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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
Railroad Meeting.

In response to call issued last
Monday for a meeting of citizens
OF the first ward to take action on
the proposition to levy in that
ward a 5-mill tax for ten years in
aid of the proposed Opelousas,
Gulf and Northeastern Railren4,
a fairly representative body OF
taxpayers met at the Court House
that night. Hon. H. L. Garland
presided, and Mr.. Thos. III. Lewis,
the president of the new corpora
ton, and one Of our most ener-
getic and public-spirited citizens,
gave brief but clear, frank and
lucid outline of the plans and
purposes of his company, and a
most plausible and convincing ex-
position of the advantages to the
town and parish to be secured by
the success of the enterprise.
Resolutions were then unanim-
ousiy adopted favoring the impo-
sition of the tax, and committee
OF fifteen was appointed and in
structed to wait upon the board
of directors Of the new corpora
tion and pledge to them their
hearty support. Sheriff Swords
claimed the attention of the meet
ing long enough to say that he
heartily favored the imposition of
the tax; that if it was imposed he
would be required, under the law,
to collect it, and that for doing
SO he would not charge one cent.
This announcement was of course
greeted with enthusiastic applause
and we dare say that it will not
require many such signal mani
festations Of public spirit to weld
our people into one solid mass
enthusiastically favorable to the
prosecution of this most impor-
tant enterprise.
On Tuesday afternoon the COM
mittee waited upon the board of
directors and rendered them their
active assistance and hearty sup
port, and then proceeded to take
measures for the Inauguration of
an energetic campaign in favor of
the imposition of the tax. Pro
vision was made for the appoint
ment of three several sub-com-
mittees, one to consist of married
ladies, one of young ladies and
young men, and one of boys and
girls, and to send them out as
missionaries throughout the ward
with the simple but electrifying
motto 'Pro Bono Publico" en-
blazened on their badges, and the
patriotic words: ''For the moral
and material, the commercial and
industrial, in fact, the general and
universal advancement of Opel
ousas and St. Landry" issuing in
an uninterrupted and resistless
stream from their lips.
On Thursday morning another
meeting of the committee was
held, to which the public was in
yited, number of our most pub
lic-spirited ladies being in attend,
ance. Addresses were made by
Messrs Estilette, Perrault, Swords
and John w. Lewis, all heartily
favoring the imposition of the tax,
and the committee of ladies, with
Mrs. G. L. Dupre as chairman,
was organized. Badges were then
distributed among them, and they
were sent forth upon their mis-
sion Of progress and advancement
The ladies will meet again today
at 10:30, and another public meet
ing will be held at the Courthouse
on Monday night at 8 o'clock. Al
who take an interest in or deslrt
to be further enlightened upon tht
subject are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

sae advertisement Of lands for
ssls BY HI T.. Garland, Esq, in
sapther column. This is an OPP
pagtunlty to secure some of the
lands In the parish cheap and
long time.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
OpelOusas Female Institute.

The thirty-third term of this
high grade, preparatory school,
under same management, opens
September 5, 1904. Students en-.
ter leading Institutes on certifi
cate. Commodious buildings
healthful location. Expenses are
moderate. Apply to
MRs. M. M. HAYES,
Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Tony Moory, the west-end house
and sign painter, secured the con-
tract for painting the white con-
vent building in Opelousas. Tony
is self-made st. Landry boy, and
is an all-round mechanic, who is
handy at anything in the house
building bull and painting line.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

If you want to keep posted on
State and National affairs, there
is no better way than by subscrib-
ing to The People, published at
Baton Rouge, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
Courier Worlds Fair Trip.

By arrangement with the Worlds
Fair Tour Company Of st. Louis
patrons of the COURIER may pur
chase complete trips to the
Worlds Fair, including all the
expenses of six days visit.
The impression prevailing all
over the country that visitors tc
the Worlds Fair would have diff
ficulty in securing desirable ac,
commodations at reasonable rates
has resulted in the formation OF
a company of St. Louis business
men, who make it their specla
busineS6h to provide any kind OF
accomm6eaass:@t-@17--:aa =: anSd dsFsired s. at the
lowest rates.
The company has contracts fol
reservations with several large
hotels, both permanent and tenn.
porary, and has also contracted
with number of the best restau
rants to furnish its PATROLS will
meals at prices much below that
which would be charged to the
individual.
The plan is a new and novel one
The touring plan has, of course
been a great success both in this
country and Europe for years
but the plan of this company
while being the same, in that il
provides the entire trip at stip
ulated price, does not require it,
patrons to travel in parties unles:
it is so desired. The individual
may come and go as he please'
with the knowledge that the cos
of his trip is determined before
leaving home.
The cost of the trip depends
of course, upon the kind of quar-
ters desired. This is provided 70
by arranging the trips in two
classes, Glass A and Glass B. Th'
Glass A trip includes first-clas
round-trip railroad ticket, fifteel
days limit, six days accommoda
tions at the best permanent hotels
three meals per day, six admis
sions to the Fair, transfer Of bag
gage, etc. Glass B trip is The
| same as Glass A, except that quar-
ters are provided in temporar,
| hotels.
The company also attends tt
checking and re-checking of bag
gage, validating of railroad tick
cts, looks after its guests in cas-
of accident or sickness, and fur
nishese guides, information abou
the Worlds FAIR, etc.
The arrangement for meals i
particularly advantageous, as on
has the choice Of eating at eithe
their hotel or various restaurant
within the Fair Grounds an
down town, giving their patron
the benefit of the European pla
at American plan rates.
The Fair is entirely complete
and is beautiful beyond descriE
ton, and now is the best time t
see it. During the last tw
months of the Exposition th
city and Fair Grounds will be e1
tremely crowded, making it diff
cult and expensive to secure quar-
ters, and still more difficult to Sc
the wonderful exhibits. It wi
be we'll to 60 soon and avoid tn
crowds.
Our arrangements with th
Worlds Fair Co. enables us t
offer the remarkable low rate {
I$56.1O for Glass A or $45.60 fe
Glass B for the round trip fro1
Opelousas-all expenses paid fl
six days, and tickets good for
days.
For booklet and full particular
apply to the COURIER Office, Maj
street, Opelousas, La.
> -NRAA
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Visitors to the Worlds Fair at
st. Louis from St. Landry will
find the COURIER on file at the
Louisiana Building during the
continuance of the Exposition.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

For low rates to the Worlds
Fair via the Texas & Pacific Rail-
way, ask any ticket Agent, or write
E. P. Turner, General Passenger
Agent, Dallas, Tex.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

lls Board of Directors of the
onsas, Gulf and Northeast
Railway Co. held an impor-
meeting last Tuesday, the
i proceedings of which will be
lld on our Ath page.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

kaln rain, rain, every day, and
sevefa times a day. The cotton
eF.sp y already damaged, and if
Anls weather. continues it will be
! total future in most places.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

As an advertising scheme, that
nsss excellent institution, Har-
as Business College, Jackson,
OII0IIHg Tow 5CHUInk-
aalps at a big bargain. Write
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
Enter School.

Mention course wanted when
you write for our catalogue. Nd
dress H. FL. Cherry, President
Southern Normal School and
Bowling Green Business College,
Bow ling Green, KY.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

The Governor has appointed
Mr.. Ertemon Lafeur Justice of
the Peace for the second ward of
this parish, vice Pierre Lafeur,
who failed to qualify.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Fred &. Sandoz has just re-
eslyed : carload of buggies and
other vehicles which he is offering
sheap. See advertiser ent in an
other column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

For SALE.-A horse colt, one
year old, Ethan Allen and Cash
Item stock. Apply to K. 7. H.,
this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

The annual reunion of the Con-
federate Veterans of this State
will take place In Baton Rouge
on September 9Th and 7th.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

aw is your chance to get cheap
During the dull season
e. Thompson will sell any
81 IA his store DIT actual cost.
on him under Sandoz Opera
alHs without delay.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
Louisiana Day at the Fair.

September 14th will be Louis
lana Day at the great World 8
Fair in st. Louis, and arrange
ments are being made to celebrate
it in great style in order that it
may be the most attractive and
the most perfect i'm the history of
the Fair. President Francis and
the Committee on Ceremonies
have promised every assistance
for making it so. The program
includes military parades, artil-
lery salutes, grand display of fire.
works, ETC., to close with a Colo
nial ball at the Cabildo at night,
and it is expected that there will
be from 100000 to 250,OO0 per-
sons Nresent on the occasion.
The railroads will doubtless make
very low rate, and St. Landry
will no doubt furnish her quota
of visitors. The club which is
being organized by the COURIER
will probably leave here about
the 10th of September, and be at
the Fair for Louisiana Day. All
those who wish to go with this
party will please communicate
with this Office without delay, in
order that proper accommoda-
tions may be secured in advance.
The COURIER Worlds Fair Trip
offers the best opportunjty to visit
this great Exposition at small cost
that will ever be presented, and
no one that can afford it should
miss the chance of their lives for
seeing the greatest show on earth.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Town residence for rent-nice
neighborhood, large shady yard,
two.story dwelling, garden. Rent
$3.50 per month to the right
party. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

The Novelty Shop, two blocks
east of j. X. Sandoz 6 Brothers
store. All kinds of repairs. Job
work and plumbing Q specially.
j. A. DRUMMOND.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Everybody in the lst ward is in
yised to attend the railroad meet
ing on Monday night at the Court
House.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

All the tax collectors of the
State have settled with the auditor
tor collections made up to and in
eInding July 81.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

regret to learn that the ven-
s. 1le Mrs. Hector Launey, of
8 slalngton, has been seriously
aoE several weeks. Her many
Els hope for her speedy re-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

The soda water and ice cream
department of the Haas-Littell
Drug Store is in full blast, and is
up-to-date in all its appointments.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

For renta a store building 25 by
so feet On Main street, one block
from st. Landry State Bank. For
terms, etc., apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Some of our legislators must
imagine that an anti-pool-room
bill would be race suicide.-The
Shreveport Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

telegram from Opelousas in
J. eEaday's Picayune announces
Judge W. G. Perrault has
laed To enter the primary as
aadidate for Circuit Judge Of
By Airst district OF The first cir
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

As health resort. Cooper $
els i the best place to go.
Hundreds in this and adjoining
parishes can testify to its curative
virtues.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Do not fail to attend the rail
road meeting at the Court House
on Monday night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Ille approaching marriage of
MF Lamar Lafeur and Miss
thereze Joubert, of this parish, is
g announced to take place on the
2ad of this month.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

# you want more light on the
railroad subject, attend the meet
log ut the Court House next Mon
day night. Everybody is invited.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
Operators Wanted.

Write now for our Telegraphic
Catalogue. Graduates secure po-
sitions. Address Ell. H. Cherry,
Bowling Green, Ky.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Preaching at the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow, at IL O'Clock
i. m, by the pastor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

The undoubted merits of Coop
er's Wells are we'll known through
ont the country. See advertise
ment in another column Tor par
ticulars.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

State Superintendent of Educa-
lion AsWella has fixed September
12sh as the date for holding the
parish teachers institute.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Why take physic when you can
get prompt relief by trip to
UOoper's Wells. See advertise
ment iii another column.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
Yours truly
T w DEYOE &

The New Royal sewing msS hine
advertised by Fred L. Sandt il
another column, is the very l.'oc1Iest
in improved sewing machinesIA nc
is marvel of mechanism. DSp't
buy sewing machine until ,5pl
have seen the New Royal, VIII III
is sold on remarkably easy ter,3'
and low prices. I
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
Sandoz the Druggist
Aug. 49, t.

Has established Drug Store on the north side
of Landry street, second house west OF Skinner
Bridge. where everything usually kept in q
firat-class drug store may lie found.
He solicits the patronage of his friends and
the public in general, guaranteeing polite mt
tendance, fnir prices, fresh stock, pMrc
drugs and efficient service.
June IS, 1898.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

For Rent-A residence in Opel
ousas, with large yard and garden,
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

We are indebted to Mr.. Dave
Jacobs, of Denver, Col, for recent
Giles of Denver papers.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Ring up 10, Cumberland, fol
any kind of printing. Well dt
the rest.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

See notice of Mr. I'll. E. Joubert,
Of plaisance, who wants to rent a
farm Of about 100 acres.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Do you want to recuperate your
falling health? Go to Cooper's
Wells.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

Losr-On Sunday, July "a,
~ 1904, a pocket-book con-
tanning a ten-dollar william.
Finder will be literally re-
warded by returning same
to Jos. G. PIERCE,
COURIER Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13

lie you want any job work
done, send it to us.
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Money to loan. Apply to r
Mestric, Leonville, La.
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Subscribe for Che CouRIER.
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WANTED

The undersigned desires to rent Abntt 100
acres of good farming land. with Improve
ments in this parish. Apply to Or address
H. f. JOUBERT.
Aug I8-tf Piaisauce J.. o., La.
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N1OTICE OF ADmuNssr.ArpoN.
ESTATE OF CELESTE BELL. WIDOW OF
BAZILLE DAVID.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 5g92.

Whereas, Pierre Mistric. OF the parish OF st.
Landry, applies by his petition to be appointed
administrator of said estate,
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment, will file tho same
in writing. In my office, In the town OF Onelon-
YVES AND DREPOET.
Aug. 10, 1904 Clerk.
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sTRAYED ON sTOLEN

From the undersigned, on BayoH Coartas
bleau, about the latter part of April, 1904, Il
dark brown creole mnie, about 7 years old,
branded on the left thigh about thus: Jk
A liberal reward will be paid for the recovery
of this mule. FRANCOIS s. GUlLiORI,
Aug. IS, 1904. Washington L. o. Lit.
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. Read the advertisements.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
SHERIFF SALE.

DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. Ian
DRY, STATE OF LOUISIANA.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-08-13
No. 17,2775

LAZARE LEVY & co VS.. JAS. CLIFFORD.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

tN~
these wise and prudent Sisters have
found Peruna Il never-failing safeguard.
DR.. Hartman receives many letters
from Catholic Sisters from all over the
United States. A recommend recently
received from a Catholic institution in
Detroit, Mich, reads as follows:
Dr.. g. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Deer Sir-''The younggiri who used
the Pcruna was suffering from Iaryn-
gifts, ans loss of voice. The result of
fhe treatment was most satisfactory.
She found great relief, and after
farther use of the medicine we hope TO
be able to say she is entirely cured"
Sisters of Charity.
This young girlwas under the care of
the Sisters of Charity and used Peruna
for catarrh of the throat, with good re-
suits as the above letter testities.
From q Catholic institution in Gen.
trail Ohio comes the folio owing recon-
g nd from the Sister Superior:
"Some years ago a friend of our in
stitution recommended to us DR.. Hart
mans Peruna as an excellent remedy
for the influenza of which we then had
several cases which threatened to be of
a serious character.
ave began to use it and experienced
such wonderful results that since then
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
billion Dollar Grass.

When the John A. Salzer Seed Co., of La
Crosse, Wis, introduced this remarkable
grass three years ago, little did they dream
it would be the most talked OF grass in
America, the biggest, quick, hay producer
On earth, but this has come to pass.
Ayr. Editors wrote about it, Ayr. Col
lege Professors lectured about it, Ayr. In
stltute Orators talked about it, while In
the farm home by the quiet fireside, in the
corner grocery, in the village post-otiice, al
the creamery, at the depot, in fact wher
ever farmers gathered, Salzer's Billion Dol
lar Grass, that wonderful grass, good fol
S to IA tons per acre and lots of pasture
besides, is always a theme worthy OF the
farmers voice.
Then comes Bromus Inermis, than which
there is no better grass or better permanent
hay producer on earth. Grows wherever
soil is found. Then the farmer talks about
Salzer's T~eosinte, which will produce loo
stocks from one kernel of seed, ii it. high,
in 100 days, rich in nutrition and greed.
lily eaten by cattle, hogs. etc, and is good
for so tons of green food per acre.
Victoria Rape, which can be grown at 25c
a ton, and Speltz at zoe a bu., both great
food for cattle, also come in for their
share in the discussion. tx. L..
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
THE REAL THING.
Where the Reptiles We're
Doubtless Raised.

Less genuine tortoise shell is imported
IN New York from India now than there
has been for a great many years, owing tc
the active efforts of the Jams. This. says
the New York Times, is an influential sect
OF hunanltarians with headquarters al
Bombay, but with thriving communities
Throughout the empire. Their mission on
behalf OF the tortoise is much the same
as that of the Audubon societies In this
country with regard to birds. Great
crueitles, the Jams allege, are practiced
IN the tortoise shell trade, and they are
trying to stop it. A woman who had read
about this movement went into a Broad.
way store and looked at some tortoise shell
combs.
But are they %genuine?" she asked
There are so many limitations in the
market now"
oh, yes, these are genuine replied the
dealer. I'VE get them from our OWL
agents, direct from Tortoi."
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
Got the Right Kind.

Gainesville, Texas, Feb. 22nd.-Mrs. L
E. Burton of 507 Glad street, this city,
writes the following letter.
Il have been awfully troubled with my
Kidneys. l was in a bad fix and had
been doctoring with the Doctors, but was
getting no better. | tried a remedy called
Dodd's Kidney Pills and found they did
me lots of good. l had a slight return OF
my trouble and l vent to the Drug Store
and called for Dodd's Kidney Pills. They
said there was no such pills. l told them
there was. They said they had the best
pills that were made and persuaded me
to try a box of another kind, not Dodd's.
AS l needed some medicine, | bought a
box, but they did me no good, SO | went
elsewhere and got the real Dodd's Kidney
Pills, and very soon was completely cured.
l took a box up to the Drug Store and
showed them that there was such pills and
asked them to order some, but as I
haven't needed any more I haven't called
to see whether or not they got them"
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
Spear Points.

They only rule who scorn all ridicule
No wrong path can lead to a right end,
Honor leads back on the background
of humility.
The guides to darkness find their way
to their own element.
Better to be Gods little child than the
worlds greatest lar
The moral machinery leads Alright
when Christ is the motive force.
There are many things in which our
senses are like a sun-dial at night.
The sight of a wrong is the only COM
mission the true mar needs. RAMS
Horn. q
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

An amusing method of securing the mar
riage of his five daughters has been adopt
ed by a wealthy tradesman in Berlin. A
suitors were not apparently inclined to
seek the hands and affections OF the
daughters, the father advertised that he
would pay to the accepted suitor Of each
to the weight of the selected damsel i'm,
mediately after the wedding remon \
young lawyer was the arst who submitted
himself for the fathers approval, and
having produced satisfactory evidence as
to his responsibility, he was presented to
the daughters. He visited them for a
week, and then chose the ~stoutest of the
five, to whom he was married. When the
ceremony was over the lady was weighed
and registered II stone, the father i'm
mediately paying over to his son-in-law a
sum of 1900 crowns.-Westminster Ca
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
Quite Another Matter.

Uncle George-lnstead OF wearing dia-
monds, don't you think it would be more
becoming to pay your ~tailors bills?
Harry-Eut If | paid my tailor's bills
how could / afford to wear diamonds!
And if people didn't buy diamonds what
would keep the diamond merchants from
starving to death?
But you don't pay for your diamonds,
either"
point."-London Tit-Bits.