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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29
RECENT INVENTIONS

1 A handy device for hanging clothes
10 formed OF q ring to be screwed to thu
| top OF a post to support . number Of
! arms, which are dropped into a hole
! In the end of the post whom not in use
Missouri woman has designed ar
Ice creoper to slip on the sole of the
shoe. steel plate. with curved ends
to grip the edges of the sole having
teeth to engage the ice as the wearer
| walks.
A handy cup for eggs boiled in the
shell has slots near the edge for the
insertion of q table knife to remove
the top of the shell, the cup having a
removable lining so as to hold eggs of
different Sizes
For use in curling the hair newly
designed instrument has the ends OF
the tongs f'attened, to be heated and
press the hair after it has been dam
pened and wound on curl papers or
crimping pins.
The skin can be quickly removed
from potatoes by new cleaner formed
CT tubular net OF sharp cords having
number OF knots on the inner surface,
the tuhers being placed in the net and
shaken rapidly
An Australian has designed a new
diving dress in which steel rings are
woven into the cloth CIR sewed be-
tween two ihictnesses, for the purpose
of resisting the pressure of the water
at great depths.
Tobacco pipes can be thoroughly
cleaned by new device consisting OF
a pump to be attached to the bowl OF
the PIPE to Draw water in through the
stem and forcib1y discharge it to dis
lodge the impurities.
SEoe iaccS are to be made with core
OF hemp or other strong cord inc;osed
In a loose:y-woven casing, the core ex-
tending into tongue CT coiied wire or
soft brass a either end, thus forming a
string which will not wear out easily.
In order to facilitate the production
OF higher notes GU a cornet the ordi-
nary moHthpiece IS iEclcsed in spring
controlled sleeve, which is pressed in
by the lips on the high notes to form
a smaller opening in the rubber mouth
ring.
The lead in a new pencil is screw
threaded and is brought forward
through the screwed tip by turning the
exposed end with the fingers, the tip
being partly cut away if the lead gets
broken Or wears down too short to
reach.
In newly designed chandelier a
heavy rubber tube is covered with
woven fabric and suspended on pulleys |
to carry the lamp, which may be ad
1usted on the puileys to any desired |
height, the tube supplying the gas for |
the light.
A German inventor has patented a |
clock for attachment to telephone in
which has levers to be set
for the number of minutes conversa-
llon desired, the connection with the
other instrument being broken when
the time expires.
Life-sa"iug tuoys on shipboard can
always be depended upon in an emer-
sency If provided with a new attach
nent, consisting of reels contain lining
ines, to be fastened to the sides of the
ship, with hook to carry the buoy,
which disengaEes itself and rises to
he top OF the water when the boat
sinks.
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chas. D. cafferYi.. . .
AttOrney-at-Law
and Public:
Office Madison Street.
LAFAYETTE. Louisiana.
SherifS Sale

BY virtue of the authority vested in me
by the constitution and laws of Louisiana,
I will sell, for cash, to the last and highest
bidder, at the front door of the court house.
in the town of Lafayette. between legal sale
hours, Saturday, Oct. ~, 1898, the follow
ing described property, belonging to N"n'a
The interest of Nuna Dominique in crop
of corn and cotton in the field of John
Wilmington, Jr., in the 9Th ward of Lafa-
yette.
The interest of BaPtiste Breaux in crop
Brown in the S,h ward of Lafayette parish.
I. a. BRoUssARD, Sheriff.
Lafayette, La, Oct. 8, 1898.
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For Sale:

A desirable farm of AZ arpents, miles
from Lafayette Suitable for stock-raising.
dairy;ng or farming. Well improved with a
good brick residence, large barns, 40 by
90 feet, and 50 by 80 feet, Tenant houses
with 5 rooms and gallerys; s7o arpents
in pasture with plenty running water for
stock; 40 50 pecan trees on place Will,
sell place with growing crop and work stock.
separate, to suit purchaser. For particu-
lars apply to L. d. W1ER,
Lafayette. La
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29
Wages On Austrian State Tai1xv.vs

The Austrian government has issued
an order to the state railways direct
ing that all persons employed on daily
wages shall work ten hours a day and
when working overtime shall receive
extra pay, at an increase of Is per cent.
All time worked on Sundays and holt
days is to count as overtime Work.
men may not work longer than twelve
hours at stretch under any circum-
stances
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29
Stauda I'd Oil In GERMANY.

The German government is develop
ing strong opposition to the Standard
Oil Company. The minister of the in
terror stated in the reichstag that the
government was watching the efforts
of the company to monopolize the Ger
man trade and was aiding in the COM
petition of German spirits of wine
against foreign petroleum..
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29
Municipal Street Rat1wava.

Stafford is to join the ranks of Brit
ish towns operating their own street,
railway systems. At the meeting OF
the town council, March 8, it was
voted that in 1901, when
the present lease OF the tracks to a
corporation should expire, the CITY
should operate the system
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29

An Old Idea.
Every day strengthens the belief of emf
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29

Five cents was paid for cotton at
Gerac's gin last Saturday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29

Notice
Notice is hereby given that will dispose,
acc ording to law, of all stock found depre-
dating on my premises.
PAUL DEMANADE.
Aug. 20, 1898.
John L. KENNEDY,
. . Attorney-At-Lavvs
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29
Wages in Germany.

The German Statistical yearbook
shows the average wages Of ordinary
day laborers in German towns to be 60
cents a day, and for women 81 cents
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29

The man who tells you that all men
are equal really believes that he Is .
little more 50.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29

Silk velvets in all the new shades
at Mrs. Bailey's.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-10-29

Silk baby caps and Tom hats at
Mrs. Bailey's.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
i RUMOR As TO OFFICE
Has Stirred Up the Texas Delegation
Of Seekers.
LAIMs FOR INDIAN DEpREDATIoNs.
Mr.. sInydcn Wants the Time Elk
tendcd--Onc Claim from Texas
Has Been Allowed.

Washington, January Is. - (Special)-
The Texas contingent in Washington Is
wildly excited tonight over a rumor which
emanated from a newspaper office to the
effect that all the Texas appointments have
been sent to the White House aud Will be
grounded tonight. Perhaps the report that
L. II. X. Green arrived here tonight to
consult with Hanna added force to the ru-
NOR. As a matter Of fact, Green Is not In
Washington today but will be here tonight.
and about Tuesday something may be ex-
rected to happen which VIII interest the
State of Texas. There is little Likelihood,
however. that the Texas men in Washing
ton will get any sleep tonight This Is
not the first time the Texas delegation of
office seekers has been mistaken. and the
greatest joke of all will develop a little
later
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
LABOR MATTERS.
Roth Sides Arc Determined to Hold
Out


Boston, January 1s.Grim determination on
both sides. combined with defined issue be-
tween employees and employers, as well as
practically an absence of any demonstration,
was the feature OF the second day of the
great strike In the cotton industry. As yet
interest centers almost entirely in the strike
al New Bedford where the disturbances yes
torday led to the belief that similar demon
straticns might be made today. Nothing of
the kind occurred, and the strikers strength
ened their cause by making the question of
fines definite issue with the mill owners
1t is just possible that an agreement on this
question may lead to settlement of the
Whole matter In that city, although at pres
emf such thing seems distant.
Tho matter OF financial support to the
strikers was generally discussed. not only In
New Bedford, but in Bddeford. Saco and
Lewiston. Maine, and, While the union
strikers seem to have no anxiety regarding
the next three months the non-union mon
who are out fear they may not receive sufh-
cient support.
In Fall River the superintendent of the
kine Philip cotton mill, where there is a
strike, went so far as to agree to a remedy
of tbs union grievances. but other than this
there appears to be no breach In the line of
manufacturers during the week. The 100 OOl
operatives In all six OF the New England
States are watching the contest ia New Bed
soId, SacO and Biideford closely.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
THE SITUATION in CUBA.
A Chaos Of Conflicting interests 10
the Island.
WHO IS REALLY THE GOVERNMENTS
A New Party OF Radicals Has sprung
Up--The Talk OF Intervention by
the united states Increases.

Nev yor,. Ianuarv 1s.--According to the
:,
tribune correspondent NJ iia'aiia' ps' se'
ing the government occupies the attention
Of two classes In Cuba at present one
49,. !. 49, ...a,,,.a. ,,.,,,, 49, nra.
80 - - ..s,..., -
uisposed 10 iauitnhuing. Deterhiineu "
take no share in the administration of
autonomy, they are now concentrating
tb,,,,.o,,,.. -, ~ aa.i.,,,, rna ras,,r,,.
'ss Va wy. " 70
piiity OF that system Is, indeea a neaVy one
and those who do not share In 1t are
fortunate, The other class Ii n new crea-
49, H., as.,.,,.... ,,,. 1900 .aa,.,
~, s'''' eiiV 'nlu' y i''''N''.
nutonomists. They are aggressive anu
critical. II the authorities depart from
The straight tatb M oolonial home ruie
:, ,,.,
Ines wy the lapse from ehe housetops'
amnesty that has been extended does not
satisfy them. They demand that WeyIer
and nh al. ,,or,,s ~, 4;.n.,ns,oi ans, NIL
9nr ra,,a,at,,n. - ,i,',ga,,'1 ,'s,,,,,a 80
~. 49, -, 80, 80, - -
H. oa,,ora, -. "'en i. ,,,,,n,
va ~ ,..,,.,e''t'.S u'eo in l.''
aa,,,t.,a an'.u NJ, ~ VI enc w. ie e,'s
'ain.. s auoses' ne p.ess cen .'',i sup
~ ny uso'a i IS hot coinpatiple Win
iluelai feSiiue' anu they demand rs re-
.t nave prosramnie WHEN causes
' l 10 ne designated as disguised IN
surgents ana as embryo rebels
IL autonomy were acceptable 10 ma,
jority of the people of Cuba they would
not Jeopardize It's success But 1t must
De stated that the majority OF the people
or the island in the insurgent camp; OF
within the lines Of Spanish sovereignty
are not paying much heed TO autonomy as
a political system. Civil administration is
receiving little attention. The government,
which means Blanco and not the autono~
mist cabinet, is asked what the further
plans for the war are and when they viii
he put in force.
The news from Madrid Is that the plan
OF General Blanco's military operations has
been published and has had a good effect
The plan has not been published here.
What there is Of the army is in ignorance
of the prospective operations.
r-t.,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
FIGHT IN MARYLAND.
The Republicans BndIy Spit on
SenntorinI Nneatinm.


Annapolis, Md. January lS.-The Mary
land general assembly began at 1890 this
morning 10 ballot for % United States SEN
ator to succeed Arthur 7. German, whose
term expires March, 1899. The opening
found the republicans, who had con-
siderable majority In both houses, divided
among themselves, eleven OF the number
all delegates from baltimore city, hay
ing persistently refused TO so into a eau
Gus on the senatorial or any other ques-
lion.
Tho first ballot was watched with inter-
est but 1t developed nothing. The sem
ate cast its vote as follows. Judge Louis
MoComns, o. Congressman Barber, A.;
Thomas Parran. 2; John V. L.. Findlay. | !;
Goyonsr Lloyd Lwondes 1; Major Altx-
ander Shaw /; A. p German tDem.l. &;
Judge Henry Page tDem.). /. Total, IS.
The house vote WIS; Judge McCumas, rs !;
Thomas j Shyrock, q Alexander Shaw. ia;
J. Q. Mnlliken, l; j. V. l.. Flndlay. 1 !;
Isaac A. Barber, 2; Milton @, Turner, /
Thomas Parran, l.; A. r. German dem
49, No other baallot was taken and the
fight will be resumed tomorrow in Joint
session 'N
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19

| the mesa,omania with which the Germans
are accustomed TO taunt us rs II u was
our exclusive PECULIARLY, the German e"
pire has Increased six-fold aud the French
four-fo while England has added only
modest third 10 her colonial empire.
Answering the argument tnat IL - u.s.
less to COLOMBO barren wastes. he pointoa
"a the magnificent enterprise of the Cana
dian Pacific railroad that had opened UP
q vast country OF wheat fields ana WIS
about to open what was perhaps the great
est gold fields in the world. ,,,.
Looking to the certainty" he said 'tnat
we are likely TO be excluded bv the nos.,.e
tariffs from any countries where tne Dul
ish flag does not float. our present poiicf
is h, take very firm attitude and to man
tain markets. What the foresight OF OUT
ancestors has done for us In buiiu,hs q
great emnlre we must continue 10 40 ~.
our successors This is not the policy Oh
aggression or iawlessless. we nave
three-fold duty: First to keep what r,sn.7
fully belongs to Us; second IN Lord nos o.
berry's words, to pick out claims for pos.
tcrity and third II any one tries TO rush
these claims, generally--to prevent tht
daughter and cheers9 ..,
Referring TO the fact that our sacri-
nce OF territory and our renerai icrpear
ance and difference to the sonsiDiiities OF
our allies have only resulted IN cur being
told that We are the best hated nation In
Europe,' no repeated Lord Salisoury's
warning: There is a limit to this fornear-
aice - After repetition oil the OLD noi-
yerein aspirations. which he described as
'gess absurd than some have supposed.
MIR. Chamberlain said; 1--WE must seek In
oilr own family the strength and support
we shall never find from foreign nations
and with this In view we must be ready 10
responf Ia any colonial overtures without
seeking pecuniary recompense
The government, he said, believed the
country generous and just enough to rem
edy this crying injustice OF the bounty
system.
He was glad that Belgium had anticiated
us In calling the conference on the sub
ject ard hoped this might succeed better
than former conferences. There were many
objections, he continued. to countervailing
duties, which would involve us in treaty
difficulties with foreign nations" but the
main objection was that while the trade
they wished to save amounted TO 300
600 tons. Great Britains own sugar I'M
norts amounted TO 900 900 tons. II seemed
imnossible to benefit one without irjuring
he other
The gain TO West Indies will not bc so
large as the incidental gain to be de-
rived from the bounty system; hut 1t VIII
be large enough to enable the industry and
the population tn tide. over crisis until
continental nations recognize the impolicy
of bounty system.
Mr.. Chamberlain expressed his convic-
ton that the immediate relief measures to
be prepared in addition. which he said he
could not as yet explain in detail, would
Stimulate the sugar industry and enable
all well managed estates to hold their
own. while tending 10 the ultimate pros
perty OF the colony"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19

because by express consent of congress,
would be Tor gold Mr, Gage could not 10
supposed TO traffic In silver coin, yet It
our income now is insufficient 10 run go,
crnment. how Will government at The end
OF u Year refund the 0,0e0,o coo with the
Interest OF 900 on Si,tD0,000 added,
Unless special provision is made before
hand, and Il spedial provision can be made
to repay borrowed money, why can not
provision be made 20 prevent lie borrowing
OF money by increasing the income to meet
expenses and thereby save interest Mr.
Gage in this last demand retokes and OPP
l.oees a previous statement OF his, that Is,
the gradual reduction and final extingGsh-
mcnt of our bonded debt
Instead Of restricting the treasury de,
partment TO constitutional demands Mr.
Gage wants the abuses that is, gold pay
menta with borrowed money where silver
payment would have been lawful--intro-
duced by former secretaries and trcasurets
sanctioned by congress. and IN addition
thereto he wants congress practically 10
eive him full lowers 10 do With the ma
tons funds as IL suits not the nations Or
the common peoples interests. but the In
terestS OF the bankers OF the money power
and oil his own. He says with the
rover of borrowing $40 1000. 600 when need
ell tor wanted he would Just rs leave run
The government finances as To run any
bank" Mr. Gage no doubt speaks the
truth in this. but with this proviso any
man OF common ssnse could run any kind
Of government but he could run It into
debt so deep even the best and the most
honest fiunnciefs could not keep the gov
crnment and the nation from becoming
bankrupt RorrowiDg IL one ihing and re-
payi1r Is another thing. Without the lat
ter the former win soon become impossl-
bic, vet horrOwiug especially for nation
even more so. as for an individual is never
profitable and shows very little science in
financltipg Will prevent the necessity of
borrowing and paying interest by proyid
ing for probable expenses or by reducing
expenses TO the size of the Income
In all Mr., Cages currency bill Is not
one word which might iishtcn the load the
common people mnsr bear not one stray
ray % hope is thrown out that the cur
rency bill might In some way prosper the
lahorlng class and the agricn'turist
The hin is an astutc document OF gold
ocrat OF q member of the millionaire fam
lily and Of nm aristocrat who. though ho
has made his fortune out Of the common
pcople, desnises them and tries 20 set his
foot upon their nccks Ernst Weigle.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
JNsuRoENT VICTORY.
General Molinn Said 10 Have Been
Defeated


New York. January 1s.---A special to the
Sun from Havana says:
a dynamite bomb exploded today near
Dejamo. Havana, at the moment when a
Spanish military train was passing with
soldiers. The explosion shattered the cars.
disabling the locomotive, destroyed the
rails and killei ard wounded many Span
ism soldiers. The press censorship has re-
FUSED to allow any reference by direct cable
to the number of killed and wounded At
this time OF general excitement in Havana
THIS startling news, and the terrible defeat
by the insurgents Of General Molina. are
causing great sensation. Molina. with
his 1900 men. met the insurgents at CANA
rioca and Punta Maya. MatiWzes brownies.
Ihe Cubans were led by Jose Slemento,
Gomez. Roias and Tahares. and numbered
500 men. The engagement lasted four
hours, The Spaniarda made three attempts
to dislodge the patriots from their strong
positions, but wore rcDulsed every time
with heavy losses
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
What Next.
Dallas Beau Monde.

The famous Professor schepck OF Vienna
ios thirty years famous in the world ~
science. has made discovery that has
s'artled the world,s He has discovered tha,
ne sex Of child can be determined in ad
vance " course, he has not given his se-
efet to the world in Its entirety. but viii,
lsier along, as the professor works s.r
Rlery and not for money. In future year,
unuer this appalling condition of affairs
poys are apt to become as numerous n.
tne sands on the seashore and as common
~ mud. while girls are as scarce as aura,s
are IN Dawson City, and worth ten tima-
tneir weight In gold. Professor Schenct
mas raised hades. but The chariot of scienca
must move on and crush out all external
evidence OF mossbackism. 1t was only tha
o'her day that a New York physIcI,n 70
moved the stomach OF a woman. massaeed
~. ana then put 1t back again; now fhe
Woman Is as we'll as ever aud Il on exhis
p,uon ~ dime museum. The day viii
ZONE when politicians Will be cured a,
iying ~ "a simple process. and every aeI,
sesuiated family viii be provided win =
70, unpr'anie hell Of its own in order TO show
.ne young id~cr the fate Of the wirL.d
on Inc other side Of Jordan. "S
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
Hoods Pills are M,,a t1 so ossl!y2!nsI
SPORTING NOTES.


Siy and half furlongs, selling-lht
"a. Lauretta d. 30. Bob clampctt lsl y
JOB, Dave S. LOG, Jane 10T, Treopla. n 4
Glennioyne. Lexington Pirate 100, vi 1
L0tengula l12.
Three furlongs, 2-year -olds--Judke i
los, 1yrba. l.. Pilot, Jr.. Fiddler, EGsE
los. Top Roller 105. NJ. N. McFafiin( N
:, One mile. GENTLY handicap Dinsns
u-moupt los. Wilson il6.
Mile and n half, selling Ranson,
Mckenzie 1ol, Royal Choice. Mamie Ltl
ter loS. Paulus log, Courtesy i@
Street ITO. ,l
Seven and half furlongs, sellha-i
Maggie, Lou Ann, st. Raymond, III D
TOPPING 104. Amateur, Gypceiver lo1.
Six furlongs, selling-Second Atlugl
Nenee dor, Hillsboro, Elton JACKIE. u
Goode, Mitt Roykin, DIR. Simpson, Ina
sic, Teeta May los, Domingo ITO. Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
AN EVIL OF IMMIGRATION.
Persons Having Contagious Diseases
Permitted 10 Disemburi>.

Persons Having Contagious Diseases
Permitted 10 Disemburi.
Washington, January 81 witnessed
a scene at the office of the commissioner
of immigration, said Representative
Robbins, which led to what is to me a
remarkable revelation. Several representa-
tives of the United Hebrew Charities of
New York were before the commissioner 10
urge the release from the barge hospital
OF two children affected with contagious
disease called fava. A few days ago a
family consisting of parents and live
children were landed at the barge nos
pital. The father and three children were
allowed to go ashore and the mother was
detained with the two afflicted children.
The delegates wished the discharge of the
mother and children, that the family might
be united.
Now" said Mr.. Robbins, Il looked ,Ip
the law and found that persons afflicted
with loathsome and contagious diseases
can not be landed, but must be taken
away by the vessels which bring them
here. But | discovered that the law Is
construed that passenger is not landed
when detained at the barge hospital. Thus
these diseased persons are discharged from
the ships AT the hospital and the RESPONSE
blity OF the steamship companies ends. be-
cause the passenger is not technically
landed
In the months of November and De-
cember forty-two persons afflicted with the
disease mentioned were discharged at The
barge hospital, but as they were not held
70 be landed the responsibility Of the
companies ceased. intend TO FAKE a
speech on the immigration question. and
shall propose an amendment 10 this sec
tion OF the law, which is drawn so loosely
as to let in these persons suffering from
disease"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-19
ChiIdreu'. Autbor n.,,

London, January li.-Rev @. l.. poag-
son, the author Of Alice in Wonderland
Is dead Children everywhere may well
mourn. And not only children of small
Growth, but women and men whose hearts
are young. -
ne never could realize that fame had
come to him, not as an advanced ma,hc-
matician, but as the author OF the mns,
fascinating nonsense that ever was writ
len Alice in Wonderland "Aliee
Through the Looking glass ''rhe Hunt
ing OF the Shark. IAN Agony In Eight
Fits, and "Sylvie and Bruno"