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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18
INSURANCE RnrEs.

Some move should be made
as early as possible by the bust
ness men Of this city to secure
a better insurance rating for
Lafayette. At present the high
rates are totally unjustified in
view of the efficient fire depart.
ment we have. We have gone
to great expense to equip a
fine waterworks system, includ-
ing a powerful pump, and this
investment should bring con-
siderably move return to US in
the way of a low insurance rat
ing than it does at present.
One of the reasons why it
does not is because we ourselves
have been content to accept
whatever rating it might choose
the rate maker of the insurance
companies to give US, and make
no objection nor enter any pro-
test. Certainly equipped for
fighting fire are as we are. the
record Of our splendid fire de-
partment should count much
more largely than it does and
it is strictly "up to" us TO see
that it does count.
Last year Sec. Bloodworth
of the Louisiana Fire Proven.
ton Bureau promised US a Sec
0nd class rating if we would in.
stall an electric alarm system.
Nothing was done. and since
that time the extra premiums
we have been paying over and
above the rate a second class
rating would have given US.
have more than paid the cost of
an electric fire alarm system.
As a business proposition the
system should be installed for
we might just as well pay the
makers of the alarm system as
to pay the insurance companies.
And we should have the addi.
tional protection besides that a
prompt location of fires would
give. There is no use to delay
about the matter, for the sooner
we comply with the Fire Pre-
vention Bureaus condition the
sooner our rates will be reduced
and our property better pro
tected.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18

ice" This was the first public
appearance of the corps and
they won many compliments
upon their fine appearance and
soldierly bearing and the band
shared largely in the compli-
ments because of the excellent
music they rendered. They es.
corted MI Hanford to the In.
stitute where he made a most
entertaining talk in the audi
forum to the students and a
considerable number of town
people who were present.
DR.. Stephens in a brief. ap-
pirate and complimentary speech
introduced Mr.. HanfOrd who,
after expressing his pleasure
and qualification at the recep-
ton accorded him, expressed
the hope that the stage would
have more part in the education
of the young. saying that he
would be proud to be called an
educator. He spoke of the early
days of the actors profession
and the disrepute in which they
were held and then rapidly
mentioned the great actors,
praising Edwin Booth who he
declared had with Shakespeare,
helped most in the social
elevation of the actors. by found
ing the Players Club of New
York, which now holds in its
membership men prominent in
all professions, a number of the
clergy being enrolled. He then
spoke in advocacy of a national
theatre. one that should have
it's home in Washington where
plays of merit could be pro
duced without regard to box
office receipts, and after the
play had been developed com.
panies of high grade should be
sent to all college and universi-
ty towns to present really valu'
able and educative plays. Such
a theatre would also be a true
school for actors and assist
those of real histronic genius.
He made a most instructive talk
and closed by saying that the
part of an actor was to enter.
tain and to exemplify gave two
fine recitations, one. Cassius's
speech in the instigation scene
in Julius Caesar, the other
the Queen Nab speech by
PetruchiO in Romeo and Juliet
He then introduced Mr.. TOmbes,
a member of his company who
entertained the audience with a
number of funny jokes.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18
FINE CHRISTMAS DISPLAY.

Mr.. Gustave Lacoste in order to
obtain room for his large stock of
Christmas toys and goods has fitted
up his spacious store, corner Vermil-
ion and Madison, and now has on ex-
hibition one of the largest and finest
assortment of holiday goods to be
found in town. A big assortment is
expected daily, which will surpass
all previous offerings in this line.
All goods are received direct from
Santa's headquarters and bear his
imperial stamp of approval.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18
Mr.. HAMFORD At
THE INSTITUTE.

Wednesday the cadet corps
of the Institute with full equip
ment and preceded by the cadet
band marched to the depot to
meet Mr.. Chas. B. Hanford
one Of the foremost actors of the
legitimate drama, who, with his
excellent company presented
that night at the Jefferson.
Shakespeare's Merchant OF Ven
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18
REAL ESTATE OFFICE.

Mr.. Sam j. Leblanc, who has been
so long and favorably know as a
salesman in Lafayette, intends to
open a real estate Office Jan. l in
the office on Jefferson street next to
DR.. Beeler's. Mr.. Leblanc will at
tend promptly to all collections OF
bills, notes, rents. etc., intrusted to
him. The Advertiser wishes him
much ucces in his new business.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18
The

The jefferson was practically filled
Wednesday night to witness the
production of the Merchant of
Venice" by Mr.. Chas. Hanford and
his excellent company. The perfor-
nance was fine in every respect.
Mr.. Hanford's portrayal of the diff
icult character of ShylOck was
realistic and powerful. His COM
pany supported him we'll and he can
always expect a big audience when
he comes to Lafayette.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18

The Moss Pharmacy Cold
Cream is an elegant preparation
for chapped hands, face and
lips or any rOughness of the
skin. Try a Csc jar.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18

For chapped hands and lips
use our BenzOin and Almond Lo-
ton, Csc a bottle. M Phar.
macy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18
Court Decides in Favor
of DR.. Breaux.

The Supreme Court has decided the
case against DR.. j. L. Breaux of
Scott, for violation of the Sunday law,
In favor of the defendant, maintaining
that the indictment was defective and
the prosecution null.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-18

Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of a writ of fieri facias, issued by
the Hon. Alfred D. Breaux, justice of
the peace of the second ward of the
parish of Lafayette, La. in favor OF
Ursin Hoffpauir and against Ellis La
vergne and to me directed, l will sell
between legal sale hours at the office
of the said justice, on
Saturday, Jan. 2, 1909,
the following described property:
One red mare, one lot of corn, seized
as the property of the said Ellis La
vergne and now in my possession.
ALBERT BONN,
Constable End Ward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
BOY PRESERVED HIS GOODNESS.
And So Did What He Gould to Add to
Drivers Evaporation.

The pedestrian and tho driver have
ever been at odds. Each thinks the
other is encroaching on his rights, as
doubtless they ever will think, and so
there 10 no love lost between them.
Here was a light delivery wagon
with Q young man driver coming
around a corner, while crossing the
street into which the wagon was turn
ing was a boy. And the boy was not
looking out and he would have walked
right into the horses head II the driver
hadn't savagely hollered to him
'Hey!" and held his horse up short.
Held up so the horse sagged back
In the harness and that threw the
front ends of the shafts up, and then
the boy, who had never looked up nor
swerved in his course In the slightest
degree, walked calmly ahead on under
the ends of the uptilted shafts and
under the horses neck, while the
driver glared at him and followed with
words in concentrated form intended
to show his deepest and bitterest con-
tempt
And the boy? He never looked back
nor turned around, but just kept his
way coolly on, ignoring the driver as
completely as If he had never been
born; and 1T is scarcely any wonder
that the feud keeps up when boys treat
the drivers SO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20

COPYRIGHT. 1908 BY EDWARD ). GLOBE

BY LOUIS TRACY,
thor Of "The Winss MorninS The Pillar Of Li6ht.

missing documents but submitted to a
close scrutiny of his own belongings,
which resulted in the pleasing discov-
cry that he was not French count,
but denizen Of Martinique-most
probably defaulting valet or clerk.
No one troubled to inquire further
about him. His passage money was
refunded. and he was bundled ashore
Courtenay's view was that he had
heard by some means of Isobel's In
tended departure from Valparaiso and
deemed 1t good chance Of winning her
approval Of his countshlp, seeing that
such titles are not subjected to serious
investigation In South America. Sua-
rez took his Fuegian bride up country.
where Mr.. Barring and DR.. Christobal
established them on small ranch.
Isobel renewed her voyage some
what chastened In spirit. but her VIOLA
tile nature soon survived the shocks IT
had received. BY the time the Kansas
put ser ashore at Tilbury, to be clasped
In the arms Of timid and fearful
aunt, she was ready as ever for the
campaign of glory she had mapped out
in London and Paris
Captain Courtenay. r. NJ, and his
wife are not such distinguished per.
sonages, but their romance had Sc.
quel worthy Of its unusual beginning.
They were married quietly a week aft
er the Kansas reached London. There
was some war scare In full blast at the
moment, and lord Of the admiralty
who deigned to read the newspapers
thought 1t was pity that a smart
sailor should not risk his life for his
country rather than in behalf Of base
commerce. So he looked up Courte-
nays record and found that 1t was ex.
cellent, the young lieutenant's reason
for resigning his commission being the
necessity Of supporting his mother
when her estate was swept away by
a bank failure. The sea lords made
him flrst rate offer Of reinstatement
in the service at a higher rank without
any loss Of seniority. and they went
about the business with such digni6ed
leisure that DR.. Christobal had time to
find out. through men whom he could
trust. that Elsie's small estate in Chile
contained one Of the richest mines in
the country. He secured bid Of many
thousands Of pounds for 1t and advised
Mrs. Courtenay to accept half in cash
and half in shares Of the exploiting
company.
1t was not unreasonable that Gray
should so back to Chile to take charge
of Elsie's mine nor that Mr.. Boyle
should become captain and Walker
chief engineer Of the Kansas, while
Tollemache settled down in England.
THE END.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
IN LINE AT THE REcEpT,oh
Sad Story o. Unfortunate Young Man
and Busy Ladies'.

The anaemic young man with the
intellectual face hadn't wanted to go
to the reception any Of the time. but
the fell clutch Of circumstances had
so frightened that the fatal afternoon
found him wan but determined at the
head Of the reception line.
Mrs. Smith," chirped the hostess.
ALLOW me to present Mr.. Montmoren-
cy."
How do you do? Lovely day. isn't
1t? Mrs Jones. this is Mr.. Ranchy."
Excuse me-" began the young man.
who was rather attached to his own
name; but Mrs. Jones was already be-
yond human interference.
I'm so glad to meet you. Are you
related to the explorer? Mrs. Brown,
let me present Mr.. Nansen."
The young mans face was consider
ably redder than when he started. but
he had not yet reached the end.
80 glad. Nice weather, isn't 1T!
Do you know, one really needs para
sol. Miss Smith. this is Mr.. Hansen"
You'll pardon me, but my name is
a."
"Oh, don't think It's peculiar at ALL
Mrs Johnson, Mr.. Pants"
II was just going to say" began the
desperate young man. when the lady
shook a warning finger at him.
THAT you were the original bad
boy. You young men are SO dreadfully
wicked these days. Gertrude-Ger-
trude, come here, dear-this is Mr..
Peck
He gritted his teeth, but the matter
was past help.
I'm glad to meet you," said the
Sweet Young Thing. Wont you come
into the dining room and have some
coffee? l don't believe quite caught
your name-Mr. Pickles, isn't it,"
Persons of q sensitive nature will
appreciate how II pleased the young
man some Is minutes later when he
expired. after partaking Of dish Of
very green ice cream.-Puck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
NO WONDER.

Brown is An awful Joker remarked
Smith to his wife the other day. "We
took lunch together to-day, and, just
as the coffee was served, ny alighted
in the center OF Browns cup.
Calling back the colored waiter, no
said, Bring mo another cup Of coffee;
this one 10 insectiferous.'
"'Yassir,' answered the waiter. roll
ing his eyes and closely examining the
contents Of the cup.
Placing another before Brown, he
cleared his throat few times, and,
with tho curiosity born Of the inherent
love Of the negro for unusual words,
asked him, Boss, what did yo' say was
de trubble wifi dat coffee?
'Insectiferous.' replied Brown.
"'Is dat ALP he asked, scratching
his head.
"'No,' answered Brown. "1nsectifer-
GUS hyperdehoram.'
"'Yassir; but all seed was Or fly.
Is dat it,
Brown nodded.
Lordy, boss! No wonder dat po'
III fly done drown hisself!' Judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Tho Types o. Cats.

There are q number Of classes Of
Persian cats, the division between
them being purely arbitrary and based
on the color Of the fur. The most
beautiful Of all the Persians is the
pure white. They are, however, very
hard to keep clean, and dirty white
cat Is certainly anything but an orna-
mer.t about ones rooms. It is unfor.
tunate that many white cats are deaf.
so when ono is making purchase Of
q cat that color it is . wise precau.
ton to test the hearing. Another fail
ing which white cats have, in common
with all light colored cats, Is that their
constitutions are not 80 vigorous as
these of the dark haired cats.-Su-
burban Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
DISAPPOINTED HER.

s my dear" said Mr.. wasse. rs I
came BY Mrs. Gazzam's house just
now l saw Mrs. GaxxAm In the parlor
kissing someone who was not-er-
was not Mr.. Canaan"
ooh, Henry" gasped Mrs. Wage.
Are you sure? Well, did you ever7
Oh, my! But I've always suspected
Mrs. Gazzam. She's much too sancti-
monious, you know. Kissing I
must call up Mrs. Jorkins on the tele-
phone and tell her all about it. KISS
ing al don't suppose you could see
who it was, Henry?"
"Yes," said Mr.. Wage. II could,
quite distinctly"
"You could? Oh. Henry. who was
It? Anybody we know?"
ooh, yes. 1t was Mrs. Gazzam'a
mother"
"You-brute!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
LINEN THE FINEST FABRIC.
Away. Considered the "Purest Cow
erins"-Why II Is Cooler Than Cot

erins%-Why II Is Cooler Than Cot
ton.
Why is linen cooler than cotton?
Why is linen, aside from its cost, al
ways preferred to cotton? Ancient
writer's tell us that the people Of their
time shared the present day preference
for linen. The wise Apule.us says:
Can any one impressed with
sense of religion wonder that man
who has been made acquainted with
80 many mysteries of the gods should
keep at home certain emblems and
wrap them in linen cloth, the purest
covering for dvine objects, for wool,
the excretion Of the sluggish body,
taken from sheep. was deemed pro-
fame attire even according to the early
tenets of Orpheus and Pythagoras?
But fax, that cleanest and best pro-
duction Of the field, is used not only
for the inner and outer clothing of the
most holy priests Of the Egyptians, but
also for covering sacred objects"
Herodotus makes statements that
show that linen was as highly regard
ed in his day as It Is now. A man
wounded in an engagement, he says,
has his torn limbs bound up. "Now,
supposing that the persons concerned
had their choice between linen and
cotton, there can be no doubt that they
would choose linen as most suitable
for such purpose. Cotton when ap-
piled to wounds initiates them"
Good Conductor Of Heat
The cooling quality Of linen as COM
pared to cotton il due to the fact that
the structure Of the flax fiber makes
linen good conductor Of heat and one
that freely condenses the vapor OF per-
SEPARATION. Notwithstanding the fact
that the cooling quality Of linen when
applied to wounds has been well
known 1t is only lately that an alb
sorbent linen surgical dressing has
been produced under the name Of
"oxolint.' This is one of the byprod-
ucts of the first American linen mills
established at North Brookaeld. Mass,
and operating under method Of man
ufacture that accomplishes In a few
hours the work that requires from
eight to ten weeks by European meth
DDS Of linen making. The World Today
In an article on this innovation says:
1.-THE one reason why linen dber has
never been made in this country is
that the European process would be
impossibly expensive unless carried
out by labor Of the veryilowest cost.
There is no labor In the United States
cheap enough for 'ths purpose, and for
this reason Americans have been send
ing over S2n.0o0O0o year to Europe
for linen. Now mills have been built
In Massachusetts to operate the Nudge
process, and there IL an assured mar
ket for the millions Of dollars worth
Of fax straw that we have been burn
ing up for years and chance to get
linens for little II any more than the
present cost of fne cotton fabrics"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Last Moment. Of Great Musician.

s0OS uOIuSSAO W ~ SaS Wu00t0uoSSe
A letter written by Count Cry.
mala, who was an ardent admirer Of
Chopin, has been made public in Lon
don by Eduard Zeldenrust. In 1t the
last moments of Chopin are thus re-
ferred to: "A few hours before he
died he asked Nine. Potocka to sing
some melodies by Rossini and Bellini,
and this she did with sobs in her
voice. Listening to her voice he
passed away" Speaking OF the fu-
neral the writer says: "Mozart's re.
QUEEN and his own funeral march
were performed with the assistance Of
Lablache, Viardot and the concert so
ciety. It was characteristic Of the
times that the artists should have
asked 1000 francs for this last trib-
ute to Chopin. One would have
thought that pride would have kept
them from selling their gifts on such
an occasion"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
FREDDY HAD Hls EXCUSE, roo.
Took Cue from Ingenious Explanation
Made by chum.

Two little youngsters shambled
penitently into the classroom long
after the school had opened for the
morning session, says the Circle.
Boys, come to my desk immedi.
ately," said the teacher.
The meek little lads walked to the
teachers desk and stood looking help
lessly at their feet.
Tommy. why are you late this
morning?" asked the teacher.
Il oversight myself, ma'am," began
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20

Tommy. ''7Tou see, teacher, dreamed
I was going to take = railroad trip. !
Just got to the station when l woke
up an fo,l9d 1t was way past school
time"
Freddy, why are you later in
CURED the teacher. turning to the
other boy
Please, ma'am," replied tho tremb-
ling Freddy. II went to the station
to see Tommy off,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20

Echoes from Contemporary History.
Manager-How did the woman look
who put in this matrimonial advertise
ment?
Clerk--For one thing. she was
dressed At to kill.
Manager (nervously)-Then guess
we had better not insert it.-Balti-
more American.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20

mining to suppress the disturben
.haven't you heard the story Of how
e braying ass put to flight the entire
Syrian arrny?"
Don't you be afraid OF this audi,
ence," shouted back tho di8tuTber o.
the meeting, there amt no danger of
it stampeding. You've tested It"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
No Stampede POI. ibls
(Tit-Bits.)

A politician states that he was max
ing speech last week when he was
annoyed by the frequent Interruptions
of an opposition voter, who seemed
bent on making. trouble.
my FRIEND" said the speaker, deter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Where We're Strong.

Church. see that Italy leads the
nations of the world in the matter of
theaters.
Gotham-But guess she can't beat
us on the number of sidewalk ticket
observation-disclosures Statesman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Foxy Mother.

Mother. George proposed to me last
night"
is that SO? l guess your father and
/ had better object to him and then
he'll surely marry you"
With such foxy trick as this being
put up for him. there was no chance
for George to escape Detroit Free
Press,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Started with Eve.

Gunner read where girls in Indi-
ana are teaching mice to dance.
Guyer-Well, that Is just the re-
verse. Mice have been making girls
dance since the time OF Adam.-Chica-
60 Daily News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
a Critical Opinion.

A Critical Opinion.
Jinks--That young lady may be q
fine pianist, as you say. but there is no
warmth to her touch.
Blinks-I guess you didn't hear her
play the Moonlight Symphony.
Jinks-No; but squeezed her hand
IN. Y. Weekly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20

colloqulaI.
Jinks-I am always embarrassed
when l want to say the word vase.
l don't know whether to say vaze,
vace, vahz, or vawse."
Binks-You might take hint from
our servant girl. She simply speaks
of all ornaments as them there"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
A Hope

Tho umpire loudly shouts PLAY ball!''
The players step in view;
The crowd. in answer to the call.
Exclaims: Eve hope they dol"
Washington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20

Stood and Delivered.
OF strawberries he bought . box
And paid the mans demand.
Which showed that while he had the
rocks,
He also had the sand.
New York Sun.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Qualified.

II would like" she said. ito edit a
Matrimonial Corner for your paper
one of those departments you know.
in which advice is given to the love-
lorn."
What are your qualifications"
Eve been divorced three times"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
AutomobiIe.LIke.

AutomobiIe.Ltke
Patience-Have you seen the new
hat called the automobile?
Pat1ice-No; is 1t anything like an
automobile?
Something; you can't tell whether
it's coming or going!"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Double Trouble.

Patience-This is the coolest nat
was ever in.
Patrice-How do you account for
that?
II don't know. unless It is because
they have two Janitors!" -Yonkers
Statesman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Her Friends Good Points.

Her Frlend's Good Points.
Him-Miss Peachly has such lovely
eyes of brown.
Her-Yes; and such lovely teeth of
Gray.
HIM beg pardon?
Her-Gray. the dentist. you know
Chicago Daily News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Noise.

Noise, at first cultivated in this land
by the Indians, has reached its climax
in the college yell. It is used at po-
litical conventions, at christenings and
ut women's clubs. No monument was
necessary for the man who first in
vented noise. His work lives after
him.
Noise is used by cities. which have
the first call for it. They split 1t up
into as many sonrds as possible and
divide 1t among all. q, IN
Noise va,les ~ ,.s volume and in.
tensity, from embryonic and immature
sawmill to baby crying in the night.
Life.