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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-07-13
WANTS TO BE ENL/GHT
ENE0.

Mr.. Edisor:-A perusal of your editorial,
''rhe Glorious FOURTH in the 9th of July
issue Of The Gazette. has begat within me a
spirit of Investigation, desire to learn, and
deep joy at the prospect of the mental
pabulum in store for me.
In the editorial mentioned you condemn
commercialsm( the sordid kind p imperial
ism and materialism (were cannibalism and
incendiarism overlooked intentionslly?) as
20 foreign to the letter and spirit of the De-
claEation of Independence, and declare that
II this interesting and much abused docu-
nseut were more freely used throughout the
land ~ sort of moral decoration, the spirit
OF 70 would return and 'sexeunt omnes''
the isms and then enter, logically, the
glorious old principles Of Democratic
party, with millennium or two thrown in
for lsgniaPpe. Blu, willis, the spirit Of pro-
phesy is 50 strong upon you please tell US
or me--if the good old town meeting would
OF should return. where all participated and
the caucas was unknown Surely if we are
to 60 back hundred or more years for
Inspiration ought not we to take in the
whole thing at gulp7 If not then how
are we to know the good points from the
bade I admit it puzzles me. You who
have the solution of vexed questions in your
grasP-who know tbings-will satisfy my
longing for enlightment on this subject.
feel sure that you will take this note of
inquiry-may say research7-as a positive
palliative of the discomforts of the high
temperature
1t has distinctly retrospective aspect,
with the s.Civil War; and the ssnigger'' so
entirely eliminated thar there can be no
possible chance for them to intrude and
s'pour the sweet milk Of concord into hell. -
With best wishes for yourself and Thos.
Jefferson,
am, yours very truly,
ANTONIO SpINOzA.
The Gazette regrets that its very
humble tribute to the memory of
Thomas Jefferson should have
caused 'sSpinoza" to be unneces-
sarily satirical. His desire to learn
and investigate is commendable,
but We fear that a defective judg-
ment has misdirected his efforts in
seeking ''mental pabulum" at our
h ands and 'senliehtenment" from
our poorly equipped store of intor-
nation. We confess our inability
to comply with the request of our
esteemed correspondent. But, if
t'the solution of vexed questions"
continues to burden his mind these
hot July days his troubled spirit
may find repose IN the books of
Darwin, Huxley, Spencer and Flske.
Even Tom Jefferson might help him
out. These-who know things
may perhaps be able to satisfy our
friends tslonging for enlighten-
But surely the jobs too
big for US.
Our friend might read Tolstoy on
"The Root of the Evil'' in the May
number of the North American
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-07-13
Why Suffer with BaskaShe?

I have suffered several years with back
ache, and after taking one bottle of Smiths
Sure Kidney Cure, l have been cured.
Since then I have not been troubled with
my back. Too much cannot be said in it's
praise. Capt. VIM. Forrest, Memphis,
Tenn. Price SO cents. For sale by La.
fayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-07-13
Motto. Of Filing Of Tab,eau.
of Marie Green. No.
18th Judicial District,
Parish Of Lafayette, State
of Louisiana.

Whereas Ed G. VOORHEES,, of the parish of
Lafayette, administrator of the above
named estate. has filed final tableau of
classification and distribution of funds of
said estate, accompanied by his petition,
praying for the homoloGa'ion Of the same
been granted by an order of court bearing
date June IS. 1901.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all persons interested to make opposition to
said tableau, to file in writing, in my office,
in the town of Lafayette, within the time
required by law, why said tableau should
not be homologated and confirmed.
ED G. VOORHEES,, Clerk OF Court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-07-13
COnstable's Sale.

COnstable's Sale.
By virtue of an ordinance of the Police
Jury and the authority vested in me, /, the
undersigned, have taken possession of and
will sell, for cash, the last and highest
bidder, at my residence, in the fourth ward
between legal sale hours, on
Saturday, July Is, 1901,
the following described property, to-wit:
Eleven head of hogs.
kOSSUTH BLANCHET,
Constable 4th Ward.
June 2o, 1901.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26

Marguerite changed their minds and re-
turned home.
During the first act Manager Grau re-
ceived the following letter from Mime.
Eames
Dear Mr.. Grau: AS sorry as I am for myself
l am a thousand times sorrier for you. got
up early and did my vocal exercises and al
though my voice sounded clear and fresh /
could not sing minute without an awful
desire to cough. 1t is nearly the same when
L speak, so 1 shall continue to-day to write
all have to say, as 1 have done these last
days. My chords are still red which makes it,
of course, impossible for to sing.
Try and not hate me, for you must know
how ! want to, and how 1 appreciate all the
troubles you have had and with what regret
l add to those you already have had to bear
with colds, etc. Ever your affectionate friend
EMMA EAMES-STORY.
But for the unfortunate indfsposition
that has affected Eames, Calve and San
derSon the grand opera. season would have
broken all records. That the public sym
pathizes with Manager Grau is felt on
all sides and brave hopes are expressed
that his delicate songbirds will quickly
recover and allow the management to
carry out its plans for this and next
week.
Tonight "Die Walkure'' will be repeat
ed with its great cast of singers, and the
sale of seats assures crowded house.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
SWITCHMEN DECIDE
TO GO OUT ON STRIKE
Employees Of Seven Large Railroads
VIII Not Report for Work
This Morning.


PITTSBURG. Pa. Nov. 25.-The
switchmen on seven railroads Of Pitts
burg have decided to strike at 6 O'Clock
to-hnorrow morning. At a meeting Of the
Brotherhood of Switchmen tonight
which was attended by about 500 mem
hers this action was decided upon, and
con5ectured. In anticipation of possible
trouble ii is learned that the PennSylVa-
MA. Railroad has made application TO the
city for sixty officers to be on hand in
the union station yards at O'Clock to-
. morrow morning and in the Baltimore
and Ohio. yards fully 100 Pinkerton men
are on duty tonight
The claim made at the Switchmens s
meeting tonight was that zoo to 1000 men
would obey the strike order in the morn
ing. The estimate was that in the union
station yards Of the Pennsylvania 1S8
men would go out, that the yards at Pit
Cairn and Wall would go out in the same
proportion; that the Baltimore and Ohio
and the Pittsburg and Lake Erie yards
would go out sOlidly. and that the No
nOngahela- Pittsburg and Virginia and
Charleston. the ShOenberger Terminal
and the Pittsburg and Western would be
practically without men, 1t was also
claimed that the Fort Wayne and Pan
handle men would lend a helping hand.
The demand of the men is that the Chi
cagO rate be paid here. This rate is q
cents an hour for cay conductors and %
cents for night conductors Of switch en-
gines; helpers . cents day and q cents
night The Pittsburg rate at present is
. cents for day. and Is cents for night
cents for night helpers.
Grand Master Hawley Of the Switch
mems Union is expected here tomorrow
TO conduct the strike.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
BY BLANCHE PARTINGToN

Y spite Of the keen disappointment
caused by Nine. Eames' non-appear-
ance last night at the Grand Opera
house, the house that greeted Nine
- Seygard, who substituted for the
missing singer, was a courteous and
kindly one. 1t has been Nine. Seygard's
ill-fortune to be called upon twice during
the season to substitute for the chief
singers in a cast, Calve in one instance
and last night Eames as Marguerite, on
shortest notice. AS understudy of both
she is, of course, familiar with the roles,
as her work in Faust amply evidenced,
but 1t is more or Iess thankless task
at the best and she deserves all the credit
there is in it. Nine. Seygard is by much
a better Marguerite than She is a Carmen
although her vocal defects-the voice is
badly produced, throaty, though not lack
ms IN native beauty-debar her from dis
JUNCTION The audience good-naturedIy
encored the Jewel Song that was pret-
tly sung in light, undramatic fashion
anG throughout was kindly inclined to the
SINGER Perhaps, sensibly she attempts
little acting. ~
SalignGc was cast for Faust, but fits
the role only indiffereatly we'll His least
engaging vocal characteristics, the vibra-
70 ana nasal tone quauty, are most evi-
e'enI IN the sustained phrases of the part,
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26

and there is but slight opportunity for tie
kind of thing Salignac does best. His
work was almost entirely without thrill,
fiber or point, though he filled out few
climaXes with his customary spirit. De
Reszke pulled things together nobly so
long as he was on the stage. He was in
excellent form, and his Mephistopheles is
worth going far to hear and see. He is
always so easily satisfying that one rare
Iy stops to think how wonderful his art
really is 1t all sounds so absurdly easy.
Campanari was again the Valentine, anc
satisfied all requirements of the roie
Nine. Homer charmed as Siebel, and Miss
Bauermeister was again the quantity
comic figure of Marta, to the advantage
of the cast.
The orchestra was in splendid trim un-
der Mr. Seppilli's distinguished guidance,
and the choral matters were in good
shape. ''The Soldiers Chorus" aroused
is customary enthusiasm and was repeat
ed.
''Die walkure'' is to-night's bill.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
Tivoli.

The warm air, the purple vines, the
sunny skies and the unwritten poetry of
the land of the chrysanthemum appeal to
our love of the romantic and awaken our
sensibilities with the warm glow of
tropic dawn. This is one of the reasons
wly 1.-THE Geisha'' is so popular with the
music-loving part of the community. The
opera is given a greater charm this week
at the TiYoli by the Pollard Australian
Juvenile Company. The almost rigorous
correctness of the costuming and seeming
of the piece is a matter for both delight
and surprise. The little people had play
ed 1.-THE Geisha" long before their feet had
pressed the sacred soil of the land of the
Mikado, but not until they had mingled
with that remarkable people did they
realize the fact that there was Something
wrong somewhere with the stage idea of
the kimono The old costumes were at
once cast aside and new ones were order
ed the handiwork of the best tailors in
japan. and the scenery and stage settings
were designed, painted and arranged by
Japanese artists, so that The Geisha" at
the Tivoli is real peep into the fairyland
of the gentle, hospitable and courteous
people who wear the topknot at home and
the plug hat of civilization abroad.
That witching little elf, Miss Woodson,
the Mollie Seymour of the cast, bubbles
over with fun and resembles for all the
world a big Christmas doll just come to
life and Bhedd upon 4P 1.-THE the ov Tfage she aa9
of the cast, are the smallest, youngest
and most admired of the whole troupe
They are too small to sing, but they act
as if born to the footlights with three
generations of heredity behind them
Master Willie Pollard's Wun Hi is a
somewhat different Wun from that of
Ferris Hartman, but it is just as funny
same place ev'ly time" Alice Pollard,
Mimosa San, is pretty and graceful and
sings better than most girls of her age.
She is frequently encored and bears her
honors modestly. Ivy Pollard does the
role of Reginald Fairfax very acceptabIy
and received several recalls for her solos,
although she was not in the best of vocal
trim last evening Minnie Topping's Lady
Constance Wynne and Connie Pollard s
Juliette Diamante are equally acceptable
in their less assuming characters. The
star comedy character of the opera is the
lice, and is well presented by Harold Hill.
1.-The Geisha'' is a treat this week and
should not be Overlooked
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
NINE. EAMES UNABLE TO SING IN FAUST"
AND NINE. SEYGARD TAKES HER PLACE
the California Theater With Yon Yonson
Gives The Gesa Acaza Plays We Uns of tennessee Central
Produces Siberia Collier Continues Columbia and Variety Ophem

SS HERE was deep disappointment
at the Grand Opera-house last
night, when glaring bills an
I'LL nounced that Nine. Emma Eames
was in the hands of her physicians
and would not sing the role of Marguerite
in Faust"
On the previous evening the prima dom
ma sent Manager Grau a dainty note in
forming him that she was feeling in the
best of health and would surely be able
to appear last night.
The diva, however, arose yesterday
morning with touch of huskiness in her
throat and a desire to cough, and mes
Sengers were sent to call DrS. HerZStein
and Selfridge. The medicos examined the
throat and chest of Mime EameS and the
letter they sent to Manager Grau upset
all plans for the gala evening at the
opera.
The billboards in the lobby of the Grand
Opera-houSe reproduced in big type the
that gathered last night read that Nine.
EameS was suffering from inf1amed vocal
chords and irritation of the traehea and
bronchial tubes and could not appear.
Nine. Camille Seygard bravely undertook
the role of Marguerite at short notice,
and, with her talented associates, Salig-
nae, De Reszke, Campanari, Bauermeister
and Bridewen, gave spirited perform
ance of Gounod's opera.
The theater was about half filed and
dozens who intended witnessing the
opera with Nine. Eames in the role Of
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
Several Changes Made in the Postal
Service and More New Pen
sions Granted.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Postoffice es-
tablished: shington-Cypress. SkagiC
County. Frederick s. Graham, postmaster.
Postmaster commissioned: Oregon
Bertha Durschmidt, Bellwood.
These pensions were granted: Califor-
nia-OriginaI, war with Spain-Louis +.
Ursenbank, Petaluma, S6. Increase-Ben-
iarnin c.. Woolley, Clipper Mills, S12;
Samuel Hutchins, Campbell, $40; Henry
w. Dean, San Francisco, $8; Francisco
Bushnell. King City, SO. Widows-Emma
]. Stewart, Elk Grove IS; Roxie c. Sproul,
Oakdale, $S.
Oregon = Increase Levi Ho1lenbeck,
Mapleton. So; Thomas c. Wyman, Empire
City. S12; George w. Humphries, Lowell. /.
George A. Prentiss, Salem, So: Thomas
Riley, Silverton. SO Widow-Emily S.
Day Murphy, S.
Washington = Original = George w.
Grimes, Edwall, s.; David C.. Dewey,
Highland. $6.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
Alcazar.

The popular military play 1--WE 'Uns of
Tennessee" was presented at the Alcazar
Theater last night with a powerful cast
The house was well filed and the audi
ence showed by repeated curtain calls
how keenly it appreciated the patriotic
sentiments expressed IN the play and the
able manner in which the capable stock
company presented it. There is something
peculiarly attractive iii the lines, and the
touches of pathos and humor are nicely
blended Howard Scott was excellent as
Hiram Gray, the Sheriff of Jemm County.
and Charles T. Bryant did splendid work
as Lge Monroe, the mountaineer. He
fully deserved the unstInted applause .ac-
corded him. NJ. L. Alsop was a manly
Jack Gray, and Henry Shumer was in his
element as Sidney Gray, the young lieu
tenant. Mr.. Bernard made hit as
Colonel Pool, and Frank Baker did a
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
POLICE WATCH
BOOKSELLERS
Officers Are Placed on
Guard at Cigar
Stores.
Men Are Withdrawn When
Proprietors Prove
Innocence.

Chief OF Police Whitman has, declared
war upon the small fry gamblers and
others who are doing an illegal and illegi-
innate trade selling pools upon horse races
in cigar stores and other convenient
places. Details Of officers were sent out
yesterday and the proprietors of the
Etores were notified that they must prove
Aleir intent to observe the law,
In some instances officers were detailed
in front Of places to which no suspicion
attached So soon as the proprietors gave
their assurance that they were not en-
gage0 IN the business of selling pools on
horse races the surveillance was with
GraWfl Many who did not understand
me object OF the order of the Chief OF
Eolce mace complaint but were soon
satlsneo that the order was made in the
interest," OF the legitimate line OF trade.
Chief Whitman is evidently determined
10 ENFORCE the law as it Is laid down in
the statute books and IN the ordinances Of
The Board Of Supervisors Reports had
been made to him that pools on horse
races were being indiscriminately sold in
The city, Cigar stores were said to be the
mediums through which the bettor could
back his judgment against a field OF
horses and cash in" after the race was
run That there was no general violation
OF the law was easily proved
Men were detailed n front of many
cigar stores, and with book in hand took
The names Of customers So soon as COM
plants were made to him about this
L4S~lt00 O. klIOCSOlIG Oul-A hf-AA-lAdiAs UEC4A
the simple assurance Of many that they
had not or would not sell pools on horse
races Immediately ordered the withdraw
al Of the officers
When the object Of the Chief became
generally understood there was consid-
cradle rejoicing among cigar dealers and
others doing a legitimate business 1t
was realized that the Odium cast upon
the trade had been removed
Chief Of Police Whitman gave each COM
flainant ample opportunity TO make his
Complaint, heard the report Of his Of
Ecers and acted as the situation demand
e6- The result IS that this action has al
ready had its effect
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
Fischer,s Concert House.

The Golden West trio composed of
Oro, Bernard and Orc, kept the large au-
dience at Fischer's Concert-House in a
roar of laughter for half an hour last
night with their original sketch, Scenes
in Chinatown" The Sprague1los, novelty
musicians, played on several unique in
struments. Their act was called Satan S
Pastime.' Their stage setting showed a
glimpse of the internal regions and they
employed a number of startling electrical
effects. Maud Treadwell gave pleasing
rainbow dance and later in the evening
presented q: series of artistic poses. Flea
nora jenkins, the operatic soprano, re-
peated her success of last week, the dis
robing scene from Fra Diavolo" w. v
Strunz, the popular basso, sang new Sc
lections and Marion George the talented
young violinist, was warmly applauded
for her solos. Hinrichs Orchestra gave
an unusually interesting programme
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
SUICIDE OF PROTECTOR
OF THE CHICAGO FAIR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25-Lying against
the shore at Mount Vernon, with his coat
pockets filled with stones the body of
Alexander d. Anderson, a well-known
Washington lawyer and commissioner to
the Chicago Worlds Fair, was found to-
day. Anderson left a note for his family
ing he was going to end his suffering of
many years from stomach trouble. He
was SO years old, native Of Mansfield.
Conn; a graduate of Yale and of the Ann
Arbor School of Law, Assistant District
Attorney of ST. Louis under General
Noble and special commissioner of the
Pan-American markets for the New Or
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
California.

Knute Erickscn's very clever imper-
sonation of Yor Yonson greatly pleased
a large audience at the California last
night. His rendition of negro melodies
in his broad Swedish dialect is one of the
best things in the show, and his skill with
Stringed instruments earns him very
hearty applause. His support Is very
good. Judging from the reception "Yoil
Yonson" has met with at the first two
performances a successful week is as
sured.
"A Stranger In Strange Land" follows
a the California, opsnng Sunday night
This is the brilliant farce comedy that
made such hit here last year, and which
pany intact. 1t is one of the best farces
of recent years.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
FEDERAL JUDGE STANDS
TRIAL ON BRIBERY CHARGE

WASHINGTON, Nov. PA hearing
was begun to-day at the Department of
Justice in the case of Judge Webster
Street, Chief Justice of the Third District
of the Ninth Judicial District of Arizona,
against whom number of charges have
been filed, including bribery, corruption
and improper judicial conduct in several
specified cases. Attorney General Knox
and Assistant Attorney General Hoyt con-
Quoted the hearing, which was held in pri-
vate Until the conclusion is reached no
authoritative statement will be made. All
the parties in interest, eight or ten in
number, were present to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26

''The Garlands" being highly spectacular
Golemans trained dogs and cats are IN
interesting feature, ana the CANNES and
tricks. Among the hcld-overs the Kauf-
mann family in their bicycle act are still
received with favor. When one considers
how difficult it is to learn to ride the ma
chine the stunts performed by one of the
younger members are positively marvel
Gus. Lillian Burkhart repeats her former
success in the playlet THE Passing Fan
cy. Bicknell, the clay modeler, and
Ward and Curran round out a good pro-
gramme.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
Licensed TO Marry.

OAKLAND, Nov 25-Licenses to marry
were issued to-day to ECnry d. Dirckseh,
aged 80 years, San Francisco. and Fred
ericka NJ Rengstorf, %, Fitchburg; Louis
Raffeto. q. and Edna G. Karman, H. both
of Oakland; Herbert Hume, e. and Fran
ces J. Dutard, 23 both of San Francisco:
Byron H Garland 49, and Juliet Malim.
40. both of San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
STAGE FAVORITES WHO AP-
PEARED AT LOCAL PLAY
HOUSES LAST NIGHT.

ers. Clinton Montgomery sings popular
illustrated songs. Francis LIE Page con
tinues his sensational jumping and poie
vaulting The Leslies, comedy musical
artists, and Henrietta Savage in coon
songs are also good numbers. New NOV
ing pictures conclude the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26

SUDDEN DEATH OF ANDREW FOUZER-
Andrew Fouzer. an old man. supposed to be a
matchmaker, was found dead in bed yesterday
morning in his lodgings. 12S1s Jackson street.
Death is believed to have resulted from natural
causes.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
Do You PLAY Poker,

Whist or any card game? You viii find
the latest stock Of playing cards, dice,
poker chips, game counters and tally
cards and the fairest prices at our store.
Ssnboru, Vail & Co. IA Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26

leans Exposition Anderson was credited
with being the real protector of the Chi
cago Worlds Fair.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
LATE sHIPPING INTELLIGENCE,
SAILED.

Monday, November 25
Stmr National City, Dettmers, Fort Bragg.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
PORT TOWNSEND-Arrived Nov 25-Bkt1
Skagit, from Honolulu. and reports schr Al
SAN DIEGO-Arrived Nov 25-Bark Coloma
from Eureka.
Sailed Nov 25-schr Una. for Eureka
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26

clever piece of character work as Scank
Cernais. Paul Gerson as Jack Thomas
made a capable villain. Miss Marion
ing and effective, and Miss Oza Waldrop
carried the house with her as Sapho
Champs. The scene where she wades TIE
creek was finely executed, and the arcn-
ness and ingenuousness displayed were
something to be remembered. Miss Juliet
Crosby met with an enthusiastic recep
ton and played the pa.t of Mandy Moore
with rare tact and ability. Miss Margaret
Wycherley made a tewitching widow
and Miss Marie Howe did well as Aunt
Lilly. All the other characters were well
sustained. The piece is splendidly staged.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
Orpheum.

ia Belle Tortajada' is easily the
bright particular star at the Orpheum
this week, and her Spanish songs and
dances are creating + sensation. She is
said to have broken many masculine
hearts in Granada, and she is handsome
enough to repeat the operation here. She
not only dances with ire very poetry OF
motion, but possesses a beautiful voice
which she uses to advantage in several
selections, principal among them being
LA Paloma," which she sings with a
dash and vivacity that are all her own
Andy Lewis in "The Cocaine Fiend" is
among the newcomers, and creates much
amusement with the delineation of a.
character that is evidently true to life
Mile. Taglione in her latest scenic and
electrical dances presents pleasing
picture of colored effects, the one entitled