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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-09

the imperial looms which weave satins and
velvets for the emperor, the empress
dowager and the court. They make about
200, 900 pieces there every year, or silks
to the value of about 50. 900, 900. 1t is i'm
possible to buy the goods except in an In
derhand way, for all Of it is supposed to
go to the imperial household. The wages
Of the weavers are about 20 cents a day,
with rice. The ribbons are usually made
on small looms by women and young girls,
who get about 10 cents a day and food.
There are in all about 200 looms in the
imperial establishment, from which were
woven during the year Of the emperor's
marriage $4,000, 900 worth Of goods.
China's Modern SILK Factories.
Within the past few years an enormous
amount has been invested here in modern
silk ~Glatures devoted to reeling the CO.
coons and making raw silk for export.
These establishments have the finest Of
modern machinery, imported from Europe,
and their business runs high into the mil
lions Of dollars. There are twenty-five
such flatures in Shanghai alone, employ
ing all told more than 10000 hands. There
are some in Hankow. Soochow and at other
places in the silk regions.
Most Of these flatures are owned and
operated by Chinese, although FIVE at
Shanghai have foreign managers. 1t was
through the introduction Of Mr.. Riva, a
French proprietor Of one Of the Shanghai
establishments, that l was able to go
through the Chinese flature at Soochow.
This hlature has a brick building cover
ing about five acres. 1t employees 800
hands and It's capital must be at least
100000. The Chinese heads Of the estab-
lishment who took me through the flature
CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

Owing to the length Of the pro.
ceedings Of the city council We
must ask the indulgence Of our
readers for the small amount o.
reading matter in this week issue
of the paper. However we trust
that careful perusal Of the pro.
ceedings will prove fully worth the
time spent, as the ordinance or
dering special election to vote on
extending the present water works
and electric lights tax, for the pur-
pose of erecting a new graded
school building, market. for ex-
tending the water works to all
parts Of town, also the electric
lights. and for issuing bonds to
pay off the present indebtedness on
the water works, is contained in il.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

The unexpected happened in the
house Monday when the bill to re-
peal the war revenue taxes was
passed unanimously, without a
word of debate. This action was
the outcome of a challenge thrown
down by Mr.. Richardson of Ten
nessee after the adoption by a
strict party vote Of a special order
for the consideration of the bill.
which permitted debate upon it
until 4 o'clock this afternoon. but
cut off all opportunity to offer am
endments except such as had been
agreed upon by the ways and
means committee.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
There is steady continuation of

There is steady continuation ot
building IN Lafayette. and all over
town new houses are going up,
among the number being some
very nice cottages. There is a
good strong demand for lots and
they bring fine prices.
Mrs. Sanford of New Orleans
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. v.
L. Roy.
Mr.. j. R. Domengeaux, whose
house l have just painted, express
sed himself as highly pleased with
my work and has kindly consented
to allow me to refer anyone to him
as to my work.
C. E. Carey
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
City Council Proceedings.

Lafayette. La. Feb. 8, 1909 The
City Council met in regular session,
Mayor c. D Cafferv presiding. members
present: j O. Mouton. A. E. Mouton.
q A. DeBlanc, F. E. Girard, H 81.
HohoTst, F. Denanade.
The waterworks and electric light
committee reported that the pipes for
work ordered at last meeting were on the
grou ID and work would be started IN
500" as weather permitted also poles for
extension of lights had been ordered.
Moved and duly seconded, that finance
committees report be accepted as fol.
lows: Report of finance committee for
quarter ending Jan. 81, 1909:
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

The president has sent to the
senate a message commencing the
retirement of Naval Constructor r
P, Hobson, and in accordance
with this recommendation Senator
Gallinger Immediately introduced
a bill providing for Mr.. Hobson's $
transfer to the retired list. In his
message, the president gives as
his reason, the trouble that Mr..
Hobson has had since 1900 with
his eyes and recites the history of
that trouble. 1t appears that in
June, 1900, he was admitted to
the naval hospital at Yokohama.
Japan, when according to the re-
cords he suffered from weakness
Of the eyes. which infrmity it was
stated has been contracted while
on duty in repairing ships at
Hong Kong.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
OPERA HOUSE,
MARCH Is.

The Dan c. Hall Co. vii! pro-
duce that great moral drama, in
5 acts Ten Nights in a Bar
Room :
Guaranteed to be the best pro-
duction Of the play ever given by
any company, introducing the
nsformation scene with little
Mary in Heaven. And other new
and pleasing features
Seats Tor sale at D. Y. Garde-
bled's Drug Store.
Woven Wlife Netting in all
widths "a sizes ii Vo1denbau-
men I amber "a .td
cs .acoste and Sos.
IIthsns a . s,ent Isl Tuesday
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
Derrick Completed and a Large
Quantity OF Piping on the Grounds
The Pourcio Holding Soon to
be Developed.

The Guffey Company have just
completed ! large derrick on their :
property at Anse L. Butte and
have already on the ground large
quantity 81 piping ready to begin
,.ork II earnest. This company
Ia, complete confidence in the o'l
Geld 81 this section and are wiling
to nut their money in It. When
men 81 affairs, who are on the
look out for paying investments.
.re willing to spend their money
~ our lands. il certainly looks
= there IS oil ii paying quan''-
IN. here Evidently these peo-
Sc &c !. bright future for sou'n
o,;.;,oa and are here g ne'p
lleyelop these new and hitherto
,,o.uspecte resources, oa nsIe. 5.
q but tlne shadow e doa0' s,,. =.
., h,ye 1 /. ;nsx hasstib'e quan-
.;,y = means Nous things g = as'
EFoytn'
on'y
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

President Roosevelt has rendered
a decision in the Schley appeal.
He sustains the decision of the
majority of the court of inquiry
He decides that neither Sampeon
or Schley was in command, but
gives Sampson the credit of the
Santiago campaign. The loop
of the Brooklyn he considers the
only mistake made, and praises
Schley's conduct. This decision
will settle the controversy finally.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
TO HOUSE OWNERS

Now is the time to renew your house
with new wall paper and save money
Have you thought Of il? If you have
not and wish TO see my samples TO select
from. let me know and I will he pleased
to take them to your home. l have Just
received full line of the lowest and
best paper samples ever seen in Lafay.
cite before. The prices are from S cents
t" 30 cents per single roll; the border
sells At the same price as The wall paper
| have room mouldings to match all
paper. ULYssE Po1NBoHur.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
c. E, Carey

3 At the conclusion of routine
business in the senate it was a.
greed the final vote would be taxi
en- on the Philippines tariff bill
and amendments thereto, next
Monday at q o'clock. During the
last day the debate will be limited
to IS minutes to each senator, no
debate will De had after voting be-
gins.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
To my Customers

Owing to a misunderstanding, ]
have decided not to sell my in
terest in the Lafayette Shoe Store
and the Lafayette Clothing House.
will open Gents Furnishing,
Clothing and Shoe Store in the
Racquet building.
| have ordered a full line ot
Spring and Summer goods and
will have all the latest styles.
| solicit your patronage.
LAFAYETTE CLOTHING
HOUSE.
S. KAHN, Mgr.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lacoste re-
turned from their bridal tour last
Wednesday.
Misses Cecile and Maria Heber,
Of Breaux Bridge were in town last
Wednesday.
Carload lot Of Barbed Wire and
Nails just received Vordenbaumeu
Lumber Co.
Mr.. Ignatius Martin of New
Iberia. IS visiting friends ii ON
town
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l-Messrs. Orren B. Hopkins ane
Frank K. Hopkins will each erec
very shortly two handsome resi-
dences on Hopkins street. Mr.
c. E. Carey will also build home
near them on Monroe street Mr.
Carey has secured the contract fol
painting and papering both houses
|~Messrs. Ike Broussard and H.
NJ. Durke sold $50 acres of land
situated in Vermillion parish on
Tuesday to T. Schreffer and A.
Alloy Of Illinois. The price re-
ceived was $21.15o.
l-Pellerin and DeClouet have
bought out the furniture business
of Couret and Patin.
r Misses Rita Bayard and Angela
Romero of New Iberia were visit
ing friends in Lafayette.
Tanner has decided to remain
in business, and from now on he
will keep complete stock of Dry
Goods, Groceries, and Feed.
To-day is Washington's birth
day and to his memory all through
out our broad land commemora-
tive exercises will be held. In this
way the American people show
their gratitude and love for that
great man and noble patriot.
To his unselfshness, frmness ,abil-
ity, and nobility Of character we
are indebted for the blessings OF IL
berty. His name stands first on
the roll Of heroes, and as long as
free government lives, SO long will
the people render honor and devo-
ton to his name.
For style, Schmulen's shoes
can t be beat.
Regular services at the Episco-
pal ehurch tomorrow evening at
half past four 0 clock.
Rev. Geo Fraser will preach at
the Presbyterian church to- morrow
at eleven o clock.
Don c. Hall. who is playing a
week engagement at the Opera
House, was caller yesterday. We
were gla6 indeed, of his .acqua in
tance and aside from being a fluent
talker, is a gentleman whom it is
a pleasure to meet. He uses none
of the "shelfworn' slang so COM
mon with theatrical people. and
you will find him perfectly quali-
fed to discuss any and all Of the
leading questions Of the day
Kansas, (Kearney County, Ad-
vocate. will be here March IS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22
sl4.s6o 1854, $50 81
81. A 3 7,19l a

37.191 A 3 1871 "a
The collector has collected aud paid
into the treasury in taxes licenses. water
light. material. etc. so 15s O2. His
commission at 8 per cent. 1904. "A. for
which amount the Council should issue
warrant in payment to date.
GoRGE. A. pEBLANc.
II. H. HoHoRsT.
A. E MoUToN.
Moved by J. o. Mouton seconded by
i. F.Demanade.that Council pay two-thirds
Of eS52. 80, amount due for boiler. Car.
ried.
Moved by E. Demana.le. seconded by
+. E Girard, that $3.50 be appropriated
for obtxining the Summer Normal
School payable to State Institute Board
for purpose Of meeting expenses of
school to be held in this town in June.
Adopted.
A petition signed by more than one
third of the property taxpayers OF | his
town asking that Especial election be
ordered to take the sense Of the proper
" taxpayers Of this town upon I pro-
position 10 levy special taxes for public
improvements therein named, was pres
ented to the Council and read, and
ihereupon the following ordinance was
unanimously adopted:
AN RDINANAMGE. Orde,inp
9 special election in accordance with
Act l3i Of the Acts Of the Legislature
Continued On second page
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

The bill for the repeal Of the
war taxes has been indefinitely
postponed by the Senate. thqI
fearing that the House has mad
too deep cut, and that the rd
venues Of the government viii
.iall.short.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

Died on Monday, Feb. II the
infant son of Prof, and Mrs. V, L.
koy, aged year and 5 months.
10 the bereaved parents the Ad-
vert'ser offers sincere sympathy
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

Last Sunday there was a small
tire caused by a defective flue at
the residence OF Mrs F. Cornay
.he damage was slight, ..
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

III you want a good serviceable
sull OF clothes, Schmulen has the
very thing.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

1--WE keep a large line, and you
can find almost anything you need.
Come and look over our stock.
Gus. Schmulen.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

The bill introduced by Senator
Gallinwer authorizes the president
ito transfer to the retired list Of
the navy as for disability incurred
in the line Of duty. Naval Con-
structor Richmond P. Hobson,
United States navy, at the rate Of
pay provided by section 1888 OF
the Revised Statutes in the case
OF officers retired on account OF
incapacity resulting from long and
faithful service,
The discussion OF granting con-
cession to Cuba is continuing. No
satisfactory agreement has been
reached as yet, but there is likely
hood that some concessions will
be made.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

Creole Family Meal, the best
high grade mea! on the market.
Ask your merchant for it.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

We have some elegant goods in
stock in shoes hats, and gent s
furnishings. Leblanc & Preiean.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

Miss Willie Williams was the
winner of a gold watch offered by
the Crowley Daily News to be
voted tc the most popular young
lady in that town. The total vote
cast was 4I.722, Of which Miss
Williams received 2o.o48, Miss
Alice Judson 1S, 572. and the re-
naming 3Io2 we're divided among
ia others.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

miss Cora Martin visited Lake
Charles the past week,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

A statistical report o! the busi-
ness of Louisiana railwaysis being
prepared by Secretary Barrow of
the state railroad commission and
will show a large increase Of net
earnings for 1901 as compared
with 1900.
-Ifyou need a bill Of lumber, let
us figure with you. It will be to
your advantage, Vordenbaumen
Lumber Co. Ltd.
Stock to the amount Of $50
has been subscribed for an oil well
at Arcadia.
Good value for your money is
at you get at Leblanc & Pre-
lean $. They are the leaders in
shoes and clothing
The railroad commission is to
hold a meeting at Baton Rouge
~ the 9th inst.
IT IS getting late now, winter will
soon be over. For that I'VE
have some lovely dress pattern $
we can sell you mighty cheap, for
we don't care to carry them over.
Racket Store,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

A piano valued at $1,000 has
been anonymously made pres ent
to Admiral Schley.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

The railroad commission is to
hold meeting at Baton Rouge
on the 24th inst.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

-Marconi has offered to pay
$500 to any one who could inter-
cept or read one of his wireless
messages.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

Oil is to be substituted for coal
fuel by the Southern Pacific rail-
way.
-If you want to look stylish, get
one Of Vordenbaumem's buggies.
You will get the very latest.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-02-22

West Feliciana has triple
hanging of negro murdcrers in
propects The criminals are Ed.
Carter and Marshall Conady,
who killed Joe Woods Christmas
eve and robbed the corpse of $50
and Philip Gibbs. who fired into a
ballroom at another negro and
afterwards sought out the subject
Of his anger and killed him in
cold blood.
Wagons, goods honest wago MS
are the kind we handle. Vorden-
baumen Lumber Co. Ltd
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23

Simultaneously with the announce ment which reached Washington, from the conference held at Oyster Bay last week, that the president would advo- cate no changes in the tariff schedules and would denounce the democratic po- sition, and that formerly held by Chair man Babcock and still held by many Iowa and other western republicans, came the announcement from Illinois that Senator Cullom had addressed a large audience at Carthage and had stated that the time for tariff revision was at hand. 'sWhile I believe in a protective tariff" said the senator, 1T do not believe i'll holding onto high protective tariff longer than is neces- sary i'll the interests of the business and labor of our country. Tn my judg- ment the time has come when reduc- tions ought to be made in many in stances" The. conflicting statements Of the republican leaders and Senator Cullom, who is regarded as power in Illinois, caused consternation in re publican circles and immediately the wires were hot with messages begging MT Cullom to suppress such heretical beliefs in the future. Whether he will consent to suppress his views in order to keep up the pretense of a harmoni ous party, however, remains to be seen,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23

Through an error of an employe of the office of the adjutant-general of the army. the news has just reached the newspaper correspondents that the ap- plication of General Miles to visit the Philippines, on which the president re, gently acted favorably, was the same one that was filed nearly q year ago. What caused the president to change his mind, resuscitate this document and act favorably on 1t, after having originally denied the request, is easily eonjectured The Grand Army had determined to invite General Miles to head their procession at the great en- campfnent which Is to be held in Wash ington early next month, and 1t Is be- lieyed that the president and his sec retary of war conceived the idea of sending General Miles to the Philip pines, where he would be out of the way at that time. With that end in view they granted this, old request and the generals statement to the news. paper men that he knew nothing of the proposed trip when the subject was fist broached to him turns out to have been literally true.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23

e z |
 Before leaving Washington, Secre- tary Shaw again came to the relief or Wall street and the New York bankers and added $10,o00,0o0 to the deposits i'll that city. This action is taken at the behest of certain influential repub- licans and notwithstanding the secre tary's protest, registered at an earlier date. and his statement that he believes congress should talte some measure which would obviate the real or fan cied necessity of the governments coming to the rescue of the financial interests whenever the money market become tight" It is we'll known however, that the republicans are themselves seriously divided on the cur rency question and that they dare not take any positive steps to make per feet the establishment of the gold standard because of the opposition such action would create in their own ranks. It was that fear that prevented action on the Fowler bill, which it was claimed would obyiate the recurrence of situations similar to that in New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23
TO RAISE COTTON IN EGYPT.
British spinners Hope to Make Them- selves Independent of United
 States Supply.

The British Cotton Growing associ- ation, which with the hearty coopera- ton of the colonial secretary, Joseph Chamberlain, is trying to render the British empire independent of the United States so far as raw cotton is concerned, is now paying special at tention to upper Egypt,
 Mai. Count Gleichen, secretary of the sirdar of the Egyptian forces, Maj Gen. Wingate, addressing the association at Manchester recently, said the experim now concluded on the banks of the Nile show the quality of the cotton grown there to be. the equal of any In the world.
 There ase available 15,ooo,ooo acres of irrigated land, and the only diff culty is the labor supply, the deryisheG having depopnlated the soudan, but the completion of the suakim-Berber railroad is expected tosolve the prob lem, besides furnishing an outlet for the crop
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-23
HEARD 1n PASSING

Don't touch the tariff even to pre- vent monopoly from making q 100 per cent profit in q year, and even. although this combine could be dealt with by a change of a single law" This is the song the brethren are to sing during the remainder of the campaign. But the American people are not so tender footed Hartford Times.
 Unless coal takes tumble before winter is over gas will have feceived an impetus as a fuel throughout the country which the coal dealers VIII find it hard to overcome. In Boston the gas companies have just consoli- dated with the end in view of making gas the cheapest fuel fin the market. It will take but little time to force coal into a back seat if famine prices con- tinue.-New Britain Herald.
 Unless we are much deceived there will be no man dominated for the of- flee of governor this year by either Of the old parties who fayors the calling of constitutional convention. There is no need for such a body. It is pos sible to do the work required without q resort to such extra-legal methods. A respect for the truth and for common working sense should retard the efforts of those who use their imagination for purposes of enlightening others. New Haven Register.
 Fetters have been forged for the striking miners by some who would ravish right, who would persecute a principle. The denial of q just wage to those who produce wealth will only serve to strengthen their purpose, and will arraign on their side the sympathy of that vast army of people who be lieye in justice instead of tyranny; and they compose 90 per cent of the Amer jean people. There comes a time in tlTc affairs of men and nations when the moral force of right cannot be in closed in prison bars or subject to the bayonets of capitalistic Hessians. The brazen assumption that republican politicians can adjudicate the differ ences between the mine owners and the miners is fiimsy political subter fuge that would not be uttered only by a partisan who fails to comprehend the difference between partisan poll ties and statesmanship.- New Haver Union.