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The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
AN ORDINANCE

To prevent the diversion of electric current
from the wires or cables. the taking of water
from the water pipes or rnains- the altering or
tampering with the electric or water meters,
belonging to the town without first having re-
ceIved the consent of the Snpt. of the Electric
Light and Water-Works Plant, and to provide
a penalty for the violation thereof.
Sec. ]. Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen. that 1t shall bs Unlawful
fey any person Of persons 10 divert or take
electric current from the electric wires or ca
bles belonging to the town without first having
received the consent of the Supt. OF the Flee
trio Light and Water Works Plant.
Sec. Q. Be it further ordained, etc that it
shall be unlawful. except in cases of fire where
1t may become necessary to protect property,
for any person or persons to take or to divert
water from the water-mains or pipes of the
town without first having received the consent
or the Supt. of the Electric Light and Water
Works Plant.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, etc, that it
snail be unlawful for any person or persons to
tahhpef with or alter any electric or water
meter used by the town Plant for measuring
the amount of electric current or warter pass
meter regieter less than it would when in good
order.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, etc. that any
one violating any of the above sections of this
ordinance shall on conviction thereof be fined
not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty
dollars and in default of payment of fine be
imprisoned in the town Jail not less than three
days nor more than fifteen days.
C. F. BAILEY, B.. A. LITTELL.
CLERK. Mayor.
Oct. 14-2t
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Soule Business College, New Orleans.

The Soule Business College of New
Orleans, is entering upon its 50th An
nual Session, having been founded by
its present president, Col. George Soule
in 1856. The old saying, nothing sue
ceeds like success is certainly true of
this reliable and favorite school. Its
popularity grows with the years, and
last session the record was broken in
number of teachers, number of students
and number Of graduates, 1919 differ
ent students were enrolled and the
commercial shorthand graduates num-
bered 1G2. The faculty consists of 90
experienced teachers. This exception
al record justly entities the Snule Col
lege to the claim it makes of being "The
Sontll's Greatest School of Business.
Always the LEADER The practical
character of its courses of study ia we'll
Known to cover 10000 former students,
and as the school makes it IL point to
progress with the age it is now doing
the best work in its history. A careful
reading of its circulars will prove of
interest to ambitious young men and
women who wish to prepare for betteI
positions, and future promotions.
See its Ad. in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
A Fine Animal.

DR.. James Ray :32393 has been much
hampered in his races do wn the Missouri
Circuit by an aiIing tendon. iIo took Il
record of 2:27 1 4 at Springfield, Mo,
last week. This in no way marks the
limit of his speed, as he has Il trial OF
2:12 IA. 1t is to he hoped for the sake
of owner G. E. Boagni, Of Opeiousas.
La, that his ailing member will permit
him to reduce his record. He is highly
bred:
should make q reputation as ii sire.
The Horse Review, Chicago, H., Sept.
2G, 1905.
He will start again at Dallas State
Fair in 2:27 class. 1t is expected he will
take IL low record. After this owting
to lameness from an accident, he will
be retired to the stud, where he should
make II great reputation as a sire.
Breeders are lucky to have a horse of
this stamp to breed to as he combines
the blood of all the worlds great cham
pion trotters:- Lockheart 2:08 1-2; Cres-
300 IA; Maud 2:0S 3 4; Nancy
Hanks 2:O4; Di:ectum 2:05 IA.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Could Not be Better.

The uniform success of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Dlarrlloea Remedy
has won for it a wide reputation and
many people throughout the country
will agree with Mr.. Chas w. Mattis0n,
of Milford, Va. who says: cit works
like magic, and is the BEST preparation
| know of. 1t couldn't be any better"
He had Il serious attack of dysentery
and was advised to try a bottle of this
remedy, which he did, with the resnlt
that immediate relief was obtained.
Sold by all druggists and dealers in
patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

The smuggling that has become the
chief feature in the foot ball games has
led tie President and Secretary Taft to
inquire as to the possibility of striking
il out of the games at the West Point
Military Academy, and il not, to pro-
hibit it there altogether. 1t has trans
PRED that it is not in foot
ball games to deliberately plan the
disa bling of star players TO win the
game by such foul means. In fact,
prize fighting has lost its brutality in
comparison with the methods pursued
in foot ball matches, and in all fairness,
it they are to continue, the laws pro-
hibiting prize fighting and ball fighting
should be repealed.-The People.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
AN ORDINANCE

Prohibiting gambling at cards, dice, or other
eontrlvancs, Tor money or ANYTHING OF value,
or grogshop, in any room connected with the
same, in any public or private club room, in
any hotel, or on the streets. sidewalks, open
lots, or in any place where the public is admit
ted, within the corporate limits of the town
of Opeiousas, louisiana; prescribing penalties
for the violation of the provisions of this Or
dlnance and repeating all ordinances on the
SAINT subject matter, except tftuse relating to
gambling by minors and the playing of the
game of craps.
Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and the
Board of Aldermen of the town OF Opelousas,
that whoever shall gamble at cards, dice, or
other c0ntrivance, for money or anything Of
value, or the representative thereof, in any
saloon, or grogshop, in, any room connected
with the same. in any public or private club
room, i'll any store, in any hotel, or OF the
streets, sidewalks, open lots, or any place
where the public is admitted. within the corpo-
rate limits of the town of Opeiousas, La, shall
upon conviction for each offense, be fined not
less than twenty dollars nor more than fifty
dollars, and lin default of payment. shall be
imprisoned for not less than five days nor more
than thirty days, or both at the discretion of
the Mayor.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc, That any
owner, lessee or proprietor of any saloon, grog-
any public or private club room, or any store,
hotel, or other building where the public is ad-
mitted, within the corporate limits of the town
OF Opelousas, La, who shall permit in or abont
= VII NAo hli6O SOblCCtou uEIS~
with the playing of cards, dice, or other con
trivance, for money or anything of valne. or
the representative thereof, shall upon convic-
ton for each offense be lined not less than
twenty dollars nor more than fifty dollars, and
in default OF payment shall be imprisoned for
not less than five days nor more than thirty
days., or both at the discretion Of the Mayor;
provided, that nothing in this ordinance shall
prevent the playing of billiards, pin pool,
pocket pool. where the loser shall pay in good
IaltR IS cost charged by the proprietor for
play the game.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, etc., that all
odninances or parts OF ordinances on the same
matter. except those relating 90
gambling by minors and this playing OF the
of craps, be and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
Sec. 4. Be 1t further ordained. ETC., That this
shall take effect from and after
January 1, 1906.
G. F. BAILEY, Clerk. B. A. LITrELL,
Mayor.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Get onr prices forjOb work.
II R,OGEAMANAON.

Whereas, by ordinance of the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of OpelOusaS,
adopted on the t~lirticth day OF August, A.. D.,
1905, ii special election of the property tax pay
ers of the town of OpelousaS was ordered to he
held on the fifth day of October, a.. D., 1905,
to decide whether a five mill tax should be
levied annually for a period Of ten years in
said town under the provisions of act No. 202
OF the General Assembly of 1898, and the sub
seque,t amendment thereto, and Article No.
270 OF the state Constitution, to aid in the con-
slrnction of Il line of railway projected by the
Colorado Southern, New Orleans and Pacific
Railroad Company, and,
Whereas, the said election was duly held on
the said fifth day of October. A. d., 1905, dur
ing the hours and at the place fixed by said or
dlnaDce, and this body having convened for
the purpose of opening, examining and count
ing the ballots cast at said election and to can
vass the returns thereof, the ballot box used
at the said election having been duly returned
together with the returns of the said election,
duly attcsted by the Commissioners appointed
to hold the same, we, the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen i'll open session convened, proceeded
to examine count and canvass said returns as
follows, to wit:
We first proceeded to open the ballot box
and examined and counted the ballots therein,
both in number and amount; whereupOn, we,
the said Mayor and Board of Aldermen, found
as a result of the said examination and count
that two hundred and ten, (2l0), votes were cast
for the proposition to levy and collect the said
tax and that the persons so voting represent
an aggregate assessed valuation of three
hundred ana forty-slX thousand five hundred
and forty-five dollars, ($346, 545 O0); and we, the
said Mayor and Board OF Aldermen, fonud that
one vote was cast against the proposition to
levy and collect said tax and that the voter so
voting represented an assessed valuation of
four hundred dollars, ts4OO 0Ol; and,
Therefore. we, the said Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen, find and hereby proclaim that a
majority both i'll number and amount of the
votes cast at tho said election numerical mai
GRITTY two hundred and nine votes and majority
In amount OF assessed valuation three hundred
and forty SIX thousand one hundred and forty
five dollars voted in favor of levying a five
mill tax on all the taxable property within
the corporate limits of the town of Opelousas
for a period of ten years in aid of the con-
struction of the line of railway projected by
the Colorado Southern, New Orleans and Paci-
tc Railroad Company.
Attest:
c. F.BAILEY, B. A. LI1TELL, Mayor.
Clerk VI VENTRE,
1. J. PULFORD,
j. s. EVANS,
f. l., SANDOZ.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
A North Louisiana PAPER.

The Shreveport journal, the leading
afternoon paper of North Louisiana,
full Associated Press dispatches, and
news features IS to 90 hours in advance
of any other paper IN this section, may
be secured delivered by mail to any
postoffice for SOC per month or one year
for $500. Invaluable as a medium for
keeping in touch with the gubernator-
ial campaign now on 10 earnest.
News agents wanted in every town to
handle the journal, secure new sub
commissions.
Address all communications to the
Shreveport Journal Publishing Co.,
Ltd, Shreveport, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Full of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from J.. III. Simmons, of
Casey, Ia. Think what might have re-
suited from his terrible cough il he had
not taken the medicine about which he
writes: II had a fearful cough, that dis
turbed my nights rest. / tried every
thing, bnt nothing would relieve it, un-
Til / took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs, and colds, which
completely cured me.o Instantly re-
lieves and permanently cures all throat
and lung diseases; prevents grip and
pneumonia. At all drug stores; guar
anteed: Soc and $1,O0. Trial bottle
free.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Some saasonabla Advice

It may be a piece of snperfuous ad vice
to urge people at this season Of the year
to lay in a supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. IL is almost sure to be
needed before winter is over, and much
more prompt and satisfactory results
are obtained when taken as soon as a
cold is contracted and before 1T has be-
come settled in the system, which can
only be done by keeping the remedy at
hand. This remedy is so widely known
aIM so altogether good that no one
should hesitate about buying it in pre-
ference to any other. 1t is for sale by
all druggists and dealers in patent
medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
A Judicious Inquiry.

A we'll known travelling man who
visits the drug trade says he has often
heard of druggists inquire of customers
who asked for a cough medicine,
whether it was wanted for a child or
for an adult, and if for a child they al
most invariably recommended Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The reason
for this is that they know there is no
danger from it and that it always cures.
There is not the least danger in giving
it, and for coughs, colds and Group it is
unsurpassed. For sale by all druggists
and patent medicine dealers.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

The determination by the heads of
organizations to fix the minimum price
of cotton does not fix any price until
their action is referred t o the cotton
owner for Endorsement. Last winter
the growers endorsed the action Of their
authorized representatives and the
price agreed upon was realized. 1t re-
mains to be seer this season what ac-
ton the growers will take in backing
up their representatives. Actions alone
speak in this case,
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Don't Borrow Trouble.

1t is a bad habit to borrow anything
but the worst thing yon can possibly
borrow, is trouble. When sick, sore,
heavy, weary and worn-out by the pains
and poisons of dyspepsia, b~iliousness
Bright's disease, and similar internal
disorders, don't sit down and brook
over your SYMPTOMS, but fly for relief
to Electric Bitters. Here you will find
sure and permanent forgetfulness of all
your troubles, and your body will not
be burdened by a load of debt disease
At all druggists. Price 50c. Guaranteed,
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Experts to Spare.

This yellow fever business has de-
velOped a wonderfully large number
of yellow fever experts. Bunkie has
enough to pass q few along to deserv-
ing friends and yet have plenty.
Some of these experts know more, in
their W estimation only, abont the
fever, than physicians who have be-
come familiar with it by constant
practice.-Bunkie Review.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

A Connecticut judge thinks that
criminals of the better class when
compelled to work in public should be
allowed to wear masks over their faces.
to spare them the Embarrassment OF be.
ing looked at by the ~unfeeling multi
tnde. BY terminals of the better classn
is not meant, of course, the base crea-
ture who steals a ham because his fami-
" lie hungry. but the "gentlemann who
loOts q bank or absconds with trust
Enthusiastically Signal.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

In Wisconsin the school boards are
discussing the question whether school
teachers should have beans, and the
prep0nderance of opinion is that they
should not. In Louisiana our lady
teachers are more independent and il
that question was asked them they
would in response simply hum that
snatch OF the old song us it any body's
business if a lady has a beau."-Avoy-
etles Blade.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Plans to Get Rich

are often frustrated by sudden break
down, due to dyspepsia or constipation.
Brace up and take DR.. King's New Life
Pills. They take ont the materials
which are clogging yonr energies, and
give you q new start. Cure headache
and dizziness too. Sold and guaranteed
at all drug stores; price 25c.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Up to Date,

We have recently added, and viii
continue to keep supplied will, new and
improved type aud printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, etc, and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
quiTed at the lowest prices.
Give Us a call when you want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give you the best at the lowest
prices, and if you will call and see SAM
Piles and get prices you will be con-
vinced of that fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be sent in before
Thursday morning if possible to insure
their appearance 10 the next Issue.
Matter sept in Thursday evening or
later is apt to. be excluded for lack OF
time Or space, unless IL is Of sufficient
Importance to Justify the delay and in
convenience.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
New Cure for Cancer.

All surface cancers are now known
to be durable, by Bucklen'e Arnica
Salve. JAS. Walters, of Dufield, Va,
writes: II had canoe on my lip for
years, that seemed i%ncurable, till Buck
lens Arnica Salve healed it, and now
u 10 perfectly swell.' Guaranteed cure
Tor cats and burns. 900 at all drug
stores.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
How to Cure Corns and Bunions

First, soak the corr or bunion 10 warm
water to soften it; then pare it down as
closely as possible without drawing
blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain
Balm twice daily, rubbing vigorously
tor i've minutes at each application. A
corn plaster should be worn a few days
to protect it from the shoe. As a gen.
eral IMMINENT for sprains, bruises, lame
e and rheumatism, Pain Balm ia un-
equaled. For sale by all druggists and
dealers in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

Those indebted to the COURIER for
subscriptions or otherwise will con-
fer a favor by calling and settling.
The amounts are principally small, bnt
all together they amount to cOnsidera-
Bile, and BY complying with this request
it will be considered an esteemed favor
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

Those needing wedding invitations
should call al this office and examine
Il samples and prices, we have just
what they want, and can do it neat and
cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

The 'cott0n statistics'i exile colony
Of the Agricultural Department, now in
Europe, ia reported prosperous and in
creasing in numbers.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

MIR. Mccall was very much opposed
to free silver but he was quite free in
the use of all other kinds of money
held by him as trustee.-CommOner.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
NOTICE TO TOWN TAx-PAxERs

The assessor has placed in my hands the tax
roll Tor 1905 for the Town Of Opelousas, upon
Whfcn the taxes are now due and collectable.
Taxes on movables will become delinquent on
the LIST OF October, and on i~mUovables will be-
come delinquent on December 81, 1906.
C. L. HAYES,
9 ., l9O5.-lm Town Tax Collector.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
TOWN RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

A comfortable new six-room cottage, with
Kitchen and other outhonses and five acres of
lana, all under fence and in tlrst-class condi-
tien, will be cold cheap for cash or on liberal
terms of credit.
For particulars apply at this office or to
MRS. G. W. HUFSPETH,
Dec. IT, 1604-tf Opeiousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

The COURIER Is prepared to do all
kinds ofjob work cheap for cash. Come
and let US tell you about it before yon
go elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

Russia may get the reputation of be.
Ing stingy for refusing to pay Japan's
expense Of licking her.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

See A. g. Sixties for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks. Lime. Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
Quarterly Statement
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
A OF MELVILLE@,

Located at Melville, st. Landry parish, La.
State Banks by the above Bank for the quarter
ending September, 1905, before opening for bust
ness September %, 1905:
R~ESDIJRCES.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

W course the gentleman who took
$4,000 from the Indiana state treasury
was q good elleW.n-C0mmoner.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

We wan, Your advertisement, and
will be glad TO do your job printing.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

Safety deposit boxes Tor rent at the
st. Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

St. Peter: What is your occupation 2
Applicant: | am an editor.
st. Peter: Unn-hm-er-e / guess you
had better return to earth. You smell
too strongly of soft soap to enter here.
and you would raise too much hell
among your delinquent subscribers in
the other place.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

DR.. kendall's treatise on the horse
q be had at this Office for 25 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

Subscribe for The COURIER, the Official
Journal of the town of O~pelonsas.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

I, M. J.. Goudeau Vice President. and +. d. n
Dunlap, Cashier of the Bank of Melville. Mel
vile. La, do solemnly swear that the above |
and belief. N.
D. =. DUNLAP, Cashier. YIce-President.
Sworn and subscribed to before me, this ard
day OF October, 1906. JOS. H. BERGERON. |
Notary Public.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21

Demand loans----------.--.-. 1928 so
Loans secured Dy mortgage--.--- 8,076 81
Otner ioans ana dlse0unts- 80 1895 IS
Oser9raits OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $40 IL
Overdrafts due by directors of bank. 357 CT
Banhlng mousse, Iurnlture and fixtures sos O3
Due from 1anks ana bankers-------- 1895 SO
Cheeks ana otner cash items ....-. 800 90
G9lu COIN so 90
Sllver. niGkei. ana copper coin ---..--. 1890 80
National bank notes and all issues of
the U. {. Goyernment.--------.. 1000 90
s64, 767 81
Capital stock paid In $40 500 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes 1915 "a
Individual deposits not bearing in-
terest ..-.-.a-----.-.. 24,s1s %
interest 1o,4s5 so
GsIIheu 800 Is
foeos i.no biiis 1924 95
6-&&@a a@ZES ---
The Opelousas courier., 1905-10-21
AN ORDINANCE

An ordinance levying q special tax of five
mills annually for the period of ten years
upon all the taxable property situated
within the corporate limits of the town of
OpelOusas to be used in aid of the con-
structi0n OF a line-of railway projected by
the Colorado Southern. New Orleans ana