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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23
Compulsor Education.
Address of Hon. V. Rochon.

The House having under consideration
..House Bill No. 9S, relative to cOmpul-
sory education in the State of louisiana"
introduced by Mr.. Martin of st. Landry.
Representative RochOn Of st. Martin
having obtained the floor said:
Mr.. Speaker, take pleasure in advo-
eating the passage of this bill, and thank
the gentleman from st. Landry (Mr.
MARTINI in behalf of my constituents both
white and colored, for having had the
moral courage to introduce 4 bill, which
if passed, will be of such great interest
to the people of Louisiana.
The necessity of education in this
State, Mr.. Speaker, is too apparent to
require long argument and pleading in
favor of the passage Of this bill; the Ii
mited facilities of education in the public
schools throughout the State are well
known to every member of this House.
The report of the State Superintendent
of Public Education demonstrates the
fact that a great number of children,
both white and cOlOred do not attend
school at all.
While the passage of this bill may seem
hardship on parents and guardians
who should not comply with its provi-
sions yet it would be of the greatest bene-
fit in the accomplishment of the educa-
ton of our people. Permit me to say,
Mr.. Speaker, that differ with the gen.
tleman from Orleans (Mr. Rush) when
he says that if this bill should pass, 1t
will cause all the colored people of the
State to be sent to Jail. can assure the
gentleman that in the parish of st. Mar
tin, such would not be the case. because
the colored people there generally send
their children either to private or public
schools.
My experience of the public schools In
my parish justifies me in saying that the
passage of this measure will rebound to
the benefit of my constituents both white
and colored; therefore l vote ''nO" or
the motion to indefinitely postpone the
bill.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23
Local Lights.

Mr.. j. NJ. SALES has cultivated on his
place cabbage that weighed 42pOunds.
Mr.. Alexis VoOrhies, representing A.
Baldwin. d Co. was in town this week.
The Dramatic Club proposes to give
an entertainment on Saturday July 2lst.
The finishing touches are being given
TO the presbytery. 1t presents an agree
able sight.
We have had an abundance of rain
this week. to the great sorrow and dis
appointment of the planters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23

B. Audibert is in love with the ''Belle
of Anderson.
The time has come for the committee
in charge of Father Jams monument to
close the last contract. that of the pedes-
tai and iron railing. Some of our citi-
zens have subscribed and have not yet
paid in the amount they have subscribed.
They should send that amount at once
or let the committee know whether they
intend to withdraw their subscriptions, so
they can go to work with the cash they
have on hand and not counting upon
what is promised.
When your girl goes back on yOu call
for the Belle of Anderson, at b. Audi
bert.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23
Attention r. r. l..

For sprains bruises, rheumatism, cuts,
cramps, Inflammation swelling, burns.
ETC., i'll 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. 30 cents per bottle
For sale by all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23
A Stab in the Dark

Sometimes fails Of its murderOus in-
tent. The insidiOus and dastardly at
tacks made upon the reputation Of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters by persons who
seek to palm off cheap and fiery tOnics
as identical with it, Or the same thing
under another name, or equally as good,
in most instances react disastrOusly up
on the unprincipled traders upon pOpu-
lar credulity who attempt them, cOnve r
ting their speculatiOns into ruinOus
failures. The Bitters is pure, whole
some and thorough medicine, adapted to
the total cure and prevention Of fever
and ague, bilious remittent, dyspepsia,
constipation, debility, nervousness and
kidney troubles. Its every ingredient,
unlike those in the limitations of it, is of
an ascertained standard Of excellence,
and while they. by reason of their fiery
properties, react injuriOusly upon the
brain and nervous system, Of both those
organs it is a sedative and invigorant
Refuse all these harmful limitations.
The Belle of Anderson Whiskey is the
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23

An active brain, sparkling wit, a cheer
full mind, bright eye, q robust body,
pure rich blOO1 and vigorous bounding
circulation, add many charms ia female
sOciety-yet, ah! how few ladies can
boast Of all these signs Of health! While
they remain victims to thOss terrible
female complaints, they will be complied
to be mere feeble, delicate drOnes upon
society. You can be restored to health
and happiness by the use of English
Female Bitters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23
Now is the Time.

To use Hodges Sarsrparilla with lodi
de of Potash, the great purifier for the
blood, A certain cure for rheumatism,
scrOfulOus affections, and all diseases pc
culiar to females. RenOyates and invigO-
rates the system. Physicians recon-
mend it. Take no other. Rangum Root
Medicine Co., Manufacturers, Nash
vile, Tenn. $1.OO per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23
Town Talk Saws.

testing.
That the balsamic effect of the pine on
the heart, is wonderful.
That he says she was keen on that
day. In fact, she was alice.
That he says Inc did not go there for
the strawberries, Blonde!
That pious young lady likes to carry
her own prayer book.
That a matrimonial association would
be profitable here.
That the Lion is still on the war
path.
That the Iberia girl says our banquet
ties are too muddy.
That the press man travels East now.
The engineer travels no more.
That some of the old folks say they
enjoy town talk greatly.
That soEe of the boys will get in hot
water if they don't mind.
That the young man from the country
is still holding the fort.
That the New Orleans boy enjoyed
that ride delightfully."-.
That we have new Town Talker. he
is fighter, and can't be bulldozed.
That the Railroad Avenue will again
become an agreeable evening walk.
That the soiree at Duchamps hall was
greatly enjoyed by those who attended.
That he was captivated by the beau
tiful blue eyes.
That large number Of our young peO-
pie will attend the entertainment at
Breaux Bridge to-day and Tomorrow.
That somebody is going to get left Il.
And his friends will tell him IL told you
so."
That he acted very unpolitely towards
the Iberia girl but unintentionatly we
presume.
That the young ladies who spent some
days in the country this week had sew
eral interesting visits.
That they both went north last Sum
day, but did not reach their point of des-
tinatiOn. The road was too muddy. Is
that the zeal cause
That the young widows propose to
give ''leap year. party for the benefit
of old maids, and if successful, will try
one for their own luck.
That your best girl would delight a
ride to Breaux Bridge to attend the
grand entertainment tonight and to
morrow night.
That the ladies are down on the Dra-
matte Club and say they will not send
any more cream and cakes. We are
sorry for those fair ladies, we'll try tO
please you next time.
That the fat boy who just returned
from New Orleans had an agreeable visit
this week, but his prestige of the past
was no more. Oh! deception.
That that slim young man was so eclip-
sed by the sight Of that pretty young la.
dy, that he forgot the lemonade he hat
in his hands, let it fall and soiled hel
beautiful dress. He exclaimed Oh! ant
disappeared.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23

We extend our thanks to Mr.. Chas. Z.
Petrie, manager of the Rayne Dramatic
and Literary Club, for a complimentary
ticket to attend the entertainment which
will be given on Saturday the 3Oth. inst.
for the benefit Of the Rayne Public School
Fund.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23

The Belle of Anderson Whiskey is the
best, Audibert keeps it.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23

Transient advertisements, 15 cents per
.nch for first insertion; 30 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal advertisements, 81 per
II inch for first insertion; and 30 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Ey-Brief communications upon subjects
of public interest solicited. No attention
will be given 10 anonymous letters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23
The moss factory of Mr.. G. L. Lacaz,
will soon commence operations.

Ex-GOv. S. ID. McEncry presented his
commission to the Chief Justice and was
duly acknowledged as an Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court at Monroe On
Saturday last.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23

The Republican National Convention
is still in session in the city of Chicago.
At the time of going 20 press no nominal
ton had been made.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-06-23

Rumor has that this town will furnish
a candidate for Congressman at the
coming election.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09

The Haberdasher, monthly Journal of the
mems furnishing trade, devotes prominent
space to the abuse which has steadily grown
till the word sterling which, when
stamped upon what purported to be silver
handle for stick or UMBRELLA used to be a
guarantee Of coin metal has now absolutely
no meaning whatever, and is simply and
solely device to deceive the public when
that public tries to buy a massive silver knob
for $l.65, including silk umbrella or a hand
some cane.
English law makes the use of the word
sterling upon plated ware felony There
is no law in this country that covers the
ground. And 1t is not a creditable state of
mercantile morality under which men split
hairs 80 dexterously, as do certain manufact.
urers, in justifying their use OF the stamp.
The average retail buyers undoubtedly be-
ieves the sterling stamp to warrant the
metal coin silver. But the outside coating of
even a merely s'washedn handle is of course
silver, and on no better ground than this do
some manufacturers base their claim Of fair
dealing and honesty. But while compare
lively few Of the heavy handles are made
wholly OF coin metal, since few people will
buy so expensive umbrellas, yet the pur-
chaser has a right to expect that the silver
head which bears the word ''sterlingu should
not consist of a mass OF lead or other base
metal with merely a thin varnish OF silver
But it is plain that it is no easy matter to
draw the line between honesty and fraud.
II plate IL silver, OF even d quarter OF an
inch in thickness, everything base metal can
properly be stamped sterling" at what de-
gree of thinness in the silver does the use of
the word become misleading and wrongf--
New York Sun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
Who shnnla Avoid rohasoo.

A man may, it is true, smoke 1--WE or six
cigars, or as many pipes, each day, without
recognizing any harm in consequence; but
we make the statement, without hesitation,
that he could not indulge to that extent and
continue in perfect health. Men who live
sedentary lives must be more temperate than
those who are constantly in the open air.
There are certain complaints in which the
use of tobacco should be forbidden altogether.
Men who have weak lungs, with tendency
to consumption, ought never to use tobacco,
and the same, as a rule, holds good in chronic
bronchitis. In all constitutional diseases
characterized by general functional derange-
ment impaired nutrition and impoverish-
ment of the blood, the poisonous effects Of
tobacco arc intensified. In fact, there is not
a condition Of i'll health in which we should
feel justified in recommending the patient TO
use tobacco. Let men in perfect health smoke
IL they find that it adds much to the pleas
ures of living. We cannot condemn the
habit so long as it is held in restraint; but il
INDUCED to an excess, certain measure Of
i'll health is the inevitable consequence.
Boston Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
rlogrInr the Russian Peasant.

Personal dignity is something unknown in
a Russian village. If a peasant cannot pay
his taxes be is logged If the elected COM
munal and Volost authorities cannot collect
the amount for which they arc assessed at
the district treasury office, they are forced to
call in the assistance of the police There is
a good deal of truth in the assertion that in
the neighborhood of poor villages in Russia
the birch trees are bare of twigs, sacrificed to
the beating out Of the poor peasants arrears
and taxes. The village and district police
not only fog, but they march off the poor
fellows to the estates OF neighboring pro-
prietors and hire them out as laborers, on
the understanding that the wages shall be
paid to the treasury officials.
Once in while the moujik gets impatient
and revolts. Then he destroys everything he
lays his hands on. Such was the case with
a stanovoi-chief of the rural police--in the
province of Kazan, who, between 1S70-7s,
had caused 745 persons to be logged He
was besieged and killed by an angry crowd,
some of whom were forthwith tried and con-
demned as seditious rioters The village
chronicles are full of such tragedies
Michael Malkoff in Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
Now Jersey To Decide.


A Trenton letter to the Baltimore
american says: The Republicans have
much in their favor. They have gained
steadily in Presidential years. Cleveland
owes his victory to Buchard in New Jersey
as much as in New York. Five days be-
fore the election Blaine had tho State.
Hard work by Senator MCPHERSON and
lever use of the Burchard speech among
the Catholics the Sunday before the cleo
tion turned the tide. The Prohibitionist
vote of 1884 was continuance of power.
1t much more than offset the Democratic
detection TO Butler. This year the Pro-
hibitionist vote is liable to shrink per-
ceptibly, despite General Fisk's efforts.
The Protective tariff has big grip among
the Democratic manufacturers. The Amer
lean Protective Tariff League is doing a
great deal of missionary work up and
Down the State. There are good many
Democrats joining the organization aud
aiding in the circulation of high tariff
literature among the workingmen. Tho
Catholic Priests TO man applaud the re-
cent temperance legislation of the Repub
lcans. A labor candidate for the Presi.
dency would draw four votes from the
Democracy to one from the Republicans
Temperance aud the tariff are the Repub-
lican trump cards.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
RnrupLIcAN srArn coNvENr1oN.


At the Republican State Convention,
held at Trenton to-day, Senator Gardner,
of Atlantic, presided and delivered an
effective address. The following dele
gates were elected
Senator Griggs, 500 J. Hart Brewer,
$50; George A. Halsey, $50 William j.
sewell, 572. P. J. Collins, DR.. HeroId,
Frank Patterson and Senator Cranmer
were elected alternaSes.
John l. Blair, of Warren Co., and H.
B. Herr, Esq, of Hunterdon, were chosen
by the Fifth District Convention as dele
gates.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
MISS hEfNULDs hUUM-MHTy oHhWaIIa, ~
foore, Annie Heenan, Ethel Massey, Edna Eggei
arrie Pascoe, Addie Hoffman, George DAVE, Ho
ee Barber
THIRD WARD SCHOOL.
Miss DAVIS RooM-Minnie Naylor, Magg
.auer, Fannie Buchanan, Addie Beaumont, Edit
Dilley, Emma Wolverton, Joe Slack, Tommi
ohnson, Dorie Wilson, Olive Phillips, Ma
Wharton, Clara Wharton, Meta WIlmot, Bess
layis
THIRp WARE scHooL.
ALEX. P. KERR, Principal.

"A source of considerable speculation
and conjecture by sewing machine men
in general is Why is it that the canvas
ser selling New Davis Machines can go
out and sell from five to seven and even
more machines per week, while the can
vasser for other machines considers him
self doing well when he accomplshes the
sale OF two or three machines per week !?
This is very easily answered. 1t is not
because the Davis is sold lower than any
other, for the price is from five to ten
dollars higher than that of any other ma
chine in the market; but it is because it
possesses many advantages over any
other, prominent among them being the
vertical feed, an improvement which 10
point of superiority no other machine can
approach. BY the feed improvement all
kinds of sewing, even the most difficult
trimming, is made in the most perfect
manner without the necessity of ever
basting. Its attachments are so simple,
many of them working automatically,
that any lady possessing even but slight
knowledge of running Machine, eau ex-
ecute every variety of household sewing
upon the Davis with AN ease and rapidity
impossible with any other machine.
For sale by Samuel J i. Pickering, Agent
Lambertville, N. J.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY. PA

The Bucks county Court will begin
its next session on the 21st inst. The
case of Gettys will undoubtedly be tried
at this session.
The funeral services of Richard E..
Nice, of New Hope, were held at the M.
E. Church, last Sunday morning. The
attendance was very large. .Tuscarora
Tribe of Red Men, of Lambertville, Della
ware Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle,
of New Hope, and Franklin Castle, of
Lambertville, attended.
Several Bucks county farmers have
been swindled by persons representing
themselves to be agents OF the North
American Lightning Rod Company. The
agent agrees to put up rod for advertis-
ing purposes for $40, and induces the
farmer TO accept verbal agreement,
which is afterward changed to written
one, which binds him to pay when the
rod is up whatever they deem proper to
charge, which in the case of one farmer
was 500, Look out for them.
There are AZ prisoners from Bucks
county confined in the Eastern Peniten-
tiary at Philadelphia. During the year
1887 they earned $l,1S0.70, and were
debtor 10 The Penitentiary $1,705.6S. The
cost per day for each prisoner for proyi-
sions, medicine, clothing, fuel, light, etc.,
was IS cents. Very few Of the prisoners
earned more than the amount charged
against them. The whole number Of
days served was 9,476. During the year
four prisoners from Bucks county were
discharged.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09

The State Board of Assessors of New
Jersey have just completed their annual
report 1t shows a total of 3, 50T miles
of railroad 10 the State-more, in proper
ton to the size of the State, than in any
other State in the Union OF this 2, 124
miles are laid with the finest steel rails
aud /, 1888 with iron. The gross earnings
from all sources were $32, AIT. The
net revenue applicable to the payment of
interest aud dividends was $l4,714, AGO,
or per cent. on the entire valuation of
all the roads, including the franchises,
and million dollars to spare. The aver
age dividends for all the roads in the
United States during the year was little
more than per cent. The total taxes
assessed for the year was 81, 303, 4S4.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09

In accordance with notice given, a
meeting was held in the Court House, on
Saturday, to take some action upon or re-
garding the Local Option law passed by
the Legislature last Winter. The meet
ing was called to order by Rev. F. l..
Chapel, and Zenas L. Nevus was elected
Chairman. G. L. Fell was chosen Secre-
tary.
Sentor Large, on suggestion of J. l..
Comet, read and explained the law, and
remarks we're madsby John A. Bullock,
Rev. f. L. Chapel, W. S. Riley, Isaac
w. Matthews, George Fleming and Geo.
M. Thornton.
DR.. Mott moved that committee of
five be appointed, who shall represent the
different political parties as nearly as pos
81 BILE, which committee shall have full
power to call meetings, add to their num-
bers, correspond with persons in other
townst fps, and to do anything they think
proper in the cause.
The following committee was appoint
ed: Jacob Spangenberg, Geo. Fleming,
Elias Vosseller, o. B. Davis, Rhutson
Case. -Hunterdon Republican, Nay 2.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
For sweet charlty,s Sake.

Mr.. A.--Good morning, Mr.. B. l came to
see il YOU will give something toward help
ing poor woman down in Cheap street, who
has big family of children, and she con-
fined to her bed bysiokness.
Mr. B.-H-m-yes; sorry, but unfortu-
nately am awfuly short just now. You see
that we are going to give the pastor silver
service, and it won't do for me to refuse to
give my sharo and besides, am thinking of
subscribing something for the new ball club.
I'm really sorry for the poor woman, indeed
I am; but then you see Just how I'm axed. =
Boston Transcript.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
A millionaire In a Minute.

Instances are on record where toiers In
gold mines and diamond fields, who, by
one turn of spade, single movement Of
the hand, have been transformed from
penpliess laborers to millionaires. But
they were not so lucky as is the consump-
tive who finds means of restoration to
health, who learns that the dread disease
from which be suffers is not incurable.--
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will cure consumption (Which Is lung
scrofula), and nothing else will. For all
diseases Of the blood, such as blotcbes,
pimples, eruptions, scrofulous sores and
swelliDgs, 1t 10 unequaled.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09

Mr. Geo. f. Applegate, opticiau, will
visit Lambertville every Friday during
May, and will be found at his office over
Misses Barber & Drttain's store
entrance on Church st. People who wish
to secure properly focused spectacles, or
have their eyes examined by a graduate
optician for the discovery of diseases of
the eye OF defects of vision, should call
upon him. He may be found at his
rooms, opposite the Court House, on
Broad street, Trenton, at other times.
MAY 2-fm
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-05-09
Wedding Bells.

Wedding Bells.
/. At half-past five o'clock on Monday
evening, April 30th, Mr.. Geo. Sharp, of
Philadelphia, and Miss Annie L., young.
est daughter of W. L. Sigafoss, Of SO
Carroll street. Trenton, were joined in
marriage by Rev. J E. Wiley. Miss
Sallie s., sister of the bride, was maid Of
honor, and Mr. Frank Gallagher, prom
inent lawyer of Philadelphia, best man.
Among those present were Mrs. Sharp, Of
Philadelphia, mother of the groom;
Messrs. Walter Gardner and Jas. Wilds,
of Philadelphia; Mr.. Robert Lattermers,
Of Pennington Seminary; Miss Josie Far
lee, of Stockton; Mr.. w. S. Shipshire
and wife, of Beverly, publisher of the
Bererly Banner Mr.. Samuel Sigenfoss
and daughter, Mr. John Harris, Mr.
Charles Cole and wife, Mr.. John r.
Thatcher and wife, Mr.. Willis L. Brewer
and wife, Mrs. J. e. Wiley, Mrs. Lizzie
Dean, Mrs. Henrietta Vansicle, Miss
Larua Cromwell and Miss Katie Warner,
Of Trenton. The happy couple we're the
recipients of many handsome presents.
Among the most valuable were hand
some oak bedroom suite and parlor
suite. After partaking of bountiful
supper, the happy couple took the $50
train for Philadelphia, where they had
their home nicely fitted up for their re-
ception.