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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04
REMOVED

The removal of the post-ofice
into the Century Club building
last Monday night by Postmas'
ter Dbmengeaux and his assis-
tants was accomplished with re.
markable neatnes and dispatch.
There was absolutely no inter
ruption of mail delivery or the
business of the Office in any de-
partment and not the least re-
sultant confusion as might nat.
urally have been expected in a
transfer of so complicated q bust
ness. 1t showed a system.
thoroughness and efficiency in
the office most decidedly credit
able to Mr.. Domengeaux.
The handsome new quarters,
roomy and well arranged with
the elegant and up-to-date fur
niture that places the Lafayette
Office in the best class of Offices,
is due to the efforts of Post-office
Inspector Grimmet, Mr.. Domen-
geaux and the public spirited
ness of the Century Club, which
has gone to great expense to fur
nish the Office and make it in
every way modern.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04
CITY TAX ROLL.

Assessor HOhOrst filed Wed.
nesday evening the City tax roll
with Collector Leblanc who at
once began issuing tax receipts.
The following figures are taken
from the book. Total assess
ment $2.561, ,585; general tax 10
mills, $25, 5,615,85; Industrial
school. 2 mill, $5,123.17; Special
5 mills. $12,8O5. 25: total $43.546..
81.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04
lNTERCOAsTAL CANAL.
Congressman K. F. Broussard
SaeakS to Business Men at
High School Monday
Evening.

On invitation of the Progress,
sive League and citizens of Lafa
vette, Congressman Broussard
las: Monday evening addressed a
meeting of representative busi-
ness men at the High School on
the subject of the intercoastal
canal. Despite the inclement
weather about fifty citizens were
present and listened with inter.
est to a full and thorough expo
sition of the plans and purposes
of the governmental in this gigantic
undertaking in behalf.of CONNER
icial and industrial development.
Mayor G. o. Mouton in a few
we'll chosen remarks introduced
Mr.. Broussard, who began by
deprecating the spirit of faction
alism and argued that no COM
munity could prosper where
there existed discord and lack of
harmony. The factional spirit
was subversive and destructive
not only of social;order but rend-
cred material progress difficult
if not impossible. The vast and
practically limitlesss resources of
the State, in agricultural prod
ucts, mineral wealth and TINT Der
supply was portrayed most vivid
" and statistics adduce6 to show
that Louisiana to-day actually
controlledsthe sulphur supply of
the world. had exclusive pos,
session of cypress lumber trade,
.and could furnish salt for ages
Et5 come to every nation of the
] earth, Half the sugar supply of
our country comes from Louis
lana and the State could easily
be made to produce the entire
home consumption. In many
phases the lumber industry was
in it's infancy and there were
/ great areas of hard wood forests
not yet touched except by the
] w0odman' g ak for fuel.
Mr.. Broussard then began to
I explain the vital Importance OF
the intercoastal canal in the de.
yelopment of the State from
many standpoints, stressing the
necessity for cheap transporta-
ton to and from the great com.
mercial centers Of the country.
Three hundred miles of the 300
miles Of canal length lay in
Louisiana. Stretching across
Louisiana from the Mississippi
river at Plaqumine and across
Texas to the Rio Grande, the
canal would afford q connecting
link between the great indus.
trial and commercial centers OF
the North and West and the yet
undeveloped and exhaustless re
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04
A SMALL FIRE.
Cottage Belonging to F. H. Ian.
dry Partially Destroyed Tues
day Night.

Tuesday night about 11:3O
O'Clock a cottage belonging to
Mr.. Felix II. Landry on st. John
street near the Methodist par.
sonage caught fire and was par.
TALLY destroyed. The fire was
discovered by Mr.. Baxter Char
gois, who with his two com.
panions tried to extinguish it,
but were unsuccessful. The
fire department responded
promptly when the alarm was
given and soon had two streams
Of water playing on the burning
house. Owing to a stiff wind
blowing the fire was so far under
headway when the department
reached the scene, that the house
was partially destroyed before
the flames could be gotten under
control.
Mr.. Landry estimates his loss at
about 1000, covered by an in.
surance policy with the Parker
son & Mouton agency for $3.50.
The cottage at the time was
unoccupied. having been vacated
by Mr.. Lucius Neveu and family
Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock.
Mr.. Landry says that no fire had
been built in the house later than
noon Monday and he is unable to
account for the fire.
This fire, as every other fires
which veoccurred,a again demorI
strates the pressing necessity
for an electric alarm system and
at least one paid fireman so that
prompt and effective alarms may
be given and the location of the
fire designated. A few minutes
delay often means big loss and
may some day cause an exten-
sive confagration.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04
TRAINING CLASS.


The first meeting of the teach
ers' training class recently or.
ganized at the Presbyterian
church took place Tuesday even.
ing and q full attendance was on
hand. Rev. Kendrick of the
Baptist church opened the ses'
sion and Rev. Stewart conducted
the class exercises. Much in.
terest was manifested and q
pleasant and profitable hour was
spent in the study of the Scrip.
lures.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04

Mincemeat and fruit cakes at
G. Bunt's, also turkey and chick.
ems, phone 319.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04

White Pine Expectorant for
coughs and colds. Moss Phar-
macy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-04

Have your prescriptions filleG
at the Lafayette Drug Store.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05
CHAPTER xxxIV.
Freedom at Last.


 From all America, from Europe and from the north, they came to join that monster excursion to the front.
 San Francisco was awake at last New York and Chicago had invaded her domain Into her home preserves, to her very doors. they carried their audacious fight for business; cut her territory clean away with their broad sword of low prices. Like other lag gards. she exulted over the victory she had tried to make defeat; and called aloud: Come all good Ameri- cans. come all the world, help us cele- brate. Even the Sacramento "Clar- ion" in "a burst Of justice resented this. and announced to the world the names of the men. the city, and the two or three counties that, not only without San Francisco, but in spite of her, had accomplished the achievement of the age
 Now began to arrive forerunners of the event; the polished laurel tie and it's silver plate. with an tnscrip. tion that Is today historic; the four hundred dollar golden spike, topped with a nugget as long as itself; the heavy silver hammer, the gold, silver and iron spikes from Arizona.
 Gregory rushed from one task to another, sending back to California the greater part of his forces and ap- paratus, that they might pierce other mountains, conquer other deserts with new iron highways MT. Crocker was no less busy. flying back and forth between the Front and Sart Lake City, where the horde of visitors increased each day. Governor Stanford and his fellow directors were there also, sleep lessly planning, organizing, making capital and influence with the lead CTS of the great inland hierarchy.
 Alfred, quite recovered, was indis- pensable in many ways, hastening the tremendo, cleaning, polishing, pre- pairing, that proceeded steadily among all concerned, from stoker to presi- dent
 They were counting the time be fore the event by hours. when Alfred, carrying a telegr am and an open let ter. hurried up to MT. Crocker.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

"Im called suddenly east. to my father, Mr. Croeker. l wish to be re- leased. to go immediately"
 What? What, boy? Is your father dead?"
 No, sir; it's-it's business mat ter
 Business! A business matter?' the superintendent repeated incredulously We can't spare you, Vineent-not for a month, at least Settle your busi- ness by telegraph, Write your tele- gram-never mind length-and I'll frank it for you"
 It's matter that I can't send over tte wire, sir
 love! Put it off, then! It'll keep. I'll let you go the first of June"
 Alfred burst the bonds of years. I can't wait. Mir Crocker! Not dayl For nearly eight years I've been an outcast from home and name sir. As I've hoped for reinstatement at home. with hand and foot. heart and brain. I've served this railroad. The girl wished to marry but could not, has suffered incredibly for my sake. Now it is all cleared up. My father tele- graphs me to come. waits for me in Saint Louis. And you ask me to de lay. Mir Crocker! To send messages! I can't do it. Not an hour beyond the first allby-rail train east!"
 MT Crocker's heart warmed. The end of the long struggle had already wiped years from his face. Now the careworn man fled altogether. and left joyous boy.
 "Dy George, Vincent. You shall go,-go day after tomorrow on the overland special And joy go with you. But come back soon to us. We'll have good job for you
 Thank you. MT Crocker" Alfred said earnestly, wringing the offered hand, and hastening off to find Esther
 She was coming down the steps of Gregory's car.
 Road that" He thrust the letter into her hand. and stood by her side while she looked it over. It was dated at Boston.
 Dear Alfred: My Aunt Almira is dead. and has left me three thousand dollars. With this I've been able to pay the last dollar; and my statement
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

She walked in dream up the car steps; he shot off blithely to execute his plans.
 They carried successfully; and that night in Sally B.'s rude home, on the mountain-top and under desert stars. the simple marriage was celebrated. Uncle Billy gave the bride away. and mourned because he had no wedding bonnet for his darling. If his old heart was heavy, and the sun had dropped out of his sky. he dissembIed so galantly that even Esther was de- ceived Mrs. Harmon rejoiced, though two of her dear children had become one" Judge Harmon clustered little ipeoherently about the theft of his dear girl" but deluded no one
 But Sally B.. happy in Esther's hap piness, was yet bereft. Later she sebbed out her loneliness against her husbands breast That was his mo- ment of illumination. Pore little crit ter! We've got Bin left, ye know. We'll prospect the rest of life on the same lead, won't we. honey? Git bright It'll be sun-up soon, heney!"
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

is to be forwarded to your father to- night. He is travelling in the west: but his Saint Louis address is the same as formerly. I am now released from my promise of secrecy, and by the time you receive this your father will know how unjust he has been to you, how kind to the real criminal. At last I have vindicated youl But for you I should be in prison, or worse; my father dead of sorrow, my family disgraced I shall waste no words in thanking you God alone knows what you have been to me; cannot tell it.
 Ever your humble. grateful,
 Max : "Mr Alfred Vincent Osborn"
 Now this," Alfred thrust the tele- gram into her hand before she could speak It was sent from Saint Louis, and signed, George Osborn"
 Have just learned all from Max. If you can forgive your father, come at once I will await you here"
 Esther looked up. but her eyes were too misty for seeing. Poor Max! Poor Al-no, no, Noble Alfred!9
 He was teo overwrought for atten- tion, even for gentleness. He caught both her hands, needless of passing eyes '1 want you to marry me, To night To start home-home with me on the first train after the jubilee No, don't speak yeti" he added quick ly as she opened her lips. Let me tell you! I'll telegraph for the Epis. conalian missionary at Ogden-there'll be time. If he can't come. I'll wire Billy Dodge to pick up a minister somewhere on his trip today. We'll take the Harmons, Mrs. Gregory, if she'll go, and be at Sally B's in four hours While 1 run down to Elko for the lieense,-Mr Crockerll let me have the engine, I know,-you can be packing I'll follow Uncle Billy in and we'll be married! It won't be much of wedding, but-do we care for dry-gccds and ceremony" He looked eagerly into her face
 "Oh, Alfred, how" she began tremulously.
 Don't, dearest Don't speak yet, If you'll only think just minute I know it will be 'Yes'!"
 She smiled at his impetuosity. as. tonished at this unwonted vehemence, This was new. a free Alfred. He was coming into his own. taking pos session; and of her with the rest. All her being yielded gladly to his irn, portuning; yielded with that deep gratitude for strength and support that only a large, strong woman can feel. upon whom many have leaned. and whom none have considered,
 Yes, Alfred. At once, and any whare with you"
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

By an oversight on the part of the chairman and secretary of the Republican State Central commit tee, the name of w. w. Yeager, Republican candidate for commis- sioner of mines. manufactures and agriculture, was not certified to the secretary of state, and conse- quently his name will not appear on the ticket to be voted on at the le eral election, September IA l here will be the name of only one candidate on the official ballot, tn It of Guy B. Tucker, the Democratic nom nee. who is a Union county man and the present incumbent of the office.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

The telegraph wire from here tc Monroe, along the Little Rock & Monroe "a lwav, has been convert ed into a telephone line and phones placed at Monroe, Sterlington. Spencer, Halle and Huttig. This will be much more satisfactory s there were no offices between the two terminals under the old sys- t m.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

County Judge McMahon is hay ing the upstairs in the court house nicely papered and decorated and may improve downstairs offices in the same manner. This and the new entrance and needed repairs that have been made on the court house are costly but enterprising citizens will say, with us, Tt is money we'll spent. Union County Tribune.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Arkansas has the largest peach orchard in the world, and 1000 men and 800 teams are required to harvest the crop. The orchard is Seyier county and has 100000 trees. It covers 2,8OO acres and trees on 2.OOO acres are bearing Five hundred freight cars are used to haul the crop to market.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Governor Pindall in refusing a pardon to Charles Smith of this county endorsed on the application, This is a liquor case. and in such matters l will not interfere with the judgment of the court.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

We desire to extend our heart felt thanks to the friends and neighbors who rendered us assist ance during our recent bereavment when death took from us our be- loved son, Thomas.
 MR AND MRS. THOMAS AsHEcHAFT.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Cards are cut announcing the marriage of Miss Allie Griffin to MT. Tony Bourland, two popular young people of Wesson, on Tues day ever ing. September IS.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Miss Vera Brereton left Satur- day for Monroe where she will visit for week and then go to Center vile, Miss, where she will teach vocal and instrumental mueic in the public scho Is the coming winter.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Miss Lulu Harrington. who has served as cashier at the UniCn Saw Mill company's store for the past two years in a most efficient manner. has resigned her position and returned to her home at Bas- trop Wednesday. Miss Lulu has a host of loyal friends in Huttig who will always be glad to have her visit them at any time and who will always wish her well. She will be succeeded in the store be Miss Jessie Porter.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

c. c. Bell left Thursday morning for eastern Texas where he will estimate a tract of timber for the owners. He will be gone about three weeks.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

The stork in it's flight paused al the home of MT, and Mrs. J. H Cordell on last Sunday morning anG brought to their home a bouncing baby girl, which accounts for the smile being worn by the father.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

All who want watches repaired will find the old experienced work man, CHAs. ANDERSON. at The News office, Huttig, Ark. All work will be promptly done.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

The moving picture show at Browns Theatorium will be opened again on Saturday night, Septem- Der 5. with new films throughout and complete changes made at
 each subsequent performance.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

J. K. Barksdale arrived in Huttig Tuesday evening from trip to the northwestern part of the s.ate. He left Wednesday morning for Monroe.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Frank Harper of Hot Springs was here last week visiting old time friends and relatives. MT Harper located near here in Union county n 1891 and lived on the homestead until about thirty years ago. He was greatly surprised at the modern saw mill plant of the Union Saw Mill company. it being the largest anG best he had ever saw.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

H. F. Murray, the popular Hills boro merchant. was in Huttig or business the first of the week.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05
tuttig Public Library Hours

The Library is open to all from 7:oote 200 o'clock. pm. on week days Sundays from LOO to sec o'clock.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Miss Matte Heard left Thurs day for an extended visit with rela- lives and friends at Spearvlle, La
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Mrs. M. L. Phillips and children have returned home from a visit with her parents near Strong.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Emmet Parks of Ouachita City. La was a Huttig visitor on busi ness Wednesday.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Joe Bob Mcclure left Tuesday morning for Dallas. Texas, on a months visit with his parents.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Miss Jewell Stegall, of McNeil was here the first of the week wis ting her cousins, H. w. and Dewitt BaSkin.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Mrs. R. Dishman and children are home from a visit with rela- tiyes at Millville.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Contractor s. R. Neel is back at his camp at Dollar Junction after a ten days visit with relatives in Louisiana.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Mrs. J. w Perrett and children visited with relatives at Strong the first of the week.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

w. H. Tobin, the Calhoun coun- ty timber man. was here Monday on business.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Mrs. c. H. Howard and child ar rived in Huttig last Friday from an extended visit with her parents in Missouri
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Mrs. Perry Fillyaw of Litroe, La. was here shopping Thursday.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

W. A. Hinton of Sterlington. La was here one day this week or business.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Dr. J. E. Bailey was down from Strong Monday visiting friend here.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

E. L. Adams and wife are visit ing relatives at Holly Springs this week.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Old newspapers at this office, 10 cents per hundred.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Admission will be 10 cents for children and Is cents for adults.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

A. J. Hammons visited Fl Dora do the first the week.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Miss Dema Anderson of Litroe, La.. visited in Huttig Tuesday.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

c. c. Bell visited Monroe Men, day between trains.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

B. w. Gordon was at Millville several days this week on business.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

M. B. Phillips of Bolding was here Monday on business.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05
 < Local News of the Week. !

Mrs. R. E. Rowland was a La visitor the last of the week.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

Miss Alma Bershen went to Fl Dorado Monday.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05

B. H. Miller of Eros, La. was in Huttig Monday visiting friends.
The Huttig news., 1908-09-05
Copyright. 1907, A. c. scclurs 6 Co. chicas

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29

The torpedo-boat destroyer Paul
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29
Shipping in Port

(Army and Navy.
U. S. S. Iroquois Moses, station tug
U. S. A. transport Dix, Ankers, Ma
Mia and Nagasaki, Dec. q.
CSteamships.)
Nor. s. s. Mathilda, Newcastle, Dec.
%.
o. S. S. Alameda, S. F., Dec. 25.
(Safring Vessels.)
Am. SC. Helene, Gray's Harbor, Dec.
7.
Am. SC. c. A. Thayer, Peterson, Alb
erdeen, Dec. 8.
Am. blk. st. Katherine, Saunders,
S. F., Dec. 9.
Am. blk. Nuuanu. Josselyn, New
York Dec. IA.
Am. bkt. Irmgard, Schmidt, s. F.,
Dec. 25.
Am. sp. w. P. Frye, Murphy, S. F.,
Dec. %.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29

Captain Thomas Dowdell, of the o..
S. S. Alameda. reports through the
Branch photographic Office at San
Francisco that at $50 a. m. on Nov.
8. 1908, while approaching the coast
in a fog, he obtained a cast of the
lead in IL fathoms, dark gray sand,
6 1-2 miles S. 1885 e. from Farallon
lighthouse This position was obtain
ed by working back from sos a. m.
when the San Francisco lightvessel
bore N 73-45 E., distant mile4s. APP
prox. position: Lat 37-37-S0 NJ, Long.
122-53-45 w.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29
DEPARTING.

Monday, December 2S.
S. S. Keauhou, for Kauai, p. m.
S. S. Noeau, for Hawaii, p. m.
P. M. S. S. Korea, Orient, 5 p. m.
Tuesday. December 20.
M. N. s. S. Hilonian, for S. f., 10
a. m.
S. S. Mauna Kea, Freeman, for Hilo
and way ports, noon.
S. S. w. G. Han, for Kauai ports,
5 p. m.
S. S. Mikahala, for Maui and Molo-
kai, p. m.
Wednesday, December 30.
o. S. S. Alameda, for S. F., 10 a. m.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29
The Mails
(INCOMING.)

(INCOMING.)
From Colonies, Aorangi, Jan. 6.
From Vancouver, Makura, Jan. s.
(OUTGOING)
For S. F., Alameda, Dec. 80.
For Vancouver, Aorangi, Jan. 6.
For Colonies, Makura, Jan. s.
U. S. A. TRANSPORTS.
at S. F.
Buford from Hon. for Manila, Dec. Is.
Dix in port.
Sherman at S. F.
Crook at S. F.
Sheridan left aNgasaki for Hon., Dec.
81.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29

Is one to infer from Lord Roberts
speech that the British empire, on
which the sun never sets, is afraid to
go home in the dark ?-Chicago News,
Will Tammany explain? says Mr..
Bryan. No, it won't. Tammany does
as it pleases and never bothers about
explaining anything.-Milwauke Sen
tinel.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29

At cost of about $25O,OOO the army
transport Logan has been practically
rebuilt by the Risdon Iron Works, and
is to be ready for service again in
month. The vessel has been in the
shipyard for many months. Every
part of the troop-ship upward from
the main deck, and including that
part, has been renewed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29

Jones will be put in commission at
the Mare Island Navy Yard at an early
date. The work of overhauling her is
nearly complete and she will receive
her officers and crew from the des-
troyer Rowan. This vessel is to be
overhauled.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-29

Times Of the tide are taken from the
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Ia
bles. The tides at Kahului and Hilo
occur about one hour earlier than at
Honolulu. Honolulu standard time is
10 hours 80 minutes slower than Green
witch time, being that of the meridian
of 1877 degrees 80 minutes. The time
whistle blows at 1870 p. m. which is
the same as Greenwich, hours, 0 min
utes. The Sun and Moon are for local
time for the whole group.