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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-01

l to Oyster Bay, express thanks on be-
half of their respective countries and
say Good bye"
| Goes September IL.
Witte expects to sail Sept. II. Baron
Komura has Professionally engaged
, cabins on a steamer sailing from the
Pacific coast Sept. 90.
Goes to Engross Treaty.
Washington, Sept. Edward b
Russ of the department of state has
gone to Portsmouth for the purpose of
| engrossing the treaty of peace. He
| took with him an ample supply OF
parchment invariably used for treaties.
Russia Makes Statement.
st. Petersburg, Sept 1.-The gov
ernment last night issued a statement
covering the course of the peace nego
tiations, from President Roosevelt's
original proposition for a conference
until the final session on Tuesday
President Roosevelt's last proposition
to the czar is said to have been:
| THAT Russia, in view of the actual
possession of Sakhalin, on account OF
the Japanese descent on the island
agree TO cede to Japan the southern
| part belonging to her up to 1875, the
northern part to be returned to Russia
| in consideration of the payment OF
| zoe. .0O0. .000. 900 yen" (about 100000,
000D
Respectfully Decllned.
The communication says, the EN-
peror informed the president that he
could not find it possible to accept the
| suggestion. as it meant in fact, the pay
ment of indemnity. This decision was
communicated TO the Russian ENJOYS
and they remained firm to the end in
opposition to the payment of any sum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-01
Desired Time 10 Pass Word.

PLANTATION OF Japan's insistence that
the armistice shall not go into effect
until the treaty is signed. said:
1T is necessary that not only the
commanders in the field. but all COM
manders of ships. shall be notified.
and this necessarily requires a little
time. Japan did not desire TO have an
armistice go into effect until the COM
manders on the sea and land had been
notified. thus insuring the malnte-
nance of the agreement"
Treaty Nearly Complete.
Portsmouth. Sept. lit is now ex-
pected the text of the peace treaty will
be completed by tomorrow night or
Sunday
The full summaries. If not the actual
text, will then be cabled to Toxic and
ST. Petersburg for the approval of the
respective governments, and by Tues
day or Wednesday at the latest. Witte
and Komura expect TO receive final au-
thority TO affix their signatures. Sub
sequent exchange of ratiflcations by
the two governments will be simply a
formality.
Arranged Here.
sion of hostilties marking the conclu
sion of the war will be arranged, ex-
cept for minor details by the plenipo-
tentiaries here.
PRISONERS Not Released.
Technically, the formal cessation of
hostilities to be arranged today will be
an armistice." Inasmuch as il is tenn
pOrary, pending the final exchange of
ratifications. 1t will not provide for the
ultimate release of the prisoners of
war. An article covering the latter
subject will be included in the treaty.
Ceremony VIII He Quiet.
The ceremony of signing "the treaty
of Portsmouth" will be as quiet and
unostentatious as possible. Both sides
desire TO avoid any spectacular fea-
lures. Both realize that. for different
reasons. the treaty will not be popular
in their respective countries. In Japan
especially. there is expected to be q
great popular outcry.
May Go To Dynamite.
We know said a member of the
Japanese mission today. that We are
going home TO stones and perhaps dy
Mantle
No arrangements looking to a join.
farewell visit to President Roosevelt
have been made or even suggested
Komura and Witte will go separately
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-01

to Oyster Bay. express thanks on be
half of their respective countries and
say Good bye"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-01
Goes September AZ.

Witte expects to sail Sept. II. Baron
Komura has Professionally engaged
cabins on a steamer sailing from the
Pacific coast Sept. 90.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

An UnWelcOme Raise.

We all like "raise," but not
the kind Assessor Chas. r. Lemon
has given the people-one of $685.
800 in assessment over that of last
year. The poor man doesn't often
have occasion to congratulate
himself over his meager belong
ings, but his time seems to be at
hand.
We think the people who ac-
quire what they have through
work are more justly entitled to
their property and need it more
than the politicians. They need
it more than the many political
henchmen paid off through polit-
ical appointment. They need it
more than the sheriff and assessor
need the increased commission
which this increased assessment
affords.
Taxation is for the support of
the government and not for the
support of every man who will
enlist in the perpetuation of reign
ing politicians in power. In
creased assessment is, according
to The assessors argument, based
upon enhanced valuation of the
peoples property. Thus it ap-
pears that the people must pay
the politicians a royalty on their
own labor, energy and frugality
by which they improve their prop
perty, and, therefore, instead of
stimulating thrift, enterprise and
improvement, the State would
stay the wheels Of progress by
raising the assessment and increas-
ing the burden of taxation.--Fel-
iciana Herald.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Whether the mosquito carries
yellow fever infection or not, it
cannot be denied that the Marine
Hospital surgeons, who have made
their campaign against the yellow
fever in New Orleans by waging
war on the mosquitoes, have been
able to hold the disease in check
and caused the death rate to be
surprisingly low. The fever may
not be stamped out in the city be-
fore frost, but the fact has been
demonstrated that under the new
methods Of guarding against it
and the scientific way Of treating
it, humanity has been greatly ben
efted.-Mansfeld Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
Two of q Kind.

The following story reminds us
of the frantic efforts of a certain
newspaper to boost the brilliant
get-rick-quick scheme of a certain
crank in this community by hold
ing out a transparent bait to suck
ers to wade in and get squeezed
to the tune of what spare change
they may have laying around
loose. For fear that the scheme
may fall into a comatose condi-
ton, the paper must keep it rock
ing to and fro, like Washington
White does his dumb watch:
THE EASY PUBLIC.
Thomas W. Lawson was talking about sharp
praetice, says an exchange:
s'Sharp practice is the rule" he said, "but is
not the public In way to blamef Why should
the public be % So willing to be- deindeds "nat & Is
my word, have seen men and women hug and
nurse worthless stocks as Washington white
washington Whitea Oh, he ID Boston col
Ored man.
zone day a friend met HIM on an under
ground train. The friend sat down beside hlm
a curious way--sOmething like man with the
colo.
How do. Washington said the friend ,
"'HOw do, Calhoun said Washington, and
he still rocked to and fro
"The friend regarded him curiously.
"YOu haint sick, Washington, be your he
asked
"'No, indeed, Calhoun was the reply.
"'Then why In the name O. common sense,
nah friend, am you rockin' yO'self to and fro
this Away all the timef
"Washington White made no pause in his
regular oscillations as he said:
Calhoun, yOu know jerome McWadef Well,
he done sold me silver watch for free dollars,
don't 60 no mo-"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
The Yellow Fever Situation.

The health authorities seem to
have the disease under control in
New Orleans, the report for the
previous "a hours, up to Friday
morning, showing 49 new cases,
6 deaths and Is new foci. Out
side of New Orleans the disease
is gradually spreading.
Since our last report the dis
ease has been reported at Lafay-
cite Z cases, Berwick l case, Lee
compte l positive and l suspici-
Gus case, Alexandria l case, and
Clarke Chenier 4 cases.
Patterson reported 16 new cases
Thursday, and on the same day rs
cases were reported in Terbsnne
parish, Lake Providence II cases,
Tallulah 20 cases.
The disease has attacked ma
jority of the residents of Leeville,
and is still spreading.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
A Liberal Offer.

With every order for dodgers.
posters, hangers, ETC., printed
at the COURIER JOB OFFICE, we
will give, free of charge, reading
notice calling attention to same
in the local columns of this paper,
thus doubling their advertising
value. We are the only Office in
town able to do this, and the only
printing Office in the parish sup
piled with stock and trade cuts
for illustrating large poster work
Of every description. We have
over a hundred cuts of all sizes to
select from. When you need
anything in the printing line, nc
matter how small or how arg
the order, give us a call.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
NO. =. :.
-HUmuCUAL ADVERTIsERHEN
MDURLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF MALINA YOUNG.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
ST. LANDRY PARISH.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable tho
Sixteenth Judicial District Court OF Louisiana
holding sessions in and for the PARISH OF 81
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder. by b. II. PaVy,
auctioner, on the South Hope Plantation. IL
miles from OpelOusas, on Plaquemine Ridge, IN
Wednesday, sept. ~, 1905,
at IL O'Clock a. M. the following described
property, to-wit:
IA certain block OF ground. with ali the
buildings and improvements thereon. situated
In Eunice La, known on the official map of
said town as block eighty-one (sl. measuring
one hundred and thirty tl3Ol feet. fronting on
south side Of Maple avenue, by three hundred
and eleven feet deep, south by the property OF
Mrs Mary c. Routte, acquired by deceased
from P. NJ. Prud'homme April %, 1904.
2-Twenty. four and one-third acres of wood
land. situated ut Mallet Woods. in said parish,
being lot eight (sj Of the plat OF said land drawn
by o. K BrunsOn, surveyor, April 2. 1900, as
quired by deceased flOm Mary Ann Richard
April IL, 1900.
3-Two mortgage notes. both dated Dec. IA,
1904 each for the sum OF one hundred and four
teen dollars and IS cents, bearing interest at
the rate Of eight per cent per annum from date.
1.-Two cows, two .yearlings. one mule. one
creole mare, household furniture, bedding and
sewing machine. a. 7. YOUNG.
Terms cash. Administrator.
Aug 26, 1905.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

The parish Of Morehouse, with
only 1867 so derived from licenses
only imposes seven and a half
mill rate of taxation, with its
property assessed at two and a
quarter million dollars, has eight
streams, two steel bridges, 19 fer
ries (not leased, belonging to pri-
vate Individually bridges are free.
has 81 schools. pays its teachers
$35 to 800 month, its superin-
tendent 5000 a year, and the only
special tax is five-mill tax for a
railroad. Its schools are open
from seven to eight months every
year.-Webster Signal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

G. j. Thompson, Esq, who has
10 ably filed the position of chief
Office deputy under sheriff Swords
during bis present administration
has resigned that position to de-
vote his entire time to the duties
Of Superintendent of public
schools for the parish of ST. Lam
dry. During Mr. Thompson's in
cumbency as office deputy he has
demonstrated his eminent ability
as such to the credit of the Office
and the satisfaction OF all having
dealings with the same.
Mr.. Thompson is eminently
qualified BY education and train
ing for the responsible position of
Parish Superintendent of Public
Education, and st. Landry il for
tunate ID having such d man at
head Of it's public school system.
What ID sheriff Swords loss will
be the public schools gain.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
Letter to J. J. Thompson.
OPELOUSAS.

OPELOUSAS.
Dear Sir: Why don't we make
paint, as many others do, to go
three-quarters as far, or two-third,
or half. or third, or a quarter :?
Mr. Aaron Higgins, Plainfeld,
N j, always used Is gallons of
paint for his house; Devoe took
only IL.
There are two sorts of paint:
all paint, true paint, strong paint,
full-measure; and part paint, false
paint, weak paint, short-measure.
The paint manufacturers are
two sorts: Devoe and the rest.
Yours truly,
68 FW DEvoE & Co
PSI B Sandoz sells our paint
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

The popular upheaval of the
people Of Philadelphia against
the CRATER is an instructive les
son of the fruits of indifference.
The inaction Of the people in pub
lie affairs makes possible an era
Of spoliation. It demonstrates
that liberty, civic righteousness
and pure government can best be
preserved and perpetuated by q
constantly aroused and watchful
public sentiment for clean men
and clean methods. Shreveport
Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

The liberal advertiser is always
liberal with his customers. BY
advertising he proves he didn't
buy his goods simply to ornament
the shelves. That he is anxious
to sell them and push along his
business. The diligent business
man will always advertise, and the
advertiser is ready to sell at close
margins or he would not adver-
tise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

The Mansfield Journal truly
says that the movement inaugu-
rated by the Mobile Register to
erect b monument to Father A. j.
Ryan, the poet-priest of the Con-
federacy, is one that should APP
peal to every Southerner. The
Confederacy never boasted the
devotion of q purer, sWeeter soul
than Father Ryan. His songs af-
forded greatspiritual uplift to the
people in the days of victory and
In the days of defeat, and they
yet remain among the sweetest
memories of the Lost Cause.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

It is said that marriage brings
out all there is loose in man, par
ticularly the loose change in his
pockets. Shreveport journal.
And is sure cure for running
loose at night.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Give us your printing. 1t is not
a question of one dollars worth
of reputation and 10 cents worth
of value, but just the opposite.
We claim nothing for forty years
experience but just what we give
and no more.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Any of our readers who may be
in need of sewing machine will
never have better opportunity
than now for securing a first-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, 1905-09-16

Don't send away your printing
and then preach the doctrine of
patronage to home industries, es-
pecially when you can get that
work at home much better than
elsewhere at no advance in cost.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

President Roosevelt put the
rollers under Public Printer Pal
mer, and moved him out of a fat
job in Washington this week.
Come down to Louisiana, Palmer;
there is good picking for parish
printers in some parishes in this
State, and one with your expert
ence ought to be able to get in the
ring. -Rayne Tribune.
In st. Landry he would have
smooth sailing. Here he could
graft to his hearts content,
and no questions asked.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

FoR SALE-One thoroughbred
Ben B. colt, four years old, about
Is hands high, light sorrel color.
Suitable for good buggy horse.
For particulars apply to
BAYARD j. SANDoZ,
Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

The State school law provides
that the school boards shall have
authority to assess and collect one
dollar per annum on each fam
ily, surviving parent or guardian.
who actually sends child or chill
dren to the public schools of the
district, to be collected in such
manner as said board shall deter
mine, which amount shall be used
in providing the schoolhouse with
fuel slnd defraying the necessary
expenses for the comfort of the
school.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

The opening of the Louisiana
Industrial Institute at Ruston,
La, which was to have taken
place on the 10Th of this month,
has been postponed to the Sd of
October next.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Printers-A Washington hand
press, will print a 7-column paper,
In frst-class condition, will be sold
very cheap if applied for soon.
Address Courier office, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

This is the time for starting a
fall garden. Sow turnips, mus
tard, beets, carrots, onions, leeks,
cabbage and radishes, and these
vegetables will come in very handy
in q few weeks to help out the
daily bill of fare.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Now is the accepted time-the
COURIER has long list of delin-
quent subscribers. Ii you owe
for your paper you will confer a
favor by calling at the Office and
settling up.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
b0DEMULLER, THE PRINTER.
FOR SALE.

certain tract Of land on Bayou Petite Anse
improvements, consisting of dwelling houses.
corn l G crib, potato house. three stables, sugar
house, steam engine and boiler. corn mil,
cabin, 20 bearing pecan trees go arpents In cnl-
tivation, balance woodland, said property be-
ing one mile from segura refinery tramway,
where there is derrick; there are also three
derricks on the main line, within 81 miles from
cash or on reasonable terms. Titles guaran-
teed For further information apply to j. X.
Darby, Le0nville. La. or to Clement Darby.
Der0nen p. O., Iberia Parish. La.
July %, 1905-2m
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

1t is our business to print, and
do it right. If you want any of
that quality send US your orders.
Tf the other kind will suit your
purpose go elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Cholera has made it's appear
arlce in Russia and Germany, and
the U. s. Government is taking
all precautions to prevent its in
PRODUCTION in this country.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
A Worthy Local Enterprise.

be found the charter OF the Peli-
can Oil and Mineral Company,
Limited, corporation organized
here last Saturday by number
of local business men, the primary
object of which is to operate for
oil in the Jennings (Mamou),
Louisiana, oil field, where the
company owns valuable holdings
contiguous to the proven terri
tory.
The Mamou field has now come
to be recognized as the greatest
in the United States, with the
possible exception of the Humble
field in Texas, which at the pres
ent time has a slightly larger daily
output of oil than the Mamou
field, but when it is considered
that the latter is only partially
developed, and that the wells
brought in are more prolific pro-
ducers than those at Humble, it
is difficult to estimate the posi-
bilities Of the Mamou field.
The Pelican Oil and Mineral
Company, Limited, is capitalized
at $50, 900, and are going to make
such attractive offers to prospec-
tive stockholders as to insure the
speedy accumulation of sufficient
funds to commence active opera
tions ON their tract of fifty and
one-third acres at the Mamou field
at a very early date. The COM
pany proposes to issue bonds in
the sum of $4,000, secured by
first mortgage on their real es-
tate and all other property now
owned, or that may hereafter be
acquired by it, the bonds to ma
ture IN ten years and bearing in
terest at the rate of A per cent per
annum, the interest payable an
nually. The bonds will be in a
denomination as small as $40, thus
enabling the man of moderate
means as we'll as the more wealthy
to invest, each in proportion to
his circumstances, and every pur-
chaser of a bond will receive stock
in the company in an amount
equal to twice the face value of
the bond purchased by him, with
out additional cost. The COM
many IN affect hnrrows tins
money of its stockholders, giving
as compensation for the loan, be-
sides 4 per cent per annum inter-
est, substantial holding in the
company, which, IN the event of
successful operations by the COM
pany, insures the investor hand
some revenue. On the other
hand, if the company fails to
discover oil in paying quantities,
its property stands pledged to
secure each bondholder (who is
of necessity a stockholder) the
amount of his investment.
The policy of the company is
so fair, and the men back of it
are of such high standing and
known problty in the business
world, that we unhesitatingly re-
commend the enterprise to the
public as affording an excellent
opportunity for a safe investment
where the chance of losing the
amount invested is reduced to a
minimum.
The officers of the company are
Fred L. Sandoz, president; Ber.
nard Bennett, vice-president; j. j.
Healey, secretary, and Frank j
Dietlein, treasurer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
PARTITION SALE.
No. 17,437.

No. 17,437.
JACQUES B. sANDOZ vs.. PEYTON r. SAN
DOE, Curator, EFT AL.
BY virtue of q Judgment rendered by the Hon.
E. +. Lewis, Judge of the 18th judicial District
Court OF Louisiana, in and for the parish OF 6t.
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
suit, rendered on the slst day of June. 1905,
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, on
Saturday, October =. 1905.
commencing at 10 o'clock q. M, the following
described property, to-wit:
All of sections 81, IS and sc of T6s r E:
all of sections and IS Of T Il E; all OF sec-
tions A Of T s 8 r s E; and all OF sections 4S
T5sR e; and section "a Of T X Il less
strip OF sac chains taken off the northern pOr
ton of the two said sections; said strip rams
the entire depth of said land and Ia claimed by
one ShuR, said tract containing 824 and 56-100
acres and being in the Southwestern Louisiana
Land District
Terms cash. GEO. T. EDWARDS,
Sept. 2, 1905. Auctioneer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16
Read the advertisements.
LIST OF LETTRRs

Remaining in the Postof1ce at Opelousas, La,
Sept. o, 1905, which, II not called for within
is days, will be sent to the deadletter office
at Washington, ID. G.:
Beutte, Mrs Jules King, Mrs Rawsons
Biteau Chester Nicastro. Gastran0
Blackburn, Mrs Esther O'Neal. Philip
Brown Eliza Perrodin, Gilbert
Fioriant, ROsina Richard, Virginia
GourlO Mrs Geo Williams, MaIher
Green Miss Maud R williams, Mrs Menia
JONES' Mrs Sarah
When calling for the above please say "adyer-
'.s>,>.. Ds. EDWARDS. r. NJ.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Our cotton planters are busy
picking the feecy staple, and as
they will undoubtedly get good
price for the same we may soon
expect a general revival of busi-
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

We can supply you with any
kind Of groceries from our large
stock, and we make the prices
right. Allen T. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

4first-class steno and ad. writer
desires position Immediately.
Can furnish best references. APP
NV at this Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

Shreveport has succeeded in se-
curing a reduction. on fire insur-
ance rates after a persistent and
determined effort. Let Opelousas
try to get some relief from the
outrageous rates we are paying.
We will never get it without an
earnest effort.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

We always have a fresh stock
of groceries, and also all kinds of
liquors and wines.-A. T. Sandoz
e Bro.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-09-16

For Rent-A residence in Opel
onsas, with large yard and garden.
Apply at this Office.