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a ag~l le'r110er. IPUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK. Tuemday and Friday Mornitigs, ONLY S$.OO A YEAR IN ADVANCE. VOLUME XLIV. LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1914. NUMBER 63 JEFFERSON THEATRE (Safest and Most Comfortable Place In Town.) FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 1914.-The Old Vs. the New, Selig, drama; Quan trell's Son, Vita, drama; Stanton's Last Fling, Edison, drama; $5.00 in gold will be given away at 8 p. m. SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 1914.-Dawn and Twilight~ Essanay, drama; The Mystery of the Talking Wire, Edison, drama; The Pale of Prejudice, Lubin, drama. SUNDAY, FEB. 29, 1914.-The Fa tal Clues, Kalem, C. D.; Flood of the Dae River, Kalem Topical; Tainted Money, Vita, drama, 2 reels; Andy Goes on the Stage, Edison, Comedy. First show begins at 5 p. m. Testimonial to J. F. Pilcher From Rev. Teurilngs. February 18, 1914. I take pleasure In assuring all that Mr. Jos. F. M. Pilcher has sue ceeded in restoring the old dilapidat ed organ In our church in Lafayette, St. John's. The organ has seen many a day and had been Ill used from times immemorial. Mr. J. F. M. Pilcher had undertaken to RESTQRE the value efficiency and importance and usefulness of this indispensable church appurtenance and did so with signal success. As I had personally studied the defects and remedies of the suffering instrument my testi mony may direct and Instruct, and this testimony l give of my own free will. One year from date after the work was done, I am pleased to state that. when Mr. Pilcher gives his whole attention and ability and his skill he Is an able and reliable organ builder. Signed REV. W. J. TEURLINGS, Rector St. John's Church, 2-27-2t-F. Lafayette, La. Antony & Cleopatra. George Kleine's production of the Cines photo drama "Quo Vadlis" was awe inspiring and a revelation; his Ambrosio spectacle of the "Last Days of Pompeii' a thing of exquisite beauty; but his latest production, the ; des version of "Antony and Cleo satra", is sublime. It is incompar :ble. lqbthlng like it has yet been revealed to the eager millions of pic ture lovers. It unites all the glorious peetacle. of "Quo Vadis", all the y of "Pompeli", with a story of t .ea es -ham interest and pwwr it is a marvel that it could + er have bm recorded in modern )hatograhy. he wholel world could beserched and it is doubtful if an other Antony epuld Ile found such as SNovest ;rsents, or such a voluptu outs o Vrwerinig Vopatra ae is -e tW Olowana~ Teribill 'Gonsales' ueption. So magni cent and real . ýtis' thdweiratig it Is hard to main tabn the llaohofi. the amera. The spectators sit plbonnd, dalmost con `aced of the ozan-present reality of t Ansi not alone is this true Sofd NveIl ,d .Gonzales, but also of all the o het mtmbers of the reuMrk abr4 c=t. Whatever their school or thei o~f de lpmnent, this af 'Antony ant Gle Yt conet the world that .:t'io the Socleta Jtalians aRdeih Irue emibodtgent of art. Phhto ~reaths tod Nome and goi,. but Ap~izted an4 tllopatraV nill ly for Ttraro 5hae, ThrdyMr 8, 114. TFIt~st show 4: 8 p. in., see 'bt, 1 her -40. third lsow ,8:. -Ad #040. too 0u Stoves burn ,wts it air to one -of off to aJefect $as. Buy one and b= a I t rfect a laction. Den SX15oh hoar Co. CO TN MPROYBD YARIBTY ica THE FORUM Dr. W. O. Scroggs, head of the De partment of Economics at the State University, will address the Forum Sunday on "Lawlessness." Dr. Scroggs spoke to the teachers' insti tute here about a week ago and made such a fine talk that he was request ed to repeat it to the Forum, which he consented to do, and Sunday the attendants at the Forum will have the pleasure of listening to him on this subject which he makes both in teresting and instructive. The musical program will be: Vocal solo, Miss Aurore Labbe; pi ano solo, Miss Gertrude Mouton; vo cal solo, Miss Lillian Aubry; Vocal lo, Miss Efflie Mouton. G. J. Young. G. J. Youifg, brother to Mrs. F. R. Tolson of this city, died at his home in Morgan city Monday at 4 p. m. He had been ailing for some time, but his sickness became suddenly acute and he passed a*ay Monday. Mr. Young was, most of his life, a teacher, and has done fine work in the education of the young during his long career as a teacher. He taught several years in Lafayete parish and made a great many friends who will learn of his death with sincere regret. His wife died some years ago. Only one son survives him. Dances of Today. Carlos Sebastian and Beatrice Allen famous dancers, pose for Special f'ance feature. 'tai Brazilian 2Taxixe Dancing with the hands and feet, not literally, but figuratively, Mr. Sebas tian's idea. When you see it, pay par ticular attention to the perfect har mony between arms and legs. Royal Theater, Sunday, March 1. Father Mollo to Remain. The apointment of Rev. Patrick Walsh as assistant to Rev. Father Teurlings, announced in our last is sue, was for the purpose of giving another assistant here and not to re place Father Mollo. - Episcopal Services. Sunday there will be services at 3 p. m. in the Episcopal church. Rev. Diggs, of New Iberia will preach. A cordial Invitation is extended to the public to attend. SPECIAL for one week-a six quart granite pan for 10 cents at Daigre's Branch. Planting Cotton- Sed, improved, Va riety. Genuine Simpkins Prolific Cotton Seed from North Carolina=-Peoples Cotton Oit Co., Lafayette Louisiana. Fiscal Agency Bids tRjnested In accoirdaned with Act' 2 t~of 191i, and a resolution of the Parish School Board, adopted February x13, 1914, bids flom banks in Lafayette Parish for the Fiscal Agency of the School Funds will be received up to noon of March 240`1914. Send bid in sealed envelopb marked Fiscal Agency Bid. L. J. ALLEMAN, Sec'ty.Treas. Fror Sala Will take $6060 for-the 73 arpent Beauchamp tract near Lafayette. .3. ARTHUR CHfARBONNET, -10-4t-T, New Orleans, La. Pianting;Cotton Seed, Improved, Va riety. Genuine Simpkins Prolific Cotton Beed from North Carolina.-Peoples C~ton Oil Co., Lafayette .Louisiana, pair old mules for saLe-w. M. Silicon. SMOKER AND BLOWOUT A smoker and blowout was given at the Century Club Saturday night by the members. The meeting was called to order by Aby Plonsky, and in a brief speech explained, that this occasion was for everyone to have a good time, and that no one ought to let this afternoon pass without giv ing themselves credit, that they did have a good time. Mr. James P. Caffery was appoint ed Master of Ceremonies, and the fol lowing program was carried out: Opening chorus.... Every One Present Speech, Why Did God Make Water, .................. Walter Mielly Selection, by the Orchestra..... F. P. Copp, E. Fields, B. Hopkins Poem .............................. Henry Martin Piano Duet ....W. Lacoste, M. Landry Jokes .......... F. P. Copp Piano Selection, Alabama Bound . ..................... K. Hatch Poem ................................ Aby Plonsky Songs by Quartet ...........Club Quartet Billiard Contest, B. F. Anderson and E. Fields. Checker Contest, Dr. L. O. Clark and L. S. Melton. Song, Henry Martin, acompanied by M. Landry. Finale .............................. Entire Crowd Delicious cold drinks and good eats were served throughout the after noon. Those present at this pleasant occasion, were: Messrs. T.M. Biossat, Sr., C. M. Parkerson, B. F. Anderson, H. De manade, Dr. L. O. Clark, L. S. Melton, Charles Debaillon, Dewitt Todd, L. H. Messonier. Ernest Fields. Warren La coste, Dr. H. P. Beller, F. P. Copp, Mabry Landry, J. M. Chiasson, Henry Martin, Kramer Hatch, Ransom Ho horst, Arthur Mielly, Aby Plonsky, James Caffery, Frank Debaillon, Bry ant Hopkins Grover Mouton, Pat Mou ton Claude Blanchet, Henry Kelly, Chick Landry, Walter Mielly. The Law Should Be Amended. Lake Charles American-Press. State Fire Marshal Trousdale com plains that his department has had little success In convicting people of the criihe of arson, even where the proof seems to be conclusive, because of a certain prejudice against insur ance companies and the severity of the penalty. It might serve his pur-. poses to ask the legislaure to reduce the penolty. It might serve his pur pose equally well to establish grades for the crime of arson. While in very rare cases the extreme penalty might be justified, the great majority would be adequately punished by a prison term. Gaston Begnaud, of Scott, was a welcome caller at our office Wednes day. Jall Delivery. Ed Raymond, negro, and- two white men, Ben Terrell and Ed Hunter, " es caped from the parish jail by sawing their way out of a steel cell. Ray mond was held for stealing a horse and buggy, while Terrell was held for receiving stolen goods. No trace of the prisoners has been found. Deputy Broussard says -as to their es cape that they think perhaps the same gang who robbed a safe at Sun set must have given them the tools to break out with. Rev. Gibbs. (Contributed.) Rev. George Gibs, beloved pastor of the Church of the Ascension, was called to his Heavenly home'on Mon day, February 23rd, 1914, after a year of suffering and failing health "Blessed are they who die In the Lord." Rev. Gibbs served as Rector at Crowley and Lafayette for four years and endeared himself to all who came under his divine influence. Seldom, in life, do we have the priv lege of coming under suck holy and consecrated Influence. He was . uni versally beloved and venerated by ev rydenomination, Jew and Gentile, in; Crowley, where 'he resided. He also did4 missionary work in Dpelo sas, Washington and Eunice. Rev. Gibbs was a native of Virginia, and had worked for thirty-six years h many States, doming to Louisiana wnt, where If is our privilege to claim Lila last resting place.e , The ladies of ther Episcopal church wish to thank all, who so kindly help ed them, in coladucting the funeral of Iheir beloved east r, Rev George Ifbus SNOW VISITS LAFAYETTE FOLLOWING HEAVY HAIL. Wednesday morning when the peo ple of Lafayette woke up they found the ground covered with snow to a depth of four inches. It was a decid ed surprise as indications the night before at bed time were that the ground would be white with sleet, as sleet was falling rather heavily at that time. This was the first snow in about fifteen,years. The snow was the occasion for the young folks to enjoy themselves, and at different places in town, especially the Moss Pharmacy corner, crowd~s gathered and indulged in snowballing, playing in the snow, and pelting pass ersby with snow, not even excusing the ladies, a-good many of whom were out and seemed to enjoy the snow. Several improvised sleighs were out. The sun shone bright all day and by evening the snow was pretty well melted, although there was a good deal left on roofs and sheltered places yesterday. The last of the snuw will melt today and Lafayete's white visi tor be only a memory. CITY TO APPEAL THE GAMBLING CASE. At a special meeting of the City Council held Saturday it was decided to appeal from the judgment rendered by Judge R. W. Elliott in what is known as the gambling case. The form of certificates to be used in case of deterred payments of the cement walks was adopted. Monday another special meeting was held and an extension of ten days was granted the Aberdeen Ce ment Co. to furnish satisfactory bond for the performance of its contract to lay cement walks. Mary Pickford in Caprice. Tuesday, March 3, "little" Mary Pickford, the cutest girl in p ctures, will appear at the Jefferson in "Ca price," a comedy-drama made fpmous by Mrs. 'Fiske, in four charming parts. Film by the Famous Players Film Co. MARDI GRAS COLD BUT MASKERS COME OUT. Notwithstanding it was cold and the wind blew out of the north and drizzling rain and sleet fell, quite a number of bold spirits defied old Bo reas and came out in mask and cos tume to celebrate Mardi Gras. Some fairly good costumes were seen and those masking seemed to get lots of fun out of It. ' SCHOOL DISMISSED ON ACCOUNT OF THE SNOW At the request of 1I ayor Martin Prof. J) n disflissed the school on Wedn y to allow the girls and boys :to enjoy the snow, a visitor which calls but seldom. Dr. Martin advised the children td all have a good time, not to fight, but to throw snow on everybody they saw. The boys took his advice and made him the first victim, literally swamping bin; with snow. The Doctor enjoyed the joke on himself highly and the boys enjoyed playing the joke, so it was pleasant all around. P. W. COLLINS TO TALK ON MENACE OF SOCIALISM. The Lafayette Council Knights of Columbus has arranged for a lecture on the Coming Conflict or the Menace Df Socialism by Peter W. Collins, of ChqIsea, Mass, on Monday, March 16, in the K. of C. home. Mr. Collins, we are informed, in ad lition to his great ability as a lectur sr, is equally well-known for his writ ings on Socialism and his., efforts in I behalf of labor. No man on the pub ic platform has a wider knowledge ot aconomic, sociological and industrial I conditions. He was editor of the Illectrical Worker and International becretary of the International Broth %rhood of Electrical Workers for ieven years, resigning to devote his time to the broader field of construe :ive social service. Baptist Revival Services. The revival services which have )een in progress at the Baptist church mnder Rev. Ray Palmer for nearly iwo weeks, have been well attended. bev. Palmer is a very forceful speak sr and all of his sermons have made strong impression on his hearers. ['here have been fourteen accessions o h.church as a result of the Wer rio. Tonight three young lady con `-:s Wil be baptized, at -th Churi 'I L'Ile revi se e 'VcIlosea GOTCH'S GRAPEVINE HOLD Gotch Gets Grapevine and Head Lock. O F the many weapons of attack in the mat repertory of the world's champion the grapevine hold deserves special mention. Gotch has pinned few dangerous opponents with this hold for deciding falls, but it is among the foremost of the sub ordinate holds used by him in lead ing up to the effective combinations with which he wins the majority of his hard matches, The lightning-like rapidity with which the champion shifts from one hold to another be wilders his less alert opponents and enables him to trick them into dan gerous positions. The grapevine as used by Gotch is one of his famous shifts whereby he secures his half nelson and crotch and with such precision that it has caused the downfall of some of the greatest wrestlers in the world. Gotch makes the grapevine shift when over his opponent on the mat. When the defensive wrestler is on his hands and knees, Gotch holds him down by working back and well to the side, grasping his victir's near leg pear the crotch. The world's cham ion feints for a further leg or arm hold or some other grip to distract his opr1onent's attention. As the latter is looking away from the real point of attack, Gotch suddenly raises his op ponent's near leg and, if working on the left side, jumps in with his right leg under the leg of his opponent, which has been raised. With his right leg he grapevines the victim's far leg. With this leverage the champion has turned his opponent easily. The Im prisoned leg of the defensive wrestler is thus rendered powerless. As the Rev. Geo. S. Gibbs. Rev. George S. Gibbs, pastor of the local Episcopal church, died at his home in Crowley Monday, at 10:10 a. m. after a lingering illness. Rev. Gibbs was a native of Lexington, Va. He was ordained from the Theologi cal Seminary at Alexandria, Va., In 1883 he maried Miss Fanfie Moss at Hot Springs, Ark. Rev. Gibbs was rector of the Episcopal Church at Hattiesbutg, Miss., for six years, and from there moved to Crowley, where he has been rector of the Episcopal Church. He is' survived by his wife and two children, Miss Iaura Gibbs of Crowley, and Stanley 'Gibbs, of Dal las, Texas. The remains werebrought to Lafa yette on No. 10 Tuesday. Members of the congregation and friends met the train " and accompanied the re mains to the Protestant cemetery, where interment took place. , Manager W. C. Chevis of the Devel opment Bureau, S. P. Agricultural Agent Grier and C. M. Porter went to Lake Arthur yesterday to attend a po tato meeting at 7:30 p. m. that night. District Court. The case of Adsm Brarseux vs. Henry Breaux, asking for $5000 damages fot alleged . slander, was postponed Tuesday until today on ac count of the snow and bad weather. The case of J. D. Sims, Hudson & Sons vs. Fernand Derouen, Fernest Chiasson intervenor, was argued and submitted yesterday morning. What Is a Week-End? What, or rathet when, is a "week. end?" An English court has had to determin, the meaning of the phrase A man brought a reduced rate "week end" ticket pn Friday and when he sought to return Saturday night was told that he would have to pay full fare, as the special ticket would be good only on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The man sued the company for the excess fare charged him and won hie case. To Remove Mud Stains. Cahoaate of sods will remove the most obstinate of mud stains. RIth of with a eloth or flannel dipped as the sods, they press the wrong side ot the 'bdo with a hot iron. opponent turns Gotch suddenly r« verses the hold into a halt nelson with a crotch. It was told Gotch In 1911 that sa American wrestler who wished to see him defeated had been tutoring Hack. enschmidt against the grapevine hold leading to the half nelson and crotch. The world's champion laughed at these stories. He said the Russias lion was privileged to practice the maneuver all he pleased, but he would defeat him in one fall by this same ruse. This remarkable prediction actually; came to pass. When Hackenschmidt' met Gotch for the second time in Chicago he was coached to the minute to avoid this rapid fire attack of Gotch. It was the means of his downfall in the first bout. Gotch put Hack off his guard8 raised his near leg, grapevined his far one and then reversed it into a halt nelson and crotch, with which the "lion" was pinned for the first fall in the bitterest defeat of his career. The grapevine may be secured ow the arm, and with the aid of a cross buttock, an opponent may be hurled heavily to the canvas. Gotch has sel dom used this grip, however. He has avoided holds whereby an opponent might be killed in flying falls but has used his quick brain to advantage In crushing his opponents by rapid maneuvering In straight wrestling. Gotch has seldom used the grape vine in pinning an opponent. His de feat of Policeman 'John J. Rooney In Chicago with a grapevine and ham merlock in 1906 was an exception. (Copyright, 1913, by Joseph B. Bowles.) MEETING JO-NIGHT As the headquarters of the South west Louisiana Development Bureau, the other parishes included in the dis trict look to Lafayette to take the lead in pushing the activities of the Bureau to a successful consummation As matters now stand both St. Mary and Iberia lead Lafayette in member Ships subscriptions and St. Martin ia leading in proportion to the schedule assessed. This is not as it should be. Lafa yette should make good her claim to be the domicile of the Bureau by bringing *up her assessment in full, "and then some". In order to accom plish this a meeting will be 'held tonight, Fridby, at 7:30 o'clock, which every business man who is interested in the welfare of Lafayette in urgent ly invite4. to attend. The meeting will be held in the hall above the Bank of Lafayette, and it is hoped that no one will find excuse to be ab sent. Last Chance 18. The words Jamaica Mirror contain 18 letters. The name of the publisher, Frank E. Hopkins, contains 13 let ters. The words "Casey and Dugan" contain 18 letters. The heading of this item, "Here's Good Luck," con tains 13 letters. This number of the Miiror is issued on the 13th of the month in the 18th year of the oen tury, the last chance to make such a combination for a hundred years. When we get a few more subscriptions we shall have 13 thousand.--Jamajea Mirror. Much of New Guinea Unexplored. New Guinea is one of the few coun. tries that still present untrodden fields for the explorer. The difficulties of traveling in the interior of this great island have prompted a German tram" eler, Lieutenant Graets, to project the exploration of the island by means of an airship. This will enable the ex. plorers to pass without difficulty over rivers, mountains and jungles which would be traversed only with great totlby ordinary travelers. Daily Reminder. Character Is sense of humor, and Whatever else it is that give, good Wsnsahood its splendid, chwasetar,