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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

If L had some magic gift to
hestOw it would be to make our
namely: that science as applied
to the farm, the garden and the
forest has as splendid a dignity
as astronomy; that it may work
just as many marvels and claim
as high an order of talent John
Graham Brooks.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
At the Opera house.

The Al-Star Vaudeville Company will
begin two-nghts' engagement at Falk' s
Opera house, Sunday. December IS. This
by the press, consists of number of
specially artists. Among them are the
kins Ners, equilibrists; Mile. Anita, fire
dancer, who will appear in plastique poses;
Delmain and Blewitt, in comedy sketch;
Armand and Albert, comedians; Miss kins-
Ners, dancing soubrette. A feature of the
show will be the moving pictures presented
through electric machine.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
The Greed of Monopoly.

baily StateS.
There was never more glaring exhibition
of the greed of monopoly and absolute IN
difference to the suffering of the people than
the Standard OILS announcement a few
days ago that the price of kerosene oil had
been increased one cent gallon In view
of the shortage of the coal supply and the
su bs,,tution of oil for coal the action OF the
Standard Oil Company cannot be too severe
ly condemned, for it is most outra geous
exaction and shows how mercless are the
trusts. There is no shortage Of kerosene.
but, On the contrary, the supply is unlimited.
Ii is being exported in enormous quantities
and it is quite probable that the increased
price is limited consumers in this Soun-
try while the foreigner is getting the Oil
much cheaper than can, just as he is
getting American steel manufactures and
other things cheaper than the American
citizen can get them.
The reports of the Treasury Department
show that last year S17,345,ooo gallons Of
Eliminating oil were exported, while &c.,
ooc, 900 gallons werc consumed in the
United States, hence an increase of price OF
one cent a gallon would mean additional
income to the Standard Oil monopoly Of
$4,000, 900 in year, Or al the rate of $500
90 a month. The truth, however, is that
since September the price OF kerosene OIL
has advanced two cents a gallon above what
it was selling for last summer In comment
ing on this fact the Boston Herald says;
''Suppose these monopolists had said:
we will not take advantage of the poverty
of the poor in their winter of hardship; we
will not cruelty plot for greater profits than
we have been accustomed to receive; we viii
show a measure of kindness to the comnu-
nifty which we have for long series of years
plucked at our wantou pleasure; we will re-
duce the price of the oil that has become,
temporarily at least, more necessity of life
than ever before: we will sacrifice a portion
of our usual immense profits in order 20 as,
sist those who have long helplessly, if not
always cheerfully. contributed to. make US
the plutocrats that are; will show
compassion, and i, may be accounted to us
for bencvolence and grattude.' Suppose
they had said this and acted accordingly in
good faith, would they have strained the
law of kindness, or done anything unworthy
of christian owners whom God for some
inscrutabIe reason has suffered to appro-
pirate to themselves what seems to be a
grossly ineeuitabe share of the property of
the land?'
The Standard Oil Company is sometimes
cited as OF the ''good' trusts, probably
because it's chief John X. Rockefeller, has
given an other million dollars to the Chicago
University, this being the twelfth million re-
ceived by that institution from him. But
one cent gallon added to- the price of oil
will quickly reimburse him for his Christmas
gift and leaye quite a snug to his credit
! in bank. He can afford 10 be benevolen,
and shower millions upon his pet universi, y
when the monopoly he has over one of the
ne essities of life enables him to reach his
hands deep into the pockets of the people.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

There was unusual activity in the mayors
court yesterday morning. AS result OF
too much booze several cases for drunken
ness, fighting an! distur bance of the peace
came up for trial. Among the prisoners were
two women who were charged with fighting
One man plead guilty to the charge or
beating a woman. Several negro boys
were brought up for violation of the or
dinance relative TO the shooting of fire
works in the town limits.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
A Success.
cerned.

Through the columns of the press of other
cities i'll which the musical farce "A Wise
Woman,' has been seen, it would seem that
this latest work of Wilfred Clarke's is the
greatest success that its brilliant author has
ever had. Miss Marie Lamour, who is being
featured in the play, has risen to the coca
sion and made hit quite pronounced as
the clever comedy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Rev. c. &. Weir, who was the Methodist
pastor at this place, spent few hours in
town Wednesday. He came from Keachie,
where he is row located, and took the after
train for Houston where he spent
Christmas at his mothers home.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
Biossat's Holiday goods are ar
irving daily.

Chinese doctors are very particular about
the distinction between physicians and sur
geons. a Chinese gentleman was struck by
an arrow, which remained fast in his body.
A surgeon was sent for, and, it is said, broke
off the protuding bit of the arrow, leaving
the point embedded. He refused to eN-
tract it, because the case was clearly one
for a physician, the arrow being inside the
lv.-'rimeS- Democrat
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Capt. James A. Moss left last
Friday for his post of duty at
Fort Harrison, Montana, after
pleasant sojourn Of three weeks
among relatives and friends in
Lafayette. Business of an official
character will detain Capt. Moss
in Washington and New York
for several days en- route to his
regimental headquarters.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

The railroad station presented lively APP
pearance last Tuesday afternoon. The
teachers and students of the Industrial In
stitute were at The depot to board trains on
their way home for the holidays. When
school will reopen on Jan 4 it is believed
that the rolls will show increased at
tendance at the school.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
Card of Thanks.

Oar sincere thanks rendered TO the
fire department. the Sontag Military: Band,
the b, o; he:rhood OF Railroad Trainmen, the
brotherhood of I-ncomoiive Firemen, the
A. .. L. w. and TO all other persons who
manifested their sympathy daring our re-
ce:it bereavement.
Mrs. AMBROSE MOUTON.
Lafayette, Dec. "a. 1909.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
A Wise Woman.

The brilliant musical comedy farce by
Witred Clarke, the talented author of ooh!
Susanah!' will shortly be seen at the opera
house with a remarkably strong cast, headed
by Marie Lan,our, for several Seasons a
prominent member of Augustin Daly's com
pany.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Mr.. Paul Demanade never let's
Christmas pass without treating
a number of his friends to din
ner. Last Xmas evening, as is
his custom, he prepared a feast
of yiands and salads whose cul-
mary excellence would have done
credit to the table of a prince or
an archbishop. That the dinner
was thoroughly enjoyed goes
without say, as there was moth
ing lacking to please the inner
man and to conduce to the con-
VITALITY Of the guests. .....
Lucien Jones. a negro boy.
was acciden tally killed by Gil
bert Portals, of the same age
and race, on the plantation of
Mrs. Gerasin Bernard yester-
day morning. 1t appears that
the boys were preparing to go
hunting when Portals aimed the
gun at Jones, being under the
impression that it was not loaded.
The back of Jones' head was
completely removed, the shot
being fired at very close range.
DR.. Mouton held an inquest over
the body.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
Postmaster Duclos, of Rayne,
was in Lafayette Wednesday.

Charley Martin, son of Asses
sor Martin, came up from AL
gierS Wednesday to spend the
holidays at his home and Incl
dentally to meet his numerous
Young friends.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Regular services in the Episco
pal church tomorrow at 4 O CLOCK
p. m. Special services will be
held on New Years day, at II
o'clock in the morning.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Fred Ratzburg, a cadet of the Louisiana
State University spent few days at the
home of Mr.. r. Demanade.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

N1essrs. w. p. Bracken, Albert Comes and
NJ. l.. Boudreaux went to New Orleans this
week to rcpresen: Morgan Lodge in the adj
justment of grievances with the railroad com
PAW,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

If you want happiness in your
family buy Star Safety Razor
from #. NJ. Biosat'S Jewelry
Store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

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, 1902-12-27

Ruger duplicates the prices on
watches from any reputable adj
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Lee relationships, who is student 4
Jefferson College, is spending the holiday
vacation at his home in Lafayette.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Thomas and Daniel Dehail!on came home
from Jefferson college to spend the holidays
with their parents.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Raoul and Robert Gerac arrived in Lafa-
yette Thursday from Jefferson College to
spend the holidays at home.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Mrs. +. Jones, of Greenville, Texas,
visiting her daughter. Mrs. o. Il. Hopkins.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

After examining elsewhere,
come and be convinced Kruger,
the jeweler, sells at right prices.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Rev. J. p. Marion will preach
tomorrow at the Presbyterian
church at II a. m and { p. M.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Thirty sacks Of rice at So. 25 per
sack at the store Of BrOuSSafd
Bros.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Luke Olivier, who is att ending a dental
college at New Orleans, is spending the holt
days at his home in this parish.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

If you want something right
up-to- date in photography, try
Clark.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

For Watches at fair prices-s
Ruger, the jeweler.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

A barrel of upper crust Highest
Patent Flour would make anideal
Christmas present for your wife.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Mrs. X. NJ DELANEY and Mr.. and Mrs
Williams, of Greenville, Texas, are spending
the holidays with Or. +. z. Hopkins and
family.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Ladies' pOcket-boOks and COM
binatiOn purses at the Moss
Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
Married.

COMES MATIIEws-At the Methodist
church, in Lafayette, Monday, Dec. 22,
1902, MIR. Albert Comes and Miss Leona
Mathews, Rev. ]. 2. Marion officiating.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

White pine expectorant is for
cough and cold. It's recognized
as the best. Get it at the Moss
Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

At negro ball last Saturday night Archie
Lewis was shot by Paul Comeau. Comeau
was arrested.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Try a barrel of Upper Crust
Highest Patent Flour. None
better.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ]. 4Alleman are spending
some time at Jeaneret;e-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Pocket books for gentlemen.
One-hundred different kinds at
the Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

All who have used it say the
White Dove Patent Flour has no
superior.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

The place to buy your shoes
BrOuSsard Bros.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Ask your merchant for White
Dove Patent Flour. Sure to
please
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Ask your merchant for Golden
Sheaf Patent Flour. Every bar
rel guaranteed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Just say Clark That means
first class photography.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27
The Atlanta Constitution prints


The Atlanta Constitution prints
this: The press has already
mentioned the fact that the Hon.
F. G. du Bignon is having a spoall
memorial stone prepared for the
grave Of his old nurse, who died
on the du BignOn homestead two
years ago. The stone, a plain
granite block, contains the name
of the old woman, Hester Ann
Muffington; the dates of her
birth and death, and the words,
.'Our Mammy," and Faithful
Unto the End.'' Mr.. duBignon,
in speaking of the old negro this
morning. said that she died two
years ago in: the ninety second
year of her age, and that she not
only nursed his mother in in
fancy, but had also nursed him
and his oldest child. She was,
he said, one of the most faithful
characters he ever knew, and the
fact that Il Suita BILE granite block
W Sto W AIttI cllc
place of the devoted slave and
Servant met with the approval of
not only the entire members of
his own family. but also of those
who had known the faithful old
NANNY" The stone will be
forwarded to Milledgeville in the
course of the next day or two.
We must remind the president of the
Reading that the Constitution is not one
sided document. Some day he might go
! around and look at the other side. He will
| discover that, while the right 10 pro-
| perty and be projected in its lawful is
not to be denied, the right of the owners
Of great properties of quasi public nature
| to do as they please and what they please
with them is open to serious question. The
Cons,ition was made by the people, for
the people. 1t gives the people a show But
man will dispute the truth of this brilliant
gem of President Baer's industrial phloso-
! ply: cit is important thing when you
organize trust to be in accord with the
| right party. New York Times
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Fine adamantine clocks, sold
by Ruger, the jeweler.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-12-27

Mr.. r. Demanade, of the street com
mittee, has had some good work done
several streets in town. Mr.. Demanad.
engaged the services of Mr.. Alfred Hebert
who owns grader and with this instru-
ment It was possible to d" large amount
of work small cost. For less than 500
work done which, under former
methods, would have cost the town at least
$500.
Fine assortment of Spectacles
and Eye Glasses at BiOSsat'S.
Ewes tested free.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Miss Aura Mari of Dorchester, Mass,

Miss Aura Mari of Dorchester, Mass,
is visiting old acquaintance in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Allen returned
Tuesday night, from trip to Boston.
There Is to be special return car to
Madison, Saturday night after the discus
sion.
The rural schools will commence Mon
day, Sept. 1st, and the high school and
village schools the following week, Sept.
Sth.
Mrs. l. G. Crowell Of Browns Corner
with her sister, Mrs. L. W. Chase, of
Cleburne, Texas, were In town, Monday,
and in company with Mr.. and Mrs. H.
B. Goodwin went to Lakewood, where
they diped at Lakewood Inn.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

HOODS PILLS cure constipation. IS cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

S8~ The above Tots for cash only Come early as
Tots small and 0oiU go quickly
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

The SOMERSET REPORTER goes into a
larger number of homes In Somerset
County than any other paper published,
hence advertisers who desire to reach
Somerset people should use the REPORT
Err as a medium to accomplish the pur-
nose. Ii contains more Somerset news
than any other paper, hence those who
desire to know about Somerset people
and Somerset towns should subscribe
for the paper.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
N Office.

F. W. Allen & Co., announce, that
they will close their store, on Saturday
next, Aug. 23d. They hereby wish to
thank the people Of Skowhegan and
vicinity for their past liberal patronage.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
BORN

skowhegan August Is, to the wife of George
W. Cover, daughter.
Embden August IL, to the wife of Malon
Boyington, o son.
Embden-August IL, to the wife of Henry
Treat, . son.
North Anson-August 8. to the wife of II. O.
Stetson, q son.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
MAR RIED.

Skowhegan-Augus Is, by Rev. Fl. F. Huse,
Mr.. Everett A. Banks OF Belfast and Miss ole
NJ. Hilton of Skowhegan.
Pc t'and-August 7, Herman c. Littlejohn OF
Peaks Is and and iss Annie M. Moore for
merly of North Arson.
Skowhegan-August IA, by Rev. H. F. Huse,
Mr.. Willie M. Dore and Miss Annie st. Cyr,
both of Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Specials

Heavy Cotton Hose, 10c, 8 pr 25c;
deep cut in prices in Hammocks, SOC,
75c, s1OO. s1.25, $3.50, s1.75, $500,
Hathaway Shirts, sizes 19i to 10;
bargains in Mems Camels Hair Shirts
aud Drawers, only 25c each; Mems
Overalls and Jumpers, only 35c each !;
Belts, Csc. SOC, 75c; Dress Suit Cases,
S1.25, 81 so, So 90; Boys Pants 25c up;
Oil Tan Gloves 25, So, SOC; Mule Skin
Mitts, Csc; Carpenter Aprons, 25c; good
Driving Gloves SOC; Bathing Trunks csc;
Straw Hats marked down; Boys New
Fall Caps, 25c; Vestee Suits, 81 so, s1.75
800, So %, $3.50; Boys Jersey SOC,
81 90; Mems Jerseys, $3.50, $500 $3.50;
Boys Shirts and Drawers only Csc. Try
our New Work Pants $1.0O, 81 %, 81 80
s1.75. 81 0O,S2.25. $3.50.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
WOOD FOR SALE,

Dry Hard Wood, either fitted for stove or in
four foot length, in lots to suit. Leave orders
at SOUTHARD'S STABLE, opposite Hotel
Heselton, accompanied with the cash, and II
will be delivered promptly.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
DIED.

New Portland--August 10, Henry Recor
aged 80 years.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
aEw ApvERrlsEM EMrs.

Debate--Coburn Hall
Inst INFLOW & Carter.
sail Hats--Ira A. Norton.
wrappers W. P. Ordway
New failoring-N. B. vigue.
Foreclosure--E Ethel s. Walton.
probate Notices. F. Danforth.
anecialties- -Patterson & Goodrich.
Mark Down--American Clothing Co.
Help Wanted Lakeside " orsted Mill.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25

Harvey county produced 100000 lbs.
Of wool this season.
Over 200 timber claims have been
located recently near the head Of the
Deschutes river.
Harder Bros. threshing machine
was blown up near Milton, Ore. owing
to an accumulation Of dust. The loss
is about $1,000. William Harder was
burned on the hand.
A weather bureau has been estab-
lished at Coyote. q nag station on the
@. r. & N. In Morrow county, be-
tween Stokes and Castle Rock, to as
certain the average rainfall per year In
that section.
There was great rush for land In
the Oregon City land ofiice Monday.
when 23,040 acres Of the choicest land
In the Siletz Indian reservation, in
Lincoln county, was thrown open. All
the land must be taken under home
stead law.
This seasons salmon pack on the
Columbia river so far amounts to about
$4,000 cases. Storage plants have put
up about 1000 tierces Of Chinook sal
mon and have packed about 400 tons
Of steelheads, the equivalent Of about
10000 cases Of packed product in
pound cans. The total catch Of salmon
in the Columbia river to date this year
Is therefore estimated to be the equiv
alent of 10000 cases.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
.LADRONE CHIEFS ESCAPED
MoNTALLoN AND FEL1zARDo.
They broke Through the Gordon En-
conpassed About Them-Made At
tack In the Dark-Had Been Sur
rounded by Twelve Hundred Com
stnbu1ary.

Manila, July -Montallon and Fell.
zardo. the ladr0ne chiefs, have broken
through the constabulary Gordon in Ca
yite province and have escaped to the
mountains. The Gordon encompassed the
leaders and many Of their followers. The
latter. when trapped, made series 81
breaks to escape.
The constabulary withstood the first at
tacks, killing "A and capturing Is men.
The ladrones finally massed under cover oi
the darkness and forced their way through
q weak spot in the Gordon, near Desames,
killing one and wounding one of the con-
stabulary. The latter captured the papers
and effects Of the leaders and destroyed
quantities Of supplies.
An extensive drive with the object oi
capturing the ladrone chiefs, MontalloD
and Felizardo, and so Of their followers,
was organized in Cavite province. Twelve
hundred constabulary, commanded by Cap
tain Baker, moved last/ Thursday at day
light, forming a complete angle shaped
Gordon, covering 60 square miles. Patrol
launches guarded the rivers, and it was
expected to close the Gordon last Eatur-
day. The entire male population Of the
towns and farms were to be included In
the concentration movement. When com.
plete, the ladrones were to have been arr
rested and the others were to have been
released.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-07-25
UNCLE SAM TAKES A HAND.
VIII Investigate Reported Interfer-
ence with American Shipping by
Gunb0at Under Commander Rog-
ers Ordered to the Scene.

Washington, July 24.-The navy de-
partment has taken steps to investiga e
the reported interference with American
shipping in Venezuelan waters. which is
said to have resulted from the recent
blockade, declared by President Castro
upon number Of ports in the republic.
The navy department has been informed
that Commander Rodgers left La Guayra
yesterday with the gunboat Marietta for
the mouth Of the Orinoco river, and will
stop en- route at Cumana, Carupano and
Trinidad The work laid out for the
Marietta will keep her busy for five days
or more, and meantime, the gunboat
Ranger, at Panama, will be the only SEN
tinel on the isthmus, the Machias having
been ordered to sail at once from Colon
for Cape Haytien.