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The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
The OstermOOr Mattress

Is built (not stuffed) of soft.
springy, uniform Ostermoor sheets
which can never lose their shape
or get lumpy, and pronounced by
those who have tried them the
best mattress on the market at
the price. The well-known mer-
chant, Fred L. Sandoz, has taken
the agency for this mattress here,
and will take pleasure in furnish
ing full information.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Notwithstanding that the last
three months constitute our dull
est season, the report of the Ope-
lousas National Bank, made on
the 22d OF August and published
n ~ her column, shows a very
salts : Gay condition of the state
fof Is i7nsnces, which speaks we'll
also ,se general financial con-
ditis,t i The country.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
Fer Assessor.

We are authorized to announce Hon. A. J.
Parish Of St. Landry. subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized TO announce Major A
u. MOUTON as candidate for Assessor of the
paFish OF st. Landry. subject to the action OF
the Dem ocratic primary.
- RESPECTFULLY announce myself as a candi.
date for Assessor Of the Parish Of st. landry at
the Democratic primary election to he held for
the purpose OF selecting nominee of the Dem
ocratc party foEthat office.
Y ADRASTE I.AFLEUR
We are authorized to announce Mr.. DARIUS
Is ssfONTENOT as q candidate for Assessor Of the
Parish OF st. Landry, subject to tln action of
the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Tomorrow night Sunday grand
opening of the remodeled Sandoz
Opera House with Miss Dorrit Ash
ton in 1.-THE Little Detective" Sc.
cure your reserved seats now. as
everybody will want to see this
splendid play.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

The new schedule of trains on
the Southern Pacific went into
effect last Sunday, and makes a
considerable change in the time
of several of the trains. No. 7O5
from New Orleans, which arrived
at 2:l6 p. M, now arrives at 1910
p. m., but No. 706 from Alexan-
dria will arrive at 9:4l as hereto
fore.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Subscribers TO the capital stock
OF the Courier Printing Company,
Limited, are respectfully notified
That the first instalment of twenty
i've per cent is now due. and the
treasurer Of the company, Leon
9. Haas, Esq, is prepared to re-
eelve and receipt for The same, or
payments may be made at this
office and receipts given.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Never before has bottled beer
sprung into such instantaneous
public favor as Miller's Buffet.
It's claimed by connoisseurs to
be one ofsthe purest bottled beers
ever offered to the public. Sales
4of this brand have been enormous,
thus proving itspopularity. Price,
81 20 per dozen. For sale by Allen
T. Sandoz & Bro. Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

The thirty-eighth session of,the
Opelousas Institute will hegiison
Sept. 2, 1907. An efficient faculty
has been, secured. Thanking my
friends forpast patronage, Iearn-
estly solicit a continuanoe Of same.
For particulars, address the .prin--
cipal, Mrs. M. M. Hayes. &
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
Printing MateTiia.
For. Sale CheaD.

Having put In a new typesetting machine
and press, we will sell the following machinery
and material at bargain prices:
ONE cylinder press, made by r. Hoe & Co ,
suitable for 7col. folio. speed 800 an hour, with
complete set roller mOlds and double set roller
stocks, for s350.0O as 1t stands.
One A. b. Taylor cylinder press, 7-col.
foli0. speed 900 an hour. double set roller
stocks This is the press we are now printing
the courier on. Price, S350OO as it stands
One 7-cOl. hand press, Cincinnati make, in
fine condition. Price. $500 as it stands
One 7col. hand press, Il. Hoe Il Co. make. in
nrst-ciass condition. Price, $50 90 as it stands
One Monumental job press, 6x9. fair condi-
ton. Price, 5000.
one AnsOn Hardy paper cutter, cuts 2s
inches, excellent condition. Price 5000.
large lot OF ca sss. stands. galleys and other
maternal cheap. All this material can be deliv-
ered Immediately, except the Taylor press,
which can be delivered on or about the lst of
October next.
we can sell complete newspaper outfit for a
7col. paper for $4OO 90. or complete 6-coi.
newspaper outfit for $3.50 co.
Address or apply to the Courier Office, Ope-
lonsas La f0-
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
For Clerk Of C0arf

We are authorized to announce Mfr. YVES
ANDREPONr, the present incumbent. as a
candidate. for Clerk of the District Court for
the parish of at. Landry. subject to the action
ofthe Democratic primary.
We ore authorized TO announce Mr. CHAS.
LAFLEUR as candidate for Clerk OF the Dis
trict Court for the parish Of St. Landry, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Mr.. ard Mrs. M. Winsberg,
With their charming sister and
bright little sons, are home again,
after q very enjoyable vacation
spent at Hot Springs, Ark.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
Opening of the Newly Remodeled
SandOz Opera House

The fall season will be ushered
in at the newly rsmodeled Sandoz
Opera House tomorrow Sunday
night with Miss Dorrit Ashton
and her company of players in a
grand revival of "The Little De-
teetive," Lotta's greatest success.
There are but few women on
the stage who have the versatility
of this clever lady. In this play
she assumes five distinct charac-
ters. The press has been unani-
nous in its praise of this little
actress, and people who have
seen this play in our neighboring
cities are loud in speaking of the
praises of both company and play.
This will be the first season of
this play in the one-night stands,
and as it has been very successful
wherever produced, Opelousas
theater-goers will have an oppor-
tunity of seeing this play for the
first time, and as it will be pre-
sented by Miss Ashton in a very
able manner, the opening of the
fall season is a very auspicious
one.
The play Will be seen in all the,
big cities of the South, including
Beaumont. Galveston, Houston,
San Antonio, Austin, Waco and
Dallas.
Remember, tomorrow (Sunday)
night. Seats now on sale. Prices.
25c, SOC, 75c and S5c.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
Fer Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. A. W.
DEJEAN as q candidate for Sheriff of the Par
ish of st. Landry. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Dr. G. w.
MARTIN as q candidate for Sheriff of the Par
ish OF et. Landry. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. MARION
, J.. SWORDS as a candidate for Sheriff Of the
Parlsh Of St. Landry, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Mr. O c..
DEVILLIERs as a candidate for Sheriff of the
Parish Of st. Landry, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Walter Wellman says his air.
ship has lifting capacity of 49,
$50 pounds. Apparently, he is
figuring on bringing the pole home
with him if it doesn't weigh too
much.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

The demagoguesis still abusing
the rich man in order to stand in
with the poor man. This is an
old, very old dodge, but it works.
all the same.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

The election in Natchitoches
parish for absolute prohibition
was carried by from two to three
hundred majority.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

North Carolina has reyNed-the
doctrine of states rights, some.
thing that all the states must do
sooner or later ifsthey desire to
preserve their individuality. Local
self-goyernment is, the foundation
stone of the republic; the basis Of
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
Fer Coroner,

We are authorized to announce DR.. W. R.
L.AsTRAPES As candidate for Coroner of
the Parish of St Landry. subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to a4naunee Dr. r. M.
LITTELL as o candidsts m Coroner Of the
Parish Of st. Landry, snhjeW % the action of
tse Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

See advertisement of store and
warehouse for rent at Leonville
in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Sam Garbo, tie popular fruit
dealers has opened stand be-
tween the Courier Office and
Opera House, on Mainstreet, with
fresh line Of. fruits. vegetables,
nuts, etc. ,Gobbling also neatly
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

II A carload of the famous Stude-
baker Buggies just; received by
j. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

When contemplating your fish
ing trips, picnics or for the ban
quet table, try a. case Of Mller's
Beer. Equaled by few and ex-
celled by none. ForsaIe by Allen
/. Sandoz & Bro, OpeIousas, La. !.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Miss Dorrit Ashton at Sandoz
Opera House temorrow might
Sunday.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
snst Arrived

!. !, ,asof Miller Beer has just
3 4, u b are now prepared
% as @ a,ls,sst tprners in any qnan-
4 IN sss;re. from q pint to
spoz q Bro.
Opelonsas, 70
please call an'
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

For Sale-Two lots in Boagni
subdivision. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

just TO think Georgia is now
d prohibition state. and we believe
the governors Of North and South
ECaroIina are quietly winking q
brohibItion wink at each other.
Morgan City Review.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

At last it seems that Congress
man Bob Broussard will take q
position in the gubernatorial con,
test, and that be will support
Col. Wilkinson. If he does, be
will easry heavy vote to the
Wilkinson column, % he is ex-
ceedingly popular --o'iiis district.
:" General @+aaaezyski's friends
say 'se gener: i@is bidiAg his time
in speech-making. He*Ill wait
until after the other candidates
shave talked themselves out and
run their course in joint debates
and personal filings" Then he
will "wake up the shouters fsd
his opponents" and, probably q,
make the campaign bit more
lively.-Mansfeld Journal. -
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

The .'first bale"'@ is getting to
be a chestnut. =
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
Do you need a good buggy?

SO. cal son.ak red Il I4ssSS SSaaad o. a sad
|examxn@ that nice nssor t1Manf xsG
the c6IebraEed Star hal Bearing
Buggies and famous Blue Ribbon
Buggies. They cam be beat IN
style or prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
Letter to 4. T: sandoz & Bro.
Opelousas, La.

Dear Sirs: A ten-year-oId boy
came into store for quart of
white paint and said: -s'They are
nice letters Devoe writes, amt
they, Mr.. Knight?" IN Bridge
ton, Maine. ,
''Are they what brought you
here?' asked the merchant.
|"'Y Yes; ma said get Quart of
white; and Eve come for the
least-gallons paint
That boy'll be a man before his
mother. Yours truly
80 FW DEVOE & 90
P.S. ]. B. Sandoz sells our paint.
The old Qpelousas Courier is
going TO be transformed from a
weekly to>a .thrice-a-week paper.
A stock company has bought out
the old plant, and new up-to-date
presses, folders and type-setting
machines arctic be installed, and
it, is to be hoped that the new en-
terprise will be given. the same
hearty, support that the Courier
has enjoyed during its long exist
ence, it being one of the oldest
papers in the tate.-Euniee Gall.
--sese---- !
The Franklin Watchman says,
"GeneraI Jastremskl has not yet
gotten in the thick of the fight,
but he will be there before many
weeks, when somebody must stand
from under. Some of his friends
say. that he is going to make
Confederate rush, which means
that he intends to clear the track
and get where there IS something
s<apzns
Papahotte are on the local mar
bet, and already q number Of lots
of the favorite Louisiana game
bird have come in. They are in
fine condition. and hunters say
they are plentiful this year. b.
beYiIie Meridional.
A choice assortment of hne
table wines-domestic and inl-
ported at Allen T. Sandoz q Bros. =
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

A delightful dance was given
Tuesday night at the Hook and
Ladder Hall by the younger crowd
of Opelousas.' Music was furnish.
ed by the string band, and punch
was served during the evening.
Several of the mothers acted as
chaperones. Those present were:
Misses lnez and Gladys Perrault,
Lulu Comeaux, Lucille Sougeron,
Marie Meginley, Rita Desmarais,
Lydia Stagg, Rebeaca Kunkel,
Cornelius Trainer, Olga and Celes-
tine Roos, Lulu Bienvenu, Maud
Burns, Mary Littell, Bessie Glenn
enys, Sadie Heinberg, Katharine
and Eleanor Donehoo, and Messrs.
Jack Lastrapes, Charles Perrault.
Paul Eastman, Tommy Brooks,
Roy Edwards, John Desmarais,
Loon Chachere, Hugh Walker,
Peterman, Clifford Kerr, Rfnaud
Perkins, Leslie Moriarty, George
Bienvenu, Junge, Henry cLarcade,
Arthur Veltin, and Paul Boagni.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

THE 0PELOUSAS NATIONAL BANK
BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT TITS
NOW LOCATED IN IT'S HANDSOME
NEW BUILDING CORNER OF MAIN
AND LANDRY STREETS. -. :: ::
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES WITH
MODERN CoNyENIENCEs FOR
RENT. :: :: :: -: - 60: =: -
ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. -
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31
CANDIDATES.
Fer Senator,

We are authorized to announce DR.. L. LA.
FARO as a candidate for the State Senate from
tho Twelfth Senatorial District composed of
st. Landry and Acadia. subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

Read ad. headed Reward" in
another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1907-08-31

uhan YOU need groceries rms
- llan e. Sandox q Bro.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
COLONIAL soclALs A FAD.
It Can Be Made a Success in Every
Community.

There is one form OF sociable which
is warranted to be a success. since
every one is interested in it from the
start; this is the colonial social
The committee should canvass thor
oughly, letting no house escape, for in
every one something is tucked away
which speaks of earlier days. The
committee on decorations may hang
the walls of the parlors with crossed
swords, old muskets and flags, and por-
traits of Washington and other colo
NAL heroes Around the rooms may
be- tables and chairs of old mahogany,
spinning wheels, andirons, and curious
kettles Arranged around the wall
may be long, narrow tables draped
with cheese cloth in blue and yellow,
bearing old silver. brass candlesticks.
shutters, decanters, slippers, en-
broidery, fans and jewelry with sam.
piers. warming pans, old mirrors and
family portraits above. Each article
should be labeled with the owners
name, the date of the manufacture. or
use of the article, and any historical
event In connection with IL.
II is a good plan to have everything
brought to the parlors early in the
day and returned at the close of the
sociable to prevent possible loss. II
is one of the interesting things about
the sociable to see the quality OF
relics even the smallest town has hid
den away.
For entertainment some one may
sing some of the revolutionary ballads,
or tell a curious event in family his
there may be recitations of such things
as Paul Reveres Ride" OF "Doro-
thy O." or some description of life
in colonial days. or course the whole
affairs is more delightful If the hostess
at least can come in quaint old silk
or cotton gowns, with tall combs and
huge fans, and powdered hair.
As to refreshments, there should
certainly be poundcake and mulled
cider, and perhaps doughnuts, or little
spicy cookies. A great deal of fun
can be had If old recipe books are
hunted up and some of the things
tried which are suggested there.
This sociable suggests one on much
the same lines, where real New
England supper is served at six, all
sitting down at long tables to eat the
same dishes which were served long
ago, Afterwards the same entertain
ment may be provided as at the colo
NAL sociable, with or without the pref.
" old dresses.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
Our HandkerehIsrs utIIltx.

From a lady's fancy hemstitched
handkerchief one can make two turn
over collars, one pair cuffs, and have
the center left for another fancy
handkerchief. Cut a strip across op
posite sides for the turn overs. and the
two pieces OF border which are left
can be made into cuffs by hens itch
ing the ends TO correspond with the
rest OF the hem. Finish these with
Persian lamb bands, You will also
have a perfect square left In the cen
ter which, after putting in a narrow
benz and finishing with lace. makes
pretty handkerchief.
Mrs r. w. Reinold
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
Culinary concelts.

When Interrupted awhile frying in
deep fat drop dry crust of bread
into the fat to prevent its burning.
When frying croquettes be sure to
plunge the basket in hot fat before
the croquettes are placed in It. This
will prevent them adhering to the
wire when lifted out.
When roasting meat, to make the
gravy nice and brown take table.
spoonful Of sugar and melt It IN a pan
til II smokes, then add boiling water
stir well and mix with the gravy.
Cracker and bread crumbs used IN
covering the tops of scallops. etc.
should be we'll creased In melted but.
ter This makes better COVERING
than the dry crumbs dotted with hur
Ter and uses less of the latter ingradi
ent.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

A meeting of the members of the
American Mining Congress is hereby
called to meet at Joplin, Missouri. on
Wednesday, November 10. 1907, at
o'clock p m, for the election of three
directors to hold office for three years
and for the transaction Of such Other
business as may properly be brought
before said meeting.
BY order Of the board of directors
j. II. RICHARDS. President,
JAS. +. CALLBREATH. Jr.,
Secretary
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
DRINKING AT MEALS.
Water Should Be Taken Only After
Eating, Says an Authority.

Most physicians today will tell you
never to take any liquid, and least of
all water, during meals. There are,
however. two sides to the question.
Those with a tendency to govt or
other diseases arising from excess of
uric acid should avoid liquids until
two hours, at least after eating.
For those without such tendency
there is no harm in drinking moder-
ate amount at the end of the meal.
There is, therefore. sound reason
back of the custom of keeping the cof-
fee for the last course. Even when this
prandial drinking is permissbleN one
should avoid excess. A little cold
water in the mouth is often just as re-
freshing as II gallons of the liquid had
been consumed.
The great American fault-or one of
them--is the consumption of enormous
quantities of ice water, which Is really
deadly beverage and not fit for civil.
lied man to drink emphasize civil
tied, for no savage would do anything
so stupid as to chill and paralyze the
muscles OF his stomach in the belief
that he is cooling his skin.
Tie rules, then, are: A little water
il you are healthy and your stomach
is normal, not too cold, and taken at
the end Of the meal And thus will
you avoid the countless ills to which
most drinkers during meals are heir.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
Individual Perfumes.

The woman who uses a scent at an
should aim to have II individual as
wen as elusive. Always choose the
same perfume or sachet powder. The
best effect is gained by keeping
saehets OF orris root among ones
clothes. II the reol Florentine orrls is
bought It keeps ITS strength indeh-
nitely. II, however, perfume is pre-
ferred. buy the very best YOU can at.
ford, and then De downright shngy in
the use OF H. Remember. a mere sus.
piston OF violets or hellotrope Is mys.
triously fascinatingi TO feek of them
Is decidedly vulgar.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
hESE PURPOSES ARE TO BE AZ
COMPLISHED BY

FIRST-The creation of a Depart
ment of Mining. through which I'M
creased assistance aud cooperation
OF the national government may be
secured.
secondly the creation and
maintenance OF complete exhibit Of
commercial specimens of ores, a com
plete mining library a bureau OF In
formation through which all possibl,
Information may be obtained abou
every mineral section of the country
aud a mechanical department In which
practical Illustrations may be glyeI
OF treatment methods. and a labora
tory In which experiments may be
made on refractory ores and chemica
analyses made of oies which ar,
thought 10 contain rare minerals, Il
the end that the mining man may b.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06
Umbrella Cover as Hair Proteo,or.

A woman who was the proud pos
SCISSOR of braid of hair which reach
ed well below her knees, every hair
even and the whole one satiny length
of golden brown, gave this secret of
the beauty of her crowning glory. It
certainly is an original scheme, to say
the least
She took the cover of her silk UNI
brella Ga use for them at ,ast, and
each night after the dust of the day
had been removed by vigorous
brushing. this cover was drawn snug.
ly over the braid and securely tied.
Thus the ends were kept unbroken
md the hair untangled, no matter how
estless she was. BY the way. in Sc
we're illness, when the hair must go
for days often, unbrushed, II il Is pos
sihle to braid 1t in two plaits and sat.
urate thoroughly with alcohol before
even attempting to comb the least bit.
the work will be accomplished in half
the time.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-06

assisted in the solution of those prob
! lens which often mean success or
/ failure to his enterprise. and the pos
sible investor may gain such informa.
/ ton as will protect him against all
| but the necessary risks of the mining
business
! THIRDLY bringing about an in.
telligent revision and unification of
/ the mining laws through which prac-
/ teal mining operations may not be
| hindsred by unnecessary restrictions,
and that every facility for mining OPP
erations may be created and that pro
lection against fraudulent mining and
promotion operations may be provided
for the investor, to the end that
greater mineral production may be
brought about by that stimulation to
mining investments which will come
through proper assurances of fair
dealing.
FOURTH-By uniting I'm one great
organization those forces which have
produced the mineral wealth OF the
country. for mutual discussion. lnves.
tigation and action.
DEPARTMENT OF MINING.
The well recognized need OF the
mining industry for more assistance
from the government, and the neces-
sity that more cooperative govern
mental aid shall be given to prevent
scarcity of those metals which are
the basis of manufacturing and with
out which our industrial progress must
decline. justify united effort at this
time for the creation of a Department
of Mining as a separate executive
branch of our national government
The public discussion of this ques.
ton through the press has been met
with an almost unanimous approval
OF the demands of the mining industry
for this recognition, and the time
seems ripe for n final effort which
will result i'm the creation of a de-
partment, whose head shall be in
close touch with the president, with
congress, and with the mining indus
try. to which the United States is
more indebted than to any other for
its commercial supremacy and financial
independence.
MINING LEGISLATION.
At the ninth annual session of this
congress two laws We're approved and
recommended To the various state
legislatures for enactment the first,
for the protection of mining investors.
was enacted by a number of states,
and II Is anticipated that legislation
of similar character will be approved
I'm all the states. The second, for the
creation of mine drainage districts,
met the opposition of those whom It
was designed to force into bearing, in
proportion to benefits received, their
shares of the expense of drainage Of
districts where drainage system
would benefit all property within
their boundaries.
At the coming session reports of
the following committees will be re-
ceived and considered:
General revision of mining laws.
Laws for the prevention of mine nc.
cidents
Side-lne location law. abolishing
extralateral or apex rights.
Law for the protection of mining
investors.
Members and delegates are re-
quested to formulate such changes In
existing laws as seem desirable, and
to communicate with the secretary at
an early day, in order that such sug
gestions may be put in form to receive
proper consideration.
PROGRAM.
An effort will be made to present a
program suggestive of such practical