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'ED EVERY: SATURDAY SA. THO S " c AND. o HOMER J. MOUTON, PROPRIETroS. Igred at the Lafayetr La. PotO4ice as Second 7 .C. . Matter. r SSAT'URDAY, APRIL 29, 1893. THE LECTURE BUREAU SPARE the dr'ertisenment : t SPOIL the Business. , By putsing a well-displayed, =well - c structed advertise ment in the local paper, you can bring your goods to the notice of every buyer in town. .Then if you have something which the public need, good iesults will be forthcoming. It was a wise man who said: "Leave nothing to what is called ' luck' and you will generally be what is called *lucky.. " So in advertising. Secure the best advertisement obtainable- the one of all others that will be most like ly to bring you business. Then see that it goes in the 4 - local paper, and you will probably find that will have "'good luck" in advertising. IA.S Paid Others; IVILL 'Pay You. A HOPEFUL STRA W. Saturday last, at the sale of the effects of the estate of the late Emile Creighton, some two hundred acres of land, including one hundred planted in cane, was sold for $10o,5o0. Immediately after the sale, a gentleman, who seemed to be on inside remarked to the gentleman owning the adjoining property, that his future ease is assured, implying, it is believed, that the erection of a central refinery would follow the sale. And so it will likely prove. Mr. Ferris and others are inter ested in the move. So that the people may reap some of the bene fits certain to result from its opera tion, it has been decided to form a stock company, capitalized at $200oo, coo, divided into 2,000 shares at the par value of $xoo each. The main promoters desire the people to subscribe $25,0oo of the capital stock, in money or kind, that is, a planter can take stock and pay Sx on every ton of cane, on account, that he may bring to the mill, which will be placed to his credit and payments continue until such in stalments aggregate the amount of his stock. For instance, suppose he sells his cane to the factory for $4 a ton gross, he will pocket $3 and leavt 81 to place against his stock, thereby becoming a co-owner. And right here we want to inject the observation that at $3 a ton there is more money in cane than in cotton at 1o cents a pound. The principal idea in asking the people to subscribe to some shares of the capital stock is more in the nature of a desire to have the people feel some personal interest in the matter than anything else. Mr. B. A. Salles has been author ized to solicit subscriptions to the stock, and has met with much en couragement, and thinks the out look very fair for the realization of the amount. The Ferris company are offered fine inducements at two other points to locate, but prefer the neighbor hood of this town, if not on the Creighton tract, then in the vicinity, because the natural advantages ad jacent thereto utilized will make the mill a paying property. Plans and specifications, we un derstand, for a o800 tons a day mill has been contracted for, and the only question confronting the peo ple of Lafayette at present is wheth er they want this plant or not. It has been suggested that a mass meeting of the people, under the apspices of the Business Men's As sociation, be called at an early date, and in day time, when addresses in French and English be made upon the subject. There is one thing, we believe, the majority of the people of Lafa yette are agreed upon, And that is the demand of the times is for a central sugar refinery, and it is fur ther thought it would pay a hand some profit on the outlay, and add i.- the growing desire of our farmers -. engage in the cultivation of the %.,ugaz cane, it would prove a paying station to all. ". 'C pital has made the first ad nces, shall we repel or bid it wel SHW.i . (. CADE. eria Enterprise in . Or'Cade's candi tment as superinten dent of the mint, at New Orleans, to has this to say: a Hon. Overton Cade's appointment gi will be well received by both wings gi of the Democratic party in this ai State; it is in fact the placing in high positions of such men that will wipe out the dissention, of the past. te Then, again, he is of that sturdy « material and scrupulous honesty to L whose keeping the affairs of the country may be safely entrusted, with the assurance that they will t be administered with the same care, economy and exactness that charac- tl terizes their own private interests. r, This merited tribute will be ap- s. preciated by the hosts of friends of the gentleman in Lafayette parish, I his home. It is true, as observes s the Enterprise, that it is in the h hands of just such men that the af- e fairs of the country should be placed. Having made a success of - his personal affairs, it is safe to as- a sume that the same care will be n given to public trusts. Mr. Cade has been honored by h his fellow-citizens, and he has never g proved derelict in the least to the b trust confided to him, hence, to- fl day, enjoys the respect and confi dence of the democrats of both fac- a tions that were engaged in the late p political campaign. b We are assured that his candi- h dacy is favorably regarded, and with the proclaimed endorsement of ii our two senators, and other influen- c tial men he is more than likely to i; get the appointment, and if he does n Lafayette parish will be gratified fi beyond measure. I A swindler is sending out from r Chicago circulars advertising a steel 14 engraving of the "Landing of Co- P L lumbus" on receipt of $x. The v 1 man who sends $S gets a 2 cent 3 1 postage stamp of the Columbus se- 3 t ries, but it is a steel engraving all s right. The fraud is said to be reap ing a rich harvest. TIHE GARDEN SPOT. t The beauty which characterizes J the scenery of Southwest Louisiana, s is no where more perfect and I _ grand than in Lafayette parish--the r a Carengro region on the one side, and the Cote Gelee hills on the s other-has been pronounced by travelers superb and that it rises to a the majestic in its splendid grandeur. 1 But beauty aside, you see a hap- t , py and well-clad people, denoting contentment and prosperity. L But prosperityaside, you see prairies t that are covered with luxuriant wild t 1 grassses, whose nutritvie and lasting - qualities permit a range for cattle I hat furnishes sustenance winter and e summer, where the cattle need no I r housing in winter, and are general ly sleek and fat. s But, range facilities aside, you see lands susceptible of the highest de e velopment, lands that will produce s several crops in nine months. But fertility of the soil aside, you see a hardy, healthy looking people e who are unacquainted witht hose ail ments so common in the north e consumption, asthma etc-thus e denoting a salubrious climate. But salubrity of climate aside, you see a population, who a few years ago, in their manners and e customs, presented a picture of foreign admixture, to-day this same population is abreast of the times, n and this is due to the educational facilities keeping step with the de d mand of the times. ts Thus this section combines every r- adlvantage for the establishment of e prosperous and happy homes. Men who are willing to rely on their Sown energies, exertions, and means, eand do not expect a fortune in a year or two, will find an ample re ward, and will succeed in making Sfor themselves comfortable homes. e That splendid paper,the New Ibe - ria Enterprise, has changed its form 1- whereby it is enabled to devote more space to home matters, but is that is the only change, for that e graceful style and care to details s- that has characterized the writings e, of its able editor is still maintained. n It is deserving of the fine patronage ,n it is receiving, and The Gazette trust that it will go on prospering. e, THE CA THOLIC CENTEN a NIA L. s From the published reports in the city papers we glean the infor mation that the centennial of the Catholic Episcopacy in New Or Id leans, was celebrated with magni ficent and imposing ceremonies. Te he Times-Democrat notes that ig dignitaries of the church '.from all Sparts of theUnion, and even from dis tant Canada were present to honor the second oldest diocese in the United States. How great an event it was, the presence of twenty-three in archbis.hops and bishops. including i- the American Catholic primate, a-('ardinal Gibbons, shows." And the Picayune says, *"they made up g a notable assemblage, and their ti gathering'marks an era in the pro- g gress and civilization of this city and State." g The speeches partook of the his- a torical and retrospective, and to a s' ,"review of the Catholic church in c Louisiana, and its connection with n the important events that have t' taken place in this time." r Gov. Foster was an attendant at the imposing ceremonies, and to a reporter of the Times-Democrat said: p "I consider the celebrations that I have witnessed this morning," he said, "to be the finest the South a has ever had in the way of church C exhibitions. I cannot express my felling in regard by what I have' seen, further than to say that the t Holy Roman Catholic Church, with i all its impressive services, has I never exceeded the mass held in the Cathedral this moring, and a more eminent body of priests and prelates I has rarely been convened in the 2 South. As for the sermon of Arch bishop Ryan, I think that there are I few, if any, bishops in the Ameri can church that are his superiors ' for eloquence, grace of delivery and range of intellect. He is a su- I perb type of the Roman Catholic bishop, and I enjoyed listening to him." The educational chart, prepared in order to define the best features of the education institutes of Louis- I iana shows the following as the number of schools, although the figures will have to be raised some. Here are the figures: White public schools, 1518; co lored public schools, 727; white private schools, 446; colored pri vate schools, 75; Catholic convents 37;white colleges, 3;colored colleges 3; private academies, 3; white high schools, 34; colored high schools i. ABO UT Tl.E SUNDA Y LA IV The subjoined is an extract from the address of Henry L. Garland, Jr., delivered before a crowded as semblage of ladies and gentlemen last Monday, in Washington Artil lery Hall, New Orleans : Touching the Sunday law, there is no statue upon the books which is more defen sible upon principles of justice. It is a stat a ute enacted in the interests of the working people of the city and State, so as to guar >antee to them by law what they co,uld not expect their employes to allow voluntarily. Through the Sunday law the strong arm of the law intervenes to protect the po1 r work ing people from the rapacity, greed and tyranny of organized capital. . The I.egis lature of the State would have no right to enforce the Sunday law against Jews. and those who are not Christians or wh > do not l believe in the Sabbath, if- the Sundlay law was designed to enforce the observation of Sunday as a religious holiday, but the truth is that the Sunday law is designed to set aside Sunday as a day of rest-and to make of it, so far as the law is concerned, a pure ly civil institution. And as a civil institu tion only, it is perfectly defensible upon any conceivable ground. That one day out of the week is needed for repose of b.Idy and e mind is a proposition which will be scarcely denied by any intelligent person. The rush - and hurry of our life, the complex nature of our civilization, the servere strain to which the human system is subjected in the fierce struggle for existence, imperatively deman-l that a fixed day for repose and rest shall afford that relaxation which the high ten e tion of our mode of life imperatively de mands. If it were not for the virtue of our women and the beneficent effects of such institutions as the Sabbath,are garde:l purely as a civil institution, it would not be many s generations in the present fierce struggle for existence before the American people wonld degenerate into a race of idiots. It is useless to argue in support of laws w which are so manifestly beneficial. That d they cannot be enforced without trouble, without much effort, is no argument against ,f them. Nor should the dificulty of enforc ing them deter the people from demanding e their enforcement. The police are paid for , this work and should be made to do it. WVe must remember that there is nothing that is very desirable that is come by easily. Most good things are the fruits of severe toil of serious effort. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. y Intellectual activity is the source of intellec tual life. Moral activity is the cause of moral life. Physical activity is the source of Sphysical life. And in our munuicipal life, our municipal improvement will be the re r sult only of activity and vigilance on our , part. Obedience to the laws as written, whether a they are bad or good, is the only safety of - the republic. Toi allow any clas:s of citizens to say that this law shall be enforced, and g that law shall be successfully defied, is to in . vite anarchy. The American people are a law-abiding people, and deep down in the popular heart there exists a firm resolution that all the n laws shall be enforced without fear or favor. it Tell a farmer of the West that it t is possible to raise four crops in Is nine months on the same piece of , land in Lafayette parish; tell him . the cultivation of three quarters of ea century, without an ounce of fer :e tilization has made no change in Stheir productive capacity; tell him that these lands seem to be abso lutely inexhaustible; tell him there are many acres that can be bought *n for twenty-five or thirty dollars an - acre, and he is pretty apt to think, ie if he don't tell you, that you are ex r- aggerating. But you know that you - tell him but the simple truth. , A FE TCIIINVG IVt Y. S The subjoined article is not only s- timely,but contains such strong logi r cal deductions from ascertained facts me that we gladly give it space. it is tak at en from the South,a publication de te voted to the material interests of the g South, published North and largely e, circulated over the entire countiry: TI "1"o sccutre inmmigration the it::lii grant must be attracted. The at- at traction should be manifold. The th greater the inducements the great- of er the numbers that are sure to fe come. The character of the immi- ti grant will be measured by the char- le acter of the inducement. If a rich a, soil is offered, the agriculturist will f, come. If the climate be mild it e ill call both those who are accli- a, matized to a genial temperature and rr those who for physical and other T reasons wish to escape from a cold sa one. If there be grand forests the tc lumberman, will come. If there be c, minerals, men who delve in mines cl or those who see wealth in mineral is pursuits will come. ti But there is another attraction o which transcends the magnetism of d material force. Is is the attraction i of kindred and noble natures. Men will respond to an invitation which is cordial and persistent when they would turn a deaf ear to a heartless and formal one. An ap peal which is earnest insures a re sponse, and when the immigrant a arrives, if he is welcomed with gracious hospitality, and if ther after he is not treated as a strange within the gates, he will become a permanent dweller in the land. H t will do more than this; he will be - coine a part of it and will contribute to its wealth. His coming thus de pends upon those who have prece ded him, who presumably have found it a goodly spot in which to dwell, and who desire the compan ionship and the co-operation of other good citizens. To invite a guest without wishing him to come is bad conduct, but to invite him and then treat him with anything less than perfect honor and justice would be harsh, indeed. His rights should be rigidly pro tected and the same good fellow ship should be extended to him as he would be expected to attend to the stranger coming to the land from which he came. And if he*n receives this treatment his residence wWill not only result in material ad vancement, but it will bring his - friends, and thus a strang move ment and tendency will result. Character determines the value of an immigrant. If his life has been one of thrift at home, if he has by integrity and industry built fortune and fame, these same qualities will b attend him wherever he goes.. - If his life has been one of toil, even f if it has not been crowned with large wealth, his value as a citizen and as a contributor to the sum of the wealth of a community may be far greater than that of many who have acquired worldly goods in large measuire. The producer is he who employs rich natural resources with intelligence, skill and labor and extorts from them their great est possibilities. Having done this i he may be trusted to devote the fruits of his labor to the best uses Men like these are the creators of iprosperity and wherever they dwell they leave their impress upon the State in deeds of enduring renown. School Government. Cf ontributed. fMilson in his immortal poem, 'Paradise SLost," writes "*Order i- hC.avcn's first law."' ,f Our knowledge of the material world veri t fies this assertion, for the solar system is maintained in infinite space by the un c uhangeable "'first laws" allude.d to. Thus we sec that the laws formulated by omnipo tence and infinite wisdom for the governing h of the universe are founded upon *"order." We likewise see in all human undertak y ings, whether in government or business en e terprises, that success is attained only by e obedience to and compliance with certain s well defined powers'delegated to a ruler or Lt head. Who can estimate the anarchy and confusion that would follow, should every t individual tundertake to impress his pecu liar ideas upon those who are placed in au r thority to carry out a specified object ? e Among all the institutions established for it the promotion of the public welfare, there ii is not one in which "'order" or system is more essential than the one having for its r- object the extention of education. Every school may be likened to a government; Sthe teacher being thie ruler and the pupils , the subjects: th2 former must necessarily - ie an autocrat, which inmlilies absolute obe dr lience on the part of thie latter; in order to r accomplish this the teacher must have the f co-operation of the patrons, without whose aid there can be no complete success. In n my last communication I made a general ac cusation of the neglect of duty of paren's g as patrons of the public schools, but now I ri shall bring a direct specification, by stating that I cannot call to mind one instance in which a parent has inq uired "does my child t or do my children obey you?" 1 do not Ie liyeve there is in Lafayette parish a parent n who made such an inquiry during the year S 892z of any public school teacher. If there m is one who did, I will pay one year's sub )f scription to The Gazette if he or site will r- present himself or herself at the office of The Gazette. I hope the person making the claim will leave a photogralph of the one Sso appearing, for I would like to see such a - rare specimen of humanity. Nine tenths of e all the serious troulmles that occur in the t school-room in the supervision of youth re sult from slicer disobedience of the pupils; the teacher receives only indirect aid to meet this ever present evil. It is claimed - that the reason the pages of Grecian history u are adorned with the names of so many scholars, orators, philosophers, poets, law yers and historians of learning and worth is because of the untiring watchfulness and strict supervision over the youth during their school days. Not alone as to their collegiate acquircmcnts, but as to their ts morals also. If parents would manifest as k- much interest in the educational advance e ment and deportment of their childlrcn at school, as the care which they bestow upon their chickens, pigs, calves and colts they w ,uld find it more prolitable, and I am sure i-ren'ic-c~t as the f. miwls .amat1 aumiinnuls f'.mr the_ attention given them. I am not questioning the lack of parental affection but pointing out an evil-a serious omission as seen and felt by the professional teacher. The lat ter is expected to make of the pupils col lectively, what the parents have failed to do individually-that is to make them duti ful, respectful, truthful, to counteract the evils of erroneous training, and to round off and polish characters that have been made rugged and unsightly by vicious example. There are always many prompt to criticise, successful in misconstruing, ready to listen to false accusations, but slow to approve and commend. It would be unjust to make this charge universal in its application but there is enough truth in it to annoy the conscien tious teacher-the one who has some other object than the making of a few hard-earned dollars. WVith such undeserved natures a little undeserved censure far outwcighs in pain the pleasure of much praise. r ILx. Announcemen t. I.AFAYETTVE, La., Adril 20, 1893. WVe, the undersigned, submit our names as candidates for the offices of 'ayor and Councilmen for the town of Lafayette, t the white Democratic voters of said corp .ation et the election to be held on Mlay I, 1893, and if elected, we shall endeavor to give the people an economical, business like administration. For Maayor. JULIAN MOUTON, F;or Corunril/bens : ALFRED HEBERT, b HENRY CHURCH, ALFRED BONNET, FELIX DEMANADE, FRED MOUTON, F. C. TRIAY. NOTICD. The presidents cnp secretaries of the various suh Union of the parish of Lafayette. are requested to meet the officers of the Parish Union in Lafayette. May 6, 1893. at to a. m. A full attendance is desired. V. E. 1)UPUIS. President. R. V. ,lt..torr. Secretary. Journal of Education,,. Boston, Mass, Is published weckly at So.-o a ytr. or S,.7; for 6 months. Man. of the ablest edull:.,trs in t!he coun try are regular contributors to its columns. It has a large amount of every das. pr.aLtic:l matter for tcachrs of all grades. Its departments cover every branch of eduantiotal work. A fouw page supplement to the ocrtsat. is ptl, lish'ed-ounthly. containing the t~u. York State LUni- a form Examination Questions and Answers. TRIAL TRIPl sind the. Jots takenfor w I months postpaid. Sample copy trecc. I CITY BAKERY, LEORCE 1UiDRY, LAFAYETTE, LA. Proprietor. NUMA BROUSSARD, CABINET MAKER AND FURNITURE REPAIRING 1 tf Al.I. IciN\us. Turning of luanisters, Scroll lIanisters, Fancy and Plain .Mantels, Fancy Glass i)oors of all kinds, Brackets, etc., etc. HOWr TO IWAmE GOOD COUNTRY ROADS, and Y make them STAY GOOD. Eow to improev Village Streets aa r Oity Pavements. Bea emr Now d LZLLU3ST!ATZD GAbUAINR, ia sa yenrar, so cts.c. 5 ._ Y & Address, ".OOD ROADS, ' SPemtes Bsslittasg , X.Y . Caty. ?-; LAFAYETTE BLACKSMITH, , WHiIEELWRIGHT AND SUPPLY SHOP. t; Near Bank luilding. s FPRED. -MOUTON, - - - I'roprietor. y Lowcst prices,, consistent with work done. All work promptly attentlcded to. Satisfaction 0 guaranteed. S ALHERT de la HOUSSAYIe, BAKER & CONFECTIONER Vermillion treeut. Lafayette, La. H. C. Sailes, DENTIST. ft Office on Buchanan street. LAFAYETTE, - - - LA. b- F. R. TOLSON, M. D. of I'RA. C TICING PII YSICA AV, ig Orrice at RIesidece, : : : LAPATYITTE. LA. a E. 6. VOORHIES, of A TTORNE Y AT LA , f Ae AND NOTARY PUBLIC. L- LIPAYETTrI. LA. to R. W. ELLIOTT, SATTOR.NVEY AT LAIV and ANOTARY ry PUBLIC. 'y /torl pette, La. is O. C. & J. MOUTON, A TTOR.NVE YS AT LA IV. :ir AIAYETTE. LA. r C. DEBAILLON, Lawyer. at IV. ./ pratt ce in Lafayeti-, St. y J.'arg an/ Vermi lion art- sh:s, and re 1/c St:rt't amn dc,-,/ -Courts at I.APrt.TTr,. I.A. Beausej our Par_ On the Banks of-Beautiful' Barou. Vermilion. EXCELLENT Spring Water, COMMODIOUS Bath Houses, Lange Dancing Platform. Beautiful Grounds and Plenty of Shade. Elegant Spot for Pic nics, Parties, Etc. Water for drinking and bathin; purpose, unsurpassed. Come and see the place and enjoy a splendid bath. SIDNEY MOUTON, Manager. New Store ! Alex. Delahoussaye, H1as Just Opened next to I.aco,ste's a General G-rocery ýtore Where at all times will be found the freshest and finest grades of goods in his line. An invitation is extended to all to call at his store. G. L.ACOSTE -DEALER IN Stoves, Harness, Carriages and WACONS, Manufacturer's agent for Walking and Riding Cultivato:s, !)is.c Harrow Leaver Drag Ilarow, Stalk Cutter, Corn and Cotton Pianter;, SIulky Plows, Turning Plows, Hay Rakes, Road Carts. Corner of Jefferson and Vermillion Streets, LAI"AYI, TTE, LA. Land Attorney, Surveyor, and Real Estate Agent. ALSO REPIRERENTlIN(; TII EI MANHATTAN 20 Loan AssOciation. This company negotiates loans on real estat,, making p ,ynt:: f p. incip.'.l quite as easy as interest payments on the ol I,!an of loans. For furtiet i nf Sai:n :tircs or apply to Welman Bradford, Agent, -ayno, La. THERE IS A STORE (C)R. (CO"T-1O USE jhere Pure Drugs, Patent M?.eici:n.;., '. .\:.. !, ;, SStationary, etc., 'inse Cigars, an,.i the i ct .,f \Wit.4 and Iiquors for medicinai t-ari,(ac are .-a at ela sonable prices. slso a few fine Groceries are to be Lad and seIne Hardware. THIllS PLACE IS OWNED BY The Singer Sewing Maheine. Is the best in the world. TIight t Rtunt.:in,, D)tur.lc, N S iscss, Simple. J. CHARLES BAUDIER !General Agent For Lafayette Parish. Office at J. P. Buhler Shoe Store NOTICE The undersigned wishes those who hnve borrowed tools from hilll to returltn ante at once as I need them. 1VM. TA.'NNER. Lafayette, March 30, 1893. H. L. Monnier, Dealer In eneral Merchandise Fresh Groceries always on hand. "Old Taylor" Whiskey. A. M. MARTIN, -AGENT FOR LAFAYETTE. The "Old Taylor" is the best Whiskey that experience, skill and expenditure can produce. It is the perfection of distillation from grain. LIVYER Y, t SALE ble E. CONSTANTIN, Lafayette, La. Paroprielor. E. Priollaud, Watcmaker -and Jewelerer. and dealer in Rich Jewelry, Watches, Dia umonds, etc. Ii t .ti ctt, lhot.c l.ufavcttc, La. S. Georgiades, Manufacturer of high grade can dlies, of every kind, and makes a a specialty of the "BOSS CHEWING CANDY" and especially the ''"I()SS CHI-OCO IATEI' Cl["\VINt; (:CANDY." Grand Opening Sunday OF MY ICE CREAM PARLOR, where choice Ice C('ream, delicious. Lemonades, etc., will always be kept. Orders for parties, weddings, etc., filled at short notice. He also handles tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, etc., anti his establishment is on Main street. RAILROAD BARBER SHOP, 1 /incl ,s ,., nlar elpot. JOHIN VANDERGRIEF, Proprietor. Ladles' and Children's Haircuttlag at Domicile Cash tells lth story. Come and see Mouton Bros., )IALERS IN GENERAL Merchandis e Lowest prices consistent with quality of goods. DR. T. B. Hopkins Having returned to Lafayette, of fers his professional services to the citizens of this place and the sur rounding country. Office at former residence, and at,. ui ht and at niiglt at Kennedy's old