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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
EkEEc7 6F WckNDZARY
L/TERA TURE.

1t surprised NO one to learn that
the murderer, Robert Charles, was
. disciple Of Ida Wells and other
writer's Who have been filling the
minds of Southern negroes with the
supposed wrongs inflicted upon
them by the white race. The worst
enemy Of the negro is his theoret-
ical friend who never tires Of telling
him that he is vesy badly treated
and that he is as good az the white
man and is being robbed Of his
rights aud all that sort of things.
The ss,unsiest thinkers do not be-
lieve tina, education has benefited
the negroes Of the South. The
main cause Of the failure of educa-
ton to improve the negro has been
his proneness to .ead the trash
served out to him by his alleged
friends of the North. He is apt to
ignore the wise counsels of Booker
Washington and accept the PERM
cious doctrines of fanatics whose
aim is l.. incite negroes to- acts of
violence against their white neigh
bors. Unless the negroes put their
ability to read to better use than
they have heretofore done the
school house will prove Tor more
detrimental to them than illiteracy.
There are q few isolated cases in
the South where education has
made better citizens of negroes but
generally the results have not been
of an encouraging character. The
average negro is made arrogant,
impuden, and conceded by a little
learning. II insiills IN him false
notions of his importance, and he
imagi"es that knowing how to read
and write it were degrading tor him
unable to decently earn living as
q professional man he becomes an
agitator, reads the incendiary lit
erature of his Yankee friends and
proceeds to cause all the trouble
that he can.
Nine tenths of the race troubles
that have occurred in the South are
traccable to the malevolent and
slanderous writings of officious in
termed dlers who know nothing of
the character and habits of the ne
gro. The Tourgees, the Ida Wellses,
the Chambers and others of their
Xix have done more to disturb the
peace and retard the progress of
the South than can ever be esti-
mated
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

The Gazette DOTS its hat to-Billy
Ball, the New Orleans reporter,
who gave such excellent account of
himself during the recent trouble in
that city. Upon three different &C.
casions did Ball display the quail
ties which are found in men of
heroic mold. A notable feature of
Balls gallant conduct is that he was
conspicuous in saving life. He pro
tected an innocent darkey and when
it was discovered that three white
men were either dead or MORALLY
wounded he bravely walked within
the reach Of Charles deadly rifle
where the bodies of the men lay.
And be it said to his credit that he
did not do as the spectacular hero
of San Juan, but RETAINED from
mentioning the part that he had
taken in the affair. Ball IS an honor
to the reportorial fraternity and
deserves to live long and prosper.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

In a number of the towns of this
State there seems to be general
complaint on account of the doings
Of the chad boy" The Iberville
South strongly pleads for the adop-
ton Of curfew ordinance, a step
which the City Council of Crowley
has already taken. The Thibodaux
Sentinel comedies the need of some
salutary measure to check the hood
lumistic propensities of the Thibo-
daux youths, but doubts the wisdom
of adopting a curfew law. The
Sentinel pins it's faith to the time
honored methods, backed by pa
rental authority, as the best means
of bringing up recalcitrant boys
within the straight and narrow path
of rectitude. The St. Bernard
Voice, whose editor has boldly de-
clared war against refractory kids,
advises the good fathers and mothers
of ST. Bernard to insist upon the
adoption of curfew ordinance and
thereby save their ''young hopefuls"
from disgrace.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
I Take Any Case

OF morphine, opium, cocaine,
chloral, whisky or tobacco habit,
cure it in from 4 hours to FIVE days.
Guarantee a cure. No i'll after.
effects. Booklet free. Price 500.
A. N. PIERCE, M. D.,
Lake Charles, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Most men aim to excel in some
thing. Our aim is to make the best
working pants that good jeans,
strong seams, and good buttons
will make. We've done this. The
BUCKSKIN BREECHES are as
near the ''no wear out" make as
pants can ever get. They fit and
look we'll too. We warrant all this
refunded for faults.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Louisiana. Of which he was one Of
the first vice.. residents. He was
also one of the contributors to the
publications of the society, though
during the last few wears iil-health
prevented his taking as tive part
in this as he desired.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

1t will surprise you to experience the
benefit obtained by using the dainty and
famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. For sale by Lafayette Drug
Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

only harmless remedy that gives immediate
results. You will like it. For sale by La
fayeue Drug Co.
Fatal Shooting ARRAY at a Dance.
A special from Crowley, dated July zo,
to the Picayune, says:
Church Point. about twenty miles north
of thus city, was the scene of another bloody
fight Friday night, which resulted in the
death of a Frenchman named Meo Matte.
Coroner F. X. Martin returned last night.
having been called to Church Point to hold
an inquest over the murdered man. 1t ap-
pears, from the testimony delivered at the
inquest, that there had been some hard feel
ings cherished between Neo Ducet and
Ar,elus Ducet. Meo Matte and Neo Ducet
went to dance, which was given at the
home of y. Thibodeaux, and there became
engaged in a row with Artelus Ducet and
OnezIme Ducet. Some of the party struck
Artelus Ducet over the head with loaded
club, and then it was that the shooting be-
gan
At the hearing of the case by DIR. Martin,
the only testimony heard to who fired the
shot that killed Matte was that Onezime
Ducet did it. having first been struck by
Matte. DIR. Martin made an examination of
onSZIme DuCetS person TINS morning Tor
the purpose of ascertaining if there were
any marks OF the blow which he claimed to
to have received, but could hnd none.
Mates clothes were badly powder
burned, and some of the witnesses claimed
that it was necessary to extinguish the fire
started by the flame from the pistol.
The authorities here have succeeded in
capturing Artelus and Onezine Ducet ard
three others, who are charged with having
taken hand in the ARRAY. They were
brought to this city and incarcerated in the
parish prison.
Matte lived only six minutes after he was
shot, the ball passing through the heart and
left lung. 1t is claimed by witnesses tina,
before he became unconscious he made a
statement to- the effect that Onezime Ducet
had killed him.
The c"roner's jury, composed of DIR.
| Molecules, George Turner, J. l.. Comeaux,
]. ID. Miller and Marks Bellard, said that
the deceased came TO his death by a gunshot
wound fired by unknown parties.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

Millions will be spent in politics this
year. We can't keep the campaign going
without money any more than we can keep
the body vigorous without food. Dyspep-
tics used to starve themselves Now kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what You eat and
allows you to eat all the good food you
want. I, radically cures stomach troubles.
For sale by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
sE1EvoLENr ASSOCIATIONS.

CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA,
BRANCH NO. 793 meets Ist and sd Sum
days after high mass, 1t Home Fire Co. hall.
Address Roba. HI. Broussard, Secretary,
BEouaard, La.
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS
osets sse Saturday ot each month. At court
A000e. 10 .. N.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
DR.. j. l.. Duhart,

practitioner in the State rs years and
in Lafayette parish IS years. Specialties:
Chronic Bronchites, Catarrh, Liver and Kid
ney diseases. New treatment for Consump-
tives external and INTERNALLY also for deaf
ness.
Consultations from 3 to 12 M.
and from 2 to B ID. IN.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

A special from Boston to the New
Orleans Picayune tells of a meet
ing held in that city on July 80 to
denounce the killing of negroes by
the New Orleans mob. It is also
related that the '.cream of Boston's
negroes led by a white woman,
Miss Lillian Clayton Jervett" formed
part of the meeting and wept bitter
tears for the colored brethren in
New Orleans. A gathering CON-
posed of the scream of Boston's
negro population must be a very
forihid able affair, particularly when
led by Miss Jewe tt, who, accord
ing to all reports. is the reddest-
headed girl at the hub. 1t is an
nounced that the Boston darkles
will be joined by 10000 untamed
coons from the Congo river and un-
der the Reneralship of Miss Jewett,
will descend upon New Orleans and
annihilate its white population.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04

The quicker you stop cough or cold the
less danger there will be of fatal lung
trouble. One Minute Cough Cure is the
only harmless remedy that gives immediate
results. You will like it. For sale by La
fayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-08-04
Order OF Court.

Order Of Court.
State OF louisiana, Parish of Lafayette
18th Judicial District Court.-Sessions of
court will be held the parish OF Acadia
on the second Monday of June 1900, first
Monday of October 1900, second Monday of
November 1900, and fourth Monday of De-
cember 1900.
Sessions of court will be held in the par
ish of Lafayette on the second Monday of
September 1900, fourth Monday of October
1900. and first Monday of December 1900.
1t is further ordered that this order be
en,ered on the minutes of the court in the
parishes of Acadia and Lafayette and that
the be published in the official
journals of said parishes for three consecu-
tive weeks.
Given in open court at Lafayette, Louis
lana. May II, 1900.
(Signed) G. DEBAILLoN,
Judge 18th Judicial District of Louisiana
Filed MAY ~, 1900.
(Signed) +. X. HOPKINS,
Deputy Clerk.
A true copy.
Attest: F. X. HOPKINS,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06

The worries of weak and sick moth
er are only begun with the birth of her
child. BY day her work is constantly
interrupted and at night her rest is
broken by the wailing of the peevish,
puny infant. DIR. Pierce Favorite Pres
cription makes weak women strong and
sick women well. 1t lightens all the bur-
dens of maternity, giving to mothers
strength and vigor, which they impart
to their children. In over thirty years
of practice DIR. Pierce and his associate
staff of nearly score of physicians
have treated and cured more than half
a million suffering women. Sick women
are invited to consult DR.. Pierce by let
ter free of charge. All correspondence
is strictly private. Address DR.. RV.
Pierce, Invalid's Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, N Y.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06

one is tempted to think, By reason Of
it's rarity and costliness, that the silver
fox must remain king Of the foxes.
That sprinklirg of white hairs holds
unfathomable depths of beauty to eyes
versed in peltry matters. but there is
an easy way of initiating silver fox, 4
trick for which thanks or the reverse
are due, according to one's point of
view. The imitation Is excellent and
possibly only to be detected by an ex-
pert.
Quite q new species OF the popular
"broadtail" has recently put in an ap-
pearance. 1t is creamy white, with
great splashes of black occurring at
wide intervals. and serves very deco
ratlve purpose in the shape OF facings
to revers and collars.
The chic little bolero illustrated ex-
ploits some of the newest ideas In furs.
1t Is made Of fine Alaska seal, with a
lining of colored brocade. an additional
smartness being given to 1t by the
large buttons and bucbl les Of filigree
gold with which 1t Is orpamented.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
CAPRlCES OF FASHION.
New Styles That Come In With Ears
and Frosts.

One of the daintiest of all the ca
prices of fashion is the use of narrow
black velvet ribbon in trimming thin
evening dresses. The ribbon is just of
the right width TO run in the open
spaces of lace with which ii is orna-
mented. The black velvet against the
white is at once striking and artistic.
1t is generally put upon thin stuffs and
SO shows more delicately than it could
on heavier goods. A favorite way is to
have a dress of light silk muslin or
some other of the thin stuffs, and then
lay the lace insertion over that and run
the ribbon through the holes. Full
loops and ends of the narrow ribbon
are set at the waist and sometimes on
the shoulders. l saw one yesterday
where the waist had n double accor-
dion rutfle around the neck, and this
was edged with row of narrow cream
insertion, and through this was the
velvet ribbon run. One line of the
same extended down the left side to
the bottom of the skirt and at the belt
there was bunch of ever so many
loops Of the velvet ribbon. A large
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
A IInhf GIxinR Natal

One of the most interesting problems
confronting the chemist today iS pre-
sented by the new metal, radium, AS
state, and nobody has been able to find
out just how near to purity the sub
stance secured actually Is. 1t Is Sc
cured through a somewhat complicated
process In combination with barium,
and the stuff has the very extraordi,
nary property Of giving out light with
out heat, a fact discovered purely by
accident.
1t is thought that pure radium, If It
can be got, may possibly give out
enough light to be utilized as an illumi-
nant This would indeed be discov-
cry of vast Importance. Light without
heat is long sought and much hoped
for possibility-reasonab to be re-
garded as such, since there are exam
pies of it in nature.
Nobody knows why radium exhibits
the luminosity described. Something
not at all understood takes place In the
substance and is productive Of the
light Although there must bs some
loss of matter, none is apparent-Just
as musk will perfume room for years
without losing enough Of its substance
to be perceptible by the most delicate
scales. But in order that the discovery
in question shall amount to anything
it Is necessary first to obtain pure ra-
dunn, and this is an end toward which
many chemists are working.-Youth's
Companion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Lung Troubles and Consumption
Can be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes Free Offer
to Our Readers.

The distinguished chemist, 7. A. Slo-
cum. of \ " York Ci'y. demonstrating
his discovery oi a rrli.b cure for Con-
sumption pulmonary Tuberculosis),
bronchial, lung and chest troubles, stub
born coug 5, catarrhal affections, gener-
al decline and weakness, loss of flesh. and
all conditions of wasting away, will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES (sll differ
ent) of his New Discoveries to any afflict-
ed reader of this paper writing for them
His "New Scientific Treatment" has
cured thousands permanently by it's time
ly use, and he considers it a simple pro-
fessional duty to suffering humanity to
donate trial of his infallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders,
and this great chemist, patiently expert
menting for years, has produced results
AS baIedoial to humanity as can be claim
sdby any modern genius. Hisassertion
that lung troubles and consumption are
durable in any climate is proven by
"heartfelt letters of gratitude" filed in
his American and European Laboratories
in thousands from those cured in all parts
of the world.
The dread Consumption, uninterrupt-
ed, means speedy and certain death
Simply write to 7. A. Slocum, Nj. g.,
90 Pine street, New York, giving post
Office and express address, and the free
medicine will be promptly sent direct
from his laboratory.
Sufferers should take instant adyan-
age Of his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his in the MoNTOUR AMERICAN. --.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
MUST BELIEVE 1T
When Well-Known Danville People Tell
It So Plainly

When public endorsement is made by
a representative citizen of Danville the
proof is positive You must believe it,
read this testimony. Every backache
sufferer every man woman or child
with any kidney trouble will profit in
the reading.
Mrs. H. Millard of 122 East Front
stIeet says-"I was doctored for Bright s
disease but not could get no permanent
relief. Owing to rheumatism | was
not able to walk without a cane and
in addition to this ! was very much
bothered with pain across my loins and
an embarrassing weakness of the kid
neys. | took almost everything | could
hear about without obtaining success.
Doan's Kidney Pills did me more good
than any other remedy ! ever used.
They positively relieved the aching in
my back and the annoyance from the
kidney secretions. They gave me re-
lief not afforded by any other medi-
cine,
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
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Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06

For the marvellous performance of the
Sipe Educated Animals and Lilliputian
Shows, which will fill return date at
the opera house on Monday next, there
is carried complete scenic equipment
and every aid in the way of stage mech
anism. 1t has, in fact, every access
ory given the high-class combinations
Of real actors, which these quadruped
artists initiate with marvellous fidelity
There are handsome ponies, beautiful
and intelligent dogs and very funny
monkeys, apes and balloons. Prof. V. P.
Wormwood' s great company of Canine
and Simian actors wear clothes just like
real people, and in every way so faith
fully mimic them that the result is
sometimes actually startling. Those
who witnessed the performance several
weeks ago are anxiously awaiting the
return Of this show.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
HOOD RAISED,

eighths Of an inch space on both sides
when the door is down for ventilation.
The front has iron strips, with three
or four holes fastened about the center
for the purpose of forming a hood to
the coop which can be set at different
angles by placing screw eyes to the
sides Of coop. This feature of the coop
is grand, as by the hood the hot sun
can be kept out as well as driving
rains. These coops save me many
chicks each season. They are rat proof
and storm proof. The hen is kept IN by
a lath front fastened just at the edge
Of coop. BY painting these coops and
storing when not i'm use they last
long time and repay for their cost
many times over. When the chicks are
older. I utilize dry goods boxes cut
dows 10 about the same shape, only
make a hood of about the lower Is
tnehes onIy.-Rey. c. A. Smith In Re
liable Poultry Journal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
LIST OF JURYMEN.

List OF TRAVERSE E JURORS Selected
for January Term 1901 Anthony-John
j Ellis, J. A. Whipple, John Caldwell.
Sylvester Dennen. Derry-Peter M
Deitrick, John Moser. William Seidler
Cooper-Wllliam Schram. Danville l
Ward-George ID. Edmondson, Henry
Lelsenrlng, John Cambell, John D.
Williams, c. c. Meyer, George K. Sech-
Ter, Thomas Woods, Oliver Lenhart,
Danville Ward-Casper Deisroad,
Harry E. Seidel, James Freeze, John
Everett, Alexandra Mowrer. Danyille 3
Ward-Harry Kerns, James V Wilson,
William Robenalt, Oliver p Adams, f.
5. Miller, Theodore Hoffman Sr. Charles
Buchalt. Danville 1 Ward Wood
ward Morrison, Joseph Sherwood, Ben
ton Nevious, Henry Search, Patrick
Scott Fredrick Henry. Limestone
Daniel Foust. Liberty-Richard Moser,
Mahoning-SunOn Kocher, John Foust,
Edward HOLMAN, George Rudy, Will
lam Steinmiller, James Butler May
bnry-Arthur Bennett. Valley-John
Wintersteen. E. V. Flick, Washington
William Runyon. West Hemlock-
Peter E. Sandei, S. B. Flick.
List of GRAND JURORS Selected for
January Term 1901 Anthony-D. A.
Fowler Cooper Casey, Danville
| Ward-John G. Brown, William
Blocker Danville 2nd Ward-Patrick
Kerns, Albert Kemmer, Danville 3
Ward-George Hunlock, Joseph Lon
genberger, John Cruikshank Danville
Ward-Hugh McCaffery, Jacob Van
Blohn, Alexandra Mann, Dallas Hum
mer, Derry-Agustus Ortman William
Deiffenbacher, Limestone B.
Schuyler, Howard Wagner, Liberty
Charles Geringer, Mahoning Fred
rick Becker, A. G. Angle, Thomas Mad
den, Valley Norman Beyers, Elmer
Seidler, Washington-C. H. Seidel.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION,
WASHINGTON, D. C.

REDUCED RATES VIA PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
On account of the Centennial Cele
bration of the esta blis hment of the seat
Of government of the United States in
the District Of Columbia, to be held at
Washington, D. c., December II the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell round trip tickets to Washington
from all points ON its line at rate of
single fare fof the round trip. Tickets
will be sold and good going December
II, and will be good returning until
December IA, inclusive.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
ExhRusteA.

The story Of the cyclist Who fsuAd ovss
the door Of a Cheshire church the cheer
ful text. ''This Is the gate Of heaven. I"
with the modifying postssrapA ~Ihis deco
10 closed IN the winter monsAa" recalls TO
the LondoR Tablet spethss ipseagruity
of a rather similar kind.
Cardinal Manning went sAs Gay 70 his
publishers for a COPY OF q. bsok OF HE
own-"Confdsncs In God" The order
wis shouted down to the stoekroon.
whence came the reply. "NsAninSs Csa-
fdence In God all goas." 3hs cardinal
heard and smiled.
Every farmer. regardless OF the NOR
al phase Of the question. can AFFORD &c
rest and let his animals rest one day In
seven. From a purely physical and
economical standpoint II pays to do
this.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-12-06
POLAED-CHINA.

II this were true, why the ceaseless in
Quiry and untitled demand for sires
good enough to head herds? The Po-
land China Of 25 years ago was a much
larger breed Of hogs than those Of the
present day. 1t was thought that they
were too heavy boned and coarse and
did not mature early enough, .conse-
Quently process of refinement was
begun, with the result that the Poland
China of today Is on an average q
much smaller, lighter boned hog than
he was 25 years ago. Every breeder
of Poland Chinas has doubtless seen
what Is styled the guinea pig-that
chuffy, fat little fellow that never
weighs much over 100 pounds. In
some herds have seen several Of
these every year and sired by the best
known and greatest boars Of the breed.
This fact Of itself would be evidence
that the breed has tendency to be-
come smaller. The breeder OF Poland
Chinas has q work that viii demand
the exercise Of his best judgment and
skill to maintain the size Of hts prod
uct, for the average farmer and pork
producer can breed them down as fast
ms the professional breeder can breed
them up. As to whether breeders have
sacrificed size and profitable qualities
to get fancy points. VIII say that !
think q great many Of than have. II
is not very difficult matter to breed
nice little hogs. but great art to breed
nice big ones"
Ine Illustration shows some OF the
small things Of the toilet Of wfich
such an array now exists. Crarats
and neckties are daintier than e~er.
The most chic for morning wear ars Of