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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20

Mainly q Matter OF Shoes. From the
FrcnCI Point OF View.

Mainly q Matter of Shoes. From the
Frcnch Point of View.
It is one of the thornS in the flesh of
the fair young American that she whom
the wise ones pronounce as perfect in
her style as the French woman. should
be obliged to acknowledge that her feet
are not dainty. her instep SO arched or
her ankle SO slender that PERSONS
The reason is largely, of course, that
the American girl is given to foot-en-
larging athletics. which the French
woman shuns. But another factor is
the care French women take in select
ing their shoes and hosiery.
A French woman who aSpires to be
we'll dressed would as soon think of
wearing ready-made gowns as of wear
ing rcady-,nudc shoes. She rccog-
nizes the fact that a shoe turned
out after a general model will proba-
bly, not fit Il foot made on a par
ticular model Walking boots with
pointed toes she avoids, saving those
angular pieces of footgear for wear
when she will not have to walk. She
is careful, too, to have sensible heels
on her walking boots. for 9Th ones.
by throwing the weight forward on to
the ball OF the feet. broaden that part
She INDUCES in high heels and points
for indoor wear to her hearts content,
however.
If her feet are by nature broad and
''pudgy she wears shoes il size longer.
than is necessary. and thus decreases
the apparent width. Flat. narrow
seams she prefers. because they help to
make the foot inconspicuous. Soft kid
she wears because of it's comfort All
as possible. And there is never a
Imply hanging button. a creased
string, ''rubbcd' spot, a rundown
heel or a scratched toe.-N. Y. World.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
IT WORKED BOTH WAYS.

He Demanded Instant Reparation and
Got 1t With n yenCea
very absent-minded member of the
French institute was reading the news
paper in the Casino at Dieppc the 9TH
er day. He was absorbed by his read
ing. and with his left hand he uncon-
sciously pushed the files of newspapers
on the table. Each moment he sent
them further from him. beyond the
papers was an inkstand, which at last
the moving apers pushed over the side
of the table. 1t fell on the trousers Of
Il Paris banker, who was furious at the
accident.
The absent minded man offered his
best excuses without appeasing the
bankers wrath, who shricked that his
new trousers were ruined.
''But. sir, 1 will chcerfully pay for
them. BE good enough to give me your
card and 1 will send the money to your
hotel
ITO my hotel, sir. I don't know you.
I must instantly have the thi rtv francs
these trousers cost
The mem Der of the institute drew
forth the thirty francs and handcc
them to the banker. Then he said:
Now that you have been paid l hope
you have too much of the dclicacy of q
gentleman to remain in my trousers.
You know they are mine. and l insist
upon their immediate delivery to me.
You have no confidence in me; l have
none in you. My trouscrs:'''
In vain the banker protested against
such haste. The crowd that had ga tl,.
cred about the disputants said the mem.
Der of the institute was right, and the
banker, after sending for another pair
of neither garments. surrendered the
inl<-stained ones. amid the laughter of
the bystanders.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
DANCE rons to BE at Large.

''Why are they hanging this man?''
asked the new arrival.
''Fer shootin' Teller in the laig.'' cx-
planned Alkali Ike, who was master of
ceremonies.
Good gracious! Would you take the
life of fellow-crcature for so small n
matter as that?''
''fou let we would You see, he
missed the Teller he was sh ootin' at and
hit the inherent man in the laig. fell
Ter that can't handle a gun 'thout en-
dangerin' the lives of every body who
happens to be On the street is too dam
gerous to have around, besides bein' a
disgrace to the community. "-Indian-
apoliS Journal.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
THE WAY. TO SHINE.
Rules for Becoming Brilliant Convex.
nationalist.

Rules for Becoming: a Brilliant Convea
satiOnalist.
In these advanced and intellectual
days every young woman aspires to be
the leader of IL SolOn and the diner-Out
most sought by hostesses because Of
her brilliancy. but very few have the
wisdom to know just how to attain this
deSira BILE position in society. A note
book, a rctentive memory and an ord liz
airy command of the English language
are the necessities.
Into the notebook should go those
good stories, those admirable bits OF
repartec which are floating about. An
ecdotes about persons who are of pass
Then on the afternoon of the day when
will simply have to cast her eye over
is equipped for conquest.
1t is even advisa BILE for the woulCl-be
conversationalist to go to those older
and more brilliant than herself, and
hlmbly ask to be coached. IT would
be Il mark of hattering regard for
which the coachcr ought to be willing
to pay in choice jokes ard rare stories,
always provided that he or she did not
need the entire stock on hand for the
same dinner. There need be no deceit
about using such stories. The vvoma n
who says: ''Oh, by the way! Have you
heard Mr.. Jones's 1ast?" will have sat
isfied every claim of honesty, and al
the same time will have contributed to
the success of the party. And if one is
willing to study colors and styles for
ones dinner gown. why not stories for
ones tab BILE tall?--N y. World.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
IN SOUTHERN ITALY.
Passion Procession of laramie, with Life
Size Figures OF Christ.

Passion Procession of laramie, with Life
Size Figures or Christ.
On Good Friday. March 81, we drove
into laramie to see the Passion process
sion. says Il traveller. 1t passed very
slowly down the CorsO in the midst of
Il great moving crowd. The members
Of the Confratcrnita. with white hoods
and wells, twisted wreath of thorn.
stems around their foreheadS. Il white
~outane, blue sash and very pale lem ons
colored cape. marched barefoot before
each of the palchi, or platforms. These
were carried on the shoulders of four
stalwart brothers of the order, assisted
by four men in civil dress. Life-size
figures, realistically painted. told the
history of the Passion in six tablcaux.
First came Christ. kneelinG in the
garden. while whitc-robed angel
stood beside and offered him the cup.
Then a terrible Christ at the flagella-
ton pillar, his bones laid bare at the
shoulders. knees. ribs, the pallid flesh
torn with ivid wales and bleeding
wounds. Then Christ, robed in the
purple with the crown of thorns-the
Eco Homo. Then the crucifiNion. Then
the black bier, with huge black cross
above it. Then the chief piece of the
whole show-a dead white Christ, COW
cred with IL veil. placed upon a rich
mortuary bier. BESIDES the usual bear
erS. four gentlemen of the city, in full
dress, held the four ends of the pail.
Among them was the magnificent
Marchese d'A-. with his grand
swagger. "Clie bella presenza! said
the people. Their lacl<eys in livery.at-
tended these four noblemen.
The procession was terminated by .
Madonna Dolorosa. in rather ia shiona-
BILE mourning, holding red heart in
her hand. Priests and other brethren
of the Confraternita closed the cortege.
Three brass bands, sounding lugubri-
Gus and impressive strains of music,
with cavernors drums and clashing
cymbals, kept upa continuous plangent
ululation the pomp went slowly by.
1t was evening ere it passed; lighted
lamps and wax torches made the two
last tableaux more impressive
nightly Review.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
A Rustic Imitation.

eountryman who had loitered into
an Episcopal church one Sunday morn
ing was surprised to observe that many
of the worshipers, after seating them
selves, bowed their heads for n few mo-
ments against the back of the pew in
front of them.
II never sec that done before" he
explained, "but I want goin' ter be
out of the fashion, SO I jest ducked
mine down too
You mean that you INDUCED in ST
lent prayer" suggested a listener.
well. slxursely," was the reply II
counted ten."-Judge.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
DIDN'T SELL THE COON.
Eh0 Fat Gentleman Was . TriNo Too E4s
acting.

The Fat Gentleman Was q Tri0e Too HI.
acting.
A man who had full-grown coon in
. box was showing the animal of
the other day on Gratiot avenue. His
object was to make sale; but it was a
long time before anybody became par
ticularly Interested. Then Il fat and
jolly-lookiug man came to halt, in
quired:
''My friendt, who vhas dot?''
THAT is Il coon, SIR" replied the
: owner. 81 ketched him on my own
; farm, out here about 'leven miles,
''BO you like to sell her?''
-''That's what l brought him in for.
That coon is we'll worth $40 of any
mans money. but as times arc hard
and l want cash, Ill take So He's a
big bargain at that price,
''Vhas he good for sometings?'
''Was he? We'll, should say he was!
, skeerce around here, and, in the sec
end, he's d trick coon. I've spent more
than six months learning him tricks. -
''Vhcll, 1 guess I take him." said the
fat man, as he felt in his pocket Il
believe 1 like to buy some trick coons. -
ered:'
''Shust wait a rainutc. like to know
a bout dose tricks. Docs dot coon WALK
on some tight rope?"
flight rope? have never tried him,
but 1 think, he could A coon, you
know, is as intelligent dog"
Yes. know dot Does he say to
you: All, dcre" and Where you got dot
hat?''
NO, of course not. Coons can't
talk"
"Docs he hang by his tail, like some
monkeys in der woodS?'
"Hc could, l suppose Ill guarantee
furnish amusement
than any ten monkeys"
IDIOTS fine. l vhas great hand to
be amused. If ! haf me some coon to
amusc me sit oop nights and laugh
Can dot coon sing me funny songs?
''Sing: Who ever heard of coon
singing?'
"Nhell, ! doan see Why If Inc could
sing to me it makes me feel better.
Doan' he call out to some peoples like
a parrot und say he WANTS Il cracl>er?"
''My dear SIR said the coon man,
you evidently expect too much of a
coon. a coon is not Il bird If you get
him for five dollars you are making the
Suggest bargain of your life. Next
spring, when the money market is
easier, I'll be glad to give you ten dol
lars to get him back
"Ycs, dots l belief she vahs a
big bargain. 1 vhas trying to buy a
coon for more ash twenty years. How
vhas dis coon a bout bllrglars!''
GLOW do you mean?'''
''Why, if some burglars got in my
house. What does he do NIT cm:''
do! He won't do anything. What
can you expect him to do?"
'Doan' he bark and scare EN- away?
Doan' he go r-r-r-r-r-r-r like some burg
lar Alarm
''No: Look here, man. You seem to
have some queer ideas about coons. AS
l told
''All right-all right doan' took
him! I doan' gif you even one dollar
for him: If he doan' keep burglars
away how vhas he any good to me?
ii ow vhas he any trick coon? No. sir.
l doan buy him for ten cents, und
like to see you go to shall for Shwind-
ler!"-Detroit Free PresG.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
He Wasn't In 1t.

Rare rumor is at times made mani
fest in the police courts of the city and
country. Quite recently an lrishman in
Jersey City was under examination up
on Il charge of assault and battery.
When asked if he had anything to
say in his defense, Patrick. with all the
seriousness in the world, said: We'll,
your honor, 1 saw but little of the
fight, as was undcrncath most of thu
tiuae.:;-N. u. Herald.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
Getting 1t or His Mind.

''Now. john she said persuasivelv.
''you will try to do these few crrands
Tor me when you get down town.
Yes. indeed" he replied.
Don't put them off,
mo. ! make it rule now. when
promise to do anything for you, to get
it off my mind as quickly as possible -
Yes, she answered, with gentle
ness that relieved the sarcasm, You
do; by forgetting t."-Vashington
Star.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20

~ tell you WHAT said Mr.. Watts,
~ saw q remarkable exhibition of ami
NAL intelligence to-day!''
what was that?' said Mr.. Potts.
''NVhy, a. bridal party started from
the house across the street from where
I live and one of the horses throw a
shoe. Now what do you think OF that3'
-Indianapolis Journal
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
Sport Beyond tho Rockies,

First Hunter-What luck?
Second Hunter-Got one crack at an
eastern dude.
First Hunter-Hit i'm?
Second Hunter-Iep.
First Hunter-Git i'm?
Second Hunter-Nop-craw in his
oollar.-Puck.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20

In one place in Africa one mission
airy and $4,000 barrels of whisky were
landed at the same time. From .Ianu-
airy 1, 1890, to January 1. 1891, there
We're LOIS, SOL gallons of rum shipped
from Boston to Africa. In 1891 the
trade was almost doubled.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
1t Shouldn't He.

Jones-Where's the pretty girl l saw
you with Yesterdays
Brown (crossly)-That was my wife.
'Wcll, irn't she a pretty girl just the
same?'
"Um-er-um-yes, I suppose so: but
that's different" Free Press.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
The Only Thing Like 1t.

'You have Burke'S Peerage in
this country" said Lord Bronson berry
to Miss Sallic Perkins.
Nope" said Miss Perkins, 1--WE
have only the rogues' allery.'-Truth
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20
The WnY Out.

Miss Hubb-Do you coll your wheel
a bry or a bicicle?
Smart Boy call it a 'biks.'-Good
News.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-01-20

-Thomas-''What did ye ave the
coopay vvidened out at tn top like IA
funnel for?' John-'The misses ave
got their new cloaks. "--Cleveland
PlaindcalcT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-27
THE RhCEIVER DISMISSED.
Judge Hughes Renders Decision In the
Richmond Railway Matter

In the United States Circuit Court yes
terlav Judge Hughes presiding, argu-
n1ont was heard on the motion 20 dis
solve the Injunction against the Rich
mond and Manchester and Richmond
Hallway and Electric Companies and TO
dismiss the receiver. The case was sub
mitted al 3 o'clock and Judge Hughes
rendered his decision ana SAID that ne
micht thereafter file a written opinion.
He thereupon entered an order, qeclar-
ing that the Richmond Railway ana Elec-
tric COMPANY was entirely solvent, ana
that there was no ground Tor the appoint
ment Of n receiver OF that company;
and the Judge ordered that Mr.. \. NJ;
Seldom. the temporary receiver, should
forthwith restore TO the hlchinond huI-
way and Electric Company an us prop
erty I'm his hinds or under his control.
As TO the Richmond ana Mancnsss'sI
Railway Company, the judge sald ne
would continue the receiver vi W PiOP
erty of that company, provided now
over that II should also be delivered 70
tho Richmond Railway and Electro
Companv whenever the said company
Womb give bond Of $4,000 10 answer
any future order Of the court IN the
cause The Richmond Railway ana
Electric COMPANY. in order 10 save tue
nublic from the Inconvenience OF the
two communities being under diUerent
managenenta decided 10 give the bond
50 ae 10 regain control Of the Richmond
and Manchester line, as well rs their
-. and accordingly the temporary re-
ceiver on Yesterday afternoon surrender
cd the entire properties OF both com,
panies 10 the Richmond railway ana
Electric Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-27
DANGERS OF DRESS.
How Men and Women Run Great Risks
During the summer In the Way They
are Clothed

Few people think at this time of the
year OF the great importance OF dress.
In the winter people dress warmly be-
cause they know II is a necessity. but In
the summer, when IL Is hot they 20 TO the
other extreme and even dress too lightly.
Hot weather causes people TO use light
clothing: but suddenly the wind changes.
the air becomes chilly, and a cold is
pretty certain 10 be the result
Now. where most people make a mis-
take is I'm not guarding against these sud
den changes quickly and IN time. Any
man or woman who has on a light suit
OF clothing. and feels a change when
brings a chill. should at once counteract
the chill This can only be done by the
use Of some pure stimulant, not glnSers
or hot drinks. but pure medicinal WHISKY
that will refresh the system, cause 'he
blood TO circulate. and bring about iwme-
date reaction There Is but one medlcl-
nal whisky that will do this. ana that Is
Duffy's Pure Malt. II has for t"sn.y
years accomplished what has never p e.
known before In counterac,ing the utsl
symptoms OF sudden colds and preveh,lns
the possibility OF pneumonia. fevers, 9lt an
all the distressing complaints whic" io'-
low any cold
IL should be remembered. however, iha ma.
Duttys Pure Malt is the only WhlsNy
which Will certainly accomplish TINS. anu
however much dealers may tax 10 Tue
contrary, II alone should be taken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-27
IN MEMOIR -.

on Monady afternoon, June I'th' after
a Ionc and painful Illness Mrs. Mary y.
Sloom departed this lie. one was an
.ay1Ist and self-sacrincing Christian, d
tinJ and devoted mother ana true ana
HHt,.Ia-opatnetic friend. Her circle OF friends
go acnuaintances was very large, and
ber kindly interest in the welfare OF those
aGo,"t her. and particularly that OF her
S,oS,neer friends, together with her cheer
yI and exceptionally unseinsh disposi-
~, caused her 10 be loved and honOred
W. All who knew her. She bore her ill
~ With Christian tortitude and patient
,,.'sienation. and ner last hours We're
marked by that most beautiful OF al
attributes. the stcacfast faith OF noble
.,'e,,,on i'm her assurance Of salvation
through the mediation OF the savior.
,gbose devoted servant she had been dur
ing her entire lie. Few nVes nave been,
IKE hers, so devoid Of seinshness, and
50 characterized by a spirit OF unchange-
able cheerful companionship' and her
death. blessed by the faith which makes
faithful" was a fitting end 10 lie tull
OF true, practical Christianity.
she leaves two sons. John ana James 7.
Sloan. 10 mourn her loss. ihey nave the
sympathy of scores OF friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-27
FEOWER DISTRTBUTION.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Visit the Aims House and Jail

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union distributed flowers at the aims.
house and Jail yesterday
Regular Flower MlsSion-day comes on
June gth, the anniversary OF the birth OF
MISS Jennie Caskey who originated the
beautiful custom. and 1t was observed
this year by distributing flowers at the
state penitenuary. and the task was such
mammoth one and the number Of
flowers required so great that the distri-
button TO the other institutions always
visited had 10 be postponed.
ON June 9TH last fourteen hundred bOu-
Quets were made by the ladies and distrihu-
ted 70 the convicts In the state penitentia-
~. They look forward 10 these occasions as
gala days in their prison lite. and many
hardened criminal whom the rigorous
prison rules cannot subdue IS soficncd 10
tears by the simple act of gift OF
flowers
Yesterday morning the Ladies. represent
ing every denomination In the city and
nearly every church. assembled at the
Friends Westinghouse on Clay street,
and prepared large number Of flowers.
After their laborS they partOok OF n
lunch brought 10y themselves for the
occasion and started on their tour OF
The almshouse was first visited, and
every inmate who cared for them, and
especially every sufferer In the hospital
ward. was plentfully furnished with
they were given with cheering words.
and I'm many cases came Ike a bencdc-
ton Interesting religious services were
held in the various wards led by Rev.
Mr.. Nugent.
After tour Of the aImshouse the ladies'
then repaired 10 the city jail, where
flowers were given to every prisoner and
religious services We're held.
Generous donations Of flowers We're re-
ceived and they were distributed In ample
quantity.
4 large donation OF handsome flowers
was received from Brook Hin too late
FOR use. and they viii he distributed to-
lay at the Soldiers Home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-27
THE COLEYS CAPTURED.
THE TWO ESCAPED MURDERERs IN
CUSTODY OF THE OFFICERs.
Many Deaths In North Carolina by Light
ning-Prof Wilbur TiIlstt Probably DO
Elected President of Trinity College.

RALEIGH. y. c.. June 2s.-Special-
Tom. and Calvin Coley. the two murder
ers. who in company with a negro yes
teIday escaped from Jail at Louisburs.
have been captured. but the negro IS
still at large. They escaped by knocking
down a minister who was coming into the
prison TO hold services, and selling the
jailer and locking him in a cell. The
Coley brothers. 1t will be remembered.
were convicted of the murder of a Jew
ish peddler, and are condemned to be
hanged on July eth.
More deaths from lightning have been
reported in this State during the past
week than has ever before been known.
They occurred IN all parts OF the State,
and number quite a dozen.
MS. wIMBrRLY's CONDITION.
One of the physicians attending Miss
Wimberly. the young girl recently as
saulted near Apex, was here to-day. he
said that her condition was not 80 favor
able by far as yesterday, and that her
symptoms were very discouraging. He
expected 10 perform an operation OF
trepanning her skull. Her uncle. George
Mills, who is in jail here for assaulung
her, says that he is praying day and
night for her recovery in order that She
may tell who her assailant really was.
He says that is his only hope OF ever
proving his innocence.
The Woman's Missionary Convention
Of the North Carolina conference, which
has been IN session here for several days,
adjourned to-day after the election OF
officers. The officers elected were: Presi-
dent. Mrs. j. 4. Cunningim. Of Durham.
e-President. Mrs. l.. ". Crawford. OF
Durham; Treasurer. Miss Mary Pescud,
Superintendent OF Juvenile Work, Mrs.
l.. :. Hendren. Of New Berne, Auditor,
Robert Burkhead. of Raleigh.
P2FsIDEST OF TRINITY coLIEG-.
II IS said that Prof Wilbur r. Tilett.
now professor in Vanderbilt University.
but native OF this State, will be elected
president Of Trinity College when the
trustees meet In August to elect sue
cessOr TO Or. Crewell. who has resigned.
John Jamison. a prosperous young farm
or Of Mecklenburg county. was yesterday
killed by lightning while working in a
field. He had been married only I'VE
days. and his young wife. who was very
devoted TO him. is Frustrated with grlet
His horse was killed by the same bolt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-27
Down the James.

The excursion down the river last night.
given by the motormen ana conductors OF
the Man-street line, proved one Oh Ihe
most delightful Of the season. a large
crowd crow. took advantage Of the opportunity
to enjoy a puff Of fresh air after the
extremely hot spell, and the pretty craft
o1j friend glided down the historic James
lust as smoothly and as peacefully as
You please. while hundreds felt that the
refreshing breeze was almost equal TO a
tonic. 4 thoroughly enjoyable concert
1vae eiven nv the West-End Musical cub
and the orchestra furnished abundant
insniration 10 the sippcred feet of the
merry dancers. Refreshments were par
taken of by all who wished, and the
hannv excursionists returned 10 the city
iate last night delighted with the trip