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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04
AMBUSHED.
AN ADVENTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Twas stopping for timo at Win
burg, small town in the Orange Free
State, in November, 1881. was pass
ing my time in hammock under the
trees, smoking, reading, and l must
confess. feeling pretty tired of the mo =
notony of my existence in South Africa.
The Basuto Land Kafirs had some time
previously taken it into their heads that
taxes were things that no heather
should be called upon to pay, and con-
sequently they were in rebellion. After
some small skirmishcs had taken place
between the Cape Colony troops and
dctachments of the rebels, it soon be-
came clear that an extensive war was
coming. Cape Colony, awakening
slowly to the cnormity of the danger
threatening her, commenced organizing
corps of colonial volunteers. and it was
at this tine that / almost determin to
offer my services as an cd imperial Of
ficcr TO the Colonial government.
was lying one morning as usual in
my hammock, having just finished the
latest Cape Town paper Gourteen days
old), half asleep, half awake, when l
heard my name shouted from the out
side of the inclosure. CHANGING up 1
was delighted to see an old friend,
Colonel Griffiths, r. f. c. NJ. G., as
genial, brave and truc-hsartei an Irish
man as Providence has moulded and
encased in uniform. To jump up, to
shout TO my worthy aboriginal to take
the coloneps horse, was the work of a
second, and then, grasping him by the
hand, inquired to what stroke of for
tune owed the pleasure of his COM
pany.
"Well," answered the colonel, 'the
Government wants me to get to Moseru
as quickly as possible and take over the
command, as that imp of a Laro.odi "a
powerful Katir chief has been making
things hum bit for the residents and
the force of colonial troops stationed
there, and am going to organize two
volunteer regiments, one white and one
black, and if you feel inclined to do
some more soldering l can offer you a
troop"
My surprise was only exceeded by my
Joy at this opportunity of relieving the
monotony of South African life. j
lost no time in accepting the offer, and
during capital tiffin, I arranged to
join the colonel at Moseru in ten days,
giving me time to fetch up from Natal
the necessary kit of an officer.
It was a bright summer morning
seven days after my interview with the
colonel that, mounted on my old and
tired hunter, a valise strapped on the
back of my saddle, a pocket full of to-
bacco, Martini Henry express rifle Zone
of my favorite weapons), my old regi-
mental sword strung to my saddle, set
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04
The Husking Of the Corn

The golden days of Summertime have sv,n
ly glided by,
And Autumn's subtle witchery is chanv,,.
earth and sky.
The leaves have lost the emerald green tn.
wore in vernal days,
The frost is kissing forest boughs into 80,
let blaze.
The Craps are purpling in the sun upon II.
woodland vine,
The airs invigorating as draught Of rieA
red wine.
The earth is fair as clover fields bedect.a
with dew at MORN
And Autumn welcomes with a smile N.
husking of the corn.
Ny mind goes back to other days, and b.s
ter, if you please
When boys and girls were won't to NEST ..
jolly husking bees
Girls who it really seems to me were hand
somer by far
Than all the artificial ones the tailors mai,
us are.
Those were delightful evenings when v,
mixed our toll with bliss,
For every red ear which we found securs1
the cherished kiss.
1t isn't strange that now feel 50 lonesom,
and forlorn
Since all my friends are absent at the hush,
ing of the corn.
Detroit Free Ress
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04
The Cheerful TOiler.

The bellows grim. with all his might
While at the blazing forge he stands
The blacksmith blows. His blackene
hands
With spotless honesty are white.
And while his strong arm swings.
This CHEEKY song he sings:
"The bellows l blow, for well know
The Glove of friend and neghbor,
And many joys known here below
Are won by honest labor"
Snow-white with heat he likes to SEQ
The iron on the anvil lie,
And purpose glistens in his eyes
As he the bar beats Justify.
And while the anvil rings
This is the song h sings:
'The iron heat, for work is sweet
1t is my only treasure;
1t makes my humble life complete
With comfort and with pleasure,
An untired wheel lies on the ground,
Placed there by his eer steady hanl,
And soon with strong iron band
He binds the wooden circle round.
And as his right arm swings,
This is the song he sings:
1.-THE wheel bind, and joy find
In this firm iron fetter-
The symbol of soma great strong mind
That makes the world grow better"
He is plain and hearty man,
This worker by the forge and fire,
His life has one supreme desire
To do the very best he can.
And as his hammer swings
This is the song ne sings;
"Work on, work on, oh, toilinsC
BE hopeful and not fearful,
And better will your task be done
If you but make it cheerful"
All, well for all who toll 'twould be
If peace within their hearts would sing,
And bid all discomfort take wing,
And like bird of passage, flee.
Then they to flying time
Might sing this simple rhyme:
"We toll, we toll mid lifes turmoil,
And will not harbor sorrow,
For though we may be poor today,
We may be rich tomorrow"
Caleb Dunn in Saturday Night.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04
An Odd Little Business

New York has perhaps the only ms
ufactory of Eolian harps in the Uniis
States. A company, whose sole r'p''1
sentative seems to be bearded gens's1
man who occupies modest Offices on
top floor of a Fifth avenue buslns
house, carries on the trade. The nsl
are made by a cabinetmaker and sofa
heaven knows whom, apparently w'1
out other adver Using than is contain
in curious little pamphlet bri'sn
with poetic quotations. The
owns that his harps do not sell muca
New York. The turmoil of this tou
is not favorable to Eolian music.
harp frames are made of maple and ot
fine woods, and the strings are Oh
catgut and steel wire. The harP Is
made of various sizes to ft window
differing width, and are provided VI
small plank attachment for VIM
of unusual size. The wino ~
through long, irregular, horizontal
in the frame, and plays upon the =
in its passage. Most of the sales
made in the West and South, anu
company's representative e1press
cheerful confidence that the mark''
Eollan harps will be maintained
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04

A paper published in India tells about
the ingenuity of the thieves of that coun-
try in secreting stolen valuables. The
base of the epiglottis is one of their
GU; ous hiding places. A leaden bullet
threc-quarters of an inch in diameter,
fastened to string. is allowed to slip
dowl the throat to a certain depth,
wl.rre it remains for half an hour or
NOR. This operation is repeated until
pouch is formed in the throat in which
the thieves secrets small articles of
jewelry, money, etc. Twenty prisoners
in a Calcutta Jail recently were found to
be provided with this singular receptacle
for stolen goods. The detectives of
India must be uncommonly alert to have
developed ruse of this kind.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04

Legacies to the amount of $4,000, left
by Benjamin Franklin and John Scott to
be expended upon public improvements,
have amounted by investment for nearly
a century to about $110, 900. Of this,
500, 900 will be devoted to the erection
of large public bath in Philadelphia,
while the remaining SO, 900 will be laid
aside for another hundred years.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04
A FIENDISU PLOT.

Policeman-''What arc you waiting
around here fora"
; Sad Young Man-'I am waiting to see
fellow get thrown down the steps. It's
the fellow who beat me out of my girl.
He has just gone in there to see heI
father about getting his consent. knew
he was coming, and have sent four ped.
lers and book agent in there within the
last half hour. "-TaTe Hdute Express.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04

In Guelph, Ontario, the other day,
every man, woman and child so far as
could be ascertained, suffered for about
four hours with headache, and the local
physicians are looking wise and talking
about assures in the earth and the escape
Of natural gases.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04

The Hartford Times reports a great
stenographic feat: - Mrs. Isabella b.
Barrows, of Boston, wrote verbatim
report of a speech made in German by
Carl Schurz, which she turned into Eng
fish while her pen was flying across the
paper, y stenographic characters.
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WOMAN ) SWEETNESS.

Miss Clearinghouse dining with he
friend sweetlyl-''What perfectly Lowell,
coffee you make, Laura, l don't thinI
l ever tasted any that was just-just ex
actly like ii, you know"
Mss kajones (still more sweetly)-'r
always use genuine coffee. SO glad yoi
like it, Irene, dear!"--C Chicago Tribune
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-01-04

According to an official statement, the
contributions for the relief of the Johns
town sufferers aggregate So, 500, 900.
What magnificent exhibit of national
benevolencc.
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Gbe mfeklp Alessen9er
Published Weekly
AT
st M artinsvilIe, L a.
BY
ALBERT RiENvENU.

A Pennsylvania farmer wants the Gov
ernor to set apart ''sparrow day." when
a wholesale onslaught may be made on
the obnoxious birds.
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Succession Safe.

Succession of Robert W. I In District Court,
Shaver, deceased BOssier Parish, La
Dy virtue of an writ of sale to me directed
d from the Honorable District Court in and
for the parish of Bossier, La, in aforesaid
succession, | will sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the late resi-
dence OF deceased, near Midway, in BOssier
parish, La, on Monday, November oath, 1890,
the following described property, to-wit;
The east half of southeast quarter of section
II, east half of northeast quarter and north
west quarter of northeast quarter of section
20, less 8 acres, all in township 20, range II;
containing 1872 acres more or less.
Also, tue undivided One-Dinth interest in the
east half of section and southwest quarter of
section "a, township 10, range IL, containing
So acres, more or less.
Also, the following personal property: Two
mules, / two-hOrse wagon, 6 head cattle, D
head hogs. / lot tools, plows and harness, one
shot gun, | saddle, sewing machine, lot Of
household and kitchen furniture, &c, &c.
Terms of Sisle-Cash, if the appraisement
or two-thirds thereof be bid.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff and
ex-oticio Auetioneer, Bossier Par, La.
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In Menoriam.

Died. in this parish, On October 4th, 1890,
JAMES GERMANY MCDADE, infant son of Mr..
James G. and Mrs. Maggie MeDade; aged
months and days.
Baby is dead!'' What a world of sorrow
is conveyed to the parents hearts by these
three little words In little casket, unclasp-
ed by mothers arms, dainty form lies cold
and still. Bright eyes dropped beneath white
lids that no voice can ever raise again. Soft
lips that cOOed sweet as woodland brook now
closed, unrespOnsive to kiss or call. A silent
home with baby voice forever hushed-a tiny
cradle-bed impressed. Dainty garments fold
ed with aching heart away. A mothers group
ing touch, in uneasy slumber for the fair head
that will never again rest on her bosom. The
low sob, the bitter tear, as broken dreams
awaken to sad reality. This little flower has
only budded on earth to bloom in heaven
God has taken him to His own beautiful home,
where sorrow, sickness, pain and death are
felt no more Live on, fond father and mother
in the Christian faith, and after q while you
will find your darling baby where parting is
no more
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Election Notice.

State of Louisiana-Parish of Bossier.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF the
IN authority vested in me by law, do pro-
81 i'm that an election will be held in the
various Wards of the parish of BOssier, at the
established polling places, on Tuesday, the 4th
day of November, 1890. The qualified voters
of the Parish of BOssier will repair to their
respective voting places and east their ballots
for one Representative to Lower House OF
Congress of the United States for this the 4th
Congressional District of Louisiana.
Tie following Commissioners of Election
are hereby appointed:
Ward 1, Knox Polnt-W. III. Hodges, I. G..
Pickett, j d. Atkins.
Ward 2, Benton. NJ Arnold, w. G. Vance,
J. G. Ogden.
Ward 3, COllinsburg-J. H. Nattin, w. B.
Boggs, DIR. w. NJ Abney.
Ward 4, Red Land--W. A. Stroud, L. II.
Allen, Fl. j. Boggs
Ward 5, Rocky Mount-F II. Hanks, DR.. C.
II. Iriou, j. NJ. Mccall.
Ward 6, Precinct 1, Bellevue-B F. Fort, L.
C. Biggs, W. NJ Morrow. Precinct 2, Haugh-
toni +. Edwards, G. A. WATSON, j j. Davis
Sad commissioners will make due return tc
me of said election, at Bellevue, Louisiana
according to law.
WILLIAM TIMBERLAkE,
Returning Officer, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
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FIRE AT Extraordinarily night,
the 18th instant, the residence Occu
pied by DR.. Ii. NeesOn and family,
in the town of Benton, was destroy
ed by FIRE. The Doctor was absent
from home attending official bust
ness at Bellevue at the time of the
unfortunate occurrence, leaving no
one at home but his wife and chill.
dren. The first intimatiOn that Mrs.
NeesOn had of the fire, she was
awakened in the night about Ii or
IL o'clock By roaring and cracking
sound, aud getting up she found the
whole top and rear portion of the
house in flames. She at once arOus-
ed The children, and with the asslS-
lance of her son, Atlrain Swami,
she succeeded in getting them safely
ont of the burning building. They
at once gave the alarm of fire, but
before the ncighbors could come TO
the rescue the building was in such
mass of flames they could not save
it. The contents of the house were
almost totally consumed, the family
succeeding in saving only little
clothing. The household goods de-
stroyed are a complete loss to the
Doctor and his family, as he had no
insurance.
The house. which belonged to Mr..
Fergus Woodruff, is a total loss to
the owner, as he carried no insur-
rnce on same, so We are Informed.
This is a serious calamity on DR.
Neeson, as he can i'll afford such loss
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New To-Day.
FOg. Sale OF. Exchange.

FFNbe excellent hill farm about miles north of
L Bellevue, the Parish Seat of Bossier,
known as the Young Place. containing 123
acres in one tract and eli in another, is offered
for sale, or will be exchanged for land either in
Arkansas or Texas. This land is near two
lines of railroad running through Bossier par
ish and convenient distance from Shreveport.
the metropolis for North Louisiana and South
Arkansas For particulars, apply to Mrs. N.
A. YOUNG, Texarkana, Ark, or
B. A. KELLY, bellevue, La.
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FIasOE account.

Succession of E. w. In District Court, Par
Harris, deceased. ish of Bossier, La.
Whereas. w 2. Harris administrator of the
w successionofE. w. Harris, deceased, has
this day fled in the Office of the Clerk of the
Second Judicial District Court for BOssier
Parish, La, his final account of his administra-
ton of the succession of E. w. Harris, decd
Now, if opposition to said final account be not
made within the time prescribed by law, it
viii be homologated and made the Judgment
of the Court.
Given under my official signature and seal
of office, at Bellevue, La, October Is, 1890.
B. A. KELLY,
Clerk Bosser District Court.
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Homestead Entry No. 4566.

Land Ofice at NatehitOches, La, Z
September Il. 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make communion proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Honorable Clerk of District Court.
at Bellevue, La, on 9th October, 1890, viz:
Homestead Entry No. 4566-Sip Jackson
for the west half of southeast quarter of sec
ion s; west half of northeast quarter of section
IL, township % North, range IS West Louisi-
ana Meridian. He names the following wit
esses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz: Ike Hall
Jerry Walker, Sam Spikes, Richard 0'Neal, OF
Benton P. o., La.
LOUIS DUPLEX, Register.
September Is, 1890. oct %
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COMstexbCe'S Sale.

B. F. Oneal No. 1876. In Justice Court,
VS.. Ward 6, Precinct /, Bossier
Aleck Horton Parish, La.
DIV virtue of writ of fieri facias issued
D in the above named suit, and to me di-
rected, have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction, to the last and highest bid
der, at the Justices Office, Hodges s. Ed
wards Store) in the town Of Haughton, La,
within the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
the 25th day of October, 1890, the following
described property, to wit.
Two cows and calves 3 head hogs, 2 plOws
and gearing, 500 pounds seed cotton, more OF
less; small lot of corn.
Seized as the property of defendant, Aleck
Horton, and viii be sold to pay and satisfy
plaintiff s debt, interest and costs.
Terms of Sale-Cash with benefit of ap
praisement.
w. L. CHAMBER, Constable.
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Mr.. Ben Holman, one of the lead
ing and wide-awake retail merchants
in Shreveport, is offering special in
ducements to every one seeking bar
gains in dry goods, dress goods, nov
elites, boots, shoes, hats, etc. When
in New York recently his selections
were made with care and with the
view of meeting competition from
every quarter both as to quality and
prices. He is now ready to supply the
wants of his friends aud customers
and invites every one to call and see
his selection.
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Final account.

Succession of Allen L. In District Court,
Spurlin. deceased. Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs Julia l..
IN Spurlin, administrators of the succession
of Allen L. SDurlin, deceased, has this day
fled in the office of the Clerk of the Second
judicial District Court for Bossier parish, La,
her final account as such administrative. Now,
this is to admonsh all persons concerned, that
if opposition is not made within the time
prescribed by law, said final account will be
homOlogated and made the Judgment of the
Court.
Given under my official signature and seal
of office, at Bellevue, La, October ID, 1890.
B. A. KELLY,
Clerk District Court.
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Notice.

Proposals will be received up to Saturday,
of bridge over Cypress Bayou, at Thornton
place, about one mile from Alden Station
Lumber will be furnished on the ground
Contract will be let at the building site, when
specifications can be seen without further no.
tice. Privilege of rejecting any and all bids
reserved j. f. NANNY.
Bellevue, La, Oct. Is, 1890.
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venire of Jury for January.

State of Louisiana-Parish of Bossier.
Be it remembered, that, on this, the 18th day
of October, 1890, We, the Jury Commissioners,
whose names appear hereto, met at the Clerks
Office, in the town of Bellevue, La, and pro-
ceeded to draw from the General Venire Box,
previously prepared by us, the following fifty
names of persons qualified by law, to serve as
Grand aud Petit for the first week OF the
Court of Louisiana, to be begun and holden in
and for the Parish of Bossier, on the 18th Mon
day in January, 1891, in pursuance of Act No.
81, of Louisiana Legislature, approved April
l. 1880 tO-Wit:
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There will be a concert in Haugh-
ton on Friday night, Oct. 81, for the
benefit of Haughton Baptist church.
Admission fee: adults, 80 cents (;
children between the ages of 6 and
u years, % cents. Others free.
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Mr.. L. NJ. Carter, Shreveport, has
the largest stock of drugs, patent
medicines, fancy goods, toilet arti-
cles, ready mixed paints 10 all cOlOrs,
window glasses of all sizes, finest
cigars, SC. Also, blank books, com.
Mefcial or note paper, envelopes,
INKS, pens or any style ofstatiOnery.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-10-23

VIM. Penn landed at Chester, Pa,
2OS years ago to day; Daniel Web
ster died this day SO years ago, and
Yesterday 20 years ago the Overland
telegraph was completed from Mis-
souri, TO California.
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CoNNERsvrLLE. Mss. Dec. 26. 1888.

Messrs. Paris Medicine Co., Paris. Tenn.
Please send me dezen of your Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. l was pleased with the
lot got from yOu last summer. The people
were delighted with it. gave your chill tonic
to some children who were pale and swarthy
and emaciated, having had chronic chills for
months past one of them for a year, and within
three weeks after beginning with the chill
tenic, they we're hale and hearty, with red and
rosy checks. 1t acted like charm.
Yours, &c, w. w. STINsoN, NJ. D.
For sale by DR.. w. j. Mobley, Bellevue, La
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CoTToN.-The Shreveport Times
OF Wednesday gives the following
cotton quotations: Ordinary aud
good ordinary, nominal; low mid
mug, 94c; middling, 91c.; good mid
allag, 8 Bloc. Total receipts since
oeplember l, q. O7O bales.
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A light but gradual rain has been
falling here for the last three days
and without any prospect Wednes-
day evening oft ceasing.
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REELFoor. TENN.. Oct. 30. ISIS

REELFooT Tenn, Oct 20, 1888.
Paris Medicine Co Gents-Please send us
six dozen Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. We
have sold IL dozen of your tonic in last four
months. 1t gives entire satisfaction. We can
sell no other when we have Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. Truly, your friends,
HARRIS & ALGEE.
For sale by DR.. WI. Mobley, Bellevue, La.
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Don't use bitter and nauseous mix,
lures when you can get &c. G. q.
certain Chill Cure" Pleasant to take
and guaranteed to cure chills and
lever. Sold by B. E. Oneal.
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Iaomeatead Entrv 10. aeaa.

Land Once &C Natehik0ches, La,
October 6, T890
Notice Is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice % his
intention 90 make final proof in support his
claim, and that said proof will be made betSss
the Honorable Judge of District Court 70
Bellevue p. O., on 18th November. 1890 viz
Homestead ERtRy No. 266S-ARitehell Jen-
nings-tOr the southwest quarter Of secti0p =,
township q, North, range ~ West La,RRs5aHS
Meridian. He names the following wiincssss
to prove his continuous residence upsR. and
cultivation Of said land, via: T.. j. Stephens,
George Carr, Norris Jennings, Benny Brooks,
of Midway p. o., La.
h. DUPLEX, Register
October 9, 1890. nov IS