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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
1 per cent

After discussing the matter length
lily, recognizing the probability of
having on the rolls assessments in
cOllectable due to nOn-reSidentS, or
averaged, or cripples, and upon the
assessing of which the Jury should
not be made to pay a commission,
and in order to permit those members
OF the Police Jury, who have not al
ready done so, to go " the rolls
with a view of correcting any errors
or omissions that they might find,
it was moved and seconded that the
assessor be allowed on accOun 1915. 90
Carried.
Moved and seconded that a COM
mittee of two be appointed to investi-
gate the assessors account amount
$4,000 for compiling the list of license
tax-dayers of this parish. Commit
tee: p. X. Landry, and j. Edmond
Mouton.
Mr.. Connolly reported the widening
of the public road from Is to 40 feet
along the properties of Desire Hebert
aid others and asked the Jury to APP
prove of his action in selecting a com
mittee of the owners of the land along
this road as against the wards standing
committee, that the Jury recognizing
its indebtedness of $3.50 each to
Desire Hebert, Lawrence Prejean and
Elphe Prejean the committee afore-
said for services rendered. Ap-
proved.
The following report was accepted:
Lafayette. La, May II, 1906.
To the Police Jury of Lafayette Parish:
This is to certify that we have this
day inspected the work done on the
Carencro road under the direction of
the Citizens Road Building Associa-
ton and we find same to be entirely
satisfactory and in accordance with
the terms of the contract existing be-
tween the Police Jury and the Assoc
citation. We recommend that a set
Element be made with the Association
according to agreement. We esti-
mate the distance worked to be about
six miles.
Respectfully,
j. E. MOUTON,
VAI.ERY BOUDREAUX.
A. f. MOUTON,
F. DEMANADE.
Committee.
The Treasurer's report was read as
follows and ordered fled:
To the President and Members Of Police
Jury, Parish of Lafayette, La:
Following is a statement of receipts
and disbursements of the parish funds
since my last report:
DIR.
To bal. on hand last report. $3.50 10
F. H. MOuton. secretary, for
special road Ind ward....... 33 %
Tax-cOll'r, taxes coll'd. May. % 46
Tax-colPr., licenses coli'd MAY % 90
L. Hirsch, tents and stove sold IL 80
Total receipts. -. .......s32S 81
CIR.
BY 5 per cent commission tax
cOll'r, taxes. 4 81
By 5 per cent commission tax
coll'r, licenses -. ........ l %
BY approved orders. ........ POS Is
BY jurors certificates ......... Is 80
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
One Tninq Overlooked.

There" sighed the dying million
aire, feebly. now that my will is COM
pleted | feel better. Ny family will
be cared for through lie at least"
But isn't there one thing you have
forgotten to mention?" asked the law
yer.
What is that?"
"The setting aside of a suitable al.
lOwance for the chorus girl"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
X Won't Happen Again.

Governor Cat the cOnsul's party)-l
remember your face perfectly, sir, but
your name for the moment has es-
capped my memory.
Stranger-I am delighted to meet
you again, your excellency. My name
is Ivan Petrovich SwerccZSkiski.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
A Uniform Deficie

Eyes, the general of the Venezuelan
army is going to meet the French COM
mander and arrange the details of the
armistice."
We'll what causes the delay?"
The general had to borrow a pair
of shoes and a calico shirt"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
Not That Kind of a Place,

Not That Kind OF a Place.
Cali my threats didn't bother him at
ALL" said the collector.
MOP" replied the merchant. said
We could go as far as We liked, eh?"
"Well-er-I think the place he
mentioned was farther than you'd
like"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
BY witness certifi Gates. ....... l 90

Total disbursements ...... 1927 80
BY balance on hand. 800. 70.
Respectfully submitted,
j. f. MARTIN. Treasurer.
Lafayette, La, June I, 1906.
To the President and Members Of Police
Jury, Parish Of Lafayette, L.:
Following is a statement of receipts
and disbursements of the special road
fund since my last report:
DR..
To bal. on hand last report. ..S673 -
Or.
BY approved Orders..........$l13 %
BY balance on hand. S200.24
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
For Rent

Cottage of six rooms in Girard's
addition near Industrial school.
Apply to F. H. LANDRY.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
JOIN US IN 4 B.
HERE ARE SOME or I'll r.
MORoUS HAPPENINGS ~ LIZ.

Cora's Unkind suggestioc-Tne w
ter Wagon in the junCis--r.o.- 8
Better Than Dog in A>epi".
Tramps from House.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-06-13
The Motor Face,

the MOtOr c
Jakey-What fur don't you never
wash your face. Billy?
Jimmy-Sh! want me girl to tink
I've got a auto.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOLS.

Money Needed to Rebuild Burned
Observation-Disclosures Contribute.
The children of San Francisco arc
now going Ia school in tents fur
nisllcd by the United States military
authorities in Golden Gate Park. Sol.
dicrH serve as irant officers: a drill
sergeant puts the boys through set
ling up exercises.
Stow Lake furnishes opportunity for
swimming lessons. so that the boys
and sirls are enjoying the summer
session: but the cold winds of lie
winter season and the driving rains
Will transform this enjoyment, to
misery. and The school rccouSlrllr,
ION committee is therefore siraining
every nerve 10 rebuild The burned
schoolhouses. Six million dollars Is
needed for this purpose. and though
many generous subscriptions have
been received much more is still
wanted.
Tile first cash contribution came
from the boys and girls of Broken
Arrow. Creek Nation, Ind, r.. and
he children of Galveston. Tex, whose
own schools were rebuilt by the clli-
tlrcn of the United States, have sent
an Offering.
Portland. Ore. has sent word that
her citizens will erect school build.
ing. to be mined the Portland Scbool.
ami contributions have been received
lro mall parts of the world But tile
work as yet is only begun, and tile
committee appeals to the public for
continued aid. AT the present time
100 teachers are without employ.
mfnt and 10000 children witrou;
school accommodation, while thirty.
Tour buildings have been destroyed.
The appeal is signed by the finance
committee of the school reconstruc.
ton committee, including Eugene T.
Schmitz, mayor of San Franciscn:
Aaron Altman, president Of the
board of education, AMI Alfred Ron
COVERT superintendent of schools.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
h|DsH|PMEN IN PORT
Here 10 Study shIpbu|!d|Dg al The
Local Yard.
ships !. Of COAST DEFENSE. FLEET
Cruiser Newark and Monitors Flor
idasFianu Arkansas, Which Have
the Cadets Aboard. Will Remain IN
iarbor For Week.

With several hundred midshipmen
from the Annapolis Naval Academy
aboard, the protected cruiser New
ark lAhtl the monitors Florida anil
ArkaSsas. attached to Rear. Admiral
Dickens coast defense squadron, ar
rived at this port from Chesapeake
bay yesterday afternoon and are nov
anchored In the harbor of the Ca.
silio.;
'TltsNessels will remain at this port
about Il week. while the ''middics'
are visiting the local ghipyard Every
year'a number of midshipmen FROM
the naval academy come to this port
to visit the shipyard to study the
methods used here i'll The construc.
tiont OF Uncle Sans lighting ma,
Chines.
The men now aboard the cruiser
and monitors will spend part of
each day at the yard inspecting the
wo;k sll tile battleship Minnesota
anhfs tfe armored cruisers North
Carolina and Montana. Each squad
That visits the shipbuildins plant will
be headed by an officer who will ex-
plain to the "middles" the work Of
building warships.
After leaving this port the midship.
men will go to Newport, where they
will spend some time Mt the naval
training station there. They will re.
turn to Annapolis the latter part OF
August, ,.Ss
The protected cruiser Minneapolis
flagship of the coast defense squad
ron and another cruiser Of the neet,
are now bound to Spain with several
hundred midshipmen aboard. They
will remain IN foreign waters until
the fattcr part Of next month
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
REoRcANlzE ARTILLERY CORPS.
Separation Of Coast From Field Ser.
vice Provided in Senate Sill.

Separation of Coast From Field Ser.
vice Provided in Senate Sill.
q WASHINGTON. u. c., June 2.-
The Senate Committee on Military
Affairs, today ordered a favorable re.
port on bill TO reorganize and in.
crease the efficiency of the artillery
oI the army. 1t provides for the sep.
,arato nof tile field from The coast
artillery Tie change will reiire five
years to effect and will result III an
Increase Of 2gG officers and 6.l9T of.
ficers and men.
The Increase In men will be sob
coast artillerymen and SIS field artil.
lerymen. The cost The first year is
estimated at 100000 and after per-
lection at aboht S2,G0O.0Uu additional.
The cost OF additional quarters is
estimated at about s5,50O,0OO. The
bill as reported by the Senate Com.
mitiee is identical with that submit.
ted by the Secretary of War and with
the bill which is now before the
House Committee on Military AT.
fairs.
Senator Warren IN his report
strongly urged the passage of the
bill and pointed out the critical con.
diiinns existing in the coast artillery,
stating that il was possible TO man
only oleithird of the guns. power
plants, searchishts, etc, now EN-
placed and that the other two.thrds
were in the hands Of caretakers. He
stated that in the event of war until
recruits could be sufficiently. Instruct
ed TO handle this complicated me.
ichaniclsm. lie also pointed out the
fact that the present authorized
strength was from so to. 40 per cent.
short because the men Will not enlist
ior re-enist for the coast artillery.
This latter condition the bill will
remedy by providing more men to do
the work and greater compensation
for those occupying places demanding
technical skill.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
R. G. Dunn q Co., Enthusiastic
Over Present Conditions.
LABOR TROUBLES AT AN END
In Many Of the Leading Induotrics Or
dcrs. are Placed for the Entire Out.
put Tor tile Balance Of the Year
Railways Prosperous.
Thy Associated I'rcsy)

NEW YORK. Juno 2a.-R. G.. Dunn
and Co.'S weekly rcyirw of trade to.
morrow Will say: Relief from drought
III many of The farming sections re-
stored prospects Of hnntilul harvosts.
and the business ur the nation has
maintained q volume hat is exception.
ally heavy for the season.
Some evidences u conservatism rc.
Earoing productions beyond industries;
contracts have been placed for the on.
'irc out put during the balance OF The
year, while steel mills are booked well
into 1907.
One of. tho best features Of the
week was the sentiment of coal min.
ing troubles in Ohio. concessions br.
ing made by both contestants that re.
suited In resumption of work hy &C..
ouo miners. The only serious strl,g.
gle Threatened for July was in ihc
'cN'ile' industry. and manufactures
granted the desired increase in WAGES
on Thursday.
Activity In real estate and ruiIlips
operations is fully maintained ana
the movement of lumber and niatcria,
Is very heavy Winter wheat har.
'csting has begun, the usual com
plaint regarding the scarcity Of labor
being frequently heard
Railway earnings thus far available
Tor June show Il gain of lO.., per cent.
over last years figures ami foreign
commerce. at thi; port for last wepl,
exceeds the. volume In 1905 by $5.79l !.
o3n as To imports and $2.5t5.a4a as
to exports.
Textile mills still have considerable
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
COLOR LINE IN COLLEGE.
Prize Winning Negro Girl Sighted
by Students Of High School.
(Specill to the Daily Press)

CATSKIl-I,. n. Y. june e. %
Among the sixteen graduates of
Caiski.l High School tonight was
Jennie flelcous, negro grill who
passed her examination well up 10
the head Of the class, and who also
received the Mary Howard prize Cor
best progress for the third consa-
cntivc year.
After the class was in the theatre
the president Of the class informed
Miss Hclicoua that she would not he
allowed to attend class reception
Her friends assert she was not al
loved Invitations to tie reception
and that changes were made in the
program so as to debar her from
showing her superiority III education
over her white classmates.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
ST. vlNcENT's CLOSES.
Brothers and Students Leave Books
For Summer Vacation.

VI oRifiIiSi
The final exercises of St Vincent's
we're held III the assembly room of
the academy yesterday morning. y
few choice literary and musical SO.
lectlons were rendered, after which
the hunors AMI promotions were an.
nuunced by Brother Mark, director
Of the academy. who expressed great
pleasure AMI satisfaction al the work
accomplished by the students during
The year The season Of 'O5 to 'UG
has been the most successful i'll the
schools short existence over 100
pupils having been enrolled, a crafty
Ing percentage being present during
The entire session of ten months.
Rev. Joseph Froli who presided.
then delivered brilliant and stir
ring address, congrutuating the
brothers OH their good work, and ex.
pressing the hope of seeing in the
near future some of the young men
before him receiving their diplomas
as the first graduates Of st. Yin,
cents Academy. After giving some
Wholesome advice relative TO vaca.
lion, the young men who By diligent
and pergevering effort had attained
The distinction of leading in their
respective grades were. awarded
handsome medals-gifts Of friends of
the institution. Following is the list
of deserving pupils:
Medal for scholarship. donated by
Rev. j. I. Wilson, former pastor Of
ST. Nncen's Catholic church won
Ey Master w. Bernard Walsh. The
competition was so close in this
grade that Brother Mark presented
medal Of like design to Master
Jc5eph f. p. Murphy. who nnisherl
out small fraction Of one per cent
behind the leader.
Medal for scholarship and attend.
ance, donated by Rev T. j. Will
SOM won by Francis a., Schwalen
berg.
Melal for scholarship, donated hy
Rev. T j. WILSON, won by Master
John b. Oakley
Medal for scholarship. donated by
Mr.. JOHN Luwery' WIN hy Frederick
Lazarich.
Rev. Bro Isdorc, director of NIt.
ST. Joseph's College, Baltimore, ana
Rev. Bro. Dominic. provincial Of the
Aayerlans in America. were present
and delivered short addresses to the
students.
After Tile class exercises the stuu.
en's repaired to The spacious north
room where, through the generosity
of Rev. Joseph Frioli a bountiruI
iepast wa, INDUCED in The singing
of grand Te Deum completed tn,
ceremonies and the vacation of NC
was begun.
The brothers remain for few DAYS
yet in Newport News when much
needed rest will Ia given them at one
"r other of the various summer in
stltutes conducted by the order.
where education and pleasure will
he combined. They expect ia return
about the last Of August
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
American Pottery In France Is
Again Shut Down.
DEMAND MACE FOR HIGHER PAY
Third Struggle Between the Workmeh
and Their Employees in Year
Rioto Marked the Strikes of Last
Ysar-Mcn Attack Troops.
tBy Associated Press.)

LIMOGES, FIR, June 23.-'The Havi-
land porcelain factory here has again
been closed down on account OF Il
strike over the question Of higher
wages. Other employees in the same
Industry nave given notice Of Il lock
out unless the workers accept the con
ditlons offered
The llaviland porcelain at Limoges
the owners of which are Americans.
WAS The scene Of violent labor COIL
flictc n'April. 1905. Strikers on April
! broke into the factory and Threatens
ed to haul down the American flag
waving over the establishment.
The next day there. was another
attack by strikers resulting in much
damage, while on April IL there was
fierce battle between strikers and
troops detailed for the protection of
the factory. three strikers being kill.
ed and nearly hundred soldiers
wounded.
In the Chamber of Deputies on
April is, the Havilands we're denounc-
ell fnr their treatment of their EN-
ployes. This strike ended April 90.
the proprietor removing foreman to
satisfy the demands of the workmen.
There was a renewal Of the strike on
April IS, 1905. which, however was of
brief duration.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
TALE or a CAT on THE TRUCKS
Thomas. of FONT Pleasant. "Beats
1t" to jersey City.

ilSmas. OF FONT Pleasant. "Eeats
1t" to jersey City.
RED BANK. June o2.--The unus.
nal sight of a toncat riding on the
trucks Of Central Railroad passen.
ger car was witnessed here yeslcl.
day afternoon. Tom, who got on tho
trucks at Point PLEASANT, made tic
trip safely 10 Jersey City. The train
me utllopght the cat brought them
good luck and stopped all who al.
tempted to make him leave The
trucks.
Tom seemed to he fascinated BY
his swift ride, and at each stop wa:
found resting i'll snug place with
his head toward the rear of the train.
AT Matawan he responded with a
weak Meow to the attention of a
passenger but would not leave the
truck, and continued to "deadhead,
II to Jersey City" where he took the
ferry to New York. --x <3g9yIr
81. il ~ .
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Social-Personal

Mrs. John w. Reynolds left yes.
terday for Oman. Va. to spend sever
al weeks with relatives.
Miss Lynch, who has been visiting
Ar and Mrs. w. r. Lynch, on Thirty
third street for several months, re-
turned home yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. a. BelIman, OF New York. Is
The guest of her sister, Mrs. j. >Kell-
nedy Corss. OH West avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
BULLETS FLY AT FIRE.
Arnory Burns Causing Great, Dan
ger to Spectators.
(By Associated Press,

MILFORD. MASS, June 22.-The
Washington block, a four-story brick
structure at Main and Central streets.
was burned today, entailing a loss of
about $4,000 on the building and
lis contents.
A section Of one of the walls fell
and slightly injured 1--WE fremen, AMI
flying bullets from exploding car
tridses in the quarters of the local
militia company in the building en-
dangered the spectators, but no one
was hit by them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Friday. June %. 1906.
Arrived.

Steamer Rappahannock Or
Buckingham Liverpool--ro Furnegs,
Witty g. Company with merchandise
Steamer Waccamaw. Trott, Port
'and-To Consolidated Coal Com.
pany in ballast.
Steamer Gloucester. Dizer. Balti.
more-'ro Merchants & Miners Trans.
nortation Company with passengers
nnd merchandise
Steamer Ontario, March, Boston
aud Norfolk-To Merchants & Miner;
Transportation Company with passen.
gers and merchandise.
Steamer Hamilton. Boaz. New Yorl:
and Norfolk TO OIL Dominion
steNhshipc COMPANY with passengers
and fhcrclandise.
Sailed.
Steamers: Miami. White, Maimi
Fla: Bay State. Peterson, New Bed.
fordsa Princess Anne, Tapley, Norfolk
alnti;fNew York. George w. Clyde.
O'Neil, Norfolk and Philadelphia; :
Gloucester Dlzer. Norfolk and Bos.
tong Ontario, March, Baltimore.
STtouners: Stillmun f. Kelly. AL
len%fBosfon; Jennie French Potter
Potter Providence.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Richard Iyens Hanged.
(Byl Associated Press ]

CHICAGO. June Richard
lyens was, banged here today for the
murder of bessie Hollister.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
John Mitchell. pisc,,arosu.

The charge Of larceny, preferred
against John Mitchell by sai!n.'
named Otto FinzberseI, was dismiss
ed by Justice Brown III the police
court yesterday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
STEAMER AvoNA IN DOCK.
Survey to Be Held to Ascertain Ex
tent of Damage to Hui,

The Norwegian steamer Avona
which arrived in port from Boston
Tuesday morning, was floated into
dry dock No. 9, at tile local ship.
yard, yesterday morning for the pul-
pose Of having a survey Of her hull
made.
The vessel went aground on bar
off Woods Hill, Mass. last Sunday.
and while she did not stay ashore
but few hours it is thought that her
huh was damaged.
Should the, survey reveal any in.
1pries to the ships hull she Will be
repaired before leaving the l'asln
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Hereafter" has caught on at Pine
Beach. Join the pr..essiun. It.
For Sale.

Choice residence in center of city.
two lots southern exposure; price and
terms very reasonable Apply to
Nelms, Marye, Boyenton & Chaplin,
Inc, Real Estate, Insurance and
Loans. G.22-tt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

The Plant line Miami, which has
been undergoing All overhaullng at
the local shipyard for several weeks
sailed yesterday for Miami, Florida.
A. schooner of ST. net tonnage has
been chartered for the coal trade
between this port and Savannah, at
81 "a ton
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Gle 1dar For This pax
~
MARINE NOTES.

The British steamer Rappahannock
arriyed in port Thursday from Liy-
erpn6l with 100 tons of import
cargo which she Is now lischarging.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

been doing business OH Huntington
avenue. was arrested yesterday OH
warrant charging him with lunacy.
He will he hell FOR examination by
4 commission of lunacy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
HALF RATE SUNDAY OUTING
VIA c. e y. RAILWAY.
Between All Stations on the PENN

sua.
Tickets sold for Sunday morning To-.
cal trains, returning in The afternoon.
One fare the r,,und tip. 5,2512t-f.sa.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23

If ,.o'nllETs Language were logically
formed. We would make the word
"kidnabbins'' Instead Of "kidnapins, 8
since tleEaet consists of nabbins a
kid, Buffalo Express. 4,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-06-23
Would Marry Sunday. EVENING

In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean if
II was possible to havelfor supper tile
Find of Ice Cream and Candy you can
buy at. KIRKNIAN'S, 2617 Washington
Avenue, Phone 52i for your Sundays
Ice Cream. sf G.22.6t.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-14
WOMAN MURDER SUSPECT
STILL AWAITING HEARING

Continuation Of State Holidays De-
lays tho Examination of Mira.
Dabney Storrs.
LOS ANGELES, May 1S.-Mrs. Dab
ney Storrs. the young woman charged
with the murder of her husband at
Monrovia, a suburb Of this city, a few
weeks ago, is still awaiting her pre-
liminary hearing. Governor Pardee,s
continuous proclamations OF legal holi-
days have deferred her trial now for
more than two weeks and there Ii no
immediate prospect Of her being
brought to bar. She Is out on bail.
Storrs was shot with his own pistol
in his home at night and there were
no witnesses to the affair. Mrs. Storrs
claimed that her husband had been
dissipating. and. in a melancholy Mt,
had committed suicide. She was ar
rested several days after her husbands 8
death and charged with the murder.
Life insurance, made out In her favor.
is. the motive by which 1t is ex-
pected to connect her with the crime.