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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

In Caicasieu.
Lake Charles, Feb. IS &C E
Smith. mayor of Port Arthur, re-
turned to his home Saturday even
ing with pocket full Of leases and
his heart full of hope. Mr.. Smith
is at the head of a corporation that
believes oil, gas. coal, lead, zinc
and perhaps many other valuable
minerals are secreted beneath the
surface of Calcasieu dirt
Leases are all on file in the clerks
Office at the courthouse on land
located ON the Lacasine, near
Welsh. The proposition is to give
the owners of the land one-eighth
of the mineral product if any is
found in paying quantities. Those
who leased their land are F. Miller,
p. A. Heber., Lucius Corbello, F.
Romero, Paul E. Fontenot, Mrs.
Edward Miller, David Mile, and
D. Hebert.
While Mr.. Smith was taking a
bird's-eye view Of the situation in
the second ward. John w. Spring
was in the fifth ward for the same
purpose, but with another company
Some land belonging to Hon. Ala
din Vincent, near Vinton, showed
traces of oil. and e32o acres were
leased at the price OF S232o year.
/ 1t Is currently reported that oper-
ations will begin at once on the land
and the work pushed forward with
the greatest rapiditY.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

PUBLISHED BY HOME


because II was
ttdent that in the course of a few
years the negro vote would be the
controlling factor in the political
adaiss Of the State. 1t was this
menace that suggested the move
mens, now being conducted by ex-
Senator German, to amend the con-
stitution of Maryland by embody-
ing in it = franchise restriction
similar to that which Mississippi,
Louisiana and North Carolina have
adopted. Mr.. German is urging
Governor Smith to call The legisla
ture in extra session for the purpose
of submitting the proposed amend
ment this year, and he is confident
that the amendment will be sup
ported by majority of the lesisla-
ture and will be ratified at popu-
lar election.
40. 900 negro voters in Maryland
and the great majority of them
would be disfranchised by the plan
which Mr.. German is so strenuousfy
advocating. AS the negro vote In
the State is almost solidly Repub-
lican to emasculate it would Insure
the control of Maryland to the
Democrats, and this accounts for
the vigorous fight which the Repub-
lican newspapers of Baltimore and
other cities are making against the
call for an extra session of the
legislature. The Democrats carried
Maryland at the last State election,
but lost it in the national election
of 1900 when Mckinley carried the
electoral vote and solid Repub-
lican delegation was elected to
Congress.
Though the Democrats have con-
troll of both houses of the legisla
ture, there are some of the Demo
cratic newspapers which consider i,
very doubtful whether the franchise
amendment would be carried in
that body. Mr.. German, who is
an excellent judge of political sen
timent, is confident, however, that
the amendment will be adopted by
the legislature, and he. With mum
Der of other prominent Democratic
leaders, insists upon the extra ses.
sion, and it is said Governor Smith
will issue the call.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16
Reform From An Unexpected
Source.

Courier Journal.
The Senate Committee on Priv
iieges and Elections, of which Sen
ported bill providing for a penalty
on corporations engaged in inter-
state or foreign commerce which
contribute to political campaigns.
the horse has been stolen. Had i:
beer in force year ago it might
have prevented the purchase by the
railroad corporations in New
Hampshire of the votes Of members
of the Legislature which defeated
Chandler Of reelection. But what
would have become of Hanna and
the grand old party? Elimi, ate
the contributions of the corpora
tions engaged In domestic and
foreign commerce as factor in
elections and the Republican party
would be in min or,ty in both
houses of Congress, and the Dem
ocrstic party would be in control
of both the executive and legisla-
tive branches of the Government at
tn e next presidential election. The
growth of gigantic trusts which are
such a menace to free government
would cease. Subsidies, all the
various forms of stealage which
flourish under that and cognate
terms would disappear. Tariffs to
enrich the few at the expense of the
many would again be scaled to
up favored industries at the expense |
Of the tax-paying consumer, war
taxes would be repealed or limited |
to the actual needs Of the country,
upon just and economical principles
instead upon a partisan and waste
full basis
We fear Mr.. Chandler has not
the sweeping effect of the
he has proposed and is
animated too much by a desire 20
secure personal revenge at the ex-
pense Of his par:y's~ existence. TO
an impartial view it looks as if in
MS blind rage he were seeking to
repeat the mad act Of Sampson
when he threw down the pillars of
he temple.
Felix Monton will write an in
;urance policy on your life or prop
.rty.
Young Mother-I really don't
know why he cries SO.
Bachelor rhaps it is
lis teeth coming through.
Young Mother-No; he isn't
eething.
Bachelor Friend-Maybe it's his
lair coming through that hurts him.
We sell cisterns as we'll as lumber.
:. II. vordenbaumen.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16
Notice.

Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the
street committee of the City Coun
Gil is now ready to receive bids for
the grading Of Johnston street from
Jefferson street to the Industrial
School. Bids will be opened We'd
nesday, Feb 20, 1901, 4 p. m.
+. DEMANADE, Chairman.
Feb. IS, 1901.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16
Do You Need lSnvelop

DO Il Ou Need Envelopes?
The job printing department of
The Gazette has just received fifty
thousand envelopes bought at most
advantageous terms Those il,
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, 1901-02-16

The Rose Stillman Company will
play Little Lord Fauntleroy at a
matinee to-day Saturday, at ago.
Admission: adults, IS cents;
children, IS cents
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Ben F. Flanders has been APP
pointed notary public for this parish
by Gov. Heard.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Miss Lizzie Mudd, who has so
creditably filled the position of
eacher in the Lafayette High
School, will leave Sunday for Gin
cInnati to enter the Conservatory
Of Music in that city.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Quite large number of people
left during the week to witness the
carnival festivities IN New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

A complete assortment of Dia-
mond Dyes for sale by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

1t is fact worthy of note that
all the carpenters are busy and from
all accounts they will be occupied
during the coming summer.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Clean up your premises and give
you place thorough white-wa shlng
by buying barrel of best rock
lime from E. H. Vordenbaumen
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Have your printing d one at The
Gazette Office. All we want is a
trial order.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

For sale at Lafayette Drug Co.,
Diamond Dyes, by the gross or
single package
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

The Rose Stillman Company will
appear at the Opera-house tom light
and Sunday night.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

'Then you think, Sena tor" said
the reporter, who was working him
for an interview, ''that the time is
coming when a rich man in the
Senate will no longer be looked at
with an eye of Suspicion" 81
certainly do" replied Senator Lots
muh. ''It is becoming generally
understood that the presence of a
man of wealth in the United States,
Senate is satisfactory evidence he
could easily afford the expense of
getting there. Tribune
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Frank Vandyke, aged 4 years.
son of Frank Vandyke who lives in
Pin Hook avenue, died this week of
laryngeal diptheria.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

DR.. and Mrs. George Babcock
left Wednesday to spend several
days with relatives in New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

The Times-DemOcrat,
Twice a week, IL months. S1.oo.
Toe E. Mouton, Agent.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Tentatively, what you call a
spare bedroom isn't room at all,
only the picture of an alcove
painted in the wall. How could
We get bed in there. pray7
Janitor-Weil, people mostly has
their furniture painted in, these
days. II saves movin' expenses ~
Detroit Journal.
The Times-Democrae.
@ one month. $t.oo; IA
SnontAS 1rs.oo. Joe E. Mouton,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16
IN MEMORIAM.

Feb. IS, 1901.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-16

Felix Monton will write an in
surance policy on your life or prop
ertv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Redman Mills, Pa, Nov. 26th, '9s.

Redman Mills, Pa, Nov 26th, '9S. The R. T. Booth Co.
 Dear Sirs:-l am eighty-two years old and have been a sufferer from catarrh in the head for twenty-five or thirty years. Have doctored with many specialists and they all told me that the disease was incurable on account of my age. l saw HYomei advertised and concluded to give 1t trial. After using it short time l was greatly benefited and can now say that am entirely cured. It has been six months since I stopped using the remedy and l still remain cured.
 Very truly yours,
 JOHN S. GRAY. Since government statistics have proven that Hyomei alone reduced the death rate from respiratory diseases B per cent. i'll 1900 thousands of sufferers from coughs, catarrh, bronchitis and consump- tion have stopped experimenting with other treatments, used Hyomei and been completely cured.
 It is now only necessary for the public to understand this and the efforts of physicians and health boards to stamp out these terrible plagues will be success full.
 Coughs, Catarrh, Pneumonia and Con- sumption cannot exist where Hyomei ia used. and every man. woman and child In this country shoud inhale this new germicide at least once each day.
 Hyomei is sold by all druggists or sent by mail. Price, Outfits Complete Sl.O0 Trial Outfits 25c. Hyomei Balm 25c. The R, T. Booth Co.,, Ithaca, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Today, Mayors Remnant Sale.
Minette.


 John w. Tiff & Co.,, publishers, Chicago, announce a novel of above title. It is his- torical. Mr. George w. Cram is the au- thor. He has been for thirty years a publisher and is we'll and favorably known in commercial circles throughout the country. Rev. Caspar w. Hyatt of Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, of Cleveland, Ohio, says:
 Among the most brilliant works of fiction l have read 'Minette' stands con- spicuouc. It Is a tale of the Crusades, and pictures the stirring events which culmnated in thee capture of Jerusalem by Godfrey. as if they were but yester- day, The author has woven history and romance into a most beautiful and fas- cinating story. The style is dramatic. the diction elegant. the sentiments pure and lofty. and altogether one is impressed in its perusal as by the symmetries and colorings of some noble painting, or masterpiece of music. l cannot speak too highly of this work commenting it to my friends as entitled to popularity and per- manence, because of its double excellence as a true chronicle of events and vivid portrayal of the mightiest passions of tho human heart"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
FRIDAY NIGHT The Great Play

When We Were Twenty-one."
 When We Were H'' will be seen at the Montgomery Theatre Friday night. It is pure. clean story. clever in its ar engagement, interesting in its develop ments and most pleasing in it's conclu- sions. It Is well calculated to receive that attention and approval at the hands of the theatre-goers that is so justly de- serving. One seldom witnesses a more evenly balanced company than the one in charge of the presentation of When We Were Twenty-one." From those de- picting the leading parts down to the very humblest, every character is in perfect hands. As a result. the performance from beginning to end is one complete success, and is certainly deserving of the unstint- ed approval given it by both press and public. Seat sale opens this morning.
 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
DIRECTOR OF MINT.
Points from the Report of George F.
 Roberts Respecting Coinage.

Points from the Report of George E.
 Roberts Respecting Coinage
 The report of George F. Roberts Di- rector of the Mint, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1901, shows the colnaSe amounted to 176,999, 132 pieces of the value of $136 .34O, 7S1. Of this, $99,065,l5 was Tn gold: $24, $50 in silver dollars, SlO'So3'- GAS in fractional silver and $2,VO95oS Tn minor coins: There also were coined &t the Philadelphia mint 225OOO gold pieces of the value of $349,0l4 for the SoNtrn- ment of Costa Rica.
 Coinage operations were conducted dur- ing the year in the hints at Philadelphia, San Francisco and New Orleans The Philadelphia mint is now in It's new quarters and the old site will be oHered for sale to the highest bidder on Decem- Der 19, 1901. An upset price Of $Z,OOo'Voo has been placed on it. The original cost of the ground to the government was $35, ,S40.
 The new mint under construction at Denver has made slow progress durlhS the year and the supervising architect finds an additional appropriation neces- sary before the final contracts can be let. The appropriation for the site and build ing was $5O0OOO and for equipment $l5o'OOO
 The original deposits of gold at the hints and assay offices amounted 10 $153 l01, ,6S0, an increase of $19 ,ool over the preceding year.
 The estimated production of gold Tn the United States during the calendar year 1900 was of the value of S9.1n,oOo' ana notwithstanding the fact that this coun- try led the world in productions. US nm ports exceeded it's exports by $l2'S66'Olo The production of North America, prac- tically all of which comes to the united States, was SIG 800.
 The worlds coinage of gold in the cal endar year 1900 was 1854, 9S6 497, and or sll- yer SIT, ,0l1 1902.
 The industry consumption of gold Tn the United States during the calendar year 1900 Is estimated at $16.S67,5 800, ana or the world, approximately 75,OOOOOO' Ihe stock of subsidiary coin in the country is limited by law to $10O,0O0O GOO. ana on November l. 1901, the existing stock was $9O, ,jl2
 It is suggested that the limit or the cOuntrys stock of subsidiary coin be rals- ed to at least $12O, ,OO0, 900, No good reason is apparent says the report. why the coinage of dollar pieces should not pc ai- lowed to cease and all of the silVer OH hand be used in subsidiary coinage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

acknowledged standard of literature for young folks. it has been well named "the prince of juvenile magazines" The best reading, the best pictures. and the best editorial management have combined to make St. Nicholas companion for all hours and all ages. Published since 1873 without one flaw in its harmonious make up, it's policy has always been one of en- tertainment and instruction for young folks, free from every objectionable fea- ture. There is no better magazine pub lished.
 Mrs Mary Mapes Dodge has been the editor from the first number issued near ly thirty years ago. It's present readers are the second generation which has grown up on St. Nicholas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
 Thursday Matinee and Night rba Reautiful Pastoral Melodrama

"Lost River"
 Lost River" following it's phenom- enal success in New York City, has been making a record of crowded houses dur ing it's tour The scenery of Indiana and some massive mechanical effects. like the West Baden tollgate and the bicycle race, create favorable comment, but tho chief need of success lays in the excellence of the acting company which includes Paul Gilmore as leading man, in strongly heroic part reminiscent of the more TO- mantle plays in which Gilmore has ap- peared, and to which he brings the same manly methods which made him pop ular favorite in past seasons. Edith Fas- sett and thirty others are also in the cast of Lost River" which comes to the Montgomery Theatre Thursday matinee and night. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
By the Higher Law.

This is the title of book of absorbing interest. by Julia Helen Twells. Jr., au- thor of "A Triumph of Destiny" Illus tratcd. By the Higher Law" is a very dramatic novel of New York society life written by one who is entirely familiar with the life of the smart set" She writes with great power, her story turn ing upon d question of conscience, and holds the readers attention and interest throughout. Published by Henry T. Coates & Co, Philadelphia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

NOTICE TO POLL TAX PAYERS All parties subject to pay poll tax are required under the new Constl- tuition to pay before February l. 1902, or be disqualified from voting in primary or general election will give poll receipt separately to those who usually pay with property, it requested. Geo. w. halls'
 Tax Collector.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

My reputation, standing and future compel the strctest honesty of representation and fairness of price. My stock is selected with great care, and charge the same percentage of profit other goods. Prices start at $3.5o, and run up to $25o, each piece being the finest that could be procured to sell for the money asked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
OF MRS. JEMIsoN
 OF TJrSCATo0cA

The New Orleans Times Democrat of 1Decem6er contains a picture of Mrs Clara K. Jemison of Tuscaloosa. fin con. hection with a six column article or Anus Apusscaloosa or .Tuskaloosa. Aiabama's Ancient Capital" and says of her.
 The Times of this city is a linea1 de- scendant of many of the long list oT papers which have been born and lived their more or less brief careers in tbe city Of the Black Warrior. It's genea- logical tree runs back to about 1SS3 r. has had Its triumphs and its disanpoint ments, its seasons of prosperity and its periods Of poverty. Some fifteen vears ago The Times plant was bought by A stock company, but the Zeal of the own CTS slackened and the paper Ianguished Col. W. C. Jemison bought up inc stock. became sole owner of the plant and his great energy and business ca pacity infused new life into The Times When he died last year his widow took up the burden where he had laid if down and continued The Times until two or three weeks ago, when she sold the plant 10 R. II. Little of The Tuscaloosa Sun, and the two papers were consolidated under the name of The Times. Mrs. Jemisons editorial connection continues The Gazette Is a morning paper, and while not boosting so ancient a lineage as The Times, gives all the evidence of dusty and vigorous maturity. Tom Gar ner Is proprietor and editor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
what is st. NicholasP

An illustrated monthly magazine Tor boys and girls. conducted by Mary Mapes Dodge. and published by The century TIy Co.. Union Square. New York GUY The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

Misses Carolyn Randolph and Bessie Thorington, who have been in Atlanta with Mrs. w. P. Screws for the past few weeks, have returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Cook of Chicago, President of the Woman's Educational Union, Is in the city. This distinguished woman called on Governor Jelks at the Capitol yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Art of Building.

To the library of useful stories. D. App pleton X Co. have recently added a very attractive little volume, "The Story of the Art of Building" by P. l.. Water. house. It is very interesting and very uSefuI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

Cut Glass Gifts are the popular ideal nowadays. They used to be beyond the means of most gift-buy- CTS, but not any longer. l am now showing a line of beautiful pieces at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
DEWET IS ACTIVE.

Nearly Surrounds Kitchener's Divi-
 sion of Fighting Scouts.
 New York, Dec. 10.-DeWet is reported to be close to Heilbron. with 2,000 men, and to have come very near surrounding Kitchener's fighting scouts, under Colo nel Wilson. says the London correspon- dent of The Tribune. Colonel Reming- ton, by making a night march of thirty miles, relieved Wilson, and both columns retired to Heilbron with few casualties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

The following invitations have been issued by Mrs. Wood:
 Mrs. Milton I. Wood.
 At Home. Miss Wood, Miss Emma Durham. Thursday afternoon, December nineteenth
 Four to seven.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

HoaX-Bjones says his wife is a secret sui ferer. Joax-Nonsense. No woman could ever keep secret long enough to suffer from it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
WOMAN ano
 . SOCIETY.
JSWGiGEs B Dexter Avenue.
Mrs. !. M- dscottes.

Street, Mir. Rieke has friends by the score, being popular in social and busi- ness life.
 The couple came home yesterday and are now at the Palmer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

Mrs William Preston Screws has re- turned and is with her mother, Mrs. l.. W. Lahey, on Goldthwaite Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

Miss Isabel White of Uniontown. is visiting her sister. Mrs. Victor Il. Han- son, 426 South Hull Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Lazy Li0er

When the liver goes wrong, everything is wrong. You have dyspepsia, coated tongue, constipation, bilious ness, sick headache, nausea, general debility. One of Ayers Pills each night, just one, gently starts the liver and removes all trouble.
 "I have used Ayers Pills for liver complaint, and have found them to be the best thing I have ever tried"
 E. N. North, Sidell, III. 7Ss. . bSz. JIG. AVER CO.,, Lowell, Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

Perry Street. She is daughter of Prince and Princess Ligouri, and is a native of Italy. Princess Agouri Is a sister of Mir. Williams. It will be re- membered that the Villa of Achilles, the beautiful summer home of the late En- press of Austria, is situated on the Is- land of Corfu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.
NOTICE TO POLL TAX PAYERS

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure cold in one day. No Cure, No Fay. FFice % 0e"e''
 adv -wed-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
A GOOD TONIC
A Good Suit Made to Your Measure
 by Holt's Dye Works.

A suit made to measure by Holt's Dye Works will tone you up mentally and give you a prosperous appearance, and there is everything in appearance, you know, adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11
|iarnOnds that
 are diamonds

Few People enough buy Diamonds intelligently. It's almost always matter of confidence in the jeweler
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

Donna Miriam de LigoUri, of Corfu, Greece, is visiting her un- eIe and aunt, MT. and Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-11

a figure that suits the average purse. They look three times the price, and will be appre. ciated accordingly by the recipient. A great variety to make your selec- tions from.