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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
Distin guished Visitors.

Thursday evening we received a
very pleasant visit from Father F.
A. B. Laforest, of Carencro, and
his disting uished friend, Mgr. Theo.
Meerschaert, of the Indian Terri
tory. This eminent divine returned
few days ago from New Orleans
where he was joined by Father La
forest from whom he accepted an in
vitation to spend several days at
Carencro. Bishop Meerschaert is
much beloved by the people of his
diocese where his benign reign has
been fruitful Of much good. When
he took charge of lis diocese about
ten years ago there were only three
priests in the Indian Territory and
as result of his splendid efforts
the cause of religion is now being
advocated there by twenty seven
priests whose influence is felt
throughout that once uncivilized
domain.
Bishop Meerschaert is held in
u SoSSSALi " al I'll OiSilDp Una
pelle who has extended him an in
vitation to visit New Dreams dur
ing the holy week to take part in
the exceptionally impressive lenten
cere m ories.
Bishop MeersG'Iaert left Thurs
day on the west bound train for his
home at Guthrie, Ok. The bishop
and Father Iaforest have known
each other for a long time, their
clerical duties having brought them
together at Natchez, Miss, Years
ago. A strong friendship sprung
up between them at that time and,
although they have been separated
for over decade, it has continued
TO grow with undimlnished evo
ton.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
NUMBER 48.
A Negro Robbed.

A young negro, named Massie,
who was returning from one of the
sugar plantations in ST. Mary parish
where he had worked during the
sugar rolling season, was held up by
other negroes near Jeanerette and
robbed of all his earnings. Besides
being relieved of all his hard-earned
money Massie was beaten almost to
death He was brought here the
following day in an Unconscious
condition. Although one of the
robbers is known the officers have
SO far failed to find him
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
The Shooting of Laughlfn.

John Laughlln was shot by Arse.
mus Spell Thursday, Jan. 70, at
the home of the latter in the second
ward of this parish. It appears
that both men, who were apparenfIv
on friendly terms, went to Raync
on some business, where they drank
freely. They returned to Spells
home in the afternoon. When thew
arrived at the house Spell proceeded
to exhibit his pistol, frightening
his wife and children cut of the
house Laugnlin demonstrated with
him whereupon he CSpel) fired two
shots at him, one entering his back
following The abdominal wall and
lodged itself near the eigth or ninth
rid.
The next day Sheriff Broussarel
arrested Spell and brought him to
town and placed him in Jail.
DR.. Trahan visited the wounded
man last Sunday and reported him
as doing we'll. He was attended
by Dr. Geo. c. Mouton, of Ravne.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
The Special Tax.

Mr.. J. E. Martin has been very
busy in the sheriff's office duringt he
last few days attending TO the col
lection of the special road tax.
Last Wednesday over $500 had been
collected. Let 1t be said to the
credit of the people of the 9th ward
that they have been, as usual, very
prompt ia paying their taxes. That
portion of the parish is always the
first to settle with rhe government
AS this is the first time that the
road tax is collected it will be some
time before it is all paid. Now
that the people are putting up some
of their hard cash for the purpose
of building the public roads they
have right to expect better roads
in the future.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
Would You care to buy shoes at

Would you care tc buy shoes at
one half their regular price? OF
course you do. Tnen go to Moss
& Cos. store and tafe your choice
from among large collection Of
mems, ladies' and children's shoes
that have been put on the bargain
counter to reduce stock These
shoes are actually being sold out at
so cents on the dollar.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
A Good Show.

The Cyrene Novelty Company
gave pretty exhibition at the
Opera-house last night and fully
sustained all the good things said
of it before its first appearance
here.
The Company viii appear 1T a
matinee this Saturday afternoon at
half past three and again tonight
and Sunday night. To those who
enjoy good, clean performance,
Cyrene and her associates will
please immensely. The prices are
extremely low. Reserved seats for
adults twenty five cents and child
rem fifteen cents. Read the endorse
ments printed elsewhere i'll this
paper.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
The knights of Honor.

The local lodge of knights of.
Honor had a very fine banquet at
Falk's Opera-house last Tuesday
night. The banquet was given to
celebrate the installation of the
following officers who were elected
on the 18th of last December to.
serve during the ensuing term: Dr.
J. Franklin Mouton, dictator; F.
H. Clark, vice dictator; Alfred
Hebert, assistant dictator; George
DeBlanc, reporter; A. E. Mouton,
financial reporter; B. Falk, treas
urer; Albert DeLahoussaye, guard;
F. V. Mouton, chaplain; B. Miller,
guardian; Louis Lacoste, sentinel;
J. Weiggle, F. H. Clark, Alfred
Hebert, trustees. All the officers
were present at the banquet and the
following members were there:
Desire Doucet, p A. Delhomme,
Cyp rien Montet and Gus Schmulen.
The rotund and genial knight.
Isadore Isaacs, represented the
Opelousas lodge in very creditable
manner both from a culinary and
socia! standpoint. The dinner was
prepared and served under the
efficient supervision of Vice Dictator
Clark who earned the anks of all
the diners. The lodge is in a very
prosperous condition and numbers
on its list OF membership some of
our best and most substantial
citizens.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Moss & Co. have not been say
ing much about fresh groceries but
they are selling quantities Of them
right along, and people VINO buy
their groceries Of Moss & Co, are
always perfectly satisfied with the
fair treatment they get at this popu
lar store
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

1t is very noticeable fact that
since the mayor has provided the
hoboes with work on the streets,
the burglaries have ceased, and our
perPatetic friends are making them
selves scarce
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

E. b. Dubuisson, ex-State attor-
trict and a leading member of the
Opelonsas bar, was in Lafay cite
this week on legal business.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Miss Lizzie Parkerson entertained
a number of her friends at a sur
prise party last Tuesday evening
Among those present were: Mines
a. b. Denno, T. N. 81 Ike, N. P
Moss, F. Z. Girard, b. Clegg
Misses Louise Rochelle, Bessie Cor
nay, Lea Gladu, Susie Hopkins,
Liza Hopkins, Adele Young, Eva
McCampbeh, Lily Parr, Lizzie
Mudd, Clye Mudd, Matte Good
win, Lily Kittredge; Messrs. Jno.
Owens, Don Cafferv, Felix Mou-
ton, Jack Nickerson, Pink Torian,
S. r. Parkerson, PrGfs. w. A.
LeRosen, Simmons, Drs. F. E.
Girard and A. r. Trahan.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Bernard Miller has purchased the
blacksmith shop and is now the sole
proprietor. Mr.. Miller is a rcIia bl (
and skillfnl workman and can al
ways be depended upon to give sat
isfaction to those who will patronize
him.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Mrs. Baxter Clegg gave euchre
party at her home yesterday eve
ming in honor of her guests, Misses
Lily Parr and Eva McCaInpbell, of
Corpus Christi, Texas
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Creole Cough Cure positively
cures coughs and colds. No cure,
no pay. IS cents bottle of the
Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Mr.. Adams, of Broussard, is hav
the Racket Store. Mr.. Adams is
good workman and comes to US
well recommended.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Wanted-Agents and depositaries
for Polynice Oil (see the adj else
where) Write to Eug. Desseus, $50
St. Joseph Street, New Orleans,
general agent for louisiana.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

p. Krauss, the jeweler, was
called to New iberia this week to
repair the large clock used in the
Catholic church of that town
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Ably Demanade, our court steno-
grapher, :" ent up to Opelousas last
week where he took down testim ony
before the district court
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Every day some one wants to
rent dwelling house in this town.
Why don't our local capitalists
invest some Of their capital in that
way.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Fernard MnutOn, travelling agen,
of the Southern Nursery, was in La
fayettc this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Mrs. w B. 'rorian left last Thurs
day to spend some time in Browns
Vile, Texas.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

J. G.. Leblanc, one of Broussard's
merchants, was in Lafayette this
week
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

The old negro woman, Felicity,
was taken to New Orleans by
Father Baulard this week to be
placed in an asylum.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

The dwelling which is being built
for. Mr. Ed G. VOORHEES,. is about
completed. &c. Carey, the painter
has just finished painting it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Fred Nj outon, of Grand Coteau
was IL Lafayette this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

Judge G. II. Mouton, of ST. M ar
tinville, spent Thursday and Friday
with relatives in Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

DR.. Henry l.. Ducrocq, who was
reported seriously i'll, in our last is
sue, is much better and is on a fair
way to recovery.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28

DR.. Perault, Of Scott, came down
last Thursday 20 meet his friend,
Bishop Meerscha ert of the Indian
Territory.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
Notice.

The special road tax should be paid be-
fore the 1st day of February. After the
day it becomes delinquent. All who owe
this tax urged to up and settle,
thereby avoiding costs.
I. A. BROUssARD, Sheriff.
Lafayette, La, Jan. IS, 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-01-28
Constable Sale.
Third Justices Court, Parish of
Lafayette, La.-No. 725-
f. H. Vnrden bau1nen
VS.. Robert Arce-
neauX.

BY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale
issued by the Hon. A. I. McFaddin, of the
third Justices court, Lafayette parish, and
to me directed, I, the undersigned, have
seized and taken into my possession and will
sell for cash, to the last and highest bidder,
at the Office of Judge McFaddin in the town
of Lafayette, between legal sale hours, on
Satur day, February Ii, 500,
the following, to-wit: One wagon
THOMAS MoUTON,
Constable sd ward.
Lafayette, La, Jan. %, 1890.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18

We Are Ready
To supply you with picture frames Of all
descriptions. BRAGG & VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18
PLEA IN YOUR BEHALF!

If in organic distress by disease symp-
toms don't you know that your blood and
tissues are loaded with poisonous, OBJ
structive, irritating elements as the posi-
tive cause? If in chronic distress use a
little reasonable investigation and you
shall know that time in accord with the
amount of deposited rubbish must be had
for its expulsion as nature demands before
her reconstTuctive work can proceed in
your behalf. 1t matters not about your
faith as without this renova;ing work it
avaieth nothing. By tuning in ANIDRo-
SIS all curdy wastes which clog and poi
son the system are promptly Dissolved
and disinfected for secretion and excre-
ton in lymph form. BY the linnent
bathing the blood is invited to the skin
for its warmth and beautiful complexion.
Keep your eye on the faces of those I'M
der ANIDRosIs treatment that you may
discover the constitutional change in be-
half of health of every patient regardless
of names given their disease symptoms
The Sanitarium Bath Rooms are open
for those in quest Of healthy body OF
desiring to test this vitalizing power.
DR.. CONANT.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at the county registry:
Pittsfield-Smith Bickford ct al to c..
Fl. Leighton, 8775; J. G. Durgin ct al to
Addie r. Bryant, $500.
Ansou-Francis Hilton to Lizzie Har-
mon, 81 500; Annie Tinkham to Hiram
Gilman, $500.
Highland PIC. Fl. Clark to Rachel
M. Nutting, $3.50.
Madlson-M. r. Moses to Orrin Dyer,
$500; j. M. Hilton to IL. B. Hilton,
"a 900; W. B. Drew to Annie K. Walker,
81.
No. 2, r. 5, w. K. R-Llewellyn
Powers to VIM. #. Haines, 80, $50.
st. Albaps-C. A. Page to c. Cope
land, $125.
Brighton-Taylor Davis to A. T..
Bessey, $75.
New Portland-E. H. Day to T. S.
Pierce, 81.
Palmyra-Nancy (. Lang to Kate M.
Keene, 81 300.
Athens. P. Merrill to Gustave Mel
son, $46s.
Mayfield-H Henry Hudson to Annie L.
Campbell, 5000.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18

Soda on draught at SIMPSONS, the
Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18
New Books.

The following books have been receiv
ed at the public library:
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18
Letter to DIR. w. T.. Merrill.

Dear Sir: For your house, no matter
what's the matter with tit isn't hu-
man you know-a prescription;
Devoe lead and zinc. Apply with a
brush, from one to three coats-get a
painter to do 1t.
Your state chemist knows all about
Devoe; has Analysed it; reports it pure
will analyze 1t occasionally. He buys it
wherever he iikes-it Is generally In the
best paint-stOre IN town.
You know what the color and dryer
are for !; do you know what the lead and
zinc and oil are for? Not being a
painter, you may not choose to know
but we'll tell you.
Lead and zinc and oil combine to form
a rubbery waterproof coat to keep out
dampness. That's the whole business.
The oil would do it alone; lead and oil
would do it without the zinc; zinc and
oil without the lead; but the three to.
gether are best, because they wear best.
We say to you, 'get a painter" as
we'd say TO him "get doclor"--everv
man to his trade. Can't all be painters
and doctors; don't want to.
You will be- more successful in pros
porous looking house; and he In good
health. Take good care of one another.
Yours truly,
F. u. DEyOE & Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18
An Inquiry.

An article In the warrant for the town
meeting held March 9th last, provided
for the raising of $500 to insure school
houses, and this amount was voted for
that purpose. Have the school houses
beer insured, and II not, why not? r.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18
Matchmaker.

l.. b. Talbot thanks his customers for
past patronage and invites continuation
OF the same at Court Street. 4w26
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18

Do not neglect your eyes.
Do your spectacles ftp If not
call at our store and have
your eyes examined free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-15
JUSTICE JOHN AT LARGE.
lie Escaped from His Snow Prison
Yesterday Morning.

Justice John has had HIS snow Quaran-
tine raised. and yesterday morning show
ed up as though nothing had happened.
james Bullock. cuiOrrl, on me charge
~ unlawfully shooting John Thomas. had
his case continued 10 the 23d instant be-
cause Of the inability OF The wounded
man 10 be present.
Bullock and Thomas were playing cards
with a party OF other negroes, and dis
pute arose between the two because
Thomas saw that Bullock was getting the
best Of the game. and Thomas used very
ugly words Bullock then went out and
got . single barrel breech-loader and
shot Thomas in the head.
The case OF Henry Fife. colored. who
was charged on "a warrant with en-
bezzling si9S belonging 10 S. Ullmans
Sons. was continued 10 the 10Th instant
Fannie Anthony. cOlored charged with
being disorderly on the street and David
Jones. colorcd. for being drunk, were
dismissed
VIM. Kenney. colored. for being unlaw-
fully disorderiy and creating a disturb
ance in the house of Phillip Miller paid
$40 costs and left.
Walter Bates. c0lored IS alleged 10 have
hit Wesley Palmer with piece Of board
and his case will be heard on the 18th
y. Fairlamb was dismissed OF the
CHARGE of assaulting ana curslng Lucy
A. TlGnor
The case OF Julian n. L1yne. who is
charged with forcing an order for ST. on
tho city Bank Of Richmond in the name
of Thomas T.. West was continued 10
thc 2ifh instant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-15
THE POOR ARE
BEING HELPED.
More Carts Needed TO Deliver Coke
to the Needy.
LOCAL SUPPLY NOT EXHAUSTED.
The Markets Poorly Supplied with
Seasonable Stuff-Will Remain
Cold for Several Nights, But
Days VIII he More Pleasant.

The Superintendent Of the Department
OF Outside Poor. the Citizens Relief As
ISOLATION. and the city Mission, are DO
ing good work toward relieving the poor
OF the city whose wants are so manifest
during this season Of cold and snow
Many applications are being received
for assistance and relief, and the apph-
cations. IS far as possible, are being re-
piled to. Yesterday seventy-hve loads Oh
coke were delivered 10 as many mccoy
families. the city carts being used Tor
the delivery.
The Citizens Relief Association and
SUPERINTENDENT Davis are distributing
food. fuel and clothing 20 those In need
OF the same. and among the applicants
are IL number Of countrymen, whose
wants became necessary by the prevail
ing severity Of the weather. This year
the Association have about 40 poor FAM
lilies 10 care for against 100 last winter
BUSY SUPERlN1 EVIDENT.
Superintendent Davis is very busy re-
Heving the wants Of those who seek aid
from his department. and meal and other
food IS being distributed freely and lib
orally among those who really need A..
Fuel seems 70 be in demand more than
anything else. and this is being distrib-
uted as rapidly as possible. Besides the
fuel sent out yesterday, three hundred
applications are now on file. and will be
delivered to-day, If the carts can be Sc
cured. Tho city carts will probably be
used again to-day as the Citizens Re
lief Association. the Mayor and Supcrin-
tendent Davis are doing all they can IN
order TO attain that end The following
notice from Superintendent Davis ex-
.f.fr In. aff "a
many others can be utilized
APPEAL FOR CARTS
Please appeal to the public in your
valuable paper for wagons or carts Of
any kind to haul coke from Gas-Works
10 the poor who are suffering. The Health
carts are doing what they can. but they
are not sufficient 10 meet the demand.
viii be at the Gas-Works and will fur.
nish tickets for coal 10 all in need II
can find carts to haul it away.
GEO. p. DAVIS.
Supt Public Charities.
Mr.. Henry Lee Valentine announced
last night that he had arranged with Mr.
Julian Bryant trustee for the s. r. Clay
estate. for the use of twenty-five carts
for tho purpose Of hauling coke. and Su-
ncrintendcnt Davis stated that he had
secured permission from City Engineer
Cutshaw 10 use several Of the city carts.
More carts can be used however.
Many private subscriptions are being
made for the relief ~ the door
A handsome-looking gentleman walked
into the First Station yesterday morning
and handed Sergeant Jeter n S. bill, with
the request that he give It TO some de-
serving poor person.
Sergeant letter was delighted. and will
do good work with the money.
The Taylor Boiling Company donated
twenty-seven bags Of hour for the city
poor Yesterday and this handsome gift
viii be used TO good effect.
CAN SUPPLY THE DEMAND.
Tho coal and wood supply is being OK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-15
measles and it is prevalent over the

measles and it is prevalent over the
county.
Miss Nellie Clements. teacher OF the
public school near this place, had TO
close on account Of the epidemic.
There is so much grip.
POLITICS RIFE.
Sussex elects this May county clerk,
commonwealth attorney, sheriff, and
treasurer
Mr.. Alex. King. superintendent OF
schools. is asking his friends for the
nomination for clerk against capt L. =.
Hargrave. the present clerk.
Mr.. l.. III. BirdsOng Democrat. wishes
the treasurership. and has notified his
friends that he will oppose j. B. Jarratt'
Republican. present incumbent
j. ID. Prince. Democrat, of Henry Dis
triot. IL Is reported will oppose George
d. Grlzzard, Republican, for sheriff, pres
ent incumbent.
II. w. Arnold, Of Waverly, ex-judge
and ex. con.monwealth's attorney of this
county, Il is rum0red. will submit his
claims before the Republican Conven-
ton for commemorative attorney in
opposition 10 w b. Cooke, the Demo-
cratic incumbent
Mr.. j. l.. Pearson is also spoken of for
the same place. He is a young lawyer
and thinks he could fiji the place with
honor 10 his county.
Mr. l.. A. Wrenns, superintendent OF
county poor, Is on the watch. His term
expires on the S0th Of June. The county
judge has tho appointing power.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-15

heard from since Saturday. lie resides
out IN Chesterfield and IS not able 10
reach the city through the snow drifts.
Hal Tyler. the assistant Secretary and
Labor Commissioner Montague were the
only persons IT, the Executive offices. be-
sides Walker Howard. the veteran ianitor.
who Icctured on tho snow-storm OF 1851
Walker says this spell Of weather IS a
baby" as compared with that one
Secretary Lawless ana an his force
were I'm their Offices yesterday and Mon
day. and the same can be said Of Register
OF the Land Office Richardson, and those
serving under him.
Since Capt Edward Williams has been
conductor of the elevator. which Is seven
or eight years. Monday was the first
dav chat there was not a lady visitor to
the Capitol Two or three called yester-
day.
[sarlv an tho heads Of departments
and clerks were on duty at the State
Library
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-15
xtthQ Jefferson.

Al the Jefferson Hotel yesterday every
thing was as snug a. a bug IN a i3s.
the hotel looked Ike Dig house Mol
with A big family. There we're nearly
two hundred guests there last nisht an
with uniformly heated apartments swoes
,,,,,sic and plenty OF room 10 walk around
en- and play billiards and pool, every
hodv seemed to be con,ented and nobody
onoeared 10 be worried about the sno"
or the weather outside.
About fifty guests who were detained
~ IN. hotel by reason Of the suspension
az railroad traffic left yesterday So'no
took the $3.50 z. NJ. train South over NO
Atlantic Coast Ldne and some went west,
,,,huo osasrs went 10 Norfolk or took
the southern railway FOR Southern points
Among tho guests at the motel yes.er,
asv were: Messrs. Arthur a. ~ kein
and Donald Mcleod. of Liverpool. r's''
and r. 81 Cults. United states navy