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Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
Preparing for the Carnival.

A large force of men are engaged
daily in the preparation OF the most
select, and perhaps the most spectacular
feature OF the coming Peace Jubilee.
The floats for the historical pageant, a
parade that will consist of marching
soldiers, sailors, men and women on
horseback, and series OF tableaux
depicting the events of American his
tory, are now being prepared. These
floats will be elaboratelY decorated.
Each, moreover, is in itself a work OF
art, and the amount Of talent and inge-
nuity required in its construction would
ordinarily be underestimated.
The shop of the historical pageant
contractor consists of a building at the
corner, in which the finer work is done,
and a huge shed in which the floats
themselves are built. Thirteen odd
looking paraphernalia with huge wheels
below and curlously shaped sticks,
boards and canvases above are ranged
in a row from one end OF the shed to the
other. The thirteen things are the
thirteen floats to be. The oddly shaped
sticks when properly embellished will
represent trees and shrubs, some of the
boards will gradually transform them
selves into the heads Of lions, properly
padded and painted, while the frame
work OF the creations will be covered
over with canvas smooth or in draperies,
decorated, painted and covered with
glittering fneries.
Frank Cox. scenic artist, who has had
many years experience in the construc-
tion OF the floats tor the Mardi Gras in
New Orleans, has charge of the work
the contractors for the whole pageant
being Van Horn & Son. of Philadelphia.
Associated with Mr.. Cox are some six
or seven specialists, one for the canvas
work, another for the molding, a third
for painting, and so on. Carpenters,
laborers, sewing girls, and others are
required in addition.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
INFORMATION FOR BREWERS
AND OTHERS.

The Byewer5' Journal announces the
failure OF an attempt to create a beer
trust in New York. The brewers, it
says, were satisfied with the value OF
their property, and preferred to hold it
in preference to selling out to Wall
street interests.
1t quotes as a factor in the matter the
fact that wherever brewing interests
have consolidated in any city popular
aversion to anything IN the shape Of a
trust has led to the establishment Of new
brewerles, or old ones have increased
their facilities to make a strong bid for
patronage against the trusts. This was
the case in St, Louis, Chicago, Detroit,
Washington, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Erie
and other cities, and It declares that the
competition will be expensive and may
greatly reduce the profits Of the trusts.
In OHIO the Attorney General is
seeking to apnul the charter OF the
Cleveland and SanduskY Brewing Com
pany, on the ground that it is trying by
buying up saloon properties to crush
out competition,
The committee, it declares, that tried
to buy up the Brooklyn breweries and
claimed that it was backed by the First
National Bank OF that borough, has
abandoned its task.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06

The race will be run about halt an hour
before the start of the parade and
promises to be an Interest," ng free
exhibition.
Washington will also give big meet
on May 80 tor the Eastern profess 'onals,
while that for the Western riders will
be given in Chicago. provided the new
track being built is completed by that
time. Many OF the crack riders however,
will not remain in these cities, as there
are meets scheduled in most OF the cities
in the country. Berkeley Oval will have
a meet, as will also AsburY Park,
Bridgeport and new track atsiims 'ille,
all OF which will attract one or more
the big professionals. After that most
ofthe riders in the East will follow the
New York State Circuit until the open
ing OF the National Circuit in July.
During the next week or two. Wash
in gton will be the gather ing point OF all
the speedy cyclists, who for the past
month or so have been getting the rust
off themselves at Fountain Ferry,
Louisville. Today probably most OF the
boys will leave for this city. At the
Park Track, on the Conduit road, they
will do most of their fast work, and an
idea OF each mans prospects uring the
racing season can be gained by keeping
an eye on his practice work here. 1t
required nearly month of the regular
grind Of FIVE miles OF riding to famIlIarize
the men with their work. From lnow
on three miles will be the maximum,
and high geared wheels will be taken
up in a short time by the cracks instead
of the low gesred machines by which
they have been broken in.
Already sprinting has been done at
Louisville, and Owen Kimble, the
Kentuckian, who is to ride as team
mate with A. c. Moran, of this city,
during the coming season, has been
doing fine work. In a sprint of a sixth
OF a mile without pace his time was so
fast that he desired that it be not given
out without confirmation, as it was not
official. After going four miles at
another time his last third was made in
o:sS as, and the last sixth in o:I9.
Kimble is riding very strong, and states
that he is riding in better form than
ever before in early training, He is
expected here during the week.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
CYCLE NOTES.
The Jubilee Meet.

At 2 o'clock on the afternoon Of
Thursday, MAY az. the Jubilee Meet,
as 1t IS termed, will be run of to iuaug-
urate the season of this city. In addi
tion to fine programme OF contests,
exhibitions will be given by several OF
the riders. With Fournier's motorcycle
as pace, Arthur Zimmerman will give
an exhibition mile and Floyd Mcfarland
the Californian, will also make an
endeavor TO lower the mile record,
which now stands at 1870. Should he
continue to ride in his present form he
will no doubt come near accomplishing
the feat.
Just prior to the immense bicycle
parade, which begins at S O'Clock In the
evening, under the direction OF Mr.. ].
d. LasIey It is the intention to introduce
a novelty IN the nature ola bicycle race
on Pennsylvania avenue. With the
cracks of the bicycle world as compel
itors. mile straightway handicap will
be run. the start being at the Capitol
and the finish near the corner OF Fit
teenth street. The local boys will be
given a good chance in The handicap
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
To Test the Eight Hour Law

SUIT at law has been filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by EDoch ). Edelen
against the District OF Columbia to re.
cover the sum of $500. The plaintiff
is an ex-policeman and the action Is
brought to test the eight hour law rela-
tive to the services of policemen. The
plaintiff in his declaration sets forth that
under the law OF 1892 eight hours are
made to constitute days work, but that
notwithstanding this fact, while he was
an officer under the District government
he was compelled to do duty for a con-
siderable longer period each day. For
this he was paid at the rate OF 81 so a
day.
Edelen was policeman for about five
years, and claims that there is now due
him the sum of S3,s 500 in excess OF the
amount he has already received, for the
extra hours which he has labored. The
suit Involves an interesting question,
and it is claimed that if the courts sus.
tain his contention that the District will
be liable for more than a million dollars
to policemen and firemen as compensa-
tion for having worked extra hours.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
roston Rreweries combine.

The Globe says: THE combination
of ten Boston brewerles has been
effected by the New York syndicate
which has been negotiating tor the
properties for several months. Options
on these breweries had been secured by
Waterbury & Weston, of New York,
representing the syndicate, as fast as the
consent Of the proprietors of the brew
cries could be obtained. These options
were taken up last Tuesday, and the
following breweries will form the
syndicate: Union, American, John R.
Alley, Franklin, Hanley & Casey, Hub,
Puritan. Star, Mccormick, Boston Beer
Company. and one other, name not vet
gwen.
THE new company is to be capitalized
at g., SOC, 900. with preferred common
stock. In addition the new company
is to issue bonds to the amount OF
Sc, 600 GOO, which will constitute first
mortgage upon the property which the
company is to possess"
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
SHOES

Our Crescent brand Of Mems Shoes
represent the biggest shoe value in
America at the price quoted. They
come in all the popular shapes of toe and
all fashionable leathers-cali, patent
calf russet calf, vici kid, Behave
extension soles and English back stays
the equal of any 81 Is or So shoes in
America. The price is only l$2. rs.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
Cnsi the Mnr.

The expenditures on account OF the
War Department since July 1, 1898.
aggregate S2Io, o,64s,556; on account OF
the Navy Department, Ss5,sa2, ,s94. The
amount of cash payments already made
on account of the war is approximated
by the Treasury officials at from S273'-
900, 600 to SAYS, ,ooo. 900. OF this amount
about $Ie6, Ooo. .oco, it is estimated, has
been paid through the War Department;
$s4, 900, 900 through the Navy Depart
ment; Gao. 600, 900 under the treaty with
Spain, and $4,000, 900 on account OF
increased expenses in the civil estab'
lishment,
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
Local Haotes.
For Needy volunteers

Plans have been perfected for an
excursion 10 River View, June ?, for the
benefit of needy men who served iH the
First District Volunteer Regiment.
Officers of the National Guard have
taken the matter in charge, and through
the courtesy of Capt. E. S. Randall they
have secured the privileges Of his resort
with the boats for the date mentioned
Many of the public spirited citizens Of
the city have been requested to serve on
the committees.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
Dear BOtuss.

Charles Holman forfeited Sa5 collat-
eral IN the Police Court Saturday for
violation OF the law for the protection
OF bottleIs. This law prohibits the use
of registered bottles by other pottlers,
and imposes a penalty of so cents for
each bottle Illegally used on first con-
viction, and IS for each bottle on a
second offense. Five bottles belonging
to Iohn H. Schlueter, bother Of 1901
Fifth street northwest, were found in
possession of Holman, whose place OF
business is at IIoI Fourth street north
east, by Detective Flinders.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
MEMS CLOTHING

A no5hY, stylish, all wool herring gbOne
weave tan colored TOpcoat. Good
Italian lining, deep French iac ing and
silk velvet collar--a regular So garment
special price ST, so.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
AntI-saIOOn League.

Mr.. A. z. Shoemaker, the attorney
Tor the District Anti Saloon League, at
its last meeting reported that licenses
had been refused to a saloon and club
which the League had opposed. Other
licenses were held IN abeYsnce by the
Excise Board. A Eumber OF bars were
mentioned at the meeting to which the
League objected, and plans for closing
them were discussed.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06

GEALED PROPOSALS. EN-
dorsed Proposals for Steel Roof"
viii be received at the Bureauloi Yards
and Docks, Navy Department Wash
ington, until I O'Clock, May s, 1899, and
then and there publicly opened for
removing an old roof and building new
steel roof for copper rolling mill Navy
Yard, Washington, ID. c. Plans, speci.
fcations and blank forms of proposal
can be obtained from the Commandant
ofthe Navy Yard. Washington. NOR
DECAI T. ENDICOTT, Chief of
Bureau. April 20, 1899.
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
FURNISHING

3sc and 4oc Neckwear-tecks, puAs,
four in fhands-large variety OF new
patterns only csc
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
PROPOSALS FOR MATER.

ial, Etc, Government Printing
Office, Office of the Public Printer,
Washington, d. c., April 8, 1899.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until 10 O'Clock a. M, May S, 1899.
iot furnishing material. etc, for the use
Of the Government Printing Office
during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1000. The right to reject any and all
bids and to waive defects is reserved.
Detailed schedules of the material, etc,
required, accompanied by blank propo-
sails. and giving the regulations with
which bidders must comply. may be
obtained by addressing this Office.
+, w. PALMER, Public Printer,
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
HATS

Derbys and Fedoras-Latest shapes,
newest colors--black, brown, pearl,
nutria. Regular Sc so quality at So
Washington sentinel., 1899-05-06
Chery & Moran Co.,
Some Special Opening Prices;
cHlLDREN's CLOTHING

All wool last color blue cheviot, and
flannel sailor suits-neatlY and tasteiully
trimmed--sold everywhere at S3 or 50 IS
our special price, only $2.5O
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
Sheriff'S Sale.
State Of Louisiana, Parish of La
fayette, 18th Judicial District,
Ia.-Felix Loeb & Bros.
VS.. Ismen Bernard
no. 4I44.

by virtue of a writ of seizure and sale is
sued in the above numbered and entitled
cause by the Honorable 18TH Judicial Dis
trict Court of the State of Louisiana, holding
sessions in and for the parish of Lafayette,
there will be sold at auction, for cash 20
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the court house, town of Lafayette,
between legal hours,
Saturday, June 3. 1880,
the following described property, to-wit:
One certain tract of land situated in the
parish of Lafayette. with all the improve
ments thereon, containing two superficial
arpents. IL. &c. w. G.. Mcaud, thence
parolled to the public road leading to
BreauN Bridge, and bounded north bv
Maurice Francez assigns, east by same,
south by public road, west by Morgan rail-
road and Micaud street, being prop
erty acquired from Maurice Francez.
l. \. BROUSSARD
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish
April Fl. 1899.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
ALittle Girl Rescued.

NJ label West, bright little girl,
about years old, was restored to
her relatives las: Tuesday by Sheriff
Broussard. The child was dis
covered to be at the home of some
negroes on plantation near Caren-
Gro. 1t seems that she had won
dered away from her mother who
was addicted to the use of morphine
and that she was picked up by ne
groes at Lake Charles and finally
drifted TO this parish. Her aunt.
Mrs. Cochran, NEST estimable
lady of Alexandria, had made sew
eral Intellectual attempts to find her.
She was rewarded for her trouble
last Tuesday. Mrs. Cochran left
the next day with the child for
Alexandria.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
WEEKLY BUDGET
OF NEWS FROM lBROUSSARD
AND VICINITY WRITTEN FOR
OUR READERS.

The two picnics Of the season
we've given near Broussard last
Sunday. The rendez. vous for one
was the Pecan Grove on Bayou
Tortue. Among those who at
tended were: Messrs. H. and A.
Billeaud and NJ. Billeaud, Sr., and
M. Billeaud. Jr., and their families;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Mansfield, Mr..
A. Liable and Mr.. l.. Hirsch and
family. and many others who will
remember that days pent in the
beautiful woods along the banks
of the picturesque Bayou TortLe.
The other picnic took place at
Pleasant Hill on Bayou Vermilion.
Among those who enjoyed this fete-
champetre were the Misses Bernard,
N. and X. Broussard, Aimee and
Estelle Mouton, Mr. and Mrs. ].
o. B,oussard, Mr.. A. Liable and
family, Prof. and Mrs. X. H.
Broussard, Messrs. q. and K. CO.
meaux, E. ]. and r. H. Comeaux.
A good time was had and many are
wishing for a recurrence of the
feast
Cane is growing faster in this
section than expected.
The young men of Broussard met
and formed a Literary and Dram
attic Society last week. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected off
GERS: A. l.. Malagarie, president;
F.. ]. Comeaux, vice-president;
l.. F. St. Julien, secretary and
treasurer. With the above officers
the club may well feel confident of
success, considering the charlta-
bic purpose for which it was organ
ICED. DR.. Strohmer was elected
the clubs physician.
HORATIUS.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
SUPPLEMENTAL. LIST

s. IS ~
SUPPLEMENTAL. LIST
Dugas, Martial, Sr, 100 acres of land
bounded north by = FORESTER and south by
| II Comeaux, state tax - os, parish tax
- IS, poll tax 81, interest IS cents,
norm ny Suites, south by r Benoit, state
tax 90 cents, parish tax 81 10, poll tax e..
interest ~ cents; total s. 90
! Duhon, Ralph, so acres of land bounded
north ny - Wier and south by l. Richard.
state tax s. 90, parish tax IS. poll tax 81.
interest % cents; total $II "a
DuPuis, George. "a acres Of land bounded
north by Z Bernard and south X Benoit,
state tax 81 cents, parish tax 81 &c, poll tax
-, Interest 22 cents; total 81 81
Duhon. Mathilde, I lot in Boutlreaux atldi-
tion' state tax SO cents, parish tax 60 cents,
interest IL cents; total s. oS
Landry. Laurent, I6 acres of land bounded
north by a Moaton. state tax 81 ~, parish
tax Sc as. poll tax 81, interest IS cents:
Broussard, Mrs Darmas, 50 acres Of land
bounded north by Vincent and south by
l. Vincent, state tax s. AZ, parish tax S. 7S.
interest S. cents; total So SO
Unknown, 81 acres of land bounded north
by bayou rortue and south by unknown,
state tax s. So. parish tax SS, interest So
cents; total So 81
addition, state tax IS cents, parish tax 2;
cents, poll tax 81, interest 10 cents; total
81 IS
Raggio, Miss Laura, So acres, boundaries
unkhown' state tax 81 81, parish tax So 20,
interest 81 cents, total s. 4S
:heriot, Aurelien heirs, 1863 acres of land
bounded north public road and south by
N - Young, state tax 81 so, parish tax
$Is SO, interest 81 20; total S2I 20
Guilbeau, A l., IS acres of land bounded
north by bayou Carencro and south by +:
e'ulibeauN, state tax 81 II, parish tax So 9s,
poll tax 81, interest "a cents; total So 90
On sais, day of sale will sell such por-
TONS Of said property each debtor will
point out, and in case the debtor will not
point out sufficient property, will at once,
and without further delay. sell the least
quantity of said property of any debtor,
which any bider will buy for the am, unit |
of the taxes, interest and cost due by said !
debtor; the sale will be without appraise- !
nen,, for cash, in legal tender money of the !
United States, and the property sold shall !
Dc redeemable at any time for the space of |
'ne year by paying the price given including
:"sts and twenty per cent. thereon.
1. a. BEOUSSARD,
Sheriff and ExO fficio, Parish of Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
Constable Sale.

In accordance with the parish stock law
and by authority vested in me, have taken
possession of and will sell for cash 10 the
last and highest bidder at the Office of the
Justice of the Peace in the 4th ward, be-
tween legal sale hours, on
Saturday, May 20, 1899,
the following described property to-wit:
One bay mare.
One sorrel mare
+. BoUDREAUX, Constable.
May I3, 1890.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
Constable Sale.
John Landay VS.. Edmond Grange
-4th Justices Court-Parish
of Lafayette, La.
Constable Sale.

BY virtue of writ of fila issued in the
above titled suit by the Hon. l. A. Leblanc.
Justice of the Peace, in for the 4th ward
of Lafayette parish and to me directed, I
will offer for sale and sell for cash to the
highest bidder to pay and satisfy the sum
of SCI, at Judge LeBlanc's Office, at 10
O'Clock,
Saturday, May 20, 1899,
the following described property to-wit:
One bay horse.
r. BOUDREAUX. Constable.
May 3, 1899.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
Constable Sale.
J. Nickerson VS.. Unknown Owner
sd ward, Lafayette Parish,
Louisiana.

BY virtue Of writ issued by Judge L.
A. McFatdin, justice of the sd ward, and
to directed I, the undersigned, have
taken into my possession and will sell for
Judge McFaddin's Office. in the town of
Lafayette, between legal sale hours, on
Saturday, May 20, 1899.
the following described property:
One sorrel mare.
One brown mare.
L. HIRsCH, Constable.
May II, 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
Constable Sale.

BY virtue of the stock law of this parish,
have taken into my possession and will
sell to the last and highest bidder for cash
at the Office of Judge G. Brandt in the Ist
ward between legal sale hours
Saturday, May 20. Il 500,
the following described property:
One two-year- old horse.
A. CHIAssoN, Constable Ist ward.
May Is, 1890.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06
Taken Up.

On my place in.the list ward of this par
ish dayk.ba mare. branded on left hip.
Owner can procure same by proving prop
erty and paying cost.
THEopHILE HEBERT.
r. O., Scott, LIN.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06

Respectfully submitted.
BANTER CLEt;t, Treasurer.
| 1t was moved and seconded that the ac-
ton of the Mayo in having warrant issued
for 5-year policy favor Hartford Insurance
Co for 500 be approved. Also issuance of
warrant for s514. 50 for ba lance payment on
boiler, he approved.
1t was moved and seconded that II. He
bert receive $4,000 pay for the month of
April for services deputy marshal.
Moved and carried that warrant DE issued
in favor of Com. a. J. Moss for $40, said
amount to help defray funeral expenses of
Oneil Baron, deceased.
Moved and seconded that SIS be appro-
prated to Hook, Hose u Ladder Co. to pay
for a nozzle.
Moved, seconded and carried that $50 be
appropriated attorneys fees and shared
alike by o. G. Mouton. Grow Grard and
solidated Engineering Corporation.
Moved and seconded that lights be put
in each of the Fire Co. houses and to be
kept burning at night at the expense of the
corporation.
Moved by A. f. Mouton, that DR.. Hop
kins be instructed to have High School
same at no cost to the High School.
Moved by DIR. Martin and seconded, that
street committee be instructed to have plank
walk built from Congress st. up Julia Ave
nue. to High School building.
Moved by John Hahn and duly seconded
that the boiler is now erected and
complete and giving satisfaction, that orig
inal rates charged for lights he restored in
accordance with agreement with those who
stood the raise.
Following accounts were approvcd:
Louis Chopin, hauling ........ :. ........$ I so
Arthur Leblanc, juror certificate 90
J. &. Couyillon, work On streets ... IS
w. a. Phillips, work on bridges 90
l.. NJ. Creighton, work April ~ 90
a. NJ. Martin, registering . IS 90
VIM. Clegg, account .............. .......... 80
Uiysse Duhon, hauling lumber ~
rancols Aimon, digging ditch. 50
Allie Sproe, groceries Z 60 |
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-05-06

| Lafayette, La, May I, lSoo.-The City
Council met this evening in regular session
with the following members present: Mayor
Caffery, Messrs. Mouton, Hahn, Martin,
Landry, Hopkins, Davidson. Absent: Bru.
Minutes of April 2, were read and APP
proved.
KEpoKT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Lafayette, La, May. /, IS99.-To the
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City
Council of the Town of Lafayette. Your
undersigned finance committee beg to make
this our report. ending May !. 1899:
COLLECTORS ACcoUNT.-DR.
Col'd. since last report, pr'p'y. tax$ 276 IS
w. w. and E. l.. Tax ....... I7S OF
Licenses on nd as per last report. GIG SO
Blk. licenses reed since last report S79 90
Dog tags on hand -....-...-.-.-..... 70 90
sI7ss 81
Blank licenses ON hand --.---..--.-.----.$ Ala SO
AMT. Pd. treas'r. as per his reefs: 1z4s ~
sr7s6 II
Amount overpaid $500. &c.,. ..-...-. 3 so
$I7ss Fl
TREASURER'S ACCOUNT.-DR.
Cash on hand per last report, SS9S4 %
Reed. from coll'r. since last report 1904 IS
Cash received from Mayor. 81 so
$5osS IS
Amt. approp'd fo. paying boiler $I43o 90
Transf'd to w. w. & f. l.. Funds
per law 49,. $500 90
Warrants -. 800. ....--..-.... I402 90
$44z2 GO
Cash ON hand ....-.... GIL ~
$5o3S 50
w. w. Il r.. l.. FUNDS.-DR.
Cash ON hand per last report .... $I7Io oo |
From gen. fund for Paym't. boiler 1890 90
From gen. fund as per law ...-..-.....-.. 1900 90
Received from collector .. 49,. I7S o2 |
Received from Melchert up to April
;. 1899 ..........---...--..-. :. 647 S.
s5475 SO
including warrant No.
4S6 which is not cancelled $s23I 81
Cash on hand 243 80