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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
Notice to License Payers.

Notice to License Payers.
Parish licenses are now due and
will become delinquent Feb. I, 1901 .
License payers will please take
notice that penalty of IS per cent.
and per cent. per month interest
from date of delinquency till paid,
with all costs of collection, is i'm
posed BY law. In respect to State
licenses, the following letter is self
explanatory:
STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
AUDITORS OFFICE,
BATON ROUGE, Jan. I, 1901. }
To Tax Collectors:
1 beg to call your attention to the pro-
1898 in reference to the collection of State
licenses.
Section says that all licenses shall he due
and collectable during the first two months
of each year, and shall become delinquent
on the first day of March.
Section 26 provides that it shall be the
duty of the collector on the ed day of March
of each year to turn over to the attorney
appointed to aid in the collection of licenses,
or in default OF such attorney to the distrc,
attorney of the district, a com plete list of all
delinquent license payers, together with theiI
location and kind of business, who shall pro-
coed Immediately to collect said delinquent
licenses and report on same within thirty
days.
This department desires that the law or
the subject be enforced, and that all licenses
be collected when due,
Your attention to this will oblige,
w. S. FRAzEE, Auditor.
I. A. BRoUssARD,
Sheriff Lafayette Parish.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
Varieties of Cotton.

southern r armer.
While the average cotton planter
may pay but little attention to the
kind Of seed he uses in planting,
there are some who give this matter
great attention, and, by careful Sc
lection Of the best variesies, secure
better pr1ces for the higher grades
Of cotton they thus produce. 1t is
certainly just as important in cotton
culture to plant good seed as it is
in raisirg hogs or cattle t. utilize
the best strains of animals tor the
rapidity with which Texas and the
Southwest generally has gone into
The white faced Hereford cattle in
dictates the extreme anxiety OF the
cattle raisers there to produce the
cattle best suited to the demand,
and it seems strange that our cot
ton planters should not also be
equally careful in selecting the best
kinds of cotton seed for planting.
If this were done it would be found
that the standard of the cotton crop
would gradually improve and in
this way we would maintain a sue
cessful competition with the rest of
the cotton world longer than we
can if we neglect this precaution. T
Nankeen, or yellow cotton, was
once favorite variety. 1t seems
to have taken its Lame from the
Chinese city of Nankin, whence
yellow cotton cloth was originally
imported. The Oklahoma Agrlcul-
tural Experiment Station, in a re-
cent bulletin. states that consider
able yellow, or Nankeen cotton,
has been produced in that territory
this season, and that j, is an un
desirable variety and sells for a
cent and half less than white cot
ton.
In our own State, Col. F. l,
Maxwell, one of GU, coadjutors in
the work of The Southern Farmer,
has for ears been plantin. special
varieties of long staple cotton, and
he believes that the results have
been very satisfactory. and far bet
ter than had he followed the old
plan f using common seed AS
cotton planting will be in order one
OF these days, we advise our fellow
farmers to look into this cotton
seed question, aud selec. only the
best varieties for planting.
Vaccine points at the Moss Phar-
macy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26

GmU0kV0oU uo1OUS ~ ~ No1Ssus VouoO'
Newspaper writer's have often re-
<ersed to ST Martinville as that
ssquaint old town" Il is old. no
doubt, and perhaps in some respects
il is quaint. But it is not q sin I"
be old. neither to be quaint, when,
as in this case. age is accompanied
by worth and quaintness consists in
sincere affection for good, old cus>
toms, which. like the juice Of the
grape, improve with time. A visitor
to ST. Martinville can not fail t., be
impressed with the evident disincli-
nation of her people to sever the
ties which yet bind them to glori-
Gus past Though fully alive to the
exieencies of the living present, they
refuse to crook the knee to the new
dispensatiop, but cling with an honest
fealty to the customs and manners
Of their forefa Tiers. Genuine prog
ress does not mean to be inf,ospi, able
and uncongeniai That is a wrong,
though popular, interpret alton Of the
term; for ST. Martinville is progr.s
i've, and yet retains her old-time
genial,ty and open handed hospital,
ity, which are hers by inheritance.
and preserved ,y lie, SONS and da ugh-
tiers with becoming pride.
Tue foregoing were among the
thoughts which arose in the mind of
the writer upon a recent visit to St.
Martinville. The occasion afforded
a splendid opportunity to see the
town as she really is. 1t was a sort
of family festival. An audience of
about 400 people had gathered to
| witness a musical performance
most admirable entertainment it was,
in every respect. The program, which
had been prepared under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. p. d. Olivier, was car
ried out In highly creditable man.
ner The music, both instrumental
and vocal, possessed decided merit,
and fully sustained the enviable rep
utation of the local musical talent.
While the limited scope of this
article does not permit US to dc
justice to every one deserving OF
praise, we can not well refrain from
mentioning Mrs. Lorena Simon and
Mrs. Edmond VOORHEES,, who sang
with exceptional brilliancy, anc
Mrs. Akren whose execution ON the
piano was splendid. 1t is needles:
to say that the deservedly popular
/ band of Prof. Carlos Greig made d:
sweet music as it has ever been oul
privilege to hear. Prof. Greig's bano
is easily the most skillful amateur
musical organization in the State
The Gazette congratulates Mr.
Olivier upon the success Of his en-
tertainment.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26

Joseph G. Leblanc ~. Eliz abeth and Will
liam Reed-Seventh wards justice
court, Lafayette, Parish, La.
BY virtue of = judgment rendered in the
above entitled suit by Judge Alex d. Vor-
taken into my possession and will sell, for
cash, to the last and highest bidder At my
residence in the seventh ward, on Saturday,
Jan. Io, 1901, the following described prop
erty to-wit: One mare mule, one mare, the
share of defendants in one bale of cotton.
E. COMEAU,
Constable sd ward.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
Agents Wanted.

Live active men and women can earn
from S. to $40 a day bv canvassing for
Frank G. Carpenters book, t'SOUTH
AMERICA: SOCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND
POLITICAL This book is just out and
is having an enormous sale. Everybody
wants it. AS it is being sold by subscription
only, we desire representatives who are
hustiers at once to introduce the work in
your territory. Most liberal terms. Write
Today for territory and full particulars to
THE SAALFIELD PUBLISHING CON-
PANY. Akron. Ohio.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26

Ellie Bernard VS.. Edmond Poydras-6th
Justices court, Lafayette parish, La.
BY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale
issued by Judge Frank Abbadie, of the 9th
Justices court, and to me directed, I. the
undersigned, have seized and taken posses
SION of, and will sell for cash, to the last
and highest bidder, in front of Judge Abba
dies Office, in Car .ncro, between legal sale
hours, on Saturday. Feb. 2, 1901, the fol-
lowing described property to wit: one horse.
ono mare.
SAUL BABINEAUX,
Constable 9th ward.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
A Fight Against NItlitarism.

houston fOSt.
There have been few occasions in
the senate or house at Washington
when a resort to filibusterlng had
greater justification than the obstruc-
tive tactics which are now being
brought into play in the senate
against the army reorganization bill
The necessity for big regular
army in this country does not exist
at present, and the senator's who are
attempting to prevent the passage of
a bill that would fasten the burden
upon us and fix the principle in our
public policy are patriots and the
friends of the people.
Anecessity may exist for the main
tenance of volunteer contingent in
the army for year or two years
longer. This necessity ought not in
fact to be seen, but the nation. as
Mr.. Hanna says, has Endorsed the
administrators Philippine policy of
conquest, and shpusands, ofs soldiers
will be required to completely subju-
gate the natives and restore good
order. While the opponents Of the
army bill, therefore, do not approve
the administrations Philippine pol
icy, yet, as the nation mas indorsed
it, they are willing to continue the
volunteer army for two years longer
and to make that army large enough
to accomplish the thorough paci6ca-
ton of the Philippines.
This is ali the concession these
senator's who are opposing the in
crease of the regular army could be
expected to make. The administra-
ton can get all the men it wants for
an emergency. Then. when the ex-
the question of a greater standing
army could be calmly considered by
both the country and congress, and
such action taken as non par,isa n
sta.esmsnship might determine.
Standing upon solid ground of
this kind Messrs. Teller, Bacon and
PetttgrevshaveAthe better of the ar
gument and are right in adopting
whatever tactics may be necessary,
that are Permitted by the rules of
the senate, to thwart the schemes
Of those who would use temporary
emergency to fasten a permanent
large military establishment upon
the country. 1t is a fight aga,ns,
pure niilitarism.
Let rs cross bridges only as we
come to them, in matters Of such
grave import as this.
II is when great issues Of this
character arise in congress that the
vslue OF the delib-rative character
and privileges of the Sc ate rs
shown. The house has become a
mere machine TO register promptly
the will of . partisan majority In
the senate we have now our only
tleliberasive National body Of law
makers Iii the senate alone does
81 ~ sepresentative of The people OF
Z! Il! - g
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
Agents Wanted.

We want live active representative in
your territory at once to engage in a very
profitable business. General and local
agents wanted. From s. to $40 a day.
Advancement rapid. Good references re-
CURED Those GU, of employment wish
ing to better themselves address: Depart
ment X. Corner Perkins Union Sts., Akron,
Ohio.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
To the Public.

This is to certify that l have re.
ceived from Lafayette Lodge. No.
3Io4, K. of H., the sum Of $4,000,
in full payment Of the de I'll benefit
of my late husband, Clet. Leblanc,
Jr Mrs CLEr. LEBLANC. JR.
Lafayette. La, Jan J. 1901.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
Sheriff'S Sale.
w. B. Thompson VS.. Alcide Roy
Parish of Lafayette. 18th Judi
cial district, La
No. 42Io.

by virtue of a writ of ffa issued by the
Honorable 18th Judicial District Court in
to me directed, I, the undersigned, have
seized and taken possession of, and will sell,
for cash, to the last and highest bidder, at
town of Lafayette, between legal sale
hours, on
Saturday Jan. ID, 1901,
the following described property towit:
One certain tract of land together with
all the improvements thereon, situated in the
parish of Lafayette, containing So super
fetal arpents. bounded north by Iand Of P.
A. Chiasson, south by land of Antoine
Domingues, east by land of Winston &
Jones, west by hers of Alcide Domingues
and v. ID. Bertrand.
1. A. BRoUssARD,
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish.
Dec. IS, 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
DR. j. l.. Duhart,

a 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 to IL m.
and from to S %. IN.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
Notice.

The annual stockholders meeting of the
First National Bank of Lafayette will be
held at the banking house Tuesday, Jan.
8, 1901. between the hours of 10 a. m. and
4 p. m. for the election of nine directors to
serve during the ensuing year.
5. r. PARKERsoN, Secretary.
Lafayette, La. Dec. IA, 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
Budget for 1901.

The following budget was adopted by the
Police Jury at its meeting held Dec. 6, 1900:
Lafayette, La, Nov. Fl, Iooo.-To the
Hon. Police Jury: Your undersigned COM
mittee, appointed to estimate the probable
expenses Of the parish for the year 1901,
would respectfully submit the following
BUDGET for vour adoption:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
MANS WORK

Is not only Al shop, office or store
plenty of osi'i jobs about the house
which require q masculine hand
and that hand needs tools, saws,
hammers, hatchets. screw drivers
etc. Here you can buy the several
aud separate articles, ar nice com.
iinat;o" of eve hing ne. dSul IN
household tools, put ~ IN we'll
arranged b,x nr tool chest You
can supplement the box combin at,on
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26

~ *. ,sslll. ~
~, va - ". ssn,s...,, :,
1o1se-ns u g. ,~~A euc
- - : ~ - b
z,S - S<Nls 0moer gwen ~ tne Soso1ers
JtuGne Wos . beautiful success that long will
40 II ~ 1890 ~ thcse old n,er, who
;--....-... =, ~. ,.,.e. &c - -.
S-ss-- - . =. .
- - Soe pseeSontess 1ncsocnss OF the treat
= - s''S :. :" ses' ~ ''"e wy o~
- - en)oyabie one to the veterans among
~ contributions was large aud generous
5000, rece;ve.l from lake Providence
80. ., - s..,..., -<... r>h.. rA;
D.. = = 49,
eoapses vas named IN nonor OF 0eeerai Ed
I. c..<.a.x... Gees. S..... n.
$3.50.
- sne ACT OF secession OF LOUISIANA from
he Uaited States, and at Moatgomeay, Ala !,
Ssases rom tine Union. Inc 1o1iow'ng httie
tgibate was sent by Miss Mary Decker, the
eifted grandmother of General Sparrow
$40 'e~o - ''Ae '"'e ~o-' Sohseii'io''
IN montgomery, and also at the Christmas
dinner to the old soldiers by Mrs l. Piuck-
S-;.h .;a,. IS
division:
unlJJSrANA
. lin Memory of General Edward Sparrow.)
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26
G. H. MOUTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW

OFFICE-Next to Bank Of l.afa-
vette, court house square, Lafayette,
La. Will practice in Lafayett'e. St.
Martin and Acadia parishes.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26

Mr.. Wilfred Boudreau, Of Sunset.
vas in Lafayette Thursday on busi-
ness
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26

Those who deal with US. By secur-
ing the best brands and giving pur-
..hasers the benefit of the lowest
prices, we are reasonably certain of
suiting
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-01-26

Is to give you what you want. Our
stock is replenished daily with fresh
goods, as our purpose
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
DECORATIVE SASH CURTAINS.

silk and fine lace sewed In. This helps
to give light and at the same time Is
extremely pretty. The blind might be
hung ON a frame as Is shown or might
be bound with something at the top
and be hung on a rod. Variations Of
this particular treatment are quite easy
and consist In perhaps a little undula-
ton at the bottom OF the blind for a
fringe. BY daydm one gets the warm
light through the silk and by night the
pretty lace is seen.
In the second figure more elaboration
is apparent. and here a special frame is
certainly necessary. The silk is gath
cred together in a sort of bunch in the
middle of the blind, and the light
streaming through will make this look
very pretty.
In the third figure muslin might be
used, and it would perhaps not be too
daring an innovation to suggest that a
double sided cretonne should be insert
ed In the strip shown. OF course, the
cretonne would want very careful
choosing in conjunction with the mus
lin.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
A BOLD CONSPIRACY.
Reported Attempt to Overthrow the
French Republic.
SEPT. II THE DATE.
The Alleged Scheme Is TO Place Prince
Louis Napoleon on the Throne.
as EmperOr--The Plan Is
Of Russian Origin.

London, July 20.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette publishes a communication from
its Paris correspondent giving circum-
stantial details of an alleged conspiracy
to overthrow the French republic
and install Prince Louis Napoleon as
emperor. The correspondent is assured
that upon Sept. il, upon which date
the car intends to promote Prince Louis
to full generalship in the Russian
army, has been selected as the occasion
for the demonstration to support the
claims of this prince. who is such
close friend of their Russian majesties
and by all elements opposed to the
present regime. The names of Derou-
lede, Marquis de Lur Saluces and Mar
cell Habert are mentioned as the leading
spirits of the movement, and several
high functionaries of the present gov
eminent are alleged to be assisting the
movement with funds.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21

jackson, Miss, July 20.-New Or
leans attorneys filed an application in
the federal court here for a receiver for
the New Orleans and Northwestern
road and asking also foreclosure of q
q, 900, 600 mortgage executed in 1890 to
the Central Trust company Of New
York on which $3.50, 900 is now due
Default was made on the bond in 1898,
and the foreclosure is asked for the pro
lection Of the bondholders. The road
has very little mileage in Mississippi
but connects Natchez, Miss, with Ray
vile, La. The Goulds are recent pur.
chasers of the road and it is thought
they are behind these proceedings as the
first step in the formal transfer Of the
property.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
TEXAS NEWS.
vintim of Hl. own nevIce.

Brennan, Tex, July 20.-Dan Bart
lett has kept the Central pumping sta
ton, two miles east of here, for many
years. He lives alone, and when busl-
ness calls MIN to town he walks by the
way Of the Central track. Mr.. Bartlett
has been very much ANNOYED lately by
having his home broken open and gro
ceries stolen during his absence. His
skill as detective has been fruitlessly
used to detect the persons who have
been robbing his house, and as last
resort he concluded Thursday evening
when business called him away to set
gun. This he did. He was detained
in town until late hour at night, went
home hurriedly, forgot all about having
set the gun, and unlocked and pulled
the door open, which discharged the
gun, the whole charge taking effect in
his right leg. infiicting very painful
wound
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
Todsx,. J.velry and s,lverwnre.

Everything pertaining to the shirt
waist Is of interest just now, and in
this line some very taking novelties are
found among the sleeve links, says The
jewelers. Circular. The first notable
feature Is the use Of cross matched or
unmatched stones. A sapphire and a
cats eye, both cabochon cut and mar
rowly trimmed with gold. represent one
design. Topazes in contrasting colors-
pink and yellow, for instance-maks
another. Cats eyes. round and very
high topped. are quite prominent in the
usual matched buttons. Sapphires are
also noticeable In the same shape. In
fact. these high. round topped stones
appear to be in great favor for sleeve
links.
With summer weather candlesticks
assume added Importance. the use Of
the bedroom candle being one OF the
pretty old customs revived In country
houses. A neat example Of this latter is
in the we'll known low, fat bottomed
shape with an extinguisber attached.
A beaded edge is the only ornament.
! Antique and black finish are among
newest effects. In the tall candlesticks
square pillar. round column and hexag-
onal shapes are good style, though. 9TH
ers are many.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
A s,o-v q, CaraInal VAUGHAN,

Cardinal vaughan's hobby, If hobby
It can be called, is that of collecting
money for objects he has at heart
Some 81 years ago he came to America,
then a greater undertaking than it is
now, to collect funds for a missionary
college. Although the then pope. the
kindly Pho Mono. gave him his bless
ing, he strongly dlssuaded the young
English priest from going on what he
thought a fruitless errand. However.
Father Vaughan returned home with a
goodly sum and with characteristic
fearlessness wrote to the pope's secre-
tary, Tell his holiness that his bless
ing was worth more than his prophe-
cv"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
Household BrevIties.

There is a great deal of sound sense
In persons suffering from insomnia
taking rides on the trolley car to make
them sleep.
Some cooks claim that the best way
to cook bacon is to lay thin slices on a
fine wire broiler over a dripping pan
and bake 1t in a hot oven until brown
and crisp. By this method no grease is
left or the meat.
Use alcohol to mix whiting for
cleansing lsilver. 1t gives a brilliant
and more lasting polish than water.
An excellent salad is made by plac-
ing red kidney beans that are seasoned
with salt and pepper on lettuce or cress
and covering it with French dressing.
A maple floor for kitchen that has
not been flushed In wax or oil Is best
taken care Of by being scrubbed or rub
bed with any OF the securing prepara-
tons now In the market.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
Five Generations.

Five generations alive in one family
is not a common occurrence, but VIII
liam Smith, late of Haswell and now
residing at Tursdale colliery, England,
can boast that he has lived to see four
generations of his descendants. Mr..
Smith, who is 80 years of age, has a
daughter, Mrs. Slater, who is aged 66,
living at Haswell. Her daughter, Mrs.
Brown, aged A, who resides at Ry-
hope, is the mother of Mrs. Burnip,
aged %, who lives in the same village,
and the latter is the mother of a 6
months old baby, thus completing five
generations. Mr.. Smith has nine chill
dren, 40 grandchildren, 40 great-grand-
children and one great-great-grand-
child.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1901-07-21
AUTHORS STATEMENT.
aEaelay svys He will Revise the obnOx
iOus Portion, but Not Facts.

AEaolay svys He Will Revise the ObuOx-
ious Portion, but Not Facts.
New York, July 90.-Edgar s. Ma
clay replying to the criticism which has
been made upon his historical work
dealing with Admiral Schley and the
navy during the Spanish war, he said
in part:
81 did not appreciate at the time !
wrote the book that the terms were
tmmoderate and incorporate. It is
only recently that it has met with adj
verse criticism. 1t is now my intention
20 revise that portion of the work that
deals with the battle of Santiago. But
shall not alter the facts for they are
correct. I must first be assured that
they are in error. The proofs were sub
mitted to the officers who took part in
the battle of Santiago as well as to Sec
rotary Long and received their approval.
I should explain that only those portions
of the book were submitted to each Of
fcer that related to him personally on
70 the part he took in the battle. The
proofs submitted to Mr.. Long dealt wit h
that part of the war that concerned
him. 1 have never had any aims
against Admiral Schley and wrote rs
] did because believed it to be the
truth"