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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09

with the requisite aid 70 harvest aud save
their crops. The los Of IT, sugar. cotton
and rics crops; - essential TO the welfare Of
the State of Louisiana, demands that al
Intelligent system Of intercOmmunication,
based upon q rational system of quarantine,
should supersede the shotgun policy. which
will and must entail everlasting ruin upon
all the industries of Louisiana.
eve recommend keeping up the different
Boards of Health throughout the State. rar-
ishes and corporations, and cordially invite
their cooperation in the measures recon-
rnended by this conference, feeling conf
dent that such q course will entail no risk
upon the sanitary condition of the people
of the State and that prosperity and conf
dence will be maintained, inviting capital
and immeration-to> share in the profitable
industries of Louisiana
A second set were adopted as follows:
1--WE. the delegates from the parishes of
St. Mary, Iberia and St. Martin, finding it
impossible to perfect thorough concerted
system of quarantine in all the parishes for
which delegates were asked in the call of
DR.. Duperrier, health officer of New Iberia,
hereby adopt the following Al our unaHi-
NOUS conclusion with reference to the situa~
ton:
ssI. We favor the establishment of sys~
TEN of quarantine and inspection whereby
passenger travel from New Orleans and
from any other infected point and the ship
ment of any infectious goods shall be abso-
lutely prohibited.
'.z. We favor, subject to any such modi-
6cations as any parish or corporate Board OF
Health may wish to impose the transporta-
ton of non-infectious goods from New Or
leans to points in our territory.
$50. We favor the reopening of interior
travel and freight transportation by means
of trains. 1t is our unanimous opinion that
is is entirely feasible to carry out the forego-
ing plan with the cooperation of the South
ern Pacific Railroad Company, in which we
have full confidence.
'.To this end. the presiding officer of this
meeting is hereby authorized to appoint
an executive committee of five, who shall be
charged with the duties of formulating
declared plan and who shall promulgate the
same on its adoption and ask its adoption by
all the parishes and municipal authorities Of
all points between New Orleans and the
Texas line and who shall also submit the
same to the health officer of Texas with tho
view of obtaining his concurrence ard the
re-opening of transportation with the West
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09
Editor Brann NIobbed.

A special from Waco, Tex, says:
w. e. Brann, editor of Brann's
Iconoclast, was the victim of a mob
of 200 students of Baylor Univer-
sity, a Baptist institution, this after
noon. Mr.. Brann was seated in
the office when the young men,
students of the university. called
him to the door, where they seized
and thrust him into a hack, which
was rapidly driven to the college
campus. His captors were armed
with revolvers. At the campus a
mob of 200 students were gathered,
a majority of whom were armed.
They seized Mr.. Brann, pulled him
here and there and threatened to
shoot him. A rope was pro-
duced and cries of shang him arose
on all sides. Brann, under threats
of death. was compelled to sign a
statement declaring that an article
appearing in the October number
of the Iconoclast and rejecting on
Baylor University was untrue, and
promised that he would leave town.
Great excitement has been caused
by the incident, aud crowds are
discussing it on the streets. The
action of the mob of students is gem
orally condemned. BY the express
sions heard here tonight, it -
thought that the matter is not at an
end. Mr.. Brann declares he can
not be driven from the city, and
will continue his papet.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09

XxJANTED-TRUSTW AND AC~
w TIVE gentlemen or ladies to travel
for responsible, established house in 1.ouisi~
ana. Monthly $6o.5o and expenses. Posi-
ton steady. Reference. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company, Dept. w. Chicago.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09
THE BICYCLE IN NIX.

THE B1cYczE IN MIR. 3
Tsmes-Demuesss. Oct. 5.
The results Of the military eye
ling trip of the Twenty fifth Infan-
try from Fort Missoula, Mont, to
st. Louis. Mo-. last summer have
been made public through the pub
lished report Of the commander in
charge. James A. Moss. The doc
ument is very complete and exact
and will be of much interest and
value to touring cyclists as welt as
to army officers and soldiers. The
trip was an experiment to test the
utility of the bicycle as an adjunct
to the army, and as such was a
complete success, demonstrating
the advantages and disadvantages
of the bicycle under varying condi-
tons and circumstances.
The United States army has been
slow to recognize the worth of the
bicycle in military operations.
American bicycle makers and riders
have long been convinced that the
machines would prove especially
efficient in courier work, recon-
noitering, patrolling and for the
speedy transport of troops or de-
tachments in cases of emergency.
The authorities, however, with the
exception Of few strong advocates
of the wheel, such as Gen. Miles,
have apparently paid but slight at
tention to the possibilities of the
bicycle as military adjunct. The
French and German, and even the
Russian governments are away
ahead of us in this respect, have
been experimenting with cycle
corps in military work for several
years. 1t is not to be supposed
that the bicycle can entirely take
the place of the horse in the army,
since, owing to their wholly differ
ent natures, each may be used to
greater advantage than the other
under certain conditions.
The bicycle is superior to the
horse in that it requires less care
and no feed, travels faster over
fair roads, is less conspicuous and
easily hidden from view, makes no
noise and raises. less dust; more
over, its track does not betray the
direction in which it is moving and
the fighting strength OF the bicycle
corps is not weakened by thorse
holders. " Says Capt. Moss, in
summing up his conclusions:
ga bicycle corps as an adjunct
to infantry or cavalry could render
excellent service where speed rather
than numbers is required, such as
taking possession of passes, bridges
and strong places ahead of the
command and hold them until re-
could be got from the
main road. On the other hand,
in rainy weather, ever bad roads,
ETC., the horse is superior.
"The very thought of the bicycle
doing away with the cavalry al
together is 1udicrous. Each has
peculiar functions of its own-a par
ticular field in which under certain
the one is superior to
the other. The question, therefore
which confronts us is: Should not
a modern, up to-date army have
both, that it might avail itself of
the advantages of the one or the
other, as the proper conditions
present themselves ?"
Editor Brann N1Obbel1.
snecial from Waco Tex saws:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09
THE CONSTITUTIONAL
cQNTENZIOM.
2 Gazette:

CONVENTION
To the Lafayette Gazette:
The Legislature of 1896, by act
No. IS, providing for the submis-
sion to the people of a proposition
TO hold a convention for the pur-
pose of framing and PUTTING into
effect a new constitution and to
provide for the election Of dele
gates thereto, have muzzled the
people by exacting of each delegate
to make oath not to enact, ordain
or frame any article or ordinance,
touching, concerning and affecting
subject matters specified ard
enumerated in said act; conde-
scending however, to trust theil
wisdom in regard to all others.
Under this law the people must
be contented to have a muzzled
convention and a bob-tailed con-
stitution, as result. Notwith-
standing, we must be thankful for
small favors, for as it is better to
have a bob tailed horse even dur
Jog fly times, than to have no horse
at all, SO 1t is better to have a bob
tailed constitution during trouble
some times than to be without one.
We must do the best we are per-
mitted to do under existing circum-
stances, 10 extricate the State from
the embarrassment and the political
meshes in which she finds herself
presently entangled. All agree
that some change in the exercise
of the elective franchise and in the
judiciary, principally in the coun-
try parishes, is necessary.
BY sentiment of preservation
against a revival and recurrence
of the degraded condition to which
the State had been reduced by the
amalgamation of carpetbaggism with
negroism, the whites in some parts
of the State have boldly driven the
negro voters away from the polls
and in some other parts they have
unscrupulously utilized their votes.
Such means of protection are not
only dangerous to the peace and
quietness of society, but are de-
structive of the principle upon
which our government is founded,
and they cannot long be resorted
to without bringing evil. 1t is to be
hoped that the convention will be
able to fix and settle the elective
franchise and to regulate its exer-
else in such a manner as to do
away with the necessity of resorting
to violence, intimidation and other
less commendable means to pre-
serve the State against the pollution
of negro rule
The judiciary ought to be so ar
ranged as to secure a prompt and
cxpeditive administration of justice.
Under the present system people
pay too much to get their dues and
the violators of the law suffer too
long before they get that speedy
trial for which they craze. We do
not feel competent to suggest how
and in what manner these desirable
results can be obtained. The sub
ject is pregnant with difficulties and
requires thorough discussion and
mature reflection before it can be
solved. OLD TIMER.
We employ the best of watch
makers and you can rest assured
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09

NOtic0.
The tax rolls Of 1897 are now ON file in
my Office and the tax-payess OF this psrist.
are notified that am ready to receive the
payments of the taxes for the year 1897.
T. a. BRoUssARn. Sheriff
and Tax -CoIlcctor Lafayette Parish.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09

We employ the best of watch
makers and you can rest assured
your watches will give you perfect
satisfactiops T. NJ. B;ossat, jew
e1ep
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09
Why Do You

Why Do You
Send to New Orleans and
to other cities to have your
Printing done when you
can have the same work
done at The Gazette Office
lust as we'll and for the
same money. We have a
nice stock Of paper always
on hand and on short notice
we will furnish you with
any kind of commercial
printing that you may need
in your business.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-09

to be provided with nonexposed crews, and
officers carrying United States mails and
such passengers and articles permitted un-
der a most string cnt u. S. Marine Service.
Relay stations would be guarded under
strict quarantine regulations, with daily in
spection, reliable ami competent, from
health officer instructed to enforce COM
plete nonin,ercourse. Freight trains would
be subjected to the same regulations rs pas
seneer trains coming to and leaving the re-
lay station. All freight trains leaving the
relay station must be provided with certifi-
Gates from the health officer, from the
authorities at the point of departure and at
the relay station, showing that they have
complied with all required regulations.
..Resolved, That quarantine restric-
tions will be placed upon the free intercourse
between noninfected points so far as travel
and freight arc concerned; pro-
vided, that in every iE-
stance, if travellers. they bear clean health
certificate, establishing their full identity,
and showing that they have not been within
the infected lines for the last ten days pre-
ceding the issuing of the health certificate.
In the case of parties coming from q regular
detention camp supervised by authorized
qarantine officers certificates establishing
the identity of the party and showing that
he has remained ten days at the detention
camp should enti,le the holder to travel
from the detention camp to any point where
his services are required, and where he
would be allowed to earn his livelihood.
..For the purpose of relieving the prevail
ing distress among skilled and other labor
Of the country, we would recommend the
imusediase osaani xasion of detention canps
for the purpose Of relieving the wants Of the
labo,ess and supplying the planting interests
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-02
MINISTER TO GREECE.

Cleveland's Assistant Secretary of State
 Will Receive the Appointment.
 Washington, July Tt is understood the president has selected w. W. Rock hill late assistant secretary of state, for the post of minister to Greece, and that his nomination is likely to go to the sen ate tomorrow. Mir RockhilPs appoint ment will not be a party one in any sense but will be based entirely upon his eX- perience as a diplomat and his excellent work while in the department of state He entered the department of mall ser vice as far back as 1884, being appointed from Maryland to be second secretary or legation at Pekin. In 1886 and 1887 ne acted as charge d'affairs at Seoul, the Korean capital. ..
 Tn 1888 he resigned with leave of ab- sence, which he devoted to an exploration of the Nile. One result of this journey was a most interesting contribution to the scientific ltera ture of travel In 1893 Mir Rockhill who had then returned to the United States, was appointed chief clerk of the department Of state, but re- signed the following year. At the psr- sonal request of President Cleveland klr Rockhill, in 1896, relnquished this place, which from custom had come to be re- garded as non-poitical and safe from changes in the admins tra tion, to accept the place of assistant secretary of state vacated by the appointment of MT. Uhl as ambassador to Germany He con tinued to hold the place until the pres ent administration appointed Judge Day and remained in the department until some time after the accession of the lat ter to close up the Cuban correspondence of the last administration.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-02
STOCK TRANSACTIONS
And Those in Bonds Will Be Taxed Tine Last Republican Caucus
 Held Last Night.

Washington, July 1.-The republican senators held what they decided should be their last caucus on the tariff bill to- night. The meeting continued for <lore than three hours and was productive of important results which were net reached without the display of considerable feel ing. Among the points decided were the following: To report an antitrust amend ment, to withdraw the original finance committee provisions for duty on tea and an increase of A cents per barrel in the tax on beer and to provide for tax on bonds and stock transactions.
 The greatest part of tho time was given to the proposition for a provision against the trusts. The discussion. on this question was opened upon the Dasis of the report of the judiciary committee in opposition to any effort to attach trust provision to the tariff bill The committee had held meeting dUring the afternoon at which the whole q ion was gone over at length with other repub- lican senators, including Messrs. Hanna ard Chandler.
 If was decided that it would be ex- tremely difficult to secure legislation that would be effective and that upon the whole it was impolitic and unwise to un- dertake it. A report was made accord- ing1y to the caucus and resolution adopted authorizing. the presentation of an amendment providing in express terms or the continuance in effect of the terms of the Wilson bill which makes 1t unlawful to form trust In imported ar ticles.
 This report called out some vigorous protests, and especially on the part of the western senators, but they replied to 1t with spirf; It was asserted among other things that the presentation of new antitrust provision would lsad to long debate, which could not be afforded at the present time.
 The success of the proposition 10 re- cede from the increased tax on beer and the temporary duty on tea led to quite a prolonged discussion of the amount of revenue the bill would yield. Many sem ators expressed the opinion that the vol ume would not be equal to the demands of the government5 It was in response to this view that determination was reached to provide for tax on stock and bond transactions.
 The details of tho statemen. were not agreed upon, but were left to the finance committee to decide. There was decided opposition to a tax on either ordinary bank checks or mortgages. It appeared during the discussion of this branch of the subject that the committee had sup piled today with eEtnates of revenue the bill would produce made by Mr. Worth ington c. Ford, who had given the opin- ion that with an equal volume of imports the bill would produce during the first year of it's operation more than $100. GOO. = 900 in exces. of the re urne under the will son law for the first year 1t was in ex- istence. Sena tor Allison said. however thu imports could not be expected to be So large, and advised his fellow senators on this account not to accept that as any Indication of the possibilities of the bill
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-02
AT sHEEPsHEAD BAY.

A Poor Card Was Offered. But Plenty of
 Amusement Was Had
 New York, July 1.--Although there was a poor card at Sheepshead Bay, the att tendance was good and there was plenty of amusement. Summaries:
 First Race-Six furlongs. Beauort, 10 3. won; Klephor. to 2. second; Eastern Ray, 2 to 1. third. Time, 1:15.
 Second Race-One mile. Peerless to ,, won Shasta Water g to 5, second; Preside, to 1, third Time, 1:42.
 Third Race-Six furlongs. Central Trust won; Back Cock. 5 to l, second; Lu- eide, to l. third. Time. 115.
 Fourth Race-Five furiongs. Woodford Filly, 3 to l. won: nogtown, , to 2. secend; Nuto. 9 to l, third. Time. 1:03 4-5.
 Fifth Race-Five furlongs. Whlstl,ng Coon, to 1. won; Bell Punch 10 to l. sec ond; Doncaster, 3 to 1, third. Time, 1:04h.
 Sixth Race-Mile and an eighth Ira gadian. 2 to 1. won: Peep O'Day, to 2. second; Relmar, to 2. third. Time, 1:55. Seventh Race.Six furlongs. Zanzone, 9 to 1. won; Decida. 3 to 1. second; Fill Ali, 6 to l. third. Time, 1:14 1-5.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-02
4 TRIPLE DERBY WINNER Is Ornament, the Mighty Son of
 Imported Order. TILL0N JADE HIM HUSTLE But Lt Clayton Rode the FavOrite to
 e. Victory. rvs A RED HOT NECK FINISH AZ Williams Needed Only One More Jump - Land Tillo the Winner French Mu- tuals Revived at oal<ley-Marsella
 Captures tho St. Lsuis Prize.
FADE HIM HUSTLE
Clayton Rode the Fayorite to
 Victory.
; A RED HOT NECK FINISH

Cincinnati, O., July 1.-Ornament Is a triple Derby winner He won that dis tinction today in the Oakley derby after one of the most exciting struggles ever seen on the local track. Tillo. the great three year old from Turnoy Bros string, forced the mighty son of Imp. Order to head in the big event today and in one more jump the race would have resulted in Tillo's favor Over ten thousand peo- pie witnessed the running of the derby and a resounding cheer went up when the judges hung out Ornaments number as the winner of the hardest struggle the gallant racer ever put up. The track was in perfect shape and the race was pret- ty contest throughout.
 At the drop of the flag Ornament was the first to show with the others in a close bunch. As the field passed the grand stand pr. Catlett was a nose in front of Boanerges. Going the -a1ext quar- ter of mile pr. Catlett increased his lead to two lengths, but gave up at the six furlongs pole in favor of Boanerges. As the bunch turned on the back stretch bound for home Ornament was seen to move up and in the stretch he was one length in front.
 Then the real race was on. Tillo came from fourth position and Williams made d uespsIdls tllOIl 10 ONGTu1Ke the leader. but Tillo was seen to falter under him and Clayton worked with whip and spur to keep his mount in front. Suddenly Tillo regained his speed and was again after the, leader and came gaining every jump, but could not head the great Or nament who, at the straight let out un- der the fierce drive, managed to hold on to enough to win by short head from Tillo, who beat Fleischman six lengths. The distance, a mile and a quarter, was run In 2:0S19.
 The French mutuals were tried for the first time at Oakley today and received considerable play. There was also twelve books Tn line.
 First race, six furlongs-Panmure, 30 to l, won; Griser, to 2 second; Boan- erges, 6 to l, third. Time, 1:14h
 Second race, five furlong-Pinar del Rio, 15 to 1, won; Allie Belle, g to 5, sec ond; George c, to g. third. Time, 103.
 Third race, five and a half furlongs- Rastus, to 1, won; Hampden, to 1, sec ond; Swing, A to 1, third. Time, 1:09%.
 Fourth race, Oakley Derby, mile and a quarter-Ornament1 127, (Clayton) to 8, won; Tillo, 122a (R. Wiliams) to 2, sec ond; Fleischman, 112, e. ReifD 12 to l, third. Time. 2:0Sk.
 Fifth Race-One mile. Kemp, to 2. won; Serano, to 5, second; The Socaman, Il to 5, third. Time 1 :421s.
 Sixth Race-Seven furlongs. Don Flu hno, to 2, won; L. w., to 1, second; Clissie K, to l, third Time, 1:29.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-02
BIG STRIKE ON.
All Bitumlnous Miners Will Be Ordered
 Out In the Near t'' Future.

Tcrre Taute, Ind, July 1.-The Express will say tomorrow:
 Next Sunday or prior to that day cir culars will be placed in the hands of all the bitumunous miners in the United States calling them out on strike. It is estimated that 250,000 men will be in volved. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, H. linois, parts of West Virginia and Ken lucky will contribute to the movement The strike Is to enforce the Columbus scale of 59 cents per ton Pennsylvania, so cents for Ohio, 50 cents for Indiana and 55 cents for Illinois. When the Columbus scale was adopted it was not thought advisable to attempt it's enforcement. A committee was then appointed to take in hand the matter of the strike and order one as soon as such course seemed op- perfume. This committee has decided that the time has come to act. A mass meet ing of miners today voted unanimously to go on a strike now and not wait for general suspension order. As a conse- quence no coal is being mined here and nearly 1000 miners are idle.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-02
AT ST. LOUIS.
The Missouri Stake Went to One Timc
 Cheap Yearling.

The Missouri Stake Went to a One Timc
 Cheap Yearling.
 St. Louis, July 1.-The Missouri stakes, a six-furlong race for $150O purse, was run at the fair grounds today over con- siderably better track than has existed for a week. A. B. Cahn's entry of Tom Lilly and Nightgown were made strong favorites. The field got away to a good start, but 100 yards from ahe gate the favorites settled down for a ''also ran race" and they finished that way. Hoff- mans Marsello which sold for $75 as a yearling, jumped into the lead from the start and held it into the stretch and won handily.
 First Race-Purse for maiden 2-year- olds, five furlongs. Tommie Burns, to l, won Dolnsie. s to 3, second; The Brew CT, to l. third Time, 1:10.
 Second Racs@Purse for maiden 3-year- olds, six furlongs. Belle Diabolo, 3 to 1, won; Goldband, 12 to 1, second; f' Bob White, ' to l, third Time, 1:22h
 Third Race-Six and a half furlongs. Utopia, Is to 5, won; May Gallop, 12 70 1, second; Benamela, 5 to 2, third Time, 1:29
 Fourth Race-rhe Missouri stakes, value, g 500 six furlongs. Marsella, II to ,, won; Ben Frost, coupled with the w.n- ner. second; Fred Broels, g to 2, third. Time, 1:211s.
 Fifth Race-One mile. Royal Choice, to l. won; Cappy, 9 to 5, second; Florida, Il to 1, third. Time, 1:5nlh
 Sixth Race-Five furlongs. Er,ac, to 5. won; Balance All, 3 to 1, second; Skip, to 1, third. Time, 1:0S%.