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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26
PITA AND POINT.

~
Ethel Knox-..Certainly. Good night"
Vogue.
-He-''Which way was Tommy Too
dies bound when you saw him?" She
''In full calf, judging by his conversa-
ton. "-Belford's Magazine.
mo wonder De Boot likes classical
music. He is properly constituted
ings perfectly. Detroit Tribune.
do you suppose there is any dan-
ger of his illness running into quick
consumption?' Pooh, no; he's a mes
ecnger boy, don't you know.'-Inter-
Ocean.
You can always tell the man who
has free seat at the theatcr by the
calml vertical way in which he abb
stains regularly from all applause
Somcrville Journal.
--Hess-''That old Mr.. ,Booger drinks
like Il fish, Snarleigh-"Nonsen Il
fish doesn't place the end of 4 whisky
ask to its mouth every ten minutes. :"
-Raymond's Monthly.
~ might have married half a doz-
ia ckson Parl<c in the course of little
conjugal tiff, and what's more, mean
to do so."-Indianapolis Journal
"A western per says warm weather
accelcratcs' the growth of whis]<ers.
That may be Il reason why cyclones
come to play with them when the sum-
mer is on.-Sew Orleans Picayune.
The Butcher haughtily)- MADAME.
my reputation rests upon my meat
Doubling Custo,ner-''W.e1l,i if it's as
tough as that last steak you sent me,
feel sorry for you. '-Buffalo Courier.
His Golden Text.-Dr. Thirdly
''You love to go to Sunday-school. don't
YOU. Dick?' Dick HiclSs-''Yes. indeed"
DR. Thirdly-'What do you expect to
ts,s. ;o1- Solxc 1o n "a
of the picnic. ''-Punch.
-Wi1lie-''Colnc here. you little cub. :"
Fond Father-''W William, don't let me
hear you speak to your baby brother
like that. He's no cub ooh. yes, he
T.! ] heard ma tell gr,<ndma that you
were nothing but an old bear!''
Woman Woman!-She-"Wh don't
YOU tell me that noise isn't burglar.
George: A woman always needs to be
rcassuretl." George-"Of course it isn't
a BURGLAR, dearest. That is only the
rain dropping on the caves. There!
don't you hear it again." She--"What
do you want to keep talking about it
for?'-.Judge.
A Truth-Teller- Owner -'.Whcn
this job donc?' Truthful James (son of
contra ctor)-''Well, I heard him tell
mother that if he got Il certain job he's
looking after he'd have yours finished
by tonight. but If not, he guessed he'd
make this job last out another week.
Yankee Blade.
Doing Her Bcst.-Husband (vho
has had dumping neuralgia for two
days)-"Ugh! I don't why-oh.
oh, oh we were not born without
teeth! Ugh!:' Wife (soothingly-''f
you had only stopped to consider it. you
would not have made such remark,
dearic. For, you know. we really were
Tr,1f1
-''What shall we do with our living
sl<eletons?' is a question that is engaS-
ing the attention of the Louisville
thorities. n Snowman brought fc
male skeleton from Georgia, but she
not profitable attraction, and
now he insists that it is the city's buair
ness to fat her up to normal and COM
Portable condition. The city hasn't
been a BILE to decide to its liability
under the law.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26
FARM AND GARDEN.
THE WcIA AMERICANA.
Como Interesting Information About


Como Interesting Information About the
Wild Pea Vine.
American vetch, or wild pea vine,
grows commonly on the prairies of
Minnesota, South Dakota and west
ward. 1t is d very pretty little plant
from one to three feet in height, sup
porting it's slender form by clinSing
to the surrounding verdurc with its
delicate clasping leaf-tcndrils The
flowers are beautiful, of a. brilliant
blue or purplish color, and, were the
plant less common. it would he an ac-
QUESTION in any flower garden. Few
flowers can be arran ged in such a man
ner as to make a handsomer bouquet
than these wild pea vines and blossoms.
Where the land has been broken and
lies idle year these little plants spring
up in great profusion and nearly
through the months of May and June
create lovely natural flower garden,
spreading a rich mantle of blue over
the brown earth. When cultivated the
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26

with revelers.. who are making mp for
their privations during the day. The
wealthy sit up all night, receiving and
returning calls and giving dinner par
ties, and after the evening services at
the Mosque, the people 60 to the cspla-
made of the Suli-Manich, the fashiona
bic drive, where there is dense crowd
of promenaders. The bazars are illu-
minated and the lemonade peddler and
the sweetmcat men are out in all their
glory. The season which the great ia st
of Ramadan, and which might CORE
spond to Easter is called Bairan. This
is time of feasting and rejoicing that
the months of fasting arc over.-Cos-
nOnO1ifan
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26

important addition to yard where
cows are turned at night in summer,
whether kept in the stable or the pas
turc during the day, for sudden
storms and showers frequently arise in
the night and thoroughly drcnch the
stock that has no shelter it can seek
For sheep, cows, weanling calves and
ether stock such an open shed has pro-
nounccd advantages both in summer
and winter. The one shown in the IL
Illustration is combined with a corn and
grain chamber, which is entered from
the midway landing of the stairs lead
ing from the first to the second floor Of
the stable to which the smaller build
ing is attached. The grain is thus
constantly at hand when needed for the
use of the animals. and is easily and
conveniently housed after being
thrcshcd from the straw or husl<ed
from the stalk.-Country Gentleman.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26
OPEN SHED FOR COWS.

Ono That Is Combined with a Corn and
Grain Chamber.
In cold climates 1lanv farmers take
the precaution to surround their barn
wards on three sides with buildings,
which adds wonderfully to the comfort
OF animals that spend at least Il portion
OF. each day out of doors, whether it be
winter with it's necessary stable feed
ing or summer with its soiling. But
to secure the comfort of cows that are
turned into the yard in summer an open
shed is highly desirable. It IS also an
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26
Gossip That Is Profitable.

In China there is profession for
ladies, strange, because openly and
handsomely remunerated in the cur
rent coin of the realm. 1t is carried
on by elderly ladies, who go from house
to house of rich people announcing
their coming by beating a drum aud
Offering their services to amuse the
lady of the house. This offer accepted,
they sit down and tell the latest scan
DIAL and the newest stories and on dts
and are rewarded at the rate of one
half crown an hour, besides hand
some present should son.. portion of
their gossip have proved particularly
accepta ble.-Chicago Herald.
Gold always has a market.-Ram's
Horn.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26

with us. Whether we shall go as we
have been doing for fifty years, or
awaken with newborn energy and de-
termination ard build the roads. Mean
while let us always bear in mind that
it takes money to make roadS.-Little
Rock {ArlS) Democrat
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26
A Profitable Investment.

Good roads pay. If our country cous-
ms could be made to believe that de-
cent roads increase the value of their
property they might take a brace and
make the suburban roads passable.-
Lowell (Mass.) Times.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26

IF yon have no separator do not fail
to provide for the rapid and thorough
cooling of milk by means of some deep
setting system. Heavy losses are sure
to come if this is not attended to,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26

-Bolbic-''Don't they feel awfui1y
funny when You wall,?'' Mr.. Guzzle-
''What do You mean, little man?'
Robbie-''Why, somebody said you had
snakes in your boots real often."-In-
ter Ocean,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-08-26

Gold always has market.-Ram',
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
ThaColCl Smell.

The severe cold weather from which we
have been suffering Of late seems to have
had its origin in the far southwest, and II
the predictions of the weather observers
are verified it will to-day make its exit from
the Virginia coast into the Atlantic Ocean.
There has been freezing weather as far
south AZ Tampa, Fla, and extraordinary
GOODNESS has prevailed in Georgia, Ten
nessee, the Carolinas, and Virginia.
Altitude considered. the maximum Of
low temperature seems TO have been
reached at Richmond and vicinity. We
have not had the great snow-drifts
which marked the winter Of 1857
and put an embargo tor good
while upon all modes of transportation,
but we doubt not that the rigOr of this
season. upon @ daily average, has been
equal TO that of 1857. For several days it
was much colder here than 1t was in the
Middle and New England States; while
our people have suffered much more than
those people would have suffered because
neither our houses nor our clothes are
designed TO meet such disagreeable con-
tingency. We. however, have the assu-
rance that this spell will soon DO at an
end, and IL is scarcely to be supposed that
any succeeding one will equal 1t in severity,
though there is another cold wave adj
vancing eastward from Manitoba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19

We have collected together al our SAMPLES
OF LADIES MUSLIN UNDERWEAR that
have become soiled from handling or IN any
way mussed and marked every piece down "a
cost and many OF them TO less than cost. There
being only n very few Of each style your early
selection will secure you some choice values.
LADIES CAMBRIA SKIRTS, beautifully
trimmed, reduced from 81 to SOS; from g. to
s2.45, and from $3.50 TO SI.47.
LADIES CAMBRIA GOWNS reduced from
60 to s3Ss; from 81 10 sl.3S, and from 81
TO 7Sr.
LADIES' DRAWERS reduced from 81 TO 73c.,
and from Zoe. To SIC
LADIES' CHEMTSE reduced from 1926 to
92c, aud from 75c. to 57c.
LADIES' CORSET-CoYERS reduced from
s1.25 to s2c. from zoe. to SIC, and from 25c.
TO lgc
Tho above are oaly few sample items select
ed at random. There are many more at loss
prices TO choose from.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
"The Main Street of the Town


On Sunday we shall publish in our -
page paper number of short letters from
the people discussing the desrability and
feasibility of changing the name of Main
street. and making suggestions as to what
1t should be.
We are gratifed to find that the matter
has awakened general attention and that il
is the wish of the great majority of bust
ness-men who are in touch with the spirit
of progress now astir IN Richmond to have
the City Council give the street a new and
an appropriate name.
Most of the writers prefer that it should
no longer be called street" They
think there is more of dignity and impor-
lance in the word avenue" This, also,
is matter for consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
TIL URSDAY. JANUARY 10. 1893.
The Death ofEx-President HAYES.

ut t1dytss
The country was surprised yesterday hy
the news of tho death Of ex-President
RuTHEnFoRD b. HAYES. Though his death
was apparently sudden. MIR. HAYES himself
had probably known for a long time that
he was liable ut any moment to be taken
away by the disease which finally ended
his life.
Mr.. HAYS had the misfortune TO be
elected President Of the United States by
methods which had never before been
found necessary. But really he was not
responsible for anything that was done in
the matter. His title WAS secured 20 HIM
by the Electoral Commission, it is true (;
but bis election WAS declared in a constitu-
toDal manner by the two houses Of Con
gress in JOINT sessi n assembled. The
action Of the Electoral Commission was
extra constitutional-outs Of the Con-
stitution. All that commission did was to
decide who had been elected by the cleo
toral colleges and whom the two houses of
Congress ought 90 recognize as the Presi-
dent-elect. Apublic meeting of influential
business men Of this city passed resolu-
irons IN favor of the bill providing for the
Electoral Commission.
In a word, however much we may con-
denim the commission for the way IL ar
rived at its decision, Mr. BAYEs's title to
the presidency was Just as good in law as
that of any OF his predecessors in that high
Office.
Mr.. HAYES was good citizen. He was,
too. "A sort of humanitarian. He did no.
thing as ex-Pyesident to bring reproach
upon his good name. He was, IN word,
above reproach in every respect. and
passed q great portion of his life in the
public service. His standing with men of
all parties in his own State of Ohio testi-
fies to his worth. The people of that
State Will mourn his death sincerely and
pay due respect TO his memory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
The Banks and The Times-Again,

After saving courteously that 1t has not
stated its views in favor of repeating the
act of Congress imposing taxes ON the
issues Of State banks clearly enough for
the DIsrATca TO perceive just what it
means. the Times ADDS:
"The Times does not object to national bank
notes because they and their way 20 tho CON-
Inerclal centres and leave the country districts
without currency The Times says this Is the
nature Of the na,ional-bank note. The
national banks are suited to supplying CONNER
cIal centres with currency, but they can never
supply country districts with 1t, their disability
proceeding from their nature. We en-
phasiEe that fact as proving conclusively that
1or thst very reason, thcy can never fulnl the
needs OF the country people
By the same token the DisPArCH does
not object" to the issues of State banks
because they cannot supply the wants of
the commercial centres. nor because they
are nearly always at discount in those
commercial centres. nor for any of the
many other reasons for which it might ob-
lect TO them, but merely SAYS that this is
the nature Of the State-bank note.
What the Times says on this point seems
20 us to be the same thing rs making OBJ
jectlons. However, that paper, as we may
now express il. has not objected to Ma
tionsl banks and nstional.bank notes at
all. but merely stated the objections of
other persons. We confess that we do not
know how. il IL has not already done so
the Tunes would be able 10 object to ma
tional-bank notes because they find their
way TO the commercial centres and leave
the country districts without currency"
Would the Times have one banking system
for the country people aud another bank.
ING system for the cities ?--greenbscks.
nstionsl-bsnk notes. silver certificates.
and gold and silver coin for the city. and
the notes OF little State banks Tor the
country Bear in mind that our neighbor
expressly says;
"The national hanks are suited 70 supplying
commercial centres with currency, but they can
never supply couatry districts with It."
Why rQt5 Because they are 80 thoroughly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19

General ROBERT EDWARD LEE. who was
horn in Westmoreland county, January -,
1907. died OF Lexington. October 20, 1870.
lie lived but little more than five years
utter he surrendered his army 10 General
GEAsr at Appomattox, and be preceded
that commander to the grave 10y fifteen
years.
LEE had a great strain upon his mind
md body during the three years when he
was in command of the Army Of Northern
Virginia, and the wonder is that he did not
sink under it. At all times he carried an
enormous weight Of responsibility. He
had not only to plnn his campaigns. but,
TO considerable degree. find men TO fill
his ranks; food to feed them; clothes to
Clothe them. and ammunition for their
guns. He was the head Of great military
family and upon him every subordinate
leaned while TO him President DAVIS and
the Confederate Congress looked for sug-
gestions and advice. He was pillar of
strength.
He had the complete confidence of the
South. HIS character and capacity both
were respected. The people believed that
II be could not achieve success success
would be impossible to the Confederate
arms. They had IA much faith in him
when he returned erief-stricken from the
disastrous field Of Gettysburg "a when
they saw him hurting back McCLKLLAN's
lcgions from the gates Of Richmond.
That be was willing to take all the blame
of tho Gettysburg defeat upon himself
but caused them to admire him all the
moro intensely.
II was the manliness Of the man joined
gave him his great hold upon the affections
Of the soldiers in the field and the people
az their hOmes. and his eulogists to-day
could not do southern youth better ser
vice than 10 speak of his unselfshness; OF
his straightforwardness of his modesty
and courage; of his consideration for the
feelings of others-above all, Of his reve-
ence for Duty. TO him. consequently. they
may point as the model gentleman of our
times.
There are two great tests of manhood.
One is success; the other is misfortune.
LEE was subjected TO both, and he tri-
umphed over both. Never was the devo-
tion of his old soldiers more distinctly
shown than when be babe them farewell at
Appomattox. They loved him as long as
he lived. Those that survive and all their
descendants who are true to their blood
cherish his memory now. No matter
where LEES veterans may be. this with
them is a day sacred to his memory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
President HAYES and several members Of

President HAYES and several members CT
his Cabinet visited Richmond during the
Fair of 1877 and were the guests of the city
and the Agricultural Society. On the day
of his arrival October 31st) the President
and Messrs. EvArTs, THOMPSON, DEvENs,
and others made brief speeches in reply to
the addresses Of welcome on the lot where
the residence Of ALFRED 7. HARRIS, Esq,
now stands. Next day they all made
longer speeches at the Fair-Grounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
bound by law 10 ,unplr a good currency

bound by law to supply good currency
that they cannot prosper where there r.
nothing which can be deposited with the
government officer having charge Of the
matter as security tor the note-holders ey-
cept land In other words. the national
banks are too closely watched to be care
less IN issuing currency. They start with
a national charter based on national
bonds, and their homes are in the marts OF
commerce.; whereas, the State banks
would start teitao,6 national charter.
besed on national bonds, and their homes
are NOT In the marts of commerce." but in
tho rural distuctsl Their charters, we
are told, forbid them TO lend money on
land, and If their charters permitted them
to do so they would not" We are left to
inter that the now State banks would lend
money on land, but we must say that if we
owned stock in bank so liberal we would
not expect large dividends. But the fact
is, OF course. that with proper endorsers
farmers note ia just as likely to be dis
counted by a national bank as merchants
note. If not. what can be the reason?
The Times gravely tells US that all that
II does is Ito point out and emphasize
the fact that the national banks
UW n6rey and can neper supply the great
rural public with tAe proper currency that
its needs imperatively demand" Some
persons might understand that 10 be an
objection TO national banks stated in
strong language. We suppose We might
use the same words and say +" State banks
,ciH necer and can nerer supply the great
urban public with the paper currency
that its needs imperatively demandl'
Mind, this is not an objection but the
statement Of fact
Returning to what we said yesterday on
another point of our neIghbors, we quote
Senator Villas as having recently said in
the United States Senate that the power
directly and in terms to prohibit such
IState-bankl circulation exists IN Con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
ANNUAL
Aoaing-Cu5 Sale
MI77ELDORFERS''
Ne1U Granite BUILDING,
2l7 EAST BROAD STREET.
2l7 EAST BROAD STREET.

Preparatory 10 our inventory we have marked
down our entire stock regardless Of cost or Va.us
WRAPS, DRESS GOODS. BLANKETS. CAR
PETS, RUGS, MATTINGs. UNDERWEAR. Do
ME5TICs, GLOVES. HOSIERY, ENBROIDE-
RlES. SILKS. FLANNEIS. COMFORTS, RIB.
BONS, NOTIONS-all to go At closing-ou, prices
WRAPS marked down 33]S per cent. Now is
the time TO buy bargains.
DRESS GOODS marked way down. full
stock 90 select from.
BLANKETS, COMFORTS, CARPETS. RUGS,
MArIINGS, OIL-CL0rHS, aud WINDOW
SHADES at greatly reduced prices.
UNDERWEAR FOR LADIES. CHILDREN,
AND GENTLEMEN at closing ont-sale prices.
A JAMES-kIYER UNBLEACHED COTTON
at &c. for this week only.
All BLEACHED and UfiBLEACHED COTTONS
are advancing. We are selling them at old
prices.
GREAT REMNANT SALE this week Bar
gains In all kinds OF Remnants
All HOLIDAY GOODS at one half the original
prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19

The Atlanta Constitution of Tuesday con-
tains portrait and biographical sketch of
the Hon. JAMES i. GORDON, of Virginia,
who will to-day deliver the Grafton on LEE
i'll that city before the Virginia Society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
COLD WEATHER ITEMS CONTINUED.

Each day we propose on the morrow TO advor-
tise some new thing which will Indicate the
coming Of spring. We have the goods, but have
not the heart to advertise them with the mer-
curry Mt zero. SO we continue on the cold-wea'her
line for-who knows how long
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
LEV ! &DAVlS
srsa---r-sss ~.-s---.-sss~,>S
\0NPAlY
II.I2,I5, and II east Broad.
II, Is, IS, and u east Broad.
RICHMOND. Thursday. January 10. 1879

RICHMOND, Thursday. January o. 1898.
In pleasant contrast with the
wintry skies without, the Big Store
is eloquent of balmier days. New
beauties keep flowing in redou-
bled vigor is noticeable in the buy
ing. Our public is quick to appre-
ciate the lavish catering that is
daily placing US further in the lead.
Then January is saving time,
too. As for instance among the
WRAPS
Tan Broadcloth, fuli-length, been eel, Is Sill.
Tan, tight-1ttlng, sllk-lined, been s25, Is 81 s..
Tan Wraps that have been $3.50, $500 and
80, any for IS.
Black Diagonal, tsilor-made, box-coat, been
$3.50, IS 80. Tho early-season value vas
80.
Smooth Black Diagonal, tailor-msde. half silk
lined, value %, our reduced price 1850,
Black French Vale Diagonal, tight-ntting
back, value s16. recent price els, now s10
But here's richneSS-a two-dayS'
sale Of Newmarkets-last years
make---Some carried over some
bought deliberately because of in.
trinSic value at the getable price.
Not one made to sell for less than
SII then on up to SIS. Any to-
day and tomorrow for 81. so.
We're on the home.Stretch now
of the greatest Coat and Wrap
season IN our history, and It is our
determination to close out every
wrap, that we may start next sea-
son with an absolutely new stock.
Prices seldom more than half value
are offered you on anything here---
and we have still an ample stock
to guarantee you a perfectly salts
factory selection. Absolute per-
lection in fit, of consequently of
trained help to make needed altera-
tons.
All the special sales announced
for the week are in progress to-day.
TILE CnAEAy M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-19
8og9' aotMnq.

We show the best quality, the best styles, and
the best made BOYS CLOTHING In the city OF
Richmond, and this IA why It is here. Had 1t
been the chesp-made goods at corresponding
prices II would have all been gone long ago. But
now YOU can take your choice and pick Of sny Of
the finest BOYS SUITS in the house at about
half the cost-which brings them less than you
pay for the cheapest kind.
BOYS SUITS that were ~ aud IS per suit
for t4.4S
BOYS SUITS that we're $3.50 and $40 per suit
for 1898.
LITTLE BOYS BRAIDED JERSEY SUITS
3. I, and years--ihat sold for IS per suit for
S4.iS.
BOYS I2-, -, AND 1i-YEAR SUITS-made
Of the best imported goods-that sold for sl+
per suit for s7.92.
BOYS CAPE OyERCOATs-nnc goois-that
sold for IS. sl2, and sl3 each-your choice for
s4.S3 and s7.7S.