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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-01
The Symptoms Of Liver Dis
ease

and its resultant and kindred affections may
differ according to the circumstances, apti-
tude, temperament, age, or constitutional
weakness Of the individual aud the compli-
cations Of the disease and It's stage Of Ad-
vancement. Not unfrequently the complex
ion becomes pale aud salloW, and there is
pufhness under the eyer, bilious or alex head
ache, bitter taste In the mouth, tongue
coated white or covered with a brown fur,
hacking cough, fever, restlessness, some
times an unnatural greasy appearance Of
the skin, at others II is dry aud harsh, has
scaly or branny eruptions, pimples, dark
blotches, and troublesome itching. The
water Is frequently seanty and bigh-eolOrcd,
and, " allowed to stand, deposits a sedi
ment. There is dop'ess Of spirits and a
decided tendency to be discouraged and de-
spOndent. Tho functional powers Of the
stomach are impaired. there Is loss or IT.
regularity Of appetite, uneasiness In region
Of the stomach, oppression, sometimes .nRu-
sea and "watorbrBsh," or indi gestion, hatu-
lency, and acid eructations; tho bowels be-
come Irregular, usually constipated, and oc-
casionally subject to obstinate diarrhoa, at
tended with colioky pains. During the day,
the circulation Is sluggish, nnd the feet and
hands are apt to be cold, but at night the
pulse Is accelerated, and the palms OF the
halds and the soles Of the feet have burn.
ing sensation. The foregoing symptoms are
not all present In any one case, nor are any
two cases alike in every respect.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14
Local Lights.
The Teche is dead low.

The Teche is dead low.
Br Beer on ice at ) cents a glass at
B. Audibert's.
Our thanks are due to Hon. E. j. Gay,
for copy of Congressional Record.
We extend our thanks to the Ladies
Aid Socity of the Episcopal Church, for
the nice cakes presented the Messenger.
The jury commissioners were at work
last Tuesday, drawing the jury for the
October term of the District Court.
Mr.. L. T. Belt, the superintendent of
the Belt line of steamers, has contracted
with pofties in Indiana for the building
of boat for the Teche trade. She
will be ready for the fall business.
The host of friends of Judge G.. A.
Fournet of Lake Charles, were happy to
meet him, in town. this week, but were
panied to see that his health is not of the
best. If the Judge could be prevailed to
spend sufficient time at the scenes of
his bOyhOOd, our fine climate and the
willing efforts of his friends to make his
stay enjoyable, would 60 great way to
bring back that great boon-health.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14

pie are principally. in this parish. They
would like to trade here. Their trade is
worth thousands Of dollars. For lack of
a bridge at or over lake Tasse, they must
travel IS miles to reach this town. New
Iberia is some : miles distant from them.
Does any sensible man wonder that the
latter town gets the trade? A bridge
would not cost much. In a progressive
town it would be built in the twinkling
of an eye, 80 to speak, and the merchants
would furnish the funds for that purpose
too. And the contribution Of each would
be small, considering the returns that
would accrue. Let our merchants keep
pasted in their hats this golden maxim:
Providence helps those who helps them
Selvesr
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14
We Must Hustle.

Now that the fall business is not very
distant it behoOves our merchants to
buckle on the armOr of enterprise, and
show that energy requisite to enhance
their fall trade. All avenues that will
bring q few dollars to town must be
opened. Every advantage that is pre-
sented must be thoroughly worked up.
All we need is concerted action.
1t cannot be gainsaid that this town is
other than admirably situated and has
every element to make it prosperous
and thriving place. Nature and circum-
stances have done much-what have the
people dOneY How long, is it supposed,
that with population endowed with the
least pluck, the trade Of the people living
near lake Tasse and beyond the bayou st.
Clair bridge, would be allowed to be d.
yerted from its proper channel.
Here we have within three miles of US
a section thiekly settled with an indus
trious class of people who make. every
year, some 500 to 200 bales Of cotton,
besides other largo crops. Those peO-
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14
THE MESSENGER.
Our Candidate.

In our last Saturdays issue, we gave
few Of the many reasons that actuated
our advocacy Of the candidacy of the
Hon. James f. Mouton for the Judge
ship of this district. We then showed,
to the satisfaction Of all fair-minded men
we belive, that only good could be truth
fully told Of him, and that he possessed
in an eminent degree every qualification
to adOrn the position to which we are
advancing his claims. With such good
material as we have in the district, q
better choice might he made, but we
may add, however, that we don't believe
il.
We are assured by those who should
know whereof they speak, that he will not
only receive the nearly unanimous white
vote of the parish, but that great many
cOlOred voters, among them leaders, are
coming to his suppOrt-and that without
the least effort on his part. The fact is,
the MOutOn boom is spreading like an
ounce Of grease on brand new silk
dress
A candidate, must indeed, possess ster-
ling merit, when the friends of his OppO-
nent, cannot find flaw in his record"
Here is specimen Of the worst that can
be said; it is written evidently by man
who has fair share Of love for Mr.. TheO
FOntelieu-it can be found in last Satur-
days Jeannerette Item, signed Reno"
being an extract from correspondence:
"Mr. MOutOn is lawyer of great merit,
"he is fair and honorable, learned and not
AN exclusive partisan. He would no
doubt grace our Judicial bench and ap-
ply the law intelligently, justly, prompt
"ly and Unfortunately. In every sense
''Of the word he is good man and would
"be an excellent Judge" Now honestly
haven't we got a gilt edged candi-
dateY
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14
A Crying Shame.

st. Martinsville, La, Aug. 9th 1885.
I'll. BrOussard ESQ.,, Sheriff.
Dear Sir.
1t being an utter impOsssbility, for
want Of the most indispensable items Of
furniture. in the Court Room of our Par
ish, to hold therein term of Court. with
the required order, the required decOrum.
and dignity f; and having made it my du-
ty to mention the matter to those in
charge of our Parish affairs, who are Of
a similar opinion, l now beg that you he
50 kind as to forthwith take such measu-
res as to procure. first Of all. the necessa-
ry benches for the Court Room, and thus
afford, to those who may be commanded
to remain there, at least, the luxury Of a
seat.
Trusting that the matter will receive
your prompt attention.
lam respectfully yours
J.E. MOutOn,
Judge 2lst Jud. Dt. La.
Judge MOutOn's request is timely and
should be speedily needed. The actual
condition of the Court Room is not only
an eye sore, but it affords no cOnvenien-
ces to those who, perfOrce, must stay
there. Sheriff Br0ussard. we know, has,
more than once felt that the crying
shame ought to be Obliterated, but as no
appropriation was at his disposal. he did
not see that it was his duty at his own
expense. to do it. However, now that the
Judge has issued his order, we hope the
Sheriff will at once, order the necessary
work, and we believe, the Police Jury
will pay the expenses incurred. Let the
work commence within the shortest pos
sible time
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14
NUMBER IS.

Had We the space we could easily ill
two columns descriptive of the entertain
lnent and its appointments, given at Mr..
f. K. Knights residence last Thursday
evening by the Ladies Aid Society.
However, we must say that seldom haye
we seen an enterprise carried out more
successfully. In approaching the house
one was struck by the transformation of
the garden into fairy sceue-innumer-
able chinese lanterns, of varied hues,
were suspended from the boughs OF the
trees, interspersed here and there with
brilliant effect; the front rooms Of the
house, splendidly Illuminated, were used
for the dancing; the luncheon, cake. le-
mOnade and tea tables were tastily deco
rated and were presided over by the la
dies, among whom were Mrs. f. Simon
and her charming daughter Miss Pena,
Mrs. Mayer, Mrs. Frantz Mrs. MailhOs,
and the Misses Belle Robertson, Ella
Knight, Mary Baumgardner, and the
Misses Fitzhugh, of Iberia, the latter
contributing no little to the success of
the entertainment. All told, the ladies
have every reason to be proud of their
success, and the large number of people
present were pleased with the pleasant
enjoyment afforded. And we doubt not
that those attending, Oliver Twist like,
would not refuse another treat.
D6" Beer on ice at cents a glass at
B. Audibert's.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14

1t seems as if almost anything would
grow in California. The camphOr laurel,
from which the camphOr Of commerce is
obtained, has been successfully introdu-
ced in that state and promises to yield
large results. The camphOr laurel is a
native of China.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14

As far as can be learned from the sta
tistics, which include estimates on the
immigration from Mexico and Canada,
the foreign aecessions to our population
last year were 365,217. This small per-
centage less than the year before. and
from various causes was to be expected.
1t is also estimated, on the basis of the
censns Of 1880, and allowing an addition
Of two per cent for increase of births
over deaths, that the population Of the
country is something over 100000,
This is great growth and puts us in the
front ranks of civilized nations.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14

ing splendid service in behalf of HOi
James f. MOutOn for the vacant Distri,
Judgeship, whose chances are improve
by the declinatiOn of Hon. J. f. Breau
to become a candidate. ~. o. Cit
Item.
We have it on good authority that ac
tive preparations are being made by tn
amateurs of Breaux Bridge to give
dramatic entertainment next month tina
bids fair to surpass, by great odds
anything heretofore undertaken in tina
line.
Last Sunday, the Misses Liable, CAV
an enjoyable dancing sOiree to thei
friends. And Wednesday the Mise
Bancker entertained their friends, also
at pleasant soiree. Enjoy thy youth
it will not stay; Enjoy the Fragrance
of the prime, For, D, it is not alway
Mayr'
A few dollars to the Volunteer Fir,
Co. No. 1, we have an idea, would no
be unacceptable. Could we not have /,
tournament, or some kind of entertain
ment, whereby good act could be dom
and at the same time infuse a little lif,
and pleasure in the old burg?
Our crop reports are about the sam'
as last week: Cotton, slightly below tn,
average, expected the lst of July; corn
fair and being garnered; cane, stant
good though little backward. All il
all, there is not very great cause to grum'
BILE.
The public roads between Breau,
Bridge and this town are in a very bao
travelling condition. There are severa
mud-holes which takes all the strength
of a strong team to pull through. Nov
that we are having fair weather it is t.
be hoped that the road overseers, in thu
several districts. will to endeavor elimi
nate this state Of things.
In one of our public schools. III,
teacher asked little Tommy:
"What is the shape of the earth.
Round SIR
fright my little boy. Now tell M
how do yon know the earth is round
What make you think the earth il
round?"
81 heard you say so the other day,
replied Tommy.
The venerable mother of Mr.. j. F
Penne, departed this life last Sunday, a
the ripe age of years. The obsequiel
were held next day, and large mum
ber of sorrowing friends followed tn
remains to their last resting place. Sew
eral societies attended the funeral, on
of which-the ladies of st. Joseph-sh
was an hOnored member. She had beel
sick for a number of months past, an,
bore her illness with Christian fortitude
Mrs. Penne was a kind parent, a tru
friend, and was endowed with thOs
Christian qualities that made her love,
by those who came in contact with her
Her charities were many, and there !
more than one that will feel that Deatl
has deprived them of their best friend
Her life work is done, she is now enjoy
ing in Heaven the reward thereof. Gu
heartfelt sympathy is extended to th
bereaved family.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14

California is 40 miles long. Its
greatest width is $50 miles and it con-
tains 1S3,9S1 square miles, or 1884,
$40 acres Of land.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-08-14

B6" Beer on ice at 5 cents a glass at
B. Audibert's.
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12


psf th. olf Dutch stgie stone houses, with
hi,h .,altss. influenced all the early building.
on, ~ tie INST notable IF these old style
American h,,us.s j. the residence If Maj. Ben:
Periev Poore. Mai Poofe Is 50 wen known
,ss a Washington newspaper man aud author
that il viii snrprlse many % know that be
has a country home ar all That he has, and
en., OF the guaiutest soildesT old houses IN
the country too. IL is az Indian Hill, Mas
Mai Poores ~fad. As the English would call
it. Is farming a strange fancy for newspaper
man. Bus the veteran major is a fortunate
journalist. tie Is able 70 throw away some
of the money be earns in writing IA keeping
up a model farm
Thare are stone houses, built in somewhat
the .tyle = Maj Poores, only smaller and
slnrls rooted, scattered about New Jersey
AMI New York state that are not less than
go wears OLD That ancient iron-like stone
which abounds in those parts Is as rigid and
unchanging as Dutch customs and New Eng
land PuritanisIn More 50, indeed, far more.
Knirkerlo, xer ways long since gave place TO
tho American spirit OF 20 ahead, and New
England Puritanism Is only the shadow or
itself But the old houses IN which Puritans
sang Irsalms through their noses and Dutch
men smoked their pipes and drank beer re
main
Very comfortable were the old colonial
houses. One strange thing impreSses the
deliver into the architecture of those days
Even the most primitive structures, those
built in the pioneer days of the Atlantic
division II states, are infinitely more comfort
able and durable than the pioneer houses now
put uy in the prairie states. The latter are
rickety and pasteboardlike, like everything
else IN this makeshift age The fact does not
Indicate Improvement il the American
rlaraaf..r
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12

5ugars-CuI ioaf, 90 sr2nal4Eed. &C., a,
5lse6c; extra {" 51sG91+es ye-lo" Z.
tones-Gseen Rio, l9@l4c. Rio. roasted. lss
Isc. Java, green, l5gkSc, Java. roasted 15.1Sjc
Asrseaioo. roasted, issgSc, Mexican roasted &C
SAC.
zsc. srfinary lsszz z5c. Hyson 3SG55c sunpowder,
t0s15Oc. OOlOns, s0eSooc; Congo. 1ossSoc-
FlOur-cz 10 per cSt. " a. Per bbl, patent pre-
osns ~ 0D per cWt., = % Per bDl, az shesl nou
g. . per c~t - ~ Per Dbl,
MI feed --screenings, 81 per ton bran 81
ships. SIS middnngs, sloGio. Feed-corn and
ozLs 81.
Kero~ene oli-MiehigAn test, loSsc per gA.;
water white. II &c.
5eeds-Cioyef. u OoSss 30 per bu timothy, - 70
Fish-No. / white nsh. 81 % per half b0l
other grades 81 Uct18 10 per half Dbl, trout 81.
cod salt, So per ID, clans. sl 70 per huh-
dred; canned oysters, selects. eSGSoc' smoked
HzliDut, @9l3c.
PORK In barrels-Ness pork. Chicago packed.
$40 7okrll %; extra short cut, sli %. standard
Iard-Iierces, nc; 80 and 50 10 tubs, 7ssc 50
ID round tins, 100 CASES. 7sse IN TN pals sysc.
Beef In Darrels-kxtra mesA WarrAntcd A5 lLr-,
= OUtts %; extra bonelese. sll ~.
Butterine-M aukeeha creamery, solid, l5c, rolls,
1870: dairy solid. n1Sc; rolls, lZ1ac.
frIits-Lemons. choice, y ctoso %; lemons,
fancy. - %.
Suts-Peanuts, raw, per 10, &c; choice red'
raw, Der h. 51xc, fancy red. raw, per ID, o52G1'4c
choice white Va, 6%t51zc; fancy, h. y. Va, "a
G7c: almonds, TeuagOna- Ice: California, lestltc
Brazils, slziG9c; nlberts Sicily, llGl2c; BARGE
Iona Toe. walnnts, GrenOble, Il, peIa1s, Texas,
II. p, 20 lSc: Missouri. 5xec-
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12
4 Wonderful Occurrence. .

Rheumatic Syrup Co:
Centiemeu-In EovemocS 1884, I wrs cut b shs
wrist by . broken bottle. from which l suffered
extreme pain I called upon q doctor who pro-
nosnced b Sdate Rheumatism. He gave me .
morphine injection In nay right shoulder. which
under the influence Of morphine until last March
My right leg and arm had become badly wthered
and my joints were still that there was but little
action in them About that time discontinued the
of morphine. Some SIX weeks ago hrst heard
of your Rheumatic Syrup and was advised 70 try il.
that my right and leg were shrunken, para yzed
and withered much that could hardly walk OF
swing along, and that but little, and attended with
great effort and pain Since have been taking
your Syrup have ieft off the of crutches
entirely, and only use a cane, and for the past few
days often forget it and walk without any aid To
say that am happy and that j has greatly benefited
me but poorly expresses my idea OF your Itheumane
Syrup. Yours truly.
c. D. DEMO, Dealer in General Groceries.
cor. Trail and Mechanic Sta
Mr.. c. d. DEMO is a man well known in this COM
munty, and probably the worst wreck physi-
cally Of any man this country ever saw. He was
paraiyzed from Rheumatic poison. and no ever
expected be would get well He is well, though.
and IL L. simply marvellous The above statement
made by him is true and may be fully relied upon.
AN 'ai' yours FRANK l. SMITH.
Er-Member Stats Legislature, and proprietor Hurd
House, Jackson, Mich.
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup Is put up In large
bottles, and is sold by druggists generally. Price
SI.oo six bottles for $500 II your druggist does
not have IL write and will send il TO any
address receipt OF price. freight prepaid Send
fos our medical pamphlet
SoA manufacturers. Jackson. Mich
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12
Y.-srr,lar.. Court Record.

CiRcrm -Orris n. " oodin ". Lyman T.
Kinney er al rrpierin, continued on usral
terms on application of defendants--
Charles y Steobins AMI Charles II. Loomis
W. the 3psrta Furniture Company. re
pl~vin. continued on usual terms on appu-
cation of defendants James Nusent vs.
Daniel and Emanuel Nugent cuancery, or
der that complainant hie security within
thirty days s--tie0rge " French -. Nor
ton Fitch. trespass on the case. motion for
security for costs denied d- Mary Nugent
vs. Daniel NlSent garuishmsrt order
aisufSsiux writ without costs --F eople
w. John Boyd igfrnati9n f1r murder.
sentenced f1r iiie to State prison a'JacSson-
People w. Louis sni An snda Ger
rnaiue. fnf1rmt.i'u f1r neglect to support
infant chi.d. sentenced CD imprisonment IN
county iail for i've DAYS each. ~ n the
matter of the assignment of Albert Scott
snd Frank VI Williams. petition of Alfred
Ben amin ef al fg an order setting aside
mortgages. order isalioNing petition
SUPERIOR. Willis r townsend. com
pisintnt ~ Ference =. IpNnsent. iefsnd-
ant Ira chancerF. motion FOR slimnuy and
expenses post eonesi one weeS- -- Frank +.
WHITAKER admin'sfrafor of the estate %
Charles T. kFary tp,eased. va. Allen Nc
Nanus. sfmr frafrix IF the estate at
Psfricx r. McNsnus sssumpsit on trial.
-Ambrese ". Phelps. complainant, -.
Ida Tee Phelps. defendant hearing on com
r.iss.oners' report. decree Of divorce granted
complainant
pson.rr. Estate of Felix ]. W0er,t, lie
-ease,s petition Cor appointment of admins
tr.f,- tie.f hearing Dec l3-Estsfe Of
Anna Nasters,n A minor. ORDER appointing
Mary Grady guardian n0ud q Iei and letters
.ssuei Estate of Margaret e'ish. de-
ceased. petition for rrobsfe ~ VII tlet
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12

HOME oF WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS.
A case In point is at hand. The iilustra-
fiou shows the residence of William Walter
Phelps Es1. ~ Enzlewood. y. J. It's long.
low ana rambling enough IN suit the fancy
~ the vsriest Young lady novelist. The dis
tinrtishel New Jersey Congressman and his
family live here an the var when they are
AZ hone. in preference to anywhere else. His
house. like many other recent mansions ini
tatss the farmhouse pattern The cottages,
srcalisd. n fhe summer dwellers az our
watering places furnish some notable speci-
mems II architecture though. Ike many other
thinzs American they are vastly overione
Thev sre roo fine. Too large and costly e be
inhafited only fonr months in The year. II
Is pleasant 20 feel sure. though. that many -
our suburban homes of stcue. brick and wood
are as handsome and tasterul architectural =
~ any ia the worId. With the wealth that 5
rsrdiv Increasing. the number II these vii
he constantly ai,ied tn
It isa relief - know that che high narrow,
hcx fashion of house IS departing Mod
eratelv low ceilings are FAR preferable 20 the
Irffv Sit IN the wan which used - he though,
the correct thing When 80 20 one step
further sr1 have houses tuilt - plaster on
the outside. with reftiled roofs IN ridges. ths'
vfil 30 sfrther step toward artistic beauty
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12

Some cf the most beautiful Of the lately
built American country houses in the eastern
states have returned somewhat TO the old
colonial pattern in construction. In the pict-
ure vs. have a hall AMI stairway from the
residence Of Samuel Gray Ward, of Len0x
Mass An this region. in the neighborhood
Of the Berkshire hills. is picturesque, and
men ard means and taste have been not slow
70 AVA. themselves Of its advantages in build
ing sites. Some of the most beautiful rural
mansions in America are in this neighbor-
hood
r. Is rather "A noteworthy fact that while
the finest homes m England are hidden away
ia the heart II the country. the most splendid
and attractive homes Of America are, without
exception. in tho suburbs Of the large cities.
They are not exacty city or country houses,
bat half and half as if our rich Americans
had not Yet quite made up their minds
whether they liked the city or country best.
That Is just the case The generation Of
wealthy Americans Immediately past clung 70
the city aud dets~t,d country life Now the
tide ~ evolution l. setting towards the coun
try It is % mark u Improvement in taste.
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12
COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
A Card.

To My FRIENDS AND PATRONS GREETING :
Having fitted up a place of business AT "A
Lyon-st. | am prepared to ill all orders in
the line of painting and paperhangiDg in
the highest style of the art. intend to
use the best material known 10 the trade, TO
employ none bat the best workmen, and to
pay such wages as will elicit the best skill
of said workmen, and with my own ex-
perience of many years in the business, |
feel sure of giving satisfaction to all my
patrons. Trusting 10 receive all my old
customers and many new ones, | remain
Yours very truly, A F. BURcH.
Telegram-herald., 1886-10-12

The Virgin salt Co. ofNew Haven, Conn
~ Introduce Virgin ~alt INTO every family
ara making this grand oiser A Crazy
Patch ~-rk Block. -narseled IL twelve
hesutf7l eniors and containing the lsfssf
Fancy Stitches. or isrse autographed
Card having beautiful gold mounted ldesl
Portrait ln the center, g-vsn away VIII
every ln sent package ~ Virgin Sal Virgin
Salf has no srnai fsr household prru u1ses
ft - the r.earp@t crrezt srd Thisest sat
ever seen sr 1sei Remember tbss larzs
rarksxe costs ouiv fo cents Eith he above
present. Ask Fanr grocer f3r if.