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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The Gazette is pleased to note
the compliment that has been paid
its young friend, Andrew Mcbride,
who was selected to be a member of
the editorial staff of the Reveille,
the journal issued by the cadets Of
the louisiana State University at
Baton Rouge. Speaking of the
Reveille the Baton Rouge Advocate
says:
"The Advocate is glad to note the fact
that the Reveille, the bright little journal
issued by the cadets of the State University
has resumed publication after suspension
of several weeks, due no doubt to the hard
work entailed upon the boys by the lateness
of the opening of the University this session.
Cadet N. d. Smith is editor-in-chief, H.
K. Strickland is associate, w. l.. Denham,
local editor and X. P. Swire is business
manager, and the editorial staff is follows:
c. NJ. Roberts, w. B. Taylor, II. P. Ken
needy, a. A. Barksdale, a. Mcbride and c..
NJ. Bynum. The articles that have appeared
so far are timely and we'll written, and there
appears to be the making of journalists
among the young men who have the enter
prise in charge. The Advocate welcomes
the Reveille as a valuable addition to its list
IF exchanges and INDUCES the hope that the
enterprise may rebound to the credit of the
student body and to the great benefit of the
University
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Our bright contemporary, the
Abbeville Meridional, concurs with
the States that our great republic
has taken a straight shoot for the
demnition bow-wows. Major Hear
sey sees the end of the republic in
the war with Spain, while DR.. Ed
wards is less pessemistic and pre-
diets it for later day. We are
sorry that our. confreres have taken
so gloomy a view Of the situation.
The States believes that the scheme
of the Republican party is to COB
bic up Cuba, Porto Rico and Har-
waii and upon the ruins of the ex-
piring Democracy establish an en-
pire with Tom Reed as dictator.
The Meridional believes, however,
that all this will be accomplished
without the aid of the Republican
party, and that the people them
selves will bring about the over
throw of the government. We
think that our esteemed brothers are
unnecessarily alarmed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Summer Normal at New Iberia.
Teachers in this section of the
State will doubtless be pleased to
hold summer normal at New
Iberia, beginning on June and
lasting one month. Among the
able corps of teachers who will con-
duct the exercises are Prof. Keeny,
of New Iberia, Prof. +. H. Harris,
Of Opelousas and Prof. G.. +. Tru-
deau of the Lafayette High School.
Arrangements have been made to
procure board for the teachers who
will attend and the rates will be
very reasonable, in order to per-
nit those with limited means
to take advantage of this splendid
opportunity to qualify themselves
for educational work.
II is the opinion OF the most en-
frightened educators of the country
that the summer normal is one of
advancement of the cause of public
education. 1t has done great
deal of good in our own State and
particularly under the able manage
ment Of Institute Conductor r. l..
Hines has this branch of popular
education made itself felt. Prot.
Hines is a hard, tireless worker and
it is safe to say that the normals
held this season will be as full of
interest to the teachers as they have
been in the past. Those of our
teachers who can afford to spend
some time at New Iberia should do
SO. The time is coming when eff
cheney will be appreciated in the
school room and those who will be
better qualified will be able to COM
mand larger salaries.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
SEM TOR Artery.

The reOuke administered by Sen-
ator Cafery to the Washington
Times was not a bit too severe.
The Times made itself ridiculous by
charging Senator Caffery with hav-
ing been paid agent of the lottery
company. The Louisiana senator
deserves great deal of credit for
his effective work against the lot
terry company during the memora-
BILE campaign which resulted in its
overthrow, and in accusing him of
having been lottery agent, the
editor Of the Times wrote himself,
fool and a liar. There is
an honest difference of opin-
ion between Senator Caffery
and a large majority of his con-
stituents upon the Cuban question,
and it appears that the senator has
espoused the unpopular side of all
the issues that have cone up since
his election to the Senate, but no
one who knows him will question
the honesty of his motives. Don
CafferY is not timese rver and
there is not particle Of demagog-
ism in him. He is sincere in his
opposition to the action of Con-
gress, and although the whole world
nay differ with Kim, he will con-
tinue to oppose it to the last, regard
less of the contemplate assaults of
libelous press. We do not always
agree with Mr.. Cafferv, but we ad
mire his backbone, honesty and in
dependence.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The cabinet Members Wife,"
The authorship of the much dis
cussed elmer Experiences Of a
Cabinet Members Wife," printed
in The Ladies' Home Journal, will
be revealed in the June issue of that
magazine, when the name of Anna
Farquhar will appear as the author.
1t is surmi:ed that the domestic ex-
periences described in these letters
were those Of Mrs. w. H. H. Mil
Ter, wife of the Attorney-General in
President Harrison's Cabinet,-
since Miss F'arquhar is known to be
a personal friend of the Miller fam
lily, and to have spent considerable
time with them in Washington du-
ring their official residence there.
The author of these letters was born
and raised in indianapolis, in neigh
borly relations with the Harrison
and Miller families, but for ten
years past she has lived studious
professional life in New York, Lon
don and Boston. She is now con-
nected with the editorial staff of The
Boston Transcript. In addition to
her ssCabinet Members Wife" let
tiers she has published one novel
ga Singers Heart"-and another
one is about to be issued. She is
young woman, exceedingly clever,
and only her closest friends have
known her connection with the
Washington letters which have at
tracted such wide attention.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The proposition to make tax
collectors ineligible to be their own
successors will hardly receive
enough votes in the convention to
become law. Why should sheriff
be limited to one term we arc una
BILE to see. If man is honest a
long tenure office will not make
him dishonest, but if he is thief
and he goes into Office with the IN
tention of robbing the State he has
all the time necessary during his first
term to make big hole in the treas
ury. The best sheriffs of the State
are those who have acquired expe-
rience after years of public service.
Under the proposed law a sheriff
would not be eligible to reelection,
however competent and successful
he might have been in the discharge
of his duties, and in many cases he
would be replaced by some person
absolutely inexperienced and un-
fitted for the position. We are I'M
able to conceive how the public in
terest can be benefited by such a
change.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
SOLDIERS CHEERED
On Their WAY to Cuba-Boys
Shout and the Girls Bring
Flowers.

If Uncle Sans soldiers continue
to pass through Lafayette, not SOL
itary flower will be left to adorn our
gardens. The fair portion of the
community have certainly been cap
tivated by the brave boys in blue
who are ON their way to Cuba to
teach the cruel Spaniards that blow
ing up American warships and MUIR
dering American sailors is not a
healthy pastime.
1t is doubtful if any town on the
Southern Pacific has given the SOL
diers as elegant an ovation as was
rendered them by the people of La
fayette. The train carrying the
twenty third infantry under Col.
Ovenshine and the one carrying
Major Keller's regiment of cavalry
men were cheered to the echo upon
their arrival at the depot. Every
member of the regiment, from the
humblest private to the polished
West Pointer, was presented with
some of the pretty flowers which our
soil yields in such bountifulness.
1t was eminently appropriate for
the ladies of the town to show their
fealty to the flag by the presentation
of flowers to those who are called
upon to defend it with the sword.
The Gazette is pleased to note the
unaffected manner in which they
manifested their sympathy for the
cause and the splendid display Of
that patriotic fervor so characteris-
tic Of Southern women.
When the regimental band struck
"Dixie' the deafening cheers that
followed showed that the war spirit
is not confined to the s'other sex"
but that the boys are thoroughly
aroused over the impending con-
flict. The soldiers were evidently
much impressed by the patriotic
demonstration and joined in the
cheering and shouting. They gave
away large number of souvenirs,
which consisted mostly of rifle
cartridges.
The school children were out in
full force and seemed to be de-
lighted with the war-like appearance
of things.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Anniversary of the Ladies' Club:
Quite the handsomest social &C.
currence of the season was the cele-
bration Of the first anniversary of
the Ladies' Club, on Thursday,
April II. Society turned out in full
force in response to the rhythmical
invitations issued by this popular
gathering was the opera-house;
which artistic taste and skill had
further beautified with stately palms
and the choicest and tarest of cut
flowers combined with evergreens
and Spanish moss.
Fifty-six guests participated in
the games of "progressive euchre"
while large numbet of deeply in:
terested lookerson enjoyed the
scene. The first prizes, handsome
silver mounted purse and hat brush;
were awarded Miss Gladu and Mr.:
Chas. Caffery, while amid much
merriment the boobies fell to the
lot of Mrs. F. f. Girard and Mr..
C. Gladu. After the grand march;
led by Miss c. Mudd and Mr.. E:
w. Chase, a delightful dance was
enjoyed by the lovers of Terpsi-
chores art.
The menu, consisting of dainty
ices and delicious cakes, was served
from large table exquisite with its
decorations of handsome doilies and
beautiful: flowers.
The whole entertainment was
carried out in the utmost perfect
ness of detail, and was an oasis in
the desert of daily life when
s.friends meet friends and congenial
souls pass pleasant hours in the
happy interchange of thought"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The City Council has passed an
ordinance imposing a license of
$500 upon bootblacks. 1t seems
us that this license is excessive, be.
ing almost prohibitory in its opera
ton. The Gazette does not think
that bootblacks ought to be made
to pay any license. At any rate, if
the Council believes that bootblacks
ought to pay a license it should not
make it so high as to make its pay
ment almost impossible.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
LAFAYETTE, La, SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1898.
THE War.


The war which many have wished
for has come.
The United States has instructed
Spain to move from its own terri
tory, and the result will be a war
that will last months, perhaps years.
There will be no more talk. The
time for action has arrived. Billy
Mason will be out of a job and the
lingo press will give the people a
rest.
Whatever may have been the diff
ferences of opinion as to the wis
dom of the war which is about to
start on its march of death and de-
struction, the American people from
ocean to ocean stand united with
but a single purpose. The Blue
and the Gray will join together and
the descendants of those who fought
the fercest battles in the worlds
history will rally under that glorious
old flag which waves over the
greatest nation on Gods earth.
Those whose voices have been for
peace and those who have spoken
for war will now be Joined by the
most sacred bonds that have ever
held a people together.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
The Gazette was plea

The Gazette was pleased to re-
ceive visit yesterday from its
friend, Wilson Matthews. After
visiting his home in New Jersey and
making tri in the West, Mr..
Matthews has returned to Lafayette
with view of organizing a base
ball tea m to defend Lafayette's honor
on the diamond this season. If he
is properly encouraged he informs
us that he will organize a first class
nine as soon as possible.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
BoNnbarded the Train With
BOlOuotS.

Speaking Of the cordial manner
in which the United States soldiers
were greeted while travelling Though
Louisiana, Mayor Keller of the
Twenty-third had this to say
about Lafayette: eat Lafayette,
the ladies and everybody else bonn
barded the train with small bou-
quets." The Picayune informs us
that many of the men wore these to-
kens of admiration upon their hats
as they filed off the Morgan boat.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Col. Henry Watterson suavely
remarks that war will be beneficial
to the country. He thinks a naval
victory over Spain will make US
feared and respected abroad. The
colonel also thinks that war will
bring out great leaders. These are
undoubtedly great benefits, but are
we not paying little dear for them !?
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The Picayune wants to know
what we are going to fight about.
1t matters not to the American peo-
pie whether they are going to fight
for Cu0a or for the Maine. In the
absence of any casus belli from
the way it looks they are willing to
lick Spain on general principle.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

A patriotic young lady of this
town who heard that soldiers would
pass through last Tuesday made,
with her own hands, a large cake,
the slices of which she distributed
among Uncle Sans boys when they
reached here. With so commend
able a spirit among the Lafayette
girls, the boys are bound to be pa
triotic.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

It is said that some time will pass
away before any hostile encounter
will take place. This will be a
painful suspense to those anxious
patriots who are always glad to see
somebody else do the fighting.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
A Sure Thing for You.

A transaction in which you cannot lose is
a sure thing. Bliousness, sick headache.
furred tongue, fever, piles and thousand
other ills are caused by constipation and
sluggish liver. Cascarets Candy Cathartic,
the Wonderful new liver stimulant and intes-
final tonic are by all druggists guaranteed
to cure or money refunded. c. 6. G. are a
sure thing. Try box to-day; 10, IS, 50
cents. Sample and booklet free.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Now we will know how many of
the jingoes are really in favor Of
war. 1t would not be surprising if
the sspeace at any price" people
would show more genuine patriotism
than those who have been bowling
for Spanish gore.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Our esteemed friend of the Baton
Rouge Advocate says that he is
SUI .prised that he is the only
editor in the State who has ex-
pressed his stdisapproval of the
systematic substituting of public
institutions" by Mr.. Bryan. The
only thing surprising about this mat
ter is our contemporary surprise.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The officers and crews Of the new
Spanish squadron at Cadlz knelt
befole the shrine of the Virgin and
took a solemn vow never to return
to Spain unless victorious. While
we don't question the bravery of
the Spaniards it is probable that
they may be pursuaded to change
their minds.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The goldbug papers have forgot
ten to charge Mr.. Bryan with Icing
directly responsible for the des:ruc-
<ion Of the Maine. They are be-
coming more liberal every day.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

If Weyler is placed in command
in Cuba he should be captured and
turned over to the Nebraska COM
pany of women for adequate punish
ment.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
A Progressive Euchrs.

The Cottage Hotel was, ON
Thursday last, the pretty scene of
spirited progressive euchfe. The
charming hostesses, Mines. T. N.
Blake and A. Pearce, we're success
full in their untiring efforts to make
the evening a pleasant one. The
first prize, pretty bottle of per
tune, was tied for by Misses
Young, Littell, Mesdames b. Clegg;
A. Young and v. Estabrooke, fin
ally falling to the lot of the latter.
Four gentlemen, Messrs. B. Clegg,
w. Mouton, r. NJ. Biossat and
Leo Judice tied for handsome
purse, which was gained in the end
by Mr.. Clegg:
The ladies' BOBBY was drawn for
by Mines. w. Mouton, Grenard and
Miss L. Mudd; the former beng
the winhef.
Messrs. Cunningham aud Pickett
cut for the gentlemen's BOBBY, a sill
yer mounted rabbits foot; and Mr.:
Cunningham claims this charm.
Tempting refreshments followed
the contest and pleasing finale to
this social success was the rendition
of several vocal selections by Mrs:
Pearce; whose voice Is particularly
sweet:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
A Lafayette Boy Who Wants to
Go to the Front.
To The Young Men Of the parish

70 Tie Young Men 9f Tie b011SA
Of Lafayette.
Dear rades-Now is the time
for US to show our devotion to duty
and fealty to the flag. The bells of
war are ringing in our ears, and 1
think that it would be wise for La
fayette to organize company.
My judgment approves this measure
and my whole is in it. When ever
you will see proper to organize a
company, I am, with all my heart,
at your service.
Yours truly,
LOUIS A. PREJEAN.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

The action of VIM. K. Vanderbilt
and George Gould in rendering to
the United States government all
the help in their power in case of
war, proves that our millionaires
are not half as bad as they are re-
ported to be.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

There is both pleasure and satis=
faction in wearing the shoes sold by
Moss Bros. & CO. Their coy
shoe parlor is overlooking with the
latest styles for ladies; misses and
children.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

!. c. Caiilouet & Co., the new
druggists, are doing good bust
ness. They are pleased with theft
success SO far.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
Not TRUE:

The report that the Alfonso was
sunk by the New York has been de-
MED; however, it is leafced from an
authentic source that Spanish
inerchantman has been captured
by the Nashvilles No particulars
could be obtained:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Spring and summer clothing for
men and boys, at Plonsky Bros.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Hear Gen. Gordon at Abbeville
next Saturday:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23
REPRESENTATIVES
Legislature.

Under the new apportionment
Lafayette will have two representa-
tives in the Legislature and this
senatorial district will be entitled to
two senators. The increase in our
representation was made on account
of the growth of our population.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

Coco-cola, the refreshing and sns-
tanning summer drink, is having d
good run at the Moss Pharmacy
soda fountain.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-04-23

HatsA-straw, linen and fur, all
shapes and colors, at Plonsky Bros.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-03
ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.
IA NEW DISCOVERY WHICH IS
 WORTH THAT MUCH
To Anyone Amloted wlth Piles,

The Pyramid Pile Cure, the new painless remedy which has been so re- markably successful in curing every form of piles and rectal diseases, has recently been placed on sale at drug gists and it is safe to say that when its extraordinary merit becomes fully known, there will be no such thing as surgical operations for the cure or this obstinate and common trouble.
 Mrs. M. c. Hinkly of 6Ol Misslsslppi St., Indianapolis, Ind, says: had been terrible sufferer from piles for 10 years and no remedies benefited me, until l saw an advertisement of the Pyramid Pile Cure; got a package, also a pack age of Pyramid Pills and used both ac- cordlng to directions. l was astonlshed at the immediate relief obtained and now I honestly believe the Pyramid to be the only certain cure for piles
 That you may realize how bad I was, I will say that was confined to my bed and went before the college physicians here who said my case was new oneto them and wanted seven eight hundred dollars to undertake a cure; the great pain had brought on a rupture, and I knew an operation would be death to me on account of blood poisoning. Nearly everyone here knows of my ter rible suffering from piles and feel that l cannot praise the Pyramid Pile Cure enough, and the Pyramid Pills also, My husband will join me in highly recom- mending the Pyramid, my daughter was cured by one box only. For several years I weighed but about 90 pounds, now I weigh 150 and feel in perfect health.
 This seems to be the universal testi- mony of every sufferer from piles who have ever tried the Pyramid; it is the safest, most painless pile cure yet dis covered; contains no opiate, morphine, cocaine or any poisonous ingredient whatever, has a soothing, healing effect from the first application and the mod crate price places it within the reach of everyone needing treatment. The Pvra- mid Pile Cure is sold by druggists at 50 cents and $1.00 per packs ge and the Py- ramid Pills at 25 cents per box.
 Send to Pyramid Co., Marshal, Nlich. for free book on cause and cure of piles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-03

nese school, o'so, Epww,orth league. 7:so, Man" You are cordially Invited
 Davenport Church, Wooster Square Rev. George Foster Prentiss, pastor.-Rev. Theo- dore B, Wilson breaches at l0:30 q, m. and I:S0 p. m sunday school at noon. Endeav- or meeting follows evening service
 Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, How ard avenue and Portsea Street,-At 1o:8o a., m,, the sacraments administered and per sons received into church fellowship. Preaching at 7:30 D. m. by Rev, Dr. Chad wick. Bible study at F m,, and Epworth League yesper service at 6;30 p. m.
 East Pearl Street NJ. F. Church.-Divine service, with holy communion, 10;30. Sun. day school session at noon. Service for men only at 8 D. m. Nesper service under the auspices of the Epworth League at G:15. Divine service, with sermon at 7:3o D. m; Monday at 415 pastors normal class and Junior League; evening at 7;45 special meet ing, of the official board: A full attendance is desired Tuesday, 7;45 D. m, church prayer meeting, with short lecture. Wed. nesday, 7:4o D. m., Boys brlgade-song drill and Bible drill from 7;45 till S:30; military drill S:30 till 9:15, Friday, class meetings at 7:45 D. m. Pastor, k. T, McNlcholl; par sonage, 100 East Pearl street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-03
The cnmm,tteg nn CInims.

The claims committee last night vot- ed to recommend that $250 be awarded to John S. Griffin as compensation for injury to property. The claim was for damage for the wrecking of the Orange street stage by the falling of large elm tree on Orange street, near Court. It was also decided to recommend that an extension of two years be granted in response to the petition of Thomas Donahue ct al for extension of time for payment of sewer assessment for New hall and Ivy streets and Shelton avenue sewers. Other petitioners were given leave to withdraw.