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The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-08-25
nnnd Sanitary Methods

are used at jim Carter's for cleaning
olothps. Everything we'll lighted and
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-08-25

Sheriff. GIynn county Georaa
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-08-25

Executor estate Of Mary n. Hoyt.
F. Fl. Harris and Woodford Mabry,
attorneys al law for Dudley II. Asbeil.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-05
CHAPTER II.


What BreakSpear Portmanteau.
When Jim Breakspear little boy, and had climbed
up Christmas morning to take down from high, old
Claus filed in watches the night
scarcely been keener thrill curiosity and anticipation
in his finger ends than when he opened the black port
manteau
Would he in another moment, be anahematizing himself
fool, congratuating himself stroke of luck?
side of portmanteau closed with stiff
fastened with leather and buckles therefore
Jim turned his attention to the that At first
sight, its contents were disappointing.
They consisted of overcoat haned with astrachan,
and having garment
as expensive doubtless as it was snowy but now it would
scarcely fetch shlngs it had originally
pounds. The pockets-whch Jim examined with queer
compunction-were had tossed aside
the coat disgust when his caught by spot Of color
lining which This
nothing less than Maltese formed
pieces Of bright blue ribbon carefully into the lining
in position that would nearly the heart
Again Maltese Jim could understand
significance unless the of the had
member of secret society which required the brother
identify themselves by the display
Besides in this portmant5au
few articles of Undertaking and lastly assort
ment folding These Jim opened after the other
decided they from volumes
Baedecker There Corsica there Capri there
Jerusalem, Hungary,
there the Harz mountains And map,
tain spot small Maltese neatly drawn with blue
pencil.
things interesting themselves, yet
curiosity prcked further with
there betrayal of excitement his quick
buckng the which closed other side
portmanteau
thing he the costume male peasant
of the country round Naples, such costume
oener by tnerant musicians
peasants themselves Under this other
costumes Hungarian which jim took
Bedoin cloak, with Bedouns peculiar
headdress.
blue silk Maltese
ardenty wished that he had been gifted with the
detective. If he Sherlock Holmes his
mind might instantly leap to the solving of this problem
which mentally call the problem of the Maltese
But being only ordinary clever young who
little possible university
loved hunting and cricket, football
to-day incredibly stupid Two and refused
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-05

portmanteau blue Maltese cross promised
life at least unduled by monotony. the how
thought guard against
the with the eageface had all he could
detection and pursuit. been scarcely
Breakspear
had given to the cabman and reasonable
that the scent was lost Probably the fellow had had
would attempt play game again,
less indeed the black pormanteau packed with da
monds in which the quest might not be abandoned
easily.
What desperate beggar' Breakspear
calmly reviewing the events of the last half Per
haps he told when said his
at least, it have been his if he'd
cviIy Victoria explaining matters, I suppose
should have had sell the thing him. But to at
tempt to steal it than I'm hanged if
father should buy portmanteau
of me till I know what's inside it,
point the stopped
before the freshly brick he lodged
in Seymour street. Nobody in sight few ladies
for the last few running hopefully after the
conveyance with the two portmanteaux on top.
Take in luggage for sir?'' he suggested
Breakspear sprang from the cab to the pavement
Jim looked at him critically This certainly not the
with the eagle was only fellow with
pot-hat grey shiny with age. dirty
with collar turned round the throat and pair of sod
which apparently, long life
known the backing brush But his expression--or Jim
imagined twas notably sly; tribute
to Breakspear respect the fertile Eagle
face that he brusque1y refused the tout's offer
NO. he said II don't want help And instead of
opening the door with his latch the bell that
the man who figured in advertisements of the
house, might appear and give assistance
AS Breakspear turned his back shabby fellow held
his hands the cabman the Notwithstanding
the rebuff he had met but Jim suspecng attempt at
dsobedence shoulder the
disappointed tout SUNK sulenly
I'm dashed if he isn't the chap who drove that four
wheeleror his broher thought Breakspear staring
thoughtfuy after him. At this instant the opened
and directions had to be the about the two
BY this time vanished the
but huredly paying his cabman and letting
him drive Breakspear had the curiosity walk to the
and look down the length of the street The tout
be tho time since
turned his back that complete
three sight, among
wheeler but the distance distinguish the
characteristics of the driver whether
coat black
Jim Beakspear went back the house. and experienced
strange of eaton he safely reposing in his
bedroom black pormanteau
He had number of keys ring but he tried after
another in vain. The peculiar fashion, and
a
he break 1t seemed pity to do this yet he
felt presentment if he did the
pormanteau something certainly hapepn
his doing his knife therefore,
began pick lock-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-05
A question Of Crops.

"A teacher who trying to instruct her class about
mysteries addition subtraction explained that
unless numbers of the
denomination, little girl said: Teacher. can't
you take six peaches four trees?'
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

same period calling for bids to do said work,
which work shall oe let to the lowest re-
sronsible bidder who shall give satisfactory
security to the street co,nmittee, in the sum
to- he hereafter determined by this Council,
for the faithful performance Of said con-
tract and the completion of said work.
Section III. Be it further ordained that
the entire cost of said walk shall he paid by
the owners of the real estate abutting the
same, on the basis of the respective frontage
of the property on said sidewalk, which
amounts shall be due and colleCtible within
ten days after the completion of the work
and its acceptance by the City Council of
this town, and if not within ten days, the
Council shall proceed by suit against the
said owners and said real estate abu'ting on
said route, to collect said delinquent assess
ments, and for the payment of said sums so
assessed. This Council shall have a special
privilege on said properties with six per cent
per annum interest thereon from the expira-
ton of said ten days until paid, which lien
shall be the first privilege over all other
claims except taxes, and shall effect third
persons from the date of the registry of the
assessment in the Mortgage Book of the
parish of Lafayette.
Section Nv. BE it further ordained that
the street committee of this Council may,
and they are hereby authorized, in their dis
erection to accept said work any part
thereof, Ivy sections of one more blocks.
Section v. Be it further ordained that in
case NJ satisfactory bid is received for the
construction of said cement walk, then that
said street committee is hereby authorized
and empowered 10 proceed without delay to
construct the same, or cause the same to be
constructed, provided by said Act No.
I47 of 1902.
Section vi. Be it further ordained that
this ordinance shall take effect
There being no further business Council
adjourned
c. ID. CAFFERI, Mayor.
LOUIS LACOSTE, Secretary.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

o., motion made and duly seconded and
carried, the following ordinance was
adopted. Yeas. a. E. Mouton. NJ. Roscn.
field, d. v. Gardeblei, II. l.. Fnn,enot
G. a. DeBlanc, F. Demanade. Nays: J.
o. Mouton.
Section I. Be 1t ordained by the City
Council of Lafayette, La, that under and
by virtue of an ordinance adopted by this
Council ON October S, 1903, entitled can
Ordinance Relative to sidewalks in the
town of Lafayette. La.," and in accordance
with the provisions of Act No. I47 of the
acts Of the Legislature of this State for the
year 1902, and considering that the public
interest requires it, preference being made
to petition of abutting owners, this day pre-
sen,ed to this Council) that a cement walk
six feet in width, wherever possible, and of
such lesser width as may be necessary to
conform to the sidewa TX. and otherwise ac-
cording to specifications in possession of the
street committee of this Council with the
necessary curbing thereto, be built between
the following points and along the following
route, to wit:
Starting from Grant Avenue at its inter-
section with Lincoln Avenue on the North
West side of said Lincoln Avenue, thence
along the North West side of Lincoln Ave-
nue. to Pierce street, thence along the North
western side of Pierce street to Jefferson
street, thence along the Western side of Jef
ferson street to Vermilion street.
Section II. That public notice be given
for ten days of this ordinance; and more
over, that notice be published for the
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Saved At Graves Brink.

81 know would long ago have been in
my grave,' writes Mrs. S. II. Newsom of
Decatur, Ala, ''if it had not been for
Electric Bitters. For three years suffered
untold agony from the worst forms of In
digestion, Waterbrash, Stomach and Bowel
Dyspepsia. But this excellent medicine did
me world of good. Since using it I can
eat heartily and have gained IS pounds. -
For Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles Electric Bitters
are positive, guaranteed cure. Only soc
at all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Lafayette. La, Dec. 7. i9o3.-R-gular
day. Mayor c. d. Caffery presiding. Mem
bcrs present: A. T.. Mouton ]. .. Mou-
tou. ID. v. Gardebled. II. l.. Fontenot. r.
Demanade, G. A. DeBlanc, Nj. Rosenfeld.
Minutes of last meeting adopted as read
DIR. +. E. Girard for committee on Street
Fair reported that con tract had been made
with the U. $. Carnival Co, for a Street
Fair, beginning Dec. IS as per resolution
heretofore adopted and contract approved
by Council.
A. E. Molton, chairman water and light
committee. reported that pump had been
tested by fire department and in the opinion
Of the committee was fully up to specifca-
ton and warrant is authorized to be issued
in payment according to terms of contract
less freight heretofore paid by the city.
Carried.
The treasurer's report was adopted as fol-
lows.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE.


A number of exercises have
been prepared by the teachers
and students of the Institute to
mark the close Of the school
term for the Christmas Holt
days. One of these, the joint
open meeting of the two literary
societies took place last night.
The other events are an exhibit
bition of the industrial depart
ments to-day between 2 and 4
p. NJ, and a benefit concert to
Mr.. VIM. Hayden next Monday
evening at 8 o'clock.
The exhibit to-day will consist
of the products made in the sew
ing and cooking schools of the.
domestic science department.;
the work of the manual training
Department.; and drawings
made by the art classes during
the two months that Miss
Guedry has taught them. There
will, therefore, be on exhibition
fine needle work, dresses, laces,
ETC., made by the sewing classes;
jellies, preserves and other
canned things. done by the cook
ing classes; desks, dressers,
bookcases, tables and other
furniture, made in the shop;
pencil and water color work by
the classes in art; and photo.
graphs made in the dark room.
The young ladies of the domes-
tic science department will
serve chocolate during the ex-
hibition and fair, which will
take place between ? and 4
O'Clock. All the articles on ex-
hibit will be offered for sale.
The Hayden benefit concert
will take place next Monday
evening at eight O'Clock. Mr..
Hayden will be assisted on the
program by Mr.. and Mrs.
Vavasseur Mouton, Miss Lucille
Revillon, and Prof Sontag.
An exceptionally entertaining
evening is looked for. The sue
cess of the organ recital given at
st. Paul's church in New
Orleans by Mr.. Hayden last
Monday, should be repeated
here next Monday. The concert
will be given in the Audi orium
of the Institute. The charge
for admission will be fifty cents.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Low Rates.

AAoN l1StleSs
Morgan's Louisiana & Texas
Railroad and Steamship Com
pany will sell tickets, from La
fayette, La. to all points in
Louisiana and Texas, to South
ern Pacific points in Texas, and
return Dec. %, "a, 25, 20, 81
and Jan. 1, 1908, with return
limit Jan. 4, 1904, where one
way rate is less than So. 90 at
one and one third, fares not to
exceed $500. Where rate is
$500 or more at rate of one fare
plus ten per cent, account of
Xmas holidays, For additional
particulars, apply to local agent,
or to G. B. Ellis, Division Pas
senger and Freight Agent, New
Iberia, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Liste n
why: A severe cold had settled his
lungs, causing a most obstinate cough.
Several physicians said he had consum ption.
but could not help him. When all thought
he was doomed he began to use DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption and writes
cit completely cured me and saved my
life. l now weigh 227 lbs It's positively
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Lung
troubles. Price sos and $I.oo. Trial
bottles free at all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Notice.

Notice.
Public notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned street committee of the town of
Lafayette, La, in accordance with Or
dinance adopted by the City Council of said
town on December 7, 1903, is authorized to
receive bids for cement walk, six feet in
width between following points:
Starting from Grant Avenue at its inter-
section with Lincoln Avenue the North
West side of said Lincoln Avenue, thence
along the North West side of Lincoln Avenue
to Pierce street, thence along the Northwest
ern side of Pierce street to Jefferson street,
thence along the Western side of Jefferson
street to Vermlion street.
All of said work to be done at the OK
pense of the owners of the real estate abut-
ting said walks, provided by Act No.
I47 of the acts of the Legislature of 1908,
and of the ordinance adopted by the City
Council of Lafayette hereunder. Contract
will be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder who can give security in the sum of
twenty-five per cent (25 per cent? of con-
tract price for faithful performance of con-
tract: Copies of specifications of said work
can be had from chairman street committee.
Bids will be received up to January I, 1904,
right is reserved to reject bids.
FELIX DEMANADE,
NJ. ROSENFIELD,
II. l.. FONrENOT,
Street committee.
Lafayette, La, Dec. II, 1923.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Low Rates to RuStOn.

Morgan's Louisiana & Texas
Railroad and Steamship Com
pany will sell tickets, from La
fayette, La, to Ruston, La and
return Dec. ~ and %, 1908 with
return limit Dec. 81, 1908, at a
rate of one fare plus 25cts. on ac-
count of La. State Public School
Teachers Association. For adj
ditional particulars, apply to To-
cal agent, or to @. B. Ellis, Divi-
sion Passenger and Freight
Agent, New Iberia, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
If UllwelI.

Try a soc bottle of Herbine,
notice the improvement speedily
effected in your Appetite,
Energy, Strength and Vigor
Watch how it brightens the
spirits, gives freedom from In
digestion and Debility.
Isaac Story, Ava, Mo-, writes,
Sept. 10th, 1900. II was in bad
health, I had stomach trouble
for IL months, also dumb chills
DR.. J. w. Mory prescribed Her.
,bine, it cured me in two weeks.
I cannot recomm mend it too highly,
Sold by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT
MOUNT CARMEL
CONVENT.
An Interesting Program to be
Rendered.

Mount Carmel Convent will
give Christmas festival on Dec.
%, at 5 D. m. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all to be
present.
The program prepared for the
occasion is as follows:
PROGRAM.
Melody of Love-Conven Orchestra.
I'm Diner de HUT Couverts-French
Comedy, Misses Teresa Richard and Fell
cia Broussard.
The Merry Dollies-Mo,inn Song, BY the
Tots.
La Clef des Coeurs-French Play. Misses
p. Mouton and I. Boulet.
First Tableaux, The Angels Blessing.
True neutrality-suspicious..
Les Vingts Sous du Bon Deu-French
Recitation.
Santa Claus and his Fairies-Recitaton
by Juniors.
Wreath Drill-By Juniors.
Second Tableaux, The Star of Bethlehem.
The Holy Night-A Christmas Iiyl in
2 Acts, by the Pupils.
Third Tableaux, The Angels of Bethlehem.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
The Street Fair.

The street fair is in full
swing. All the week crowds
have attended the daily perfor-
mances. The firelnen are in
charge Of all the entertain ments
are every effort is made to pre-
serve the peace. Today and to-
morrow are the last days of the
fair.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Century Club Building.

Geo. B. Knapp, the contrac-
tor having in charg e the erection
of the new building of the Cen
fury Club, is fastening the put
ting in of the foundation. The
building will be so constructed
as to be on line with the pro-
posed widening of Jefferson
street.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
FOfls u Deadly Attack.

s'My wife was i'll that good physicians
were unable to help her, writes NJ. NJ.
Austin, of Winchester, Ind, ''but was COM
pletely cured by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They work wonders in the stomach
and liver troubles. Cure constipation, sick
headache. 25c at all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Public Auction.

Alcide G. Landry will hold a
public auction at Scott, on Sat
urday morning, Dec. 20, in front
of p. H. MOutOn's saloon of a lot
of horses, horned cattle and
agricultu raj IMPLEMENTS.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cuts,
Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and Stiff Joints,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best in the
world. Same for Burns, Scalds, Bo,s, VI
GERS. Skin Eruptions and Piles. 1t cures
or no pay: Only CSC at all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Best Imminent Oh Earth.

Henry D. Baldwin, Supt. City
Water Works, Shullsburg, Wis.
writes: II have tried many
kinds of liniment, but have never
received much benefit until I
used Billiards. Snow Liniment
for rheumatism and pains. I
think it the best liniment on
earth" 25c, SOC and SLIGO bottle
at Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Mr.. Thomas S. Singleton has
sold his farm to Mr.. J. Arthur
Roy, and will remove to town.
He will occupy DR.. P. M. Gil
rard'S residence.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

We are authorized to announce
the candidacy of GALBERT
BIENVENUE for reelection to
the office of justice of the peace
of the Sd ward of Lafayette par
ish, to be submitted to the action
of the white democratic pri-
maries of Jan. 10, 1908.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Prejean & Leblanc have just
received a fine line of gentle
mems furnishings and suits for
the Fall.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Enthuse your constituents by
treating them to a hot Tom &
Jerry at Pellerin Bros.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Be sure to look our line of
sterling silver over before you
make your selections. Biossat's
Jewelry store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

The Mcdonald Stock Co. will
be at Falk's opera-house for one
week commencing Dec. 20.
Popular prices will be charged.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce
the candidacy of LEOPOLD
HIRSCH for reelection to the
Office of con stable of the Sd ward
of Lafayette parish to be sub
mitted to the action of the white
democratic primaries of Jan. 10,
1908.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Mrs. A. B. DenbO has returned
home after visiting relatives il
Indiana.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Our holiday selections are
bound to please you. Call to see
our line Biossat's Jewelry store.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

Morgan & Debaillon sell fresh
groceries at very reasonable
prices.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19

f~~>
Christmas is coming! We Z
\ have the useful presents"
. Don't fail to see US. Pei Y
J. lerin & DeClouet.
+>~+~
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Rattle.

A very handsomely designed fancy pillow
will be ratified tonight at o'clock at DIR.
Beeler's office. The pillow be
seen at Mouton Sisters store. Chances are
sold for IS cents.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-12-19
Notice,
Constable Sale.
Armand Breaux VIZ. Unknown
Owner or Owners-6thJ JUS
tice Court, Lafayette,
Parish, Louisiana

BY virtue of writ of fera facias issued
by the Hon. +. Abbadie, of the 9th Justice
Court, and to me directed, ]. the under
signed. have seized and will sell for cash to
the last and highes, bidder, in front of
Judge Abbad,e's Office in the town of Caren
GRO, La, between legal sale hours, on
SATURDAY., DEC. &c, 1903,
the following described property, to-wit:
One mare.
Saul. BABINEAUX,
Constable 9th ward