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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
RUssIA's WAR READINESS.

The German Emperor Irritated by the
Frontier Preparations.
BERLIN, June 1S.--A memorial was
handed the emperor by Gen. Count Walder-
see two weeks ago, setting forth that Rus
sia was arming her troops, and begging the
emperor to ask her tho meaning of these
warlike preparations. The communication
has caused the emperor considerable irrita-
tion. Prince Bismarck is persuaded, how
ever, that Russia has no hostile intentions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
NO MASSACRE IN MEXICO.

Gov. Torres Reports that There was
No Truth in the Rumor.
WASHINGTON, June 18.-This telegram
was received here to-day:
SAN Francisco, June II.
To the Adjutdnt General. Washington:
The following has been received from the
commanding officer of the department of Ari-
zona: Referring to the recent reports in
newspapers regarding the alleged killing of
Me xicans by Indians in Sonora, 800 miles south
of the international line am advised by Gov.
Torres that, after full investigation made by
him. he finds that there is no truth whatever in
the report. MILES, brigadier general
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
HARRISON FEELS HURT.
Newspaper Criticisms of His Sunday
Trips Resented.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-President Har-
rison is annoyed at the criticisms in some
newspapers upon his Sunday trips. He is
quoted by friend as saying of them to-
day: Don't you think they are utterly un-
reasonable. You know no one is more solic-
ltous for the proper Observance of the Sab
bath than am. and no one would be more
scrupulous about his own conduct
III this respect than / have been;
yet these newspapers are trying to make
people believe that l have suddenly
become grossly inconsistent in this regard.
They know just how it is. They know that l
have no other time for rest and they know
that l must have rest if | am to keep on
with my work. They know, too, that
when have gone down the river over Sun
day have done nothing but rest except to
go to church, so they have to misrepresent
the facts in order to base charge against
me. 1t is unjust and unreasonable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
a NEW NAVY FOR FRANCE.
The Minister OF Marine Says Much
Money is Needed.

PARIS, June 1S.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day NJ. Roche moved that the
house grant credit of 915,O francs to
complete the ironclads now in course of
construction. Admiral Krantz minister of
marine, replied that the sum mentioned
would not be sufficient for the work. He
said that a serious effort would be necessary
In order to bring Frances naval strength
up TO the proper standard. The government,
he said. wouldsoon ask credit of so, ,00O, 900
or 6O.O0O,OOO francs for naval improve
ments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
CENSUS CLERKS.

The Application of the Civil Service
Law Possible.
WASHINGTON, June 1S-Private Secre-
tary Halford, when asked tonight whether
the published statement that the President
had determined to extend the civil service
rules over the 1900 clerks of the census was
correct, replied: "The President has taken
no action in the census :matter.n Census
Superintendent Porter has not returned.
The President will probably await his re-
turn before passing upon the recommenda-
tion of the civil service commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
DROWNED IN A CREEK.
A Virginia Mail Carrier Loses His Lite
at a Stream.

at Stream.
BALTIMORE, June ia special Ito the
Sun says that colored girl to-day noticed
a horses head in the water of Cows creek.
two miles from Gloucester Court House,
Virginia. Investigation showed that the
horse was attached to mail wagon and
near by was the drowned body Of P. G..
Shawn, the mail carrier between Gloucester
aud Matthews. OF four mail bags known
to have beeu in the'wagon one was missing.
Shawn was in the habit of watering his
horses at Cows creek, and the accident is
probably due to the water being, to-day,
deeper than usual
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
SLAIN BY A WOMAN.
Her Victim Had Claimed Criminal In
timacy with Her.

timecy with Her.
SARDIs, MISS, June 1S.-John Williams
was shot and fatally wounded Sunday at
Embry church, ten miles east of here, by
Mrs. Matte Campbell. The shooting oc-
CURED Immediately after the religious SER
vices, and Williams died the following
morning. The provocation for the killing
was charge made by Williams that he
had criminal intercourse with Mrs. Camp
bell several months ago, upon which state
ment bill for a divorce is now pending.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
New Hanpshire's senatorship.

CONCORD, N. H., June 18-The Senate
this forenoon took ballot for United States
senator, which resulted as follows: Harry
Bingham 6, William e Chandler IS. In the
House a UiUd Uoce vote for Senator resulted:
ID. K Knowles 1, j. H. Gallinger /, Luther
+. Mckay 8, Harry Bingham 1877, William
z, Chandler 165.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
COL. r. d. MEADER DEAD.
He was a Prominent Business Man of
Brunswick.

Brunswick.
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 1S.--CoL r. D.
Meader, an aged and well-known citizen of
Brunswick, died at his home to-day. He has
been very active and prominent leader ia
the business affairs Of this city, being at
one time general superi ntendent of the
Brunswick aud Western road. His remains
viii be carried to Albany in the morning
for interment. They will be accompanied
by committee of citizens, composed Of
Mayor Colson andI ]. H. Mccullough, G..
Downing, Jr., M. Ullman. j. r. Cook and
DR.. ], M. Madden.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
EXCITEMENT IN BELGIAN.
A Liberal Deputy Demands the Resig-
nation of the Cabinet.


nation of the Cabinet.
BRUSSELS, June 1S.-In the chamber of
deputies to-day, NJ. Jansen, who was re-
Gently elected to seat for Brussels by the
liberals, accused the ministry of melting
agents to provoke disorder at Mons. He
demanded the resignation of the cabinet.
After heated alteration the president
closed the sitting. During the session the
entrances to the chamber we're occupied by
police, the streets outside the parliament
buildings were crowded ard intense excite
ment prevailed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
Found Guilty of Grand Larceny.

NEW YORK, June 18.-The jury in the
case of William e. Howard for obtaining
81, 500 from the DeFuniac Electric Sugar
Company has found the defendant guilty of
grand larceny in the first degree, as charged
in the Indictment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
won bv the Yarana.

QUEENsTowN. June 1S.--In the yacht
race to-day the Valkyrie led for twenty
miles, when she was overhauled by the
Yarana. The wind then died away and
both vessels were becalmed. The Valkyrie
continued so, and the Yarana won. The
Irex was towed in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
Parnell,s Libel Suit.

LONDON, June 1S.--Mr. Parnells appeal
against the postponement of his libel suit
against the Times has been dismissed with
costs. The appeal court decided that the
delay in the trial had not damaged Mr.
Parnell's character, tho Times having ad-
mItted libel and paid the money into court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
France's Panama canal ain.

PARIS, June 18-The committee of the
chamber of deputies, TO which the govern
ment's Panama canal relief bill was referred,
are still discussing the measure. Seven
members of the committee favor the bill
and four ask more time in which to exam
ina it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
Died Aaed lo2 Years.

HARRIsoBNURG, VA, June IS -Zachariah
Mcdaniel, the Oldest citizen Of Rockingham
county and pensioner of the war 1912,
died near Elkton, Va, yesterday, aged
102
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
Ponsonpv Eisctments.

DUBLIN, June 18.--The work Of eviction
was resumed on the Ponsonby estates to-
day. Several tenants were elected from
their homes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
A Dividend for Bank Creditors.

WASHINGTON, June 1S-The comptroller
of the currency has declared fourth divi-
dend of per cent. in favor of the creditors
of the State National Bank of Raleigh, N.
c., making in all % per cent. on claims
proved, amounting to S326,074. The bank
failed March 81, 1888.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
AZ Daath.s Door.

HARRIsoEBURG, Va, June 18-Hon. Will
lam Mines, an ex-congressman from this
district and large iron manufacturer, Is
seriously III at his home at Mines, Va, and
all hope OF his recovery has been aban-
doned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
a BRITISH SHIP ASHORE.
aer Position Precarious One in
Mobile Bay.

Mobtle bay.
MOBILE, ALA. June 1s.-The British
sup Bruckley Castle, Guthrie, master,
from Bnenos Ayres to Mobile, in ballast.
firted =, ashore in heavy gale at o'clock
:. cniS morning. She lies on the south side of
pahd island, near the entrance to Mobile
Uay, In ten feet of water. Two tugs have
Oeeh pulling at her since 4 o'clock this
|a5CerDoon, but she remains hard and fast
ner position is considered precarious owing
II the long reaches of shallow water on the
'hore Of the island.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
ROWLING WINDS RUN WILD.
treat Damage Done to Property by q
Gale in Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 1S.-A destructive
"ind storm swept over Peru, Ind, this
afternoon, doing great damage. Trees,
FENCES. telegraph and telephone polls were
ieVeled and many dwellings injured. The
standard Oil Company's large brick ware
house was destroyed Several freight cars
sanding on the Lake Erie and Western
tracks were caught by the wind and pushed
WIN great velocity through the walls of the
ttegular shops. The total loss will amount
70 many thousand dollars. Much damage
wa was also done to the growing crops
throughout the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
sHA HASN'T FoUNDERED.
A Missing Bark Turns UD When She
Was Counted as Lost.

was counted as LoST.
MOBILE, Ala, June 1S.-The French
bark Leeog, reported foundered off Pasca-
goula, Miss, March %, is reported by letter
from Havre as having since been spoken at
sea. The report Of her laundering was
made by sailor who was picked up in a
ships boat three days after the Leeog sailed
from Pascagoula. It is thought that the
sailor made up his story in order 20 account
for his possession Of the boat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
shot Throueh the Hand.

TRENTON, GA, June 18.--Robert Farmer,
chief clerk Of the company store at the
Rising Fawn furnace, accidentally shot
himself through the hand yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
General Paasenger Agents.

FORTRESS MONROE, VA, June 1S.-The
ba. onVehtlon Of general passenger agents met
sas to-day. All the prominent southern
SOads are represented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
Purchases of 1-2s.

WASHINGTON, June 18.-The bond offer
ings to-day aggregated $4,000 AS at 1868
All were accepted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
Made a United States Attorney.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-Marshal NJ Mott
has been appointed United States Attorney
for the Western district of North Carolina
at Salisbury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
Patti Seriously Ill,
DERAILED RY A COW.

PARIS, June 1S.-The Epenentent says
that Mime. Adelina Patti is seriously i'll.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19

He returned to the negro
quarter and found Dollie by herself and sue
ceeded in his fiendish purpose. He then
gave her piece of blackberry pie not to
tell on him He also threatened her with
terrible punishment if she told. Early this
morning the poor little thing became so
lame that her grandmother thought she
hsd stuck thorns in her feet or hurt them in
some way, and began to examine them,
asked the child who the guilty party was,
and she said it was Thomas, stating that he
gave her the pie not to tell Thomas bitterly
denies the charge, but the evidence clearly
points to him. 1t IS known that he cooked
pie on that day. 1t was a very quiet
arrest, causing no excitement at all But
very few knew Of it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
END OF THE INDIAN SCARE
No Attack on the Whites Now Con
sidered Probable.


ST. PAUL, MIMI, June 1S.-The troops
sent to the scene of the reported Indian
outbreak at Mile Laos broke camp at Mora.
and returned to Fort Smelling last night.
The latest courier from the reserve brought
news to Mora that the Indians had sobered
up, and were not inclined to make further
trouble. The scared settlers have regained
courage, and are returning to their homes,
wADENA's ARREST.
1t is likely that the arrest of Wadena.
the young buck who shot Magnusson, will
be left to the United States marshal aud
his deputies. There is question unsettled
even in the land Off e and interior depart
ment-whether the land belongs to the gov
ernment or the Indians, whether it is a
reservation or not. District Attorney
Baxter is in communication with the Wash
lngton authorities, and when a decision is
reached to Wadena's case it will be i'm
portant as indicating the future policy of
the government regarding the ownership
of the land.
THE INDIANS BITTER.
The Indians, threatened with the loss of
their possessions, have grown bitter toward
the government and whites, but they are
held in check by provision in the treaty
which secures them their rights. When
they sold the bulk of their reservation.
twenty-three years ago, a treaty was signed
giving them the right to live ON the reser ge
as long as they are at peace with the whites.
and they know that any organized attack
on the settlers would be an excuse for taking
the land
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-19
RAvIsHED A CHILD.
A Negro Under Arrest at Albany on
q Serious Charge.

ALBANY, GA, June 18.-Jessie Peterson
(colored) came INTO this city this morning,
went before Magistrate A. p. Greer and
swore out warrant against a negro named
John Thomas, 20 years old. charging him
with rape on the person of Dollie Robinson.
a 7-year-old negro girl. The warrant was
placed in the hands Of BailiR w. M. God
win, who went out to the Boyt place, four
and lodged him in jail this evening. From
the statement of the child it seems that last
Friday Thomas lost his knife early in the
morning and looked for it until about 10
o'clock,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
ABOUT GIRLS.

II a girl is born in January, she will
be prudent wife, given to melancholy,
but good temper.
II in February, humane and affec-
tiOnate wife and tender mother.
II in March, of a clustering dispOsi-
ton, tickle, and pouty.
II in April, incOnstant. not very intel
ligeEt, but likely TO be good looking.
If in May, handsome amiable and like.
ly TO be happy.
IL in June, lmpetuOus; will marry ear
ly and be frivolous.
If in July. passable handsome but with
sulky temper.
II in August, amiable and parctical
and likely to marry rich.
IL in September, discreet, affable and
much liked.
IL in October, pretty and coqucttish
and likely to be unhappy.
In in November, liberal, kind and of a
mild disposition.
If in December, will-proportiOned,
found Of novelty and extravagant.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04

Our merchants who have received
large stocks of goods this week seem to
think that by marking their goods low 1t
will be an induccmcnt TO the buyer.
This would be very well if the buyer
knew you had laid in new stock and
your prices were low, but they are still
under the impression that you have the
same old stock from last year. Can any
merchant in It. Martinvillc cOnscien-
tiously say that five or ten dollar ad-
vertisemcnt in his local paper would not
increase hi, business ina W; y that would
justify such an expense: Especially at
this very moment when every family is
about ready to make the spring purcha-
scs. Try it merchants, and see how it
will work, we are sure you will not re-
gret your investment.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
Undeservedly Laughed At.

The unthinking are prone to make
game OF nervousness. Yet this is very
real and serious afilicti0n. the harassiDg
symptoms of which are rendered all the
mere poignant 10y ridicule. The stomach
Is usually responsible for these s,mpt ms
its weakness and disorder find reflex
in The brain, which is the headquart rs
Of the nervous system. As nerve tonic
and tranquillizer, We believe that not
one can be pointed out 50 effective as
IiOstetter'S Stomach Bitters. In renew
ing vigorous digestion, it strikes th" K. Y
note 0f recovery of strength and quir-
tude by the nervs. Headaches. tremor~
in quiet 5 eep, ahnOrma srnsitiyrGe>N Ia
unexpected noises all these modify and
nj imatrly diSal pear as the system gains
strength from the great Onic. Dysp"p-
sia, biliousnesS, rheumatism. constipation
ahd kidney complaints are subdued hl
the Bitters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
HARRISON-NESMI TIL.

At New Iberia on Tuesday the Both Of
April. at three o'clock in the evening, at
the residence Of the brides parents, Mr.
Columbus Harrison. the Honorable Mayor
and a prominent Merchant Of st. Mar
tinyille, was married to Miss Constance
Nesmlil, charming and accomplished
young lady Of New Iberia.
Mr.. Harrison and his charming bride
arr we'd here the day following and re-
ceived the congratulations of his numer-
Gus friends.
The Messenger extends to Mr.. Harri-
son and his bride its Fluctuations and
best wishes for their future life.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
Hymcncal.
SIMON MOUTON.

Al the Catholic church in st. Martin
vile, Tuesday evening at half past six
o'clock, Mr.. James Simon, a prominent
young lawyer and Miss Laurance Mou-
ton, the beautiful daughter Of Judge JAS.
+. MOuton, were united in marriage.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Lavaquery. and witnessed by the
numerous friends Of the two families.
The bride clad in ali elegant dress Of
white satin was beautiful and lovely,
and our young friend, James, had reason
to he proud Of the prize he had captured.
The bridesmaids We're Misses Rcna ST.
mon, Agnes Durand and Martha MOuton.
The grOOmsmen We're Messrs. Edward
BrOussard, Gabriel Fuselier and Gilbert
Durand.
After the brilliant and impressive
ceremony at the church, the happy cou-
pie accompanied by the invited guests
proceeded to the residence Of the brides
parents where grand and enthusiastic
reception awaited them.
The parlors were decorated with a
multitude Of flowers which filled the air
with their sweet and delicious perfumes
While the popping of the champagne
and other liquors soon put the guests in
the widest gayety and good humOr. A.
round the happy couple the friends ga
thered and before indulgilg in the first
flow of champagne showered upon them
all the wishes for long life of happiness
and prosperity.
The young couple received numerous
vall able presents from relatives and
friends as a mark of their esteem
The Messenger wishes them a long
life Of love, prosperity and unalloyed
bliss.
IlARRISON-NESNIT TIL
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
Physicians Confess.

All honest. conscientious physicians
who give b. b. b. Botanic Blood Balm) a
trial. frankly admit its superiority over
ALL other blood medicines.
DIR. ". }. Adair. ROckmart. Ga, writes:
81 regard B. b. b. as one Of the best blood
medicines"
DR.. A. II. Roscoe, Nashville, Tenn,
writes: "All reports Of b. B. b. are favor
able and its speedy action is truly wond-
erfnl."
DIR. J. W. Rhodes. Charlottesville, Ga,
writes: Il confess b. y. b. is the best
and quickest medicine for rheumatism
have ever tried"
Dr. s. j. Farmer, Charlottesville, Ga,
writes: L cheerfully recommend B. Il.
B. as fine tonic Alternative. Its use
cured an eXcrescence of the neck after
other remedies effected no perceptible
good"
Dr. G. II. Montgomery, Jacksonville,
Ala, writes: "My mother insisted on
my getting b. p. b. for her rheumatism,
as her case stubbOrnly resisted the usual
remedies. She experienced immediate
relief and her improvement has been
truly wonderful"
A prominent physician who wishes
his name not given, says: "A patient Of
mine whose seOf tertiary syphilis wa
surely killing him. and which no treat
ment seemed to check, was entirely cured
with about twelve bottles Of b. b. b. H.
was fairly made up of skin and bones
and terrible ulcers"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04

Here is All interesting announcement
for which we are indebted to northern
contemporary
On May Is. DR.. Tanner. "the faster," is
to go into trance and let himself bp
put into coffin and lowered into "a grave.
He is TO stay in his box for four weeks,
and expects TO come out feeling first rate.
The Brahmin fakirs do this sort Of thing
in imitation of the alternating animals
We hope that the grave will he closed
up; and that. as the gentleman is going
to remain there for a month for his own
amusement. he will cont nue. to remain
there for the cOuntry's relipf.-States.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
What Is 1t.

tits an antidote to all Malarial poison
1t does not contain QuiniEe, Arsenic
or Strychnine.
1t is the best chill remedy known.
Ii is Reeds Chill Cure.
1t has box of pills free with each
bottle.
The best men in the country say they
never saw anything to equal it. Ii never
fails when properly used. and is for sale
and warranted by T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04

Transient advertisements, - cents per
inch for first insertion; 30 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal advertisements, 81 per
IL inch for first insertion; and 10 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
WBrief 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, 1889-05-04
BOO,nS.

Texas is on the eve Of great boom but
Reeds Chill Cure has been booming ever
its introduction to the people because it
has been tested and found to be the best
remedy on earth for chills and fevers.
For aale by l. J. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
Columbus Harrison.

- DEALER IN
Fiue Family Groceries, Cigars, Tob9' D,
Tinware, Hardware, Canned GOCds
Fine Liquors and everything
kept in first class Family Grocery.
(EAST SIDE OF BAYOU TECFE.
st, Martinville, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
The following special was sent to the
Picaynnc from New Iberia saturday last:

The following special was sent to the
Picaynne from New iberia saturday last:
This evening. about sunset negro.
Robt. Boone. about 81 years old, made an
assault upon his wife, attempting To cut
her thioat. lie inflicted an ugly wound
in the neck and, leaving her for dead. at
tempted To make his escape. He was
purSued and captured by colored men
only. who about - or 100 strong. look
him acrCSs the bayou to the wOciS and
lynched him. The whole affair was over
in about three quarters Of an hour.
There was no excitement, in fact the
streets are filled with ladies'. No one
seemed TO know Of what was going on
until il was all over.
4 killing or lyaching is big sensa-
sion for almost any country town, but in
New Iberia it IS quite contrary, the peo-
pie are getting used TO that kind of bust
ness.