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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-10-27

Empire Precinct, Empire School House
o. Woodbury..
Ballot Clerks,-J. Lloyd, Jr. and J. w.
Virgins.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-10-27

Second Precinct Carson City, Armory
Hall.
Inspectors,-S. H. Day, Geo. f. Kitz-
meyer and Willard Catlin.
Ballot Clerks,-W. II. Cowan and
c. II. Peters.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-10-27

Clerk of the Board OF County COM
nissieners.
Dated Carson City, Ormsbv County,
Nevada. October eight, 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
Land And Immigration.

The Sunset Central lires are
making an earnest effort in behalf
of immigr alton into Texas, and in
order to thoroughly distribute mat
ter advertising the State, the citi
zens of Texas are requested to for
ward to the Sunset-Central Route,
Houston Texas, list of relatives
or friends living in the old country
or in any other State VITO may de
sire Information reg riding Texas.
TO the addresses furnished litera-
ture will be forwarded thoroughly
exploiting the agricultural and in
dustrial features OF Texas. The
names of farmers, fruit-growers, to-
bacco raisers, dairymen and health
seekers are particularly desired
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
NUMBER %.
PSYCHOLOGICAL.

Miss Matte C. Torian, the he
loved daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. b. Torian, died Thursday
morning at the residence of her
uncle, MIR. Walter S. Torlan. Miss
Torian was 81 years of age. Her
death was not unexpected for some
days ago it was announced that her
illness betrayed symptoms which led
her friends to believe that her once
robust constitution would finally
yield to the inroads of the malady.
The tenderest nursing and the best
medical skill failed, and the life of
one SO dear to family and to friends
was brought to an un.imeIy end
The deceased was a person of un-
common intellectual force and of
distinguished personality. She was
held in great esteem by all who
knew her and was admired and
loved by her associates. A favorite
at home and in society her
death has created void and
has elected many sincere ex-
pressions of regret from those who
had occasion to become acquainted
with the splendid qualities Of hear,
and mind which are the inheritance
of Southern womanhood and which
the deceased enjoyed in a marked
degree.
The icy hand Of death ever in
f1icts its blows with merciless sever
ity, but it seems that at times it's
dread visitations are accompanied
by circumstances that even the
stoutest heart is i'll able to endure.
For the death of this estimable per-
son many friends and relatives will
mourn, but the profoundest grief
has been reserved by an Advise
Providence for the aged parents
who can seek consolation only in
the Christian truth that the Father
of the universe knows best what
should be.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
A. O. U. w. Entertained.

local lodge of the knightsss5f Pyth las
rendered reception to the dele
gates Of the a. O. u. w. conven-
ton. The local knights prepared a
lunch and refresh ments for the Wis
ting brethren at their nall in the
National Bank building and a good
time was had by every one Messrs.
propriate addresses on behalf of the
visitors and Messrs. Falk, Vigneaux,
and Staley spoke for the local
lodge.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
To the Voters of the Parish of
L.afAvette. La.

Take notice that l will open the registra-
ton office at the courthouse in the town of
Lafayette, La, Wednesday,, August 1, 1900,
and will close Sept. 2o, 1000.
For the first week will be at the court
house. beginning Aug. 1, 1900, and on Sat
urday, Sept. 1, at Scott. La: Monday, Sept.
;, Mrs. F. Hofpauir's; Wednesday Sept. 5,
Carencro; Thursday, Sept. s, II. Durio S
store; Friday. Sept. J, Pilette School House;
Monday, Sept. 10, Broussardvilie; Tuesday,
Sept II, Youngsvile; Wednesday Sept H.,
Whittington's store.
All voters not registered requested to
register before Sept. 20, 1900.
A. NJ MARTIN,
Assessor and Registrar.
Assessors Office, July 81. 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Prof. Robert Broussard returned
last Saturday from Acadia parish
where he had gone to complete the
census in ward, the enumerator
having been incapacitated by s,c:>-
ness. Mr.. BrOussard took the cen.
sus in the 9TH ward Of this parish,
but got through in time to do some
work in Acadia.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
Accidentally Killed.

Last Wednesday morning an un-
run over and killed bv a train at
Duson. Acting Coroner F. r.
Tolson went to Duson and held an
inquest ascertainlng the fact tina,
the cause of death was purely &C
cidental.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

The jury commissioners met
Wednesday and drew the venire for
the September term of court which
convenes on the 10th of that month.
column.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Miss Mayre L.ittell, the manager
Of the Western Union Office at this
place, left yesterday for Opelousas,
where she will spend month
among relatives. During Miss Lit
tell's absence the Lafayette Office
will be in charge of Miss Elina Roy,
of Opelousas.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

MIR. and Mrs. J. J. Davidson left
Friday for the Seashore Camp
Grounds near Biloxi. They will
attend the meeting Of the Epworth
spend some time ON the coast.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

DR.. F. E. Gira,d returned from
New Orleans Thursday. While in
that city DIR. Girard visited the
building in which the negro Charles
was intrenched and from whic;. he
did such deadly work with his rife.
The doctor says that the murderer
could not have selected a better
place to carry out his .murderous
intents, and that it is surprising he
did not kill more men. He was in
a position to pick Gut his victims.
and was afforded almost abs lutte
immunity from the bullets of the
police and citizens
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Mrs. F. G.. Tray returned home
Monday after making a visit to rel
atives at Bunkie.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
A NARROW ESCAPE.
a COlOrt,d Boy Falls From the
Upper Story Of the Crescent
Hotel.

Willard, young son of Valmnnd
Lemel, the colored man who is head
waiter at the Star and Crescent Ho-
tel, had narrow escape last Mon
day afternoon. He fell from the
rear porch of the second story oi
the hotel building, IA height of abou,
IS feet. The carpenters who are
repairing the building had placed a
temporary railing in lieu of the
banisters.
Tie boy, although warned of the
danger, leaned against the failing
which gave way. The boy held on
to the plank and fell TO the ground
with il. The hotel people ran to
his assistance. DR.. Dreyfous. Of
New Orleans, who was present,
thoroughly examined his body and
was quick to ascertain the fact that
he had received no serious injury.
The next morning the boy was we'll.
Judge BIackman, of Alexandria,
was in Lafayette Wednesday and
paid The Gazette a much appre-
ciated visit. The judge speaks en-
tertaininglv of the Kansas City Con-
ventioR, which he classes among
the greatest political gatherings in
the history of this country. Judge
Blarkman vas the Louisiana me IN
Der Of the committee on resolutions,
a body which was composed of ex-
ceptionally able and influential men.
The judge had occasion to speak
with the best informed leaders of
the various States and he reports
that the concensus of opinion among
them was that Bryan had a splendid
chance of winning. The large gains
made by the Democracy in the
middle West and in other sections
of the Country are most encourage
ing aud would indicate a victory in
November.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Louis N. Brueggerhoff, a member
Of the repotorial staff of the Shreve-
port Evening Journal, was among
the delegates who attended the
meeting of A. o. wv. held here this
week. While in Lafayette Mr..
Brueggerhof paid The Gazette an
appreciated visit.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
Died.

Mr.. Lewis H. Moore, aged -
years, died Sunday morning at the
residence of his daughter in-law,
Mrs. Joseph E. Moore, near this
town. His remains were taken to
Arnaudville for burial.
The deceased was a native Of St.
Landry. He was brother of the
late Circuit Judge Joseph Moore.
He was man of refinement and
education and was highly respected.
The Opelousas papers are re-
quested to copy this notice.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

FOR RENT-A small dwelling
house, near centre IF town Apply
at this office.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
Base Ball.

Base Ball.
A game of base ball will be
played at Oak Avenue Park Sunday,
Aug. S, between Piiette and New
Iberia, for a purse Of 500. Game
mission, IS cents; children 10
cents; ladies, free.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Miss Jennie Hacker, of New
Iberia, is wishing Misses Ev.lyn and
Nora Darby.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
Will Meet Here.

The Epworth League of the Ope.
lousas district will meet in La
fayette on Sept. 4 and will con.
time in session until the 9th.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Felix Mouton will write an in
surance policy on your life or prop
erty.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Table and seed potatoes for sale.
Triumph and Burbanks. First class
stock and much cheaper than New
Orleans stock. O. B. jenkins.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

There will be services Sunday at
the Methodist church at II a. m.
and 8 ,. III.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
A. q. u. w.
Grand Lodge Holds Its First
Biennial Meeting in
Lafayette.

Last Tuesday morning the grand
lodge of the A. o. u. w. met at
Perrault presided and there were
about fifty delegates present. nearly
all the towns in the State being re-
presented. When the meeting was
called t" order there were half a
dozen persons of this town present.
Six members of the Lafayette Or
chestra kindly volunteered their
services and played some very &C
ceptable music.
Judge Perrault raped the as
sembly to order and Hon. VIM.
Campbell delivered an address of
welcome on behalf of the mayor
who was unavoidably absent. Mr.
G.. O. Mouton, Of Ideal lodge,
spoke in behalf of the local frater
nifty. Judge Perrault responded to
the addresses Of welcome and
returned thanks for the hospi-
tality SO unselfshly rendered.
The judge dwelt at considerable
length upon the merits of the
order expla lining both it's insurance
and benevolent features. He re-
ferred to the large increase IN the
membership rolls in this State and
to the great help gwen to the wild
ows and orphans of deceased mem
bers. At the conclusion of Judge
Perrault's address the lodge con-
vened in executive session and trans
acied much business. The reports
of the officers were received and re-
ferred to appropriate committees
and disposed of in regular order.
The following officers were elected
to serve during the ensuing two
years: w. G. Perrauit Of Opelou-
sas, grand master workman; George
J. Martin Of New Orleans, grand
foreman; James Fortier of Donald
sonville, grand overseer; D. J.
Searcv Of New Orleans, grand re-
corder; Charles E. Peroncel of
Shreveport, grand receiver; G. O..
Mouton of Lafayette, grand inner
wAtchman; H. r. Silvernall of
Crowley, grand outer Waterman;
w. w. Warrington of Alexandria,
grand guide; DR.. Clarence Pierson of
New Iberia, grand medical ex-
aminer: w. &. Perrault, T. J.
Shepherd, w. w. Wilmington, Sr. =,
supreme representatives.
Donaidsonville was unanimously
selected as the next place Of meet
ing.
Tuesday night Mr.. Webb McNall,
Of Kansas, installed the newly
elected officers and delivered an adj
dress to the lodge.
See Felix Mouton about life and
fire insurance.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Mr.. r. c. Landry and daughter
returned home Saturday from Hot
Springs, Ark, where they remained
FIVE weeks for the benefit of their
health.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
Wilson Arrested.

Sheriff Broussard received a tele-
gram last Wednesday from Deputy
Sheriff Dees of Lake Charles to ar
rest a white man named Jack Will
son, wanted in Calcasieu for theft.
The sheriff located Wilson early
Wednesday morning and placed
him under arrest. Deputy Ryan
came from Lake Charles on the
noon train and returned in the at
tcrnonn with Wilson in custody. 1t
appears that Wilson is not only
wanted in Lake Charles, but is also
much wanted in Orange, Texas.
He is said to be a dashlng fellow
and a very smooth individual.
Judge H. l.. Monnier has com
pleted his Office. 1t is very neal
and tasty and looks we'll.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Now's the time to insure your
life. Felix Mouton will attend to
your insurance business at any
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
TO CANE GROWERS.

For all cane contracted
and delivered to refinery by
team, we will pay Soc. per
ton for each cent that prime
yellow clarified sugar sells
for on the New Orleans Ex-
change, and a bonus of 25
cents per ton additional.
Lafayette Sugar
Ref'Q Co., Ltd.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Dr. J. F. Mua,nu visited New
Orleans this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Bower and
child left Tuesday for St. Louis
where they will spend the month of
August.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Sheriff Broussard has added a
catamount to his zoo. Some days
ago he was presented with an eagle
to complete the pair, but the recent
acquisition is very handsome ami
NAL and promises to become the
star of the geological collection.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Miss Virgie Heard, OF AvoyeIles
parish. who has been on visit to
Mrs. Z. &. WieI, returned home
this week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Don't neSicCt to attend TO that
insurance business. Phone or write
to Felix Mou,on and he will call ON
YOU.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Oats, corn, hay and rice bran for
sale. D. l.. Caffery, phone las.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Hon. 0. Cade was in Lafayette
Thursday.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

One of our citizens was puzzled
the other day when he saw the fol-
lowing sign hanging in front of the
business place of one of the mer-
chants doing business in the suburbs
of this city:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
ssPOPONICE.'

Our perplexed friend racked his
brain to know the meaning of the
word. Looking into the store he
saw box containing ice and sew
eral bottles of pop which offered a
solution of the puzzle.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Pears! Pears!
For sale. Write for price to
James Maund, Jennings, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

See Felix Mouton about life and
fire insurance.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

THE CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE
COMPANY REQUIRES NO ARBITRA.
RILY WRITTEN CONTRACTS, BUT AT
IT'S PRESENT RATES WILL EXECUTE
CONTRACTS TO ANY OF ITS GUS
TUNERS FOR 10 YEARS If SO RE-
QUESTED.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

THE BEST IS NONE TO GOOD FOR
THE PEOPLE. THE CUMBERLAND ;
TELEPHONE co. FURNISHES ONLY
! THE BEST. OUR RATES ARE LOW; I
81 PER MONTH AND UP FOR RESI- ;
DENCES; &I.So PER MONTH AND UP
FOR BUSINESS HOUSES. LONG DIS
LANCE TELEPHONES a SPECIALITY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-06
CUBAN POSTAL FRAUDS
Auditor of Postoff1ce Department Ex-
plains How They Became Possible

Washington, November 3.-The report
of the auditor for the postoffice depart
ment, covering the fiscal year, ended
June 80, 1900 shows that the total rev.
enues for the department for that pc
riod were $1O2, ,354, ,579, and the expendi-
lures $1O7, ,249, ,29S, leaving a deficit of
"a, ,S94,71S
Concerning the postal frauds in Gu
ba the auditor says:
When new postal service was es-
tablished in the island Of Cuba, jan
uary /, 1899, under the auspicies of the
United States government, the same
mistake was made against which such
emphatic warning was raised in this
country sixty-five years ago. The en-
tire control of finances and accounting
was left in the hands of the director Of
posts. Statements were made that the
new Cuban system was organized on
the United States plan, but in this
vital particular there was the widest
possible departure from the principle
Of an Independent audit, which has
prevailed here since 1886. The conse-
seen. They were exactly what occur
red in connection with our own service
in it's earlier days, which, after serious
scandals, brought about the present
methods Of accounting.
In Cuba, after six or eight months
Of this incorrect procedure. tho lief
Of the bureau Of accounts was made
auditor and removed from under the
jurisdiction Of the head Of the postal
system; but the same individual re-
tanned. his position and had evidently
become SO accustomed to accept the or
ders and approvals Of his superior as
conclusive that practically the same
conditions continued; there was no
really independent scrutiny and audit
OF accounts, and the Irregularities
which ensued were the natural result"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-06

Chicago, November 3.-With four ad-
dresses in Chicago and one at Harvey,
William Jennings Bryan today prac-
tically closed his long campaigning in
the struggle for the presidency. To-
night from in front Of the Union
League Club, on Jackson Boulevard
Mr.. Bryan reviewed, amid a din of cam
non and glare of fireworks. an immense
parade of democrats which marked the
close of the campaign in Chicago, and
late tonight he left over the Burling-
ton road for his home in Lincoln.
where, with his family, he will receive
election returns next Tuesday.
Today, the third of Mr.. Bryan's
speech making in Chicago, was mark
ed by tremendous crowds at each of
and the parade tonight developed into
one long ovation, the cheering for the
democratic presidential candidate being
almost incessant from the time he
stepped onto the reviewing stand until,
rather weary from his arduous work
of the past three days, he stepped into
his carriage, and was driven to the
Union station.
At noon today the Iroquois club gave
a banquet in honor of Mr.. Bryan, at
which many of the members who OPP
posed him in 1896 pledged him support
on next Tuesday.
AT 10 o'clock Mr.. Bryan began his
days speech making at big open-door
meeting in front of the Transit house,
Forty-second and Halstead streets, the
center OF the stock yards district.
Three other meetings were also ad-
dressed by Mr.. Bryan during the after
noon.
At 2:30 p. m, he spoke at an open
air meeting at Maxwell and Union
streets; at p. m, at an open air meet
ing on the lake front, Washington
street and Michigan avenue. From
there he took a suburban train to Har-
vey, where he addressed a big meeting
of foundrymen and mill hands. The
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-06
WITH IMMENSE PARADE
And Five Speeches by Bryan the
Chicago Democrats Close
the Campaign.

final meeting of the day and the last
of Mr.. Bryan's remarkable campaign
outside of his own state was at the
Calumet theatre in South Chicago.
From there Mr.. Bryan went at once to
the reviewing stand on Jackson Bou-
levard where for over an hour he stood
and bowed as the hosts of the democ-
racy marched by and cheered their
leader.
At the Iroquois Club, Mr.. Bryan said
in part:
"I have had imposed upon me in this
campaign a great duty and I have per-
formed it to extent of my ability and
to the extent Of my strength. Ny re-
sponsibility ceases, so far as this cam
paign is concerned, on next Tuesday.
If 1 have any further responsibility it
will be the fault of the people; it will
be for them to say whether 1 shall re-
main a private citizen or become a
public servant.
II am glad in this campaign that we
have the support of the many who were
against us before.I do not criticise them
harshly, and / did not when they left
us, because I believe that a majority
of them left because they conscienti-
ously believed that the country was in
danger. I did not agree with them in
that did not believe that the people
or the country would be in danger be-
cause of my election, and / make the
statement to you now that if 1 had
been elected we would not now be con-
fronted by the crisis that is before us.
/ believe that those who voted against
men who voted against me because
they thought that they were doing
their duty to their country. When
heard, the night of the election, that
an old grayAhaired man fell upon his
knees and thanked God that the coun-
ty had been saved know that he was
expressing the sentiments 'of his heart.
But many who thanked God then are
now praying that shall not be defeat
ed again. 1t does not mean that they
have changed their sentiments since
then. 1t does not necessarily mean
that they have changed in their opin-
ions upon the questions which were
paramount then, but it does mean that
four years of republican rule have
brought them face to face to a greater
question than has ever been before
this country. / believe the issue today
is even greater than the issue of 1896;
for then the question was whether we
should have one republic or two re-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-06
CHAIRMAN JONES CLAIMS
VICTORY FOR Mr.. BRYAN.
He Will Lose Wyoming, But Gain Several Large
States East of the Mississippi. Cali
fOrnia Claimed for Him.

Chicago, November 3.-Chairman
Jones, of the national executive com
mittee, furnished the Associated Press
with the following statements cover
ing the outlook from his standpoint:
The fight is won, Bryan and Stew
enson will be elected The democratic
majority in the electoral college will
be ample. The democrats will hold all
the states they carried in 1896 with the
possible exc ption Of Wyoming. We
will carry New York. New Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland West Virginia
Kentucky. Indiana, Ohio and Illinois
The chairman Of the state committee
Of California has just wired me that we
will carry that state by 10000 rflajori-
ty. In a general way should say that
there will be somewhat OF falling off
Of Bryan's strength compared with
1896 west of the Mississippi and that
east Of the Mississippi he will make
overwhelming gains. The campaign
has been spirited from the start. The
democrats were somewhat handicapped
for want Of funds, while the repubIi-
cans. as four years ago. had more
money than they could use. The repub-
hcans have endeavored to intinidate
laboring men and alarm these men, but
not with the fierce oppression they
brought to bear In 1896.
OF course the trusts, the great ag-
gregation Of combined capital, the
seekers for franchises in Porto Rico
and the Philippines. the promoters and
explo5ters. generally. have spared no
effort and win spare no effort to re-
elect Mckinley. 1t Is my firm belief,
however, that the electorate cannot be
debauched this year to a sufficient ex-
tent to throttle the public viii.
The country is aroused as 1t has not
been since the days preceding the civil
war. The existence OF the form OF gov
ernment established by the fathers il