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The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Anse-la-Butte is quite an inter
esting problem. Wells! there are
gassers, dry, salt or oil, as things
turn out. The artesian head is
sufficient to force the water out
at the top, and oil is therefore
produced cheaply. Besides, the
stratum is shallow, and the wells
are therefore not expensive. One
well produces 100 barrels a day
and others less.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

1t is said that there will. be one
aud perhaps two Richmonds in
the field to contest Hon. A. 2.
Pujo's seat in Congress, which
may invest the Congressional cam
paign in the Seventh District with
little more than ordinary enthu-
siasm. Hon. j. J. Bailey, mem
ber of the Legislature from ST
Landry, will be candidate q
Vernon News.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

= 49,
ii this issue Of the COURIER
Bill be found The last report of
The st. Landry State Bank up to
June 25, 1904, furnished the State
xaminer Of State Banks. This
Bank Is one Of the most prosper
0lls in the State, and has taken
high rank among the banking in
Aaikutions OF the country That
y has the confidence of the peo-
le of our parish III ssshoWn hy the
Individual deposits, which amount
% S240, ,850.65. Few banks of its
pTetensions can boast of a larger
volume of business than the st
Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

According to Superintendent
Aswell, the people are entirely
competent to vote authority for
the issuance of ST. 200, 900 of bonds
for school purposes, but are abso-
Ilutely incompetent to elect the
school directors who are to be
custodians Of the fund realized
from their sale.-Louisiana Dem
ocrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Whenever it is proposed to in
crease the appropriations for the
public schools, we are reminded
of theyfinancial resources of the
State. But when an increase of
salaries, or new salaries are pro-
posed, we fail to hear this objec-
tion. One reason why Louisiana
cannot do more for the public
schools is because the State pays
out so much in salaries.--Guar-
dian-Journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Lost--Last week, between Mr..
John MI. Wares and j. P. Smith 8
plantation in Bellevue, a lady 8
gold pin set with Q cluster OF
diamonds, and an emerald in
the centre. The finder will be
literally rewarded by its return
to A. Leon Dupre, at Opelousas
National Bank, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

The most natural right of the
American citizen-his birthright
is to elect the public officials.
When he is prevented from exer-
cising this right he becomes a
subject and ceases to be a citizen.
Think of it, Louisianians, some
of the men whom you commits
stoned to represent you in the
Legislature, and to defend your
rights in that body, are declaring
by their votes that you are not
| competent to elect your local Off
cials, in whom you are interested
most.-The People.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Died-At the residence of her
son-in-law, Jules Boutte, in Belle
rue, July s., 1904, Mrs. Louise
Mathlde Martel, widow of the late
Eugene Martel. The remains were
inferred at Eunice, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

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., 1904-07-09

WANTED-A FAITHFUL PERSON TO
cali on retail trade and agents for Hanufac-
turing house having we'll established business;
local territory; straight salary $40 paid weekly
and expense money advanced; previous txpefl-
ence unnecessary; position permanent; business
snecessfIIl Enclose self addressed envelope.
superintendent Travellers, COS Monon Bailding,
chicago. mi. jy2-3ni
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

The Police Jury was in session
from Monday until Friday. The
proceedings, or portion at least,
will doubtless appear in the next
Issue of the official journal, when
ever that will be.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

On July 9Th the Southern Pa
cifc, Morgan road, will sell round
trip tickets from Opeldusas to st.
Louis and return at $15.40, on
coach excursion, good for Is days.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

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., 1904-07-09

The National Convention of the
Prohibitionist party met in India
napolis, Ind, last Thursday, and
nominated Silas C. Swallow, of
Pennsylvania, for President, and
George W.. Carroll, Of Texas, for
Vice-P President.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Judge w. f. Blackman has an
nounced that he will not be can
didate for Congress during the
coming primary.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Messrs. Sam Garbo, Sam and
Matteo La Nasa left Opelousas
last Sunday for Biloxi, Miss,
where they will rusticate for the
next two weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

just received, car choice red,
rust proof seed and feed oats.
+ X. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Mr.. L. E. Bentley, the talented
editor of the DonaldsonvilleChief, !,
and Miss Ada Butler of Alexan-
dria, were married at the brides
house on June aath. Mr.. Bent
ley. is one of the brightest and
most popular newspaper men in
the State, and the bride isa young
lady of many charming traits,
who was for mauy years a resi-
dent of our parish, where she has
a host of friends who appreciate
her worth. The COURIER wishes
the happy couple every happiness
and joy iii their journey through
life.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09
A NEW IOTI
PSI B Sandoz sells our pain

An irrigating we'll near Crow
ley is reported to supply so much
oil that its use for water has been
abandoned and the farmer is look
ing for help to develop an oil
fiald
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

That splendid business stand
under Sandoz Opera. on Main
street, is for rent. Apply at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09
Letter to J. j. PerrOdin
OPELOUsAS.

OfELOUSAo.
Dear Sir: Devoe is worth 81 or
S. a gallon, put-on; how much is
another paint worth?
Depends on how many gallons
you've got to put-on, to be equal
to one of DevOe.
Mr. j J Hall, Sheffield, Penn,
painted two houses one coat, five
years ago, lead-and-oil, took 40
gallons.
Last summer bought 40 gallons
Devoe for same houses; had 10
gallons left.
Mr. N Avery, Delhi, N Y, owns
two houses exactly alike; painted
one with Devoe; took s gallons.
The other with some other; took
II gallons.
What'd you give for those of
paints? Bear in mind, you've got
to pay for the painting:
Yours truly
Z w DEvoE & Go
"a New York
DC I'd C,,lo, calls o,11~ 11aint
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

See ad. of Chamberlain Hunt
Academy, of Port Gibsons Miss. !,
IN another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

As an advertising scheme, Har-
ris's Business College, Jackson,
Miss, is offering few scholar
ships at i big bargain. Write
them,
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

i One of the best business stands
in town can be rented for $15 a
month. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09
LEARN TO WALTZ lin AN HOUR :

By the simple Waltz Diagram; Instructions
to dance Virginia Reel, Lancers, Quadrille ana
German. is cents each. 1904 R. street, wash
ington, d. G. i'm 2o-4m
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09
FOR SALE.

A BARGAIN-one 3glass milk shake. one
large Ice shaver, good as new. Cos $40 90, VIII
sell for $40 co. ED pNkIlEf
ice Cream Parlor, Washington, La
June 25. 2t
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09
reP4e

Just as we went to press last
week two more prisoners made
their escape from the parish Jail.
This ID getting to be an everyday
occurrence, and if not put stop
toJudge Lewis might as well adj
iourn court, as this continualfarce
i no longer necessary if convicted
prisoners are allowed to make
their escape at their pleasure.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

AT the hour of going to press,
Friday evening, it was not known
who were the nominees Of the
Democratic Convention at st.
Louis, though every indication
pointed to the nomination of
Judge Parker, of New York, for
President.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

81 10000 is the amount assessed
BIZ The subcommittee of the DEM
pcratic Parish Executive Commit
tee against the candidates to be
voted for in the primary on the
Both inst. Each candidate is to
pay an equal proportion of this
amount.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Preaching at the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow, at IL o'clock
d. M. by the pastor.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Money TO loan. Apply to F,
Mestric, Leonyille, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
j. sANDOZ, Esq, as a candidate for District
Attorney of the 10th Judicial District subject
Il tl,e action of the Democratic primary elec.
tion to be held on the 3Oth OF July, 1904.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

The Opelousas National Bank
submits today through the col
umns of the CoURIER their semi
annual statement at the close of
business June 40, 1904. Reference
o this statement will readily show
that this Institution il steadily
progressing in popular favor. L
has long run of patrons, and is
aeseryedly satisfactory to all in
sFested ia its record.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

Field peas for sale by Fred L.
Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

The report of the Peoples State
Bank, which will be found on our
fourth page, makes another fine
showing for this excellent institu-
tion. The stockholders Of the
Peoples Bank, as well as its nu-
nlerous patrons, have every rea-
son to be pleased with it's steady
progress ia the past, its very sat
IsfaQtory condition at present, and
its fattering prospects for the fn-
fure.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

If there ever was public Off
cial who possessed the monumen-
tai cheek and gall of govern
ment mule, that official is j. B.
Aswell, State Superintendent of
Public Education. Having just
been unanimously elected by the
people to that position, he now
appears before the 8 to Z commits
sion and virtually and in effect
assures the chow not to do it,
adjunct Of the administration,
that the people cannot be trusted
to, elect their school directors. If
entrusted with such power, it
might perchance disarrange and
render abortive he beneficent
plans of the administration fol
the expenditure of the money
realized from the sale of bonds
hereafter to be voted by the "deal
people. Louisiana Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09

The corporate power of this company sha
be vested in board of directors composed {
The Opelousas courier., 1904-07-09
The Fourth i'm OpelOusas.

The Glorious Fourth was cele-
brated in Opelousas last Monday
by Young America as BELTS the
occasion, and despite the threat
enlng weather, quite a crowd gath
cred in the afternoon at Haas
race track to witness the bicycle
races and base ball game adver-
tised to take place there. The
most interesting bicycles race Of
the series was the two-mile dash
between Messrs. Bayard j. and j..
Morgan Sandoz, who were so well
matched that they ran almost
neck and neck the entire two
miles, and in the homestretch
came under the wire tie. To
decide who was the victor the
boys raced quarter-mile dash.
in which J. Morgan Sandoz was
declared the winner ''by neck. "
The base ball game was also very
interesting, the visiting team de-
feating the home boys by score
of 3 to 1, which was hotly con-
tested by both teams. Last, but
not least, the ball at Sandoz
Opera House at night was we'll
attended, and the happy occasion
terminated with good wishes to
all present. The managers, Messrs
Bayard J. and J. Morgan Sandoz,
hope to have the pleasure OF
entertaining such an orderly and
respectable crowd of oung and
Old Americans again IN the near
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Not in the Same Class.

verestchagin, the famous painter of
war scenes, who lost his life on the
battleship Petropavlovsk, had many
curious experiences in this country.
One day at an exhibition of his paint
ings a rich broker said to him:
What is the lowest price you will.
take for that picture?"
Not a penny less than s5,o00," re-
piled the Russian artist
''Oh, 1 say, Mr.. w." protested the
broker, you can't expect to get so
much for your pictures as if you had
been dead for several centuries, like
Michael Angelo and that class of can
vas decoratorsi''-N York Times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
PreposterouS.

Several well known gentlemen, in.
Guiding Senator Mason, were sitting
about in a Washington club room dis
cussing the unusual cold of the pres
ent winter. 4 saw it SO cold,' said
one of the party, about twelve years
ago that there was no ice. 1t got So
cold that the ice all cracked up into
hard snow"
Il remember back in 1870" said
another, that it was so cold the cleo
tricity liquefied and dropped of the
wires. Several people bottled it up to
cure their spring rheumatism"
1T wasn't much more than ten
years ago." said Senator Mason,
since I saw it so cold that the mes
senger boys actually ran to keep
warm"
That broke up the conversation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
ToRPEDoEs ARE NOT NEW.
Chinese Used the Explosive More
Six Hundred Years Ago.

Six Hundred Years Ago.
The torpedo is not a modern inven-
ton, as the majority of people sup
pose. 1t, like many other devices of
which civilized nations boast, is hoary
with age The invention of gunpow-
der by the Chinese seven centuries
ago, commonly attributed to the Con-
fucians, has been disputed, and the
credit for the discovery has been Civ
en- by various authorities to the
Greeks or Romans.
Combustibles like naphtha, to which
class Greek fire belongs, were in use
in the armies of the Califs, and were
COMPOUNDED with explosives. Marcus
Graecus seems to have had recipe
for making gunpowder from saltpeter,
been placed as early as the ninth CEN
fury; but it would be more correct
to place his life in the middle of the
thirteenth. A critical sitting of the
whole evidence leads to the conclu-
sion that saltpeter was first known in
China, but not before the middle of
the twelfth century.
In the successful defense of the Chi
nese city Piauking against the Mon
gols, explosives, blasting bodies and
rockets were employed against the
enemy, and some diagrams exist
which show the form in which these
explosives were used.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
JOKE OF .RusY soss.-
PuqiIists Odd Reason for Mixing
Present to Friend.


Robert Fitzsimmons is not habit
ual wit, but he has the-faculty OF
arousing laughter with a quip once
in six months There is no one bet
ter known in the. collegiate and anna
teur athletic cirrIes of Philadelphia
than George Brooke
He is a squash champion-which,
Homer Davenport to the contrary not
withstanding, does not mean a cham
pion Judge of squashes-
He made the acquaintance OF Rob
ert Fitzsimmons, and Freckle Faced
Bob highly approved of him
So much so that he gazed at him
long and earnestly, and said:
Squash champion, are you? Right!
Oh, well. Mr.. Brooke, 'ere's a little
present I'm a-going to give you
Il got two bowls over to Benson
hurst, and I'm goin' TO give you one"
zone what?"
zone howl a bloomin' fat bird
that sleeps all day
"Oh," said Mr.. Brooke, IAN owl,
yes,''
You shall ave it tomorrow"
But look here, Mr.. Fitzsimmons,
why the deuce are you going to give
me an owl?"
Bob's little eyes glinted and his thin
lips compressed.
so you can smack i'm on the eye
with you bloomin' squash bat an ear
the beggar 'oot,"-Boston Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Pe-ru-na Protects the Entire House.
hold Against Catarrhal
Diseases.

One of the greatest foes with which
every family has to contend IS our
changeable climate. To protect the
family from colds and coughs is always
a serious problem, and often impossible
Sooner or later it is the inevitable
fate of every one to catch cold Care in
avoiding exposure and the use of proper
clothing viii protect from the fire.
quency and perhaps the severity of colds,
but with the greatest of precautions
they will come This is settled fact
of human experience Everybody must
expect to be caught somewhere or
somehow
Perhaps it will be wet feet, or a
draught, or damp clothes. or it may be
one of a thousand other little mishaps,
but no one is shrexd enough to always
avoid the inevitable catching cold.
There is no fact of medical science
better known than that Peruna cures
catarrh wherever located. Thousands
of families in all parts Of the United
States are protected from colds and
catarrh by Peruna- Once in the family
Peruna always stays No home can
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Gould You Use Any Kind of a SEWN,
Machine at Any Price?

machine at ANY Price!
If there is any price so low, any
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of accepting on trial new high-grade.
drop cabinet or upright Minnesota.
Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, Standard.
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cut out and return this notice, and
you will receive by return mail, post
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we will make you new and attract
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If you can make any use of any
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don't fail to write US at once (be sure
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
A Poem.

Must poems always be a yard
Or less of words strung en- page?
Do rhyme and meter make q bard
With just a pinch of wisdom sage?
A fig for verse like that. say 1.
When Helen gayly passes by,
What swinging rhythm in her walki
What symphony of eye and hair,
One glimpse and Pegasus would baIk,
Refuse to bulge, to soar in airi
No pleasure now for him TO fly,
And Helen smiles while passing by.
Let bookworms scan the printed page
And over first editions sigh;
Let poets fall into rage
Because their wares I will not cry
The very soul of poetry
Thrills me when Helen passes byi
C f. Weeks in Boston Transcript.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

I Mrs. K. Kane. 172 Sebor Street, I
! Chicago, Ill, writes:
! "Peruna has been used 50 long in
J our family that do NOT know howl
: could get along without it Ihavef
: given II to All of my children afS
/, different times when they suffered
: with Group. colds and the many OIL
n7enfs that children are subject TO,
and am pleased to say thar 1t has
kept them In splendid health. ~
shsve also used ii for q cafarrhais
difficulty of long standing and 1t
cured me in q short time, SO Ihave
severy reason 10 praise Peruna. "---
Mrs. X. Kane.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Old Forty-Niner Dead.

l. D. Sunderland. known over a
great part of Iowa as Uncle Dow" is
dead at Harlan, aged 49, Mr.. Sunder-
land went to Shelby county from Ohio
in 1852 Previous to that time he had
crossed the plains to the Pacific coast
and on his return via Panama is said
to have been the first man to bring
California gold to New York
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Formation of Gums.

IN order to study the formation OF
gums, DR. Greig Smith of Sydney, Aus
tralia, has isolated some in his labora-
tory. Dr. Smith believes that some
of them are due to bacteria forma-
tons. He suggests that by judicious
selection of susceptible trees the
worlds present supply of gum could
be greatly increased
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
France Would Buy Trusts.

French economists are aSsertin g
that when a monopoly becomes in
furious it should be bought by the
state and managed in the interest of
the public. This question has gone
SO far beyond the theory that the
minister of finance has seriously
thought of taking in hand the refn-
ing of oil.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

An Investigation Of the cause OF
pneumonia by the meteorological de-
partment Of the Board of Health OF
New York shows that contagion is OF
comparatively little importance in the
spread of the disease The board is
inclined, therefore, to attribute the
excessive death rate from pneumonia
to the cold of the last winter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
penmark,s Monarch Popular.

The king of Denmark is likely to
live until a descendant of his has
been a queen or a king in almost
every country of Europe His face is
familiar enough in old age as one of
the gentlest, but somehow or other,
despite his many years, he has missed
the good luck Of being painted into
immortality, as all the portraits of
him extant are photographs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

powder. 1t rests the feet Cures Corns,
Bunions. Swollen. Sore. Hot, Callous. Aching
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Allen 5
Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. At
all Druggists and Shoe stores. Is cents. Ac-
cept no subs titute. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy. NY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28

spare Peruna after the first trial of it.
We have on file many thousand testi-
monials like the ones given above. We
can only give our readers a slight
glimpse of the vast array of unsolicited
endorsements we are receiving every
month. No other physician in the world
has received such a volume of enthusi-
astic and grateful letters of thanks as
DIR. Hartman for Peruna-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Pay of Bohemian Glass Blowers.

In the famous Bohemian glass fac
tory region glass blowers receive IS
to So a week. working by the piece;
cullers get SO to $3.50 a week, engrav-
ers, 81 to Sc, skilled painters and gild-
ers IS to IS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Korean Houses Screened.

Every Korean hides his house from
the public gaze by a number OF
screens. The poor man enjoys
hedges and fences; the rich man has
many high walls. Between the walls
are grown gorgeous flowers; lotus
ponds are also to be found there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Mastery of the Appetite.

The late Coils P. Huntington
prided himself on his perfect mastery
of his appetite When he invited a
friend to luncheon with him he gave
him one of his apples and a slice Of
old fashioned bread and butter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Mrs a. Hobson, 225 Washington
St, Lansing, Mich, writes:

I Mrs A Hobson, 225 Washington
! St, Lansing, Mich, writes:
! "Peruna has been such q blessing
J to my only child, as wen as myself,
! that IfeeI induced to give my fesd- !
! moRiaL He has always suffered
! from cafarrih of the head and throat,
and had to use extra precautions !
: SO as nor to have him exposed to Z
! damp or cold weather. Last year.
! he was taken with Ia grippe, and as !
I it was q severe case, caused me
much anxiety. No medicine helped
! him till he took Peruna. I noficeds
: an Improvement at once and In I
J three weeks he was q different
! child; the grippe had been COM !
I pLefeLy cured and noticed that the
J cafarTh was made better. He kept ]
! taking 1t two weeks longer, when }
I he WIS entirely we'll Inow use nj
] off and on for colds, cramps, indi-
J 2esfion or general indisposifion. and
find IL superior 70 any doctors orr
J medicine ever tried. 1t keeps me,
! as well as my child, In perfect !
health. and I gladly recommend 1t Z
] to mothers. "---MrS. A. Robson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Manganese Minino.

The mining of manganese is be-
coming an important industry, $64,-
100000 worth having been produced
during 1903.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-28
Kin to Man.

Consul, the chimpanzee IN
evening dress, with a gardenia in his
buttonhole and a single eyeglass-is
on view in Paris.