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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-06-05
preventative Bruner and the DIVls'
ion of CalCaSien.

4 HRspresentatiye Bruner Of Acadia
srish has been quoted correctly by
tp New Orleans newspapers, he mas
said that be is introducing the bill for
BsiiTision of Calcasieu with the APP
uVsl Of the people of the parish.
There can be no doubt but that Mr..
Byauer's bill has the approval Of
some Of the residents of Calcasieu,
bnhst be should purpoSeiy give out
q statement creating the impression
tbaiis approved and endorsed by a
majority Of the people OF Calcasleu
parish, and If the papers have quoted
Bib correctly he has done so, is
strange to say the least.
The attention of Mr.. Bruner and all
Other diVisionists is called to the fact
that This measure is not introduced by
seithf Representative Shattuck nor
Representative Locke of Calcasieu.
NMVil be introduced in the Senate
4 BY Senator Drew. These men, elected
By tie people of Calcasieu parish, go
to Baton Rouge for the purpose of
dong tbe wishes of the majority of
ihs people of Calcasieu and advo-
eating every measure which they be-
llaYa would rebound in good to the
4 Rpe Otthis community. The repre-
siailFes OF this parish are DOT ad-
0caang parish division. They are
1afVocating it because they do not
RlsTe the majority Of the people of
hlarish are in favor of it.
is suggested here that Messrs.
Na' shattuck and Locke. who are
'eesaIS OF the parish, who made a
asEalgn among the people OF the
Mil VINO are in Baton Rouge to
Al
s4seil Tue people OF the parish, are
sIler position to Judge what the
.AaSleu people want than Mr..
aalsf, who is rank outsider.
asdeSlre to call Mr.. Burners at
90 TO the fact that the opposition
Rllsl division is not confined to
AE CHARLES. Mass meetings have
aeia ct DeQuincey, Kinder, Lake
Iaaf and Welsh, where resolutions
y 0eea passed opposing such q
- lhat Mr., Bruner should even
asa'e that his bill is introduced
0e stamp of approval of the
p'@y OF the residents of Calcasieu
lssa from one end of the parish
O'ler, as the fact is we'll known
4, ae matter of parish division is
vote of the people, Imperial
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-06-05
S. NJ. LYONS THE NEW PRESIDENT,
New Police Jury Organizes for the
Coming Year.

The new police iury Of CaIcasieu
parish elected to serve during the
coming four years held its initia.
meeting at O'Clock this afternoon
AMI elected the following officers:
President, DR.. ). NJ. Lyons, Ward
t0ur.
Clerk, |. 4. Bell.
. Treasurer G. G. Gauthier,
Court house janltOr, Emile Leblanc.
Member Of board of elections, I.
O. Reed. Ward One,
Parish board Of health, Dr.. Vincent
OF Sulphur, president: +. u. Conner
OF jennings, Adoiph Meyer Of Lake
Charles.
The committee on rules will be COM
posed of Messrs. Geary. Meyer and
ChaumOnt. The other committees Will
be appointed later.
Tie members Of the police jury held
a consultation amono themselves at
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-06-05

Any young man or woman wishing
to take a course in business college,
the Journal can sell him or her a
scholarship in one of the best com
mercial colleges in the South and
give a liberal discount on the price.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-06-05

Now is the time to buy that
GASOLINE STOVE. A JEWEL
is the BEST. Sold by the Morse
Hardware Co.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-06-05

WANTED;-T To buy a few calves,
also yearIing and two-year-oId
heifers. Inquire at the Journal
Office.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
The Stage

1t is scarcely possible to realize
that the role Shylock which Charles
B. Hapford is making one OF the
chief offerings of his present tour,
was conceived in a spirit OF race
prejudiced almost as strong. though
never so violently manifested as that
which now prevails in Russia. Yet
despite the h~umiliations to wiicn
Shakespeare subjects him. the genius
of the poet could not be oblivions t"
the true manhood which asserts itself
in the character Of a man whose tor
tured pride leads him to seek a strange
revenge. Shylock with all his avarice
and ferocity retains a ~patriarchal
dignity which gives it the completely
which it is the delight OF the true
Shakespearean actor tt unravel and
portray. Some of the most eminent
Hebraic scholars of the day have
expressed the warmest interest in
and approval of the fidelity with
which Mr.. Hanford has reproduced
the racial customs which should be
as much a part of S%hylock's personali-
ty as the lines which the poet gives
him to deliver. The play is "a favor
lite with Mr.. Hanford and his rep
resentatiOn OF it has commanded his
thorough and enthusiastic attention
in casting the characters. in providing
costumes appropriate to the luxurious
time In which it's scenes are laid and
in designing scenery that will ade-
quately reflect the magniticense OF old
Venetian architecture. That favor
tie actress. Miss Marie DrOfnah viii
be seen in the role of 3ortia. Miss
Drofnah has so thoroughly impressed
her individuality upon her audience
heretofore that she is now welcomed
from season to season as n OF the
representative feminine interpreters
of the Shakespearean drama. The
remainder of the company presents
many anne that r associated with
high honors in the legitimate drama.
Mr.. Hanford will appear as Shylock
at the Jefferson Theatre, on Wednes'
day, Dec. Is.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
The SLEEPING SICKNESS
WHICH MEANS DEATH

How many readers have heard Of this
terrible disease? 1t prevails in that
far-away county-Africa-especially
the Congo district. 1t is caused by
the bite Of the tsetse fly. When 1t
bites q person. the sleeping symptoms
begin and finally the sufferer sleeps
until death occurs.
Contrast this with the peaceful,
balmy sleep of health. Is there any
thing more wearing than to lie awake
at night. tossing about. nervous, with
cold feet. hot head and mercy knows
what else? Short Of letting the tsetse
fly bite us we would do almost any
thing for relief. How can We pre-
vent it? Mr.. George Hayes. Of
Union City. Pa, writes: 81 had lost
my appetite. was all rundown, could
not sleep nights. I had tried every
thing without relief. Vinol was &C.
commended. and to my surprise. It
helped me at once; gave me a splendid
appetite, and now l sleep soundiy.y,
What Vinol did for Mr.. Hayes, 1t will
do for every rundown, lind
.~overworked person who cannot sleep.
floss Pharmacy, Lafayette
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
MAMOU T0WN-L0I SALE.

In to-day's issue appears an
advertisement of the auction
sale of business and residence
lots in the new town of Mamou.
to take place on Monday, Dec.
81. The new town is located on
the Rock Island r. r. and
Eunice Branch of the Southern
Pacific, and will begin with fine
railroad facilities. In addition
to this it will be a strong and
more than likely successful
competitor for the parish site of
the new parish of Evangeline
which is certain to be organized
out of the western part of St.
Landry parish, as it occupies
practically the center of the
proposed parish. Mr.. G.. G.
Duson of Crowley is pushing
the building of the town, and
the record of the Dusons, who
built Crowley and Eunice, as
successful town builders is well
known. This sale offers invest
ors a fine chance to invest, for
the prospects of Mamou, sur.
rounded by a magnificent farm.
ing country, are fine and its
promise for a fast and substan.
tial growth are very bright.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
the Cane Crop.

Louisiana Planter.
Factories are now completing the
campaign nearly every day through
out the sugar district and there is no
question but what the present crop
is a short one in tonnage. 1t must
be remembered, however, that the
continued dry weather has enabled
our sugar manufacturers to gam
perhaps a full week of time and the
abundant labor supply represents
perhaps almost another week in the
rapidity with which it has been pos
sible to get the ane cut and deliver
ed and hence the abnormally early
termination of the campaign is mol
due entirely, although it is due very
considerably, to a short crop. Ihe
yield of sugar to the ton seems to OF
generally satisfactory and that thu
campaign has been a cheap and eco
nOmical one is beyond question.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
DARING BURGLARY.

Last Friday night the store of Mr..
Philogene Landry in Youngsville
was broken into and 1858 in cash
stolen from a trunk in the house.
The proprietor had left the premises
early and upon returning discovered
the loss of the money At first there
seemed to be no clew, but soon Sher-
if Lacoste and Deputy Peck were on
the trail, which they followed so
successfully that by Saturday night,
the criminal was. apprehended and
lodged in the parish Jail. AL, xand, r
Mallet, whose suspicious movements
and free expenditure of cash attracted
attention, was arrested at Cade
at a ball. The prisoner at first
stubbornly refused to make any state
ment as to his actions or the posses
sion of so much money: but finally
admitted his guilt when Deputy Peck
confronted him with the fact hat SlO9
had been found in his home.
Yesterday Mallet appeared in Dis
trict Court and pleaded guilty to
burglary and grand %larcency. Judge
Campbell then sentenced the prisoner
to 5 years in the state ~penitentiary
on each Indictment, making a total
sentence of 10 years at hard labor.
Mallet is a young married man and
a resident of Youngsville. A year
or so ago he got into a difficulty at
Rayne, striking a man a fist blow in
the face, from which the victim died.
Mallet was acquitted of any criminal
intent in this case. Sheriff Lacoste
and Deputy Peck deserve much praise
for their skill and efficiency in the
execution of their official duty. NAL
let tried to break another store the
night of his crime, but only succeeded
in breaking off Dr.. R. 0. Young's
| safe knob with a hammer.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

We acknowledge with thanks
the receipt with the compliments
OF The Fashion of the Ameri-
can Beauty march and two-step.
A few articles out of many we
have suitable for Xmas presents,
and fine perfumes are cut glass.
china, handpainted ware, pocket
knives, razors, holiday packages
of cigars, candies and some nice
toys.-Lafayette Drug Store.
Pure fruit cakes only 4Oc a
pound at Laurent's Bakery.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Trahan
went to St Martinville Saturday
to visit their daughter, Mrs.
Irving p. Foote.
All kinds of feed and bright
red rust proof seed oats at D.
P. Upton's, prompt delivery,
phone 1872.
Our stock of Christmas and
New Year Cards are all new and
selected from the very finest OF
Cards. We have never had a
better value for 5 cents to sc
cents each.-MOss Pharmacy.
Sheriff N. L. Swords, of Ope'
lousas, was in town Saturday
the guest of DR.. G. H. Masters.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
INSTITUTE NOTES..

Charles b. Hanford. the Shakes
pearean actor snd scholar, who will
play the part of Shylock in the
Merchant of Venice here We'd
nesday night, has accepted an invi-
tatiOn to address the students Of the
Industrial Institute upon his arrival
Wednesday morning. And as his
train arrives during the drill period.
it is being planned for the corps of
cadets to meet him and cor him to
to the school, which will serve the
double purpose of complimenting
the actor in return for his lecture and
of making the first public parade
of the corps Of cadets this session.
The corps is larger this session than
ever before. is equipped with Spring
field cadet RIFLES supplied by the War
Department, and has ii splendid cadet
brass band Of some twenty-five pieces.
Major G. G. McCrory, the Command
ant, has drilled the corps into excel
lent condition and has begun to have
them in battalion formation. Major Nc
Crory. who has been on the Governors
staff with honorary rank, has re-
Gently been re-comissiOned a Captain
of Militia in the National Guard,
having organized a regular company
among the young men of Lafayette.
This company, however, is not COM
posed of Institute students The pub
lie is cordially invited to be present
at Mr.. HanfOrd's lecture.
The Christmas holidays for the
Institute will begin next Friday, Dec.
Is and end Monday. Jan. 3. 1909.
A large number of new students are
expected to enter at that time. The
boys dormitory will p obably be over
crowded so that a number of students
will have to take board or rooms in
town. There have been but few COM
plants this session., even among the
boys, about the fare at the dormitory,
and a special canvass has revealed
the fact that the %dormitory cadets
have gained al average of between
Il and Is pounds in weight since the
opening of the session-three months
ago. Valueinc this flesh at five cents
a pound. it is clear that the dormitory
account should be credited with near
a thousand dollars of clear profit
per inventory. But it is really worth
more than that, as its production
has been accompanied by correspond.
ing increases in brain-cell activity
and moral fiber.
The Avatar Society held it's regular
meeting Saturday with an unusually
attractive program and an unusually
large and appreciative representation
from town. The principal feather:
were an address by DR.. Stewart; 6
debate between S, Bullion and Mis-:
Clarissa Curtis who received the priz,
cake for having in the opinion of thu
judges, Messrs. Agate, Alex Mouto1
and DR.. Stewart, the best line of ar
gument and a "~PrOphesy' of tn,
Institute faculty, very entertainingl!
rendered, BY Miss Helen MOutOn.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

Don't complete your list for
Xmas until you visit our store
and see how many articles very
cheap we have appropriate and
suitable for presents, which have
the added value of being useful
Schmulen's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

For Christmas presents we
would suggest, Hand Mirrors,
Brushes and Combs, Fancy
Combs, price from IS cents to
49, 90, all good value. Moss
Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

We have lots of handsome ar
ticles suitable for Xmas pres
ents as handkerchiefs, ties, gloves.
mufiers.-Kahn's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

f. V. MOuton. who attended
the National Rivers and Harbors
Convention in Washington. D. c.,
Dec. 9. 10 and II, as a delegate
from Louisiana. kindly sent US
a program of the Convention.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
Notice.

All accounts due the firm of INNER
gluck & Schiftan must be paid before
the 25th of December, 1908. All &C
counts owed by the firm must be pre-
sented for payment before the 25th.
IMMERGLUCK & SCHIFTAN.
to the 18th.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
STARTED WITH PUP
AND cOLORED WOMAN HAD AC.
CURED COMPETENCE.
Showing What Industry and an eye
70 Business Can Do Booker
Wsshineton's Comments ard
Advice on the Subject.

Some years ago there was a negro
conference at Tuskesee, Ala, the sue
of Booker T. WashingtOn's famous III
| situte. and one OF the most prominent
sneakers was Mrs. Lucy Nelson OF
| Dadaville, Ala. This woman was OH
| extremely black African, but n was
neatly d~ressed-had passed, lndeeu'
| the '~sun5onnet stage" as Mr.. WASH
| ington calls those of his people just
h,,daing into a more ambitious ana
broader existence. Under the cross
| examination of Mr.. Washington the
! woman related a most interesting ex-
perience-an experience that should
be an inspiration to the whole coioreo
race.
DO the people in your community
own homes. Mrs. NelsOn?' asked
Booker T. Washington.
| ~ thinks they's Akin to W EN-,
sah."
but do they " them?"
"A heap of times you can't just tell,
sab. But they's holdin' 'em down.
do you own your homer"
Eyes, sab, l do" proudly. "And
can tell you jest how l got 1t.
snapped a puppy dog for It,"
Huh" said MI. Washington. ex-
pressively.
Yes, sah," the woman persisted. Il
mean jest what I says"
Tell us about it."
We'll, it was this way. When
started, l didn't have nothing at all
but Jest a little yaller puppy dog. !
took the dog over to my brother-in.
laws He had eight little bits Of pigs,
oh. jest so little; an l snapped the
puppy with him for one of the pigs. 1t
was such a little pig that it didn't
look like it would live. but l nursed
it good. and I prayed to the Lord to
make that little pig come for'ard to
do me good, and the pig lived and
grew. The first year l turned hel
out. and when she came back in the
fall she brought me w little pigs
with her. That was my start. I've
This winter I've killed three hogs. and
I've got another at home now ready te
kill. I've got 40 acres of land now, all
paid for, and a house, and 1t all come
from that n little puppy"
do you hear that?" exclaimed Mr.
Washington, you men? Some Of
you'd better 60 back home and swar
your dogs for pigs!"-New Yorl
Times.
Eyes All Around.
Pearl-It was awful, dear, awful!
Ruby-What?
Pearl-Why, 50 many young mel
pass up our street in the evening,
told Jack to whistle I've Got My Ey'
on You when he was a block away.
Ruby-Gracious. and did he?
Pearl-Yes, and then l found tn
u,ho1o noioh h0rhOod had their ewes OF
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

Baxter Clegg returned Thurs
day from Canada where he has
been employed for nearly two
years.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

Make yourself a present of a new
suit. the kind that fit so we'll you
find at Kahn's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
Notice.

Bids for publishing the proceedings
of the Parish Board of School Direc-
tors will be received up to noon OF
Dec. "a, 1908. Bids should be ad,
dressed to the secretary and marked
"Sealed Bids forsPrinting."
W. j. AVERY,
Secretary.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
Eyes All Around.
1t was awful. dear, awful!
Couldn't Resist.

Couldn't Resist.
TITS dollars to doughnuts on my
candidate"
wen, I'll take a slice Of those
odds. Shall we put up the deposit in
the bank or in the bakery?-Kansas
City Journal.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
Tuesday, Dec. Is, 1908.
Personals.

10
Jack Doucet was a business
visitor to Louisburg Sunday
Laurent's Bakery for holiday
cakes.
A. II. Comeaux and Boniface
BaudOin, of the fourth ward,
were in town yesterday.
Benzoin and Almond Lotion "
guaranteed to be a healing,
soothing and whitening prepare
ton for the skin, Csc, at Moss
Pharmacy.
DR.. A.. J. Burket, of Milton,
was in town yesterday on busr
ness.
Benzoin and Almond Lotion is
perfectly harmless and a nne
complexion cream, guaranteed
by the Moss Pharmacy.
Mr.. Laodis Broussard and
his O Louis paid US an appre-
ciated visit Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alci6lades
Broussard, formerly OF Lata.
yette, but now Of Youngsville,
are visiting Nj. Joseph Lacosse
and family for a few days.
See U Christmas and New
Year post cards. Phar-
macy.
Mr.. Maurice Patin, former
owner and editor of the Valley OF
the Teche of Breaux Bridge. has
assumed the editorship of The
CsEette, replacing MI. j. Four
net, who will take up the study OF
!. law. We extend to Mr.. Patin a
cordial welcome to Lafayette.
For chapped hands and lips
q our BenzOin and Almond Lo-
ton. Csc q bottle. Moss Phar.
macy.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Lacobie were
gladdened by the arrival last
week of q sweet little girl.
Don't forget that White Pine
ExpectOrant is q guaranteed cure
for coughs and colds-25c per
bottle at Moss Pharmacy.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. e. Yandle re.
ioice in the advent of another
fine boy who entered the family
circle Friday evening.
White Pine Expectorant for
coughs and colds. -Moss Phar-
macy.
Mr.. and Mrs Grow Girard re-
turned Saturday from Leesville
where they attended the Louis.
lana Methodist Conference.
Try q bottle of Benzoin and
Almond Lotion after shaving, 3.
ounce bottle 25c at Moss Phar'
macy.
NJ. A. Hargroder, who is or.
ganizing Woodmen's Circles
throughout the State, came home
Monday to spend q few days
with his family. He is organ
ling circles at Barton and
Plaquemine.
White Pine Expectorant
White Pine Expectorant
White Pine Expect0rant
Moss Pharmacy.
Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

just received a fine line OF
fancy vests-the latest out
Kahn's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
For Rent.

Plantation known as the Joseph
Waller place next to Compress. APP
ply to WIN. CAMPBELL.
l2-4-4t.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

Let as figure with you for u
life policy in the Equitable OF
New York.
The Equitable pays annual div
e nds on all its policies.
The Eluitable's assets are over
1927, OOO.O 900. y
The Equitable's surplus to
policy holders Is over SAG, OOO, 900.
PARKINSON & MOUTON,
Insurance Agency, Est. 1897.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Leonce Gladu
moved into their new home in
Elmhurst Park last Friday even.
ing.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
A Few Good Suggestions
Christmas

Eau De Toilette, Floramye, Pi-
yer, Eau De Toilette. Azurea, Pi'
YER, Eau De Toilette a La Vic
lette De Parme, Roger & GalIet.
Violet Toilet Water, Colgate's.
We have these anu many other
odors in very attractive pack
ages-Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
NOTICE.

Rooms for rent either for
bed rooms or Offices, over La
'fayette Racket Store. 81 and
SIS per month. Apply tc
Nose Levy, the Blue Store.
12-8-tf.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
FOR RENT.

100 arpents. Fine farming
land, situated one-quarter mile
from depot at Scott, La. This is
q fine opportunity to grow cane.
100 arpents of good land, stu.
ated one-half mile from depot at
Duson, La. A good opportunity
to 20 into raising sugar cane.
]. G. MCPHERSON,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15
j. {. MCPHERSON
Real Estate and Insurance

If you nave real estate to sell
and want to sell it quick, see me.
Have you a few dollars in cash?
Do you want to own your own
home? If so, call and see me
and let me talk with you about
bargains that I can only TELL
you about.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

Sheriff NJ. L. Swords, of Ope-
lousas, was in town Saturday
the guest of DR.. G.. H. Masters.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-15

White Pine ExpectOrant
White Pine Expectorant
White Pine Expectorant
Moss Pharmacy.
Moss Pharmacy.
Moss Pharmacy.