davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

You can't afford to risk your life
by allowing a cough or a cold to
develop into pneumonia or con-
sumption. One Mir ute Cough Cure
will cure throat and lung troubles
quicker than any other preparation
known. Many: doctors use 1t as a
specific for grippe. 1t is an infal-
lible remedy for Group. Children
like it and mothers endorse it. Fol
sale by Lafay cite Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17
THE PARD0NxNG POWER.

THE PARDONING POWER.
The New Orleans Picayune of
recent date contained timely edi
torial comments upon the too free
exercise Of the pardoning power in
this State.
Several times in the past The
Gazette has called attention to the
abuse of the authority to grant
pardons bv the Board and the gov
ernor. Unjust be said in justice
TO these officials, however, that they
are, in a measure, frequently de-
ceived by numercusly signed petit
tons, endorsed by the best citizens
and the officers of the parish where
the conviction took place and where
the character Of the convict and the
nature and circumstances of the
crime are we'll known. All know
how easy it is to secure signatures
to petitions, particularly when the
claimant for mercy is a member of
q prominent or influential family.
1t is unfortunate, but it is never
theless true, that there are few peo-
pie who have the courage to refuse
to attach their signatures to a petit
ton for a pardon, especially when
that petition is presented to them
by the father or other near relative
of the prisoner.
IN
stances where pardons were issued
though they we're notoriously I'M
justifiable. Doubtless these par
dons were asked by petitions signed
by hundreds of citizens and possibly
BY the same juries which rendered
the verdicts of guilt, and it may be
safe to add that they were REIN
forced by the signatures of the Of
ficers of the courts in which the
trials took place.
We believe that it is unwlse fol
the pardoning power to disregard
the simple principles of law and
justice and accept petition
as conclusive proof of the in
nocence of convict. We agree
with the Picayune that the Board
of Pardon and the governor should
not set aside the sentence of cour,
unless it is shown that there was q
serious defect in the trial or tina,
new evidence was disclosed estab'
fishing the convict's innocence
For the authorities tn act otherwise
and to grant pardons upon a pre-
text is subversive of the cause O,
justice. To pardon man merely
because his friends have succeeded
in eniisting public sympathy in hi:
behalf Is to destroy confidence in.
and respect for, the administration
Of criminal Justice.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

Both makers and circulators Of
counterfeits commit fraud. Honest
men will no, deceive you into buy
ing worthless counterfelts of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve- The
original is infailible for curing piles,
sores, eczema and all ski, diseases.
For sale by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

Where it would not work
sJohnny, dear. did you try to mind
the golden rule in your dealings
with your playmates at school to-
day?" ssYes'm, till we had recess.
You can't use it In foot ball, you
know It'd kill the game deader'n
a door nail. "-Ch ic- go Tribune.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

Several prominent citizens of
Opelousas have been indicted for
whipping an alleged wife-beater.
Whipping is about the only ade-
quate punishment for the fellow
who beats his wife. A wife-beateI
should not only be severely dashed
but this remedy should be followed
by a copious application of tar and
feathers.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

lowers Of the Nazarene with the re-
mark that they we're instinctive'y
accused Of every crime which
shocked or alarmed the subjects of
Tiber,us and Nero. Although the
sign of the cross is now raised To
heaven from the towers of stately
fanes throughout the world, there is
little reason to suppose that the
history Of the propaganda would Oe
different. il the minds of men
should ever be called upon to re-
ce,ve another revelation.
In tuning from the profane to
the sacred, the landscape Of life
undergoes 90 essential change.
Consider. for a moment, what cruel
fixions Of the soul Bismarck must
have endured, in his titanic struR-
gle for~the unificat,on of Germany.
Through years of storm and stress.
with the hatred of the masses of the
people he was to lead to prosperity
and power, with his very life staked
upon the issue at Sadowa, the Iron
Chancellor held the lonely station
in which all of the worlds great
work is done. Cavour trod the
same thorny path in his lifelong
combat for the regeneration of
Italy, and he disappeared from the
stage before anything more than
preliminary results had been
wrought OUT Cromwell stood be-
tween two fires, and it is only
within very recent times that the
real greatness of the Protector has
been made clear to the general eye.
Gambetta was accounted a charla-
tan by millions of his fellcw-coun-
trymen, and was even branded by
Theirs as a ssfou furieux."
In the wide realms of science
and art, the same rule holds. Men
Of genius have, in all generations,
been buffeted and reviled by the
benefciaries of their suffering and
toll. In the after years, statues
are raised in their memory, and
books without number are written
about them and their ideas. In the
agony of re1norse, the succeeding
generations make frantic efforts te
atone for the cruelty of their fore
fathers. 1t Is all in vain The
| record is closed, and there is moth
| ing to be done except to pass on tC
| other illustrations of the truth tina
the great man must look to anothe
world for his reward.
At the first blush. the story of the
struggles of genius seems to furnish
the preacher of pessinism with a,
incompatible text, and yet the fac
is that nothing in all the world il
| more full Of inspiration for hin
who desires real power and hates
the various shams which go by tina
name. Whatever else may b.
doubtful, it is entirely certain tha
no man with a real message and en-
tirely true to his own conscience
has ever been worsted in the com
bat with the vested wrongs of hi
time. In the long result, the force!
of materialism yield to the power
of the spirit, and society is saved i,
the struggle. The shadow of de
feat is, therefore, but the forerunne
of the dawn.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

Prominent dignitaries of the
Catholic church seldom take an
active part in the support of any
political party. A few days before
the election Cardinal Gibbons
preached an eloquent sermon on
the duties of the voter, but re-
Trained from expressing a prefer
ence for either the Democratic or
Republican candidate. Other emf
nent clergymen pursued the same
course Of absolute neutrality. Mgr.
Chapelle, however, was an excep-
ton to the rule. When the Re
publican victory was known he sent
the following message to Roosevelt:
Congratulations. Have worked
for this splendid result
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

A Doubtful Case-Parson Jack
son-'.I wish yo' would make a
caH on de Widow Jones, deacon?
De Bible tells Us to comfort de wi
dowed and fatherless in deyr Attic
ton, you know" Deacon John
son-s.Dat's jist it. parson7 Known
l amt quite sure dat it's an Attic
ton. Judge.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

The complete list of men killed
in Kentucky on election day has
not yet been announced.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA.
BRANCH NO. 7o3 meets Ist and sd Sum
days after high mass, ut Home Fire Co. hall.
Address Robt. HI. Broussard. Secretary,
BFoussard, La.
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS
meets Est Saturday of each month. at court
house. q. N.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

Many people worry because they
believe they have hear: disease.
The chances are that their hearts
are al, right but their stomachs are
unable to digest food. Kndoi Dys-
pepsla Cure digests what you eat
and prevents the formation of gas
whieh makes the stomach press
against the heart. Ii will cure every
form of indigestion. For sale by
Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

When you want prompt acting
little pills that never grippe use De-
Wits Little Early Risers. For
sale by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17

Lafayette ought to have a cotton
mill before the harvesting of the
next crop.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-17
Rev w. J. Sechrest, Pres't Miss Marie jesse.
Mrs H Jagou, Vice-Prest; u MOuton
Home Charity Association.
of Lafayette, La.

A local organization whose aim is extend practi-
cal aid to all that found to be deserving
sonal investigation.
Contributions Of money and donations of clothing
and of books, magazines and other useful publications.
solicited from members of the association
public.
Contribution boxes to receive donations of money
located in the following places in town. Post Office
Crescent Hotel Rgues House, First National Bank Cot
tae HOTEL Bank of Lafayette and Gardebed
Donations of clothing will be received the homes
of Mrs. Edward Mouton and Mrs. F. Demanade.
Donations of books, magazines, etc., should drop
ped into the box receptacle that has been placed
the pOstoffice for that purpose.
The founders of the association invite all charitaby
disposed persons to become regular members of the
ganization the only requirement for membership being
the payment OF the monthly dues of 25 Applica
tons for membership must be addressed she Secre
tary Of Home Charity Association of Lafayette, La "
All communications addressed to either $50
|cety'' or the President of the Association will re-
ceive prompt and courteous attention
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,

The current number OF the Living
Avg has th.s Ilst of contents.
Germany. England and America, by
IuU.-u.y HgelUw. Contemporary Re-
views Ate. Heiue' PAN Mall Gazette;
The Vogue of the Garden Book. ~
II So Ugfsln Nineteenth Century;
'Tha cir. from Fairylaud. by Nora
Hopper Speaker. 1.-THE Heart of Dark
ness. NII hy Joseph Conrad, Black
woods Magazine; "a New Literary
Drink Punch. "The Professor and the
Iar Mind" hy Henry oakley Temple
E.w Madame D'Epinay' hy S. O..
LHuuwlus Magazine. "rhe Lazarus Of
Empire lg vs.. Wiifrad Campbell,
Nr Haasmlra and The Maid Of
stHr'" bv T.. J. Newell. MacMllans
Magazine I'm Praise OF Books by
sv'Hags Urban, GentIemau's Maya
zine. .At the Rivers Edge hy j. J.
E.u Chambers Journal. 'The World
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

dynasty for the crimes committed it
would preserve the independence of the
people and AT the some time lessen The
possibility OF their combination against
Che rest Of the world. THEIR laws
could De- reconstructed 600 tbe basis ot
the ethics OF Coniuels aud set in hor-
m4ny with civilized ideas. Their
rulers would be- in touch with Europe
for BOO other would be recognized Dos the
family Of nations
We're China thus divided fhn follow
ins Kingdoms would Doe founded on the
ruins Of the demuct state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

Rural Wealth and Welfare. Econom-
Ic Principles illustrated and applied ln
Farm Life. Us the title of the latest ad-
dIl0u 90 the Rural Science series, edit
ed boy Prof /. II. Bailey and published
by the Macmillan company 90 Fltth
Avenue. New York The book Us WRIT
ten hy George T. FaIrChild eN-presI-
dent uf the agricultural college OF KAN
cas- Impressed with the belief that the
farm homes OF America win De the seat
OF Americas welfare " their occupants
know am they can Of the thrift that
gives power and do as well as they
know. the author intends in this little
book tO help toward such q use of pow
er and wealth as may bring genuine
welfare The hook is not dry abstract
statement of facts. but au interesting
narrative of things that pertain 90 the
welfare of farmers. pointing out The ac-
tual trend of facts. the universal pr.n-
,plgs sustained boy the facts, and
means OF most ready adjustment 90 cir
Cums,auCes In the evolution Of trade
AND manufacture The business sense
ot farmers Us appealed 90 for the sake
of their own welfare The general DE-
visions OF the book are. General well
fare nature of wealth, productive In-
dusuy analysis OF aims. forces. means
and methods distribution of wealth for
welfare. general principles of fair dis
Tihuuon wages and profits, c0nsump-
ton of wealth. economic functions and
machinery of government The work in
brief is a concise statement of funia-
mental principles always requiring ad-
iuNmunt t1 new life and circumstances,
appealing to the sympathy and consid-
GRAFTON ~ rural people
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04
AMERICAN BOXERS.

........r. B.. do e.r. .H... one would
/ ..... ...... b.. .ru..mn.a
..... l.... ...... AGO.. Narih Uara-
/ ... .... .... .... Nh. SCENE uf a
...... ...... 5000. I.....mt only 300 dee
.r.. .-.r .f. afra.r u.rg.ultaI .u
/ ...asr rb.r.
d. ..,..,. .r.. during on. nat Ihr..
+ ..... . GOOD. established Itself Iu shIm
r...g rr.,.... ..rrt.. and erected a
.s.r.r b., ur..n fa ,arH.u THe story
,... ,.4. a.... t.n l.g. r.. member
.t a.. association took a.H Die r.-
/ ...4 medical ..l. and depended upon
... .,,,,.. .f ..r. of na g.-r.Is.Iu-
/ .... r.,. -...,.r. THa ...a. was that
.,. .f tta.. V.s arrested pronounced
rura and Ir.u.anroI Boo 3D. Ilh
r........u.rt .nr..a Finally three
m., anon. whom wa. Methodist
I ...,.s.r ...I.d "a mass meeting 0f
/ ,..,.,s Or. hundred and sixteen r.-
...rd.4 ,o rfa ran nh.y were urged
| a.. 4.gtr.y tra church of che uew Sect
s.y of tFas. present refused 90 have
anything t1 do with .H.s scheme. urge
r.. ,..+ .g.-y man had "a right 90
...,.rf... t. DAB. coincidence.
Worship ...
and that nH one iHI I'-.t T. '....s
h.a PROPERTY The other 300 RACED ana
f.......I .l.. church ..H... OBJ. N.. gone
.....4
LEHMAN n. ... .....".H
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

Tba flot that Secretary Hay had his
early training as a newspaper man
not of the ultu-sens1ti0nal type how
cyar-is @ compliment 20 the influence
Of a.-u.lol journalism. His remark
able freedom from errors Of judgment
and VI facts during his career as O. dip.o-
mlt both az London and since his in-
cmbency Of the American state depart
mont indicate that as q reporter and
newspaper man be was careful accu-
rate and olulble-a reputation cheer
fully conceded 90 him by bis associates
Zoo Chat part of his career,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

There is some dubiety abou, the
statement that the allies have add
yauoed th0rry-dve miles from TIen Tsin.
II they have. then 30 Is likely a big
battle has been fought en- route, for q
notable Chinese stronghold is at Yang
Tsun. eighteen miles from Tien TsIn,
and u3 word OF such an occurrence has
come ygt News OF severe fighting
probably would come quicker than a
statement Of the progress of a quiet
advance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

II ls given out that nearly slOO OF the
$1,000 bounty tha, Is paid by the State
th.s year Tor silk coco0us goes 20 Wash
ington county, That ought 70 make
nice nes,-egg Tor further development
20. the Important Industry
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

10 S. noted in the London letter that
cancer is carrying OH the members Of
Huta.us royal family Yet il win bee
noted also that the disease does not
develop iu them until old age comes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

I1 .he Far East dispute q. Is observ-
abb. that tho European powers are not
alone Zoo beIns sors'y puzzled secre-
cary Hays latest note was another
piece of clever Sork which has placed
th. chinese diplomats Do q tight corner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

Th. r.w electric line iH London
seems ta Do. .sas ike liehtHIns-judg-
ing by be faa, that $4,000 people now
travel each day over the recently
opened road AVID realize that they save
great deal Of time on old methods,
I'M -----m- ----- u--L-nlL.-n-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-04

rl''Nuun OIL. OIL. ,t.. ..lH.N. tstl-.Nft
Ngau iWuyr OIL. ... 4sial 2lj35 2A
N''"-Hu .. .. t. ,. .. fH".. -Ntil.Itl
N"HHluNs ., o., 90 . 1850 -',tlb-il
h"HuEsl D., o.. e.. .... $500 1I'l.a-t
Dh.nskIans - 90. .. $4,000 b0llpJ3
$50 Ear as reports come now the
South African conHla, scarcely reaches
Zoe dignity OF guerilla warfare The
whole thing should De closed up soon.
Most people fear counterfeit money
much worse 10 paper currency than in
coin, yet the government statistics
show that two-afths of The counterfeit
money taken ln this country is 90 coin.
Those Chinese y.c.r5ys who paid ro-
wards for the heads of foreigners
should not De forgotten when oppor-
tunity comes to give them return for
their murderous Investment
10 S. noted In the London letter that
cancer IS carrying OH the members Of
nr,ta.us royal family Yet IL win De
noted also that the disease does not
develop In them until old age comes.
= aa-
Utah is f., be called on for "a supply
M horses suitable for military service
'n emma. mere are not 700 many Oh
'"' "'..''I'' "''eaD'o" anu "i'a' '"'''
are '''' tor sloI l..--s.
II lis given out that nearly slOo OF the
$1,000 bounty tbat Is Maid by the state
th.s wear for sink rara9re goes 20 Wash.
cas-.
..... ,..y $50. ,....,.-....,
.,.t. - '.I -, -' ,'..'
49,
The administration is preparing u. S.
troops 600 China for o. Ions war 1t IS
better TO carry away ,he food on AN
early restoration of peace than TO risk
%rna domino fg-.Irr me
The Chinese activity at the Hoguo
forts SIS no bogie There is O terrible
reality about conditions there which is
ominous of desperate work should there
DE "a failure TO avoid the threatened
..a.
"
I1 the Far East dispute g.. IS observ-
able that the European powers are not
alone 600 baIng s0ray puzzled secre-
cary Hays latest note was another
piece of clever sork which has placed
%. chinese diplomats in q tight corner
rau as .1e sabbath day so FAR as zee
reese from Jhe usual daily TOLL
rrlo observers of the sabbath
up who Keep the day holy, by
fa period of rest and appro-
rr-.- Worship
I". DIT" ....I'. l'". '' l'''Do"
7.''- .' '. ..'...- Jus. '' I.l .'.''7 ''7
fr.rH .-.F G.v over the recently
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-02
Maa IN the Future.

Many ruen Of learning devote much
time to the study of the man OF the fu-
ture. They all agree that he is to be
very superior to the present generation.
Great physical strength is prophesied,
but this at least is within the reach OF
everybody. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
will bring health and strength to anyone
who uses it faithfully. 1t cures consti-
patton, indigestion. dyspepsia, bilious
ness, malaria, fever and ague, and liver
and kidney troubles. 1t makes rich red
blood, and with pure blood comes health.
1t builds up the whole system, putting
vigor into the nerves and blood, firmness
into the muscles and health into the
bowels. Give it a trial, and see that/a
Private Revenue Stamp covers the neck
of the bottle.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-02
Mirrors In show Windows.

Effective results in show windows
are often produced by the aid Of mir
rors, doubling the exhibit, or "
seeming indefinitely to extend it. A
curious illustration of the effective
ness of mirrors in such use was shown
in a window of a big toy store. Ranged
in companies and battalions, following
one another upon a foot wide strip Of
glass raised above the floor Of the win
dow and extending along close to the
window in front and along the entire
width Of 1t, was a long column Of toy
soldiers, marching, or seeming to
march, the figures being all In march
ing attitudes. At the side of the win
dow was a mirror standing vertically,
but running back from the front at
IN angle slightly acute. Seen from
the sidewalk and at a little distance
from the window, the reflection in the
mirror Of the marching column Of SOL
diers had the appearance Of q continu-
alton Of 1t. the column turning at the
mirror, at a slight angle from the
course of its march along the glass, the
effect being produced by the angle at
which the mirror was set.-New York
Sun,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-02
ASTARTLING INTERRUPTION

Moral, always Yourself
When You Get Home.
An amusing experience recently be-
fell a well known down town hardware
man who resides on one of the pretty
side streets in Brooklyn.
Having arrived home from business a
little earlier than usual, he found that
his wife had gone out, presumably
calling, while the children were in the
basement noisily playing. He de-
cided to improve the opportunity by do
ing ONE writing and quietly let him
self into the house with a latchkey. He
was soon busily engaged at his desk
In an up stairs room. Occasionally he
would arise and walk across the floor
or go into another room for some pur-
pose or other.
By and by the children in the base
ment, having quoted down in their
play, heard footsteps up stairs and,
knowing their mother to be absent and
not having seer their father enter,
promptly decided that burglars were in
tuc uOuSc.
In a flash they were speeding toward
a nearby police station, where they
breathlessly informed the sergeant that
burglars were surely at work at their
home,
Five sturdy bluecoats responded to
the call at a double quick. Arriving at
the residence Of the hardware man, the
house was surrounded while the big
gest and bravest policeman in the lot
entered. He tiptoed softly up the stairs
and beheld the head of the house seat
ed at a desk quietly writing.
The surprise, the explanation and the
laugh that followed can better be
imagined than Observation-Disclosures
Plain Dealer.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-02
DISCOVERED BY A WOMAN,

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by a lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood Its severest tests, but her vital or
gans were undermined and death SEEM
ed imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily. and could not
sleep. She finally discovered a way to
recovery. by purchasing Of us a bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was so much relieved on
taking first dose, that she slept all
night; and with two bottles. has been
absolutely cured. Her name Is Mrs.
Luther Lutz. Thus writes w. G. Ham
nick & Co, of Shelby, N. c. At Fischer
& Cos drug store; regular size Soc and
$1.0O. Every bottle guaranteed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-02-02
HOPE ON.

Though black and angry clouds may rise
To hide the blue OF summer skies
From strained and weary waiting eyes,
The sun will shine when. clouds are gone,
And when Gods hand dispels the gloom
The birds will sing, the flowers bloom
Cheer up, faint heart, hope onl
Though steep the way and dark the night,
With meier a friendly ray Of light,
And dim and feeble be the sight,
Still happiness waits in the dawn;
There, just beyond the darkness, lies
Loves sweet, s~unlighted paradise
Be brave, poor heart, hope onl
For every heartache, every tear,
For every patient, struggling year,
For every sacrifice made here,
When heavens mystic veil is drawn,
A rich reward, ten thousandfold,
Will come, with happiness untold
Hope on, dear heart, hope oni
Memphis Scimitar.