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The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15


Those who are tired of being
burdened with our money due for
subscription are requested to come
around and give us the privilege
of being bothered with it for
aWhile. 1t might wear their poe
kets out, and it would therefore
he economy to call around imme-
diately and at once, If not sooner,
and the sooner the better. Every
Lime you put your hands in your
pocket think Of the printer, and
while thinking commence to act,
thus you will relieve your mIno
as we'll as the printers, and like
wise the butchers, the baker $.
aud candlestick makers, with
Whom the printer deals, when al
Will be made correspondence,
happy.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

FoR RENT-A large store build
Ing In the center of town, on same
block with postohce, U. S. Court
house, leading hotel, newspaper
and job printing Office, and drug
store. Possession given imme-
diately. Apply at COURIER office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

By supporting the ticket, which,
according to itself, "Blanchard
despotically and most tyranicalIy
framed" and at the same time
denouncing Blanchard for doing
it. the New Orleans States main
tains a political batting average
of about .2O0O.-Shreveport jour
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

Several hundred choice straw
berry plants for sale at so cents
per 100. Apply to Edward Nc
Nulty, adjoining Haas race track.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15
SANDOz OPERA HOUSE
Wednesday Night, October 10Th
The Big Fun Show
y ae1e
Josh
Perkins
Always Good-this year bet
ter that ever. Watch for the
Big Hayseed Band.
Prices so and Is Cents.
TOWN MARSHAL SALE.

TOWN MARSH Al 9AAEs
Rv virtue of an ordinance adopted by the
Board of Aldermen of the Town Of Opelousas,
there VIII be sold at public auction, for casn, az
the Town Pound, to the last and highest oldder
without appraisement, on
Saturday October 28d, 1904,
at !, O'Clock a. M, the following described pro-
perty, to-wit:
One small bay creole horse, branded on LETT
thigh about thus: q
TT
with small white spot on forehead.
"1' C. L. HAYES,
Oct. Is, 19OA.-2t Town Marshai
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

For rent, a store building Is by
so feet on Main street, one block
from St. Landry State Bank. For
terms, etc., apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

An excursion train will pass
through Opelousas at | O'Clock
tomorrow lSunday) afternoon,
~ destination being Alexandra,
La, where the inimitable imper-
senator Of character, Al. Wilson,
With frst-class company OF act
ors, will give a performance sun
day night at the Alexandria Opera
House. The fare is one dollar
lor the round trip.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

The case of Rochbert ?. Rich
ard vs.. The Springfield Fire In
surance Co., involving the pay
ment Of a policy of insurance on
the stock Of merchandise of plain
tiff, which was destroyed by tire
last year, was decided by District
Judge E. 7. Lewis last Thursday
morning favorable to Mr. Richard.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

That splendid business stand
under Sandoz Opera, on Nam
street, is for rent. Apply at this
office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

We will send the New York
Thrice-a-Week World and the
Opelousas COURIER one year to
any address for $2.65 for both
papers.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

Ringing Bros. Worlds Great
est Shows will be in Opelousas
about the 10th of next month.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

The swellest line Of dress goods
ID all colors, and prices the low
AL at Robt. Chachere's.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

The little two-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Voor-
HES died last Sunday morning and
was inferred in the Catholic GEM
etery on Monday morning at nine
o'clock. The parents have the
sympathy of the entire commu-
nity in their sad bereavement.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

One of the best business stands
ID town can be rented for $15 a
month. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15
Death of Hardy Bercier.

The community was shocked
beyond measure, Sunday, when a
telegram was received announc-
ing the death, at Baltimore, of
Pliny Hardy Bercier. It was
known that he was stricken with
typhoid fever, but his friends be-
lieved his splendid constitution
would enable him to successfully
combat the dread disease, and in
deed encouraging intelligence was
received up to Saturday. AS soon
as the family here we're apprised
of his condition his mother has
tened to his bedside and arrived
there some days before the end
came. At different intervals tele-
grams of an encouraging nature
came from her, but DR.. Il. j.
Bercier, the father Of the young
man, though reluctant to leave
his large practice in view of the
encouraging reports, decided on
Friday, the 7th inst, to 60 to the
bedside of his SON 1t was de-
creed that he should never see
him alive, for he died at ll:3O
p. m. Friday, the very day his
father was speeding on his way
full of hope that he would find
his son on the road to recovery.
The young patient received the
most skillful medical attention
obtainable, was surrounded by
loving college mates, and had the
tender care of a devoted mother.
He was born at Opelousas Feb
ruary 27, 1885. His father, DR..
A. j. Bercier, is one Of the most
prominent practitioners of den
tistry in Southwest Louisiana.
His mother was a Miss Hardy, a
daughter of Pliny Hardy, now de-
ceased, distinguished lawyer and
advocate. Young Bercier grad
uated with honors in June, 1902,
at the St. Landry High School.
In October of the same year he
entered the Baltimore College of
Dental Surgery, where he made a
notable record for studiousness
and skill in plate work. This was
his last session, and it was pre-
dicted of him by his professors
that be would easily take d first
place in the ranks of his profess
sion.
young man was more beloved
or respected in this community
than the deceased. His amlable
disposition and manly virtues en-
deared him to all who knew him,
and pail of mourning has fallen
upon the city. The young AND
the vigorous loved him for bis
sturdy manhood; the old and Ell
feebled respected him for his
kindliness and courage, and every
one feels in his premature death
la personal atfiiction. A father
and mother have lost a devoted
and dutious son, their children
have lost a tender and affection
ate brother, and society at large
has lost one of its most promising
and useful members.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

Just arrived, a fine line of skirts,
jackets, shirt waists, tailor-made
suits, etc., at Mrs II. D. Larcade's.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

Don't miss the fun at Sandoz
llnera House next Wednesday
night.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

For Rent-A residence in Opel
ousas, with large yard and garden
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

Money to loan. Apply to T.
Mestric, Leonyille, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15

Those indebted to the COURIER
are requested to come up and set
tie.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15
WANTED

Five or ak boarders; only three blocks from
the High school, and good Sidewalks ola 'n0
way. Apply to, urupppsoN
sart o. I'm. OPELoUsAs. LA.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15
NOTICE.

To propertu opners ,chose property Gbnt The
Sidewalks of Main, ChGney, Court Ian
d,y, Groiee, Betleuue and Market Streets;
Notice is hereby given that the contract Of
June 6th 1904, between the Town ana X H.
Reynolds & Co., for the paving OF sidewalks q"
butting your property in accordance with the
ordinance of the Board Of Aldermen adopted
March lat, 1904, has been completed ana accept
Under Act No. lat Of 1902, the amount to be
paid by property owners is now dne ana pay
able and will become delinquent ten days from
this notice; payments to I've made to f. l.. san.
ioz, Town Treasurer, at the Opelousaa National
Ranr b. A. LITTELL,
santemher oath. 1904. Mayor.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-10-15
"UnCle Josh" Is Coming.

"Uncle Josh Perkins, will un-
doubtedly attract large audience
at Sandoz Opera House when it
is produced there next Wednes-
day, the 10Th, as the piece has
proven one Of the most popular
of all rural comedies that have
been produced in recent years.
While "Uncle Josh Perkins has
a most interesting plot, the lines
are we'll written, the characters
we'll drawn, the action natural,
and not forced. To add to the
production, Frazee & Bay have
equipped it with complete scenic
environment, while the acting
company is made up Of the best
metropolitan talent, and includes
a number of well-known favorites.
The people of New Orleans
who gave this great despot and
usurper the handsome majority
of ten thousand votes will have
to buck against that internal ma
chine, boss rulers and crooked
politicians, who are bold, audaci
Gus and desperate, and who will
employ every means to accom-
plish their end, and unless the
people of New Orleans have re-
solved to repeat the l4th of Sep
tember, if need be, they will b.
intimidated, bulldozed and hele
up.-St. Martinville Messenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
LIABLE AS AN INDIVIDUAL.
District Demurrer in Damage Suit
Overruled by Justice Barnard

Justice Barnard, in Circuit Court No. l,
has decided that the District of Columbia,
as the owner of property, is liable to dam
ages as though il was an individual The
question arose on a demurrer to the decla-
ration filed in the case of Golden Brown,
the ten-year-old daughter of John s. Il.
Brown, Il fireman. stationed at No. engine
house, against the District to recover $50 00J
for injuries received by falling through
hole in the second floor of the engine
house. The demurrer denied the liability
of the District, but altering hearing argu-
ments on both sides the justice declared
that the declaration stated a case upon the
main ground that the District, the owner
of real estate. should, in the enjoyment
thereof. be held to the same accountability
as an individual, and as the declaration set
forth that the plaintiff was upon the prem
fses by invitation, leave and perm ss,on, 1t
was the duty of the District authorities to
see that the premises were not in dang ar-
Gus condition.
The court overruled the demurrer and re-
CURED the District TO plead, so that the case
could be decided by jury upon the facts.
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A st. Valentine party was held at the resi-
dence of Miss Merwin, 917 Westminster
street northwest Friday evening last
Among those present were the Misses Saw
age. Ray, Granfeld. Henderson, Beach,
Settler, Bacon, Johansen and Clements. and
the Messrs Upham, Philips, Curtis, Mac
bath, Merrill and Johnson
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Mr. Ross Hunter of 2G23 H street north
west gave a luncheon to some OF MS youlls
friends saturday, followed by matinee
nartv me table was very prettily deco
rated with flowers and candelaora, the
nrevailing color being red. Those present
were: The Misses May Power, Edna LOCK
wood, Virginia Weldon, WI! 1dnliiie.t !
Waller Lockwood, Landon Manning and
Ross Hunter.
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MARRIED.

SLADDEN-WILS0N. At the residence of Chas L.
Gulick, Bridgeport, Conn, Saturday, FEBRUARY
IL, 1904, ELIZABETH DEAhINS WILSON OF
this city and SIDNEY SLADDEN of Kentucky
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Mrs F. L. Campbell and her daug h.e a
,5rs willard f. Buell. of 1889 Howard ave-
nue., will be at home tomorrow afternoon
for the last time this season. and Will De
assisted by Mrs. Charles Nesbit, MISS VIM
fred Redway and Miss Estella Mcdeash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Mrs n. E. Young will be at nome tomor
ro1,, for the last time this season. She VIII
be assisted by Mrs. NJ. Ross Flshburn; also
her daughter S, Mrs. R. H. Young, Mrs. Dr.
Young, Mrs F. E. Young and Miss Young
at 1917 Howard avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Mrs. H. A. Pressey will not be at nome
on Wednesday, the 18th, owing TO absence
from the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman have
gone to Mexico and California, to be absent
about two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Mrs Alice Lane of 1875 Corcoran street
is recovering from her recent accident ana
will he glad to see her friends this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Miss Hattie E. Hissey gave leap year
party to her friends Thursday evening at
her residence 405 G street southeast. Piano
solos by Mrs. B. Norris Roland, recitat1ons
| by Miss Nellie Scott, games and "a merry
good time were enjoyed until a late hour.
Refreshments were served and unique SOU
venirs were presented. Those present were
Misses Hattie E. Hissey, Ida Stern, Carrie
Dickey, Rose and Maggie Deaklns, Mamie
Columbus Mary Sullivan, Lottie Eiler,
Blanche hardwood, Jennings Beane, Nellie
Scott Marian Beane, Annie Williams, Ellie
Sands, Rita Cissell. Nellie Magalis, Bessie
Clements, Edwin Cooper, Clarence and Irv-
ing Scheckells, E. Walker, Elmer Hutch1-
son, Fred Walter, j. Gahagan, James Bar
tell, Leo Burns, Frank and Edgar Crown,
Ambrosia Sis Ralph Dore. Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Norris Roland. Mrs. L. V. Dickey, Mrs.
E. Burrier, Mrs. H. E. Lowell and Mrs. s. r.
Hissey.
Mrs. Louis Addison Dent will be at home
tomorrow.
Mrs. Dorsey M. Mcpherson and Mrs.
Wendell NJ Whiting will not be at home
tomorrow.
Miss Daisy NJ Diggins of Capitol Hill has
gone to Brooklyn, N. Y, for an indefinite
visit with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Littleton gave last
week supper and dance at their home
on 9Th street northwest in honor of
Mrs. E. A. Roper, prior to her leaving this
city for her new home in the south. Music
was rendered by Mr.. Holmes and vocal Sc
lections by Miss Richardson and Miss Raue.
Among those present were Master Edwin
Roper Littleton, Prof. and Mrs Holmes
and daughter, Mrs. and Miss Collier. Mr..
and Mrs. George Elans, Mrs. Richardson
and daughter, Mrs. John Dorsey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Corridan, Mrs. Collar, Miss
Roche and Miss Raue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madison A. Ballinger
entertained at supper Sunday evening Mr.
Edmund P. Dole, nephew Of Governor Dole
of Hawaii and ex-attorney general of Ha-
waif; Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall of South Da-
kota and Mr.. William Grigsby, attorney
general Of Alaska; also Judge Robert Bal
linger Of Seattle. Wash.
A quiet wedding took place at St Joseph's
Church Wednesday evening, February TO-
at which the contracting parties were Miss
Susie A. McNamee and Mr. Patrick j. Shee-
han. The young couple were attended by
Miss Catherine Carol and Mr.. John Rowan.
friends were entertained at the brides
home, where congratulations were extended
and refreshments served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sheehan will be at home at 1897 G street
northeast after February 10. where they
will be pleased to see their friends
The Misses Dougherty of Rhode Island
avenue will be at homo informally tomor-
row.
st. Aloysius Church was the scene Of
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Owing to illness Mrs. w. w. Burdette and
Miss Rurdette will not receive tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Miss Daisy M. Diggins Of Capitol Hill ha
gone to Brooklyn, N. Y, for an indefinit
visit with relatives
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The Misses Dougherty of Rhode Island
avenue will be at homo informally tomor-
row.
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st. Aloysius Church was the scene of a
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Mrs Louis Addison Dent will be at home
tomorrow.
Mrs Dorsey NJ Mcpherson and Mrs.
Wendell M Whiting will not be at home
tomorrow.
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Mrs. Thos. H. Young and the Misses
Young, 1717 18th street. will be at home
tomorrow. They will have with them Miss
Firth of Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Miss Elizabeth Deakins Wilson of this city
and Mr.. Sidney Sladden of Kentucky were
quietly married at the home of the sister of
the bride, Mrs c. L. Gulick. at Bridgeport,
Conn, Saturday, February ID, 1904, only the
immediate family being present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sladden sailed for Europe today
and expect to be gone several months.
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Mrs W. NJ. Wallace, Fort Myer, owing
to an attack of grip, will not be able TO re-
ceiye her friends tomorrow.
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Mrs. Robert NJ Nevin will be at home in
formally at the Cochran tomorrow.
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Continued on Eleventh Page,5
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Capt. and Mrs. ]. B. Boutelle have takeT
apartments at the Clayton. 1917 l street
northwest.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior Land Of
flee at Lewiston, Idaho.
Lewiston. Idaho, Feb s, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho. on
March IS, 1904, viz.
JOACHIM CHLADEK,
of Lapwai, Idaho, for the neA swK
section 49, township SO N, range 8 w.
B. NJ.
He names the following witness to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
William Palmer of ,Lapwai Idaho.
William w. Mccain of Lapwai,
Idaho.
Frank Maruski of Lapwai, Idaho.
Omar Bartlett of Lapwai. Idaho.
]. B. WEST, Register.
Feb, Omar. 1S*.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, Land Of
flee at Lewiston, Idaho.
Lewiston, Idaho. January 8. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof viii be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on
February 10. 1904, viz:
MARTIN BECHTEL
ST. Guardian of Martin Bechtel, insane
of Cora Idaho, for the lot 4, section 4,
lots l. 2, section 5, township sc N,
range W. and the SEX SEX section 80,
township 81 N, range w. B. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz;
Mason Morris of Summit Idaho.
Charley Bramlet of Summit, Idaho.
John Bram.et of Summit, Idaho.
Dudley TribbIe of Summit Idaho.
]. B. WEST, Register.
Jan. 12-Feb. 10"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Notice of Sale of School Bonds

Pursuant to a resolution of the board
of trustees of school district No. rs in
the county of Nez Perez. state of Idaho
duly entered on the 18th day of No
vember, 1908, an election was held in
said district on the 23rd day of No
vember, 1903, for the purpose of deter
mining whether the trustees of said
district be authorized to bond said dis
trict for the sum of $500, payable the
LIST day of July 1918. to bear interest
at per cent per annum, interest pay
able semi-annually, for the purpose of
building and furnishing school house in
said district.
At said election more than two
thirds of the votes cast being in favor
of said proposition, and the board of
trustees having been authorized to is
sue the same.
Now. therefore, pursuant to said cleo
ton and resolution of said board OF
trustees of said school district No. rs,
notice IS hereby given of the intention
of said district to issue bonds to the
amount of $500 to be in denomination
5000 each with interest at per cent
per annum. interest payable seminar
nually and bids are invited for the
same.
Said bids to be filed with the clerk
Of said district at Myrtle. Idaho, on
or before the hour of o'clock p. m.
February %. 1904. on which date the
same will be opened by said board.
The board reserves the right to re-
Ject any or all bids offered.
u. J. GEORGE,
Clerk of the Board OF Trustees OF
School District No. rs.
Jan. 26-Feb. ~.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Notice ;or publication

Timber land, act June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office, Lewiston,
Idaho. February II, 1904
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June g. 1878. entitled AN
act for he sale of timber lands in The
states Of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act
of August 4, 1892, Elizabeth c. Breier.
of Helena. county of Lewis & Clark,
State OF Montana, has this day fled IL
this Office her sworn statement No. 1889
for the purchase of the eh swA and
wiz seq of section No. &c in towns' IL
No. 80 r range No. 8, w. B. NJ, end
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's tlT, DER
or store than for agricultural puT-
poses, and to establish her claim 10
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office at Lewiston. Idaho,
on Monday. the 18th day of April, 1904.
She names as witnesses.
Bert f. Farley of Forest Idaho.
Frank Ayttch of Forest, Idaho
Ernest Fisher of Forest Idaho.
Claus J. Breire of Helena, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 18th day of
April, 1904
]. B. WEST, Register.
Feb. 11-Apr. IS"
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ranks. although he recently made ap
plication for reinstatement as an anna
teur
Sinnirud and Wood were said to have
indulged in unfair team work" in the
championship races two years ago. At
any rate they held between them about
all of the titles, and now that Sinnirud
is classed as a pro" Wood will have
most of the amateur events at his
mercy.
In New Orleans, at the Crescent
City Jockey club track, may be seen
daily II. Phillips, the new star in the
bad over courses varying from tiinty
hardness caused by a touch of frost to
soft and slushy, the result of down.
pour of rain, this boy has ridden race
horses until he stands today at the top
Of the list Of winning jockeys.
1t is not luck, but ability and deter
mnation, that has placed Phillips in
more prominent position at the south
ern meeting this winter than Grover
Cleveland Fuller, the young man who
held that position last season. This
young boys one ambition at present is
to become the greatest rider in Amer
lea. He would much rather fill that
niche in lifes pathway than be the son
of a multibillionaire, with nothing 10
worry about but to clip coupons off
government bonds.
The race meeting at New Orleans has
always been regarded by turfmen as
the graduating school for boys who
have shown ability in the saddle. 1t is
there that they develop from the rough,
crude apprentice boys, with scarcely the
elementary parts of their vocation
learned by heart. into the jockey with
all the craft and cunning of the finish
ed hOrseman fully rounded out. 1t was
at this place that such artists as Full
Ter, O'Connor and Lyme showed their
true merit, and it is there that Phillips
has won renown by landing more win
hers than his great rival, Fuller.
Phillips fine work in the pigskin has
attracted the attention OF horsemen
throughout the country. The fact that
ne has ridden more than thirty winners
without the aid of big stable to as.
slst him in the matter of mounts has
occasioned considerable surprise and
comment Recently w. K Vanderbilt's
agent Jack Mcdonald, offered the lad