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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11
SCOTT REFINERY.

a movement has been inaugurated
at Scott for the building of q central
sugar refinery, and although no or
ganization has yet been perfected, pre-
liminary measures are being formu-
lated with that end in view. Several
sites in and around the town have
been offered as an inducement, to-
gether with ten acres of valuable land.
Planters have, pledged themselves to
plant 600 acres of cane the next year
and increase the acreage thereafter.
Mr.. P. ]. Stakelum, of New Orleans,
who represents large business con-
Germ, has visited Scott and conferred
with the farmers and business men,
and the following committee has been
appointed to consider plans in further
ance of the enterprise: F. G. Mouton,
CASTOR Siadous, Pierre Martin, Oil
vier Boudreaux, Arthur Billeaud, Leo
pold Pierret and L. G. Breaux. Mr..
CASTOR Siadous offers site with
grounds on his place between Scott
and Duson but nothing definite so far
has been done in this regard. The
proposed factory is to have capacity
of not less than 300 tons per day. but
may be much larger in the opinion OF
many. The people of Scott are to be
commended for their energy and
ability in this matter, for it shows a
determination to overcome existing
adverse conditions and prove the
mastery, over apparently insuDera ble
obstacles. sWhere there is will
there is q way', and no doubt sue
cess will crown the efforts of the reso-
lutte citizens behind this movement.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11
). THE TALKING PICTURES.

The talking pictures being shown
this week at the Columbia theatre are
proving to be quite attractive and
entertaining. They are the same as
the ordinary moving pictures, with
the added feature Of being made more
realistic by some one in the rear OF
the curtain talking for the pictures as
they are shown, changing the voice to
represent the differnnt characters.
This method of representation sup
plies the part lacking in the pictures
and adds greatly to the entertainment.
The pictures will be shown the rest OF
the week
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11
1ETTE. LOUISIANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER II. 1908
COURT BUSINESS.

Ciyil District court, Judge Camp
bell presiding, has been in session
during the week and has also trans
acted some criminal business of
minor note. The following cases
were considered: ST Jones, violation
of Sunday law, case fixed for Dec.
II: Man Foreman, disturbing peace
able assembly, bench warrant issued.
District Attorney Robira filed the
following informations: Lessior Cor
mier. disturbing peace on road; Jesse
Hoffpauir, assault and battery;
Robert Senegal ct ais, disturbing
peaceable assembly: Joe Duhon, SLAM
der: Felix Abshire, disturbing peace
on road: Louis Smalley, hunting with
out license: Tite Mitchell and Rubin
Cody, carrying concealed weapons:
Leville ClOtiaux, disturbing assemb-
1y; Niger Peterman, assault and bat
terry; Edna Barnett, assault with a
dangerous weapon: Sidney Boud-
reaux, assault and battery: Alcide
Guiot, ct ais, disturbing assembly:
Onezime Guidroz, disturbing peace
on road: Olivier Boudreaux, assault
and battery; Sidney Boudreaux dis
turbing peace on road: Alcide Noe
mie, assault and battery: Hypolite
Davis, pleaded guilty of grand lar
ceny and sentenced to 5 years in pen
itentiary. Court adjourned Wednes-
day until tomorrow. Saturday.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11
PRETTY SHOW WINDOW.

Morgan and Debaillon have quite
an artistic advertisement of the
National Biscuit Co.'S products In
their show window. The design rep
resents Greek temple and is formed
of packs of such toothsome things
as Vanilla waters Uneeda Biscuits.
Graham Crackers, Cheese Sandwiches,
Social Tea Biscuits and Nabisco
Waters
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11
TOWNSVILLE.
Prosperous Town and Ener-
getic People.-Syrup Mil Es-
tablished and Sugar Re-
finery Contemplated.

3 The town of Royville, or more prop
erly Youngsvil.e. i still in the same
old place, but has shaken off its old
time lethargy and is now assuming an
dir OF prosperisy and substantial
progress never before n ;,ted in the his
tory OF the village, asi.s this, too, in
spites of the nn; sersal Z vail of hard
Zines. The business men are live and
Progressive and seem to realize that
ust now is the time to put forth re-
newed energy in business enterprise in
order to dispel the, gloom that per-
vades the atmosphere. Business is
still good and while times have been
better, everybody seems cheerful and
confident that ''good time is coming,
help it on" - -
AS an evidence of the spirit OF the
people, meeting was held last Satur-
day evening in the town hall and steps
were taken to esta blish sugar rein
cry of 1000 tons capacity. DR.. R., 0.
Young called the meeting to order and
eApiaineo Tvs oo'.o" ~ ~ "
ia.sno's ".u BUSINESS - 80
e a"u VIZ ~ ' ' -
"snhesseu'
Dy roNuoss soA'
=. Ferr'n sooresseu sne uioe'lus snu
impressed upon the farmers the pre-
caoslons necessary II 'ney ueSireu W
p'sns c0ston' ne esp.etlea ~ apou.
tne Doll weesn anu i's ss anu
lrehxAy so'o nis nesrels .'na. - Nl7s
ga not ADOPT new mesnoos OF culture
ne pest "ouio prevent successlui co'-
son crops.
DR.. Young next spoke AND Said that
the precarious situation of the cotton
industry as presented by Mr.. Perrin
was the best argument for the erection
Of the refinery. Cane was sure crop
snd would bring money. 1t was pro-
posed to build plant costing some
thing over $3.50, 600 90, farmers to take
stock and pay 80 cents per ton per
per year on their investments until all
- paid. Mr.. VIM. u McGinnls, OF
New Orleans, representing capitalists
ready to finance the enterprise, was
present and was apparently we1 satls-
ned with the cordial ana enthusiastic
xeceptlon accorded the propositlon.,
Ine rennery seems an assured sue
cess ana sne Isrners VIII pians . large
acreage N cane neAt year. 70 supply
tne uaH. n 1ev asys Dr 1oung
expecss 20 work ous sne oe'aiis OF 'ne 2
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11
CITY HALL SIGNS.

Artist Mills has placed On the front
of the City Hall, signs designating
the building and collectors Office.
The town deserves praise and Mr..
Mills too, for the thing has been we'll
done.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11
BANK OF LAFAYETTE.

The Board of Directors of the Bank
of Lafayette met Dec. 3 and declared
semi-annual dividend of 5 per cent
on q capital stock of $4,000. The
resources on Nov. 30 were 1926, 827. .66,
and it is matter of congratulation
that this institution, despite the finan-
cial depression, still continues to earn
the usual dividends and profits.
Mayor Chas. o. Mouton is president,
J. j. Davidson, cashier and ]. C.
Barry assistant cashier.
We have a very attractive line
o ladies' dress goods and trim
mings and the prices are attrac-
tiv too.- Schmulen's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11

Nunnally's candies fresh and
delicious at the Lafayette Drug
Store.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-11

Call and see Magnon Sisters
for nice and neat sewing, all
prices. Phone 229. Gordon ST.
At.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
CHAPTER iii.

The conservatory for the moment
was deserted. All the guests were
crowding In the magnificent sale a
Manager, where sandwiches were soon
to be issued.
A slim, girlish figure glided into the
dim conservatory In the half light
it could be seen that she had been
weeping. CHANGING about her. she soon
perceived rare old chair In Sc
cluded spot and sank YEARLY, though
gracefully, into 1t.
7 wonder Ii he will come" she MUIR
INJURED
AS though In answer the tall form
of her lover strobe out from behind
palm and ciasped her In his arms.
This being done. he then looked deep
into her tear-dimmed eyes and whis
pered with words vibrant with tense
emotion:
How much have you raised?"
20, duke. How can | break the
news TO your"
His face darkened.
Il have raised only s412." she
sobbed.
Cheer up he answered. bravely
You can try again"
"And then we shall be married?
she asked, tendeTly.
Yes. beloved, as soon as you get
the money"
you are so brave. my hero" she
sighed. gazing affectlonately into his
patrician features. dimmad here and
there by luxuriant outburst OF beard.
Don't take clearinghouse certifi-
Gates" he murmured, gently, as his
manly face glowed with the love that
thrilled his being.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
CHAPTER w.

Radiantly happy. with cheeks flushed
with the Joy of life, Patricia burst into
her mothers boudoir.
20. my dear" exclaimed her mother,
after ascertaining who 1t was. Good
news, see" She laid down the stock
ing she was darning and patted her
daughters hand with affectionate in
terest.
Yes. mother, I've sold the COW and
our lot in the cemetery, and have bor-
rowed enough to make up the full
amount the duke charges. There is
nothing now to prevent our being hap
PLY welded. Isn't It perfectly splen-
did," M 1niT
Yes. my dear, knew itwould come
out this way in the end. And you will
be proud duchess of Manana por Ia
Manana. o. wish Uncle Ezra could
see you them"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13

Tbs coat Is charming little af-
fair fashioned upon modified Louis
Quinze lines of brown brush CLOTH
stitched with embroidered silk
braid. The vest and tall collar are
of the braid, bands of which also
extend down the centre of the
sleeves forming the cug also.
1t Is remarkable what line Ia
drawn between the morning cos
tune and that to be wor- in the af-
ternoon.. While the most elegant
materials are employed for toilettes
for both occasions, there is embod-
led In the afternoon models all the
smartness and extravaganza Of even
Ing modes, espresso din fabrics linn
tied to street wear.
For women who make their calls
afoot. the style of costume pictured
here, is ideal, and with a good set
Of furs leaves nothing to be de-
sired for an ultra-elegant winter
costume.
The hat is of stre.:he cd MORE Ia
golden brown trimmed with a bird
Of Paradise. ha
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
DISPOSITIONS
BY LUMBERMtk
TIC SUSTAIN ORDER or COM
MERGE COMMISSION IN MEM
PHls RATE #cAsE, 81
CAIRO MEN GIVE FACTS
Showing This city's Importance Al
Lun1he' Shipping Point and
injustice Done BY Rail
road'a Rating.

A number Of representative lumber
men, railroad men and professional
men met yesterday afternoon at ths
Halliday in this city To take steps Iii
support OF the action brought by the
Sondheimer Lumber company, OF
Cairo and Memphis, TO gain fair treat
meth for Cairo In the matter OF freight
rates on railroads. As has been stat.
ed, the Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion has decided In favor of Messrs.
Sondheimer, declaring that the re,
shipping rate at Memphis must be-
abrogated: aud the proceedings here
yesterday were To meet efforts on the
part of Memphis shippers to have this
decision rescinded. Cairo lumber
men felt that they owed It to Messrs,
Sondheimer as well as to themselves,
TO present such facts as are at hand
TO prove the justice of the Commits.
sion's decision. To this end several of
them gave depositilons yesterday. be-.
fore A. b. Comings as notary public
At NftitlflAlFu VIM ttSAiiAtA MflG "
P Hurd, Of the o. p Hurd Lumber
Co; Chas. $. Carey, OF the National
Lumber a Woodenware Co.. and Thos.
C. L. Mareilliot, Of Memphis, rep.
resented the Sondhe;mer Lumber Co.
and II. Il. Anderson, OF Memphis rep
resented the Memphis Lumber Mems
and Mr.. Birch represented
the Illinois Central railroad comuany.
II is believed the Cairo men made
a strong presentation Of facts, Among
the documents which viii prove fac
tor Is the ease. on the testimony of
Mr. Carey. will be the statement pre-
pared by Prof Clendenen some time
ago showing the volume of Cairo's
business.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
BARRIERS
BRUSHED AWAY

After ALL she said, why should
we be slaves Of conyentionality? Why
should We stupidity go about conceal
Ing our real feelings from each other
and making pretenses that each OF uz
knows are insincere?"
There Ii no reason why we
should" the young man replied.
Then let US begin from this mo
ment to be perfectly frank. We have
known each other long enough to
brush away the barriers which society
insists on placing between men and
women. Why should we limit our
selves to talking about stupid books
or making foolish remarks about tire
some musical performances
Il am ready to break away from
right now. Go ahead
and brush away barrier or two. ri
help II you need assistance What one
do you propose to tackle first?'
Let me see. Well, suppose we
begin by ceasing to Miss and Mister
each other? You call me Helen and
III call you Tom"
All right, Helen. Let's not 20 to
the performance of II Trovatore next
Thursday night. | don't care much
tor 1t, and I'm dead sure that could
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
CHAPTER V.

The Duke Manana pOr la Manana
was waiting In the blueroom. He was
wearing the look of chronic inertia
that fit him like glove He was so
busily engaged thus that he did not
hear the dainty frou-frou Ut silken
skirts.
Guess who 1t Isl" cried a, sweet
voice in his ear, as two shft hands
were clasped over' his eyes He
thought a moment.
PATRICIA" He was right.
Il have come for my answer" he
whispered tendssly. as ne clasped his
hands.
Here II is," she laughed happily,
handing him a large sack Of gold
Hastily counting it over. be found the
amount sorrect. and then impulsiyely
ciasped Ger In his arms.
They are all new gold pieces" she
proudly murmured. He examined one
and a humorous look came in his
eyes. Another trust busted, see"
Then they were married and lived
happily for a couple of weeks ever
fterwards.-Chicago Tribune
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
CHAPTER III.

M
A week later Mrs. Mansfield de Cour-
cey Unison was giving the first grand
ball of the season A great crowd was
present, it being cheaper to come than
TO send regrets. The splendid palace
sluwed with candles and the perfumed
air throbbed with the strains Of pi-
anola. The dance was on. Brilliantly
dressed queens OF the social world
came walking In gorgeous pageant
down the street and swept into the
great entresol, A butler opened the
door. took their wraps, announced
their names and then busted himself
with the collation. that was to BIZ
served early, SO that the guests could
catch the last car home.
Mrs Cyrus X. Croesus."
Miss Patricia X. Croesus."
The great assembIage turned eager
ly as these names were announced
The whole United States. even as far
west as Pittsburg was ringing with
the name OF the young woman who
rumor said was TO marry the Duke
Manana por la Manana Four hundred
pairs of eyes gazed with absorbed in
terest at the fair young gel,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13

NOTICE-Public notice Is hereby
given that In accordance with sta
tutes Of the State Of Illinois, the
Weber Dry Goods Company has by
vote Of It's stockholders increased its
capital stock from Fifty Thousand
Dollars t$50,000.00) to One Hundred
Thousand Dollars s1o0.00000)
Dated this 22nd day Of January, A.
ID. 1908
WEBER DRY GOODS COMPANY.
BY Jesse f.. Miller, President.
Attest: r. n. Smyth. Secretary.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13

Officials and representatives of the
Cairo Il Thebes railroad company are
to be congratulated upon their success
In securing another hearing for their
case In connection with the Thebes
bridge approach. The state board of
railroad and warehouse commission.
ers decided against them some time
ago, as IL known. fixing a line which
would seriously in:erfero with the
economical building and operation of
the road. Although greatly disap-
pointed the Cairo gentlemen were not
discouraged, but went to work to pre-.
pare for new attack. They have
chosen new lines, of approach to the
bridge, which. while not as favorable
as the first. viii yet be very much bet
ter than the line suggested by the
commission, both fc- the Cairo &
Thebes and for the several railroads
which IL Is to serve as means of reach
ing Cairo. And they have presented
their case SO strongly before the com
mission that there was no escape. in
good reason for that body. Hence
the rehearing. which stiis to be hoped
viii result more favorabiya forscthe
cairoites. iii, = SO ssiDs I y
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
Table CandeIabra.

One Of the newest fads for the
tables is canielabra made after
special design and generally as
special order. One of these seen
in a home Just off Fifth avenue, is
a massive bit In its way and won
derfully beautiful. II was design
ed by the head of the house and
has a silver pedestal base a foot
square. on which is carved several
designs reminiscent of famous his
torical events with which his ,fami-
iy has been closely identified. There
are eighteen silver branches shear
Ing wsxen tapers and there are sew
erai sets of shades In different col
ors. The piece is at least three feet
tall, In silver. In a design of twist
ed vines. and punches of grapes. The
vines cluster about a great silver
bowl high on the pedestal in the
centre, and there are eighteen or
twenty candle holders shedding
light. The bowl Is filled with fruit OF
flowers for great occasions. and the
whole thing is a marvel of beauty.
The table In this home. by the way,
Is the heaviest. deep red San Do
mingo mahogany; lie square, three
feet across and copied from one In
The girihood home Of the iair own
er, whose father designed Tor her
lie candeisbTa described above.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13

4
! There seems 70 be every likelihood
or revival OF the charmingly dainty
fashion OF ladies carrying the ele-
CANT long canes which formed so
conspicuous an item In the empire
style of toilette.
At Trouville, Dieppe and Coburg
this year some OF the smartest wo-
men nave been seen carrying the
long walking cane adorned with rib
bons, which at once calls to mind the
exquisite pictures OF such artists as
Vatican and Fragonard.
Such noted beauties as Marie Lee
xinska, Nine. de Pompadour and the
Duchess de Chateau-roux all patron
ICED this charming fashion: and 1t
was said In the time or Louis XIV.
that the ladies were obliged to use
these dainty walking canes to keep
their balance on the excessively high
and tiny heels which were In vogue
at the same period.
II was the French revolution that
abolished for time tais dainty ac-
ceSsory to the toilette, which became.
for the time being, the exclusive
OF the other sex.
or recent years the athletic girl,
who makes a point of initiating the
masculine sex In every possible way.
has also gone In for carrying a
stick.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13

to his present rank and saw scr
vice In many parts Of the county H.
Is regarded as one of the forem 81,
American authorities on military and
International Law and has written sey-
eral hooks dealing with those subjects
A year ago General Davis was one OF
the American representatives at the
second international Peace conference
held at The Hague.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
CAIRO IN 1859
Weekly Gazette, Published by John
A. HtItfl

A. Huil.l
The editor prophesies that notwith.
standing the great food of last sum
mer. and the disastrous fire early in
| December the prospects for Cairo
were never better, Considerable
building Ii being done. A large depot
Ii In course OF erection by the l. C.
railroad company and the splendid
brick hotel (the St. Charlesl will be
ready for occupancy IN few months
John Scheel. Godfrey Wagner and
Dennis Divine are putting up two.
story buildings on Ohio levee: |. Wal
der & Co, are erecting large store
building, corner Sixth street and Ohio
ievee, and Troyer G. Miller a fine
store building below Sixth street on
Ohio leyee.
At joint meeting u the legislature
on January 5th. Stephen A. Douglas
was elected United States senator at
Springfield.
On January srd the city council
elected Thomas Wilson city marshal
and fixed the salaries of policemen at
s25 month and fees. The council
also accepted b. S. Harrells PROPOSE
ton to rent his building on lot 1.
block "a. for $3.50 year. for court
room, etc. tThis IS now the site of
the drug store OF p. G. Schulz & Coz
The steamboat Martha Jewett was
burned TO the waters edge at the
upper Cairo landing on January Ord.
She was valued at $4,000 and was
owned by Capt Harbinson and r. u.
Atherton of Goose Island.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
An "Enclishv Town.

II any town deserves to have a
pageant, It is surely Bury ST. Ed
nnnds. says London Country Life.
Probably it Is the most characteristic
sily English aud agricultural town In
ireat Britain. and 1t is a place delight
al to be in. being so free from the
iolse smoke and turmoil inseparable
rom our great manufacturing cities.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
Tailored Gown for Afternoon.

Pale topaz panne velvet forms
the skirt of this handsome toilette
and the model Is distinguished by
novel panel arrangement Much OF
the fullness of the skirt is gained
BY the Introduction OF panels of very
heavy brown silk net stitched with
narrow braids or brown silk SOU
tache and through the net, the pale
tagetas mounting Of the skirt shows.
Below the hips, the panels are
bridged with straps OF topex velvet
finished with soutache braid and or
namental buttons.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-02-13
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
Ordinance No. 14a.-lmprovemen of
Poplar Street.

Notice Is hereby given TO all part.
les interested that the City Council
of the city of Cairo Illinois, has by
Ordinance No. 1iS, ordered the i'm
provement of Poplar Street from the
east line Of Washington Avenue to
the south line of Thirty-fonrth Street.
IN the City of Cairo. County of Alex
ander and State of Illinois, by the
construction therein of n vitrified tile
pipe sewer. from Twentieth street To
Thirty-fourth street, a vitrified brick
pavement from the east line of
Washington Avenue TO Thirty-fourth
Street and brick catch basins, also
house connections and combined con
crete eurbs and cutters. and for the
levy and collection of a special tax
upon contiguous property 10 pay for
said Improvement. and that said or
dinance Is on file in the office OF the
City Clerk of the said City OF Cairo.
and' that the whole of the cost Of
said Improvement amounting to the
sum Of Sixty Thousand Eight Hun
dred and Fifty Nine Dollars and
Ninety Cents ts60.S5990D. is, by the
terms of said ordinance. No. 14S. to
be paid for by special taxation of the
fronting or abutting on or
contiguous to the said Improvement
and no part of aaid improvement Ia
to be paid by the public. and that the
said City of Cairo has applied TO the
County Court of Alexander County,
Illinois. for an assessment of the
whole of the cost OF said improve
mont. according TO the benefits and
in accordance with the provisions of
said ordinance: and an assessment
thereof having been made and return
ed to said Court. the final hearing
thereon will be at the March term. A.
D.. 1908. of said court. at the court
house. in the City OF Cairo. Illinois,
On Monday. the second DAY of March,
A. ID. 1908. at the hour OF 3 o'clock
A. NJ. Of said day or as soon there
after as the business of the said
court will permit. All persons de-
string may file objections In said
curt before said day. and may then
md there appear on the hearing and
make their defense. The said assess
nent is payable in ten C10) annual
All instaliments will
rear interest as provided by statute.
IT the rate of five go per cent per
nnum.
Dated Cairo. Illinois. February 18th.
sos. WALTER WANDER.
Commissioner.