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The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

In accordance with the terms of a judgment
rendered by the Honorable the Nineteenth
judicial District Court of the State of Louis-
lana, in and for the parish Of ST. Marlin, in the
above estate of Louis DelahOussaye, deceased,
Probate docket No. 300l, ordering the sale OF
the property belonging to the said estate, for
the purpose of etfecting o partition thereof
am0ug the heirs, and by virtue of commits
sion to me directed, I, NJ. l.. Swords, Sheriff of
the parish OF ST. Landry, will on the
Twcnty-seventh Day of February, 1904
offer for sale and sell at public auction TO che
last and highest bidder, at the Courthouse
door, at Opelousas, La, and between legal sale
hours, the following described property be-
longing to the aforesaid estate, to wit:
The southwest quarter of section twenty; the
southwest quarter Of section thirty; the weRt
half and the southeast quarter of section thiF-
ty two; the south half of section thirty four i'll
township one, south of range one east; all frac-
tiOnal sections ten and twelve township two,
south of range one east; the west half of the
northeast quarter; the northeast quarter of the
northeast quarter; the northeast quarter RI the
northWeStQuarter; the west half of the SGatii-
east quarter; the southeast quarter OF the south
east quarter; lots one and two. section eight,
township three, south of range two east; the
northwest quarter of section thirty-six; town
ship three, south range one west; the south
east quarter of section ten, township four.
south of range one west; the northwest quar-
ter, the southeast quarter of section two; the
west half of the northeast quarter; the east
half of the northwest quarter of section TWEEN
tysiX the east half of section thirty four. town
ship four, south of range two west, cont aiming
in all about thirty-one hundred and thirty-foRr
21-100 superficial acres, situated in St. Landry
parish, Southwestern Land District Of Lonis-
lana.
The said lands will be sold by lots aa de-
scribed herein. Terms and conditions, cash.
M. L. SWORDS.
Jan. %, 1904-lm Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
A "SOrehead. -

Since the election a great many
Blanchard men are becoming ex-
trayagant with adjectives in de-
scribing what a great and good
man General Jastremskl is, and
of his loyalty to his party and the
Democracy. We knew all of this
before the primary, and so did his
traducers, and all this soldering
now makes us sick.-St. Helena
Echo.
The Echo, published at Green's
burg, in the parish of st. Helena,
is one Of the 29,957 "soreheads'
who voted for Jastremski and will
not be comforted with the unlim-
tied slush of extravagant adjec-
tives which are being heaped upon
him by "his traducers. - We, as
did the Echo, supported Jastrem-
ski because we knew before the
primary all the good that is being
said of him now. However, the
Echo, if it will not fall in line and
outhowl the ''howlers of Rome, :"
should refrain from such candor
of expression or it will be classed
with the sRepublicans" and "giv-
ing did to the enemy" or ''as-
saulting the Democratic party. .
Better take our advice, friend,
and let the sores on your political
head be healed.-Caucasian.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Next to mans family any
business nothing should stan,l
dearer to mans heart than tEe
community in which he lives. Ht
is his home. It is the place Yin
which he earns his competehce
and educates his children. Ii he
wants to make it as POPULAR as
thrifty and widely known as pos
sible, he can not afford to be in
different to anything that will
further these ends. 1t can be
said that a town that is unworthy
of the devotion of its citizens in
making it widely and generally
prosperous is "a town in which it
is not worth while to live at all
If town is worth anything it is
worthy of our greatest energy,
whether we receive an immediate
dividend in dollars and cents OF
whether we merely take our share
OF the common benefits accorded
to our home town.-ltaly (Iex.
News.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
A Liberal Offer.

With every order for dodgers.
posters, hangers, ETC., printed
at the COURIER JOB OFFICE, we
will give, free of charge, reading
notice calling attention to same
IN the local columns of this paper,
thus doubling their advertising
value. We are the only office in
town able to do this, and the only
printing Office in the parish sup
piled with stock and trade cuts
for illustrating large poster work
of every description. We have
over a hundred cuts of all sizes to
select from. When you need
anything in the printing line, no
matter Eow small or how arge
the order, give us call.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
Minstrels Coming.

Aliens New Orleans Minstrels
had a full house, or rather a full
tent, at their opening performance
last evening, and everybody in at
tendance was pleased with the
entertainment afforded. 1t was.
clean from anything objection
able whatever, and newer by far
than many minstrel companies
seen in the opera house. The
music was good. There were
some excellent voices in the COM
pany, and the dancing was strictly
up-to-date. The cake-walking is
strong feature and brought forth
great applause. The two bands
made a good showing on the street
today. It is particularly worthy
of mention that greater courtesy
is accorded patrons by the ushers
and attendants than is usually
witnessed in tent shows.-Fort
Worth (Texas) Mail Telegram,
Sept. %, 1908. Will appear in
Opelousas Monday, February g..
Admission. rs and 35 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
Democratic Parish Committee
Antc

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of the parish of St. Lam
dry met at the Courthouse last
Thursday at | o'clock for the pur-
pose of canvassing the vote polled
at the primary last Saturday and
promulgating the result. Chair
man Dubuisson called the meeting
to order, and in the absence of
Secretary Thompson, Mr.. L. A.
Fontenot acted as Secretary. Mr..
III. E. Estorge, the defeated can
didate for clerk, filed a petition
to the committee alleging that
gross frauds had been practiced
at the Grand Prairie, Lower Ma
mou, Eunice and Point Grand
Louis polls-that men had been
permitted to vote at the primary
who were not registered, or if
registered had not paid their poll
taxes-and that for this reason
the said polls should be thrown
out and not considered in calcu-
latlng the result. Mr.. Robert La
fleur moved to table the contest,
and Mr.. A. H. Mouton seconded
same in a vigorous speech, declar-
ing that though many candidates
had been defeated in the first pri-
mary and several in the second,
that none but the contestant had
raised such question, but all had
accepted the result as loyal Dem
ocrats, and that the contest was
ithout merit. MIR. r. L. Garland
made a strenuous plea in behalf
of the contest, saying he did not
know IL the allegations were cor
rect, bat insisted, nevertheless,
that the committee should inyes-
tigate the charges.
Upon the motion to table being
put before the house the same
was carried by an overwhelming
vote, only one vote being recorded
against it.
The result of the canvas was to
declare Yves Andrepont the nom
inee for Clerk, DR.. w. r. Boudreau
the nominee for Coroner,a ,and John
M. Oge and Peyton r. Sandoz The
nominees for Representatives, D.
L. Guilbeau and James j. Bailey
having been nominated for the
other two places on the Legisla'
tive ticket at the first primary.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURh
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable tto
District Court in and for the parish or st. Lar
dry, there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrator or any duly qualified anctiolser,
at the last residence of deceased ia Bayou
Teche ST. Landry parish, on
Wednesday, March Q, 1904,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property. to-Wit: 81.
The plantation, last residence of decats.l.
situated in the parish of st. Landry, on Bayou
Teche, containing one hundred arpents mere
or less, bounded north by Bayou Tcehe. east
by land of Mrs. Victo, Ameline and Rlou Le
bourgeois, south by David Bernard, and west
by land of Pierre Mistric, together with tie
buildings and improvements thereon.
Another plantation, also situated IN the par
isll of st. Landry, on Bayon Teche, containing
one hundred arpents. more or less, bounded
north by land of Ambr0ise Meyer, ct ais, cast
by land of Auguste Robin, south by Bayou
Teche, and west hy land of Emile Robin, to
gether with all the bindings anu improve
Community property between Marie Boud
reau, deceased, aud Napoleon Robin. her de-
Lots 0 and 10, see %, I 6. s Il +, cnntafn-
ing Al arpents and 40 hundredths
2-Lots ls and "A, or south OF so,tthwesl
section %, T 6, s II 6 E. N f. OF W 4. W. u
Of N Ell. & Il sec IS. 7 G. $ Il +, measuring
| l03 acres and Is hnndredths
3-West IF N w l, s j. OF W 1, see 5. 7 6,
| s r 6 e. nieasurlpg 100 icres and 80 hundIedfhs
A-Lot sec ~ lot /, acc 35, lot 4. 8, 10. il and
IL, sec So. 4 i. Il Z. measuring 266 acres AID
| 81 undredths.~
5-Lots g. 0. IS, IA and Is, sec Sc. T 6,S |. 8 +,
containing 206 60-100th acres
Two creole mules, one american mule. house
hold furniture. kitchen utensils Zone mortgage
note for $3.50 0e).
| Terms aud Conditions-Alt lie movable. .as
cash the imlnov ahles one-third cas- q, anti fll-
| balance in one and two years. III equal nsfpii-
ments, from the day OF sale Purchasers or
| credit to furnish their promissery Dat 80 70
represent their credit purchases sai,t notes
| PAYABLE to the order OF purchasers and eli.
/ dorsed by thtm in blank; the notes To bear
eight per Ct rt annual interest from date; a
| speciaf mortgage and vendors privilege To 10
| retained on the lands in favor OF the estate nm
/ til final payment thereof; purchasers binding
| themselves not to a.enIate or cucumber said
lands to the prejudice of the special inortgage
and vendors privilege retained thereOlt; pur-
| chasers obligating themselves to pay attorneys
fees fixed at ten per cent on principal ana Ia.
4 terest in case OF suit TO enforce pay mest Of
any notes or part thereof, or in ease raid n9tts
are placed in the hands OF an attorney or col
Il lector after maturity.
| THE plantation described in the second para,
grapi, of descriptions shall be sold In two equal
parts OF as arpents. front on Bayou Teche AL
the wild lands above described by sections and
| quarter sections to be sold in body.
! d'"' ' EMILE ROBIN.
ii Ian. 30 I904.-1m Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
MI Ty II 90 .


Next Tuesday. Feb. 23, a Dem
oeratic primary will be held in
Opeiousas to select candidates for
Mayor, Marshal, and five Alder
men. The list Of candidates for
Mayor and Marshal will be found
in the candidates column on our
I4th page. No candidates for the
office Of Aldermen hive been an
nounced, but we learn that the
following hsge qualified to enter
the race:
H. d. Lareade. j. J.. Perrodin,
Z. Soileau, Fred L. Sandoz,
Jonas Roos, G. "a. CresWell, ]. S.
Evans, Frank j. Pulford, Homer
Ventre and j. A. Drummond.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

The primary last Saturday in
sAls parish was one Of the most
hotlycontested elections ever held
y ~; Landry parish, though we
aEe pleased to state that every
EAIag passed off quietly and With
pal any disturbance. a larger
Kote was poIled than at the State
lmary on January 18th. The
sIleceasful candidates are
kor the Legislature, John NE.
s and Peyton r. Sandoz; for
sxk Of Ceurt, Yves Andrepont; !;
Coroner, WI "a. Boudreau.
Dossmann had no opposi-
z Tor Assessor. The full re-
ilas IN tabuIated form, will be
assd iii this issue of the CouRrER.
sIlccessful candidates for con-
.le ia this ward are j p. De-
ssa and Alcide k5t. CyE
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

I take pleasure dn announcing
that 7 haUe recently estdbl6sht d a1,
n,y office q "a plate Static Ma
chine and an K Ray apparatus
Of the eeyy best make. Any phy-
sician, therefore, can nov acail
himself Of the use Of this caluable
and remarkable Instrument for
examination purposes and treM-
nnent at q moderate cost, and moi
be compelled, as heretofore, to put
has patient to the e1pense and IN
conuenieBce Of going tQa9eao Or
leans a. otherzsaesss.
1. E. SHUTE, III. d.
OpelOusas, La.
Aug. /, 1903.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
NoTaCR no coNrRAcroes.

Bids for the construction of a CoTcrete Steel
Bridge over the Bayou Tesson. on Bellevue
street opelonsss La, vii be received Sc np III. i6 I
Bids to be addreesedsto b. a. Lfteli, Mayor.
and TO be plainly marked IBID on 4 Concrete
bridge" and each bid shall be accompanied hy
certified check for the sum Of $3.50 Us guar
anfee that contract will be- entered into II
awarded. The right to reject any ana all bids
is reserved
Plans and speci cifcati0ns may he sen e. as me me
ofiee Of the City Clerk. or ut tue office OF Ira
W. Sylvester consulting engineer
jan %, 1904. b. Al AsLTTTELL, Mayer.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

AS cotton is bringing Il better
price than it Ilas for years, there
are very few Of our subscribers
who cannot pay up their arrear-
ages, and we trust that they will
not forget the COURIER when set
Ting Up their other accounts.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

This would be a very convenient
time convenient for the editor,
surrey for you to settle for those
several years you are behind with
your subscription. 1t is as neces-
sary for newspapers to collect
debts as in any other business.
Don't overlook this.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

The Red Men celebrated Mardi
as last Tuesday iii Opelousas
turning out ii full regalia,
Il Sitting Bull and his braves.
The homemade article Of big
lniun'' compared favorably with
The original makeup of the early
Qay braves, and caused much mer-
rlnlsnt among the country visitors,
g most of whom this fantastic
makeup was d novel sight.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Voters who have paid their
poll taxes for 1902 and 1908 must
bear in mind that they must be
registered this year if they want
ri vote ait the general election in
April next. Register now; do
not wait.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Our readers will consult their
best interests and confer a favor
on the COURIER by patronizing
the business men who advertise
in our columns. They are anxi-
ous for your trade and will make
tito your advantage to do your
business with them. Watch our
columns all the time.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Mr.. Joseph Gil, the popular
salesman it the Herald Shoe Co.'S
store, invites his friends to call
and take advantage Of the low
prices IN shoes now being offered
E0 the public.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Remember Dir. Smith, the dem
tal specialist, will be at the La
cDmbe Hotel for few days more.
Those needing work should not
miss the opportunity of having it
done painIessly.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Fred. E. Sandoz has just re-
celved carload of buggies and
other vehicles which he-is offering
cheap. See advertisement in an
other column.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

FoR SALE-Two desirable inn
proved town properties half q
block from High School, dwell
ing and out-houses, etc. Apply
to Miss Z. Lesassier or G. +. Les
assier, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

The boil Weevil commission is
BY law armed with authority ex-
tending even to ordering any par
ish or section in the State to cease
the planting of cotton that the
spread of the destructive insect
may be checked. But can such
power and authority be enforced
unless it has the sanction of pop
ular favor. For instance. it is
said that the weevil is in Louis
lana; that it has made its appear
ance in Sabine parish, and the
question arises, can the commits
sion enforce its legal authority
without provoking an opposition
| that would lead to serious conse.
ouences. Men do not stop to rea.
son that it takes drastic measures
to root out an enemy such as the
/ weevil, but fly to pieces and tall
of armed opposition if necessary
The commission will do nothing
THAT will hurt the farmer classes
lif it can do othsrwise, but if j
should become necessary to quar-
antine the insect or place one O.
more parishes under the ban o
! prohibition the commission vii
certainly do it, and they will b
acting for the public good. Avo
lyelles Blade.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

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., 1904-02-20

Hey! Hey! You we mean! 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.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

The Street Fair, which had filed
d successful weeks engagement
here Tuesday. pulled up stakes
Wednesday morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Continuous advertising creates
confidence. The prevailing opin-
ion is that one cannot be con-
stantly before the public without
being found t,hut and known for
what he is. The people believe
in a man who can stand trial by
the public.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

And Sheriff Ike Broussard fell
outside the breastworks in the
parochial contest wherein he
sought denomination, because of
too much openly expressed inG1r-
est in the nomination of the
sspeerless, who, it seems, Was a
ssdead weight" to carry in Lafay-
ette. But it has never yet been
discovered on which side of the
fence his more polite kinsman.
ssCol. Bob up serenely' Brous-
sard, alighted. Louisiana Demo-
crat.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

These are the last few days OF
DR.. M. v. Smiths stay in Opel
ousas this year. Those needing
dental work should call.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

LosT-At or near the Street
Fair on Monday night, a gold
scarf pin, crescent set with pearls.
A suitable reward for its return
nc this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
corrov LAMBS roR RENT.

FOR rent or lease. good farming lands, very
suitable for cotton culture. in the western por-
finr. ns the parish For terms and conditions
sr,1,lv to A. KAPLAN, Crowley, La, or to F.
Opelousas, La, jan3o4t
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

All those who wish to vote in
the coming municipal, guberna-
tprial, congressional and presi-
Dental elections must register
again.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Voters, remember you will not
be able to vote if you do not reg
ister again before April.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

The law officers of the postofice
department advise that cards is-
sued by private persons bearing
on the address side the words
"United States Of America" are
in sslikeness and similitude" Of
the regular United States postal
cards. and therefore in violation
of law, and unavailable. How
ever, in order to give owners of
such cards reasonable time to
dispose of those on hand, post
masters will accept them for mail
ing until July l, 1904, upon pay
ment of postage at the proper
rate. On and after July |, 1904,
such cards will be treated as un-
mailable at any rate of postage.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Wanted-A position in an Office
as stenograpKAr and typewriter:
A1dress Mcpherson Casse, Grand
lCoteau, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

That splendid business stand
under Sandoz Opera, on Main
street, is for rent. Apply at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

For Rent-the Opera House
Drugstore business stand. Ap-
ply at the Courier office for par
ticulars.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

tor rent, 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., 1904-02-20
FOR SALE.

second-hand portable Bakers Oven in
good condition.
viii be sold cheap for cash.
address, P. o. Box 80. orelousas, La,
Ian. IS, 190A-Im
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

We charge legitimate and rea-
eonable price for al our job print
ing-a price at which we can af-
ford to do the work and the con-
sumer can afford to spend for
stationery. And we guarantee
good job printing.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

For sale cheap large square
of ground within the corporation
For particulars apply at this ollice
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

For Sale a second hand Acme
oil engi ne, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

There will be no second primary
fnf State oIIcers, ,CaptO. B. Steele
and d. M. Smith, candidates for
Termination for State Treasurer,
having agreed to withdraw from
Tie race, thus leaving a vacancy
on The tickeB which will be filed
III the State Central Committee.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

The Baltimore fire in the mag
nitude of the losses is the great
est of record in history, greater
than the one which occurred in
Chicago thirty-three years ago,
and even when Rome and Moscow
we're consumed by the devouring
flames the catastrophies were not
such as the terrible calamity that
has befallen Baltimore. In the
great Chicago fire the houses con.
sumed were of the cheap kind,
but in Baltimore the fiend licked
up the grandest structures, the
most towering editices and the
most costly buildings. This fear.
full disaster records itself as the
most terrible in history.-Avoy.
elles Blade.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Now is the accepted time-the
COURIER has a long list of delin-
quent subscribers. If you owe
for your paper you will confer q
favor by calling at the office and
settljg mp.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Buy your cigars and smoking
tobacco at the Opera House Drug
Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

The NoIilty Shop, near the
post office. aAll kinds of repairs.
Job work aIa plumbing a special
ty. Y j. A. DRUMMoND.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

One Of tho best business stands
in town can be rented for $15 a
month. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

sSandoz. the Druggist, has nice
assortment of Valentines comic
and sentimental-for sale cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Wanted-Lady correspondent
with a view to matrimony. AID
dress Z. Y. a., Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

One half IF the whole of the
lower story Dc the Sandoz Opera
House, in tte centre of town, is
for rent. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

For Rent-A residence in Opel
ousas, with large yard and garden.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

New crop peas for sale gsy Jos
Mestric, at Leonville, La'R
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Those indebted to the COURIER
ire requested to come up and set
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Wanted Office boy Gbply
this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

If you want any job work
done, send ID Do rs.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Subscribe for tho G'oURrER.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
Vote for Steele.


The New Orleans ward bosses
are under obligations to the pres
ent State administration. What
more natural than thatthey should
desire to requ1te them, even if no
pressure should be brought to bear
upon them for such a purpose.
They know that j. M. Smith, of
Union parish, is the intimate
friend and especial protege of
Governor Heard, and that any
thing done by them for his politi-
cal advancement would be very
gratifying to the executive. and
at the same time cancel their debt
of gratitude to him.
Hence, rumor says that the
bosses, after several conferences,
have decided" to support Smith
This ought to have, and we hope
will have the effect of uniting the
country solidly in favor Of Capt.
Steele, unless the people of the
parishes have become so lost to all
sense of political independence as
to be willing to submit to boss
rule and domination forever. Ii
you want to ssdown" the arrogant
boss gang, vote for Steele.-Lou.
isiana Democrat.
Since the above was put in type
Steele and Smith have withdrawn
creating vacancy to be filled by
| the new State Central Committee
Hence, there will be no election
next Tuesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
DUBLEC SALE.

ESTATE OF MARIE BOUDREAU, WIDOW
OF NAPOLEON BOBIN.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PAR
ISH OF ST. MARTIN.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20

Read the advertisements.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-20
PARTITION SALE.

IN the matter of The Estate Of Louis DeIGh0us-
sage, deceased Probate No. 30Ol.