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kpcord and was 1 i.tanch-:aid able i S, the New oy-oone cent a pound of sugar would bring ~csc 04o,o0o,ooo of "a- the repeal- of the sugar s -d save- to the Federal aid of S11 i,'ooo,ooo Thitl would make a total an to -the treasury of more ,6,oooo, and thus solve the of a. deficit without a resort trabrdinay method of taxa- 1 - Who-objects to so moderate Which would enhance in but " .the cost of refined` From what other source Io iage a revenue be drawn tite cost to the government q on, and with so slight a to6.consumers? -.iiform duty on sugar, whether ] aent or a half cent a pound, I cut off the extra profits of the I Trust--a thing not to be de while it would pour an im revenue into the impoverished hic treasury. Yet, with all the I eats advanced in support of a s restoration of the sngar duties, c -Democratic Committee on Ways E,[adMdeans still hesitates to apply -~ipciples of a tariff for revenue :~~~oy n no better ground than that t -- . Protectionists repealed the sugar ii ' =°: uties. The fear seems to be entertained s:- ome Democratic quarters that ':;apeople would revolt against at '.a. aotio of sugar yielding $4o,ooo, - ' lo of fiscal revenue. Did they n '.er show any sign of revolt when , the ;sugar duties were more than .,. ce as high and brought $9o,ooo, to the public treasury? It be- tl . small respect for the intelli- P jence of the American people to is Imagine that at this time of day they 'aincapable of discriminating be- b tween a light duty which would pay a':i large share of the expenditures of in heir government and high protec- N five duties which, in filching from w them their earnings, brings but a p trivial amount of revenue to the 'reasury. s :A duty on sugar belongs as essen tlfly to a tariff for revenue only as A the repeal of the sugar bounties be- cl longed to the spoliatory programme m : -: a protectiv tariff. The Protec tionists have had the bad courage of S their bad principles; but the Demo '-.ratic Committee on Ways and di M:". Means appears on this question to '.tbe wanting in the courage that A -~ bould be inspired by good princi- la . ples. h 4. ,4 GOOD APPOINTAiNT t. Hon. Henry C. Miller, one of the, iablest lawyers of the New Orleans -bar has been selected by Governor hi - Foster to the seat on the Supreme Bench recently made vacant by the o tresference of Judge Parlange to the R- Federal Court. If we are to judge Sby-the comments of the press, Mr. S1 4 iller's appointment would n eet wi th - the approval of the Democrats of ha the whole State irrespective of fac- I2 ýY .tion. Of the many high compli anments paid jMr. Miller we re- th . produce the following from the no Tn:'ies - Democrat: "He holds a .-place in the affection of the bar and fe of the community ralely possessed tel bfy anyone, and only possible to be w g.lained by one in whom are com- BI ,i aed the qualities of heart and idznd found in Mr. Miller. Chari- ye 4' e almost to a fault, both in ment and in deed; kind to his uger brethren; scrupulously hon-fr ble in practice; conscientious in e position assumed before a of his adversary is always M( ed of the fairness of the contest is colleague is of the complete crc rmance of his duty to his client. vei mnst congratulate Cov. Foster isappointment, for there has no act of his that will meet w ore universal applause than cing at the service of the rep * its most exalted tribunal fell eury C. Miller." but larion Publishing Company bei ,y~ been organized in Opel- an: the follow ing officers: - oso, president; T. S. Dc re sirer; A. J. Bercier, ap - jtkce .the fire which lice of the Clarion, ma iei has been forced s5n, Sedpucedsiae, but we woi beable .to state that tow b ansi - - -' week. met as to whether it was ian, acci Sa denl or -whether tlhe boy 'was mur dered by Marie Guidroz. There is R a greatideal of diimagiig evideiice a iagainist the woman, but it is hard to as. tell whether she is really guilty or le not.. ew- -Last Friday night, a week ago, quite a severe wind storm passed nd over Carencro blowing down a num ng ber of fences, and throwing the of public school building. off of its ar foundation. ral -Mr. A. Dugal of Sunset, is now oo employed as assistant agent at the La- Southern Pacific depot having re ore lieved Mr. G. Adis, now at Bayou he Sale. -rt -An enormous amount" of cane La- has been shipped from here this tte season. - About i3o car loads went out to Barbreck, and the balance to ed Huron Refinery. -e -Mrs. Henry Crouchet was taken an suddenly and seriously ill last Satur nt day, but we are pleased to note that ta she is now well again. -The many friends of Mr. John Ler Humble regretted very much to ,d, learn of the serious accident that he befel him at the Ferris factory, le- some days since. n- -The tax voted in favor of the ea Teche Railroad, by the people of he Breaux Bridge, will assure them, a railroad communication with the s, outside world. ys -The Carencro Dramatic Club, e would show their public spirit, if at they would give one of their charm ar ing entertainments towards the rais ing of a fund for the building of a plank walk from the 'Post office to the corner fronting the church. Certainly there is no public improve y ment more greatly needed, or that n would be more heartily appreciated a n by our people. Let these gentlemen think the matter over, and if the t . plan receives their approval, success o is assured: ' -We understand that the roads between Carencro and Lafayette are in an almost impassable condition. y Now that the old contract is dead, ( n would it not be advisable for our r a Police Jury to gently remind the W e several road overseers that when the t' S"contract" expired their duty began. s And if the said overseers are not in- 1 clined to earn the salaries paid them, d e may be the appointment of others 0 f might work a favorable change. n Something can be, and should be d done. b o -Some days ago while Master Lt Amick Courtney was driving in the lane near the Dupuis plantation, his horse took fright, he was thrown to the ground and his sulky was com e pletely demolished. Fortunately I young Courtney was not seriously f: r hurt. Y e -The Huron Refinery has shipped lc e over 4000 barrels sugar up to date. --Mr. Bonnett of Sunset was a visitor in our town last Saturday and Sunday. F -Thle three schools in Carencro have a combined attendance of over - zo scholars. --We are reliably informed that tl the Town Council of a certain place tc not many miles from Carencro, 01 postponed their regular meeting a few weeks since, in order not to in terfere withi a game of "craps" in which the gentlemen were indulging. s, Brother, we are not hitting at Lafa- C. yette this time. Believe us, we are not! of -We desire to express our ap preciation of a very pleasant visit ln from Mr. Homer J. Mouton, "ye mi editor," and Mr. Bailey an attachee of the Gazette office. Brother d Mouton crowed for Lafayette, and Totidem Verbis crowed for Caren- an. cro, and for a while it seemed a th. veritable barn yard. -Mr. W. A Roberts has opened me a new store near the depot. Wedr wish him every success. rig -Mr. M. J. Delpit the amiable D representative of Wmin. Hiill & Co. fell a victim to la grippe last week, shc but is well again, and once more C being tossed about by the "bulls j, and bears." ins -Gentlemen of the Carencro usi Dramatic Club, we are in need of be a plank walk. What say you ? Ho -The "hoboes" kept our town marshal quite busy-for a while, but fd since they discovered -that they to would not be permitted to run thi trai town, everything has quieted down. M and is serene once more. bo TOTIDEM VERBIS. - Roy-vlle Items. - -.m, Our Eagur Cudmpodt. S-I-.+t iaore&ta zMr P. ,- iB - hie d:Is~~C5·~f~ aj;~~d 3: es. lfng pric n idtamie for the fleecy staple, corn ~ . our farmers to- necessarily', abstidbkothe "culttire of ctton. A refinery in :his section would, be a isGod-send to the people, and a boomi e to Rpyville. Bar all means we must to have one. The investment, compa ratively. speaking, is a- small one, as the enormous profit justifies any man in risking 'his -money. Capita lists, the farmer calls for a refinery; the fertility of orir lands demand it. 0l We join hand in hand with the pee ts pie at large, and earnestly beg for. a sugar refinery. Will our requ-st be-granted 1 Let us see. e The good citizens of the 7th ward e- answered our call, and at last re ou paired the boggy' roads near town. Wthank you friends; and hope you 1e will continue the good work. is --Christmas is coming, and the ,t "gobbler" is fattening, Oh! proud to bird, thy fate is settled. -The cotton gins are still in full ,n blast. The crop is a large one, with r- prices discouraging. A sugar refi at nery would, we know, knock sky high, that once reigning king. - -We welcome in social circles, :o the arrival of Miss Clothilde Theriot, it of Bayou' du Large, La. This beautiful and accomplished young lady will reside with her grand te mother, Mrs. Desire Roy, therefore ) making Royville her future home. , Again we tender Miss Theriot a e hearty welcome. -Major and Mrs. J. O. Blanchet returned from Bayou du Large last if week. They had been visiting friends and relatives. -Ah! there old boy, we are to a have a refinery. o-Miss Ada Bourc, we are sorry to say, from latest reports, is worse. Miss Boure has been confined to her bed for 4 months, suffering from a fearful internal abcess of the ear. We tender our sympathies. and trust I that she may again recover. s -Miss Romero, of Coteau, is visiting since a few days. her friend s Miss Anastasie Bonnemaison. e -Young Remy Boudreaux, 13 years of age, and weighing (200) two hundred pounds ar r rived in Royville Wednesday, and will, ivith his aged mother make this town their future home. -Messrs David & Son are push ing work in their shop. But a few days suffices, and the boonm-e-rang of the anvil will soon send forth its melodious sounds. -Is it a dream, or is it reality, but it seems we heard some one say. r Refinery ? -Hello there ! Brother "Totidem i Verbis," awake from that Rip-van-: wickle sleep and let us hear from A you. We miss your Carencro notes. -Our good friend, Mr. Geo. A Malagarie, from Broussardville, favored our office with a call Sunday. You are always welcome George, so long as you have no warrant against 'us. fr -Prof. Alcibiade Broussard, of Milton, visited Royville Saturday. -Judge DeBaillon passed trough Royville Thursday, from Abbeville. s -Messrs. Roy and Higginbotham, visited Lafayette the latter part of the week. S -Dr. F. O. Leblanc, agent for the Shoop Medecine Co., struck n, town Saturday, and left us a bottle p of La-grigpe cure. Thank you aa Doc. CHEROKEE. I in IDuson Dots. From Our Regular Correspondent. -Mr. Hebert returned from Leesburg last st Sunday. He reports work progressing on Calcasieu Pass. -Social parties were given at the homes of Valerien Boudreaux and Julien Duhon E. last week. P. -A number of our boys went to Rayne last Sunday evening to the theatre, or they might have been "entertained" otherwise. S -The Christmas tree will be at the , school house two miles south of Duson on Sunday night. . -The school will close for the holidays C. and we hope the faithful children will have all the fun and frolic they can "tote." -The boys and girls of to-day will be the men and women of to-morrow;' and the pa rents who fail or will not try to send chil dren to school are cheating them of their rnghts. You don't like to be called a cheat ? Do you ? '-Pardon this suggestion; Christmas R. should be observed in remembrance of Christ, the Redeemer of the world. Ca. rousing, drinking and dissapition should not A. be at any time, especially that day. Again, instead of buying trashy presents, it seems to us nice pictures or books for children would D be much better. -Who courts, who quits-and courts again? If, How cupids arrows dart. -We hope the railroad authorities will I find it to their interest as well as convenience to the public to stop that early morning's E. trains here. -Miss Eula Kotch, left f or Pearlington, Miss., rhursday, on a visit. We wish her a t bon-voyage. ' th -On Tuesday night about so o'clock Mr. Ti Ash, had the misfortune to lose by fire, his crib, $o barrels corn, x5 sacks rice and some peas Origin of fire not known. --A Mrry Cksl to you, Mr. Editor, s hI ust lay tXn-at le4mt two roqmers a e °- 9egt iions , mlo p. an. In the apres ly car waq a lar cunt of baggage, ak.wel m wuit have b~ ea fast two robbers, as the g bullets found JRichardson's body wetrýS8 -aiddl 44cullle.-. beait-bonnd train paes a. the west-bound train at Green's Bayou, ten Bt miles from a"~iHston. A mile east of this station thb nneer says the air brakeie as I- applied and thespeed of the train seduced ao Sthat a man could jump off easily. Hle sup posed that conductor Atkinson nad slowed up tY to let some oui off and paid no further atten p tion to the occurrence. Qn reaching Dayton the agent noticed that the car door on the Yi opposite side from the station was open. He t. called the messenger, but receiving no an swer, ordered the train porter to go into the - car and wake him up. On entering the car the porter saw the dead body of Richardson lying on his side. .The alarm was given and st Dr. Nash, of Liberty, who was aboard, ex amined the body which was then almost rigid. The investigation showed that nine shots had d been fired, seven of whidh had taken effect, one in the head, three in the breast, twoin the shoulder, and one in the right arm. n. The theory is that the robbers secreted themselves in the car before the train left n Houston and committed the foul deed near Green's Bayou, and becoming alarmed at the noise of the shooting, the murderers applied e the air brakes and jumped off the train, d which accounts for their failure to take away any money. ;h Don't Rack 1 Your Brain to determine what you'll buy for your , W e, t, Mother, is Sister, or ,g Daughter, d.For Christmas e what more Fitting, or a Lasting remembrance can be found than a i" WHITE" g Sewing Machine, 0 for sale by A. LABE, 3 NEAR DEPOT, LAFAYETTE. FOR SALE. it FIRST-CLASS ................,~, s SUGARA ND Py L(.ts of too arpents or more, or the whole tract of 1000 arpents or more. 8 Apply to the owner J. A. LEBESQUE, Lafayette, La. e - DRS TIC HENOR'S Antiseptic. Has no equal for Wounds, Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Scaids,Sprains, etc. And for Colic, Cramps, Flux and Bowel Complaints. Also, for Colic, Botts, Foot-Evil, Fistula, and Scratches in stock. We refer you to your own friends and neighbors, whose testimonials we have on fild, and we would be pleased to have you con sult them in regard to its merits. LAFAYETTE, LA., NOV. 13, I893. Sherrouse Medecine Co. Ltd.: We are selling more of Dr. Ticle nor's Antiseptic than all the other preparations of its kind combined, and its sales are constantly increas ing. Moss BRos. & Co. Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic is as staple as puinine in my trade. I am never without it. J. E. TRAHAN. E. CONSTANTIN, Lafayette. P. CROUCH ' , T, A. R. LISBONi; ... SIDNE " VEAZEY, dLBERT DOUCE7 . T. At. BIO, SA7T, C. D. CAFFERY, ". W. E. BOV'EN, , 1. N. SA TTERFIELD, R. IV. ELLIOTT, WAf. CLEGG, R. If. RAND, If, A. VANDERCREUYSEN"' A. LABE, " I. N. FIELDS DR. F. C. LA TIOLAIS, Brous.rardeik. If. . DYER, Youngszille. W. W. DUSONV, CrowlY. E. MOUTON, AbbA&r'ille. It is but justicel to ourselves and the public to warn them against the many IMITATIONS of DR. TINCHEANOR'S ANTISEPTIC. Re, member his is the ORIGINAL and BEST and none genuinetwithout ~etfutI · a-· By vlrtuie- af . the auishos te e t lh nheb6 front door m o t rrt lHouie of the sParlsi 'of e e ilt ntele 8urs for udi cialap, AT -DEC. 30o, -$93, the "following asentibnied and described prop erty. to.wit:- - FOURTEEN BARRELS OF CORN. to enforce collection of. poll tax assessed in 1891, against said Guillaune Broussard and all costs incurred. I. A. BROUSSARD. Sheriff. Lafayette, Dee. z6, 1893. Sheriff's Sale. I. A. Iroussard, SAeriff and Tax Collector, vs. Isaac Dugas. * By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Laws of Louisiana, I will sell for cash, at publihc auction, at the front door of the Court House of the Parish of Lafayette, within the legal hours for judi cial sales, on SATURDAY, DEC. 30 2893 the following mentioned and described prop erty, to-wit: One PISTOL. to enforce collection of poll tax, assessed in I891, against said-Isaac Dugas, and all costs incurred. I. A. BROUSSARD. Sheriff. Lafayette, Dec. 16 1893. Notice. All parties indebted to the undersigned, desiring to avoid costs would do well to call and make a satisfactory settlement before Jarnuary 1, 1894. Dcc. 7, 1993. J. J. REVILLON. Dr. E. J. Chachere, DENTIST. Office next to bank building, LAFAY rT E, LA MT. CARMEL CONVENT, LAFAYETTE, LA. The system of Education includes the French and English lInguages, Music and all kinds of needle-work. Every attention will be given to the health and comforto f those placed under the care of. the Sisters.. For terms apply to the Superior. 1-24 atn W. L. DOUGLAS qE' FOR $ 3 SHOE .. L 86, 64 and 88.50 Dress Shoe. 9 68.80 Police Shoe, 3 Soles. 63.50, 62 for Worklngmen. 02 and 81.76 for Boys and Youth. S, 2.60, and $2 for Ladles. IS 1 BESF4 * 61.75 for Ink- Missees. TO TUHE PIIEBL W. L. DOUGLAS Shoes are made in all the latest sM tyles of the best materials. They are easy fitting and durable. They gire better satisfaction than any other make at the price advertised. We do not ask you to take our word, try one pair, you cannot make a miin.akc., i b- convinced. We feel confident that after one trial you will wear no other makc. W. L. Douglas' name and price is stamped on the bottom before the shoes lkave the factory, we make the price for your benefit and guarantee the value. be sstre and get the genuine. Dealers who push the sale of W. L. Douglas shoes, increase their businesss. Our method of sending customers to their stores has increased the sales on their full line of shoes, and induced them to do business on the modern plan, large sales and small profits. WVe believe it will pay you to purchase all your shoes of dealers who push the sale of W. L. Douglas shoes. W. L. DOOGLAS, aseltse, mass. LEO DOUCET, AGENT. New Store I Alex. Delahoussaye, Has Just Opened next to Lacoste's a General G-rocery- 'tore Where at all times will be found the freshest and finest grades of goods in hisline. G. LACOSTE, -DEALER IN Stoves, Harness, Carriaes and WAGONS, 'Manufacturer's agent for Walking and Riding Cultivators, Disc Harrow Leaver Drag Harow, Stalk Cutter, Corn and Cotton Planters, Sulky Plows, Turning Plows, Hay Rakes, Road Carts. Corner of Jefferson and Vermillion Streets, LAPAYETTE, LA. W. BRADFORD, Land Attorney, Surveyor, and Real Estate Agent. Rayne, - - - Louisiana. THERE IS A STORE ON THE SOUTHWEST COR. COURT-HOUSE SQUARE, Where Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles, Stationary, etc., Fine Cigars, and the best of Winies and Liquors for medicinal purposes, are %old ,at rea sonable prices. Also a few fine Groceries are to be had and soine A- . H arrdwae . THIS PLACE SB OWISHI) * D'ii d·-' :th, it: p e .s trend a ..." cen. i -d, and thietsurplus cashed to the Ownet of ,ot tiq. .Shippipng attended to frq slnnery free of scat.an bills of lmding miled ,s per iapstiruotio.s. T:bT e wishing to ell on tbhe spotimay do4so easily, buyer s ein Eiibuild ing. This ginnery stood withouti boast or advertisement for three years, on iti merits, hbut detrimental rumors being circulated on its supposed deficlences, forces it to have a standing offer of Soo, as aa wager to any other ginnery in this parish, on the following general points: 1st. Capacity of bales turned out pen day. and. Convenience of unloading, as a to year *old boy knowing how to drive is all that is necessary while the gins are running. 3rd. Yield of lint to a given number of pounds of seed cotton. 4th. Quality of staple or grade of sample turned out of any quality of cotton, this in variably bringing the highest market price. Any.communicatlon will be promptly an swered by C. C. BROWN, Manager. CARENCRO GINNERY CO., LTDr V. E. DUPUIS. 1- 35 3m . President. Sidney Veazey, LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. Lincoln Ave., Two Blocks from Depot LAPFAYETTE, : ; LA First class rigs at reasonable prices. Care ful drivers furarhed when required. jun17 NOTICE ro Tax-PIayers on Immovable Property; Tax-payers of the parish of Lafayette will take notice that the tax roll for the year 1893 has been deposited in my office, and ac cording to section 34 of act 85 of 1888, the taxes on said immovable property are now due and collectible and unless paid on or be fore the 31st day of December, the same will be collected as provilied by law with costs. I. A. BUtOUSSARD, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office. Sept. n2, 189'. y -ý yip 4 ` '.-t:.. Careful aaten ntlo - collection of bial., "acco: -nat ^ r: Sale'and u .rcha.e of uta . Having returned.. to "L ' fers hik professional ile citizens of this place and rounding country. Office at former residene-, :-ait night and at Kennedy's old_-,_ dence. C. DEBAILLON Lawyer. WJ Pract¢ce in Lafayttle, .4 Mary and Vermilion o pas:.s&a, .i the Supreme 'and Federal Comrts'iat Opelousas asdNJew Orwleans. LAPAYTTIs. LA. - FEED, AND SALE *0 AE. CONSTA N7IA , Lafayette, La. Paro#retar. B P iKERY, LEOINE OUIDRY, LAFAYETTE, LA. -Prri,tr. i NUMA BROUSSARD, CABINET MAKER AND - FURNITURE REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS. Turning of Banisters, Scroll Banisters, Fancy and Plain Mantels,, Fancy Glas Doors of all kinds, Brackets, etc., etc. Lafoyette, La. LAFAYETTE BLACKSMITH, WHEELWRIGHT AND SUPPLY SHOP, Near Bank Building. PRFID. MOUTON, - - - Proprietor. Lowest prices, consistent with work dome. All work promptly attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed. H. C. Salles, DENTIST. Office on Buchanan street. LAFAYETTE, - - - LA. E. G. VOORHIES, A TTORA'E 1 7 T LA 1L A.vN NOTARY PUBLIC. LAPAY]PTT. LA. R. W. ELLIOTT.. .4TTORiNEY AT LAIV and NOT"A. 3 PUBLIC. Lfaoyette, La. O. C. & J. MOUTON, ATORA'EYS AT LA f. LArATY~TT LA. E. Priollaud, Watchmaker -and Jeweler and dealer hi Rich Jewelry, Watches. Dia monds etc. Cleo's. -nBallla. Courthouse Sqgar. Lafayette, La. Cash tells the story. Come and see Mouton Bros., GENERAL Merchandise. Lowest prices consistent with quality of qoods. ALBERT de la HOUSSAYf, BAKER CONFECTIONER Vermillion sreet, Llflyltte. La. RAILROAD BARBER SHOP, Lincoln ar.., near def. The "Old Reliable," TOHN VANDERGRIFF, Proprietor. H. L. Monnier, Dealer In Ceneral Merchandise Fresh Groceries always on laud. LA. STATE UNIVEUtTY A;EICULTURAL &i MESUAnISAL a 4W. NIICHOLdON, L, Getober with a hall sadi tion~ ukcdea &