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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25
Gov. Haskell.

Chicago, Sept. Ex-Governor Has
kell, OF Oklahoma, Is on his wsy Ia
Chicago TO meet Mr.. Bryan, Chairman
Mack and q number of the members OF
the democratic nstional committee. II
is said be will be given an opportunity
to disprove the charges thst he Is Coz
necled with Standard Oil II .Dsaclions or
asked bluntly to resign as treasurer o.
the committee. Haskell will arrive to-
night and the conference will take place
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25
Hurricane IN the Bahamas.

Nsssau, New Providence Island, Sept.
25. Great loss of property aud many
des tbs have resulted from the hurricane
that hiss swept the Bahama islands for
the last two days. Vessels putting in
here today report that the storm WIS
unusually severe at Bum bay and Wat
liug's island where the majority of the
houses we're rssed and scores of people
injured. The steamer Yumuri and
Uler Of the Norwegian line, are ashore
at Castle island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25
Suicides Request.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 25.-T want
no priest or clergyman. Bury me with
out q shroud. came into this world
without clothes and l prefer to leave it
in the same way" Michael Piios
wrote this note befOre he committed
suicide last Wednesday In st. Nichols
cemetery near McKeosport: His re-
quest will probably be complied With.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25

After three dsys Of heated conferences the
representatives Of the International Paper
Company have won over those Of the Interna-
tioDal Paper Makers Union and the five per
cent. cut in wages will go into effect and the
strike OF the 500 union paper makers cease.
1t is claimed that the paper makers also agreed
TO the other contentious Of the manufacturer .
The strike began Angu't /, when the com
plny cut the wages Of all Of its employees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25
Best Treatment for q Rurn

II for no other reason, Cham be laIn's
Salve should be kept In every household
on account OF its great value In the
treatment OF burns. II sllays the pain
almost instantly, and unless the injury
is 8 severe one, heals the parts without
leaving scar. This salve 10 also un-
e9ualed for chspped hands, sore nipples
and diseases Of the skin. Price, % cents
For 7, sale by W. f. Creighton q Co. ano
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25
In MEMORIAM-

In loving remembrance OF my devoted hus-
bsnd, JEFF WILLIAMSON, who departed
this life, September, Is, l907-one year ego
{ day. Gone but not forgotten.
By BIS WIFE CYNTHIA WILLIAMS IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small
pills, essyto take, gentle and sure. Sold By
w. +. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-25

The Market.
Georgetown D. G., Sept. a. Wheat s5.S7.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
Personals.

Miss Leola LeRosen left for
Shreveport Saturday to spend
the summer at home. She ex.
poets to return the latter part OF
August and resume her music
class.
Bernard & Meaux will fill
your orders for groceries
promptly. Phone 1873.
Miss Maxim Beraud returned
home Friday after spending two
weeks with friends in Miss.
issippi.
Buy your groceries of r. II.
McFaddin. A full line of fancy
and staple groceries always in
stock. Deliveries made to all
parts of the city. Phone "a.
Ashton Beraud went to Lake
Charles Satu friday.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
A REGULAR
School of T~elegraphy
Organized and Opened
at the
Southwestern Louisiana
Industrial Institute,
Lafayette, La.
Lafayette, La.

We have succeeded in securing the
services of Mr.. John |. Hulse. formerly
train dispatcher at Beaumont. Texas.
on the Sante Fee Railroad. to conduct
the School of Telegraphy, devoting
his entire time to this work. which will
begin December /. 1907.
The eight hour law, which will 90
into effect January l, will require three
telegraph operators for all positions
where only two are now sufficient.
Therefore the demand for operators
will be greatly increased. For several
years to come no telegraph operators
will eve be out of a job unless he
strikes.
Write to us about entering: also get
a catalOg of the Institute, with full in
formation concerning all departments.
We have a large brick main building
and two large brick dormitories, one
for each sex.
E. l.. STEPHENS,
President.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

FOR RENT.-Cottage with
four rooms and hall near Water
Pierce Oil Co. oil house. Apply
at this Office.
Mrs. E. r. Kennedy returned
home last week from Louisville.
Kentucky. where she attended
the meeting of the Home Mission
Society as a delegate.
A sick man needs the best of
medicines, and that is the only
kind we use in filling prescrip-
tions.-Lafayette Drug Store.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Givens was g%laddened Sat.
urday by the arrival of a sweet
little baby girl.
One 8 horse power gasoline
engine and a corn mill, cost $3.50
for 1915. Apply to Octave Ber-
trand.
Mac Mouton, who is nOw.em-
plOyed in Houston, came Sunday
to spend a few days with rela-
tives and friends.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

AS for the Socialists. we have
no battle with them. anyhow-for
for their aims and objects are
high-their principles involve
benefit to humanity.
Racial problems enter in the
South to complicate the carrying
out OF the Socialist propaganda;
again, a natural conservatism or
on the par of people with prop.
erty and positions in the matter
of change. But the Socialists
will have their day in court, just
as the Democrats have had, as
the Republicans have, as the
Prohibitionists have. as all mer
who work hard and believe in
some one thing that has more OF
less merit.-N. O. Item.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
Socialist Lecture.

Editor Pat Oneil, of THE
Toiler," of Leesville will, by
special request, give a talk on
Socialism at the court house to.
morrow. Wednesday night, at 6
p. m. Mr.. Oneil spoke here a
short time ago and proved to be
quite entertaining. The lecture
will be free and everybody. es.
specially the ladies are invited to
attend.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

Mr. Philip Werlein of New Or
leans. President of the New Or.
leans Progressive Union and an
ex-President of the Southern
Athletic Club, was in Lafayette
last week to act as one of the
judges and timekeepers for the
Field Day athletic meet at the
Industrial Institute. While here
Mr.. Werlein was the guest of DR..
and Mrs. E. L. Stephens.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

Levy Bros. have a large and
select line of summer clothing,
and the prices will please you.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

We have a large and attractive
line of shirts and summer under.
wear.-Kahn'S.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

Miss Maude VOORHEES, return
ed to her home in st. Martin.
vile Monday.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
State of Louisiana,
Parish of LAFAYETTE.

State of Louisiana,
Parish of Lafayette
I hereby certify the above and fore.
going to be a true and correct copy of
the original list of Grand and Petit
Jurors selected and drawn for SER
vice at the session of the 18th Judicial
District Court in and for the Parish
of Lafayette, La, beginning on Mon
day, June l. A. D. 1908, on file and
Of record in my Office.
Witness my hand and seal Of office
at Lafayette, La, this 10th day OF
April, A. d. 1908.
F. K. HOPKINS,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

Mines. G.. Doucet and J. E.
Primeaux visited in Carencro
Sunday.
Let us know what you need in
the grocery line and we will fill
your order promptly Morgan
& DebaillOn.
Misses Ruby Vanderlinden
and Edna ShrOader spent sew
eral days in Lafayette as the
guests OF Mrs. Ed Hebert, re.
turning to their home in Algiers
yesterday.
WheE you want groceries, ring
US up, phone 81, we keep IL full
stock of fresh groceries all the
time.-Morgan & Debaillon.
Chicken feed, 3 gallons for Csc,
at Immergluck's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

D. P. Upton has all kinds of
feedstuffs. Phone 1872 and tell
him what you need in that line.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
VENIRE.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF Lafa-
yette-lSth Judicial District
Court.

List of Grand and Petit Jurors Sc
lected and drawn for service al the
session of cou.t beginning on Mon
day. June /. 1908.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

Mr. Frank Dauterive, of New
iberia, spent Sunday in town
with friends.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
Died.

Died in New Orleans, Tuesday.
April 20, at 7:07 a. M, Mrs. John
Gabriel, formerly of this city.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the asr
sessments of this parish will be open
in the assessors Office for inspection
and correction by the taxpayers of
the parish during 20 days to commence
on the 18th day of May, 1908.
II. H. HOHORST,
Assessor.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05
House Cleaning Time.

House Cleaning Time.
Now is the time to clean your
furniture, call and get a free
sample bottle of Liquid Veneer,
the best furniture polish on earth.
The Pelican Furniture Co. Ltd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

When you want groceries
phone up 245 and tell me you-
wantS.-F, 0. BrOuSSard.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

List of Petit Jurors drawn for ser.
vice for the week beginning on Mon
H.. I..o lO 1000
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-05-05

List of Petit Jurors drawn for ser.
vice for the week beginning on Nom
day, June Is. 1908.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02

NEW STOCK lAcES AND EN-
BRoiDERYs INCLUDING FANCY
FiLETs.
MLEop'S.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02
THIS Town IS
WET IN SPOTS

Westville, ILL.,, May LA general
exodus of the saloonlsts of this town
to section which has been dubbed
bv the Prohibinionists as "Hell's Half
Acre took Place today, as result
OF the recent local option election.
The greater portion of the town, con-
tanning 3S saloons, is located In
Georgetown township. This was voted
dry. and all of the liquor dealers
have been forced to move their stocks
and business to the small section of
theh town in Danville township, which
is wet" territory. This suburb has
been suddenly transformed into one
big saloon, and the scenes which have
enacted In the last few days have re-
sembBed the exodus of squatters into
new lands. Tents, shacks and hast
lily constructed buildings have sprung
up like mushrooms to house the sa-
looms.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02
NJ A Y
(lst, 1909

we nave the pleasure
gains
A year when at foodid the
oo"ueu real
OF Of
Aea wnee Oil where
usoh was the only licensed real n
One Thousand Dollars
winch was one OF the largest all
u not create any more comment
Three Thousand Dollar madetb
1t is times al, RIGHT and
" nrst cities to take on new life
perity begins roll this -
believe this the
true 1t is not but safer
investment
now is an absolute fact that only city but one Of the
OF the
terms It VIII nothing
win after information pertain
nr the opportunity
for business Thos M Ferguson street
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02

May NEARLY 1000
IS were put on the bargain count
oday by Uncle Sam and will be
psed Of to the first persons who
ply with the government provis-
for their disposal. All of the
is contained in irrigation projects
tructed by the government in the
arid districts of the West. The
of the farms ranges from 10 to
acres each. Purchasers will be
we'd ten years in which to pay
hem.
Nevada, in connection with the
ikee-Carson project, 1000 farms
lghty acres each can be taken up
an entry fee of IS and So and acre
laty for ten years.
Oregon 200 farms will be avail
on the Umatilla project of from
to twenty acres each. these lands
cost from 5000 to $1,000.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02
FIRLSTLAN PARTY
SELECTS CANDIDATE
FOR THE PRESIDENCY

and the Golden Rule form the only
just foundations for a righteous gov
eminent and the time has come when
we as nation must lift up this stand
ard to the world, obey Gods COM
mandents and apply His rules to all
our laws and governments, or fail"
The party leaders demand a recogni-
ton of God and Jesus Christ in the
constitution and the passage of con-
stitutional amendments making this
officially Christian nation.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02

pck Island, ILL.,, May delegates
S from several states gathered at
TX Hawk Watch Tower today for
national convention of the United
stian party, which will nominate
ecommend for president and vice.
fdent of the United States. Sew
candidates have been suggested,
the choice of the convention is
Uncertain.
scording to National Chairman
lam r. Benkert, 1.-The Decalogue
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02
SIXTEEN HOUR Law
GOES INTO EFFECT

Washington, May 1.-The new six
teen-hour work day law, affecting
railway conductors. engineers, fireman
and trainmen. went into effect today.
1t is believed that the law will operate
without fraction between the railroads
and their employees, II mutual conces.
sions are made.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02
elzing Irrigated Lands
To Desirable Homeseekers

In South Dakota ITS farms will be
available in tracts of eighty acres,
and in Wyoming 200 on the North
Platte project and 200 on the Shoshone
project, costing from 5000 to $1,000.
Residence on and cultivation of the
farms will be required of the purchas-
ers, and every means will be taken to
guard against spectators purchasing
them.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS
WILL Be RESUMED

Sunday May 8, 1908, the Gulf &
Ship Island Railroad company will
run its first Sunday excursion of this
season to Gulfport, continuing each
Sunday thereafter until further ad-
vised.
The usual low fares will be in effect
from all agency stations on the Gulf
& Ship Island railroad to Gulfport.
The pavilion at the sea-end of the
great pier has been arranged for the
accommodation of excursionists.
Yours truly,
S. Z. BOYLSTON,
General Passenger Agent.
Race horses and watches should go
for all they are worth. n
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02

A welLinformed physician is fire.
quently illinformed.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02

Even a poor wallpaper hanger may
put up at good hotels.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-05-02

Probably nothing tries lazy man
more than the thoughts of what he
may have to do tomorrow.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
CHAPTER v.

Alone, I sat for q moment speech.
less with establishment, as the secre-
tary left the room. and. as l took my
way slowly and thoughtfully upstairs,
I resolved that this was another thing
that would not tell Vincent; he
would be far more likely to ridicule
me than to thank me for my effort In
his behalf.
Some time after this. on a perfect
day. Agatha Third and IL had spent
almost every hour since the dinner In
her company, may remark--had
planned little excursion which would
keep us outdoors all day. We were
going on a picnic up the little river.
Have you ever tried a picnic for twoG
Given the right companion and a day
like that, I'd warrant II TO cure any
attack OF the blues. Agatha Third had
assured me that the prettiest spot for
our luncheon was q little island In the
center of the stream where the current
ran broad and deep, about three miles
below the castle.
The day was fair, the girl was fairer.
and the moments were full OF Joy TO
me. We had crossed little bridge
about a mile from the castle and were
proceeding up the left bank of the
river when n sudden turn OF the stream
brought two others OF our house party
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

scamp. he might b playing fast and
loose with hor affections without in
tending Il or realizing that he was
doing 30. Involuntarily leaned to.
ward her.
my dear young lady" said. and
as I spoke caught myself thinking
her really good looking. III she only
did her hair decently.' thought. ira
call her a beauty. really believe !
should" MY dear young lady" I
said. tell me In confidence and per.
haps l can help you. Do you--er-are
you--er--er in Lord VIII.
fred7 II. so. allow me. I conjure you. nay,
l beg Of you, 20 put all thought Of him
out OF your head. He doesn't mean II,
but he is a graceless young firt He
doesn't mean a word he says. Let
me warn you--be advised"
I stopped short In the midst OF
my woll.meant Gov OF words. I stopped
short, for, could / believe my eyes.
the secretary was laughing at me.
my dear old man." she sald-she
did, actuRlly-"my dear old man, your
warnings are superhuous, for l am .
married woman" and. still laughing.
she left the room.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
AIsroRIAN AM lRRITAsLE MAN.
Frseman's Temper FIarsd Up Over
intellectual Differences.

Freeman. the historian. Il was said.
was apt 20 grow irritable over mai.
tiers Of intellectual difference. One
day he was at the Macmillans, when
the conversation turned upon the sub
ject Of Ireland. Mr.. Macmillan said
that, for his part. he was In favor Of
granting autonomy.
Whereupon Freeman began to grOwi
at the use Of & Greek word.
Why can't you speak EngIlsh7" de.
manded he, 'and say home rule, in,
stead Of speaking Greek. which you
don't know
Ono OF the guests flushed with anger
and ventured 70 reprove Freeman.
calling his attention to the respect
due their host, and at the same time
paying tribute 70 Mr.. Macmillan's 70
markable abilities. But although
Freeman did not apologize In 10 many
words. he smoothed the matter over
by humorous repetition Of his criti.
ciEm. Later. some one mentioned
govt. ''rhers you so agninI" sK.
claimed Freeman. ''why can't We
call Il toe-woe3"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
HEART BEATS GIVE WARNING.
Irregular Action That Presages A..
tack Of Scarlet Fever.

The scarlet fever heart Is q pc
culiarity lately noticed for the FIRST
time, by German medical man.
With the kaleidoscope It is recognized
by a reduplication Of the first heart
sound, followed by a rough rasping
or scraping, and this appearA at the
onset OF many cases Of scarlet fever.
often when no other symptoms are TO
be detected. In some epldemics these
sounds may be heard In the majority
Of cases. while at other times they
may be quite regularly absent Their
presence is Of great value in diagnosis
and may be the only warning signal to
guard against the spread of infection.
A boy who was pale, languld and
anaemic had no other symptoms ex.
cept the irregular heart sounds. From
these his case was decided TO be scar
let fever and subsequent peeling Of
the skin proved the correctness Of the
diagnosis. Certain children In the
chickenpox ward Of a hospital were
restless and obviously III. The heart
sounds indicated scarlet fever. and in
these cases. too. desquamation fol.
lowed, although there had been no
eruption or other sign. Directly after.
ward this ward had an outbreak OF
scarlet fever IN its usual form.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

into view. On the opposite bank was
Vincent in high boots. knockerbockers,
white shirt with sleeves rolled up. and
farmers broad-brimmed hat OF
straw. He was busy over q broken
fishing rod which he was trying to
mend. in the center OF the stream,
where the current ran swift and dan
gerously deep, q girl stood on a large
bowlder. fishing. Other powders at In
tervals between the one she was stand.
ing on and the shore where Vincent
was indicated the means by which she
had attained her precarious position.
recognized the girl as Agatha Sec
ond, and smiled pityingly as thought
OF poor Vincent, invariably wasting his
time with the wrong Agatha.
"HullOl" they cried, cheerfully, and
we waved our hands and asked them
what luck they'd had. This isn't al
ways n safe question TO ask a fisher.
man. but / notice that people who are
not fishing themselves invariably and
great satisfaction In asking II. Vim
cent said he hadn't caught any fish,
and asked II I'd landed mine yet. Just
IKE his lmpudencel He'd say any
thing II he thought It was funny, no
matter how II might annoy other peo-
pie.
Just as was thinking Of some re-
tort polite enough TO utter aloud.
Agatha Seconds rod began 10 bend
and jerk, and Immediately there was
80 much action going ON that In my ex-
element forgot what was about to
say. am q fisherman Of some skill
myself. Wen. the pole began 70 bend
and the Agatha on the rock began to
scream, and Vincent shouted dlreo.
tons from the bank-"Easy there,
easy" he entreated her; give him
more line. Agsie. more line"
Il cantl" she screamed at the top
of her voice; something's caught, and
he pulls So"
'srho reeiI" shouted. jumping up
and down. '-fhe reeIl Press the knob
and let her COL"
/ knew IN q moment the sort abe
had Il was Just like mine. a patent
one with q spring reeI-mine often
stuck that way. All this time the
fiah was leaping about. sometimes
jumping out Of the water 70 that va
could SEQ him. and be was . biH Eel
lon.
''Lst ma alone; can DO Il mynelf.'
! crisd lho girl, ~ vlneent started q