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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03
COIIStable'S Sale.
ers-5d Ward, Lafayette
Parish, La.

BY virtue of the stock law and of the a,,-
thority vested in I. the undersigned.
have taken possession of and will sell for
cash to the last and h1ghes, bidder. in
front IF Judge McFaddins office III the
town of Lafayette, between legal hours, ON
Saturday, June 3. 1880,
the following described property. to-wit:
Two bay mares: one SOrrel iilly; one dan
horse; one dun colt: one gray horse: two
calves. THOMAS NDl"ToN
Constable sd Ward.
May 20, 1899.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03

Now that the ladies are working
for the Industrial School, who
doubts the success Of the move?
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03

Memphis Commercial Appeal.
About ten days ago the Com
mercial Appeal suggested that !,
would be wise for the Democratic
party 10 reunite on new issue for
the next national campaign, and
60 before the people on question
of even greater importance than the
monetary one that SO hopelessly
divided US and brought defeat to
our political banner. The slogan
that could bring harmony to the
old Democratic party, and place a
Democrat In the presidential chair,
is 'Death to the Trusts" 1t is
gratifying to see that this subject
was discussed at the recent confer
en- &c of the national committee, and
is likely to prove very potential
factor in the coming contest.
While it cannot be gainsaid that
our present unsatisfactory monetary
system sadly needs revision, it is
being of our people as the rapid
and dangerous encroachments of
the trusts. A few giant syndicates
now control all the greatest indus
tries of our country. The neces-
saries and luxuries Of life are alike
subject to the control of these
trusts, and the prices are no longer
governed by the supply and de-
M nd tNsS Il
moneyed kings. This is a matter
that comes directly home, with
greater force and more disastrous
results. to every American fireside
than any national issue we have
had in third Of century.
The merchant, the manufa cturer,
the farmer and the workingman are
alike affected by this ungodly com
binatlon of millionaires. and the
producer and consumer must equally
suffer.
1t is only a question of brief time
when we will be hopelessly and
helPlessly their prey. II is no over
drawn picture to say that the in
evitable result will be such revo-
luton as the world has never seen
IT the strong arm of the national
government does not reach out and
protect the people from the danger
tina: threatens them.
With this great issue to the front
the Democratic party would reunite
and be enforced by the farmers and
and masses from every
other political party.
1t would be the peoples fight for
the preservation of their inherent
rights; it would be just and holy
cause, and the result be an over
Democratic victory and
death to the trusts.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03
Notice..

To the tax payers of Lafayette Parish:
Please take notice that valuation and listing
of properties being completed by the asses
sor, the said lots will be exposed in the of
flee of the assessor for inspection and cor
rectons for term of twenty (2o) days be-
ginning June s, 1890.
\. NJ. MARTIN, assessor
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03

Facilities and intelligence go a
great ways toward good soda.
There is refreshment and satisfac-
ton in every glass of soda water
served at the Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03
Notice :.

Notice is herby given that on and after
the first day of June, \. -. 1899, the stock
law will be strictly enforced, and ali stock
roaming at large will be taken up. and
dealt with according law.
WN. CAMPBELL, Mayor.
Lafayette, La. May "a, 1890.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03

---- TIE action ofrexas in establish
:Lg quarantine against the whole
State Of Louisiana on account of a
case of yellow fever in New Orleans
is disgraceful. ~ ~ -,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03

The Ladies' of the Presbyterian
church request the Gazette to thank
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Martin for the
use of their lawn on the occasion of
the festival.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-06-03
Before House-cleanius

Had you not better ask ME for an
estimate for painting and papering?
No trouble to show my wall paper
samples. c. f. Carey, Up-to date
Painter. f a
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Wanted :!

\ set of books to balance or keep from
now until September I, by experienced
book keeper and accountant. Terms rcu-
sonablc. Address 7. l.. =. Lock Box ,55,
Lafayette. La.
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Sheriff Frazee. Of Opclonsas, was
N Lafayette yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

Diamond Rect And although 30 was
treated in the llslt Of a joke DO began 90
he a very grim one for commanding Off
GERS
10 further attention was paid 20 the
obstruction than 10 include it in the
general plan for me improvement of New
York Harbor when the next anproprla-
zion was asked for in the river and har-
bor bin ON the tenth OF last December
the necessity Of immediate action in
clearing away the ''Merrimac" was point
81 out very clearly boy the hattleship
Massachusetts striking 20 on the after
noon o. that day and doing great deal
OF damage 20 her hun and hiIgc keei-
Coaled and provsioned for six months
absence the Massachusetts left the navy
yard az IL o'clock ON the morning ~ that
day. the sound of tho salute from her
guns and those on tho COB Dock had
hardly died away. tho echoes of the noisy
acclaim from the river craft were hard
S. silent. and the big warship was grim
Or gliding along near Governors Island
when suddenly she seemed 20 stop and
tremble.
The black smoke bclching from her
tunnels became heecily transparent. aud
tho white steam poured out GA volumes
from her open safety valves
The great batucship was aground II
was Tor an instant only. bur that iu-
stant was enough. The engines which
had been stopped began TO work again.
Tho ship moved forward slowly, grating
q httie as she dragged herself over tho
hidden obstruction and then. free once
more. she proceeded under forced draught
20 an anchorage or TOmpkinsvine
As the Massachusetts began TO clear
from che obstruction she signaled 10 Gov
ernor's Island FOR help From there
word was tolegraphcd 90 Rear Admiral
Bunce. commandant ~ Tho navy yard
that the Massachuse.ts had struck on
Diamond Reef. Al that three tugs were
neoded. This request was quickly changed
however, and only one tug was asked
Cor, as the bat1leshp was churning the
water IN the race 10 reach Tompkins-
vale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
War as Civilizer.

There IS some soul Of goodness On things
evil
Would men observnsly disn it out
Shakespeare.
Oh yet we trust that somehow good
VIII be the final goal of 3D..
-Tennyson.
It IS the creed of the opimis- that
there is no such thing as absolute evil
in the universe. Partial ius there are.
from which society suffers in some of fits
members or Boo some OF ls interests for
"a while. but the ultimate result ie always
the attainment of the greatest good 10y
the greatest number and the elevation Of
humanity TO O. higher plane of c.vilza-
ton than TT would ever have reached
without tho antecedcnt evil phase through
which 10 passed in its development
I'm these modern times mo calamity that
can beiall q nation is so much dreaded as
war. And. indeed, 81 Us impossible 10
eXaggcrate "the horrors OF war;. The
sudden cutting on OF the flower of "a
land by the sword certainly seems an
unmitgatcd evil and the philosophy of
optimism is powerless TO stihe the sobs
Of bcroavoi parents when their brave
darlings are torn to pieces by shot and
shell.
yet war. IN times past has PLAYED am
important part as clAllItf, ana mas, lN
truth. boon an indispensable agent In
the advancement of mankind This 500
Geological fact IS terscly stated in a scn-
tence by Tylor in his work on "Authro-
polOgy' forming part OF the lnterna-
uoual Scientific Series:
"The changes which have shaped the
descendants OF wild hordes into civilized
nations have been in a great measure
the work OF the war chief"
II We look into the origin NJ govern
ment among men We can readily under
stand why this is true.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
WEBSTER'S CONFESSION OF FAITH
II is Recalled by an Editorial in The
Times.

Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-I greatly admire the high moral
tone OF your paper. Your editorials, so
able and conservative, attracted my at
tention, and were the cause OF my sub
scribing to- The Times. The one on
search the Scriptures IS valuable ana
timely
/ have just read Daniel Webster's con-
fession OF faith. His gigantic intellect,
united with his moral character, gained
for him universal admiration. not only
in his own country, but in the British
Empire. His opinions are, therefore, OF
great value, and are entitled to the most
respectful consideration. lie wrote the
following letter 10 the Rev. Thomas
Worcester. formerly pastor OF the Con-
gregational church. in Salisbury, y. H.,
which was accompanied with a confession
OF his religious faith:
Boscawen. Aug. s, 1907.
Dear Sir: The other day we were con-
versing respecting confessions of faith.
Some time ago. / wrote for my own use
a few propositions in the shape of arti-
cles intending 10 exhibit a very short
summary Of the doctrines Of the Chris
tian religion as they impress my mind.
/ have taken the liberty to enclose a
copy for your perusaL ! am, sir, with
respect, Yours, &C..
d. WEBSTER.
"T believe In the existence OF the AL
mighty God, who created and governs
the whole world. l am taught this by
the works OF nature and the words Of
revelation. / believe the Scriptures OF
the Old and New Testaments to be the
will and Word OF God.
81 believe Jesus Christ 10 be the Son
OF God. The miracles which He wrought
establish in my mind His personal au-
thority, and render IT proper for me to
believe IN whatsoever he asserts: I be-
lieve, therefore, all his declarations, as
well when he declares any other PROPOSE
tion. And believe there is no other way
Of salvation than through the merits Of
Ills atOnement.
II believe I'm the utter inability Of any
human being 10 work out his own saliva
ton without the constant aids of the
Spirit of Grace.
81 believe In those great peculiarities
OF the Christian relgiOn-a resurrection
from the dead. and a day Of judgment
1 believe I'm the universal Providence or
God, and leave TO Epicurus and his more
unreasonable followers I'm modern times.
the inconsistency OF believing that God
made a world which he does not fake
the care OF governing.
II believe religion 20 ne a matter not
Of demonstration, but of faith. God re-
quires us TO give credit to the truths
which no reveals, not because we can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

passion OF patriotism. Distant clans OF
kinsfolk come together against the COM
mon enemy, and neighhoring tribes with
out this natural bond of union ally them
selves for the occasion their chiefs con-
senting 10 serve under the orders OF the
chosen leader.
Here we see in their simplest forms
two Of the great facts Of history-the
organized army. in which the several
forces are led by their own captains
under a general. and the confederation
of tribes. such as In A higher civilization
leads 10 political declarations OF states
ike those Of Greece and OF Switzerland.
out of such tribe-alliances, when they
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

At the foundation OF society lies ths
government OF each family by the head
OF the household. and the growth OF the
family brings on a patriarchal govern
ment. Let a household move out into
the wilderness and found a new settle
mont. Il begins under the rule 0f the
father. who, as new habhatlons are built
around tho family home. remains the
head OF the growing clan; but as age
comes on, his eldest son acts more and
more In his name, and at his death VIII
be recognized as succeeding him In the
headship Of the community. Here Is
seen the rise OF the hereditary chief
first IN rank because representing the
ancestor Of the tribe and with more or
less Of real authority depending upon
his personal fitness and ability.
The patriarchal system lies ar the root
Of civilized government all over the
globe Il IS confined 10 no particular
race OF mankind. To us Il is specially
well known from the Old Testament.
whero IL Is seen I'm tho form II takes
among q pastoral people. as Il still APP
pears among the Arabs Of the desert to-
day. whose clans and tribes are gov
erncd by their patriarchs-the sheikhs.
Not less does II lie az the foundation OF
the political systems OF the Aryan race.
the village communities Of India and
Russia.
Under n mild patriarchal rule a people
OF few wants may prosper in times OF
peace. I'm the kindly communion which
Is possible where there are no rich and
no poor. But IN such a society where
affairs are regulated according to ances-
trail customs and administered by great
grandfathers. progress is hardly possible.
But I'm war II often happens That a
stronger and more intelligent ruler is
needed than the hereditary chief who
has suficed for times OF peace. The
tribe has always retained the power 10
set the succession aside whenever the
incumbent has proved himself incapable;
and on the breaking out OF a war, II the
peace ruler is thought to be too weak or
tmid for his position, a warlike leader
is chosen I'm his stead, or coming 10 the
front I'm times Of danger he rescues the
clan from disaster and usurps the au-
thority which was not his by right or
birth.
But when once superior martial skill
and valor have asserted their right TO
command with the acquiescence Of the
tribe. 10 IS apt 10 go stll further.
throughout history We see in troublous
times the bold and able leader gaining a
supremacy which may nominaly end with
his victorious campaign, but which read
ily tends to pass into a practical dicta-
torship for life, and not infrequently
establishes a new dynasty for the sue
ceedlng era OF peace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
THE "MERRLMAC" OF
NEW YORK HARBOR.
Has Been Appropriated to Clear the Distractions Which
Would Have Kept SPANS Warshps Out of the Famous
Waters of New York Bay

and then cross over 10 the channel be-
tween Diamond Reef and the New York
shore
The best water TO be found IN the best
course she could pick on the day the Mas
sachusetts touched was one foot and four
inches less than the draft of the ship as
she started. namely % feet inches
OF course. these conditions ara not
normal in tho harb0r. but they may oc-
cur on any low tide with the wind In
certain quarter so the matter will be
brought az once 10 the attention OF Con-
grcss with "a view 10 securing the rcmov-
al OF the upper part OF Diamond Reef and
OF the harbors "Alerrimac' tt Is cN-
pcctcd that q considerable portion Of the
s. 10000 appropriated 20 New York
harbor I'm tho river and harbor bill will
DO devoted 10 this one obstruction
While Congress is preparing 20 aid the
commerce Of this port and OF the coun-
try by necessary widening and deepen
ing Of the channels leading through the
lower bay 90 tho open sea. IL Will not do
10 neglect the demand for the removal
OF n considerable part OF Diamond Reef
and the local 'Merrimac" which lies but
"a short distance from tho Battery. and
becomes more embarrassing as the length
and draught Of ocean-going vessels in-
crease.
The justification Tor this IS ample for
unless tine reef be reduced and the sunk
en- barge be removed the usefulness or
th Brooklyn navy yard will be greatly
impaired as TO our larger warships since
they viii not trust themselves 10 enter
and depart from the East river save az
high water.
nc is plainly absurd 10 continue con-
diuons which render the navy in the
leading port of the country. dependent
upon either wind or tide for reaching the
navy yard after entrance TO the harbor.
The cost Of accidents Ike that 10 the
Massachusetts is OF vital concern 20 the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

prove them. but because he declares
them. When the mind IS reasonably
convinced that the Bible is the Word OF
tod the only remaining duty Is 10 re-
ceve its doctrines. with full confidence Of
their truth, and practice them with
pure heart.
II believe that the SlDle = 10 be I'M
derstood and received in the plain and
obvious meaning OF its passages; since
l cannot persuade myself that BON
intended for the instruction and CONVEX
sion or the whole world should cover its
true meaning in such mystery and doubt,
that none but critics and philosophers
can discover IT.
II believe that the experiments ana
subtleties OF human wisdom are more
likely 10 obscure than 10 enlighten the
revealed will OF Cod and that he is the
most accomplished Christian scholar who
has been educated at the feet or Jesus,
and in the College OF the Fishermen.
Il believe that all true religion consists
In the heart and the affections, and that.
therefore. all creeds and confessions are
rallible and uncertain evidences OF evan
gelical piety.
Finally ! believe that Christ has i'm
posed on all His disciples a life of active
benevolence; that he who refrafns only
from what he thinks to be sinful, has
performed but part. and a small part.
OF his duty; that he is bound to do good
and communicate, TO love his neighbor.
10 give food and drink 10 his enemy. and
TO endeavor. so far as in himself. 10 pro-
mote peace. truth and happiness, in a
wicked and forlorn world believing that
IN the great day which Is to come there
VIII be no other standard OF merit. no
other criterion OF character. than that
winch Is already established. BY their
fruits We shall know them"
l.. A. CUTLER.
Louisa, Va. Jan. 9Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY JANUARY Is 1899

last. as often happens. beyond the I'M
mediate occasion that called them into
existence, there arise sattonS in which
the head of the strongest tribe becomes
king Tribes that thus unite are likely
10 be OF common race. speaking kindred
dialects. and when they have become
fused into one people, and are known py
a common name, such as Dorians or
Hellenes, they are apt TO imagine them
selves more closely of one nation, or
birth" than they really are.
IL has evidently been through this
growth Of nations. going on for ages
before history begins, that the higher
civilization OF mankind became possible.
Scattered families OF babarians, in land
where there Is as yet plenty OF room for
population to expand. may thrive with
out strong government, but when men
live in populous nations and crowded
cities, energetic measures are necessary
TO preserve public order. That out OF
military discipline came political order
cannot be doubted. War not only put
into the hands of the chieftain power
over a whole people. but his army served
as the model on which TO organize the
nation. History plainly teaches that II
was through military discipline that
and we're taught to act in masses under
command. Egypt and Babylon, with
military system pervading not only the
standing army but the priestly and
civilian orders. developed Industry and
wealth in the ancient world. and became
the very founders OF literature and
science. They built up for future ages
the framework OF government, 70 which,
with notifications, we moderns submit
ourselves of our own free will. and for
our own benefit.
II would be interesting. n time and
space were at our disposal, TO show how
particular wars have contributed TO the
advancement or civilization and the I'M
provement of mankind, in spite OF imme-
date results that seemed disastrous; but
we must leave this development OF our
subject to the reflections OF our readers.
CHARLES DOD.
Lexington, Va, Jan. 3, 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

BY tho line the Massachusetts reached
tho anchorage at Tompklnsville she was
listing so much TO port and her bow was
so low in the water. despite tho fact that
hcr pumps had been used vigorously
after she had noated Off The reef, that
Captain NlcOll Ludlow thought best TO
go nact % tne yar0. a. thea vas heletcd
tbat only two or three of the compart-
mcnts forward ON the port side were
flooded. but the ships was listing so much
ana her nose was sticking so far down
in tho water that &c was deemed pru-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

Travellers in barbar.c lands. who have
witnessed the assembling of wild tribes
% repel invasion or attack AN enemy
describe as wonderful the change that
takes place in these rude and loosely
formed communities when controlled by
a competent and trusted leader. Pro-
visions and property of all kinds are
brought into a common stock; warriors
submit their unruly wills 10 the disci-
p.ine OF a leader and private quarreis
are forgotten and sunk i'm the larger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

When Admiral Sampson conceived tho
plan OF running the Mcrrimac under the
guns OF Moro Castle and sinking her
across The mouth of The harbor he real
lied fuu wcu that hy the loss Of the
collier worth $1,000 De would probably
save few millions of dollars for Uncle
sam % say nothing OF thousands OF
Hives. But 90 tho man whose careless
ness was responsible for the sinking OF
New York Harhors Mcrrimac 10 prob
ably never occurred that in the Joss of bis
sc0w laden with pig-ir0n-worth probab-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
THIS COLLEGE Is .

THIS COLLEGE Is nee
open. but IL will CELM
BRATE its FORMA,a'
OPENING IN It's NEW
BUILDING on the night az
JANUARY 18th. Till th-c
the regular NEW BUILD
ING DISCOUNTS" are Of.
fered. as follows: An I'M
limited time scholarship In
either Stenographic or Com,
mercisl Department. includ,'
ing books and stationery
amounting TO sli.2). for sc
N applicant passes an exam
nation with a grade of y
per cent. IN grammar, spell,
Ing. and letter-writ!nz. Dis
counts for lower gradeA
English included without
extra charge. Telegraphio
English. and Academic De-
partments.
Three applications for our
etudants 10 take positions
wednesday; enc thursday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

dent TO get baol, into the shallow water
in The yard.
Ihe result ~ the third accident was
damage 20 the batfcsrips bilee kccls.
a greater number of broken and sprung
plates three weeks iu the dry dock, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
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sumption and other Tb-oat and Lung
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

Navy Department and in certain cir-
cumstmnc.s tho cmHrra meu- might
be most serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

II. Swineford. President.
II. Swineford.
s. G.. Fairbank.
G. ID. Larus,
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1899-07-28
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE
CURED

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is the result, and unless the in
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this tube restored to its normal
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ten are caused by cstarrh, which is
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We will give One Hundred Dol
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