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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
Lost Their Money!.

BATON ROUGE, August, I, 1901.
To Our Subscribers Several
years ago feeling that we were not
getting a first class and efficient
telephone service, In the town of
Baton Rouge, we organized and put
in operation a telephone exchange,
owned and operated by local Peo-
pie, under the name of the Mer-
chants and Planters Telephone
Company.
We have endeavored to give value
received for the money, and be-
lieve that we have succeeded. We
find, however, that a telephone
plant is both expen sive and trouble
some to operate, and that it re-
quires for the successful operation
of the plant the constant attention
of skilled operators and work men.
The Cumberland Telephone &
Telegraph Company, a corporation
which employs the highest class of
skilled labor, and devotes itself en-
tirely to the telephone business,
having established itself in our
town, we feel that it is to the best
interests Of all for US to dispose of
our property, and quit the bust
ness. No town is large enough for
two telephone companies, and in
taking this step we believe that we
are acting for the best interests of
all parties concerned.
We have lost money in the ven
ture, but congratulate ourselves and
the people of Baton Rouge upon
the fact that we now have as good
telephone service as can be obtained
anywhere.
We heartily recommend the SER
vice of the Cumberland Telephone
& Telegraph Company to our pres
ent subscribers, and to all who may
desire telephone service.
Yours truly,
MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS TELE-
PHONE COMPANY,
Pei BEN r. MAYER,
Treasurer and General Manager.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

The Gazette fails to understand
why the whole town is allowed to
remain in utter darkness when some
of the streets at least could be bril-
liantly illuminated by the use of the
arc lights. Last Tuesday the night
was very dark and strange to say
only the arc lamp near the railroad
crossing was lighted. We are in
formed that it is the rule of the
management of the plant to save
coal on moonlit nights. From a
standpoint of economy that is very
we'll, but we are inclined to think
that too much is being expected of
the moon.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
A Good Way to Buffalo.
tomorrow.

In another column appears an
advertisement, which all who con-
template a visit to Buffalo will do
we'll to read. The Wabash is one
of the best roads to reach the Pan
American. The Wabash route
traverses most interesting country.
1t enables one to see good deal
of Canada. Its trains are splendid
ly equipped and are in charge of
courteous and gentlemanly officials.
are unanimous in its praise.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

If the town would have the mains
emptied about once week the
water furnished by the waterworks
plant would be greatly improved.
AS it is the water is seldom changed
and in some instances it has been
found almost unfit for use. A
number Of persons complain that
the water, after remaining too long
in the mains, is exceedingly dam
aging to porcelain bath tubs.
Superintendent Melchert is always
anxious to give satisfactory service
to the patrons of the plant and we
have no doubt that he will do his
best to give the people a superior
on atty of water.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

On and after Aug. IS the
Southern Pacific will run passen-
ger coach with the freight on the
Alexandria branch, between this
point and Cheneyville. The tram
will leave Lafayette at $40 in the
morning and will arrive at S.45 at
night. This will facilitate pas
senger traffic between Lafayette and
Cheneyville.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate trans
fers were recorded in the clerk 5
Office during the past week:
E. H. Vordenbaumen to Lucien
Arcenaux, one lot in Mouton ad-
dition, $15o.
Nine. Jules Langlinais to
Hypollte Fabre, Fl arpents 4th
ward, $42o.
Nine. Jules Langlinais to Eraste
Langlinais, 2 1 arpents 4th ward, So 40.
Chenille Trahan to Desire Gran
ger, ~ arpents 9Th ward, 500.
Vincent Breaux to Joseph
Guidry, 40 arpents 9Th ward,
$364.s SO.
F. Vavasseur Mouton to Jules
]. Mouton, 50 arpents, $4,000
Francis Guilbeau to J. c.
Couvillon, - lot Boudreaux ad-
dition, $50.
A. Olivier and others to J. Hazard
Bernard, 81 arpents swamp land,
500.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Ben Schmalinski, of the Lafa-
yette Compress and Storage Com
pany, brought to the Gazette Office
yesterday samples of the cotton
crop of Mr.. D. Bono near Scott.
One stalk bore twelve bolls and ten
other stalks had from five to eight
bolls. Mr.. Schmaiinsk1 says that
prospects throughout the parish are
very fair.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Last Monday afternoon one OF
the ice carts of the Peoples Com
pany ran against the switch engine
at the main crossing. Fortunately
the driver and horses escaped I'M
hurt and little damage was done to
the cart. 1t appears that the driver
failed to see the signal of the flag
man.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
Low Rates on Southern Pacific
Sunset Route.

Southern Pacific--Sunset Route.-will sell
tickets from Lafayette to New Iberia and re-
turn Aug. 10, 1901, with return limit date
of sale 1901, at a rate of soc on account of
races, base ball and shooting tournament.
Special train passing Lafayette Io:45 a. M,
returning leaves New Iberia p.
For additional particulars apply to local
agent or to Z. B. ELLIS. p. d. A.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Read the advertisement of Ewell
& burke. These gentlemen have
received two carloads of large
mules which they are selling on
very reasonable terms. The mules
are all young and in fine working
condition.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

President Sigh of the Mansfield
Female College, and DR.. A. F.
Whitworth Of the Female College at
Brookhaven, Miss, were the guests
of Rev. G. c. Wier during the week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Miss Mary Littell, local manager
of the Western Union, has gone to
Opelousas to spend month with
relatives and friends. During Miss
Littell's absence the Western Union
Office here will be in charge of Mr..
George Carroll of New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

J. r. Domengeaux will write IN
surance on your life, your house,
store, stock of merchandise, furni-
ture, barn, cotton gin, in fact, all
classes of risks placed at current
rates.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

The store which is being built by
Mr.. P. B. Roy fo1 the use of Mr..
Abramson will be one OF the largest
business houses in town. Gradually
the street leading to the railroad
station is filling up with business
houses
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

From what The Gazette is able to
learn the people of the town are
unanimous on the question OF a new
school building, centrally located.
A number of citizens have ex-
pressed themselves on the subject
and we have yet to hear of dis
senting voice.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
Public Schools.

Until further notice, they, who wish to
see me on school matters, may find me in
my Office in the room of the Board of
School Directors, in the courthouse, be-
tween the hours of 9 and IL.
L. J. ALLeMAN,
Parish Superintendent.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Nicholson has just received a car
load of White Elephant buggies,
surveys, road carts, etc.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Don't neglect to attend to that
insurance business. Phone or write
to Felix Mouton and he will call on
you.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

The Jury commissioners will
meet on Aug. &c 20 draw the venire
for the regular criminal term of the
district court which convenes on
Sept. 80.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Miss Cammie Allen, of New Or
leans. is the guest of her friend and
former schoolmate, Mrs. S. r. Par
kerson.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
Back Again.

c.. f. Carey, the up-to- date
painter and paper-hanger has re-
turned to Lafayette and is ready for
business. Bids given on applica-
ton. Work done any and every
where in town or parish. Head
store. July 2o-4t.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Congress street is being widened
and graded from the Methodist
church to Mr.. O. J. LeBlanc's resi-
dence.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

A handsome line of fancy sum-
mer ribbons at greatly reduced
prices at Mrs. Bailey's millinery
store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, 10,


Concerts for MI. Hayden.
Mr.. VIM. A. Hayden, the talented
musician, assisted by number of
his friends, will give concert at
Breaux Bridge tonight. Monday
night a concert will be given in the
auditorium of the Industrial lnsti
tute. The program. which follows,
is a most interesting one:
PROGRAM:
Grande Valse OPP. AZ, Chopin.
Mr.. Hayden.
Cornet Solo - Selected.
Mr.. Jean Durand.
Piano Duet ....... Selected.
Miss Laure Meiancon.
Mr.. Abel Melancon.
Violin Largo observation-disclosures. Handel.
Mr.. Hayden.
Soprano Serenade Nedlinger.
Miss Lucille Revillon.
Mrs. Mcbride.
Miss Florence Sontag.
Soprano Cavatine ......-....- Gounod.
Mrs. Rena Simon.
Violin Tarentella Raft.
Mr.. Hayden.
Contralto II Trovatore Verdi.
Mile. Paola Franceschin.
Piano Rondo Capricioso Mendelsohn.
Mr.. Hayden.
---.----..oO >S'
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

w. S. Patterson, Esq, of New
Orleans, is on a visit to relatives in
Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Rev. Bollard has returned to
Lafayette after an extended visit in
the North and East.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

LOW E<8teS Oh SOutnefn ac1nS-
Sunset ROnte.
Southern Pacifc--Sunset Route-will sell
tickets from Lafayette to Louisville and re-
turn Aug. 22 and e, 1901, with return
limit Sept. 4, 1901, at a rate of 1855 on
account of Tri-ennial Conclave knights
Templars.
For additional particulars apply to local
agent or to c. B. ELLIS, d. P. A.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Insurance in fire, life, and acct
dent, by J. R. Domengeaux.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Phone up or write to J. r. Do
mengeaux for insurance.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Asbestine paint is the cheapest
and most durable. For sale at
N1cholson's.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Prof. Hayden will have charge Of
the organ at the Methodist church
tomorrow.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Judge IDebaillon has gone 20 Pas
cagoula to spend several days.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
SO. PAC. SCHEDULE.
Church Notice.
METHODIST CHURCH.

&. &. Wier, pastor. Preaching
every Sunday at II a. m. and $500
p m. Sunday school 10 a. m. Ep
worth League, SUNDAY. evening 7:15.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday 1890 p.
m. Song service, Friday 1890 >. m.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

J. R. Domengeaux represents the
strongest insurance companies.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

Paint your out-houses with ashes
tine paint. Its the cheapest and
most lasting paint in use. At
NichOlson's.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10

E. G. VOORHEES, is spending some
time on Weeks Island.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS
ORDERED.

The committee for appointment
of teachers, of the Board of School
Directors of Lafayette parish, met
in the courthouse on Aug. 6, 1901,
and beg to submit the following
report:
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-08-10
Taken Up.

Taken Up.
On my place, near Duson, one sorrel
mare and colt and one brown mule. Owner
or owners can secure same by proving owner
ship and paying cost.
F. FLOYD,
Duson, La.
Aug. :, I0OI-4t.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
Judge M'Iver Stays the Proceed
ings.
Spiciai to The State.

Spiciai to The State.
Cheraw, June CIV. H. LYles
representing the South Bound
railroad, D. w. Robinson, repre-
senting the Florida Central and
Peninsular, and w. F. Stevenson,
representing the Sea board AR
Line Railroad company, appeared
before Chief Justice McIver at his
chambers this afternoon in the
case of Watts against the above
named railroads in which case
Judge Gage had granted an order
appointing receiver, and they
obtained an order staying proceed
ings.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
s. ~ Ek NNU

At present South Carolina VIZ
tually has no choice in the settle
ment of public questions, as the
vote of one senator kills the
other. Wv. j. Bryan.
What drivel to come from
man who has twice heen the Demo-
cratic candidate for president of the
United States It. was because
South Carolina had two represent
atives in the United States senate
instead of only one that she was
enabled to secure to this nation
Porto Rico and the Philippin g
islands, and at the same brillian t
stroke place the United States in
her rightful position as the fore
most commercial power of the
world. Still more, the vote that
accomplished all this was made
with the approval of MIR. Bryan,
and it is because of this vote that
Senator Tillman Is now claiming
that eff McLaurin is Democrat
| am not !" York Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
What Tillmau Secs.

The Bamberg Herald draws the
following conslusions from Till
mans effort to bring on contset
with McLaurin this summer:
|. That the so-called "McLau-
rim movement is very strong all
over the State. Ben Tillmau
doesn't fight spooks.
.. That Tillman thinks he is
the strongest man in the State,
and the only one that can beat
McLaurin.
3 That the idea oe primary
this year Is to prevent as far as
possible the dissemination among
the people Of the views held by
Nc Laurin.
t. Tillman sees ahead thu
downfall of himself unless he car
kill this movement in its infancy
and that is why he has thrown
himself into the breach.
). That Tillman and other old
time politicians believe the onl'
way to defeat McLaurin is to hav
the fight on him made This year
and that they actually want th
extra primary.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
South Carolina has been very

South Carolina has been very
kind to b. r. II. made him gov
ernOr twice and United States
senator twice; adopted the dis
pensary system by his dictation
and retained it by his advice.
But all this does not entitle him
to dictate who is to be his col
league in the senate. He ought
not to try to control everything.
-Newberry Observer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
Disseminated in Favor of the
Negro.
Camden Messenger.

Thos. +. Nelson, William Bar
field ana John Green, two white
men and negro, were convicted
of cow stealing at Camden Mon
day. Judge Gary in sentencing
them said he would make dis
crimination IN his sentence in favor
of the negro, for the reason that
where white man would place
himself so low as to associate a
negro with him even in the COM
mission of crime, he felt that if
any difference should be made in
the case the negro should have
the benefit of it. He, therefore,
sentenced Nelson and Barfeld,
the , white men to 2 years each
on the chain gang and gave the
negro Green one year.
Nelson and Barfled, however,
shortened their sentence by break
ing Jail that night. They had
procured key and simply un-
locked The door and walked out.
The jallor was discharged as prison
ers had escaped in the same way
once before. John Boone has
been appointed iaiior.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
this WAY,
PLEASE!.

Just received a carload of Co.
lumbia and Jewel Buggies. Top
and open. all the different kinds
of springs and colors. These bug
gles are beyond doubt the incest
and best wearing that we have
handled. We have also a large
lot of Buggy Harness, from Sc. 90
to $1S. 00per set. P)ow and Wag-
on Brides, from the cheapest to
the hest.
We still sell the best Mules and
Horses for the least money of any
other dealers in the up country.
We have q number of extra
good Harness and Saddle horses.
Our livery outfits The best and
we can always furnish a nice turn.
out at very reasonable rates.
Come and see u.s. .aag
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
Educate Your Bowels.

Your bowels can be trained as we'll
as your muscles or your brain. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic train your
bowels to do right. Genuine tablets
stamped c. C. G.. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08

In speaking of the great Con-
federate procession in Memphis,
the special correspondent of the
Atlanta News speaks thus of the
reception rendered South Caro-
lima great warrior:
No single figure among the gray
thousands evoked more enthusiasm
than Hampton. This old Carolin
ian The beau ideal of the Confedera,
cy, presented, with his long silver
hair and beard, a picture that
stirred the blood of every specta,
tor and men cried champion,
Hampton,' from one end of the
street to the other, and womer
flung kisses and flowers upon him
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
McLaurin Stands for Progress. :
Says Representative Curtis.
The Washington Star says:

ne w aSningtou OlSr oaye'
Representative Charles Curtis
of Kansas left for home yester-
day. A representative of The
Star, who met him at the railroad
station, asked him what he
thought about the contest in
South Carolina between Senator's
Tillman and McLsurin.
81 hope McLaurin will win,"
replied Mr.. Curtis, emphatically.
"Whlle l do not indorse all of
his sentiments, several of the
principles for which he stands app
peal to me strongly, as they
ought to US all. It's q contest
with progress and advancement
on the one side and retrogression,
crawfshing back into the old days
before the war, standstill and
trifling politics on the other.
WHAT TILLMANISM MEANS.
"Tillmanism means just what
he as .erts--back to the days of
the old century. No Industrial
expansion, no industrial increase
of wealth, no advancement in
principles, political, industrial or
otherwise; nothing new, same
old story, nothing new. Just
peg along with the old mule, plow
the corn, pick the cotton, stand
still and let the rest of the people
get rich, and the rest of the coun-
try expand, build up and grow
wealthy.
"It's Il good thing that such
sentiments do not rule in the
United States outside of his. sec
tlLn: If they did, we wouldn't t
need to import into the state of
Kansas 10000 men to help the
thousands already there harvest
the wheat crop this year, which
will be the largest we ever had.
According to Tillmanism, this is
all wrong. We mustn't advance
We should remain in the buffalo
and prairie dog stage forever.
/ "McLaurin is brave man. He
is also bright man. A man has
got to he both to advance such
views as he expresses IN the rock
ribbed democratic section in which
he lives. They already say he
will be defeated. New ideas and
principles don't digest we'll there,
| hope he comes back to the sen
ate. He has shaken up the dry
!, bones and scattered the dust ant
mold of steelbound conservatism
in way that hasn't been wit
messed in the south since the war
He wins admiration for his cour
age of convictions, at least.
"The position of The Star OF
the question of the new south i
sound and in accord with twentieth
century ideas. The turtle shel
of conservatism which keeps tina
fertile part of our country back
!, ward is bouad to he pierced som
day. In one respect McLaurin i
a sort of Moses. His under
taking to lead his people out O
the past into the brilliant light o
the advancement of today al0n,
industrial lines is big one.
the bulrushes of the south con
ceal u few other little Mosesse
let us hope they will be discovered
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08

WANTED, for cash. Dogwood and
persimmOn Logs. Southern Hard
Wood company, P. o. Box $50, Char
eston, g., g. ma,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
Tillman Gives Out His Hottest
Letter.

Columbia, June 5.-Senator |
TIIlman tonight sent reply to
Governor McSweeney's letter rel,
ative to the designations. 1t is a
lively letter and opens up new
phase of the Observation-Disclosures
the senate itself may not take up
the matter. 1t is lively reading
and Is as follows:
Trenton, S. G. June 5, 1901.
HIS ExceIlency, Miles B McSwee,'
ney, Columbia, S. g.
Dear Sir: am in receipt of
your telegram in which you say
81 understand Senator McLaurin's
letter to be withdrawal of his
Resignation" and l have read that
worthy's communications IN which
he graciously consents ut your re-
quest "to hold ON to his commits
sion as United States senator and
continue to serve the State as he
has done in the past to the best of
his ability
This leaves me one of three al
ternatives, to appeal to the Dem
ocratic executive committee to
take the matter up and determine
what the best interests of the par
ty requires to be done, to appeal
to the senate itself to determine
the question as to whether a res
ignation from that body To take
effect at some future time is bind
ing or withdraw my own resigna
tion.
There are no precedents on this
subject because in the hundred
and twenty-five years of our ma
tional life with more than two
hundred designations from the sem
ate no senator has hitherto been
willing to occupy the despicable
attitude now assumed by Senator
Senator McLaurin and forced on
me.
| am certain of one thing; that
the executive of State has no
authority to decline resignation
, that has been rendered and | am
equally certain that had your
excellency confined your action
within legal bounds that your ap-
pointees would be seated in the
, senate when that body meets in
Decem her and hold their seats un.
til the Legislature should act il
5 January.
My chef regret is that l an
5 forced by your action to engag,
in what the outside world viii
. consider game of opera bonff'
, by Withdrawing my own resig
Q nation after Senator McLaurin'
: undignified and puerile action
but the purpose for which it wa
r rendered has been thwarted b,
Q Senator McLaurin's precipitlou
t acceptance of executive advice.
e Bob Acres has been outdone fo
4 once. AS have said | had a.
motive or purpose in resignin,
t except to force McLaurin' hant
!, and there is nothing for me to d.
y but accept the situation and with
# draw my resignation if it be law
O full to do so.
n Yours respectfully,
b. X. Tillman.
Il Senator 1illman passed throug
o the city tonight on bis way t
j. Winthrop College. He gave OF
d an interview and said he woul
20 not reply TO Gov. McSweeney
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-06-08
Disastrous Wreck on Southern at
Atlanta.

Atlanta, June "A switch en-
CINE on the Southern railway
tracks struck an incoming passen-
ger train from Macon today near
the shops and overturned several
coaches.
Three people were instantly
killed and three more we're per-
haps fatally crushed.
Two others were dangerously
hurt and ten or fifteen, more OF
less, are wounded. or