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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-03-10
The Aldermen Meet.

The Town Council held a regular meeting
on the 9th instant. The following members
| were present: VIM. Campbell, Mayor; A. NJ
| Martin, Albert Delahoussaye, A. +. Gail
| louet, Jno. o. Mouton, Albert Cayard
Absent: Felix Demanade and I. N. Satter-
field.
The finance committee made its report,
which shows a balance on hand of S32.75.
The Mayor, treasurer, and collector made
their reports which were accepted by the
Council.
by motion, it was resolved, that the license
of b. Ealk for keeping opera house be
and is hereby fixed at $40 for the year 1904.
On motion, duly seconded, it was resolved
that the sum of SIS be appropriated to Mrs.
r. Herpeche and that the treasurer draw
warrant for said amount in her favor.
On motion, duly seconded, it was resolved
that license of $40 for the year 1904 be
collected on each and every person carrying
on the occupation of baker and be it further
resolved that license of IS be collected on
each and every person peddiing bread on the
Street.
On motion, duly seconded. it was resolved
that the Police Jury be notified and their
attention called to the closing of the sink
hole in the Court House square wherever the
oHal from the Jail is dumped, said sink being
a stenck.
Be it further resolved, that the city marshal
be appointed a committee of one for the
purpose of having portable box made in
which to place the ofal of the corporation
Jail
On motion duly seconded, it was resolved
that in consideration of having no fire pro-
lection and the danger that is occasioned by
the discharge of fire works within the cor
porate limits of the town that from and after |
this date that it is prohibited to discharge
fire works of any kind or torpepoes, ETC., and |
any one using Or discharging fire works in !
town will be prosecuted.
On motion, duly seconded, Judge c. De
6aillon and VIM. Campbell were appointed
IS trustees for the High School for the town
Of Lafayette as per resolution of the School
Board.
A number of accounts were approved and
ordered paid.
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Crouchet, and Lizzie Dimitry wer
in Lafayette last Saturday, on :
"shopping" trip.
Mr.. Chachere, the well known
architect of Opelousas, was in town
last Sunday, to submit to Father
Laforest the plan for the proposed
new Catholic Church. If approved
| and accepted Carencro will possess
a truly beautiful edifce. 1t will be
of Gothic architecture, solid and
highly ornamental. It is very pro-
bable that the plan will be adopted,
and our town will take one more
step in the line of progress.
Miss Virginia Smith of Sunset
was the guest of the Misses Melchior
last Sunday.
Mrs. Cecilia Villere Of Lafay-
cite was welcome guest last week
of her Carencro friends.
Mr.. Geo. L. Brown, was in
Breaux Bridge last week visiting his
son Master Weston Brown.
DIR. J. P. Francez returned
home last Sunday, after spending
several days hunting and fishing on
the coast. We understand that he
had very pleasant time.
MIR. A. Cheffer, went to Lafay-
cite last Sunday.
Mr.. Theophile Breaux has pur-
chased a fine hack and stocked it !
with choice line of goods. We
nope his venture may prove success
Jul.
There is some talk of starting a
tock company for the establishment
If sugar mill at Carencro. The
proper men seem interested in the
and if they once make
lp their minds to push the plan,
Carencro will surely have its mill.
TOTIDEM VERBS
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A Serious Charge.

Aristide Caruthers, m arried
man, having wife and two children
at Plaquemine Brusle, is in the
Lafayette Jail, charged with the
seduction of young girl, daughter
of Mr.. Joseph Ancelet a farmer
living near Broussaldville. 1t ap-
pears that Caruthers, who is a
nephew of Mrs. Ancelet, was very
intimate with the family and had
been employed on the farm up to
several weeks ago when Mr.. Ancelet,
having been warned of Caruther's.
evil intention, discharged and
ordered him to leave the place. In
stead of going to join his family in
Plaquemine Brusle, Caruthers re-
manned in the neighborhood, and it
is alleged, on the 24th of February
inticed the young girl away from
her home and induced her to accom-
pany him to Rayne. A few days
later Mr.. Ancelet, learning of their
whereabo uts, went to Rayne and
persuaded his daughter to return
home with him. 1t was only with
the help of an officer that he sue
ceeded in gaining admittance into
the house where his daughter was,
as Caruthers threatened to shoot
him if he attempted to take her away
from him.
Sheriff Broussard left Tuesday for
Rayne and returned Wednesday with
Caruthers who was placed in jail
awaiting the action of the district
court.
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Shot in the Leg,

A shooting ARRAY occurred in
Freetown Tuesday night. between
some negroes, one of them, John
Lewis, receiving two bullets in the
leg. Henry Green, young negro
was arrested and charged with the
shooting. Green claims that he was
the party shot at, and not the one
doing the shooting, but evidence in
the hands of the police is said to be
very strong against him.
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season, we yet believe a full Gro
will be harvested.
After 4 very pleasant visit t.
our town, the Misses Vandergri1
departed for their home, in New
Orleans Sunday.
Mr.. Ulysse Bernard, of the firm
of Bernard & St. Julien, of Brous
sardville, was in Royville Sunday.
-Simonet Leblanc, of Abbeville,
the only Sim, was in town lately,
and az usual dropped in to give us
that cordial shake. Come again, old
man.
Mrs. Scranton left for Lafayette
Friday, she will remain some time
as guest of her sisters, the Misses
Olivier.
Not only would it be a duty;
but an appreciated service to the
residents of this section, if the
drainage committee would immedia-
thy inspect the public road leading
to Lafayette. For the last month,
and had it not been for
the generosity and kindness of
Messrs Scranton, Primeau and
others, we hardly know how traffic
could have be done. The con-
demned preciPices are located about
three miles from town. We warn
the public to not attempt to pass
through them. We will, for the con-
venience of the public, map out the
route now in use in order to reach |
his town safely. From Lafayette
% DR.. Scranton's Cayret farm,
he road is all that could be desired. |
Enter latter farm, follow road in
leld, and then cross over in the
3ossett property, still follow lane,
which leads to Primeau's prairies;
ressPass his pastures and fields
ntil the Vermillion public road is
net turn to left, follow public road
nd reach your destinations. Must
his siege last long7 Is this a free
ountry7 We say no! more anon.
Your correspondent tried his
lex at angling last Sunday, sue
eeded in hooking two dozens
erches. How IS this for an amateur.
Mr.. Lucien S. Broussard was in
own Saturday. :
Little Ruby Scranton is now
pending few days with her cousins
\ Houston, Tex. 8
DIR. Young was a visitor to
lafayette Tuesday.
CHEROKEE.
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40 Boxes in One Dav.

Over 17o boxes of eggs were
shipped from this point last Satur-
day, Lafayette contributing 10 boxes
and the balance being from points
on the Alexandria branch. Agent
Davidson informs The Gazette that
Lafayette ships daily as many eggs
as any station on the Southern
Pacific road
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CarencrO News.

| F-om Our Ee.,ulcr Correspondent.
There was quite a ripple of ex-
element in our town on March I
caused by the presence in our mids,
of an clipping party, from Abbeville.
In spite of their efforts to conceal
the real cause of their short visit,
the facts leaked out, and as is usual
in such cases the knowing ones took
a great interest in their movements,
and gave them the customary SYM
pathy. The gentleman most inter-
ested was Mr.. r. N. Bush assistant
railroad agent at Abbeville, and his
bride elect was Miss Trahan of the
same place. They took the first
train for New Orleans. We trust
that by this time they have quoted
down and have the blessing of all
concerned.
Your correspondent has been
suffering from an acute attack of
comic valentines, and now fully
comprehends and appreciates his
many faults and foibles.
Miss Antonio Melchior paid
short visit to Lafayette last week.
Mrs. A. Waiter returned to her
home in West Lake several days ago
after spending a while here with her
mother Mrs. Valery Guilbeau. She
was accompanied by her charming
little daughter.
For the week ending March 2
the following medals were awarded
at the parochial school: 1st class,
Miss Sarah Brown, "Lessons". end
class. Miss Agnes Couvlllon, lies
sons" Miss Emma Babineau gained
the medal for ssconduct." Boys de-
class, Ellis Prejean,
blossoms" ClarenceBernard, econ
1uct." and class, Mr.. Hubert Dupuis |
vas awarded both medals for econ
luct" and lessons
Mr.. Stuart Q. Nicholson of
New Orleans was in Carencro several
lays the guests of Mr.. Louis G.
Sicily. He returned to the CITY last
sunday.
-Jee whizz what prodigies !!
The different buyers of sugar
ane will certainly have to provide
ONE proper means for loading or
transferring cane from wagons to
ars the coming fall; or it is doubt
III whether the immense crop can
e forwarded. The company pro-
iding the easiest and best method,
ill be very apt to have the prefer :
nee. The way cane was handled d.
'st season was entirely too expen- :
we to the planter. There were
everal appliances in use elsewhere, {
ny one of which would prove a
rcat help here. =
Misses Rsssic LESLEY, Odile J.
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M0ULD.BE WIFE MURDERER
Geo. Summers, a German, Gets
Drunk and Tries to Kill
his Wife.

People living in the vicinity of tn,
Greig farm just out of the corporate
limits of the town we're attracted
last Thursday evening to the home
of Geo. Summers by loud screams
of distress imploring ssfor help. >
The nearest neighbors, colored
people, started Immediately for
Summers house, but before reach
ing it they were Mortified by a most
| fearful sight: Mrs. Summers lay on
the ground nearly covered with blood
and standing by her was her husband,
Geo. Summers. who had, while
under the influence of liquor, made
a desperate attempt to take
her life. Summers deied the
neigbors to render any assis-
lance to the poor women in
whose wounds were yet oozings of
blood, but happily it was not long
before Mr.. J. G. Couvillon and two
other gentlemen arrived on the
scene and succeeded in appeasing the
would-be murderer's anger. One
of the gentlemen had the presence
of mind to think of tying a hand
kerchief tightly around the woman's
arm where the most dangerous
wound was, thereby stopping the
flow of blood and probably saving
her life. In the mean time DR.. |
Martin and Police Officer Romero
arrived. Romero placed Summers
under arrest and took him to Jail.
The doctor dressed the wounds. |
There was an ugly cash on the
left arm and scalp wound. The
cut on the arm was of serious ma
ture, two arteries having been Sc
vered.
A few minutes before his arrest
Summers broke down and wePt and
asked what had Pecome of his
young child, who had been
aiken to one of the neighbors. He
spoke in broken English, which was
lot ineligible and nothing could
De learnt from him.
Msrshal Vigneaux lost no time
ion of the affair and obtained some
summers. 1t was after a good deal
# searching that the officer found
he instrument with which the bloody
york was done. 1t is an old French
cythe, on which were detected
pots of blood and several hairs S
The unfortunate woman is the :;
1other of four children, the eldest
eing years old and the youngest
baby of five months. They were
AIKEN to the homes of kind neigh
ors.
Upon being questioned as to the
ause of her husbands murtlerous F
ssault, Mrs. Summers refused to
ay, but asked Mr.. Vigneaux not to c
ut him in Jail. -
Summers was employed on the
lrm leased by his brother-in-law,
no. Welkins from Mr.. Arthur Grei2. l
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ROyvills Items.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
AT last a whole week without
rain.
The beautiful and dry weather
of the past few days, has cheered
and encouraged our people. Plow-
ing is being done; every body seem
to be full of energy and although
the sowing of corn is retarded this
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TOWN AND COUNTRY,

s. Messrs c. K. Darling, and Mino
Gordy were guests at <sSterlipe
Grove" Sunday last.
The way some people stick to the
ss- truth nowadays is enough to make
Geo Washington turn in his grave.
Mrs. Clarisse Williams is on a
visit to Mrs. Beauregard of Cypre-
mort.
Miss Mathilde Creighton left
Sunday to visit her sister Mrs. De-
. costa at Crowley.
Miss Ada Olivier is in Houston,
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Laura
thompson.
Misses Liline Martin and Nellie
Bailey spent the week in Broussard-
vile, the guests of Mrs. J. A. Roy
- Miss Ada Moss spent several days
i'm Alexandria this week being the
guest of Miss Villa Rushing.
Miss Alice Martin. of Grand
Coteau is here on a visit to the
Misses Bagnell.
Ike Broussard spent several days
in New Orleans and returned to
lafayette Monday.
Mrs. A. GARNER, returned home
Saturday after weeks visit to her
sister in New Orleans
Ernest Constantin returned home
Saturday after a sojourn of several
days at Pass Christian, Miss.
Mrs. J. d. Trahan, and little
daughter, Miss Rita, returned home
"Wednesday after weeks visit in
New Orleans.
The ball which was advertised to
take place on the 10Th, St. Joseph's
night, has been postponed to Tues
Z day, May I.
Miss Adelaide Lovensjkold after
pleasant sojourn of several months
in our midst left Tuesday night for
her home in Corpus Christi, Tex,.
Prof. Alcibiades Broussard, public
school teacher in Vermillion parish,
was in Lafayette Saturday, the guest
of his friend, Mr.. Albert Theal.
|
DR.. A. Gladu, left Saturday for
Baton Rouge to resume their studies
at the University. '
Messrs. Aurelien Olivier and A.
Comeau, of Broussard, were pleas
aut callers at The Gazette office I
Monday.
Mrs. c. K. Darling, Of Abbeville,
spent several days here this week,
the guests of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Nickerson.
Sheriff Broussard left Wednesday
to join party of hunters at St Mar
He will be gone several
days. F
Judge o. P. Guilbeau and Cons &
table S. J. Breaux, of Carencro,
spent several hours in Lafayette last IL
T. d. Biossat made short bus %
mess trip to New Iberia and Jean
.rette last Monday, returning on the =,
night train. u
Miss Lizzie Cayard who had been
On visit to her sister, Mrs Wander
linden, of New Orleans, returned
home Wednesday,. m
Mr.. E. O. Schulz, manager of the al
Crescent News lunch stand, returned L
rom New Orleans Wednesday after Sc
l few days visit to that city. y,
Miss Alma Mcbride returned Ii,
Wednesday,, from Franklin, where -.
he had been summoned to the bed r.
'lde of her mother who was very ill, h<
tut who is reported to be recovering. in
Our thanks are due Dr. F. w. DC
Courtney for copies of the leading Sc
New York papers. The doctor na
vent to that city a couple of weeks w
go to attend medical lectures. ~
st,
The Olivier Ginnery at Brous- D,
ardville closed on the 26th of last ~,
month after a very successful season, :.
'aving ginned Ss7 bales of cotton -,
was in operation since September 10
6. ne
The Gazette 10 requested to state r.,
lat base ball club will be organ -,
led to- NJ the
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To Delinquent Subscribers.
peginning after this issue we will
Asd bills to our subscribers who
have not settled with us for the
aet year. They can bring US the
amount or send it by mail.
The morning call., 1894-07-08
Miscellaneous.

"LircOln night at International Lodge OF
Good Templars attracted good audience. An
excellent address was made by H. p. Shedd,
patriotic songs presented by Miss Ida Collins.
remarks made by SiIas a. White and William
Ii. Barnes and elocutionary selections rem
dered by Mr.. Sweeny. Miss Fannie Dougherty
presided.
The sailors of The United StItes steamship
Marion, ordered out OF commission, presented
the flags and coors of the vessel to the Good
TempIars' Home for Orphans at Vallejo. Their
gift was gratefully and suitably acknowledged
by No. 291. This lodge will give benefit for
the home next month, as Is the custom OF the
lodges throughout the State.
Presentations are numerous among the ira
ternities. II Is a graceful method of recognlZ-
ing faithful officer.
The Ancient FOresters instituted German
court in Fresno on the Sd.
Samoset Tribe of Red Men OF Vallejo gave
beautiful regalia TO Past Sachem Thomas 5.
Joseph last Monday. Z. F. Bergman. q. G. of
r., did the bOnors. A banquet concluded.
r. D.-Space preclndes the publication of the
names of officials except in cases of new subOr.
dinates. All legitimate fraterDlties are well
come to this department. Numerical strength
or age are not factors. 1t is only essential that
the association should have statrd meetings,
work with ritual, and a portion of the duties
of its officials be to visit he sick, relieve The
distressed, bury the dead, ETC., free of charge
to family or heirs. Church organizations or
wi hOut thr above qualifications. while worthy
and mertorious, are not wnat are termed
'fraternal societies."
VaIejo Castle of the Knights of the Golden
Eagle was instituted last week with good
chatter list
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A. o. u. w.

The tie-up has interfered with ysitations 10
some extent, but the grand master workman
proposes at the earliest opportunity TO call
upon the lodges in Santa Barbara County
Already there are preparations for drilling
for the cash prizes TO be given for the best work
at the next Grand Lodge by teams exempliIy-
Ing the degrees.
NJ. W.-The three assessments levied for
July make II thus far this year. The maxi
mum for California is 80. Should deaths re-
quire more only 80 would be levied; should
deaths not require 80 only sufficient TO pay
actual death losses Will be levied.
Keystone Lodge No. GA had a pleasant call
from the q. Nj. Workman.
A number OF lodges report admissions.
Installations are progressing along The line.
The past masters will visit Unity Lodge on
the 17th, and a lecture viii be delivered by DR..
Daywalt Visits will be made TO Valley The
third Wednesday in August and Noe Valley the
third Tuesday IN September. The regular
executive meetings Will be held at the AlcaZar
on first Mondays.
The order at Blue Lake had great assem-
blage and reception on The Attn,
Grand Overseer Winter Will be with the
lodges of Mendoclno County this month.
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American Legion of Honor.

The July statement contains seventy-fve
deaths, amounting to S1SS, 1000, of which Cali
fornia has three, amounting TO $1,000; receipts,
1895, ,561 Al disbursements, S236 800; relief
benefits paid S5784.
A dividend for 1894 has been declared OF an
amount equal to lwO assessments, payable In
September to all who have been members OF
the order for five years or more.
Eastern reports show constant, steady ac-
eessiOn OF members.
Two new councils have been recently insti-
tuted in California, one at Sanger with forty
members and one at Ocean View with thirty
members. Others are in contemplation In other
parts OF the State.
Nevada City and Pomona councils still carry
the banners Tor admitting members.
Grand Commander Filben has been visiting
councils in the interior; with Grand Secretary
Burton he called upon lie new council at Ocean
View last Saturday; social, addresses, etc.,
made the evening interesting.
This order has paid In death claims and re-
lief from organization TO June II, 1884, the
sum OF S27,704, ,34l 21. OF which amount
S61O, ,764 has been for relief benefits.
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knipil1S of Honor.

The twenty-irst anniversary of the order was
appropriately celebrated at the Alcazar last
Monday evening. Addresses, good pro-
gramme of musical and literary selections con-
cluded with a dance.
Grand Vice Dictator Archibald and Grand Re-
porter Curry visited keystone Lodge Thursday
evening; during the visit the officers were in
stalled by Deputy Learned, assisted by Depu-
ties Lawrence and Thomas.
Installations will take place In several of the
IOdg bis week.
The July list contains 157 deaths, callin g for
three assessments.
Up to June IA this order has paid to bene-
ticIaries th sum OF SAT ,092, OPS 46.
The dictatOrs. past and present, will convene
on the 2lst to discuss matters pertaining 10 the
order
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improved Order of Red Men.

Osceola Tribe conferred the hunters and
chiefs degrees and raiseds up their newly
elected chiefs at last session.
MonteZuma Tribe No. II was instituted in
this city last Saturday with charter list Of
tifty.one members.
Three hundred and sixty Red Men were in
the Fourth of July parade.
Wnnemucca Tribe raised up Its chiefs in
public. presented good programme and had
fine entertainment.
c. Westfall, G. of r. of No. IL, is organizing
a braRch of the uniformed rank.
Metamora Tribe OF Redwood City gained 100
members during this great sun.
Arapahoe Tribe bad pleasant gathering at
its raising up Deputy s. Berel ably officiateu.
A beneficial council OF the degree of Poca-
hontas Is being organized by j. JOEL S. S. OF
OSceOla
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Woodmen of the World.

This order is making rapid progress and has
added a number of new subOrdinates recently
to its list, and the older camps are admitting
many members. The institution of the new
camp at Pleasanton was marked event. Visit
ors we're present from Haywards, Dan
VILE, LivermoTe, San Lorenzo and Berkeley;
eighteen members were Initiated, the work be-
ing performed by Cypress Camp team Of Hay
wards. To add to Tie enjoyment Ramona
Camp OF Danylle brought candidate OF Its
own. and also Illustrated the work The work
of both teams was excellent and highly COM
mended. A banquet wound up the interesting
occasion.
The new subordinate at Vacavlle is to be
known as AlmOnt Camp No. 164.
Head Adviser Moses is visiting and Installing
the officers OF several Of the Subordinates,