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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
LOIAL CAMPAIGN.
Committee Appointed to Have
Charge of the Campaign
Mass Meetings to be-
Hold In Differ.
emit Wards.

The Democratic nominees for
judicial, parish and ward Offices
held a meeting last Saturday to take
steps to bring out a full vote at the
election next month. The Demo-
cratic leaders have no fear OF the
result, but there Is a prevailing
desire among them to give the Re-
publicans such a showing under as
they have never before experienced
IN this parish.
A campaign committee. composed
of the following members. was ap-
pointed: first ward. Gustave Mou-
ton; second ward, DR.. A. o. Clark !;
third ward, E. G. VOORHEES,; fourth
ward, P. R. Roy; fifth ward, Alex
Billeaud; sixth ward, A. c. Gull
beau; seventh ward, J. A. Liable; ;
eight ward, John Wilmington. An
executive committee was appointed
with the following members: Chas.
O. Mouton, A. M. Martin, Dr. J.
F. Mouton. A. M. Martin was
made chairman and p. R. Roy Sec
rotary.
1t has been decided to hold meet
ings as follows:
Royville, Saturday, March "a.
Rroussard, Sunday, March IS.
Jules Baronnet's Saturday, March
81.
Scott, Sunday, April I.
Pilette, Saturday. April J.
Carencro, Sunday, April 8.
Lafayette. Saturday, April ID.
Whittington's school house, Sun
day April IS.
Hon. T. J. Liable, of st. Martin,
and local speakers will address the
meetings. Congressman Broussar
will speak at the Carencro meeting.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
S1.5O Versus $4,000.

North Carolina, say: One of our
customers, a prominent man in
this community, suffered with liver
complaint. He consulted several
physicians but they failed to benefit
him. We prevailed upon him to
try the Ramon Pills and Pellets.
He soon bought more and is nov
we'll and hearty man, and has
gained in flesh.. He says the pills
saved his life and the six boxes cost
him only $3.50, while his trip to
New York to consult the doctors,
cost him $50. Sold by La
fayette Drug Co,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
NUMBER 4.
PERSONAL MENTION.

Henry Gerac and p. Alder, Of New Or.
leans, were in Lafayette this week.
Judge Debaillon and Ed VOORHEES,, went
to Royville Wednesday.
Miss May Hardy, of Chicago, is the gnest
of Miss Edmonia Delhomme.
Miss Mathilde Renoudet, of New Iberia,
was the guest of Miss Marie Mouton this week.
Ed Prudhomme returned from Morgan
City last Tuesday.
Oneil Bertrand, of New Iberia, was in
Lafayette Sunday.
Judge c. II. Mouton visited St. Martin
vile this week.
ing friends in Lafayette.
Mrs. Dominick Bonnemaison, of Beau
mont, Texas, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs..
J. Bonnemaison at Royville.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Patterson have re-
turned home after spending several days in
New Orleans.
Robert Brown, of Cypremort. was in La
fayette this week.
Edgar Delhommer, of New Iberia, was in
Lafayette Sunday.
Alfred Broussard, of Breaux Bridge, was
in town Sunday.
Walter Melancon, of Breaux Bridge, visited
friends in Lafayette last Sunday.
DIR. 7. J. Wolf, of New Iberia, WAS in
town on professional business this week.
A surprise party given at the home of
Mr.. A. A. Morgan last Tuesday night.
Judge Dupre, of Opelousas, passed
through Lafayette Monday on his way to
Crowley.
Mrs. Harry Isaacson has returned to her
home in New Orleans after spending few
days with relatives in Lafayette.
Jean Castex, of Mermentau, visited friends
in Lafayette this week.
A reception given in sibille's Hall,
Carencro, last Sunday. The following young
men from Lafayette attended: Emmick
Courtney, lack Francez, Jack Domengeaux,
Ike Plonsky, Lyman Plonsky, Julius Tanner
and Rousseau Dugas.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
A NEGRO KILLED
BY q Brakeman, Howard Stew.
art, near DuSOn-SteWart
is in Jail.

Last Monday negro named
Louis Icy was shot and killed by
Howard Stewart, a Southern Pacific
brakeman, at or near Duson. An
inquest was held by Coroner A.
r. Trahan, and the verdict of the
jury charges Stewart with unjustifi-
able homicide.
Several witnesses testified before
the court. of inquest. The testi-
mony of the accused, which is cor
roborated by two other trainmen, is
to the effect that the negro, Icy,
shot at him (Stewart) with a pistol.
Stewart, who was in the caboose
with the conductor, reached for a
Winchester and fired the fatal shot.
Icy was in company with another
negro. They tried to steal ride
on the train and were put off by one
of the brakemen. When Icy fell
his partner left and has not yet been
found. 1t is said that he passed
through here and told another negro
that Icy was the first who fired and
was afterwards shot and killed by a
brakeman.
Three or four persons living in
the neighborhood testified. Their
testimony is conflicting as to the
number of shots fired.
Stewart, who is in Jail, says that
he acted in self-defense and is
confident of being able to prove
his innocence. He has asked,
through his lawyer, Judge c. H.
Mouton, to be given a preliminary
hearing.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Pla:nfeld,
Ill.,, makes the statement, that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for a month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was hope
less victim of consumption and
that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption;
she bought a bottle and to her de-
light found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued its use
and after taking SIX bottles, found
herself sound and we'll; now does
her own housework, and is as well
as she ever was.-Free trial bottles
of this Great Discovery at VIM.
Clegg's drug store. Only so cents
and $500, every bottle guaranteed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
A Farmer Living Near ROyvflle
Killed While in His Bed-Nar-
row Escape of HE Wife
and Children

Leodias Romero, farmer living
about seven miles from Royville,
was killed by lightning last Sunday
night. 1t appears that Mr.. Romero
was in bed with his wife and two
children when he was struck. His
death was instantaneous. His wife
was slightly injured, but the children
escaped unhurt.
Mr.. Romero was about 28 years
of age.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
A Correction.

BRoUssARD, La, Marco 2e, 1900.
To The Lafayette Gazette.
Will you have the kindness to
correct the article with regard to
the surgical operation made in Mr..
A. Girouard's case of appendicitis.
1t should have been stated that DR..
J. F. Mouton, of Lafayette, per-
formed the operation assisted by
Drs. Strorner and DeLaureal, of
Broussard. x.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
The Marhushek Piano

Recently received the indorse-
ment of M. VIaneri, conductor of
PATHS tours, leader of orchestra of
Paris, Rome. Munich, and of the
New Orleans troupe this year.
This Endorsement must have great
weight with musicians. The Ma
thushek is sold only by Philip Wer-
lein, Ltd, in New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

WANTED-SEvERAl. BRIGHT AND HONEST
persons to represent managers in this
and close by counties. Salary 5000 year
and expenses. Straight, bona-fde no more
no less salary. Position permanent. Our
references, any bank in any town. 1t is main
ly Office work conducted at home. Reference.
Enclose elf-addressed" stamped envelope,
THE DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. 8.
Chicago. Sept. 23-2ot.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
A Night in Chinatown.

CA Night in Chinatown" the
scenic melodrama, which will be
presented at Falk's opera-house,
next Tuesday night, tells graphic
and exciting story of life in the
the hidden haunts of the yellow
high-binders. an oriental opium
Joint, the dance hall of the dives,
Ching Foy's gilded gambling den
and Dupont street after dark.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and ire
m endous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success
they bring, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only a5c
at VIM. Clegg's drug store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

ABOUT THE COTTON FAC
TORI.


TORI
There is movement on foot
among the enterprising citizens
of this town to build a cotton mill.
The cotton manufacturing industry
has been a success wherever tried.
1t has long since ceased to be an
Experience proves
that it affords q safe and remuner-
alive field of investment to capital.
statistical information
shows that cotton mill not only
pays handsomely on the money IN
vested, but adds in many ways to
the prosperity of the town where it
is operated. 1t gives life and vigor
to every artery of commerce. 1t
helps the merchant, the doctor, the
lawyer, the machlnist, the carpenter
and everybody else who forms a part
of the community. The good that
q cotton mill does is not restricted
to any one class. The money that
it pays to labor finds its way to the
channels of trade. You will get
some of it; your neighbor will, and
your neighbours neighbor will re-
ceive his share. The man who will
put up the money to build the mill
will get i: back tenfoid, besides the
The farmer will doubt
less get more for cct.on and he will
have better market for other
things which he may have to sell.
A cotton factory will be the means
of increasing the population of the
town, tie inevitable result Of which
will be the creation of q demand for
the products of the soil. The
farmer has everything to gain and
nothing to lose by the establishment
of a cotton mill within hauling dis
lance of his farm. If he should
have one or two of his children
who have no work on the farm
they will be able to find good
and respectable employment at
the mill.
A mill az is proposed to be built
pie, not only during one season,
but the whole year. This means
that about $500 will be paid in
wages every week. 1t will consume
an average of 1000 bales which
cannot fail to materially improve
the local cotton market. There is
good authority for the statement
that the farmer who sells his cotton
to the factory gets better price for
it. It's estimated that he receives
considerably over half a cent more
per pound.
One can hardly exaggerate the
real good that a cotton mill would
do to this community. The fact
that the contemplated mill would
pay out some $500 a week in wages
should appeal strongly to the busi-
ness men of the town. 1t should
be borne in mind that this large
weekly disbursement would take
place during the whole year-not
three or four months, as is the case
with other factories.
The Gazette thinks if our bust
ness men will use their ssthlnkeries"
just little bit, they will agree with
US that they ought to get together
and carry this cotton mill project to
success.
Two years ago some one with
prophetic vision remarked that the
men of Lafayette would have to GO
into their pockets if they wanted to
secure the Industrial School. The
same thing might be said with equal
logic of the cotton mill movement.
Tanner extends you a cordial in
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Tanner extends you a cordial in
vitation to call and see his elegant
stock of fancy groceries and feed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Those nice soda crackers can be
had at Moss g. Co.'S. Always fresh
and crisp.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Dairymen should call at Moss g
Co.'S. and sec the Sanitary Mill
Strainer. Easily kept clean.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

Violin, banjo. guitar and auto
harp strings and other musical mer-
chaudise at Moss e. Cos.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24
To the Voters of the Parish of
Lafayette.

Take notice that will be at the follow
tng-uamed places tor the purpose of regis.
,sring those that are not yet Esgs.s.ed VIZ
Tuesday, Feb. 20; Pilette, Wednesday,
Feb. II; Whittington's school-house, Thurs
day, Feb. IT; Mrs. F. Hofpauir's. Friday.
Feb. 23; Carencro, Guilbeau's hall, Satur-
day, Feb. "a. In the mean time my Office
will be open in the town of Lafayette and
the registration will close on March I6, 1900.
A. NJ. MARTIN, Registrar.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

WANTED-Fiveh hun dred barrels
Of corn. Jack Nickerson.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

A solid car load of wheat bran
lust received at Tanners.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-03-24

4 a TEL EPE1ONE WILL MORE :
THAN PAY FOR ITSELF,
i BESIDES BEING A GREAT :
= PROTECTION AND CON-
VENIENCE. CUMBERLAND
4 TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH s
COMPANY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
ELkS TOOK IN THE FAIR.
Made Things Generally Merry by
Their Visit.

The results at the Masonic Fair
last night were even more gratifying than
were those of the opening night. The
attendance was fully as large, and a great
deal of money was spent. The receipts
We're pretty equally divided among the
various booths and each showed a most
decided Increase. The greatest increase,
however, was in the receipts of the sup
per room and the dancing hall, both of
which were splendidiy patronized.
Many improvements have been made
in the building since the opening night,
the most noticeable and welcome being
the putting in of a number of electric
fans, which kept the temperature COM
fortahly cool and made most decided
Improvement in both the supper room
and the dancing room.
Last night was devoted to the Elks who
met at their hall at Broughton and Whit
aker streets, and at o'clock, eighty
strong, and headed with brass band, and
transparency bearing the insignia of the
order. an elk's head, and on the reverse.
Savannah Lodge No. 1888, B. p. O. Elks,"
marched down Bull street to the fair.
Upon arriving they went direct to the
supper room where, in anticipat ton of their
visit, an excellent supper had been pre-
pared by the ladies' in charge. Mr.. B. r.
AIilSlrOHS, squire OF the lOtsS, dcteu as
master of ceremonies, and was ably as
sisted by Messrs r. Van Wagenen, w.
r. Leaken. and w. T. Dixon. After sup
per the Elks took in the fair and in their
usual generous manner, contributed large
iy to the receipts of the many depart
ments.
Later in the evening Ancient Landmark
Lodge, with fifty men In its ranks, also
visited the fair, after a communication
at the lodge room, and also took supper.
Donations are still being received. among
those yesterday being lot of fancy crack
ers, given to Landrum Lodge through
Mrs Leon Ferst. The other lodges were
also In receipt of many gifts, both from
residents of the city and friends in other
parts of the state.
None of the various gifts on which the
options have been sold will be awarded
until the books of options on each partic-
ular article have been entirely filed. AS
the work of asserting and arranging these
books has not yet been completed, moth
ing was awarded last night.
Tonight will be known as Clinton
night, and that lodge will meet al the
lodge room, and after a short communica-
ton, will attend the fair and take sup
per as body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
HAyLoN WANTS TO TRY AGAIN.
The PhiIadelphian Writes That He Is
Spelling for n Fight.

Jack Hanlon. wants to get another
chance at Tommy Corcoran. He was not
satisfied with the result of the twenty
round go that was pulled off between
them two or three weeks ago. He thought
the decision, instead Of being a draw.
should have been in his favor, and now
he is certain he can lick Corcoran. The
Philadelphia is now at home and he
writes that he is spelling for fight.
Hanlon says his left hand, which he
hurt in the fight, is well again. and that
he is ready to meet Corcoran at any
time. Tommy told him the night OF the
fight that he would meet him again. and,
with both fighters Of the same mind, there
is no other reason than the possibility
Of backing not being at hand for one or
the other THAI should prevent another
contest being pulled off. The two put up
such a pretty article in the fighting line
that there would be a big crowd out TO
see another 90 between them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
FREE TO SUFFERERS.
The New Cure for Kidney, BLADDER
and Uric Acid Troubles

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful
cures made by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney remedy.
1t is the great medical triumph Of the
nineteenth century; discovered after years
of scientific research by DR.. Kilmer, the
eminent kidney and bladder specialist, and
is wonderfully successful in promptly cur
ing kidney, liver, bladder and uric acid
troubles.
Swamp Root has been tested in so many
ways, in hospital work in private practice,
among the helpless too poor TO purchase
relief, and has proved so success sful in ev-
cry case that a special arrangement has
been made by which all readers of the Sa-
vannah Morning News who have not al
ready tried it. may have a sample bottle
sent free by mail, also book telling mora
about Swamp-Rrot and how TO find out If
you have kidney or bladder trouble. When
writing mention reading this generous Of
fer in the Savannah Morning News and
send your address to DIR. Kimer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y. The regular fifty cent
and one dollar sizes are sold by all first
class druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
Objections Made to Grant of Home
/. stead to VI. A. Black.

Two of the creditors of NJ. A. Black, who
has made application to the Court of Ord
mary for the allowance of a homestead,
have filed caveats to its grant by the
court. These creditors are Smith Bros. and
w. E. Wimpy.
Smith Bros. claim that in the schedule
of his assets shown to the court the appli-
cant for a homestead exemption has not
made full and complete disclosure of his
property, including personality of various
kinds and cash on hand or on deposits, as
the law contemplates and requires. Mr..
Wimpy objects to the grant of the home
stead only partially. His objec-
ton is based on the fact that
some portion OF the property shown
In the petitioners schedule was pur-
chased from him and has never been paid
for up to this tins. He asks that this be
exempted from the fund set apart for the
applicants homestead, should one be
granted.
On yesterday Judge FerTill granted tenn
porary letters of administration upon the
estate of James J. Greenlaw TO John f.
Fox.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
REWARD.


TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
for the arrest OF and of the bicycle safe
keeping until heard from, William Mccoy,
a turpentine negro from North Caroline.
dark, ginger cake color, between n and
30 years old, about 81 feet and about 1856
pounds, wears No. or shoes, legs rather
thin, especially round his ankles; small
eyes, dark eyebrows young mustache
slim, narrow face; worked on turpentine
farm in Wilcox county, Georgia, IL years
ago and since In Montgomery. Ga. and
last year at Doctors turpentine farm.
near jacksonville, Fla. worked from
March s, 1900, up to May on Browns
Pfeffer,s tuFpentine farm; stole from me
May 5. about a. M, my bicycle, style
Heuron, made by Louis Vetson Company
Chicago, No. G31. and also took with him
from another party one single-barrsi
breechloading shotgun, 10 guage, and one
pair or Z schoes. He was last seen pass
ing Smiths still, on the Augusta road, to-
wards Savannah; was seen with my BIZ
cycle and the gun and shoes; said he was
going to Savannah is supposed to go 10
Montgomery county, Georgia, where he
claimed his wife and children live. / want
TO send sheriff of Screven county after
him soon as heard from or have him
brought 10 Sylvania jail, screven county.
Simon Dixon. Pfeiffer, Ca, May z, 1900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
RAN INTO BY BIoYCLIsTs.
Negro Woman Knocked Unconscious
on Drayton Street.

A IL gro woman was run into and knock
ed down by a blcyclist at Drayton and
Perry streets about s o'clock last night
Two negro boys were riding south On
Drayton street when the woman started
across from Perry street.
According to the story of the boys, the
woman got just between them in the mid
die of the street, and then turned back to
look after little. dog which she had with
her This brought her directly in the path
Of enc of the bicyclists. Some
idea of the force with which
she was struck can be gained from the
fact that the tire of the bicycle was
partly torn off. The woman was rendered
unconscious and remained so for some
time being finally removed to her homa
by friends.
The boys did not attempt to run away,
which IS a circumstance in their favor.
Policeman Frank Smith, who happened to
be passing, placed the boys under ar
rest. They gave their names at the bar
racks as Sam Williams and Walter
Paine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09

UNION SHIPPING COMPANY.
Petition for It's Incorporation Filled
I'm Superior Court.


In Superior Court.
Messrs. ]. +. Minis, ]. 9. Harris. J. La
Peed, w. j. Flood and C. A. Shearson
filed a petition for the incorporation of
the Union Shipping Company In the Su-
perior Court yesterday.
1t is stated in the petition that it is
the intention of the company to engage
In general ship brokerage business, to re-
ceive for transportation to or from the
port of Savannah or to or from other ports
of this country cargoes of cotton, naval
stores phosphate rock and general mer-
chandise. to be carried in steam or sail
ing vessels, or in both.
To aid and assist the business of the
company authority is requested to engage
in the subsidiary business of a stevedore
and as such to purchase, hold and use a
complete plant and outfit necessary for
the loading of ships Authority is asked
also to purchase and operate cotton COM
presses and generally to do and perform
all that Is essential to make the principal
business, that of ship brokers, practicable
and profitable to the new company and its
stockholders.
The capital stock actually paid In is
to be $4,000, but authority is asked to In
crease this at any time In the discretion
of the board OF director to the sum of
$4,000. The petitioners are represented by
Messrs. Charlton, Mackal & Anderson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
GEoRGIA's SPONSOR Ar LoursvILLE
Miss Burroughs of Brunswick and
Miss Penniman Maid of Honor.


Miss Burroughs of Brunswick and
Miss Penniman Maid of Honor.
Among the sponsors at the Louisville
reunion, the Georgia Division viii be rep
resented by Miss Mary Burroughs of
Brunswick Her maid of honor will be
Miss Penniman, also of Brunswick. Miss
Burroughs is the daughter OF DIR. William
Berrien Burroughs and Mrs. Lila CHazel-
hurst Burroughs of Brunswick. Her
father left Oglethorpe University at the
breaking out of the Civil Wer and fol-
lowed the Stars and Bars for the four long
years as sergeant in the Seventh Georgia
Cavalry, under Pierce Young and Hanp-
ton, and surrendered with Lee at Apo
nattox. Her great-grandfather, Hon.
John Mcpherson Berrien, was Attorney
General under Jackson, and son of Maj.
John Berrien, who was lieutenant in the
continental army at the age of 10, and
brigade major at 49, and was in the bat
ties of Jerseys, Germantown and Valley
Forge, and was wounded at Monmouth.
He was decorated by the hand of Wash
ington and made secretary of the Society
of Cincinnati for Georgia. This badge
is still worn by her father. Miss Bur-
roughs has been connected with newspa
per work for several years, and is socie-
ty editress of the Brunswick Times. She
will go under escort from the Brunswick
Camp of Confederate Veterans. of which
her father is adjutant, and will be accom-
panied by her maid of honor, Miss Penni-
man.