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The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

The grand jury of the parish of St
Mary. in its report made to the conr,
recently, thus refers in terms of grea,
satisfaction to the enforcement of the
Sunday law in that parish:
I'VE have observed with great pleas
ure and satisfaction the strict enforce
ment of the Sunday law by the law
officers of the parish, for which credit
10 due them. and we most heartily com
mend their action in this matter. We
note that the enforcement Of the law
has had an immediate effect in reduc-
ing crime and violence in this parish,
which result is q matter of great satis-
faction to us.v
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
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 III this section, may
be secured delivered by mail to any
p~ostotfice for SOC per month or. one year
for $500. Invaluable as a medium for
keeping in touch with the guberuator-
ial campaign now on in earnest.
News agents wanted in every town TO
handle the Journal, secure new sub
scribers and make collections. Liberal
commissions.
+, Address all communications to the
Shreveport Journal Publishing Co.,
Ltd, Shreveport, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Collie and Diarrhoea-A Remedy that
Is Prompt and Pleasant.

The prompt results produced by Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, together witlr its pleasant
taste, have won for it a place in many
households. Mr.. w. L. Taylor. a mer-
chant of Winslow. Ala, writes: II have
used Cllamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
with men on my place for diarrhoea
and collie, and it always gives relief
promptly and pleasantly"
For sale by all druggists and deal
ers in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
up to Date.

We have, recently added, and viii
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, ETC., and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
CURED 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 il you will call and see sam
plies and get prices you will be con-
vinced Of that fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
A Touching story

10 the saving from death of the baby
girl OF Geo. A. Eyler, Cumberland, Md.
He writes: "At the q of IL months
n little girl was in declining health,
with serious Throat Trouble, and two
physicians gave her MP. We were AL
most in despair. when we resolved to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. The first
bottle gave relief; after taking four
bottles she was cured, and is now j IN
perfect health" Never fails to relieve
and cure q cough or cold. Al all drno
stores; Soc and boo; guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

There is some sort of a union among
the colored wash ladies about town, q
gentleman who recently wished to
change washerwomen for cause, receiv-
ing a refusal at the hands of others he
applied to, met with the statement:
"Your wastin' longs to dat t'other
culled lady, an | can't broke into her
fairs, 'cordin' to de 'greement tween
ladies'" it won't go with their employ
service forced upon them "'cordin' to
dc 'greement tween us."-Farmerville
Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Herbine

Renders tho bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; affords prompt
relief from biliousness, indigestion, sick
and nervous headaches, and the ver
indulgence in food and drink. Herbine
acts quickly; a dose after meals will
bring the patient into a good condition
in a few days.
G.. l.. Caldwell, agent M. X. g. T. r. r..
Checotah, Ind. Ter. writes, April 18th,
1908: II was sick for over two years
with enlargement of liver and spleen.
The doctors did me no good, and | had
given up all hope of being cured, when
my druggist advised me to use Herbine.
1t has made me sound and we'll" SOC.
Sold by f. c. Roger & Son, Arnaud-
Vile.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Public is Aroused.

The public ia aroused to a knowledge
of the curative merits of that great
medicinal tonic, Electric Bitte,s. for
sick stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary
II. Walters, of SAG St. Clair Ave, Col
umbns, O., writes: "For several months
| was given up to die. ! had fever and
ague; my nerves were wrecked; | could
not sleep, and my stomach was SO weak
from useless doctors drugs that | could
not eat. Soon after beginning to take
Electric Bitters l obtained relief, and
in a short time l was entirely cured.'
Guaranteed at all drug stores; price SOC.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Nothing on the Market Is Bqual tc
~Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy.

This fact is we'll known to druggists
every where, and nine out of ten will
give their customers this preparation
when the best is asked for. Mf. ODE
Wilmer, a prominent druggist of Jop-
lin, Mo-, in a circular to his customers,
says: "There is nothing on the market
in the way of patent medicine which
equals Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel com
plants. We sell and recommend this
preparation"
This remedy is for sale by all drug
gists and dealers in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

There are about thirty-fve species of
mosquito in Louisiana. and only the
female of o of these species, the
steRomya fascita. lie capable OF trans
rnitting yellow fever. What q slaueh-
scr OF the innocents then there must be
TO reach the offending female Of this
species and s'lmp ont the disease
Monroe Star.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

Imitation cotton from pine wood is,
according to the Scientific American,
the latest industrial innovation, and it
is said to be a very good imitation of
cotton, too. Whiskey from sawdust,
silks from cobwebs, butter from COCO
nuts. bread -four from dried bananas,
and beefsteak from the tenderloin of
porpoise-but isn't this twentieth cen
tury civilization ringing in some pretty
curious speciaitiesq
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Cures Sciatica.

Rev. w. L. Riley, LID, Cuba, New
York. writes: AFTER fifteen days of ex-
cruciating pain from sciatic rheumat-
ism, under various treatments, | was
induced to try Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment, the first application giving my
first relief and the second entire relief.
| can give it unqualified recommends
tion." 25c, Soc, $500.
Sold by E. G. Roger e. Son, Armand
WILLIE.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Fiendish Suffering

is often caused by sores, ulcers and cam
GERS that eat away your skin. William
Bedeil, of Flat Rock, Mich, says: II
have used Bncklen's Arnica Salye for
Ulcers. Sores and Cancers. It is the
best healing dressing | ever found.n
So0thes and heals cuts, burns, scalds.
Csc at all drug stores; guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

Ii 10 in knowledge as in swimming:
he who founders and splashes on the
surface makes a noise and attracts
Q attention than the pearl diver
who quietly dives in quest of treasures
to the Irving.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

After comforting with Mr.. "SchwiDen
about the price of new battlesl,ips, poor
Russia concluded to listen to peace pro-
posals. This is calculated to make Mr..
Schwab think less of eminent gentle
men who "butt in."-Commoner.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Rheumatism

When pains or irritation exist on any
part of the body, the application of
Billiards. Snow LinIment gives prompt
relief. E. w. Sullivan, owner Sullivan
House. Ell Reno, o. T., writes. June 6,
1902: II take pleasure ia recommending
Billiards. Snow Liniment to all who are
afflicted with rheumatism. 1t ia the
only remedy l have found that gives
immediate relief" 25c, SOC, $1.00.
Sold by E. G. Roger g. Son, Armand
vile.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

1t ia estimated that John D.. Rookie
Teller will clear Sac. 900 by his coup
in cornering linseed oil. And the WASH
ingt0n Post says: "That man will keep
on until he gets the money lust and
breaks into the life insurance game.n
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Stop That Cough.

When a cough, a tickling or an irrita-
ton in the throat makes you feel un-
comfortable. take Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. Don't wait until the disease has
gone beyond control. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
A. Anderson. 1854 West Fifth ST., Salt
Lake City, Utah. writes: 1--WE think
Billiards. Horehound Syrup the best
medicine for coughs and colds. We
have used it for several years; it always
gives immediate relief, is very pleasant
and gives perfect satisfaction" 25c,
SOC, $1.00. Sold 10y E. c. Roger & Son,
Arnaudville.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the COURIER
Printing Office ia thoroughly equipped
for the prompt execution of that kind
of work, and guarantees satisfaction
both as to quality and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

~. kendall's treatise on the horse
Gan pc had ct this Office for 25 cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

Wonder il it amt about time for you
to read a good paper? Try the OPE-
LoUsAs COURIER. No of~fice-holding
syndicate or political joint stock com
pany controls its columns. Nobody
bosses this ranch but it's owner. SO
nar Va0r.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

See A. g. Skies for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime. Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
CHI "A
or THE
SAINT LANDRY LUMBER co. LTD.

State of Louisiana, Parish of St.. Landry:
Be It known, that On this seventh day Of the
thousand min hundred and five, before me,
Lucius Garland Dupre. a notary public, duly
commissioned, qualified, and sworn to act as
such, in and for said State and Parish, and in
presence of the witnesses hereinafter named
and undersigned, personally came and appeared
the parties whose names are hereunto sub
scribed, all of full age, who delared that, avail
ing themselves of the provisions OF the laws of
this State relative to corporations, and espec-
tally OF Act No. So of 1888 OF the General AS
and agreed, and by these presents covenant
ard agree and bind themselves, as we'll as such
other persons as may hereafter become asso-
ciated with them, to form and constitute a cor
poses and objects and under the stipulatiOns,
articles and conditions following, to wit:
ARTICLE I.
The name and the title of the said CORPORA
ton shall be 1.-THE St. Landry Lumber Com
pany, Limited" and its domicile is hereby es-
parish. La, and under its corporate name said
corporation shall have power and authority to
contract, sue and be sued, to make and use a
corporate seal, and the same to break and alter
at pleasure; to hold, receive, have, purchase.
improve, ALLEVIATE, convey, sell, borrow, pledge.
mortgage, and hyp0thecate, under its said cor
porate name, property, real, personal and
mixeds to name and appoint such officers, di-
rect0rs, agents and managers, or employees, as
the interest or convenience Of said corporation
may require; to make and establish bylaws,
rules and regulations for the proper manage.
ment and regulation of ies affairs, as may be
deemed necessary and proper, and the same to
change and alter at pleasure, and do all other
acts and things permitted by law, or as shall
or may be necessary and proper to carry out
the objects and purposes of said corporation.
Said corporation, unless sooner dissolved, in
accordance with its charter, shall exist and
for the period OF twenty-five years
from and after the date hereof. The president.
or in his absence the vice-president, shall be
the proper person upon whom citation or other
legal process shall be served.
ARTICLE III.
The capital stock of the said corporation
shall be ten thousand dollars, divided into and
represented by one hundred shares of the sum
OF one hundred dollars each, which said stock
shall be paid for in cash at the time Of sub
scription, or the same may be issued at not
less than par, in payment or exchange for
property or rights actually received or pur- |
chased by said corporation, or the same may |
be issued full paid for money advanced and |
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

subscribe for The COURIER the official
Journal OF the town OF Opeiousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

Safety deposit boxes TOR rem II tLe
81. Landry State Bank.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
CHAMBERLAIN HUNT AGA
DENY.
Port Gibson, Mississinn;

Magnificent new brick buildings, tho
complete i'll the South for a Bows, tnn nlest
School. Ninety roolms. Steam heat. EgaHaaulog
lights. Sanitary plumbing. Campus fftL -iectfie
Healthful location in chill country.nN ~ cslts.
dicipline. Home influences. Thorough Iirpeeflor
ton. Military training. Number linit init astfac.
titicate admits to Universities. For cataI;o Cer-
address, W, c. GUTHRIE. priinn.alosls
o. June 10, O5-3m eipal,
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

For choice drinks in the cool beverage line
Don't go all over town and waste your time,
But to the Haas-Littell Dug Store go,
Whose Ice Cream Parlor is below zero.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
FOR SALE.

A fine investment of town property can be
made by the purchase of a nice tract OF land
lying within the corporate limits of Opelousas,
Price S75 per acre on accommodating terms.
This tract lies well and is very suitable for be-
ing divided into numerous building lots, which
will pay a handsome profit.
Also q tract OF 10 acres adjoining the above,
with all of its improvements. 1t has on it a
tine young orchard of 200 pecan trees, rapidly
coming into bearing. Price $50 per acre on ac-
c0mmodatlng terms. For further information
apply to JAMES Fl. HOUsTONs
Aug. 16, 1902.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
FOR SALE.

A desirable and well improved property
centrally located for business, known as the
Hadden reaidence) is offered for sale. It con-
sists OF about three acres of ground, with a
cabin Tor tenants, crib, stables, etc. There is a
garden on the place, with some nice bearing
pecan trees. Price, 90, 900.
For further particulars, apply to
JAMES III. HOUSTON,
Dee,l 10, l900. Real Estate Agent.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

We want your advertisement, and
will be glad to do your job printing.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
TOWN RESIDENCES FOB sail.

A comfortable new six-rOom coatas% oerss y
kitchen and other outhouses ana n, s cod.
land, all under fence and in frstciaso ,fibers
ton, will be cold cheap for cash or "
terms of credit. IA
For particulars apply at this oiiics "
MRS. G. w. ainnsas
Dec. IT, 1604-tf opo
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05

The objects and purposes for which this cor
pOration is organized, and the nature or the
business to be carried on by it, are declared to
be the following, tO-wit: For the purchase and
sale of lumber ut wholesale or retail, the pur-
chase and sale of real estate and personal prop
erty, the erection of buildings for sale or rent,
and to carry OH a general commercial business
in lumber or timber.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-08-05
Town Residence for Sac

In a desirable neighborhood 10 uRs si Tab
with an entire square OF land, well snausa Iii
live oaks, magnolias. cedars. pecan saauafa
about 9 squares from the Courthouse, ocsathoBBs
from High School, 2 squares from : Gator stsrI.
Church and convent. House IS I'VE I'VE. oat
brick basement, 8 rooms, four hrepiaoyW win ~
buildings, etc, all under good feheo; hmaIsBsi
sold cheap for cash, or part casn anu
on time to suit. Apply at this ONCE 49,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
NAY Be no SPECIAL SESSION
President Roosevelt Has Not Dscid-
ed the Question Definitely.


Ssse' buy, ~ H. aus
"~''ns'shu'ns '"e more or "s 'e"'''o
"'1"".''men' Nn'ch nus '"'a'"ei
Ifoi" various sources ""r'ns '"e 'a''
Few L'ontns' congress ma! 10. Do
called into extraordinary seSAion next
November. Indeed, the indications ire
now that no extraordinary session Will
he held this year.
This statement is made on TN. u
,bo,i,v NJ President, poo.ex.l, himself.
~ 81. 40, ,o.IaaI -. a,a.,tna ,.s'
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
FROM TINE SEAT OF WAR


London. Aug. 1.-THE Daily T.is.
Esaph's Japancsc correspondent at Mol,
japan. cables that Gen. ~IInevltch 10
constantly changing his dispositions 10
order TO deceive Field Marshal oyama.
Prisoners say" the correspondent
adds. that Gen. Linsyitrh is constantly
telcgraphing for additional troops, as
he Is unable. without relnforcements,
New arrivals are dlsincllued to aght
and say they will surrender at the frat
opportunity.
The Japanese who recently occupied
kamchatka are now constantly patrol
Ing that coast and the Sea Of Okho,sk.
ut Is believed at Toxic that a. soon
as the japanese nag Is seen flying at
any corner Of Siberia Il will anect NJ.
Whites attitude a, the peace confer
ence."
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
cn>snAL NEWS ITEMS.

Secretary Taft. speaking al q banquet
given by native. Ia Manila. forcibly
outlined The administration policy to-
Nard ne Philippines a. on. u propar-
lIH them gradually for self-goyernmcnt.
which could he best, broughi abou, by
education and the cultivation OF habits
Of ihr!f, and Industry.
Gov. Mickey 81 Nebraska has issued
4 proclamation designating August 81
o. Nebraska day at the Portland tOre.i
exposition.
The post ofhce department has desig-
rated 81. Louis. Troy. y. Y, and Wash
inrion. D. c. as the points for distri-
button OF postal cards to pos,mas;ers In
their respective sections Of the country.
Creaiore. the Italian bandmas,er. was
placed under bonds In Detroit. Mich.
tc pay HE wife :; a week for her sup
port and TO pay der expenses from New
York TO Detroit and return,
An army Of millions Of mosquitoes
and a heat wave OF swelterlng Intensity
descended upon the peace plenlpoteutia-
ries al Portsmouth. y. H.. almost i'm
modiaiely after the japanese terms
were made known. The combined
forces made the situation almost intol-
cradle for the Russians. The Japs were
~ Impetturbable as ever,
Gov. Hoch Of Kansas vas the guest
OF honor at u public reception In Phila.
delphla. Many prominent citizens were
prestn, and the governor delivered an
.HI...s nn tn.f,rm
secretary OF the Navy Bonaparte has
authorized the use OF his name as q
member Of the advisory board Of the
Bennington Memorial association OF
San Diego, Cal, which proposes to erect
q modern sailors clubhouse rs a me-
morla, to Bennlngton's dead,
In view OF the prevalence OF typhoid
fever In Washington and vicinity the
District OF Columbia commissioners
have directed the police to Join the
health officials In making q house
toulouse canvass to see that all
premises IRE kept In a sanitary con
di,ion.
Russia learned from Japan, on the
10th. wha, the latter considered fair
bases on which 10 negotiate for peace.
There was nothing angelic about ia
pans propositions. only sold. stern de-
mands believed TO be warranted by the
military and naval successes Of the mi
kado q forces.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
YELLOW rr,nn NOTES.

Nes orleans reported. officially. on
the evening Of the 18th: New cases re-
ported during "a hours. 81: total to
date. SOS Deaths. .. total TO date. ij5,
surgeon q. " Berry. u the Marine
hospital service. who vas supposed 10
be immune. having been through The
Cuban campaign and had the fever IN
Texas ngs been taken down with the
fever In New Orleans. and u being
cared for In a special ward of the TourO
lnnrmary.
Thf government forces In New Or
leans are pretty thoroughly organized
now and The local physicians are work
In In thorough harmony with tho fed
,ral Inspectors. with GOOD results.
Patterson. La. has established a hos
pltai for lndis,ni yellow fever patients.
\ more hopeful feeling Is prevailing
IN New orleans. owing 10 the fact that
the fever II "a assuming a vimlent
Upc Indeed. many Of the new cases
i,poried are quite mild and respond
readily 10 treatment
There are about - eases Of fever al
paii,rson Ia. and a large number at
Bon Ami IN outbreak is reported In
Tallula. La. Just west VI vicksbufs.
Mis-
Health Onccr Tabor Of Texas wants
the state troops placed al his disposai
to patrol mo state line against Lou!sl-
ana Ia ease Ut ueccssity.
Archbishop Chappclle died Of yellow
fDv,r 90 New orleans. On the 9Th. after
Ave day Illness.
The bodlc, " two lialiaLs who e.
,apci fom The infected district In New
orlean. we're found IN a swamp near
M.ineburg. u summer resort seven
miles from New orleans.
\ case ~ fever has been discovered
within hall . square u Newspaper row
- Sew orleans II l. located In a
lD'rrg hcus. 10 Commercial alley.
stat, Health Onicsr Tabor Of Texas
fays thai yellow fever exists now IN
Louisiana. M,slssippl. Alabama Fiorl.
ia aui 10 Mexico. and he doesn't see
how TEXAS eau escape with 'Ae amount
Of summer YET luc.
The .iatc authorities Of Louisiana
have determined to put a stop Al once
to unauthorized guarantees ard inter-
ference Wit. ID. passage ~ steamboats,
or trains which have complied with the
federal quarantine regulations, The
militia vlll BE- used n necessary.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
COLLISION ON THE SANTA re
Two Trstnm~n ktiied. One Serious
~ injur-d sad h ra.s~agsrs
nadt, shaken ~.

Kins!ey. Kas, Aug. 1.-THE second
section OF the wes,-bound Atch!son. To-
peka a santa Fe passenger train No. 0
crashed into the rear end OF n freight
train al Lewis, eight miles esat OF Klns-
ley. The way car and two freight cars
were demolished and the engine and
baggage ears OF the passenger train
were wrecked. Henry swartz. Of New
ton, kas.. fireman Of the passenger
train. and a yardman named Steegle.
were killed. and Engineer Ramsey. OF
the passenger. was seriously injured.
The passengers were eaaken up, but
non was seriously hurt.
The train was an excursion, carrying
members OF the Eagles 10 Denver.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18

Freedom caftm ~ Venezuela. has
noch cr'lfcI of ate with feelings ~
ti;'srncs. toward Americans. but APP
parsnily ae has ult yet blaeklistei vs.
ALL Fot a' lvasi oue citizen OF this
onendia a republic hc has quito recent.
~ displayed o. discriminating regard.
The American lluorcl with his favor
Is 40 o'hcr 'hiu cen sherman hell.
~ dju'art general u Colorado. who
states fha, Cr'rh has pronorcd him
he position U, commander 81 the
venezuelan army
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
rrE WAN N rms sAa EAST.

Nothing but petty diminishing 10
going On In Manchuria. The weather
Is getting fine and the roads good.
The japanese are seemingly trying TO
avoid n clash during the pcndency OF
the pence negotiations. but the Rus.
SLAMS are pugnacious.
The japanese have succeeded Ia rails
Ing the Russian cruiser variag, sunk
by The japanese In the barber OF Che
mulpo on February .. 1904. In eonnec-
lion with the korietZ.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
RUSSIAN MUTlNeeRs TRIED


Sebasiopol. Aug, lt.--As a resul, OF
the trial OF 81 mutlneers OF the train
Ing ship Pru,h. 10 have been acquitted.
I condemned to be shot, . sentenced 10
penal servltudo for life and the re-
mainder TO various shorter terms. The
court recommended that two OF tho
death sentences be COMMITTED to penal
servi'ude for life and the other 10 leo
years imprisonment.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18
TRAGEDY NEAR IR0NT0N, MO.


Ironton. Mo. Aug. li-John Gle
mond is dead and Amoleich Brooks is
probably fatally wounded as the result
81 q shooting ARRAY when occurred at
Grani,eville. six miles north OF Ironton.
Though seriously wounded, Ameleich
Brooks. with his brother. John Brooks.
Ia locked up In the lronton Jail.
Neither will discuss the shooting. ex.
cept to say that II was done In self
defense,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-08-18

Missoula. Mont, Aug. it.-Posses are
'earching for Mrs, Harry Thompson.
wife OF ex-sterlY Thompson: Mira
william Wallace, OF New York; Mrs.
samue Walters, of Missoula; a girl
cook and a little 10y. lost | IN The Lolo
mountains. u miles south OF MissouIa