davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

terent elements ungrudgingly give
their moral support to the incom-
ing mayor and council withou
which their administration can not
be complete success. Petty jeal-
ousy and local strife have too often
been obstacles In the way of NUM-
cipal advancement. United the
people of this town can accomplish
a deal more than by being divided
against themselves. There is moth
ing to be gained from local dissen-
sions, while our future lies in unity.
Lafayette has outgrown that mar
row provin cialism which is an i'm
pediment to the progress of any
community.
AS was well said by Judge De
balllon l lafayette has, within the
last decade, forged to the front at
rapid gait, and if our people will
pull together from now on the be-
ginning of the next century will find
this town in the front rank of the
progressive young cities of the
South
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
DISTRICT COURT
Guilty Entered in Nearly all
the Cases.

Judge Debaillon, District Attor-
ney Gordv, Clerk VOORHEES, and
Sheriff Broussard have kept busy
this week dealing out justice to the
transgressors of the law. In most
cases the prisoners pleaded guilty
During the week the following
cases have been disposed of, all
with the exception Of WIN. Foote who
was convicted by a jury and Joe
Andrus who was acquitted, pleaded
guilty:
Ludovc Guilbcau, Sunday law.
Charles Miller, Sunday law.
los. Andrus. concealed weapon.
William Hane, Sunday law.
William IIane, selling liquors without
license.
John Tillman, concealed weapon.
Louis Domeugeaux, Sunday law.
.Alphonse Peck, Sunday law.
Geo Bienvenu, assault and battery.
Geo. Robert, concealed weapon.
John Tillman, discharging fire in
public street.
left Williams, violating labor contract.
Ernest Mouton, assault and battery.
Alb. Fourcade assault and battery.
Alb. Fourcade, selling liquors without
license.
Edgar Dugas, larceny.
VIM. Foote, Jr., larceny:
Desire Breaux, assault and battery.
Erastc Dormaus, loud and obscene Ian
quage.
!. b. Daige, concealed weapon.
Sid Foreman, assault and battery.
Ed. Jasmin, assault and battery.
Phil. Crouchet, Sunday law.
Billy Kersand was released upon
his own cognizance, it being impossi-
BILE to try his case owing to the alb
sence of a witness.
In the case of Bernard Carp the
Judge appointed Drs. Gladu and A.
r. Trahan to look into the mental
condition of the accused.
The case against Duplechain,
charged with shooting with intent
to murder, was called for trial
Friday morning, but was confined
to the Sth of May owing to the alb
sence of the principal State witness.
| Judge DeDailon issued a warrant
! for the arrest of the witness who will
have to furnish an appearance homo
Of $1,000 or stay in jail until the
trial comes off.
The court will pass sentences to-
day.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
POLICE JUROR
Indicted by the Grand .Jury-TwO
Charges Made Against Him.

Last Thursday afternoon the
Grand Jury reported two true bills
against Jno. f. Primeaux for OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
Primeaux is the member of the Po-
lice Jury from the fourth ward. He
was elected to that office at the gen
eral election in 1896.
One of the indictments charges
that Primeaux, by false representa-
lions, induced the Police Jury to
approve an account IN favor of one
F. Willis for the sum of $3.50, al
legged to be due by the parish for
draining and grading on the public
roads
1t is also charged that Primeaux
collected the amount himself, and
did SO with the intent to cheat and
defraud the Police Jury
The other Indictment is of the
same nature. 1t is for having, by
false representations and pretenses,
obtained $4,000 in the name of J.
Menard, to whom the Police Jury
was induced to believe the parish
was indebted for some work done
on the roads.
Sheriff Broussard arrested Pri-
meaux Thursday night. He was re-
leased shortly after on a bond of
$500 for each offense.
Both offenses of which Primeaux
is charged are punishable in the pen
itentiary in case of conviction.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
TIE GRAND ./UR US RE-
PORT

VIZ Il
In another column is published
the report of the Grand Jury which
was made to the court last Thurs
day.
The report shows the Offices of
the sheriff, clerk of court ana treas
urer to be in good coudition. 1t is
not SO very eulogistic, however, in
commenting upon other branches of
the parochial government.
The public schools, the report
says, are satisfactory in a modified
sense. 1t is not very explicit on
this subject, but from the wording
of that portion of the report, it is
to be inferred that the school affairs
Of the parish are not in the health
lest Of conditions. But the Jury
makes only one charge, if it can be
called d charge, against some one
connected with the schools in the
sixth ward (Carencro), and it calls
the attention of the School Board
to the dilapida:ed condition of GER
tain school houses in this parish.
The Jury devotes considerable
portion Of its report to the Police
Jury. That body is quite severely
arraigned-or rather certain mem
bers Of that body. The meth
DDS employed by certain police
Jurors in the disbursement of road
funds are criticized, and the derelict
members are warned that if they
continue to handle the public money
in this mannerathey will pc prose
cuted according to law. While the
general arraignment of certain mem
bers of the Police Jury, without
specifying any particular one, is
doubtless unfair to those members
of that body who have not been
guilty Of any violation of the law,
The Gazette is confident that
the Grand Jury has deemed it best
to treat this matter in a general
way, believing that specific charges
at this time would be unwise and
not calculated to obtain the de
sired results. But the Grand Jury
says IN plain English that in the
future it will see to it that the
abuse of which it speaks will not be
permitted.
In this as in other matters the
Grand Jurors have shown a deter
min alton to do their duty and they
are to be mended for it. The
movement inaugurated by the
Grand Jury is eminently proper.
If there is any corruption in any
branch of our parochlal govern
ment let it be probed to the bottom
In its report the Grand Jury
seems to outline the course that it
will pursue in the future. From
the tone Of its first report the peo-
pie have reason to look to it for a
conscientious and fearless discharge
of duty.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

The Gazette failed to mention in
its last issue the death Of Mr.. Oc-
tave Theriot which occurred near
Royville on the 18th of this month.
Mr.. Theriot was native of La
fourche, but had been a resident of
this parish for a number of years.
He was a most estimable gentleman
and his death was a great loss to
his family. Not only has his death
taken away good husband and
father but the parish has lost an
excellent citizen, who was respected
by all who knew him. An honest
man, kind and charitable, he is sin
cerely regretted by the whole com
munity of which he was an honored
member.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
LET IT BE /NVE.SZIC4Z TED.

LET IT Be IN SZICA TED.
The Grand Jury has charged no.
f. Primeaux, police juror of the
fourth ward, with having obtained
public money under false pretenses.
Two indictments of this nature were
brought against Mr.. Primeaux.
A previous Grand Jury has
charged Ben Avant, LoliCe juror of
the second ward, with the embezzle-
ment of public funds.
Therefore, two members of the
Police Jury stand charged with hav-
ing misappropriated funds that be-
longed to the parish.
The honor of the Police Jury as
a body, the reputation of the &C
cused jurors if they are innocent,
the cause of public morality and
the interests of good government
demand an early investigation into
these charges. We understand that
there will be a term Of court held
in the month of May, when we
trust it will be possible to try these
cases. The Gazette has no doubt
that District Attorney Gordy will
display his usual zeal and ability in
securing a speedy and thorough in
vestigation Of these matters, and
sha. he will be supported in Eis
efforts by the Judge and every other
officer of the court.
These charges are of a serious
character. Two men, who hold
positions OF honor and trust, are
charged with having appropriated
parish money to their own use.
Those members of the Police Jury
in whose official acts the searchlight
of the Grand Jury's investigation
has failed to disclose any flaws,
should crave for a thorough investi-
| CATION of this matter, and do all in
their power to rid that honorable
body of any members who may
prove to be unworthy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
SmalIpox and Vaccination.

The prevalence of smallpox in
an epidemic form in several locali-
ties in Texas and the presence of a
considerable number of cases in the
pest house at New Orleans make
some remarks on the subject pecu-
liarly appropriate at this time,
There is no disease more GER
tainly contagious than variola or
smallpox, and the danger to life in
this disease is always serious. In
the large majority of cases small
pox occurs but once in a lifetime
Exceptions are we'll known, how
ever; some in which the same per-
son has had it three-it is SAIL,
even five times.
Before vaccination, thousands
died annually from smallpox. Jen-
ner's introduction into professional
practice of incubation with the
virus of cow-pox, known before his
time among dairymen, has greatly
abridged not only the destructive
ness, but the prevalence of variola.
1t is we'll established fact that
most persons are by one good
vaccination, protected for life; that
modified smallpox, occurring in the
vaccinated, is very seldom fatal and
hardly ever PITS; ana tnat repeated
| vaccination after an interval of
! years, will make protection almost
always complete.
Experience shows that a small
number of persons, after several
| years, reacquire the susceptibility
to smallpox. AS the only test of
this is exposure either to the latter
or to DaccIUi0, the renewal of the
latter, at least once after puberty.
is always advisable. On the occa-
sion of epidemics or possible eX-
| posture to smallpox, vaccination
should be repeated again and again.
1t is certain that smallpox is eX-
tremely rare in re-vaccinated per-
sons, and the little discomfort at
tending the operation cheaply pGr-
chases immunity from the terrible
disease.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
Good News

The April Magazines are three or
four days ahead of time. Easter
numbers surpass any of thr previous
months. The covers are richly
designed and the pages are full of
good reading. Frank Leslie's,
Metropolitan, Self Culture, Lippin
colts and others are now ready for
delivery at the news counter of the
Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

An affidavit was made before
Judge McFaddin this week by Louis
Lacoste, charging Willie p. Thomas
with obtaining. money under false
pretenses. 1t appears that Thomas
obtained some niohey from Mr.. La
coste by giving a worthless check.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

Paul Demanade and l. N. Satter-
field sent The Gazette some stubble
cane. These gentlemen inform us
that they have saved the greater por-
ton of their stubble plant. From
the reports from different parts of
the parish the loss caused by the
late freeze is not as heavy as it was
first thought.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

Mrs. E. b. Hassel, Logansport,
La, writes: For IL years have
found DIR. Nj. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine the best Liver Medicine
(much better than Zeilin's and
Black DraughD. Cured my little
boy of Frightened Spells in sleep,
caused by Torpid Liver.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

Bernard Carp, who was incarce
rated in the parish Jail on a charge
bond signed by Mr.. VIM. Campbell.
The court has requested the ply
scian to make a further investiga-
ton into Demands mental condi-
good treatment and something to
eat and he will be all right.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
The Best

Is good enough for me. That is
why L do not risk my reputation by
using cheap paint or colors. So
you are sure of getting the best
work if you go to c. E. Carey, up
to-date painter and paperhanger.
Phones 2.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

B. A. Anderson has been awarded
the contracts to build three dwell
ling houses in this town. One will
be two-story house for Miss
Louise Revillon, the others will be
cottages for Mr.. Emmanuel Pellerin
and Mrs. Francois Bourges.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

One of the best roads in the
parish is the one leading from Ca
rencro to Mr.. Louis Stelly's place.
To MIR. Sicily is due the credit for
the condition Of this road.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

AS an induCement to BUYERS, Levy
one who purchases S. 90 pair of
shoes. The ticket entities the bearer
to ten ssShincS.'
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

Engineer Melchert informs The
Gazette that he hopes to be ready
TO use the arc lights by the first of
April.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

Miss Maggie Peterman has re
turned to her home in Franklin,
after a pleasant visit to her sister,
Mrs. Will \. Clark.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25
MUNICH AL TICKET.
Nominated bv Democratic Mass
Meeting Held Monday Night in
the Courthouse.

Pursuant to call signed by
Judge c. Debaillon, Messrs. VIM.
Campbell, E. G.. Voornies, a. M.
Martin and Judge Julian Mouton,
the Democrats of the town of La
fayette met at the courthouse last
Monday to nominate candidates for
mayor and councilmen to be voted
for a the election which will be held
next May. The courtroom where
the meeting was held was crowded
with people.
The meeting was called to order
by Hon. VIM. Campbell, one Of the
sgners of the call who requested
Judge Debaillon to preside. Judge
Debaillon stepped up to the chair
Stunning the duties which he was
called upon to perform. The Judge
said it was always an honor to a
man to be asked to preside over a
honor conferred upon this occasion
was one of which he felt particu-
larly proud. He said he was glad
of the opportunity to preside over
of Lafayette called together for the
purpose of nominating a ticket to
be voted for at the next municipal
election. The Judge referred to
| 10 h,
Lafayette in the march Of progress.
Only a few years ago Lafayette,
said the speaker, was but small
town. while today it has a most
brilliant future. 1t was of vital
Importance to entrust the munich
pal affairs of the town to good and
competent men and for that reason
he was glad that the citizens of the
corporation had met for that pur-
pose. The remarks Of Judge De
baillon were well received and he
was warmly applauded.
Mr.. Ed. G. VOORHEES, was elected
secretary Of the meeting. Judge
Debaillon asked what was the wish
of the meeting and invited any one
who had any suggestion to make tc
speak.
Judge Julian Mouton moved that
a committee of five be appointed &c
form a ticket to be submitted to the
assembly,. Sheriff Broussard sec.
onded the motion and it was car
ried without a dissen ting vote.
| The chair appointed the following
gentlemen to serve on the committee
Judge Julian Mouton, Sheriff l.
A. Broussard, A. NJ. Martin A. Z.
! Mouton and Horace Broussard,
The committee retired and re
cess was taken. About half an
hour l. ter the committee returned
to the courtroom. The chairman,
| Judge Julian MoutOn, read the re
port. 1t was as follows:
For Mayor:
WIN. CAMPBELL.
For Councilmen:
CHAS. O. MOUTON,
DIR. F. E. GIRARD,
H. H. HOHORST,
FELIx DEMANADE,
JNO. 0. MoUTON,
J. f. MARTIN,
GEO. A. DEBLANC.
At this juncture Mr.. G. O. Mou
ton addressed the chair. He sale
that although approaching TIL
honor conferred upon him he wa
not in a position to accept tn
nomination. His private affairs re
quired all his time and he woul,
not be able to attend to the dutie
of an alderman.
Despite the request of Mr.. Mou
ton that his name be withdraw
from the ticket the report of tn
, committee was adoDte1 withOu
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

Constipation of the Bowels may
be easily cured by few doses of
DR.. M. A Simmons Liver Medi-
cine.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

A large supply of very dainty
stationery and papetries has lately
been received at the Moss Phar-
naCV
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

c. E. Carey will paint the house
which is to be built for Miss Louise
Revillon on the lot near Mr.. CAT
fery's residence.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

e. E. Carey has been awarded
the contract to paint Mr.. +. Pcller-
ms house in McComb's addition.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

Hon. J. ,Gentil, the well known
writer from St. James parish, is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Ernest
Olivier who has been quite i'll.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

DR.. A. Q, cla5x, of the second
ward, was in Lafayette this week.,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-03-25

First class prescription work is
done at the Moss PharmaSy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-29
Fooled With a Gun.

Edward Fradette, II years old, son of
Henry tredette, a quarrynan. living in
Pittsford about II mile north of Proctor,
accidentally shot and killed himself
Thursday night. The accident occur
red about eight o'clock death ensuing at
two o'clock Friday morning despite the
utmost that medical attendance could DO
for him.
Young Fredette was carelessly hand
ling his shotgun which was standing on
end, and laughinyly made the remark
that he guessed he would shoot himself,
pulling the trigger at the same time.
The gun did not go off and he pulled
the trigger again, this time with terrible
results. The charge struck him in the
side of the face, tearing away his jaw
bone iutlicting terrible wound. 1t
was evidently Il case of not knowing
that the Gun was loaded.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-29
A[GER RAT|0NS
Is Said They Are Liable to
Become Rancid.
Such Was the Report of the
Investigating Board.
Weston Puts off
the Order.

Washington, July ga rather SEN
sational incident promises to mark the
close of Algers administration. over the
so called emergency rations which
consist of twenty ounces, comprising
tea and three cakes of greyish friable
material, hard bread, fat baco pea
meal, evaporated beef, potato and an
ounce of salt.
1t is charged by the papers that the
investigating board reported these rat
ions as likely to become rancid. Com
missary General Weston refused to have
anything to do with them. but Alger
took particular interest in these rations,
and ordered 25O0O of them.
He has now ordered 100000 more of
these rations. On some pretext or
other Weston has succeeded in putting
off the order. The first act of Elihu
Root viii probably be sustaining the
order Of his ruling predecessor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-29
Vermont Regiment.

1t is not generally known, but it is
nevertheless fact, that Colonel o. d..
Clark and Adjutant A. &. Eaton sent in
their resi- ignation to the governor some
weeks ago. Now that the Supreme
Court has decided that the National
Guard of Vermont still exists the ques-
ton arises as to who shall succeed
Clark.
Lieut.. Col Mimms of St. Albans and
Major j. Gray Estey of Brattleboro are
undelS stood to be contestants. Between
these Two there should be little question
AM Gray EStey will probably be the
next colonel.
Governor Smith and Gen. Gilmore
have practically decided to hold no mus
ter this year, but instead to mobilize the
regiment at Montpelier in November at
the time of Admiral Dewey's visit to his
old home.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-29
Dedication of the City Hall,

A fine entertainment of the best local
talent will be given at the dedication of
the New City Hall on the evenings OF
August 4th and 9th 1899.
The City Hall is one of the finest in
Northern New England. The scenery is
the best in the State.
Miss Nadine G. Nichols who recently
graduated from the Boston School of
Oratory. with high rank, and compli-
mented for work by competent and dis
tinguished judges, will give reading
on Saturday evening. Mrs. G. X. Scott
formerly Miss Tobn of Swanton, who
has Il State reputation as an elocutionist,
and who always pleases. will read Fri
day evening. August 4th. Mrs. G. n.
Field and Miss Gladdys Beckley will
sing solos. Mrs. Field has long been
known as one of the finest singers in the
State, and Miss Beckley. since her
training in Boston, has taken position
in the front rank of local talant. The
burlesque on the Civic Federation will
be presented by the best amatuer talent.
The new woman will appear in all her
glory, in the farce entitled A Board Of
Trade. This abounds in local hits and
ludicrous situations. Prof. Elmore is
training a company for the presentation
of the famous Cake Walk. and Miss
Edith Perry will trip the light fantastic
toe in the finest style. John Andersen
will render humorous sketch in his
own peculiar and inimitable style, The
Nc Donald children will dance some of
their Scotch specialties. N ID. Roberts
will give many witty hits through the
megrphone. The eXcellent,i orchestra
of Montpelier consisting of 8 pieces will
furnish music. There will be tableaus
inlerspersed in connection with the new
scenery.
The object of the entertainment is to
pay for the fitting up of the stage.
Every citizen should buy ticket and
see that his friends do also. The ser
vices of the various parties is volunteer
ed and those who do not take part in the
exercises certainly ought to contribute
the price of "A ticket for each night.
No dead heads.
Tickets will be on sale at f. A.
browns drng store on and after July,
26. 1899.
Admission 35, so and Is cents.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-29
Struck by the Flyer.

A man from Chicago by the name Of
Stephens was walking on the railroad
bridge near Brooksville Friday after
noon and evidently did not hear the ap-
proach of the south bound flyer till too
late.
The train strucb him when near the
end of the trpstle, and he went rolling
down the bank.
One side of his head was badly crush
ed and his left arm injured and he was
generally bruised. He was taken to