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The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
A Man Dies on the Train.

The body of man was brought
to Lafayette on the east-bound pas
senger train yesterday morning
and turned over to the local au
thorities. The man died on the
train, it is believed, between Rayne
and this place. When the body
was searched it was learned from
papers that his name was pretended
to be James Berna and that he
had been working as a section hand
at Welsh. Letters found on him
gave the information that he was
travelling under an assumed name
and that he had been a fugitive from
justive. The letters were written at
North Warren, Pa, by his mother,
sister and brother who made pathet-
ic appeals to him to return home
stating that all had been fixed and
he would not be molested by the
officers. His real name was Slaven
as was inferred from the fact that
his brother signed 81. F. Slavan."
The man was apparently about IS
years Of age. He was buried in
POtter'S Field bv the town.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

The Chicago Journal pays the fol-
lowing very delicate compliment to
the prowess of Gen. Joe Wheeler:
'sThe youthful and enthu siastic
Santiago correspondent of local
contemporary has made the dis
covery-which he announces with
some ostentation--thatG Gen. Joseph
Wheeler SIS every inch fighter.
We don't like to spoil the young
mans SCOOP but truth compels US
to say that there are in this COM
muuity quite a number Of elderly
gentlemen who anticipated bis
discovery by at least thirty-6ve
years. They will be pleased, how
ever, to have their opinins approved
by the able young journalist to
whom we REFER"
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

Major Lynch, the negro Paymas-
ter who was sent to pay the boys
at the Jackson barracks, was ten
dered a most frigid reception BY
the soldiers. Lynch was temporary
chairman of the National Republi-
can convention and he no doubt
felt humiliated at the manner in
which he was treated. The boys
very properly paid no attention to
his rank and did not salute him.
Lynch must find vast difference
between a Republican convention
and a camp of Southern white
volunteers.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

The patriotic school children OF
America propose to pay a most
beautiful tribute to Lafayette, tn e
French hero who crossed the sea
and helped our forefathers to gain
their liberty. 1t is announced that
President Mckinley will issue a
proclamation designating a date,
presumably Oct. 10, as "Lafayette
Day" for general observance in
every school in the United States,
and a move will be made to raise
$3.50, 900 to purchase a monument
to mark the grave of Americas
great friend. 1t is proposed to un-
veil the monument at the parl S
exposition on the Fourth Of July,
1900.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

A press dispatch from New York
credits Gen. oe Wheeler with having
said some wonderful things among
which is the statement that "Roose
welt will be president of the United
States, because the people want
him." Now, this is all rot, and Joe
Wheeler never said any such thing.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
The Compress Office.

Messes. B. N. Corona and
David Schwartz, of the Compress
Company, are now comfortably
located in one of the contest Offices
in the State. The upper story of
Gus Lacoste's building is now
thoroughly fitted up with all that is
needed for a rushing business this
season. A visit to the office gives
one an idea of the vast amount of
business that Lehman, Stern g. Co.,
expect to do as soon as the cotton
season opens. Jno. w. Howell and
Lem Gustine, of Shreveport, ar
rived the other day and will be en-
ployed by the company, the former
as street buyer and the latter as as
sistant classer. Alley Steele, the
office boy, who was with Mr.. Cor
onna at Opelousas last year, has
already entered upon the discharge
of his onerous duties. Alley is a
hustler and has no superior as an
office-boy. .....
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

We are sincerely sorry to hear of
the death of Nathan E. Atherly OF
the Iberville South which occurred
on the second day. of this month at
Boerne, Texas. Mr.. Atherly was
young man of sterling worth and
his death at time when the excel
lent traits of his character were be-
ing recognized and appreciated by
a large number of friends is certain
ly to be regretted. Mr.. Atherly
was essentially a SELF made man,
having forged his way to the front
rank in the battle of life by con-
scientious performance of his duties.
The members of the press associa-
tion who met him on the Denver
trip two years ago will learn of his
untimely death with genuine sorrow.
The Gazette tenders its heart felt
sympathy to the bereaved mother
who mourns for the loss of a most
worthy son. In her present bereave-
ment the knowledge that her son
had, by his many good qualities,
won the esteem and respect of all
the newspaper fraternity, Will no
doubt afford her a measure of con-
ISOLATION which may to some extent
lessen the anguish which rends the
maternal heart when the inexorable
hand of death infiicts that most
cruel of blowsIthe loss of
child.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Win Soon 1se Home.

Among the volunteers to be mus
tered out Of service arc included the
three batteries of light artillery now
at the Jackson barracks near New
Orleans. Therefore it is safe to
say that the Lafayette boys, who
enlisted with the Donaldsonville
Cannoneers, will be home shortly
probably before the 1st of next
month. The boys will doubtless
be glad to return home.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Executive Committee.

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee of the sd Congressional Dis
trict met in New Iberia on the 10th
instant. 1t was decided to hold the
nominating convention at Thibo
deau on the 10Th of September.
VIM. Campbell, Overton Cade and
A. M. Nj Martin from this parish at
tended the meeting. The various
parishes will be entitled to the fol-
lowing representation in the nomi-
n ating conventions:
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Road to Scott.

Thanks to the energy Of Mr.. Al
public spirited citizens, the road to
Scott will be put in a good condi-
ton. Mr.. Biossat has succeeded
in collecting $50 from citizens of
this town, which will be used to par
TALLY defray the expenses.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

A Lafayette youngster, who evil
IDENTIFY is imbued with the spirit Of
expansion which seems to have COM
pletely taken possession of the Amer
lean people just now, asked his
mother the other day if ''Shafter's
soldiers would not return to Cuba
to take the land" This boys Amer
icanism is cropping out at an carly
age and ought to be cultivated.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

''The last is always the bcsk",
of the Moss Phartmacy soda foun-
tain say whenever they take the
latest glass Of soda water.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
We, are authorized to announce
that
HON. OVERTON CADE
is a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for railroad commits
sion for this district.

The refusal of several prominent
men to serve on the peace commits
sion shows that our statesmen are
not willing to serve their country If
such service is likely to be used
against them in the future.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

We are requested to announce
that the High School will open on
Monday, Sept. 5. Other schools
throughout the parish, with the ex-
ception of those known as the ''sum-
mer schools" will also be opened
on that day.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Miss Maud BOas

Will open private school on
Monday, Sept. S, in the house next
to the Presby terian church. After
school hours she will give lessons
in vocal and instrumental music
and at residence of desired.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

1t was no doubt a shrewd trick
that Mckinley fixed things in such
a way that the peace commissioners
will not be able to draw up a treaty
before the November elections.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

The Barracks Bugle is a weekly
publication issued by the volunteers
camped at the Jackson Barracks.
Its business manager is Jerome
Mouton and Robert Cunningha a m
is ditor-in-chief. The Bug'e is
not very large paper, but it is
we'll gotten up and makes a credit
able APPEARANCE.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

Physicians prescriptions are pro-
perly compounded at the Moss
Pharmacy, and fair prices are
charged according to the nature of
the work.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Police Jury Proceedings,

I-afayettec, La, Aug. IS, lSoS.-Thc
Jury met this day in special session, pur-
suant to call by the president with the fol-
lowing members present: X. G. Landry,
Ben Avant, Alonzo Lacey, Alfred Hebcrt.
NJ. Billcau. Jr., J. f. Primcaux and John
S. Wilmington, Jr. Absent: G. c Brown.
The president explained the object of the
meeting to be the constitution Of new
Board of Health under provisions of the re-
cent Legislative enactment relative thereto.
After consultation with Mayor Caffery
as to the advsability of action the Jury re-
solved to postpone the organization of the
new board.
Judge L. a. McFaddn upon solicitation
appeared and kindly explained the nature
of blind staggers, a disease now prevalent
among stock alarming extent in the par
ish, and gave a specific remedy which was
ordered printed and distributed for the ben
eft of the public. A vote of thanks
rendered the Judge for his generous action.
There being further business the Jury
adjourned. II. c. LANDRY, President.
r. c. GREIG, Secretary.
Moss & Co. are offering mems
and boys hats at very low prices,
to reduce their stock, and the peo-
pie may as we'll get the benefit of
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

With the new bank, Begnaud's
two-story building and a new coat
of paint on the courthouse the
square will be decidedly in the
swim this fall. That portion of
town is not dead by any means.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Il Busy SEASON.

future, but it can not fail to think
that the approaching season will be
one of the busiest in the history of
Lafayette. Every indication points
to a prosperous season and unless
we are greatly mistaken our business
men will have every reason to be
satisfied when the time will arrive
to count the profits and losses of
the next business season.
For years we have suffered in a
commercial way from the lack of
cotton market. Almost any little
town on the Southern Pacific road
offered superior advantages to the
cotton farmers and the consequence
was that a comparatively small
amount of cotton was shipped from
this place. Buyers visited the diff
ferent gins to buy cotton and in
many instances the cotton was
shipped through some of the neigh
boring towns. This, it is clear,
did no good to ou- local trade.
This year it will be different.
The building of the compress in
sures to the cotton seller live, re-
liable market, where the very high
est prices will always be abtairable.
We understand that the compr ess
company guarantees to pay one
dollar more per bale for cotton sold
IN Lafayette than when purchased
elsewhere. This dollar the CON-
pany saves on transportation and
it will go to the farmer. This in
ducement: we are sure, will be
readily recognized and taken ad-
vantage of. Aside from the good
resulting from the establishment of
a market the compress has brought
to Lafayette a large number of peo-
pie who will live in our town. AL
ready serveral houses have been
rented for the families of the men
engaged in this business and the
registries of our hotels contain a
in the employ of the company.
Not only have we first class
cotton market, but the cane-grower
will find a purchaser for his wares.
S. Gumbel G. Co., are now engaged
in building right at our doors one
Of the largest refineries in the State,
and all who have cane for sale will
not find it necessary to ship to dis
tant points. The tact that the
company operating the refinery will
raise no cane, but instead will buy
all the cane it needs, should be a
source of much satisfaction to our
people. Large sugar plantations
on the Teche and Mississippi raise
the cane necessary to run their mills,
very little good to the neighboring
towns. Not so with the Gumbel
refinery. The money, or at least
portion of the money, paid to la
borers is sure to- find its way to our
town, and the same can be said of
the money paid for cane hauled to
the refinery by the farmers.
It is only reasonable to expect
that these two new industries will
give a decided advantage to the
local trade over that of previous
years. The building of several
business houses, the establishment
of a new bank, the appreciation of
the value of town property and
which way the wind of prosperity
is blowing, are unmistakable evil
dences that the people have faith
in the future of Lafayette-andw we
believe they are right.
A press dispatch from New York
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Sick and Tired OF 1t.

Col. Riches regiment Of 'sim-
munes" passed through Lafayette
Thursday \ talk with some of the
men elected the information that
in being disseminated against
in favor. of Cranes negro regiment,
and would like to be mustered out
and allowed to go home. They
would cheerfully have gone to San
tiago, but now that they been COM
PEELED to make way for Alger's
dusky favorites they are sick and
tired Of the whole thing.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
Leopold Lacoste has received a
lot Of elegant vehicles. Call on
him for prices.
BURGLARS at Work.

One of Benefits houses was
broken into by burglars Thursday
night between 12 and o'clock.
They were discovered just in the act
of walking out of the house with a
bundle of clothes. Two shots were
fired at them, but it is not known if
any of them were effectual. Sheriff
Broussard, who was at his home
sleeping, was on the scene imme-
diately after the shooting, but the
culprits were already out of sight.
The sheriff worked the balance of
the night trying to catch the thieves.
He raided box-car near the oil
house and pulled four negroes who
were sleeping there. One Of them
was subsequently identified as one
Of the thieves by one of the inmates
of the house which was burglarized.
Fifty cents buys a splendid win
dow shade of full size, at Moss &
Cos. They supply good paper
shades (callcd ''feet") at IS cents,
also.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
At the Jail.

Seventeen prisoners are now in
the parish Jail. Among them are
only two white men, all others be-
ing of African extraction. The
next session Of the criminal court
will convene on the 1st Monday Of
next month when the Jail will doubt
less be relieved of its boarders.
Since a hydrant has been procured
for the use Of the Jail it is possible
10 supply all the cells with a suffi-
cient quantity Of pure water and
ablutionary exercises is now one
of the luxuries of prison life not
formerly enjoyed by the prisoners.
With Llenty of water and the cleo
trio lights which have been placed
in the corridor of the Jail the only
thing needed is some method of
of successfully disposing of the
refuse
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

Mr.. Crow Girard's law office has
been hauled to the lot in the rear
If Clerg's drugstore to make room
for the new bank building which
will be a two story brick structure.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

Carpenters will find complete
line Of tools at fair prices, at Moss
e. cos
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

Wanted-An overseer and laborer
by Amb. MOuton.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

If you need carriage call at
Leopold I.acoste's.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20
New and stylish vehicles of all
kinds at Leopold Lacoste's.
Paul Laurent Kills a Man.
The following special from Jen-

lhe following special from Jen-
nings to the Times Democrat of
Aug. 16 says:
A tragedy occurred at Lake Arthur the
last of the week, ending in the death of
Gustave Lacomb. a personal difficulty
long existed between Laco:nb 'and Paul
Laurent, and Friday evening Laurent left
the house, and was soon met hy Lacomh;
who riding in a cart. Some words
passed, when Lacomb. who was intoxicated,
whipped out a knife and made motion as
though to stab Laurent. The latter picked
up a club and struck at Lacomo, inflicting
a blow his head. Lacomb fell from the
cart, striking his head a sharp splinter
of stump, butting an ugly wound, and it
is claimed penetrating the skull. Lacomb
died Saturday night. He has always been
Public opinion generally exonerates Lau-
rents.
Laurent is we'll known here,
where his friends will be pleased
to learn that in killing Lacomb he
acted in self-defence. He is known
here as a very peaceable man.
The road running from the refin-
cry to Beausejour Spring has been
repaired in a manner that reflects
no little credit upon those who did
the work. We understand that the
thanks Of the travelling public are
due to Messrs. G. a. Mouton, J. ID.
Mouton, A. Cayard, w. V. Nichol-
son, Singleton and Landry, for this
road
xx-1 .....,,,J 1,,o-,-
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

DR.. w. w. Walker, brother of
our young townsman, Lee Walker,
passed through on the east-bound
train last Sunday. DR.. Walker,
who is in the army service of the
United States with the rank of
captain, was on his way to Santiago,
where he will report to General
Shafter. DR.. Walker has son who
is lieutenant in the army. He is
with one of the Nebraska regiments
and was in the Santiago battle.
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

The Gazette has been requested
to announce that a public entertain
ment will be given at Falk's opera
house, Saturday, August 27, for the
benefit Of the. Episcopal church
building fund. A varied and inter-
csting program Will be rendered by
local talent, consisting Of drills, re-
citations and vocal and instrumental
music. The price Of admission is
IS cents and no reserved seats will
be sold. Doors will open at 8
O'Clock and curtain will rise at $50.
Delicious refreshments will be
served at the conclusion of the en-
tertainment. An enjoyable time
is promised to all who will attend
See the pretty and comfortable
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

Wanted-Cotton pickers by Amb.
MOutOn.,
The Lafayette gazette., 1898-08-20

See the pretty and comfortable
carriages at Leopold Lacoste's.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-30
CITY in BRIEF

Call for Budweiser with the label on
The cork OF every bottle OF Bud "
is branded Budweiser.
White bottles with labels oG don't
make Budwciser. II in doubt examine
II the cork is branded Bud weiscr.
The school land Department reached
the high water mark to-day IN cash
for leases. At g o'clock over S. zoo had
been received
Thirteen arrests were made last
evening in what is known aslthe pro.
scribed' districts This morning
The Police Justice assessed them slt
each
Miss Baker, representing Madame &
Grunder, the modhte OF Louisville.
Ky is at the Royal with a full line OF
fall samples. VIII be glad to have the
ladies call.
Wiedemann's Comedians have played
at all the large fairs In Missouri this
fall to the largest business ever done
in the houses Of popular prices They
open their weeks engagement on Mon
day with the great 4.act comedy Of
That Naughty Kid"
Why pay 81 for inferior attractions
when you can see a company OF twenty
four people, metropolitan orchestra
a great play and Eve strong speciality
features at the low prices Of IS, IS and
35c2 Wiedeman's Comedians are giving
the greatest popular priced perform.
arces OF any company in the West.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-30
Personal MENTION.

Hon j. Il. Havighorst IS baci, from
Perry
sheriff Rinehart is ort after 4 few
days illness.
D.N. Frazier returned 20 Chandler
this morning
E.J. WILDER, Of the Cudahy Packing
Co., is back from Perry
President Page. Of the Langston uni-
versity came in yesterday.
Secretary w. M. Jenkins, is back
from Ponca City and NewkirN
j. w. Wilson. manager OF Mo. -
Kas Telephone Co. was here today.
Mrs. Paul Newman and daughter
Miss Gertrude, viii bs home tonight
Lou Il. Clogston Of Manchester, was
a caller today at 1.-THE governors Office
B.F. Means. county clery Of Payne
county, went through today for Ed
mond.
Warren Bennett, chief deputy Uni
ted states marshal o. the Usage coun-
try, is in the city
secretary tihlua lpual i''AN' F"
notorial commission 10 David W.
Davis, at Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Miss Elizabeth Parsons eft yester-
dav for Oklahoma City, and will clerk
in the Law Office ef j w. ohartel
viii Ingham, Santa Fee agent at
Whiteagle is again at his post OF duty
after a week in the company's fospitai
at Topeka.
Miss stella Capron left this morning
for Kansas City, her home. she WIZ
visit relatives and the great Priests OF
Pallas celebration.
Miss Mary G. Hay, Of California, and
Miss Plora j. Hay. Of Crawfordsvtlle'
Indiana, are registered at the okla
They will soon give n lecture on
woman suffrage
Mrs, r, w. Hewitt and children, ac'
companied by her sister Miss Georgia
Hutchinson, returned today from
Schuyler, Neb, where Mrs Hewitt
visited the home folks for two months
Herb Leach writes his parents thai
he tried to make visit to Guthrie last
Saturday but his health is SO poor that
he was obliged TO give it up until he
gets stronger, which may not ue be
fore Christmas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-30
FLYNN LoosryG aRorND.

TECuMsEH, Sept. ~, lsys.
Flynns march in this county this
fall IS not likely TO be altogether trl-
umphant lie had an audience TO hear
him speak here last Thursday. The
audience consisted of the delegates to
the legislative convention which had
been called to meet at the same time
and place, They were compelled to
listen to his harrangue before they
could proceed to the business OF the
convention. Aside from the delegates
the audience was composed Of few
ladies and a few-very curiosity
seekers from all parties.
He harped on the free homes ques
tion and proved in his own way that
he was the only the great ." am.
lie failed TO elicit any epihusiasin,
and at the end Of his remarks which
were cut rather short, he took his liz.
tie grip and Immediately hied himself
out of town.
While Flynn may secure a few votes
in this county that he never got be.
fore on the strength Of his free homes
slush, as matter OF fact he will far
short Of carrying his party strength
His own people are deserung him, aud
many who will not even support the
fusion nominee viii not vote foi
Flynn.
Mr.. Flynn recognizes no one nor as.
sociates with anyone in this county
that would in the least enhance his
standing as a gentleman or his run.
ming qualities as candidate, and il Il
the general impression among his par
ty supporters that 1t was sorry day
for Flynn when he placed himself in
the hands OF his "friends."
Mm-RoADEE.