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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-05-18
A Vagrant Law.

Picayune, May Ii.
There is no question that an
anti-vagrant law is a necessity
in this State.
Before the Civil War such a
thing as a tramp was unknown
in the Southern States. If there
had been one he would have been
white, since the negroes were
slaves and we're kept under con.
troll. Since the war trampism
has blOssOmed out until the num-
Der at large in the United States
is estimated to be not less than
100, 900, while lOaferS and idlerS
who are localized and do not
tramp will greatly swell the
army of able bodied fellows who
perform no useful service and
prey upon those who do work.
Every tramp is a probable Grim
inal. and every local loafer is a
possible one, and any law that
will force them to work will be
beneficial to the lOafers as well
as to the public at large. The
proposed law assesses the pun
ishment of such Migrants at fine
and Imprisonment.
But it is not enough to punish
them. Al who are convicted and
sentenced to imprisonment
should be made to work. A
prison where the occupants live
in idleness is nothing more than
a college of crime. Work is a
relief to a prisoner, but if it be
punishment, then S 20 much the
better, since it would possibly
teach idlers the beneticence of
useful employment.
Let US have a vagrant law, but
let one of the penalties of con-
viction be employment in some
useful service.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-05-18
Exposure

To cold draughts of air, to
keen and cutting winds, sudden
changes of temperature, scanty
clothing, undue exposure of the
throat and neck after public
speaking and singing, bring on
coughs and colds. Billiards.
HOrehound Syrup is the best
cure. Mrs. A. Barr, Houston,
Texas, writes, Jan. 81, 1902:
"One bottle of Billiards. HOre-
hound Syrup cured me of a very
bad cough. 1t is very pleasant
to take $50, SOC, S1.OO, at
Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-05-18
THE S T INDUSTRY.

We have received from Hon.
John DynOnd, attorney Oyster
Commission of Louisiana, a re-
port on the oyster industry OF
Louisiana with recommendations
to the Legislature for additional
enactments to assist and pro-
mote its development. We are
not sufficiently posted on the
subject to express an opinion
either way, but we would sug-
gest to our Representatives that
they make a careful investigation,
and if legislation can add to the
oyster industry in any way, that
they give IA measure designed for
that purpose their hearty sup
port.
With our modest knowledge of
the matter. we feel certain that
our vast possibilities in oyster
culture have neither been APP
preciated nor considered, and we
feel convinced that the Legis-
lature can do something in the
way of building up this branch
of industry to make it both a
source of revenue and riches to
the State.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-05-18

Henry NJ. Stanley, the great
African explorer. died at his
home in England Monday. He
was for many years a resident OF
New Orleans. passing his youth
and young manhood there. TIC
him the world owes a great
deal of its knowledge of the Con.
:inent Of Africa, more than tC
any man save Livingston.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-05-18
A SIMPLE SYSTEM NEEDED.

Among the many good things
the Legislature might do, would
be to give us a simple method of
land entry, the present one is
entirely too intricate.
An acre of land cannot safely
change hands without invoking
the services of lawyer to trace
its history and every time the land
is sold it must be done. This is
both a useless and unnecessary
expense and expenditure of
labor, which the wisdom of our
representatives surely ought to
find a remedy for. There
should be some business like
way of keeping the record, which
would show at a glance the exact
status of the land, in the same
manner that the pages of a book
keepers ledger show each in
dividual's account.
The TOrrens system, which
has been adopted in a number of
States, is, as we understand it,
something on this order, and de-
signed especially to simplify
real estate transactions. An in
vestigation Of it's merits would
certainly be both proper and
timely; for the Anticipated system
now in vogue is not only exasper-
ating, but clean out of date.
The State Legislature is now
in session and it will have a num-
Der of important subjects to
deal with. principal among them,
larger aid to the common schools.
reduction of the appointive
power of the governor, and a
more satisfactory primary law.
Just as to what they will do
with these questions, of course.
no forecast can be made; but
that they will deal with. them
wisely is the hope we all indulge.
Elsewhere we publish the
comment of the Times Democrat
on Gov. Heard's message, which
is worth reading, for it gives
practically the whole in COM
paratively few words.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-05-18

We would like to suggest,
without comment, for the con
sideratiOn of our legislators that
there are numbers of towns in
Louisiana afflicted with too mar
row streets, and that it would be
a good thing to prohibit the lay
ing out of any plots of ground
hereafter into lots unless fifty
foot streets with eight foot side
walks were given.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-05-18
LET EVERYBODY HELP.

The formation of a progress
i've league last Thursday, we
believe, is the first step leading
to many good things for Lafa-
yette. We have now an organ
lied body of men who can and
will devote both time and atten-
ton to all matters pertaining to
the commercial and industrial
welfare of the community. The
league is a body of workers and
all those who desire to assist
will be welcomed as members.
The first and most pressing
subject for consideration is the
Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Gulf
Railroad. This enterprise the
league proposes to push early
and late: for they know and
fully realize that it is a matter of
supremest Importance to Lafa-
yette, in fact, it is vital, and if
determination and persistence
will accomplish it, the road is a
certainty. But they need help
and this help should come from
every citizen of Lafayette and
come with a will. We are all
concerned in the building of this
road. it means great things to
all of us, and when the league
calls on US, as they must, every
citizen should do his full duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
AT FARMINGDALE.
Session Quiet, Although Much Bust
ness Transacted.

Farmingdalc, Me-, March 7.-(Spe-
|ciaD. The citizens of Farmingdale
met at their Town hail, Monday after
noon, for the purpose of holding the
annua. town meeting. The session was
rather quiet one, although consider
able business was transacted. Town
officers were elected as follows:
Selectmcn, assessors and OverScers
of the poor. George w. Paul, Frank
Richardson and J. w. Carter; member
of school committee for three years,
w. B. LOnSfellow; collector and treas
urer, A. L. Lewis; street commissioner,
Fred j. Brann.
The following list of appropriations
was made:
For support of poor. $3.50: inciden-
tails, $500; snow bills, 500; highways,
$1,000; schools, $1,000; school books,
$50; tuition at High school. 5000; fire
protection, $500; cemetery. $50.
1t was voted that a bell to be used
for Il fire signal be purchased and
placed in position on the town house
and the sum of $75 was appropriated
for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
TWO THEATRES BURNED.
Loss in EImira, N. ", Fire Estimated
at 100000.

Elmira, n. Y, March 1.-The fire
which was discovered i'll a cigar fac
tory under the Lyceum theatre, short
~ after IL o'clock Sunday night, did
damage to the amount of $500, 900 be-
lore the flames were cXtinSuiShcd. At
half past II the Lyccum theatre had
been entirely Quilted and the blaze had
spread to the adjoining buildings. Fly
ing sparks spread the flames to the
Realty building in which is located
the Auditorium theatre and this, too.
proved q total loss.
The fire is said to have been started
by an explosion Of natural gas in the
Lyccum theatre building but Accord
ing to another report a burning rag
WAS found on the Auditorium stage
and this has given rise to Il suspicion
that 10th theatres were set on fire by
an inccndiary. In response to a request
from the local fire department aid
WAS sent from the Eimira state re-
forratory. Elmirl Heights and Horse
heads, and ut 4.30 Monday morning the
fire was under control.
d. G. Robin, owner of the Lyccum
theatre, was the heaviest loser, we'll
informed persons estimating the dam
age to his property at $4,000. The thea
tire was insured for $4,000.
The ground floor stores in one of
which was the Second National bank.
escaped with only water damage. The
blaze was confined to the upper noors
of the block facing on Lake street
though it entirely restroycd the side
facing on Carroll street.
The falling of the Lyceum theatre
roof early Monday wrecked u two
story brick building used for a livery
stable. Employees Of the Lyceum thea
tire who We're among the first on the
scene declared that they found tags
soaked in oil OH the stage and dis
credit the story that the fire started
from natural gas explosion.
The buildings destroyed were the
1.yceum theatre, Auditorium theatre
Realty building. Jones' livery stable
COnnclly's wholesale liquor store and
what is known as the Opera House
block. The buildings damaged We're
the Steel Memorial building, Second
National Bank and a small structure
occupied by cafe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

For support of schools, $1,000; pur-
chase of school books, 500; support
of poor. $1,000; to pay town officers,
$500; for highway purposes. $1,000;
Decoration day. SIS: repairs on school
houses, 500; contingent fund, $500;
school supplies, SOS: to pay interest
bearing orders, $1,000: for State roads,
$500; replacing sidewalk, $25; free
High schools, 5000; repairing town
farm buildings. 500; moderator, 81.
The total amount appropriated was
$7377, as against s6327 last year, the
increase being mainly due to the fact
that the amount for support of schools
was increased $500, and that last year
no appropriations were made for State
roads, free High schools, or repairing
town farm buildings. On the whole
town affairs have been conducted very
satisfactorily the past year. The re-
port shows the excess of available re-
sources over liabilities to be $16O6.5S.
besides the unavailable resources
which amount to $62S0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

councilmcn. 81. D. NJ. Dale had 81: Fred
A. Robinson had II: Joseph A. Glazier had
81. Whole number of votes for consta-
bic. 3: Chauncy Dale had -. Whole mum
Yer had s.. Whole number of votes for
ward clerk. u. Chas. Ii. Merrill had s..
WARD ).
Whole number of votes for mayor, 139.
T.. l.. Russell had 139 Whole number of
votes for alderman. 1879. II. A. Billings
had 15o. Whole number of votes for coun-
cilmen. 139 a. w Cunningham had 139;
+. l.. Hartman had 13S; F. ". Harring
ton lad 139. Whole number of votes for
constable, 139. w. l.. Tozier had 20: +. +.
Locke had 60; Whole number of votes
for warden. 100. A. II. Jordan had 139.
Whole number of votes for ward clerk,
49, S. w. Jones had 49,
WARD G.
Whole number of votes for mayor %.
f. l.. Russell had %. Whole number of
votes for alderman, %. Herman Bryant
had o. Whole number of votes for coun-
Preble had IS; c. w. Douglass had %; DR..
A. B. Libby had IS. Whole number of
votes for constable. %. Thomas Mcclure
had 81 Whole number of votes for war
den, 81. w. +. Eastman had 81. Whole
number of votes for ward clerk, ~. c. c.
Lawrence had g..
The total vote for mayor was ISL. The
returns were accepted as returned by the
ward officers The BOND of Lewis w.
James as victualer was read and ac-
cepted. The bond was signed by Lewis
W. James and l.. w. Goodspced and Will
liam Grant. George II. Holmes and Hor-
ace r. Goodwin We're drawn as traverse
jurors for the April term of superior
court to be held in Augusta.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
AT GARDINER,
Mayor Russell Re- eIected-ResuIts in
Various Wards.

Gardiner Me, March 7.-(SpcciaD.-
Monday was election day in this ctv
and the feature of it was that it wa. :,
very quiet one ana during it a very small
vote was thrown. Only in two wards WAC
'hcre contest Of any consequence and
these was in Ward l where James Church
lot alder man ran on the independent tick
ct ran against the regular nominee. f. L.
f'iahc' who won the election by u votes
over MI Church; and in Ward :, where
FRANK r. Locke was against W. l.. To-
zier for constable. This contest was won
Dy the latter 70 to 60. The result Of tho
election as returned by the ward officers
and canvasscd by the municipal officers,
monday evening. was as follows:
WARD !.
W mole number of votes for mayor 81
n. H. Russell had 159. Whole number OF
So'cT Tor alderman, Ii9. f. l.. Blake had
"a, James Church had G5; defective and
I"miiC,iimcn, 15'. G w. Buker had Isl:
David Cunningham had 81; Irving
Co"mhs had ljj. Whole number of votes
Tor constable: lJ1. u. DeForcst Vile;
number Of votes for warden. l57. George
Woodward had II. Whole number of
, HoteS Tor ward clerk, 157. E. S. Cowan
WARD ..
mole number of votes for MAYOR -
T.. l.. Russell had s. While number Of
votes for alderman. So. j. F. Cole had
%. Whole number of votes for council
men; IS w. +. Wing had 3S: Otis EIais-
dell had IS: c. w. Douglass had 81 Whole
number of votes for constable 3, Jesse
Eabb had 'S. Whole number of votes for
warden, 81. j. s. Towle had So Whole
number of votes for ward clerk. So. q
I. Hartman had So
WARD 8.
Whole number of votes for mayor 10
t. l.. Russell had -. Whole number M
Votes for alderman. 20. Martin Burns had
= Whole number of votes for col,nciJ
men. - =. II. Ward had -: Henry
l.lewcllyn had n: Guy w. Lawrence had
= Whole number of votes for constable
- d. {. Jewell had -; John Milton
mad :. Whole number of votes for war
den. - Daniel Webher had 70 Whole
nrmher of votes for ward clerk, % H. ].
WARD L.
Whole number of votes for mayor. -
f. L. Busseh had 81. Whole number of
votes for alderman, 81. David r. Doug
lass had 81. Whole number of votes for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
HUNTING FOR BRIGHAM.
Alleged New Hampshire Murderer Still
at Liberty.

Boston, March 7.-Dcputy Sheriff
Scott of Rockingham county, New
Hampshire, who came here this after
noon. said he had information that
Carl Z. Brigham, wanted on suspicion
II having murdered Mrs. Celia M.
Smith at West Windham. last week, is
probably working in Roslindale The
deputy had a long consultation with
Chief Inspector Watts for the purpose
of arranging plans to arrest Brigham
# possible. The officer also said he
had established that Brigham entered
Hanover street clothing store, Thurs
day night. and purchased a dress suit
case and several articles of wearing
apparel, including ovcralls and Jumper
When he was leaving the store. Brig
nam told the clerk he was going ro
work as teamstcr in Roslindale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
SKOWHEGAN.
Death of Mrs. Eliza Church.

Mrs. Eliza Church died. Monday
morning. March Z. after Il brief illness
She was born at Ripley. Me-, May 10
1914. and if she had lived two months
longer would have rounded out til.
grand old age of 80 years. In 1876
she WAS married to Silas Church, also
If Ripley, who met his death as tho
result of Il railroad accident at Dexter
in 1895. Since that time she had lived
1T the home of her son and only child
Andrew G. Church.
Funeral services will be held at the
house, on West Front and Alder
streets, at 1920 A. NJ, Wednesday
Mrs. Church was Il most estimable
woman and the many beautiful traits
If her life and character will long re-
main in the memory of her many
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
HER WONDERFUL ESCAPE
Miss Katherine Farley Of IS Weir Street, Taunton Was About TO
Go to the Hospital in Consumption When Father Johns Med
cine Cured fierDoctors Said She Could Not Be Cured--
Cures Colds and All Throat and Lung Troubles.

| have found Father Johns Medicine
to be a wonderful cure. l had q very
severe cold in September and did not
think anything about it until | was
obliged to take the bed. The doctors
said l was in the first stages of con-
sumption and that there was no cure
for me. I was just about to enter the
Taunton Emergency Hospital when
friend of mine advised me to try your
medicine. l got a bottle and after TAX
ing 1t. was able to sit up in bed and
in a short time 1 was up and around
the house and now I am we'll and
strong. Iwould not be without a bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

of Father Johns Medicine in the house.
friends and they are very much pleased
with it. l will gladly give you permits
sion to add my name to the list of those
it has cured. as what | say is true.
will also be pleased to answer any let
tiers or talk with anyone who wishes to
call or write to me at my home.
(SigneO Miss Katherine L. Farley, 65
Weir ST., Taunton, Mass.
Cures all throat and lung troubles
Not patent medicine and free from
poisonous drugs or alcohol; so years in
use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
Search Still EruitIcss.

Boston. March THE search for
Charles z. Brigham, the alleged mur-
1erer Of Mrs. Celia NJ. Smith of Lon
londerry. n. H.. has been fruitless SO
tar as Boston is concerned. The DO
ice now think that Brigham has left
the city and will Keep away until his
money is gone,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
DR.. EnnmOnS'

DOhthIy Regu!ator has brought happiness 6
h ndrcds Of anL .ouc women. There is positive
y no other remedy known to medical science
shat viii 80 quickly end safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
any cause relieved Immediately. Successguo..
aantced at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter.
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds Of
sascs where others have failed. The most din.
ehcial results guaranteed in every instance. No
cisk whatsoever. We treat hundreds Of ladies
ghon we never see. Write for further particu
lara and free confidential advice. Do not put Of
900 long. Anlctters trnthfully answered. Re,
Gen.5er, this remedy is absolutely safe under
svery possible condition end positively leaves
40 after ii! effect upon tive health. Sentb mail
securely sealed, ss.0e. Money letters shoa,d nc
-sglstcred. DR. j ~, ENA'ssc5 %. Id Pc
y urt Sa .xos-tyu, afs-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
LEWISTON AND AUBURN.
Republicans Win in Both of These
Cities.

Lewiston, Me. March Mayor w.
w. Shelton was reelected by about
20 plurality. -Four wards are Repub-
lican.
Auburn elects A. J. Miller, Republic
can, by over 800 plurality. All five
wards are Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
THE ELECTIONS.
CONTINUED from page ~

Armory, tonight. Fred w. Clair was
chairman. The speakers were Mayor
Davis, DR.. L. L. Jones, S. S. Brown
Fred w. Clair. Alderman Barton and
Thomas F. Murphy, editor of the SEN
tinel.
Boutelle's band furnished music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
EQIIkQ A HORSE.

Appeared at my house in East Mt. Yer
Old halter and a blanket. Is bay with
a ark main and tail, has. a small star on
Jorehead, and weighs about 300 pounds.
owner can have him by proving property
ana paying charges. n. w. Copp, Bel
grade, r. L. D. q. march7dlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
For a City Charter.

Brunswick. Me, March THE town
voted 70 to Sc at the annual meeting,
today. to instruct the selectmen to
petition the Legislature for a city char
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Edgar II. Emery returned to Booth
bay HarbOr. Monday, after a visit with
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mrs. w. L. Morse of Kent; Hill. is
visiting Miss Mablc Cobb in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mrs. Garland of Augusta, is visiting
in this city as guest of Mrs. a. G. Ha-
ley, Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

+. S. Thornc of the Gardiner Beef Co.
returned, Monday, from Il business trip
to Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mrs. Everett L. Small, who has been
quite ill at her home on Central street
with the grippe, is now convalcscing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

A. S. Johnson and family, who have
been living on Middle street, have
moved to Rumford Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
AT HALLOWELL,
Republicans Make Clean Sweep-Ful.
ler's ajority, III.

Hallowell. Me, March 7-(SpcciaD.-
The municipal election passed very
quietly, Monday. J. Warren Fuller. Re-
jority of Ill votes over Patrick II. Leigh
ton. Democrat, and John w. Church.
Prohibition.
The summary of the voting follows:
The vote for mayor was as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

w. II. Baker, who has been quite i'll
at his home on Chestnut street, is re-
ported as slightly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

G.. f. Barker returned TO his duties
in Rumford Falls, Monday, after pass
ing Sunday at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. George Henderson have
moved to New Harbor y. S., where they
will be located in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. c. Sanborn left
Monday. for California, where they
will make their home in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

L. e. Searls returned to Bath, Mon
day, after Il visit at his home i'll thi:
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

fire. Monday night, in four-story
hhtildinS on Washington street. HaverhiIi.
MISS; IN the heart of the shoe district
caused a damage of about $1,000 to the
structure and OCCUPANTS; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

II. L. Sawyer, the druggist, is con-
fined to his home on Harrison avenue
by an attack OF the grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
GARDINER.

NJ. ]. Mccormick of Bath, was bus
mess visitor in Gardiner, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Postman G. l.. Wadsworth resumed
his mail route Monday. after a lay-oG
of two weeks on account of illness.