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New-York tribune., 1901-06-10
THE OBSERVANCE OF THE FOURTH OF JULY

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Fourth of July celebration has been lars.
In discontinued owing to the cost in money ana "''N
of having procession with fireworks.a public dlnhei'
etc Bu, these things are absolutely necessary
Let a platform be erected In the public square,
let the children of the schools be called upon lof
music let two or three citizens give addresses or
saw twenty minutes each some ore reading the
Declaration of Independence. and at next 10 no
cost with the minimum of trouble. there can ne
held a celebration which all will enjoy, and when
will be profitable AT eXtenporized meeting OF
citizens there can be appointed COMMITTEES on tne
erection of platform. one ON that OF programme,
printing and one on finance, and the WnolS
thing is arranged. Such a celebration can be held
in any four corners village. and in the large CITY
there could be one in each separate park why
should not every neighborhood have such q eee-
bration every year? YANKEE DOODLE
Morristown. n. J., June 8, 1900.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

Honors are easy between the Constitution and
Shamrock II. \ pun of wind. and each of them
dritted. a helpless hulk. The ordinary land
lubber may he inclined to think that the brill
liant designer in each case was too ambitious TO
carry sail or course, the ordinary landubber
may know nothing about the matter but even
he may be permitted In a meek and lowly way
to whisper his qualification that. if the rigging
of each yacht must take a tumble the accident
should occur early and not in the actual con-
tests for the Cup
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

with which alarmed Tammanyites are already
seeking to frighten citizens who belong naturally
in the anti-Tammany ranks. But this is not
good year for bOgies
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

Such small vexations of daily life as getting
stuck" with Canadian silver may seem trivial.
but there is plenty TO bother and fret about
without that sort of disquiet.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10
THE CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. Will YOU inform on the following points
Prior 70 the war with Japan did Sir Rooer1 H4l'
deputies collect the same tariff at the SlosiI
Nanchurtan border as at Canton or Shansh4'
If he Is not now collecting such larln there' 'i7'
when and why did he cease ,,.-.,,.,, .. =,
In case the new Chinese loan OF liuelli4'S -, =
he paid from customs, will the HhS O- ON
bousas Include or exclude Mancnurla ----,-,
Nev-York June 8. 1901 JOHN u u IAEi~
fsir Robert Hart is at the head Of the ImperiA
Maritime Customs Administration, Wnleh cor
lects duties on both imports and exports at the
treaty ports only and has nothing to 90 Win
trade along the inland frontier He never hau
ANYTHING to do with the tariff NJ the SIBERIAN
Nanchurian frontier. If the indemnity IS pau
ont OF the maritime customs, il VIII De paiu ou'
Of those at the ports only. That IS 70 say
American trade with China will be taxed 10 pay
Russia an enormous indemnity. while f'uS'i'
overland trade with China will go 1ree' OF a.
free as Russia pleases TO keep IT, FerhdpS eI'--
fae~ will illuminate the inner recesseS ol -
sia's eagerness to have the indemnity P'o'l~9
for by a big increase of maritime cIs1onhS'I
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

The chowder pot Of ward politics is seething
and steaming in the district fight between Foley
and Diver each Of them Tammany chowder
cook of long experience and Of unsavOry noto-
riety as a politician Decent citizens will not
be wrong If they cry "A plague on both your
houses and take to the woods Foley is the
deep sea, and Diver i'm politics is the-wel
call him fallen angel. and let him go at that
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS

on the French line steamer La Lorraine which
arrived yesterday, were Leopold Ackenhef Gus
tave Bourcy, RAYMOND de la Chapeme W c. c
henderson, Felix Jabin. Maurice Vivier Miss Fr
ny n. Walker Nine. WyezoIkowska and Nine
Among those who arrived on the steamship Min
neapofs from London last evening were Miss =
Anderson. MIR. and Mrs. Robert j. RurdartA
Charles r. Bell. Mrs. Charles DangerheId Miss
Marina u French. Colonel A Hartsur assistant
surgeon-general United States Army; DR. George
a klrker, Miss Margaret Pappineau Mr. and Mrs
James n. Somervtlle. George Fl. Smith and Cap
tain George L. Wilson 0F
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

Baggage and freight the street rail-
roads will doubtless be profitable 10 the COM
pany. But they will afford little solace to pas
sengers who suffer from inadequate accommoda-
tiOns.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

New-York University seems to be finding a
dgnfed and honorable solution for the troubles
in its School of Pedagogy, such as will commend
that efficient pioneer institution to a continu
ance of the favor il has long enjoyed
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

Too many silver coins from Canada are scat
tered over the United States. and they are so
plentiful in this city TO cause annoyance
Most of our railroads OF every class refuse to
take them, and they cast out by the cashiers
in nearly all OF our places of business. Is there
no way of relief except the annexation of Can
ada and the abolition of Canadian mintage?
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

ADslnthe. the green demon of wormwood." as
it has been sometimes called. never brought
hosts of victims under its spell in this country
it formerly did in European lands Cases Of
patients brought TO the verge of the grave bv
habitual and inordinate drinking of absinthc
have never been numerous in American hos
pitals. but the doctors of the Old World and fhe
New agree that the absinthe "fend" suffers as
much misery in the long as the slave of
opium or cocaine. There seems to be no Sc
rious danger however. that the pale green drink
will ever work appalling ravages In the United
States. But 1t is good news that in France a
change in the taxes on wines has resulted in a
remarkable decrease in the consumption of alb
sinthe. white wines largely taking the place of
the extract of wormwood
New-York tribune., 1901-06-10

So many oil wells have been sunk in Texas
California and Mexico, and the flow from them
is so abundant, that there will soon be enough
of tie fluid hand to meet any possible exi
gency of troubled waters.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
The new store being erected by

The new store being erected by
Mr.. P. B. Roy next to the Ad-
vertiser office has been begun and
will be rapidly pushed to compile
ton. Messrs. E,nes and Alex
ander are the contractors
National Vitascope Co. at Falk'
Opera House, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, Aug. IS, 10 and II.
Some Of the living pictures will
show the Jeffries-Fitzimmons prize
fight, the war with Spain, the Gal
weston storm, the Paris Exposition
and many other subjects.
&C. E. Carey, the up-to-date
painter and paper hanger, besides
his many orders in Lafayette has
made contracts in Breaux Bridge.
Misses Eva B erard and Amelia
Renoudet, of New Iberia are pleas
ant guests at the home OF Miss
Mabel Dautrive.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
A New School Building,

6 The time has nov come when
the people of Lafayette should
make an effort to erect a suitable
school building. No one will deny
that the education of the children
Is about the most important mat
ter before the public. Then why
not provide whatever is necessary
for that purpose and of the best?
i will cost money to do so; but if
man wants his child educated
he has got to pay for it, and mon-
ey spent on a child education is
certainly most wisely spent. There
is NO use in urging the benefits Of
education, everybody recognizes
that; but unfortunately everybody
does not recognize the great part
that environment plays. Give the
children a handsome school build
ing, it will be an ornament to the
town; provide it with all necessary
furnishings; and then. depend
upon it, the teachers can do better
work, and the children profit ten
fold for the extra cost.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
RAIL ROAD NOTES.

The excursion from Lake Charles to
Ope,ousas last Sunday. was certainly a
corker. nine coaches being Literally pack
cd with a sweltering mass OF humanity
MANY persons here who intended going
could not do SO for want of accommOda-
ton
Rob Salzman and Don Greig returned
last week from few days so1ouro Al the
sea shore. Bob says that Don saw se"
serpent sin his mind.
"A car load of Cinnamon passed through
here on No. 9 last Saturd y in oona'
their destination being China. W
Jim Marsh and George Weigei OF 'ne
Alexandria Branch have caught all OF 'no
excursion and special runs th's season.
Jim says he would rather nnloan ca! -
local freight than take ont an excursion"
Uncle Mack Burkho!der. for many
years employed as carpenter TOT tue %
p. r. r., at. this point. has resigned.
3; He will, we understand, go lnlo Tue '''n-
ber business at Lake Charles. ''4s7
Assistant agent c.. g. Mab!y anc ram
i,v returned last Sunday from mon'n
recreation in the, salubrious cline OF
Colorado. Tie is looking we'll and speaks
: in glowing terms of his trip.
Mr.. Jos. Thibodeaux of Morgan Cty
ia now assistant to section foreman
Weigel at this point.
|-Gentil the f1agman. is an expert on
waterme,ons; he used to raise euch 'aEse
and fine ones, when he was farmer.
Mr.. p. J. Mcguire, master car builder
and ]. z Notan, master mecMnn,c 'i.., ~.
giers was here on buslness "eonesuaS
Boudreaux. formerly on the
Morgan City and Lafayette local. Is now
running on the local between mere anA
Lake Charles
\ 3enera, Manager Van Week accom-
nan;ed hv the new l.. w. Supt. Mr. "
". Hartman arrived here Wednesday
l evening On a special train. they NY ovdl
here until Thursday morning. going eas,
on No 8. Mr.. Hartman comes from .ne
: M exicau Central r r., and succeeos MT
!, ". B, Mulvey, lately deceased.
There is. every indication that ,n'' u
season's business in he yard here Will OF
Z cx,ra heavy There are several new me'
, heinp broken in as it may require q thlr'
, engine and crew.
-Judee Coffey, who is representing the
rrainmen at Houston, came over on
l short visit Sunday last, and returne'
4 tuesday morning to complete some I'M
portant business.
= "A young lady on the excuas'Gn ~ qnc;o, .%s
Chonin was looking at her, II wonder !
, he il making those goo-goo eyes al me-
!. The carpenters under foreman an, so,n s"s'
are making general repairs TO the con'
= papy's buildings at this point.
IS --Rob Bailey. who has been firing on IN u
Morgan City and Algiers local. returned
home Wednesday.
We learn that engineer Peter pane
It hauser is not improving, his many I1'enu
here hope for his ultimate recovery.
Jake Weigel took in the excul
sion to Opelousas last Sunday
SwITcHMAN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
Peoples Cotton Oil CO.

the legal details of the transaction:
Mr.. Lawrence Fabacher OF this !:
city and Mr.. Broussard, own about
Al, 900 acres out of a total OF 70,
900. Attorney John D. Grace. OF
this city, and Capt. Victor Van
Sheler,. own. 10, 200 acres. Mr..
Webb, Of Rayne, La, w. w. Du-
son of Crowley, and Mr.. Brous-
sard, own jointly 10000 acres
more. There are small holders on
the island who possess 3 900 acres.
1t is known positively that there
is one of the most valuable salt de-
posts to be found anywhere in
the country on this island. Besides
the salt there is every reason to
believe both oil and sulphur a.
bound. Those who have invests
gated say mos. valuable phosphates
exist at moderate deph from the
surface. a "a ..a. VIII
Aside from the mineral deposits
which the owners of the island
propose to develop, Mr.. Broussard
desires to utilize the splendid pas
turage there in raising cattle.
Marsh. Island is without doubt the
best winter grazing location to be
found anywhere in the United
States. Cattle will live on the is
land all winter long and in the
spring will be as nice and sleek as
If they had been fed on corn
There is fresh water lake on the
island and besides the lake, arte'
. sian wells can be- produced at
; very small outlay.
The plan on which Mr.. Brous'
sard is working and which nov
, seems to be so near completion, j!
one which contemplates the issuing
of bonds in the sum Of probably
$40, 900 and securing them with ;
first mortgage on the island. Th'
, money thus raised will be used il
developing the minerals ard al
those who have looked into tn
matter are sure that the ventur
! will prove a veritable gold mine.
= Marsh Island was entered iron
!; the state by the enterprising citi
: zens mentioned when the oil excite
: ment was at its height few month
= ago.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
y
A Parish Fair

The move made towards securing
for Lafayette parish = yearly fair
is a good one, and the Advertiser
hopes that the gentlemen who
have been named on the different
committees, willstake hold sof the
matter and carryit to a successful
issue. It should not cost great
deal, and the benefits to be- deriv-
ed from friendly emulation
among our farmers and stock
raisers will more than repay the,
small cost. The times are such
thar only intensive methods in all
lines Of work will succeed. and tn
best means of showing the advan-
tages Of new methods in farming
and stock and poultry raising are,
the ocular demonstrations at the
fair. Each one who attends is in al
position to instruct and be in-|
structed, and the result to each
who Faofits by what he learns,
will be measured in dollars and
cents. Z.
To make the fair as successful
and useful as possible, the State
farmers institute should be held
the same week as the fair, thus se-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
from New Orleans Picayune.
TO DEVELOPE MARSH ISL AND.

Mr.. I. A. Broussard, sheriff OF
Lafayette parish, has about COM
pleted arrangements to consolidate
the holdings on Marsh Island,
which is located at the mouth of
Vermillion bay, about 80 miles be-
low the town OF Abbeville, and in
the parish of Vermillion.
Mr.. Bioussard has been in this
city for several days attending to
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
+ rom New Orleans HARLEQUIN.
FLORENT SONTAG.
New Chief of the Department Of
rlusic. Southwestern Industrial
School.


Southwestern Industrial Institute, located
in Lafayette. La, has given renewed as
surance OF his level-headed executive abil-
ity in his recent selection of Fiorent Son.
tag as head of the department of music OF
the institute. Florent Sontag has the
honor of being Louisiana boy, and, too,
Louisiana has the honor Of claiming him
az one of her own. The son of a musician
of eminence, the paternal granddaughter
OF a prima .dona, Henrietta Sontag lin her
day French celebrityD Florent Sonfag
has added to natural love for music the
skill and knowledge attained by infinite
work and pains taking. He has a vast
practical experience. George Sontag, his
father. was in his day New Orleans IA IA,
yorite bandmaster, the entertainer OF thou
sands Of people at both West End and
Spanish Fort. He came from Strass-
bourg. Alsace Lorraine, and was finish
ed musician of original powers. At the
age of thirteen years, his son, Florent
Sontag, was to be found, the veriest boy.
playing the second violin, under the baton
of Martin in our French opera. That was
seventeen years ago. He was born in
Breaux Bridge in 1871, in the parish of St.
Martin. The youngster began the study
of the piano under his father, at the age
of seven; two years later he added the
study of the violin, so that it was only
Eve years afterwards that, even at the ex-
treme youth, we flnd him sufficiently pro-
ficient to be dabbling with the great mas
ters of music with the second violin, be
fore the most critical audiences in Ameri
ca and under an inexorable chief. Two
wears later he undertook, the cornet ant
on the three instruments he worked 30 IN
defatigahly that to-day it is impossible TO
the skilled ear to tell which is his favor
ite. He played at the French opera TO
twelve wears, in summer seasons with PA
oletti at West End, in those fine organi
cations which thi, gifted master knew 81
we'll how to organize. For the past Nv
Opera Company and this summer and las
has played with the Metropolitan and .
lympia Opera Companies respectively
he would have been with the Grau Ope
re- next season had President Stephen
not captured him.
Sontag is thorough. He loves music
Whether with violin or cornet he has al
tained the skill which. with his keen ap
> probation Of the beautiful in music. an
, his knowledge of the art, makes him
, soloist of splendid entertaining power
Added to his practical knowledge an
] equipment, he understands theory Al
together, the selection not alone reflect
credi! on President Stephens and the ma
5 selected. but it is distinct gain to tn
state. seeing that this institute is build
ing on broad and splendid plan, wit
: powerful influences reaching throughou
n Louisiana, for good or i'll.
HARLEQUIN desires to extend congra
, ulatiOns to all concerned.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
OF any quality or quantity at

curing for all who attend both prac-
teal and expert instruction.
1t is not too late to have a fair
this year, and if the gentlemen on
the committees. will act at once,
Lafayette can begin the good work
with splendid fair this fall.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10

Mr.. Emile Hauptman, first
class piano tuner is in Lafayette.
II your piano needs tuning leave
your orders at the Advertiser Office
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
DIR. T. B. Hopkins is putting up
a comfortable residence to rent.

DIR. T. B. Hopkins is putting up
a comfortable residence to rent.
Miss Anna Hopkins and her
guest Miss Maud Herring left
Monday for Patterson to visit Miss
Fannie Trelue, former classmate.
Mrs. ]. w. Broussard visited
Lafayette Monday.
-Messrs. Leopold Lacoste and
Arthur Leblanc, after several weeks
stay in Hot Springs, returned Tues.
day very much improved in health.
-Dr. H. p. Beeler left last Satur-
day for Louisville, KY, where he
will spent several weeks with his
parents.
Miss Zerelda Bailey is enjoying
pleasant stay with Mrs. DIR. Du-
crocq at Lafou rche crossing.
Our clever clerk of court, Mr..
E.. G.. Voorhies, is off on a we'll
earned vacation.
Miss Lizzie Mayronne, of New
Orleans, and Miss Jennie Hacker,
of New Iberia, are visiting Misses
Eveline and Nora Darby.
Did you ever wear one of Gus
Schmulen's $3.50 hats? II not
you better try one.
Mrs. Parker of Simsport, La, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Tom
Hopkins, Jr.
Mrs. Walter Melancon of Breaux
Bridge visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andre Mar tin this
week,
Miss Bertha Richard has gone to
Grand Coteau to spend month $
vacation.
Father Baulard has returned
from an extended visit to the North
and East.
Mr.. Clay Rogers, Of Arnaud-
vile, paid the Advertiser an ap-
preciated call Thursday.
DIS Watkins, of Whiteworth
(Female College, Brookhaven,
miss. was a guest Of Rev. c. c.
IWier last Tuesday.
Wear one of Gus Schmulen S
puff bosom shirts during these
hot days and feel comfortable.
Mr.. Hayden, the talented blind
pianist, will give an organ recital
at the Methodist Church Sunday
a. II o'clock.
Mrs. F, f, Carter and children
returned after a months visit K
her parents, DR.. and Mrs. H. M
Neblett at Breaux Bridge, La.
Miss Lucie Gauthier. of St
Martin parish, is visiting her frient
\ Miss S. .Bienvenu.
After a few days visit to pa
rents in Opelousas, Miss Estell
1 Sandoz returned in company wit
Miss Adella Capburn Of Donal
4 sonville and are the guests {
Mrs. Chas. Bienvenu.
Gus Schmulen $3.50 shoe i
strictly guaranteed for durabilit
The city council has made
much needed Improvement b
widening Congress street sixtee
feet. This is the narrow street o
the side Of the Methodist church
As one Of the wagons Of tn
Peoples Cotton Oil Ice Compan
was crossing the railroad at the de
pot on Tuesday, the engine ra
into it damaging it about 500
worth. The driver succeeded i
jumping in time and escaped inju
ed. Fortunately also the horse
were unhurt.
Prof. T. S, Sigh OF the Man
I field Female College, is here
: the interest of his school. He
the guest Of Rev. c. C. VIE
The city council has very gen
rously appropriated $loo towaf
u the salary OF Prof. Sontag in ord
to secure his services in organi
S ing brass band and a stri
land. Lafayette has no park
public place Of amusement, and
: is to be hoped that in consider
ton OF the aid given by the cot
Gil, the band will give at least o
open concert a week during
. summer for the benehs Of the pu
lie.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1901-08-10
For the People
BY
Peoples Cotton Oil Go.
Depot No. 1, at Oil Mill,
Depot No. 2, at Felix ~broussaro oto1e'
Depot No. 3, at A. Prudhosnme' s.

On the first week Of June oursNew EGGPLANT
will be in operation, and W evil deliver Ice
at 40 cents per hundred or 4 cent per pound
in small quantitie We guarantee fure'
Clear and Who'll e some Ice and pr ompt d delivery.
IF our driver fails to give Per1ect satls
fact on kindly report direct TO our OF 1ce'
..Phone No. So
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-02
TSUNG Ii YAMEN
TO Be REFORMED
Three Men Will Be Responsible
for China's Behavior.
RUSSIAN FLAG WITHDRAWN
Victory for EaGIish at Tea TSIu-uberal
Chinese May Rescue Emperor From
Manehus - RnssIa Threat.
cas- China.

PEKTN. April 2.-The ministers Of the
powers me-. today to consider The Ieso-
lutlons of the special committee for the
reformation Of the Tsung Ii Yamun,
and the court Of ceremonials. II was
decided that the Tsung Ii Yamun
should hereafter consist Of one prince
and two appointed ministers vino should
be responsible to the world for the
behavior OF China.
The court cersmoulals will be organ
lzeI on Western lines. making lue al
lowances for Oriental ideas and preju-
dces.
The indemnity committee Is rot yet
ready to report but II is generally con-
ceded that the demand VIII be inn
mense Commissioner Rockhill. acting
upon instructions from Washington. has
sent letter TO the ministers Of TIE
powers asserting that In the event Of
the amount being larger than China
could possibly afford without disrup-
ton Of the empire. the ministers should
agree to reduce their demands in pro-
portion to the losses and expenses Of
their respective countries and that in
the event of being unable to agree the
matter should be left tc the arbitration
NJ The Hague tribunal
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-02
LOOMS COMING HOME.

NBW YORK. April IA special To
the Herald from Washington says:
In order TO expedite the arrival of
Minister Loomls in this country, Sec
rclary Long has instructed the Scor-
mon to convey that diplomat to Sal
Juan, where ne viii take a steamship
for New York.
The report which Minister Loomls
will make to ,he state department will
have much to do with the determina-
tion OF the attitude Of the United States
toward the South American republic.
The administration Is deeply irritated
over Veaezuela's conduct and has con-
cluded hat the time has arrived for
this govt vtrnment to assert itself and re-
quire respect ana proper treatment for
American agents ana American citizens.
Mr. LoomIs' withdrawal in itself is
an indication OF the displeasure Of the
United States, and Venezuela will un-
doubtelly so regard II. SenoT Polido,
the Venezuelan charge d'affaires. sim
cerely regrets that any differences
should have arisen between the two
governments and he is energetically
working to restore the friendly relations
that have hitherto existed,