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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03
A Blessing in Triplets.

Returning health leads with it hand in
hand it's offspring-the triplets, sleep, appe
tite, digestion. Hostetter' Stomach Bitters
brings into existence these blessed babes
whose young lives fostered by it bloom into
maturity. Well may the sick, the nervous
the feeble seek the help Of this helpful aux.
iliary. Dyspepsia, malaria, biliousness
rheumatism surrender to it. -.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

The wise man knows nothing who can
not profit by his own wisdom, but the man
who has once tested the virtues of AL ems
Iron Tonic Bitters will never forego it's use
especially if he suffers from neuralgia, in
digestion and other ills OF q weak system.
All genuine bear the signature of J. p
Allen, St Paul Mimi. ,&s .#
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

THERE are in New York one hundred law
yers Of the shyster class who read the pa
pers every morning to find something on
which they might base suit for libel. i
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

The German language|i ia Spain is not pop
ular. When the Queen Regent Of Spain
was passing through Valencia on recent
occasion, the students Of the university pre-
J scented her with petition requesting the
suppression Of the German language in the
Spanish colleges.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

much more than other people. They simply
didn't talk so much about it-SomeruiUe
Journal. - - .c 49,. = o.. T.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03
WisdOm'S TEACHINGS.

A NICE Elbow do you do''-a pretty girls
Standardization Courier.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

Room for apprehension-ade dentists ante
chamber. -Time
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

THE poet who is always amusing is NO
necessarily Washington Critic
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

For good bread use NATIONAL YEAST.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03
If You Are Sick

With Heedache, Neuralgia Ri unatism Dyspep-
STA, Biliousness Blood Humors, Kidney Disease,
Constipation, Female Troubles, Fever and Ague,
sleeplessness Partial Paralysis, or Nervous Pros
tration, use Paine's Celery Compound and BE-
cured. In each of these the cause is mental or
physical overwork, anxiety, exposure or malaria,
the effect of which is to weaken the nervous sys-
tenn, resulting in one of these diseases. Remove
the CAUSE with that great Nerve Tonic, and the
RESIIr r will dsannnar
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

NATURAL gas has caused in Pennsylvania
In three years seventy three fires, costing
$500, 900. s.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03

Summer. Every box guaranteed. Sample orders
solicited. Write us for Prices. We make the best
Axle-1rease known and sell cheaper than others do
their common goods. CLARK q WISE CO.,
Office, 80 River Street, Chicago, Illinois.
QrNAME THIS PAPER sv~zya usy vrtsas
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-03
Paine'S Celery COMPOUND

JAS. L. Bowen Springfield Mass, writes -
a Nerve Tonic. In my case a single bottle
wrought great change: My nervousness entirely
nnd hs WITH it the vs
tone of the system was wonderfully invigorated.
tell my friends, if sick as have been, Paines
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-01-07
~ Ida Waugh, the greatest of American

by Ida Waugh, the greatest Of American
artists, whose radiant child faces are
known i'm every quarter of the globe.
These pictures. OF the rarest excellence,
represent lovely infants, with faces as
beaming as the morning. They are now
selling in New York city at one dollar a
piece. Artists pronounce them to be
work of unusual merit. We offer both,
with the large and beautiful Sunshine"
for only Fifty Cents. "Mellin's food is
advertised only on the inside of the Sun
shine" covers. No advertising is on
either of the engravings. Over two and
a half million copies have been sold this
year without a single complaint. All
orders should be sent directly to the Of
fee Of this paper. Samples Of the Sun
shine and Pictures can be seen at our
establishment.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-01-07
POLICE JURY.

Regular Meeting held on this End. day
Of January 1888.
The Meeting being called to order the
named members were present: Hon. F.
Berard, President and Messrs. Gutekunst
Patin Gillard and Eug. Duchamp.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Mr.. Duchamp upon valid reasons o fer
ed was excused for not attending pre-
vious meetings.
The Clerk as Accountant of the Police
Jury, reports that he has issued up to the
5th ult., 442 checks on the Parish Treas
urer, against appropriations of the sched-
ule Of 1887, said checks amounting to the
sum of eight thousand, seven hundred
and twenty four 251S dollars as per YOU
cheers approved.
On motion Of Mr.. Gillard seconded by
Mr.. Duchamp pnt tOa vote and carried.
Be it resolved, that an appropriation of
$500 be m abe in due time on schedule of
1888 for the purpose of repairing Bridge
on Bayou Teche at Arnaudville, provided
that the Parish Of st. Landry subscribes
to this in the same proportion and pro-
vided further that the contract be dis
posed of as stated in resolution of this bo-
dy passed at its meeting OF March Z 1857.
On motion Of same, seconded by same
be it resolved. That a further appropria-
ton of SIS be and is hereby made, in
same condition as above to refund one
half Of expenses incurred during the
year 1887, by the residents Of the cOrpo-
ration Of Arnaudville in repairing bridge
at said place.
On motion of Gillard seconded by Mr..
Patin voted and adopted the President
was requested to appoint Committee of
three to confer with the planters border
ing Bayou Teche on road leading from
Watkins plantation, lower line, to Ar
naudville, for the purpose OF locating the
public road at that place, at a better
place than the one where it is now lOca-
ted. The President appoints on said
Committee Messrs. Louis C. Guidry, Au-
relien Breauy and A. Guidry. Said Com
mittee will report on their deliberations
at next regular meeting Of this body.
Messrs Gillard and Patin are appointed
on Committee to interview Messrs.
AnatOl Castillo, Aurelien Dugas and Jos.
Jean Louis in reference to road from
Breaux Bridge to Bayou VermilliOn.
On motion OF Mr.. Gutekunst, seconded
by Mr.. Gillard, Messrs Duchamp and Ma
raist are appointed on a Committee. to-
gether with the President, to settle with
the Parish Treasurer and Collector be-
tween now and next regular meeting.
There being no further business to
transact the meeting was adjourned.
Atrue copy from the Minutes.
AUG. MARAIST,
Clerk P. j.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-01-07
Houma Burned Down.

We take the following special from the
Picayune:
Houma La Dec. 29.-Houma was visited
to-day by the most disastrous fire ever
known in its history. One hundred
dwellings and twenty eight business
houses we're destroyed and numbers OF
families are hOuseless.
The fire originated about l o'clock from
a defective fue, and under the influence
of a strong wind the flames rapidly
spread to the adjoining building and it
was soon beyond control.
The fire crossed Main street and in
short time two parallel rivers Of flame
were sweeping out Of existence every
thing within reach, till the extreme
northern limits of the town were reached
where the Morgan depot and warehouse
are located. There about half million
of dollars worth Of property was at stake
and every one being directed to this point
it fortunately escaped destruction.
1t is impossible at this hour to estimate
the total loss, but it is known that there
was little or no insurance on any pro-
perty burned.
The colored people Joined their utmost
efforts to those Of the whites in the task
of saving the town.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-01-07
VENIRE.

Drawn for the February term 1853 of the 2ls
Judicial District Court of the State af Louis
lana, holding scrsions in and for the parish of
st. Martin.
First week commencing on Monday the Sth of
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Witness the Honorable James E. Mouton,
yndee OF the 2Ist Judicial District Court of
Louisiana in and for the parish of 81. Martin
this 10Th day Of December A. ID. 1887
wM. b. EAsTIN. by. Clrck of Court.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-01-07
Washington Letter.

Washington d. c. Dec. oath 1887.
To the Editor of Messenger.
The city has quietsd down congression-
ally but is in great activity concerning
Christmas Festivities. When Congress
adjourned on Thursday, no business had
been disposed of in the house since the
meeting Of Congress, and the Senate had
done little except to act on some recess
nominations, and have presented an un-
usally large number of bills for referen-
ce to committees. So far the Senate has
very much the start of the House and in
all probability will keep in the lead, as
less time is consumed there in debate on
bills, than In the House. The indica-
tions from what debates have already
taken place in the Senate, all point
to many heated political discussions.
The grave Senators cannot stand against
the pressure to do something to make
political campaign matter, and so the
Republicans have taken the initiative
and already begun to attack the Demo-
Gratis. The latter are ever ready to take
up the gauntlet and never back down
and so the session will, beyond any ques-
ton Of doubt, be an unusually exciting
one. 1t will extend way into the hot
days Of summer and the legislation will
be tinctured with bids for votes. The
soldier element Of the country will no
doubt fare we'll, as both parties seem ca
ger to show their willingness to legis-
late for their good. Already there was
introduced in the Senate a bill to reopen
the Arrears of Pension Act, which will
doubtless pass both Houses and a flood
gate for the flow Of millions from the
Treasury. It is as just now as it ever
was. and for that reason and because
many have already received their dues
under 1t, it would be difficult to give
any good reason for the defeat Of the bill
1t Is understood that Senator John Sher-
man Is preparing speech on the tariff
in reply to the Presidents message and
will deliver it soon after the holidays are
over. The fact that the Message was
devoted exclusively to the tariff will call
forth many speeches on that subject from
the Republicans in both Senate and
House and may result in little legisla-
ton on tho subject. Both parties are
determined to make record aud l shall |
have the pleasure of sending you some
spicy letters when our Legislators get
down to work after the holidays. Many
Members are spending the two weeks re-
cess at their homes and some of them
Will as In the past bring their families
back with them and then the gay season
will begin.
Amatter Of National interest is, the
District Boycott case taken up from our
court to the United States Supreme Court.
The question is Of such an importance
that tho Supreme Court has advanced the
case on the docket so as to give a hear
ing on the 9th of January although the
Court Is nearly three year behind with
It's eases. The Labor Unions are all deep
~ Interested in 1t. as it is the case of the
and Imprisonment of one of
is members for boycotting under the
directions Of the Order. |
There Is nothing more of general inter-
ut that can send you this week.
l
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S 800 For so Cents.

Inc Most Generous Offer Ever Made by
any Business Firm in the World.
IN order to advertise Mellin.s Food"
IN TINS district the following offer is
maze 70 the readers Of our paper. On
receipt OF 30 cents we will deliver at our
once, or mail to any address, two beauti-
full lithced water-color engrayinps and
a copy Of Sunshine for Little Ch;iJran
S " oy the Rev. j. Henry Smythe,
~. ", magazine crowded with charm,
ang pictures and exquisite stories for the
Little Ones. These two engravings are
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To Professionals.

We can make neat and attractive adver-
tisements for Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists.
Notaries Public etc. which We will insert
in the columns Of the Messenger one
year, for the small sum Of five dollars.
This is not dead town and the names
of our professional men should at least
appear in the local papers. Come with
your cards gentlemen.
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Notice to Tax PAYERS.

Take notice that in accordance with Section
s. of Art. s of the General Assembly of 1882.
your taxes for the year 1887 according to the Tax
Rolls on file in this office and in the Office of the
Clerk of Court ex-offlcio Recorder of Mortgages
Of the Parish of st. Martin are now due and col
lectable. and if not paid as the law directs or
before the 3ist day OF December A. ID. 1887 you
will become delinquents and the amount of your
said taxes will then draw per cent interest per
month from the 3lst OF December until paid for
or the property thus assessed will be seized and
sold according to law.
Sheriff's Office st. Martensville Parish OF St.
Martin this 18th. day of October 1887.
T. l.. BROUSSARD.
Sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-30
ga,upatru sl,of.-

IT will not he walk over Mind that.
GETout your bandanaS aud blow a buglc
blast.
Rorsg up lads. "Dinna ye hear the
slogan"
DoN'T lose vote, boys We can't
make II too binding.
WIS this time, Democrats, ard you've
settled II for a century.
TmE Republicans are already claiming
victory. Shall this calamity visit us?
WATCH city bonds and all other sccuh.
ties go down II the Democratic ticket is
defeated.
Nike GARvIS was born in Maryland.
His first name was imported under tho
low tariff OF 1870
Bon Ike, candidate ior constable, has a
great head and 90, the only No. "A white
hat there was in the lot
MRuPHls cannot afford 10 GO backward.
II the Taylor ticket is elected next Monday
il will set Va back ten years.
EVERYBODY and his son is buying white
hats 10 take part IN the JacksOnian parade
and grand Democratic rally.
WILL Mr.. A. = Meyers pledge himself
not To appoint any ignomut deputies II lac
should accidentally be eloc,od2
wE,RiSd white hats Ia all very good,
hut they don't count in the ballot box. II
takes votes TO win, boys, remember that.
TnE lsboring men ought 10 vote for
Yergcr for magistrate ut large. His oppo.
ncnt does not need the office; he il rich
man.
lEr every man who cbcrishos the wei.
fare OF Memphis grid up his loins next
Thursday and help eject tho Mclendcn
ticket.
" Zach Taylor Is elected Svayback
Charley will import white barber from
Chicago TO do his shaving and two or three
degenerate lrishmen from the same place
to black his boots.
THAR picture Of +. NJ. Winters In the
LodDcr Saturday will beat the Squire II
anything can. Tho finst impulse that
strikes one on looking at Il u ~ ask.
"Whcn did you get out p
JosEPH Is the first name Of our candidate
for trustee, but unlike his illustrious name.
sake, no never wore a coat OF many
colors. lie never wore but ono kind Of
coat, and IL was Democratic, all wool and a
yard wide.
SoNE papers can do anything with i'm.
punty. II Tm ArrEAL had published
such pictures of Winters and Garyin M
were In Saturdays Lcf1r. there would
have been two $50 900 libel suits filed an
hour after going 10 pross.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-30
Rare opportunity at Muliori's.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Sallie Harris and Henrietta Garner,
both colorod, wero arrested Yesterday for
engaging In a scrapping match on Shelby
street. Both Amazon's were considerably
bruised about the face.
a handsome two-story brick building Is
being constructed on Thirl street near
Monroe. for occupancy by Orgill Bros 4
Co n warehouse. The building will b.
completed In about two weeks
Members OF the Smithsonian club arc
requested 10 meet ut Rocco's corner TO.
morrow evening at $50 o'clock 10 partici-
pate in the grand torchlight procession.
Members are earnestly requested TO be
prompt.
Mary Dimes, colored, is locked mp at tho
station.housc, charged with aiding William
Foute, q colored prisoner, TO escape from
tho dungeon where he was confined for
refusing 10 diyulge the hiding place oI
some property he had stolen.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-30

About 100 German citizens OF prcmi-
nence and character held a meeting in
Turner hall yesterday. ii. Gronauer
presided and Leopold Waterman ofliciated
as secretary. The proceedings were con-
Quoted in German, and no representative
OF the American dailies was present. TuR
APPEAL, however, always alert in the in
terest OF Democracy, after much effort
succeeded in securing a copy OF the rcso-
lutions in German, which translated read
as follows:
The German Americans of Shelbycoun-
ty here assembled, declare that they value
tho welfare OF the community they live in
above all things, but inasmuch as they
hail from common Fathcrland, and are
bound together by community Of inter
ests, and rs good citizens and prompt tax
payers are entitled TO n voice in the adj
ministration OF affairs, and M they arc
anxious to contend for that right without
endangcring the welfare OF the community;
in accordance with the above declara.
ton, .and in view of the fact that the
Republican party has nominated
ticket composed OF men OF acknowledged
capacity and responsibility, who can I've
safely intrusted with tho management OF
the affairs OF the county, and to whom tho
welfare OF the community can be COM
miited without fear, and in view Of the
fact that tho Democratic party has ignored
the most modest wishes OF the German
element;
And, whereas, The Republican party
has given TO Germans positions OF honor
on their ticket;
And, whereas, The coming local cleo.
ton will have certain influence ON the
approaching national contest; therefore
be il
Resolved, That the Gcrman-Amcricans
of Shelby county, without regard to the
party ties Of any individual, will support
the Republican ticket in next Thursdays
election, and pledge themselves mutually
by all honorable means, and with all the
power at their command. 10 cndcavor to
secure the success Of that ticket.
Resolved, That the German press he re-
qucStcd to give publication and circulation
10 the above resolutions.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-30

Lee Andrew Huff, first mate Of the
steamer Coahoma, shot and killed an un.
known colorcd rouster while tho boat was
living at Concorlia, Miss, 2l5 miles south
OF this city, about 0 O'Clock Saturday
morning.
Walter Jackson, colorcd, an eye witness
20 the affair, was seen by an ArPTAL re.
porter and made tho following statement
'Early Saturday morning tho boat landed
n Conc0rdia 10 take on some freight.
Among the roustcs employed on the
boat to handle freight was a colorcd
man somewhat slower than tho others.
The mate frequently quarrelcd with him
and on two occasions thrashed him. Just
before the killing the mate ordered the
man 10 90 ashore and bring aboard
some cotton seed. The latter obeycd but
was very slow. This seemed 10 anger the
mate who knocked him down and beat
him up very badly. Realizing that he
would he killed unless he made his escape
the negro ran off the boat followed by
HUI At the end Of the stage
plank Hui struck at the negro
with a stick, but missed. lie then pullctl
bis pistol and fired three shots the bullets
taking effect, one In the head, one In the
LEFT hip and the other in the back. The
wounded man lived only few minutes.
Hun escaped.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-30

could be found. lie had been drinking
heavily OF late and had recently returned
from trip undertaken 10 recruit from the
effect OF excess. Whether his death was
from IN overdose OF morphine or from
some sudden attack OF underlined illness is
not known. His physicians treated him
for poisoning. Cook WIS about twenty.
eight ycaB old and had share in the
management Of Capt Millers wooden
mills.