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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

number as have stated it, 1906. AS to the
Criminal District Court, obtained the re-
port and found that no body had been
naturalized there, for the reason which 1
don't believe sound, but which was acted
upon, that they believed that that court had
no jurisdiction. In the Federal Court ex-
an,ined the records myself, and found the
number to be IS3. So that 1879 is the total
number vino by any possibility might have
taken adj vantage of the exception contained
in the proviso. But remember that in the
course of twenty years many men have died.
many others have left thu. State, and, there
fore, the estimate of twelve hundred and
odd voters would exceed the actual number
enfranchised under this provision. But
since the adoption of the Constitution of
1879, the men who merely desired to vote
and had no attachments to American instit.l-
tons have had no reason to become natural
ICED. They simply declared their intentions.
to become citizens the day after they landed
on our shores, and that gave them the right
TO vOte.''
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

The town of Lafayette has adj
vanced more in the last five years
than anyother town in South Louisf-
ana.and she has just started on he1
onward march. She needs few
more manufactures and these she
proposes to have within the next
few years.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12
Constabfe'S Sale.

In accordance with the parish stock law,
I have taken possession of. and will sell to
the last and highest bidder, for cash, at
Judge McFaddin's Office, between legal
sale hours
Wednesday,, March %, 1898,
the following to-wit:
Six head Of cattIe-4 COWS and 2 calves.
THOMAS MoUroN.
Constable ard ward.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12
For sale by WA. Clcsg.
The members Of General Frank

The members OF General Frank
Gardner Camp Of United C"nfse*-
crate Veterans hs;t meeting las:
Saturday and, upon melton O:
Judge Moss, adopted q resolution
offering thsiz services to the Cu'tct
States in case Of conflict viii:
S,:in or any other nation. With.
most co:nmcnda patriotism she
Old soldiers Of the South are giving
evidences Of their devotion to thc
nor
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Miss Mamie Duson and Mr.
Duson, of Crowley, spent few
hours in Lafayette on last Saturday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12
Constable Sale.
Olivier Blanchet VS.. Erastc Levine.

Olivier Blancl1et VS.. Eraste Levine.
BY 4 writ of fire facias issued in tho above
mentioned suit by Hon. l.. A.. Leblanc, justice of
Of the peace in and for the Ith ward Of Lafayette
parish and TO me directed. will offer for sale and
sell last and highest bidder Judge
Lei5ta.c's Office &c o clock III.
Saturday. March 13, 1898,
the following to-wit
One black horse. pay and satisfy note amount
ins, $3.50. with interest and cost
F. EovDRKAux, Constable.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Leon Plonsky has received some
very pretty goods and he invites his
customers to call on him before
making their purchases.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Freddie pefferkorn and OmeS
Patureau are soliciting laundry for
the Lake Charles Steam Laundry
High grade work guaranteed. Long
life to collars and cuffs. No glass
no buzz-saw edges; no dog
stiffness. What they say they do.
Basket leaves Lafayette Tuesday
evening and returns Saturday
morning.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

AS precautionary measure The
Gazette would suggest the advisa-
bility Of turning the hose upon
those warlike souls who are de
termined to shed Spanish blood.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

You can get eyeglasses and spec
tac}es to fit you at the Moss Phar-
macy Prices range from IS cents
upward a pair. A large assortment.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Mouton & Hopkins have just re-
ceived very pretty line of summer
goods, consisting Of tinted and
white organdies, lawns, pique,
ducks, ginghams percales, etc.
Call and see them.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12
An unce-ras1 ns.en-e.

AZ uhCESt14n Dz5e0SC.
There /. no disease more uncertain in it's
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
sle symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make 4 correct
aissaesis. No matter how severe, or under
what disguise oyspePsis astacks you, Brown :,
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves.
browns Iron Bitters is sold by nli dealers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Mrs. +. O. Cornay returned on
Monday after visit to relatives in
St. Martinville.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12
ks;sSkfc7.'S Ayi.fS:s SaiES.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chitb!atns, corns and all
skin eruption-, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. 1t IS
guaranteed 70 give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded Price
twenty-five cents per box. Fog
sale by VIM. Clegg, druggist.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

DR.. Franklin J. Mouton will leave
Tomorrow for New Orleans to rep
resent the local lodge Of Knights Of
Honor at the meeting of the grand
lodge which will be held in that city
next week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Mrs. Dirmeyer and daughter
were guests of Mrs. VIM. Clark for
several days last week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

AS result of good work and
prompt service Patureau continues
to do a rushing business at his
stand near the depot.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Hon. r. c. Landry, Lafayette's
delegate to the constitutional con-
vention, was in town last Saturday
and visited The Gazette office.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

The Lafayette Printing Shop does
all work neatly and promptly. You
don't have to- wait.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12
Awonderrul D,scexe-

The last quarter of a century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bittcrs. It seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
It without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Now that our old warriors have
offered their services to Uncle Sam,
what will our young men do?
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Sheriff Broussard left last Monday
with two negroes who were con-
victed to the penitentiary at the last
term of court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Visit Leopold Lacoste's hardware
store. You can select your goods
and you will not have to pay more
than elsewhere.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

A large assortment Of latest sail
ors, tom boys and trimmed hats at
Mrs. Bailev's.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Paul Bailey, who has been in
New Orleans to get medical atten-
ton, has returned to Lafayette,
and has resumed work
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Buy the Goodlander Flour a,
Mouton Bros. Strictly guaranteed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Mrs. Frank Hopkins spen t
last week in Opelousas.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Judge Julian Mouton returned
Thursday from Lake Charles after
an absence of two weeks
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Jus. try the Goodlander Flour at
Mouton Bros. There is nothing
better.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker, of
Arnaudville, attended the lecture
on Monday night.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Mrs. w. B. Bailey invites the
public to visit her millinery parlors
and see her large stock Of spring
goods.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Fishing lines, and hooks, rods,
nets, bate buckets, for fishermen,
at Moss. Bros & Cos.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Duputy Sheriff Thomas Mouton
post of duty.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

See the large display Of light sum
mer goods. in Mouton & Hopkins
ST w windows
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

DR.. Fred Mayer was in Lafayette
this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12
a TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis
cove,y cures all kidney and bladder trou-
bles, removes gravel, cures eliabcses- seminal
emission, weak and lame back, rheumatism:
and all irregularities of the kidneys ane:
bladder in Both men and women EeEa-
la,es trouble in children. IF not sold by
You. druggist, will be sent by mail on re-
CENT OF 81. One small bottle is two months
treatment, and will any case abo*s
mentioned. =. W. FALL,
Sole Manufacturer, p .. Box 21o,
Waco, Texas.
For sale by WA. Clcgg.
Gonzales, Texas, July 4.-Ihiz is to- Ger
tify that I have used Halls Great Discovery
for kidney and bladder troubles, AMI | ans
satisfied that I have been very greatly benc
tSted by it. l fully :ecclna1e:sd II t.
ot!sers similarly afflicted.
las. +. I.I-ER,
Banker and tx Congressman.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Nothing made to equal the Good
lander Flour, at Mouton Bros. only.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

DR.. A. L. Dyer, of Royville, was
IN Lafayette Tuesday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-12

Presbyterian Church.
Services eve.y first and third Sunday at
IL .. IN. and p. m. Sunday school at
TO a. m. II. w. WALLACE, Pastor.
DR.. A. L. Dyer, of Royville, was
IN Lafayette Tuesday.
Duputy Sheriff Thomas Mouton
has recovered and is again at his
post of duty.
See the large display Of light sum-
mer goods. in. M outon & Hopkins
show windows.
Hon. r. c. Landry, Lafayette's
vention, was in town last Saturday
and visited The Gazette office.
Mrs. Frank Hopkins spen
last week in Opelousas.
The Lafayette Printing Shop does
all work neatly and promptly. You
don't have to- wait.
Mrs. +. O. Cornay returned on
Monday after visit to relatives in
ST. Martinville.
Leon Plonsky has received some
very pretty goods and he invites his
customers to call on him before
making their purchases.
Mrs. Dirmeyer and daughter
were guests of Mrs. VIM. Clark for
several days last week.
Jus, try the Goodlander Flour at
Mouton Bros. There is nothing
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Walker, Of
Arnaudville, attended the lecture
on Monday night.
large assortment Of latest sail
ors, tom boys and trimmed hats at
Mrs. Bailey's.
Miss Mamie Duson and Mr..
Duson, of Crowley, spent a few
hours in Lafayette on last SATURDAY..
Buy the Goodlander Flour at
Mouton Bros. Strictly guaranteed.
Sheriff Broussard left last Monday
with two negroes who were con-
victed to the penitentiary at the last
term of court.
Mouton & Hopkins have just re-
ceived a very pretty line of summer
goods, consisting Of tinted and
ducks, ginghams percales, etc.
Call and see them.
AS precautionary measure The
Gazette would suggest the advisa-
bility Of turning the hose upon
those warlike souls who are de
termined to shed Spanish blood.
AS a result of good work and
prompt service Patureau continues
to do a rushing business at hi;
stand near the depot.
Now that our old warriors have
offered their services to Uncle Sam,
what will our young men do?
DR.. Fred Mayer was in Lafayette
this week.
Wonderful Discovery.
The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bittcrs. It seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
ana neither man, woman or child can take
It without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Fishing lines, and hooks, rods,
at Moss. Bros. & Co.'S.
Judge Julian Mouton returned
Thursday from Lake Charles after
an absence of two weeks.
You can get eyeglasses and spec
ia Il
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-09
NO MESSAGE UNTIL MONDAY
Give Americans TIme to Eseape
Prom Havana.

Washington, April at can be stated
authOritatively that, after the noon con-
ference with members Of the foreign at.
fairs committees Of both houses, the pres
ideni has decided not to send in the mes
age until Monday.
AT the request Of the president Repre-
sentative Hopkins Of Illinois took Repre-
-entstives Berry Of Kentucky, . member
4 the foreign affairs committee: Mr.. Say
ers # Texas, the ranking minority mem
Der of the appropriation committee; Mr..
DipsInore. democrat, OF Arkansas, the
ranking member of the foreign affairs
committee. and Mr.. NewIands, silver re
publican. Of Nevada, to the White house
this afternoon and showed them General
Lees eablegFam. The cablegram said
General Ice was loading 300 Americans
and il would lie impossible TO get them
cut of the islands hefoFe Sunday He said
the condition of affairs was innamed and
the trsnsmittal of the message might
cause trouble.
The president frankly explained the
situation. He said the message would
have gone in today had il not been for
General LEES cablegram. The safety Of
Americans in Havana. and especially Gen
ernl Lees personal safety. made delay i'm
peratiVe. The democrats all expressed
themselves as satisfied.
The president sent for Senators Lodge,
Frye and Davis. and also for Representa-,
tives Cannon, Dingley and Adams After
they came out of the White house they
refused 10 say a word regarding THEN
conference, but on the arrival Of Senator
Davis at the capitol he saw his colleagues
ON the foreign relations committee and
informed one # them that no message
would he sent in today Senator Davis
Immediately moved and obtained an ex.
ecutive session.
After the galleries had been cleared.
Senator Davis explained the reason fOl
the delay in sending the message He said
it was due TO the fact that there had
been some delay in getting Consul Gen
eral Lee and others GU, Of Cuba, and that
more time was absolutely necessary for
this purpose. Hence the president did
not consider il wise OF humane TO send in
the message which might phosphate seri.
Gus trouble and endangcr the lives Of
these people.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-09
CUBAN JUETA Is OPPOSED.
Want No Intervention UaIeaa Pre-
e~ded by Recognition.

New York, April 6.-The Cuban junta,
through its counsel, Horatio S. Rubens,
made an important Official statement to-
day. Ii declares in the most unequivocal
language that the Cuban provincial gov
eminent and the Cuban army would rp-
ject absolutely any intervention BY the
United States unless it should be proceed
ed by a recognition Of the Independence Of
the Cuban republic; that If the United
States persisted in intervening without
recognition Of Cuban independence the
Cuban government and military forces
would refuse to cooperate; and that if
the United States troops should be sent
TO Cuba upon the basis OF interventi,
without Independence, the Cuban army
would, in the last resort, turn its arms
against the United States
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-09

Cuban Independence in the autumn.
Spain ID agreeable 10 this, but there Is lit
tie hope that the Cuban insurgents or
their American symmthizers viii aceede
70 the proposal.
British Papers Look for War.
London. April 5.-The Times says edi-
tOrialiyY sit is to be supposed that Presi.
dent Mckinley gave some encouragement
10 the idea Of papal mediation, but found
the country not likely 70 accept it, The
truth i, mediation and arbitration are
very beautiful theoretically, but very diff.
feuit in practice. and the differences be.
tween Spain and the United States are
too great and too substantial TO be treat
ed by that rosewateF method"
The general drift Of the editorials in the
morning papers is that, however desirable
peace may be, there Is little hope left that
the pope will succeed. as the insurgents
are not likely TO consent TO an armistice
All the forecasts Of President Mckinley
message regard IL as rather wariike.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-09
HAWAII TO BE- ANNEXED
MINISTER sEwALIs ORDERS
ISstgueti~Bs - Raise the Anserieaa
Piag over the Ialanas y. ssea NJ
War La Declared Between fh~
usIted states sad spain-Paeiae
Cable Pians.

Chisgo. April "a special dispatch TO
the Inter-Ocean from Honolulu says.
IL is generally understood here and un.
disputed that IL news Is received here
that war has been declared between the
United States and Spain, OF any other
country, the American minister and Adj
miral Miller have orders 10 raise the stars
and stripes over Hawaii and to maintain
them az any cost
Such instructions. say the local papers,
were received firm Washington in the
last mail. The statement has appearrd
without contradiction in the Star. Both
Minister Rewall and Admiral Miller arr
reticent concerning the report, neither Of.
firming nor denying IT,
The necessity Of immediate action in
such an emergency is at once apparent.
spain has several warships in the Paei.
fic. which could scarcely make their way
to the American coast without having an
intermediate coaling station. The Ha-
waiian islands are the only available
place A single war vessel could suoee-s.
fully defend this harbor and the coal sup
plies here against half dozen such craft
a. Spain has in the Pacific So that. at
ter all, an opportunity may be given for
a practical illustration of the oft-repeated
argument that these islands are the stra-
tegie point Of vantage in the Pacific from
a naval point of view.
The news that congress had voted So
100000 for war materials caused the
greatest enthusiasm here. So thoroughly
American Is Honolulu that every one r
eager for war news. II quite supersedes
in the public mind The news concerning
the progress of the annexation treaty.
In case war Is declared and there is a call
for volunteers the islands will likely send
a large company Of militiamen to enlist
under -Old Glory A company Is ALREADY
in process Of formation. and the roster
presents the names Of several prominent
business men.
Senator Brown has introduced in the
legislature a bill authorizing the con.
struetion by the Pacific Gable Company
Of a cable between the United States and
these islands. The Pacific Gable Com
u as lux AllR-
pany, b the one whose bill in the Ameri-
can congress has just been reported ia
Torably by the committee
The Hawaiian bill gives exclusive cable
rights 10 the islands for 20 years. The
cable must be laid within Is months after
the passage Of the act by the American
congress. and be extended to Japan with.
IN three years. IL must be capable of
transmitting Is words a minute. The toll
rate between here and San Francisco Is
not to exceed IS cents per word, and to
Japan 80 cents per word In case Of war
the president may seize the cable and eN-
elude all messages he sees fit A guaran-
tee of S25!OOO in government bonds must
be put up by the company.
There seems but little doubt that the
bill will speedily pass, and the long-ex
pected cable will probably be laid late
this summer II the United States Voe,
TO war with Spain there is scarcely any
doubt that the cable viii be laia in very
short order.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-09
TEN NEW SHIPS BOUGHT.
Are EHPe~ssa 20 os InIa CsmmtssIos
Nithta ThPse Weeks.

New York. April S.li Is admitted by
officials that the cost 81 the 10 vessels
purchased Yesterday will bC about Co..
WOlnnO. says a Washington correspondent
u the Herald. Captain Charles o'Neil.
chief Of the bureau Of ordnance, Is prcpar.
ing the tatteTtc- to be placed aboard
thc-e shipa and Chief Naval Constructor
Hichbom IL considering the points TO
which the vesscls may bc ~rnt In order
that the work Of Transforming them may
be expedited a. quickly a. possible. Il IL
the expectation Of the officials that work.
ing night and day they will he able 10
place the ships in commission within
three weeks Crews will be collected for
the vessels and they will he attached TO
the Aging squadron and Captain Samp.
sons feet without delay.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-09
THE ADDRESS OF THE POWERS
JOia In . Friendly CSnna sieatIOs
In the Interest of Peace.

Washington, April THE representa-.
tives Of the xix powers of Europe seeking
to avert war between Spain and the
United States. called on the president at
noon today. The governments Of Great
Britain, France, Germany. Russia, Aus
tIia and Italy were represented. Within
few minutes all the ambassadors had
been ushered into the blue room and the
president Immediately left his office and
went down to meet them.
| Sir Julian Pauncrfote. as representative
Of the powers. presented the following:
The undersigned. representatives Of
Germany. Austria Hungary. FmBce,
Great Britain. Italy and Russia. duly au-
thorized in that behalf, address, in the
name Of their respective governments, q
pressing .apI,eai TO the feelings Of human
ity and moderation Of the president and
Of the American people in their existing
differences With Spain. They earnestly
hope that further negotiations will lead
10 an agreement which while securing the
maintenance Of peAce, will afford all nee
essary guannieeu for the establishment
Of peacr in Cuba. The powers do not
doubt that the humanitarian and purely
disinteT-sted character Of this representa-.
tion will be fully recognized and appreci-
ated by the American nation"
President Mckinley replied as follows:
The government Of the United States
I recognizes the good will which has
prompted the friendly communication oi
the representatives OF Germany. Austria
Hungary. France. Great Britain, Italy
and Russia. A. set forth ia the address OF
I your eNccllencies. and shares the hope
therein expressed that the outcome Of the
situation in Chba may bc the mainte-
nance Of peace between the United States
and Spain, adording the necessary guar
antee for the rr- establishment Of order in
the island. 10 terminating the chronic con.
diiion of disturbance there which 20 deep.
| ~ injuries the interests and menaces the
tranquility Of the American nation, bv
the character and consequences Of the
struggle thus kept up at our doors. be-
sides shncking it, sentiment al numan-
ny
Tho government Of the United States
appreciates the humanitarian and disin-
( ;eresicd character of the communication
now made on behalf Of the powers named.
and for its part is confident that equal
appreciation will ic shown for its own
earnest and unselfish endeavors TO fulflI
the duty TO humanity by Guiding = situa.
iion the indefinite pralongsticn Of which
has become insuherahler
The call was quite brief and al II, % n.
IN. the representatives Of the power- went
over TO the state department and made
an official visit. Their entire official
suites Of attaches accompanied them. The
call evidently was by appointment. for
they were at once shown into the diplo-
matte room. where they were joined by
Secretary sherman and Assistant SecIe.
iary Day, with whom they were elo,eted.
Inquiry at several embassies and Icca.
'ion shows tina, the reply of President
Mckinley has created a most favoTa BILE
impression among the ambassadors and
ministers. II vas cabled Immediately 10
London, Paris and all other European
capitals