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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-03-10

Melancon.
1t being ascertained that as result
of the fact that this Board is not in
position, upon the eve of its retire
ment from Office, to finance the surplus
| lover bOnds) of the special school tax
for the years 1908 and 1909 yet to be
collected. and apply the proceeds OF
said surplus tax toward making the
final payments on the CarencrO and
Alex = Broussard school houses in
course of erection, the following resO-
luton was adopted. tO-wit:
That warrants issue in favor of K.
F. Hotfpauir. in the sum of $4OO in
further part pa a''ment of the Carencro
school house contract, and in favor of
Paul BOudreauX in the sum of $267 On
his contract to erect the Alex Brous-
sard school house.
Resolved further that said contract
ors be authorized to record liens
against said buildings as follows: in
the sum of $1,000 against the Carencro
school house. and in the sum of $3.50
against the Alex Broussard school
house.
Resolved further that the Board
hereby pledges the surplus of the
special school tax of three mills for
the years 1908 and 1909 toward the
payment of balances due on said
school houses at Carencro and Alex
BrOussard in the sums stated above
and as shown by liens above author
lied.
MIR. J. H. Bernard reported that he
had sold to Francois ComeauX the old
Pilette school house for $50 as di-
rected by the Board, and the superin-
tendent reported that said amount had
not yet been deposited in the treasury
as required by resolution of the
Board. The superintendent also re-
ported having directed Principal Alci
blades Broussard not to deliver said
house until said amount was deposited
in the treasury.
President Moss reported that the
claim of Mr.. Montague for plans and
specifications used in the erection of
the Carencro and Milton school
houses had been compromised for the
sum of $35, and that same had been
paid. Approved.
The president also reported having
allowed a reduction to J D. Hebert
on his 1907 and 1908 rent of $3.50 per
annum. in accordance with instruc-
tiOns from the Board and the finding
of Mr.. Arthur Comeaux. Approved.
No further business offering, the
Board adjourned.
N. P. MOSS, President.
V. L. ROY, Secretary.
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Lectures on Socialism.

National Organizer Clark, who
made two addresses sometime
ago, upon the request of the La
fayette local returned and made
addresses Saturday night and
Sunday afternoon, Music Hall
was well filled on both occasions,
and he again not only entertained
his audience but gave them some
solid facts to study and new ideas
to assimulate.
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TERRIBLE BLOW
PROVES FATAL.
Mr.. Landry Succumbs to In
juries Inflicted by Albert P.
Liable Last Wednesday.

Gustave Landry, who was
struck Wednesday morning by
Albert Liable died Friday at 1855
D. M, having remained uncon-
ciOus from the time Of the blow
until his death with the excep-
ton of a very brief interval of
partial consciousness. Coroner
Mouton was notified and held an
inquest. Four witnesses were
called and all testified that Mr..
Landry was in front of his stable
attending to some horses when
Liable came up and struck him
without a word of warning, fell
ling him to the cement walk.
Liable seeing his victim lie prone
and seemingly dead called for
water and attempted to revive
him, saying he did not think he
had struck so hard.
None of the witnesses saw any
thing in Labbe's hand when he
struck. DR.. Mouton held an au-
topsy and the examination dis
closed that the bone of the nose
had been broken and had pro
duced All interior hemorrhage in
front of the brain. Also a trian-
gular fracture at tn e base of the
skull. In the opinion of the
physicians present at the autop-
sy the blow in the face was the
cause of his death. Accordingly
after hearing the evidence the
jury rendered verdict that
death was caused by a blow
given by Albert P. Liable.
Mr.. Landry was 81 years of
age and for a number of years
had been engaged in the livery
business in this CITY. He
leaves a wife and six children.
The funeral, which was one of
the largest ever held in this city,
took place Saturday at 3 p. m.
at St. Johns Church.
Shortly after Mr.. Landry s
death, Sheriff Lacoste arrested
Liable and took him to Crowley
as a precautionary measure as
feeling against him was known
to be very strong.
The charge against Liable is
manslaughter. He was released
on a $4,000 bond by Judge Pugh.
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The committee to whom was referred
the communication from the attorneys
of DR.. T. B. Hopkins relative to the
high school lot, reported. that counsel
had advised that under the terms of
the donation of said lot by DR.. Hop
kins the Board had no authority to
surrender the same. In accordance
with this report, the following resolu-
tion was adopted:
Resolved, That the secretary inform
Messrs. Girard and Kennedy, attor-
neys for DR.. Hopkins, that the Board
had been advised by council that it
cannot surrender possession OF the
high school lot in this town, under the
terms of the act of donation.
4 The committhe appointed to investi-
gate the claim of M. Melancon. as
SCISSOR, for assessing the special school
tax for 1908, reported that the State
Superintendent had advised that an
opinion of the Attorney General rem
dered on the subject is to the effect
that assessors are not entitled to such
compensation. On motion the secre-
tary was directed to so inform Mr..
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LAFAYETTE
remain in effect in the meantime.

remain in effect in the meantime.
The Board then went in body be-
fore the Police Jury and asked that
the balance of the school appropria-
tion of 1907-S be made available inn
mediately on account of the pressing
needs of the schools.
The Board also petitioned for an
additional appropriation of $500 for
the current term of the rural schools.
This was also granted.
The Police Jury was also asked to
advance the School Board the sum of
$4,000 out of next years school appro-
priation to be reimbursed out of the
surplus of the special school tax for
1908 and 1909. This was intended
simply as an act of accommodation to
the School Board to enable the Board
to reimburse the general school funds
for monies expended for building pur-
pose from the general funds, in ad-
vance of the collection of the special
tax for the years l90S-O9. By this
transaction it would have been pos
sible to extend the current term of the
rural schools to 9 months. The PO-
lice Jury asked for time in which to
consider the matter more fully. and
both bodies adjourned to meet March
8, 1908, at 10 a. m.
SESSION OF MARCH 6, 1908.
The meeting was called to order
by President Moss, with the follow
ing members present: A. ID. Verot,
Arthur Comeaux, j. FL. Bernard, and
DR.. G. A. Martin.
A Joint conference of the Police
Jury and the School Board was held
to further consider the last named re-
quest of the Board. The amount
asked for was reduced to $4,000, but
the Police Jury found it impractical BILE
to grant this request of the Board.
The Superintendent reported that
the City Council of Lafayette, had
to-day appropriated an additional
$25OO for the schools of the town.
On motion the schools were ordered
closed for the current term as follows
to-wit:
Lafayette City Schools, May Sth.
Scott School May 1st.
Broussard, Carencro and Youngs-
Vile March 20.
Rural Schools, May 1st.
Lafayette COlOred Schools, April
3rd.
The following bills were ordered paid
as soon as there would be funds in the
treasury, viz:
Denbo & Nicholson Co., SUM-
dries Q ~
H. David, transfer repairs. 80
A. D. Verot, freight on VerOt
school furniture ....... ..... l Is
w. J. Holmes & Co., harness,
19O6. UO
Lafayette Transfer Co., hauling
furniture .................1 10 10
Moss & Co., furniture. ........ l 10
Lafayette Advertiser, printing. IL 79
LAFAYETTE Democrat, printing. 3 90
eraser Bros, plumbing. ....... I 80
G. j. BOulanger, repairs. %
Lacoste Hardware Co., sundries Is IS
f. F. Hansel Il Bro. library... 2 40
Guidroz & Bacque. REPAIRS. &c so
Pelican Furniture Co., library
case. e............ ..... ........ %
j. C. Bertrand, installing elec-
trio bells 49,. ..... ....... 90
Moss & Co., sundries. .......... 3 45
Moss Pharmacy, sundries. go. 81 80
r. III. McFaddin, sundries. 30
Cudahy Packing Co., mop powd-
Lacoste Hardware Co., brushes,
etc., q ~
Mrs. M. A. Jones, erroneous
poll TAX. ....... w
j. w. Faulk, furniture. -. is
Lafayette Gazette, printing. s 90
School Board Association dues 90
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Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our SIN
cere thanks to those who so
kindly assisted us during the ILL.,
ness and loss of our infant baby.
Also wish to extend thanks to
Rev. Kendrick for his kind words
of comfort spoken at the grave.
May God bless them is our sim
sincere prayer.
Mr.. AND Mrs. GEO. LUCK.
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Home Mission Society

Woman's Home Mission. Society.
Woman's Home Mission Soci-
ETY. convenes in Minden, La,
Saturday. March %, 1908,
and continues through the fol-
lowing Tuesday. One and one
third rates have been secured
for continuous passage each way.
Tickets to be on sale March q,
and % and good until April 9th.
MRS. E. r. KENNEDY,
President.
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Guidroz & Bacque are prepar-
ed to put rubber tires on
buggies.
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Special Lenten Services

Special services will be con-
Quoted in the Episcopal church
of this place every Wednesday
evening at half-past five O'Clock
during lent.
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CITY COUNCIL.
Appropriates $4,000 to Continue
Town Public Schools. Petit
tiOn to Delay Enforcing
Gambling Ordinance.
Committee Appointed to Prepare Or
dinance With Advice of City At
torney to Meet Revuest of
Citizens Committee.

A special meeting of the Coun-
Gil was held on Saturday night
on request of the committee ap-
pointed by the citizens in mass
meeting Friday night, and the
following petition was submitted:
Lafayette. La. March. 7, '0S.
To the Honorable Mayor and Mem
bers of the City Council:
A meeting having been held last
night, March 6, 1908, by the citizens
of the Corporation of Lafayette for
the purpose of arriving at some means
of cleansing our city from the unbe-
coming way of living between the Cau
casian race with that of the African
descent. have appointed us, the under
signed, as committee of five to pc
tition our Honorable Mayor and
Members ofthe Council that they make
and put into execution such laws that
the low and disgraceful union of the
above races mentioned. Doing this,
We, the committee appointed feel that
we will then have clean and spotless
city. Signed.
GUS LACOSTE,
J. SOSTHENE MARTIN,
F. SoNTAG,
GEORGE DOUCET.
Mayor Mouton. after express
ing his full accordance with the
move and complimenting the citi-
zens upon the stand they had
taken and the lawful and orderly
method adopted, then appealed
to those present to give their
moral and full support to the
Council in all they should do for
the moral and best interests of
the town.
After some discussion as to
the kind of ordinance the Council
could pass, City Attorney Ken
nedy upon request, suggested
that a blanket ordinance cover
ing vagrancy, dangerous and
suspicious characters, and things
contrary to public decency and
good morals should be passed
stating that such an ordinance
would give the results desired.
District Attorney Campbell be-
ing asked his opinion suggested
the same.
Accordingly committee was
appointed consisting of A. E.
Mouton, DR.. A. r. Trahan, and
p. Krauss, to prepare. with the
City Attorneys assistance. an
ordinance as suggested, to re-
port to the Council at special
meeting to be held tomorrow to
to adopt the ordinance.
Mr.. Hopkins then called at
tention to the anti-gambling or
dinance and expressing the de
termination of the Council to en-
force it, asked for the active sup
port of all present and the citi
zens generally in their efforts tx
enforce it. The Council ther
adjourned.
| Creole onion sets and CreOl'
white ShallOtS. at thn Moss Phav :.
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Four Riding Planters, worth,
$500 for $13.OO.-Octave Ber
trand.
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Bulk garden seeds, build gar
den seeds. bulk garden seeds
bulk garden seeds at Moss
Pharmacy.
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Creole onion sets and Creole
white shallots. at the Moss Phar
macy:
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Continued on page eight.)
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THE LAST SESSION

[By Associated Press.1
Convention Hall. Denver July 10
sion caused a majority of the delegates
to sleep late this morning and the
most deserted during the earlier hours
\ Few Conferences
There were a number of lightly at
tended conferences regarding the vice
presidency. but nothing decisive hack
developed up to noon
Bryan Could Name HIM.
Charles Bryan brother of the nom
inee. said that he was absolutely with
out advices from Lincoln regarding the
second place on the ticket
Other Bryan leaders intimated tta1
lot any one man showed. a strong lead
providing he was satisfactory to MY
II Looks Like Kern
The friends of John W. Kern Of IN
diana We're especially active and there
seemed to be strong tide of sentiment
setting in for him.
Many. Many CnndIdate~-
There was a shower Of candidates
during the morn4g and md 9nT NIGH. miFht
was about to take place
New York's Choice.
In the New York delegation there
WAS tendency toward Lewis Nixon
\ rowne's name was being pressed by
outside friends. one of whom-Colouek
owenby of Colorado ,who. is associat-
gan--cabled Mr.. Morgans solicita tom
IN rowne's behalf. receiving the reply
satisfactory as that OF any other dem
ocrat excepting Judge Gray.
He Wanted Folk.
John Brisben Walker wired Bryan
in behalf of Governor Folk. saying;
Democracy is about to perpetrate a
vice presidential blunder as egregious
as the republican omination of Sher-
man. and that to nominate weaklinG
spelled defeat The entire country. he
said. had confidence in Folk.
The iatter's candidacy, however, was
weakened by his failure to secure the
united support of the Missouri delegl-
ton.
Kern in the Lead.
At 1915 o'clock. after numerous con-
ferences it became evident that John
w kern Of indlana Mas g"in'ng m In gI0u"a
close friend of Bryan. said: MY judg-
ment is that it will be Kern
Folk and Gray Decline.
At 1880 pm. the party leaders an
nounced that the vice presidential sit
uatlon was greatly mixed Severae
ballots " seemed pTo9n6ie pr 2n6 at obn 566 n MT
chell and Judge Gray seemed to be in
the lead
Gray would not run or serve IL elected
Governor Folk of Missouri had also also
senator stone of Missouri would sec
ond kern's nomination
Session Called to Order.
The convention was called to order
at 40 pm. and at that time 1t looked
as If Mr.. Kern would be nominated on
the first ballot.
Ovation for Judge Kern.
At las pm. the movement for Kern
became more pronounced every minute
and finally Mr.. Kern left>the hall
At 1851 the convention proceeded to
nominate a vice president
on motion the nominating speeches
were limited to 10 minutes, and the
seconding speeches to minutes
The call of the states then began.
and Alabama yielded TO Indiana;
= Mr. Marshall nominated Kern. whose
name was cheered by the Indianans
and the delegates from South Dakota
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The DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
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nate a candidate for vice president and
the work of the convention VIII be
concluded.
who VIII IL BE.
This nomination will be made TINS
afternoon and the final canvass oil
available candidates is being hurriedIy
made this morning.
Many Want Folk.
Many delegates took but small part
in this discussion believing that Mr..
Bryan's preference should be consulted
and IT is with some degree of expecta-
tion that by afternoon decisive inti-
nation from that source Will be at
hand
Governor Jos. w. Folk of Missouri:
is being rather eagerly discussed ana
the names of ex-senator John w Kern
of Indiana and Clark Howell of Geor-
gia. have also been mentioned with
much interest, as was Charles A. Towne
of New York. In fact the long list that
might be made of men east, west and
south who figured largely in the early
morning gossip.
In Session 90 Hours.
For nearly so hours the house COM
mittee on resolutions were in practical
ly continuous session at work on the
platform and the document was not
presented until nearly midnight.
The Inst Plank.
The plank on trusts was the last to
be, adopted. Judge Parker of New
York. ex-senator Smith of New Jersey.
and Senator Newlands of Nevada. have
been united in opposition to any ex-
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IBy Associated Press.1
FOR THE THIRD TIME.

Denver. July 10.-William j. Bryan
of Nebraska. was nominated for the
States by the Democratic national con-
vention at $40 this morning amid
scenes of frantic enthusiasm. The re-
suit came after an all night session
which kept in constant turmoil to the
eliminating ,ei moment Wheh en- NgDraska cbnjce ~
the convention the Democratic
standard bearer.
Only One Ballot.
The nomination was made on the
first ballot. the vote standing:
Bryan. S92
Johnson 46.
Absent or not voting. s.
a Mighty Demonstration.
The announcement of the vote was
the signal for wild demonstration. @
alton the ecord-breaking display which
occurred Wednesday afternoon when
greeting the first mention of Bryan's
name.
Scene Among Scenes.
The whole eaa assembiage ,se, rose enmasse
erything that could be waived or hurled
in the air and mighty mighty roar arose
All Fall in Line.
when for a moment order was re-
stored out of tempestuous chaos of
demonstration. states that at first had
column and the nomination was made
unanimous.
rs Votes for Bryan.
The vote had been taken in almost
breathless interest and when New YORK
was reached the announcement by Mr..
Murphy. "7S votes for Bryan brought
out a wild outburst of enthusiasm and
approyal which for time compelled
the suspension of the roll call.
Parker Was silent.
Further delay was caused by de-
mand for poll of the New York dele
CATION On this poll many New York
delegates Including Judge Alton p.
Years ago. remained silent. but the vote
was<soifd under the unit rule
30 1sali. seeond-Place.
The convention adjourned at $3.50 this
morning until one O'Clock this after
noon. 1t remains now only to nomi-
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precision on the subject.

preston on the subject.
Is Not An Issue.
Ex-senator Dubois of Idaho propos-
ed the anti -polygamy plank which was
finally defeated by IA tie vote of 20 to
20.
Bryan Doesn't Dictate.
In this connection telegram from
Mr.. Bryan to his brother was read, in
which Mr. Bryan said that he had not
taken any part or expressed any opin-
ion on the subject; that Interested
states should be given a hearing. but
Judgment not to be influenced one way
or the other by him.
Turned Back Clock.
A superstitious sergeant-at-arms pre-
vented Bryan's nomination on Friday
for as the hands of the clock pointed
close to midnight. he climbed the rail :
ing opposite the speakers platform and
stopped time in its flight amid APPROX
Ing cheers of the delegates.
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Brynn Doesn't Dictate.
KERN ny AccLAMArIoN.
fRv Assncinted Press.l

BY Associated Press
Convention Hall. Denver, July To-
4,I5 p.m.-John w Kern of Indinnn
has Just been nominated for vice press
clam Mt ion. every other name presented
TO the conventfou having bees With
The annos.eenest OF the seIectls.
of Mr.. kern brsuEht forth nm ovation
of great proportions for that gentle
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GRAY coNGRArULArEs-

IBy Associated Press.l
Wilmington. Del. July iO--judiSe-
Gray this morning. sent the following.
Telegram to Ur. bryan;
Accept my henrtiest conGrntuin-
tigus.r
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Another Remarkable
Demonstration---New
York Solid for Bryan
johnson and Gray
Wire Congratulations
Platform Good One
THE COLORADO MAN.

TBv Associated Press.l
Denver July 1G.=Elmer h. Beclvttfs
is the Colorado man appointed on the
committee to notify Bryan of his uf'ni-
ination for the presidency-
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sonNsoN coNon.ruiArEs.
NV Associnted Press. /

IN 4tsNbtIitFtU I7TTs77.T
II. Paul. Mian.. July t0.--Govcruor
johnson said today that he would do all
te can to bring about the election OF
MIR. Bryan.
II is antier~tood that he has sent "a
Telegram OF concentrations to I:ryun-
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$1,000 People Crowd
Auditorium for Final
Session and Stirring
Scenes Marked the
Close Of the Great
Convention
THE VOTE IN DETAIL.

Denver. July 10.-The following is
tie detailed vote OF the first and only
ballot taken for the presidential nomi-
nations:
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

second on cockerel; first, second,
third, fourth and fifth on pullets.
Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds
John McWilliams, first and second
premiums on pens; first on cock:
first, third and fifth on hens; third on
cockerel; first, second, third. fourth
and fifth on pullets. Mr.. McWilhams
was awarded the state associations
silver cup on Rhode Island Reds again
this season, making the second con-
secutive year that he has achieved
this distinction.
Single Comb White Leghorns-J. T.
Norton & Son; third premium on pen;
first on cockerel, fourth on cock, fifth
on hen.
Golden Sebright Bantams-J. T.
Norton & Son; first premium Cd cock.
first, third and fourth on hen; fifth
on pullet.
Barred Plymouth Rocks. T. Nor
ton & Son; fifth on cock.
White Pekin Ducks-J. T. Norton
& Son: first premium on drake and
first on duck.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

dend was declared at the annual meet
ing and $4,000 set aside to be added
to the surplus fund of the institution.
The board of directors, it will be
observed, this year contains two new
names, viz: George A. Baker and
George r. Tanner, both of which will
commend themselves to the patrons
of the bank. Mr. Baker became a
stockholder in the institution upon its
reorganization as a national bank a
little over year ago and is recognized
as one Of the most substantial and
progressive men of the city. Mr..
Tanner is a retired merchant and his
election to place upon the directo-
rate will be favorably received and
will add strength and popularity to
the bank. The election of Dedrick N.
Cooper to the position of assistant
cashier will be pleasing to his many
friends Mr.. Cooper is a most capa-
BILE and painstaking accountant and
his promotion in the banks service In
deserved recognition Of his efd-
cheney and usefulness.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
COLORADO STATE POULTRY
FANCIERS ASSOCIATION

The people of this city have reason
to be proud OF the excellent record
made by local exhibitors at the Colo
RADIO State Poultry Fanciers associa-
ton in Denver last week, where they
were awarded many of the best prizes.
The display of poultry at the Denver
show was exceptional both in the
quantity and quality of the birds
shown, which makes the victory of the
local exhibitors all the more nota-
bic.
The complete list of awards made
to Canon City fanciers was as fol-
lows:
White Wyandottes-W. n. Craven.
third premium on pen, third cock and
fourth cockerel. He also received the
associations silver cup for the best
shaped male bird in the show.
Buff Wyandottes-Mrs. H. Coffey of
Dozier avenue was awarded the first
and second premiums on pens. first on
cock; first, second and third on hens;