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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28
The Relative Ability of the South
to Educate its Chiljsen.

The most important factor in
determining a STAGES ability to
provide schools for its children IS
found in the relation of taxable
property to the number Of children
to be educated. If in one state
the amount Of taxable property for
each child Of school age is only
one half or one-s third the amount
for each child in another state then
the people OF the first state must
tax their property two or three
times as much as the people OF
the second state in order that the
child Of one state may have as
large 4 school fund as the child Of
the other state. The following fl
cures show the amount of taxable
property for each child OF school
age from 5 tc 20 years old) in
some Of the Southern states and
in a few states in other sections:
South Carolina, 1887; Louisiana
$3.50; Georgia $5Io; Tennessee
$500; Florida $494; low. ia;
Wisconsin 1906; Missouri
1889; Michigan ST, ,oo6; Mary
land SI,5o7; New York s. ,65I
Georgia has less than one-third as
much taxable property per capital
Of school population as Maryland,
and the tax rate must, therefore,
BE three times rs large, if the
school funds are to be equal. Teu-
nessee has only about one-four,h
AS much property per capita OF
school population as Wisconsin,
and must therefore oppose a tax
rate four times as large, and so on
for other states of the South as
compared with states of other sect
ions. But this does not form
valid reason why any state should
not undertake to provide for the
fullest, freest and most perfect
education Of all it's children. Poor
states like poor people may find
it necessary to do without luxuries
but they may not deoy themselves
the necessities OF life except at the
peril of life. Education is an indi,
.vidual, social and civic necessity.
Again, poor states. like poor men,
must invest their meaoer capital
and little savings for the greatest
safety and the largest dividends.
Both may be had by the state in
good public schools rightly mana
ged and we'll taught, and probably
nowhere else.
Schmulen handles clothing, and
ALWAYS has 4 nice stock ON hand
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28
Schmulen keeps fine line of
dress goods and trimmings.

Lafayette will soon have two new
butcher shops Mr.. JOS A, Char
gois is building one for Messrs.
Prejean, GuIley and Broussard on
his property opposite the Post
office, and Mrs. F. Otto will build
an up to-date and sanitary butche,
shop, cement floor, matbie count
ers etc, on her lot OF Lincoln Ave.
Carter is an artist in his line,
When you want a good picture.
he is the man to make it.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28
Fr5m the American Contractors.

Architects Stone Bros. 1904
Henen Building, New Orleans are
preparing plans for a modern brick
and iron Opera House for Mr.. F.
+. Moss Of Lafayette. La. VIII
be ready for bids after March IS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. C Nickerson
left yesterday for New Orleans
and will return Monday,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Broussard Bros. keep fresh gro
ceries. They have big trade and
their stock moves fast.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

an oidNo ,Idt tilSy nave SiHSu tiiS
people an honest and economical
administration Of public affairs !:
| it is recognized that they have
acquired experience in office which
is bound to count for the advantage
of the town in the future conduct
Of its affairs; it is known that they
have been maturing plans for sew
eral months past looking to the
establishment OF the public school
interests Of the town on a broad
and enlightened basis, to the end
that every child in the community
may enjoy the best school advant-
ages that brains and money can
pr5vide; it is acknowledged that
it would be contrary to sound pub
lie policy to risk any i, t-rrupt;o,
CT interference in the good works
already in progress, or that are on
the eve OF being undertaken.
Yet, there mast be a motive for
wanting change and, perhaps
the following incident, said to have
occurred during President Cleve-
land S first term, may supply the
information:
Near the close of reception
held by the President, an impor
tant rural looking fellow entered
the East Room, and passing his
way quickly through the crowd
stood before the President. Re
moving his hat with one hand and
bestowing a hearty grip with the
other. he opened fire at once with
out dalying over what he doubtless
considered useless prelen1inaries.
Good morning, Mr.. President
| he said, "I've come all the wa,
from Alabama to get my place
Al! you We got to do is just to say
the word and I'm fixed, for I've
got my papers all drawn up and
endorsed y AS the fellow drew 4
formidable pile Of papers from tbs
depths of cavernous pocket II
his breeches, the President looked
at him with. an expression OF the
bIankest astonishment. At last
mastering courage, he said:
"You have come all the way
from Alabama to get your place
you say? | do not quite understand
you.
"Why, l want the position OF
collector OF Internal Revenue, Of
course, in, naming a we'll
known part OF his State.
But that place is already filled
by man of whom there has
hitherto been no complaint
Complaint! No, indeed, sir
nothing of the kind. He is a com
petent man in every way, so far as
| know. but | want the place all
the same and here are my papers.
A curious expression,t across
between a smile and frown-flitted
across the President face as he
listened to the astonishing reply.
Then if the present incumbent is
thoroughly capable man. he
said, "against whom no complaint
can be lodged. | am at loss to
understand the reason for your
present application.
The fellow looked the President
squarely in the eyes, as he slowly
and emphatically replied:
You want my reason for the
application !? Well. then, Mr.. Pre-
sident. it is the same as that which
on last election day made US put
Mr.. Arthur out of his office and
give it to you.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

The Advertiser is requested to
publish the following municipal
ticket.
For MAYOR
Chas. d. Caffery.
For CoUNClLMEN:
Felix Demanade,
Geo. A. DeBlanc,
A. Emile Mouton,
John o. Mouton,
d. V. Gardebled,
M. Rosenheld,
H. l.. Fontenot.
De mocra,ic Executive Committee.
VIM CAMPBELL,
JULIAN MOTTON.
/ A. BROUSSARD,
HENRY CHURCH,
ALFRED HEBERT.
The following citizens by request
have consented to serve the corpora
ti0n Of Lafayette for the ensuing term.
For Mayor
C. o. MOUTON.
For Councilmen.
PAUL l., De CLOUET,
DR.. j. D. TRAHAN,
DR.. F. E. GlRARD
Wm. CLEGG,
ARTHUR j. LEBLANC
GUS. SCHMULEN
- G. d. BOUDREAUX.
- rsabjtct to the approval Of the quail
flied voters at the primaries 10 be
held March 4ih, 1903.
The following to serve as Dem
ocratic Executive Committee:
Simeon Begnaud Ed G. Voorhies,
DR.. A, r. Tlahan, John ). Kennedy,
aud Robt Fl. Broussard,
Clark the photographer, takes
good pictures.
Have you learned the secret Of
being well-dressed? Why. it is TO
tuy your clothes from the Lafa-
yette Clothing Store.
Clark the photographer does
fine. work. see his fine display at
his studio.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28
And a Word More.

They keep fine line Of of wagons just the kind for La
fayete roads Their bugge and suweys stylish, strong,
offered figures to make it inducement for you to
try one
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28
NUMBER 25.
One or Two Suggestion to
Mr, Citizen.

After carefully reading his ar
ticle in the last issue of your paper,
| came to the firm conclusion,
that such a piece Of ''Verite' de-
serve being put in alcohol for pre-
servation, and future reference, for
after the setting sun Of next Wed
nesday that is all that will be left
Of his Immortal Cafferv, and his
sublime self sacrifice in safeguard
ing the interest of the public's S
welfare, especially in the water
works and electric light special tax
and in many other cases.
ANOTHER CITIZEN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28
lad ut You Better See
Vordenbaun1en Lumber Co., Ltd.

1t Will pay you to buy your lumber from them. They
handle thing in the Builders line and always give close
figures. IF you have a bill, let them figure on it.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28
ANOTHER CITIZEN.

ANOTHER CITIZEN.
The kind of ladies shoes kept
by Schmulen is hard to beat.
Groceries at lowest figures at
Broussard Bros.
Mardi Gras was rather quiet
day in Lafayette, there being only
a few maskers. However. the
young folks managed to get consi-
derable excitement out the day.
and 70 doubt. had whole lot of
fun with the few "Ma,di Gras''
that appeared on the streets,
Carter is now located in his new
studio, near the Rigues: Hotel,
and is better prepared than ever to
do good work.
A large number from Lafayette
attended the Carnival. at Opelou-
sas, and report a good time.
A great many Lafayette people
went to New Orleans for the Car
niva!.
You can be sure of quality
when you use Broussard Bros.
groceries.
The Lafayette Clothing Store
sells clothing. shoes, hats and
gent furnishings.
VIII reward anyone furnishing in
formation concerning Louisa IhsaI,
wild w. of Christopher Teal Address
II P. Mansfield. Houston, Texas.
Married in New Orleans last
Monday, Feb. 23rd., Mr. +; Frank
Breaux to Miss Julie Sibille OF
Sunset, La.
A good hat is worth twice as
much if it is stylish and becoming
like the kind you get at the Lafa-
yette Clothing Store.
Mr.. A. S. Wood of St. Mar
tiuville, was in Lafayette during
the week.
Miss Louise Verret of Cypre.
mort spent last Saturday and Sun
day with friends in Lafayette.
If you need groceries phone
Broussard Bros. Your wants will
be promptly attended to.
DR.. N. P. Moss left for New
Orleans Wednesday on business.
/ DR.. c. G. Babcock and Miss
Viola Young went to New Orleans
for the Carnival, Miss Young will
spend a few weeks in the city.
Nice clothes, wellhtting and
stylish, make a well-dressed man.
Buy from the Lafayette Clothing
Store and you get just the thing.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Schmulen handles clothing, and
always has nice stock on hand.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

A great many Lafayette people
went to New Orleans for the Car
niva!.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

The kind of ladies shoes kept
by Schmulen is hard to beat.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

You can be sure of quality
when you use Broussard Bros.
groceries.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

A large number from Lafayette
attended the Carnival. at Opelou-
sas. and report good time.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Groceries at lowest figures at
Broussard Bros.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

The Lafayette Clothing Store
sells clothing. shoes, hats and
gents furnishings.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Married in. New Orleans last
Monday, Feb. 23rd., Mr. Frank
Breaux to Miss Julie S;bille OF
Sunset, La.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Mr.. A. S. Wood of St. Mar
tiuville, was in Lafayette during
the week.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Carter is now located in his new
studio, near the Rigues; Hotel,
and is better prepared than ever to
do good work.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

VIII reward anyone furnishing in
formation concerning Louisa Thea',
wild w. Of Christopher Teal Address
II P. Mansfield. Houston, Texas.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

A good hat is worth twice as
much if it is stylish and becoming
like the kind you get at the Lafa-
yette Clothing Store.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Nice clothes, we'll fitting and
stylish, make well-dressed man.
Buy from the Lafayette Clothing
Store and you get just the thing.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

DR.. c. G. Babcock and Miss
Viola Young went to New Orleans
for the Carnival, Miss Young will
spend few weeks in the city.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

DR.. N. P. Moss left for New
Orleans Wednesd on business.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

If you need groceries phone
Broussard Bros. Your wants will
be promptly attended TO.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1903-02-28

Miss Louise Verret of Cypre.
r,ort spent last Saturday and Sun
day with friends in Lafayette.
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
LITTLE FALLS GOOD TEMPLARs.

Little Falls Lodge held it's regular
meeting in its hall on the Conduit Road
Friday evening. Grand Chief Templar S.
w. Russell presided. Mary Sherier, pia-
mist, led In the song service.
The regular routine was followed by
committee appointments and the formu-
lation of plans for prosecuting more ac-
tive temperance work.
Arrangements were made by a COM
mittee, J. Barnes chairman. for an open
meeting the second Friday evening IN
August, at which public installation OF
officers will be had and a reception and
entertainment given 10 invited friends
The same committee will arrange for d
series Of gospel temperance meetings
to be held in the hall on Sunday even
ings. beginning in the latter part OF
August
brief address was made by the chair
man. in which reference was given TO
the present week being set apart for spe-
cial services by Good Templars In all
countries. IN memory OF the late SAM
uel D. Hastings, a man OF large achieve
ments In Good Templar fields. promi-
nent In civic and commercial life. and
conspicuous in anti-slavery and temper
ance reform movements for more than
half a century.
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
RED CROSS ORDER CONFERRED.

Washington Commandery, No. 1.
knights Templar. conferred the order
of the Red Cross at It's regular conclave
Wednesday night. The work was done
under the direction of Jacobus s. Jones
as -generalissimo. Washington Command
cry is having good year under Com
mander Claude f. King 1t has among its
members two past grand commanders,
and the present grand junior warden.
grand prelate and grand standard bearer.
The list of officers of Washington COM
mandery at the present time is as fol-
lows: Claude F. King, commander;
Jacobus S. Jones. generalissimo; William
H. Yerkes. IT.. captain general; Rev. J.
Russell Verbrycke. preiate; Albert F.
Fox, treasurer; Henry s. Merrill. re-
corder; J. Claude KEEPER, standard bear
er: Benjamin S. Graves, sword bearer;
Ralph W. Lee, wartler; Nathaniel B. Fu-
gift. guard Charles H. Smith. guard /;
Abram r. Server. guard: James A. Ruth
orford, senior warden; John S. Beach.
junior warden; Edward Kolb. sentinel.
S. Porter House. adjutant; Edward w.
Yea, assistant adjutant; George z. Stro-
bel. quartermaster; Willard F. Lord,
commissary; Thomas II. Mitchell, herald;
Gabriel F. Johnston and Albion X
Paris, associate prelates; J. b. Gregg
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
- SOCIAL AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS *
Patriotic.

cording secretary; Mrs. Mamie Burke
Lewis, conductress; Mrs. Mildred NJ. Van
Rewth, color bearer. These officers were
installed by the acting district president,
Mrs. Ball
The auxiliary also elected delegates
and alternates TO the District Assembly
as follows: Mrs. Agnes J. Little and Mrs
Mamie B. Lewis. delegates; Mrs. Grace
d. Woodburn and Miss Rachel Levy. al
ternates.
Miss Rachel Levy was Endorsed by the
auxiliary for delegate to the National AS
sembly. which meets in Hartford, Conn,
late In September.
The Edith X. Roosevelt Auxiliary to
the Fourth Immune Command has elect
ed as delegates to the District Assembly
Miss Cornelia Clay and Mrs. Martha
Spencer. and alternates. Mrs. Ferris and
Mrs. Leta Ferguson. The auxiliary in
dorsed Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball for dele
gate to the National Assembly.
The District Auxiliary is entitled 20
four delegates to the National Assembly
and as there are four auxiliaries in the
District each dominates a member OF It's
District and this nominee is confirmed
by election in the District Assembly
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
SCIENTIFIC
AUDUBON SOCIETY OUTING.

AOOOOON QUILL w lNG.
The Audubon Society, of GIencarlyn.
gave a picnic Thursday evening in the
grove OF Walter Jones.
Over a hundred people took dinner in
the woods. and later were entertained by
Prot Olds and Dr. A. x. Fisher.
Prof. olds told Of the good time he and
some other children enjoyed finding
birds nests. and talking about yellow
jackets. wasps. and whatever came their
way.
Or. Fisher gave an interesting talk
on the virtues of the owl and the hawk
After the sun had almost sunk from
view and the birds began to sing their
goodnight songs Prof. Olds charmed
MS listeners most. He told the name.
hrst OF this bird. then OF that. by the
calls they were giving in the trees over
heac. Between their calls he told OF and
initiated the calls of other birds some
times bringing forth response from
some bird IN the distance
The ladies OF the village united TO
make this picnic the success that n
was. Mrs. w. G. Pennywit. the chair
man Of the whole affair. was ably as
sisted by the following committee: Re.
Ireshments. Mrs. W P. Jones; program.
Mrs. James Plant; invitation and enter
tainment. Mrs. G. f. Town.
The guests present who are spending
the summer or visiting in GIencarIyn
were Miss F. g. Boyle, Miss f. ]
Greene. Miss 3. n Stockbridge. Prof.
and Mrs. w. X HIATT. Mrs. W. F. VII
loughby. Miss Appleby. Donald Mitchell.
Jr The guests from Virginia were Mr.
and Mrs. ToTreyson. Miss Torreyson. MIR.
and Mrs. Reeves, Mr.. Reeves, and Mr.
Edgar Uber.
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
Y. M. C. A. MEETING FOR MEN
AT AMERICAN LEAGUE PARK

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton meeting for men tomorrow will
again be held at the American League
grandstand. John Gardiner. who IS
known everywhere among athletes as the
former captain OF some OF the greatest
of the football elevens OF the University
OF Pennsylvania, will speak. His sub
iect viii be The Making of an Athlete. -
II is hoped that Merle S. Adkins. the
well-known pitcher of the Baltimore
baseball team. who was recently traded
by the New York Americans because OF
a greater need OF an infelder. will also
be present and take part In the service.
The Harmony instrumental trio will be
the musical attraction Lemonade will
be served free. and coats or viii be
IN order. The service will begin at $3.50.
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
CEREMONIES OF INSTALLATION.

On Wednesday evening. July %. there
was large and select gathering OF
ladies and gentlemen to witness the in
stallation of the officers of Camp No
4, Patriotic Order of America, where
the following were duly installed by
the District president Mrs. Lula New
man. and the past president. Mrs. Geor-
gia Michigan:
President. Mrs Addie Mcfarland; as
sistant president, Mrs Flora Adams;
vice president, Mrs. Main: assistant
vice president. Mrs. n. Bunch: chaplain
Mrs. Abernetha; orator. Mrs A. NJ
Best; conductor. Miss Landrum; as
sistant conductor. Mrs Striker; inside
sentinel, Mrs. Lloyd; outside sentinel
Mrs. Lehman.
A large and handsome bouquet of
choice flowers was presented 10 the
newly installed president. Mrs. Addie
Mcfarland. as a memento of the high
esteem in which she is held by Camp
No. 4. p. o. of A.
At the conclusion OF the ceremonies
the hall was given up to music and
singing. and a fraternal commingIlng of
the members and their many and happy
guests
The evening terminated with boun-
teous repast.
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
LODGE RECEIVES VISITORS.

Minnehaha Lodge. l. o. G.. T.. held it's
regular meeting in Society Temple Tues
day evening. Il received visitors from
Perseverance and Silver Star lodges.
During the social session. following rou-
tine business, Z. A. Dinsmore enter
tanned with graphophone rehearsals. In
the initiatory ceremonies at the conclu-
sion OF intermiss!on sChief Templar
Westdal presided. Mrs Emma Corbey. Of
Perseverance Lodge. pianist, leading in
the song service. Under general recon-
mendations OF the right worthy grand
templar. Joseph Mains. Of London. Eng
land. brief exercises were held in mem
DRY Of the late Samuel d. Hastings. Of
Wisconsin, a predecessor IN office OF
Templar Mains
The deceased. who was prominent in
Philadelphia in the early days Of the
anti-slavery movement. had been con-
spicuous in ranks OF leading Good Tenn
plars from the foundation OF the order.
Minnehaha Lodge. the first In the Dis
tTict OF Columbia. received its charter
from the hands Of TemDlar Hastings
Addresses referring 20 his life and work
were gwen by 4. F. Shoemaker, Of Sill
yer Star Lodge. and Ncssrs. Westdal,
Dinsmore. y. B. MInken, z. z. Ship.
and Mcdaniel, OF the home lodge. The
addresses were interspersed with graph
Ophone selections. conducted by Leonard
Stewart.
The Washington times., 1903-07-26
CHOIR Boys IN CAMP.

The boys of st. Marks choir. nun
oering fifty. with the men. are enjoy
ing their annual outing. They are en-
camped at the mouth of the Potomac.
where they occupy two cottages, and a
tent serves as dining room. A sail
boat. In charge OF a capable man. is
always ready, and other pleasures de-
light the little fellows who have at
tained a percentage OF IS in attendance
at rehearsals during the past winter.