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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Town Talk Says.

That he has left for parts unknown
and the girls say what is the matter.
That our drug man is caught in the
turmOils of love and cannot get out
of it.
That some Of the disappointed boys
dissipate their love troub les at the poker
table.
That the soiree at FOurnet's Ladies
Saloon last Saturday was an enjoyable
affair.
That new girl in town always create
a sensation among the lovely young
dudes.
That the Dramatic Association gives
a grand entertainment on Sunday the
10th. inst.
That the editor of the Reveille was in
bad luck when she found out that he was
married.
That the Messenger would like to have
young lady correspondent to write So
ciety notes. Who will she be?
That he could not stand the visit of the
Iberia boy and left for Pensacola, where
we trust, he will recover from his love
affections.
That Stump is fixed up to cool off the
ardor Of those young people whose love
affections have reached too high a de-
gree. His price-5 cents cure.
That she had most happy time in the
prairie city, but she was greatly missed
here, and her return has gladdened the
heart of certain young man.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
That Highway of Nations,

The broad Atlantic, is ever q stormy
thOrOughfare. Yet blow the winds ever
so fiercely, and ride the waves ever 80
loftily, seamen must man the good ships,
tourists will brave the passage, and
commercial travellers and buyers must
visit the centres of foreign trade and
manufacture. That atrOciOus malady,
seasickness, together with colicky pains
and much inward uneasiness is often
endured when Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters would have fortified the vOyagers
against them. Sea captains, and in fact
all old salts and veteran travellers are ac-
quainted with the protective value Of this
estimable preventive and remedy, and
are rarely unprOvided with it. En-
igrants to the far West should use it as
a safeguard against malaria. Seek the
aid Of the Bitters for dyspepsia, constipa-
tion. liver complaint. kidney troubles,
and all ailments that impair the har-
moniOus and vigorous action Of the vital
powers.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
E. p. @.

Don't waste time and money and un-
dergO needless torture with the knife
when Ethiopian Pile Ointment will af-
ford instant relief and certain cure in
every case of blind, bleeding, itching, in
ternal and external piles. Rangum
Root Medicine Co., Manufacturers, Nash
vile, Tenn, so cents and 81 per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
We received this week the first copy
of the Progress, an interesting French
and English paper, published by MIR. L..
z. Bouby, at the Stock Landing, st.
Bernard parish. The PrOgsess will be
published every Saturday and would be
welcome visitor TO every creole family.
The National Convention meets in st.
Louis to-day to nominate candidates for
the Presidency and Vice-Presidency of
the United States. 1t is generally con-
ceded that President Cleveland will be
the unanimous choice of the convention.
When your girl goes back on you call
for the Belle of Anderson, at B. Audi
bert.
Hon. f. d. White, after warm con-
test and a deadlock for several days re-
ceived the nomination of United States
Senator, to succeed Hon. j. B. Eustis.
Judge Whites senatorial career does OF
begin until March 1891, three years from
date.
1.O2 inches of rain fell Wednesday.
The sale at auction, of the stock of
merchandise of the estate Of A. M. He
bert will take place Tuesday next.
Ten thousand acres of land have been
sold the past week in Vernon parish to
Michigan people and 1900 acres of gov
ernment land were purchased by Mr.. N.
X. Fairbanks of Chicago.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
"Decoration Day."

The years that have elapsed since the
close Of the civil war have served to obi
terate all sectional feeling, and united
and prosperous nation joins in keeping
green the graves Of all its beloved dead.
1t is in their spirit that the publisher of
the New York Family Story Paper has
written thrilling and pathetic romance,
peculiarly appropriate to this national
holiday. entitled Faithful LeonOre;
or, His Grave Kept Green" In the same
paper will also be found weekly install
ment Of the " Life and adventures as q
Snowman of P. T. Barnum, written by
himself, and equally interesting to the
young folks as we'll as heads Of families.
These are rare literary already enjoying
them will do we'll to obtain No. 1853 Of
the New York Family Story Paper Of
their newsdealer or send direct to the
publisher, MnnrO's Publishing House,
Nos. "a and % Vandewater Street. New
York, and receive the paper four months
for one dollar, postage free.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Washington, Letter.
Washington, d. c., May 81, 1888.
n Tho FdifOr nf Nacoanu uar

Washington, d. c., May q, 1888.
To The Editor of Messenger
Although the tariff debate still contin-
ues in the House many of the best speeches
Of the week were delivered to empty
seats, the various State conventions that
have been held during the week having
called majority of the Members out Of
town. The question that is now being
discussed by the representatives of both
political parties, is as to whether it will
be policy to vote upon the bill immedia-
tely after the close Of the general debate.
or postpone final action until after the
conventions are held; and, while there
are in both parties earnest advocates Of
the proposition to postpone final action,
the prevailing sentiment appears to be
in favor of immediate action, and it Is
probable that vote will be taken imme-
diately after the close of the debate.
The annual convention Of the National
Baptist Association has been in session In
this city during the past week, and 1t is
reported to have been the most success
full, and largest attented conventions ever
held by the association. More than three
thousand delegates were present. every
State and Territory being largely repre-
sented. The public meetings held in the
various churches were largely attended
and were both interesting and instruc-
tive.
The arrangements incident to the hold
ing of National Convention of Lawyers
in this city on the 22d instant have been
completed, and delegates are beginning
to arrive from all sections Of the country.
The District Bar Association originated
the plan of holding this convention, with
the view Of forming a National Bar AssO-
citation for the purpose Of harmOnizing
certain matters Of law in the different.
States. A great deal Of trouble is caus-
ed by the diversity Of laws relating to
marriage and divorce, descent of real
estate, distribution of real estate, &c,
and it is hoped that by the forming Of
this association many Of these difficulties
and incOnveniencies will be Obviated.
1t is proposed to organize advisory boards,
which will formulate bills for uniform
legislation upon these subjects, and pre-
sent them to the various State legisla-
lures.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
The Crowning of Mary.

The beautiful custom among Catholics
on the last day Of the beautiful month of
May, Of offering to the Holy Virgin, by
the lovely and tender children, attired
in light and charming costumes of
white, the crowns Of white flowers which
they wear upon their innocent little heads
was celebrated at 6 O'Clock Thursday
evening. The ceremony was a grand
and brilliant one, and the sight presented
by the multitude Of lovely children
was most interesting and pleasing.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Notice.

The tax payers Of st. Martin parish,
Louisiana, are hereby notified that the
hsting and estimation Of the valuation
Of all real and personal property, has
been completed. and estimation thereof
made according to law; and that said list
will be exposed at my Office at the Court
House. at st. MartinsvilIe La, for inspec-
tion and correction in the manner and
during the delays provided for by law.
s. V. Martin
Assessor.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Watches! Only One Dollar.

Remittances should be made by Regis
tered mail, which Is positively safe) for
New Nickle Plated Stem Winder and Stem
Setter Watch, just patented. l make
this special offer so as to Introduce this
watch into every home In the land, know
ing where one Is ordered hundreds will
be sold, because everybody seeing it will
want one. Do not hesitate and loose the
grandest opportunity of your life, but
write at once and you will never regret
It. Address ROY JACKSON, Box IA 81
East l04th St.. New York City.
Please mention this paper.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Vol. III. No. IS.

Director Powell, of the United States
Geological Survey, has had under consid-
Grafton for several years past one of the
most stupendOus projects ever undertaken
and has at last gotten the matter into
definite. The project Is in brief, this:
1t is proposed to dam up the canOns of
the Rocky Mountains from Canada to
Mexico, In which are the fountain heads
OF the tributaries Of the Mississippi the
Missouri rivers, and thus form vast resO-
urces or stOre-hOuse Of water, to be used
in irrigating the arid lands. 1t Is clai.
med by Mr.. Powell that 1t will be possi-
BILE to reclaim no less than 100000 mi.
les OF lands that are present worthless,
and at the same time large areas Of
what are termed "flOOd plains "Or lands
which now are subject to damage from
the annual foods Of spring time. The
magnitude Of the project can be best
conceived when it is considered that the
amount Of land that it is sought to re-
claim Is equal In extent to q little less
than One-half the number of acres that
are now under cultivation in the United
States. The cost of such an undertaking
will OF course be great, but Prof, Powell
insists that it will be slight as compared
to the value Of the land reclaimed, and
he has asked Congress to lend its aid In
commencing the work by an appOrpria.
tiOn Of garter OF million dollars.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Attention r. r. l..

For sprains bruises, rheumatism, cuts,
cramps, Inflammation swelling, burns.
ETC., in man, and splint, ringbOne, wind
gall, epizOotic. scratches ETC.. in horses,
Rangum Root Liniment is a sure cure.
The king of Liniments" Is the univer-
sal verdict. Never fails to cure any all
ment that can be reached by an external
medical application. 80 cents per bottle.
For sale by all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
DIED..

At her residence, at COteaux, Lafayette
Parish, Widow Cesaire Liable, born Cell
meme GOndran, at 6 o'clock a. m, on We'd
nesday May 3Oth., at the age Of 81 years.
Her funeral took place from the Catholic
Church here the same evening at o'clock.
Mrs Liable was the mother Of our enter
prising citizen, Mr.. Arthur Liable.
The Messenger extends to the family its
sympathy Of coincidence.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02

Oh! how sweet! The Belle of Ander-
on VIII iskey.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Local Lights.

The Belle of Anderson Whiskey Is the
best, Audibert keeps it.
Gen Sheridan, the great warrior, is
dying in his mansion in Washington
DC.
The steamer New Matte towed three
barges of coal to the st. John planta-
ton this week.
Mayor Shakespear has appointed ii
cOlored men on the Police force, and the
board of Police proposes to reject
them.
We are under obligations to Hon. v.
ROchOn, our Representative, for public
documents addressed to the Messenger.
B. Audibert is in love with the Belle
of Anderson.
The store and residence of our enter
prising low-tOwnsman, F. Rousseau,
is being painted by Mr.. Louis Fridley.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
SPACE. m ? ms 3 ms ms / yr.

Transient advertisements, Is cents per
.nch for first insertion; 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal advertisements, 81 per
II inch for first insertion; and 80 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
UBrief communications upon subjects
of public interest solicited. No attention
will be given to anonymous letters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02

DOnt surfer any lOnger, OUT use IAN
ners Infallible Neuralgia Cure. the only
infallible cure on earth for all forms of
neuralgia and nervous headache. Ran
gum Root Eedicine Co., Manufacturers,
Nashville, Tenn. so cents per boz. Sold
by all druggists.
The ceremony of the laying Of the
corner stone of the Catholic Church at
New Iberia last Sunday was a grand and
brilliant one, and was witnessed by sew
eral thousand people.
Remember on Sunday the 10th. inst.
the Dramatic Association will give a
grand entertainment for the benefit of
the monument of the late Father Jan.
The planters complain of having too
much rain, and the crops are being taken
by the grass. In some sections the
ground is so wet that it is impossible to
work it, and the crops naturally suffer.
Mr.. Divide Dupre, of New York, son of
Mrs. Antoine Dupre Of this place, is here
spending few days with his mother
who he had not seen for twenty one
years.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02
Now is the Time.

de Of Potash, the great purifier for the
blood, A certain cure for rheumatism
scrOfulOus affections, and all diseases Pc
culiar to females. RenOvates and invigO-
rates the system. Physicians recon-.
mend it. Take no other. Rangum Root
Medicine Co., Manufacturers, Nash
vile, Tenn. $l.OO per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
B. Audibert has just received the finest
stock of fine liquors ever received in this
town.
A grand excursion will be given from
New iberia to Woodwork Springs, near
Washington, La, on Wednesday July
4th., by the Ladies' Aid Society of New
Iberia.
Hon. r. S. Perry Of New Iberia has been
elected Judge of the Third Circuit Court,
to succeed Hon. j. NJ. Moore of st. Lam
dry.
The trial in New Orleans of Harry L.
Edwards, for the murder of Dr.. kuyr-
kendall. resulted in a verdict of not
guilty.
Our people seem to be awakening from
their lethargy and are about entering
upon the sphere of amelioratiOn and
prosperity. We notice everywhere i'm
revements going on, and we expect to
soon see our people double their energy
of improvement and create a general
and genuine boom. We have here every
thing at our command if we only want
to boom and prosper. Let us have it.
There is clause in the chatter of
incorporation of this town which
says that no trustee shall be eligible
to occupy a seat in the board of this
corporation, who is not assessed
for the amount Of one thousand
dollars. And as none of the trustees of
the present board are assessed for that
amount, petition of the citizens Of this
corporation is being circulated for sig
natures, to request the District Attorney
to institute suit against the members of
that board, and praying for their remOv-
al from office.
We met in town this week several gen.
tlemen from Iowa and Dakota, who
came here for the purpose of visiting our
section with view Of becoming citizens
Of this parish. They were h ighly plea
sed with the people, climate and coun-
try. We think 1t would be proper for
those who have land for sale to appoint
an agent here who would take interest in
the matter and who would take the
trouble of taking the persons who are
seeking for homes in this Sc ection,
through our parish and show them the
lands which are for sale, with price and
terms etc. Why don't the Police Jury
appoint an agent here for that purpose?
The market was again robbed last Sat-
urday night, and the butchers suffered
the loss of several hundred pounds of
meat. There being strong doubts pOin-
ting to negro named Raphael Garrett,
a search warrant was issued the follow
ing morning and the search resulted in
the finding of the stolen meat conceded
in his cabin and about the premises. In
the search butchers kuife, which had
been stolen from the market house with
some meat about month or so ago was
found, and recognized rs the property
of Mr.. Terville Bienvenu. The negro
was arrested and Jailed by deputy She
riff A. V. Fleming who executed the
search.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-02

Mr.. L. c. Gauthier, a prominent PLAN
ter Of this parish, brought to this office
Thursday several stalks Of cotton measu-
ring SO inches high and loaded with
squares or buds which are about ready
to bloom. Mr.. Gauthier has 20 acres Of
this magnificent cotton.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-25
THE BEAR LAKE MORMONS.
They Enthusiastically Indorse MaWley
for Delegate.

They Enthusiastically Indorse Hawley
for Delegate.
The following special dispatch ap-
pears in the Salt Lake Tribune of the
gath inst:
MONTPELIER, Idaho, October 23.-
Bear Lake county has had two ses-
sons Of straight Democratic Con
ven,ion and will hold a third on Sat
urday here. The independent Demo
Gratis Mormons) held a Convention
to day at Paris, being their second
session. The ticket nominated is all
Mormon, except S. A. Mills, Assessor
and Tax Collector, who, two years
ago, was a strong Anti Mormon. 1t
Endorsed Hawlry for Delegate, his
name being received with enthusiasm.
The Convention was composed Of
prominent church officials. Sheriff
Bolton claims the Mormons will all
vote, aud give Hawley 700 majority.
The plan proposed to defeat the law
is for every man to send a letter to
his bishop, withdrawing from the
church, the bishop to erase the name
and give a certificate to last till after
election. The Mormons boast that
they have bought and own Hawley
This is openly talked in and about
Paris, the fountainhead Of the church
for all Idaho. Indications promise
numerous arrests for perjury.
The above was not needed to con
vince the loyal people of Idaho that
the Mormons would vote, in open de-
6ance of law, if possible. This was
to be expected. But the Genties OF
Idaho should see to it that, if they do,
the Mormons who vote he prosecuted
for perjury. Judge Berry, OF the
Third District Court, recently decided
that a Mormon could not registtr
without committing perjury; and it is
evident, from the article on the MOI
mon question published in yesterdays
TINES, that Chief Justice Weir, Of
Idaho, can be confidently expected t.
indorse and sustain the decision OF
his distinguished colleague.
If, therefore, any Mormons offer tr
vote they can, even if registered, be
challenged and compelled to swear il
their vote, thus making out clea'
case Of perjury against themselve
which can be used in prosecutin;
them.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-25
THE MONEY MARKET.

A Decreased Pressure NOticeable-The
Rates Still Hanging from 2 TO 6
Per Cent.
Bradstrse,'s, October 20: "The
past week has been characterized by
consi lerable decrease in the pressure
on the money market. While the
bond purchases by the Treasury for
the week have not been heavy, the
large disbursements for that purpose
in the preceding weeks has materially
augmented the supply of funds avail
able in the loan market. In fact, it
was known tina. the actual holdings
of each Of the New York banks at
the close of the week ending October
ID were $G,0O0,00O in excess OF the
amour, given in the statement Of
averages for the week. In spite,
: therefore, OF the continuance Of the
drain of funds to the west and south,
where the movement Of cotton is now
assuming large proportions, the sup
ply OF funds was large, while local
demands, both from general business
and speculative quarters, does not
seem to be particularly brisk. Call
loans, as shown by quotations for
bankers balances on the Stock En-
change, were 2024 per cent. through,
out the week, and institutions loaned
freely to brokers at these figures.
Time money was quiet, being still in
limited supply with restricted in
quiry. Four to SIX months money
may be quoted at 4t@5 per cent.
Commercial paper reflects the ante
election dizziness in many liues of
trade, notes being in scanty supply.
At the same time lenders appear de-
sirous of keeping up rates, and out
of-town purchasers are reported to be
somewhat frmer in their figures.
Best names and Endorsed paper may
be quoted at 5@5l per cent, and
single ana western paper at 5l@6 per
cent, The purchases OF bonds by
tho Treasury during the week amount.
ed to S2,756,50o, and were confined
to - per cent. bonds at the uniform
price of 1881"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-25
A TYPICAL GID MORMON.
lie Knew Nothing CT His Family Affairs
Wien on the Witness Stand.


W. S. Dunlway, who was one OF
the United States Grand Jurors dur
ing the last term If the District Court,
at Blackf foot, apd who heard several
trials of Mormon polygamists in open
court at that time, was astonished at
the barefaced perjury which the trials
frequently developed. For instance,
one well-prescrved farmer apparent!,
about as years Of age, testified that
he could not tell when he was married,
did not know how many children he
had, did no. know whether his oldest
daughter was Is or So years of age,
did not know whether she was mar
ried or not, or whether she had child
rem or not, whether she had been liv-
ing at home or not, did not know no W
she got her living, did not have any
curiosity 10 know who was the father
of her reputed children, never paid
any attention to her conduct, nor
showed any interest whatever in her
existence! He admitted that he took
good care of his COWS when about &c
calve, but had no concern whatever
about his daug when in a delicate
condition.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-25
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your ap.
petite Is poor, you nre bothered with
Headache, you are tidgetty, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, AMI want to
brace up. Brace up, but not with slim
ulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very. cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in a
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify
your blood, start healthy action of
Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality,
and give renewed health and strength.
Such a medicine you will find in Flee
trio Bitters. and only 50 cents 4 bottle at
}. A. Rupcrt's Drug Store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-25
THE SECOND DISTRICT COURT,

Third Judicial Day of the Oc.absr,
1883, Term--His Honor Chief jus.
tice Weir Presiding-Thursday, Oc-
,aber %.
G.. P. Glenn ct al vs. n P r r Co.
Placed Oh calendar.
Frank Drake ct al VS. Gus Bohlke
ct al.-Hearing on injunction con-
tinued till the first day of adjourned
term. Plaintiffs waive service Of
copies OF affidavit filed By defendants.
w S Mccormick & Co VS. a 2
Turner.-Demur.er sustained as to
both. Leave given to amend com
plant, and defendant has till the frs,
day of the adjourned term to answer
but not to demur.
Anna l. Leslie VS. Howard Leslie
Default ordered. Referred to clerk
to take testimony and report same &c
court.
Aida B Riggen VS. S P Miles,
Motion to strike out part of answeI
argued and submitted.