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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-08-02

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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-08-02

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will be given 80 anonymous letters
The morning call., 1890-07-20

TO the end that the championship banner OF this
society each year Will be a tIophy that winners
Will be proud to secure.
Tie following communication from popular
athlete on dOings athletic has been received:
" The outdoor athletes again 10 active
training for the games of the Olympic Club on
September 9th. aud at Sacramento on September
18th. There will probably be an invitation field
day by tile Olympic Club for some Saturday In
August.
"The Olympians will enjoy run at Sausalito
to-day. They Will leave on the 10 o'clock boat,
and lie run will b. TO Limo Point. II is ex-
pected that Skilman Of New York, Scott, Cooley
and Espinosa will lower the record for distance
running.
There Will be race on Admission day for old
time runners at the Olympic games, which Will
bring out X. B. Jones, }. ". Flynn, w. j. Ken
ealy, j. OKane and George Jones, who have
done some good spInting In their time.
"Casady's ambition is TO win the Hammersmith
mccall three tmes and then lower the "A mile
recod after which he will retire from the cnder-
path. Cassidy, on straight track, 1t is claimed,
can beat the record.
The Olympic Club has found another promIs ing
Splinter 10 w. H. Phelps. who one day last We elk
ran 100 yards close on even time. Southeastern
Will have 10 look out or his coiors Will soon be
lowered by this promising young Splinter"
The morning call., 1890-07-20
EYE STONES NERDLESS.
a simple Method Tha. Is Ensetu.I

Simple Method That Is ETectual for
IiisIodging specks From the Eye.
GSaN pleasant day of last week re-
fF%Sk porter was standing on Broadway,
eN in the neighborhood of the big dry
gouds stores, with well-known oculist.
The man to whom the mystery OF sight Is
an open book and the handling of the
delicate optic nerves matter of everyday
occurrence gazed with pleasure at the
scene Perhaps he appreciated the fact
that but for his profession many mortals
would not be able to enjoy it.
The curious gaze OF the reporter and the
business eye Of the doctor discovered az
about the same instant a sympathetic move
ment on the part OF two ladies on the OPP
posite side of the street. One of them had
evidently got cinder or something else in
her eye. Another lady was trying with the
aid OF handkerchief to extract the exas-
perating mote, but with no great success
The oculist watched the scene for moment
and then philosophical thusly: There are
two ladies, Intelligent looking, and evil
IDENTIFY informed on variety OF subjects.
yet they are ignorant on as simple matter
as the removal Of a foreign particle from
the eye.
The simplest and quickest way 10 dis
lodge anything that has become fixed in
the eye is to catch mp the eyeiid by the
skin and pull it away from the eyeball gen.
tly and repeatedly. l have often tried the
remedy myself and have never known it to
fail. 1t instantly relieves the sensitive
member from pain and shifts the particle
SO that 1t can be easily dislOdged. | learned
the method myself from railroad brake
man. His class are especially liable to an
noyance from flying einders, aud nearly
all of them use the treatment nave ue-
scribed. "-Ex.
The morning call., 1890-07-20
ALONG THE RAIL.
What Says Huntington Regard
ing the Coast Railroad

On Saturday next will expire the time
given Mr. Huntington and his associates TO
decide whether they will accept the plans
proposed for the construction of a coast
line between Ellwood, in Santa Barbara
County, and Santa Margarita, in San
Luis Obispo County, a distance of about
100 miles. If a favorable answer is not re-
ceived before the aforementioned date Eli
wood Cooper is authorized to reconvene
the convention for further action In the
matter.
Ii the terms are accepted the Southern
Pacific Company VIII receive S315 600 in
three annual payments, and property for
right of way valued at 100000. The San
Francisco County delegates to the cOnven-
ton are all confident that the proposition
will meet with the favor of Mr.. Hunting
ton and that work OIL, the road will be COM
menced within one month.
One Of them said yesterday that he did not
perceive what excuse the Southern Pacific
Company could have for refusing to build
the road after the offer extended by the
recent convention at San Jose. II it does
not NJ axe money on the venture it can lose
nothing, for by the terms of the contract
the company Is insured against any posi-
Bile loss. and $4,000 seems to ordinary
mOrtals quite substantial inducement con-
sdering that the road to be built is only 100
miles long, extending through country
that is rapidly filling up with settlers and
capable of wonderful development
High officials OF the Southern Pacific
Company are equally confident that the
scheme will not meet Mr.. Huntngton's ap-
proval. Before the plans were submitted
to him they were considered by three Of
the officers of the company, whose opin-
ions have in the past always had great
weight with the President of the road.
They objected to this arrangement, and
their objections, duly engraved on parch-
ment, Travelled to New York in the same
envelope, which contained the magnificent
offer of the San Jose convention.
The steamer China, which arrived yester-
day, brought three carloads Of silk, which
left last evening by passenger train for the
East, and also $50 tons Of tea, which viii
be shipped East by special trains at once.
W. A Blssel, General Agent of the At
lantlc and Pacific. arrived yesterday from
Chicago.
The fourth expeditiye fruit special left
Sacramento yesterday.
F. w. Lee Of the Union Pacific left yester-
day for Portland.
The morning call., 1890-07-20
WITH THE OARsMEN.
Organizing Rowing Crews in tho Oily M
pic Club.

Organizing Rowing Crews in the Olym
pic Club.
After several years Of inactivity, the South
End Club will again be heard from before the
close OF the season. In years gone by the South
Ends have turned out many excellent oarsmen,
who at various times captured championship
honOrs. They still have remarkable good
crew in Duplssle, Mcdowell, DougherIy and
Thomas, who, In the event Of a suitable prize be-
ing offered at the State Fair, are willing TO CON-
pete against all corners III a barge race for the
championship OF the Coast.
There Is an effort being made by several
members of The Olympic Club to organize row.
Ing club OF club members exclusively. As there
are some good oarsmen among the members
they should turn out at least one good crew.
De Witt Davis, James ODwyer and William
Russell OF the Dolphins have joined the ranks OF
lie Wall TO become one Of them before organizing
a married mans crew.
One Of the principal features at the Ariels' high
1inks Will be n race III four-oared barges, each
member Of the different crews 10 weigh not less
than 200 pounds.
one OF the greatest regattas that America has
ever seen Will take place at Duluth, Mimi, from
July 2lst TO Goth inclusive All professionals
OF tbls country and most famous OF Australia and
England Will participate.
Ed Heenau is after NJ Stokes scalp for race
III wberfies. Stokes can be backed for few
hundred and race may be the result.
The stockton Union Club OF Stockton has not
yet made any reply to the Ariels' request.
The morning call., 1890-07-20
THE FIELD
OF SPORT.
Disposing of Trout Eggs From
a State Hatchery.
Arrival Of the Wrestlers-Pugilists Who Are
Invading seattle-Rife Practice.
Coursing.

There will be an attempt made by Parson
Davies the aIlTound sport. 10 stir up an Interest
IN wrestling. PugIism has dropped out OF sight
completely, and the prospects Of the sport be-
coming again popular in this city are very slim
indeed.
the California Club Will make final attempt
next month to resurrect It's fallen prestige, and If
possible place the club In way of being able TO
meet the many demands now being made on Its
long since depleted treasury. Tie pugs are
now drifting toward the north, and IL is some
what astonishing TO note that :" The star
performers who refused purses Of $1,000 and
more lew months ago are anxious TO do battle
in a county club Tor a very Insignificant con-
sideraton.
Amateur athletic sports are becoming very
popular, and the several programmes figured
upon Will bring out most OF men, who will
greatly assist to further the interest In athletic
sports.
Angling has been very good on the bay re
Gently The stocking of streams with trout fry
has been looked for by the fraternity which en-
Joys the Dastime.
The introduction Of an ordinance which will
prohibit the sale OF wild ducks in this city has
dampeued the ardor OF the market.hunters.
The morning call., 1890-07-20
COURSING.
The Great Meeting at Merced-CollectIng
Funds.

The Great Meeting at Merced-ColiectIng
Funds.
A meeting OF tho lovers OF the leash interested
in the proposed interstate coursing meeting,
which according 10 announcement will be held
at MERGED next October. Will take place next
Wednesday evening at $50 California street.
The project is not moving with as much activity
as might be desired.
The monster celebration during September by
the Native Sons Of The Golden West is absorbing
the energies OF the city and It's attention 10 such
an extent that II is only with difficulty that sub
scriptons can be secured In fairly large amounts.
Inc committee having the matter In charge Is In
nowise neglectful, and may be relied upon TO
collect as great a sum as possible, not only be-
cause OF their interest In cOursing, but also Tor
the credit of the State.
Ii lakes money TO bring out good dogs; $4,000
would not be 100 large an amount to hang up In
The various events. The proposition 10 run
12o- dog stake does not impress some sportsmen
so laVoIaDly as another to run several smaller
stakes. Tho larger stake makes IL practically
impossible 10 keep dogs well keyed up for the
several days necessary to run OIL stake OF such
magnitude; sixiy-four dogs is enough In any one
event.
There will be an open-to-all meeting at New.
ark next Sunday. HaIes are now plentiful and
some good running may be expected. The
ground Is bit bard. bnt The watering cart will
soften TIE surface so as 10 protect the dogs feet
from cuts and bruises The draw" VIII be held
next FRIDAY evening.
The morning call., 1890-07-20

the head has come to life Not able to bear
the horrible sight, he throws the cloth again
over the head, seizes it, places it in its
original position on the shoulders Of the
the figure rises, head and all, and bows to
the audience-an orthodox clown. The
trick is good one and takes with the audi
ence. The way in which it is done is ex-
planned in the lower cut.
AS soon as the clown lies on the box and
his head has been covered with the cloth,
he passes his head through an invisible
opening in the top of the box. An assist
ant inside of the box passes up the dummy
head, which is an exact fac-simile of the
clowns head and face. This is seized by
Harlequin, who makes such sport of it as
he sees fit. When he places it by the side
of the trunk, in reality heipasses 1t through
an opening in the top of the box to the as
The morning call., 1890-07-20
GUN AND GAME.
A Law to Prohibit the Sale of Wild



A Law to Prohibit the Sale of Wild
Ducks,
tt tba r.nor,s ,oooIvod In THE oi,, ~ tha
-, ~ .,,,. =" LIS .n,a I ~. W ~
s'"ush'ef Vi SouhE Hi'iiaiu uuchs ny MAJ ael
hunters along the sacramento ana San Joaquin
be true, the green-bead quacker will be as scarce
in the city markets in a few years as buffalo
steaks One noied market hunter IA said To have
,. 800 80 49, -. 49,. 20 80 y .
cleared SlZS last monih from me SAFE OF young
us, Wnen IVY 1o , ~. NJ Eoou pr pro
dppod9 ,G G Ny ,ne opoi ,ah IL
ors I VI .,'. vis Ill ahI ,
600 ~ on ordinanoa nyoSin,t,n sa,a - ,na
hsSs 4, IN. c,u 49,, IL lie 10 o,nn ,,hinf,
$500 ~ 10, ny ~ ,'. ,i IL 'iVI 81 si1, w. Ia,
nv '"o p'SsI ,s ivh.us. my WINS ICY.
tei rom amenipeI VI the association VIII SUI"
The interest winch IS attached 10 THIS movement.
which, IL Is Doped VIII do away with spring
shooting and The slaughter of grand game
fowl:
Editor, Soorttno Column Moy7njno CaU. There is
much rejoicing among orr local snortsmen over the
MASSAGE 81 the re Wild ,ncks dnr-
irg tie hreed,ug seaeon no tha eiata,y orga nized
Snortmenis Protective Assnci,ron NJ CaIifoTia he-
LONGS tbe credit Tor the nassaga or mis- desIrahe
law Good snort can once more he 3 xnected in inc
near fntnra Tha association dessryas rho thants
Of all rne f,r Thar cara Of rhe
snortsmen, fnterests e II Precht vire-president
N tha snortmanis pyotective osociat,on ~ a re-
cont neering raIsad ms on Tor inc
of ducks and thanks To- the persstencv of Presdent
nance hefore the Raar1 Of SypervIaors n ias been
nassed All hnnor pa tho asspcation and nnr hon
aprabe Roar5 Of Sunepvisors ''o0'''' anu 'AA AVA
The bnver. ~ oaer.skin. have ,,ken advan.
t,oe nj ina recant emhrno,in amor, tho Eish
and Game CommIs,ioners and several bundles
or Ls hn9a ha anu aete,a IN niIv
within the sast week sapp1I ao ' four
The morning call., 1890-07-20
RIFLE-sHOoTING.

Scores at the Preliminary Practice Will
Not Count.
Company of the Third Regiment will hold a
practice shoot at Shell Mound Park next Sunday.
The Entracht Shooting Section will hold a
prize shoot at Harbor View to-day. Cash prizes
TO the amount OF $500 Will be distributed. The
marksman winning The first prize will receive
S25.
At the preliminary shoot OF the regiments OF
the Second Brigade, n. u. G.. ii great difference
OF opinion was expressed by The officers and
men In regard TO the Interpretation OF the orders
issued by the Adjutant General. Many con-
lie nded that The preliminary shoot did not count,
except TO qualify all maIksmen making 30 per
cent or over to enter in the final shot In Septem.
Der ext while. on the other hand, 1t was strenu-
ousy asserted that the preliminary and final
shoots would both count for all participating,
and that the average OF both contests would be
taken in determining The percentage for decora-
lions.
In order that the misunderstanding might be
Strengthened out reporter waited upon Adlu-
tanI-General Orion during the practice of the
First Regiment, and that gentleman stated at
that time that both shoots would count Ill arIlv-
ing at The percentage, precisely as on previous
years, the only difference being that all eontes
lants making less than so per cent would not be
entitled 10 enter in the final practice. II now
seems that this decision has been changed. and
the reporter has 1t authoritalively that the pre-
liminary shoot Will moi count.
The informant further stated that the preliml.
nary is merely for entry In the final shoot for all
guardsmen who make 80 per cent or over, and
for the purpose OF wedding out men for further
instruction. This decision Will be a dlsappOint-
ment 10 many, who In the contests OF last month
were fortunate enough TO make good scores, and
hoped 10 benefit by them III the final practice.
The morning call., 1890-07-20

Yreka Siskiyou County, for the protection Of
game and fish. One OF The members writes 10 a
sportsman OF this city how matters stand as re-
CARDS game and Its protection up north. Tho
writer says:
We have organized a sportsman's club In Yreka
and are endeavoring, with some success to enforce
the game laws, but the task uphill Fortu-
nately, we ably assisted by C. ii. Bogart of
town, who holds the appointment of local Deputy
Fish Commissioner. Charley is not only an enthu-
siastc sportsman, but is also a very active and eff
clent ohcer, and we feel much indebted to him for
the zeal which he has manifested in protecting our
game and FISH from indiScrinlnate slaughter.
Unfortunately he has not received that support
and assistance from the Board OF Fish Commission
ers to which think he is entitled. 1t is matter
In which we are all interested and our club is not
able to afford him all the pecunary assistance he
really needs in enforcing the law. although have
already and will again tax ourselves literally to
that end.
In the eastern end OF our county we still have a
number OF bands of antelope. Last winter the snow
was so deep as to render these little animals help
less, and in one Instance human brute, out the
Butte Creek desert, took a pitchfork and went out
and stabbed ten or twelve of them to death, merely
to satisfy his lust for slaughter. We tried TO make
out case against him, but he had destroyed the
evidences of his crime, and of his neighbors
would testify against him, and were reluctantly
compelled to abandon the prosecution.
Deputy q. H. Bogart seized about 2500 deer hides
last season, in one lot, taken from deer Illegally
slaughtered. He also seized 800 in another
lot, and thinks he knows of about 2000 In a third
lot which he Will seize shortly. This will give you
some idea OF the necessity of having active deputies
in every county in the State. is to sincerely
hoped that the Legislature will enact law that will
authorize the employment OF paid deputies. The
employ ment OF competent men would have the eff
fect OF restocking our mountains with game, and II
1t is not DONE II will be impossible to prevent their
uepOpulatiOn in few
The morning call., 1890-07-20

sistant within, who substitutes his own
head, which is painted to match the other
two, in place of it. The other steps in the
performance readily follow. The cloth,
which the harlequin always carries, con-
ceals all the seight-of-hand, and the whole
performance is series of surprises.
Another performance of a somewhat
similar character was recently performed
at theater in this city, in which clown
throws himself on a sofa and is cut in two
by a harlequin. One part of the sofa, with
the body, remains in one part Of the stage,
The morning call., 1890-07-20
A NOVEL STAGE TRICK.
How Man Can Be Decapitated in
Full View of the Audience.

THOSE philanthropsts and legislators
XIX who have Of late been making study
y1SS of capital punishment will be inter-
ested, perhaps, in performance in which
one of the performers is executed twice
every day, says the st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The means employed is the old-fashioned
"defunct' method of decapitation, and al
though this lacks the refinement and scien-
tifc precision of execution by electricity, it
The morning call., 1890-07-20
RoW TIE PRICK Isl dom

In moment all is over. the cloth Is re-
moved and Harlequin lifts in the air the
severed head. Delighted with his trophy,
he carries it about under his arm, places it
in charger in the center of the ring. and
finally takes it back to the block wrapped up
in the cloth, and places it by the side of the
headless trunk. He removes the cloth and
then in sport places lighted cigarette in
its mouth. In little while you notice that
the cigarette begins to glow, smoke comes
from the nose and the eyes roll Evidently
The morning call., 1890-07-20

while the other part. with the legs and
feet (Which are all the time vigorously
kicking), disappears through wing at the
sudden and the effect startling. Of course,
in this case there are two men similarly
dressed The head and body of one Of
them appears at the head of the sofa, while
the body Of the second clown is concealed
in the box under the seat at the other end
exposed.
The morning call., 1890-07-20
Cricket.

On Saturday next the Alameda and BurDaby
clubs will play on The grounds of the Alameda
Club, Pacific avenue and Webster streets, Ala
media. They Will commence at 2 O'clock noon.
Much interest attaches TO this match, AS IL will
virtually decide the supremacy, each club hav-
Ing won and lost even number Of games mus far.
new competitor for laurels will enter the
race In The reorganized "Meriousn and promises
to make others look 10 their laurels.
The morning call., 1890-07-20

A twelve-year-old boy named John Col
Inns, who lives on Pacific street, near
Leavenworth, and who sells newspapers
along the front, fell overheard from the
stringer at Neutrality-suspicious. Wharf yes
terday afternoon. The alarm was given
The morning call., 1890-07-20

Muslin Underwear
Corset Departments !
Ladies will fad it greatly to their ill.,
terest to inspect our offerings in these
lines early, as the cut prices prevailing
enable US to present some VERY DE-
CIDED BARGAINS IN SEASONABLE
GOODS.
IL dozen LADIES' FINE EMBROIDERED LAWN
APRONS, long and wide, broad ties, handsome
deep border, at Toe, regular price 81.
At $50.
Is dozen LADIES' HEAVY MUSLIN CHEMISES,
neck and sleeve bands neatly corded, all seams
finished, at 35c, regular price SOC.
Al [SC.
IL dozen LADIES' FINE MUSLIN SKIRTS, made
with yoke bands, deep cambria tucked ruffie,
hemstitched, cluster tucks above ruhie, perfectly
made, at 75c, regular price 81.
At SI.oo.
90 dozen LADIES' MOTHER HUBBARD GOWNS,
in handsome variety of all the newest makes.
comprising solid tucked yokes, Hamburg inser-
ffppa md upE he ata haat lin ayfra
and wide, all seams finished, at 81.
At soc.
10 dozen LADIES' DRAWERS, heavy muslin,
trimmed with cluster tucks and deep rufie Of
fine embroidery, yoke bands, finished seams at
SOC.
At SIPS.
IL dozen LUCILLE CORSETS. French model. MAJ de
of fine lasting, stripped with sateen, long waist
ed, firmly and closely boned, two side steels,
double busk, clasp protector, top trimmed
with deep lace, silk stitched, handsomely fin
ished, gray only. will be offered at 81 20, regu-
lar price 81 10.
At SI.5o.
20 dozen FINE PEARL SATEEN CORSETS firmly
and closely boned long wasted, French model,
top trimmed with embroidery perfect fitting
at 81 SO.
At $i.5o.
10 dozen HANDSOME BLACK LASTING COR
SETS, long wasted, full hip, two side steeis,
firmly boned, top silk-embroidered finish, color
warranted fast black, Will be offered at 81 SO.
worth 81.
At Sl.OO.
10 dozen HEAVY GRAY CoRSETS, extra long
wasted, high bust double busk and side steels,
firmly boned, at 81
Also the following standard brands:
THOMPSON'S GLOVE-FITTING,
DOCTOR WARMERS TRICORA,
Il. & c., p. D., C. p, ii. s. s., Etc.
FULL LINES OF
Infants and Children'S Wear.
The morning call., 1890-07-20

rarity to catch fish under two pounds. On the
second day In camp three rods brought home
$50 pounds of fish, which was distributed
among the Indians.
Ex-Mayor Pierce OF Oakland, John Gallagher
and j. b. Whllcomb OF this city returned last
week from a weeks fishing on the Klamath
The morning call., 1890-07-20

avoids, on the other hand, the delays and
lawsuits that ordinarily attend this method
of punishment.
The poor clown who suffers the death
penalty twelve times week usually enters
the ring, and after performing certain aero
batic feats commits some crime against his
fellows, for which he is condemned to die.
He is placed upon the block, his head is
covered with a cloth. Harlequin APP
proaches as executoner and begins TO cut
with huge knife across the victims neck.
The morning call., 1890-07-20
ROD AND REEL.

Is now being talked of by tie members OF tn e
California Club.
Peter jackson and his trainer, Fitzpatrick, will
sail for Australia next Saturday.
The morning call., 1890-07-20
Extra Special !!

At CSC.
100 dozen LADIES' GENUINE Isle
THREAD BLACK HOSE, all sizes, ex-
ira quality, specially reduced during
our great hose sale to 25c.
At i5c.
1000 dozen CHILDREN'S SOLID COL
ORED HOSE, full finished, double
knees. heels and toes, with white or
colored feet, sizes 3 TO S1s inches.