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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

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- $3.50 SECTION x
Be il futher ordained. Tha. for every business o
shall be sassd npoe i sse .aa
Fas,@When ,h ss said room. Ar. IN ,.,h., ~ s,
teen more and less than thirty. the license shall
sse hs sci, si in Pumhsr
1hirdMhsn the said rooms in number Of nine
SIX or more and less than nine. the license shall be
license shall be estimated on the same basis as
be s.sy q hotsi
! SECTION XII
] LIVERY STABLES, ETC.
Be it futher ordained. That for every individual
or company Carrying on The profession business
horses on s nssP s
dors: and Rsehanie. who employ assistants. the
sss es
$780, she nee"se shall 81 So
h Ss $500"
ana less than 10000 the license shall be 900;
or es shf aonsai eGsPs are
Sis.h-when the gross annua, rec.;,,< ar. ..o ~
OF more and less than 100000 the license shall be
than 5000. the license shall be 1000:
SECTION XII.
Each fr uit stand and ice cream vendor, 500
Each oyster stand. 500.
Each billiard table from which revenue is de-
Each and every and theatrical, perform
ance 500
Each lumber yard. 1000
Each horse and mule trader, 500
Each sewing machine agent or depo, where sewing
machines are sold, 500.
Each cigar and tobacco stand and every person
keeping coffee or lunch stand, 500
Each soda stand. 500.
Suction S,yvr
BE il further ordained that the licenses issued in
pursuance OF this ordinance shall comm the
FIRST day OF anuary. 1898. and end the 31st day of
SECTION XIV
Be it further ordained that any person. firm or
company having more than place OF business
shall separate license for each place bust
ness, that the sheriff and tax collector shall
the applying for ANY of the aforenontioneG
licenses the amount of his the
preceding year. and shall keep said oath file and
amounts paid by each and every person taking out
license.
SECTION XIV.
Be it tuiher ordained that this ordinance shall
take effect Immediately after its official pronulea-
ton.
The treasurer submitted the following
statement:
To The President and Members of Police
Jury Parish Lafayette, La. Gentlemen-I
Following is statement of receipts and dis
oursements of parish funds since my last
report.
TO bal. on hand last rcports s1e So
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Police Jury PROCEEDINGS.

LAFAYETTE, La, Feb. ;, I8oS.-Ths
Police Jury met this day in regular session
with the following members present: r. c.
Landry, Ben Avant, NJ. Billeaud, Jr., J. E.
Primeaux, Alonzo Lacy and Alfred Hebert
Absent: c. c. Brown, Jno. Wilmington,
Jr.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
By motion Mr.. Hebert was authorized to
sell all old iron about the Jail for $40.
half year peddler's license wa. granted
unto Jos. Ledoux by reason of ply steal dis
ability.
The sum of $3.50 was reimbursed Leon
Mirhe for cattle sold.
The contract for keeping Pin Hook bridge
was let to S. Bernard for the sum of $40
per annum, under same conditions as pre-
vious contract.
The Jury by personal inspection found the
record book of brands in so dilapidated
condition that, on motion it was resolved:
That Mr.. ID. A. Cochrane is bereby author
lied to transcribe the said record on con-
dition that other parishes interested defrav
Proportionate shares of the expense. The
sum of $50 was appropriated on the part of
Lafayette parish and the following COM
mittee appointed to supervise the work of
transcription: Judge c. Debaillon, Clerk
E. G. Worries and Presipent r. c. Landry.
By motion of Mr.. Avant the jury of free
holders composed of David Spell and
others was discharged and the following
jury of freeholders appointed 10 trace and
lay out public road from lands belongings
to David Spell and Jonas Weld to Bayou
Qneal Tortue 20 meet the public road traced
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Chas. F. Melchert, an electrician
from New Orleans, arrived here
Tuesday and began the wiring of
houses the next day. This work
will be completed in couple of
weeks when the electric light plant
will be given trial. Supervising
Engineer l.. Feel informed The
Gazette that an effort will be made
to operate the plant on Mardi
Gras night
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Geo. Doucet, of the firm of Ira
han & Doucet, has purchased the
share of his partner and is now
sole proprietor of the drug store,
which will continue to do business
at the same stand. The notice of
dissolution of partnership appears
in another column.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Honore Joe, the negro convicted
for having murdered Syrian peddler
near Duchamp last summer and
who escaped from the St. Martin
vile jail few days ago through the
eonniving of his wife, was captured
at Houston day or two after his
escape.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

There will be meeting at Falk' s
OPera-house tonight. All inter
ested in the organization of fire
companies are requested to be
present.
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NeSPccNuIIy SubHlttcd,
J. F.. MARTIN, Treasurer.
Lafayette, La, Feb. 3, 1898.
The following accounts rejected:
Geo. DeBlanc, coal for sheriff's Office
$40; ]. r. Davis, quarantine guard. $71,
The following account was laid over:
Clark and Courts, books clerks Office,
$45.
The following accounts were approved:
A. Broussard, building bridge 90 90
o. H. Breaux, building brid ge...... 60 90
l.. A. bro"ssard, feeding prisoners. 1872 80
,. GreIg notary fees .----..----..-..-...- . 90
Estorge & Billeaud, lumber, ETC.. 4o %
David Spell, pillow and grader 9 Is
A. r. Trahan, parish physician II SO
Geo: DeBlanc, coal SO
Wallet q Co., certificate book
Mrs. }. }. Revlllon. nails As
Ben Avant, one pillow and nails - IL 70
G. Schumlen, cloth etc. for clerks
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to
| know that the very best medicine
for restoring the tired out nervous
system to healthy vigor is Elec-
trio Bitters. This medicine is
purely vegetable, acts by giving
tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the
Liver and Kidneys, and aids these
organs in throwing off impurities in
the blood. Electric Bitters i'm
proves the appetite, aids digestion,
and is pronounced by those who
have tried it as the very best blood
purifier and nerve tonic. Try it,
Sold for SO cents or 81 per bottle
at VIM. Clegg's drug store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

HORSE Strayed or Stolen.
Desert ;,tion-deep sorrel color, 10
years old, left hind knee enlarged from
hurt, slit in base of right ear, small white
spot under throat near ear latch. Suitable
reward for his return. G. f. IVES.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Elmer Hill, the young man who
was sent to Jackson for treatment,
has returned to his home in Lafa-
yette. The friends of young Hill will
be pleased to learn that he has
completely recovered his health.
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Office ::..:..... ..-..-.....- 1880. . 90
VIM. eraser, repairs stove.........-.. 5 %
Thompson Hodpauir, repairs road
Silas Hofpauir, repair pillow. .a............ 10 90
T. a. Delhomme, returning officer IS 90
A. Comeaux, returning ofhcer..... as 90
a. NJ Martin, returning ofhcer........ rs 90
A.. M. Martin. making poll books. IS 90
Edw. Pellerin, L. Broussard, ]. E.
Primeaux. F. Trahan, A. Olivier,
Ed. St. Julien, Alcin Comeaux
Alcide Leblanc, Aft. Chargois,
]. c. Martin. Jos. Ducote. J. A.
Liable, Eloi BONN, Ovey
Comeaux, Robert Broussard,
commissioners of election ....... 90
Ben Avant, three oxen, hauling, etc. los 90
A. Broussard, drainage, 9Th ward. Is 90
H. Sonnier, drainage. 1st ward II so
SEVERN BONN, drainage 9TH ward IL 90
There being no further business the Police
Jury adjourned.
r. c. LANDRY, President,
r. c. GRE1c, Secretary.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the tax-rolls
OF the corporation of Lafayette are now in
my possession and am now ready for the
collection OF taxes. S. w. McFADD1N,
Collector
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

]. J. Davidson returned home
last Monday, after an absence of
several days spent at Mystic, Calca-
sieu parish.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Capt. Royster, of Morgan Cit,
brother-in-law of our townsman.
Thomas Coleman, was in LAFAYETTE
this week looking at some real es-
tate with view of locating near the
town.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Mr.. Tatum, Quaker minister,
lectured at the Presbyterian church
Tuesday night on the subject of
temperance.
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Notice.
LAFAYETTE, La, Jan. 1o, 1895
Notice is hereby given that all parish and
State licenses for 1898 are due since Jan. l.
and if not paid will become delinquent on
March T. at which time they will be placed
in the hands Of the attorney at law ap-
pointe to enforce collection, with interest
and penalties fixed by law.
/. A. B&OUsSARD
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12
Dissolutien-New Firm

LAFAYErrE, La. Feb. g. 1885,
have retired from the drug business
having sold my interest TO my partner, Mr..
Geo. Doucet, who will conduct the business
same as heretofore. I. E. TRAHAN.
have bought the interest of my partner,
Mr.. J. E. Trahan, in the firm of Trahan &
Doucet and will continue the business as
heretofore. G. DoUcEr.
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Lands for Sale.

Several hundred acres of good lands stu
ated in the parish of Lafayette for sale on
easy terms. Apply 70
JNO. A. HUNTER, Rayne, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Profs. J. E. Keeny and w. d.
Hale of New Iberia, were among
the visitors to Lafayette Saturday.
They attended Mr.. Watterson's
lecture.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Mines. A. A. Hannah and c.. c.,
Parker, of BAYOU Tigre, La, ar
rived Wednesday at the home of
their brother, Judge T. A. McFad-
din.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Hon. r. c. Landry, 1.afayette's
delegate TO the constitutional con-
vention, sleft last Saturday for New
.Orieans to be present at the OPEN
in8 70 thaf body.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Mastic Mixed Paint is guaranteed
to give satisfaction, and costs no
more than paints of inferior quality.
At Moss Bros. & Co.'S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Another gun club has been or
ganized and will soon be ready to
meet all competitors.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Denbo re-
surned Saturday last after a weeks
visit to New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Mrs. T. N. Blake left Tuesday for
New Orleans 20 spend the carnival
season.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Mr.. A. L. Dyer, of Royville, re-
turned Thursday from New Orleans,
where he accompanied his son, Lee,
who entered Tulane University.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Mr.. c. C. Mabry has again been
employed by the Southern Pacific
ae the depot.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

J. S. Kean, of New Orleans, was
in Lafayette this week. He was
here in the interest of the United
Debenture Company of Louisiana.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Comic and sentimental valen-
tines in great variety, at the Moss
Pharmacy.
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M:.EB1lal Sale.

Wk;.EBhAI sale.
In accordance with the ordinance of the
City Council relative to the roaming at
large Of stock, have taken up and have in
my possession and will sell to the last and
highest bidder, for cash, at the corporation
pound,
Wednesday. Feb. %, 1898,
the following, to-wit: One sorrel mare.
d. J. VEAzEY, Marshal.
Feb. IL, 1868.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

The City Council held a very i'm
portant meeting this week. The
proceedings will appear in our next
issue.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Miss Lizzie Cayard left Friday
for NeN Orleans to spend a few
weeks with relatives.
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An Old idea.

Every day strengthens the belief of emf.
nene physicians that impure blood il the
cause Of the majority of our diseases.
twenty-five years ago this theory was used
e g.. Z basis for the formula of Browne IRON
by this famous old household remedy are
9ufhcient to prove that the theory is correct.
BROWNE Iron BitteEs is sold by all dealers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

During his short stay IN Lafayette
Col. Henry Watterson was enter
tanned by Col. Gus. A. Breaux.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

thereby certify that the above and forego-
ing is true and correct list of jurors drawn
to serve ut the regular jury term of the 11th
Judicial District Court, in and for the parish
OF Lafayette, La, beginning Monday,
February ~, 1893.
Witness my Official signature and seal Of
Office, this 27d day Of December, A.
ID. 1897.
ED G. VOORHEES,, Clerk Of Court.
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State Of Louisiana. Parish Of Lad
yette-I7th Judicial Dis
trict Court.

List Of grand and petit jurors draws
serve ut the February regular iarv ter1 p
court Of the 18TH Judicial Dissrict g =
Tor Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Said tesiS
commencing on Monday, February 1oef.
tenth, A. d. 1898, to Wit: z
Petit and grand jurors drawn for the e,Se
week beginning Monday, February e, I6o0,
Ward. vva,A
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Notice.

Notice.
LAFAYETTE, La. February II, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the assessors
Office will be open and after Monday
February -. A. NJ. MARTIN, Assessor.
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J. K. Domengeaux was a visitor
to The Gazette office Yesterday.
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For sale by VIM. Clegg.

Opelousas, La, January II, r8oS.-This
is to certify that have used Halls Great
Discovery, of Waco, Texas, for kidney and
bladder troubles and I can truthfully say
that it gave entire satisfaction.
w. B. COCHRAN, City Clerk.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Taken Up.
In the second ward one sarrel horse, hin
slightly mashed, - or ~ years old, nor
branded. Owner can secure same by prove
ing ownership and paying cost.
JOHN F. HoLL1srER, Indian Bayou, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Leo Judice, of Scott, came to
Lafayette Saturday evening to hear
Col. Watterson's lecture.
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Buy fresh groceries at the loves,
Pricee at Moss Bros. & Cos. ].

Misses Heloise and Emile
Olivier visited their parents in Lafa-
yette last week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Miss Philomene voorhies left
Monday for Houston to spend
some time with friends and re-
latives.
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Total receipts ......... $1,000 90
CIR.
Five per cent com. tax collr taxes
collected in Dec s12 30
Five per cent com. tax coll'r inter-
est co!iecteo --.....- -
NJ. T. Cordy district attorney cow.
,fees.;;--- :.-:. 175 90
App'd orders by district Judge - 40 90
foA taxes transferred to schools -.... 4Sl 90
Juror certincateS- ..... II 90
witness ccrtlhcates.-. 70
app oloers 4oI1 S.
Total d'soursements.-...--. ..$s71o 50
by balance or hand -.--............$4S2 2z
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-02-12

Notice.
Public notice is hereby given that sealed
bids for the cleaning of ditch running
through the Mills Addition to this town,
will be received by the undersigned chair
man of the street committee, up to 10
o'clock a. M, February 10, 1895. Specifi-
cations of work to be done are in hartls of
chairman. and work will be let to lowest
responsible bidder. Committee reserves
right 20 reject any and all bids.
c. A. MARTIN, Chairman.
Lafayette. La. + cd. 10, 1893.
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FOR SALE OR RENT
BY AMBROSE MOUTON, REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

A plantation miles from Lafayette, 3
miles from Broussardville and miles from
Youngsville, 900 rolling land, all
fenced; Fl acres wood land. large resi-
dence, we'll furnished, kitchen, bathroom
gin house, barn, live oaks, fruit. shade and
ornamental trees and flowers. all beautifully
laid out. One of the most desirable places
in Lafayette in all respects. -.
"A plantation "a miles from Scott, IS
arpents. with improvements, a pecan grove
bearing fruit, shade and fruit trees, a real
prairie island, of the best of soil.
Sugar and cotton planta tions, hotel, resi-
dcnces and cottages, land, lots, horses, mules
and cattle.
An American jack: 1917 hands, gentle,
proved and acclimated, 6 years old.
Two half American mules, young and
raised here.
A family American horse, 9 years old.
A fine surry with shafts, as good as new.
North half of lot 6, Boudreaux Addition.
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A TEXAS WONDER.
Hairs Great Discovery

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis.
covery cures all kidney and bladder trou.
bles, removes gravel, cures diabetes, seminal
emission, weak and lame back, rheumatism,
and all irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women. Repu-
lates trouble in children. If not sold by
your druggist, will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of 81. One small bottle is two months
treatment, and will cure any case above
mentioned. EW HAIL
Sole Manufacturer, P. q. Box z18,
Waco. Texas
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Rresbyterian Church.
The School Board met MONDAY.

Simeon Begnaud took in the lee
ture Saturday.
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Is, Il
..s.ss
S.eIer~;AS;,~ p.-;.. = !. - -.
81 esssy terlan church
=; ~ icy $ m .''o sn..a SUNDAY
70 :. =. II. w. WALLAcE, Pastor.
- -=--------
he School Board met Monday
simeon 0egnaud took IN the lee
ture Saturday.
Miss PhiIomene Voorhi~. Ief
Monoay Tor houston to sPens
some time with friends and re
iatives.
Buy fresh groceries at the loves,
prjceA sat Moss Bros. & Co.'S.
$500,
Olivier visited their parents in Lafa.
yette last week.
-. 7.-i:---x -. Z.
r...c
Col. w.tterson.s Iectnre
= -, ~
l'l1.1. >ayau ieit rr'uay
.,>.s., SPenu IS"
=,
"as oeen
'"e 0ou'nefn racine
Me- r n pal. -. T.---.
Me- 0r1.. ,.,d ~
...eon
.,n;zed .nd vii, 49,. - I
m..+ u.a..;.a
----
.l' the young man who
was sent 10 Jackson Tor treatment, |
vette Tb. friends ~ vounn u;,, .,;n
be pleased tn learn th,+ =. 49,
completely recovered his health,
The r-;+v Co,ac;1 L.is
nortant meetino th5s ve.L ~.
a-oo..d;..s LII
issue.
!. S. Kean, of New O1leans. was
in LAFAYETTE this week He w,e
here in the interest of the United
Debenture COMPANY of Louisiana
p--,:--,----
~ =" A1as e''e
''e'son was enter
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in Acadia parish. Silas Hoapauir, ELI.
Hodpauir. jules Bavoni, Oneal East, ella,
born Avant and Joachim Leeer. The said
Jury to assess all damages and trace said
road according to law.
The sum Of $I2.so each was granted: to
the following indigents: Mrs. Sarazin
Mathew. Mrs. o. Duhon. Emerenthe BONN
aud Celeste Boudreaux.
Mesus. Ben Avant, Jno. Wilmington. Jr.
and Antoine Bsoussafd were appointed to
repair the Louis Wilmington bridge
Messrs. A. ID. Landry, Jno. Wilmington,
Jr. and Antoine Broussard were appointed
to repair the Simeon Cormier- bridge
Messrs. Chas. ID. Cafery, w. b. Torian
and Alfred Hebert were appointed to in
vestigate the drainage North of the cor
Poration of Lafayette. zs.
Messrs. c. Debaillon and E. c. VOORHEES,
were appointed to confer with the City
Council and arrange for securing electric
lights for the court room.
By motion duly made the following license
ordinance was adopted for the year 1893:
LICENSE ORDINANCE FOR 1893.
An ordinance to levy and enforce the
of an annual license tax upon all
persons, association of persons, or business
firms and corporations pursuing any trade,
vocation, calling of business ex-
cept those expressly exempt from such IL
cense tax by articles zoo and 2o7 Of the con-
'titution of the State.
SECTION I. |
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of the
parish of Lafayette, that there is hereby
evied an annual license tax for the wear
S98 upon each person association of per
ons pursuing any trade. profession, voca-
ion, calling or business, except those ex-
'ressly exempt from such license tax by ar
icle 2o6 and 2o7 of the constitution Of the
tate.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-05

Democratic convention at Syracuse was
| indOrsed The other candidates nomi-
mated are as follows Secretary of
State, Gideon j. Tucker, Of Kings; Comp
troller, J. j. DOnough, Albany; Treas
urer, M. c. Cation, of Buffalo, Attorney
General, Ole f. Snyder, Buffalo; Engi-
neer and Surveyor, Gen. James A. Lee,
Rockland county.
The meeting was not by any means
harmonious. In fact, there were two
meetings. That at which the nomina-
tions were made was conducted by Henry
Mcdonald the recognized leader of the
movement, and Willis j. Abbott, prom
inent in the Henry George campaign last
year. The former organized the meet
ing and excluded a number Of anti-silver
delegates, who then attempted to break
in the door. After they were repulsed at
the doors of the conference room, they
held a meeting OF protest, Col George
II. Fisk acting as chairman AT the
close Of the two meetings, Col. Fisk an
nounced himself for Henry George, and
Willis ]. Abbott said he had a personal
assurance from George that he would
accept the nomination
The Chicago platform in its entirety
was reaffirmed.
This action was necessitated by the
action of the regular" Democratic con-
vention at Syracuse, which, being en-
tirely under the control of the Tammany
bosses, entirely ignored the Chicago plat
form and nominated Augustus Van
Wyck, Justice of the State Supreme
court and brother of the Mayor Of
Greater New York, for Governor. His
selection was surprise to almost every
body except Boss" Croker and his inti-
mates. Judge Van Wyck will hesitate a
long time before he makes up his mind
to accept the honor thrust upon him.
The Governorship pays $1,000 year,
the present seat held by him on the
bench pays $4,000 a year, and another
eight-year term is staring the nominee
in the face.
The Advocate and news., 1898-10-05
The Cars Peace Conference.

Berlin, October 1.-The correspondent
here of the Associated Press learns from
the German foreign Office that the Cars
proposal for a disarmament congress is
quietly but slowly making headway. All
the powers, including France, have now
accepted the invitations, but with limita-
tions. Italy's reply, which has been pub
lished, indicates clearly what will be the
basis Of the conference. Ulterior ques-
tions, especially all questions regarding
territorial arrangements, such as AlsaCe-
Lorraine, Egypt and the Pope's temporal
power, will be strictly taboOed. The
discussions will be confined to the social
and economical aspects of the questions
One German newspaper suggests that
Russia should begin disarming by reduc-
ing her army on the western frontier by
$4,000 men, adding that Germany and
Austria would then make a similar re-
duction and that by exercising influence
at Paris, Russia could obtain the Teduc-
tiOn OF another $4,000 men on each side
Of the Franco-German frontier Thus
the European active armies would be at
one stroke reduced by 100000 men.