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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-01-19
DUN'S WEEKLY REVIEW,
Corn and Wheat Made Good
Advances In Price.
RAILROAD EARNINGS FOR 1904,

Eleven Per Cent Less Than In 1s93-soutl..
ern Lines Make the Most Favorable Show.
ing-Mexican Roads Report a Gain-Data
on Domestic Wheat Crops For the Last
Two Y~ears-Dusiness Failures,
NEW YORK. Jan. 13.-R. G.. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review Of trade SAYS
Neither the beginning Of the new year,
nor the failure Of the currency bill has
brought any material change to business
as yet. The idea that business would
suddenly take a new start after the holi-
days had rather less foundation even
than usual, but the hope of strong re-
vival a little later is still cherished by
many. There has not been much time
for change in the industries, but differ
ences observed since the new year be-
gan are not in the direction of higher
prices or larger demand. There are
more indications of late that stocks of
different kinds Of goods have been &C.
cummulating in consequence of past in
crease OF production. The weekly out
put OF pig iron Jan. l, reckoning in some
furnaces only temporarily on of blast
Tor the holidays or repairs, was 16S, Ala
tons against 1888, 1872 tons Dec. /, show
ing practically no change.
The cotton manufacturers reports in
creased demand with the print cloths
down to 2.62 cents, printed staples much
demoralized and lower, and wide sheet
ings generally reduced about ~ cents.
Many quotations of cotton goods are the
lowest on record, the weeks trade being
quite unsatisfactory. Trade in woolens
hesitates because of the large distribu-
ton from warehouses under new duties.
but little change appears in prices, and
heavy woolens are expected to open at
o last years quotations. The de-
mand for dress goods has been remark
ably satisfactory until within two
weeks but has fallen off. Sales of wool,
$3.50, 716 pounds, against 5,8O5, 800
pounds two years ago, indicates hope
fulness among manufacturers. Specu-
lation in products has been more
active. Corn has risen IA cents,
and though receipts are but little
over half last years, the practical disap.
pearance Of the export demand, then
large, counts for about as much. Little
attention is paid to the government re-
port that the yield was only 5,219, 00O,-
600 and the advance statement for
wheat, 462, S67 ,416 bushels, was treated
as equally unimportant. AS receipts
Of wheat have fallen to /, 8O5, 7O4 bushels
against 1878, 5S2 last year, and Atlantic
exports have become larger than a year
ago, the advance Of n cents in price is
not surprising. Cotton is 50 low that
scarcely any reason is needed for frac-
tional RECEIVERS, but with 1000, 900 bales
already in sight and the stock abroad
enormous, there is little to cause much
recovery. Failures this week are 42O in
the United States against 474 last year
and "a in Canada against 81 last year.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-01-19

The strongest wood which grows
within the limits of the United States
is that known as nutmeg" hickory,
which fourishes in the lower Arkansas
river.
Blue eyed cats are said by Darwin to
be always deaf.
Twenty-Five chemical elements have
been found in meteors.
It is told that much of the so called
cognac imported from France is the
product Of the potato. Throughout Ger
many the same uses are common. In
Poland the manufacture of spirits from
the potato is a most extensive trade.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-01-19

"Hold your horse till the train passes:
Certainly. My names Standow. -
Life.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-01-19

Tying the knot as referring tc
marriage, probably comes from an an
cient Babylonian custom. The priest al.
ways tied a knot in threads taken from
the garments of the bride and groom.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-01-19
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS,
Relating to Ynertia-Why a Bullet Shot
Does Not Siatter Glass or Wood,

Inertia is the pa%ssiveness of matter.
This perfect Indifference to either rest
Or motion makes the great distinction
between living and lifelcss matter. Sew
eral pretty experiments relating to the
subject of inertia are described by the
French scientist, T~issanlier. In one of
these a needle is stucl: into each end of
a broomstick, and these needles are
made to rest on two glasses, placed on
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-01-19
Natural Gas Explosion.

PERU, Ind, Jan. 13.-By a natural
gas explosion John Slegraft was fatally
burned. One Of his children was seri-
ously injured and the house was al
most wrecked.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-01-19
Thinks He Has TAYLOR.

PIERRE. s. D., Jan. 18.-The chief Of
police has received a telegram from
Memphis stating that he has under ar
rest a man answering the description of
w. W. Taylor, the defaulting state
treasurer, and asking for instructions.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
THE ELECTION CONTEST.
Quite a Stir Created by the Re-
port that the Registration
Book had been Lost.

Chas~ Puckette was in Lafayette this week
taking evidence for Judge Beatte in the cleo
scented Mr.. Price. No intimidation or ir-
ton. The testimony of r. b. Martin a de-
putty registrar, caused quite sensation. lie
testified in substance that the registration
book of the parish had been placed in the
hands of Mr.. Jno. Vigneaux and while in his
possession it had mysteriously disappeared,
and for that reason he (Martn) had failed to
produce it as requested.
The incident created quite excitement
among the people, especially the Democrats
who considered that it would likely create
the impression that they were instrumental
in its disappearance. Inquiries inn
mediately made about the whereabouts of
Mr.. Reau, and it being ascertained that he
was out in the country taking assessments,
the Democrats sent for hin, to apprise him
of the occurrence
He reached town early Friday morning
and before the examination of the witnesses
was resumed, he had already found the
book, and the incident has evidently lost all
effects which could, in any wise; be Injurious
to the reputation Of our parish for honest
elections.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
The Dust.

Much has already been said
about the many diseases that may
result from the inhalation of street.
dust and all persons know how in
furious dust is to the health, yet we
see no really sincere effort made by
the people of Lafayette to procure
street sprinklers to destroy this
spreader of disease and great in
convenience. In order to impress
the people Of this town with the
seriousness of this dust questions
we reproduce below part of an
editorial which appeared in that
able periodical, the New Orleans
Medical and Surgical Journal,
edited by the most learned physi-
clans in the Crescent City. The
Journal says:
"To the laity, dust is nuisance,
thing to be got rid of on account
of its inconvenience; to the physi-
clan and sanitarian, dust is thing
to be treated seriously, since it is
the most potent carrier of the con-
tagion of the disease that annually
numbers its victims by the millions
consumption. 1t is not such a
very long time since dust began to
receive attention at the hands of
psychologists; the labors of these
men are rapidly bringing the pro-
fession to realization of the i'm
portance of dust as a carrier of di-
sease. When the bulk of the pro-
fession appreciates the matter fully
the Ia itv will he gradually fanphf
the dangers that lurk in street-dust,
and take measures to lessen them.
A few years ago, a praiseworthy
<tmissionary" effort was made by
DR.. T. Mitchell Prudden among
the laity, in the publication of a
little work in popular style that set
forth in plain language the way in
which dust served as spreader of
disease. This effort, which stands
alone, we believe, was movement
that should have been followed up
by Boards Of Health and phYsi-
clans all over the land"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
The Excursion.

The way some persons misbe-
haved on last Sundays excursion
would have been disgrace to any
country claiming to be inhabited by
civilized people. Unless these
hoodlums can be compelled to re-
spect the ladies, it is about time to
let people know it, for no decent
man will feel safe in bringing along
with him on an excursion any lady,
member of his family. Excur-
sions are, as rule, disorderly, but
the one given last Sunday was the
worst. A crowd of toughs, kept
running through the cars, yelling like
Indians and making all the noise
possible. The only way to pre-
serve the peace on board an excur-
sion train is by detailing two men in
each car for that purpose. If some
thing of this sort is not done, ladies
will have to abstain from going on
excursions in the future.
Some citizens of Rayne also dis
tinguished themselves when the
trian reached their town. They
wanted to lombard the train with
ammunition on par with their repu-
tation and they very properly Sc
lected rotten eggs, which were
thrown at the excursi onists through
the windows of the cars. At or
near Crowley we are informed that
a pistol shot was fred at the train,
the bullet passing just above the
head of one of the passengers.
Brick-bats were also thrown ag,inst
the car-windows promiscuously. 1t
is to be hoped that the authorities
of Acadia parish as well as the Of
ficials of the Louisiana Western will
take the proper steps to discover
who are the culprits guilty of these
cOwardly acts.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
Sentences.

Judge Allen passed the following
sentences Monday morning:
James Hamilton, larceny, three
months in the parish Jail.
Martin Wilmington, stealing a
ride, two and half months in the
parish Jail.
Ben Young burglary and larceny,
7 years in the penitentiary.
Andrew Gary, shooting at with
intent to murder Judson Benton,
ten years in the penitentiary.
Joe Domingne, larceny, 8 months
in the Penitentiary.
Jno Bruce, carrying concealed
weapon $2s inclusive of costs, or
80 days in parish Jail.
Henry Broussald assault and
battery, 3 months in the parish
Jail.
Joe Green, Frank Green, Pope
Lewis and Bob Rogers, made a
motion for a new trial, which was
taken under advisement.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
49th Birthday.

Mr.. Ernest Constanstin was 40
years old Saturday and the way his
young lady friends showered bou-
quets and other nice things upon
him was enough to make younger
man turn away with envy. A num-
Der OF Mr.. Constantine friends met
at his home to wish him a continu-
ance of the prosperity and good
health, with which he has always
been blessed, if one is to judge
from his robust appearance at an
age when most men begin to feel the
weight of years.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
An Accident.

drummer, was the victim of a rather
serious accident last Monday. He
happend to pass by the baggage
car just when it was being unloaded
and heavy trunk was accidently
dropped on his right foot, mutilat-
ing 1t very much and causing an
exceedingly painful wound. DIR.
J. F. Mouton was called and gave
all relief possible Mr.. Duvernet
left the next day for New Orleans
on the early train. 1t is thought
that he will not be able to resume
his work before four or five weeks.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
The Pelican'S Ball.

The ball given Saturday by the
boys of the Pelican Brass Band re-
Gently organized under the leader
ship Prof. Henri Gerac, was splen-
did affair socially and a success fl
nancially. The large hall of Mr..
Falk was crowded with fair ones
f, ON this town and adjoining coun-
try and generous and handsome
young men. The arrangement
committee, headed by the indefati-
gable Louis Lacoste, had done its
duty we'll as nothing was lacking
present. At the usual hour the
ever-faithful Landry band signaled
to the dancers that the ball would
begin. A large number of couples,
with Miss Cecile Fortune and Louis
Lacoste in the lead, placed them
selves in position to participate in
the grand march. The other
dances listed on the program were
played by the band, which fully
sustained its reputation for good
music. At the request of the COM
mittee we publish the following card
expressive of its thanks to those who
SO literally volunteered their assis-
lance toward the success of the
ball.
CARD OF THANKS.
In behalf of the Pelican Brass
Band wish to express my sincere
thanks to those who have so kindly
contributed to the success of the
ball last Saturday night. Our
thanks are due to Mines. ]. J. Re-
viilon, E. Pefferkorn, E. Mcdaniel,
E. Constanstin, Misses Estelle &C.
rae, Bernadette Landry, Messrs.
Gus Lacoste, Sheriff Broussard,
Mayor Campbell and Mr.. eraser
for services rendered and dona-
tons; to Misses Nj. L. and J. Re
villon, l. Pefferkorn, l.. and I. Nc
daniel; Cecile Fortune, +. and l..
Plonsky, E. Falk, Regina Romero,
Mary Abbott, Mammie Lisbony,
Mines. J. w. Ewes and Erwin Mou-
ton for much appreciated favors.
LOUIS LACOSTE,
Chairman Arrangement Committee.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
KILLED
BY the Cars-Lee Escobal Meets
Horrible Fate.

Thursday morning Coroner Gladu
ceived a telegram from Scott stating that
the mutilated body of man had been
found on the railroad track near that place.
The coroner immedia tely left for Scott and
proceeded investigate the case. Lying
near the track we're the remains of man.
Closer Investigation disclosed the fact that
about three-quartcrs of an arpent further
west small pool of blood with blood
stains leading to the place where the body
was found. The pool of blood is supposed
to be the place where the train ran over the
man and it is thought that the body
subsequently dragged by train going the
opposite direction. At first the coroner
was at loss to identify the dead man. hu;
the names of Cleophas Preiean, Onezme
Neraut and l.. p. C!emon, all three citizens
of this parish. These gentlemen were mott
fed of the accident and were asked to go to
Scott and try to identify the body if poss-
IDLE.
Thursday morning Coroner Gladu in
formed The Gazette that Mr.. Ncraut had
recognized the body of the unfortunate man
stated that he was from Houston where his
mother is living. Mr.. Neraut had met Es-
cobal at Carencro where he was in search
of employment for himself and mother.
The Gazette reporter learned from pas
scnser Tuesday nights west-bound train
| that conductor Archie had put off at
Scott for failing to pay his fare: The man
| was suffering very much from disease and
was SSCeeSihssy WEAK any IL - ir>iy Via. TIC
| fell under the wheels in the attempt 10
jump board or threw himself under the
car in a moment of despair.
| The coroner had not held the inquest'up to
! Thursday owing to the absence of conductor
Archie, whose testimony is deemed ne':es-
sary.
Another Version.
| The Gazette has received the following
from correspondent at Scott:
! The man who was killed here last night
| has been identified as Lee Sclobard, who
! has recently lived on Harrngton's place
at Indian Bayou. He was killed by the
cars go yards from where his body was
found. \ good sized pool of blood marked
the place where he was killed \ s,nguisI
feature of this is that his body was
dragged over the main line fully SO yard:
without being touched by the car wheels
1t looked if the body had been laid OIL
the side of the track by human hands, in
stead of being thrown by the cary:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Ed. Schulz who has been in
charge of the Crescent News Lunch
Stand at this place has been trans
ferred to a point in Texas, and Lee
Walker has taken charge of the
stand here. MIR. and Mrs. Schulz
have already left for their new
home to the regret of their many
friends in Lafayette. Mr.. Walker
is no stranger here and has many
acquaintance who are glad TO note
his return. The genial assistant,
Alfred VOORHEES,, IT,, will continue
at his post.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

One of our popular young roailroad
boys had narrow escape from being run
over by a train last Sunday just as the excur-
sion train pulled in, the young mans atten-
on a coach standing on the opposite track,
and did not the impending danger
from the advancing locomotive, but FORUM
ately some one called his attention to the
approaching messenger of death and he
stepped aside just in time to escape most
horrible fate.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
Married..

Our fellow-townsman, Jos. J.
1annen returned to Lafayette Tues
day with his newly-made wife. He
was married early in the forenoon
of the same day at Alexandria to
Miss Josephine Ridge a most estim-
able young lady, the nuptial cere-
mony having been pei formed at St.
Francois Xavler's Catholic church,
The Gazette begs to offer its best
wishes to the young couple.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

There were many people in our
streets last Saturday,. A number
of them had been attracted here by
the ball. Aside from affording
pleasure to the young folks, a ball
never fails to give a lively appear
ance to the town. Our boys should
always be encouraged in the promo
ton of balls, entertainments, etc.
How dull would the summer months
be without them?
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Judge Allen was called to Frank
lin Tuesday evening on account
of an accident which happened to
one of his boys. He returned to
Lafayette the next day and resumed
his duties on the bench.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

The ninth annual convention Of
the Louisiana State Sunday School
Association will be held at Lake
Charles on the 9TH 9Th and 9th of
May. The meeting promises to be
very interesting as a number of dis
tinguished gentlemen will deliver
addresses on subjects pertaining to
this good cause.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
Left Out.

The board which met here Mon
day to fix the assessment on rail-
road, telegraph and telephone lines,
omitted to assess the property OF
the Carencro and Teche Railroad
Company. In the case OF the tail
ure Of the board to act we believe
the assessor of the parish is au-
thorized to fix the assessment.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Jos. Plonsky, agent, has just received
from one of the largest neck-wear manu- :
facturies in the East an immense and we'll
selected assortment of scarfs, four-i hands,
and bows. All in the latest styles and
colors. Also a full line of dry goods and
notions, gents, ladies' and children's shoes,
clothing, hats and gents furnishing goods
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SAI.vE in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ucers, Salt Ehcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptious, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
qua ranteed to give perfect satisfact or
money refunded. Price IS cents per Uox.
For sale by VIM: Clegg:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

We understand that Mr.. Baltic,
an experienced and competent teach
er from Avoyelles, was in Lafa-
yette last Saturday for the purpose
of securing one of the public schools
in the parish.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Paul Demanade is constantly
making Improvements in his store
and saloon. He has purchased a
large beer refrigerator and is now
enabled to furnish his customers
with ice-co1d beer at all hours.
Should you wish a ham or cheese
sandwich Paul's is the place to get it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Mr.. ALI. Hebert has a bald-headed
American eagle which h. values
very highly. He has received a
number of offers from musuem. mana
gers who wish to purchase this rare
bird, but Mr.. Hebert is not willing
to part with it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Robt Cunningham, public school
teacher at Duson, was ia Lafayette
Saturday and Monday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

DR.. Sylvester's Specific for bots, collie
and tympanites in horses and mules has no
equal. T. p. Caillouet had horse with a
most severe of collie. He cured with
DR.. SyIvester's Specific. He would not be
without the medicine. Ask him about it
and be convinced. For sale by d. V.
GardeDled. n Ii.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Prof. Ben Toler. of Milton, was
in town Saturday. He was looking
hale and hearty.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27
Base Ball.

Lafayette will have base ball club this
season and we may expect some lively games.
The club has been named 'sMascot and IS
composed of the following young men: a.
Bertrand, 7. March, w. eraser, A. Otto, J.
Bowen, p. Mouton, P. Castel, A. Duhon,
l.. Mcbride.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

E. Nj. Thompson is superintend-
ing the construction of Mr.. ]. J.
Davidson's house. The work is
progressing nicely and the building
promises to be one of the handsona-
est in Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Gus Lisbony's home the scene of
much gaiety last Wednesday night. A
number of young people had met there to
spend the evening together. The primary
object of the party was to raiss: fund for
the relief of deserving person.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

An infant-boy of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. N1Duisset died Thursday morn
ing aHthe age of two weeks.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

If you want to carry the correc
time, have T. M. Biossat to repair
your watch.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

If you 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, 1895-04-27

Mrs. Leopold Lacoste was Sc
riously ill during the week, but is
much better.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Send your watches, clocks and
jewelry for repairs by mail or ex-
press to Biossat, the reliable watch
maker and ieweler.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

The New Orleans Daily States Cigar is
all handmade and imported tobacco.
ket to-day. Try it and you will like it.
Sold p. Dcmanade's. MA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Miss Lena Levy and Miss Louise
Bendel returned to their homes
Wednesday evening.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Go to p. Demanade's and ask for the
New Orleans Daily States. Get 10 c.
Cigar for SC. MA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Miss Maud Coke, of Alexandria,
is visiting her friend, Miss Ida PEI
ferkOrn.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Anatole Leblanc is spending
some time at the home of his broth
er Ozeme Leblanc.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Attention is called to the New Orleans
Daily States Cigar, named after that great
newspaper, the Daily States of New Or
leans. They are bein.. sold in large quanti-
ties throughot this section. MA.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

DIR. Sylvester's Condition Powders cures
hidebound yellow water, mango, and puts
your stock in fine condition. Try it, Sold
by ID, v. Gardebled. ID
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Mrs. Eraste Mouton and her sister, Mrs.
Poupart of New Orleans, visited the home
of Mr.. Jules Mouton during the week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-27

Use DIR. Sylvcstcr's Specific for bots,
collie and tympanites in horses and mules.
Once tried you will have no .'ther. The
very best testimonials furnished on applica-
ton at Gardebled's. H..