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The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
A RIOT.
Z. Payson Smith Killed and Ano-
ther Man Slightly Wounded.
Twenty Five Negroes Killed.

The news came here yesterday morn
ing of riot which took place IN the pa
rish Of Iberia during the evening Of
Thursday. The particulars We got at the
time of going to press are about = fol-
lows: 1t was reported that the negroes
were arming and drilling in the section
where the riot took place. and Cap..
Cades i'm command of a detachment Of
his company went their to quiet and dis
arm the negroes. The negroes it appears
were congregated in cabin, and when
Capt. Cades informed them Of his mis-
sion, the negroes from within the cabin
opened fire on him and his men, killing
Mr.. F.. PaysOn Smith, and slightly
woun ling another man. capt. Cades
then ordered his men to return the fire
and twenty-five negroes fell dead.
The body of Mr.. Smith was immediate
ly taken to New Iberia.
At the time We go to press everything
is reported quiet.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
The New Police Jurors.

As has been published in last week S
Messenger. our readers are aware of the
appointments of the new police jurors
for the parish of st. Marlin. The gen.
tlcmen who are appointed are those re-
ceiving the most votes at the democratic
primaries held in this parish on the
first day of March. The candidates re-
ceived the votes as follows; K. a. Du-
champ, first ward. 81 votes; Chs. Gut
tekunst. second ward. 2 votes; Leonard
Savoie. third ward, 81 votes; X. st. Ger
main, fourth ward. 206 votes; Armas
Gillard, fifth ward, l26 votes.
At the same election. the democrats
voted for the Assessor, David Rees re
ceived S02 votes, and 5. V. Martin. who
was not candidate, received % votes.
After the retruns were promulgated 10y
the parish committee, and the success
full candidates had been formally recon-
manded to the Governor for appoint
ment. by said parish executive commit
tee. a petition strongly signed. was al
dressed TO the Governor, recOmme nding
other persons for the appointment to
these offices. The Governor has, after
due consideration. appointed the candi-
dates elected at the primaries and re-
commended by the committee.
We now hear that the petition of the
citizens had been withdrawn, this we
only heard after the appointment had
been made. BY what authority. and by
whom was it withdrawn, We do not
know. but it was certainly not with
drawn by those who had signed it. as if
any of those did withdraw the petition,
they could only done it rs far rs they
were concerned. that is erase their
names from the list. no more. But we
do not believe this had any influence up
on the decision of the Governor, as ac-
cording to his speech here before his e.
lection. he could not consistently do
otherwise. except TO order 4 new prima-
ry.
This action of the Governor In ap-
pointing these police jurors assures the
appointment Of Mr.. David Rees rs AS
SCISSOR, being the democratic choice, ac-
cordiug to the primaries, but now 5. V.
Martin is an applicant for the same Of
flee, and has been strongly recomE,an-
ded. and as this petition has not been
withdrawn, accounts for the delay of
the appointment of that officer by the
Governor.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
The Leap Year Hop.

The greatest and most enjoyable fea-
ture of our society this season was the
leap year party given Saturday last by
the Young ladies of this town, ard rs
it was the first party of this kind
ever given here, and that the young
ladies were quite green in performing
the mems part they acquitted themselves
in very intelligent and graceful man
ncr.
The hall which was rid of the old
stage was spacious, nicely decorated by
the delicate fingers of the charming
Misses. Large pots of ferns were plac-
ed in each corner of the hall, and two
especially nice on each side of the piano
which occupied place between the two
entrance doors. The bar, ice cream and
cake tables were also beautifully dccora-
ted, and when invited by the charming
and beautiful ladies to take Lemonade
or some ice cream, at those nicely fixed
tables, one felt as if he was in new
world where happiness and pleasure
reigned supreme. This leap year hor
was indeed, the happiest ever given il
this town, and we trust the young ladies
will not let it be the last.
The Messenger extends to the ladies
its heartiest thanks for the gracious in
vitation. and congratulate the ladies OF
| their success.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
Local Lights.

Mr.. A. Gernaud has built a fine BAN
quet in front of his store.
Mr.. r. S. Carter of st. Mary Parish was
in town this week and paid us an appre-
ciated visit.
Mr.. j. F. Lassus of PattersOnville was
here on short visit this week, the guest
Of Mr.. B. Audibert.
Having been over crowded last week.
we had to delay the publication of the
proceedings Of the Police Jury until to-
day.
Mr.. Robert Martin attended the meet
ing of the Democratic Congressional Ex-
ecutive Committee Of the Third District
which met at Franklin this week. See
proceedings elsewhere.
The many friends Of Miss Alice Billaud
were pleased to meet her at the leap year
hop last Saturday. Miss Billaud is spen-
ding a few days in this parish, the guest
of the Misses Locker.
Hugh NJ. Brooks. alias Walter ii. Len
nox Maxwell, who murdered c. Arthur
Preller, at the SOuthen Hotel in St. Louis
Mo-, on the 18th of April 1855, was hang
ed in the city Jail on Friday the 10th. inst
at S:56 o'clock in the morning.
Mrs. f. r. Knight left for Lafayette
Monday of this week with her family.
Mrs. Knight has leased the Castillo Ho-
tel, and has taken charge Of that estab-
llshment.
We wish her success in her new enter.
prise.
Positively the best remedy ever discOv-
cred for all diseases OF man and beast
that can be reached by an external me
dical application, is Rangum Root Lin
iment. One trial will convince. Manu-
factured only by Rangum Root Medicine
Co., Nashville. Tenn. 80 cents per bottle.
For sale by all Druggists.
The town council met last Saturday.
Only the newly elected members were
present, the police officers did not show
up and Mr.. Charles VOOrhies
was. on motion of Mr.. Harrison, appOin-
ted Police Officer. Mr.. A. V. Fleming has
been appointed Mayor. Mr.. Guirard hav-
ing tenderced his resignation as Mayor,
but remains member of the board.
Itis reported that cotton worms have
made their appearance in several Sec
tions Of the parish of Lafayette. The
planters are using paris green freely,
and will we hope, destroy the pests
without any serious damage. They are
also reported to have made their appear
ance in st. Landry parish. Thus far we
have heard of none in this parish, but
the planters should be ready to meet
these pests. and have a sufficient quanti-
ty of the poison on hand to Immediately
poison them. and stop the spread Of the
army worm.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
Third Congressional District.

The Democratic congressional executive COM
mittee of the Third congressional district met at
Franklin Tuesday the 18th inst. Every parish
in the district was represented except Cameron.
A convention Of the Democratic party of the
district was called to assemble in New Iberia,
on Tuesday noon, Sept. IL, 1888, for the purpose
of nominating candidate for congress, and for
the transaction of such other business as may
come before said convention. The basis OF rep
resentation shall be the vote cast for the Demo-
cratic candidate for governor in the general e.
lection Of 1888, and the ratio of one vote for eve
r. 200 and fraction over 100 votes cast as fore
said. As thus declared, the appointment stands
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18

When your girl goes back on you call
for the Belle of Anderson, at B. Audi
bert
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
Mental Effect of Hot Weather.
Effects of a High Temperature
Upon Different Organizations.

Upon Dlnerent ORGANIZATIONS.
One of the most interesting studies
bearing upon this subject (Of the relation
Of mind to matter) is found in observing
the effects of high temperature upon
different organizations. The nervous,
sensitive, egOtistic man, when the ther-
mOmeter ranges among the nineties, is
chiefly intent upon publishing his pre-
petual discomfort. Instead of sitting,
still and cooling his mind through work
or genial diversion, he moves busily
about. telling everybody how hot it is
with gestures and CALCULATIONS to match.
He is a mental radiator, bent upon trans
mitting his own conditions to other
minds, and, without intending it, is
generating his own discomfort without
Others.
On the other hand, the man of even
temperament. of cool mind, avoids all
mention OF physical and thermal cOndi-
tiOns on hot day. His purpose is to get
his mind as far away from them as pOssi-
BILE. He hears his nervous friend fling
down his pen or spade and declare that it
is too hot for work. To him congenial
work Is the very best means Of keeping
his attention away from physical dis
comfort. One feels comparatively cool in
this mans presence. He is a partial re-
frigeratOrs and transmits his own con.
ditiOns,
The more physical temperature of a
man on hot day Is not the measure Of
discomfort. In this busy season hun
dreds Of New England farmers toll in
open fields in the hot sun In such exces-
sive perspiration that hardly dry thread
is found on them through the day. But
il one Is, accOsted on the roadside and
reminded that it is terribly hot day, he
will generally reply with true Yankee
drOllery that it is splendid weather for
corn. The farmers mind is on the bay
and corn crops instead Of the heat. His
mind is kept cool by cOngenial labor and
the promise Of good crops.
What is true Of man is true Of beasts.
One of the most painful sights to per-
son of kind heart is to see the distress
of horses that pull the street cars on a
scorching day. These animals receive
the best care and treatment by the COM
panies, and their muscular strength is
not Overtaxed so far as work is concerned.
A horse doing the same work on coun-
try road would not peTspire much. 1t is
the tremendous strain upon til cir nerves
caused by constant fear of lOOsing their
feet on the smooth pavement when start
ing the car that chiefly induces their
sweat and semitOrture. Even with
horse it is the condition Of mind that
largely decides its power to endure heat
and wOrk.-BOstOn Globe.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
PATENTS.
CONVENT of MERCY.
St. MartinsVille, La.

This Institute offers superior adyanta-
ges to Parents desirous OF giving thier
children a solid and refined Education.
Terms Of tuition, Music etc, moderate.
For particulars apply to
SISTERS OF MERCY.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18

When you feel depressed don't dose
Yourself with mean bitters. Hodges
Sarsaparilla renOvates and invigorates
the system, and cures all diseases arising
from an impure state Of the blood. 81
per bottle q bottles for s., Manufactured
by Rangum Root Medicine Co., Nashville
Tenn. Sold by all Druggists.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
ADVERTISING RATES.

Transient advertisements, - cents per
ncii for first insertion; 30 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal adlycr, ,isementS. 81 per
l. inch for first insertions; aud 30 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
CF-Brief communications upon subjects
If public interest solicited. No attention
will I've given to anonymous letters.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18

Home testimonials are most reliable,
and il you will send your name and ad-
dress we will send statements of numbers
of the best citizens of Nashville regard
ing the wonderful cures effected by the
Ethiopian Pile Ointment. II never fails;
80 cents and 81 per bottle. Manufactured
by Rangum Root Medicine Co. Nashville
Tenn. For sale by all Druggists.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18

Total. S73S.3'
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18

Total lis
The respective Democratic executive commit
tees of the parishes comprising the district are
urged to assemble without delay, and take such
action as they may deem best for the selection
of delegates to represent their parishes in the
convention, in order that every parish may be
truly represented; provided, however, that such
parishes Of the district as may have selected
their Delegates TO the congressional convention
since the adjournment af the last Democratic
state convention, shall not be required to reap
point their delegates under the present call.
The weekly messenger., 1888-08-18
Monumental Fund.

Acknowledged last week. .....SG53.35
Bazaar, by the ladies'. .......... 5000
Mrs. Z. +. Pescud, y. O....... 800
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Wants.
WANTED-Diring room girls at the Nor
w rison house.
WANTED "A competent girl for general
w Homework. Apply to MRs. DIR ETTBR.
Conner Fifth and Wa nut.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14

large register In the main Isle. me au-
dience arose, panic stricken and surged
toward the exits. People began climb
ing over seats and pressing toward
the aisle, and a frightful crush seemed
imminent. AZ the first alarm the or
chestra began playing and several
cool-headed men sprang upon the stage,
shouted that there was no danger, and
called upon the people to pass out
quietly. Dozens Of others mounted
chairs in various parts OF the room, and
urged the people to keep cool. This had
a wonderful effect. The excited people
stopped and turned back for their wraps
and rubbers, and in two minutes the
theatre was cleared without accident
just as the flames sprang up through the
floor directly in front of the main en-
trance. The people who first rushed out
sent in an alarm, and the speedy arrival
of fremen and many friends of the peo-
pie in the audience, added greatly to the
excitement. The fire war soon extin-
guished. 1t originated in an oyerheated
furnace under the centre aisle near the
main entrance. Mrs. Langtry retained
her presence of mind, ordered the re-
moyal of her, wardrobe, and left by the
rear entrance, taking refuge in ar ada
cent restaurant.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
The Army Apno,n,ments.

Washington special: There will be a
vigorous effort made by certain army
officers TO prevent the confirmation OF
some, at least, OF the army appointments
sent in by the president on last Monday
1t is generally admitted that, with the
exception, perhaps, OF CAPTAIN George
B.. Davis. the remainder OF the appolpt-
ments we're made largely for political
reasops, and without much reference TO
military records OF the various candi-
dates. Captain Vroom, the recently
nominRted inspector general, was select.
ed upo the personal demand of Sena-
tor McPherson, of New Jersey, from
which he halls, his father having been q
former governor. Although q week age
there vas scarcely any doubt of Captain
Bourke's appointment, and his assur
ancea from the highest officials were oil
to this effect, Senator MePherson's de-
msnd, coming from the man who had
carried New Jersey for Cleveland, and
who bad secured ademocrstio Legislature
was too strong, probably, to be passed
over. 1t is rumored that one of the
officers narrowly escaI ed courtmsrtial
ing for cheating at cards, while in the
service. It is scarcely probable that The
senate will decline to act upon any Of
the nominations, bat there is q possibil.
lty OF an investigation into the records
OF some OF them, and q long delay al
least, before they are reported back Il
the senate with q favorable considers
| ton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
Nebraska and Iowa Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1a.-Following is
the representation of Nebraska and Iowa
citizens in the last batch of pensions:
Iowa Pensions - Original invalid:
Jsmes X. Sears, Ottumwa. Increase.
VIM. Batlett, Waterloo; David Hide
baugh, Bayard; Emanuel Smith, Avoca;
Leanuer w. Springer, Elma; Jacob N.
Mercer, Red Oak; James Stirling, War
saw; James L.. Hemstock, Clinton; John
ID. Langton, Sidney. Original widows,
etc, reissue: Mary A., widow of George
Henderson, Shenandoah. Mexican sur.
yivors. Dudley R. w. Williams, Daven-
port.
Nebraska Pensions-Increase Charles
Jenkins, Barada: Peter Rooney, Graf
Orchard; Asa A. Davenport, Kearney
Judson A. Hall, Newport; james S
Miller, Dewitt: John B. Bidley, Hum,
boidt; Theodore b. Harlan, Omaha.
Mexican swidows: Sarah E, widow o
William H. Blout, Auburn.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
1he Rlyer and Harbor Blll.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. = Chairman
Blanchard submitted to the house a long
report with the river and harbor bill,
urging its passage. He defends the last
river and harbor bill against the charge
that 1t was excessive. AS to the present
bill the report Quotes the chief OF engi.
neers ofSthe war department as saying
that Objectionable items have been re-
duced to a minimum. Replying to the
criticisms Of the press on river and har.
Dor bills in general, the report says;
1.-THE affection to the river and harbor
bills ssf&ysd by "A p~ertien of the public
press the country, your committee
conceive to be based largely upon editor.
ial provincialism." The estimates upon
which the bill was framed, amounted to
1856, 0l2, 2i0; the amount the bill carries
Is s11, 906, $50.
The legislative, executive end Judicial
appropriation bill was completed by the
subcommittee. 1t differs only in minor
details from the bill of last year.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
A sioux Fails MAN In trouble.

Sioux Falls, Dec. 10. M. McNillep,
the boot and shoe dealer, whose failure
was announced q few days since, was
arrested to-day on o charge OF copspir-
aoy to defraud his creditors and bound
over in the sum OF $4,000. Last week
he placed two blanket mortgages for
81 1000 each ON his stock. One was 10
favor of his wife who did not loan him o
cent. and the other in favor OF o gentle
man who has never been regarded as q
millionaire. On the day following this
proceeding ASSIGNMENTS we're filed on
the stock to the extent of about So 600,
since which time an investigation has
beeDkin progress, resulting to-day in
McMilisn's arrest. It IS said that Nc
MILAN played this same game in Wis
consin q couple OF years ego and got
away With the swag.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
n

Col Hang, for many years d friend
and associate Of Garibaldi, is dead.
Lord Charles Beresford was thrown
from his horse last Sunday and quite Sc.
yerely injured.
NJ. DeGeirs md Sir n. d. Moriee, Brit
ish ambassador, held q protracted inter
view at st. Petersburg on the situation
| with regard to Persia.
Capt. Walpole, defendant In the breach
OF promise suit brought against him by
a goyerness, threatens to bring suit 70,
libel against The Star and Pail Mall Ga
zette.
There Ia o report, not we'll anthenti-
Gated, In circulation in official circles
that Lord Sackville, late of Washington.
Will go to Spain as the representative OF
the English governments.
Lord Churchill has signified his inten-
ton to ask the government, in the house
OF commons on Monday, whether Egypt
Is to bear the expense Of the military
operationayat Suakim, to aid which En-,
glish troops have been sent thither.
Enormous preparations have been
made for the occasion OF Mr.. Giadstone's
speaking in the Lyme House town hall,
East End London, next Saturday. Mr..
John Morley will preside, and the "Grand
Old Man" will be given q grand recep.
ton.
The Russian cabinet has decided to
consider that under the new law which
will go into operation with the begin
ming of 1884, foreigners who have lived
In Russia are compelled to become Rus
sian subjects. Otherwise they will be
expelled from the co untry.
The executive. committee of the Lib.
eral club processes ignorance Of Lord
Hartfngton's withdrawal from the or.
ganization, but there seems TO be, never.
theless, no doubt of the truth of the
report that he has formally and finally
severed his connection Herewith.
The police In Russia and Armenia
have discovered the existence of a mum.
Der of secret societies composed of young
Arm enians OF education and influence.
The object of the societies is to propa-
| gate rebellion again Russian rule. and
establish Armenian Union and independ.
ence.
The new Episcopal church OF Nice,
which has been built principally by the
contributions Of Mrs. Niven, formerly OF
New York, was consecrated to-day by
the bishop of the American Episcopal
church, now intrusted with the jurisdio.
ton of the American churches In Eu,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
DAKOTA COMBINATIONS

The linseed oil mill at Groton will
begin operations in about ten days.
The brick work on the new, 500 900
school building at Sturgis is completed.
Pierre is organizing for the capital
eight and will undoubtedly make q grand
effort.
-Four inches OF snow fsll at Pierre
Monday night-the first of the season.
Gold weather will be welcomed as the
river lie still open and q large amount of
Indian and reservation trade Is cut off
The district court is in session at
WATERFOWL, Judge Spencer presiding.
There are about eighty cases on the
docket, fourteen OF which are criminal.
The term will be short and Spencer's
last term in WATERFOWL.
w. w, Roof was found doing business
at Fargo contrary TO The high license or
dinanee and pleaded guilty and was
given 30 days in the county jail and was
fined 800. This is the frat case OF
blind pig since the change.
The sheriff Of Hamlin county has ar
rested Fritz Paul., charged with setting
fire TO Postmaster B~radley's barn at
Otto, last night. One OF the horses sup
posed to have burned in the barn was
found in Paull's possession.
w. G. Beach, who some time past has
occupied q responsible position in the
train dispatches's office OF the Chicago
& Northwestern road Of Huron. has &C.
cepsed a situation In the d%ispatcher's Of
foe on the Fremont, Eikborn 4 Mis-
souri, ValleS road at Fremont, Neb.
At Redfield the first term OF court ID
in session since the new DISTRICT was
formed and Judge Orofoot appointed.
The calendar is . large one. o%ontainine
fully $50 cases, mostly civil. A number
oil cases for violation Of the local option
Law will also come up. as the grand juIy
will certainly indict.
The Homestake hospital ai Lead hes
been completed, and is now occupied
by DR.. Dickinson and his assistants. II
is D Of the most a%rtistiralIy, arranged
institutions In the western country. II
was built and arranged by the Home
stOke people Tor the csrs OF such Of theis
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
The Chicago Opera House Screened.

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-soon after an i'm
mense audience had left the Chicago
opera house about IL O'Clock last night
fire was discovered in one of the gall
@leries, caused by the dropping of a car
bon from one of the electric lights. The
auditorium was soon filled with smoke,
and when the fire department. arrived SO
thick was the smoke it was impossible
to enter and volumes of water were
poured into the auditorium, which is
almost entirely ruined. The chorus
girls, stage hands n many OF the prom
inent actors were still in the building
but all.escaped. The fire is now under
control, being confined to the auditorium.
The loss is estimated at $50, 600.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-14
nnhunne,a "pinchar.,,

DUBUQUE, Ia, Dec. 13,-About a year
ago the denizens of the Fifth ward were
greatly excited cver the actions of an
unknown an, who was given to as,
saulting unattended women in the night
time by pinching them savagely on the
arms. From this habit he got the name
of 1.-THE Pincher.n The dread inspired
by him was SO great that parties
were organized to capture him, but he
eluded all efforts and disappeared from
sight. Recently he has commenced the
same practice, and has created q reigr
of terror In the neighborhood. He is
described as a wild, demoniacal look.
ing creature, and is undoubtedly insane