a Can sppoin, Military Chief.

ottawar, Ont, Dec. 11.-sir Frederick Borden cabled from London, England, to-day to the premier that his mission regaring the proposed militia bill was a success. This means that in the future Canada can appoint Canadian officer to command the Canadian militia. At present the position is confined to an imperial officer.
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JAPANESE DIET DISSOLVED.
LOVER HOUSE REMAINS FIRM
 IN ITS ACTION.
Allied Parties wouid Not Reverse Re- ply to Speech from the Throne Russ sian Reply Now on the Way -Fore- casted That Both Sides Have Made Notifications.
Notifications.

Tokio, Dec. 11.-The Diet has been dissolved. Hopes had been entertained in official circles that, in view of the extraordinary nature of the step taken by the lower house in its reply to the speech from the throne, the vote on the reply would be reversed to-day. The allied parties, however, at meetings held outside the Diet decided that the action taken shall not be reversed, and the dissolution followed. 5..s1
 It is now reported in official circles that the reply of the Russian govern 1nent to the Japanese demands is on it's way here, and it is forecasted that the final proposals of Japan are nlodifica- .tions of the claims made in the last note. It is also said that Russia has made considerable concessions regard ing the difficulties in Manchuria.
 The dissolution of the Diet leaves the cabinet with a freer hand in the negoti- ations. ....
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Shipping News.

Copenhagen. Dec 9--Arrived: Steamers Hekla, New York via Christianland: Oscar IT., New York.
 queenstown, Dec. 11.--sailed: Steamer
 Fastnet. Dec. 11-a:so ,. m.-Passed. Steamer Bowie. New York for Liverpool Steamer Etruria, New York for Queaustowins and Liverpool.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12

Take advantage of the silver market. Il will advance still more The Ford Go.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12

Rookwood pottery products are acceptable everywhere. The Ford Company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12

High-grade goods, but moderately priced. The 8ord Company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12

Visitors may always be assured of q wel- come at The Ford Go. ahow-roomS. .
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12

Holiday gifts may be obtained at the Ford Company'S at moderate cost.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-12

Smokers accessories. suitable gift. The Ford Company. .,
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The Ford Company's name means artistic perfection, but not high prices. <,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15
Meets With Approval.

Since the publication of our
editorial in last weeks COURIER
on the subject of the desirability
of the removal of the negro cabins
from our principal streets, we
have heard nothing but commend
atory expressions from our citi-
zens In discussing the matter. All
agree that it is something that
should long ago have been given
proper attention, and that could
it be accomplished, service
would be rendered the people
which they would greatly appre-
ciate. The public sentiment is
apparently unanimous on the
question, and we hope that the
matter will be pushed to an early
conclusion. Some of our best
citizens maintain that all that
would be necessary to attain this
boone for the town would be to
have a committee of representa-
tive citizens wait on those gen.
tlemen who own such cabins and
explain the matter from the stand
point of public spirit, to say moth
ing of the benefit to themselves
due to the change. and that they
would all gracefully adopt the
suggestion. Suppose the idea is
adopted.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15


Representative citizens of
Franklin, New Iberia, Lafayette,
Jennings, Lake Charles, AIexan-
dria, Opelousas and other towns,
met at New Iberia last week and
organized racing circuit, known
as the Louisiana and Texas South
western Circuit. f. NJ. Welsh, of
Alexandria, waschosen president;
Mayor John G. Lewis, of Frank
lin, vice-president, and L. A.
Stafford, of Alexandria, secretary.
We believe the opening will oc-
cur at Franklin in September, and
then go from one town to another
until the entire list is covered.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15
INSTRUCTIONS TO DEPUTIES

Where parties hayefailed to pay,
within the time prescribed by law,
the license tax on vehicles, and OBJ
tain, the necessary tin tags and at
zach them to their ehicles, you will
proceed to collect same i'll the fol-
lowing manner: fla partyis caught
on the road with 3y76esao1o20n which
the license has not been pad, and
the tag has not been attached there
to, seize.J the vehicle and bring it to
Opelousas; if he is not caught OH
the road and y9u know that he has
not paid the license on the same,
take rule, % per form furnished,
before the Justice Of the Peace of
the Ward, and LETT 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 aiye bond for their ap
pearance benz Ae District Court
to answ-r -, epnsee of neglecting
to pay jist IT. .@s road tax. You
may ais H. - above.
All !; sale inhabitants
of the cen the ages OF
Is and ~, ox II those who reside
i'll incorporated towns that work
their o%,l streets, who did not pay
their per capita taxes before May
1st, ma 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 ~;
all mileage at &c per mile, each way,
to courthouse. In the case OF Ii
cense ON vehicles the costs are t.
be charged as follows: Seizure anG
return, $3.50; notice, SOC; mileage,
7c per mile, each way, to court
house.
All vehicles caught on the public
roads between now and the 1st of
January, 1904, will be seized and
costs added. Parties between the
ages of Is and 30, who have failed
to pay before the LIST day C May,
1908, can be made to pay costs if
arrested and it is required, whether
they have their receipts or not, if
said receipt is signed after May ],
1908. The law must and shall be
enforced and all treated alike.
NJ. l.. SWORDS,
Sheriff an} Ex-Officio Tax Collector
July 4, 19O3-tf
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Every argument against the pri-
mary election plan can be adj
vanced with equal weight against
nomination by convention and
general elections as we'll. Frauds
of all kinds have much wider
range for operation to defeat the
peoples will at conventions where
only few men are to be handled
than at elections, primary or gem
eral, where stubborn voters in
excessive number are beyond the
control of the political manipula-
tors. Naturally the partisan pa
pers that have been the benefcia-
ries of the ruling faction favor
the convention plan; it means
more business for them.-WaYe.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

AS it is conceded that the guber-
material race is practically between
General Jastremski and Judge
Blanchard, the candidacy of Judge
Watkins in North Louisiana and
Senator Price in South Louisiana
(neither of whom have ghost of
a show to Win), will have the eff
feet of weakening Blanchard, while
it will strengthen Jastremski in a
corresponding ratio and give him
the key of the gubernatorial cita-
del in April, 1904.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Those who fear primary elec-
tions fear their own position be-
fore the people. The fear is not
the same in the regular election,
because they correctly calculate
that the people can be trusted in
the selection of the worst of two
evils. No argument against the
primary can have any practical
force.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

DR.. E. r. Martin, who is identi-
fed with the oil interests Of Crow
ley, Lafayette, Anse La Butte,
Bayou Boullion and Jennings, was
here Thursday, and after an in
spection of the prospects on Mr..
Henry Lastrapes' place, about 4
miles west of Opelousas, expressed
himself as highly pleased with the
indications of oil in that section.
This opinion, coming from such
source, is certainly highly crafty
ing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

nitude with the employment of
new processes, by means of
which the precious metal is sepa-
rated from ores heretofore re-
garded as of little value. By
means of irrigation from its
mountain streams, however, this
erstwhile desert is being made to
blossom as the rose, and its dust
heaps are being converted into
fertile fields.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15
AN ORDINANCE

Prohibiting the Washing.of Vehicles, Horses
and Other Animals ON the Sidewalks or
Streets of the Town of Opelousas.
Section /. Be it OrGk,jn by the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen of the town of Opelousas,
that it shall he unlawful for any person to
wash any vehicle or horse or other animal on
the sidewalks or stl eets of the town. Adopted
section 2, be 1t further ordained, etc, that
anyone violating section l of this ordinance
shall be fined in a sum of not less than % so
nor more than $25 and costs, and in default Of
payment of fine and costs, shall be imprisoned
for not lesa than five nor more than twenty-five
days.
w. r. COCHRAN, B. A. LITTELL,
Clerk. Mayor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Mr r. Boagni has purchased
automobile which arrived on
hnFsday and has been very much
evidence eyer since TO the edi-
aion of the general public and
~ wonderment 0f the kids and
ols who flock Id tlroves To see
staAnl carriage whirl by at
Ae sound Of The horn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

It is altogether probable that
the reign of outIawry and assas-
sination which prevails in some
of the Kentucky counties is the
result of failures to enforce the
law in the court houses of those
counties. Juries turned guilty
men loose on the community un-
til the people, probably the rela-
tives of murdered or injured par
ties, sought revenge by Staying
the murderers. In that way feuds
sprang up and grew, and con-
stantly more people were drawn
into them. A few legal execu-
tions a half century ago, in all
probability, would have spared
the communities these feuds and
almost numberless assassinations.
The only safety of any people
must be found in a fair and inn
partial enforcement of the law in
other States as we'll as in Ken
observation-disclosures.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

If drain pipes are wanted by the
parties whose sidewalks are being
built they should make applica-
tion to Mr.. Craven for them be-
fore the walk is commenced in
front of tEair property, as after
the walk is built it would be more
costly to have them placed be-
meath it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

The Ladies Afternoon Club was
elegantly entertained two weeks
ago BY Miss Regina Loeb. de-
lightful time being spent by all
who had the pleasure of attending.
The prizes were appropriate and
pretty and were contested for with
more than usual interest. We
have not before us the names of
the lucky ladies or we would be
glad to give their names.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

We all knew that there was oil
in Mamou, but it develops now
that gold also has been discovered
in paying quantities. A telegram
says that recently negro, while
ploWing in Mamou Prairie, dis
covered a pot of gold which con-
tanned $3.50. The money is said
to have been buried by the grand
father of the young negro during
the war.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Charbon prevails to such an ex-
tent in and about Jennings that
the butchers have been advised
to stop killing cattle, since the
people are afraid to eat the meat.
This would virtually put the
butchers out of the business, and
they are protesting against it,
claiming that they are acquainted
with charbon and will kill no cat
tie affected by it or from sections
where it prevails.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15
Separate Them.

In view of the fact that so many
sheriffs and tax collectors are 60
ing wrong, the Baton Rouge Ad-
vocate declares the combined Off
ces are too big Il job for any one
man.. and suggests that they
should he separated as they were
in the old days. This is a good
idea, and will, perhaps, be in
dorsed by every one except the
boys who have learned by expe-
rience that the job is a good one,
and in order to keep it they'll all
promise faithfully never to do
anything wrong. Can you blaine
them?-Donaldsonville Times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

AittIa Miss Rosalie, the bright
sElag daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
9 hDOs, entertained d large
ber of her young friends last
Esday evening 1t & birthday
The evening was passed
snkly by the merry crowd in
6 games and enjoying the
ous refreshments served iii
anaance
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

The New Orleans States de-
clines to abandon the convention
method of making nominations,
upon the ground that IL would be
''a violation Of Democracy's time
honored usages. With equal de-
gree of good sense the planter
might decline to give up the one
horse plosy for the improved agri-
cultural Implement, on the ground
that it would be violation of the
farming methods employed by our
forefathers. This is progressive
age and the people must keep up
with the times, not only in agri-
cultural and business vocations,
but in politics as well.-Farmer-
vile Gazette.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Morgan's La. & Tex. r. r. &
S. S. Co. will sell round trip tick
cts from Opelousas to the follow
ing points on August 18th, with
final limit August 31st, at the re.
duced rates specified for the
round trip:
Louisville, KY, $23.35; Cincin.
natl, O., .,>$25.35; Ashville, N. c..
$500; Hot Springs, NC, $3.50;
Norfolk, Va, $30.S5; Hot Springs,
Va, $31.10; Monteagle, Tenn,
$20.35.
For additional information ad.
dress c. w. Owens, Agent, Opel.
ousas. La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

The decision of Judge Brunot,
Of East Baton Rouge, in the case
of Sheriff Young against the par
ish for something like $1,000,
which he claimed to have paid In
through error, allowing the sher-
ifs claim, has set the people by
the ears, and it is safe to conclude
that these two officers will be hit
good and hard in the next cleo
tions to fill their places. Donald
sonville Times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

The contractor has made good
progress during the week in lay
lng several blocks of brick curb
as for the new sidewalks on Main
street, and it is evident that the
iob will be pushed rapidly for
Nafd from this on.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Town residence for rent-nice
Heighborhood, 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, 1903-08-15

We need capable and honest
men to fill all the public Offices of
the parish, but we need particu-
larry efficient men to go in the
makeup of the police jury and
school board, for these are un-
doubtedly the most honorable and
most important Offices within the
gift Of the people in parish cleo
tions. Sorry to say, however,
that these Offices are too often
filled with mossbacks, ignora-
muses., incompetents, corruption
lists. and we know not what else.
st. Martin Review.
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AN ORDINA

Providing for Penalties for Noncompliance
to Health Regulations, Etc.
Section /. Be it ordained. by the Mayor aud
Board of Aldermen of the town of Opelousas,
that any person failing to comply with the
regulations and orders of the Board OF Health
officer shall be fined in a sum of not less than
S5 nor moro than $50 and costs, and IN default
OF payment OF said fine and costs, shall be i'm
prisoned in the town Jail for not less tan tive
days nor more than twenty days. adj .ted.
Section 2. Be it furtl@e1 oLdained, etc. That
for good and sufficient cause this ordinance
shall take effect upon its passage.
B. A. LLTTELL,
W. r. COCHRAN Clerk. Mayor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Probably the finest diamond
ever drawn from the mines at
Kimberl will be exhibited at the
Worlds Fair. It weighs 120
carats and is valued at nearly a
quarter of million sterling.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

60 10 SreWart's Restaurant for
4 frst-class meal at all hours.
Meals delivered at any part of
1lle city on short notice. Fresh
iee cream daily. Bertha and Cum
erland phones.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

The department of agriculture
and Immigration is preparing a
new and attractive leafiet for inn
migration purposes, giving the
name and address of a large num-
Der of real estate and land agents
throughout the East, West and
Northwest, as we'll as all local
agents in the State. The book
will also contain much statistical
information about the State and
all her industries.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

When are they going to start
work on the locks? That is one
of the questions that we haSe put
to us almost daily, and onSwhich
can p9Gbe answeredRith any cer-
tainty by ourselves pnor do we be-
lieve by any other person at the
present ting. Ss5R,ffetty soon'' is
about the most definite answer
that we have heard so far, and
even that is infinitely indefinite to
the minds of some. The truth of
the matter is, we believe, that
some powerful influence is being
exerted to stay the completion of
the locks for as long Il time as it
is possible to do so.-IberviIle
South.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

The first bale of new cotton re-
ceived Id New Orleans this season
was sold at auction at the Cotton
Exchange last Tuesday at Is cents
per pound
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Many of our exchanges are dis
cussing the propriety of separat-
ing the sheriff and tax collectors
Office, and also the Office Of clerk
and recorder, and it is probable
that the next Legislature may de-
eide to submit constitutional
amendment providing for this
change.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

The Novelty Shop has the latest
designs Id wall paper from 2 cents
Per roll up. All buying 5 rooms
viii get one room free. Ring up
Bertha phone 141 for particulars.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Leodore Skinner an old and life
long resident of Opelousas died
Suddenly last Wednesday evening
aged nearly ~ years.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

We make old furniture new, no
matter how badly broken or de-
faced. The Novelty Shop, oppo-
site Skiles lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

See our line of upholstery; 200
designs to select from. We make
speciality of renovating sofas,
lounges, cots, settees and testers,
and guarantee the work. The
Novelty Shop, opposite Skies
lumber yard.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

An exchange remarks: As the
summer passes politics will take
its place and Louisiana is likely
to be hot all winter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Any one having a secondhand,
two-horse peddling hack for sale
can find a purchaser by address
ing Joseph Mestric, Leonville, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Mr.. M. Winsberg's broad smile
has been extended several degrees
since last Sunday-cause a bounc-
ing boy in the family.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1903-08-15

Mrs. Pierre Gosselin, the ven-
erable mother of our townsman,
Mr.. Albert Gosselin, and her
grand daughter Miss Octavie Cos
selin, and Miss Virginia Titard,
all Of Opelousas, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gosselin this week.
Enterprise.