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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30
Vote For the Tax.

Next Thursday, October 5th, is
the date fixed by ordinance of the
Board Of Aldermen for holding
the election to take the sense of
the voters and property holders
of this town on the proposition
to levy five mill tax for ten
years in aid of the Colorado
Southern Railroad, which road
proposes to construct its main
line from DeQuincy, in Calcasieu
parish, to Baton Rouge, through
this town. We wish to urge up
on the Taxpayers of this commu-
nifty the necessity for casting their
votes in favor of this enterprise,
and while we have no abuse or
insult to offer those who con-
scienciously oppose the measure,
we believe it is the duty of every
citizen, taxpayer or not, who has
the good of our town at heart, to
favor the tax levy.
The securing of this great trunk
line will mean more to Opelousas
than the mere reduction Of
freight rates and econmy Of travel.
1t will put us in close touch with
the great markets of the North
and East and afford us an easy
outlet for our products, which
means better prices, quicker trans
portation and keener competition.
It will bring to our very doors the
idle capital and potent industry
of our Northern and Western
brothers, which, finding here a
fertile field for investment, will
develop the wonderful latent re-
sources of our town and parish
and bring them round to a whole
some and lasting era of activity.
It will help build the town and
populate the country and the pal
try sum paid in subsidies will be
as drop in the ocean as COM
pared with the multitudinous ad-
vantages and benefits we will reap
from the having of this road.
Let ne have the road; we need
it. We do not want it simply be-
cause it is the Colorado Southern,
it might just as we'll be the Kan
sas City Southern or any other
through trunk line, or short line,
or better still-all Of them. Nor
do we want it just because it will
be a competitor of the Southern
Pacific; that will mean much to
us too, but not all by a long way.
We want it because we need it
and we need it nightly, and if
we do need it why let us have it..
It, therefore, behooves us all to
vote and work for the tax, but
those who oppose it are not neces-
sarily barnacles or mossbacks be-
cause of their opposition. We
concede to these gentlemen the
great American privilege of hav
ing and expressing their opinions
and we have no right to censure
them therefor, but it is still possi-
BILE that they might be mistaken
| in their views. We believe they
are, and are hopeful that they
will come to our way of thinking
before next Thursday; if they
don't we shall still respect them
and their opinions, leaving it to
the suddenly enthused nonenti-
ties and mushroom patriots to
heap on the insults and abuse.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

The secretary of the Pelican
Oil and Mineral Co., Ltd, which
was recently organized here to
operate in the Jennings (Mamou)
La, oil field, announces that the
company will soon place it's
stock and, bonds on the market,
and that subscriptions for same
will now be received.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

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Mr.. M. Winsberg, the popular
clothier and fnrnisher, has moved
into his fine new quarters and
will celebrate the event by q
Grand Opening next Monday,
Oct. "a, as will be seen BY the
announcement in to-day's CoU-
RIER, to which we direct the at
tention Of our readers. Mr.. Wins
berg's stock is new, elegant and
up-to-date, while his prices will
be found most favorable to his
customers. All who visit his
store next Monday will be pres
ented with an elegant souvenir.
Don't fail to secure one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

We are in receipt of a neatly
engraved invitation TO attend the
openingof the Real Estate Auc-
tion Exchange, 225, 227 aud 229
Baronne Street, New Orleans, on
the I'd of October, 1905, at s
o'clock p. M. The Exchange
Committee consists of Messrs.
E. M. Welch, j. L. Onorato and
j.. Delyaille.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30
ours truly,
20 f w DEvoE & Co
p S-J B Sandoz sells our paint

Any of our readers who may be
in need of sewing machine will
never have better opportunity
than now for securing frst-class
machine at less than half price at
Robert Chachere's. See adver-
tisement of the New Royal Sew
ing Machine on our 4th page.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

To-day, Sept. 80, is the Jewish
New Year, Rosh Hashona, being
the year 5666 a. M, and in 4ac-
cordance with the usual custom
the day will be appropriately
celebrated by our Jewish resi-
dents as it is one of the most
solemn and sacred Of the Jewish
festivals.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30
FOR SALE.

A certain tract of land ON Bayou Petite Anse
measuring 96 arpents. with all buildings ana
corn corn crib, potato house, three stables, sugar
house, steam engine and boiler. corn mill.
cabin, 20 bearing pecan trees. 60 arpents IN chi-
tiyation, balance woodland, said property be-
ing one mile from segnra refinery tramway
where there Ia derrick; there ara also three
derricks on the main line, within 81 miles iT"m
esasii or on reasonable terms. Titles gtiAfhn-
tsed For further information apply To- ). n.
Darby, Leonville. La. or to Clement Darby.
Der0nep p. o., Iberia Parish. La
July 40, 1905-2m
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The exchange price list of Lou
isiana school books for use in the
public schools provide for so per
cent reduction of the retail price
of new books.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30
WDUBLEC SALE.
ESTATE OF CHARLES OCTAVE RICHARD.
No. 6082.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COUR1
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable Six
teenth Judicial District Court of the State OF
Louisiana, in and for the parish of St. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
minstratrix, or any duly qualified auction
eer, at the last residence of deceased at Prairie
Basse, st. Landry parish, La, on
Wednesday, October A, 1895,
at ii o'clock a. M, the following described pro.
perty, t0-wit:
IA certain plantation situated In Prairie
Basse, St. Landry parish, La, consisting OF
forty-nine acres of land, together with the
buildings and improvements thereon. and
bounded as follows: North by land of James
Sicily and others, south by lands OF Louis Lam
dry and Others east by lands of Desire Landry,
and on the west by land OF Dr. Ben Guilbeau.
PA certain tract or parcel of land situated
in Prairie des Femmes, in said parish, consist
ing of nine arpents, and bounded north by j.
stelly's land, on the south by francois Quebe-
dean's land, east be property of Louis Landry,
and west by Bayou BOurbeux.
One buggy, one cow and calf, three horses,
one wagon, agricultural implements, household
furniture, kitchen utensils, and lot OF carpen-
ter's tools.
Terlns-Cash. MENIA HERR.
Sept. 2, 1905. Administrative,
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The crop of Presidential candi-
dates for 1908 is already SO large,
that great many of them must
60 to seed before the nominating
time comes around.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

Marguerite Antoinette, the 9
months old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Lambert died at the residence
of Mr.. e. Duflho in Opelousas
last Wednesday morning. The be-
reaved parents have the sympathy
of the COURIER and a large circle
of friends in their misfortune.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

For SALE-One thoroughbred
Ben B. colt, four years old, about
Is hands high, light sorrel color.
Suitable for a good buggy horse.
For particulars apply to
BAYARD j. SANDoz,
Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

Both Jim Hill and Jack Rocka-
feller insist that the opportunities
for yOfffig men never before were
SO great as at presant. That may
be true, but as we understand it,
there are already about as many
life insurance companies in this
country as we need.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

The voter who wishes to exer-
else the right of suffrage next
year and the year after must pay
the poll tax by January i, next.
This fact should be borne in
mind.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

Jules Gil, Esq, prominent
citizen of the progressive town of
Eunice, and its leading lawyer,
was on a professional visit to
Opelousas this week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

Mr.. Bryan declared that a syn
dicate Of insurance companies and
other large financial concerns
brought about his defeat in 1896.
Mr.. Bryan's declaration was
secuted by the Republicans at the
time. The New York Life in
yestigation has proven that Mr..
Bryan spoke the truth.
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If you want to keep posted on
State and National affairs, there
is no better way than by subscrib-
ing to The People, published at
Baton Rouge, La.
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NO. 4
JUDICIAL ADVERT1SENaEN
PARTITION SALE.
No, 17,43T,
JACQUES B. sANDOZ vs.. PEYTON r. SAN-
DOE, Curator. Ell AL.

JACQUES B. SANDOZ vs.. PEYTOE Il. SAN
DOE, Curator, ET AL.
By virtue Of Judgment rendered by the hon.
E. T. Lewis, Judge of the 10th Judicial District
Court of Louisiana. in and for the parish OF st
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
suit. rendered on the 3lst day OF june. 1879,
there will be sold at public auction. TO the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
auctioneer, at the Court House, Opelousas, st.
Landry parish, La. Oh
Saturday, October =. 1905,
commencing at 10 o'clock q. m., the following
described property, tO-wit:
All Of sections 81, IS and SO Of T 6 II E'
all of sections and s. OF tt g r u; all of sec
tions A of T RS E; and all Of sections AZ
T5SR RISE; and section "a of T q r e less
strip OF 5-26 chains taken OFF the northern pOr-
ton of the two said sections; said strip runs
the entire depth of said land and is claimed by
one Shuff, said tract containing 824 and 66-100
acres and being In the Southwestern Louisiana
Land District.
Terms cash. GEO. L. EDWARDS,
Sept. 2, 1905. Aucti0neer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

You don't have to wait for your
job printing when you have it
done at the COURIER Office. All
work delivered on time every
time.
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. 90 .

It is our business to print, and
do it right. IL you want any of
that quality send us your orders.
If the other kind will suit your
purpose go elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

After the yellow fever has been
brought "under control" a few
more times, perhaps the author
tiles will be able to control it.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

"Down with graft" would make
ringing Democratic slogan and
"Tariff for revenue only" would
make q winner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30
TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
$1.OO for Six Months.
Cool nights and warm days have
preyailed here for several weeks.

Considerable cotton was brought
to town this and last week and
sold at q fair price; as conse-
auence business has revived some.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

We can supply you with any
kind of groceries from our large
stock, and we make the prices
right. Allen Il. Sandoz e Bro.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

DIR. Leach's tablets for the pre-
vention of yellow fever for sale
by Sandoz the Druggist.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

Our prices on clothing is big
inducement for you to trade with.
us.AlIen T.. Sandoz q Bro.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

For Rent-A residence in Opel
ousas, with large yard and garden.
Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

How do you like the new sport
of putting the insurance magnates
through the third degree
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30
TOwN MARSHAL SALE.
NOTICE TO Town TAx-PAxERs.

The assessor has placed in my hands the tax
roll for 1905 for the Town of Opelousas upon
which the taxes are now due aud cOilf ctabie.
Taxes on movables will become delinquent on
the 1st of October, and on impovables will be-
come delinquent on December 81, 1905
C.. l.. HAYES,
Sept g. 1995-Im Town Tax Collector.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

A first-class steno and ad. writer
desires position Immediately.
Can furnish best references. APP
ply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-30

Pure Wines and liquors for
family and medical use, at Allen
IT. Sandoz & Bros.
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WANTED
PEHE RRMR DIX.

Send One Dollar (sl0O) to j. ". jackson,
ODelousas. La, to learn Pile Remedy, dls.
.cavared nv accident II the vegetable used
soas not grow i'm your neighborh0Od, it viii be
Aent to you. auSiA1
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WANTED

70 ,ease-gooa stand, suitable for drug and
.co,,Sectionery business, for period OF three OF
more years. Address: DhU1Ss
Care of the Courier, Opeloueas, La.
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SHERIFF SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF sT. Lam
DRY, STATE OF LOUISIANA.
LEHMAN, STERN & CO.. Ltd, vs. EDWARD
ALCOTT.
No. 1852.

By virtue of q writ OF Il. ia. issued out of
the Hon. Sixteenth Judicial District Court In
and for the parish of st. Landry, In the above
entitled and numbered suit and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder. at
the Court House, at OpelOusas, La, on
Saturday, October =, 1905,
at II O'Clock a. NJ, the following described
property, to wit:
SEA of section "a. and E of E l OF section
SO, TIP 8, r e, containing l6t 22-100th acres.
NE3 of section Is, Tp4 8, r. E, containing
100 89-1O0th acres.
NW3 section 1s, TIP 8. r e, containing
$50 eo-lOOth acres.
Wa of 8 W section 1s, TIP 4 8, R +. contain
ing 50 44-1OOth acres.
The undivided 2.6th interest In all ,of scction
10, except the e of the /, TIP 4 q, Il Z,
containing 1877 30-100th acres.
Terms-Cash.
u. L. SWORDS.
Sept. 2, 1905. Sheriff
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Opt|onsas Courier.

PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY By
I.EONC H . A N DO OZ.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-22
MuIIlca Hill Merchants SEindIed.

After bank hours last Saturday Frank
Smith, farm laborer for Alfred Wander
slice, near Jefferson, went into Mullica Hill
and worked check swindle on several of
the merchants. His first call was on Drug
gist Finkeni where he made small pur-
chase and presented what pnrported to be
Mr. Vanderslice check for SO. In order he
went to NJ. F. Parker and presented one for
S12; thence to G. w. Elkinton, for SIS; Ed
ward Bunning for Sis and the Union Store
for SIS. AS they were for about the amount
a farmer would naturally owe man the
traders thought nothing Of the transaction
until their deposits were taken to bank on
Monday morning, then the forgery was re-
yealed The checks aggregate S73, and the
purchases about $8.
Next morning, Sunday, Smith asked Mr..
Vanderslice to loan him a horse as he de-
sired to drive to Mantua, leave the horse
there and go on to Philadelphia to visit his
sister This seemed plausible, and the
horse was loaned.
When he did not return that night, Mr..
yanderslice went to Mantua and found bis
horse at the Inn.
warrant is out for Smith, but he has
not yet been located
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-22
Disastrous Storm.

AS finale to the extreme heat Of last
Monday a violent electrical storm
swept South Jersey that from reports must
have been central in Camden county, and
only an ordinar rain, and brief at that,
in this section The storm burst at $50
p. M, and continued until Z, lightning
striking in many places, causing fires near
Waterford
The barn on the farm of Elmer Boogar,
near Waterford, was struck by lightning
and destroyed Only the horses were saved.
A large tree beside the house Of Clarence
W. Hoag was shattered and the house was
damaged Mr.. Hoag was stunned BY the
bolt, which cut hole the size ola bullet
through the ceiling.
At the farm Of Delpiano, near Hoag $,
Delpianos horses and that Of John Martin,
who had found shelter in the barn, were
both killed by lightning while the people
in the barn escaped with only slight shocks.
The house Of L. Collins, at Chiselhurst,
was struck and destroyed.
At Ancora, two miles distant, horse
belonging to Angelo Radio was killed by
lightning just as Radio left the stable. a
number Of trees were struck.
While the storm continued there
was a deluge Of rain and gale that de-
stroyed crops Out-houses and trees were
uprooted and an entire apple orchard on
Frank Hoffman's farm was blown down
The high flag pole al the post Office was
blown across the station lawn, and the rail-
roads automatic signal service was put out
of business al Dunbarton, near by. Roofs
were blown of berry-houses, and fruit that
was i. epared for market was destroyed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-22
Sad browning near Wen0nah.

Leon Lewis. lad aged eighteen years,
a son Of Joseph Lewis, who resides near
sswelI was drowned in Warmers pond
near Wenonah on Sunday last TIE
mill pond is probably fifty feet wide and
in places twelve feet deep With mum
ber Of companions he went in bathing and
dove off a spring board and was swimming
across when be called for help. His coa-
panions at first tbought he was joking:
Finally Frank Smith went to bis aid.
Lewis seized him in 4 death grip and they
sank together Somehow Smith freed
himself and swan ashore, but Lewis did
not come to the surface. Coroner Wilson
held view and gave death Certificate in'
accordance with the facts.
Lewis was clerk il Van Sewers fufni.
ture store, Camden, and was on ! two
weeks vacation
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-22
Farmer Robbed.

Frank P. Allen, farmer lising al
Woodstown, New Jersey, was attacked by
a gang Of toughs on Jersey avenue neal
the gas house, Gloucester City, late Sat.
urday night. Before the arrival 81
policemen Work and Johnson the
victim was badly beaten about the face
and body and relieved Of bis pocket-
book, containing about Ss,
His load Of produce was also upset and
the wagon damaged The thing for farm
ers to do is to 60 to market armed, and i
attacked shoot TO kill.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-22
Leg Broken and Fractured.

Edward Jones, eldest son Of Paul Jones,
of Almonesson, is driver Of one of Baker
Scbrenk's delivery wagons. While driving
along the road near Bienheinn, Camden Co.,
Wednesday morning, the horse suddenly
became unmanagahle and started to run.
The wagon struck mile stone and Edward
was pitched out. His right leg was brok-
en- and fractured Or. Lefevre, Of Black
wood, was near and gave him temporary
attendance He was placed on train,
then due from Grenloch, and conveyed to
Cooper Hospital, where he received medi-
cal attention.
As there was nothing in sight 70 fligbten
the horse, Jones thinks it was stung BY
some insect.
Two whealso Of the wagon were smashed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-22
Al MurdePOuS Assault.

By good fort une Robert Taggart day
foreman Of Williamstown Glass Works is
now alive and George Hillman: a laborer
in the same works, is not a murderer.
The facts ii the case are these: on Friday
last Taggart directed Hillman to do some
work, Hillman at once positively refused to
preform it, Taggart, IN q kindly way, arg
ued with him, and repeated his request.
Hillman again peremptorily refused and
Taggart discharged him. Thereat Hill
man seized q hatohet and rushed at Taggart,
aiming a blow at bis head TaggaIt threw
up his right arm to ward off the blow, and
the cruel steel was buried IN the flesh piere-
ing into the bone Taggart saw that life
and death struggle was forced upon him,
and though bleeding and in pain, kept bis
assailant from further iniurying him until
workmen came TO his ard.
Hillman was arrested, and Justice Wood
fixed bail at $1,000, which Hillman has se-
cured
Workmen recall that Hillman has threat
enesl 70 do Taggart
Robert Taggart is q son d John Taggart
Ea prominent farmer and Granger, near
Williamstown, and young man of high
character.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-06-22
THEo. BROWN,
WESLEY B. GILL,
WM. GLEEsoN,
SAMUEL L. HoMAN,
n. W. LIPPINcoTT,
Committee
Cooper Street Assessment Irregular,

Yesterday morning Judge Jessup heard
the protest Of property owners abutting
Cooper ST., to the assessment Of benefits as
laid by Commissioners Andrews, Livermore
and shiyers.
The property owners were Tepf fesented BY
Prosecutor STAR while the city was repre-
sented BY Solicitor Avis.
City Clerk Estell was sworn and testified
as to the G ,rrectnsss OF the various ordin-
ances, resolutions, etc Of Council leading
NJ to the improvement, and Commissioner
shivers, after being sworn, admitted hold
ing oDe-twefth interest in a certain pro-
perty abutting that street. The map filed
with the return Of the Commissioners was
also declared defective By Mr.. Starr in
that it showed only the feet frontage and
not the complete property lines.
Mr.. Starr, IN his argument to bave the
assessment set aside, laid especial stress
against the assessments Of benefits against
property owners, saying that under the
oruinauoes Of Council it was not contem-
plated there should be assessments, but the
entire cost Of the improvement should be
met by an issue of bonds, the principal and
interest Of which were provided to be paid
out Of the tax levy
Mr. Ayis denied the correctness Of Mr
Starr S conclusions, and read from the ac'
to sustain his position.
Judge Jessup ruled that be failed to find
any force IN the argument Of Mr.; Starr q
this point. Bat that he could not confirm
the assessment because the property was no
properly designated on the map that &C
companied the report, also, because OF Thy
ineligibilify Of Mr.. shivers TO act.
After conference the name Of Geo. e
Piefson was suggested as commissioner i
place Of Mr.. Shisers but be being ineligible
because be is Ii a member Of Council, th'
name Of j. D Carpenter was suggested
and accepted By the parties interested.
/ The commission will now be under th
necessity Of making d new assessment,