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The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
DIED.

Joseph Vallier, a highly respected
citizen of this place and one of the
best known engineers on this divis-
ion of the Southern Pacafc, died at
11:4o O'Clock Tuesday morning
after a painful illness of several
months. Mr.. Waller, was born in
Montreal, Canada, in the year 1841
and came to this State in 1860.
Immediatly after his arrival here he
entered in the employ of the Nor
gan, Louisiana and Texas Railroad
as switchman, and subsequently
served the company in the capacity
of fireman being finally promoted
to the position of engineer, which
he held to the time of his death.
He was one of the first engineers on
the old Morgan line, and was ever
found to be faithful employe, pos
sessing in an eminent degree, the
confidence of his employers and
the respect and esteem of his CO.
workers. He possessed genial
nature and kind heart. He was
one of the most popular men on the
road, numbering among his friends
hundreds of residents along the
road from here to Algiers, by whom
he will be sorely missed.
He leaves wife and four daugh-
tiers to mourn his loss.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23

Destruction of Fish.
BY request we publish the follow
ing law relative to the destruction
of fish, by means of seining, trap
ping, etc. 1t reads
That it shall be unlawful for any person
or persons to put any poison or poisonous
substance. dynamite or explosive substance,
of auy kind, any trap. gill-net, trammell-net,
prophet, any kind of net whatsoever,
hedge or any other obstruction IN any river.
bayou, creek, lake, pond any stream
water course or other body of water within
the limits of the State Of Louisiana, with
the intent, by the aforesaid means, to kill
capture, retard or prevent the free passage
of fish during any season of the year. pro-
vidcd, this act shall not be 50 construed as
to interfere with triggeE-traps, or other traps
placed near the edge of the water only, and
which do not rctard or prevent the free pass
age of fish; nor to prevent the construction
of temporary works or breaks, during the
months of February ard March, f,sr the pur
yoss Of catching buffalo aud carp sish.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
A Card.

We desire most sincerely to thank our
many friends for the kind assistance rendered
on the occasion of our closing exercises on
June ~, and feel confident that the Gauge,
SO cheerfully and ably supported, will con-
tinue to merit the approved of our good
people. The tremendous gathering to wit
ness our exercises, we take an index Of
the deep concern, entertained for the cause
of Public Education. Our most earnest
efforts will be directed toward the encreased
efficiency of our school. and the maintain
ance of a moral standard, second to none.
r. c. GREro,
Miss M. JAMESON.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
A Wealthy Man Charged with
Stealing.

Martinvi1le this week and returned
with Paul Melancon, who is charged
with having stolen a bull from Mr..
Sidney Martin, of this parish.
Malancon was accompanied by his
attorneys Judges J. F.. and c. H.
Mouton, who applied for bail which
was readily furnished and the ac-
cused released to appear at the next
term of court. 1t is reported that
Melancon is a man Of some means,
owning considerable property and
cash, and his arrest created quite a
sensation in St. Martin parish, where
he is we'll known.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
A Gallant Fight.

To the Editor Of The Gazette:
was happy to read in the Pic
ayune Of the 14th instant that our
representative had made a gallant
fight for his railroad commission
bill, coming nearer than any one
before, to the passage of a law for
the protection of the people against
the railroads. The people may
well be pfoud of their young repre-
sentative, who received the follow
ing compliment from the Baton
Rouge Correspondent of the Pic
ayune:
''Mr. Mouton, of Lafayette, made an able
fight in behalf Of his ralir0ad commission
bill, but to no avail. This bright young
lawyer. who has just made hts debut in the
General Assembly, has forced Recognition
of his ability
Let the people rejoice over the
fact that they have sent a man to
the Legislature, who is not afraid to
do his duty, though he may incur
the emnity of the powerful railroad
corporations and all their mighty
rhagnates. Mr.. Mouton's bill was
indefinitely postponed by vote of
~ to 80 and all acquainted with the
cotidition of things at Baton Rouge,
will consider this defeat somewhat
of a victory.
I, for one, thank Mr.. Mouton
for his noble stand for the interests
of his constituents.
C1rIzEr.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City, Ill.
was told by her doctors she had Consumption
and that there was no hope for her, but two
bottles DR.. King s New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers, l3e Florida St. San Francisco,
suffered from . dreadful cold, approaching
Consumption, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such results,
of which these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs
and Colds. Free trial bottles at VIM. Clcgg'
Drug Store. Regular size soc. and $500.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
Interesting Races.

There were very interesting races
at CleoPhas Brocssard's track last
Sunday, the principal one being be-
tween Mr.. P. L. DeClouet's mare,
Mr.. Narcfsse Dugas' horse Prescott,
and Scott belonging to Mr.. Thibo-
deaux of Breaux Bridge.
The distance was twenty-one
arpshts and as the judges decided
that there was and irregularity in
the first face it was run over in the
afternoon; but Mr.. DeClouet's
horse was the fastest and came out
victorious both times,
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
A Correction.

In our last issue we stated that
ssfrom the reports Of Drs. Trahan
and Gladu, who were appointed as
experts in the case of Primeau, it
appears that the crime charged was
not committed" The physicians
had simply reported that after care
full and deligent examination for
marks or traces of injury establish
ing proof of the Preparation of the
crime they had 'sfailed to discover
any signs of violence, tending to
prove the Accomplishment of such
an act."
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
Shooting ARRAY.

A deplorable shooting affrsy took
place in st. Mar:inville Saturday
night between Chas. HI. Voorhies
and Michel Fournet, the former re-
ceving two bullets in the hip and one
in the foot, but the latter was not
touched. 1t is said that three or
four shots were fired by each party.
The cause of the trouble was of tri-
vial nature. Mr.. VOORHEES, wounds
are serious and painful but they are
not considered dangerous. At last
reports he was doing well.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
THE LADIES TO THE RESCUE
The Ladies Of Lafayette Have
Made up Their Minds and that
Settles it-Ade6tinG at Court
House June ~:

The ladies of this town are
decided upon one thing and that is
that Lafayette shall have ffe pro:
lection. They say that the men will
not move and there is only one
thing left fol them to do-go to ~ofk
themselves and do without the
sterner sex if necessity, and having
this end in view they have requested
The Gazette to announce thai they
will hold a meeting at the court
house at S O'Clock next Wednesday
evening for the purpose of organic
ing. All those in sympathy with
the movement, gentlemen as we'll as
ladies, are invited to be present.
We had occasion to hear some of the
ladies speak upon this subject and
we were very much impressed with
their earnestness in the matter.
They have already met with great
deal of encouragement and from the
present outlook it would seeem that
the good ladies will be the first to
inaugurate a movement that will
result in the procuration of fre-pro-
lection for our town. Let every
body attend the meeting Wednesday.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
Knights Of the Mascabees.

The State Commander writes us from Lin
coin, Neb., as follows: s'Aftcr trying other
medicines for what seemed to be a very obs
tinate cough in our two children VIC tried DR..
Kings New Discovery and at the end of two
days the cough entirely left them. We will
not be without it hereafter, our experience
proves that it cures where all other remedies
fail.''-Signed F. w. Stevens, State CON-
Why not give this great medicine a trial, as
it is guaranteed and trial bottles are free at
VIM. Clegg's Drug Store, Regular size soc.
and 81 90.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
For Fire Protection.

A committee of gentlemen have
sent out circulars calling upon the
taxpayers of the town for subscrip-
tions to a fire protection fund which
these gentlemen are trying to raise.
This is one way to raise. money
and The Gazette trusts that the
committee will meet with the sue
cess that the cause for which they are
working deserves. Let the good
work 60 on.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
Notice.

I will open a private school fot boys and
girls, July 2, lrox. in tho public school
house, and teach special branches, during;
morning hours. Tuition. 81. per month,
all who desire to- attend will please report at
ti,c school house the above date.
u, &. GSi!t,
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
JOS. Burt Acquitted.

Jos. Burt Acquitted.
Jos. Burt, who is we'll known in
railroad quarters here, and who it
will be remembered killed an en-
gineer, named Sullivan, in Hous-
ton about year ago, was acquitted
by jury last Wednesday.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
FARM FOR SALE.

desirable place near Pin Hook on Yer
million bayou about a mile and half from
the town of Lafayette. Suitable for a truck
farm. Dwelling house and large number Of
fruit trees. Will sell cheap. Apply to
I. H. Knight, New IlJerias 6-3S-6m.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23

Miss Amelie Debaillon, who has
been in New Orleans for several
months on visit to her sister, Mrs.
Jules Rousseau returned to Lafayette
Thursday.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23
THE GAZETTE.
Sxb5l;ip1ioa Prftd; 81 Pr H<ar
TOWN AND COUNTRY:

TOWN AND COUNTRY:
The Police Jury meets Monday.
Mrs. Carrie Eifsid returned to
her home in New Iberia Mond1y:
All should 10 TO- Carencro to-mor-
row. Don't miss it.
Miss Regina Romero is ON a visit
to relatives in New Iberia.
That hdstling Royvillian, J. r.
was at the fair Sunday.
Peston L. Guilbeau, of the St.
Martinville bar, was in Lafayette
this week.
Judge c. H. Mouton, of St. Mar
tinville, was in Lafayette two days
this week.
Travelling Auditor Jno. BaRna1
and his daughter, Miss Maria, left
Tuesday on a visit to Sunset.
Julian Mouton came from Baton
Rouge last Friday and spent two
days at home.
There will be fun for everybody
at CaTencrO tomorrow.
Mrs. Albert Labe and Miss Rosa
Fortune, who are the guests of Mrs.
Labe, e,spentWednesday in Jeanerette
Mrs. Emma Schayot returned
Thursday from = visit to New Or
leans.
Dame Rumor says that one of
the railroad boys will soon fall in
possession of handsome fortune.
Prof. Grcig gave party to his
pupils At his home last Saturday
evening.
If you don't go to Carencro to-
morrow you'll miss half of your
life.
Mr.. Jos Plonsky, left Monday for
lecompte where he will spend some
time as the guest of his daughter,
Mrs. Weinburg.
Modesto Robichaux left Wednesday
to visit relatives in St. Martinville.
James T. Mary left Friday for
New Orleans after stay of two or
three months in this town. Jim
has made many friends here who
sincerely regretted to see him leave.
Misses Terzile Broussard and Lena
klebb, two charming young ladies
from Paterson, have been in Lafay-
cite on a visit to their numerous
friends.
Go to Carencro tomorrow (Sun
day.) Ten to one, you will meet some
of your; ;old friends that you-have not
seen for years.
The dwelling house, being built
near Mrs. Jules Revillon's for Miss
Lorena Marsh is nearly finished.
Mr.. Sarrazin Broussard is doing the
work.
1t is rumored that the matrimonial
fever is raging in railroad Cir
cles, and it is reported that several
of the boys will soon become vic
Tins to cupid's dart.
Mr.. Gamard, the popular ''knight
of the grip" of New Orleans, was in
Lafayette this week, serving his
many customers
A. V. Fournet, clerk of court of
St. Martinville, passed through town
Tuesday on his way to Lake Charles
to visit his brother, Judge G. A.
Fournet.
Conductor E. p. Mayfeld, of
the Cypremort branch, was in town
during the week, and left Wednes-
day for New Orleans accompanied
by his little son, Ferris.
Mr.. A. NJ. Martin is having an
addition made to his store building
ON Lincoln avenue and will move
his family into it in the near future.
He has rented his present residence
to Mr.. Geoffroy, the we'll known
New Orleans drummer.
Read in another column the ad-
vertisement of Mr.. I. H. knight,
who offers to sell one of the pretti-
est farms in this parish. 1t is Sit
uated on the bayou near Pin Hook.
1t is splendid location for a truck
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23

Chas. DeBaillon came home
Thursday to spend vacation with his
family. Charley is attending school
at the Tesuit's in New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23

State Teacher0' Institute.
The committees appointed to
make arrangements for the meeting
Of the State Teachers Institute at
Falk's Opera House, beginning
Monday morning, June IS, will give
onWednesday andThursday evenings
entertainments complimentary to
the professors and teachers in atten-
dance. They have prepared in
teresting programs of vocal and ms
trumental music. A general invita-
ton is extended to the public who
will be afforded a rare opportunity
to hear some instructive addresses
on subjects of education by dis
tinguished educators.
The friends and patrons of the
public school are urgently requested
to be present Thursday evening, to
take steps toward the extension of
the present school building. A
sufficient sum has been added to the
$40 realized at the public school ex-
hibition and an adjoining lot has
been purchased and a movement IS
now on foot to secure the erection
of the much needed extension for
the next term.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23

the calls for contributions the ex.
penses amounted only TO t33. 80,
thus enabling the sisters to net the
handsome sum of $<oI.oo out Of
the gross receipts Of $43s.1o.
Among those who contributed
largely, The Gazette is requested to
mention the people of Broussard-
vile, who were very liberal in theil
donations:
Mother st. Patrick requests The
Gazette to extend her sincere thanks
to the members of the Scott Brass
Band. Who kindly furnished the
music on Sunday, and to the ladies'.
who, by their untiring efforts and
cotnmendable zeal, contributed so
much to the success of the fair.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23

Monday was also a gala day at
fair grounds and as the weather was
more propitious than on Sunday,
more people were present, and long
before the hour fixed for the be-
ginning of the performance had ar
rived the hall was packed and only
standing room was left. The pro-
gram, which follows, was equally as
interesting as that of the night be-
fore.
MONDAY NIGHT.
Waiter Drill
Piano, Salut Pesthe A. Lalanne
THE CHINESE MOTHER.
DRAMA, IN THREE ACTS
PerSonapeS.
The Lafayette gazette., 1894-06-23

THE CHINESE MOTHER.
DRAMA, IN THREE Acrs
Personages.
The Rev. Mother of the Sisters of Charity
at g Hong Kong Abbot,
Shney Ring Sin, the confidential friend of
se.nne;. Chinese 4hseSs.ea sssia,ea
Assom, q Chinese boatman's wife E. Breaux
Mary, Chinese Children. Etter
Revllon
Jennie McGrath, = widow arrived in China
H. Thibodeaux
Broom Drill
LA SORCIERE DU VILLAGE OU LIE
VOL Ell LIE MENSONGE DECOUVERTS.
FRENCH DRAMA In THREE AcTs.
Mme.La Duchesse de Grandmont A. Comeau
Julie Sa file aimee. l.. RevillOn
Augustine "a file cadette -I-. Bailey
Maria Dorgeville Meiancon
Elise Dorgeville lle......-..-......-B. Judice
Lucienne Duluc aimee, ,.......... &C. Girouard
Justine, femme de ehambre. ........,J. Reviilon
Mere Robert paysanne ancienne fermiere de
Nine de Grandmont-....... NJ. Revillon
Marion sa hlie-......-...M. OuOernaro
After the performance the people
remained on the grounds several
hours and spent their money with
out restraint. The supper tables
were spread Under the trees from
the branches of which hung large
number of colored lanterns, making
a most picturesque scene.
AS the people of the town atdcoin-
try had responded SO generously to
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-29

comrade rode to the leading wagon to
beg little from Harvey's we'll filed
barrel. One or two men threw them
selves from the saddle to the sands for a
brief rest. The dust cloud slowly set
tied earthward in their wake. Mules,
horses and men Dlinked sieepliy, wear
lily. There hung in the heavy air a dull,
low rumble as of thunder in the faroff
mountains. There seemed faint
CULVER and tremor of the soil. Was
there distant earthquake?
Suddenly wild yell, scream from
Moreno's blackboard, a half stified shrek
from the white covered wagon. The
man in blue leaped forth and made a
mad dash for the nearest riderless
horse. Whips cracked and bit and
stung. The maddened mules flew at
their collars and tore away, the wagons
bounding after them, and Pasqual Mo-
rales, thrusting forth his head to learn
the cause of all the panic, grabbed the
revolver at his belt with one fierce
curse.
"Carajoi"
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-29

W'~eV"'eD oCcf HtH.
from Stoneman will be. here to straight
on you out, and these young ladies'
father here to thank you"
''Thank you, Mr.. Drummondf All,
how can he or ever begin to thank
you and your brave fellows half enough?
I had lost all hope until that disguised
bandit suddenly leaped from the wag-
on, and Ruth was swooning again, but
she heard your voice before / did.
Twas she who saw your charge"
And Fanny Harvey's lips quivered as
she spoke, and the voice that was so
brave at the siege became weak and
tremulous now.
Drummond closed his eyes a moment.
1t was all too sweet to be believed.
His right hand, to be sure, refused To-
move, his left stole up and began CROP
ing back of his head.
MAY | not thank my nurse?" he
said. 1.-THE first thing l was conscious
of was her touch upon my forehead. :"
But the hands that were SO eager, so
active when their patient lay uncon-
scious, seemed to shrink from the long
brown fingers searching blindly for
them, and not one word had the maiden
vouchsafed.
Il heard your voice moment ago,
Ruthie. Can't you speak to me now?"
he asked, half Gliding, half laughing.
"Have you forgotten your friend Jim
Drummond and the long, long talks we
used to have on the Newbern?"
Forgotten Jim Drummond and those
long talks indeed! Forgotten her hero,
her soldier! Hardly. Yet no word
would she speak.
THE little lady seems all unstrung
yet, lieutenant. Miss Fanny will have
to talk for her, I fancy" And Wings
clear, handsome eyes were raised to
Miss Harvey's face as bespoke in look
that seemed to tell how much he envied
the soldier who was the object of such
devoted attention. "Shall we move
ahead? The others will join us later
On!
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-29

"how many prisoners have weTN
asked Drummond.
We'll. as yet only Moreno and his
interesting family and two of their
gang, who are very badly wounded.
Some of the others were neither prompt
nor explicit about surrendering, and
the men seem to have been trifie i'm
patient in one or two cases. You should
hear the old woman protesting to Miss
Harvey her innocence and her husbands
spotless character. You understand
Spanish, do you not?"
"No, only the smattering we pick up
at the Point and what broncho' Span
ish have added to ii out here. Where
did you learn it. sergeant? They tell
me You speak it like native.
Wings sunburned face-a fine, clear
cut and manly one it was-seemed to
grow a shader or two redder.
"Oh, ! have spoken it many years.
My boyhood was spent on the Pacific
slope. Pardon me, sir, want to look
Ito be continued.)
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-29

For sale, a 3-mos. old Jersey bull calf.
Registered stock Here is an opportunity
to purchase fine amin al at a reasonable
price. Inquire of 4. o. Dewey.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-06-29

two of the following troopers emptied
a cartridge into the clump, but left the
lurking foe to be looked after later.
They were too close to the Concord to
think of anything else-so close they
could hear the cries and pleadings of a
woman's voice, the terrified scream of
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-02-22
WILL THE LESSON BE HEEDED?

Bossism has been given another stag
gering blow in the conviction of John
Mckane, political heeler and manipula-
tor of fraudulent election schemes, OF
Gravesend, L. [. In view of the siren
uous efforts still being made in his
behalf, by friends felictous remarks
on the result may prove in measure
premature, but the fact remains that q
Democrat has been convicted ia the
house Of his friends, of crime which
has been habitually and openly commit
ted by hundreds Of his stamp, Winked at
by the authorities and hitherto regarded
by the public at large as hopelessly be-
yona their power to prevent.
Moreover, in spite of recommends
tion to mercy by the jury, Democratic
judge has pronounced upon the offender
a sentence which has excited universal
surprise by its apparent severity. These
are most certainly encouraging signs,
snd give unmiss aEebls etidemcer, Iris,
ing tide of public sentiment which is
making its power felt even in the most
notorious strongholdseof political cor
ruption. 1t showed itself last fall in the
defeat Of Maynard in New York, and
again in the overthrow of the race-track
and gambling ring in New Jersey; it
purged Brooklyn of its corrupt city gov
ernment; it compelled the resignation
Of Van Allen; it even, made Tammany
tremble, and now it has struck Crave
send. McKane, whose guilt is beyond
question, happens by the decree of fate
to be the unfortunate victim of its ire
sistable power. Doubtless there are
plenty of men in his town who have
spent the greater part of their lives in
concoctiDg and carrying out just such
corrupt schemes as he was engaged in
when the hand of the law laid hold upon
him and brought him before the bar Of
justice. That they are not, like him,
destined to spend lumber of years in
states prison can only be regarded by
them as case of sheer luck.
The same is true of many other towns
and cities throughout the country. The
McKanes, the Maynards and the Shee-
hans have been having things all their
own way and much success has made
them exceeding bold. But things have
changed. The message on the wall is
"writ very large" 1t has equal import
for all, whether they sit near to the
throne or occupy remote corner. Will
they interpret the signs Alright and take
warning?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-02-22
How He Became "Private, Allen.

Allen, of Mississippi, is everywhere
known as "Private" Allen, but it is not
as generally known how he obtained this
title. 1t was when he first ran for con-
gress. He stumped the district with
his competitor. General Tucker, who
opened the campaign with a rhetorical
rhapsody in which he alluded to his war
services, and particularly described a
battle in which he had commanded the
Confederate side. beginning: Fellow
citizens, slept one night in tent on
the mountain side awaiting The battle on
the morrow"
When he had finished, Allen got up
and said: "Friends and fellow citizens
What General Tucker told you about his
sleeping in his tent that night before the
.ttle is true, l know, for | was guard
ing that tent all night long in the cold
and wet. Now l want to say to all "f
you who were generals in the war and
slept at night in your guarded tents, vote
for him. But all you fellows that guarded
the generals tents in wet and cold like
me, you vote for Private Allen" Allen
was triumphautly elected, and has been
''Private" since.