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The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
BROUsSARD COMING

Congressman Robert Brous-
said Of iberia parish is scheduled
to be hare onthe 10th inst. Con-
gresham Broussard is a fcrcible
speaker IN both French and Eng
lish. He is q favorite in his section
Of ecurtry, ard has attained an
enviabla credit to himself III the
community in which he lives and
belongs.
Mr.. Breussard will speak at
Grand Prairie at the schoolnouse
on Jan. 18th at 10 a. m. Then
to Vile Plate at 2 p. m. From
there to Mancu at Jules Reeds,
at II a. N. next day, being Sun
day, the 18th. From this point
he gees to Eunice to deliver a
speech II french at 2 p. m. From
there lie is to return to Opelousas
on Sn1 day ard deliver a speech
here ct 8 p. m. in both French and
English. AS we have stated be-
fore, Congressman Broussard is
a f6reihle speaker in both Ian
guagss, French and English, and
will 10 doubt attract a large as
semply. Of course, as is well
known, Mr.. Broussard is, a strong
adgocata of Colonel Wilkinson
for governor.
While we Individually are tax
ing no active partin the pro or con
in the political movement, at. the
same time we are willing to give
space fer any ventilation that
will enlighten the minds of the
voters.
The time is fast approaching
when all loyal citizens will be
called upon to cast their suffrage
vote to ~Whomsoever is best quail
fed to subserve their best inter-
ests. Then it behooves that the
voter should ponder before vot-
ing that his vote should be cast
for the most eligible, no matter
what position he aspires.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
PROSPEROUS EUNiCE

Our young friend, JOS. A. Gil,
publisher of the Eunice Gail, was a
pleasant caller at our Office during
the latter part of last week. MIR.
Gil informs as that he is well
pleased with the patronage he is
receiving in his line of business.
He says the people OF Eunice gen
orally appreciate the services OF
his paper, and that the town is
progressing fast, and ere long will
be a city. So mote it be.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
Y TO FARMERS

Truck farmers, remember that
it is now time for you to put in hot
beds egg plants, pepper and toma-
toes; in open ground, spinach,
mustard, carrots, beets, turnlps,
leeks, early radish, lettuce, en-
dive, cabbage, broccoli, kollrabi,
early cauiifoWer, cress, chevril,
celery, roquette, sorrel, sweet peas,
onions and Irish potatoes.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

A petition filed before the Lou
isiana Railroad Commission by
the Monroe Progressive League al
leges that the rates on the South
ern Express Company and the
Wells-Fargo Express Company
between points in the State OF
Louisiana are from forty to sew
enty per cent higher than the rates
on the Pacific Express Company
between points in this State.
The petition alleges that the low
rates on the Pacific Express Com
pany, forty to seventy per cent
lower than those Of the other two
companies, were made by the Pa
cific Express Company without
any suggestion form the Railroad
Commission. The Secretary of the
Monroe Progressive League wants
the Commission to determine why
it is that the rates on the Southern
and Wells-Fargo are SO high, and
to reduce the rates to the same
basis as the rates ON the Pacific
Company's lines.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
BUSINESS Is BRISK

The merchants generally are
wearing a more pleasing counte-
nance owing to the fact that the
planters are in need OF supplying
their wants in their line of bust
ness. Hold! How can we hold
any longer??" interjects the farmer,
when our wives and children are
in immediate need of shoes, cloth
ing and meat and bread?" There
is consolation, however, that the
city of Opelousas stands second
to none in giving as low prices on
merchandise and the necessaries of
life asIWill be found in any city.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
THE MONEY TROUBLES AND
THE PEiCE OF COTTON

Although cotton declined con-
siderably in price during the worst
Of the present financial panic, it
must be admitted that the South's
principal staple has maintained its
value much better than most
other staple products. Although
every possible pressure has been
brought to bear upon farmers to
part with their cotton as a means
of relieving the money situation,
they have stubbornly refused to
sacrifice their property in the in
terest of the money centers. That
this persistency has meant no lit
tie sacrifice to the farmers is prob
able enough, but at the same time
it has prevented the sacrifice of
the seasons crop and has prevent
ed prices from declining as much
as would have otherwise been the
case.
While the necessities of the
far .ners have compelled the sale OF
apcrtion of the crop, a great many
far ners, in fact, considerable pro-
portions of the whole, have been
able to tide over the crisis and hold
on to their cotton, and they con-
tinue to stubbornly hold it for yet
higher prices. The Southern farm
ers as a class are in much better
shape for holding back the crop
than is generally supposed. They
are less in debt than ever before,
and many of them are not in debt
at all. Owing to the wider extern
sion of the policy of diversifying
crops, farmers are not compelled
to the same extent as formerly to
purchase a large portion of the
supplies they consume, but are
practically self-sustaining, cotton
being practically a surplus or cash
crop.
Such being the conditions in the
South, it is not surprising that the
tightness of the money market has
failed to precipitate the unloading
of the crop at any price the con-
sumner might feel disposed to give.
While the latter has undoubtedly
held off in the hope of getting the
cotton at a very low price, the
farmer has, on his part, refused to
be stampeded into selling his cot
ton at q figure below what he con-
sidered it to be worth.
Now that there are signs of an
improving financial situation, the
farmer has become more stubborn
than ever, ard this fact becomes
more generally understood by for
eign buyers, the demand is likely
to Increase ard the competition to
secure the balance Of the crop be-
come keener. While it is likely
enough that the farmer will not
realize the coveted fifteen cents per
pound for his cotton, ne is pretty
sure TO secure q much better fig
ure than the range Of values pre-
vailiag recently during the worst
of the money troubles @. Pic.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

Subscribers to the capital stock of the
Courier Printing Co, Ltd, who have
not yet paid their first instalment are
requested to do 50 without further delay.
Those who desire to take stock in the
company may do 50 by applying at this
Office. Certificates Of paid-up stock +
row ready for delivery to stockholders
led to them.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

Slabs. CRATE and stove wood for sale
All sizes and kinds. Come and take it
away at 81 a load, and pick it out your
self; or So per actual cord, four feet high
by eight feet long, by four feet thick.
THE NTGH-RuTLEDGE LUMBER AND MAN
UFAcTuR1NG Co. LTD.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

WANTED-Several intelligent, wide
awake newsboys to sell the Courier on
the streetsin opelousas Washington on Vile
Plate and Eunice. For particulars APP
ply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
Visit the Bijou Theater.
CITY LOT FOR SALE

Formerly occupied hya colored school,,
consisting of three and one-fourth arpents
bounded north by Estate of Prudhomme,
south by Littell, east by Roy and west
by Walnut Street. Two blocks from O.
G. depot. $1,000 cash. Apply to Cloris
Stevens, Opelousas, La.
Dec. 7-4t
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

I am o prepared to do repair work
of all kinds as heretofore, including
plumbing, lock and trunk repairs, key
fitting, etc. J. A. DRUMMOND.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

If you know anything worth knowing,
tel us know about it, so W. can let the
public know it too.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
Visit the Bijou Theater.

Visit the Bijou Theater.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

Whereas, Auguste A. Crouchet, of the
parish of St. Landry, has applied by his
petition to be appointed administrator
of the said estate;
Therefore, any person intending to
make opposition to said appointment
will file the same In writing, in my Office,
in the town of Opelousas, within ten
DAYS from the present notice.
YVES ANDREPGNT,
December, 7, 1907. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
PERRaULT & SAND0z,
ATTORNEYS.

Will practice law-both Civil and Criminal
in the Courts of this and adjoining parishes.
Land litigation u specially. Nntaries and Alb
stracf0rs OF Land Titles, in offices. Offices on
second floor OF st. Landry Bank Building, Opel
ousas. la. Office Phone tIa.ng Distance) No.
23s; Judge Perranlt's residence phone GLong
DistaIee} No. 80; Mr.. salldoz's residence phone
uong Distanee} NJ. 244. Post Office Box 81
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04

S0SjLE BUSINESS C0LLzo
soULs COLLEGE is the Tsesdlns and
Highest Grade 9us]ussa, 5ho~thand and
English Training scaootjn tAs South.
Ii 10 recognized everywhere as & vide
AWAKE, Practical, Reliable, Prog s~6s{Te,l
Popular and Successful Schoe1, IL makes
40 Jefusive promises to secure students.
SOULE COLLEGE owns and cccapies
the Finest Business scnoci Building iHi
America. 10 Experienced Teachers BOOK.
keepers and Ssenographefs rscont1e2aed.
Bend for New Illustrated Circular.
GEO. SoULE & ScNs.#
The Opelousas courier., 1908-01-04
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF LANDRY SYLVEsTRE

Probate Docket, District Court, St.
Landry Parish.-No. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
WRIGHT IS EASY
FOR BILLY PAPKE
Ketchel Will Confne Train
ing to Two Weeks of
Strenuous Work.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. Chilly
Papke showed some visitors al his
quarters yesterday that he would not
have TO punish himself in order 20 make
158 pounds for Ketchel on Thanksgiving
evening.
Papke stepped on the scales Clad in
d light lounging suit, minus the toat
and scaled exactly 161 pounds. Allowing
that his clothing weighed seven pounds,
Papke was at least four pounds bslow
his fighting notch
Papke is taking things easy and
familiarizing himself with the surround
ings AT ShannOu's. He will begin his
training campaign In style on Sunday
afternoon. when he will spar before Inc
large crowd Of visitors that will surely
be on hand. II has not been amounted
yet who Will don the gloves with him
ketchel says 4 figure on fiftaH
days OF training. and that will be al I
want Experience has taught me that
when 1 train longer than two wees
become languid and stale. j want 10
be right on edge for Papke, as i iuteid
70 take back the championship TINT
ne relieved me Of at Los Angeles
Manager Joe O'CounOr shargs
KetCheIs confidence.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
Central High, of Washing
ton, Ready for Philadelphia
School Tomorrow.
SEVERAL NEW MEN
PLAY WITH LOCALS
Witten, Macdonald, and Rollins
Slated for Capital Eleven's
Lineup Against Quakers.

Central and Central. Big crowd guess
ing just which viii be tI,e central one
after the game at Union League Park
tomorrow. when our own Dark Blue
and White aggregation attempts, in
football argument, 10 wrest the laurels
from their former conquerors. the Cen
trail High, of Philadelphia, and Incl
dentaly the present champions OF the
Quaker City.
What promises to be one Of the best
scholastic exhibitions viewed here this
year is on tap for tomorrow. The
Washington team is different one
from that which has struggled so game
ly through IT'S high school schedule thus
far, They have been greatly strength
oned 10y the addition of several players
who have not participated in the cham
pionship series because OF conditions,
and expect 10 present an entirely re-
juvenated aggregation full of the old
Central dash and spirit
These two schools held athletic rela-
tons up until last year. when The Wash
IngtOn authorities thought mt 10 cancel
the game on account of the poor show
ing and condition of its last season
team. This year the eleven seemed Ca
pahle OF expectations. and the Old-LlIne
rivals viii meet again. In the former
contests the Philadelphia eleven has al
ways been the winner and although on
dope they must be conceded tomorrow s
game, the Centralites VIII scrap 10 the
finish
CentraTs lineup follows: o. Rollins.
right end, Spransey, right tackle, Vim
ton. right guard. MOTSeu. center rs l.
ten, left guard, Lancaster, left tackle;
a. Rollins. left end; MCKeever, quarter
back Macdonald, left half Menefee,
TGllhack. and t.rlUU. right half.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
Daily Crop of Comment and Gossip
From Field of High School Sports

HOdgkins, who has been playing diff
ferent positions in the Central line. has
been doing exceptionally good work the
past Few days in practice This is his
first year at the pigskin game, and If
his work this fall may be taken as in
dicative of what he Will do next year,
Central viii have a valuable veteran.
Clarence Pistol halfback on the Cen
tral eleven, who was hurt in the game
with Business on Wednesday, is much
better today. but has been forbidden to
play again this year Pistol has been
putting up q high-class article OF ball
for the O street team and his absence
Will be severely felt. especially in the
Philadelphia Central game tomorrow.
Gregory, al halfback for Business, is
doing good work for the Stenographers.
lie has been making some splendid
gains through the scrubs defense and is
pulling of some good tackles.
Bullock who has taken Hazeu Rollins
place at end, is proving a cover OF
strength to the Central team. He is
fast, and the opposing ends md him a
hard customer to box OF.
Technical High has a most promising
candidate in Edwards This is his first
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
Rumor Denied That Official
Has Resigned From Presi-
dency of A. A. u.
TERM WILL BE UP
ON NOVEMBER 10
Unanimous Reelection at Recent
Love Feast Makes Taft's Vic
tory Look Pale.

NEW YORK, Nov. ga dispatch In
Washington morning paper has set
Gotham wondering how the story spread
that James e Sullivan had rendered
his resignation as president Of the A.
\. l..
Inquiry at headquarters this morning
elected an emphatic denial that any
such action had been taken or was con-
templated, and even his surdiest op-
ponents declared tearfulIy- that the mo-
gul was as likely 70 quit the job as
Ban Johnson is to give up his berth al
the head OF the American League
SulllVan's term OF office expires on
November 10. but he was recently unan-
lmOuSly reelected at a love feast that
made Taft's victory look pale
The only answer advanced is that
some enterprising space writer got hold
Of the bit Of information that his term
was about out and baited some long
distance biters with the morseI.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
JAMES SIGNED UP
FOR TURNER BOUT

Peter James, the 145-pound wrestling
champ of the world, and contender
In this event at the Olympic games in
Greece two years ago, has landed in
Washington and is hooked up with
Joe Turner, the local grappler, for a
bout.
The two have posted a guarantee
and a large side bet for the fray and
Will meet in the near future The
Greek has come out of all his battles
on this side Of the waters with the
long end, and as Turner is at least
ten pounds the heavier the match
should be interesting.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
PRINCETON ELEVEN
AWAITS BIG GAMES

PRINCETON. y. J.. Nov. s-The
scrimmage yesterday was long and
hard. as has been characteristic Of the
work this week
There is mo- denying the fact that the
team has developed considerable
strength The scrub and freshmen are
no longer "a match for the Tigers, and
even when REINFORCED by the younger
members OF the coaching stan. ind
difficulty In preventing the varsity from
rolling up big scores. The men are in
fine condition
cover from injuries. are both in the
line and show no signs OF weakness.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06

year at football. ana for this reason
alone has been kept ont OF the earlier
contests. Coach Hecox intends to give
him trial in at least one Of the re-
naming games.
Kelly, the quarterback at Technical
High, is one Of the best field generals
playing in the high schools today He
possesses a remarkably cool head and
runs his team well.
4 number of former Central High
School players. who this year are in
eligible on account Of DEFICIENCIES in
studies. are playing with the team in
preparation for the games with the
Philadelphia Central High next Satur-
day.
Van Dyne, at tackle for business. is
playing q good game. IIc is a hard
tacSler ana is "a good man o; carrying
the ball
Randall Laucas ter who ran in the
hurdles last year for the Central track
team, is again n school. and has started
training. Trainer Foley intends 10 work
h.m IN the sprints only during the in
door season.
Farmer, the Technical High end. is
playing a great defensive game. He is
IN every play and smashes up inter
ference in good style.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
INDIANS CONFIDENT
FOR HARVARD GAME
Expect TO Repeat Last Years
Triumph Over the Grim
son Eleven.

BOSTON. Mass. Nov s-Twenty-eighl
husky Redskins arrived here this morn
ing with their scalpiug knives keen FOR
the football locks OF Harvard.
Taking into consideration the alb.
sence of Captain Burr. whose injuries
now seem likely to keep him out of the
football game FOR the rest of the sea
son, and the possession by the Indians
Of three star drop kickers the odds are
in favor of the Redskins. The Crimson
team. however. is % per cent stronger
than the one which the visitors scalp
ed so easily last year. and in rushing
the ball. it expects to make up for what
Carlisle gains with its field goals
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
TRAINS FOR MEETS.

Hodges, who was one OF the main
stays Of the Technical track team last
year, is training at the 7. NJ. c. A.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
YALE TEAM LOSES
THREE STAR MEN

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Nov. G-Yale
lost three of her most valuable football
players in a bunch yesterday afternoon,
Naedele, right end: Fitzpatrick, left end.
and Wheaton. haifbaCk
All went down in the daily practice.
were carried from the field. and last
night were in such a condition that
Coach BigiOw and Trainer John Mack
said they have no chance of being able
to get into the game again this season.
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
BEGINS
INDOOR SEASON
Completes Preparations for Play
of Hard Basketball Schedule.
Opens With POtOmacs.

The Pejworth Athletic Club basketball
team plays the strong five representing
the Potomac Club, of Del Rey, Va, Ina
the formers hall, BrightwoOd avenue
and Longfellow street tomorrow.
The PetWOrth team has been praCtic-
ing hard Tor this. it's first real contest
of the season, and as the Del Rey team
Is composed Of seasoned players, a
hard game is expected
The lineup follows:
The Washington times., 1908-11-06
GRAY MAKING GOOD.

Gray, the star pitcher Of last year.
championship baseball team at Tech
nical, is playing a star game at en-,
for the Manual Trainers. This is hf
first attempt at football, and he g.
making good from the start
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Tuesdays OF each month for the yesr
1908, to all points on the Oregon
Short Line and to certain stations
on the o. r. 4 N. on the following
conditions.
On going trip (west) tickets are
good for fifteen days from date OF
sale. Stopovers allowed returning
at all points in homeseekers' terri
tory within the return limit. Agents
will issue stopover checks. Passen-
ger must begin return trip not later
than the twenty-drst day from date
OF purchase of ticket. The rate from
a few points are indicated below.
From Chicago and Peoria to Or
den and Salt Lake. $ss; to Pocatello
$3.50.
From st. Louis to Ogden and Salt
Lake, $3.50; to Pocatello, $40.
From Kansas City and Omaha to
Ogden and Salt Lake. @34; to Poca-
tello. $3.50.
From st. Paul and Minneapolis to
Ogden and Salt Lake. $44.70; to Po-
catello. 1880. The abovs rates are
effective only for persons buying
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CARRIES INSURANCE FOR YOU.

1t is something out OF the ordinary
for a newspaper to carry fire in
surance for its patrons and those 1t
deals with, but this is what the Idaho
Republican has been doing for some
time, and makes the public absolute
ly secure against loss in dealing with
them and paying their subscriptions
in advance. The following affidavit
explains this more fully.
T. H. Christy, cashier of the First
National Bank of Blackfoot, Unit
ed States depositary, first being duly
sworn, deposes and says:
During all the time have held
my present position, Byrd Trego,
editor of The Idaho Republican and
manager Of the Republican Printing
Company, Ltd, has used one OF our
fireproof safety deposit vaults to
keep valuable papers in, and among
other things kept there are proof
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sheets or fac smile of the subscrip-
ton list of The Idaho Republican,
showing the condition Of each sub
scriber's account. About once a
month he takes out the old one and
deposits revised list. and he has at
sundry times informed me that he
did this to protect himself and his
patrons against possible loss by fire,
or accident in the mailing room.
The insurance now carried by The
Republican Printing Company on
their plant amounts to $4,000, and
of this amount, $500 is made pay
able to the First National Bank as
trustee, to be paid In rebate to per-
sons whose subscriptions to The Re-
publican is paid in advance. In case
the plant should be destroyed by fire
and the publication Of the paper dis
continued.
The policy specifies that the insur-
ance is payable to paid-in-advance
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beginning with those paid farthest in
advance, and following down to and
including the least, the residue, II
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The Republican Printing Company II
they owe anything, and the further
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among the stockholders of The Re-
publican Printing Company, Ltd.
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@ Cashier First National Bank.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 4th day OF December, 1907.
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answer the said complaint. as above
required. the said plaintiff will .papeal
to the court for the relief demanded
in the plaintiffs complaint on file in
this action.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF the District Court of the Sixth
Judicial district of the State of Idaho.
in and for the County of Bingham,
this 27th day of October, in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hum
dred and eight.
w. A. BEAKLEY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
H. B. CURTIS, Clerk.
BY w. H. CLYNE, Deputy Clerk
Address, Blackfoot, Idaho. 1876
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PREVENT EYE TROUBLE.

Prevention is better than cure--it
is cheaper. 1t is possible fhen cure Is
impossible. Eye trouble may be avoid
ed by the timely use Atlglasses. Per-
feet sight is mater of foresight;
present neglect means future trouble.
For long time glasses were used
only to assist in reading or near work
but with increased knowledge Of the
eye, we are able to fit glasses to re-
move eye strain, which is the cause
OF most headaches, nervousness,
gloomy disposition and great deal
Of stomach trouble. This is.plainly a
matter Of cause and effect. Remove
the cause and you do away with the
effects.
For perfect sight and eye ease see
DIR. SCARBOROUGH
IN The Eyesight Specialist
Crow & Changnon Bldg, Idaho Falls.