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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18
DARE TO STAND ALONE.

RE pulse Of the world IN becoming 50 weak
Wen never have anything new
While every one waits for his neIghbor to
speak.
Or to see what his neighbor will do.
And paths that we tread are SO beat ten and
SrOovcd,
That little for progress IL doie:
The mind CT tho millions too often has
proved
The biased opinion OF one.
Then down with tho rule that retards and
enslnves,
And the wrong that is reckoned a right:
For fashions and customs have often been
graves
Where the soul has been b.-.ea from
sight;
whefe isves fuil Of promise to chaos are
hurled,
And talents are laid on tho shelf;
But the man who is fitted to think for the
world
10 the man who can think for himself.
Then dare to be honestly Just what you are.
And dare to be voted . crank:
Tor anything. surely. IL better by fsf
Than being an impote:1t blank.
And Join in some noble unpopular cause.
And let your opinion be known:
For some. who are seeking the worlds vain
applause,
Will gain it by losing their own.
Isabella +. Darling. in Christian News.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18
Odd Pronunciation.


It appears that Byron called himself
Byrn (Isurn), and the family name of
Cowper is, orally, Cooper. Cholmon-
deley- is pronounced Chumley; Ma jori-
banks, Marchbanks; Wemyss, Weems;
Saint John, Senjod or Singin; Arce-
decknc, Archtleacon; Colyuhoun. Koo-
hoon; Duchesnes, Dul<arn; Bethune,
Eeeton; Mcnzies, Mynges; Knollys,
Knowles; Cover, Corr; Dalziel. Dael;
CLAIMS, Charms; Geoghegan, Gaygan;
1suthven, Rivcn; Dillwyn, Dillon; in
Absrgavenny, the av is not sounded; in
1Iertford the is elided, and the e is a.,
us in far, etc. No less remarkable are
many geographical names: Cirencester
~ pronounced Sicester; Pontefract,
Pomfret; Woodmancote, Wootlmucket;
IIallahon, Horn; Haddiscoe, Hadsker;
Grassington, Gerstun; Gunthwaite,
Gunfit; Eckdale, Ashdale; Brighthelm-
stone, Brytun; Brampton, Brian,
Drawn; THRONE, Ooram; Meddlethorpe,
Threithrup; Uttoxeter, Tuxter; Pevcn-
sey, Pinsey; Rampisham, Ransom;
Crostwight, Corsit; Holdsworth, Hold
err; Kircudbright, Eircoobry; Ilkley,
Ethla; Coxwold becomes Lockwood,
and Marylebone sounds like Marrow
bOne.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18
A ProKresslvs Nation.

Denmark, although a small country,
and relatively thinly populated, can
certainly lay claim to be the most pro-
t.ressive nation in Europe, and is deter
mined not to permit the grass to grow
under it's feet. The state schools which
the government has established for
popular instruction in the most atlvan-
tageous methods of making butter and
other ugricult ural and farm produce,
which constitute the staple industry
of the kingdom, have already achieved
q success the fame of which extends
throughout Europe. and even to such
far-of countries Japan aud Siam.
The construction of the Kiel canal by
the Germans has had it's counterpart in
the organization of a magnificent free
port at Copenhagen, and now within
the last ten days u railroad ferry line
has been established from the Danish
capital to Malnaoe in Sweden, by means
of which a tourist can travel oil the way
from Cadiz, in Spain, or Constantinople,
in Turkey, to the northcrnmost point
of Norway and Sweden without leaving
the train.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18
CHILDREN OF SATAN.

refusal OF Scotch Photographer to
''Take" Opera SinEerA
An English operate company whose
members recently returned to London
after IL tour in Scotland had a curious
experience in one of the inland towns
where n performance was given. 1t
was one of those places where, among
certain classes, the animus against the.
aters is almost as great MS the consump-
ton of whisky. As it WIS the last halt
i'll the tour the mem bers of the troupe
agreed to have themselves photo
graphed and accordingly went to the
local photographer and explained their
intention. "Verra weel," replied the
Scotchman. Il sail be vera gled to
talk yer portrcts, for we seem douce
and respectable set O. leddies and gen.
tlcr1en." ''And as we are artists" sug-
gested the principal tenor, land there
are lots Of us, Perha ps you would see
from your usual priccs?" 'Ertists, are
YEP said the photographer. II dinnn
ken what that may be, but what dae ye
<lae, may 1 speer?' "Oh," answered the
tenor, who fortunately understood the
Scotch language, 1--WE are singers" ''ln
the kirk - queried the camera nnnip-
ulator. ''Oh, no." replied the other, 1--WE
are the opera company who are per-
forming at the theater."
The Scotchman took a step back
ward, raised his arms into the air and
cried: "Awa' Wye; AVA wi we: Ye
are the deevil's BARNS, We are. and l wad
ma photograph We for nnething-I mean
for onything ye would offer memo,
not for n the money We taxi in a week
for playin' Satan's antics on the brods.
Irtists We ca ycrseIsl Ye are children
OF the deevil, ye are!" And he ordered
them out and shut the door against
them. This is the reason why no au-
thentic photograph of that opera troupe
will be handed down to posterity, for
next day the tour ended and the men,
bers dispersed to their homes.-London
Telegraph.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18

He gazcd Iingeringiy on the graceful
outlines of her figure. the curve of heE
full white thront and cheek, the brown
hair which waved and curved about her
brow and neck.
'And you''-his voice sank lever still
--"s6d have not married 81
mo, Us you see. But it is probable
that shall lose my freedom soon.''
"Does that mean you are engaged?"
cit means that MIR. Harold McCor-
mick the noted stock operator proposed
to me by letter this morning, and that
am to give him his answer tonight"
''Nt1u is 1t to be .yes7 ="
She laughed a little.
"Do you know that is a very strange
question to put on SO short an acquaint-
ance, and<that our conversation is be-
coming unusual in the extreme2 Mr..
Landeck, you seem N forget that we
were introduced only hale an hour ago.
"Iou were present 1T the most SOL
e1nn moment of my existence. Let me
a little behind the scenes Of your own
life" he urged.
She hssjtateti, and cast rapid g1ance
at him. Her lips. quivering as with
some hidden emotion, strove to smile.
1--WE seem fatcd to have strange con-
hdences,~ you and L. sho said, and
laughed uncertainty. IF you arc very
curious to know. it is yes shall ac-
cert hit;."
Perhaps II was Oily tancy or the
Pickering of the gas lights. but it
seemed as though sudden spas1n
crossed his face. born of disappoiht-
u,ent or of pain.
"YOu care for him, OF course?''
An uncontrollab BILE impulse moved the
woman to dash aside the barrier of con-
vcntionality and give expression to
what she felt. She raised her eyes to
his. They met, and the anguish in
them touched him to the heart. Sho
her face away.
''Then tell me why you are going to
marry him."
because he is rich. and my fathers
property is heavily mortguged. may
as we'll tell you the reason; every body
viii know
"fou intend to sacrifice yourself for
your family's sake7"
''Sacrifice! What an ugly way OF put
ting 1t! 1 am going to make mar
rage of convenience Other women
arc doing the same thing every day."
There was silence, save for the sub
ducd sound of distant music.
They were alone.
In the dim light of the conservatory
the man was blind to ali but the white
clad form against the mass of foliage.
The heavy perfume OF the exOtlcs
seemed to rise and stiflc him; the wom-
ans beauty Intoxicated his senses; the
consciousness of her presence thrilled
his very soul.
He leaned over and touched her gent
~ on the arm.
''Sylvia, we are scarcely more than
strangers, you and l. Perhaps youth
tell mo 1 am mad. But l love you
Heaven knows love you. believe
loved you-thcn. Sylvia, will you-oh,
Cor PHYS sake. take me instead of him 2"
"A most romantic affair."" said the
society papers when they were mar
ried. 'He proposed to her the first time
they met."-N. Y. Weekly.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18
To BE Sure.

In a certain western institution OF
learning professor, having explained
the makeup of the ancient Jewish
lamps, asked an otherwise bright stu
dent: "Now, John, can you tell us
how long the lamp burned from one fill
ing?"
John ran his fingers through his hair.
shifted uneasily in his chair, and final-
ly, with a seemingly great effort, said:
Till it went out, professor. s
Horn.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18
Their Different Opinions.

Their Different Opinions.
1.-The little dear is lost again." she
said, as soon as he got home.
"Oh, that pug!"
"Yes, that pug, If you must talk like
a brute, and want you to advertise for
him."
Amid this is the ad. as it appeared:
"Lost-A sausage-shaped yellow dog,
answering, when hungry. to the name
of 'Baby;' n reward will be paid for his
return to 81 Blank street, dead or alive"
London Answers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18

The heaviest vegetable substance
is the lignum vitae, which sinks in wa
ter ~ though it were so much metal
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18
A Serious Case.

The Bride ION the honeymoon) -
Why, you only bought one ticket, dear
The Groom BY Jove! I never
thought of myself-Harps<'s Bazaar.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18

Final.
Jess-Did Mrs. Herman marry for
love?
Bess-Don't think so; she said it was
for keeps.-Bay City Chat.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1896-01-18

A lslt Of Philosophy.
It is better to risk the fire than to staw
III the frying-pan.-Life.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-19

In Danish cities it is against the law
to ride on bicycles faster than a speed
of a cab.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-19
Twas Rainy Weather

The Reliance Bicycle Club is at an
end; at least so says John Silva, the
"Manoa Wonder AS every one
knows, last night was very rainy
one and only seven out of the large
number of young fellows who had
Joined the club at the first meeting,
made their appearance at the Hawaiian
Hotel. John Silva was there a whole
hour before time, and when the meet
ing hour came he called to order the
members present, telling them that
since none OF the officers had present.
ed themselves, the Reliance Bicycle
Club had better come to an end. Then
came lecture on the unfairness Of
remaining away from so important a
meeting. John told the boys that he
and those present could and would
challenge any one in town, and that a
club was not necessary to help such
action along.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-19

on the glim and the bullet, 44-caliber,
was plainly visible at the knee joint,
almost under the knee cap. Capt.
Bowers felt very much hurt to think
that it was not in his hand, so he could
get a glance at it, but he is going to
practice contortion act, so as to dou-
bic himself into position to look at it.
Other scientific machines in the
rooms are the graphophone and the
wonderful kaleidoscope, the latter Civ
ing Photographic reproduction of the
Sharkey-Corbett fight. The rooms are
open day and evening.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-19
]. 7. WAREHOUSE.

The opera was a success
from every point of view
and many of the costumes
worn, were from material
procured from us. The Fraw-
ley company will be here for
three weeks and smart frocks
will be in fashion quite as
much as on the opening
night. We have all the ma
terialS necessary to make the
most fashionable dresses
possible, and we have also
the trimmings.
Besides material for ele-
CANT dresses we have en-
broidery felt, two yards wide
and in all shades. Corded
bias VelVeteen in all shades.
Tafeta dress lining, assorted
shades. New lot of Swiss
and Cambria edging. French
CONNECTION (dresS) all prices.
India linen in every quality.
Fancy striped rugs. Linen
carriage busters. BleaChed
damask linen table cloths,
two and One-half to three
yards long.
For weddings, "sWeetly
pretty" weddings, a veil and
orange blossom wreath is
necessary. Not every store
keeps them, but we do.
Gents black half-hoSe at
$3.50 per dozen is cheap for
a fast black and a good arti-
Gle. That's our price.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-19
May Remain.

In the habeas corpus proceedings be-
fore Chief Justice Judd yesterday, a
decision was rendered that Masumoto
Michimoshu, the appellant, was EMIT
led to remain in the Hawaiian Islands
by virtue of his being possessed of more
than the amount required by law. The
evidence showed that the man had
saved more than this amount while in
Japan. The Attorney General accepted
the verdict as one which settled the
others, and the remaining Japanese
were dismissed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-19
lnduriine.
COLD WATER PAINT
Especially Designed for Inside
Work on Factories and
Public Buildings.

1t is a dry powder which can be Pre-
pared for use by simply stirring Il
COLD WATER, and can be applied b?
anyone, and will always produce goa&
work.
1t is VERY WHITE, extremely r.
Elective and hardens on a wall LII,
stone, and will take any tint.
1t will last for years and is unaffectas
by gases.
One coat covers better than two coats
of oil paint or whitewash.
1t can be used on any surface and fsf
all classes of work. even for the fines
decorating.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-01-22

while Cleveland and Sherman talk with
a double tongue they have in view the
same purpose, to destroy the greenback
and increase bonds for basis Of national
bank issues.
Sound money is the last of and the least
of their motives. In their eyes these stock
jobbers are the business men Of the coun-
try and the only class that requires legis-
lation. To illustrate sound money" sup
pose gave John Sherman my note on Jan.
1872 due in % years on the following
FOR three horses bought OF John Sher-
man promise to pay him or order Jan. 8,
1886. $500 in gold at per cent interest. or
in lieu thereof horses at their equivalent
gold value or in lieu thereof, silver bullion
at its coin valuation.
Under the first promise must pay John
Sherman $3.50 in gold under the second
must deliver him "a horses; and under
the third. on that day just 922k ounces Of
silver bullion. The gold is six per cent an
nual interest; the horses required Is 800 per
cent annual interest. while the silver is
nearly Z per cent and had 1t been bullion
value 1t would have earned % per cent an
nually. Had 1t not been for the coin value
clause, I would have Jared but little better
on bullion than horses. Had silver never
been demonetized, it would have earned no
more than gold.
Now this is what Sherman's act OF 1873
and what Cleveland's and Sherman's poll
cy has done for all products as well as
horses. Had it been wheat. cotton corn
oats or barley they would have Jared just
as badly as horses or bullion. 1 doubt
very much if prices would go much lower
under contraction since we are on a gold
basis. When aluminium was first discov-
cred it cost $50 per pound to reduce the ore
now 1t can be reduced for ten cents There
is no incentive to loan money, as it cam
not be employed profitably.
Just as finish this learn that Carlisle
has called another loan of 500, 900, 000
making up to date s262 $50, 400 under Cleve-
land. Every dollar of this is without
authority of law, and should be repudiat-
ed. A. e. BALL.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-01-22
SECURE MRS. LEASE.

THE EFFECT OF HER SPEECH AT
FERGUS FALLS-DON'T LET HER
LEAVE MINNESOTA UNTIL SHE
HAS VISITED EVERY TOWN OF
ANY SIZSE IN THE STATE.
Editor Representatives:
We want to say a word to Populists
about securing Mrs Lease to lecture for
them while she is in Minnesota
She was here yesterday, and to mention
the result of her coming in just word
she has done the cause of humanity or
PopUlism incalculable good in this great
county of Otter Tail. We were wholly
without organization before she came. We
made her coming the occasion of organic
Ing a county league, which organization
will take up the work of pushing town.
ship organization. so that when the cam,
paign opens we shall give the plutocrats a
more interesting fight than ever before.
Brethren, do you know what such
work as this, If carried on throughout the
state means? Get out the literature; get
out the speakers; get out the organizers;
every Populist doing all he can to convert
his neighbor and get his name upon the
rolls OF the nearest Populist League and
the state Of Minnesota will join the great
column Of states which will have swung
their voters on the side of humanity in the
coming contest.
Organize! Now Is the time Do not
delay 1t. Mrs. Lease took hold In the
afternoon and assisted us in organizine
our county league. In the evening when
we came to pay her for her services it
was done through Hon. H. P. Bjorge treas
urer, Otter Ttail county League of Pop
uhsts. If Mrs. Lease has any equal as
an orator among her sex in America they
are surely not many. Like the Savior OF
mankind 1.-THE common people hear her
gladly"-the "pharasees" and Saddicus >"
are little shy about it and those who do
hear dare not ask her any questions"
But we really ought to thank these people
for staying away-their absence affords so
much more space for people whose minds
are susceptible of receiving the truth
Every foot of available space was filled
and many went away unable to gain ad-
mission.
If you are without organization secure
Mrs. Lease and she will help you out as
no one else can-she is a grand woman
and the Populist cause will strengthen
every day she remains In Minnesota
Yours truly,
B. F. PARTRIDGE,
Fergus Falls, Mimi, Jan. 49,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-01-22

committee on a union between the ALI
ance and the Industrial Union. The com,
mittee was appointed at the last annuai
convention with T. J. Meighen as chair
man. Mr.. Meighen reported that he had
investigated the mater and come 10 the
conclusion that the unificatiOn OF the sew
eral farmer organization was only
question Of time, but that 1t c0uid not De
accomplished at the present moment.
President Vermilyea called for several
resolutions. that had been laying on the
table. The first one was offered by Z.
H. Hopkins and recommended that the
alliance declare itself in favor OF govern
ment control of finances TRANSPORTATION
and land. L. c. Long protested. The res
Olution had first been handed In to the
committee on resolutions, which BODY
had thought lit best to sit down upon It,
1t belonged properly to the People S
party. not to a non-partisan organlIa-
ton like the alliance. Mr. Hopkins oe-
the alliance had been, dying gradually
ever since 1t resolved itself to be non
partisan body. A debate followed.
President Vermilyea left his place to
declare that although favoring the prin-
ciples expressed in the resolution, he
would vote against it if he held seat
in the main body of delegates. Eventual
ly it was voted to lay the resolution on
the table The same fate was shared by
several other resolutions touching upon
SUBJECTS or d1fferent nature.
THANKS TO MINNEAPOLIS.
The convention adopted a vote of
thanks to the business men of Mime,
apolis, and especially to the Commercial
Club for the kindness shown to the Al
lance in providing a hall for its meeting.
Another vote of similar kind was tender
ed Messrs. S. M. Fairchild and w. Lee
Moore, the members of the committee
that had made the arrangements for the
meeting. And ON motion the report or
the committee was accepted ordered to
be spread upon the records of the ALI
ance and published.
A delegation from the knights of La
Dor being present, the chairman of the
delegation was invited to step on the
platform H. s. Seed, district worthy
foreman Of the Minnesota assembly Of
the K. of L., read a salutatory address,
adopted by the organization he repre-
sented and expressing hope that the
two bodies would join issue in a great
final struggle against their common
enemy, thus regaining their long lost lib
erty. Delegate aAldrich moved that the
convention extend the right hand of fell
lowship to the Minnesota assembly of the
K. of L., pledging harmonious co-opera-
ton in the common work. Adopted.
The annual report of Secretary A. II.
Hendrickson was very brief, only CIV
ing the financial standing of the Alliance.
1t contained the following figures: Bal
ance on hand Jan. l, 1885, $1O7.sS; re-
ceipts during the year, $136.43; disburse-
ments, $12O.41; cash on hand Jan. 14th,
ueeq pgu oouB!Iv M9u quo '06s5I$ 1851
No pay had been received by any Of
ficer of the order during the year, nor had
any bill for current expenses yet been
presented. Meeting adjourned.
A. H. HENDRICKSON, Secretary.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-01-22
THE GOLo-BUG pROHIBI1IoNISTS.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER FROM
AN HONEST REFOMER.
A Revolt of the Real Prohibition
lists Inaugurated-The Begin
ming of Great Events.

Editor Representative:
I read with much relish your animal
versions upon the recent acts of the
leaders Of the Prohibition party, in the
Representative of the 18th inst 1t must
be remembered, however that the gold
bug-close- corpora ton idea was only car
ried by five majority, in a total vote Of
81, in the national committee meeting at
Chicago. Three votes would have turned
the ia bles, and a glorious union of re-
formers might possible have been the re-
suit
Chairman Dickie's refusal to even al
low the writer ten minutes time to pre-
sent the matter to his committee at Chi
cagO, nth ultimo, must ever be regarded
as evidence Of his disregard of the earn
est desires of the refOrmers of this coun-
try, as well as gratuitous insult to those
grand men and women who composed the
Staten Island conference There were
noble reformers in that committee who
will be heard later!
The temperance reformers are aroused
all over the country at such conduct.
irrepresSible reformers as ST. John, Hipp,
OF Denver, Dunn of Sacramento, Cal,
Malone, Comings, Crossier, Wisner, Per-
rine Sangater, Dodge and others of
Michigan, Mrs. Helen Gouger and other
honorable women not few, are not GO
Ing to be led very long by such ill-advised
bosses.
What the great national reform move
ment now most needs, as l said in the
Voice not long ago, is not bosses but
leaders,! Men who know the right
and dare the right to do
The special work given to the Staten
Island committee to do, having been per-
formed, the committee is, therefore, de-
clared off, which leaves each member at
liberty to act or affiliate with whatever
party they please.
One thing the country, and especially
reformers should remember, and that is:
the chief managers of the Staten Island
conference and the Prohibition Park, as
soon as they saw the course things were
taking, rushed Immediately into print,
disavowing any relation and any SYM
pathy whatever with the Staten Island
movement.
The very meager support given to it by
1.-THE Voice" of New York, was also no.
ticed by many of it's readers In fact the
Populist papers gave it more prominence
than did the Prohibition paper! This
showed from the first that it's pretended
friends hearts were mot in it..
1t is now limited that the Staten Island
conference was gotten up to head off the
Pmtsburg conference, held last August
but it did not. That conference met,
transacted some business, formed a ma
tIOnal committee and adjourned to meet
March 10, II and II, of this year. with
some $4,000 signers to the call! All true
reformers will do well to be at that con-
ference. It's prospectus" for discussion
is very broad. and if it gathers to itself
the strength / think it will, the Prohibi-
ton party may as we'll hang up its fiddle
l would like to see you and all other
Western organization there. Cordially,
e. EVANS
North Tonawanda, NJ Y