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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

A friend once asked Mr.. Armour
what good his money did him, says
the Washington Star. esThat is a
question:" Mr.. Armour replied, 81
often ask myself I was reared a
butcher boy. learned to love
work for works sake. must get
up early now, as I have done all
my lite, and when O'Clock comes,
no matter what's going on at home,
must get to bed. And here I am.
Yes, I have large means, as you
say; but can't eat as much as yon-
der clerk; l can't sleep as much,
and can hardly wear any more
clothes than he. The only real
pleasure 1 can get out of life that
y0nder clerk with his limited means
cannot get, is the giving, now and
then. to some deserving fellow, with
out soul knowing it. $500 or $1,000
giving him fresh start upward
Without making the gift a hurt to
hmm. That's the only real pleasure
III Ref out of life. And as to pos
sessions, the only thing I sometimes
1eel really own are my two boys
md my good name. Take every
thing else from me, leave me them,
and would yet be rich. wouldn't
eare = snap for the rest We would
Soon together make enough to keep
- volt long way from our
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
Do You Need Envelopes?

Do You Need Envelopes?
The job printing department of
The Gazette has just received fifty
thousand envelopes bought at most
advantageous terms. Those in
need of envelopes will do we'll to
remember this fact before giving
out their orders. We will furnish
and print one thousand envelopes
for the price that they would cost
without the printing.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
SATURDAY, FEB. 9. 1901.
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.
1 beg to call your attention to the pro-
visions of Section and 26 of Act III of
1893 in reference to the collection of State
licenses.
and collectable during the first two months
of each year, and shall become delinquent
on the first day of March.
Section 20 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 district
attorney of the district, com plete list of all
delinquent license payers, together with their
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 on
the subject be enforced, and that all licenses
he collected when due,
Your attention to this will oblige,
Respectfully,
w. S. FRAzEE, Auditor
I. A. BRoUssARD,
Sheriff Lafayette Parish.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
Amos Cummings Mistake.

The story telling relations be-
tween Representatives Mahon, of
Pennsylvania, and Cummings, of
New York, are just little strained
at the present writing. The latter
is little offended because Mahon,
according to his own idea, took an
unfair advantage Of him in recent
story telling seance in the cloak
room. The Quaker told one on
Cummings. the point of which is
how he was routed out of a prayer
meeting. Cummings was to make
speech at a stone church in the
southern part of Pennsylvania. He
was to be met at the church door
by the Democratic committee.
Amos found a stone church, and
after properly c"rrugating his brow
he went in through the center aisle
He made few irreligious remarks
about the committee not meeting
him, but he took a seat behind the
ch ANGEL rail. determined to do his
then, no Offering to open the meet
ing, he suggested that, as it was
growing late, it would be we'll to
name a chairman of the meeting.
t'What kind of meeting be you
going to hold, stranger?" little
old man in the amen corner in
quired.
democratic. of course" replied
Amos real pertly.
''Waal, 1 guess stranger: you're
looking for an old church farther
down the road" remarked the old
man. ''That is where the Demo-
Gratis are meeting. This is prayer
meeting, and we're just waiting for
the spirits to move US"
Amos didn't wait for the vista
ton. He moved without any super
natural help.-[Washington Letter
to the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
Quo vadlis

Q0O V00lo
The cleanest and most moral play
ever written and triumph Of un-
furnished art is what is claimed for
"QuO Vadis" which is to be-pre-
sented here ON Friday Feb. "a. at
Falk's Opera house BY the Car
penter Dramatic Company. The
play appeals strongly in setting forth
Q graphic picture of the period
when the Roman empire under
Nero was at its best. The incidents
OF the book are wildly brought out
in the drama showing the desperate
struggles Of the Christians against
the despot and his court. The
scenes. consisting of eleven stage
sets are striking and beautiful. The
fight of the Emperor and the burn
ing of Rome is an impressive stage
picture. The burning Of the Chris
tians is also scene that stirs the
audience to the highest pitch of
enthusiasm. The singing Of the
Christians and the prayer and bene-
dictions of the Apostle Peter are
solemn and effective, while the
original music adds much to its
success.
ttQuo Vad;s" as play has the
honor of breaking all records as to
receipts and attendance in Chicago,
New York and Philadelphia. The
company is a strong one and the
scenic effect elaborate and of the
best.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

J. X. Davis VS.. Unknown-State of Louis
lana, parish of Lafayette-4th
Justice Court.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale
issued by Judge G. Mouton, of the Ist
Justice Court. and to me directed, I, the un-
dersigned. have seized and taken into my
possession, and will sell for cash, to the last
and highest bidder, in front of Judge Mou-
toms Office in Scott, between legal sale
hours, on Saturday, Feb. 9, 1901, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wlt: black
male mule, to satisfy judgment rendered
against defendant in the above entitled suit.
A. CHIASSON,
I-26-3l Constable First ward.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
Go-ton's Famous Minstrels.

oOHtOn'S FAMOUS M1nStr0lS.
This company is one of the best
known minstrel organizations IN
America, and this year boasts of an
exceptionally strong list of minstrel
stars Gall white), who introduce all
new and taking acts, specialties,
dances, marches, musical absurdi-
ties, etc. Gorton's grand concert
band is without doubt the finest on
the road. Don't miss hearing them
in concert. Prof. Joseph Gorton
always directs the bands at all con-
certs. This will be a musical treat
which will be looked forward to
with unusual interest. Will show
at Falk's Opera-house, Tuesday,
Feb. S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
Sheriff'9 Sale,
Frederick Otto VS. O D. Fontenot-
18th Judicial District Court,
Parish of Lafayette
No. 4216.
Houston Ice and Brewing Co. VS..
O. D. Fontenot-18tb Judicial
District Court, Parish of
Latayette-No. 42I5.
]. Grossman & Sons VS. o. D. Fon-
tenot-I8th Judicial District
Court, Parish of Lafay-
ette-NO 422o.

BY virtue of writs of seizure and sale issued
from the 18th Judicial District Court, hold
ing sessions in and for Lafayette parish, in
the above entitled and numbered suits, and to
me directed, I, the undersigned, have seized
and taken possession of, and will sell for
cash, to the last and highest bidder, at the
place of business formerly kept by the de-
fendant,> o. D. Fontenot, in the town of
Lafayette, between legal sale hours, on
SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 1901,
the following described property, to-wit: One
lot of WHISTLES, wines and other liquors; one
Range stove, with cooking utensils; one lot
of crockery; bed and bedding; one bar
and fixtures, and other articles too numerous
to mention. 1. A. BROUSSARD,
1-26-3t Sheriff Lafayette Parish, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

If you need any fence posts you
can get them at Vordenbaumen's
lumber yard. He has band sawed
cypress posts 4x6 7 feet. Also
cyress split posts 6 and feet long.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

1Aron Rouos. January a.. sool.
il , ~ Ass5sA .SsspsrissAaA<sss cf
Asbkif ST&esxs.
In accordanee With Z regulation
adopted ~ the State Board OF Eau
eatioo, there will be in all the par
tshes N examinAtion Of white appll-
caDts Tor certificates to teach in the
public schools OF Louisiana, ON
1huEsday. the nth, and Friday,
the 18th of April next; and colo. ed
appaieants. on Friday. the 18th, of
he same month. Superintendent
should give timely notice Of this ex-
animation through the Official or
gans of their parishes; they should
also make known that no other ex-
animation can be held until October
Of the present year. 1t is expected
that lists of qualified applicants will
be made from the results of these
examinations to meet the demand
tor teachers, At least until the next
trial. The certificates to be OBJ
tanned by these tests will be of the
first, second, or third grade, and
will be upon the branches of
knowledge enumerated in sections
~, % and ~ OF Act 81. session
1888, and in addition to these, on
pedagogy, school government, and
the evil effects of alcohol and mar
cotics upon the human system. A
special examination upon studies
pursued in High Schools will be
held for the benefit Of applicants
for those certificates. One set of
questions will be submitted as tests
tor certificates of the second and
hrst grades; eighty per cent of cor
rect answers being required for a
first grade certificate, and seventy
per cent for second grade certifi-
cate. The simplicity of the ex-
animation for a third grade certifi-
cate, as laid down IN the law,
should confine it to colored ap-
plicants. Certificates of the first
grade issued after this examin alton
are to be valid for three years; those
of the second grade for two years;
and those of the third grade for one
year; aud all certificates so obtained
are to be recognized in every par
ish of the State. The questions to
be given will follow closely the text
books authorized by the State Board
OF Education. The Elements of
Pedagogy, and School Management
by Emerson E. White are COM
mended to those who intend to
compete. Algebra. Geometry, Bot
any. Advanced Literature, and
General History will form special
subjects of examination for those
who apply to teach these branches
in Academies or High Schools.
Special certificates so given are to
be good for three years, and of
value throughout the State.
Respectfully,
]. v. CALHOUN, Superintendent.
GOrtOn's Famous Minstrels.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
MANS WORK

Is not only al shop, Office or stose
plenty of odd jobs about The house
which require masculine haQd,
and that hand needs tools, Saws,
hammers, hatchets. screw drivers,
and separate articles, or nice conn
bination of everything needful in
household tools, put up IN we'll
arranged box or tool chest. You
can supplement the box combinatIon
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

x
1Doony u 0oo0F1mg Jurles.
New Ostssas Pieayuns.
The New York Telegram. COM
meatinG on the fact that in the
receas sensational murder trial in
Paterson, n. j., IN which three
miscreants we're convicted aud
condemned 90 long terms Of impri-
sonment, the jury vas secured in an
hour. after the examination Of forty
tslesmen; while in New York, in .
sir gle case, two weeks were con-
sumed in examining many hundreds
of talesmen before twelve men could
be found to whom the trial Of the
case could be intrusted.
The Telegram declares that the
chief trouble in that city over the
selecting Of a jury Is the law which
permits the interminable catechising
of talesmeu and the practice which
is carried by attorneys to the ex-
IRENE of abuse. The result is an
intolerable delay in criminal proce-
dure. 1t is an imposition upon
citizens who are summoned often
by the hundred from home and
business. compelled to waste valua-
BILE time in waiting, and then sub
jected to an impairment personal
inquisition.
Much the same sort of trouble
exists in Louisiana. Many days
have been consumed in 0this
city in getting juries in cases
which were by no means of consi-
derable moment. In Massachusetts
and, perhaps, other States the ex-
animation of talesmen is conducted
by the JUICE, who, after all, must
decide upon the competence of
jurors. Not only does the practice
of wearing out the days and weeks
greatly obstruct the cours of justice
but it makes citizens more than
ever unwilling to sit on cases in
which they are assured BY the al
most intermlnable examination Of
taiesmen that the object is to wear
out the jury with 1nnumerable weari
some details which are in way
pertinent to the administration of
justice. In getting a jury, the ends
of justice and the rights of the ac-
cused and OF the State are suffi-
GENTLY secured in their privileges of
challenge, while the
qualifications of jurors could be
readily determined by few plain
questions.
But when the object is to inter
pose all possible delay in the consi
deration of case, direct and sim
pie proceedings are not wanted, and
all the rcircu,nlocutlon and indirect
ness of method possible will be
used, and the law is promotive of
hat sort of thing in too many cases.
Buy Hickman wagon and get
guarantee. Every one is guar
anteed. E. H. Vordenbaumen.
Neg rOes and the Ballot.
Washington, Jan. 3I.-The Sen
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale
issued by Judge ]. Q. Savoy, of the 4th JUS
tice Court. and to me directed, I, the under
signed, have seized and taken into my pos
session, aud will sell for cash, to the last and
highest bidder. in front Of Judge Savoy's
Office in Royville, between legal sale hours,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

Felix Mouton will write an in
surance policy on your life or prop-
srty.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

on Saturday, Feb. 10. 1901, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: the share of de-
PENDANT in five bales of cotton, being 1910
lbs. ginning, to satisfy judgment rendered
against defendant in the above entitled suit.
THEODULE -BAUDOIN,
Constable Fourth ward.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02
CoNSTABLEs' SALES.

A. A. Mouchet VS.. Jack Smith--State of
louisiana, parish of Lafayette-4th
Justice Court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

Southern Negroes and the Ballot.
Washington, Jan. 31.-The Sen
ate committee on privileges and
elections met to day and took con-
sidera,ion of the amendment pro-
posed in the sundry civil bill, max
ing provision for an appropriation
of $25, 900 with which to contest
through the United States Supreme
Court the Constitution of the States
of Louisiana, Mississippi, South and
North Carolina. which have adopted
restrictive suffrage laws. The dis
cussion took very wide range and
was quite extended, but the com
mittee adjourned until next We'd
nesday without reaching a conclu-
sion. II is said that the committee
was about evenly divided on the
question, though the indications are
that a favorable report will be
reached by the committee at its
next meeting. The Southern Sena-
tors in the committee were unani-
mously opposed to taking the mat
ter up, claiming that the Senate will
without authority take cognizance
of the matter.
The resolution introduced bv
Olmstead, providing
FOR the appointment, of a committee
by the House for the purpose of in
vestigating the disfranchisement of
Southern negroes, received its
luietus to day for the session at
east. The House committee on
census tabled it under representa-
lions Of the director Of the census
hat he would not be able to give
the committee at this time the infor
nation asked of him regarding the
percentage of illiteracy of the whites
md blacks of the several States.
The House committee on census
o day, in view of the report from
he director of census that he was
Unable to furnish before April the
necessary to determine
he extent to which the right to vote
S abridged by the several States,
directed Chairman Hopkins to re-
tort the Olmstead resolution back
With the recommendations that the
Whole matter go over until the next
congress.
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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

Buy Hickman wagon and get a
guarantee. Every one is guar
anteed. E. H. Vordenbaumen.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

uRDUe' BATTLE IN THR ARENA.
This Superb Production
is a Decentralization of Henryk Sienkiewicx's
powerful story, which has created sensa-
ton throughout the Christian world. For
stage representation, it is divided into
SIX ACTS AND HIS SCENES
illustrating in manner profound and con-
yincing, the Dawn of Christianity and
Downfall of Paganism.
Cast with the full strength of E. ]. Carpen-
ter's LARGE AND POWERFUL DRAM
TIC COMPANY.
Scenery by rhos. Neville. Elaborate and
complete in detail. Costumes by the great
London costumer, Descalchi. Correct and
beautiful copies of those worn by the patri-
clan at the Court of Nero.
NOTE-rhe universal praise bestowed
upon This company by the press wherever
they have appeared, has induced Manager
Falk to spare no expense in securing them
Is 1t confidently expected that this will be
the leading event of the season!
fKiCES-5o: Is cents: sale of seats will
day morning, Feb. rs, at Q o'clock.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

Is to give you what you want. Our
stock is replenished daily with fresh
goods, as our purpose
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-02

Those who deal with US. By secur-
ing the best brands and giving pur-
chasers the benefit of the lowest
prices, we are reasonably certain of
suiting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-10
Pensions For Kansana.

Washington, D. c., May 10.-Pensions
for Kansans have been granted as fol-
lows:
Original-Ephraim Waggoner, Ando-
yer, Sc; Edward D. Kline, Abilene. S.
Additiona1-Charles Lott, Lawrence,
IS; George w. Henry, Osborne City, So;
VIM Griffin. Minneapolis, $12.
Restoration, reissue and Increase
VIM. Bowen. dead, Sterling. $12-
ncrease-William l. Mcclellan, Otta-
wa, So; Henry c. Elliott. Wellsville. $40;
Patrick Kenney, National Military home.
Leavenworth, S.. Robert G. Schamps
Hutchinson, $40.
Original widows, etc.-Emma. Bowen,
Sterling, S.; special act April %, Sovina
J. Snyder, Gypsum, So :Almyra Overman.
Levant, IS.
War with Spain (Original)-Samuel
O'Hara. Moran, s14; Qncrease)-Henry
Knauer. Kansas City. $1OA-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-10
sixth District Political Notes.

The announcement that Ed Yelling
ton, of Ellsworth. will enter the con-
gressienal race against W. A Reeder.
has spread throughout the district as
rapidly asa prairie fire His candidacy
is more frequently mentioned than that
of any one else outside of the present
incumbent Eff Ed keeps up the race as
well as he has started. it will be to win
out" said one of his political friends
that he already has a. "cinch" on carry
ing the delegates in the counties of Phil
lips, Rocks, Graham Sheridan, Thomas
Decatur, Rawlins and Cheyenne, and a
splendid fighting chance of getting the
delegations from Mitchell and Osborne
counties. These claims are openly made
by the fellows holding jobs by the grace
of Mr. Reeder In case Congressman
Reeder should fail of nomination for
a third term, friends of John Royce, Of
Phillipsburg, are thinking seriously of
presenting his name for congress Royce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-10

is at present postmaster at Phillipsburg
as well as editor of the Dispatch, which
are both good things to push him for
ward
K. E. Wilcockson will vacate his desk
at the Colby land Office next week and
w E. Ward will succeed him as regis
ter. 1t is bothering the politicians to
know what Mr.. Wilcockson will now en-
gage in. He is keeping quiet and saw
ing wood" After his visit of a few days
in Topeka this week it is expected that
his plans will soon be known
If all the politicians in the Sixth dis
trict seeking reward for their "active
Republicanism'' should get what they
want there wouldn't be a chance for
any other part of the state to get as
much as a smell One of these ssactive
Republicans has gone so far as to be a
candidate for three district offices at one
time.
Sane T. Virgins and r. w Trimble,
register of deeds and county attorney,
respectively of Sheridan county, went
over from Hoxie and attended the Bos-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-10
FOR DEPARTMENT. PRESIDENT.
Mira Jennie Walker, of Goodland W.
r. O., Has Aspirations

Goodland, May 10.-Mrs Jennie Wal
ker OF this place. wife Of Sheriff William
Walker Of Sherman county. will be q
candidate for department president of
the Women's Relief corps at the state
encampment which meets in Junction
City next month. She has held all the
offices in the local W. r. c. Of Good
land, was one of its charter members,
has been inspector for years and is a
member of the council of administra-
ton of the department She is worthy
Of the distinguished honor,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-10
commencement at Parsons.

Parsons. Kan, May 1O.-The twenti-
eth annual commencement exercises Of
the Parsons high school We're held last
night. The large assembly room was
crowded. The salutatory was read by
Miss Pearl Ham, Miss Mary Maddox
Morgan being valedictorian. Owing to
a change from three to four year
course, required by the high scool board,
the class was comparatively small this
year, although the actual enrolment in
the school is higher than ever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-10
FAMILY REUNION.
Captain Fits to Receive Visit From
Long Absent Daughter.

Junction City, kan. May 10.-Mrs NJ
A. McNomee Of Oakland, N. j., has
written her father, Captain J. G.. Fits,
that she will arrive at Junction City
Friday at PAS to pay him a visit. Cap
tain Fits came to Kansas from New
Jersey twenty-one years ago and has
not seen his daughter since. Captain
Fits during the war was captain of
company D, Third New Jersey, and
still has his first commission, signed by
Abraham Lincoln. He was afterwards
hrevetted colonel. After coming to
Kansas Captain Fits had charge Of the
government property at old Fort Har-
ker, which stood where the town of
Kanopolis is now located.
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TO HAVE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE
Garden City Votes Bonds in Sum of
$4,000 by Majority Of 8 to /.

Garden City, Kan. May 10.-The cleo
ton held yesterday to vote on a propo-
sition to vote SIS. 600 bonds for the cree
ton of a school building carried by 3
to- l. The architect is preparing specif1-
cations and it is expected the building
will be ready for winter school
About 400 acres have been planted in
sugar beets for the Rocky Ford factory
and they are coming up nicely.
A cheese factory has just been started
and Mr.. Parker OF Hutchinson wants to
have a slimming station also for his
large creamery.
Never has there been a finer prospect
for fruit-trees loaded down
First crop of alfalfa about ready to
cut.