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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17
State University Grounds.


We reproduce the annexed article
from the pen of Brother Bauer of
the Baton Rouge Bulletin. He
gives an historical synopsis of the
struggles attending the fight for
supremacy in the Mississippi valley,
of France, England, Spain and
America, and incidentally those oc-
curing on the grounds now occu-
pied by the Louisiana State Univer-
sity, the most historic spot in all
Louisiana. These grounds for so
long time the battle-ground of
those powers is now site of learn
ing and centre of advanced and
modern University work:
The site of the Univ ersity is his
toric ground; over it hovers the
! romance of the struggles of the
Great Powers for supremacy in the
Mississippi Valley.
These extensive grounds and
splendid buildings, the princely gift
of our National government, were
occupied, successfully, by the
armed battalions of France, Eng
4
Here in 1870, Galvez, the Span
ish Governor-General of Louisiana,
after three days battle, captured
the British Garrison under Colonel
Dickson.
Here in 1870, Philemon Thomas
with his mixed band Of Pine Woods
men and Ohio hatboat-men, cap
tured the Spanish Post, killing
Grandpre its commander, and
wrestling West Florida from Spain.
Here nearly every prominent Of
ficer of the u. S. Army, since the
Revolution did Wilkinson
and the first Wade Hampton-Re-
volutionary heroes, commanded
here; as did afterwards Gaines, and
Jessup, and Taylor, heroes of the
| "war of 1917"
Here Winfield Scott, the con-
queror of Mexico, saw his first SER
| vice as Lieutenant of Artillery.
Here Lafayette was received by
! the military and citizens in 1924,
and Andrew Jackson later.
Here was the home of Zachary
Taylor, hero of Buena Vista, and
the birthplace of his brilliant son
*sDick," the distinguished Con-
derate General.
Here in 1861, the Louisiana
State Troops-before the Secession
of Louisiana, took the garrison
and arsenal-with all its munitions
of war, from the U. S. Troops.
Here in 1862, General Breckin-
ridge, commanding the Confeder-
ates, fought desperate battle with
the Union Army and Navy under
Williams and Farragut-William
killed, and the Confederate Ram
*'Arkansas" blown up in full view.
Trodden were these grounds by
Grant and Lee, Sherman and
| <'Stonewall'' Jackson; by Mcclellan
and the Johnstons, Bragg and
Rosecrans; by Longstreet and Har-
ney, George H. Thomas and Beau
regard; by Forrest and Phil. Sheri-
dan, Hardie and Hood; by Han
! cock and Custer, Admiral Porter
and Bishop-General Polk; and by
the great civilians Clay and Cal
houn, Abraham Lincoln and Jeffer-
son Davis.
"Loose the shoe from off thy
foot, for the place whereon thou
standest is holy"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17
For Sale !

A twenty-horse power engine;
with boiler and everything in good
condition. If desired will sell with
it cotton gin and press. All iii
first class order. Apply to A}ex
Delhoname, ST., See.s,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17
CARENCRO NEWS.
Items Of Interest Gathered by The
Gazette Correspondent at
CarencrO.

The pupils of St. AIMS Convent,
conducted by the sisters of Mount
Carmel, closed it's first half session
on July 8, by very successful en-
tertainment. The upper part of the
building was used as hall, a neat
stage erected and large number
of relatives and friends assembled
to witness a very creditable per-
Torrance, especially when we con-
slider that the sisters have had
charge of the pupils for five months
only. The drills, dialogues, songs
and Rotations would have been
creditable to pupils of much greater
experience, while the display of
fancy work and plain sewing must
have been a source of pride to
teachers and pupils. Refreshments
were sold and netted a neat little
sum for the pressing needs of the
convent. The pupils received a
number of pretty books, premiums
for diligence and department, while
the principal prizes were distri-
buted as follows: Silver medal,
donated by Father Laforest,
awarded to Miss Anna Brun. Sill
yer medal for grammar: donated by
Rev. Father Crosse of :Marksville,
awarded to Miss Anna Brun. Sill
yer medal for general excellence,
donated by DR.. E. J. Perrault of
Carencro, drawn for by Masters
Oscar Mouton and Simon Arce-
naux, won by Oscar Mouton. Sill
yer medal for arithmetic, drawn for
by Miss Ida Robichaux, Masters
Oscar Mouton, Michel Crouchet,
Simon Arcenaux, Louis Breaux
and Ernest Guidroz, won by Michel
Crouchet. This medal was given
by the Institute. Silver heart
awarded Aston Benoit for daily al
tar service, premiums for altar
service awarded also to Masters
Oscar Mouton, Simon Arcenaux
and Michel Crouchet, donated by
Father Laforest. Premiums for
choir singing, awarded Misses Ines
Bernard, Luce Bernard, Odile
Crouchet, Lydie Bernard and
Calico Bernard. Premiums for
sewing awarded to Misses Cecile
Landry and Odile Crouchet. The
parents of Carencro have certainly
cause 10 congratulate themselves
upon having the good sisters to
conduct the education of their
children. The following pro-
gramme was we'll rendered by the
children:
PROGRAMME.
''Salut nois des Vacances.'' Chorus
A Merry Little Play for Small Girls
''HooP Drill, - BY the Juniors
Tableau, The Guardian Angel. .........:....M Miss
Celeste Arceneaux
French Recitation, ssLa Dissipee. " Miss
Odile Crouchet.
French Recitation, 'La Bondense. " Miss
Ines Bernard.
kissing Papa through the -! TelepSone,
French Recitation, ::Ta Gle dss Occurs. s'n'
Misses Odile Crouchet and c. Bernard.
Song, ''La Petite Pensionnaire.' Lena
Martin.
English Recitation, .Dead Name I'm
Known ....Miss Ida Robichaux.
French Drama, Gle Revers de la Medaille
Chant Militaire
Distribution of Premiums. . ........
Farewell Song. Observation-Disclosures.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17

Father Laforess, OF Carencro, ac-
companied by DR.. Perrault; was in
town Friday and paid US pleasant
call.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17
AT SCOTT
News Items Picked Up by The Gazette
Correspondent.

The charming Miss Mamie Price
returned home from the Teche,
after long and pleasant visit with
friends and relatives.
Miss Isaure Gillard, of Rayne,
is spending a few days with Miss
Sophie Sonier.
Mr.. J. J. Price is on the sick list
this week, and Mr.. A. G. Prejean is
still quite i'll.
Mr.. A. Delhornme received a car
of machinery for his new gin.
The donations for our Catholic
church fair are coming in rapidly.
The list from New Orleans mer-
chants will be a very long one.
This shows how an intelligent class
of people can foresee the future of
a great town, and their appreciation
of a good cause. The fair takes
place as advertised, July "a and IS,
and we predict large attendance,
weather permitting. Please allow
me to say that the community of
Scott is rich and large enough to
support church, and christianized
enough to build one. A church is
necessity in all towns to elevate
the morals of great many, but as
the Scott community is religious
and christian one, we need church
for the sake of christianity and the
f,,fure ,velf1re 0k 1,rr ~h;l1rao A.
we said before, a place without
church is worthless to live in, hence
the reasons are good and clear
enough why Scott should have one,
and one we will have. 1t is not
very agreeable to walk six miles to
attend divine services when one can
attend at home. Probably some
can ride. I for one cannot; simply
because have no means or way to
do SO, and with a church in our
midst could easily attend. may
not be an angel with wings, still l
have propounded the church ques-
ton until I am nearly exhausted,
but as long as there is breath left I
will continue until Scott is blessed
with one. If religion exercised Is
only profession for the Almighty
dollar, we think it is about time to
save the dollar and keep it at home,
where it will do more good. If re-
ligion is for the good and elevation
of the morals of those who need it,
then why not encourage it. If, as
remarked, we, of Scott, cannot OBJ
tain one who can teach US the clear
path, we will be compelled to re-
main as monkies or barbarians,
searching whom we can devour
without the privileges of dying as
christians. 1t has been repeated
oftimes that we should not be die
tated to in regards to our welfare,
and now is the time to press foot
where needed. I must close with
the conclusion that a refined pro-
gram will be rendered Sunday night,
July IS. The conclusion will be a
recitation entitled "Church."
wish to state that during the
fair, there will be pigeon shooting
match, and for the winner an i'm
ported English saddle or a MCKEE
plated harness will be given to the
champion shot. The champion
egg-thrower at the head of Hon.
Martin Goodman, African, will re-
ceive valuable premium. Fostin
Vincent and Felix Leblanc chal-
lenge c. c. Brown, l.. Levy, Jules
Servat, and even Louis Motive to a
mems race 100 yards. The champ
ion receives a premium. The peo-
pie around Scott are plentiful and
they are coming forth with the ne
cessities, and I think they are hu-
man beings and not monkies to be
Il id
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17

Mrs. DR.. Delaney and Miss Eliza
Hopkins are visiting in Crowley.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17

Johnny Lisbony returned home
last Sunday from New Orleans,
where he spent two weeks.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17
Reward.

Reward.
Lost a lady's gold watch and
chain. Liberal reward for return
to Alley Sprole or this office.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-17

Misses Celeste and Susie Block
of New Orleans, are among their
Carencro friends for the summer.
Mrs. Tircuit and little STEP
daughter, Lou, of New Texas, re-
turned home on Tuesday after a
pleasant visit to Father I-aforest
and his venerable mother.
The French residents of Caren-
Gro celebrated on last Wednesday
the Glorious Fourteenth, with great
eclat. Salutes were fired at day break
and throughout the day. A general
picnic at the springs was partici-
pated in by many friends aud much
enjoyed, while the American and
French flags waved together in the
breeze, giving festal air to the
streets of Carencro.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
ST. JOE FEELS PRETTY BIG
Swifts and Chicago Clothing Concern
Own Part of the Town.

st. Joseph. Jan. 1S.-A deal of great
Importance to ST. Joseph and the west
was consummated today whereby Swift
& Co.. of Chicago, purchased the ST Jo-
seph stock yards, with the adjacent town
site of st. George, the buildings and the
entire title of the ST. Joseph Stock
Yards company to the property here. The
purchase price is not made known but it
is said to be $4,000 Swift & Co. will
take immediate possession and will put
a force of 700 men at work at once put
ting the yards in fit condition for active
operations. They will erect mammoth
packing plant here and will make st.
Joseph the active point for all operations
on the Missouri river. The contract was
signed in Chicago this afternoon by the
Swifts and President John Donovan. Jr..
of the stock yards company. The street
car company will at once extend its
lines to the stock yards 1t is also
learned tonight that Browning. King &,
Co.. Of Chicago, will locate their western
clothing distributing house in St Joseph.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19

can not speak English. There is an
element Of S1s per cent Of the employed
IN domestic and personal service, who
cannot speak English, and almost 5 per
cent in the factories.
Manufacturing and mechanics en-
brace the largest number of females who
can not speak English-over 4 per cent
with domestic close second.
In Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and
Connecticut. the males engaged in man
ufacturing and mechanical industries in
1880 constituted very nearly one-half of
all men in gainful occupations. In
twenty-four states and territories, in
Guiding all IN the south, central and most
OF those in the north central and south
Atlantic divisions, the males engaged in
agriculture, fisheries and mining consti-
tuted more than half Of all the working
males. OF the females at work by far
the greater proportion were found in CO.
nestle and personal service in a large
majority of the states and territories.
In manufacturing and mechanics the
carpenters and joiners who number 611.-
$50, make up the greatest element. with
dressmakers and milliners following
with 493, 500. There are little over one
million bookkeepers, clerks and statesmen
c90,659 merchants and dealers, 5,oSl ,53.
farmers, planters and overseers and s.,
004 ,061 agricultural laborers. 1882 mi
ners, and only little over $1,000 fisher
men and eystermen.
Professors and teachers aggregating
=, All ,344s form the most numerous of the
professional classes. Physicians and sur
geons, 104,S05 come next; then lawyers
So, $50; ciergymen, SIS, 203; government off
Gals, 1854; musicians, ETC., 62,155; engi-
neers and surveyors, 42S29e; artists and
art teachers, 22,496; journalist, q, SS49,
and actors, 9,72s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
CLAssED BY OCCUPATIONS
Census Figure Regarding Those Who Work
in the United States

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1S.-Much :n-
teresting data about the occupation OF
the American people is given in bulle-
tin of the Eleventh census. just furnish
ed the press. 1t shows that the total
number of people engaged in occupations
of all kinds in 1890 was %, 49,, col. This
is an increase of over 5000. 900 working
people in decade. This whole number
or over and makes up over SO per cent
OF the entire population and almost x
per cent of all persons 10 years old and
over. OF the whole number of working
people the females form 1872 per cent
Divided by classes the working people
Of the country are as follows:
Agricultural. fiseries and mining, o.
05l 1856: professional, 944.33S; domestic
and personal service. 4.560.770; trade and
transportation. 325122; manufacturing
and mechanical industries. 5,09l .293
The domestic and personal service in
cludes hotel keepers. soldiers. sailors and
marines. laborerS. detectives etc The
first named class is q ten years gain OF
over a million. or OF almost 5000, 600 for
q score of years.
the illiterate male populat alton OF the en-
tire country and over one-fifth OF she
iliiterate female population are working
Over 90 per cent OF the working rnel,
are married. over 81 per cent single. over
per cent widowed. and one-auarter OF
per cent divorced. or all foreign
whites a work here II per cent Of the
males and - per cent OF the females
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
WANTS THE MINERS TO SPEAK
Governor Adams Continues His Efforts fol
Ratification at Leadville.

Denver. Colo, Jan. I'D. II. Moffa,
the heaviest mine owner of the Leadville
district, has gone 10 the camp in response
to a telegram from Governor Alva Ad-
ans. who has established headquarters
until he can reach a conclusion as TO the
continuance of early termination of the
strike. Mr.. Moffa was accompanied by
several leading mine owners Of Lead
Vile.
Governor Adams has desired that the
Miners union make some definite propo-
sition for settlement, and this he intends
10 submit 10 the mine owners. 1t has
been suggested. il is understood. that
such a proposal should have in il Ger
tain concessions and that the original
demand should be modified The Miners
union has appointed a committee Of thir-
teen. with large powers, for the settle
ment of the trouble.
Ire water in the Maid of Erin mine,
where the great pumps were stopped Sat-
urday. has risen over six feet. and the
working drifts of the WNlfstone are flood
ed. causing a stopping of work. The
lessees of the Wolfton have just broken
into body Of rich ore from which they
would have been able 10 hoist fully $1,000
worth per day. but they had refused TO
pay 1900 per month for pumps and are
now drowned out. The Mahla and sew
eral others now producing heavily, will
soon be flooded.
Leadvile, Colo. Jan. 1S-As a result Of
Governor Adams visit to Leadville, the
Miners Union submitted proposition 20
the mine owners for the settlement OF the
strike. The proposition was rejected and
a coUnteT-offer submitted Both PROPOSE
lions treated almost wholly Of wages.
differing only in rates. The miners ask
ed for the recognition OF organized labor,
and the mine owners, in their proposal.
said they were not opposed 10 law
abiding organized labor.
The proposition Of the managers was
refused by the Representatives OF the
miners and they then withdrew all offers
and left the governor. After a further
conference with the managers. the gov
ernor SENT for President Boyce and E V
Dehs. AM for two hours the executive
committee Of the managers and the gov
ernor discussed the situation With them.
this being the FIRST time since the COVER
nor's arrival tlat representatives % the
opposing organizations have been
brought together.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19

Washington. jan 1S--The presiden.
To-Day furnished the senate, in Response
TO resolution adopted in executive seq
sion, with the correspondence between
our government and Great Britain re-
suiting in the general arbitration treaty
row awaiting the approval Of the SEN
ate. Nearly all OF this correspondents
has been previously published in the
newspapers, having been officially given
out either in answer 20 congressional res
oiuticns or in the British blue books. IT
appears, however, that the ultimate
coming together of the two governments
was brought about by personal inter
views between Secretary Olney and Sir
Julian Pauncefote. No record exists at
the state department of this phase OF the
negotiations, but it may be that some NJ
ture British blue book will indicate It's
character by making public Sir Julian
cahlegramS to Lord Salisbury
Some of the facts that appear IN the
correspondence that was submitted to-
Gay are that the late Secre tary Gresham.
in the spring of 1895, initiated the cores
pcrGence with Great Britain looking 10
n general arbitration treaty. but Tor
some reason its consideration was drop
Unexpectedly year later, and this time
by Lord Salisbury, who, having been
approached by Mr.. Bayard with re-
quest for settlement Of the Venezuelan
boundary dispute. accepted his sugges-
ton. but accompanied his acceptance
with an instruction 10 Sir Julian Paunce-
fote to reopen negotiations In Washing
ton for a general arbitration treaty.
Indeed, the British premier went so
far in his first note on this subject. on
March s, last, as to submit a rough draft
on the heads of the treaty which formed
the basis OF the document now before the
senate. On April Is. Secretary Oiney. in
behalf of the president, welcomed these
proposals OF her majesty's prime minis
ter with the keenest appreciation of their
value" and from that point on, the ne
gotiations thus started proceeded with
an eviden. disposition on both sides TO
come together
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
WILL 1T TAKE TWO DIVORCES
To Dissolve the Two Marriages of Mcgowan
and Mrs. Barnesc

Milwaukee, Wis. Jan. 1s.-With refer
encG to the second marriage of Frank
Mcgowan and Mrs. Barnes at Trenton.
y. j., Rev. Mr.. Husberger, who per-
formed the first marriage in this city last
June says he was given to understand
that Mrs. Barnes was a widow. The re-
ports from New Jersey said that a sec
ond eel emony was pecformed because il
was feared that the Milwaukee marriage
vas faa.ty. but Rev. Mr.. Hunsberser
says i; was regular in every way.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
COLORADO PAPER MILL SOLD
Bought for the Reorganization Com mittes
Under Decree of Foreclosure

Denver, Colo, Jan. Especial Master
Marshall +. Johnson today sold under
decree Of foreclosure granted by the cir
cult court of the United States all the
property of the Platte River Paper Mills
company. consisting of lands. buildings,
plant, machinery, fixtures and improve
ments at Manchester, near Denver. The
property was sold for s150000, the pur-
chaser being Edward Slavery. acting as
the reorganization committee.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
Green-Eyeei Monster to Blame.

Guthrie. @. T., Jan. 1s.-At Cleveland
Saturday Isaiah Sheperd made desper-
ate attempt ocomnlit suicide by stab
bling himself. Friends succeeded in dis
arming him. after he had made several
serious cuts in his breast. The cause for
the deed IS said TO nave been that his
sweetheart went to a party with another
fellow F riday night
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
THREE HUNDRED MORE MEN
Required by the Increased Capacity Of 4
Peoria Concern.

Peoria. H., Jan. 1S.-The Peoria Grape
Sugar company will at once proceed with
the work of increasing the capacity OF
its plant to 5000 10 $4,000 bushels or
corn per day. Glucose, commercial
starch, grape sugar and kindred pro-
ducts will be manufactured. The in
creased capacity will necessitate the en-
ployment Of 800 additional men.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-19
FROM PLEASANT PEOPLE
Some Kind Words That smooth the Pat
way.


In letter from Mrs. Cnas. Knicker-
booker of Jackson. Mich, whose connec-
ton with the celebrated. cook book enti-
aled ''Gleanings from Home and Field
is well known, she was kind enough 10
say by letter 10 the Postum Cereal Co..
Lin. of Battle Creek, Mich: Il have
finally found something to take the place
Of coffee in your Postum Cereal You
have a good thing that thousands OF
people have been needing and wishing
fo-, drink to take the place of coffee,
which to them is poison, though so de-
licious and so hard to give Up. / speak
from experience"
Airs. Class. of Spencer. Iowa, wri- IS:
'Our grocer has ordered the Postum Ce-
real from DesMoines and We like II, and
many are trying it.
1T IS meat and drink for our BODIES
and satisfaction 10 our souls and con-
science, t-cause we realize it IS not only
harmless but is nourisnin3.