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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-28

Congressman whose constitu-
ents are clamoring for action
grow OminOusly FESTIVE. HIS
case is a hard one, and whichever
horn of the dilemma he may
choose the implement OF his
ambitions seem likely to follow
the choice. The tremendous
power with which the speaker
ship is vested is pleasant, but it
has it's disadvantages at times.
1t is probable that the present
troubles arise from the Republi-
cans having put off doing the
things which were necessary.
Now the accumulation of their
debts of. procrastinations
threatens to Overwhelm them.
Increase of army pay should
have been granted years ago, but
it was STAYED off. The establish
ment of an Appalachian forest
reserve was recommended years
ago, but the recommendation
was ignored. Our navy was
studiously neglected until the
necessity of adequate defenses
was brought home to US by the
threat of foreign embodiment.
So with many other matters OF
Importance neglected through
the years. The Republican Con-
crosses have been prOdigal in
wrong directions and penurions
where expenditures would have
been the wisest economy. Now
the Speaker and his friends are
counting the cost of their past
representation and hesitating to
pay the bill. Even during the
present session, however, while
Directing to appropriations for
projects of first Importance
they have voted some millions Of
additional pensions, to burden
the Treasury for many years tt
come, with never a thought o.
the deficit of which they pirate Sc
glibly when adequate naval ap
preparations or provision for tht
outstanding Of depleted natura
resources is demanded.
The Speaker is kindly permit
ting the clamorous Congressmel
to talk of many things and t.
extend their remarks" in tn
Congressional Record as a sor
of safety valve. But the pres
sure behind them is dangerous
ly strong and he may find a
last that the task of staving OF
imperatively needed Legislation
for another indefinite period i
beyond his powers.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-28
Neglected Colds Threaten Life.
From the Chicago IYibune.)

Don't trife with a cold,' is good
advice for prudent men and women.
1t may be vital in the case of a child.
Proper food, good ventilation, and
dry, warm clothing, are the proper
safeguards against colds. If they are
maintained thro the chanegable weather
of autumn, winter and spring, the
chances Of a surprise from ordinary
colds will be slight. But the ordinary
light cold will become severe if neg
lected, and a we'll established ripe cold
is to the germs of diphtheria what
honey is to the bee. The greatest
menace to child life at this season of
the year is the neglected cold.'
Whether it is a child or adult, the
cold slight or severe, the very best
treatment that can be adopted is to
give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t is safe and sure. The great popu-
larity and immense sale of this pre-
paration has been attained by its re-
markable cures of this ailment. 4
cold aever results in pneumonia whan
1t is given. For sale by all druggists.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-28
A FIRE A SYSTEM.

The Fire Department has re-
ceived several inquiries from
manufacturers of electrical fire
alarm systems, as to when the
city intends putting IN such a
system stating their de-
sire to submit figures. The
department has the matter
under consideration and will en-
deavor to find a way to install
such a system if possible.
We feel sure that the citizens
Of the town are in hearty accord
with the efforts of the Depart
ment and wish them a speedy
success in devising means to in
stall the system.
Lafayette has been exceeding
ly fortunate in the matter Of fires
in the past, and it has been our
good luck to escape any serious
confagration so far. But there
always remains the possibility
of a fire occurring at some time
when the wind is blowing sstifiy
and thus causing immense loss.
At such a time particularly is it
necessary to locate and reach a
fire at once to control the flames
before they make Roadway.
Under present conditions that is
practically impossible, and un-
less we prepare as well as we
can, there is always the chance
that a great loss may happen al
any time,
But whether there is wind OF
not, delay in reaching a fire al.
most always means the practica.
loss of the building on fire. Witt
Che fire alarm system, however
and a man stationed in the cen
ter of town in charge Of a hose
cart, the odds are largely ii
favor of extinguishing the FIRE
before much damage is done,
This will not only lower in
surance rates. but be a big pro
lection to the man who does no
insure. The expense involved
compared with the benefits of in
stalling the system are compare
lively small.
The longer Lafayette has NJ
electrical fire alarm system tn
longer we are in danger of a biz
and destructive fire, and certain
ly everybody will hope that tn
Fire Department will soon find
way to install such an alarm sys
TEN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-28
A '.Do-Nothing'' Congress?

Times Democrat.
A Washington correspondent
of the New York Journal of Com
merce notes the growth of a dis.
content among the members of
the House that may assume the
proportions of a revolt against
the apparent determination Of
Speaker Cannon and his whips to
hold legislation during the pres.
ent session down to an "irreduc-
ible minimum" It is declared
that the manifest restiveness is
disquieting the House leaders,
who fear an explosion if the
Speaker insists upon holding
down the legislative lid.
It can not be doubted that Mr..
Cannon finds himself in some.
thing of a predicament at pres
ent. He is between two. or
rather three, fires. His party
must go before the voters in the
fall and its report of steward
ship is certain to be attacked.
A worrisome deficit has rendered
economy of prime Importance tc
the party responsible for it. APP
preparations must be rigidly held
down for political effect. it moth
ing else. On the other hand, the
country is demanding Legislation
and expenditures for projects
essential to the national welfare,
Third, there is the Speakers
presidential ambition. mistakenly
crying for consideration at his
hands. If he raises the lid, the
charge of extravaganza c~onfrOnts
6m. II he rivets it down., the
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-28
No. 5000.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,

1T Lafayette. in the State OF Louisiana. At
the close of business, Feb. H.. 1908.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ...... 457 1879 81
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured ........ ........ 1O,oio Ut
L. S. Bonds to secure Cir
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100, 900 90
Premiums on q. S. Bonds. 1880 90
Bonds, securities, etc.,. 10000 w
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures. . . ........ 32,Ool 90
Due from State banks n
bankers ..... ............ 35U OF
Due from approved reserve
agents ...... fO.Afl 90
Checks and other cash ittms l,545 IL
Notes of other National
BankS..... ............ 49O w
Fractional paper currency,
nickelS and centS....... 523 80
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE
IN BANK VIZ:
| Specie. ....... =. Ii, 767 %
Leg'l-tend'rnOtes bob 1852 %
Redemption fund with Z.
S. Treasurer % per cent of
c~irculation). ..... ....... 5000 90
Total. .... 1858, S58 3S
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in......Sl00, 600 90
Surplus fund. ....... ...... 1000 90
Undivided profits, less eX-
penses and taxes paid. 1866 50
'standing................. 80, 1897 so
Dividends unpaid .......... 81 90
Individual deposits subject
to check. 329 Ola SO
Demand certificates of de-
posit.... . 1914 80
Time certificate of deposit. 55, 745 90
Bills payable, including GER
t~ificates of deposit for
money borrowed. -. $1,000 90
-. ~..Soo9,ooo DO
STATE OF LOUISIANA, SIS.
Parish of Lafayette.
|, S. r. ParkersOn. cashier OF the
above-namec bank, do sOlemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
S. r. PARKERSON, Cashier.
COrrect-Attest:
j. G. PARKERSON,
F. DEMANADE,
j. A. Roy,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 25th day of February, 1908.
ORTHER c.. MoUTON,
Notary Public.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-28

Creole onion sets and Creole
white s%hallots. at the Moss Phar-
macy.
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Bryan Sure Of Tennessee.
GIVEN TO HELP BRYAN.
Contributions to the Democratic
Fund Announced.

CHICAGO, October 31.-The following
contributions to the democratic presi-
Dental campaign fund were announced
at headquarters here tonight as having
been received today:
Connecticut. Melbert 3. Cary, $3.50;
Indiana Democratic Club. Indianapolis.
500; Iowa. Stevens A. Coldren, SIPS;
Kentucky, Bryan and Kern club. Owens
boro. $500; Pennsylvania. Citizens of
Pennsylvania, $3.50. Jacob Pontz. sos;
Texas, Brownsville County Committee,
$3.50; West Virginia, John T. McGraw.
s.. coo: and 500 each from the follow
ing: Arkansas, r. d. Masky, r. Miner
Wallace: District of Columbia. Demo-
cratic Central Committee; Illinois. 8. II.
Goodan d. J. Mcmahon. Otto kubin. c. J.
vopika; Indiana, Joseph Flack, Hugh
Dougherty. John w. Hoffman. Peter ].
Coyie. George ]. Marriott. Marshall Club.
Sadoga; Kentucky. Thomas II. Paynter,
Trey Woodson. j. H. Kruse: Louisiana.
enthusiastic manufacturer. New Orleans
patriotic manufacturer. New Orleans.
Caddo Bryan and Kern club, Shreveport:
Pennsylvania, Benjamin r. Davis; New
York Frank J. Wagering.
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excellent chance of gaining two addi-
tional ones, the tenth and eleventh"
Democrats Claim Governorship.

Democrats Claim Governorship.
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. October 31.-The
campaign In Rhode Island closes with
the republicans claiming the state for
Taft for President and Pothier, republi-
can, for governor, and conceding the re-
election Of Granger, democrat, in the
second congressional district. The demo-
Gratis are silent on the presidential situa-
ton. but declare that they will repeat
their victory of the past two years and
elect their candidate. Arnold. for gov
ernOr.
The speaking part of the campaign
practically closed with tonight's rallies.
two large ones being held n.this city and
nearly a score In other parts Of the state.
The republicans in this city tonight were
candidates. The democrats did not hold
any rally in this city, but many of the
leaders, including Gov. Higgins. attended
the meeting of the Lincoln Union, a non
partisan organization which indorses Ger
tain candidates on both tickets.
Harsh Words in Connecticut.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, October 3l.-The
political campaign in Connecticut will
continue without let-up until the polls
are closed Tuesday night. The prohibi-
tionists will use Sunday in many churches
to continue their appeal for votes for the
cold-Water candidates.
Reviewing the campaign in the state up
to the present time. politicians agree that
this has been one of harsh words on both
sides. Some of the pamphlets sent out
have been vigorous documents. and the
latest one. issued last night as an answer
to one issued a week ago in MIR. Lilley' s
favor, giving his record on labor, makes
an attack upon the candidate for his al
legged connection with the so-called beef
trust"
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IN THE MIDDLE WEST
FIGHT HAS BEEN LIVELY
Both Political Parties Are Claiming
Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. October 31.-The
closing days of the campaign in Indiana
have witnessed a flood of oratory, spe-
cial trains having figured conspicuously
in transporting the speakers to all parts
OF the state. John w. Kern the demo-
cratic nominee for Vice President. has
put in a hard week on his train, speaking
early and late. Senator Beyeridge in the
interest of the republican national and
state tickets, travelled the state from one
end to the other in his special train. Vice
President Fairbanks has spoken at vari-
Gus points for Mr.. Taft. and today Mr.
Bryan made more than twenty speeches
in the state Speakers of minor note have
been heard constantly and the week has
been full of action everywhere. Drum
corps in covered wagons in Indianapolis
have advertised noon and evening meet
ings, while at night parades, red fire and
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plurality Of 10000. and that the state
ticket headed by Walter b. Stubs for
governor would receive the same plu-
rality.
Democratic Chairman Martin at the
same time declared that Bryan would GER
tainly receive a plurality of 24,OOO IN
Kansas, and that the entire democratic
ticket. with J. ID. Botkin for governor.
would be elected. He gave no figures on
the state ticket.
The republican leader claimed that the
legislature. which is to elect a successor
to United States Senator Chester !. Long.
will continue republican. and that Joseph
L. Bristow will be elected for that OF
fee Hugh p. Farrelly is the democratic
nominee for senator.
Both Sides Express Confidence.
GUTHRIE. Okla. October 31.--Although
man, claims that Oklahoma will this year
go democratic by a majority of 10000 and
that the democrats will elect a legislature
that will name United States Senator
Gore to succeed himself. ]. II. Norris. the
republican state chairman. said tonight:
II am confident of winning both ma
tional and state tickets in Oklahoma
The republicans do not give out any
figures
Only two minor state officers are to
be elected In Oklahoma. the interest CEN
tering on the national ticket and sem
ator. The campaign has been an active
one with Gov. Charles y. Haskell
leading the fight for the democrats. Den
mis- T. Flynn. the republican nominee for
senator. has made spirited campaign.
Iowa Conceded to Taft.
DIES MONIES, Iowa. October 31.-At re-
publican headquarters tonight Iowa was
claimed for Taft by a normal plurality.
which means from $1,000 up. In a state
mellt made at democratic state headquar-
tiers. no claim was made for Bryan and
there was no disposition to dispute the re-
publican claims except as to the size of
the plurality Democrats claim the cleo
election Of Fred B. White, their candi-
date TOR governor. but this claim is dis
puted by the republicans. who say the
entire republican state ticket Will be elect
ed Democrats concede the election OF
republicans in seven of the eleven con-
gressional districts, but they claim the
defeat of Hepburn in the eighth. kenne-
dy In the first, Dawson in the second, all
incumbentE. and n. f.. Kendall In the
sixth. 1t may be said that the result In
three of these districts. the last named
three, is in doubt. The chances favor
Hepburn's reelection, although by re-
duced plurality.
The democrats are likely to make some
gains in the next general assembly, but 1t
10 probably safely republican. insuring the
election of a republican United States SEN
ator to succeed Allison.
The result OF the contest between Gov.
A. =. Cummins and Maj John F. Lacey
for Endorsement for United States senator
by the republican primary has been
fought quietly, and there is little infor
nation on which to base a forecast. Both
sides are confident. 1t is doubtful If La
organization has been more effective than
that Of Gov. Cummins.
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ONLY PENNSYLVANIA OF
MIDDLE STATES YIELDED
ALI the Others Claimed as Good
Fighting Ground.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 31.-As
usual the principal interest in the presi-
dental campaign in Pennsylvania is the
size of the republican plurality. The
campaign which closes tonight has been
a quiet one SO far as the national and
state tickets are concerned. Chairman
Andrews. of the republican state COM
mittee. today gave out a statement that
the republican national ticket will carry
the state by at least a quarter of a
million" and that the republicans expect
10 elect twenty-eight of the thirty-two
representatives. Chairman Dimeling, of
the democratic state committee, said The
election will show great reduction in
the republican majority in Pennsylvania
and pronounced democratic gains in the
Pennsylvania delegation in Congress"
The legislative campaign has been very
active in many parts of the state. the
local optionlsts making strong fight TO
increase their power IN the next iegis-
lalure. That body will elect a United
States senator in January, Senator PEN
rose being a candidate for reelection.
lii Philadelphia the principal contest is
for sheriff. The republican nominee is
opposed BY the Philadelphia party which
Is the new name of the city party, the
independent organization that has been
opposing the republican organization.
Delaware Expected to Be Close.
WILMINGTON, Del, October 3i-The
campaign in Delaware closed tonight with
big rallies and parades by both the repub-
licans and democrats in this city. Each
side claims its national ticket will be VIC
torious, and the proba are that
whichever wins will have not much 10
spare. :. The state and local situations are
badly muddled by tn. injection of the
liquor question. The governorship is in
joubt, as is also the election of Della
ware s single represe NATIVE.
The prohibitionists have Endorsed candi-
dates OF both parties on the state ticket
Conflicting Claims in New Jersey.
TRENTON, n. j.. October 31.-The
campaign in New Jersey is practically
over and the remainder of the time will
Be devoted principally to preparations for
getting out the vote. 1t has been a quiet
canvass. except for the appearance of
Candidates Taft, Bryan. Hisgen and
Debs. who toured the state. The repub-
leans are claiming that they will carry
New Jersey by about 1890 plurality
while the democratic managers saw the
state will be given to Bryan by 1900
Tie unknown quantity is the labor vote
and the leaders of the labor men are for
the most part saying nothing In the
congressional contest the democrats claim
they Will retain their present number of
representatives. that is, four members
out of the delegation of ten. The repub-
licanS concede them only one.
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booming cannon have attracted crowds
to hear the campaigners at the public
gatherings.
James L. Watson, republican candidate
for governor. and Thomas r. Marshall.
the democratic nominee for the same Of
flee, have both prosecuted their campaigns
with energy. The friends of each are
making claims of victory.
The liquor question has been con-
spicuous issue, many OF the temperance
people having arrayed themselves on the
side of Mr.. Watson. 1t may develop that
the early returns from the cities will favor
Mr.. Marshall. but 1t Is expected the rural
districts will come to the support OF Mr.
Watson.
The democrats are claiming the state
for Bryan. while the republicans expect
Taft to be victorious by small plural
ity.
Michigan Conceded to Taft.
DETROIT, Mich, October 31.-As a, re-
suit of the bitter fight in the republican
party during the primary campaign for
the nomination for governor. and the re-
sultant feeling against Gov. F. M. War
ner's candidacy for third term, demo-
cratic hopes for the success next Tues
day of the head Of their state ticket,
Lawton T. Hemans of Mason. are higher
than for several years.
Michigan is generally conceded to Judge
Taft by q large majority. Taking ad-
vantage Of the opposition to Gov. War
ners third term candidacy. and the scan
dals In the state treasury during the adj
ministration of Frank P. Glazier. the
democrats have waged a vigorous cam
paign Republican leaders. however. are
confident that the facttonal differences
in their party will not result in anything
more serious than reduced majority for
the head of the ticket Democratic ex-
pectations also include the election of a
number of members Of the legislature.
This, too, the republican leaders do not
concede.
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close tonight with democratic rallies
several cities.
Apathv in Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss. October 31.-The cam
paign which closed tonight has been with
out interest. Democratic leaders claim
the usual large majority for the national
ticket and a full delegation to Congress.
The republicans make no claims.
North Carolina Democratic.
RALEIGH. n. c., October 31.-North
Carolina will give democratic majority
Of from 5,OOO to $1,000 The republicans
express hope Of carrying this state. but
have no chance They are making a hard
fight for representatives in the eighth
and tenth districts. but indications there
are for democratic success. There will
be but a slight difference In the national
and state vote.
Bryan Sure OF Tennessee.
NASHVILLE. Tenn. October 31.-Presi-
dental electors, a governor, congressman
and a railroad commissioner are to be
chosen in Tennessee In the election next
Tuesday. For both national and state
tickets the democratic leaders are claim
ing the usual majorities. The republican
state committee claims to have hopes for
the victory of their candidate for gov
ernor. The campaign has been marked
by apathy.
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IN THE SOUTHERN STATES
TIDE IS ALL ONE WAY
Size Of Bryan's Majority the Only
Question.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. October 31.-The ma
tional campaign in South Carolina has at
tracted more attention than in former
years The chief work has been done
by the State newspaper. which has COL
lected more than 5000 from 10000 per-
sons for the campaign fund. This state
will go democratic by at least 10000 ma
iority. and all of the democratic congress
men will be reelected.
Big Georgia Vote Expected
ATLANTA. Ga, October 31.-The ma
tional campaign in Georgia has been
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ON THE PACIFIC COAST
BOTH PARTIES CONFIDENT
Campaign in California Devoid Of
Enthusiasm.

: SAN FRANCISCO. October 31.-The
campaign in California, the least enthu-
siastic in the history of the state. virtual
ly closed tonight. Final rallies were held
by democrats and republicans In all large
cities. and the state chairmen have given
out their estimates. Both claim the state
for their respective tickets, the republi-
cans by 5000 and the democrats by o.
coo plurality. The republicans claim that
solid delegation. will be returned to
Congress-, but the democrats refuse to
concede this. declaring at least two demo-
Gratis will be elected. The legislature.
which will choose q successor to Senator
Perkins will probably be republican, even
the democrats conceding this San Fran
cisco is claimed by the democrats by TO-
COO California gave Roosevelt $4,000
plurality over Parker in 1904
Washington Estimates Contradict.
SEATTLE WASH. October 31.-The
campaign closed tonight In the state Of
Washington with both sides confident and
both parties holding final rallies in Seat
tie. Chairman Ellis de Bruler Of the re-