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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
GROVER, THE TALKING FROG.
His observations Are characterized
by Sameness.

Hartford Coursnt: The frogs over in
the water garden OF Bushnell Park are
very fair sort of frogs in their way and
do reasonable credit to their u%ndoubted
Windham ancestry. They sing well. and
they do as neat a "ker chug'' dive as
frogs of any water garden in the state,
but their accomplishments otherwise are
nil as compared with the king of talk
ing frogs who lives in a small pond be-
side the suburban trolley track Tin the
woods" just after ii leaves the Farming
ton road.
This frog has been domiciled in the pool
until he has grow %corpulent and power
full, but his education has not been neg
lected. One of the motormen on the line
has made his acquaintance. while wait
ing for the incoming car from Farming
ton, and the motorman has proved a COM
| petent frog tutor. AS soon as the car
stops the motorman climbs down from
his perch and. advancing TO the edge of
the pool, calls:
"Chirrup. chirrup, Grover"
On the instant Grover, which Is the
frog, rises TO the surface, swims TO the
shore, scrambles up, and, sitting IN an APP
pealing schoolboy attitude. begins his les
son.
II see you are at school with our face
washed this morning" says tie tutorman.
"S-u-r-r-e." replies Grover.
Well, what are you going 10 say Tor
your lesson this morning."
High water! high water!"
"k-r-r-r-u-u-m-m."
I Immediately the tutorman throws a few
crumbs at the frog. and with a blink in
his eye the frog makes a backward dive
into the pool. He sees the other car
coming, and he is not acquainted with
the other man. A day or two since the
motorman put up a scheme on Grover to
get him weighed. He carried a grocer's
scale out and tried to induce the frog to
climb into 1t. but Grover croaked I'D
r-r-r-u-ther not gave a ker chug, and
was out of sight.
The frog is certainly very tame and
carries on a responsive reading" as the
church programme say. every time his
friendly motorman calls him up. His
tutors says He doesn't talk well in pub
lic,' but mani of the passengers on the
road have seen and heard the "conversa-
ton" and think it marvellous.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Reducing Insurance Rates.

Milwaukee, Aug. 13.-The Milwau-
kee board of fire underwriters has
adopted a resolution to the effect that
the insurance rates as published in
the books Of ratings in use in this city
should be enforced. This is equiva-
lent to a 10 per cent reduction on the
rates that have been enforced in Mil
waukee since last March, and 20 per
cent reduction on the rates previous
to that time, bringing the rates back
to 1S93-94 basis.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
A m visit.

Its none Of my business" said the
man who had boats for hire. but I'd
like to know why you took this boat,
rowed ont on the other side of the lake,
stared ut the water and then came
right back"
well, it's hard to explain. I'm not
very sentimental. as a rule; but |
wanted to recall the dear days Of yore.
when life was so different. AS near as
/ could locate it. the spot | was look
ing at was where I broke through and
nearly got drowned in ice water last
winter ."--Washing Star.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
THE DAKOTAS
WE'RE WASHED OFF.
r..r,ac Flood mt Hot Springs south

r.rriHc Flood at Hot Springs south
Dakota.
Hot Springs. s. d.. Aug. IL. - This
o;ty has been visited by a terrific flood
4 solid bank of water. fully fifteen
foot deep, came rushing down the
canyon. sweeping everything before 1t
Several cottages in the suburbs OF
Coldbrook were swept away with ali
PERSONAL and household effects, the
Families barely escaping with their
lives. The Burlington railway tracks
were washed away to within a mile of
the city. The Elkhorn railway had
several bridges washed cut and can
.nly bring trains within three miles
of the city. They will have things re.
haired in n couple of days. The IA
nous plunge bath was badly wrecked,
both ends being washed out and the
pool filed with debris. 1t will take
several days to repair it.
W. c. MorchouSe, general freight
agent of the Elkhorn, and a party Of
friends were sleeping In his private
ear on q switch track near the creek.
The car am near being washed
away. the occupants escaping in their
night clothes. Telegraph wires were
temporarily connected so as to COM
municate with partial satisfaction. A
party of campers were washed down
stream. All escaped but the sixteen
year-old son Of Prof. Williams. teach
er at Pine Ridge agency. The body Of
the boy was found four miles below
the city and buried from the MethO-
dist college chapel. The whole camp
ing outfit, clothing, money, tents,
horses and wagons were washed DOWN
the stream and lost. The Buffalo
Gap Lumber company yards were
mostly washed away. inflicting n loss
of about $1,000. The entire damage
will run far into the thousands. The
eldest residents never witnessed such
a food, though it lasted but little over
an hour.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
south Dakota WatersDOut.

Hot Springs. s. d.. Aug 10-A water
spout struck tins town. 1t raised the
water In the creek which runs through
the town between ten and twelve feet.
This creek winds through the town IN
a circuitous way and the railroad
crosses it several times. -Four small
wooden bridges of TIE Elk Horn rail
rOad were carried away. Three or
four bridges of the company within a
radius of four miles of the town are
badly damaged. but have not been
swept out. Several small houses were
carried away. One life has been re-
ported lost.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
SIOO To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
or Weakness in Men They Treat and
Fall to Cure.


An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the public q MAGICAL TREAT
MENT for the cure of Lost Vitality, Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration of
Life Force in Old and young men. No
WORKOUT French remedy; contains no.
PHOSPHORUS OF other harmful drugs. 1t il.
o WONDERFUL TIEATMENT-magical in its.
efects-positive in its cure. All readers,
who are suffering from q weakness that
blights their life, causing that mental and
physical suffering peculicr to Lost Man
hood, should write to the SIIATEMEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha, Neb., and they will
send you absolutely FREE, a valuable
paper on these diseases, and positive proofs
Of their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. Tkous-
ands of men, who nave lost ell hopc Of a
cure, are being restored By them to q per-
feet condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENT r,cy be taken
at home under their directions, or they viii
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who
prefer to go there for treatment, if they
fail to cure. They are perfectly reliable;
have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure,
Free Sample, or c. O.. ID. fa..e. They have
s25O,O0O capital, and guarantee to cure
every case they treat or refund every dollar;
or their charges may be deposited in a
bank 10 be paid to them when q cure il
effected. Write them today.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
No Money for Lawrence.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 11.-Lawrence
university at Appleton, Wis, will not
derive benefit from the $685. 600 bequest
in the will Of Robert Mcmillan. When
the estate il settled up there will not
be enough left to pay it.. This is due
to. an shrinkage sustained by
Mr. McMilfan's fortune sttrOugh gen.
eral depression and various specuia.
tions which went against him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
TERRIBLE CRIME SUSPECTED.
Wfnconsin Officials Investigating a
Mysterious Death.

Wausau, Wis. Aug. 11.-Word was
brought to Wausau Sunday from Pike
Lake that a man named l.. Postawka
had committed suicide the previous
day by shooting himself with a revol-
YER An official Investigation was
started and facts are already revealed
which make the suicide theory i'm
probable. The officials are hard at
work upon the case and il appears that
enc Of the most deliberate and well
planned crimes in the history Of the
Wisconsin valley will be revealed and
the guilty parties brought TO justice.
~POstawaka carried considerable life
insurance, which, it is alleged, has
been paid.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Aid. POlacheck Held.

Milwaukee, Aug. 13.-COmplaint has
been filed against Assenblyman Chas.
Polacheck. charging him with attempt
ed bribery. This is the result of the
sensation sprung when Aid. Elkcrt
made the statement hat he had been
offered $500 for his vote in favor OF
the Wisconsin Rendering company by
Polacheck. Judge Wallber refused to
call a grand jury, but the common
council will probably order an investi
CATION.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
couebic Mines Resume.

Wakefield, Mich, Aug. Ii. The
R~rotherton mine resumed operations
and will employ 200 men. The mine
has been closed for the past four
months, there being n lack OF ore sales.
me sunday Lake niue, which works
In conjunction with the B~rotherton. on
account of the water communicating
from one to the other, will probably
resume in n few days with about the
same force of men.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Electricity for Huron.

Huron, $. d., Aug. lathe Huron
Electric Light and Power company
has sold its plant to Harry $. Sterling,
who will at once put in a perfect sys-
TEN. He has leased the Risdon ar
tesian well. which will furnish pow
er. The new plant will be in opera
ton within the next thirty days.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Assessment stands.

Pierre, s. d., Aug. IA. - The state
board of assessment met in adjourned
session and a motion to reconsider the
vote raising the assessment OF the
Great Northern lines was lost. A re-
cess was taken to afternoon, and il no
further business comes before the
board a sine die adjournment will be
taken. This will increase the railroad
assessment over last year in round
numbers $50, 600.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Doo't Do That In south Dakota.

Miller. :. d.. Aug. 11.-Several faml-
lies that went to Missouri and Oregon
are returning to this section. One
man who returned from n back re-
gion" of Arkansas says the women
there chewed tobacco and went to
dances b~arefooted, and that was more
than he could stand.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Tobacco Crop Damaged.

VirOqua, WIS.,. Aug. 1.-THE damage
to the tobacco and other crops is even
more serious than first reported. Fully
One-half Of the acreage of tobacco in
the country was destroyed by hail and
wind, and the loss to tobacco growers
alone will foot up 100000. Many
farmers are blowing up their tobacco
fields.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
fDeL From Poison,

Annis, one of the early settlers Of
this city. died suddenly, apparently
from poison. Mrs. Annis entertained
friends at supper, and all of the fam
lily and the guests became i'll a short
time after with similar symptoms. Mr..
Annis died before a doctor could be
summoned. The poisoning is thought
to have been caused by canned
fruit.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
sheriff After Him,

Madison, S. D., Aug. 11.-Joseph b.
zimmerman. IA farm hand. attempted to
assault the grown daughter Of H.. q.
Cole. The girls cries brought her
father to the rescue and a desperate
tight ensued, but Kinneman escaped.
The sheriff and deputies are ia pur-
suit. 1t will 60 hard with him II cap
turp1.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Attachment ReleaAcd.

Milwaukee, Aug. II. The attach
ment against the Illinois Steel COM
pany to satisfy a claim Of S6O,530 in
favor of the Newport Mining company.
was released upon the presentation of
a guarantee in the sum OF $l2o.VOO
signed by FRANC q. Bigelow and Chas.
T.. Pfster. The attachment did not
delay the operation of any part of the
nlant.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
New Wheat Pest.

Miller, s.. d.. Aug. u.-Irhose farm,
ers who sowed wheat late now say
that it has Been compiet6ly taken by n
new pest called pigeon grass which
some say is fox tail" The wet sea-
son has aeaused this grass to grow
wonderfully. The early wheat and
crops that could be cultivated have
hot suffered so much frrm it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
IsnjOined Again.

Milwaukee, Aug. IA. Another in
junction was served on the directors
of the Milwaukee 4 Waukesha Elec-
tric Railroad company. This time the
is enjoined from reducing its
capital stock from 100000 to $1,000
600. The document was served while
n meeting was being held for the pur'
nose of effecting the reduction.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Taking No Chances,

Mr.. Curtis-Yes; ! positively go back
tomorrow morning.
Miss Emslie-Oh, I'm so sorry for
that. | wish you would stay over for
another day, at least. You know. we
are to give or performance Of Ca
mile" tomorrow night, with me in the
title role.
Mr.. Curtis (absently)-That'S the rea-
son I've got to g~o.-Cleveland Leader.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

Ipswich, s. D.. Aug. 11.-Haryesf In
Edmunds county mmence this
week. There is a promise of n good
yield In most fields. Business men an
t.cipate Il great increase of business
over last year. New families are con
.stantly arriving and locating in Ed
munds county.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get into the habit Of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most interesting study and
will put you in the way Of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tiseIs are reliable; they send what they
advertise.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
Killed n Boy.

Custer, S. d.. Aug. 11.-George Jack
son shot and killed John Metcalf. They
had been quarreling for several days.
Jackson came to Custer and procured
a revolver. After doing the shooting
lie fed to the woods, but was overtak-
en- by Sheriff Walch and lodged In jail.
Metcalf was nineteen years old.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
One Way to Find Ont.

Eflic's Brother-Do you love my sis
ter EfHe?
Eiie's Steady-Why. Willie. that is a
queer question. Why do you want to
know?
Effie's Brother-She said last night
she would give a $40 note to know,
and I'd like to scoop it in.-Boston
Traveller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
0uick Time,

How time flies, TO be sure. 1t
seems only n minute since it struck 10,
and now there goes H."
"Oh, that's only father, trying to
regulate the clock. which is out of or
der. 1t vas only n minute ago since it
struck loudly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
PninstnkfnR.

Washington Star: Henrietta doesn't seem
to believe anything she sees in the newspa-
pers," said Mr.. Keekton thoughtfully.
ITS a good thing not TO be too credulous. -
Yes: but she goes too far. She can't even
read the advertisement of a bargain sale
It's true in every PARTICULAR
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
In the Far Years.

New York Press: Shady Sides-Lady, /
wasn't always a tramp like you see me
now.
Kind Lady-How strang TO think you
were once a baty!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

Vermillion, S. D., Aug 1O-AleXander
Pcil, of Johns Hopkins university, has
e elected TO the chair of mathemat-
les at the University of South Dakota,
vice Prof. j. s. Frazer. Mary Il. Lewis
Will have charge Of the English de-
partment and retain her position as
ineceptress. There will be no further
changes. Both East and West hall
Will undergo thorough repair.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

Aankton, s. d.. Aug. 10. - A young
mah named Calvin. alias Hlscock. has
been arrested here OF n charge or
morse stealing, being wanted ut Ie-
aainah. Neb. A band operating under
tue name of Hiscock brothers have for
years past stolen valuable horses In
Nebraska. The prisoner admits he Is
called Hiscock.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

Doctor-You're a long time paying
my account, sir.
Hardup-Well, you were a long time
curing me.-Boston Traveller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

Don't you think young POrticus is a
budding genius"
mo; l think he's more Of a blooming
Observation-Disclosures Bulletin.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
A Sleep Inducer.

Boston Transcript: Hicks Did you
hear about Matkiin? They called the Rev.
Mr.. Dudley to his bedside last evening.
Wicks-You don T tan to say he is in a
dying condition?
Hicks-Oh, no: only a bad case of in
somnia.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

FITS Cured. No Hts or nervousness s afte
6rst days uss Of DIR. klinc's Great Nerve Restorei
Send tor FREE $500 trial bottle and treats,
DIR. X. IL. KLINE. Ltd. S3l Arch ST.. Philadelphia, Pa
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
A Noticeable Change.

She-The tandem custom in bicycling
is proving an antidote to the club hab-
1t in man.. -
He-What makes you think so?
She-BecauSe the man III after
the woman, see?-BOstOn Courier.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

Sherry cobblers are not a blooming sue
cess as shoemakers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

so Say Nothing of TypeNriters.
Pens to the number OF 3. 800, 600 are used
throughout the world every day I'm the week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19

No-To-Dac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. blood pure. Sue. 81. All druggista
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-08-19
. sa'': sss., " a.s Thompson's Eye Water.

nnnnR1 MORPHINE and WHISKY HABITS.
HOME CURE. Book FREE. Dk. =. L.
- euo HOFFMAN, Isabella Bldg, CHICkG0, ILL.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01

articles cooking and her solution of
puzzl'ng household problems, are valuable
papers ''Traveling with Children in
Summer" ''Unique Moderate Cost Out
ings,' ''Girls Letters summer gowns,
waists, bodices and parasols, s'The Wild
Garden and Rockery,'' and many others
l,riraful of practical wisdom. In brief, the
May Journal contemplates directly and
practically every feature of home life, and
appeals to every member of the household.
Among its notable art features are the
dainty cover by Howard Pyle, and Alice
Barber Stephens drawing of ''The Woman
in the Home" the third of her "Amcrican
Woman series. BY The Curtis Publishing
Company, Philadelphia. One dollar per
year; ten cents per copy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01
May Ladies' Home Journal

The May Ladies' Home Journal uniquely
| reflects the sentiment and spirit of the
Spring. ''In An Old-Fashioned Garden''
| fairly emits the seasons fragrant flavor, as
do other contributions in prose and verse.
Hon. John Russell Young recalls the nota-
BILE incidents-fctes, receptions and page
ants, etc.-of General Grants memorable
tour of the WORD, and ex-Presidcnt Harrison
gives highly interesting glimpses of the
Presidents home and home life in an article
on ''Thc Domestic Side of the White
House''-the concluding one of his adn1ira-
bic series. Edward w. Box editorially
presents the really practical side of crusade
against the slaughter of birds for their
plumage, and forcibly protests against the
pernicious habit of splitting in public places.
reminiscent article by Mrs. Raymond
Maude, ''My Mother I Recall Her,"
gives some delightful glimpses of the per-
sonal side of Jenny Lind, especially of her
home life.
Herbert d. Wards serial, ssThe Burglar
Who Moved Paratlise," reaches its conclu-
sion, maintaining its quaint humor to the
end. Also in the lighter vein are a remark
ably well-drawn character sketch, sold
Gabe Carter's Company and the second
of s'The Colonel and Me- papers. Dwight
L. Moody, in his Bible Glass Lesson, writes
on ssFaith'' with characteristic directness.
Besides Mrs. 5. I. korer's most helpful
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01
Sheriff'S Sale.
Southwestern Building and Loan
Association VS.. J. NJ. Jones and
Geo. G. Budd--No. 1868
18TH Judicial District Court
Parish of Lafayette, La.

BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale
under executory process ISIS urd by the Hon.
18TH Judicial District Court in the above
entitled suit, and to directed, have
seized and taken into my possession, and
will sell without appraise,nent 10 the last and
highest bidder for cash, within the hours
prescribed by law, at the front door of the
court house in the town of Lafayette, ON
Saturday, May I, 1897,
the following described property, to-wit:
a certain tract of land with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, situated in
the parish of Lafayette, State of louisiana
containing four hundred arpents, more or
less, bounded North by Bayou Carencro,
South by lands of Onezime and the heirs of
Hypolite Breaux, East by lands of Ernest
Potter, West by lands of II. Gulteau.
I. A. BROUSsARD
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish.
March Fl, 1897.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01
Notice OF Tableau.
Succession Of Althea Lee, deceased
wife of David Riggs-17th Ju-
diciai District Court-Par-
ish of Lafayette-No.
2Ioo.

Whereas, David Riggs, of the parish, of
Lafayette, administrator of the estate of
Althea Lee, has filed a final tablcau of cls--
sification of debts and distribution of fund.
of said estate accompanied by his petition
praying for the hon,ologation of the same
and whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of cours bearing
date April ~, 1897. Now therefore, no
tice is hereby given to all persons interested
including the heirs of said deceased Althca
Lee, to make opposition to said tal,leau and
file same IN writing in my Office in the town
of Lafayette, within the time required by
law, why the said tableau should not be
homologated and confirmed.
ED G.. VOORHEES,, Clerk.
April "a. 1897
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01
Excursion to Thibodeaux.

On Sunday, the 9th of May, there
will be an excursion from Opelou-
sas to Thibodeaux, given by and
for the benefit of Harmony Fire
Company of Franklin. The train
will leave Lafayette at 7:s5 a. m.
and the fare for the round trip will
he S2.oo. The tram will arrive at
1910 and will leave that place at
6 o'clock. Children under IL
years will be charged half-fare and
all iremen in uniform will be
allowed 20 per cent. off
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-01
Sheriff'S Sale.
Mrs. Aurclia Dupre, wife, etc., VS..
Jacques Dupre, Natural Tutor
nth Judicial District Court, No.
$3.50, St. Landry Parish, La.

BY virtue of writ of fieri facias issue,.
in the above entitled suit and to me elircc ted
|, the Undersigned, have seized and taken
into my posscssion, and will sell for cash to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the courthouse in Lafayette parish,
between legal sale hours,
Saturday, May IS, 1897,
certain lot of ground, together with all
improvements, situated in the town of Lafa-
yette, La, and being designated lot
marked ''A'' on a plan made by Jno. ID.
Terrence. G. f., on Dec. 1o, 1850, having a
front on Buchanan street of sixty feet, by
a depth of between parallel lines of ninety
nine feet, bounded north by property of
Mrs. J. ]. Mouton or assigns, south by that
of Mrs. J. A. Veazey, east by Buchanan
street and west by lot marked ''D'' on said
plan of survey. I. \. BEOUSsARD,
Sheriff of Lafayette.
April 10, 1907.