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AZwETT . the .=Uif.Ki)lD BYT EROME MOUTON. bo agleae dJournal of the Town and cel Parishn of Laooyote. po Tr Saeled ast h Laiayette. La.. Postl Oce as Second fo1 cla Massr. ini tu SATURDaY, OCTOBER 10, 1908. & it JUDGE N. C. BLANCHIARD. th Exercising the right inherent or in American citizenship and also the function which the public press assumes in this country, P The Gazette desires to give its endorsement to the candidacy of m Judge N. C. Blanchard for the to governorship of Louisiana. We believe Judge Blanchard P' will prove faithful to the highest L trust within the gift of the peo ple of Louisiana. Endowed with P' a persevering spirit which won for him promotion to positions of honor and trust from the el humble efforts of a struggling boyhood, and having enjoyed si practical experience as a public servant, there can be no doubt .that if chosen the chief execu tive officer of the State, he will ' perform the duties of that high tl office with a deep sense of its C dignity and with consummate e ability. In the terrible days of the re constructive period, the memory 0 of which is but a dim tradition a to the present generation, Judge d Blanchard, at the time but ac mere youth, proved himself a fearless exponent of white su premacy. After having served f both as congressman and sena tor from Louisiana, he graced a the bench of its supreme tribu- c nal with marked ability the t, clear and concise style of his b able decisions illuminating the d pages of our jurisprudence. Without wishing to disparage ti the character and public virtues i, of General Jastremski or to t ignore his devotion to civic du ties during war and the piping times of peace, The Gazette not only exercises the privilege of , free speech but feels it a duty to t give its support to him who, in I its humble opinion, will insure our fair State a continued pe riod of prosperity and progress. OkR SCHOOL OFFICERS. "If forty or fifty determined and forceful men in Louisiana would begin an active, vigorous campain in favor of forwarding the educational interests of the state," said President Alderman, of rulane University in a recent interview, "sin my opinion, within less than two years every parish in the state, or nearly every parish, would keep the schoolhouse doors open nine months out of every year, and the people wonld shoulder the burden without grumbling." But why limit the number to forty or hfty? Why not give the people of Lou isiana, the parents of school children, a chance to run their own school affairs, as every other state in the Union does? What educational system-or rather lack of system-is more ridiculous than one whereby the the office of school director is made merely stock in trade for the petty politician? Let the politicians select the sheriff, and the clerk, and the assessor, and the members of the Legislature if necesssary; but let the people choose their own school officers. Any system that contemplates any other mode of election than by the people directly is mediaeval, unprogressive, un-American. Crowley Signal. We are in favor of the election by the people of public servants. That the next legislative body to convene in Louisiana will remedy the evils which the white people of the state had to countenance in a time when the supremacy of the race depended upon the adoption of the most violent measures, is a foregone conclu sion. The change, which will undoubtedly be effected, will come in a natural and quiet way. Every candidate for State office bases his claims for election on a platform favoring a reasonable curtailment of the appointive power of the State's chief exec utive officer. Very little differ ences exist, even as to the degree of the contraction of executive ~aitronage, . But some seekers after ofice and some newspapers have taken iup the popular demand for a ¢hange in the system as a cam pin slogan against certain po litical aspirants whom they are pleased to term the forced heirs of the present and preceding istate administrations, when, in truith, the appointing of officers Swas resorted to as the only safe plan at the time by the truest a -d noblest Democrats of Lou -.lI thqeir blinhd eal to make ilaitical capital, they losesight t p hatever good resulted from the object of their partisan at- W tacks. The members of the school board of Lafayette parish re ceived their commissions by ap- a pointment from the governor. to True it is, the time may be ripe th for a return to the method first intended by our republican insti- i. tutions, but it is both unfair and of unjust not to give credit to whom dil it is due. If we could be certain lo that the choice of future govern- ha ors would be as wise as was that of Governor Heard in the parish, p' then, we would be willing to op- the pose the most violent public w1 demands in the advocacy of a dio maintenance of the present sys- pr (1o tem. art The school board of Lafayette O. parish is composed of public spirited citizens who are devoting in' their time and energies for the public good. th If the "stock in trade" of poli- th ticians is used to such beneficent re ends, then, we say, let the poli- st, ticians continue their dealings in such stock. le A REMINDER. th The editorial quoted below at was taken from the columns of the New Orleans Times-Demo crat. Though it will probably di evoke but passing interestamong t our readers, still it will very c, likely serve as a gentle reminder ` of a little incident which a few 'i weeks since opened wide the s, door of hope to some of our lo- al cal politicians. Objection will hardly be raised to the source from which the article is taken as i, the T. D. for a long time daily It furnished campaign material for ti some of our friends. - h When the Constitution of the State de- e cided that biennial sessions of the Legisla- is ture were sufficient to transact the legal to S business of the State, the lawmakers evi- a e dently did not take into consideration the a needs of local candidates for office. This b oversight of the makers of the Constitution s e has given rise to another law-making power s 5 in the State, as we learn from the Frankltn- s 0 ton Progress, published in Washington par ish, this State. The candidates for office in that parish have not found the election laws to their liking andt have, with the as sistance of the Democratic executive coon 1 mittee of the parish, stasted a movement to 1 0 nullify them. The following agreement to 1 n be signed, by all the candidates for office un der the primary system of nomination is to be found, of all places, in the office of the clerk of court of Washington parish: * "State of Louisiana, Parish of Washing ton- We, the candidates now running for the nomination of the Democratic party for sheriff, clerk, representative, treasurer, as sessor, superintendent of public education, I ul and all ward officers do hereby agree that a e, poll tax receipt for the year t9go3 will not be he a requirement as to the qualification of any id voter in the coming primaries which are to ty be held in Washington parish, Louisiana, on tn Oct. 13 and 27, 1903. "e, 'We further agree to abide by the deci he sion of these said primaries which are to be of held according to the primary laws of this er State, except as to the poll tax requirement as above mentioned." or If the candidates and the Democratic u- committee are bent upon the nullification of a the law, it would seem that they are putting as themselves to unnecessary trouble and ex pense. Such a small matter as the law of ck the sovereign State not being permitted to ne stand in the way of their convenience, why is should these candidates have any election Ity whatever? Why not settle their differences among themselves and induct each other nd into office, without going through the for ers mality and the expense of an election? The he thing has been done before, and why should rs. the "sovereign parish" of Washington and ter its "-sovereign" candidates hesitate? "The ly intention of the agreement is not to set aside any law," we are informed by the Progress, I "but to save the party from a contest or a split in its ranks." Commendab:e nullifi is. cation, truly; but why not -e hung for a to sheep aswell as a lamb? The law not be ing permitted to stand in the way, why not y do away with the election? Why not let le the man have the office who can break into e it? That is of "The good old way, the simple plan, That they may take who have the power, t And they may keep who can." - All the talk about the difficulty in the con ll struction of the election laws of the State is i nonsense. These laws are as readsly "un derstanded of the people" as are the laws against burglary or arson, and, moreover, they are equally as binding. The trouble Sis that the meaning of the election laws of le the State are not dubious in meaning or in re tent, as is claimed by certain seekers after c- office, but that they are much too plain to suit certain politicians. Nothing can be more certain than that any mtan who is not Scapable of understandang the plain language ye of the franchise clause of the Constitution which has to do with poll taxes and the ce sections of the primary and general election Slaw as to the qualification of voters, is not mentally capable of fulfilling the duties of any office in the State or any of the parishes - the, eof. )o- - - - re Goes Like Hot Cakes. rs "The fastest selling article I have in my gstore," writes druggist C. T. Smith, of Davis, Ky., "is Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, be Scause it always cures. In my six years of fe sales it has never failed. I have known it at to save sufferers from Throat and Lung u- diseases, who could get no help from doc tors or any other remedy." Mothers rely on it, best physicians prescribe it, and all druggists guarantee satisfaction or refund bt price. Trial bottles free. Reg. sixes, Soc ltD and Si. W. J. BRYAN ON NEGRO SUFFRA GE. We publish in this column a portion of Mr. Bryan's reply to 1 a series of questions propounded CI to him and other public men on the question of negro suffrage. The letter will serve as a stand ing reply to the negrophile press of the North. It is written in a dispassionate temper and shows logical deductions drawn from an honest and unbiased study of the problem : "The question which the white people of the South have to meet is whether the white race, with its more advanced civiliz r tion and its higher ideals, shall permit its progress to be turned backward by the dtominance of the black race. Unless all arguments in favor of civilizatlin are with out foundation, the superior race, if domi nant, would he more considerate toward the inferior race than the inferior race would, if : dominant, be toward the superior race. "The provision which the white people of the South have, at heavy expense, made for the education of the negro. shows that they realize that it is to their interest to raise the standard and elevate the conlition of the black man. The excesses of the black legislatures after the war sho.w, on the other hand, the indifference of the blacks to their own interests, as well as to .the interests of the white people. If I lived in the South, and had to act upon the question, I would favor such qualifications as seemed to, me necessary to protect the interests of all, making those qualifications as easy as coln ditions would permit, and doing justice to g ý the black man and the white man both ac p r cording to my best judgment. The position which I take does not in the least contro- b vert the principles set forth in the *;ecl:ar- - tion of Independence. A qualiticatio for suffrage does not deny the natural an I in alienable rights of the black man. 0 "Where the two races must live t',gether under the same governnent, the superior race, as a matter of self-preservation, wi:l impose conditions upon the inferior, just as the individual may defend himself even t" r the point of taking life in the protection :f his own life, or he may put a dangerous enemy under bonds to keep the peace. It is not a denial of the equal rights of others t to protect one's own rights, but as it is al ways necessary for one to sh.,w that he e acted for the protection of himself, so at the bar of public opinion, those who fixed the n suffrage qualifications upon others nlust show that it is done in self-defense and for self- preserva'tion."l Dieting Invites l)isease. a To cure Dyspepsia or indiges - tion it is no longer necessary to live on milk and toast. Starva to tion produces such weakness to that the whole system becomes a- an easy prey to disease. Kodol to Dyspepsia Cure enables the te stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all of the g- wholesome food that one cares r to eat, and is a never failing cure r for indigestion, Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. Kodol a digests what you eat-makes the be stomach sweet. Sold by Lafa a yette Drug Co. The Gazette has received a e copy of The People, a publica is tion launched to promote the political fortunes of General tic Jastremski and Mr. Wm. G. of Randolph, candidate for sheriff ng of East Baton Rouge parish. X Not satisfied merely with bear to ing quite a euphonious name, hy The People has taken from the on Beginner's Latin Book, the s captivating motto, "Vox populi, ervox Dei." It champions the he cause of Win. G. Randolph, "a ld man of the people." Clearly, nd the rights of the people will not 'he suffer as long as The People e lives. It is a well edited paper Sand bristles with earnest ap ifi- peals in behalf of its friends. a.A WVhole Itib-Tickling Circuts. be ot "An honest laugh," says the sawdust et scribe and Solon, "is the one sovereign to remedy and specific for universal adminis tration in this often very sad and weary world." The Adam Forepaogh and Sells he Brothers greatest united shows have the ex traordinary number of forty capital clown chemists to extract a big canvastul of this cheering, strengthering tonic from sunshine, n- and they are such happy and hilarious ex is perts that they fill the great tents with n- laughing gas. They don't say much, as even Stentor's viace would be lost under er, the vast hippodrome and circus tent, but they ble do a whole lot, and art can make action far i funnier than words. n-* All the melodious and mirthful glories of er comic opera fade before the strains of their be literally incomparable "Soo-see Band." As the pig-skin champions of the football field not they discount Harvard, Yale, Princeton and age Carlisle combined. Thleir prize fights are the beyond the conception of any referee on Searth. It is rumored that Carnegie will o pension their golf team f~r life. "Pop" ot Anson never dreamed of such a game of baseball as they put up. TIheir agonizing es acrobatic feats, their ridiculous races and rivalries, their hits and skits at fools, freaks, fads and follies are the talk of the times. And with them are associated three arenas my full ofquadupedal and amphibious clowns of to make Rome howl with mirth. And how cry .the children do enjoy it all ! be- The big show will be at Crowley on Mon of day Oct. 26th, and at New Iberia Tuesday it Oct. 27th. ng -"- Millinery at Cost. rely Mrs. W. B. Bailey is selling nd out, at cost, her stock of milli oc nery, includming up-to-date hats, ribbons, chiffons. veilings, etc. THE NEW Continental Sale, Feed and Commercial Stables WILL OPEN OCT 4, 1903. T C St at I will offer to the public one of the best carloads of broken horses B that will be in this part of the country this winter. Double, Sin gle and Combination horses. Satisfy yourselves by trying them. Prices reasonable. Will be here between the 3rd and 5th of Octo- 4 ber. I am here to stay and respectfully ask your patronage. I will have also a carload of mixed cotton and rice mules about Oct. 10. I sell on a small profit. Do not forget the date of the opening, Oct. 4. WIL.LI AM MONTROY, Manager. LAFAYETTE, LA. Corner Main andi Madison Sts., opposite Parish Jail. Irhe old Constantin Stables. SCALL AT" Krauss' Jewelry Store And see the display of pretty things Suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS. Jewelry, or have a Clock or Watch c And if you need any kind of to be repaired, call at ... Krauss' Store Where Goods are First-class and the Krauss Store Prices are within the reach of all. Lafayette e Mattress . Factory, K a H. SCHULING & CO., PROPRIETORS. .......Manufacturers of ...... %- All kinds of IMattress. Old Mattresses made over. High Class e Workmanship. Orders receive prompt attention. al TELEI'IIONE t18. TRY THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL ze For a Louisville, Cincinnati, Sie St. Louis and >- Chicago. : No Transfer at New Orleans. We have received A Carload of : CALIFORNIA WINES. deras Pure Wines for table and family use and ey an extra quality always on hand. far Sole Agents for Kentucky'l' Taylor Whis D ky, and Headquarters for Old Forrester of f u " au Whisky. Cumberland Phone 14 eir II egnaud Bld'g, Court-house Square. ld LAFAYETTE, LA. iMrs. C. Jeanmard, Milliner and Dressmaker, s. LAFAYETTE, LA. w A complete line of fine goods always in stock. , Dresses made in the latest Styles. Have your Job Printing Done at this ()flice. SOUTHWESTERN LOUISlANA INDUSTRIAL INSTIUTE. LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA. An Institution of Learning for Both Sexes, established and a supported by the State of Louisiana. OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COURSES OF STUDY: 1. Conmmercial Course; for Both Sexes-One Year 2. Stenography Course; for Both Sexes-Two Years. 8. Manual Training Course; for Boys-Three Years. 4. Domestic Science Course; for Girls-Three Years. 5. Academic Course; for Both Sexes-Four Years. Commodious and delightful home for young ladies in the NEW BRICK* DORMITORY. TUITION FREE-Board in Dormitory for girls at $12.50 per month-Board for boys with private families in town at $11.00 to $14.00. " TIIIRI) ANNUAL SESSION OPENS WEI)NESI)AY SEPt. 16, t903. Write for Cathalog to E. L.. STEPHENS, President. " Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. THOMAS D. BOYD, A. M., LL. D., President. Forty years renowned for the training that makes succesful men. Full literary and scientific courses of study. Special and graduate courses. Complete Commercial Course. Thorough courses in Sugur Chemistry. Sugar Agriculture, and Sugar Mechanics. New Short Course in Agriculture. Strong taculty, large library, well equipped laboratories, workshop and experiment stations. Thorough, modern, pratical instruction. Excellent discipline. Four buildings (the Hill Memorial Library, the new Physics Laboratory, the new Mechanical Workshop, and the Electric Power House) erected this year, making thirty-four in all. Beautiful grounds. Excellent sanitary conditions. Tuition is free, the University hein supported by national and State endowments. Board at University, $1o per month; in town. $12.50 to 20o. NEXT SESSION OPIENS SEPT. t6, 19o3. For particulars or catal.)gue, address J. L. 1VESTRICOOK, Secretaty. Buy Your Groceries and Crockery l Morgan & Debaillon. Successors to F. DEMANADE. FRESH GOODS AND LOW PRICES. Orders delivered anywhere in town. Every Foot OF the lumber leaving this yard depends on quality for recogni tion-and secures it. All build ers, contractors and carl-penters who have bought from us will tell you the same story-quality is absolute. Best plan is to give / us a sample order and find out for yourself. Estimates quickly given. A. E. Mouton, Phone No. 4. LAFAYETTE, LA. A the Bowlrobls d v E T IAids Digestion. Re L lha S7 rthe Child and take Cauis by 1 aids at 1 TEETHING EASY. U Or gmfl 56 eeats to G0.. MOFFETT. M. D.. ST. LOUlS. MO. Oures Eruptions, Sores, Colic, Hives, Thrush. Removes and Prevents, Worms. -krUel"gg COUNTERACTS AND OVERCOMES THE EFFECTS OF THE SUMMER'S HEAT UPON TEETHING CHILDREN. THE PROPER WTAY TO TRAVEL. USE THE SMorgan's La. & Tex. oS o R. R. & 8. S. CO. La. Western R. R." No Matter Where You Wsleh to Co. S Free Chair Car. Splendid Equipments, Box Vestibuled, Perfect Trains. **_*l***.. CALIFORNIA, t E9UIPMENT THE WEST, ..~HE BEST, ROUTE THE NE~W YORK, ..Q uIc KEST. ***** THE EAST." Send 10 Cents in Stamps for a Copy of the Southern Pacific Rice Cook Book, Containing 200 Receipts. W. H. MAPSTERS, F. S. DECKER, Traf. Manager, Asst, G. P. and T. A SNew Orleans, La. R. LU. E3NE AE . 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