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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-22

wards there before the next ses-
sion of the Legislature, and
should go to Baton Rouge with
the determination to press legis.
latiOn to correct evils which are
a serious reflection on the State
and the people. Meantime the
proper State department should
secure information as to the
number and condition of the in
sane in every Jail in the State for
the information of the Legisla-
ture.
Recently action has been taken
to increase the accommodations
for the insane at the State
asylums, but it is doubtful if
sufficient provision has been
made for the emptying of the
jails of these unfortunate
creatures. The coming session
should make ample provision for
every insane person in the State,
with sufficient margin to pro-
vide for the steady increase of
the number of insane which is
one of the unfortunate pheno-
mena of our civilization.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-22
Perfect Confidence.

Where there used to be a feeling OF
uneasiness and worry in the house
hold when q child showed symptoms
of Group, there is now perfect con
fidepce. This is owing to the uniform
success of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in the treatment of that
disease. Mrs. NJ. L. Basford, of
P~oolesville, Md, in speaking of her
experience in the use of that remedy
says: 81 have q world of confidence
in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
| have used it with perfect success.
My child Garland is subject to severe
attacks OF Group and it always gives
him prompt relief" For sale by
Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-22
AN IMPORTANT ELECTION.

AIN 1iVAT AM EkEOIlOTNs
To-day property values in
Lafayette are higher than ever
before in it's history, evidencine
a satisfactory progress which is
most gratifying to all of its
citizens. This agreeable state
of affairs is due to a number OF
causes, having been partly
brought about by a proper public
spirit uniting all parties on
certain notable occasions, as in
the case of the Industrial Insti.
tute, when the community acted
as one man in securing this
splendid institution, and partly
because of the confidence mani
tested by certain citizens in
investing large sums in a modern
hotel and an up-to-date opera
house. partly because the pre-
sent City Council has always
manifested commendable zeal
for the welfare and improve
ment of the town, especially in
their ready and prompt CO.
operation with the citizens in
widening the principal thorough
fares, partly because of the
excellent city public schools, and
because of many other causes.
each Of which has had it's due
bearing towards the growth and
substantially of the town.
This growth and development,
as has been said. is very crafty
ing to every citizen, and we
would all like to see it continue;
indeed, we are confident that
there is not q single person in
Lafayette who would not see the
least backward step taken with
keen regret. With such q senti-
ment prevailing. surely it is
possible to carry the good work
forward, if the sentiment is
backed mp BY intelligent action.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-02-22

of view, the u~tterances of the President
read we'll, and they are more temper.
ate and conciliatory towards the
South than this section had reason to
expect, considering the somewhat
radical action he has taken in several
instances with regard to negro APP
pOintments in this part of the country.
The people of the South appreciate
the kindly sentiments expressed to-
wards them and the spirit of sympathy
which permeates the entire address.
Many of his statements and deductions
are sound and to the point, parti-
cularly his realization of the diff
culties the South has to contend with
in working out the solution of this
tremendous question. which SO pro-
foundly c the moral and
material welfare of two great races of
men. His remarks concerning the
necessity for the moral uplifting of
the negro are quite to the point, be-
cause without the development of
moral character and the recognition
of the moral responsibility of the in
dividual neither the individual O
the race can prosper. 1t is recognized
that the negro as a race can only
attain his highest capabilities by
raising the moral standard high and
working out his salvation by his
efforts.
Thus far the President is right, as
he is also right in commencing to the
men of the North the exercise of
patience and of confidence in the men
of the South in their sincere desire to
cooperate with the negro in all
practical efforts to enable him to
attain the highest development of
which his nature is capable. These
sentiments r friendly, and candid
North and South will appreciate
the declaration of the President when
he expressed his pride in the integrity,
the sincerity and the achievements of
the people of the South as well as
those of the people of the North. In
Mr.. Roosevelt indicates a desire
to be President of the whole country,
and not of q particular section thereof,
q sentiment greatly to his credit.
These are most commendable senti-
ments which will be applauded
throughout the length and breadth of
the land for soundness of reasoning
and charity of spirit. Nevertheless
cannot forbear just at this point to
direct attention to what, in our humble
Judgment, has been the greatest
obstacle the South has had to en-
s0unter in her dificult task of working
put this important problem. Among
other duties which the President en-
iOins upon the South as one of the
essentials in the settlement OF the race
problem is absolute equality Of
sOlitical rights. This is the point
Iround which al the trouble concern
ng the ace question has revolved.
The South has asserted, and the
assertion is borne out by the ex-
'erience Of nearly forty years Of
PRACTICAL demonstration, that the
'olitical equality Of the negro with
he white man is, for the present, ct
east, m impracticable dream.
From 1874 until 1909 \ ra~rc -.s
Evening star., 1905-11-06
Causes of the Increase.

These remarkable figures Indicate that
the boycott was not very successful but,
as a matter of fact, the demonstration has
nothing to do with them. They are due
to several reasons:
In the first place, silver has been very
high and foreign exchange has been low,
which has enhanced the purchasing power
of the people. and has enabled Chinese mer-
chants to get greater value in goods for
money expended.
Secondly, the Boxer troubles and the war
demoraiZed trade. Both foreign and
tive merchants kept their stocks as low
possible as a matter of precaution; be
cause silver was fuctuating wildly and the
commercial future was in doubt AT the
turn of events, as Japan began to force
Russia out of Manchuria, conditions I'M
proved. Importers became less cauttoGs
and the demand for foreign goods was
greater.
Thirdly, Mr.. Jacobsen of the bureau OF
statistics says: When Russia maintained
her protectorate over Manchuria the rorth-
ern ports were practically closed to Amer
lean cotton goods. Upon the evacuation
of Newchwang by the Russians the Japa-
nese threw open that port and vast guam
titles of American cotton goods have since
been pouring into Manchuria and the north
portions of the Chinese empire. Man
churia has absorbed fully one-half of the
increase in trade during the last year"
Fourthly, the war arrested the ma terial
development of northern China, which has
now been resumed, thus creating a demand
for all kinds of merchandise, particularly
machinery, implements, iron and steel of all
kinds, lumber and timber, electrical sup
plies and similar merchandise. 1t IS uni
Versally conceded that China is now en-
terng upon period of unprecedented pros
perity and progress and that it will be
the scene of the greatest activity in au
the world during the next ten Years-in
railway building. mineral, industrial and
commercial DEVELOPMENT
Evening star., 1905-11-06
FOUND HEAD IN BOSTON HARBoR.
Believed to Be That of Susan Gearv,
Suitcase Victim.

What is confidently believed to be the
head of Susanna y. Geary, the dress suit
case victim, was recovered In a leather
handbag from the bottom OF the harbor at
Boston, Sunday. 1t was dragged TO the
surface very the point where Lewis
w. Crawford and William Howard. who
have confessed to disposing of the dis
membered body of the girl. said they drop
ped 1t from the stern of an East Boston
ferryboat.
The head completes the body Of the girl
The trunk YVES found on September u.
and the limbs We're picked up October %.
The leather bag in which the head had been
placed, together with thirty pounds of
loose shot did not move, apparently from
the place where 1t sank
The bag, with its contents. was taken to
an Undertaking establishment for fnvesti-
cation. The head was in a good state of
preservation, and 1t is thought by the
police that it VIII be readily recognized
as that of Miss Geary. The head was
found by some newspaper reporters after
the police boat had quit work for the day
The reporters were operating n drag from
the stern OF power dory when some
thing was caught. Hauling the drag to
the surface, they found "A small brown
leather satche! hooked in the iron prongs.
The bag was the Geary girls. and in IL
was her own head, wrapped in Il piece of n
black skirt, and surrounded by Il piece OF
oilcloth of the same pattern as that in the
suit cases which contained the torso and
limbs
The police Sunday continued the search
for Mary s. Dean, who is said to have had
charge of the RoXbury home In which Miss
Geary died after being removed from the
fremont street resort.
Morris Nathan, the lover of Miss Geary,
will be arraigned in court today on a
charge of abortion.
DR.. Percy ID. Mcleod, who was arrested
in the Back Bay district Friday for alleged
completely in the case, left town Sunday
for a few days. He is under bonds OF
10000.
The police intimate that they have eyi-
dence to show that other similar cases
have occurred in Boston. and that the
bodies of several of the victims have been
disposed of secretly.
Regarding the alleged confessions OF
Crawford and Howard. Chief William B.
Watts of the Boston bureau of criminal
investigation, said:
"Ali | will say is that the confession of
these two men is the most startling and
sensational story | have ever heard. | do
not like to think of it, 1t is a terrible
story, and the most remarkable tale /, In
all my years of police service. ever heard
al
Evening star., 1905-11-06
Proposed Alaskan Railway.

The Los Angeles, Cal, Express says:
Alaska will have a railway its entire length
from north to south and giving communi-
cation with the outside world, If plans
which are being formulated in this city are
carried out. Harry White, former mayor
of Seattle, is at the head of the enterprise.
which includes an application to Congress
during the coming session for government
subsidy.
The idea as outlined is for the govern
ment TO guarantee bonds OF the proposed
company which is yet to be organized for
the purpose the promoters using the credit
thus obtained to raise the funds for the
building of the line.
1t is expected that Senator Samuel w.
Piles of Washington will father the scheme
in Congress.
If successful the enterprise will involve
an expenditure of about S40,0ao,00o The
road will be nearly 5000 miles in length.
Evening star., 1905-11-06
Will Enrich wisconsin's Treasury.

The state of Wisconsin will be enriched
many thousands of dollars If a decision
rendered at Madison Saturday by Judge
s. D. Hastings of Green Bay is up-
held by the higher courts. In a suit
brought by the various railroads of the
state seeking to set aside advalorem tax
assessment on the ground the law violated
the principle of equal taxation, Judge Has
tings ruled that the law Is constitutional
and the assessments valid. 1t is estimate ed
that the decision will increase by $6OO. .OeO
railroad taxes for the year 1902, a still
greater sum for 1904. and at least a million
more for 1905, compared with the amount
assessed under the license fee system. The
case will be appealed.
Evening star., 1905-11-06
CRUSHED BY FALLING WALLS
Three Children Dead and Thirteen Peo-
pie Injured in Michigan.

Three children are dead and thirteen peo-
pie injured, one fatally, as the result of an
explosion Sunday at Ishpeming, Mich.
which completely destroyed the Miners Ma
uonal Bank. The dead are: Steven Good
man, aged twelve years; Alice McGee aged
ten years; Edward Grath. aged twelve
years.
The injured are: James F. Mullen. fatal
ly; Thomas Flanagan, Lorette McGee Hans
Gunderson, Mrs. 4. F. Small, Miss Bruez
Mrs. G. Smeltz, Charles SmeItz. John Dun
den. Ray Butler, Fred Anderson Erick
Peterson. Mrs ]. F. Keith.
A gas leakage in the basement of the
bank building was primarily responsible for
the explosion and losses of life. Two work
men went into the basement about 8 O'Clock
to make repairs They struck a match and
the flame ignited the gas in the basement, a
tremendous explosion following
Evening star., 1905-11-06

II you want work read the want col
umns of The Star.
Evening star., 1905-11-06
STONE & FAIRFAX, Inc.
Estate.

~ EVE established these two offices for your better
HI ienceim the interest OF giving better
~ and seekertO seeand believe
will materially benefit both
the landlords standpoint he has "tvo
Evening star., 1905-11-06
"pennsvu speciars Fastest Run.

The Pennsylvania special. the eighteen
hour New YORK and Chicago train on the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad. at Chicago SATURDAY
finished a fast run from Harrisburg, Pa.'
where 1t departed two hours late. to Chi
cago where ii arrived on time, having COM
pleted the run of III miles in TAI minutes
In view of the fact that the train had 10
climb III miles of mountains between Al
toona and Pittsburg, the run Is regarded
by operating men as the best ever made by
a regular train for a like distance.
Evening star., 1905-11-06
Coast Sentiment Changing.

Public sentiment on the Pacific coast con-
cerning Chinese exclusion is slowly chang
ing. High wages and the scarcity of labor
are beginning to be seriously felt. The
laboring population has not increased with
the material development of the coast, and
it-cannot proceed much farther without re-
Inducements. There must be large addi-
ton to the laboring population, and en-
ployers of labor everywhere concede that
the Chinese are altogether the most salts
factory Workmen they can find They are
therefore beginning 10 talk about 'restrc e l
immigration" and an amendment to the
exclusion law, permitting the admission of
n limited number of coolies for a specified
leng h of time, under bonds that they will
leave the country at the end of the period.
But those who are most interested in this
economic problem are extremely anxious to
avoid an agitation and prevent discussion
for fear they may excite antagonism and
arrest the drift of public sentiment, which
is now in the direction of a modification of
..ne exclusion laws
Evening star., 1905-11-06
Resolution Adopted at Portland.

At the Trans-M Mississippi Congress. held
an exciting debate on the Chinese question,
which developed decided tendency toward
modification, and the following resolution
was adopted as a compromise:
"Our foreign trade with China Is at pres
ent suspended. and American vessels are
unable to discharge their cargoes at Chinese
ports and Hongkong because OF the re-
fusal of the Chinese TO handle American
products. This unsatisfactory state of af-
fairs is understood to have been produced
by the improper treatment to which the
privileged classes of China have been sub
prohibiting the admission of Chinese labor
ers into the United States.
There are now seeking admission to our
country large numbers of persons from Eu-
rope, Asia and Africa. many of whom are
undesira BILE and cannot be admitted without
endangering the high standards of Ameri-
can citizenship; therefore we respectfully
petition the President Of the United States
to, If deemed expedient, reiterate his in
s.ructions for proper treatment of the privl-
legged classes of China, to ascertain through
the proper channels the reasons of the pres
ent boycott. and to appoint a commission
to investigate and report to Congress, with
recommendations for a comprehensive i'm
migration law, framed TO remove all un-
reasonable restrictions but to exclude from
ma United States and our insular possess
sions all undesirable persons of every coun-
try
There was no roll call on the original
question, but after It had been declared
adopted motion to reconsider was made
and defeated by a vote of 208 to ~. SO that
the resolutions may fairly be taken to ex-
Evening star., 1905-11-06

press the sentiment of the congress. which
was composed of delegates from an the
commercial bodies west of the Mississippi
river.
Evening star., 1905-11-06
of the Boxer troubles q close and cordial
relation may be eSta hliShed

of the Boxer troubles. p close and cordial
relation may be established.
we were awarded s24,GG0,000 as our
share of the blackman levied upon the Chi
nese government by the great powers as
the penalty of the Boxer uprising. 1t is
to be paid in twenty annual instalments.
We have already received. in cash. about
four millions. All claims of American citi-
zens for losses suffered during the Boxer
troubles have been settled the total
amounting to Il little less than 81 600. coo.
The remaining 100000 is now deposited
to the credit of the Secretary of State in
Washington bank. 1t is estima ted that the
cost of our relief expedition 10 China in
1880 was about $9,oCo,Go0, but it Is very diff
ficult to make an accurate calculation of
what has been expended or what should
still be charged against that account.
About 200 men were killed or died from
disease and several hundred We're wounded
and otherwise disabled. which makes a
considerable addition to our perman ent
pension list. But. at the widest and most
than s12 .GC0,c00 from China. which is
about half of the sum allotted to us by the
international commission at Peking.
The late Secretary Hay regarded it
worse than tainted money" His high
sense of honor made him very anxious 10
waive our claims TO the entire amount, less
the two millions necessary to cover the
losses of our citizens. The President and
Secretary Root are believed to share very
largely In that conscientious view of the
case, and while no definite policy has been
decided upon. 1t is entirely probable that
the government of the United States will,
TO at least one-half of the Chinese in
1emOjty
Evening star., 1905-11-06
Before a Whole City.

A store window is good adj
vertising, so is good sign over
the door, but the best of all is
the display that goes before a
whole city every day-the news
paper advertisement.
Evening star., 1905-11-06
You Can Exchange Anything

you don't want for something you do want
State your proposition i'm an ad in the
Trade column Of Sundays Star.
Evening star., 1905-11-06

pal articles of merchandise from the United
States to China during the eight months
ending August 81, 1904, and the same perioo
In 1905.
Evening star., 1905-11-06
THE CHINESE BOYCOTT
Pure Bluff Invented by WI
Ting-fang.
OUR TRADE INCREASED
FUTURE rs FULL OF GREAT
POSSIBILITIES.
Vast Growth of Transportation Facili-
ties-SentimentC Changing in Favor
CT Modifying the Laws.
BY WILLIAM f. CURTIS.

"
Written for The Star and the Chicago Record
Herald.
The boycott of American goods by China
pure bluff, invented by our old friend
WI Ting fang, formerly minister at Wash
ington. and it did no one any harm. On
the contrary, it did great deal of good.
because it demonstrated the possibilities
of retaliation on the part of China for the
treatment her people have received at tie
hands of our government and our politicians.
Nobody recognized that more seriously than
the business men of California and other
Pacific coast states, and it is hoped that
the lesson will have a good effect in mod
Grating public opinion and sharpening the
sense of justice.
Notwithstanding the demonstrations
against American goods on the part of the
commercial organizations and guilds of
China, the exports from the United States
to that country during the last year were
much larger than ever before. ana during
the eight mcnths of the calendar year
ended August n. 1905-the period during
they were three times as large as they ever
We're before. The returns of the bureau of
statistics show that the total value of mar-
chandise exported to China from the United
States during that period was SO 2JO,9!G IS
against SIS, ,Gt3 during tie correspond
ing period of 1894, and Sl1,341,!2e in 1903.
1t is estimated that tie total for the calcn-
dar year 1893 will reach nearly $500 900,
a gain of more than 2J0 per cent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-01

NJ, WAlLA JUNK SHOP:::
and retail dealers in all
0f hides, wool, scrap iron, brass.
oil rubber, lead, zine, bottles.
o., "ooers and secondhand sacks,
and carpets.
Pr. s'sIN & YoUDovITcH,
!. none Main $50 11r 49,: ..
- u. II East Main st.
NIA WAllA. WASH.
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Weather Service Extension.

It has been arranged by the navy de-
partment that all merchant ships lifted
with wireless telegraph apparatus shall
make daily weather reports when they
are in touch with the government
coastwise stations, which will shortly
be established in chain extending
from Portland, Me-, to New Orleans
and later to Galveston, says a Wash
ington correspondent Of the New
York Post. 1t is planned that such
ships shall make their reports at
Greenwich noon, which reports Will
probably be forwarded to the weather
bureau in Washington 1t IL also asked
that there be special reports OF any
marked changes observed IN the Da-
rometer at other times. On the other
hand. these naval wireless stations Will
furnish the ships when desired with
weather forecasts which come from the
weather bureau. At certain posts at
which they may be observed the naval
wireless stations along the coast Will
also display the usual weather signals.
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UNDERTAKES.

SMITH & MACMARTIN, FUNERAL
directors and Embalmers, $50 East
Alder. Telephone Main 322. EN-
balming a speciality.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-01

At Cloudcroft, n NJ, the other day
a pine tree was cut down which meas
ured seven feet In diameter at the
ground and was two feet in diameter
at a point sixty feet above the ground.
savs the Santa Fe New Mexican. Tho
trunk of the tree measured over hum
dred feet in length 1t was cut down
To make room for a dwelling house
which u 10 be built directly over the
stump.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-01

/ very choice lot in excellent lOca-
ton and near the Lincoln school.
Price 500; now $3.50.
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HAlRDREssINc.
DENTISTS
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE.
BARGAINS BARGAINS
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR
lots if you are going to build this
fall.
These are all marked down from
former prices but will sell at a big
advance after 60 days.
choice level lots on corner near
Sharpstein school with a building
bringing good rent. Will sell both
together or divide. Price 500. Will
take $500 for one week.
very choice lot in excellent loca-
ton and near the Lincoln school.
Price 500; now $3.50.
A fine location, one block from
Sharpstein school, was offered at
$1,000; now 5000. Look this up.
This is a good one; so feet front,
close to Sharpstein school; was $3.50,
but will take 500 for a few days.
We have others in different parts of
the city and would be pleased to
show them any day.
For further particulars see or address
BAXTER REALTY CO.,
27L2 West Main st.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-01

ONE BATH WILL GIVE AN IDEA
Of what a course Of the Viavi baths
and our system Of treatment will
do. Try one. Viavi Parlors, 402-
403, Ransem Bldg. Tel Main sos.
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These are all marked down from
former prices but will sell at big
advance after 60 days.
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