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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02

WEDDINGs.-Mr. William II. Fowle
Beckham. formerly of this city, and
Miss Margaret Sterrett Mathews, OF
Washington, were married at the rec
tory Of st. Matthew's Roman Catholic
Church, in the Ia ter city, this after
noon at 2 o'clock in the presence OF q
large mum Ger of relatives and friends.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Thomas S. Lee, the rector. Mr.. Allen
Albert, of the Baltimore Sun, acted as
best man and Miss Elsie Mathews, a
sister of the bride, was the maid of
honor. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Beck ham left on the Southern Rail-
way for Culpeper county, where they
will spend their honeymoon at Auburn,
the country residence OF MIR. Beck
hams father. Among those at the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thomas
Beckham, Mrs. ID. A. Custer, aunt Of
the bride; Miss Mathews, Miss Elsie
Mathews, Mrs. John Z. Mcpherson,
wife OF the former Senator from New
Jersey; Mr.. Piods, Swiss minister;
George Ross B ckhsm, J. Thomas
Beckham, jr., Captain and Mrs. VIM.
H. Fowle, Nils Fowle. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Wm. h. Fowle, jr,. Mrs. DR.. Muir. OF
New York; E. s. B sbee, of the New
York Herald, and wife. The brides
gown was white orgaudie trimmed
with lace and white ribbons with q
Paris hat trimmed with pink roses.
The groom was dressed 10 convention
al black. After the ceremony an 10
formal luncheon was served at the res
idence OF MIS-. Mcpherson, who Ia the
guardian of the bride.
The marriage OF Miss Meta Usnits
Won Winpffen and DR.. Oscar invalid,
Of Austria, was solemnized yesterday
at Christ Church 10 this CT y,
Rev. Bergman Green officiating.
The bridal party were from Washing
ton and they returned to that city in
the evening where b reception was
held. Later DR.. and Mrs. invalid left
for northern trip before sailing for
Europe June r. They will visit the
Paris Exposition and be home after
July 10 at their future residence, II
Krsksuer Strasse, Prague, Austria. Al
the bridegroom Is foreigner, and moi
resident of the District, o license
could not be procured 10 Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02

The easiest and most effective method tf
purifying the blood and invigorating the ~ Z.
tenn is to take DeWitt's Little Early Bisers
the famous little pills for cleansing the liver
and bowels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02

mn rises tomorrow q. 4.46 q. m. and
..ts At 1928 p. m. High water al 11:4O q. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02

TO CURE "A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure E w. GROVES signature on each
box. 26c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02

The Best Prescription for Chtlis
and Fever is y bottle of GROVES TAsTKLEss
CHILL TONIC. Il is simply iron and Quinipe
IA tastelsss form. No care-no Jay boc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02
The Wash
Goods Season
Now at It's
Height.

THE RARE AND SELECT styles
offered by us. are Of the greatest pos
sible importance to those who aim
to dress in good taste. We cater to
none but the buyers who demand
that goods shall be not only of excel
lent quality but refined, elegant and
styles strictly up-to date at the same
time.
A beautiful collection of exclusive
Printed Swisses in leaf, striped, scroll
and figured designs on clear white
grounds. also gray, lavender, pink,
blue, and black grounds. An exact
counterpart of 25c qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02
Closing Sale of Fine Millinery,

Everything must 20, regardless Of cost, by
July LIST, including Stock and Fixtures
MISS WRIGHT, 400 King ct.
All New Hats trimmed free OF charge.
ie2 lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02

Choice OF Boys Plain and Fancy CASH
mere and Cheviot Suits cut in Double. Breast
cd, Brownie and Sailor styles neat natty of.
fects, running in sizes from to 10 years,
and that have been selling at $3.50 and 90,
for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02

OHOICE EvAPORATED APPLES. SO per
" ID, O. W. p. W0OLLS q SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-06-02
$l.48.

Choice OF Boys Two and Three-piece A IL.
wool Plain and Fancy Mixed Cbeviot Suits ;
Singe-breasted with vests, DOnble-bressted
and Brownie; lined with Italian Cloth and
sewed with silk There are all sizes in one
lot or another Have been selling up to 81
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
Not Quite swift Enou gh.

A few days ago two of the negro
prisoners in the parish Jail almost
succeeded In making their escape,
but their well-laid scheme was
foiled by the timely Intervention of
Judge Hirsch who:was temporarily in
charge of the Jail. The next day
the judge found the following docu-
ment in the possession of the pris-
oners:
We have been in many jails. All the jails
we have been in we have broken. We broke
six jails. You taught you have us, but you
amt. We fool you. Because they amt
got a Jail to hold US. Every Jail we was put
in we got out and we are the two swiftest
boys it is in the world. We study this plan
to cut this Jail and if you don't find it out
we git out and we would sure make it to
Springfield. You think you are smart, but
are smarted than you. Everywhere we went
we had robbed and steal. We are the swift
est boys ever went in Lafayette. We just
let you put us in to pass off time.
KID SWIFT and
KID DUNKLIN,
The Two Swiftest Kids of Missouri.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

The writer has been attending
political meetings during the last
eighteen years and he cannot re-
member single meeting where one
or more speakers did not refer to
the traditional story of the exiled
Acadians. Sometimes the story is
told with the faithful Evangeline
and her lover, Gabriel, looming up
in the background, and sometimes
these offsprings of Longfellow's po
etc fancy are not considered. 1t
il conceded that our ancestors, who
wouldn't crook the pregnant hinges
OF the knee to the, English king that
thrift might follow fawning, were
4 sturdys<--race that couldn't
be bluffed. This is all very
charming aud gives a splendid
opportunity to stump speakers to
throw oratoricAl bouquets at the
Acadian voters, but we submit that
ii has done valiant service and is
entitled to Z rest. We believe tina:
: change Is in order.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

MIR. Felix Demarade and DR.. ~.
p Moss went to Morgan City Mon.
day to buy some oyster shells for
the town. Al its last meeting the
City Council Appropriated $1,000
to shell the street from Deffez's to
Lacoste's corner. Mr.. Demanade
is member of the street committee
Of the Council and he was author
lied to purchase the shells for the
work. Twenty carloads of shells
were bought at $40 load. The
railroad company has offered to
haul the shells for an average of
$500 carload, which, we are in
formed, is about half the regular
rate. 1t is believed that the aPpro-
priation of $1,000 will be amply suf-
ficient to shell the street from Def
fez's to Lacoste's corner. Oyster
shells have been used in the streets
of New Iberia, Morgan City and
Jeanerette and have given perfect
satisfaction.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
Act No. A. S. B. No. BY Mr.. Cage.
JOIlJT RESOLUTION.

Act No. ~ S. B. No. By Mr.. Cage.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the State of louisiana relative to
ratifying and carrying into effect
special tax levied in the City OF New
Orleans for certain public improvements,
and to establish therein public systems
Of sewerage and water, the issuance OF
bonds therefor and the providing ways
and means to pay the principal and in
terest of said bonds.
Section l. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, Two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring: That the following
amendment to the Constitution of the State
be submitted to the electors OF the State at
the next general election for representatives
IN the legislature, to be holden on the Tues
day next following the third Monday in
April A. d. 1900, to-wit:
Article I. ssThe special tax for public inn
provements, voted by the property taxpayers
and levied by the City Council, bv Ordin-
ance No 1891 approved June 2e, 1899, is
hereby ratified, and its validity shall never
be questioned. The special act adopted by
on Angus, 8, 1899. constituting the Sewer
age and Water Board of the City of New
Orleans, authorizing the City of New Or
leans to issue bonds, and providing the
thereof, and for other purposes cognate to
the purposes of the special tax aforesaid. IS
hereby ratified and approved, specially in
Guiding the therein reserved legislative right
to amend the same; and all provisions of
the present Constitution in conflict with the
provisions of said act, and with this amend
ment. are to that extent and for that Pur-
pose only repealed.
Section 2. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That on the official ballots, to be used at
said election, shall be placed the words.
s'For the City of New Orleansss Public I'm
provement Amendment and words.
against the City of New Orleans Public
Improvement Amendment" and each elect
or Shall indicate, as. provided in the general
election laws of the State which OF the pro-
position ssfor'' or s.against'' he votes for.
S. P. HENRY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
RH. SNYDER,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved August IL, 1899.
MURPHY J. FOSTER.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
Feb. SLOW.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
The Bank of Lafayette.


Last Thursday the Bank of La
fayette paid dividend OF eight per
cent which had been ordered by the
board of directors at its last regular
meeting.
The splendid condition of this
bank is an indication of the growtf of
our city as commercial centre and
the result of conservative and intel
ligent management. Though yet
in its infancy the Bank of Lafayette
ranks with the solid institutions OF
this section. Its prosperous condi-
ton should be source of pride to
it's promoters. including the presi
dent, Mr.. Crow Girard, and the
Cashier, Mr.. J. J. Davidson, both
of whom have worked diligently fol
it's success.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
Mr.. Whitney's Home.

Daily States.
The interior decorations If Will
liam G. Whitney's beautiful home
have already been described and it
is well understood that he has prob
ably succeeded in his ambition to
have the most beautiful private resi-
dence in the United States. Mr..
Whitney frankly says that he never
would have undertaken a house in
the period in which his is decorated
had he known the difficulty Of carry
ing out the plans. 1t has been es
timated that the first floor suite
which includes the ballroom. dining
room and two draw,ngrooms, cost
more than 81, 100000 and in view
of the price of some of the separate
articles che cost can be understood.
Que pair OF and.rons in the dining
room cost their owner s.. 900; they
are of bronze and surmounted with
figure Of man. They are attri-
5uted 10 no famous artist; beyond
the fact that they belong to the
period of the Renaissance nothing
is known about them. 1t is plain
though that they must have been
the work of a genius, for the force
and beauty in the two figures show
their creator. Mr.. Whitney has a
particular weakness for andirons
and every room to which they are
appropriate is supplied with some
beautiful sample of these useful arti-
Giles, though not all of them cost
$50
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
The Reporters Methods.
, Cb;cauo Christian Advocates:

The Chicago Christian Advocate:
Probably not one reader. in a
hundread has paused to notice that
a newspaper article is written on
plan just the reverse that of SER
mon or grafton. Comparatively
few ministers have analysed the
subject sufficiently to notice this
fact, and their ignorance of it will
often account for the reluctance of
newspapers 20 accept matter con-
tributeti sby them 1t is worth the
while of every man and woman 10
know the general plan on which
newspaper articles are written, for
aimos, every body desires at times
to announce something through the
press. The mere knowledge of the
theory will not make a successful
writer in this or any other depart
ment, but it is the first step.
The skillful preacher or orator
usually reserves his most important
points until towards the end of his
discourse, closing with a climax.
The skillful newspaper reporter puts
his climax into his first sentence,
and ends with the most nonessential
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
Notice of Filing of Tableau
Succession of Louise Gentil, No.
2I73, 18th Judicial District,
Parish of Lafayette, State
of Louisiana

Whereas J. Ernest Olivier, natural tutor,
(of the parish of Lafayette) ex- officio. admin
istering the above-named estate, has filed a
final tableau of classification and distribution
of funds of said estate, accompanied by his
petition, praying for the homologation of the
same. And whereas the prayer of said
petition has been granted by an order of
court bearing date March 8, 1900.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
said tableau, to ale in writing, in my Office,
in the town Of Lafayette, within the time re-
quired by law, why said tablecu sould not
be homologated and confirmed.
ED ]. VOORHEES,, Clerk of Court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17


Soil and location will change the
appearance of fruit and also the
quality.
The head Of the Tree should al
ways he cut back to correspond
with the roots.
Mixed husbandry in gardening
and fruit growing is necessary to
the best success.
In pruning trees of any kind IL is
better to have one strong bra CHI
than two or three weak ones.
Whenever water is given 70 house
plants enough should be given to
wet the soil thoroughly.
A few apple and peach trees
should be planted every year in
order to keep up good supply on
the farm.
Sod is protection to an orchard
in winter. 1t is an exceptional
case when it is best to pillow in the
fall.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

WANTED BRIGHT AND H ONES
PERSONS to represent managers in this
and close by counties. Salary 5000 year
and expenses. Straight, bona-fide, no more,
no less salary. Position permanent. Our
eferences, any bank in any town. 1t is
mainly Office work conducted at home.
Reference. Enclose self addressed stamped
envelope. The DOMINION COMPANY, Dept.
Z, Chicago. Sept. 23-26t.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
6clsic State Ticket.

For Govsracs.
w. w. HEARD. Of Union.
For Lieut.. Governor.
y ALBERT ESTOPINAL. Of ST. BERNARD.
For Secretary of State.
JOHN I. MITCHELL, Of New Orleans.
For Attorney General,
= WALTER GUION. Of Assumption.
For State Treasurer.
LEDOUx SMITH. of Rapides.
For Auditor,
w. S. FRAZEE, of St. Landry.
For Supt. of Education.
j. ". CALHOUN, of New Orleans.
For State Senators.
Da. A. O. CLARK, of Lafayette;
+. ]. Liable. of ST. Martin.
DlorRsGT.
For Judge 18th District,
G. DEBAILLON, of Lafayette.
For District Attorney 18th District,
WV. CAMPBELL, of Lafayette.
LAFArETTE PARISH.
For Representatives.
OvERTON CADE, of Royville,
HOMER DURfO, of Carencro.
For Sheriff,
l. A. BROUSSARD, of Lafayette.
For Clerk of Court,
E. G. VOORHEES,, of Lafayette.
For Coroner,
DR.. ]. F. MOUTON. of Lafayette.
For POLICE JURORS.
First ward, Alonzo Lacey; second ward,
Alex NJ. Broussard; third ward. F. G. Mou'
ton; fourth ward, J. o. Blanchet; fifth
ward, M. Billeaud. Jr.; sixth ward, Sau
Broussard; seventh ward, ]. A. Liable
eighth ward, ]. Wilmington.
FOR JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
First ward, Gustave Mouton; second
ward, Hugh Wagner; third ward, CALDER
Bienvenue and Homer Monnier; fourth
ward, ]. o. Savoy and Edouard Parent
fifth ward, Geo. Malsgarie; sixth ward
Frank Abbadie and J. J. CONSTANT; seventh
ward, A. u. Verrot; eighth ward, Charlie!
Breaux.
For CoNsTABLEs.
First ward, Alex Chiasson; second ward
Andrew Cummings; third ward, L. Hirscf
and Thomas Mouton; fourth ward, Theodult
Baudcin and Kossuth Blanchet; fifth ward
A. p. Liable; sixth ward, Anatols
Cormier and Saul Babineaux; seveneh ward
Eustache Comeaux; eighth ward, Samue
jenkins.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

detail. While the novelist secures
his dramatic effect by keeping the
secret of his story hidden as hong as
possible, the reporter attalns sue.
cess by revealing his secret as
quickly as words will let him Both
are working ON principles as clearly
constructed, but the modern news
paper article is of so much more
recent date that few critics have
analysed it, and even many Of the
best newspaper writer's work daily
upon the foregoing principle with
out knowing il. No man can work
many days under a metropolitan
city editor without learning it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

Mrs Harriet Evans Hinsdaie. Ill.,, writes
ssI never fail to relieve my children from
Group at once by using One Minute Cough
Cure. I would not feel safe without it,
Quickly cures coughs. colds, grippe and all
hroat and lung diseases. Sold by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

Daily States: Pres,deat Mckin-
ley's declaration that "trade follows
the flag" was high-sounding, but
after all it was buncombe, and we
do not hear so much said about it
as formerly. This is due to the
fact that the government reports OF
our commerce with the Philippines
do not bear GU, the Presidents doc
trine. A few days ago the war de-
partment published a statement Civ
ing the details of trade with the
Philippines for the three months
ending with September last. 1t APP
pears tina, Great Britain is taking
much of the export trade Of the
islands and that Europe altogether
commands over two thirds of this
trade; while of imports into the
islands Europe contributed So, 295,-
gao and North America only $751;
17S. There are not less than $4,000
Americans, soldiers. sailors, trad
ers and spectators, in and about
the islalds just now, and it appears
tolerably plain they would be doing
more for American trade and com
| merce engaged in the peaceful pur-
SUITS of commerce and industry at
| nome than in the Philippines.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

il shall be unlawful to use the revenne de-
rived from said tax for any other purpose
than the payment of said bonds in principal
and interest as Aforesaid; provided the ex-
cess be paid to the Board of Trustees OF the
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute.
There being no further business the Coun-
Gil adjourned to meet in regular session the
first Monday in April.
true copy:
Attest:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
Notice of Filing Of 'rablesau.
Succession of Roscmond Landry
and wife, Marie Landry. in
community - No. zI63,
18TH Judicial District
Parish of Lafa-
y~!te. La

Whereas ALDER, Landry of the parish of
Lafayette, administrator of the above-naned
estate, has filed final tableau of classified
ton and distribution of funds of said estate,
accompanied by his petition, praying for the
homologation of the same. And whereas
the prayer ct said petition has been granted
by an order of cour. bearing date March /.
1900.
Now. therefore, notice is herebv given to
all persons interested to make Opposition to
said tableau, tn file in writing, in my office,
in the town of Lafayette within the time
CURED by law why said ,,bleau sould not
be ho,nologated aud confirmed.
ED. G. vooHIEs, Clerk of Court.
March-l 3, goo.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
Free samples bottles of Hopkins
Headache and Neuralgia Cure at
Lafayette Drug Company.

Lewis Alderman. Goshen, Ind, says
'DeWitt's Little Early Risers always bring
certain relief, cure my headache and never
gripe.'' They gently cleanse and invigorate
the bowels and liver. Sold by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17
Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions
rob life Of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, cures them also Old, Run
ming and Fever Sores, Ulcers. Boils,
Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises,
Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only
2scts. box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by VIM. Clegg druggist.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

To secure the original witch hazel salve,
ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. well
known certain cure for piles and skin
diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits.
They are dangerous. Sold by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

II used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my
family with wonderful results. 1t gives in.
mediate relief. is pleasant to take ands
truly the dyspeptic's best FRIEND" says E.
Hartgerink, Oserisel, Mich. Digests what
yon eat. Cannot fail to Sold by La
ayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

Nj. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says.
s.DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the very
best pills I ever used for costiveness, liver
and bowel troubles Sold by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

See Alba Haywood at Fa'k's
Opera-house, Saturday, March "a.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

LOUIS LAcosrE, Secretary.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-17

shoes, as well as several other we'll.
known brands. The largest and most
assorted stock of shoes ever brought to
Lafay cite for men, ladies and children.