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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-09

So they bent to work. And the
next Sunday, when Miss Ruth led
her little charge to Sunday-school in
a blue "Mother Hubbard" and big
white hat and new shoes, people
said:
"Miss Paul must have visitors,
else who is the pretty child in her
pew?" And they never knew it for
the little waif who came out on the
relief train, last Tuesday.
lilly had been there two weeks,
when one night there was thunder
storm, and Miss Ruth was awakened
by call at her bedside.
Aunt Ruthie Aunt Ruthie!" She
had taught lilly to call her that,
and the child's voice reused her.
"Well, what is it," she asked.
"I'm afraid of the thunder, Aunt
Ruthie. May l come in your bed?'
Eyes"
The little figure crept in, and cud-
died up close to- Miss Ruth, the small
arms wound round her, and she
felt the warm breath on her cheek.
And somehow Miss Ruth remembered
Betty's words, children is kind O.
comfortin' after ALL" and felt a
strange sensation of warmth at her
lonely heart.
After a while the month was up,
and the ladies notified those who had
children to have them at the depot
ready to return to the city.
Mrs. Manly and Miss Haskins
called on Miss Ruth.
IAN l obligedto let her goa" asked
Miss Ruth.
"Unless you keep her at your own
expense. Our charge ends this
month"
well, l want to keep her."
GLOW long, Miss Paul?"
always. She has grown into my
old heart, and | can't let her go.
You know where she came from. See
her folks in New York; there's no.
body but an overworked aunt, any
how; and let 'em know I'll adopt her
and leave her all I'm worth"
rs that really your wish, Miss
Ruth?" asked Mrs. Manly.
"Yes, it is. l want her for good"
1--WE can get her for you, no doubt.
You will be rewarded for your kind
ness, Miss Ruth"
"Tilly is her own reward" said
Ruth.
And so the child stayed to be the
light of the home which was no longer
lonely, and to make happier and
better Miss Ruth's advancing days.
And as to Betty, she never grew
tired of singing Tilly's praises, or of
doing something for the pleasure of
her pet or favorite. Miss Ruth soft
ened and sweetened greatly. The
Abbott children forgot to call her
"sour old maid" but leased every
day to go over to Miss Paul's and
play with Till, because Miss Paul al
ways had something nice to give
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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-09
AGRICULTURE Nc.

II is as true as ever that "he is farth-
est from market who has nothing to
SELL" but the farmer who has to sell
over half dozen miles of mud road is
quite as far from market as it is we'll to
go.
The farmer should not perform a
single days work with dull implements.
requiring greater effort on the part of
himself and his team. He should be as
careful as the mechanic in having every
tool sharp with which he works.
Lime unlocks some forms of potash
and hastens the preparation of plant
food from the vegetable matter in the
soil. 1t makes sandy soil more COM
pact, and prevents clay soil from run
ming together.
There is but one good way to prepare
any kind of soil for good crops. One
can not grow paying crops in mass OF
clods in which large'share of the plant
food is locked up beyond reach of the
plants he is growing.
If our farmers, instead of antagoniz-
ing railways. would send delegations
from the Grange and Alliance for spec
ial concessions, they could accomplish
much. and by combining in larger ship
ments get cheaper rates.
Mutual insurance has proved itself an
efficient instrument in the hands of far
mers. 1t makes an individual loss that
Of community The system provides
all the good features of other insurance,
and eliminates those which are objec-
tionable.
The quickest way to add to the value
of many farms would be to build better
roads to them, and so bring them nearer
to market. We make money when we
add to the value of farm as we'll as
when we grow profitable crops.
New process oil meal is an expensive
article, but it has fertilizing value
worth all it costs. Feed it first to the
stock, and it will then have two-thirds
it's original value in the manure pile;
only thus used will it pay to buy it.
Turnips of the quick growing kinds,
sown late in the autumn, are very sue
culent, but do not have the nutritive
qualities which belong to the Rutsbaga
family, nor even the white variety when
sown earlier.
Wherever nature will permit it, fall
blowing is one of the most effective
methods of batting insect pests. We
deprive them of shelter and expose them
to the action of frosts. and multitudes
will be killed off which would otherwise
be vigorous foes in the spring.
Rubbish and fallen leaves are un-
slightly, and they furnish shelter and
breeding place for innumerable YER.
min and insect pests to annoy US another
year. Burn all such waste. or, better,
put it in the compost heap.
Times of industrial depression bring
lower prices. and. perhaps. less vigorous
appetitee, but the world must be fed,
and there is an annual increased de-
mand of home and foreign markets
which mvst be met. The greater growth
in the towns and cities makes an in
creasing demand for supplies from the
farm.
mixture of grasses will almost al
ways give better results than any single
one sown. II there be any exception it
is in good crop of pure timothy; but
for pasture there should always be such
variety as will make the crop-continu-
GUS through long season. The more
sorts which enter into it the better.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-09
ST. BARTHOLOMEW,

Bartholomew, my brother,
l like your roomy church;
1 like your way of leaving
No sinners in the lurch.
wish the world were wealthy
In ministers like you,
When at the lovely August
You give the blessed dew.
1 love your rambling abbey,
So long ago begun,
Whose choirs are in the tree-tops,
Whose censor is the sun.
It's windows are the morning;
Its rafters are the stars;
The fog banks float like incense
Up from its purple floors.
And where the rudy apples
Make lamps in the green GLOOM
The flowers in congregation
Are never pressed for room.
But in your hillside chapel,
Gay with its gorgeous paints
They bow before the Presence.
They are the golden saints.
Bliss Carman in the Congregatlonallst
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Good Work.

The people who travel over what
is known as the Pinhook road owe
a debt of gratitude to Messrs. c. A.
Mouton, I. N. Satterfield, the
Hamilton brothers and Police Juror
Alfred Hebert for having repaired
that public highway which is now
in thorough condition. For years
that road has been not only an eye
sore to the public, but it has been
a source Of constant annoyance to
a large number of people who were
compelled to drive or ride through
the ugly mud holes which were a
serious menace to the life and limbs
of the traveller. The road has been
splendidly graded and we'll drained
and there is no doubt that it is in
better condition than it has ever
been.
The work done by these gentle
men shows conclusively what can
be accomplished by intelligent and
labor.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Ladies' Club.

The hostess Of the Ladies' Club
for the past week was Miss L.
Gladu, who with her usual tact and
winning manners, made the occa-
sion an agreeable one. After bust
ness of unusual interest all repaired
to the pretty DINING room, where
tempting da,nties were enjoyed.
Chickens Characters" proved an
instructive mode of entertainment
and after tie among Misses L.
Parkerson, Haydee Trahan and
Mrs. B. Clegg, the prize, "Pickwick
Papers," fell to the lot of Miss Ira
han. Musical selections by Misses
Mudd, Hopkins and Perkins were
enjoyed, as was also vocal solo by
Miss Young.
Misses E. Perkins and M.
Thompson were welcomed as guests
at this pleasant gathering.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Father Laforest's Letter.

Father Laforest's Letter.
The people of Scott have not a
better friend than Father Laforest
in their present efforts to build a
church. The following letter was
written by Father Laforest and ad-
to Mr.. Alcide Judice.
Father Laforest appreciates the fact
that the people of Scott are
entitled to a church and he is anx-
ious to do all in his power in their
behalf. He does not stop to con-
slider if the formation of new par
ish will curtail his own territory,
but takes higher view of it and is
actuated solely by christian spirit.
Father Laforest wrote:
st. Peters Church, Carencro,
La, July, IS 1S97.-Mr. Alcide
Judice- My Dear Friend: Your
very kind invitation to attend your
fair duly received and very much
appreciated. Unforeseen circum-
stances prevent my being present.
Wishing you all the success possible,
please accept my little mite.
My best wishing.
Yours very truly,
FATHER F. A. B. LAFs,REsT.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Wrong Men.

Two young men suspected of be-
ing connected with the gold-brick
robbery committed in New Orleans
a few days ago, were arrested by
Deputy Albert DelhommsAat Scott
yesterday and brought here.
Awaiting further particulars from
New Orleans, they were detained.
They are said to have acted in \
suspicious manner while at Scott.
Deputy Sheriff Leblanc wired
Chief Caster for-descriptions of the
men wanted. About an hour later
giving the descriptions which did
not at all correspond with the par
ties arrested.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
of the 8. C. C. b. .Asso-
CATION.

Meeting of the 8. C. C. b. Assoc
citation.
The Scott Catholic Church Build
ing Association held meeting
Monday morning, with President J.
]. Dubernard in the chair and ID.
Doucet at the secretary's desk.
Mr.. Alcide Judice presented his
report as cashier of the fair The
report showed: Total receipts,
S4S3.91; net balance $921.59,
which amount was ordered placed
on deposit with the First National
Bank of Lafayette subject to the
demand of the association.
Upon motion the association re-
solved to tender its thanks to
Messrs. A. JUDGE and A. o. Budro
for their successful management of
the fair; to Mrs. Cayret for the
grounds; to the various committees;
to the talented artists of the con-
cert; to the Breaux Bridge, Loreau-
vile and Duhon bands; to the New
Orleans merchants for contribu-
tons; to the Southern Pacific Com
pany for reduced rates and other
favors; to the Lafayette Gazette,
Advertiser and Rayne Tribune.
The association adjourned to
meet when again called together by
the president.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Wimberly Appointed.

At last the fight at the National
Capital among Louisian Republican
politicians has ended by the ap-
pointment of A. +. Wimberly as
collector of the port of New Or
leans. That means a decided de-
feat to the .other factions of the
party, led by Marks, Warmoth and
others. Henry Demas, the negro
politician from St. James, has also
received Federal plum, it is re-
ported. Although the appoint
ments are not official, it is semi
officially reported that the president
has made them.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Every big, red tag at Moss Bros.
& Cos. points the way to an ex-
ceptionsl bargain. Bargain seekers
will be given just one more week Of
rare opportunity to buy goods be-
low cost. Every counter in Moss
Bros. 8, Cos. large store is flied
with offerings that are bound to in
terest shrewd and careful buyers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
A Blaze.

Last Saturday, what might have
been a disastrous fire had help not
l.een at hand, started in Mr.. T. M.
Biossat's corn-crib, and in q few
minutes the building was totally
consumed by the Obstructive ele-
ment. Luckily willing hands began
to work aud the surrounding build
ings were saved, but at time it
seemed as if the fire would spread
and destroy a large part of the
town.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Judge Read informed the attor-
neys in the election contest case
that he would come to Lafayette
once more to try the case and if
the trial did not take place he
would transfer the whole thing to
Calcasieu parish. Should the
Judge make this transfer the local
engaged in the case may
be called upon 20 make frequent
visits to the Lake City.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Notice.

To all members of Knights of
Pythlas, greeting: There will be an
important meeting at Castle Hall,
Lafayette, La, Monday, August 2,
1897, at 1890 p. m. A large at
tendance of Knights of Pythias is
requested as the grand lecturer of
the order will be present to deliver
an address to the Knights.
BY order, JAS. HANNEN,
D. C. c.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

There is to be just one more
week of the s'clearing sale" at the
busy, big store of Moss Bros. &
Co. The large stock of this firm
must be reduced to the greatest
possible extent to tighten the labor
of taking an inventory, and an un-
usual reduction in prices of goods
of every description is being made
to accomplish this end. This will
be the third and last week of the
sacrifice sale and the consuming
public will not fail to profit by it to
the full extent of their means.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Something to Depend On.

Something to Depend On.
Mr.. James Jones, of the drug
firm of Jones & Son, Cowden, ILL.,,
in speaking of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, says that last winter his
wife was attacked with La Grippe,
and her case grew SO serious that
physicians at Cowden and Pana
could do nothing for her. 1t
seemed to develoPe in Hasty Con-
sumption. Having DR.. Kings New
Discovery in store, and selling lots
of it, he took bottle home, and to
the surprise of all. she began to
get better from the first dose, and
half dozen dollar bottles cured her
sound and we'll. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
do this good work. Try it. Free
trial bottles at VIM. Clegg's Drug
Store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
A Card.

P1LErTE, La, July 2S, 1907
The Pilette Union Base Ball Club
wish to extend their most sincere
thanks to the Catholic Church
Building Association of Scott for
the hospitable reception which they
gave to the club on Sunday, July
25, and extend a cordial Invitation
to the good people of Scott to come
down, when Pilette will take
pleasure in entertaining them.
r. H. BRoussARD, President.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
INFANTRY BICYCLE CORPSE.
Complete Their 2OOO-Mile Ride
in Forty Days.

Complete Their 2OOO-Mile Ride
in Forty Days.
st. Louis, July 75.-The Twenty
fifth United States Infantry Bicycle
Corps, which reached this city last
night, completing their 2ooo-mile
ride from Fort Missoula, Mont, in
forty days, thirty five of which were
actually spent on the road, are en-
camped at Forrest Park.
Despite the rain that fell last
night and this afternoon thousands
of people visited the troopers at the
park. During their stay here the
officers, Lieut.. J. A. Moss and
Surgeon ]. M. Kennedy, will be
entertained by prominent citizens,
while the troopers are the guests of
the local bicycle club, and later
will be transferred to jefferson Bar
racks.
The Twenty-ffth United States
Infantry bicycle corps left Fort
Missoula, Mont, on June IA,
twenty three in number, Lieut.. J.
A. Moss, Surgeon J. M. Kennedy
aud E. H. Boes, the official re-
porters and others stationed at
Fort Missoula. During the trip
one of the men was returned to
Fort Missoula on account
Of not being able to keep
up. The distance covered on
the trip was 1900 miles, the aver
age per day being 81 z-3 miles.
After leaving Nebraska the average
was over 60 miles per day.
The bicycles stood the trip re-
markably we'll, but few accidents Of
a serious nature having occurred,
those that did occur being through
carelessness.
According to Lieut.. Moss, the
trip was a success from a military
standpoint.
In an interview Lieut.. Moss said:
'sThe trip has proved beyond per-
adventure my contention that the
bicycle has a place in modern war
fare. In every kind of weather,
over all sorts of roads we averaged
fifty miles day: At the end of
of journey we are all in good Physi-
cal condition.
Seventeen tires and half dozen
broken frames is the sum of our
damage. The practical result. of
the trip shows that an army bicycle
corps can travel twice as fast as
cavalry or infantry under any con-
ditions and at one-third the cost
and effort.
81 am not sure whether we W ill
return on our wheels or not, but
will know as soon as orders are re-
ceived from Washington"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Mr.. ]. c. Caillouet, of Rayne,
will take charge of the Moss Pnarm-
ac7, the of next month. Mr..
Caillouet is a druggist of many
years. experience, having been in
the drug business in Rayne for sew
eral years, and is, no doubt, a COM
petent druggist.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Citizens Mix.

Mr.. G. J. Sanders called at the
mayors office Friday morning and
surrendered to the municipal au-
thorities, stating that he had had a
difficulty with Mr.. C.. Girard with
whom he had engaged in a physical
encounter. Several blows were ex-
changed by the gentlemen, but
nothing of serious nature has re-
suited.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

NOTES.
The total receip pts amounted to $I375.4o;
disbursements, $4s3.91; profit, $921.4o.
Alcide Judice and Alex Budro know how
to manage fair.
Budro's dancing was a feature of the
show.
The order and good-fellowship which
prevailed spoke we'll for the large crowd
present.
The delegation from lafayette was the
largest the grounds.
Sam is by far the most artistic egg-dodger
in Louisiana.
The Neuyille boys from Loreauville
scored a hit.
As an auctioneer, Budro can't be excelled
even by Ed Curtis.
The people of Scott feel that they owe a
debt of gratitude to Mrs. Robichaux for her
very valuable assistance.
The saddle won by Sidney Harry in the
shooting contest is of English make and was
donated by a New Orleans firm.
The transportation service was splendidly
managed
The success of the fair showed the worth
of printers ink iudcously employed.
With a few more fairs Scott will be ready
to build one of the handsomest churches in
South Louisiana.
Father Laforest's letter of encouragement
was characteristic of that broad-minded
clergyman.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

The members of the Century
Club are making elaborate Prepar-
atoms for the tournament on the
26th of August. Committees have
been appointed to look after the
will be on the program. From all
indications the 76th Of August will
be gala day in Lafayette. The
Century Club will leave nothing I'M
done to make it so.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

B. F. Anderson, the ever hustling
contractor, informs The Gazette
that he will soon commence to
build large store for Mr.. Alcide
Judice at Scott. The new building
will be 80 90 in size and modern
in every respect. Score one for
Scott
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Wednesday morning at half past
twelve, Mr.. Charles Dautreuil of
Anse St. Clair was awakened sud-
denly by the cries of a small baby.
Unable to account for these cries,
he opened his door, and on the gal
lery found a young child about IF
teen days old which he took inside.
Thursday some person claiming re-
lationship with the child, came to
claim it, but Mr.. Dautreuil refused
to deliver the little one without see
ing the mother herself. - Breaux
Bridge Valley.
Some time ago a couple regis
tered at a boarding house in this
town. A few days later the woman
became the mother of a child and
as soon as it was old enough the
pair left, taking with them their
progeny. From what can be ascer-
tanned they are the same persons
who left the unfortunate little
stranger at Mr.. Dautreuirs door
1t is to be regretted that those guilty
of this outrage are not caught and
severely punished.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
An Important Arrest.

Constable Hirsh made a very i'm
portant arrest yesterday evening.
He arrested Ed Goodwin, young
negro, who is charged with assault
ing another negro whose condition
is reported to be very critical. 1t
is said that he will die.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Bonner and
child, of Houston, were the guests
of Mrs. Bonner's father, Mr.. T. D.
Weir, last week. Mr.. Bonner has
returned to Houston while his wife
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Abram Hirsch and Henry He
bert have been appointed deputy
policemen and the people of Lafa-
yette can now rest easy with the
good police protection they have.
There will now be two policemen
on duty at all hours.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Armand Levy of Lake Charles
and Victor Levy of Lafayette left
Tuesday for New Orleans, where
they boarded a Cromwell steamer
for New York. They will purchase
their fall stock while in that city.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

There will be a grand excursion
gwen by the Houma Hook and
Ladder Fire Company No. I, from
Lafayette to Lake Charles, on
August 8. The fare from here is
$I.oo.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Rev. c. G.. Weir and Mr.. Robert
w. Weir of Whitecast1e, La, and
DR.. d. S. Weir Of Houston, were
the guests last week of their father,
Mr.. L. u. Weir.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Miss Mary Littell, the amiable
and popular manager of the
Western Union Office, will leave
next week, having received a leave
of absence of month. Miss
Sallie Alexander Of Abbeville, will
take her place during her absence.
Don't forget to attend the grand
celebration tomorrow at the Oak
Avenue Park.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

S. r. Paterson, the efficient
cashier of the First National Bank,
will soon open an insurance agency
in Lafayette, and will employ Felix
Mouton as manager Of the office.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Judge G. H. Mouton of St. Mar
tinville was in town this week on
legal business.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Mrs. Jas. Younger and sister,
Miss Belle Mcbride, of Houston,
are visiting relatives in Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Mrs. Jas. E. Mouton and daugh-
ter, Miss Aida, are spending some
time in Lafayette as the guests Of
Mrs. e. E. Mouton and family.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

! -Jno. N. Ogden, of the Ope1ousas
bar, was in Lafayette Wednesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

The base ball game at Oak Ave-
nue. Park Tomorrow between the
Washington and Lafayette Clubs
will be we'll worth seeing. The
game is advertised for 1890 o'clock
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Miss Lizzie Duffy. of Algiers, ar
rived in Lafayette Wednesday and
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Felix
Landry.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31
Corn and Oats.

Farmers who are out of corn will
do we'll to call on J. G. Nickerson
at his feed store near the depot.
He has large quantity of corn and
oats on hand, which he will sell at
very low prices.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

DR.. Roy .. Young, of Royville,
was in Lafay cite Wednesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Races and championship game
of base ball to- morrow at the Oak
Avenue Park.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Miss Louise Hitter, of St. Mar
| tinville is the guest of Miss Estelle
Gerac
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Alex Mouton, of New Orleans,
was in Lafayette Wednesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-07-31

Extra-fine watch repairing at T.
NJ. Biossat's