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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11

The recent organization of the
women of North Carolina into an
association to promote the build
houses in the rural districts is
an event of deep satisfaction. If
that organization can be ex-
tended into every school district
in the State, it will revolutionize
the public schools of the State.
The poor school house is a lion
in the path of rapid progress
The Raleigh, N. c., News and
Observer
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11

and other equipments used in
the schOolroom, we do not exa9
gerate in stating that the public
schools of this town will compare
favorably with those of any other
town in the State.
But to insure the permanence
of the system, to widen it's scope
and to raise it's standard, SO that
it will meet the increasing de-
mands which will be made
upon it, something will have
to be done. In our hum
BILE opinion the Police Jury has
stated clearly the only means by
which the people can provide for
the educational necessities of the
parish.
Larger appropriations from the
parish and the town and reve-
nues from other sources may af-
ford temporary relief, but if it is
intended to have IA public school
system adequate to the needs of
the people and commensurate
with the material advancement
Of the country, there is only one
way to raise the money and that
is by special taxation. And
nothing short of a five mill tax
will be sufficient Statistics show
that only one out of every six
white children of educable age
is attending school in this
parish.
The Police Jury has told the
taxpayers plainly what is to be
done. Sooner or later the peO-
have to levy a special school tax
if they are in earnest. There is
no other way out of it.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11
SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX

The Jury would suggest that
the various wards and municipal
tiles of the parish avail them
selves of the privilege, granted
by law, of local taxation for
school purposes.
The Police Jury has, in the
foregoing words, told the people
of Lafayette parish what they
must do if they want first class
school system
Since Mr.. Alleman has taken
charge of the superintendent
Office, there has been a great i'm
provement. Only the hopelessly
blind can fail to see the differ
ence. Backed by majority of
the Board, Mr.. A]leman has ac-
cOmplished a great deal in the
selection of competent teachers
the introduction of modern M th-
DDS, and in creating among the
people strong, active desire of
educational development. In the
town of Lafayette we believe
that the public schools have at
tanned higher degree of excel
lence than ever before. Except
ing the buildings. the furniture
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11
His Life In Peril.

81 just seemed TO have gone all "piece>.
writes Alfred Bee, of Welfare. Tex, '.bil-
iousness and lame back had made life 4
burden. l couldn't eat sleep and fcl: al
M st too worn out to work when l began to
use Electric Bitters, but they worked won
ders. Now sleep like n top, can eat any
thing, have gained in strength and enjoy
hard work. They give vigorous health
and new life To- weak, sickly, run down peo-
pie. Try them. Only soc at VIM. Clegg's
druggist.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS

CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA,
BRANCH NO. 1872 meets Ist and Sd Sun
days after high mass, at Home Fire Co. hall.
Address Rob,. II. Broussard, Secretary,
Lafayette, La.
UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS
meets Ist Saturday of each month, at court
house. a.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11
TAX DODGERS.

Major Vardeman, one OF the
candidates for governor of Mis-
sissippi, made a speech at Halle
hurst, in that State. and ex-
pressed himself as being unal-
terably opposed to exempting
enterprises from taxation.
Major Vardeman is right.
The burden of supporting the
government should bear upon
all alike. To exempt from taxa
ton any species of property, not
dedicated to public uses, is a viO-
latiOn of the principle of equal
taxation. In this State the con-
stitution exempts for period of
ten years beginning Jan. 1, 1900,
certain manufacturing enter
DriseS and for the same length
of time any railroad or part of
railroad completed prior to Jan.
1. 1904.
This exemption is offered as
an incentive to investors, but we
doubt very much it's efficacy.
But cOnceding that it is produc-
tive of the desired results, it is
wrong and should not have been
made part of the organic law.
It is proposed to amend arti
Gle $50 of the constitution so as
to exempt 'rectories and par
sonages of churches from tax
alton.
There is entirely too much
dom and justice of exempting
houses of worship from taxation
may be questioned there is some
reason for it, but we fail to see
why homes of ministers should
not bear their quota of taxation.
When the State exempts GER
tain class of property from the
payment Of taxes, it inevitably
increases the burden on other
kinds of property. In order to
be just taxation must be equal
The desire to dodge the tax
gatherer is generally stronger
among those who are fully able
to pay their taxes. Rich cOrpo-
ratiOns are particularly anxious
to enjoy this favoritism and
wealthy landowners have from
time immemorial resisted the
just demands of the government.
With the exception of public
property and possibly churches
the burden of taxation should be
borne by all alike. The law has
no mercy on the small property
holder and should have none on
his more fortunate brother.
The man who owns and cult
Yates forty -acre patch of corn
is a producer He contributes
his share to the wealth of the
country and is as much entitled
to tax exemption as is the
wealthy manufacturer who en-
ploys Il hundred men or the
railroad magnate who has to his
credit twenty millions of dollars
half of which is in watered stock.
SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

1.-The fastest selling article l have in my
store,' writes druggist c. +. Smith, of
Davis, Ky. sis DIR Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, be-
cause it always cures. In my six years of
sales it has never failed. I have known it to
save sufferers from Throa: and Lung dis
eases, who could get no help from doctors or
any other Iemedy.' Mothers rely it,
best physicians prescribe it, and VIM. Clegg' s
guarantee satisfaction refund price.
Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes, soc and ST.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-10-11

There is an educational
awakening The people are
thinking about this great prob
lem of universal education. not
the few, but the many, and they
will solve it.-Supt. James Y.
JOvnpr
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
Good News For Militiamen,

Word has been received by Adjutant
General Drain from Colonel Dimmick,
assistant secretary of the Interstate Nat
ional Guard association, to the effect
that the "Dick" bill had Just been fav-
orably reported to the senate by the
committee on military affairs, and that
prospects were now very favorable to-
ward its immediate passage. This bill
places all the National Guard officers in
the United States on equal footing with
the regular army officers and grants to
the guard the same equipment as the
regular army.
A general order will be issued by Gen.
eral Drain which will contain the re-
port of Major Abercrombie of his inspec-
ton at Camp Weisenberger last summer.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
ORDER OF WASHINGTON
A STRONG SOCIETY
So Says j. H. Schively in an Inter-
view with a Herald Reporter.

On Saturday while Hon. J. H. Schive-
ly was in the city HERALD reporter ap-
preached him upon the subject of the
Order of Washington, into which the
Fraternal Club, Yakima institution, is
being merged. Mr.. Schively is the in
surance commissioner for this state and
said in part:
81 have officially investigated the
workings and plans of the Order of
Washington and consider it absolutely
safe and fully able to carry out every
feature of its contract with members. 1t
really has some strong points to COM
mend it over other orders. A notable
one is it's endowment clause. A men,
Der lives out his expectancy and is then
permitted to draw down his policy, so
you see it is not a die to win" order al
together. think enough of it as fra
ternal insurance society to be member
and cannot speak in too strong terms of
the Order of Washington. 1t is young
but that is in its favor. 1t has up-to-
date features and the experience of the
older orders to build upon"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
washiugton's 1902 Estimated Hoe Yield.

The hop yield for the state of Wash
ington for 1902 as estimated for The
Trade by Mr.. Herman Klaber, of Taco
ma, than whom there is perhaps no bet
ter authority in the state, is placed at
29,176 bales, worth on basis of % cents
per pound, $l,500,0t'0. In segregating
the yield by counties, Mr.. klaber gives
the following: Chehalis, 2O6; Cowlitz,
500; King, 1882; Lewis, $3.50; Pierce,
500; Skagit, ga; Whatcom, 80; Yak
ina, 1850; Snohomish, 80. 1t has
been the most prosperous for the hop
grower in long series of years. AL
though the yield was less by 2,54S bales
than that of 1901, prices have been much
higher, hops selling as high as 26 cents,
advancing to that figure from 10 cents
early in the season.-West Coast Trade.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09

of good times in all my life. When 1
went to Chicago three years ago felt
then as If we're leaving a happy home,
but Sure Shot looked pretty good to
me and then knew old Yaki ma would
keep, so in case everything didn't pan
out to suit me, why I'd just come back,
and here l am"
"Things are certainly booming and
real estate is tout "a sight" l hadn't
been in town three hours this morning
until l was offered $500 for two lots on
Natchez avenue that cost me 500. All
the real estate offices here seem to be
doing flattering business, and as for
building, "why there's nothin' to it."
Stone and brick structures and resi-
dences that would look good in any city,
are coming right up. You bet I'm 60
ing to stay in this valley just as long as
the good people will permit me-"
Mr.. Wenner was connected with the
firm of Moore and Wenner that was for
merly the stationary and bicycle store
of Moore and Moore. He went to Chi
cago three years ago with the "Sure
Shot" proposition, and has returned to
take charge of Coffin brothers general
store at Sunnyside.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
Meeting OF the School Board.

School directors of district number z,
held their regular session Monday even
ing. Full board present. 1t was de-
cided to utilize the basement of the Col
umbia school and the president author
lied to have same fitted up for school
purposes. 1t was also decided to hire
two more teachers for the lower grades,
at once. The usual bills ground through
the mill of the board and the customary
discussion had upon the general BUSH
ness of the district.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
Back to THE Land Of the Living

Charley Wenner, blew into THE HER
AID Office last Monday morning to say
hello to the BOYS after an absence from
this locality of three years. He said that
he had read in THE HERALD of the gen.
eral prosperity of the country and the
city of North Yakima in particular, and
had come back to enjoy some of it. Well
what do you think of the situation? Are
YOU disappointed, surprised or what?
"On the square fellows, | never saw so
much improvement and such evidences
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
KOdOI Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodol re-
builds wornout tissues, purifies, strength
ems and sweetens the stomach. Gov. G.
w. Atkinson, of w. Va, says: l have
used a number of bottles of Kodol and
have found it to be very effective and,
indeed, powerful remedy for stomach
ailments, recommend it to my friends.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09

Have you seen the pretty line of
nursery baskets, work baskets, ETC., at
The Elite. Ait
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
WAIT FOR The
FIREMANS MASK BALL
Christmas Night A Swell Masquerade
Will Occur In the Armory Given
By Fire Department.

Seventy-fve dollars in cash prizes
given away for one dance. Think OF it..
This should inspire some of the young
people in town to renewed effort in the
masking line, and the evening of Dec
ember 25th should bring forth a phalanx
of costumed beauties and unique char
acters that this town has never seen be-
fore. The management is doing every
thing possible to surpass any mask ball
that has ever been given in this country.
Following is a list OF the prizes:
Finest costumed couple, first prize
500, second prize $3.50; best waltzing
couple, $40; best sustained character,
IS; best comic character, So; best BUSH
ness representation, So; cake-walking
couple, first prize $3.50, second prize
S.; representation fat man, 81; best
clown, 81; Martha Washington, $3.50 !;
Uncle Sam, $3.50. Only one prize will
be given any one person, except in the
cakewalk, and there will be an investi-
eating committee selected.
The executive committee is composed
of; Chief c. M. Hauser, Assistant Vol
ney Taft, F. 7. Liggett and ]. E. Mer-
win. The floor managers are, j. E..
Merwin chairman, F. T. Liggett, w. d..
Walker, Volney Taft, Ed Patton and H.
R. Mitchell.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
WATERS OF NOME RIVER
TO Be UTILIZED
The Nome Water Question Solved by
Great Southern
Company.

Advice has lately been received from
Nome that gigantic company organized
under the laws of the state of Arizona,
capitalized at $1O,OOO,OOO, has been ef-
fected in Los Angeles, CAL, for the pur-
pose of developing water in the Nome
district.
Their proposition seems so simple and
feasible that it is indeed strange that
others have not thought of their plan
long ago.
The Nome river carving volume of
water from twenty to sixty thousand
miners inches, has been discharging its
flow into Boring Sea for time immemo-
rial.
About two years ago Mr.. Joseph ia
cobs, formerly an old hydraulic mining
engineer, and partner with Senator A.
A. Sargent of the Quaker Hill mines.
Nevada City, CAL, CHANGED to see this
river, and with the practiced eye of an
old pioneer, saw the possibilities in the
water that was going to waste if it could
but be diverted and brought down to
the immensely rich tundra and bench
claims, at an elevation sufficiently high
for hydraulicing.
A survey proved conclusively that
this could be done in many places, and
pressure of $50 to $50 feet could be
maintained.
The government reports, compiled by
]. c. Picard, show that there are thou
sands of acres of land actually running
in values from 81 to $40 per cubic yard
in fine gold that lies under this proposed
ditch. All the land along this great
waterway has been taken up and is
held at fancy prices. because the pos
sibilities of water has made this hither-
to valueless ground worth millions of
dollars. The story seems almost too
great to credit fully, but there is over
whelming evidence to substantiate their
statements as made; and who knows
what this frozen northern land may yet
develop.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
Notice to Former Members of the American
Fraternal Club.

All old members of the above order
are invited to transfer their membership
to the Order of Washington. Remember
it costs you nothing to make the change,
no matter what your standing was in
the A. F. c. The superior officers and
as many members as possible expect to
join the new order on Thursday, Deem
Der II, at 7:90. There will be a special
program and lunch. Remember the
place, New Odd Fellows Hall.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
Shorthand and Typewriting Class.

I positively guarantee the full course
with the speed of so words per minute
in weeks. No study given to it except
at the lesson hour. The hour is engaged
at the pupils convenience day or night.
No tuition in advance. Most of my
pupils OF Port Townsend and elsewhere
attained the speed of 100 words per
minute OF difficult dictation in six
weeks. Good positions guaranteed.
Diplomas issued. Room Z, Clogg Block.
Alt Miss Dorothy E. Wisdom.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09

We are prepared to submit original,
exclusive designs for mounting diamonds
and other precious stones, or we can
carry out any special idea you may have
for Nmas. Keene, l0S Yakima avenue.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09
so ShOats For Sale

We have so shoats for sale. Call al
our ranch. RICHEY & GILBERT,
49-tf Toppenish, Wash.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-12-09

We will esteem it pleasure to show
you a most superb collection of dia-
monds, watches, ieWelry, silverware, cut
glass and carving sets at prices never
before equaled. Keene, 108 Yakima ave.
Our stock of vehicles is the largest in
central Washington. Call and satisfy
yourself. Wyman * Fraser's. A
Having added an optical parlor we are
prepared to give special attention to the
fittingsof glasses. Competent optician
constantly in attendance. Keene, los
Yakima avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

toners talk to their friends or the value of the dishes, especially to dyspepucs' and the time is not far distant when Wo- men will be our most regular atleliuoitt', tt. Just now they buy largely over the counter. serving up the compressed foods at their own homes. .
 Compressed foods are the most digest ible" continued the restaurant man; and the result is that the cry Tor taploiu food comes mostly from the dyspepuc class. They find it aids them and they come regularly. The Brooklyn profes- sionaI man of sedentary habits, whose exercise consists in an occaslondi "ain, dnaS Is glad to find a place where ne ooes not have to gorge himself to sausly ms appetite or sustain life. ,,
 Most of our tabloid foods are predi- gested. For instance, bromose; Whlch comes in small boxes or in tablets, IS composed of nuts and cereals, steriIzed' in which the fat exists in state or nat ural emulsion. The tablets closely re semble caramels. are pleasant 10 the taste. can be served plain or not, as preferred. and you may make pleasant leverage out of it by dissolving in water:
 T fiatter myself now that the menu or tabloid foods which l have arranged lh- cludes everything necessary to create and sustain health. strength and nor maj amount of flesh, without dlsarrang- ing the digestive apparatus Tn any way If properly and intelligently eaten com pressed foods are all suiicient. ana e tne success of this little establishment goes to show that people are beginning to un- derstand that fact.
 A feature of the little restaurant IS the occasional introduction of new ways or serving up the compressed foods. lnge- nious and original ideas and all the known arts of the chef are employed in creat- ing edible and palatable methods of pre- senting the foods so that the patron may not become tired of one particular dish and turn from the entire menu be- cause of any absence of novelty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
ANOTHER DAMAGE SUIT
P. J. CASSIDY ASKS FOR TEN
 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Fireman Injured in Collision oi Street Car and Hose Cart-Sues Railroad Company-other
 Court News.

Still another damage suit has grown out of the collision between a Cloverdale car and hose cart of the Montgomery Fire Department on June 26, making an aggregate of $135e00 in damages claimed.
 Yesterday P. I. Cassidy filed suit in the City Court against the Montgomery Street Railway Company for sl0.00o dam ages. He alleges that he was a fireman In the collision with the street car on June 26. on the corner of Scott and Hull Streets. Cassidy alleges that the ac- eident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of the defendant street car company.
 This is the fifth suit whic hhas grown out of this accident. Henry Gland, D. L. Mcdaniel ndS and and j. c searcy sued for, for s2S,- D. $50.0o0 and now Cassidy sues for $lo,o0o.
 Another Damage Suit.
 A suit has been filed in the City Court by Jerome w. Stevens. by next friend, Minnie R. Stevens. against the Mont ages ages. The plaintiff aiieses that on De- cember 13 1901, he was a passenger in street car on Commerce Street and that as he alighted from the street cur he was knocked to the ground senseless and received painful injuries, all of which was caused by the servant of the de- fendant carelessly driving vehicle which struck him.
 Other Court News.
 The contempt proceedings against ya- cob Meyrovitz in. the United States Cir cult Court has been continued until Jan uary 2, on account of absence of Wit nesses
 Marriage license was issued yesterday to Walter A. Pope and Dora Connell. An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday by Berstein. Cohen & Co.,, M. c. Riser Company, A Nitz- burg against J. G. Childs and G. H. Childs, partners doing business under the firm name of Childs Bros, Hartford. Geneva County. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
"The Sage Brush Linnet.v

The Sage Brush Linnet," "The Cali fornia Nightingale" Our Emma"
 heard her today, this great woman, and I wonder if we realize how great she is. We all know that no other singer in the world except Adelina Patti, has ere ated enthusiasm in nearly every country in the world where opera and concerts are given, but this is not the only req son We should be proud of her. It is be- cause she is good, lovely Christian woman. She was dutiful, devoted daughter to her father when I knew hirn
 Tow she is a model wife and mother. Not a breath of scandal has tainted her career. No divorces. runaway. lawsuits, etc, have been heard of to advertise her and she Is without exception, the most popular woman on the operatic stage Even her sister singers ali love her. I have watched her career and have kept track of her ever since she used to sit by me on the old stage coach-and keep the robbers away Then. as today, her voice had true bell-hute like touching quality-in it that goes straight to your heart and makes a better man of you
 In those old days, when there was no railroad between Austin and Battle Mountain. we drove an old coach and took the bullion from the mills to shin if Little Emma used to go to school in San Francisco, and we took her under our care, but she wouldn't ride inside. she wanted to sit outside and see the robbers. that very often almost weekly,