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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1898.
HIGH TONED PEOPLE.
There is a vast difference be

NGHTONED PEOPLE.
There is vast difference be-
tween heightened people, as they
frequently like to be termed, and
good people, as they are commonly
found in the hill country and its
small villages. To be hiKh-toned
one must Of necessity dress above
the average, be blessed with more
capital than the common people,
and above all things, drop into the
boat that is the heaviest laden as it
joins the popular tide. To be
good without being high-toned is a
very easy matter, but to be high
toned without any redeeming quail
ties is = very common thing. People
whose characters are black as the
recesses of cavern are folded in
the arms of society like the innocent
babe to its mothers breast because
of their supposed surplus cash only,
while the poor girl or tired
working man are not known in the
pleasures Of society, simply be-
cause of their occupation. The
most sickening sight is our mis-
fortune to witness the country
swell, whether male or female,
who would pose as one of the
shining lights of society did their
tickle brains furnish them with
sufficient knowledge to know how
to act. 1t it not heightened, nor
does it show good breeding to
snub or slight others because of
their station in life. AS brilliant
gems of intellect and character as
the earth holds, often lie beneath
The soiled clothes of the working
man, and as pure hearts as beat
within the human breast are often
found among the ones whose posi-
ton IN life is one of privation and
toll. Civility is a virtue and
belongs to all stations and
conditions of life. Good man.
ners are part of good breeding,
but We are sorry to say there are
those possessed of neither, and
whose society ought to be repulsive
even to themselves. How many
of these eslofty' would refuse the
almighty dollar from the hands of
the very people whom they try to
look down upon7 Not any as we
assure you, and the soft word and
tender caresses efferversce with love
and solicitation until the prize is
secured. We cam all we'll afford to
class ourselves with the common
people, stunning none because of
their circumstances, but unite in an
earnest endeavor to make each
other better for having mingled to-
gether in the daily walks of life
James A. Snelson 10 Portland Dark.
Enterprise.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

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HORIZONTAL ENGINES. PORTABLE AND
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The herald., 1898-11-10
Mime. Dreyfus at Home

Nine. Dreyfus hides her heroism in
shaded nook in the environs of Paris close
to Mount Valerien, surrounded by her fam
lily and her two children, according to La
dies Field.
With a steadfast confidence in the future,
Nine. Dreyfus has never ceased to struggle
with all her energy to prove her husbands
innocence, but at the same time, with q
sentiment which does her honor, she does
not wish nor does she intend to annoy the
public with the alterations of hope and de-
spair which necessarily beset her.
The Fronde gives an interview one of the
staff had with Nine Dreyfus, but there 10
little to learn in it except that Nine. Drey-
fus has two charming children who play
about and come and go with that childish
indifference to their position which per-
tains to their age. One also learns thsA
since the affairs of the said Henri letters
of sympathy have poured in from all parts
and that visitors have been very numerous.
In speaking of her husbands case, Nine.
Dreyfus shows no anger; she expresses the
hope that the revision of her husbands q
trial will take place without duplicating
others, especially those in power-in short,
that there may be no painful disclosures,
and that France may not offer to foreign
countries the spectacle of her shame. Nine.
Dreyfus is evidently the true wife of a sol.
der, an ardent patriot, and, in spite of tho
atrocious injustice OF which she considers
herself the victim, she reserves for the army
all the respect which the traditions of her
family and her affection for her husband
have raised in her.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Spanish Throne Tottering

The affairs of the dynasty are going from
bad to worse From talking of its fall as
remote possibility people have come to
speculate as to when the Bourbons will
cease to reign. Senior CASTELAR, assures me
that not only is the fall of the monarchy
inevitable, but that it is not far off. Senior
Carvajal, former minister, tells me he is
convinced that the end of the monarchical
regime may be expected before Christmas.
General Martinez de Campos, who has
served in the cabinet during previous pre-
miership of Senor Sagasta, is hopeful against
hope. Yet so convinced does he seem to be
that he offers his sword for the preservation
OF the dynasty.
General Polavieja, to whom the queen re-
gent looks to assume control if the mon
archy outlives the present ministry, be-
lieves that it will be necessary to shoot
Weyler to save the throne. Weyler, for
his part, promises his friends that he will
not stop with shooting Polavieja-a first
and indispensable measure-but will see to
the execution of General Campos, Senior
Sagasta and perhaps President Mckinley as
well-Madrid Cable to the Chicago Record.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Mr.. Spurgeon's Proposal

In a book of "reminiscences of her hus-
bands life, Mrs. Charles H. Spurgeon gives
a charming account of her courtship by the
great divine, says the New York Mail and
Express. Mrs. Spurgeon before her mar
riage was Miss Thompson, and she and
Mr.. Spurgeon were members of party
which attended the opening of the Crystal
Palace. at was here" Mrs. Spurgeon re-
lates, chat Charles revealed his interest
in me.
Gas we sat there talking and amusing
ourselves as best we could while waiting
for the procession to pass by, Mr.. Spurgeon
handed me book, into which he had been
occasionally dipping, and, pointing to some
particular lines, said: What do you think
of the poets suggestion in those verses?
The volume was Martin Tuppers 'Prover-
bal Philosophy then recently published.
The pointing finger guided my
eyes to the chapter on Marriage OF which
the opening sentences ran thus
Seek good wife of thy God, for she is the
best gift of His providence,
Yet ask not in bold confidence that which
He has not promised.
If thou art to have wife of thy youth, she
is now living on the earth;
Therefore think of her and pray for her
veal.
"'Do you pray for him who is to be your
husband!' said soft, low voice in my ear
so soft that no one else heard the whisper.
l do not remember that the question re-
ceived verbal answer; but my fast-beating
heart, which sent telltale flush. to my
cheeks, and my downcast eyes, which feared
to reveal the light which had once dawned
in them, may have spoken language which
love understood"
When the formalities of the opening were
over Mr.. Spurgeon asked Miss Thompson
to take walk around the palace with him,
The herald., 1898-11-10
Death of Davis Bodyguard

J.B. Watson, who was chief marshal at
Clemson College, S. c., died suddenly Fri.
day. MIR. Watson was the body guard OF
President Jefferson Davis at the Conted-
crate executive mansion at Richmond, and
was serving on that duty at the time Miss
Winnie Davis was born and was regarded
as part of the presidents family. He was
chosen for the place because of his remark
able courage and devotion.
He was a native of Abbeville county,
having been born there in 1874. He went
out with Orr's regiment of rifles, and at the
battle of Gaines Mill was hit eight times.
While he was struggling to the rear sol
dier fell near him, dropping his gun. Mr..
Watson picked up the weapon and returned
to the battle line and continued to fight un-
til ninth ball disabled him. This won him
the confidential position of special body
guard to the president-Greenville News.
The herald., 1898-11-10
It's Often So

"In theory" he said, II hold that
woman should have all the privileges ac.
corded to man."
even to smoking, poker parties and oc-
casional wine suppers at the club?" they
queried.
"In theory" he repeated, 81 hold that
women should have all the privileges ac-
corded to man," and emphasized the word
"all." "But of course I take care to sea
that the theory does not apply to any one
who is near and dear to me-"
Nevertheless, it may prove to be possible
for woman to gain perfect equality at the
cost of admiration and respect.-Chicago
Post
The herald., 1898-11-10
Lady Curzon to Dazzle India

Lady Curzon of Kedeston is getting to-
gether such an array of costumes for the
Indian viceroyalty as has never been seen
in the Italian court before. She has just re-
turned after week in Paris, where the
whole time was devoted to frocks.
She stayed at the Hotel de France ct de
Choiseul, and had a special reception room,
where for several hours daily she saw sue
cesson of the most famous Partisan costume
designers. The orders to Worth alone are
said to reach SIS, ,000.-Lodon Cable to the
New York World
The herald., 1898-11-10
THE LITTLE ENCYCLOPEDIA

The tents of the Bedouin Arabs are usu-
ally black. They are made of dyed goats
hair cloth.
The two little islands of Zanzibar and
Pemba furnish four-ffths of the cloves con-
sumed by the world.
An international matrimonial paper,
printed in three languages, is about to make
it's appearance in Berlin.
1t is said that if the "voice" of an elephant
were as loud in proportion as that of a
nightingale his trumpeting could be heard
round the world.
The most costly piece of railway line in
the world is that between the Mansion
house and Aldgate stations, in London,
which required the expenditure of close upon
f2,000000 a mile.
A French doctor has invented an electric
helmet, inside of which is small motor
making 600 turns per minute. This whizzing
is supposed to cure nervous headache and
put the sufferer to sleep.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Liked It Strong

A poor man had been dragged out of the
river just as he was about to sink for the
last time.
Some one suggested that some whisky
should be given to him, and the half
drowned man, overhearing the remark, mur-
INJURED, in low feeble voice:
"Turn me over first and get out some O.
this water; it'll weaken the liquor!"-
Snare Moments
The herald., 1898-11-10
Short Stories Of the Day


The governor-general of Canada does not
like the ballet girls, and for this reason
Montreal society is
Doesn't Like greatly depressed,
thu Ballet says the New York
Times. Her majesty s
thcater will be opened on November 7th
amid a dazzling blaze of light and brilliant
display of jeweled beauties.
All the swells from swelldom were to be
at the opening, as it had been noised around
that the vice regal party had taken box,
and that their excellencies would be on
hand to grace the opening of the new thea
ter. The play for the opening night will be
1.-The Ballet Girls" and it was expected by
the management that Lord and Lady Aber-
deem would come at the asking. However,
the representatives of Her Majesty's thea
ter went to Rideau to invite the representa-
tives of her majesty, and here the trouble
began. Lady Aberdeen told the envoy that
her husband did not take kindly to the per
formance of ballet girls, and that conse-
Quently they would be obliged to withhold
their patronage. There are long faces in the
old town tonight.
Throughout the presidents western trip
the enthusiasm showered upon him has de-
lighted Mrs McKin-
Loyal Mrs. ley, says the Chicago
Mckinley Record. He is her
idol, and when he is
worshipped she is pleased. To her he rep
resents everything that is great and noble,
and thus she repays him for his devotion to
her invalid life Sometimes her admiration
and loyalty is little startling.
The evening before the peace commissions
ers left Washington for Paris the president
gave them a dinner at the White House
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid sat down beside here
when the party returned to the drawing
room after leaving the table, and in the
course of the conversation he remarked: 81
haven't always agreed with the presi-
dent"
"Then you are in the wrong, for he is al
ways right" was the prompt reply.
'T am beginning to realize that" said the
diplomatist.
"Then you are improving" she retorted.
O O O
M. de Royer, who is recognized as one Of
the leading authorities on questions of
heraldry and gene
French Fortune alogy in France,
Hunters says the Boston Her
aid, calculates that
in single year about l00,000,OOO francs, or
s2O, ,OOO, 900, have found their way into the
pockets of the French nobility through the
successful quest of American heiresses by
titled Frenchmen, and it was not accounted
an exceptionally successful year for the
French nobility either. 1t is only about the
average harvest, sad to say.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Public Grain Stores in Italy

The Italian government, mindful of tho
experimence of last May, whei9 alriseiin tho
price of bread provoked such formidable
riots at Milan and elsewhere, has no notion
OF letting the bread question reach a crisis
again. In view of the sudden rise in the
price of bread, which is due to speculation
in wheat and flour, orders have been issued
by General di San Mariana, minister OF
war, for the opening of public grain stores
in the districts where the price of bread ID
highest. These stores will offer grain ia
the public at cost price.-Rome Cable to the
Chicago Record.
The herald., 1898-11-10
A $4,000, 900 Life Insurance Policy

Efforts to locate the Chicago man who last
week had written for him life insurance
policy of 100000 have finally centered on
Harlow n. Higinbotham, partner in the
firm of Marshall Field & Co., and during the
last half of the Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton president of that body. Earlier names
discussed in, connection with this gigantic
policy, the largest ever written in the United
States, if the amount IS as reported. include
those OF Charles 7. Yerkes, II. H. Porter and
young Joseph Letter, but man in position
to know the facts in the case says Higin-
botham is the man. The policy was written
by New York company, the facts, so far
as they can be learned, coming out through
an agents report of $4,000 paid in premi-
ums.-Chicago Telegram to the Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Standing by the President

Why does not President Mckinley tell
the people what instructions he has given
the treaty commissioners regarding the
Philippines? Why does not Senator Lodge
come out squarely and say what the policy
is for which he asks support for the presi-
dent? If they want the people to "stand by
the president" in the Philippine matter,
let them tell the people what the president
stands for. 1t looks very much like a
"blind pooP' just now.-Boston Post.
The herald., 1898-11-10
MISPLACED sympathy for Spain

There is no Cuban debt for Spain to weep
and wall over before sympathetic European
thrones. There is Spanish debt, con-
ceived in corruption and perpetrated in
governmental iniquity. If Spain cannot
bear this burden, SO much the worse tor
the bondholders who were willing to help
her pile up debt when the impossibility
of her paying it was easily foreseen. Sym
pathy with Spain over this debt is pure
crocodiian ypocrisy.-Philadelph Press.
The herald., 1898-11-10

In California the main questions the amount Of Mr. Cages
majority the election of justices of the supreme court The
Francisco nearly completed at midnight 2S2
out precincts having been heard FROM These give Gage
majority 1885, which, apparently will be swelled by at least
10000 the state Conley and Van Dyke
well and Van Fleet in San Francisco and
every promise that least of the Union nominees
for the supreme elected Thompson also almost
certain election to secearshp of state the noto
vious Curry.
The herald., 1898-11-10
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SPIRIT OF the PRESS
Observation-Disclosures 8
Our Colonial Rule

The truth is that distant islands, like
Hawaii and even the Philippines, will seem
a small matter and great bore to the
American people after the present excite
ment and the novelty has worn oil, although
the increased military and naval burdens
will unpleasantly remind us of their exist
ence. And the result, it is safe to predict,
will be that owing to the natural causes
which have been outlined our alien depen-
denotes will be ruled much worse than
England's are.-Springfield Republican.
The herald., 1898-11-10
A Long Story

Ned-If you want to marry an heiress,
why don't you propose to Miss Elderlyl
She's rich.
Ted-Yes, but object to her past.
Ned-Why, l thought that was above re-
proach.
Ted-It is; but there's SO much of it,
Brooklyn Life.
The herald., 1898-11-10
She Sized Him Up

"Madam," smiled the doctor, "your hus-
band is well again. His liver is in perfect
condition"
II know it. He paid the bill for my new
fall hat without protest, and then asked
me if | didn't think l would better get a
nice winter wrap of some kind. detroit
Free Press.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Presidents Attitude Toward Quay

President Mckinley, as has been OBJ
served, makes most of his journeys through
Pennsylvania in the night. He makes
speeches in other states Much as he de-
sires the support of the congress to be
elected in November, he has too much SYM
pathy with the effort to overthrow Quayism
in Pennsylvania to say word for the ma
chine.-Philadelphia Press.
The herald., 1898-11-10
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1S0S.

The point of interest political struggle has shifted from
state affairs TO the splendid Democrats have made
for the control of the next house of rep
THE resenatives The issue is still in doubt,
RETURNS with the authorities of both sides equally
confident. At Democratic headquarters it
is claimed that 1873 Democrats elected against 1853
Republicans districts still doubtful On the other
Republicans confident that they have elected 1856
congressman, than enough to give control.
Evidently Mr. McKneys administration has not received
that which his followers at first
jubilating
The herald., 1898-11-10
EulSoue

Admiral Dewey is certainly man of great
performance, but in the continued praise Of
him there has been an exhaustion of the
usual line of adjectives, and now the pane
gyrics are SO high that Dewey himself will
doubt if he deserves them, even if he under
stands them.-Cncinnat Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-11-10
The Why and the Wherefore

Servant-If you please, mum, the police
man on this beat told me you were looking
for a new cook.
Mistrcss-Yes, and if you'll just ask Mrs
Policeman she'll tell you why.-Town
Topics.
The herald., 1898-11-10
A Dreadful Contingency

We gather from the mallnderings of the
Republican organs that they imagine that
failure to re-elect Republican congress
will be Immediately followed by the resur-
rccton of Cervera's fleet and the lombard
ment of Boston, New York, Baltimore,
Washington, Charlestown, Tampa, New
Orleans and San Francisco and a few other
points.-Omaha World Herald.
The herald., 1898-11-10

As smoke of the political battle clears away, another
conflict looms up only weeks distant Ten twelve mil
lion Americans participated in the battle of the polls but
more ready for the attack the Thanksgiving turkey
1t good thing that Thanksgiving time after
election day. The contemplation of makes the defeated cand
date the eectonbet loser feel that after ALL life is
really worth living.
The herald., 1898-11-10

The Chnaman should longer be tabooed rights cit
zenshp has shown aptitude for the syndicate business
that should entite high consideration Chinese
dry trust formed central in New York, but reaching
out everywhere the of Uncle Coils octopus
ever the syndicate well developed you may safely
pect find aptness for politics. The Chinaman evidently
has a great future
The herald., 1898-11-10

1t sounds strange to Caornans to be told by dispatch
from Chicago the rubber
Shoes is to be made because of the ongconnued rainy
The rubber trust has added five per prices
and the explanation Here in Southern California the
rubbers this has been level with
mand for skates and bob-sleds.
The herald., 1898-11-10
From a Small Beginning

'Ieonidas," exclaimed Mrs. Meekton,
suddenly interrupting herself, "do you re-
member how this argument was started""
"Ies, Henrietta. You said that l always
insisted on arguing point and l said that
you did, and then the conversation gradu-
ally developed" ."-Washington Star.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Foggy

American lin London)-Tll try to make
that point clearer.
Englishman-Bu I've told you that I
understood it thoroughly.
AmeriOn-Oh! thought you merely
said it wasas plain as daylight-Puck.
The herald., 1898-11-10
Of Course He Was

Anna-Jack, dear, were you ever in love
before?
Jack-Sure. You don't think for min
ute I'd practice on nice little girl like
you, hope.-Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-11-10

If the government afford to send postal Canada
and Mexico the rate of cent each why give
cent letter postage? OF that would not pay expenses
the deficiency could be made up by special appropriation
While nging money the uttemos ends of the
The herald., 1898-11-10

By the way suppose those negotiations might as
we'll proceed election day passed the Span
sh commissioners may study the
figure out the pro and bearing it would not be fair
hurry These negotiations expensive to the United
States however, dollars day. exclusive of wages
it sad-and the Spanards will greatly obge by getting
move on" as early convenient.
The herald., 1898-11-10

and during that walk on that memorable
day in June lst | believe God Himself
united our hearts in indissoluble bonds Of
true affection"
The herald., 1898-11-10

The Republicans have made practically clean sweep in the
county ticket only the reputation of D. Morrison for
Justice
The herald., 1898-11-10

San Diego reports the discovery of sulphur deposits
down that way 1t has long been thought that birthstone might
be found large quantities Yuma but San Diego has
been regarded favoaby situated The deposit said to be
$50 rich that it will take fire readily from Lighted match"
The herald., 1898-11-10

Will the woes of that -fated Seventh regiment cease
In order the final musterou goal is sad the boys
will be obliged camp three weeks in Agricultural
park They will have the opportunity to play that the horse
stables army Probably large part of the soldiers
have secured employment and working Situations
will therefore have surrendered temporarily and may be
lost permanently But they will be fortunate to get out of the
oIya
The herald., 1898-11-10
How Many Half SolesP

According to Worley's new directory
Dallas has within her walls 65,2e0 souls.
The herald., 1898-11-10

1t still to be hoped that the reform elements in Cali
foia in the majority but they have not yet been
GENTLY consolidated to demonstrate their
FUSION AND full strength In the campaign just closed
CONFUSION these elements operated in three organiza-
itions, and, in making up the Union ticket,
there friction and dissatisfaction surprising that they
heavy VOTE considering all the of the
campaign There crevices into which wedges could
The herald., 1898-11-10

If YOU chance white button, bearing the letters IN
T. c. coatape do not jump to the conclusion that the
person empoye of Northern Transportation
pany signify NonTreatng club and the organiza
ton spreading like prairie fire. Its aim to
stop pencous habit of treating Such reprehensb phrases
as "What you take?" and Le have another and "Se em
up again. be eliminated from the language The idea is
highly commendabe Los Angeles is fruitful field for its
The herald., 1898-11-10

The governor-general of Canada does not
like the ballet girls, and for this reason