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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15
INSTITUTE EXHIBITS.

The Southwestern Louisiana Indus.
trial Institute had very interesting
and valuable exhibit at the Parish
Fair last week: The exhibit consist.
ed of a Babcock Milk Testing Ma
chine, cream separator and other dai.
ry appliances used in up to date and
modern dairies. Samples Of butter
were shown from the Institute dairy
which surpassed in color and flavor
any butter to be found on the local
market. Demonstrations OF milk
testing were made every day for the
benefit of the visiting farmers.
Samples Of canned vegetables and
fruits were shown with the canning
outfit made especially for home use.
A split log drag made at the Indus
trial shop was shown as a model for
farmers to use in keeping up turn
rows and roads
In the live stock division pure
Jersey bull from the best bred stock
in the country was shown. He is a
product of the Louisiana State Uni
versity Farm. A grade Jersey heifer
was shown, the product of a pure
bred bull and a native mother; this
entry was made to demonstrate the
opportunity of grading up native
stock with pure bred sire.
The other entries in the stock di-
vision were the pair of thorough bred
Poland China hogs, the boar of the
herd and five months old SOW which
promises to make a large animal at
maturity.
These animals attracted much at
tention. The Institute will at once
begin preparations for exhibits from
all departments at next years fair
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15
COPY OF ORIGINAL LETTER.
Convent Of the Sisters Of Providence


Pullman st. Montreal
February II, 1912
Mr.. James Halleck Reid.
My dear Mr. Reid:
Having witnessed your play 'The
Confession, as Catholic priest, al
low me to say, that wish the whole
world could see it, and let me add,
that outside the beautiful and loyal
defense of the confessional of our
church there is enough besides to
entertain charmingly the regular
theatregoer. The mother in your
play. is such mother as my own; !;
willing to labor. love and die if need
be for her young. The story of Roses
devotion to Tom and the good old Irish
sexton, with his ready wit, combined
to entertain the people of the world
without regard to seal or environ
ment. Your play teaches lasting
lesson of morality, and brings the
Church and the state nearer to each
other every performance
You have my prayers and earnest
wishes for play which should live
forever.
Signed:
P. McGINNES, Priest Chaplain.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15

Second race, half mile running for
2-year-olds. This race resulted in q
tie and the race was run over Sum
day between Delpha, owned by Simon
Chiasson, and Water Boy. owned BY
Joe Narcisse. Time, 81 seconds.
Third race. seven arpents. free for
all, was won by Henry May. owned
by C. Strauss, with May B I'd, owned
by A. Primeaux, over Joe Catser, BY
Melancon, Beauty. by Chiasson, and
Baby, by Narcisse
SATURDAY.
Saturday was school day at the
Fair and a big attendance was pres
ent Two thousand school children.
both city and country schools, pre-
ceded by the Lafayette Concert Band.
marched from the High School out
Jefferson st. and Lincoln avenue to
the Fair grounds, State Supt of Edu-
cation T. H. Harris, and Parish Supt.
l.. J. Alleman leading.
Arrived at the Fair grounds Supt.
Harris made fine talk on education
during which he paid a deserved trib-
ute to the splendid work Of DR.. Moss,
Alcide Judice and Supt. Alleman in
the cause Of education, declaring that
the State owed a great debt to Lafa-
yette parish.
Miss Elizabeth Kelly, State super
intendent of home economies, said
boys should be educated for the
home. advocated canning clubs,
that $4,000 was realized in
north Louisiana last year in this
branch of work.
Prof. E. s. Richardson of the state
University made a good talk about
boys corn and pig clubs.
At three o'clock Ex-Gov. J. Y Sam.
ders made one of his eloquent and
addresses on Good Roads"
He was listened to with close at
tention and often appauded. It is
always a pleasure for Lafayette peo-
pie to hear Gov. Sanders talk.
A foot ball game between the In
stitute scrub team and the Crowley
High School resulted in q score Of 0
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15
Gov. Sanders eanquetted.

A reception and banquet was ten.
dered Ex-Governor Sanders Saturday
evening at the Gordon Hotel by a few
of his friends. Judge Elliott acted as
toastmaster and addresses were made
by DR.. G. A. Martin, State Senator
Fernand Mouton, A. NJ. Martin and
r. H. Broussard. Gov. Sanders res.
ponded in fitting terms.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15

Attorney John l.. Kennedy, who
had one of the bones broken in his
leg by fall some time ago, is, we are
glad to state. able to be up and attend
to business before court as usual.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15

We examined the books of tn,
Superintendent Of Public Education
and find everything in good shape
and correct, apparently.
We visited the Sheriff's office and
found the same in good condition and
we'll and neatly kept and we wish
to commend the Sheriff and his able
assistant Mr.. Saul Broussard for the
thorough and business like manner
by which their Office Is conducted.
We visited the Clerks Office and
found the books and Office we'll kept
but In need of larger and safer quar-.
ters for their public records.
We visited the parish Jail and
found the sanitary conditions in very
| good shape. A new bath tub for cells
is badly needed to be installed; the
prisoners forced to bathe regularly.
We questioned the prisoners outside
Of the presence and hearing Of the
Sheriff and they informed Us that
they were well provided for and hu-
namely treated; we found but two
insane people in Jail and we are in
formed one of them is to be immedi-
ately transferred to the State Insane
Asylum at Pineville.
We have found but few cases Of
carrying concealed weapons but we
recommend that the Sheriff impress
upon his deputies the law relative to
carrying concealed weapons while not
in the actual discharge Of their du-
ties.
We are glad to notice the move
ment for the betterment Of public
roads in this parish and we believe
that the progressiveness Of our peo-
pie and their unity Of action in this
regard will soon enable us to have
splendid roads in the parish of Lafa-
yette.
Our parish Is badly In need Of .
new Court House and We most Ger.
tainly concur as earnestly a. We can
in the recommendation Of the Court
that q new Court House be built, a.
1t is q long felt want.
We desire to thank the Court for
the able and lucid charge; the Sheriff
and Clerk and their deputies for
the many courtesies shown us and the
District Attorney for the able and
conscientious manner In which he
has advised us and conducted the
proceedings before this body.
We found thirty true birls and
fifty no true bills.
Respectfully submitted.
(Original signed)
J. e. MARTIN.
Foreman Of the Grand Jury.
Filed October 18th, 1912.
(Original signed)
J. GILBERT ST. JULIEN,
Clerk Of Court.
hereby certify the above and fore
going to be q true and correct copy
of the original on file In my ONCE.
]. GILBERT ST. JULIEN,
Clerk Of Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15
GRAND JURY REPORT.

GRAND JURY REPORT.
TO the Honorable Judge of the
Eighteenth Judicial District Court
Of Lafayette. Parish Louisiana.
We, the Grand Jurors. duly empan
Alled and sworn to enquire within
and for the parish of Lafayette. State
0f Louisiana beg leave to make this.
our final report.
After listening to the able. lucid
md thorough charge Of the Court,
We proceeded to the chamber of our
elaboration where we heard the wit.
sasses who had been previously sum.
noned to testify before US in the sew.
esal cases pending.
In addition to this We Investigated
the various matters upon which your
Honor charged us. and while 1t 10
with pleasure that we report many
sood conditions in the parish. We re-
gret to have to report q great many
violations Of the law. We found
that most Of these violations were
misdemeanors such a. disturbing
peacsable assemblies and being intox-
isated at public balls, and that this
vas especially true a. regards the
public balls at Duson and in the Os.
san neighborhood.
In this connection we recommend
that the Sheriff shoud place compe-
tent deputies at these places. capable
of keeping the peace. and that such
deputies be instructed to promptly
report all violations Of the law.
We further recommend that the
various justices of the peace in the
parish of Lafayette should exercise
more care and diligence in accept
ing and executing frivolous afidavits,
fer the reason that we have been
compelled to return a great many not
true bills for groundless charges.
We find that the Sunday Law IL
generally observed and the Gay
6hattuck Law IL enforced.
We examined the High School in
the city Of Lafayette and fnd that
there are yet . great many leaks in
the roof and that great many win
dow panes are broken: that the water
pressure IL not sufficient to create
perfect sanitation and We respectful
ly call the City Councils attention to
this matter.
We believe that the public school
houses In the country. would be much
improved by fresh paint and small
repairs In general. and we recommend
that the trustees of the country
schools should see to it that the
school grounds are kept in ia more
sanitary and better condition
We visited the Industrial Institute
and find the buildings and the school
in splendid shape, and We wish to
commend in highest terms the proe
ress and advancement made In al
departments.
We visited the Assessors ONCE and
fand the books well kept and the Of
ice in good condition.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15
NOTICE.

There will be regular meeting OF
the Board of Directors Of the Lafa.
yette Building Association on Oct. 16
1912, at 8 p. m. MONEY 70 LOAN
Members wishing to borrow should
attend.
F. H. MOUTON,
Secretary.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15
No True Bill.

The grand jury found no true bill
against Louis Domengeauxs against
whom CASTOR Veazey had made q
charge of stealing milk.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15

There will be races at the Alexie
Breaux track between Scott and Du-
son. Sunday, October 20. Admission,
Is cents. Ladies and children free
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15
ST. MARTIN FAIR.

Messenger.
The st. Martin Parish Fair which
closed in Breaux Bridge last Sun.
day was a success. There was a
large number of exhibits which prov.
ed very interesting to the large num-
Der Of persons who visited the fair.
Sunday was the closing day and
attracted a very large crowd, a
pretty procession was made of sew
eral local organizations and a large
number of nicely decorated carria-
ges. autos, and floats, headed by the
Breaux Bridge Military Band, which
was one of the pleasing features Of
the fair, in the evening several nice
races took place.
The excursion train from Eunice
which passed here at one o'clock in
the afternoon. carried a full load.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15

Notice .. L. !. !. Alumni.
There will be special meeting OF
the Alumni Association Thursday.
October II. 1t 7:3o. p. N. at the Indus
trial School, ass
All ~ msubega ~ rsqossted y
atannA- I 1mpoTtS1t s11Gineoa.
HSN0o 01oo8I1l1; - =
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-15

Continued on page Four.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-03

The absent-minded man puts
the collar button in tumbler of
water and lets his false teeth roll
under the bureau.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-03
Rev. F. E. Whitman.

neglected doctrine of federation.
1t must cease the violence of at
tack upon evil and do more posi-
tive good"
And the Rev. Mr.. Whitman
still retains the laurels of the
champion pool player of New
port, and the pulpit of the Con-
gregational church.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-03
POOL PLAYING MINISTER
DIDN'T LOSE HIS JOB

NdoOS III was .lAAS NIdAll pun pun
player of this section of the coun-:
try, Rev. Frank F. Whitman, pas
tor of the Congregational church
here, lost FIVE Of his congregation.
-Bufin the losing of five he gained
fifty. -a
This is how it happened:
For some time after taking the
church at1Newport, the Rev:lMr.
Whitman conducted himself<as a
pious man, according to the view
point of so years ago.
1t was, noted however, that at
times the Rev. Mr.. Whitman,
when i'm the company of thes
younger men of his congregation
would descend to converse on the
probable chances of the Athletics
for the next world championship
and things in general pertaining
to SPORTS all of which was sacri-
legfous and looked upon askance
by the haFdsheHa portion OF his
weekly audience.
The straw that broke the hard
shell back was cast into the field
when a member of the congrega-
ton saw the pastor defeating the
champion pool player-of the town
in the town pool room at 10 p. m.
He broke the news to the rest of
the congregation.
The congregational heads of
the northwest were called to sit in |
judgment upon him.
But all went well, The Rev.
Mr.. Whitman was declared with |
in his rights by the modern con-
clave and the clouds lifted. Five
bod da0o rtad md SO bod anferad |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-03
WILL WE EVER SEE

A man as sharp as a tack?
Or bright as a dollar?
Or hard as nails?
Or quick as lightning?L
Or full as a goat?
Or straight as an arrow?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-08-22
THE GRANGE PICNIC.
County Meeting at Penn Campus
on September S.

Definite arrangements have been
made fo- the Third Annual Mahaska
County Grange Picnic, on Thursday.
September S. The picnic this year
will be held on the Penn College
campus, and the addresses of the day
will be delivered in the new. chau-
itauqua auditorium. Two noted speak
ers have been engaged for the oc-
casion, and other will be added to the
list. In the morning Prof. P. G. Hold
en- will deliver one of his popular ad-
dresses that will bring message Of
interest to all In the afternoon the
principle address will be by Hon. N.
P. Hull, of Diamondale. Michigan. Mr..
Hull is lecturer for the National
Grange, and Is fine speaker.
Those In charge of the picnic wish
to have It understood that this picnic
Is not for members of the Grange
alone, but that all farmers and town
folks are invited and urged to bring
well filled baskets and enjoy the day
together. The basket dinner at noon
, will be the great social feature of the
day At the Wapello county picnic
at Ottumwa there were almost as
many town folks present as there
were country people. The Grange
hopes the same thing will maintain
here on September 5.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-08-22
STAYS FOUR AND HIMSELF
Captain Of Gordon Hishlanders kiIie
wife and Three Children Then
Commits Suicide.

Eastbourne, England. Aug. 2o-Capt
Hicks Murray of the Gordon Highland.
ers killed his wife. three children and
himself. After shooting the woman
and little ones, he poured petrol over
their bodies and the floor of the house
and set fire to it. Then. walking into
the midst of the flames. he shot him
self dead Mrs. Murray and the chill
dren had just returned from a vaca
ton and found Murray living in the
house with Miss Florence Taylor as
his wife. Miss Taylor escaped but is
in a hysterical condition in locsl
hospital. Murray left a note reading
Il am absolutely ruined. so am kill
ing all who are dependent on me.
would like to have them buried In the
same grave. God forgive me-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-08-22
IOWA CROP BULLETIN
Oflcial Observations of Conditions
Throughout the State.

For the week ending August Is,
1912.
Des Moines, Iowa.
Showery weather continued during
the week, with the average tempera-
ture about normal, but the week
closes with much warmer weather.
Showers were frequent, and the rain
fall heavy over the western two
thirds of the state, the largest
amounts of rainfall being reported
from the Missouri Slope, where many
stations received more than three,
and few more than four inches.
Slow progress was made in threshing
and stacking, and some grain In
shocks was more or less damaged by
wet, cloudy weather. Corn has made
fair growth. and over the western
half of the state has received suffi'
Client moisture to mature the crop
Pastures and afteramth in meadows
have been revived. and are now in
fine condition. Late potatoes also
give promise Of good crop. Tele
graphic reports indicate heavy rains
in northeastern part OF the state dur
ing the "a hours ended a. m, August
18th Dubuque reports, SIG inches
and Waterloo, Black Hawk county
400 inches.
GEORGE NJ. CHAPEL.
Section Dlrertor.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-08-22
ELM eHovE-MAo,soN TWP.

These showers help the grass and
corn a lot, but keeps the threshing
back.
Several from this neighborhood at
tended the old settlers reunion at
Lynnville.
Earl Stout, wife and baby visited
at Fred Bishops Sunday.
Mrs. Tillie Mitchell returned home
Sunday morning. She was In the
wreck near Des Moines. Three coach
es turned over and she was in one OF
them, but fortunately she was not
hurt, and no one in the cars we're
hurt seriously.
Dennis Samuels has bought Tillie
Mitchell's place at $3.50 per acre.
Mrs. Margaret Appel, Mrs. Belle Sti'
gers, Mrs. Bevlah Stout and Carrie
Dewitt visited at Mary Stout's Fri
day.
Mrs. Mary Stout and children and
jTillie Henes, of New Sharon, visited
"wednesday at Charles Dewitt's.
Elm Grove school will begin Septem
Der 2, with Miss Heinsman as teach
er.
Mrs. Ada McCombs was operated
on for adenoids. We hope for speedy
recovery.
We understand Charlie Gosnold's
oats made 10 bushels per acre. Hows
that for good old Iowa! Not much
threshing done here yet. although
two machines are in the neighbor
hood.
Will Hite lost a COW Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ham Russ visited al
Nick Bovah's Wednesday afternoon
Charles Dewitt assisted Harry Nc
Combs with his stacking.
Well, 1t surely seems like fall this
morning. So cool, cloudy and damp
Aug. H. DEW DROP.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-08-22
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Disposition Of Various Matters by
Judge and Jury.

New cases filed in the district court
for hearing at the October term:
State VS. State of Iowa, transcript
from Justice Owens, Beacon. Two
cases.
Bessie Muir VS. James Muir. Suit
for divorce.
Fred Schultz VS. U. S. Hensyel Al
fidavit for writ of error.
The following new cases have been
filed with the clerk of the courts:
Josephine Wilson VS.. Peter Wilson,
equity, petition for divorce.
. H, B.. Mccoy VS., Hawkeye CONNER:
'cial Mems association. an appeal case.
Attorney for plaintiff, Dan Davis: for
defendant, Bradford & Johnson, of
Marshalltown.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-08-22
TAFT ASKS CHANGE
IN PANAMA BILL
President Sends Special Message
to Congress.
URGES COURT TEsI.pRovIsIoN
Recommends Passage Of Resolution
Granting Foreigners Privilege OF
Contrasting Validity Of Measure
Before U. S. Tribunals.

Washington, Aug, 20.-President
Taft sent to congress special mes,
sage urging the amendment Of the
Panama canal bill which has passed
both houses for the adoption OF
Joint resolution designed to allow for
eign nations to test the validity OF the
free tolls provision of the bill under
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. l.. ..
The president indicated a desire to
sign the present bill, but declared II
was of utmost Importance that fur
Their legislation be passed. so that the
good faith of the United States would
be understood by foreign govern,
ments.
Treaty Not Violated.
The message says in part:
After a full examination Of the
Hay Pauncefote treaty. feel confident
that the exemption of the coastwise
vessels OF. the United States from
tolls and the imposition of tolls on
vessels of all nations engaged in for
eign trade is not a violation of the
treaty with Great Britain. But dis
tinguished lawyers in the house and
senate differ from this proposition and
the secretary of state has received an
informal protest from the British gov
eminent that the contemplated legis
lation is a violation of her treaty
rights
Il suggest, therefore, that before
the time has elapsed in which | an
called upon to express approval or dis
approval. congress consider the mat
ter of passing joint resolution grant
ing foreigners or foreign corporations
the privilege of contesting this meas
ure in the courts of the United States
as being opposed to the Hay-Paunce
fote treaty"
Agree on One Battieship.
One battleship, to cost S15,000, 900
was agreed to by the conferees on the
naval appropriation bill. Size, dimen
sions and armament were ignored ir
the agreement. In every other re
spect the bill is as approved by the
previous conference and is acceptable
to the house and the senate.
The naval bill also provides fol
eight submarines. This years build
ing program also will include six tor
pedo boats, two golfers and one ma
chine ship.
The bill as agreed upon provides fol
a round-the-worid wireless system BY
which the navy department can keeE
In touch with its ships at virtually
evry part of the globe.
An appropriation of $2,5SS, 900 is tc
be available for beginning work OF
the battleship
Passes Appropriation Bill.
The senate passed the new legisla
tive, executive and judicial appropria
tons bill, substitute for the one vetoed
by President Taft. The new measure
retains the section abolishing the
commerce court, but that fixing 4
seven-year tenure for government
clerks is elided.
A majority Of the appropriation
committee reported the bill with pro
visions for the retention of the court
and when this was eliminated Mr.
Taft's friends predicted that the bill
again would be vetoed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-08-22
BUXTON NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Blackstone are
rejoicing over the arrival of big
girl.
The ladies' of the M. E. church will
give a handkerchief bazaar August
20. Also will serve supper. Every
body come.
Mrs. Clara Barton and Miss Emma
lCruickshank returned to Oskaloosa
Monday of last week after a few days
visit with Mrs. John Cruickshank.
Mrs. A. E. Thomas returned from a
weeks visit in Ottumwa Saturday, &C
lcompanied by her sister. Ruby Nc
Bride. e.. ..... ............ .. .
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Thomas started
to Canada Tuesday night, to be at
the big land opening. They will stop
of at Des Moines for state fair on
their way back. .-
Mrs. A. l.. Tenant returned home
from Seymour Thursday after a two
weeks visit. ~
Mrs, Ed yance's, mother Is visiting
from Grinnell. ~, .ts 49,. ....s.,..-a. ......
The ladies' OF the M E. club enter,
tanned their husbands at picnic sup
per on e. !. Browns lawn Wednesday
evening. 4Hlt X d. 10
| The ladies played tennis In the af-
ternoon. Games and music were en-
joyed after supper. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. A, +. BYRD. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Jorgensen. Mr.. and Mrs. Del
Snodgrass, Mr.. and Mrs. John Cruick'