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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14
NEVER BEFORE
Was Such an Opportunity Offered to
the Young Folks of Lafayette.

There has never been a better prop
'~csitiCn laid before the young ladies
and men of any own than the n
nov put in the pathway of the young
Church Point Democrat, which paper
is giving them thirty-six chances to
win a most attractive prize. This of
fer is being made through a voting
contest, the like of which was never
before run in this part of the state.
The primary purpose of which is to
increase the circulation of the paper,
but there are many merchants coop
Grating with the Democrat by giving
cut votes that will be counted in the
contest with certain sales made by
them. In Lafayette: Laurent's Bak-
Drug Co., with 25cts sales; Ruger,
the jeweler, with Scots sales; Prea-
ger, the tailor. with Scots sales; r. H.
McFaddin, staple and fancy groceries,
with 25cts sales; The Fashion, millin-
cry, with Scots sales. All that is
necessary is to get these votes. Ask
your friends for them. Then you will
get 1000 votes with every 81 sent in
by you collected on subscription and
there is a coupon good for 100 votes
in every issue of the Church Point
Democrat. Lafayette should certain
ly have some young folks that would
like to get some of these prizes.
They can do it, if they will. Get
busy today. 9-3-6t.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14

miliar with it's charming story and
thoroughly informed as to the re-
1narkable success of this fascinating
romantic drama in New York and
Chicago. Audiences in those two
cities went into ecstasies over it's
delightful comedy, were thrilled by
its exciting situations and electrified
by it's stirring climaxes. No other
play in recent years has enjoyed so
much popularity, and little else is
talked about wherever theatricals are
discussed. Very popular novels are
adaptable to stage purposes, but Mr..
McCutcheon seems to have a knack
in writing his books that makes it
q comparatively easy matter to trans
fer them to dramatic form. Brew
4stfs Millions from his p.n was the
first to be dramatized, AID it,; sic
cess demonstrated that for good stage
material no other author could COM
pete with him in supplying a story
that would conform to the require
ments of the theater.
"Graustark" was then produced and
it's fame has spread like wildfire
throughout the country. The same
excellent company, headed by Isabel
MacGregor, Maurice E. Briere, Jr.,
and j.. H. Lewis, that created such a
furore at the initial performance will
be seen here. The production is an
elaborate one, and many innovations
in scenery and electrical effects will
be seen. The performance is staged
under the personal direction of Jas.
w. .Castlee, formerly stage director
for the Nine. Shuman-Heink Opera
Company.
"Graustark" comes to the Jefferson
Theatre Tuesday, Sept. 21.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14

The basket picnic given Sunday by
the Broussard Euchre Club on a beau
tiful plantation eight miles east of
Lafayette, best known as the Long
plantation, proved to be one of the
~jolliest and incest affairs given in
quite a while. The long tables built
under the massive old trees, seating
about one hundred guests, ar. indeed
Inviting, making this plantation an
ideal spot for picnics. After a fine
dinner, consisting of lots of good
things to eat, was INDUCED in, the
ladies and gentlemen were invited
INFO The magnificent country home.
where chairs and tables were ar
ranged in the spacious hall for pro-
gressive euchre. After six interest
ing and closely contested games were
played the prizes were awarded as
follOwS:s The ladies' prize, a beau
tiful s%tatuette, Mrs. Albert Landry;
gentleman's prize, a pretty souvenir
glass, Mr.. Edmond Comeaux. The
two BOBBY prizes were captured by
Miss Laurence Comeaux and Mr.. AL
bert Landry. Those in attendance
were Mesdames Hebert Billeaud, Ed.
mond Comeaux. Adolphe Mouton, An
Dire Billeaud. Albert Landry, ]. G.. st.
Julien, Charles Billeaud; Misses Ver-
rot, Laurence Comeaux, Rosa Ber-
nard, A. Langlinais, Noemie and Lei
lie Landry of New Iberia, Lucy and
Stella ComeauX, Lillian Landry:
Messrs. Hebert Billeaud, Edmond Co
meaux, Adolphe Mouton, j. G.. st.
Julien, Albert Landry, l.. Langlinais;
Mr.. and Mrs. Verrot.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14

Mrs. G. c. Campbell left Monday
morning for Thibodaux, where she
was called on account Of the death
of her grandchild, little Amanda
Campbell.
The Twice-a-week Advertiser pub
fishes all the home news and will be
mailed to any address in the United
States for 81 a year. If you take a
summer trip have The Advertiser sent
to you while away, and keep in touch
with the happenings in Lafayette dur
ing your absence.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14

Master Lucien Mouton was host at
a progressive anagram party. fol-
lowed by a dance, complimentary to
his cousin, Miss Virginia Mouton of
Grand Coteau. at his parents home
on Taylor street. Saturday evening.
During the exciting games cooling
beverages were served, and at the
close Of the games Miss Carmen
LaZaro and Master Robert Mouton
were declared the winners of the
prizes. The guests were then ushered
into the spacious parlor and dining
room where dancing was INDUCED in,
during which time cream and cakes
were served on the cool veranda, and
the many friends of Master Lucien
MOuton will long remember the even
ing with pleasure.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14
Society.
Lawn Party.

The Ladies OF the Presbyterian
church will give a lawn party at the
Sprole residence on Monday, Sept. 20,
from 6 to 10 p. m, for the benefit OF
the church. The Push and Pull ORA
matte Company will give one of their
entertaining performances during the
evening. GumbO, cake, ice cream,
candy and coffee will be served. Ad.
mission 10 cents.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14

% tO,I0J SU
l do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true and correct to the
best OF my knowledge aud belief.
CHAS. o. MOUTON, President.
]. J. DAVIDSON. Cashier.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14
The

1t is a curious fact that Tim Muir
ply has not only always played
American characters, but his come
dies have always had an American
setting, with the exception Of Cupid
and the Dollar" He is on his way to
this city in Rupert Hughes comedy,
my Boy" and for the second time
our old friend will be seen in a for
eign environment. 1t will be like
going abroad with Tim Murphy
MY Boy" is a story of a quaint
amusing American father, whose son
falls in love with an Italian princess.
The recent Elkins-Abruzzie affair in
dicates the cordially with which
American alliances with Italian royal
ty are received over there. Only in
Tim Murphy's cas- his cleverness and
character win out against tradition,
and all ends happily.
The character of John Boland is
n of the most amusing Mr.. Murphy
has ever had, from the moment of
his original almost startling first en-
trance. He created the role in Chi
cago last spring at Powers Theater
to unanimous acclaim. The critics
all said that he had never created a
more congenial and original rold.
With Mr.. Murphy is Miss Dorothy
Sherrod and nearly all the others of
the original Chicago cast. The
changes that have been made have
been made to strengthen the company
for the New York production, which
will take place Immediately after Mr..
Murphy has made the present brief
tour of twenty-eight cities. Two car
loads of baggage are required for Mr..
Murphy's present tour, and the Dress
ing of the ladies illustrates the latest
modish importations.
Mr.. Murphy will appear in "My
Boy" at the Jefferson Theater on
Tuesday, Sept. IA, 1909.
The forthcoming engagement Of
."Graustark," dramatized from George
Barr McCutcheon's popular novel by
George D.. Baker, who is one of our
younger playrights, will be hailed with
delight, as local theater-goers are ia
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14

STATE OF LOUISIANA, IS.
Parish OF Lafayette.
l, p. E. Roy, President, and
|, 2. r. Duplex, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10Th day of September, 1909.
X. G. BOURQUE, Notary Public.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14
WHAT IS IT WORTH

WHAT IS IT WORTH
Saving is a slow process. and II you
wait until you have money for your
home you'll wait a long time.
Why Not Enjoy II Now?
A little cash, a little nerve and
strong will is necessary to put your
own home within reach in a few
weeks. Why wait when u plan
helps you to possession at once?
LAFAYETTE BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
LAFAYETTE, LA.
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For Rent.

One cottage centrally located, two
rooms, hall dining room. kitchen and
galleries. Will rent very cheap APP
ply at this Office.
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BANK OF TOWNSVILLE,
Located at Youngsville, La, Parish
of Lafayette.

Report furnished to the State Exam
liner of State Banks by the above
BanksRt the close of business on
September l, 1909.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-09-14
The Bank ofLatayette

Report furnished to the State Ex-
aminer of State Banks by the above
Bank at the close of business, on
Sept, l, 1909:
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l. lafayette Building
Association

A. u. Denbo, President. T. VI. EfosSat. 1r, Secty
A. ]. LeRlanc Vice-pr"s <. r. Patterson. Treas
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
FUTURE TRADING In COTTON.

The report of Commissioner of Cor
poratfons Smith on the cotton ex-
changes of New York and New Or
leans is a document that concerns ev-
cry cotton farmer as well as every
other man interested in southern
trade. Mr.. Smith commends the COM
mercial differences OF the New Or
leans exchange while he condemns the
arbitrary differences of the New York
cotton exchange.
In the New York exchange relative
values of different grades of cotton tc
be applied in the settlement of future
contracts are determined nearly a
year in advance. The seller will nat
ura1ly select for delivery those grades
which are the most overrated. The
buyer of the contract fears this, and
he therefore bids less for the future
contract than he wuold for spot cot
ton. Futures are in that way depress-
ed, and yet the price of futures are re-
garded as a criterion of values by all
engaged in handling cotton. The re-
suit is, the price of cotton is pushed
down. The entire scheme of fixed diff
ferences in the New York exchange
pulls against the producer and in fla
vor of the spinner.
Future contracts" says Mr.. Smith
should truly represent actual cotton
If they do not, if the two lines OF
prices are divorced, the two chief func-
lions of the exchange-the hedging
system and the quoting of standard
prices-are nullif1ed, and the exchange
loses the prime characteristics which
distinguish a real market from a gam
bling place."
Changes have been made in the sys-
tenn of the New Orleans exchange but
none in that of the New York ex-
change, although more than a year
has elapsed since the nature of its
rules was considered and condemned
by Commissioner Smith. Congress is
in session, and already two bills pro
viding remedial legislation have beer
introduced in the House.
All southern readers should pro
cure, through their members of Con
gress, copies of Commissioner of Cor
porations Smiths report. 1t is a docu
ment hat should be carefully reat
throughout, for the subject of cottol
futures had never before been so full,
and impartially treated.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
A GROWING SENTIMENT.

Sentiment in the departments at
Washington seems to be tending
strongly toward a system of pensions
for the incapacitated clerks in the
government employ.
It is generally argued that these
clerks do not have to take these posi-
tons, and the assumption is that they
would not keep them for years if they
were not satisfied with the compensa-
ton. They would seek other employ
ment if more profitable work could be
lone by them, and the government
would be undertaking a tremendous
job to pension all who are not compe.
tent to continue in the harness. !.
1t seems, however, that some system
can be devised to provide for aged
clerks outside of direct expense to the
government, and the Washington Her.
AID advocates such a system. 1t says:
1.-THE secretary of war is another Of
the members of the cabinet who has
{: ms forth with recommendations for
legislation which will make possible
the retirement on annuities of m
Lttyes who have become superannuat-
preeiates. as does every Official in ac-
tl.ority who has n relation to the
members of the civil service, that the
in:eiests of the government are not
subseryed when faithful employees,
wh.) have given the best years of their
liz es in efficient service to the gov
ernment, are either summarily dis,
charged when advancing age has i'm
ra11ed their efficiency or are retained
in the service. The large corporations
witch make a speciality OF exacting eff
ft.ent performance of duties on the
part of employees, have found it to
their interests to make this provision
for those who have served them faith
fully and proftably and who have be-
come worn out Iin the service. The
government stands pretty much alone
i'll this particular, and, considering
That the system car be adopted with
cat ADDITIONAL expense to the govern
ment, it is amazing that there has been
any delay in establishing retirement
for civil service employees, when such
a III lewiston, as the secretary of war re-
marks, is not only just, but economi-
CAL
Mr.. Dickinson concludes his an
nual report with this appeal in behalf
of the members of the civil service He
does not undertake to specify which of
several bills providing for such retire.
ment possesses an advantage Justify
ing its enactment, but he has un-
bounced faith in the principle and rec
ommends that the matter be brought
to the attention of Congress- There
is every a why his provision
should be made. It is as equitable as
and far less expensive than the retire
.nent of commissioned officers and en-
listed men of the military-naval estab-
lishment, and when the value of the
work of the civil service employees is
properly understood, and the lack OF
expense of the project of their retire.
mentsis fully appreciated, there ough!
TO be no further delay on the part OF
congress IA Installing this just and
economical benefit"
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
NICARAGUA AND UNCLE SAM.

1t is plain that the United States has
ND grievance against the republic, or
III grievance against the republic, or
rather the people of Nicaragua. The
grievance of this country is of a per-
sonal nature, and Jose Santos Zelaya
is the sole offender. He it is who, af-
ter signing the treaty of Washington,
proceeded to invade Honduras, and
then Salvador. He disregarded from
the outset the treaty which was in
tended to put a stop to wars in Cen
trail America, providing for that pur-
pore a court at Carriage, in Costa RIGA,
to which could be referred all differ
ences between n two countries sign
ing the treaty. Zelaya has been q
roysterer and disturber in Central
America for. fully fifteen years. He
has even invited Germany and Japan
to Luild a canal on the Nicaragua
route.
In executing Cannon and Groce he
violated International military laws.
These men were not spies; they were
reyolutionists, and they were given q
military trial in which it was shown
they were revolutionists. They
should have been treated as prisoners
of war. If they had been spies, tbs
case would have been different. TN
der the rules of The Hague agreement
no country can sentence any man &c
execution except that he be proved q
SPY acting Independently of n mill
tary organization. One of the victims
Of Eelaya's wrath was a colonel and
the ether a lieutenant colonel in the
engineers of the army of Estrada.
The position of Mexico in this mat
ter will soon be known, for Governor
Creel will soon arrive in Washington
to present Mexico's attitude. # the
United States and Mexico can agree
upon a common policy that policy will
certainly be enforced; and peace in
Central America may be the general
outeome. II any event zelaya will
have to go. Mr.. Creel goes to Wash
fngton as Mexico's special v and
his ecnling will hasten a settlement Of
The entire trouble.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
Forced Into Exile.

VIM. Upchurch of Glen Oak, Okla
was al exile from home. Mountain
air, he thought, would cure a fright
full lung-1aoking cough that had defed
all remedies for WE years. After six
months he returned, death logging mis-
steps. "Then / began to use Or
Kings New Discovery" he writes.
land after taking six bottles 1 am as
well as ever" 1t saves thousands
yearly from desperate lung diseases
Infallible for Coughs and Colds, it dis
pels Hoarseness and Sore Throat
Cures Gripp, Bronchitis and, Hemor
rhages, Asthma, Group, Whoopina
Cough. SOC and $1.0e, trial bottle free
guaranteed by j. H. Hill & Son.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
Kills Her Foe of 20 Years.

"The most merciless enemy I had
Duncan, of Haynesville, Me-, twas
Dyspepsia. I suffered intensely after
eating or drinking and could scarcely
sleep. After many remedies had fail
ed and several doctors gave me up,
tried Electric Bitters. which cured me
completely. Now I can eat anything
I am seventy years old and am over
joyed to get my health and strength
back again" For Indigestion, Loss 0
Appetite, Kidney Trouble, Lame Back
Female Complaints, its unequaled
Only soc at J. FL. Hill & Son.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo. Lucas

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
Ceunty-ss.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that ne
is senior partner Of the firm of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and hat said firm will pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use oil
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day Of De-
cember, A. D. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(Sea1) Notary Pubic,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken int r.
nally, and acts directly On the blout
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. y
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl
patton.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
E. |. FL .Edmundsor
ELITE PRESSING [ Q

Last Centre Street, South of st. James
Hotel.
All kinds Of cleaning, pressing and
alterations, both for gentlemen and
ladies' garments. Finding great de
mand fer Dyeing Garments. we ave
installed All up-to-date Dyeing Outfit.
and can dye old or worn garments any
color and make them look like new.
We guarantee satisfaction. We also
take orders for gentIsmea's Tailor
Made Suits, and havs a full line Of
samples.
To the person giving us the most
work from now until Christmas, we
will present a Solid Geld Ring as a
Christmas present.
Nezmake a speciality of ladies' work.
Phone 812.
LITE TAILORING AND PRESSING
CLUB.
=. Farah, Proprietor.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

There isn't anything so annoying OF
30 painful nor is there anything quite
SO hard to get rid of as piles. Man
Fan, the great pile remedy. is the best
you can use, for it directly reaches
the seat Of the trouble and at once re-
lieves and soothes pain. It is applied
by means Of a tube with nozzle at
tached. Sold by Palace Drug Store
and City Pharmacy.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
rheumatism Cured in 4 Dav.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma,
tism and Neuralgia radically cures IN
: to 8 days. It's action upon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious. il
removes. at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
arst desc greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81 Sold by M. e. Robinson &
BRO, arpssfsss. Gs1dssUrs. n. Q.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
Young Girls Are Victims

of headache, as well as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them. Csc at J. H.
Hill & Son.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15
4 Scalded Boys Shrieks

Mortified his grandmother, Mrs. Maria
Taylor, Of Nebo., KY, who writes that
when all thought he would die, Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured him
Infallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts
Corns, Wounds, Bruises. Cures Feve.
Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions, Ch1i-
blains, Chapped Hands. Soon routs
Piles. 25e at J.. H. Hill & Sons.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

There is nothing SO good for all kid
.ney troubles as Pineules. the new kid
ney remedy. Pineules act promptly
in relieving backache, weak back,
pain in the bladder and all urinary
disorders. Sold by Palace Drug Store
and City Pharmacy.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

A friend in need is Pinesalve Car
bolized. Never be without it. Pine
salve Carbolized is good for cuts
burns, bruises and scratches. Sold by
Palace Drug Store and City Pharmacy.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Secretar.- Knox's letter OF Nicara-
qua was fiery, but the transport Prai-
the Secretary's conception of the mat
ter.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

If you want the best remedy for
your cold, insist upon Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup. Through it's laxative
principle, it gently moves the bowels.
and in that way drives the cold from
the system. Sold by Palace Drug
Store and City Pharmacy.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

In just about two weeks the days
will begin to lengthen, but they will
not got at it in a wholesale manner
They will do it co~nservatively and in
good order.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Mr.. Patten has not made of late a
few millions by cornering something,
nor has Colonel Gates bet a million
IN anything whatever.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Some think DR.. Cook has secretly
gone to the top Of Mt. Mckinley to de-
post a brass tube that he neglected
to place there a few years ago.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

When Uncle Sans marines are act
lallv landed in Nicaragua Zelaya. will
think Halley's comet has struck him.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Congress will not transact much
business until after the holidays, but
tlnue to appear regardless of Christ
Elastide.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Ten to one it's your fault if luck
is against you.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Zelaya is said to nave a large bank
account in Paris. All rulers seem to
need that line of retreat.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

The Knox indignation is regulated
by the size of the country it is direct
ed against.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

The Danes are constant and obsti-
nate, and DR.. Cook hopes they will re-
main so at least a month longer.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

The best, most pleasant, easiest and
safest pill is Rings Little Liver Pills.
Sold by Palace Drug Store and City
Pharmacy.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Any one can make predictions, but
few can make them stay predicted.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Mrs. Pankhurst has gone back to
England, where she is under contract
to serve a month in Jail.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

If the English dukes come here to
live we can keep our rich girls at
home.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

1t is claimed that the Belgian a
is the smallest in the world. How
about Switzerland's?
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-12-15

Uncle Sam has no intention of turn
ing the Caribbean sea into an Ameri-
can lake.