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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
Let Us put Forth All Our
Strength.

The Democracy of this parish is engaged
in political fight fraught with the great
est importance. 1t is a fight that means
self preservation from all those ills that
We have so sadly experienced under re-
publican misrule. 1t is Of the greatest
Importance, in this struggle, that all and
every one who desire to see the perpetra-
tion of Democratic principles. the best
men in office, should do all in his or
heir power to bring out every vote, and
to especially see to it that the young
who have attained their majority are re-
gistered. Every well-wisher of the par
ty can accomplish much good if he will
put himself to little trouble.
On local matters a great many colored
men, tired Of being fOOt-stoOls for others
to climb into Office, will vote with us.
Hence, while these people look favorobIy
upon our efforts to secure good govern
ment, let us leave nothing undOne on our
part to obtain signal victory.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25

and to afford pleasure to anglers, he in
tends to build a fine road leading to Bay
on Martin, a place famous for its fishing
grounds.
The residence Of Mr.. Babin is about
five hundred yards from the springs, on
a high ridge, among a grove of sturdy
dip oaks. 1t is large. old fashioned
house, built more for comfort than exter-
nal appearances.
We do not entertain the least doubt
that this place will one day become IA
vOrite resort, and, we expect soon to see
many avail themselves The pleasure view
ing the varied and delightful scenery
which this locality affords. and enjoy the
benefits of the waters of these springs.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
FOR CONGRESS,
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.
Edward Simon,
of the Parish of St. Martin.
The Conference.

Last Wednesday, at Cade's Sta ton, the
representatives of the parish DemOcra-
tic Executive Committees of Iberia and
st. Martin, held conference, for the
purpose of selecting candidate, of the
party, for the judgeship, at the approach
ing election.
Judge j. E. MOutOn, as we expected,
has been selected as the standard bearer
of the ID Democratic party.
Therefore it behOOves us all to bend all
our energies to secure to the gentleman N
every Democratic vote. Iberia we are
told will give a good account of herself
and local pride should be an incentive
for st. Martin to give the candidate a
large majority.
Every man who is interested in the
prosperity Of the district, can do some.
thing towards the election of Mr.. MOutOn
if he will but put himself to a little
trouble.
Remember, every vote is factor, and
no one should refrain from voting.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
Breaux Bridge Items.

The recent rains have done world Of
good.
Our old bridge over the Teche, is COM
mencing to show the wear and tear of
age.
Trade is beginning to revive little.
In q couple of weeks all will be as busy
as bees.
Our Brass Band is billed to furnish
the music for the Opelousas Fire Co.'S ex-
cursion to the Salt Mines on the 26th.,
(tO-mOrrOw.9
Miss Gable Thomas, of yOnr town, is
spending few days in town, with DR..
Guilbeau's family.
Mr.. Jos. Melancon the late secretary
and treasurer of the town Of Breauy
Bridge, died recently at ripe old age
The sympathies of the cOmmunityare ex
tended to the bereaved family.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
Babin's Springs.

Though our readers i'm this town may
have heard of the existence Of Babin's
Springs, doubtless few have any real idea
Of the picturesqueness of the place. ST.
tuated some five miles southeast OF the
town of Breaux Bridge, and located on
the edge Of the swamps among grove of
cypress-skirted on the east by high
lands, on which abOunds hundreds of
venerable old oaks, tends to give the
surroundings delightful aspect.
Though the untiring energy and good
taste of Mr.. Emile Babin, the popular
and affable proprietor, tasty buildings
have been put up-the large and comfOr-
table bath house is on the south, on the
north commOdious platform has been
erected for dancing and between the
two, directly over one of the springs, is
an extension running towards the
swamp, with pagoda shaped roofs which
the gentleman appropriately calls the
Leisure retreat" the whole having a
cosy and pretty appearance.
There are three springs situated some
one hundred feet Opart, and through we'll
directed culverts the waters are made to
answer several practical purposes. We
do not know if these waters have been
analyzed, but we are satisfied due to
their chalybeate qualities, possess great
curative properties.
Mr.. Babin has utilized these springs to
supply water to large pond stocked
with thousands of different varieties of
the fnny tribe. In couplelOf years he
will be able to easily supply the whole
parish with fish. Not content with this
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
Local Lights.

RB Beer on ice at cents a glass at
B. Audibert's.
Our friend Louis j. VOorhies returned
from New Orleans, last Sunday.
There will be a Democratic barbecue
at Grande POinte on the End. Of OctO-
Der.
According to custom on the 3Oth. Of
this month it will be in order to shoot
the straw hat.
Carpenters are at work in the Court
House making indispensable repairs fOr
the coming term Of court.
Mr.. AlphOnse TertrOu, representing
the New Orleans house of Pugh Bros Co
was in town this week looking hale ant
hearty. His numerous frientswe-e GLAD
to see him.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
Notice To Tax Payers.

Take notice that in accordance with
Section 35 of Art. SO of the General As
sembly Of 1882, your Taxes for the year
1886 according to the Tax Rolls on file In
this Office as also in the Office Of the
Clerk Of Court ex -officio Recorder Of
Mortgages Of the Parish Of St. Martin,
are now due and collectable, and if not
paid as the law directs on or before the
3lst Of December A. D. 1885 you will be-
come delinquents and the amount of
your said Taxes will then draw 1 per
cent interest per month from the 3lst. of
December until paid or the property thus
assessed will be seized and sold according
to law.
Sheriff's Office st. Martinsville Parish
Of st. Martin, this 18th day of Septem-
Der A. d. 1856.
| T. l.. 8ROUSSARD.
Sheriff and OK officiO Tax Collector.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25
HO!FOR THE SALT MINES.

The OpelOusas Fire Co. No. l., will
give grand excursion from Washington
to the Salt Mines for their benefit, tO-mOr-
row. Those wishing to visit the Salt
Mines, will never have a better Opportu-
nifty. Several persons from this town
will avail themselves Of this occasion.
Our thanks for complimentary ticket.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25

KIM has proven worthy police officer
and we are glad to see that his pay has
been increased. He deserved it.
Mrs. Martin VOOrhies, after spending
a few days in town, returned to New Or
leans Thursday.
After being laid up for some time, on
account of low water, the Str. Queen City
put in her appearance at our landing
last Monday.
Our friend Oscar LOgnand and lady,
form Richmond Texas, will spend a few
weeks in town visiting friends and rela-
tives.
pEy- Beer on ice at cents glass at
B. Audibert's.
Our friend Robt. Martin ESQ, must
be fond of the Japs. The addition to his
Office is Of japanese architecture. and
besides presents pretty appearance.
MIR. Martial Bienvenu has removed his
store to the building lately occupied by
Mr.. L. ], VOorhies, where he will serve
his friends and the public with a new
stock of fresh goods at low prices. Ladies
fancy goods speciality.
Two darkies whose names we could
not ascertain, in the vicinity of ia
Poi nte," had arumpus last Sunday night
which resulted in one being perforated
with buckshOt, from the effects of which
there was a funeral last Wednesday,
There will be more cotton buyers this
year, than usual. Whether brisk COM
petition, will tend to enhence prices. we
can't say; but we are sure the planters
would not be sorry to see prices creep
up notch or two. We are told prices
now range from $40 to $23 per thousand
pound in cotton seed.
The delightful soiree given by Miss
Laurence MOnton last Tuesday evening
was largely attended. Several graceful
and beautiful young ladies from New
Iberia. Lafayette and Breaux Bridge. al
so several gentlemen from above named
towns were present, and large number
of ladies and gentlemen Of this town
The young people seemed to have en-.
jOyed themselves amazingly, as we'll as
all present.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-09-25

There is a ripple of curiosity manifes-
ted as to who will be the successful bid
der of the Betournay drug store, which
is to be sold on the seth. Instant.
Due to the low water in the Teche orr
local packet stops at Sidney Mcntcn's and
the freight is transferred and brought
here in fiat boats.
With dramatic club; reading room
and library; brass and string band; and
military company that will soon he or
ganized. Breaux Bridge will not be so
far behind the age after all.
Breaux Bridges popular merchant, Mr,
Albert Domengeaux is having erected.
near the steamboat landing large
cotton gin. This gentleman generally
ships from 700 to 800 bales of cotton
every year.
The young amateurs are actively
rehearsing for their dramatic entertain
ment which comes off on the 2nd. and
3rd. prOx. The scenic artist, painters
and decorators are at work preparing the
scenery. 1t promises to be one Of the e.
nest entertainments yet given by this ex-
cellent organizations.
Pursuant to a meeting of the parish
Committee of the Parish of Iberia
with the Executive Committee of the
Parish of st. Martin, called by a mass
meeting of the Democrats of: tha
parish of Iberia, the said Committee
met at Cade's Station on Wednesday
22nd. Sept. 1886 for the purpose
of consulting and recommending
candidate for the Judgeship of the 2lst.
District.
Robert Martin having been chosen as
Chairman explained the object of the
meeting and after full discussion of the
matter under consideration it was on
motion of c. T. Cade
Resolved that the two committees ac-
ting in joint session recommend the
Honorable James E. Mouton as the most
available candidate for the office of
2lst Judicial District and urge upon the
Democratic party a Jealous support of
the candidate thus selected.
That the proceedings be published in
the papers of the District.
F. l.. Gates r. Martin
| Secretary. Chairman
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-07
Destructive Fire

LACROSSE. Wis. April 6.-Fire broke
out in John Paul's and Charles l.. Col
mans lumber yards at 10 o'clock this
morning, destroying both mills and
several million feet of lumber. This is
the greatest conflagration ever ex-
perienced here. The loss at noon was
half a million dollars. At fo'clock the
FIRE was stlll burning. The fire depart
ment is doing its best to stop the pro-
gresS of the hames, but without effect
II looks at this hour as though the IRE
would destroy 81, 90, 900 worth Of prop
erty.
80 p.m.-The fire IS still burning
fercely and is beyond the control of the
fire department. Calls for assistance
have been sent TO ST. Paul. and other
points. Ii is impossible to estimate the
loss at this time, but 1t will exceed
81 .OO), 900.
3 p.m.-The FIRE was brought I'M
der control at ? 30 O'Clock The total
area burned is five blocks long aud a
block and a half wide. Besides the large
/ r-ri er mills of Paul and Colman. the
LsCros Soap Factory and eight dwell
Ing houses were burned. The loss viii
be about $500 OO0: half insured.
LACROSSE, Wis. April 6-The fire
WIS COMPLETELY under control by 2-3O
O'Clock. The departments from WinOna
and Sparta. Wisconsin, rendered excel
lent aid. Engines from st. Paul and
Minneapolis were ready 10 start by
special train. but were telegraphed TO
be STOPPED. A careful estimate of the
loss pla. Is the total between $500 Oop
aud 81 900 coo, OF which individual
10 scrs. g.. L. Colman is the greatest
His loss l. Is. OOO. 900 feet of lumber and
large planning mill, shingles, etc.,-S4C0.-
600. with no insurance. John Paul's in
diYidual loss is mill and 100000 feet
OF Iumber-$ljO 900. insured tor S60.0l9.
The ire laid waste ten blocks, which
included two Of the largest lumber
yards in Wisconsin and some eighty
small houses. BY the fire. fuly
/ 900 men are thrown out of enI-
pioyment and 400 persons homeless
IL Is BY far the most destructive fire that
ever visited La Crosse. and but Tor
favorable WIND the entire southern part
of the city would have been swept
away.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-07
WHEN THE TIDE COMES
Wreckage Comes Ashore
the Sea Runs High.
CARS BLOCKED WITH Snow
The strike TroubIes-Raiiroad Pool
Contradictory Statements Con-
corning the Troubles.
The storms

NER YORK. April 6.-Dispatches from
all along the coast report the tides as
unusually high. In a number Of places
wreckage IS reported as coming ashore
and the sea is running very high. The
stranded steamer Capital City was badly
broken up by the storm of last night
aud is. rapidly going to pieces. Jersey
aleanows aud low lands along the Hud-
son are covered with water Adyices
from the interior OF the State show
many localities blocked by lgnd-slides
and washOuts. Country roads are re
ported impossible.
DFrRorT. April 6.-The present storm
is undoubtedly the worst experienced
in this State for many years. Early
this morning several attempts were
made 10 run street cars. but the snow
drifted so rapidly that IL became impOs-
sible to keep the track clear, and the
cars are showed up at various points on
nearly all the lines in the city. One or
two lines refused 10 try strength with
the elements. and their cars are safely
STABBED. Traffic Is almost entirely sus-
pended il being extremely difficult 10
navigate the streets in any manner. At
10 O'Clock the Signal Service reported
fourteen inches on the level. anu AZ
noon binding sheets OF snow were still
interfering with pedestrianism. The
entire southern part of the State is COW
ered with snow. IL is announced by
the Signal Service that the present
Storm will continue through the night.
relegrfiph business is much delayed, OF
entirely stopped.
PrrrsBuRG. April 6.-The damage to
railroads and telegraph by the storm is
very great. Wires are Frustrated III
all directions. Nearly every railroad
entering the city has suffered from
either landslides or washouts.
This morning Turtle Greek oyerti owed
It's banks at Brenton, on the Pennsyl-
vania main line, and swept away the
county bridge ana roadway trestle, Oh
which was four freight cars.
On the Allegheny Valley road, the
Buffalo Express, which left here las
night, is stuck in the mud at Mahoning
The rivers and creeks 81 all points arr
rising fast, and river men predict a
least % feet here by tomorrow morn
ing. This would inundate all the lowel
part OF the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-07
British Politics.

LONDON. April 6.-The Cabinet met at
noon. to-day, and remained in session
until . o'clock. Gladstone laid before
the Ministers his Irish home rule
scheme 1t is reported that the dis
cussion which followed resulted in con-
tinuing the Ministerial opposition to
certain features OF the Premier's pro-
posals. The Earl OF Kimberly, Score
tary for India; Childers, Home Score
tary; Sir William Vernon Harcourt,
Chancellor of the Exchequer. and Mum
della, President of the Board OF Trade,
are, it is said, as much opposed as ever
to that feature which surrenders the
control of customs IN Ireland. As
Gladstone remains firm, these Ministers,
rumor says, will resign. Sir Ponsonby,
private secretary of the Queen. was
sent by her majesty, this afternoon, TO
confer on her behalf with Lord Hart
ington, leader of the Wings in the
Commons. This interview lasted q
long time. Afterwards the Marquis OF
Salisbury had long private conference
with Harrington.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-07
The Strike

ST. LOUIS, April 6.-The general exc
cutive board of Knights of Labor sent
telegram to Hon. 4. G. Curtin, saying
that his resolution for the appointment
OF = committee 10 consider the present
difficulties on the Gould southwest
system ;nrt its hearty approval. They
asked for its passage and the immediate
presence OF the committee in St. Louis
After the departure last night OF
Secretary Turner, of the general
executive board, for the principal strike
centers on the Gould southwest system,
the remaining members OF the COM
mittee announced the unanimous
determination of the board to continue
the present strike until an arrangement
can be entered into with Hcxie restor
ing all Of the strikers TO Ihei- former
positions. with tn exception only OF
those who participated in the acts OF
violence and the destruction Of pro-
perry since the strike began.
. Railway ofhcials claim that the con
tinuance OF their regular business,
which they say has now been fully
resumed. depends not in the least upon
the actions o. any labor organiza
ton, ard that the freight blockade
has been permanently raised. They
also claim that they have employed
sufficient number or new men 10 render
them entirely Independent OF the
Knights, and that the strike viii con e
10 naught. Members of the general
executive board. however. state that
tbev sre confident of the success OF the
strike: FOR " SAYS Turner, the roads
cannot be operated without. Knights.
Skilled aud unskilled labor In the
United States, is controlled by our or
ganizatIon. The statement that the
company is now carrying on Its bust
ness is not true, and reports that they
are sending out so many trains are mis-
leading. These are not trains. Some OF
them are half trans, some are even
composed of less than that number oil
cars. Some are empty cars sent out 70
make show.
The Joint executive committee who
have been in session most OF the day
have lust. finished an address 10 the
workmen of the world which VIII be
published this afternoon. Ii IS quite
rhetorical in style and. is chiefly a
strong denunciation of Jay Gould, re,
ferring 10 him as the incarnation oil
the evils of monopoly. and calls. upon
workmen OF the world 70 assist in his
overthrow as their only salvation
NEW YoEx, April 6.-The following
telegram was received here this morn
ing:' lo
ST. LOUIS, April 6.
To Jav Could, PTesiienf. NeiV York:
Two hundred aud fifty-eight trains
are moving on the system. and seventy
six more are ready to move more appli
cations for work than any day since tn
tsirned) II. NJ. HoxIE.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-07

Is one thing, to invigorate and regulate
the digestive organs is another. And
yet mere appetizers are constantly
mistaken for and even termed
tonics. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
IS on far higher plane in the
category of medical ;d. ,IPb TePpaT Tmns1s
a relish for ehe food. These have their
use. and are estimable. provided they
be pure But the scope of the remedial
operation Of the Bitters is far wide 5;.;d l.
reforms entirely an enfeebled condlnoni
of the stomach and puriies its juices, II
vitiated, as well as promotes their secre-
ton in healthful abundance. Las
stomach having, in conjunction VII
the liver and the bowels, been reeulatel
and their natural tone restored tnrougn
its agency, appetite returns. IS matte,
of course. Fever and ague, poverty o.
blood, and consequent debility. rne9
matic ailments. and a tendency TO kid
ney and bladder troubles, are also re
medied by it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-07
Killed by Opium.

CHICAGO, April 6.-Jennie Woods, a
handsome woman of 20, was taken
from an opium den here yesterday and
died soon afterward from the effects Of
smoking, as it is declared, ten pipes of
the deadly opiate Her husband Sam.
II. Reed. travelling agent of the Electric
Lighting Company, was in New York
at the time. 1t is stated that she went
out with n medical student and accom-
panied him to a den kept by China
man named Sam Lee, and his white
night. She left there with her male
companion who succeeded in getting
her 20 her room, where she died before
q physician could be summoned Her
companion has disappeared. Her
identity has not been made clear, but IL
IS stated that she is from California
where her parents are now supposed TO
to live. Her maiden name
was Jennie II. Reynolds She appeared
in q number of theatrical companies,
having been a member OF the chorus in
the Adamless Eden Company, and she
was about to Join Alice HarrisOn's COM
pany. One result of her death was the
raiding OF three opium joints last night,
and the arrest of thirty inmates in the
/ basement, at the corner OF Charles
Place and West Van Buren, street. Am
/ Yah, proprietor, and five white visitors
were found. The quintette vas COM
prised of Frank Kenny, alias Pat Kelly,
escaped convict from San Qnentin, Gala ,
/ George Byles. George Davis. Albert
Dorr and Albert Kilthers. The last
three are described as - crooks" from
California. who first learned the habit
among the Chinese dens Of san Fran
Z ci=eO =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-07
China and Japan.

SAN FRANc1sco, April 6.-Yokohama
advices: Reports from the tea districts
continue favorable.
Hong Kong advices: General Wilson
and a number of officers from the
United States steamer MonOcGcy are, at
the request of Ii Hung Chang, survey
ing line of the projected railroad along
the Grand Canal.
The overland China mail says the
news Of the anti-Chinese prosecutions
in the limited States has created very
dangerous anti-foreign feeling IN Can
ton and fears are entertained tnat tne
natives would attempt the reprisais
mentioned by the ceroy OF kwane
Tung in his dispatch TO the Onlhese
Minister at Washington.
Adyices from PHILIPPINE Islands state
that on February 18th party OF MO
hammedan fanatics attacked the mission
house at Zamontac, on the Island o.
| M,ndauas. and set fire 10 il, as vel
as the dwelling houses of the prlests
the old church. a new church IN the
course of construction and the store
houses. the whole being reduced Z
ashes. The loss is estimated at S16,OOO
A force was subsequently sent TO cnas
tise them, when twelve men were kiiiee
and several wounded, the loss on IN
Spanish side being one captain OF IN
lfantry four men wounded ana one MAJ
killed. The day previous the same ban
burned the village Of Amadeo ana IN
naval coal depot. The losses are yer
great.