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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-05-08
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed that he will make application at
the next session Of the general assembly
Of the State of Louisiana for the passage
Of relief bill for amount due him for
making q duplicate assessment Roll of
the parish Of st Martin for the year 1883.
the original Of which was destroyed by
fire in the Sheriffs Office during the
month Of May 1884.
A.V. FLEMING.
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1900
oFLAND FOR
SALE.

Land Of first quality, impro-
we'd and unimproved, in lots
to suit purchasers, situated on
the Hills adjoining Cade's Sta
ton, St. Martin Parish La.
Good water and easy commu-
nication. Terms easy.
For particulars address to
Robert Martin,
Lock Box Nos. st. Marrinsville, La.
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A Man Who Has Acquired
More Than 81, 500, 900 by
Fraud.
The Veteran Pin White at His Old Tricks
in Boston-Hs Plays the Confidence
Game on His Landlord and Q
Money Lender.

Correspondence Cincinnati Enquirer.]
Pin white has spent the past winter
in Boston. It is hardly necessary to
add that the veteran king Of swindlers
has enjoyed the best Of everything at
the expense Of other people, and that he
has taken away with him several thou
sand dollars which his smooth tongue
has talked out Of the owners pockets.
The old mans genius for fraud, which
Il Is known has enabled him to acquire
more than $l,6OO,OOO dishonesty, is in
nowise dimmed by advanced years, and
the best proof of his power is that, even
with the facts before them, some Of his
victims refuse to believe him to be what
his record shows. The publication of
that portion of his history which has al
ready come to the knowledge Of the po-
lice will probably bring to light other
victims.
Mr.. Ivory Hazleton went to the dis
trict attorney yesterday with these facts:
In September, 1886, Hazlet0n opened
large boarding house at lyman street:
Within three days Pin White applied for
q room and board, which were given
him. HazletOn and his wife were capt.
waited by Whites gentlemsnly deport-
ment. After sOjOurn Of Q few weeks
White began talking Of his fabulous
wealth, which he said, was tied up In
western mines, farms in different parts
Of New England, and railroad stocks and
bonds. For this reason and because he
was engaged in lawsuits in different
parts Of the country, he said he was at
times temporarily embarrassed. On such
occasions he would request the loan Of
sums Of money ranging from go to $50,
which was invariably advanced by his
obliging landlord. It did not take
White great while to get the confidence
Of Ha1leton and his wife and also Of John
W. Tuesley who had money to invest.
About month ago White represented
to HazletOn that in order to carry Out
some project in which he was engaged II
would be necessary for him to have $4,000
Il am unable to raise the money" he
said, "withoot paying q ruinous ratsof
interest. Neither do l want to hypthecatt
some very valuable stocks now in my
possession in the open market. Now
have here 5000 worth Of bonds Of the
Chicago, Burlington, Quincy and Lehigh
Valley railroads, and also some stock in
the same roads. You take these bonds
and certificates Of stock as collateral and
let me have all the ready money you have
on hand. As an inducement to let me
have this money will also put you in
possession Of splendid farm 10 Vermont
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you such Inducements. but this money
is very much needed by me just at the
present time, and will enable me to save
other valuable property which might
otherwise be sacrificed"
Only too glad to accommodate such . man
and urged on by his wife, who even now
has unbounded confidence In Whites in
tegrity. Mr.. HazietOn handed over s.. 03S,-
Is, taking the alleged bonds as security.
So great was his confidence that he did
not even open the package, which IN
doubtedly contained what are known by
the police as ICON. bonds" but threw
them carelessly into his desk, cOngratu-
lating himself that he.w in position
to help such a man save his property
from the hands of INSCRIPTIONS sharks.
White next approached Mr.. Tussley,
to whom the same glittering prospects
were held out. That unsuspecting indi-
vidual became 90 excited over the oppOr.
tunity that he had opened up that he
jumped eagerly at the bait Taking
every dollar Of the money he had saved
he proceeded to the residence Of his sis.
ter, in the Bunker Hill district, accom-
panied by Hazleton and White for the
purpose of borrowing all the ready money
she had. The woman easily fell into the
trap and pooled her earnings with her
brothers making the sum of $3.50, which
was given to White, both Tuesley and his
sister rsgretting that they did not have
more to give him. As security for this
loan Tuesley took a demand note for the
amount without Endorsement, and Whites
verbal promise that he would give him
within q week 5000 worth Of railroad
bonds and stocks or a. soon rs they were
released from the hands Of the persons
into which they had fallen.
Within q day or two Hsxleton began
to grow suspicious Of his new ledger, Is
he had failed to pay five weeks board
bill, although he was several times asked
for the money. When Hazleton was out
on business White asked Mrs. Hazleton
to allow him to look over the package Of
stocks and bonds he had given her hus-
band . security for the loan, saying
that he thought he had given him too
much security. Mrs. Ha.leton not sus-
pecting anything wrong, handed ever
the package and White took II to his room.
When her husband returned and was in
formed Of what White had done he ct
once made up his mind that his lodger
was about TO Skip" Entering Whites
room, HazletOn locked the door behind
him, put the key in his pocket, and an
nOunced his intention Of killing him IN
less the money was at once repaid.
White tried to laugh the landlord out Of
his determination, but seeing that be
meant business drew from his pocket m
envelope which was filled with bills, and
handed Hszleton $1,000 in money and
two checks for 1000 each, which drawn
BY Whites brother Edward and made
. payable to Pin White. He was then
permitted to go, all the time assuring
HazletOn that no harm was intended
III All - A.
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was somewhat shaken yesterday when
White failed to appear with either the
$1,000 worth Of stocks and bonds or the
$3.50, although he still believes that
w. tie will ultimately pay.
Pin White is awell preserved man OF
about 20 years. His appearance is more
than ever calculated to inspire confidence.
He has cultivated to perfection that Pc
cular saintlike and benevolent air that
leads everybody who meet him to believe
he must be a retired clergyman. He
first made his appearance in 1849. and at
that time made national reputation as
swindler. During the California gold
fever in lS49-'50'5l he perpetrated swim
dies In gold dust which Melted him s4OO,-
GOO, with which he escaped to Europe.
To escape arrest he has crossed the ocean
sixteen times, and from 1851 to 1885 he
was arrested four times in New York city
alone. While in Jail in that city he
swindled the sheriff in whose charge he
was at the time out Of $4,000. A few
years later he went to Kansas City and
opened q mammoth dry goods store, OBJ
tanning in New England, New York and
the West goods to the amount Of $276, 900.
These goods were shipped to Kansas
and Missouri, where they were cold In
auction and commission houses for cash.
After exhausting all Of his Western
chances he turned up at the Hub" for q
second time, where he obtained $4,000
from prominent business man. At st.
Paul he swindled Samuel Msysll out Of
5000 and Msyalrs brother John and
another man who went into business
with him out Of 100000. In 1862 White
obtained $lll,OOO from Lock Winchester
without giving him anything in the way
Of security. Soon after that he went to
st. Paul, and in June, 1858 deserted his
wife there and returned TO New York. In
1874 be obtained $4,000 worth Of goods
from ]. N. Shelley & Co., Of Kansas City.
and while negotiating with Shelly & Co.,
his partner Eben Mayall who WAS the
head of the house with which White was
then connected in Denver, driven todes-
peration by his rascally transactions
committed suicide. White then fed to
Europe, but came back to Canada where
he fellin with another we'll known swim
dler named Fiske, and they fleeced the
Canadians out Of thousands Of dollars.
He stuck Alderman Libby Of New York TO
the amount Of 100000 and Nathan G.
Plat q maiden lane jeweler, to the
amount Of $4,000. While in Boston two
or three years later White swindled Mr.
Clinton Lowell, Allen G. L0vel, and "
Linwell out Of $4,000. From Albert
H. Dolliver, % Sixth avenue, New York
he obtained $1,000. He afterwards moved
to Vermont and cut q big swath a. q
real estate dealer.
White is bigsmist two Of his wives
having lived in Boston at one time. TIL
police think White has gone to Vermont
A search is being made for him.
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handed Hazleton $1,000 In money and
two checks for 81. 900 each, which drawn
by Whites brother Edward and made
payable to Pin White. He was then
permitted to 60, all the time assuring
Hazlet0n that no harm was intended.
Even after this, White 30 far again won
Hszleton's confidence that the landlord
advanced him ct different periods sums
Of money aggregating $9O625, a. secu-
rity for which he has q demand note
dated April 8. Hazleton next tried to
induce Tuesley to take back his money
but Tuesley laughed at the idea. why"
said he, "Mr. White is the soul of honor.
! would trust him with every dollar l
have in the world, 90 confident am that
he is above suspicion. His confidence
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20

From tie Ced0yzoaon lGa.) AdBsrtiser.
Some two weeks since, at his home near
ROckmart, Mr.. J. A. Morgan died. He
had been an Invalid for ten years, through
his Affections his flesh, long before his
death, having wasted away, leaving hrs
body a mere skin-cOvered skeleton. He
would sleep a greater part OF the time
with bis head of his bed and resting upon
a chair, claiming that in this position
alone could he find comfort ia slumber.
He had been to Hot Springs without bene-
fetal results and consulted as many
as twenty good physicians, none OF
whom were able TO correctly define
his malady. A few months before his
death he vOmited up live object resem-
bling in looks, It is said, a bot as foundin
horses, but with the manner Of a snail
reaching out aud then drawing up when
moving. Physicians have been unable 10
name the object being Distinct from any
thing OF the kind ever witnessed. IL is
believed by many that bis stomach was
infested by numbers OF them, that caused
his emaciation and death. He was well
thought OF, was IS years OF age, leaves a
wife, two children and numerous other
relatives and friends 10 mourn his death.
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
AN AMERICAN CHURCH.
The Nice Colony to Havo n Nice Place
of Worship.
From ne Ne,o York Herald.

From TIE Nel0 York Herald.
1t is strange fact that, while there are
two English churches atNice, the Ameri-
cans who visit Nice every winter, and
who are nearly as numerous as the Eng
lish, have never enjoyed the privilege OF
possessing a church building OF their
own. This want, that has long been Sc
rlouslY felt, seems in fair way TO be
met at no distant date, thanks TO the en-
ergy and persistent efforts Of the Rev.
John Cornell and Mr.. Hathaway, the
present American Consul. A fund has
been started for the erection Of a suitable
church building. An excellent site on
the corner OF the handsome new B0ule-
ward Victor Hugo and the Rue Maccarani
has been secured, and it is now hoped
that the foundation stone may be laid as
early as next autumn. Already over
$50. 600 has been paid or pledged, in sub
scriptions ranging from 81 1000 to 81, and
from $4,000 TO $4,000 more will be re-
quired to pay for the land and erect the
church.
1t must not be supposed, however, that
the Americans in Nice have never bad a
place OF worship. The services of the
Protestant Episcopal church of the
United States have been held in Nice
since the autumn of 1873, when an Ameri-
can parish was regularly organized un-
der the name of "Ehe Church Of the
Holy Spirit" The first rector was the
late Rev. DIR. W. A. MeVickar, who,
upon his death, some nine or ten years
ago, was succeeded by the present rec
tor, the Rev. John Cornell, of New York.
The church Is American in its nation
ality and Episcopal in it's reorganization,
being, like other similar American
churches in Europe, under the control OF
the General Convention Of the Protestant
! Episcopal church OF the United States,
which, AS is we'll known, appoints every
three years a ''BishOp in charge OF
I1oreign churches" The Episcopal Super
visor at the present time is Bishop Little
john, of Long Island, N. Y. For the last
twelve years nall has been rented cap
! able OF seating three hundred persons,
| but 1t Is now more than crowded, and
the proprietor, knowing the difficulty
that would be experienced in attempting
to find a similar place, Is continually
raising the rent, Owing to this and
other reasons the congregation has for a
long time been desirOus Of building a
suitable church edifice OF it's own, in order
stO.give permanency TO the enterprise and
to offer a religious home during their
temporary stay in Nice TO American
Christian wOrshippers OF all denOmina.
! tiOns.
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
propooaIa auanteO .
PROPOSALS..
RECEIvER's OFFICE
EXCHANGE NATIONAL BAHK,f

NnhfOth. VA rcd To- 1850.
DROPOsAI.S viii be received at this ONCE
Il until SATURDAY, Maboh'2zth, 1886, for
the purchase Of the hereinafter mentioned
property In ftsentirety.. ami also for pieces-or
parcels OF the same-rcference befng had to
descriptive lists of said prOperty-which
lists, stating terms of sale. will be furnished
Aupen application TO the mdersigned.
The right TO reject any and all bids is re-
served. Viz:
The extensive and valuable property loca-
ted in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Va, known
as the "Seaboard Cotton Compress Company
! of Norfolk, Va, consisting Of:
l. The franchise, which. among other
privileges, authorizes the storage Of cotton
and other merchandise, and.the issue 0finego-l
table receipts therefor.
2. It's plant, which consists OF three (8l6Fst-l
class improved Cotton Congresses.
Two ~ Steam Tugs.
Three (3) transportation Barges.
All the adjuncts necessary to we'll
equipped estabhshme1t-Of thisscharacter. Its
fire proof w Warehouses, seven " in numberJ
of capacity for storage of y, 900 bales uncom-
pressed cotton.
Its four a. Frame Warehouses-metal roots
capacity, many thOusandstOnsO of Fertilizers,
Salt. etc.
It's Wharves and Docks, which afford ample
room for berthng Ht same time ten seagOiu0
steam or sailing vessels. The area OF the
Warehouse aud Dock property insPortsmouth
is-about6l5 acres, together with all its othar
property, which is fully described in the lists
above referred 10.
VIM. II. PETERS ssReceiver.
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
An AIIirntnr Hnd IL.

An emplOye on the Jacksonville and st.
Augustine railway tells the following
story: A day or 50. ago freight train
was carrying lot OF cattle over to st.
|. Augustine. Al the station of Durbin,
which is twenty miles from this city, the
train stopped for n Gew'minutes, land dur
ing that time several Of the bOvines
| Jumped from the car and fed
throagh the woods. They were all
brought back. however, except a.2-year-
old calf, which could not be found. just
as the train was about to-start Of most
agOnizing cry rent the air, and the rail
srOad men, believing somebody was being
murdered, all went in a body to the spot
where the cry came from, and there saw
the calf struggling furlOusly and moan
ing in a most piteous manner, with its
hind leg in the mouth of an immense alll-
gator, who was fully sixteen feet long.
AS the men approached the alligator let
the calf GO and darted away, and as no.
body had any guns, the brute escaped.
After a considerable chase the calf was
caught. it's hind leg being considerably
art1Ghad
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
A PITTsBURG miss FLTrE."
An American BNplIcEre OF Dickens
Famous FemaIe Claimant.
From The Pttts6ura Commercial Gasstte.

Famous Female Claimant.
From TIE Pttts6Ur0 Commercial Gazette.
The post Office building has a "Miss
Flite." She differs in appearance from
the lady Of the Court. Of Chancery, how
ever, and her claim Is against the United
States government. She is a tPifie in-
clIned 10 obesity, and has large, oval
face. in which nash eyes Of jet blackness,
Her hair is black, and is arranged in
waves terminating in little curls. Her
mouth Is large, and when opened, as tits
most of the ttme during her visits, dis
closes regular and pearl-whiteateeth Her
dress is of black six, trimmed with lace
OF the same color, and a neat gold pin
fastens a FUZZY mass Of the same about
her neck. Diamond earrings hang from
her ears, and on her hands she sustains
the weight Of several gold rings.
She first made her appearance In the
post Office building about year ago, and
has sincecircled through its corridors at
frequent interValSin search Of some one
10 carry on her case, for she expects "A
Judgment against the government just as
soon as she can get some one 10 argue her
legal right to II. Like her famous prede-
cessor. she carries a small reticlue, but
carries no paper in II. Simply a hand
|. kerchief and a little power. Her claim
I
that no one can find Outexactly what II Is.
District Attorney stones intelligent
countenance and taking smile won the
attention OF the lady, and, despite his re-
peated assurances that 10 was his Dusi-
ness TO appear for the government and
not prosecute claims against II, the lady
insists that he shall be the leading
counsel IN the action when II comes to
trial. Col. stone, however, despite HIS
shrewdness cannot reach the essential
point In the case. IL Is bond case and
StO0,O00is the amount the lady expects
TO receive from the government. That is
as near as.any one has come asyet.
"Why don't You get married and have
your husband carry on your case 20
asked one Of the assistants OF the lady.
"Oh, Pye thonght-o Of that, .but1'li wait
I'm 4 get my money. When 1 get my
claim settled 1 can pick out whom
please ''she replied.
The lady Is IN sore distross'oFer the
change.of administration, and on each
visit asks the omployesif they are Demo-
Gratis.
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
IndomitabIe Undertakers.

From the CdrteSs0ttte k00.) COufditt.
They ten good one on seab Hicks, the
Main street undertaken. When the news
came out that the Atlanta Jail was to be
ridded Of 'spotted feyer' prisoners, and
that our Jail was to be filed with them,
Seab thought he saw speculation that
would amount TO something great in
point OF financial reckoning. The poor
unfortunates had hardly got we'll rested
i'm our Jail ere Seaborn had worked up all
the pine lumber he could find into cheap
collins. The Atlanta papers had given IL
out that.the t'spotted fever" was terri
BILE thing, and the fellow that was unfor-
tunate enough TO run afoul Of an attack
OF it, ran all risk Of being jerked hence IN
a very few hours. Seaborn kept in COM
municatiOn with affairs at the jail-eVery
moment expecting an order for coffin.
Several days have elapsed, and at the
present writing there is no indication
that sale will be affected, at least 50 far
as the iail birds are concerned.
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
She Wanted to Smoke.

From tie WrightSDills Co. Recorder.
The other morning when the Wrights-
Vile and Tennille train was making its
return trip to Pennille, il had on board
several passengers, among the number an
elderly matron from the rural ''dees-
tricts," who evidently had never before
made a railroad journey. After looking
about sometime in curiosity, her eyes
lighted on the bell-line, she turned to a
gentleman sitting near, who happened to
be a certain Macon drummer Che wasn't
returning from Wrightsxlle, though) J,
and pointing TO the befi-llne asked him
what IT was for.
''That, marm,' said the drummer, with
a wicked twinkle in hls eyes, Is to ring
the bell when you want anything to eat
or smoke"
Shortly after, the old lady got down her
old pea-green umbrella, and reaching up
to the bell-line, gave it a vigorous pull.
Engineer May Immediately blew on
brakes, the windows thrown up, ques-
tions asked, etc, the old lady sitting
calmly through the confusion. Presently
Conductor Matthews came rushing
through the car eXclaimtng: "Who
pulled that bell linew
81 did," impahently replied the old
lady.
"WeI why did you do it, and what dc
you wantY" snapped Tobe fretfully.
"Well, you can bring me a match,
want to light my pipe, and you needn't
git so uppity bout me pullin' ther rope,
nutherr'
Tobe stepped to the platform of the
coach and waved the engineer TO proceed,
while the devilish drummer complacently
sat unmOved IN his seat, trying TO figure
out this conundrum on the ilY-leaf Of hrs
order book: "lt It takes a spotted bob.
tail dog l715 minTItes to trot mile, how
long will it takesthe Wrightsyille Council
to call in the drummers' taxg'
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
sherman at sandersyiIle.

When Gen. Sherman passed through
Ga, he made his headquar-
ters at the Gilmore house. Maj. Sparks
gives the following account of the un-
pleasant feat1res'Of the stay of the Fed
erals at the house:
"Atthetime of Sherman's entrance into
sSandersville the house was occupied by
Mrs. Harris and her niece, Miss Greene.
Mrs. Harris had a brother, Andrew Nc
Conkey. Mr.. McConkey rad been In the
Confederate service, but was at home then
on furlough by reason OF wound. OF
course he had to skip out to prevent cap
ture. AS soon as the enemy had passed
he returned and remained at home during
the remainder of the war. 1t was this
brother who told me Of Gen. Sherman's
character as a brutal tyrant. Those who
know McConkey will bear me out in say
ing that he is not man to eXaggerate or
bear malice on account or trivial matters.
The entire property OF the family was
destroyed, but never heard him say a
word about that. But Pve seen bis eyes
fash when speaking of Sherman and his
officers as inmates of his sisters house.
These officers offered every kind OF tantaA-
iZing remarks about the people and their
condition, and would sneerihgly tell Mrs.
Harris that when we catch that brave
brother of YOURS we'A fix him." They
seemed 20 take pOslLlNe pressure IN
abusing and dis6guring the buildings and
furniture. These things showed mis- utter
lack of good breeding. But the worst of
all was this: Miss Greene had a nevOus
affection that much dsfgured her face.
These fellows seemed to enjoy chafng
her about her misfortune. At the table,
if Miss Greene ventured to join them,
such remarks as these were common /:
"Miss Greene that constant twitching of
YOUR rosy cheeks is very annoying TO
me;" my dear yonng lady, can't you
smile without such a eommotiOn in your
facial nerves? II that is not evidence
enough to convict him of brutality | am
Mistaken
Savannah morning news., 1886-03-20
Death in His Shoes.


n rom Nte OncAsOH lbosl NeDSs
The negroes In this neighborhood have
advanced a funny theory IN the matter Of
the death BY poison Of the husband OF
Jane Mays. They say that a short time
before the death OF Mays, that be bought
a pair Of old shoes from another negro.
Theseshoes, the coiOred people claim,
were ''eoDjurad." From the time James
husband pntthe shoes on he was doomed
man. He had no back; be was always
sick and, rapidly growing worse, took 20
his bed. A short time before his death,
Mays informed abfack man that theshoes
were sshoodO0ed,'' aud that he was going
TO de, aud that they were the cause. so
sincere are the @mokesv--or, at least,
some Of themr-in the belief that they ac-
taaily think Jane Mays never poisoned
her husband. just wifat became Of the
slF0es, the ''hoodoov reporter Of The Neg0s
could NOS learn, Up tOalllo timoof RoinR %
press. n they could be found they would
be more -efleaciou8 Ia protecting chick
en- coop than SIX doubie-jawed bulldogs.