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EXPECT LARGE CROWD
ON CHARITY CRUISE
Tickets Selling Rapidly for Exeur-
sion to Benefit Play
grounds Society.

Indications today point 70 a record
breaking excursion crowd when the
steamer jamestown sails down the river
Wednesday evening with several nun
.dred persons who are anxious 70 swell
the funds Of the Children's Playground
Association.
AS a result Of the active canvass the
young peoples societies of the various
churches are making in selling tickets
for the benefit excursion. - is believed
the excursion viii be easily one Of the
largest ever carried by a steamer on
the Potomac. Twenty-Five hundred
tickets are out, and are selling rapidly.
They may be had ct all OF the large
stores.
An announcement that assures the
popularity OF the excursion was made
today when u was stated that a part
Of the Marine band VIII go down on
the boat Dancing will be one of the
features of the trip. Several other
interesting features have been ar
ranged.
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STRONG EARLY BUT DULL LATER,
UNION PACIFIC REACHES 219.
MINOR STOCKS FIRM.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1e.-immediately
following the opening there was rush
for higher prices This was evident in
nearly everything on the list and espe-
clally on Union Pacific. The latter
hoIsted another new high pennant on
the first sale, touching PISA, point
gain over the closing of Saturday, and
then It rose 10 PIG, still another new
high. Close observers of the market
took this unexpected and ineXcuseble
rise. from the standpoint of the Street.
as q cauuonary signal, and the whole
list started on a moderate recession
Immediately following the passing OF
this new high. Not only did Union Pa
clfie slide back, but the whole list turned
turtle and made for lower levels. Some
Of the most conservative men on the
Street, who have been backing the up
ward movement for weeks, turned bears
and sold. Tho wise prophet said, II
YOU see a profit take it. Many traders
took his advice either directly or be-
cause their own judgment confirmed Il.
Union Pacific holds millions of secur-
tiles. but not a dollar more than 1t dld
a week ago; It may be worth money
but not a dollar a share more than Il
was on Saturday, and the boost, boost
and again boost policy created I'M
easiness and the selling was nothing
more than q natural result. There
were strong stocks in the weakness, but
they we're stocks that have not had the
rise that Union Pacific has. From the
slump there was some recovery and the
majority of securities entered the second
hour. of the afternoon at prices slightly
sn advance Of the closings Of Saturday
except Union Pacific.
Lack of News
There was nothing in the news OF the
dav that was of sufficient importance
TO influence the market one way or the
other. London started much higher. a
reflect from our closing on Saturday,
and this had some effect on the early
trading here.
After reaching 2l9 Union Pacific
dropped back to 21614. a loss for the
day of IL points as compared with
Saturdays close, though 1t rose 70
l2l7lk shortly after midday. Southern
Pacific MADE a good gain on buying or
ders rising TO 1855, but dropping back
20 1885,, or q net advance Tor the tour
hours. Reading managed 10 hoid =
gain. St PAU lost = net. 1eiiiss
vania was higher early, but lost It's
advance. Northern Pacific held slight
gain, as did many of the minor rails.
New York Central was the strongest
ran on the list. rising TO 1859 and hold
ing all OF the is gain but small frae-
ton.
In the industrials Steel common rose
IL after the opening. touching a new
high record at 1875, but It dropped back
10 77sk, a net loss Of = OF a point. The
preferred was slightly lower. Smelt-
Ing and Copper. steady.
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GOSSIP FROM WALL STREET

Standard Oil Company has declared
The regular quarterly dividend Of s. per
share. the same as a year ago.
Hartman & Colt is rumored that
Important developments may be expect
ed in Chesapeake and Ohio 70 the course
OF the next few days It is said the
stock is earning around s per cent and
VIII DO much better. A sharp movement
is expected almost any time, say those
3n a position 10 secure good information
of Hawley activities.
W 3. Hlbbs & Colt is said a small
pool Is working in Interooro preferred.
The stock is declared to be accumulated
very strongly on all declines. II IS sug-
gested that this stock be closely
watched.
E. F. Hutton & Co.-Titality and
strength continued prominent features
Of Steel trade last week. Railroads con
tinue to place supplementary orders for
plants. equipment, and extension.
Texas railroads propose to commission
that II rates on cotton are not reduced
fer three seasons. exclusive of present
season, they viii make expenditures in
Texas within three years of S18000 CO.,
Rains predicted over entire corn and
spring wheat districts to relieve drought
IN corn growing sections Of Kansas.
Missouri, and central and southern ILL.,
nois-
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LIGHTER
AND PRICES FIRHER
Change Felt Especially in
Poultry and Live Stock
Market.

Receipts in the several divisions Of
the produce market were below aver
age Monday shipments, which result
ed in strengthening prices on number
OF commodities This was especially
true Of the poultry, egg and live stock
divisions.
Spring chickens advanced to ls cents
and brought from one-half 70 cent
more than Saturday. Egg quotations
did not change, but were unusually hrm
on the 3 to accent basis. Veal calves
jumped 10 81 cents maximum on fancy
stock, with the lamb market also rul-
ing strong.
Sweet potatoes were unusually scarce
but no appreciate difference was mace
In the quotation on the vegetable. To-
matoes were plentiful and reached a
25-cent minimum basis. Peaches were
received in very limited quantities and
prices on fruit. generally, failed TO
record any fluctuations
Eggs, Cheese and Butter.
Cheesa-New York fats. large, per 10, l4ls
aI4ss small. per ID. l5aloA
Eggs-Nearbys-Pe doz., 2Sa24e.
Butter-Creamery. fancy. 2712aZ6c; renoVat'
ed. 24a25c.
Poultry.
Live Poultry-Chickens. spring, per 10, ia
19c; hens. IS1za14c; ROSTERS. &c; young decks,
large, per H.. 10aI2c; small, per ID. ea5e .
geese. per h., 6a10c; turkeys toms' per ID
l6c; hens per h.. l6c.
Fruits.
Fruits-Apples. new. 81 .5oa3. 90; oranges
California, per box. S2-50a3-50; pineappies
So O0a3 90; csntaloupes. per crate, 81 ooa22 .
peaches, per crate, S500a3.5Oi watermeions
l5ca25c apiece; grapes. per carrier, 81. lsa2.S %
Vegetables.
Vegetables-New potatoes. per Dbl. s. 00a
o Is: sweet potatoes. sZ-25a3 90; cucumbers
per basket. 5oa75e; spring cabbage. per bbl.
75caS- %; squash. per crate25a50c; stTinE
beans. per bbi.. 81. 00a2 so: lettuce. per bas
ket. 81. 00af.50; beets, per doz. punches. 2Sa9ec
radishes. per 100. SEQ; onions, per Dbl, $la
a20O. peas. per hbl s3.50a4.00; corn, pei
doz 10a15c: tomatoes. 25a50c; green peppers
per Dbl, Sl.5oa2o %; lima beans. Per quart
13a15c.
Live Stock.
CaIves-Per H.. sszas1s; lambs, 6za71sc.
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DRIVER BLAMELESS
FOR CHILD'S DEATH
Coroner's Jury Exonerates William
Domdera, Whose Wagon Ran
Over Abraham Fornoroff.

Following a brief examination of the
witnesses of the unfortunate occurrence,
a coroners jury this morning eXonerat-
ed William Domdera from blame in the
killing of five-year-old Abraham FoTlO-
rOd. of 1912 X street southeast, Saturday
afternoon.
Six witnesses testified, all declaring
that the child ran into the wagon
driven by DomdeTa, which was proceed
ing slowly and was stopped Immediately
after the boy was struck.
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ITALIAN
CAUGHT IN DETROIT
Umberto Alossi Must Answer
Charge of Murder in Eliza
beth, N. !.

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 16.-In charge
OF Elizabeth, \. J., police, who are
expected here today, Umberto Alossi,
aged twenty-eight, win be taken back
to answer the charge OF killing two
other italians in Petersburg. y. J.,
August 10.
Chief of Police Tenney, Of Elizabeth,
having reason to suspect Alossi. and
knowing that he lad relatives here,
asked the detectives here 10 watch
for the man. and the arrest quickly
followed.
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WALKING AROUND WORLD.

LEWIS1OWN, Pa, Aug. 1s &C. A.
King, walking around the world on a
wager of $1,000, has passed through
Lewistown Junction. He stopped at the
Pennsylvania railroad ticket Office to
secure its stamp on his route book.
King began his long walk on May I.
1903. and must complete Il by May,
1912. He is now 4000 miles ahead Of his
schedule. He averages about thirty
FIVE rifles daily and has worn out TWEEN
ty-sx pairs Of shoes. The wager is to
be paid by a London magazine.
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A G. Plant & Co.-Look for strong
opening following London's big advance.
The public is IN this market and il looks
Ike & steady movement upward, unless
unforeseen unfavorable news comes out.
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TODAY'S SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by ". B. Hibns 3
Co, bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building,
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ington Stock Exchange, and Chicago Board
Of trade.l
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BONDS

Am. Tobacco 6s.....112 112 IL 10
Inter. Metro. 4lks-... S25a S2ia S215 S2iA
Penna. Con. 31zs 1915 9S5s 9Saz 9S5s 9Sss
L s. Steel ID .107 107 107 la
SALE OF STOCKS BY HOURS,
Shares to II a. m, 3s3, 400.
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SHERIFF'S, SALE.
Mrs. Mamie Puchen widow, etc VS..
Philosie Trouve-1Sth Judicial Dis
trict Court, Lafayette Parish
La, No. 4S41.

By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the Hon. 18th Judi.
cial District Court in and for the Par
ish of Lafayette, La, in the above en-
titled and numbered cause, bearing
date Jan. 20, 1909, I have seized and
taken into my possession and will Of
fer for sale at public auction to the
last and highest bidder at the front
door of the court house between legal
sale hours on
Saturday, April 3, 1909,
for cash to satisfy judgment and costs
in the above entitled and numbered
cause, the following described proper.
ty to wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land
lying and being in the Parish of La
fayette, state aforesaid, containing
thirty acres, bounded north Of Tous-
saint Leger, south by lands of Leroy
Porter, east by public road, and west
by land of Toussaint Leger.
LOUIS LACOSTE,
Sheriff of Lafayette Parish, La.
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shoes general fund, $50; Lafayette
Democrat, printing, general fund, 81;
Louis Lacoste, feeding prisoners and
criminal fees for February, general
fund, s445.7S; Louis Lacoste paid Thi-
bodeauS for watching body deaa ne
gro, general fund S1.50; J. c. Brous-
sard desk for Registrar. genera. land.
sc4; Lafayette Gazette printing, gem
eral fund. $3.50; Word -baumcn Lnm-
Der Co., lumber, general fund, SAG;
Albert 'frc han Assessor, compiling Ii
cense bob. general fun.' S2535; La
fayetLe Advertiser, printing gen'ral
fund, SO; Simon Breaux, road work,
special no. $15.0S. DuhoI e Peck,
special fund, s15.OS; Duhon & Peck,
coal general fund, $3.50.
Fourth Ward.
P. A. Duplex, road work, special
fund, $165; H. David. B. S. S. work,
special fund $11.70; Meaux & Dugon,
eight days bridge keeper, general
fund 1920.
Fifth Ward.
Geo. Malagarie, notary work, general
fund $3.50; Lucius Duhon, taking road
assessment, special fund, $32.85.
Sixth Ward.
v. A. Guidroz taking road assess
ment, special fund, $45.OS; v. H. 81.
billie, lumber, general fund, $225.93.
Eighth Ward.
Clebert Dronette, taking road assess
ment, special fund. $3.50; Hilare Mon
te, bridge work, general fund $11.80;
Cyp. Monte, nails, general fund, $1.05;
Luke Leblanc, lumber, $31.25.
Miscellaneous.
Nickerson. & Webb, special drain
age. account equal amount more con-
tributed by citizens. general fund $50;
VOORHEES, and Martin, special drain
age, general fund, SGT; JOS Thomas,
INDECENT. general fund, $3.50; James
Harrison, INDECENT, general fund, $12.-
so. Messrs VOORHEES,, Martin and Du-
pliex and Martin not voting on per.
sonal bills.
There being no further business a
motion to adjourned prevailed.
FELIX H. MOUTON,
Secretary.
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mails"

malls are a mighty good thing-par
ticularly finger nails-but / don't be
lieve they intended solely for
scratching, though l used mine large
" for that purpose for several years,
l was sorely afflicted and had it to do
One application of Hunt Cure, how
v relieved my itch and less than
one box cured me entirely. M
Ward, Index, Texas.
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POLICE JURY
HOLDS MEETING
Continued from page one.


mill. Probable loss to the
parish -. ........... 1 900. 90
Against this is the increase in as
sessments due to improvements
throughout the parish.
Parish assessment 1905 So .597, 491.0 90
Parish assessment 1908, $2,941, $500
The parish is now indebted in the
sum of about $4,000, and will incur
an expense Of about $4,000 or $1,000
by the first of next November when
the taxes will begin to come in-these
taxes and other will amount
to over $4,000.
The Police Jury has been very
liberal with school appropriations. and
as to other matters it feels that it has
always expended the public moneys
for the best interest of all the peo-
pie.
BY petition regularly made James
Harrison and Jos. Thomas we're recog-
nized as indigents and allowed $3.50
pension per annum.
Secretary Mouton read a memorial
addressed to the Jury by the City
Council Of Lafayette relative to the
use Of the upper story of the City
Hall as an Office for the Clerk of
Court. and the ~advisability of the Ju-
ny building a new fireproof clerks Of
nee in order to safeguard absolutely
the archives, of the parisk
Moved and seconded that the City
Council Of Lafayette be hereby ex-
tended sincere thanks for having al
lowed, the past year without charge,
the use Of the upper story of the City
Hall for the Office Of Clerk of Court;
that the Secretary advise the said
City Council that it has caused the
old Clerk Of Courts Office building to
be placed In first class condition for
occupancy, and for the absolute safe.
ty Of public records; that the Clerk of
Court will vacate the City Hall in the
next few days. Carried unanimous.
".
The following resolution was adopt.
ca:
WHEREAS, The systematic i'm
provement Of our internal waterways
II one Of the most important subjects
nov before our Congress, from consid,
GRAFTON alike Of commercial expansion
and Of national defense, and.
WHEREAS, The maximum devel
opment of American manufactures
and commerce requires the utilization
Of the most economic and efficient
means Of freight transportation; and
WHEREAS. Much relief can be had
by improved waterways; and
WHEREAS, The course of the In,
tercoastal Canal will be changed from
. point on the Teche River at or neal
Franklin, Louisiana, to anothr point
on the river.
THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED
That the Police Jury Of the Parish Of
lafayette, Louisiana, urges upon Con
oress the utilization Of the vermillor
River q the best route for the Inter
coastal Canal from -vermillon Bay tt
! junction with the Teche River al
some point in the Parish Of st. Mar
tin, Louisiana.
RESOLVED. That these resolutions
- spread upon the minutes Of thia
meeting. and . copy sent to our Sena
tors and Congressman, to Governor
III. y. Sanders and to the Police Juriea
~ vsrmillon st. Martin. Iberia and
- Mary parishes.
Iroosurer J. Edmond Martin submit
~ the following report which wal
nd and ordered placed on nle.
- the president and members Of the
pp1bcs Jury, Parish Of Lafayette. La.
Eullnwing = : statement Of receipts
1iGbuysements Of the parish
z1lncs ny aast report:
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Catholic Church.

Masses on Sunday at 100 and $50.
Children's Mass at 500 q. m.-no
adults admitted. English sermons,
1st Sunday at 100, End Sunday at
$50; 3rd Sunday at 700; 4th Sunday
at 500 and $50. During week Holy
Mass at $50 and 100. Benediction
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
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LOST-A bunch of keys with a B.
P. o. E., tag with the name of L. d.
Nickerson on it. Finder please re-
turn to owner and receive reward.
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Sherift's Sale.
Pierre Gerac ct a, VS.. II. BOden-
heimer-10th judicial Dis
trict Court, Lafayette
Parish, La, No. 1855

BY virtue of writ of ieri facias
directed to me, sheriff of Lafayette
parish, by the Hon. 18th judicial
District Court of Louisiana, Parish
of Lafayette. in the above entitled
and numbered cause. [, the under
signed sheriff of Lafayette parish,
will sell at public auction to the last
ard highest bidder for cash in salts
faction of judgment in said case at
the place of business last occupied
by the said defendant. at the corner
of Lincoln and Grant n in the
town of Lafayette, between legal sale
hours on
SATURDAY., March 13, 1909
The following described property,
to wit:
One lot of liquors, cigars, tobacco.
cash registers, mattresses. beds. wash
stands, bureaus, tables, bar fixtures
ETC.. being all singular the contents
of the building occupied by said
defendant.
LOUIS LACOSTE,
Sheriff Lafayette Parish, La.
Sheriff's Office Lafayette, La, March
l, 1909.
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Fulton Market beef and sauer kraut
in bulk and smoked shoulders, at
Roy Z Mouton's, Phone SO.
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The following accounts we're read ap-
proved and ordered paid:
First Ward.
vordebaumen Lumber Co., lumber,
$17.o5; Luke Leblanc. lumber, genet
fund, IS; Alcee Dugas, road work, spe-
cial fund, $3.50; Alcee Dugas, taking
road assessment, special fund. $780,;
Jos. Bono. B. s. s., work. special fund.
IS.
Third Ward.
Edmond Martin, two days committee
work, general fund, IS; Simon Breaux,
one day committee work. general fund,
$3.50; J. G. st. Julien. services. general
fund, SIS; Gus Lacoste. Jury Commits
sioner. $40; Galbert Comeaux, Jury
Commissioner. general fund. 1910;
Odon Guidry. Jury Commissioner. s..
80; J. Edward Pellerin. Jury Commits.
sioner. general fund, 81; Jasper Spell,
Jury Commissioner, general fund IS;
Leopold Hirsch, Jury Commissioners
witness. $3.50; Jos. Ducote, Jury. Com
missioner witness, general fund. 1850:
Clark and Courts. road tax record, gen
eral fund. $11.25; Simon Breanx,
bridge work. general fund. $11.25; A
Theall. Waterman Clerks ONCE, $50:
Falk Mercantile Co., clothing and
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Church Services.
Methodist Church.

Sunday school every Sunday at 10 a. m. Preach
in. al II a. m. and at 7:3o p. m. Everybody wei
come. Free seats. Strangers in the city are cor
dial " invited to attend the services.
A. F. VAUGHAN.
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Presbyterian Church.

Regular services will be held at the
Presbyterian church every Sunday al
IL q. N. and 1880 p. m. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday at 1880 p. m.
Sunday School at 10 q. m.
Rev E. M. STEWART,
Pastor.
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Baptist Church.

Preaching every Sunday at Masonic Hall at II a
m. and 8. p. m. Prayer and Song Service every
Thursday at 8 p. m Sunday School at 10 q. m. A
cordial invitation to all.
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Fresh bucket and shell oysters al
on hand q g. Bunt's. Phone 319.
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DIR.
To Bal. on hand last report. 81 ,143.41
To O. H. Breaux, for drainage 5000
To S. j. BreauX, for drainage. 1000
To F. H. Mouton, Sec. Amt.
oyerpaid 1880
To Roman COmeaux, stock
sold 1000
To Tax Collector, taxes col
lected Feb...... ...... S06.S7
To Tax Collector, licenses col
lected, Feb. ............ 295. 90
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Total receipts .......... $2977.7S
CIR.
BY 5 per cent. com. Tax Col
lectOr, Taxes ...........$ 40.34
BY 5 per cent. COM. Tax Col
lector, Licenses 14.75
By approved orders 1745.69
By approved orders, Judge, 1900
BY Jurors certificates $500. $50
By Witness certificates ...... 800
Total Disbursements. >. $1881.28
BY Bal. on hand ........ $1096.50
Respectfully submitted
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J. E. MARTIN,
Par. Treas.
Lafayette, La. Mar. 4, 1909.
To the president and members of
the Police Jury, Parish Lafayette, La:
Following is a statement of receipts
and disbursements of the special road
funds since my last report:
DIR.
To Bal. on hand last report s 838.08
To Tax Collected Feb. 2, W.
special ............ :. 1857
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Respectfully submitted,
JE. MARTIN,
Par. Treas.
Lafayette. La. March 4, 1903.
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The Latest Styles
IN LADIES'
Spring and Summer
HATS

You will find ID my new stock just
received, and you are specially In
vited 10 cal. an6 see them.
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Hats Trimmed To Order.
Also O Nice Stock Of Folse Hair.
MISS MARIE CASTEL
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-02-16
De Gurabo.

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entierro del que en- vida fuE sinIar,.1z
Carri5n.
II eniiero fue aeomp&Hsdo por 4 e.
"a palrrOeo de Juneos , 81. Pedro voI;sut
curs p&rrOso de este.
PrOnunei6 un dolients dzsurss :; g.
don silverio Morales Davis, seesstnr;o
municipal de Este.
No como hiio del finado doy lzs mas
expresiyas gaeias al pdblieo Dc ksts -
bio.
Muy rsspetuosameute,
Segundo c@Tt6a Sazsaz1.