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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-10

If you have one horse too many to
 winter, we would like to use him for you. Anderson's Book Store. 49tf
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
CITY COUNCIL.
Special Meeting Wednesday---Resig
nation of Supt. Muller Accepted.
Selection of successor Left to
Committee.

The city council held special meet
ing Wednesday afternoon and accep
ted the resignation of Supt. G.. J. Null
Ter, of the Electric Light and Water
works Plant. Supt. Muller will con-
tinue in charge until the council can
supply his place, as under his con-
tract he must give thirty days notice
a motion was made by Mr.. Doucet
to appoint f. E. VoorhieS as Superin-
tendent of the plant, but a substitute
by Mr.. Catfery prevailed to refer the
matter to a special committee to re-
port with recommendation to the coun-
Gil at its next regular meeting. On
this committee were appointed: Mayor
Martin, c. d. Catfery, and H. L.
Ducrocq.
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
Three Negroes Sentenced

Last Monday evening Judge Camp
bell opened court in special session
to pass upon several cases requiring
immediate attention, and appointed
Atty. r. W. Elliott, district attorney
pro tenn in the absence of Atty.
Robira. Eloi Sinegal charged
with assault and battery pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to pay a
fine of $40 or serve three months
in Jail. HARRISON Parker and
Eraste Rouffin charged with larceny
pleaded guilty and were sentenced
thirty days days in parish Jail
The two negroes were caught
carrying on a systematic robbery
of chickens in and around town.
The prompt punishment meted will no
doubt serve to deter others from
similar acts of depreciation.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
ANNOUNCEMENT.


| have taken over the tailoring es-
tablishment of Mr.. Jno. A. BuQuOr and
the Pastime theare of Messrs. Bu-
quor Bros.
have retained the services of Mr.
Jas. P. Buquor, who will at all times
be at the public's service in my tail
oring establishment. His past record
needs no comment as to his qualifica-
tions as a tailor
l hope that the liberal patronage
given Mr.. JnO A. Buquor in the past
will be given me, and give assurance
that all business given me will be
handled in first class manner.
l will conduct the Pastime theatre
so as to give the public a strictly
clean, moral ond high class place Of
amusement, and will endeavor at all
times to give the very best service
that can be procured.
CHAS. J. MULLER.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
PASTIME THEATRE SOLD.

Messrs. Jno. A. Buquor and James
P. Buquor, proprietors of the Pastime
moving picture theatre. sold out their
business to Mr.. c. J. Muller last Tues
day and Mr.. John Buquor sold to Mr..
Muller his well known tailoring estab-
lishment on Jefferson street. The
consideration for both concerns was
$500. Mr. Muller has resigned his
position as superintendent of the
electric light and waterworks plant
and will devote himself hereafter to
his new business. Mr. James Bill
quor will remain in charge of
the tailoring establishment AS
soon as Mr.. Buquor can arrange his
affairs here he will go to Colorado
Springs. Colo, where he expects to
enter business on a larger scale. He
reports his experience here for the
past five years as most gratifying and
successful, and only Ie. .es the town
to go where he thinks opp portunities
for more extensive business are bet
ter
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28

are those who participated and the
characters represented:
| Mr.. Hardcastle, Country Gentle
man. ......... Mr. Herman Feske
Sir Charles Marlowe, Friend of Mr..
H.. Mr. L. L. Bourgeois
Mr.. Marlowe, Son of Sir Charles,
.......... Mr.. Odo J. Blanchet
Mr.. Hastings, Friend of Mr. Mar
lowe. ..... Mr.. J. Surrey Breaux
Tony Lumpkin, Step-son Of Mr..
Hardcastle Mr.. Andre Mouton
Landlord Mr.. L. L. Bourgeois
Servant. ......... Mr.. Joseph Grado
Mrs. Hardcastle. -. Miss Stella Roy
Miss Hardcastle. Miss Alice Parham
Miss Neville, Friend of Miss Hard
castle. ...... Miss Kate Robinson
The surrender of the class flag of
1909 by Mr. Edward Putnam and it's
acceptance by DR.. Stephens closed
the entertainment of the evening
Graduation Exercises.
The graduation exercises and award
of diplomas, certificates and medals,
took place Tuesday morning at 1O:3O
o'clock in the presence of a large
and brilliant assembly of people.
The following distinguished gentle
men occupied seats on the platform:
Vice-President ]. A. Roy. of the
Board of Trustees; Rev. c. G. Kramer.
of New Orleans, Member of the
Board of Trustees; Rev. r. Il. Gil
christ of New Orleans, DR.. Geo. R..
Tolson of Covington, Member of the
Board of Trustees: Dc. +. r. Tnlson
President Lafayette Parish School
Board; Prof. R. L. Hines, of the
Louisiana State University at Baton
Rouge; Rev. w. J. Teurlings, pastor
of st. Johns Catholic church; Archi-
tect Livaudais Of New Orleans, and
President E. L. Stephens, of the In
dustrial Institute. Father Teurlings
offered the invocation, and the Glee
Club sang "The Kings Champion" by
Veazie.
Miss Minnie Landau the delivered
the valedictory address, taking Solo,
mons proverb, Wisdom Is the prin-
cipal thing, therefore get WISDOM" as
her subject. The argument for the
acquisition of knowledge and the ap-
plication of the great fundamental
principles of life to the every day af-
fairs Of humanity, was presented with
force and eloquence. The highest en-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
LECTURES TONIGHT.
At the Jefferson Theatre by DR..
Dillon and rlrs. St. Martin at $500.

The lecture on public health an
nounced for Wednesday evening at
four O'Clock was postponed on ac-
count of the bad weather and small at
tendance until tonight at $50 O'Clock
in the jefferson Theater. DR.. D.
H. Dillon was not present and it
was explained that he had been de-
taineG on account of sickness in his
family Word was received yester-
day from DR.. Dillon stating that
he would positively be here o.night.
Mrs. a. K. St. Martin, however.
was on hand and consented to
return to return to Lafayette tonight
and deliver her lecture on "Child Hy-
giene" to the fathers and mothers of
the town. Mrs. St. Martin is presi-
dent of the Louisiana Mothers Cong
gress and resident of New Orleans
The lecture is entirely free and is in
tended to enlighten parents in the
care and training of their children in
order TO bring them up strong and
useful members of society. The sub
ject is one of deep concern to every
community and there should be a
large attendance tonight. Mrs. St.
Martin is an estimable lady and
thoroughly informed on the question
to be discussed, and she will no doubt
impart facts and offer suggestions Of
great value. Let everyone who can
possibly attend, do so.
The lectures will be given at the
Jefferson Theatre tonight at $50
Immediately after the S., which is
given away every Friday night, is
given away. The lectures are free
and therefore after $50 there will
be no charge for admission to the
theatre. Everybody invited and es-
pecia lily parents.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
New WAGON,

The Texas Oil Co., has received its
new oil delivery wagon and it attract.
ed a great deal of attention Tuesday
when it made its first appearance on
the streets. The wagon is handsome
one and is drawn by two fine horses,
which were admired greatly The Texas
Oil Co. delivery outfit is up to date
and is a credit to the company and
the town. c. L. Taylor, of Houston,
is the local agent and Leonce Liable
is in charge of the delivery wagon.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28

tile Broussard, Alike Foreman,
Bessie Deshotels, Ledia Bernard,
Rita Chiasson, Rose Sonnier.
Jim. .. Armyde
BoudreauX, Amilcar Boudreaux.
Jerome Boudreaux, Felix Bernard,
Louis Delhomme
Song-"Do Re, Me Fa, Sol, La, 81, Do"
Armyde BoudreauX, Amilcar BOud-
reauX, Jerome Boudreaux, Felix
Bernard, Louis Delhomme
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
Direction for Planting Given in One
of the Seed Manuals for May.

In the vegetable garden continue to
sow Bush Pole and Lima Beans; Corn
Cucumbers, Squash, Melons, Carrots,
Beets, Radishes, Lettuce, Mustard, En-
dive, Roquette, Parsley. Celery, Toma-
toes, Egg Plant and Potatoes. Early
cabbage may be successfully sown but
should be looked after daily to keep
the cabbage fly off. Where you had
Potatoes and Onions, plant Corn, Mel
ons, Cucumbers, Squash or Pumpkin.
If you have not planted your sweet po-
tatO slips you can do SO. In the field
continue to plant Cow Peas, Cr0wders,
Sorghum, Sofa and Velvet Beans,
Field and Broom Corn.
We will positively guarantee all of
our bulk garden seeds. We have near
ly all of the above.
MOSS pHARMACY
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
The MT. CARMEL
ACADEMY.
Sixty Third Scholastic Year of This
WeIl-knOwn Institution Will
Close June I8.
LITERARY AND nUSICAL PRO.
GRAM PREPARED.
Attendance Past Year Nearly 200
Three Students Who Have Com
pleted Course to Graduate.

The sixty-third scholastic year OF
Mount Carmel Academy, Mother Su-
periOr Zita in charge, will close June
Is, prOX. when the annual commence
ment exercises will be held at the
Convent. This institution is one of
the Oldest and most favorably known
of its kind in Southwest Louisiana,
and for 63 years has been exercising
a potential influence in the education
al and religious life of this section of
the state. The gentle refinement and
heathful religious tone to be found in
many homes of this and adjoining par
ishes may easily be traced to the care
full and devoted training of heart and
mind by the good sisters of Mount
Carmel. The preservation of the
true and lovable character of the
young womanhood of the country
must ever be the inspiration for the
nOblest thought and highest effort and
in this grand work, no more Jealous
champions may be found anywhere
than the consecrated band of sisters
who have charge of this excellent
school. Lafayette should feel proud
of an institution that has been so long
identified with its spiritual and mater
ial progress, and that has extended
its influence for good so widely. And
indeed the continued popularity of
the school is the best evidence not only
of its real worth and merit as an
educational factor, but of the
appreciation and esteem of the public
generally. During the past year
the enrolment has reached nearly
two hundred boys and girls. Three
estimable young ladies have COM
pleted the prescribed academic course
and will graduate with honor. An
interesting literary and muscial pro-
gram will be rendered on the occasion
of graduation and. Rev. Father
Teurlings will probably deliver the
address, while many prominent
clergymen will be present, to assist in
the functions.
The commencement promises to be
one of the most successful ever held
and the friends and the patrons an
ticipate much pleasure and gratii-
cation. Besides the award of diplo-
mas to the three graduates prizes,
and medal will be conferred upon
deserving students in all the de-
partments.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
He Took the Pig

Chief Martin arrested negro. Mar
tin Felix, for stealing pig from his
father, Augustin Felix. Young Felix
said he wanted money to attend the
communion in CarencrO and therefore
took the pig and sold it. He is held
to answer tEe charre Of larceny.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
Races at Carencro.

Next Sunday BrOokside Futurity
Race No. l will take place on the
Carencro Race Track, Pitre and Ri
chard, lessees, for a purse Of 500 do
mated by c. J. Richard. The races
start at 10 a. m. sharp; winners will
race in the afternoon. Music will be
furnished by the Carencro band and
dinner and refreshments will be serv-
cd on the grounds. At night there
will be a grand ball for the benefit
ef Cherry Camp No. 241, w. o. w.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
PHARMACY,
Look! Look!

And don't fail to investigate the
Greatest Washing Machine ever in
vented. 1t washes and irons the finest
silk and laces and doesn't wear out
the clothes. 1t is money-saver to
those who invest Stop at F. F. Car
ter's building, Jefferson street, and
see it. Agents wanted.
ABBOTT Il WILLIAMS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28

much interested in Z new fabric
you have on the shelves - they are
in any home happening. Your stors
news and announcements IN these
columns viii reach largs circle of
eager buyers. This viii eaahk you
to sell your goods while they are
new and fresh and you wiA not
have 10 sacrifice later It remnant
counter prices. Think II over.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
For Rent.

For Rent
A new i've room residence, cheap
IS per month. apply to,
LACOSTE HARDWARE CO., Ltd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
Continued on page four).
A Business Proposition

Did yo,, ever
stop to think,
Mr.. Business
Man, that the
news of your
business Is a.
much a part
of the local
events - Z
wedding or q
church fair:
The ladies
are Just -
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
FOR RENT.

One dwelling house, apply to Chas.
DebaiIIOn, phone 4.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-05-28
CLOSING EXERCISES
INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE.
Continued Monday Night with Glass Night
Exercises Which proved Very Enter
tanning. Aubert Talbot Alumni
Orator. Miss Helen Mou-
ton Senior Orator.

Graduation Exercises Held Tuesday Morn
ing-Miss Minnie Landau Valedictcr-
ian. Address to Graduates by
Prof. Hines of Baton Rouge.
Medals Awarded-List
of Graduates.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29

that and 1 am going to appoint Re
publicans and / am going to appoint
Democrats, striving in each case to
get a man who will commend himself
to the community in which he lives.
Tt is suggested that it is an insult
to the Republicans Of d district to
appoint a Democrat as a Judge, be-
cause from that it is inferred that
there is no Republican worthy of ap-
pointment, and ! understand that there
are some gentlemen in the Democratic
party who are willing To make that
inference as strong as possible. But
venture to say that when the whole
account is added up the spirit will
have disappeared and the Democrats
who seek to use it will find that it is
not a popular method of attacking
the Republican party after ALL"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
The Gossiper.


The meanest man on earth is the
little 2x4 individual, to be found in
every community, who goes around
bedding" the small talk and gossip
that his mean nature dictates and his
depraYed appetite Graves. He does
not care who is injured SO long as he
satisfies his longing for tale bearing.
This class Of individuals, when
there is nothing to "peddle,' will
manufacture something that win suit
their purpose, going from place to
place, man to man with q story that
will accomplish their object and per-
haps injure the character or business
Of some one in their path. The
epeddler' Of idle talk does more harm
in 8 day than any other agency for
evil, as he reaches out in all directions
and strikes in the dark, often pre-
tending to be the friend of the
one he IS trying to injure.-Monroe
Star.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
The PROGRESS OF THE
GREAT SOUTHERN
STATES

The Wall Street Journal, speaking
Of the Great South in its relation in
the financial panic which lowered
over the country for nearly two years,
says:
No portion Of the country has
taken wiser counsel of itself than the
South during the two years Of de-
preston through which the country
has been passing. For the first time
in our history the South has been
well protected by reserves of money
and means Of self help. Its fanciaI
institutions have demonstrated their
capacity to endure a strain. It is no
small credit to the southern banking
interests to have passed thus far
through a dull period with SO few
failures and so little distrust on the
part of the public. It has begun to
recover from some of the mistakes of
extreme legislation relating to rail
roads. The intervening years have
been costly to the public and to the
carriers. But new compromises have
been reached or court decisions yet
to be heard from have the questions
at issue in hand. The SOLDERING pro-
cess has gone far in advance of court
conclusions and has called a halt on
i~ll-calculated legislation.
Meanwhile Southern factories
have been building almost regardless
Of the temporary check on manu-
featuring enterprises. Southern manu-
featuring is less hampered by price
agreements, and therefore all the
freer TO put its quotations at a level
which will bring business.
Finally, Southern agriculture is
on a more secure financial foundation
than ever before. There are still
comparatively few farmers who are
rich, but there are many who are
#E5
well to do. AS they have prospered
there has come increased ability to
use capital probably in the improve
ment Of agricultural methods and a
wider appreciation of the problems
of marketing che products
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
Wild Man CAPTURED.
Had Lived Five Years In the woods, and Is
Declared I~nsane-5.InGh Finger Nails.

Prentiss, Miss, May 24-Excite-
ment prevailed here when Sheriff
John Laird and Deputy Sheriff j. R.
F. MeLendon came in with a white
man named Marvin Whitehead, known
as a wild man." They caught him
ten miles east Of here covered with
q piece of undershirt and a ragged
pair of trousers with legs cut off
above the knees. He has been in
the woods five years, will not eat
anything warm, is about thirty-two
years old and weighs about 100
pounds. He has not had his hair cut
during the time. nor shaves-his
beard is a mat of hair and tur-
pentine, and his undershirt is stuck
to his body with turpentine.
He has not had shoes on for five
years and says he never gets cold.
His finger nails are FIVE inches long.
The sheriff summoned six Jurors, S.
S. Dale, w. e. Williams, Z. Al. Lofin.
]. I. Magee, Dr.. j. B. Magee, and R.
+. Walden, who examined and de-
elared him insane and requested the
State Insane Asylum to take him for
treatment.
His father lives near Bassfeld, is
q good citizen, is a Mason and has
been justice Of the peace in his dis
trict for years.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
VOODMEN At PORT BARRE
Large Ca@p Organized ID Sister Town BY Dis.
trIes Deputy PatureaH.

Port Barre, May, PA new camp
of Woodmen Of the World was or
gained here last night by District
Manager A. o. Patureau Of Alexan-
dria, with a charter membership Of
tWenty-eight. The following officers
were appointed to serve the year:
P. C. g, B. NJ. Charlet; G. G., 6. v.
Dejean; A. l., A. J. Cormier; banker
T. B. Mickey; clerk, G. @. Dejean; es-
cort, A. A. Richard; Waterman, V. A.
C. Devillier; sentry, G. Carriere; ply
stefan, NJ. w. Swords; managers, ]. s.
Leblanc, Jesse Rentrap, and A. Sa-
want; degree team captain, A. An
derson.
Interesting addresses were deliver
ed by DR.. N. W. Swords and A, o.
Patureau. The officers will be in-
stalled next Tuesday evening, after
which d banquet with be tendened to
District Manager Patureau for The
good work he accomplished.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
The Cane Crop.

More seasonably warm weather
prevailing during the past fortnight
has had its effect on the cane crop,
which is growing at a very fair rate,
though not SO quickly as many would
like to see. The rain Of the first
half of the week, which fell over the
greater part Of the sugar belt, came
in we'll for the cane, and especially
good for the better conditioning Of
the corn land, which crop is now be-
ing laid BY, and for the termination
Of the pease, whose sowing has begun.
Save for the long continued GOODNESS
of the spring, which is at last be.
coming summerlike in temperature,
there is little cause for complaint in
sugar planting circles, since almost
every parish has been receiving it's
share of rains just about as wanted
ever since the cane planting was con-
cluded. With a summe anything
like as favorable in the distribution
Of rains as occurred in the winter and
spring, we shall have cause to hope
fully look forward to a crop produc-
ton fully up to a good average every
where.-Sugar Planter.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
LOUISIANA PO1OTO
CROP SHOWS SHORT
Yield Of 80 to so Bushels Per Acre, against
60 aud 100 Last Year.
The ACREAGE INCREASED.
Northern Buyers Say Short Yield IS Caused
BY Unusually Gold Spring, Which Re.
tarded the GrORth.

The first movement of the Louisi-
ana potato crop indicates that in
spite Of the increased acreage the
harvest this year is not going to be
much greater than that last season,
the yield per acre being much lower
than was the case last year.
Growers, who reported crops ag-
gregating fnom so to 100 bushels t.
the acre last year will not get over
30 or so bushels this season, and the
crops already dug indicates that such
is a fact.
Northern buyers in the city say
this has 10 doubt been caused by the
unusually cool spring which had re-
tarded the growth to a certain extent.
The crop is not as early as was
first expected, the growers not show
ing any inclination TO rush their pro
duct on the markets as experiments
conducted here show that potatoes
dug ten days later will sometimes
show an increase Of rs per cent,
which has caused the growers to
think it best TO leave the crop in the
ground for a greater length Of time
and run the risk Of a declining mar
ket,
Ruling prices on May potatoes are
now $1.05 per bushel t. D. b. stations
having the same rate as Shreveport.
The market is considered rather bare
and good prices are expected to CON
tinue in force unless the entire Lou
isiana and Texas crop viii be put on
the market at one time, as many fear
will be the case.
There has been very little digging
in South Texas and reports from the
northern portion Of the state say dig
ging will begin next week, which
makes many fear that the entire crop
will be thrown on the market at one
time, which will cause a decline in
price.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
Lumber Protection.

With practically all the timber and
pine lumber Of the south owned by
outside capitalists, and largely BY
members Of the Republican party, it
is difficult to see where the common
herd comes in for any share Of the
lumber protection OF where the Dem
ocratic members of Congress in the
South have any legitimate reason for
casting their votes for such protec-
ton. 20 a man outside the game it
looks very much like the little fellow
could buy his lumber cheaper with
the protective tariff of.-Arcadia
Argus.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-05-29
Write III Not AIT All.


The Bolivar county grand jury at
Cleveland indicted Charles 4. Jones,
Of Rosendale for killing Jesse Pace
at Arnold Monday. The erotic and
amatory correspondence will be the
basis Of the unwritten plea, which
seems to be genuine; but the dead
mans friends say the letter found by
her husband in the lsdy's pillow slip
was not written BY him. The Pace
family says they have two letters
written by Mrs. Jones which are cloy-
ing in their honeyed sweetness.
Moral: Write your letters with dis
appearing ink.--N. @. Item.
Alexander II. Stephens Of Georgia,
vice president Of the Southern Con
federacy and one of the Wisest and
best men Of his time, once when CON
suited in such a matter gave this
sage counsel: when in love with a
woman say what your heart prompts
you, but be careful not to put your
thoughts on paper"