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The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

September IA will be Louisiana
Day at the St. Louisiana Exposi-
tion.-MansGeld Journal.
And the anniversary of the SAN
culinary conflict in New Orleans
in 1878, when the White Camelias
triumphed over Kadicalism sup.
ported by Federal bayonets and
Gatling guns, and which led to
the redemption of Louisiana from
the political vampires and secured
white supremacy and law and or
der throughout the State.-The
Caucasian.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The shade trees planted along
our streets have, on many occa-
sions, prevented the spread of five
across the streets. Their destruc-
tion would increase the danger of
FIRE and allow the fire insurance
gouge to still further increase the
rate of insurance, which is already
prohibitive in many cases in Opel
0llaaa
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

CARD OF THANKs.-This is to
heartily thank the friends, citi-
zens and fire company for the val
liable and heroic assistance rem
dered US in saving our property
from the fire of this week. Every
thing was removed from our house
and put back again in the heat of
the excitement without breaking
single thing.
Mr.. & Mrs. T.. E. LITTELL.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Mr.. Albert Fraysse of New Or
leans and Miss Odette Lafond of
Opelousas are to be married at
the Catholic Church of our town
next Tuesday, June 21st, and will
take the morning train for New
Orleans, where they will make
their future home.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18
NOTICE. !.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS. la,
juno 4. 1904
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support uf his claim,
and that said proof will be made before John
Evans, u. s. Commissioner, at Turkey Creek l..
O., La, between the hours of a. IL. and p. Ill.
Oh July 10, 1904, viz:
Clinton III. Ferguson,
who made Homestead Entry No. 19.5o8 for the
N NE or W n 1, and = n /. and Lot !,
Sec. %, TIP. . S, r E, La Mer.
He names the following witnesses tn prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
and Blackstone Foreman, all OF Bayou Chicot,
La.
WALTER L. COHEN,
June Ii, 1904. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

A terrible disaster occurred d last
Wednesday morning at New York
by the burning of an excursion
steamer loaded down with about
400 persons, mostly women and
children, in which from 700 to
LOCO lives were lost.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18
Al New York
PSI B Sandoz sells our paint

A dollar saved is dollar made.
By buying your groceries from
Allen 7. Sandoz 6 Bro. you save
many dollars in the course of time.
You may have to walk few
blocks further, but you are amply
repaid for your trouble by the
difference in prices. We don't
have to pay the high rents charged
in the centre of town, and can
therefore sell our goods at a lower
price. Give us a call. Bertha
phone 142. Store on Landry ST.,
near railroad.
ALLEN T. SANDoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Our old comrade, E. J. Goings,
Of Washington, one of the i'm
mortal Stonewall Jackson's "foot
cavalry" visited friends in Opel
ousas Tuesday. We are pleased
to see the old vet still hale, hearty
and active,
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Our Hardeman was seen early
Friday morning vending his way
westward. He neglected to write
his valedictory this time, as he
probably did not get any further
away than the. depot.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Our readers will consult their
best interests and confer favor
on the COURIER by patronizlng
the business men who advertise
in our columns. They are anxi-
ow2for your trade and will make
it 10 your advantage to do your
Edsiness with them. Watch our
columns all the time.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

"The Confederate Veteran. -
Our readers will find on our 4th
page ar admirable paper under
this head, which will no doubt be
read with interest by a large num-
Der of our subscribers-especially
the survivors of the "Lost Cause"
and their descendants.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of the parish of St. Lam
dry met here last Saturday. The
proceedings of this body, which
were handed in to us only on
Thursday evening, will be found
on one 4th page.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The Democratic Third Congress
sional District Committee has Sc
lected New Iberia as the place for
holding the Congressional Con-
vention. The date chosen was
July 14th.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

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., 1904-06-18

Tickets will be given out to
those wishing to contest for the
handsome prize offered to the one
selling the greatest number OF
tickets on. and after Monday,
June 9Th, 1904. See j. Morgan
SandoZ, chairman.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

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., 1904-06-18

Hulling of rice by the 1gorrote
women is feature Of the village
on the Philippine reservation at
the Worlds Fair Rice in the
hull is a necessary adjunct to their
wedding feasts and other ceremo-
nies, and large quantity was Sc
cured for them. They beat it in
wooden mortars with heavy pes
ties reaching several feet above
their heads, just as was done by
the natives in St. Landry 25 or 30
wears ago.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

We publish another report to-
day of the condition of the Opel
ousas National Bank, showing the
excellent condition of that young
est of our local financial institu-
&;nnc
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Fred. T.. Sandoz has just re-
celyed a carload of buggies and
other vehicles which he is offering
cheap. See advertisement in an
other column.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

For low rates to the World s
Fair via the Texas & Pacific Rail-
way, ask any ticket Agent, or write
E. p. Turner, General Passenger
Agent, Dallas, Tex.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The Novelty Shop, two blocks
east of. j. X. Sandoz & Brother s
store. All kinds of repairs. job
work and plumbing specially.
j. "a. DRUMMoND.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

We charge a legitimate and rea-
sonable price for all 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., 1904-06-18
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate
OF Joseph d. Guillory, deceased, are hereby
requested to present them to Madeo Gu-tlorys
administrator, Mamou, La, or to the under
signed, within fifteen days from date.
l.. A. FONTENOT,
sJuue 18, 1a04-2t Attorney.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

A handsome prize is offered to
the young lady who will sell the
greatest number of tickets to the
auto and bicycle races on July 4.
For particulars see j. Morgan
Sandoz, Chairman of Committee.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

For rent, 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., 1904-06-18

Representative Bailey, of st.
Landry, has offered an amend
meut to the Constitution provid-
ing for the election by the people
of the seven tax collectors and
seven tax assessors in New Or
leans, that, for purely political
purposes we're made appointive
by the Governor. No qualifca-
ton is required to get one of
these places other than to be able
to swing ward into line in the
nomination of a Governor, but
no citizen, no matter how worthy,
responsible and capable he may
be, can get one of them unless he
can perform the swinging act
The adoption of this amendment
would simply throw these places
open to competition. The voting
on Mr.. Bailey's proposition viii
show the kind of Democracy
that every Senator and Represen'
tative practices.-The People.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Sophia King, widow of the late
Ell. Il. Goodwin, a native of Opel
ousas, aged 73 years, died at Marks
vile, La, last Wednesday, June
18th.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

For Sale.-A secondhand Acme
oil engine, one-horse power, in
good order, will be sold cheap.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

For sale cheap-A large square
of ground within the corpo ration.
For particulars apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Joe Ducharme, who has been
barred out to some extent from
doing restaurant business on
account Of the mountain of dirt
ii front Of the Larcade building,
will now be able to increase his
rasenues, as the dirt is being re-
moved, thanks to the power of
the press. Joe deserves patron
aga, ais he serves the best meal
for the money this side of New
Orleans.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Every day is Sunday with some
of our merchants. Why? Be-
cause they don't advertise!
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

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., 1904-06-18

The campaign COURIER eight
months for 800. Send in your
dollar and keep posted.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Ring up 10, Cumberland, for
any kind of printing. Wen do
the rest.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

That splendid business stand
under Sandoz Opera, on Nam
street, is for rent. Apply at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

For Rent-A residence in Opel
ousas, with large yard and garden
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The Sisters Marianites of Holy
Cross wish to inform their many
friends that the closing exercises
of the Academy of the Immacu-
Iate Conception will be held June
xSd, at 1880 p. M, in Sandoz
Opera House. Besides very
pretty program prepared BY the
chiIdren, several young ladies and
Gentlemen, whose talent is Of q
superior order, will add an addi-
aonal charm to the evenings en-
aertainment. Five gold medals,
Kindly donated By benefactors Of
re Institute, will be awarded to
sne most meritorious pupils. Sew
eral ladies' have kindly volun-
tered to take charge of the re-
Waahment table,
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18
Letter to Il. NJ. BOagni.
OPELOUSAS.

OPELOUSAS.
Dear Sir: Pay more for Devoe; !;
be glad to. It is full-measure and
honest.
Paint is watch dog. How
would you like a watchdog that
wouldn't watch from two to five
o'clock in the morning? That s
short-measure.
How would you like a watch
dog that had a way of wagging
his tail at burglar? That false
paint. The burglar is rain and
snow.
Go by the name: Devoe lead
and-zinc. Yours truly
u w nrvor e. Co
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Field peas for sale by Fred L.
Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

# you want any job work
done, send it to us.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Money to loan. Apply to E
Mestric, Leonville, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The annual meeting of the Cath
olic Federation was held in New
Orleans last Tuesday, with 25O
delegates representing member
shin of over 5000 present. ST..
Landry Branch 885 Of Opelousas
YES represented by W. j. Sandoz
and Lionel Bienvenu as delegates,
md Jos. Lassalle and Ell. d. Lar
eade as alternates. Much impor-
tant business was transacted and
NE officers for the ensuing year
elected. w. J> >Sandoz of Opel
olsas was electeda member of the
Advisory Board.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Subscribers in arrears please
call and Settle up the Score.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Wanted-Ofice boy. Apply at
this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Mixed peas for sale BY Fred Z
Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

Hey! Hey! You! You | mean!
Your attention is called to the
announcement made by the press
throughout the State and by pos
ters that there will be grand
Fourth of July celebration in
Opelousas. Bicycle and automo-
bile races, base ball, brass band
contest, parades, etc., will take
place at Haas race track. Don't
fail to attend and bring your best
girl with you, as only the best of
everything will 'prevail on the
Glorious Fourth iA Opelousas.
Bicycle raees-the very best;
Autos will also be put to the test.
Both will attempt the record to break
And thereby succeed in taking the cake.
Base ball artists will also be there,
At this modern Donny ybroOk fair;
The home boys will their prowess show,
AS they know how the ball to throw.
Then bear in mind, all human kind,
In Opelousas you sport will find
ON the grand and glorious 4th OF July,
Which you cannot afford to pass by.
j. C. Pierce.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18
No. 1920.
NO. 6V2U. =
REPORT
OF THE CONDITION or
The OpeIOusaS National Bank

In the State of Louisiana, at the close OF bnsi-
ness, June 8, 1891.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The gallant ffremen won the ngnt,
AS they battled with all their might;
They the flames subdued all right,
To the mutitude's delight
The fire -flend was compelled to die,
His departure he took on high;
Our firemen the demon forced TO t1y,
Like pes,ilence that passes by.
Then hail to the chief and gallant crew,
Who the furious fnonster did subdue;
Won pr0ved yourselves OF mettle true.
AS to the rescue you swiftly flew.
We now extend vote of thanks
10 the boys who fought within the rnKs;
Within its circle there are no cranks,
Cur chieftain ON such h6 roes "banks.
u. C. Pierce, IN Opelousas tLa.l Courier
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

The beautiful shade trees of the
city of New Orleans, which adorn
its streets and avenues, are said
TO be dying out from the effect
of laying the streets in asphalt,
which renders the surface water
proof, causing the trees to sicken
and die for lack of moisture
Ruston Leader.
Our "progressiye' town solons
have more effective way of de-
stroying the beautiful shade trees
in Opelousas-they are cut down
and the roots dug up. This is
rather expensive to the taxpayer,
but it shows the peculiar enlight-
ened spirit which actuates our
city government-entirely differ
ent from any other town in the
State-or in the Union either, for
that matter.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18

AS an advertising scheme, Har-
ris' Business College, jackson,
Miss, is offering few scholar
ships at big bargain. Write
them.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-06-18
An Object Lesson.

The fact that there was only y
$3.50 insurance on the property
destroyed by fire here last Monday
valued at over $4,000, goes to
show the prohibitive rates of in
surance in some portions of our
town. We are told that 10 per
cent. was the rate fixed by the ip7
surance gouge on some of this
property. We would like to know
what business can afford to pay 10
per cent. insurance and live in
Opelousas. At that eXhorbltant
rate the man that does not insure
is infinitely better off than the
one that does. For instance, we
will take Mr.. Moriarty's case. He
has been in business 80 years; his
loss was $4,000. Had he been in
sured for 80 years at 10 per cent.
on $4,000, he would have paid out
for insurance alone $4,000, and
got in return (if the insurance
company didn't beat him out of
it) $4,000, and would still be out
$4,000. AS it is he losses S., 200,
but is still $4,000 ahead of the
insurance game. If the property
owners of Opelousas will quit
patronizing the insurance COM
bine and put some Of the money
thus saved in improving and
equipping our fire department,
they will be better off in the long
run, and perhaps might get rea,
sonable rate out of the insurance
companies when they find out
that we will no longer submit to
being gouged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-10

Some years ago fierce war waged
in India between the English and Tip
boo Sahib. On one occasion several
English officers were taken prisoners.
Among them was one named Baird.
One day native officer brought in
letters to be put on each of the prison
ers, the wounded not excepted Baird
had been severely wounded and was
suffering from pain and weakness. A
gray haired officer said to the native
official:
..You will not think of putting chains
upon that wounded MANI"
'There are just as many pairs of fet-
tiers as there are captives," was the
answer, "and every pair must be
worn"
"Then," said the noble officer ''put
two pairs on me. l will wear his as
well as my own"
This was done. Strange to say, Baird
lived to regain his freedom-lived to
take the city-but his noble friend died
I'm prison.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-10
The Lesson of Epictetus.

eff we cannot be happy" says Sir
John Lubbock, ''the fault is generally
in ourselves. Epictetus was a poor
slave, and yet how much we owe to
him! How possible he says, that a
man who has nothing, who is naked,
houseless, without hearth, squalid,
without a slave, without a city, can
pass life that flows easily! See; God
has sent you man to show you that
it is possible. Look at me, who am
without city, without house, with
out possessions, without slave. sleep
on the ground. l have no wife. no chill
dren, no praetorium, but only the earth
and the heavens, and one poor cloak
And what do l want? Am l not with
out sorrow? Am l not without fear?
When did any Of you see me failing in
the object of my desire or ever falling
into that which would avoid? Did
ever blame God or man? Did | ever
accuse any man? Did any of you ever
see me with a sOrrowful countenance?
And how do I meet with those whom
YOU are afraid of and admire? Do
not treat them as slaves? Who, when
he sees me, does not think that he sees
his king and his master?'"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-10

go to Berbec The following week
they had sailed for France.
A sudden, sharp rapping on her state
room door startled her. She caught
ner breath as she rose unsteadily and
chung for support to the side of the
berth. The moment of danger had
come, and they had sent for her. Not
Hetherington, she knew. Until she
called for him he would meet even
death without a word. But if she
could call, if there was only yet time,
only moment of grace to reach him
and tell him it was all miserable mis-
take of pride, that she loved him with
all her heart and wanted his presence
with her now at the supreme moment
when all the world had fallen away to
nOthingneSS, and there was only the
mystery of eternity before her and his
love to bear her on. The rapping sound
ed heavier and more imperative.
Exit! Let me in''
1t was Hetherington's voice. She
turned the lock with steady fingers, a
sudden peace strengthening her. He
paused in the doorway, tall and dark
and storm beaten in his dripping oil
skins, his face white and grim as he
looked down at her.
HAS it come dear?' she asked, lift
ing her face to him. I'm not afraid
with YOU"
He caught her to him closely and
pressed his lips to hers with hungry
intensity.
''Not afraid in death, Kit" he said
bitterly. "Then why in life?'
She closed her eyes and shrank
closer to him. Death had become
friend to be met with smiling eyes and
welcoming happiness. AS Hethering-
ton raised his head she waited, expect
antly. The lurching and grooming had
stopped. She wondered if they were
sinking and frightened the clasp Of her
arms about his neck as she smiled up
at him.
"How dear death is togetherv' she
said softly. I'm not one bit afraid"
His eyes lighted with sudden COM
prehension, and he stood back, loosen
ing her arms.
'The danger is past" he said. 81
came to tell you we had made the har-
Dor at st. Hilaire. You can reach Paris
by evening"
For an instant she hesitated in the
revulsion Of thought. then held out her
arms longingly.
''Not alone" she said; mot alone
now, sweetheart. l am afraid in life,
too, alone"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-10
FOIEYSkIDNEYCURE
Makes Kidneys and Bladder Right
Democratic County Convention.

By direction of the Grant county Demo-
cratic committee convention of the Demo-
cratic electors of Grant county is hereby
called to be held in the city of Lancaster, in
said county. on Tuesday, August 2Srd, I94,
at IL o'clock noon, for the purpose of elect
ing eleven QD delegates to represent said
county in the third Congressional Demo-
CT attic convention, to be held at the city of
Vlroqua, on Thursday, August 25th, 1904 to
nominate Democratic candidate for Con-
gress from said district, to be voted for at
the next November general election; and for
the purpose of electing eleven QD delegates
to represent said county in the Democratic
State convention to be held in the city of
Oshkosh on Wednesday. August 31st, 1904,
for the purpose OF nominating Democratic
candidates for the various elective state
Offices OF said state to be voted for at the
next November general election; and also
for the purpose of nominating candidates
for the several county offices of said county,
namely: a county clerk, treasurer, sheriff,
coroner, clerk of the circuit court, district
at tOrney, register of deeds, and surveyor,
also to elect a county committee and
chairman and secretary thereof, and for the
transaction of such other business as shall
properly come before said county conven-
ton.
The delegate representation of the towns,
villages and wards of the cities of Grant
county in said convention shall be one dele
gate for each 40 votes, or major fraction
thereof, of the total vote cast for governor
at the general election of 1902, viz:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-10
Did Him Good.

A provincial clergyman during his
sermon caught sight of member of
his congregation wearing a very wor-
ried look. Suddenly the mans face
frightened, and during the remainder
of the service his appearance betokened
a perfect freedom from care
II am pleased to think, William" re-
marked the clergyman after the serv-
ice, ''that my words helped you some
what this morning. l noticed during
my discourse that your face lit up and
the sunshine of smiles chased the
clouds of worry away. Now, what
portion Of my sermon appealed SO
strong to you, eh?"
''To tell the truth, sir" replied Will
liam, II wasn't payin' so much atten-
ton to your preachin' as ought to
hev done; / was balancin' up the
weeks cash in my mind and found my
self two and threepence short. l wor-
ried and worried about that money, but
couldn't fit it in no how.
''Then happened to catch a word or
two Of what you said about the prep
arations that man made for his prodi-
gal son, and it came into my mind like
q fash of lightnin' that I'd spent two
and threepence for a new horsewhip
to give my boy Jim thunderin' good
hidin'. It's wonderful, as you say, sir,
what help chance word may be.
Good mornin', SIR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-10

The battle of Manila Bay was
fought by Dewey and the men
under his command on May /, 1898,
more than six years ago. The
courts at Washington have just
taken final and affirmative action
on the claim for 81, 657, 355 in prize
money put forth by the victors.
One-half of this amount.will go to
the naval pension fund; the re-
mainder will be distributed pro
rata among the officers and crews
who took part in the engagement.
Ben Butler, in his usual sarcastic
way, said prize money was dis
tributed after this fashion: It was
taken to the top Of the amast and
thrown down ladder. All that sticks
to rounds belongs to thesailors; what
falls on deck to the officers.
Practically the old system 0of dis
tribution was not far from this,
but a more equitable one now pre-
walls, and so while Dewey will get
a big slice his men swill get an
one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-08-10
Democratic City Caucuses.


Notice is hereby given that eau
Gus will be held for each of the four
wards of the City of Lancaster on
Friday, Aug. 18th, 1904, at 7:3O p. M,
for the purpose of choosing three (S)
delegates from each of said wards.
to represent said wards in the
Democratic County convention to
be held in said city on Aug. 23d,
1904, said caucuses to remain open
for at least one hour, and to be held
at the City hail.
Dated August Sth, 1904.
JOHN S. WRIGHT, Chm.
P. L. SEAMAN, Sec'y.
City Committee.