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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

SANTA FE. n. NJ, Dec a.-The
creditors of Santa Fe county have refused
to compromise the N00.0O0 debt of the
county. For years II. taxpayers have re-
fused to pay levies to pay the interest on
this debt and the creditors were offered a
compromise of SO per cent OF the in
debtedness. TO be paid In per cent long
term bonds. This offer was refused to-day,
one of the principal bondholders declining
to enter into the compromise. although all
the others had been willing AS the coun-
tvs taxable assessed valuation Is only ST.
100000, the debt Is practically uncollectible
aside from the question OF its legality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

BERLIN, Dec. 31.-The Lokal Anzeiger,
the only German newspaper having a
special correspondent at Caracas. prints a
dispatch from the Venezuelan capital
dated Dec. %, relating the correspondents
experience in interviewing President Cas-
tro. He found him at General Alcatraz' s
estate at La Victoria, dancing at monday.
General Alcantara, who was waiting with
a bundle of dispatches, remarked to the
correspondent that lit would not do to In
state business But the correspondent
says he spoke to the President between
dances land after a conversational
reconnaissance" inquired II he intended to
give the powers satisfaction. why, no"
replied the President. 81 am the one de-
handing satisfaction for insults"
AT this remark" the correspondent con-
tinues lady clapped the President on the
back and said: That's the way to talk,
old bow"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

day. They offer their best and most sincere
wishes for happy and prosperous new
year.
The managers of the Flanner Guild,
colored organization, have sent five more
boys to the glass works in Dunkirk. These
boys have been sent to learn some trade
because they will not attend school nor
obey Their parents. With the sending or
the boys yesterday the organization has
sent fourteen boys to Dunkirk
Samuel b. Sweet general freight agent OF
the Lake Erie & Western road. was In a
reminiscent mood yesterday and he stated
that forty years ago Thursday was the first
day of the year. He was corporal in the
army and forty years ago to-day the battle
of Stone river, one of the most sanguinary
of the civil war, covering five days of Sc
we're fighting, was commenced. He was
then sixteen years old.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

NEW YORK, Dec. 31-Coroner's Physi-
clan O'Hanlon performed an autopsy to-
day on the body of Charles Vessel the
metallurgist, who dropped dead Tuesday
evening in an elevated train. Dr. O'Hanion
reported to Coroner Jackson that the death
ty degeneration of the heart, was probably
induced by great excitement, or unusual
physical exercise" Coroner Jackson said
after receiving the report: IF / can find
any witnesses who will testify that Mr..
Vessel was unduly showed or pushed at the
station platform or in the car, where he
died, l shall hold the Manhattan Railway
Company responsible"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

PRINCETON. n. j., Dec. 3l.-The Arch
geological Institute of America began its
general sessions here to-day. A large num-
Der of members attended. President Will
son delivered the address of welcome,
which was followed by the reading of sew
eral important and interesting papers on
the subject of archaeology. President and
Mrs. Wilson tonight gave a reception to
the visiting members.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

different localities Over 100000 plants, he
said will be sent out for the experiment
during the coming year. The report of the
board of directors showed that greater in
terest is being manifested in forestry and
in the movement for the establishment of
national forest reserve in the Southern
Appalachian mountains. The bill providing
for the purchase of 1900 900 acres at a cost
not to exceed sl0000.000. it was stated, will
be presented at this session of Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01
Modern Language Men Adjourn.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 31.-The Modern Lam
guage Association of America closed its
annual convention to-day. The session
opened with the reports of committees and
the election of officers, these being elected:
President, Prof. George Hempl. University
of Michigan; secretary, Prof c. III. Grand
gent, Harvard; treasurer, Prof. III. c. G.
Won Jagemann, Harvard. The association
will meet at Ann Arbor next year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

CARACAS, Dec. 3l.-The report that the
German cruiser Fake is threatening to
lombard Maracaibo is untrue. In the first
place the cruiser cannot enter the Lake
of Maracaibo. and as Maracaibo is ten
miles from the bar 1T would not be possible
to lombard 1t. In the second place II is
asserted In Maracaibo that the postmaster
has not withheld the mail of the German
merchants. Maracaibo is quiet.
The blockade is working injury to COM
merce, and especially to American interests
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-By unanimous vote
here to-day of the delegates Of the tenth
annual meeting of the Institute of Dental
Pedagogics DR.. j. ID. Patterson, of Kansas
City. was elected president of the organi-
zation for the coming year. DIR. III. b. Tile
ston, OF Louisville, was elected vice presi-
dent and Dr. w. f. Wilmot, of Toronto,
secretary and treasurer. The sessions were
devoted principally to the reading and dis
cussion of papers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

MONTREAL, Dec 31.-A rear-end COLI
sion occurred to-day on the Victoria bridge
of the Grand Trunk Railroad. between
freight trains. Conductor Trembley was
killed The wreck caught fire and a ca
boose and three freight cars were burned
The collision was caused by the airbrakes
of the rear train failing 10 work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01
NEARLY 5000 MILES.


NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Direct communi-
cation by wireless telegraphy between the
United States and the old world has been
had for the first time, says a dispatch from
wellfeet, Mass, to the Herald. by the ex-
change of messages between Wellfeet sta
ton and Poldhu. Cornwall. Wellfeet is GOO
miles further from Poldhu than the able
head station at Cape Breton, n. s.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

and rolled down an embankment. Engineer
Daniel Williams and Fireman Frank
Younger. both of Como, were pinned under
the locomotive and were terribly scalded.
Williams died two hours after being re-
moved from the wreck. Younger may re-
cover. The passenger car remained on the
track and no passengers were injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01
TEA RELEASED FROM BOND.
Wholesalers, Whose stock Ran Low
Will Benefit.

Six hundred cases of tea aggregating 3d.
900 pounds will be released from bond
in the government warehouses in this city
to-day. The cases are consigned to whole
sale grocers of this city. A short time ago
Congress repealed the duty of 10 cents a
pound on tea, the reduction to take effect
JAM l. Importers of tea throughout the
country ordered large quantities of tea
from their foreign agents to be delivered
so as to reach this country about the first
of the year. Large consignments arrived
i'm Indianapolis a few days ago and ii was
feared that the importers would have to
pay the regular duty. Just before Congress
adjourned a bill was passed authorizing all
tea in warehouses to be released on Jan
free from duty.
Many of the wholesalers in this city as
we'll as in other cities allowed their tea
stock TO run low in order to get the benefit
of the new law. The Indianapolis officials
will keep open to-day to accommodate the
firms that have tea in the government
warehouse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The American
Physical Society to-day elected the follow
ing officers for 1903: President, Arthur G.
Webster. Worcester. Mass; vice pres
ident. Elihu Thomson; secretary, Ernest
Merritt, Ithaca, N. Y; treasurer, William
Hallock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3i.-The American
Forestry Association opened it's twenty
frst meeting here to-day. Secretary OF Ag-
riculture Wilson made an address In which
he said the department. is experimenting to
ssosrtain what trees are best adapted to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

HAVANA. Dec. 31.-United States Min
lister Squiers had conference with Pres
ident Palma to-day regarding the reci-
procity trkaty and its approval by the Cuban
Senate. President Palma is quoted by La
Discussioh to-day as saying that NJ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01
Engineer and Fireman scaIded.

DENVER. Col. Dec. 31-The combination
train on the South PARK Railroad. which
left Denver last evening. was wrecked
about O'Clock this morning. near Pittsburg
switch four miles east OF Breckinridge
The engine and four cars jumped the track
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad Dec. 81
Admiral Douglas. r. N, to-day granted a
special permit to the Orinoco Steamship
Company TO send it's steamer Bolivar to
Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, and for the
vessels return here. The steamer Man.
zanares, now on the Orinoco river. will
be coaled by the Bolivar; the Manzanares
will also return to this port.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

LAGUAYRA, Dec. 31.-An Italian cruiser
last night chased big Venezuelan schoon-
off this port. The occurrence was seen
from here. Under cover of darkness the
schooner managed to get away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

ALBION, Mich. Dec 31.-The announce
ment was made tonight that enough
money has been raised 10 wipe out the a.
900 debt OF Albion College. Governor Bliss
last June offered $4,000 on condition that
the full amount be raised before Jan. I.
1903. The citizens OF Albion contributed
90
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

Squiers could assure the American govern
ment that the treaty would be accepted
without opposition. Only four votes are
doubtful and there are known 90 be twen-
~ votes in favor OF the treaty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-01

Cure indigestion with Jayne's Tonic
vermifu&e
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
Notice..

Public notice IS hereby given that the I'M
designed street committee of the town of
Lafayette, La, in accordance with an or
diuance adopted by the City Council of said
town on October S, 1908, is authorized to
receive bids for the following work:
I. A cement walk six feet in width ex-
tending from center line of Crescent News
Hotel on Grant avenue to Lincoln avenue,
thence along southeastern side of Lincoln
avenue to Pierce street, thence along same
side of Pierce street to Jefferson. thence
along same side Jefferson to Vermilion:
thence along south side of Vermilion street
to Lafayette street and thence along east
side of Lafayette street to Moth Main.
2. Also a cement walk six feet in width
extending from corner of Lee Avenue and
Vermilion street on north side of Vermilion
to ST. John street, thence along east side of
St. John to Main street.
3. Also for a plank walk six feet in width
of such lesser width to conform to side
walk, extending from corner of Lee Ave-
nue. and Vermilion, on east side of Lee
Avenue to Sixth street, thence along same
side of Sixth street to Grant Avenue, thence
along west side of Grant Avenu. to Cres-
cent News Hotel.
4. Also for plank walk starting from
corner of Lafayette and Convent streets and
extending along north side of Convent
street to St. John, thence along west side of
St. John to Catholic church square: to be
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LAFAYETTE,
CAPITAL $50, 900; Surplus $40, 1000.
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six feet in width or Of such lesser width to
conform to side walk.
$. Also for plank walk from corner of
Vermlion and Johnston streets extending
along west side of Johnston to Main street,
to be six feet or Of lesser width to conform
| to side walk.
6. Also plank walk six feet in width from
Grant Avenue extending along north side of
Lincoln Avenue to Chestnut street.
All of said work to be done at the ex-
pense of the owners of the real estate abu.-
ting said walks, as provided by Act No.
I47 of the acts of the Legislature Of 100,
and of the ordinance adopted by the CITY
Council of Lafayette Hereunder. Separate
bids will be received for cement and plank
walks, and contract will be awarded to
lowest responsible bidder who can give Sc
curity in the sum of (25 per cent? twenty five
per cent of contract for faithful performance
of contract: Copies Of specifications of said
work can be had from chairman street com.
mittee. Bids will he received up to Novem-
Der I, 1903, right is reserved to reject all
bids.
FELIX DEMANADE
NJ. ROSENRIELD,
H. l.. FoNTENor
Street c0mmittee.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the
system, set the liver to action,
remove the bile, clear the com
plexion, cure headache and leave
q good taste in the mouth. The
famous little pills for doing such
work pleasantly and effectuallv
are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Bob Moore of Lafayette, Ind. :,
says: "All other pills I have
used grippe and sicken, while De-
Wits Little Early Risers are
simply perfect. Sold by Lafa-
yette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

Public notice is hereby given tina: in ac-
cordance with judgment rendered in the
above entitled cause of Jack X. Davis
Birdie Foreman, minor, X. w. Elliott, cura-
tor ad hoe, No. 437I of the docket of the
18th District Court for Lafayette Parish,
and by virtue of commission issued to me
fayette parish, La, will offer for sale and
sell for cash to the last and highest bidder,
between legal hours at the front door of the
courthouse in the town of Lafayette, Louis
lana, on
the following described property to-wit:
One certain tract parcel of land lying
and being situated in the parish of Lafa-
yette, La, near Duson station, and meas
uring thirteen acres, bounded north by
Abra ham Morgan, south by Louisiana
Western Railroad. east by public road and
west by Mrs. Castor Servat.
1. A. BROUSSARD,
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish La.
Oct. II, Nov. FL, 1909.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

The Salve That Heals
without leaving a scar is De.
Wits. The name Witch Hazel
is applied to many salves, but
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
the only Witch Hazel Salve made
that contains the pure unadul
terated witch hazel. If any other
Witch Hazel Salve is offered you
it is counterfeit. E.. G. De.
Witt invented Witch Hazel Salve
and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the best salve in the world for
cuts. burns, bruises, letter, OF
blind, bleeding, itching and pro
truding piles. Sold by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
Beautiful Clear Skies.

Herbine exerts a direct influ-
ence on the bowels, liver and
kidneys, purifying and strength
ening these organs, and main
tanning them in a normal condi-
ton of health; thus removing a
common cause of yellow, notify,
greasy skin and more or less Of
pimples. blotches and black
heads. soc atLafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
Constable Sale.
Joseph Cyriac Leblanc VS.. Tn
known Owner or Owners
8th Justices Court, Scott.
La, Lafayette
Parish.

By virtue of writ of fieri facias, issued
by Judge Felix Begnaud, of the Sth Justices
Court, in the above entitled cause, and to
me directed, I. the undersigned, have seized
and will sell for cash to the last AMI highest
bidder, IN front OF Judge Felix Begnaud's
Office, in Scott. La between legal sale
hours, on
SATURDAY, Oct. 81, 1903,
the following to- wit
One black horse, Same to pay and
satisfy said judgment.
SAMUEL JENKINS,
Constable 9Th Ward.
Oct. II, 1903.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

A rare treat was enjoyed by
the faculty and students on Mon
day morning through the splen-
did talk Of Mr.. KrOnbach, who
very brilliantly made US con-
ceive what the true education of
man should comprise. He left
US q broad field of valuable
thoughts which we should re-
tssin and let them become part
o. la.
panOThird Year Class should
bdlip fo1ratulated for it's enter
taientitt Utilities; the program for
IT,. was complete in aiming
Is Instruct and entertain the
audience.
On Tuesday morning, Miss
Helen Bell read, and Miss Aimee
ThibOdeaux sang a French song
in Niger dialect which was SO
amusing that she was encored,
for there is nothing an audience
enjoys so much as hearty
laugh, and the selection afforded
one.
Miss Genevieve Mouton then
rendered q piano solo which was
exceedingly well received, and
Miss Lucy Guidry sang comical
little song which was equally
appreciated.
Wednesday, program COM
prised q recitation by Miss
Louise Chiasson. Her selection
was well chosen for it was Of
such q nature as to drive away
melancholy; next followed a
piece on the piano by Miss
Jeanne Siadous. worthy of the
applause which she received
Miss Lucy Guidry, recited one
of POe's musical poems.
Thursday, the program opened
with q debate between Miss w.
Schmulen and Mr.. G. Boucvalt.
Their papers fully indicated their
debating capacities. Miss A.
Young charmed her listeners
with a piano solo of meritorious
value. But, the number which
capped the climax of an exceed.
ingly good program was re-
served for the last where it very
naturally belonged. It was a re
citation by Mr.. Baudoin whose
talent as an impersonator OF
children's recitations is unex
Celleo.
Miss Dupre is the teacher OF
this distinguished class, and tc
her our thanks are rendered fol-
the bright morning exercises OF
the week.
For morning exercises on
Friday the school was pleased to
see that DR.. Stephens was their
entertainer, as he always has
something interesting on hand
when he is called upon. DR..
Stephens read an article on his
visit to North Carolina this sum
mer. This article is to be pub
ished in the Art and Photogra
ply Magazine, and we are conf
dent that it will be appreciated
and remembered. DR.. stephens
could not have pleased US more
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
MARCELLE BLOT, EDITO

than by reading US one of his
own editorials.
One of the most striking fea-
lures of the past week was q
dainty luncheon served by the
Cooking Glass of 'O4 to Messrs.
p. VOORHEES,, ]. Abatement, r..
Durand and M. Padgett. Others
were expected to partake of this
meal but the young ladies' really
frightened them away. No
doubt since they have found out
what a nice time the four young
men had they must regret their
timidity.
Those present were SO favor
ably impressed by the exertions
of the cooking class as to pass
the remark that in the future
they would ever be on the alert
when their help was required,
provided a luncheon was in ques-
ton as reward.
Miss Annie Bell, one of the
first graduates of this school,
left Monday for the State Nor
NAL where she will prepare her.
self for her chosen profession.
We wish her continuous sue
cess in her work, and there is
hardly any necessity of saying
that Miss Bell will do great
honor to her Alma Mater.
Since the opening of the ses'
sion of the Industrial Miss Bell
had been conducting the work
which will be assigned to Miss
Guedry when she arrives. Miss
Rhena Boudreaux, another one
of our graduates, has been en-
gagged to continue Miss Bells
work.
Miss Tobin returned on Tues.
day and all were glad to get her
back.
Miss Leila Clark is spending a
few days at her home in Ridge.
Miss Clark went home on &C.
count of sickness, we wish her a
speedy recovery, and the dOrmi
tory girls are anxiously awaiting
her return.
The Third Year Glass and
Third Advanced had an election
of officers during the week.
Can if possibly be the dignifed
Ou U4 lear OIldC ldS SeG C1llS LII
| motion?
On Friday afternoon Miss
Leah Carter, one of the young
! ladies' of the dormitory, vel
| coined her sister Miss Grace
and a young lady friend, Miss
} Johnson. They were her guests
until this afternoon.
Miss Dupre's little sister,
Betsy, has come to spend a few
days with her.
DR.. Stephens announced tc
the Avatar Society that a chal
lenge had been received from
the Lake Charles High School
for a debate, and that the two
Literary Societies would have to
select good debators for the con
test.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
Mass Meeting.

A Democratic mass meeting
will be held at the Court House
on Sunday at 100 o'clock p. M.
Addresses will be delivered by
Judge Julian Mouton, Judge @.
Debaillon, Dist. Atty. VIM. Camp
bell, Sheriff Isaac BrOussard,
and DR.. G.. A. Martin.
All Democrats of the parish
are cordially invited to be pres.
emit.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

Mr.. w. A. Montgomery, for a
number of years drug clerk at
Doucet's drug store, left for
New Orleans on Saturday to
attend the New Orleans College
of Pharmacy,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
His Life In Peril.

81 just seemed TO have gone all to pieces -
writes Alfred Bee, OF Welfare, Tex,
''biliousness and d lame back had made life
a burden. L couldn't eat sleep and felt
almost too worn out to work when I began
to Electric Bitters, but they worked
wonders. Now 1 sleep like top, eat
anything, have gained in strength and enjoy
hard work. They give vigorous health
and new life to weak, sickly, rundown peo-
pie. Try them. Only soc at all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
Notice.

Notice.
They who use water and lights from the
town plant are hereby notified that all COM
plants of whatever nature, all demands for
installations and for water supply, must be
made on the chairman Of the water and light
committee by writing.
Verbal complaints or requests will rot be
entertained.
A. E. MOUTON,
Chairman of the committee.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

For a striking likeness and
fine finish go to Carriers studio.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

Will be found at my Place for
Services:
He is PIERRE ST. LAMBERT, JERSEY
BULL. Lafayette Chief, by Greenwood
Chief. Mother purchased by w. S. burke,
and afterward sold to G. S. Patterson of
Lafayette. Considered the best COW in the
State. Markings, solid color. Only three
years old, and the largest Jersey bull seen
for his age.
L. S. BROUSSARD. Owner.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

The place to buy suits and
gentlemen's furnishings for the
fall is Prejean & LeBlanc's,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

Wedding and birthday pres
entS at BiOSSat'S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17

October birthday presents at
BiOSSat'S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-10-17
Partition Sale.

zach r. Davis VS.. Birdie Fore
man, minor, r. w. Elliott,
Curator ad hOc-1Sth Ju-
dicial District Court,
Lafayette Parish,
Louisiana.
No. 4371.