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Evening journal., 1888-12-17
ONE CENT.
THE MISSING EXPLORER.
The Story of His Capture Is
Doubted in London.
DIGNAs yERAcITY QUESTIONED.

Omciais of the East African Company
Give Pertinent Reasons tor Doubling
the Report-Gcrmany Determined to
Extend Her Influence In East Africa
LONDON, Dec 17.-The quite general as
sumption that Henry NJ Stanley is a pris-
oner in the hands of Khalifa Abdullah, the
false prophet Of the Soudan has not ex-
tended 70 the officials Of the British Imperial
East African company, These gentlemen,
including Sir Francis Dc Wmton and WIN
lam MacSinnon, express their unqualified be-
lief in the explorers safety and ultimate re-
turn to civilization, and quite reasonably
base their belief upon the contention that the
proofs of his capture furnished by Osrnan
Digna are insufficient, illogical and contra
dctory The Uganda missionaries, although
ample time has elapsed for their doing SO,
make no mention Of tho mahdi's alleged vic
tory, and the British Imperial officials are
therefore contraincd to believe that no bat
tie between the mahdrs forces and those Of
STANLEY or Emin, or both, has taken place
Osman Digna probably lies when he pretends
that he does not know the nams of the white
traveller lac speaks Of and the placing of the
cartridges in evidence Is merely effective as
weakening his assumption that the unknown
white man is Stanley The last consignment
of rifles sent 10 Stanley consisted wholly of
weapons OF the Remington pattern, which
the Snider cartridges produced could not be
made TO At
In spite OF the probable abandonment Of
the lately proposed Enn relief expedition,
Liout Wissman has expressed his determine
tion 10 proceed TO Africa next month, and
this resolve Is regarded as confirming the sus-
picion TINT Germany is determined 20 extend
her influence in East Africa at all hazards
The seriousness of the governments di-
lemma, too, is intensified by the fact that
Lord RandoAph Churchill whom the minis
try fondly hoped they were 70 be well rid Of
at this critical time, win not 60 TO Chilli, but
will remain in London 10 watch the result OF
tho English campaign at Sualzhm. Although
it is probable that the Tory-Democratic
leader has done the government as much
harm as he is able 20 at present, the ultra
Tories are on nettles lest he shall spring
something else upon them that will have the
effect OF weakening their majority in the
many doubtful constituencies
The Sunday Times. in an article on the
probability of Stanley's safety, says a friend
Of Staniey's has suggested that the New
York Herald again come TO the rescue and
send an expedition 10 find the explorer.
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
nnnlnnrnr,a AnhIlInn.

PARIS, Dec. IA correspondent secured
an extended interview with Gen Boulanger
at his hotel and cables the result The gem
ernl frankly admits that he would like 20 be
president OF France, and is confident that he
viii be some day. He denies that he Is plot
ting war or a coup d'etat He sees corrup-
tion in the chamber Of deputies and trouble
IN the senate The former ne would dissolve
and the latter abolish. Half of France, he
says Is nt his back in this movement to re-
wise the French constitution. Gen. Sheridan
was his ideal Of a cavalry general He also
speaks enthusiastically of Gems. Sherman and
Mcdowell and other memories Of his trip 70
the United States in 1881.
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
o,Connor ChalIenrea senrle.

TORONTO, Dec 17.-William O'Connor has
issued the following challenge: II hereby
challenge Henry Searle, Of Australia, 10 row
a three mile race in best and best boats for
the championship Of the world and 81 600 a
side, the race 10 take place on neutral waters,
to be mutually agreed upon-Thames. at Lon
don, England, or San Francisco, Cal, pre-
fersed. Upon hearing Of Scarle's acceptance
viii Immediately forward deposit 10 either
place he sl.al n4nls.
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
NYent Orer the Falls.

JEFFERsoNvI.LE, Ind, Dec. 17.-Michael
Bruen and William Cravens, of Cincinnati,
had a thrilling experience here They are ON
their way to New Orleans in q skiff. Ap-
preaching the falls of the Ohio in the dark,
they were drawn over, and their frail craft
was dashed to pieces on the rocks. Their
cries were heard by Albert and George Full.
Ter, who rescued them as they were being
drawn toward the whirlpool The Fullers
have rescued twenty lives at the falls and
Albert mas a record Of a i2J-ioot JG.Ap AOAA
the great bridge into the rapids.
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
pAIL. pALYs AssAlLANr.
Some Of the Personal History Of the
Badger. Edward Meredith.

Some Of the Personal History of the
Badger, Edward Meredith.
COLUMBUS o., Dec l7-Capt Koehne.
assistant clerk Of the Ohio state prison, left
here this morning for New York, with
requisition for Louis Carleton, alins Mere
dith, who is under arrest there for attempt
ing the badger game ON Phil DAILY Garlic
ton was received at the state prison from
Cincinnati, April Is, 1885 on seyen-year
sentence, for grand larceny. Tho board OF
managers paroled him on August Is, 1885.
but he had trouble with his employers, p.
Hayden, Sons q Co, IN this city, and was
returned 70 prison. On Aug s, 1887, he
secured another parole, this time securing
employment in Simpsons iron works, in this
city, as bookkeeper. After working for this
firm for three months Carleton disappeared
and has not been seen since. According to
his prison record he had a wife living at the
time OF his imprisonment, at 1l5 West
Forty-third street, New York is - years
of age, and put down as moderate drinker.
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
The Paname Cannl FI1zIe.

PARIS, Dec. l7-Most Of the papers here
consider the rejection of the Panama canal
bin mistake Some describe the vote in
the chamber Of deputies as pusillanimous,
while others declare that it will prove fatal
10 the republic The Temps says: "This do
cision invests them with the widest powers,
oven to contract loans and continue the
works Such loans might be entitled TO
priority, as the tribunals can grant debtor
delay in meeting engagements. The rejec-
tion of the bill has not modified the com
panv's positionn
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
Fighting AZ suak,m.

SUAKIai Dec IA reconnaissance was
made on the left and rear Of the rebels posi-
tion yesterday. The party was headed by
Gen. Greenfield, and advanced under heavy
fire from the forts The Arabs opened fire.
but did no damage. Firing continued ON
both sides, and the Arabs earthworks have
beau damnVed
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
pestroved ~ the Covernmept.

BERLIN, Dec 1.-THE North German Ga
zette asserts that all OF the letters in posses
sion Of the various German embassies and
consulates emanating from the late Emperor
Frederick which were found to be missing,
and supposed 70 have been lost, after the
emperor's death, were really burned by order
OF the government.
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
nirnmi.t nnd Emhenllar-

Troy, N. Y, Dec. 17.-Harry NJ Jones,
who married young girl in Newark a week
ago, deserted her Friday and started for
Canada, but was caught on the train here in
company with another woman who claims
to have married him three years ago, wiz
be taken back to answer a charge of em-
bezzling money from w. p. Dane, a papek
dealer Of New York, for whom he was book
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
nrur,ierea bv white Cans.

KANSAS CITY, Dec Thames Mcdonald,
the man who was so numerically beaten by
White Caps at Agria, Kan, last Monday, Is
dead His body was badly lacerated and hs
suffered terribly, 50 badly, in fact, THAI
opiates were given him, and be died whila
under their effect
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
Mime. PATHS New Purchase.

LONDON, Dec 17-lt is reported that Ade-
lima Patti has purchased the chateau of
Chenonceaux. and that she is going TO live
there after leaving her Welsh castle. The
chateau is the most romantic spot in all
Tourraine The castle itself is Of Gothic
architecture, and is perched right on tha
bridge over the Cher river. Ii was until re-
Gently owned by Nine Pelouze, the sister OF
NJ Daniel Wilson, ex-President Grevy's SON
in-laW
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He WIN Not BE Dethroned.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Advices from South
Africa say that the king Of Swaziland ~
Gently caused the massacre of his premier
and six chiefs and their people, who were sup
posed to be concerned in a plot 20 dethrone
him in favor Of his brother.
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
nIr. chanfran refented.

LoSG BRANCH, n. J., Dec. 1.-THE suit
brought in the Court OF Chancery by Mrs.
Hsnrietta + Chanfrau, widow Of Frank
Charfrau. the act-r. against Col Clifton w.
Tayluure. publlsner Oh the Long bIaneh
News, has been settled IN the latter's favoz-
Evening journal., 1888-12-17
Tntnl storms In France.

PANIs, Dec. 1T.-Terrible storms have been
raging for three days in the department OF
the Pyrenees- -Orientales, flooding villages
and causing wrecks and much loss Of life
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
A Coward Act.

One of the most coward act ever per-
petrated in this town, took place Sum
day night last. a brute under the dis
guise Of human being, too coward to re-
bel the mandate of his whiskey
made a stand. took Knightly air, and
deliberately opened his disastlo Gus fire
upon his inoffensive victim-a lamp
lately erected at the corner of the Con-
vent by the good Sisters. This noble
Chevalier of Destruction, had the good
sense To select as his victim, a poor un-
protected lamp, as there vas certainly
no danger of getting hurt by the Sisters.
There are other lamps in town and
which are much more brilliant than that
of the Sisters which were left unmolested
and why, because they knew, they would
have been received i'm a manner that
:heir bravery could not stand, If they
had attempted their internal work of
destruction.
The authorities should ferret out the
perpetrator of this act and punish him as
he fully deserve.
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Notice..

In conformity with Resolution Of the
Police Jury of this day, Twill offer for
sale to the lowest bidder, on
Saturday 2ist. day of July 1888 at
12 O'clock nj.
the Contrast for painting the Bridge at
st. Martinsville, as per specifications in
my possession. Said Contract to be sold
as above stated, on the said Bridge and
accepted, when completed, by the Police
Juror representing the Ward.
st. Martinville July 9TH. 1888.
+. Berard,
Pres. Police Jury.
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A Malicious Accusation.

\ negro namediC Charles Jean who was
charged with larceny. and who made
his escape from the parish Jail some
months ago. by breaking hole through
the wall, was located and arrested by
Sheriff Gardemal this week. The negro
when again caught. said he was released
by Jailer Eug. Bertrand, for the sum
of one hundred dollars, that he had
paid Eighty five dollars cash. and had
sent the balance, fifteen dollars to Mr.
Bertrand by his brother.
On being informed of the above, the
District Attorney Immediately filed an
affidavit against Mr.. Bertrand, and hi,
case appeared before Judge MOutOr
Tuesday evening. when the brother de-
MED having brought any money to Mr.
Bertrand. and all other evidences
brought before the court. proved in q
clear manner that the negro had parju-
red himself. Mr.. Bertrand was dischar.
ged by the Court. there being not the
least evidence against him, and the ne
gro was remanded to Jail to answer the
charge of larceny, besides, the District
Attorney has filed an affidavit against
him for perjury.
Charles Jean again surprised the off,
GERS by breaking another hole through
the wall with a spoon, and is now al
large enjoying his liberty.
1t is too warm i'm Jail for that bird.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
On the War Path.

The past week. though nothing extra
ordinary has happened, has been quite
exciting. At the beginning of the week
some of the boys indulged in little hard
stuff. and that combined with the heavy
and sultiy weather, made it, in appear
ance. exceedingly too warm for the Po-
lice Officers, who claimed they were not
paid enough for that hard work, resign
ed, and left the town authorities in an
interesting position.
During the same week, rumOrs have
been current that owing to little diff
Guilty which had occurred the Sunday
previous between the white and cOlOred
boys at the bathing place, some OF the
colorcd men of this town had been hold
ing nightly meetings, melting the negroes
to raise riot on Sunday last, If the
white boys would dare go to the bathing
place. And in consequence, the white
boys had prepared themselves for any
Emergency, and on Sunday evening, ar
med with Winchester Rifles, Brecch
loading shot guns, Revolvers and other
war utensils, and gathered near the res
idence of Mr.. A. V. Fleming, but no de-
monstration was seen on the part of the
| negroes. The rumors were then cOnsi-
dered as exaggerated.
The persons who were reported as be-
ing the leaders denied having an,
knowledge of the rumOrs, and said tha
no gathering for the purpose of iucitina
the negroes to riots was ever held il
their presence or ever heard anything t
that effect.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

The reviewing Of lists is taken up and CONT
nued until O'Clock y. m. at which time u recess
was taken until 2ls o'clock p. m. the Corpora
ton of Breaux Bridge having been examined in
full and the Corporation of st. Martinsvile and
non-residents in part.
At pa o'clock p. IN. the Board met again and
proceeded to examine the balance of lists of nom
residents Of the Corporation of St. Martinsville
The entire work being completed, the Parish
Assessor notified of the alterations and changes,
Police jury business was taken up and trans
acted.
definitely fixed and levied as follows in order To
meet the probable expenses of the Parish du-
ring the present year lSoS.
On all taxable properties in the Parish, outside
OF Corporation, ten mills on the dollar.
On all taxable properties in the Parish 10 meet
the criminal expenses. two mills ON the dollar.
This motion is seconded by MIR. Patin, put to
vote and carried
The clork returned parcel of old certificates
and warrants in his possession. same was des-
troyed.
Gillard put to vote and carried. BE it resolved
that an appropriation of $50 be and il hereby
made To- paint the Bridge at st. Martinsville.
The work to be sold by the President at public
sale to the lowest bidder on Saturday 2lst. inst
| ON the said bridge at IL O'Clock IN. executed az
per specifications in possession of the president
and to be accepted By the Police Juror when
completed,
A uuietus was issued to the lato Sheriff Il. l..
Broussard "A final and complete settlement hav-
ing been made by him this day with the Police
Jury in open session.
The clerk, ar accountant of the Police Jury re-
ports follows on the financial condition OF the
Parish a. regards the year 1888.
l62 checks have been issued ON the Perish
Treasurer against the following appropriations
of the schedule of 1888.
Justices and Constables, Ip12,s
Expenses of prisoners in Jail 5Sg.t7
Coroner 12O0
Clerk Of the Police Jury l25.00
Accountant 500
Official Journals 125O0
Keeping Of Bridges 6l.S7li
Police Jurors 5000
Paupers 300
Sheriff attending on Courts 5000
Sher. fees in criminal matters 2JO.00
Roads and Bridges 1,2O.s5
Jurors and witnesses 900
Costs of elections 24250
Incidental expenses SH75
Jurors and witnesses certificates
issued by Clerk of Court, February
term of 1888. 528.25
Total expenses tn June 30th. 402i.56
There being NO other business to the meeting
adjourned.
A true copy from the minutes.
Aug. Maraist,
Clerk p. j.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

We understand that Gov. Nichlls is in
q delicate position. and does not know
how to make the appoints for police ju-
rors and assessor for this parish. Some
candidates are elected by what is called
to have been primary election. and
recommended by the Proxy Parish Com
mittee, while other candidates are
strongly recommended by numerOusly
signed petitions. We believe it would
be best for the Governor to disregard all
the recommendations and petitions
which have been sent to him, and to Or
a primary election. and give every citi-
zen a chance to become candidate.
But the primary not to be conducted by
wire pullers or politicians, but by the
Democrats of this parish. No more po-
litical combinations.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
Two Ways. Choose Which.

There are two usual ways of doing
what nature sometimes does incomplete
ly, namely, to relieve the bowels. One is
to swallow a drastic plrgative which
evacuates prOfusely, abruptly and with
pain, the other is to take HOstetter's StO-
mach Bitters, the effect of which Is not
violent, but sufficiently thorough, and
which does not gripe the intestines. II
the first is selected, the person employ
ing it need not expect permanent bene-
fit, and he cannot hope to escape the de-
biliating reaction which leaves the or
gans as bad or worse off than before. II,
on the other hand, he resorts to the Bit
ters. he can rely upon the restoration of a
regular habit of body, consequent upon
a renewal of a healthful tone in the in
testinal canal. Besides BEAUTIFULLY re-
laxing the bowels, the Bitters arOuses a
dormant liver, imparts beneficial impe-
tus to the Section of the kidneys, and
cOunteracts the ealry twinges OF rheu'
matism, tendency to gOut, and malaria
i'm all its forms.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

Mr.. Chas. ii. Voorhies, met with a
very painful accident Sunday last, while
handling rifle, trying to extract car
fridge which fitted too tightly with a
knife the cartrige exploded, wounding
him very severely and painfully in the
face. His nose was badly cut, it is pre-
sumed by the shell, and his eyes severe
ly burnt with powder. 1t is to be hoped
that his sight will not be affected, and
that he will soon recover from his pain
full sufferings.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
Board of Trustees.
Regular Meeting held on the 7th. day
of july 1893.

Regular Meeting held on the 7th. day
Of July 1888.
All the members except Mr.. Joseph Condley
were present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
and v. Vallot on Thursday rendered to him their
designations as Town Constables OF st. Martin:
Vile there upon the Mayor was authorized and
instructed to appoint Town Constables to fill
vacancies caused by said designations, provided
their aggregate salaries shall not exceed fifty
dollars per month.
The following accounts were approved AMI
audited:
A. Jean Baptiste Cor. Cart mo.
end. June 2s 1888 1885
F. p Baker Sec 3 mos. end. July l3 l2.t5
VIM. Ross clean. mark. l mo. end.June "a 800
Reveille pub proc 2 mo. end. May 81 S.32
Ndssenrer . . 81 Az
MESSENGER s., So mo- OF June $50
A. Policy nard 7. o. mo. end. July ; 0.00
:, ~ - day 100
v. Vallot :, % days to roo
G.. Voorhies =, :, to June ~ go
A. Jean BaptIs;e rep. of str. near grave
yard March 2 1853 20.6O
F. r. Francois build. tab in mark. June IL 1.5N
c. Olivier lumb ropes and pulleys 59S
On motion duly carried the meeting ADJOURNED
A true copy from the minutes
F.. p. Baker,
Secretary.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
The Dudes Know it.

Or if they don't they should known
that Rangum Root Liniment cured Big
Head in mules for W, f. Hunt, Of Adair-
sville. Ky. j. H. Mallory, Of FOrt'r Sta
tion. Tenn, cured his hogs of blind
staggars with it. In fact this King of
Liniments is invaluable for man and
beast, and no family should be without
it. Sold by all Druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
Did You Ever?

W. ii. Revels. NJ. d., of Baltimore
Nd, says: u have been in the practice OF
medicine for over eighteen years, but
never have l seen the equal Of Hodges
Sarsaparilla. 1t has worked miracles
here in curing Rheumatism and ScrOfu-
la. Have almost come to the conclusion
that cannot practice without it."
Sold by all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

Gen. Nichols has appointed R. H.
Mari, Judge Of section A. Criminal Dis
trict Court, vice Judge Alfred Roman.
T. G. w. Ellis, judged Division A. Civil
District Court, to succeed Judge A. l.. lis
sot. Fred D. King. Judge of division 3:
civil district court. as the successor OF
Judge W. 7. Houston.
Mr.. King is the son of the late W. W.
King, Esq, and was born on his fathers
plantation in the parish Of st, Martin,
Jan. 8, 1870.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
After Three Years.

W. +. Walton, of Springfield, Tenn,
says: u have been suffering with Neu-
ralgia in my face and head off and on for
three years. purchased box of DR..
Tanners Infallible Neuralgia Cure and
took eight of the pills. l have not felt
any symptoms of Neuralgia since. 1t
gives me pleasure to recommend it.
Sold by all druggists.
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Transient advertisements, Is cents per
.nch for first insertion; 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal advertisements, ST. per
1! inch for first insertioG and 30 cents for
each subsequent Insertion.
CTBricf communications upon subjects
of public interest solicited. No attention
will he given to Anonymous letters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

We are informed that our friend, Mr..
ID. Dugas, Road Overseer, is having the
roads of his district put in first class
condition. Why don't the Overseers OF
other sections follow Mr.. DuSas' exam
ple9 The Police Jury should see to this
and force them to do so.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

A list has been left at this office, and
those who have signed the application
for membership to the lodge of Kdights
of Honor. which will soon be organized
here, are requested to come at once, sign
the application for lodge charter, and
pay in their part of the charter fee,
which is fixed at 1925.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

See the neatly printed posters announ
cling the entertainment to be given by
the Dramatic Club, on the 2lst inst.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14

The weather has been exceedingly
warm the past week, and the chorus ever!
morning was .'tOO warm to sleep.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-07-14
I Told You SO.

Mr.. f.. A. Ireland, Of Breen, Philips 4
Co.. Nashville, tenn, says: 81 was atflic-
ted with Piles for twenty years, and
treid every remedy offered me; finally
used the Ethiopian Pile Ointment. II
gave NE instant relief, and has. effected
a permanent cure" Sold by all drug
gists.