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Made an Additional Private.

O. P Brown and T. s. Garges have been ap-
pointed special policemen for three years for duty
with the Metropolitan Railroad Company.
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STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide. 30 A. NJ. and so PM.
High tide ide...............7:27 An. and 1851 P. NJ.
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THE SUN AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday, 2 p. m........T
Lowest temperature yesterday, 8 a. m..........5
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In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Engineer,s License G


A third-class steam engineers license has been
granted to j. T. Hurley.
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Interest Checks Mailed.

Griffin Greenly has been appointed additional
ing
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Sun rose. e....5 :46 An Sun sets. 49,. .6:02 P. N.
Moon rises. 1926 Pm. Moon sets..............
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AMusEMENTs T0nAY

Lamps lit today 90 P. NJ
Lamps out tomorrow $50 A. NJ
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TIDE TABLE.

New....-..-....... 4th Full. 10th
First quarter. .......12th Last quarter. .26th
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Shoes.

We are glad for your sake, as
well as our own, that we placed
our order before the advance in
leather for these Mems Shoes.
They would be great values to-
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every man in Washington a pair.
In the following styles-the latest
shapes:
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Mems Black Box Calf Shoes. calf lined;
Mems Russet Harvard Calf Shoes;
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School
Supplies.

Every scholar must have these little
needs-the first beginner as well as those
who are fortunate enough 10 finish their
education this year.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
JUDGE La WR4SON.

Judge McC. Lawrason, of West
Feliciana, visited Lafayette Wed
nesday and met number of our
citizens. Judge Lawrason is can
didate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for governor of louisiana He
is making a quiet tour of the State
to become acquainted with the peo-
pie Of the different parishes. He is
a man of ability and fine address;
his manner is affable and with
natural and unaffected dignity he
does not fail to create favorable
impression wherever he goes. He
has served his people on the bench,
in the Legislature and in the con-
stitutional convention and in all
these positions his acts have been
those of the conscientious gentle
man and Democrat. Should the
Baton Rouge convention nominate
Judge Lawrason it is safe to say it
will confer high honor upon one
worthy of it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
THE OLD SIXTH
Lines Up to Listen to the Ex-
Founders of Straight Demo-
cracy-a Good Meeting.

An enthusiastic Democratic meet
| ing was held at Carencro last We'd
| nesday. Mr.. Antheol Bernard. the
faithful old leader Of straight Dem
ocracy, was elected president.
Judge Nc G. Lawrason, candidate
for governor, being present, was
invited to make speech He de-
livered short address, announcing
his candidacy for the governorship.
He was listened to with respec eful
attention and seemed to make a
very favorable impression upon the
audience
Hon. VIM. Campbell, Judge De-
baillon, Messrs. Worries and I. A.
Broussard and Judge Julian Mou-
ton made stirring addresses advoca-
ting the nomination Of the straight
Democratic ticket. All the candi-
dates counseled moderation in the
political discussions and deprecated
the tendency of their opponents IN
this parish to indulge in mudsling-
ing. Sheriff Broussard, who has
been made the target for the shafts
of malice and vilifcation by the OBJ
position. announced tina: he would
not employ the methods Of the
mudslinger to defeat his opponent
against whom he did not intend to
utter a single word Of disparage-
ment. Nh. Broussard said that his
character had been attacked and
he proceeded to hurl back at his
defamers the ISLANDERS they had ut
tered against him. He did so in
forcible and effe ctive manner and
was greatly aPplauded.
Judging from the outlooks in the
sixth that ward will give safe
m ajority to the regular ticket. The
performers" have been laying the
fattering JUNCTION to their souls tn at
they would carry that old strong
hold of Democracy on the 9th of
December, but like all their calcu-
lations it is founded upon wind and
bombast.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
A Negroes
Foolish Attempt to Murder
Officer Edwin Campbell.

negro named Henry Lewis filled up
with bad whisky last Thursday night and
became too boisterous for the peace of the
town. Officer Campbell went up to him
and ordered him to stop. Instead of doing as
he was told the negro drew pistol and
fired shot at the officer, who quickly
responded with several shots from his weap-
on, the negro in the meantime running away
at full speed. search was made for the
negro who finally located in Mr..
Girard's field where he was found leaning
against tree. An investigation proved
that one of Mr.. Campbell's bullets
had lodged in his side. He was taken to
the Jail where he received the attention of
Coroner Trahan who succeeded in taking
the bullets out of the wounded mans body.
When questioned the negro did not .eem to
know why he acted foolishly. Whether
he knows or not it is quite likely that he
will be severely punished for his murderous
attack upon Officer Campbell.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

disclosed Hankins' connection with
the crimes. Marshal Peck testified
that Dazin mentioned Hankins'
name without any suggestion on his
part.
Marshal Peck then told of lin
Bailey's arrest. After refusing to
talk about the charge against him
he squealed and told about the same
story as Dazin. Without being told
of Dazin's statement he corrobo-
rated it in nearly all the particulars
He said while MI. Denbo's house
was being robbed Hankins re-
NAMED at the window on the out
side holding a pistol in his hand.
Sheriff Broussard was the last
witness. He corroborated the testi-
mony of Marshal Peck. He said
that when confronted by Hankins
the two negroes said he was the
man who was with them.
The testimony Of Sheriff Brous-
sard concluded the case for the
prosecution. The defense offered
no evidence. The case, after being
submitted without argument, was
taken under advisement, and Judge
Debaillon subsequently fixed the
bond at $1,000.
The change Of base of the two
negroes was hardly expected. What
effect it will have toward deciding
the fate of Hankins remains to be
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
OUR TICKET

| With the approach Of the day on
which the Democratic primaries
will be held The Gazette thinks it
proper to express its views anent
the selection of the nominees of the
party.
I 1t is needless to say much about
the men who have announced them
selves as candidates for the various
Offices. They are all well-known
and scarcely need words of CON-
mendation from any source, but it
is the policy OF this paper to speak
out its convictions and let the peo-
pie know where and how it stands.
It is essential that the administra-
ton at the public affairs of our par
ish should be intrusted to the keep
ing OF the best men that can be had,
and it is the duty Of each voter to
consider maturely and dispassion-
ately the qualifications of the diff
ferent aspirants. We believe that
voters could not do better than to
cast their ballots for the men whose
names are printed below. No one
who knows them doubts that thew
will do their duty if elected Most
OF them were born and reared in
this parish and all have lived among
us the best part of their lives during
which they have never failed to
show that they possess, in an emil
decree the birhoet
good citizenship. Taking their past
records as a criterion we can safely
say that should they be honored
with an election at the hands of the
people of the parish, the affairs of
the Offices to which they aspire will
be administered in manner to
elicit the appreciation Of every law
abiding citizen.
The following is the ticket which
we think should receive the support
of the voters at the polls on the 9th
of December:
For Judge:
CONRAD DEBAILLON:
For District Attornev:
WILLIAM CAMPBELL;
For Representatives:
OVERTON CADE,
HOMER DURIO;
For Clerk:
EDWARD G. VOORHEES,:
For Sheriff:
ISAAC A. BROUSSARD;
For Coroner:
]. FRANKLIN MOUTON.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
Saved His Wife.

Mr.. G. E. Henderson, Poolville,
Texas, writes US as follows: NV
wife had been troubled many years
with constipation. She had used
nearly all kinds of remedies, but
failed to receive any benefit until
she tried Ramon's Pills and Tonic
Pellets, sold here by w. I. Bulling-
ton. She is now in better health
than for long time. We use no
other
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
The Round Bale.

The enterpris1ng cotton ginners.
Messrs. Gerac Brothers, believing
that the round bale system of baling
offers unequaled advantages, are
operating press of that kind. A
representative Of this paper visited
the Gerac ginnery last Saturday and
had occasion to see the system in
operation. The proprietors ex
pressed themselves as being more
than pleased with the service and
said they were glad of the change
from the square bale system.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
A Sign of PrOgreSS.

Instead Of closing the soda foun-
tain at the end Of the summer sea-
son, as has always been the custom
at the Moss Pharmacy in the past,
soda water will hereafter be kept on
iraugh. throughout the year. The
we'll known health giving qualities
Of pure soda water should be at the
disposal Of the public in winter as
we'll as in summer, and this is the
case in large cities, where soda
fountains are patronized the year
round.
Not only will cold soda water be
served during the winter months at
the Moss Pharmacy but hot soda,
also, and hot coffee, hot chocolate
and beef tea. Mr.. Davis, the pop
ular and progressive manager of the
Mess Pharmacy, believes in giving
the people of this community equal
advantages with those of the larger
towns Of the country, and The Ga
zette is confident the citizens of La
fay cite will show their appreciation
OF the proposed Innovation, and all
other similar measures of progress
inaugurated in the town.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
Powder puffs and dainty powder
boxes. Mess PHo,.w0cy

J. A. Mousseau, who is now rep
resenting the wel!-known firm of
Boogher, Force & Goodbar, of St.
Louis, Mo-, dealers in hats and
gloves, arrived in Lafayette Thurs
day with an extensive line of sam
pies for the winter trade. MIR.
Mousseau has just returned from
his former home in Montreal, Can
ada, where he spent about year.
He will travel in Louisiana and will
make his headquarters in Lafayet cite.
During his stay here Mr.. Mousseau
has made many friends and it is
safe to say that wherever he will go
he will gain the friendship and es-
TEEN of those with whom he will
have business or social relations.
His friends in Lafayette wish him
much success.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
A. Il. Cai1lOuet.
Democratic MEETINGS..

Lafayette court house, Saturday, Nov. 49, p m.
Broussardville, Sunday, Nov 49, D.
Wilmington School house, Thursday, Nov 3d. pm
Royville, Saturday, Nov %, 2. p:
Martial Heberts Store, Sunday, Nov. 20, IL
Scott Sunday, Nov. 26, p. m:
Jules Baronet, Tuesday, Nov. %, I o.
Alexandra Verrot, Saturday. Dec 2, 2 D. m.
Scott, Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a
sPEAKERS:-Hon. Julian Mouton, Hon. G. De-
balon, Hon. Vim. Campbell, Messrs Ed G.. VOORHEES,
I. A. Broussard, A. M Martin nc others
Hon: A. G. Allen and District Attorney M. T.
Gordy will address the meeting court house on
Saturday, Nov 49,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and tre-
mendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, kidneys
and Bowels are out IF order. If
you want these qualities and the
success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. ONLY
25c at VIM. Clegg's drug store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
C hhsS1s CS S1sh

Is commOn-sense remedy, scien-
tifically prepared, and is guaranteed
to quickly and permanently cure
cough, cold, hoarseness and all in
famed conditions of the lungs and
air-passages. 1t is pleasant to take.
Manufactured and sold only at the
Moss Pharmacy 11-11-at,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

Single and double barrel breech-
loading shot guns, revo1veFs, loaded
shells, all sizes; pistol cartridges,
Flobert rifles, air guns, hunters
coats and hats, hunting boots, etc.
At Moss g. Co.'S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
L Take ANY Ease

OF morphine, opium, cocaine,
chloral, whisky or tobacco habit.
cure it in from "a hours t. five davs.
Guarantee cure. No i'll after
effects. Booklet free.
A. N. PIERCE, M. D..
Lake Charles, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

Weary Women need an occasional
dose of DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine to Strengthen their
Nerves and Invigorate their Sys-
TENS
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
Died

AT his home in this town, la st
Saturday Nov. II, Mr.. Louis
Nollive, aged &C years, native of
Paris, France, and resident Of
this parish number of years.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

as 4 candidate for sheriff of Lafayette parish,
subject to the action of the white Democra-
tic primaries of December @.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
We are authorized to announce
DR.. j. F.. MOUTON

as candidate for coroner of Lafayette par
ish, subject to the action of the white Demo
cratic primaries of December q.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
Ed G. VOORHEES,

as candidate for clerk of court of La
fayettc parish, subject to the action of the
white Democratic primaries of December 9.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
We are authorized to announce
VIM. CAMPBELL

as candidate for district attorney of the
18th judicial district, subject to the action of
the white Democratic primaries of Decem-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
We are authorized to announce
HOMER l.. MONNIER

the Sd ward of Lafayette parish, subject to
the action of the white Democratic primaries
of December o.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
We are authorized to announce
+. A. MSFADDIN

candidate for justice of the peace of the
third ward of Lafayette parish, subject to
the action of the white Democratic primaries
of December 9.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
CANDIDATES.
We are authorized to announce
G. DEBAILLON

as a candidate for judge of the 18th judicial
district, subject to the action of the white
Democratic primaries of December 9.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

The Cumberland Telephone is
now completed to Breaux Bridge
and patrons of the line can avail
themselves of the improved facili-
ties
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
We are authorized to announce
DIR. F. IL. TOLSON

as candidate for coroner of Lafayette par
ish, subject to the action of the white Demo
cratic primaries of December O.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
are authorized to announce
ERNEST CROUCHET

as a candidate for constable of the sixth
ward of Lafayette parish, subject to the
white Democratic primaries.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
We are authorized TO announce
ARTHUR MARTIN

as candidate for justice of the peace of the
third ward of Lafayette parish, subject to
the action of the white Democratic prima-
rieS
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

candidate for justice of the peace of the
third ward of Lafayette parish, subject to
the action of the white Democratic prima-
rieS.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

as a candidate for representative, subject
to the action of the white Democratic pri-
marieS OF December 9.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
authorized to announce
HOMER DURIO

as a candidate for representative, subject to
the action of the white Democratic prima-
ries of December 9.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
Levy BROS. z 7e~ s;s:

Has a beautiful stock Of winter goods
for men and boys. Suits, overcoats,
hats, shoes, underwear, and everything
else that gentlemen wears. The
most complete clothing store in Lafa-
yette parish. Pay visit and see for
yourself.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
e are authorized to announce
FRANK G. MOUTON

as candidate for police juror of the sd
ward of Lafayette Parish, subject to the ac-
ton of the white Democratic primaries
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

. s;s: s sss 4 81 CR0CKERY

Is the latest addition my stock. l have
selected the kind of crockery suitable . the
local trade and would like quote my prices
to anyone who wishes anything in this line.
This new line will not interfere with my lines
of groceries and dry goods. On the contrary
1 am continually adding them. Get my
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

Antiseptic Tooth Wash - high
quality, but low price. Moss
Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

See Uncle Josh Sprusby at
Falk's next Thursday night.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
ISAAC A. BROUSSARD

We are authorized to Announce
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18
NOW rs THE TIME 10 Buy
Winter Goods

Suits Overcoats, Hats Shoes, Underwear and every
thing in the line Of mems clothing We unquestionaby
have the best stock the prices Give
a call and what able to do before buying.
All we is a chance % show goods.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

A TELEPHONE WILL. MORE
THAN PAY FOR ITSELF,
BESIDES BEING A GREAT
PROTECTION AND CON
VENIENCE. CUMBERLAND
TELEPHONE * TELEGRAPH
COMPANY.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-11-18

TENS.
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Mrs. Barnard Thanks
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BANKRUPTED OLD SATAN

The devil once bargainsd Tor The
soul Of g young man, the dsyil agreeing
TO fsrnish oil the money the young man
could spend. and IL he didn't gpsnd II
90 It came in his soul wAs 70 Be The for
felt. For several years the young man
managed to keep ahead Of the game
by wine, woman and fast horses but
finally the devil SAINT hin . tremsndous
sum which seemed impossible 10 spend.
the young man % . last resort started
q newspaper. Al the end Of three
months The dsvil began TO howl; al the
end Of six months hs was savage, sttAs
end of nine months be was burrows, nj
the end of the year he owned up that
he was broke. The paper went up bot
the soul Of the yousg msa was savsd.--
Exchanges. o." '- 80 +-'' 49,,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-09-13
LEAR.
BY EMILY ROYAL.

Last winter, Ncd's teacher received
the following letter:
81 know thot am getting marked
absent this week, and I take my pen in
hand to tell you what's the matter.
ut was my birthday last Monday. I
was ten years old. I hadn't thought
much about it; but coming home that
day I began to feel i'll used. You see,
last year l had party; all the boys ana
girls I liked best, with lots Of goodies
and fiddle. But this year not thing
was done.
"Mother was busy rigging Virgie--
that's my sister-to go and spend the
holidays with her friend Maud, in the
city; and there she Iand vrgie world
sit and stitch, stitch, day after day.
$50 threw myself back on the sofa,
with my hands in my pockets, and my
lips stuck out to pout little.
"And when mother said: What is
the matter, my SOM ] asked her if she
remembered what day of the month it
was, and told her that she didn't seem
to realize the Importance of the occas-
sion.
"She said that she did, but couldn't
afford to celebrate the event more than
once in two years.
"And then Virgie put in, and said
they hadn't quite made up their minds
whether it was a matter for congratu-
lation or not-my birthday; and you
know what she meant by that. Virgie
is II, and thinks she's smart; but she
Will do anything fer follow, all the
same.