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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12

Offices, one on the left for the 50-cent seats
one In the center for the grandstand and
one on the right for the 25-centers. The
runway will only be used as an exit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS G. CAFE

from the upper river and the wash by
rains from the shore has rapidly niled
the dock until now il contains less than
ten feet of water When the acid plant
here was used as coal dock large
schooners and steamers were daily berthed
in the dock to take on big cargoes OF coal.
and the rapid frfling. it is claimed, mas
been caused by the wreck of a big barge
living about a quarter of a mile above the
pier. causing an eddy that brings quaint
ties of sediment into the dock and allows
II to settle there. 1t is now proposed to dig
the dock to a depth sufficient to again al
low vessels to berth in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12
MASONS AT BANQUET
HOPE LODGE ENTERTAINS TWO
HUNDRED GUESTS.
Representative Cushman Discourses
Upon Yellow Observation-Disclosures
Temple Plans Presented.

Declaring that, by reason of the on
slaughts Of many yellow journals on pub
lie men, political life is very unattractive,
Representative Francis w. Cushman Of
Washington maintained ard affirmed last
night that persons of ability and progress
tveness will soon refuse public offices, and
he denounced the yellow tinge Of the mod
ern newspaper in the United States
Representative Cushman spoke at the an
nual banquet of Hope Lodge, No. 90 F. A.
A NJ, which was held in Masonic Hall at
9th and streets northwest last night. The
occasion brought out about 200 members
and invited guests Of the lodge, and after
INDUCING in an excellent repast the men,
bers listened to addresses by Representa-
tive Cushman and Thomas P. Morgan, the
latter a local business man and prominent
Mason. ]. F. TraZZare, chairman of the
arrangement committee. acted as the mas
ter of ceremonies, introduced the various
speakers and announced the musical num-
berS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12

GOals-Hammerly QO), Robertson ~, Burch 80,
Allen 81, Stul and Wilkinson. Goals from free
tOss-Barry (3) and Robey. Referee-Mr. White.
Time OF halves-2O minutes each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-12

Horses and vehicles are bought
=. and sold through The Star every
"a day. Try Q little ad
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
OPELOUsAs. PARISH OF ST. LANDRY, La. AUG. w. 1907
Hyner-SandOz

Miss Nina Sandoz, daughter OF
Mr.. Walton A. Sandoz, the we'll
known pharmacist of this city
and Mr.. w. G. Hyner, of Mem.
phis, Tenn, were married at the
Catholic presbytery here Satur-
day morning, Rev. Father Eng
berink officiating. The bride is
the sister of Lieut.. F. L. Sandoz,
U. 5. NJ, and is beautiful
and accomplished young woman,
whose charming personalities have
made her very dear to all with
whom she is acquainted. The
groom is a young man who is
highly esteemed by those who
know him best for his rare busi-
ness attainments, integrity and
sterling worth.
The happy twain left shortly
after the marriage for their future
home at Pecan Grove, Ark, car
rying with them many good wishes
for future happiness and pros
perity, in which the Courier heart
lily joins.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
Death of Judge G.. Bienvenu

Lafayette lost a good citizen il
the death of Judge Galbert Bien.
venu Saturday at 1:15 p. m. HI
had been in bad health for some
time and recently he became quite
ill after trip to Leesburg, where
he went in the hope of being bene,
flied by sojourn On the Gulf. His
condition steadily grew worse and
Saturday the end came.
Judge Bienyenu was born in La
fayette parish 55 years ago and
took % prominent part in public
affsirs from the age of 20, and held
a number of Offices. He was a
deputy under Sheriffs hazard
Eastin, Edgar Mouton, VIM.
Campbell and [. A. Broussard
He also served as ward constable
for. four years, afterwards as JUS
tice of the peace for third ward for
one term.
He was an upright man and pos
sessed the esteem of all whose
privilege it was to know him. At
the age of 10 he married Miss
Euphemie Butcher who survives
him with two sons, Charles and
Joe, and four daughters, Mrs. A.
E. Gauthier, Mrs. Davis Church,
and Misses Euphemia and Louise
Bienvenu.
Funeral services, which were
largely attended, were held at st.
Johns Catholic church Sunday at
$3.50 p. N. Interment took place
in the Catholic cemeteryrg >Fafa-
yCtte advertiser. Ca7 sr
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

In announcing myself as candidate for
Sheriff, I take this method OF expressing my
views upon some OF the principal issues Of this
campaign.
not to use my influence to defeat any bills
which may be introduced in the Legislature
going to the curtailment of the fees of the
5heriff's office. and will certainly not go to the
State Capitol or in any way try to prevent the
passage OF laws having for their object the cur
taiiment of the Tax Collectors fees, which. in
my Cc.intOn are now excessive V
shall perform my duties I'D your chief ex
ecutive officer fearlessiy and impartally with
"equal rights to all and special privileges to
none;" the rich and the poor, the weak and the
strong, shall be on an equal footing.
/ believe that the administration OF justice
should be run economically and prudently, and
that the taxes should not be increased in order
to have q surplus in the treasury; for the OBJ
ject OF taxation is to runsE.a government, and
all taxes collected above the need of -o'nnsf fG
the government are oppressive. d.
/ need not say that I am in favor of the
Primary System, for any one who would op-
pose such system would be i'll favor of ring
rule and .'b0ssisn" and against q government
"of the people, by the people, for the people" :"
+ further promise, in the event OF my election
that win appoint as my deputies only mea Of
integrity and honor. In fearless and con.
scientions enforcement OF the law the safety OF
society lies, and under NO circumstances will
I cOuntenauce or permit during my admin is
tration any interference therewith. Each 40
cused party must stand or fall on the stI ength
or weakness of his cause, and shall do all In
my power to see to it that in all criminal cases
both the State and the Accused are accorded
fair treatment, and nothing done that may
reflect upon the administration OF instice. :.
solicit the support OF all the Democratic
Voters of the Parish of ct. Landry.
Respectfully,
Aug. II, l907-1t A. w. DEJEAN.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
Wilkinson to Tour st. Landry

Col. Theo. S. Wilkinson, on,
of the candidates for governor
will open his campaign in the
Empire Parish on Aug. 10Th, be-
ginning at Eunice and ending in
OpeIousas on Aug. goth. Among
his corps of speakers will be
Judge Julian Mouton, of Lafa.
yette, and DR.. Felix Gaudin, OF
New Orleans, both of whom will
address the meetings in French.
Following is the itinerary:
Eunice, Monday, Aug. 10Th, at
IL d. m.
Vile Plate, Tuesday, Aug. Goth,
at L a. m.
Chicot. Wednesday, Aug. 2lst,
at II a. m.
Grand Prairie, Thursday, Aug.
22d, at IL a. M.
Washington, Thursday, Aug.
22d, at $3.50 p. IN.
Maliet, Friday, Aug. 23d, at IL
a. m.
Melville, Saturday, Aug. Oath,
at $3.50 p. M.
He will be in Opelousas on Sun
day, Aug. 25th, but will hold no
meeting.
Leonville, Monday Aug. 26th,
at II a. IN.
Coulee Croche. Tuesday, Aug.
9th, at IL a. m.
Sunset, Wednesday. Aug. 2Sth,
at II a. m.
Opelousas, Thursday, Aug. 29th,
at $3.50 p. m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

The EuDice News, owned and
edited by D. e. stump, is the
latest addition to Louisiana jour-
nalism. Mr.. Stump introduces
himself as follows: "As to our
family tree-that is, this small
portion of it that remains-it is
only necessary to say that we were
born in Illinois and raised in Mis-
souri,; married our first wife in
Kansas (she's still with us); mi-
grated to Texas, and have now
located at Eunice to make our
fortune, aud live to a happy and
ripe old age, and die at peace
with the whole world. We're not
nearly as good as most people.
nor half as mean as lots of others
are, but we are too far along in
life to make any radical changes
in either direction with safety.
Here's hoping for speedy and
better personal acquaintance with
all the people Of Eunice. =
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

The announcement of Mr.. Albert
w. Dejean as candidate for
shetiff of St. Landry will be found
in today's Courier. Mr.. Dejean
is native of this parish, son of
VIM. Dejean and Mary Lumpkins,
he is farmer, and is forty years
old. He was elected constable of
his ward in 1883, and elected JUS
tice of the peace in 1897, which
Office be now holds. Mr.. Dejean's
first wife was Marie Louise Thi-
bodaux, and his present wife is
Ernestine Savoy. He is the father
of eight children. As will be seen
by the address which is published
in another column, his platform
comprises many excellent features
that would undoubtedly rebound
to the interest of the whole peo-
pie if faithfully carried out, and
I've have no doubt Mr.. Dejean
would make an efficient officer if,
elected.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

The Monroe Star, one of the
ablest newspapers in the state,
has the following to say relative
to the position of Democratic pa
pers in connection with the COM
ing primary election in Louisiana
"In Il general primary election,
the papers should be guarded in
their expressions, only advocat-
ing the election of candidates
after being convinced that they
are the best men for the place.
Of course, after the nomination,
all Democratic papers are ex-
pected to Loyalty support the nom
inees if they are worthy of such
support. Neither can reputable
papers be expected to print Tom,
Dick and Harry's PLATFORM and
give them columns of free notices.
Advertising space is the stock in
trade of a newspaper, and when
they give that away, it means just
that much space donated to the
candidate. The press of Louisiana
has reached a place where it is
no longer dependent upon the
will and bounty of the political
boss. Hence, a purer and better
press. Lake Charles Press.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

General Jastremski's friends
say the general is biding his tiWe
in speech-making. He will wait
Until after the other candidates
shave talked themselves out and
run their course in joint debates
and personal flings.' Then he
will s'wake up the shouters for
his opponents, and, probably,
make the campaign a bit more
lively..-Mansfeld Journal.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Mr.. e. A. Ewing, who has been
in the employ Of the @. G.. rail
road for more than Il year, with
Offices here, left with his family
on Thursday to reside in Wiscon-
sin. During their stay in Opelou-
sas, Mr.. Ewing and his charming
wife land daughter made many
friends among our best people,
who sincerely regret their depart
ure from our midst, and whose
best wishes accompany them to
their distant home. In bidding
them fond farewell, we desire
to assure this cultured, sociable,
Christian family that Opelousas
society has benefited immensely
by their all too brief residence
among us, and that recognizing in
them the highest types of Ameri-
can citizenship aud the brightest
ornaments of American social life,
we sincerely deplore their depart
ure, and trust that heaven 5
choicest blessings may abide with
them wherever they may go.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Wa are authorized to announce Hon. A. J.
MULLER az q candidate for Assessor of the
Parish OF St. Landry. subject to the action of
ahB Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Major A
sH MOUT0N rs a candidate for Assessor of the
sparish OF ct. Landry. subject to the action of
zthe Democratic primary.
respectfully announce myself as a candi
date for Assessor Of the Parish Of st. Landry at
the Democratic primary election to be held for
The purpose of selecting nominee of the Dem
ocrszc party for that Office.
s ADRASTE LAFLEUR
We are authorized tn announce Mr. DARIUS
TONTEEOT a. candidate for Assessor af the
Parish Of st. Landry, subject to the action of
fhe Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
Assessments

When the present rates for the
collection of taxes were estab'
lished, the assessment of the state
of Louisiana was less than 200
millions. Now it is over 500 mil.
lions, or more than 21s times as
much. There don't seem to he
any room for doubt that the fees
ought to be reduced. Same may
be said of the fees of the secre-
tary of state, who for many years
has been quietly absorbing $685.
700 per year, or more, while the
dear people, the intelligent, we'll
Informed people were in utter
ignorance of the fact.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
Letter to Sheriff Swords
Cpelousas, La.

Dear Sir: Why do people send
us such tales as this?
D G. Smith, Madison, Fla, had
his mothers house painted Devoe
IL years ago, and the house looks
better to-day ethan other houses
painted with other paint 3 or 4
years ago.
They are full 6f goodwill for
Devoe. Yours truly
% wv DEVOE & Co
P.S. j. RaSandoz sells our paint.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
Similar to Spindle Top

Local oil men are taking con.
siderable interest in the newly
discovered oil field in St. Landry
parish, just across the border OF
Rapides parish, the nearest town
Cheneyville. 1t is the opinion of
several local oil men that this
field, when developed, will be the
greatest producer ever brought
into the Pelican State.
A local oil man who has been
over the field says that the gen.
eral outline of supposed producing
territory. is similar to that of
Spindle Top. He says that there
is a hill, almost egg shape in its
dimensions, which appears to have
been thrown up from the average
level of the land by some subter-
ranean pressure. The rise forms
a hill about forty feet above the
surrounding land. 1t is three
hundred feet wide by u thousand
feet long. One end of the hill
runs down to the swamp formed
by the Cocodrie bayou bottoms.
1t is from the foot of this mound
that the Beaumont man says the
oil is now oozing through a
stratum of sand. He further de-
scribes the oil as being of a very
light gravity, and it is his opinion
that the prospective new field
will produce an oil of lighter va
riety than has been brought to
the surface by any intercoastal
we'll.
The new field lies only six miles
from Cheneyville, and road can
be run out from that place, or the
oil piped to the railroads entering
the Louisiana town.-Beaumont
Enterprise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Louisiana is the third most
healthful state in the Union. The
white mortality rate in Louisiana
is 15:45. Only two other states
have a alowerrate: Vermont, 1913,
and Tennessee, 1920. This is a
fact that all Louisianians want to
remember when booming our
states advantages. Also, don't
forget to tell Northerners that
our climate is cooler than heirs
in summer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
Fer sheriM.

we are authorized to announce Mr.. A. w.
DEJEAN as candidate for Sheriff of the Par
iah of st. Landry, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary. Z
& We arc authorized to announce DR.. G. W.
MARTIN as q candidate for Sheriff OF the Par
ish OF ct. Landry. subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce MFR. MARION
il SWORDS as candidate for Sheriff OF the
Pariah or Bt. Landry, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. O. G..
snEVILLIER6 as candidate for Sheriff OF the
Parish of st. Landry. subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Never before h-s q bottled beer
sprung into such instantaneous
public favor as Miller's Buffet.
|1t is claimed by connoisseurs to
be one of the purest bottled beers
ever offered to the public. Sales
|of this brand have been enormous,
thus proving its popularity Price,
$1 40 per dozen. For sale by Allen
T. Sandoz q Bro, Opelonsas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

It was a happy thought of that
North Carolina judge to put law
breaking railroad officials in the
chain gang. 1t worked like a
charm, and now Teddy's admirers
are wondering why he never sug-
gested it as mode of trust
bursting.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

No doubt one of the finest
health-producing and at the same
time the most palatable table beer
placed on the market in recent
years is Miller's High Life Beer.
This beer is guaranteed made from
the choicest materials and brewed
according to the most advanced
methods of scientific brewing,
combined with experience extend
ing over period of fifty years.
For sale by Alien T. Sandoz &
Bro, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

We had a brief but pleasant call
last Thursday from Mr.. Roy Ter
rell, general freight agent of the
Frisco line, heretofore known in
these parts as the Colorado South
ern, and Mr.. G. G. Cary, the gen.
eral agent here of the same great
railroad system. These gentlemen
are diligently pushing the details
for the early opening of through
traffic from Houston to New Or
leans by the Frisco, when Opelou-
sas will again take a step forward
in the worlds progress.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Mr.. r. w. Scott, who will have
charge of the local department of
the new paper as city editor and
solicitor, arrived last Wednesday,
and will shortly enter upon his
duties preparatory to the inaugu-
ration of the semiweekly and
weekly. While Mr.. Scott is a
stranger to Opelousas, he is no
stranger to the important work he
has undertaken, and we bespeak
for him courteous and generous
welcome by the business commu-
nifty and our people in general.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Candidates for both Senate and
House pledged themselves at .
monster rally Of the Southern Cot
ton Association, Ayoyelles branch,
at Markesville, that they would
support bill looking to the sup
preston Of dealing in cotton futures
ID Louisiana.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

bgernor Blanchard has APP
A!d & II. Gondran, of As
ss<snslon 8 parish to succeed r. n.
23nIs On the Penitentiary Board
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Mr.. Rockefeller, it is reported
merely smiles at the mention o1
that $29, 200, 900 fine. u is the
consumers Of oil who are looking
worried and getting ready to dc
the squealing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

For Rent-The cottage on Main
street, known as Bonnet's old
stand. Apply to Hovelle, under
Sandoz Opera House.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Beard of Pardons recommended
mercy in fourteen cases, and post
poned Thompson brothers and
Frank Lyons matter.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

| am no" prepared to do re-
pair work of all kinds as hereto
fore, including plumbing, lock
and trunk repairs, key fitting, etc.
j. A. DRUMMOND,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

The telegraphers' stri Ike is caus-
ing the administration much con-
Germ. The federal government
may be called upon to interfere.
Under the law, the government
can take over the telegraph lines.
The Telegraphers' Union can be
prosecuted under the antitrust
law.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Houston. Esq, a former
e'lf Ct Opelonsas, now of
= a|17 VA IVA. where he occupies
.. azs cs ST Justice of the peace,
pleasant caller ut onr Office
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Mr.. MI. Winsberg and his inter-
estiag little family are spending
their sni6mer vacation at Hot
Springs. Ark.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

u Japan they call the jingoes
\ akkignma. In the event of
aaStilities with your Uncle Sam
5lIslf name would be mud.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Vernon parish will build a 800,
Duo courthouse without the aid of a
pad iSsne or without increasing
e TAX levy. Lucky Vernon.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

All trusts are bad trusts, be-
cause the very object of every
trust is to restrain trade, and
thereby extort unfair prices from
the consumers of trust-made
goods. One might as well talk
about good thieves as good trusts.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

ol1missioner Ell. Knox Smith
aocks the oil trust right in the
pot where it had just been kicked
Nh n. Mountain Lands.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

The result in Mississippi shows
that both contestants are highly
regarded as good men to tie to-
Beaumont Enterprise.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

ongressman R. f. Broussard,
ew ibsria, openly announced
saat by will support Wilkinson
za governor, and will actively
el&er the fight
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

u r. Brown. who has re-
e' from an extended mission
0slr throughout the state,
y ~ fesuuIe preaching at the Bap-
IN 'nfch, this city, tomorrow.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

carload of the famous Stude-
baker Buggies just received by
q E. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Delicious ice-cold soda in all
its variations at Haas-Littell drug
store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

The railroads are fighting the
state laws reducing passenger
rates, and the Federal judges, APP
pointed by President Roosevelt,
are helping the railroads. Per-
haps this is on the principle Of
not letting one hand know what
the other hand is doing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17
fhe Courier Printing Co., Ltd.
Organized

At meeting of the stockhold
ers OF the new paper to be pub
llshed semi-weekly and weekly
under the style and name of the
Courier Printing Co., Ltd, held
at Sandoz Opera House Wednes.
Gay afternoon, a permanent or.
ganization was perfected. The
charter was unanimously adopted
and a board of directors elected
as follows: J. B. Sandoz, W. c.
Perrault, John w. Lewis, Homer
Barousse, Samuel Haas, Leonce
Sandoz aud Jas. o. Chachere.
The directors will meet Monday
afternoon and elect the officers
of the company.
The company is capitalized at
$l5, 900, of which amount $6,47O
has been subscribed. As has been
previously stated, the very latest
improved machinery is being in
stalled, and in the near future
Opelousas will have newspaper
that will give the citizens the
news OF the city, parish and state,
and a creditable summary of what
is going on throughout the entire
country. Mr.. r. w. Scott, a
gentleman of experience and
ability, who will do the city can
vassing and writing, has arrived
and is making acquaintances,
preparatory to entering actively
upon his duties.
The delay IN the arrival of some
OF the machinery makes it impos-
slble for US to announce definitely
when the initial issue of the paper
will appear. but canvass among
the business houses will begin at
once, so that there will he no,
cause for delay when the ma
chinery is placed in operation.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

Senator Dick still refuses to
talk over the Ohio situation, but
it might be impossible to print
his remarks il he did.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-08-17

!. se nufacturers are in favor
erliig the tariff duties on
l| s M erials and raising them on
S. s 81 cellred products. Thus,
oslld "get'' the farmer
s'e and a-going.