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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
HOME CHARITY.

The Home Charity Association, OF
which DR.. N. P. Moss is president and
Mrs. F. Demanade secretary, was or
ganized several years ago and has
ever since been doing noble and sys'
tematic work in the cause of benevo-
lence. Few perhaps realize the ne
cessity for this labor of love in our
town where plenty abounds on every
hand and while perchance the gaunt
old wolf does not stalk our streets the
society has found its limited resources
hardly sufficient at times to extend aid
to many worthy poor in our midst.
The motto of the Home Charity AssO-
citation seems to be to do deeds OF
mercy in secret and in such q way that
no recipient need feel any mortiffca-
ton whatever. The Book says. HE
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
NUMBER &C
COURT ON Time.

Those who have had las.l.ASs
in the District Court sim. Judge
Campbell ascended the bench
have been most favorahly i'm
pressed with the promptness
and expedition with which the
affairs of justice are disp,tched.
A few minutes before nine the
bell is rung and promptly at that
hour the court begins it's work.
No time is lost and everything
moves along with most COM
mendable celebrity, rehectirg
creditably upon the Judge and
his officers. LitigantS and law.
yers alike now know that they
must be on hand when called and
no fiimsy excuse will be accepted.
If other judges would only imi.
tate the sensible plan inaugural
ed by Judge Campbell it would
90 far toward removing the as.
pensions so often applied a. to
the laws delays aud uncertainty.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
heStage
Coming Soon.


For pleasing personality, captivat-
ing style, engaging manner, facinat-
ing methods and sprightly ways, COM
mend us to that little dramatic lode
stone, 'Chick" Perkins, whose lively
impersonations have won the highest
commendations of both the critic and
the press and have been indellibly
stamped with the mark of popular ia
vor. The methods OF this little lady
are widely at variance with the old
and hackneyed style of acting, which
obtained ir the past. The piquan,
freshness of her renditions are as
grateful to the jaded mind, as spark.
ling draught of cool water is to the
parched and thirsting lips. To see
"Chick" Perking act is like breathing
the soft, sweet country air after long
and tedious sojourn in the noxious
atmosphere in big over-crowded city
Her new play ''The Little Prospector'
is replete with all the facinating ele
ments of blended comedy, pathos, and
romance play in which her genius
finds the happiest expression. No bet
ter play than s"The Little Prospector'
could have been written to exploit he
talents and has all of the attendan
accessories in the way of talented
artists, splendid scenery and move
stage effects. .'The Little Prospec
tor" will be seen at the Jefferson OF
Sunday, December q.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
STAR
ELECTS OFFICERS,

At q special meeting OF Lafayette
Chapter No. 46. Order of the Eastern
Star on Dec. IA, the following officers
were elected:
Mrs. q. Jagou. Worthy Matron;
Mrs. W. J. Avery. Associate Matrop;
Mr.. O. B. Hopkins. Worthy Patron;
Mrs. s. B. Kshan, Conductress;
Mrs. o. B. Hopkins, Associate Con-
ductress; Mrs. J. 1. Kendrick, Sec
retary; Mr.. s. B. Kahn, Treasurer;
Mrs. N. Abramson, Adah; Mrs. Gus
Schmulen, Ruth; Mrs. M. Rosenfeld,
Esther; Mrs. C. C. Miller, Martha;
Mrs. ]. G.. Reeves, Alecta; Mrs.
Leon Plonsky, Warder; Mr.. Stewart,
Chaplain; Mr.. J. C. Reeves, Sentinel.
The installation took place last
Monday night at the Masonic hall
and q number of visitors we're pres
ent. After the installation all pres.
ent repaired to Bunt's restaurant
and partook of an elegant supper
which had been deliciously prepared
by Mr.. Bunt. About twenty-five were
present. Mr.. o. B. Hopkins acted
as toast master and q number O
toasts were entertaingly responded to
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
4 STRANGELY
DEFORMED Man.

No Name is the designation given
q curiously deformed man who Is
being exhibited in tent near Schmu-
lens store. He is Malay and was
saved from death from exposure when
an infant by English missionaries.
He has travelled extensively making
exhibitions and speaks several lam
ouaces. Numbers of people have
visited the tent to see this strangely
deformed man.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
rAYEIvrE LOUISIANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25. 1908.
CHRISTMAS 0RAT0R|o,

Next Tuesday evening, Dec.
%, is the date for the Christmas
Oratorio, and every effort is
being made to make it a success.
The theme of the Oratorio fol-
lows closely scriptural history
and is based upon the events
with the birth of Christ, an epoch
of intensest interest tO the civil
lied world and one that seems to
gather new glories as time rolls
on. All the fascinating scenes
will be presented in living tab
leaux. with paraphernalia and
stage effects to represent most
wildly the splendor and enchant.
ment of Oriental life.
In the cast Father Teurlings
has secured the best local talent
which will be supplemented
with the aid of several artists
from other towns, who have vol
urteered their services. Rehear'
sails are being held twice a week
and on presentation night each
will be thoroughly practiced in
his or her part. Rev. Father
Lawton. of New Orleans, who has
had large experience in present
ing sacred concerts will be or
hand to arrange most effectively
the stage scenes.
The object of the plav is to Sc
cure funds for the proposed
Catholic chapel across the rail
road track and Judging from th'
deep interest manifested by th'
people generally a liberal sun
will be realized for this com
mendable purpose. Aside how
ever from the worthy object il
view the public may feel assured
of a presentation of the highes
classical order and intrinsi
worth, in artistic style and gOI
geOus scenery. A hundre
characters participate in tn
, OratOriO.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
the MAMOu SALE
WAS 4 SUCCESS
Rain Kept rlany People Away
But Nearly 200 of the 500
Lots Put Up Sold. Anoth-
er Sale in January,

Crowley Signal.
In spite of a heavy rain Monday
the sale of town lots in G. c. DusOn's
new town of Mamou was success,
although not all the lots were dis
posed of. The sale of lots amounted
to about $4,000 and the number
disposed of was nearly 200. The top
price paid was $175 and the lowest
priced lot was $55. About 500 peo.
pie attended the sale. Preparation
had been made to feed 1900 people,
and If the weather had been favorable
at least that many people would have
attended the sale. Another sale will
be held about January 6.
Special trains on the Southern Paci.
fic and the Frisco brought the pros
pective investors to Eunice, where
another special on the Rock Island
took them to the scene OF the sale.
Auctioneer Harris, who has sold
thousands OF town lots in this sec.
ton, was at his best Monday. AL
though he had to work under tht
greatest disadvantages he made thu
sale "go" from the start.
The first two lots put up were solo
to Eugene Houssiere, of Jennings aftel
lively bidding. Later in the day a!
high as sl75 was paid for lots arount
the site of the prospective court house
which was marked with q flag pole
The sale lasted about three hour
and a big barbecue was served in
large store room.
| Mamou has two stores, depot o.
the Rock Island and hotel. A mum
Der Of residence and several ne'
business buildings are under cours
of construction.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
nR. BATTURs PROMOTED,

Mr.. r. E. Batturs, the general pas
ssdger agent Of the Louisiana lines OF
IL Southern Pabi6c, has been pro-
moted to assistant general passenger
aren't Of tho Southern Pacific lines
With headquarters ct San Francisco,
his old home where he entered the ser
vice of the company I. An once boy.
His many frieais he's are rejoiced
- hear 81 his good lnck-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
the WoODMEA GIVE $40

The local lodge Woodmen OF the
World rave 90 70 the Home Charity
Associasion 70 be added to the $50
rfyen by the Elks for the purpose OF
aiding Santa Claus TO visit some OF
the littla ONES Who otherwise might be
ovsrlooked. This generous thought
fulness on the part OF these lodges IS
% Is commended, and another year
the citisens Of Lafayette should re-
member the gifts Of these two lodges
snd raise : fund for the purpose large
enough that no child should fail to
have visit from dear old Santa
Claus.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
At MT. CARMEL ACADEMY !

On Wednesday afternoon, Dec.
%, at half past two, q grand en-
tertainment was held by the pu-
pills as a surprise to their Su.
perior and teachers, in the recep-
ton hall of Mount Carmel Acad.
emy.
The large hall was beautifully
decorated with lovely ferns,
flowers. and holly. Fathers
Teurlings. Sarazin and Placidus
were also present.
The following program was
we'll rendered by the many pu-
pills of the school:
Christmas Bells-Duet ..... Misses l.
Landry and II. Poimboeuf.
Christ Was Born in Bethlehem
Song by Pupils 49,. Graduates,
9Th, 7th, 9th and 5th Grades.
Address I. /. Miss Gladys Cunning
ham, Graduate '09.
Christmas in Naughty Land-Dia-
lOgue ......... .........DOyt
"Winona's Best Christmas Pres
4 eut. -. Composed and Read by
Miss E. verret, Gr6duste 'O9.
The Bells of Bethlehem-Song
Misses O. Leblanc and G. Gun
ningham.
Christmas in All the Lands. .... .Rest
by Twenty three Pupils.
The Marriage of Santa Claus. Miss
K. Cheney aud Pupils.
Santa Claus Reindeer Gslop....
M. C. A. Orchestrs
The First Christmas Night-Com-
position. .....Read by Miss G
Cunningham. Graduate '09.
Recitation-My Christmas Tree. Tot
Christmas Csrol-Song ...... Senio
Grsduates, 9Th, 7th and 9Th Grade
.sWhst Do We Find in Manger
on Christmas MOrn"-Song,
Tots, followed by Recitation Gift
to the Infant Jesus.
The Bschelor's Christmas. .......
Read by B. Tame
Angels We Have Heard on High
Song aad Tsbleau.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
new INSTITUTE BOARD.

Governor Sanders has appointed the
following Board OF Trustees for the
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial
Institutes: j. A. Roy, Lafayette;
Robert Martin, st. Martirville; DR..
E. F. Kelly; New Orleans: Rev. c. G.
Kramer. New iberia: DR.. Richard Col
bert, Gibsland: DR.. J. F. Watson,
Bastrop; DR.. G.. r. Tolson, Coving-
ton: II. T. Ward, Leesville.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
OENB0 & NICHOLSON, -
COMPANY, LIMITED,

The firm of Denbo & Nichol-
son Co. Ltd, dealers in vehicles,
wagons, farming implements.
paints, harness. etc, may be
safely rated as one of the most
substantial concerns of it's kind
in Lafayette and when the busi
ness capacity and integrity of its
officers are considered, the pub.
lie confidence and liberal patron
age always enjoyed. is most po-
tent evidence of the financial
standing of the company and it's
general popularity. Organized
about eleven years ago, the firm
has gradually extended its bust
ness and volume of trade until
now it ranks in the forefront Of
the commercial enterprises of
the town. and under the able
guidance of President DenbO is
not only keeping pace With the
rapid development of our town
and parish. but is reaching out
flor trade in a manner worthy
of all imitation. By wise man.
axement and fair dealing the
firm has not only won a large
share of home trade. but has Sc
cured fair proportion of bust
ness from surrounding towns
and parishes. By quiet but sys
tematic business methods and g
liberal use of printers ink repu
tation has been established al
over this section of the State
which will prove the foundation
for still greater success and de
velopment in the future.
i The company was regularly in
corporated under it's presen
style Jan. l, 1904 and has since
been under the management o
the following officers: A. B. Den
DO, president; J. S. Martin, vice
president; J. M. Chiasson, sec
retary. These gentlemen ar
, all we'll known in the commuu
ity, and no word of commends
ton from this paper. could adj
one iota to the excellent standinl
possessed by each. However
is but mete and proper to spea
} words of praise and encourage
ment of those who not only striv
; to advance their own interest!
; but do yeoman service in tn
: material progress and develol
ment of the community. Th
large and we'll stocked quarter
= of the firm on Lincoln Avenu
stand monument to their il
). dustry and business sagacity fl
y more eloquent than any tribu1
It of words.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
NEGRO ARRESTED
FOR Theft.

Last week Deputy Sheriff Peck
arrested q negro named Frank Del
aureal on q charge of having stolen
S22. SO from Mr.. Frank Lecoq. The
arrest was made in New Iberia, to
which place Mr.. Peck traced him.
The negro confessed and offered to
work out the amount stolen. but he
was locked up to answer before court
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
new RAILROAD LINE.

Il Il learned on good authority that
the Southern Pacific contemplates
building connecting link between
Arnsudville and Sunset. The people
of CareocrO are anxious TO have the
road run betweea Carencro and Huron
plantation on the line Of the old mar
row guage road abandoned some
years ago. Wednesday, Mr.. A. G.
Guilbeau held conference with Mr..
8. s. Bonisl, travelling passenger and
freight agent for the company, ut La
fayet>o and laid before him the ID
vanfapes Of the Carencro route.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
XMAS EXERCISES IN SCHOOLS


The public schools closed We'd
nesday for the holidays and all OF
the rooms held exercises appro.
pirate to the season. Many OF
the rooms were decorated in sug
restion of Xmas and several
rooms had Christmas trees. Els.
pecially in the primary rooms
was the Xmas idea most pre-
valent in the way Of little gifts
made by the pupils for their
parents and friends and they
were quite pretty. The schools
will reopen Monday, Dec. 70.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25

that hath pity upon the poor lendeth
unto the Lord" and let all who can
spare something of their means. con-
tribute to the funds of the association.
The ladies and gentlemen in charge
of this work are sufficient guarantee
that every cent contributed will be
we'll apDlied,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25

Bring rs your prescriptions
we use only the purest medi'
ines.-Lafayette Drug Store.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25

Let US figure with you for
life policy in the Equitable of
New York.
The Equitable pays annual div
ends on all it's policies.
The Equitable's assets are over
$427, 100000.
The Equitable's surplus to
policy holders Is over $40 900, 900.
PARKERSON & MOUTON,
Insurance Agency, Est. 1897.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
FOR RENT.

100 arpents. FjLe 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.
J.C. NICKERSON,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
j c. NICkERSON
Real Estate and Insurance

If you nave real estate tn sell
and want to sell it quick. See me.
Have you a few dollars in cashy
Do YOU want to own your own
home? IF so, cali 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??, 1908-12-25
COURT NEWS.

Judge Campbell has sentenced Adam
and Eloi Senegal. two negroes, for
disturbing a peaceable assembly, to
pay fine of $40 and days in Jail;
Frank Delaureal, embezzlement, three
years in the penitentiary.
The suit of Numa Bernard against
the railroad company for $3.50 for a
pair of mules killed by the train, was
tried and submitted, Attorney Ken
nedy acting as Judge ad hoe. E. G.
Voorhies was attorney for plaintiff
and Jerome Mouton, attorney for the
COMPANY.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-12-25
WOOdmen Cir Gle

Mr.. M. A. Hargrod-r organ.
lied Wednesday, a Wondmen Cir
Gle at Scott with a membership
of sixteen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-09

the west In banking matters. He de-
clared that It is necessary for the
coast bankers and business men to
form such a union of forces as will
enable them to dispense with the GUS
tomary dependence upon Wall street
as the repository of bank balances
He cited the trouble which has been
experienced by western bankers in
getting their own money back from
Wall street, and with emphasis and
distinctness he proclaimed the COM
ing right now of the day when 1t is
imperative that western banks evolve
conditions under which they may
more largely operate on basis Of in
dependence.
Inasmuch as Senator Ankeny is
president Of dozen banks in Ore
gon and Washington and Yields
powerful influence in banking circles
in both states, his expression made
deep impression on the banqueters.
His statement was indorsed without
reserve by everyone who was present
and several amplified his theories and
outlined plans to carry them into eff
feet. Several men at the banquet
were north coast bankers,
Two other western men-J. N.
Teal of Portland, and Ex-Governor
Miles C. Moore of Walla Walla-at
other times set forth opinions coin
Gliding with the views of Senator An
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-09
THE WEST DESIRES FINANCIAL FREEDOM

John L. Lathrop, special cores
pondent for the Oregon Daily Jour-
nal at Washington, D. c., writes as
follows of the desire of the west to
be financially independent of the
east: IHNY
A declaration of independence by
the far west from the political and
financial domination of the east is a
development recently which marks a
new day for the western people. 1t
appears to be accepted as settled
that banking arrangements will be
affected whereunder in the future
there will be less Of independence on
Wall street by western banks. This
was brought out in animated con-
versation heard by the Journal cor
respondent here between several
north coast men who are heavily in
terested In banking in Oregon and
Washington.
Some weeks ago Senator Ankeny
gave dinner to Oregon and Wash
ington lumbermen and lawyers who
were here to attend the hearings be-
fore the interstate commerce COM
mission. Industrial matters were dis
cussed in conversation and after dim
ner addresses
The most significant expression was
by Senator Ankeny, who said in SUBJ
stance that in the present crisis the
east had failed to meet the needs of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-09

keny. Governor Moore in an inter-
view in the Washington Herald,
launched a thunderbolt against New
York's domination in politics and fl
nance, and said that the far west pur-
posed to get into such condition as to
take care of itself more completely in
the future.
Mr.. Teal in numerous expressions,
also gave voice to the conviction that
New York's position recently had not
been ideal and discussed measures
whereby the north coast could carry
into effect its declaration Of independ-
ence from Wall streets domination.
Mr.. Teal has banking interests in
sents closely large Portland financial
interests who hold bank stocks
throughout the Pacific northwest.
Governor Moore is president of Sena-
for Ankeny's one rival banking in
stitution at Walla Walla.
In the southern states, the senti-
ment is much the same Western
men who have travelled through the
south during the past few months as
sert that the same disposition exists
there to bring to pass the independ-
ence from Wall street which would
make impossible the recurrence of
events which have marked the past
autumn.
The consensus Of opinion apr
to be that the west and south oanno'
safely continue in close banking rela-
tions with Wall street so long as that
financial center recognizes stock gam
bling as legitimate element in bank
management. Had New York banks
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-09

kept clear Of the stock exchange and
had not the bank concentrated their
energies in bull and bear movements,
manipulating so as to depress by call
ing loans and initiate by lowering call
rates, the metropolis might have
maintained its absolute domination in
national finance.
1t appears, from the Washington
point of view, however, that the day
has passed when there will be the
complete control which Wall street
has exercised in the past.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-09
La Grande Is In Darkness.

For the past two nights la Grande
has been in Egyptian darkness. The
water in Morgan lake has failed;
there is no power, no electric juice
and no lights. A very small amount
of power was available last night for
running motors, but there were no
lights. The electric company is try
ing to make arrangements with the
sugar company for power, and the
difficulty may be overcome in the
course of few days.-La Grande
Star.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-26
Sporting Note,

About now that giddy gang In Rush
cutters Bay is attending big race
meet
game undefeated hut Tommy Burns
had TO isht jack Johnson.
Possibly everybody doesn't know that
T.. ii. Hartman, the railroad KING,
owns John X Gentry 2'ooia now.
smsIlwood and Pictri each defeated
pair of dub runners in Christmas day
meets. Longbcat was reharsing tor
his wedding
match with member OF the Alpine
club at Sochowicz's pol room this al
ternoon at l:50.
From New York comes n report that ~
Nichols Will not be with the Athletics
next season. Connie Mack says moth
ing on that score
Forty-two Lowell ,NassD citizens,
caught in a raid at cock fight. were
handcuffed together and marched
through the streets.
Denver High school heat the Engie-
wood. Chicago. tourists. 10 TO q, yes
terday. and viii claim the champion
ship OF the country.
The Toronto Ba- sbaII club has traded
Outnelder Gettman and Second Base
man Schlahy for Shortstop Mailing
and Second Baseman Mullin OF the
Newark IN. j. team.
NcAIeer has signed au outHelder Tor
the Browns named McAleesc And
the most peculiar part Of the -coinci-
dence is that the recruit won his
spurs at Youngstown. McAlcers
home.
The Kentucky stock Farm says that
tho tFattinR queen DILLON. On -
win be mated to Peter-thc-Great.
-:01 Il. next season. Some or the
men who like to pay fancy prices
arc already bidding on the foal.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-26

big coliseum and more clamored at
the gates.
As the cheering died away. John
son got up and walked over TO
Burns corner with his right hand ex-
tended. The Canadian rose and
grasped Johnson's hand.
IL was announced that Burns had
weighed Ia at 16S pounds with John
son at 1872 pounds.
Like a battleship slipped out into
smooth sea, the Negro glided out
from his corner. He had hardly taken
three steps when Burns hurting
rush was on him. A cheer burst from
the crowd Ii hardly swelled before
il ended in a gasp Of establishment.
The Negro made an almost imper-
ceptihle movement and for the frac-
ton of a second he was black blur.
Then he was lightly poised again
with his hand half raised. But in
that electric move his right arm had
flashed out and back and Burns was
on his hands and knees in the mid
die of the ring. II was magic. The
crowd was too dazed TO make
sound as the referee counted the
seconds with wave OF his arm by
Burns bowed head.
At eight" the champion leaped 10
his feet and back from the rush that
he knew would come. Quick as was
the jump and quickly as his hands
came up to guard Johnson was quick