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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
w. c. T. u. COLUMN.
CONDUCTED BY THE LAFA YETTE w. c.
Temperance Meeting.

The Gospel Temperance Meeting of the
W. G. +. u. at Falk's Opera House on
Friday evening May 5, was quite largely at
tended, there being some 800 per-
sons in the audience, the majority of whom
were interested spectators and attentive list
cners. The programme, we understand,
cidedly Christian and temperance in char
acter. Though having only a few days in
which to drill, the young ladies and misses.
who participated therein acquitted them
selves handsomely, and with credit.
The solo, ssYield Not to Temptation
we'll rendered by Miss Ida Hill, assisted
in the chorus by bcvy of beautiful young
girls.
lcct portions of the Scriptures impressed the
audience.
Then followed prayer by Mrs. Dimitt, in
which she invoked the blessings of Almighty
God, forwarding the efforts of the w. c. I.
u. in the cause of temperance and Christian
ty.
Then came the song of s.Chou art the
Life Line, and chorus, which was heartily
and approximately received by the audience.
The president of the association then read
a paper upon the ''Ains and Objects of the
w. &. L. U.,'' which listened to by
the majority of the audience with close
tention.
''The Widow that Pleads for Her Son.
was inpressively rendered by Miss Emma
f;.lk, daughter of our respected friend and
fellow citizen, Bcnjanan Falk, Esq, who
Recitation, s.W. c. I. C.,'' by Miss
Viola Young, beautifully rendered ana
highly appreciated, and s.Touch not the
Cup by Mrs. L. S. handle and Rev. Ross
handle, was received with applause.
The last hymn, by Miss Susie Hopkins,
was beautifully and eloqucntly rendered,
and received the plau,its of the audience.
\ song called VIC believe ''Thc Drunk
ards Dream,' was most imprcssivcly sung,
by Miss Anna Hopkins, and vocifcro,lsly en-
corcd.
The recitation, s'Toor House Nair.' by
Mrs. VIM. Walker, effectively and i'm
prcssivcly given, and was duly appreciated.
Prof. Willie Webb then entertained the
audience by rcciting the ''Modcrn CAIN
after which able address was delivered by
K. j. Martin. uf,on the subject of temper
ancc in which number OF strong points
were made in favor of the cause.
Master Harold Dcmanadc took the au-
dfcncc by storm in his recitation of the
'sBravest of Hattlcs.'
Maggie Abbott, rendered with pleas
ing sweetness.
The song ''Sonic Mothers Child,' by Mrs.
Rhoda Dimtt, and Sowing the Tares,'
were given in her own in,,r cssvc manner.
The aCros,ic, ssAlcohol,'' by seven little
girls each holding in her right hand the
letter which commenced the line she
pcated, was highly appreciated.
The song by three little girls. Misses Ag-
mes Mouton, Julia and Challie FOLSOM,
''lielp a Little by Signing the Pledge, was
a fit winding up Of the entertainment. We
understand that some thirty more persons
signed the pledge IN response to this APP
peal: SrECTATOE;
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Referring to the old carpet-bag
regime and Of the extravaganza of
the negro "statesmen," Mr.. E. B.
Andrews says in Scribner's:
Republicans from the North
hocked to the South, whom the
blacks, viewing them as represent
ing the emancipation party, n naturally
welcomed and followed. There
were honest carpet-baggers, no
doubt, but most such were idealists,
little likely to reconcile the races,
nearly certain to be misled by their
shrewd but unprincipled colleagues.
The good and the bad alike did
their best to infaule the negro's
sense Of independence and to en-
gage him in politics. His former
wrongs were dwelt upon and the
ballot held up as providential
means of righting them. The negro
was too apt pupil. In their days
of serfdom the negroes besetting
sin had been thievery. Now that
the opportunities for this were null
tiplied, the fear Of punishment gone,
and the carpetbagger at hand to
encourage it, the prevalence of
public and private stealing was not
strange. The colored legislators
Of South Carolina furnished the
statehouse with gorgeous clocks at
$3.50 each, mirrors at $3.50, and
chandeliers at $3.50. Their own
apartments we're a barbaric display
Of gewgaws, carpets and upholstery.
The minority of congressional
commute reCites that tsthese ebony
statesmen" purchased a lot of i'm
ported china cuspidors at $50
apiece While senators and represent
tatives eat the glorious capital of
he nation" had to be "content with
a plain earthenware article Of do
m este manufacture.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
Neatly NabbSd.

Last Saturday negro called at
the home of Victor Couvillon near
Carencro, and offered to sell horse
for S12.oo. Mr.. Couvillon, sus-
pecting that the horse had been
stolen, fastened to Carencro and
told Judge O. p. Guilbeau of his
suspicious. Judge Guilbeau, accom-
panied by Mr.. Couvillon, went in
pursuit of the negro and soon had
him under arrest. Sheriff Brous-
sard was telegraphed for and he
promptly proceeded to Carencro
and brought the negro to town and
jailed him. Monday morning One
zine .Dronet came to town and
stated to Sheriff Broussard that
horse and saddle had been stolen
from him Saturday last, and to his
surprise the sheriff produced the
horse which Mr.. Dronet recognized
as the one stolen. 1t appears that
the negro, whose name is Joseph
Phillips, is notorious rascal, to
whom a term in the penitentiary
can not fail to prove beneficial to
his health if not to his morals.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
The mmOnwealer in Fiction.

Miss Adclne Knapp, well known one
of the clevcrest women writers the Paci-
Coxey's army into fiction, as in a story
called ''rhe Wealer,' which appears in the
May A'-exa. 1t is very suggestive COM
mentary, not upon the fantastic Coxcy
movement, but upon existing industrial and
social conditions.
AS an analysis of the origin of much of
the shocking crime that daily fill the news
papers, it suggests that there are Gains in
our midst who never shed blood, but simply
kill hope and opportunity.
Everybody who reads Miss knapps story
carefully will be impressed with its fidelity
to the aspects of everyday life, and its great
power of suggesting all the complex forces
of society in 4 simple sketch of individual
experience. In Miss Knapp have
writer of fiction who will assuredly win 4
high place for herself.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
A Foolish Demonstration

Thursday morning ffstuffed
man" was found hanging to the
telephone wire on Lincoln avenue.
On one side were written the follow
ing words: "Kirg John, died May
9th, at o'clock" and on the other
side appeared the following: "Plant
sweet flowers on my political grave.
Gar" No words should be too
strong to condemn this demonstra-
ton, and The Gazette regrets that
those responsible for it have SC far
forgotten themselves as to indulge
in such a ridiculous thing. 1t is
right and natural that men should
rejoice over political victory, but
let the rejoicing be done in day
light and above board. This etfigy-
hanging done in secrecy will never
meet with favor as it can be pro-
ductive of good to no one.
Nobody is happier than The Ca
zette oyer the result of the last mu-
nicipal election and it will not try
to conceal it's JOY, but as newspa-
per it would be recreant to its duty
if it did not express its disapproval
Of such proceedings.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
NecrOlOoiSal.

Joseph Dupuis died at 11:4o a.
m. Monday last at his late residence
near Carencro. Mr.. Dupuis was a
most estimable gentleman. He was
born 81 years ago in this parish
where he has always lived a life
characterized by uprightness, never
failing to perform his duties toward
his family and country. He served
valiantly during the civil war, hav-
ing been member of Company A.,
9TH Louisiana Regiment. He was
an industrious farmer and worked
hard to provide for family of six
children, all of whom are living.
In his death the parish loses one of
it's oldest and best citizens, one
whose life was above reproach and
who did his duty in peace and in
war. Peace to his ashes!
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
For the Pen.

Sheriff Broussard and Messrs. H.
Billaud and Abram Hirsh left Tues
day for Baton Rouge to take the
following prisoners to the peniten-
tiary:
Ben Young, burglary and larceny,
7 years; Andrew Gary, shootin 6
with intent to murder, 10 years;
Joe Dominique, larceny, 8 months;
Joe Green, larceny, years; Frank
Green, larceny, year, Bob Rog
ers, burglary and larceny, 3 years.
All the parties are colored with the
exception of Dominique.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
For COUNCILMEN.
RunawayS.

Robt. Bailey borrowed Sigis-
mond Bernard's horse and buggy
and drove to the depot but he had
to come back afoot. The horse
ran away and Bob was compelled
to jump out of the buggy, which he
did just in time escape unhurt. The
buggy was pretty badly damaged
before the horse was stopped.
Henry Hohorst's horse made
things look rather lively around the
depot the other day. He took
fright and started to run like a
scared wolf. The buggy which he
was pulling collided against another
buggy and gig, resulting in con-
siderable damage to the three vehi-
Giles.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
Save Our Boys !!

To the Lafayette Gazette:
1nasmuch as the necessity for the
enacting of a law becomes apparent
Legislation to limit, if not to res
train altogether, the baneful influ-
ence of houses of ill-repute is ne
cessary. Minors should be pro-
tected by law and we pray that, at
the meeting of the next Legislature.
the member from this parish will
take the initiative in seeing that a
law is enacted, prohibiting the in
mates of houses of prostitution from
receiving boys, say under 1S years,
in their establish lnents under a
heavy penalty.
FATHER.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
An Epileptic.

H. Billaud, who went as far as
Cheneyville with the gang of con-
victs, stated to The Gazette reporter
that the white man, Joe Dominique,
who was sentenced to s months for
larceny, is subject to epileptic fits
and had severe attack on the
cars. Mr.. Billaud says that the
poor man suffered very much, hav-
ing been sufferer from this disease
for MANY wears.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
A Bridal Party.

Thos. S. Adams, Jr., and his
bride, Miss Ellen Wilkins, passed
through Lafayette Wednesday on
their way to New Orleans. They
we're married the same day at WASH
ington, La, and were on their
bridal tour. Miss Lastrappes and
kavanaugh and Henry Wilkins &C
companied the young couple to this
place and returned to Washington
on the afternoon train.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

We knew that District Attorney
Gordy was one of the ablest and
most successful prosecuting attor-
neys in the State, but we never be-
lieved him to be SO good tton the
muscles" Editor Pipes, of the
Star, is authority for the following
statement, which we believe only
because Pipes says it is true:
District Attorney Gordy is undoubtedly
the best muscled man in the country. With
only six efforts he raised, straight up from
the shoulder with hand, sos pounds.
Does any man doubt it?
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Mrs. Arthur Waiter passed
through Lafayette Tuesday on her
way to her home in Westlake.
She had been called to Carencro by
the death of her father. Mrs. Vat
ter's sister, Miss Laure, occom-
panied her as far as this place and
returned to Carencro on the after
noon train.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Thomas B. Hopkins, Jr., arrived
home Tuesday morning from Gal
weston where he recently graduated
as a druggist in the Medical depart
ment of the Texas University. We
understand Mr.. Hopkins will move
to Opelousas where he has secured
position.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

The people of Carencro and La
fayette may exchange congratula
tons upon their good fortune in
having elected such good munich
pal tickets. Our enterprising neigh
bors have been enjoying an excel
lent town administration for some
time and the unanimous reelection
of Mayor Dimitry and Councilmen
Courtney, Francez, Crouchet,
Cheffer and Broussard is evidence
that the affairs of their town will
continue to be intelllgently admin
istered.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

While in New Orleans last week
we noticed a negro dressed in the
uniform of a mail-carrier and carry
ing the United States mail. Are
the white Democrats SO scarce in
New Orleans that one can not be
found to replace this negro7
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

An affidavit was made before JUS
tice McFadden charging one Pierre
Roger with breaking into the house
of Henry Ditrigde and making an
attack upon the latter with danger
Gus weapon with intent to kill.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
Races.

At the races which took place at
Erath station last Sunday The Ca
zette is informed that had not an
accident happened the horse Of Mr..
P. l.. DeClouet would have come
out ahead. We understand that
the same horses will run on the
same track tomorrow.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Felix VOORHEES,, who has been en-
gagged repairing the machinery of
the Carencro sugar mill, spent Sun
day and Monday with his family in
Lafayette. He returned to Caren-
Gro Tuesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

DIR. Sylvester's Specific for bots, collie
and tympanites in horses and mules has no
equal. T. p. Callouct had a horse with
most severe case of collie. He cured with
DIR. Syvester's Specific. He would not be
without the medicine. Ask him abont it
and be convinced. For sale by p. V.
(sardebled. N II,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of our townsman, Auguste
v. Liable to Miss Alice Mouton, at
St. Johns Church, on the 18th in
slant.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Florian Cornay, Gilbert BONN
and Sosthene Martin spent last Sun
day at Bayou Tortue with party
Of picnickers from St. Martinville.
They report having had most
pleasant time.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Raoul Domengeaux of Breaux
Bridge was in Lafayette Monday.
He had come here to meet his sis
ter, Miss Emeranthe, who returned
from New Iberia on the afternoon
train.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

The many friends of NessrNE
Numa Domengeaux and O. DuveriI,
net are pleased to see that these pos
pular gentlemen have recovered suf7i
flclentty to resume their work. NM
Duvernet has not yet given up his'
crutches.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
Left for the ASYLUM.

A little insane daughter of Mr..
Canstant Leger, of Carencro, was
taken to the Asylum at Jackson last
Tuesday. The unfortunate young
girl was in charge Of her uncle, Mr..
Guidry, and Sheriff Broussard.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

A dog showing symp toms of
hydrophobia was killed last Monday
morning by Robert Bale ~ and
Alphonse Peck. Both these, gentle
men being crack shots thSk poor
canine was s'done up'' in 3. very
short time.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Our townsn1an, B. Falk, one of the most
prominent merchants of town, had a
jersey COW very sick. Gave it DR.. Sylves-
ter's Specific and it was relieved in the
space of half an hour. Sold by d. ".
Gardebled. ID.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Use DR.. Sylvcster's Specific for bots,
collie and tympanites in horses and mules.
Once tried you will have other. The
very best testimonials furnished on applica-
ton at Gardebled's. H..
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Mrs. Joret, of Morgan City, and
Mrs. judith, of Algiers, are visiting
their sister, Mrs. Felix E. Landry.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

G.. H. Bradley, of the United
States Mint, came to Lafayette this
week to vote at the municipal cleo
ton held last Monday. The Ca
zette acknowledges an agreeable
visit from its old friend.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Attention is called to the New Orleans
Daily States Cigar, named after that great
newspaper, the Daily States of New Or
leans. They are being sold in large quanti-
ties throughot this section. MA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Judge Felix VOORHEES, was in La
favette several days this week at
the bedside of his sick brother,
Mr.. Alfred VOORHEES,.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11
"W. c. Il. U. Column

All the matter appearing in The Gazette
under the above heading is under the dircc-
ton of the ladies of that organization. We
make this statement to inform our readers
that they must not hold responsible for
everything that the good ladies may say
about temperance and prohbition.-Lafa-
yctte Gazette.
Evidently our young friend has no desire
to sever his present pleasant relations with
Mr.. Anhcuser- Bush.-St. Martlnvile Mes
scngcr.
Now, this is very unkind Of you,
Bro. Bob. But since you are tell
ing tales out of school how would it
do if we were to tell how we'll you
played the part Of a single man at
the press convention, Eth!
y SOL l.,.i..
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Martin,
of Welsh, were stopping at DR.. G.
A. Martins home last Sunday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Eng necrs, conductors and braken1en
smoke the New Orleans Daily States Cigar.
That proves their great superior merit. p.
Demanade sells great many. IL.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Leo Alpha ZEN on an mulberry
tree last Tuesday evening and broke
his left arm. DR.. J. D. TArahan at
I tSnasd h the ar 1't'le fellow and BAN
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

The Rev. r. r. Randle, of As
cention parish, has been on visit
to his parents in Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

DIR. Sylvester's Condition Powders cures
hidebound yellow water, mango, and puts
your stock in fine condition.. Try it. Sold
Nv ID. v, Gardel3!ed. MA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Mr.. Price, a compositor on the
Opelousas Courier, was in Lafa
yette Tuesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Job work neatly and promptly
done at this office.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Oscar Vidal, formerly of this
place but now resident of Baton
Rouge, has been visiting the home
of his relative, Henry Senac.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

If yon want to enjoy comfort at
small cost, keep flies and mosqui-
toes out by getting door and
window screens from Moss & Mou-
ton.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Miss Mollie Clifford, OF Opelou-
sas, was ON visit to friends in La
tayette this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Henry Iabe was in Lafayette this
week representing the Opelousas
Bottling and Ice Company.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Lionelle Bienvenu, of Eshleman,
Stauffer & Co., was in town this
week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Physicians now recconend the New Or
leans Daily States Cigar as being of super
ior merit and having fine aroma.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

DIR. Sylvestcr's Specific for bots, collie
and tympanities in horses and mules is the
best remedy that medical science has ever
discovered. For sale by d. v. Gardebled,
druggist. IA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

DR.. Sylvester is veterinary surgeon of
great repute, having been house surgeon of
the principal hospitals in America. Hence
the value of his medicines for sale at d. v.
Ga1debled's. MA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Miss Marie Noise, daughter OF
Judge Noise of New Orleans, is
visiting her friend, Miss Lea Gladu.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Rene Richard came from Breaux
Bridge to Lafayette on his wheel
last Wednesday. He was repair
ing the telephone line.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Send your watches. clocks and
jewelry for repairs by mail or ex-
press to Biossat, the reliable watch
maker and jeweler.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Mr.. Jenin, the well-known drum
mer from New Orleans, was in La
fayette several days this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Mr.. Rogan, formerly {: onnected
with the T. & p. Railway, has been
appointed roadmaster OF tbte M. l..
resigned. y
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

DR.. Sylvester's Condition Powder sure
preventive for charbon and CHAMBERS.
Sold by D. v. Gardebled ID.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

If you want to carry the correct
time, have T. M. Biossat' to repair
your watch. [
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

The New Orleans Daily States Cigar is
all handmade and imported tobacco
ket to-day. Try it and you will like it.
Sold at p. Demanade'S. MA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

meets with popular favor. A real good
cigar. All like them. Sold by P. Dema-
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The Gazette learned last Monday
that the venerable Mrs. Nathan
Hoffpauir Was hopelessly i'll at her
home near Queue Tortue.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Mr.. J. w. Clifford and fs tnily, of
Opelousas, passed through Lafa-
yette Tuesday on their way to Lake
S Sha5lSs s So s51ena 1he M South
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Miss Alice Mouton visited he1
parents at Lake Arthur during the
week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

We regret to learn that Hon:
Charles Delhommer is seriously i'll
at his home in New Iberia. We
hope that he will soon regain his
health
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Cash paid for old gold at ARios-
salts jewelry store. "
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-05-11

Alb. Laurent, prominent citi-
zen of Lake Arthur, was in Lafa-
yette Wednesday,.