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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1891-10-10
THE ANTI BARBECUE.
A Grand Outpouring of the
Democrats.
Over Fifteen Hundred People
Assembled to Hear Splen-
did Speeches.
The Anti Cause Discussed.

The Anti Cause Discussed.
The first grand aud serious demonstra-
ton of the Antis of ST. Martin parish
was made at Breaux Bridge, "Wednesday
last. where ruore than 1900 persons as
sembled in mass meeting to hear anti
orators.
Ample preparations had been made for
the occasion. A stand was erected IN a
splendid grove, benches were arfahged
In front of the stand for the ladies, who
attended in large numbers, a long table
was also erected, upon which was
serted the splendidly tarbecued beef
and bread to the immense crowd.
At twelve o'clock Hon. Chas. Del.
BONNER was called to Preside over the
meeting and long list of Vice-Presi-
dents were called who took seats on the
platform. They were old Democrats
and men of prominence IN the commu-
nifty. Mr.. Albert Schlessingef was CALL
ed upon tC act as Secretary:
Hon. CHARLES DELHOMMER,
then advance on the platform and made
splendid speech in Frenchs which was
frequently applauded. He made strong
points against the lottery amendment
/ and urgeIall to stand to their Democrat,
principles and enroll under the ant
banner, to preserve intact the DcIhocra
cy of st. Martin parish.
DIR. F. j. MAYER,
of Lafayette parish was then introduced
and m-de an eloquent speech in Eng
lish. His remarks were highly appre
ciated. us testified by the frequent ap
plauses during the course of his address
lie nNrtravcd the siinatiNn cnd skOwel
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Have given the order this week to Mr..
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Tennent Stribling Shoe Co.. of st. Louis.
for an immense stock Of shoes. which
WiII arriv" IN . few law
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Matchmaker and Jeweller,

Main Street, New Iberia, La.
The leading repair shop in the Attaka-
pas.
All kinds of rMonograms and Badges
Diamond settings made to order and at
reas0Ia le rates.
A full! line Of watches, clocks and jew
elry always on hand.
j select assortment Of genuine Meers-
chaum pipes, cigars and cigarette tubes
Russia leather cigar cases, fine tobacco
pouches etc. kept in stock.
My prices are moderate, give me call
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
Threshing Engine ExpIodes.

One Of the most terri BILE threshing acct
dents ever known in the D2kotas occurred
on division No. Of the big Mayville farm,
owned by the Grandin Bros. Four men
We're killed outright and two others so SER
iously hurt that they died within an hour
afterward. 1t is the old story OF a boiler
explosion. due to the fact that the engin-
eer had allowed the water 10 run down too
low. The machine had been standing
still about two hours while some repairs
were being made, and the explosion fol-
lowed when the engine started and the
pump began pouring cold water into the
boiler Two Of the killed were blown to
pieces. The killer are: NJ. n. Erstberger
engineer. Hans Braastad, fireman. A. L.
Marsh. division foreman, a. a. Blowers,
William Clark and an unknown man. VIM
Peabody and Larry May were seriously in
iured, but will recover Mr.. Marsh leaves
a young wife and two children who live at
Fargo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
Ascended VT. ST Elias.

A special from Vancouver. B. c.. says;
Prof. Isaac {. Russell, sent by the United
States government and the National geo.
graphical society to explore the region
about Mt St Elias, has arrived here. He
left in June for Alaska and went 10 Icy
bay on the United States revenue cutter
Bear. His party consisted of T. p. Stainey
Neil Mccarthy, j. Ii. Crumback, Frank
>. Warner and Thomas White. White
was drowned by the upsetting of the boat,
otherwise the expedition was a complete
success. They assembled Mt. Elias on the
north side, reaching an elevation of IA, =
500 feet, when they were turned back by
clouds and a severe snowstorm, The
mountain is between $4,000 and 10. 900
feet high. The party explored the coast
from Icy bay 10 Dsenchantment bay. a
distance of about 100 miles and also gla-
ciers. Russell and party left on the Goth
for Seattle whence he went direct TO Wash
ington.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30

IA Copenhagen special says During the
imperial and royal gathering at: Fredens-
borg, the palace of the Danish royal family
where the emperor and empress OF Russia
have made long visits this autumn, the
formation Of a 'league of peace" was dis
cussed among the titled nobilities there as
sembled. This league is TO include Russia,
Servia, Montenegro, Greece, Sweden,
Denmark and France. 1t was agreed that
the league should be formed, and that its
constitution will be publicly announced in
January. This league of peace will natur-
ally be regarded as a countermove TO the
renewal OF the driebund agreements openly
announced by the emperor of Germany
previous 10 his recent visit TO England.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
NEED A THRASHlNG.
CHiLiANs ASSAULT THE CREW OF
THE v. s. s. BALTIMORE.
The sailors were Quiet SDd the As
sault was Unprovoked--One sailor
Killed and Several InJuHed.

A Santiago, Chill, correspondent says II
is oficially stated that the government has
given an intimation that il will soon issue
safe conduct to those persons who have
taken refuge in the American and Spanish
legations. The government has recognized
the right OF asylum in II letter TO Mr.. Egan,
the United States minister. The Spanish
minister is acting in conjunction with Mr..
Egan. The sailor on the United States
steamer Baltimore, who was killed by
Gillian sailors in street brawl few days
ago, was buried at Valparaiso. There was
no hostile demonstration OF any kind. An
armed force OF Americans from the
steamer Baltimore were landed and they
Of the Baltimore's sailors, who was cruelty
wounded in the same fight will probably
die OF his wounds. Captain Scalcy, OF the
steamer Baltimore, and the local authori-
ties Of Valparaiso arc investigating as 10
the cause of the trouble. II has already
been ascertained that the GILLIAN mob
made the attack on the Americans, and
that the onslaught was a peculiar one.
The Chilians were all armed with knives
and pistols, whereas the Americans had
few weapons and were slow in using them.
The Gillian boatmen and others about the
water front are still showing bitter and
relentless feeling toward Americans and
making all manner OF threats. The better
class of Chilians condemn the brutal
attack and the authorities hope the coun-
try may escape the odium that arises from
such lawless scenes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
a Terrible suicide.

Miss Alice Hecht jumped from the top
Of the Washington monument at Balt-
more. distance of 100 feet, last week.
She struck on the roof OF the custodians
Office, and when picked up was stone dead.
She was lying against the column. her
spine fractured, one side cut, the face
somewhat bruised, but her hands and feet
uninjured and her garments only slightly
disarranged. Miss Hecht, until few
days ago. was one OF the brightest and
most active young women in Hebrew so
ciety. She was scarcely four feet tall.
and though 80 years old. weighed not
more than so pounds. She had been of a
lively disposition, but as her old friends
married and withdrew from festivities she
ceased to find pleasure in social gayety.
During the past year her friends noticed a
change in her appearance indicating de-
spondency. but no suspicion was ever enter
tanned that she lad any notion of taking
her life
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
To stop Fraudulent PensionIng.

A surprise is in store for some Of the
veterans of doubtful physical disability
who have received pensions, as well as for
those who are about TO seek for share of
Uncle Sans money. A new organization
is being formed at Providence. X. l., the
primary object of which is TO put a stop to
fraudulent and questionable pensions. and
to expose those that have already been
granted. The promoters of the new order
will style themselves the ''Old Guard"
Eligibility to membership will consist. first,
OF membership in good stondiDg in the G.
A. r. and, secondly, of not less than 30
months actual service. either in the army
or navy. The men who will make this or
ganizaton are respectable members of the
grand army, who have become heartily
sick OF the way pensions are being applied
for by men who saw little or no service,
never received a bullet wound, and who,
after quarter of century, have discov
cred that they are suffering from some
chronic disease.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
BETWEEN THE LAKES.
INTERESTING HAPPENINGS AND
OOiNGS or THE WEEK.
Sunday CarousaI at Sturgis Ends I'm a
Tragedy. by Eating the
sulphur on Matches.

A tragedy occurred at the house of
Joseph Mulador. three miles northeast of
Sturgis Sunday evening. A number of
neighbors were at Mulador's house, and
they had all been drinking hard cider quite
freely. The cider had all been consumed
whom William Jacobs arrived, but he sent
out for moro and the drinking was re-
sumed. Then they commenced dancing
and were having a hilarious time when
MuladOr aud Jacobs became involved in
quarrel. Jacobs struck Mulador and was
ordered out of the house. Jacobs refused
TO 60 and the quarrel was continued with
Increased anger. At last Mulador went
into his bedroom and returned with shot
gun. with which he threatened to shoot
Jacobs if he did not go away. Jacobs adj
vanced towards Mulador, who then re-
treated TO the bedroom. Jacobs followed,
whereupon Mulador fred. The gun was
loaded with No. shot, and the charge
took effect in the upper part of Jacobs
face. penetrating the skull and entering
the brain. Both his eyes were put out
Mulador was arrested by Officer Mattison,
and taken 90 Sturgis, and is now in Jail.
He claims that the shooting was done in
self-defense.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
aevoLTiN PARAGUAY.
Another south American RePuhltc
Has n Time with Revolutionists.

Adyiccs received from Asuncion. the cap
ital of the republic Of Paraguay, bring news
OF an attempt there to overthrow Pres
dent Juan G.. Gonzalez. Tho attempted
revolution, however was promptly sup
pressed by the troops. There has been an
uneasy feeling in Paraguay and q spirit
of hostility to the government for some
time past. This has resulted In rumors as
TO plots against the government and az to
conspiracies. Some days ago tho oppon-
ents of The present government gathered
the most desperate OF their adherents made
an appeal TO the people, armed themselves
and sought TO wrest the reins OF power from
the properly constituted authorities, claim
ing that the latter had in many ways
abused the trust vested in him. The gov
eminent Immediately sent force OF troops
TO put down the iDsurrection. An engage
ment took place between the government
troops and the revolutionists, which
resulted in the defeat and flight of tho lat
ter. The insurgents were compelled 10
seek refuge within the borders OF the Ar
gentine Republic. The Argentine govern
ment was notified Of this fact and sent in
structions to the frontier authorities or
dering that all Paraguans found with arms
in their possession on this side OF the
frontier should be disarmed. This was
done without difficulty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
FOREIGNERS FEARS.
ALL EUROPE rs SUFFERING FROM
FLOODS. FAMINE AND DISEASE.
Dispatches from the Principal Centers
Tell of N DepIorable Condition OF
Both Country and Inhabitants.


The following dispatches from several
European countries show sad state OF
affairs throughout the continent. With
floods, famine and pestilence, the inhabit-
ants are having serious time. From
Madrid: Several villages in the province
of Granada have been isolated by tte
floods and the supply of food in these
places has in consequence become very
scarce. Traffic has been completely stop
ped between Salamanca and Oporto. q
portion Of the railroad line connecting the
two cities having been destroyed by u land
slide.
From BUG iarest: Russia is withdrawing
her troops frLm Bessarabia on account of
the wretched accommodation there and an
epidemic of typhus.
From Paris: Influenza in a virulent form
has broken out at Angouleme and other
places in the department OF Charente. The
Rhone is rising. A new bridge has been
swept away at Olliere near Privas.
From Vienna: Influenza is raging in
Galicia, the infection having been brought
from Russia. Four thousand cases are
reported from Lemberg alone
From St. Petersburg: The famine has
extended TO Siberia. In the districts OF
Kokthchetowsh and Petrapawlosk what
food supplies the inhabitants possessed
have been exhausted and appeals are being
made to public charity. Owing TO the diff
ficulty OF transportation in winter efforts
at relief seem almost hopeless. Advices
from the interior of European Russia are
continually of worse import. The people
are beginning to riot in Samara, Saratof
and Veronetz.
From London: Dispatches from every
part of Great Britain are arriving here, all
telling of the vastly increasing floods. II
is feared that the damage consequent upon
the submerging Of property will aggregate
an enormous sum. For distance of 30
miles the Thames has overhowed its banks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
New Mexico Wants Into the Union.

In his annual report, Gov. l.. Bradford
Prince. OF New Mexico, refers at length
to the beneficial roohlts which he thinks
will accrue from the settlement Of the dis
puted Spanish and Mexican land claims by
the private land claims companies recently
organized. The governor insists that from
any point OF view New Mexico is entitled
to statehood. The recent defeat OF the
constitution formulated by the constitu
tional convention of 1889, he argues. does
not indicate Discrimination on the part OF
the people TO assume the condition of state
hood. He ascribcs that defeat to the alien
alton OF the bulk OF the democratic party
from its support, the leaders of that party
regarding as unjust the apportionment OF
delegates in the constitutional convention
as fixed by the legislative act providing
for il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
starving Rus, Ians Eating Dogs.

Advices from southeastern Russia state
that exudordina,y measures are bang
taken everywhere by the local authorities
TO deal with the distress, and that system
attic personal application is being made TO all
the wel-to-do for aid. The appeals do not
bring in as much as was hoped, on account
OF the stagnant condition of trade. From
the district of Jet.mchef comes peculiar
story 70 the effect that the dogs Of that
region, which are noted for sagacity and
which are used largely for carrying bur-
dens and other domestic duties by the
peasantry. have nearly all disappeared.
having been killed by their owners and
others for food.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
They Eciip.e Niagara Falls.

On June % last Henry G. Bryant of
Philadelphia and Professor Kenaston of
Washington started from New York to
reach the grand falls of Labrador, the ex-
istence of which at that time was little
more than traditional. II was not until
Sept. their eyes were gladdened by d
sight of the great falls. MIR. Bryant describ-
ed the falls as truly magnificent The roar
makes conversation almost impossible, and
they wee more than twice as high as Nj
agara- Aneroid measurements were made,
carefully checked oy other measurements.
above the falls The rive makes down
for ISIS feet at an angle of 20 degrees over
its rocky bed. The abrupt descent of the
water is 3l6 feet, and the river here is
from $50 TO 200 feet wide. The column of
mist that arises is very striking aud can be
seen at a great distance. The banks are
extremely rugged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
To Down the Standard OIL Co.

IT. is announced at Pittsburg that the
Standard oil company is 10 have opposi-
ton. A route has been surveyed for u
pipe line from Pittsburg 10 Philadelphia,
and men are now going over this route Sc
curing the right of way. The cost of the
line. which will have a carrying capacity
of 40. 900 barrels day. is estimated 4
81, 900, 900, and is TO be finished by March
|. Branch lines will also be laid into the
West Virginia fields. Andrew Carnegie
and Mellon Brothers are said TO be the
hackers of w. l.. Mellon in building this
new line In magazine article some time
ago Mr.. Carnegie stated that all great mo-
nopolies would fail. and said that the en-
tering wedge for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
the Standard oil company was in Pittsburg
in the person Of young man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
Ex-Gov. Luce is confined TO his bed with
an acute attack of neuralgia of the spine

Ex-Gov. Luce is confined TO his bed with
an acute attack of neuralgia OF the spine.
Hon. George f. B. jackson. ex-presi-
dent Of the Maine Central and of the East
ern railroads, Is dead.
Calhoun county thrashers are accepting
the offer OF northwestern railway compan-
les for free transportation for them and
their machines and are going TO Dakota,
TO help out the farmers who arc unable 10
secure thrashers and men enough 70 handle
the immense crop.
St. Louis electors will vote October 90
upon the question OF bonding for IS. 500
for public improvements. The improve
meuts are tho extension OF the water sys-
tom, team and cart for the fire depart
ment, and the cleaning OF the wster supply
pond from stumps and logs.
The Christian womau's board OF missions
having finished it's business, the conven-
ton of the Foreign Christian missionary
society began its annual session in the
First Christian church, Allegheny, Pa,
Tuesday. Tho convention was opened
with religious exercises. conducted by the
president OF the society, Charles Louis
Loos, OF the Kentucky university, Lexing
ton. There were 300 delegates present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
AROUND THE STATE.

CThere are S5 Sunday Schools in Kala-
mazoo county.
a bear has been seen recently in Forest
township. Genesee county.
Austin Bangham. oldest son of Pension
Examiner Bangham, of Calhoun county. is
dead.
Rev. George Benford, Of Clare. is the
new pastor of the Memphis Congregational
church.
The steambarge Frank Wood burned at
dock at Frankfort The probable dam
age was about $4,000.
Holland citizens have organized an inn
provement association to look after the
City's material interests.
Thieves walked into Van Houton's store
at Woodbury. in broad daylight and helped
themselves to $3.50 in cash.
The new drydock at Onekama is almost
completed, and tue company has already
secured large number of boats to re-
build.
George Tory juror from Barton town
ship in the Newaygo circuit court, dropped
dead in his room at the Hart house. Ne
waygo.
Mrs. William A. Buffum, who has re-
sided Ia Branch county SIS years, died
suddenly at her home in Bethel township,
aged so.
Deputy game wardens of Muskegon
county will receive SIS aud travelling ex-
penses for each conviction in their line of
offenses.
Marshes In Burlington township, Cat
houn county, produced the peppermint that
produced the oil that gave the land owner
81. 600 in cash
Kalamazoo county s rcdistricted. The
city and township of Kalamazoo form the
first district. the remainder OF the county
the second district.
Escsusba citizens are working little
harder Chan ever before 10 secure a second
railroad. A committee has been appointed
% formulate plan.
q Onekama. Manistce county. will rise
again. Stores twice as large and three
times as costly are being erected over the
ruins OF the tate fire.
Edgar Woodruff, Mics pioneer aud gro
Ger, fell through a hatchway two weeks
ago and died on the 10th FROM tho effects
OF the injuries received
George w. Wickes, who committed sui.
eide In San Francisco, Monday. was FOR
merfy resident OF Michlgaz and his father
as resident OF Stanton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
Canadian BoodIer Arrested.

An Ottawa, Ont, special Of the Goth
says: Considerable excitement was caused
herr last night among members of the
civil service when il was learned that the
minister of justice had started his criminal
prosecution OF those whose booding pro-
pensities were disclosed before the parlia-
mentary committee last session. by the
arrest at Montreal yesterday Of SENEGAL,
the late superintendent of printing. The
arrest Of SENEGAL is direct blow at the
Hon. j. A. Chapleau, secretary Of the
state, whose influence had been used
throughout to save bis friend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30

wreck on the b. & O. railroac, near
st. Johns, Md, killed two trainmen and
fatally wounded three others.
The Plate Glass union of the United
States began its regular quarterly meeting
in Chicago Tuesday morning. The object
of the meeting is said to be 20 devise
methods Of squeezing the profits out of
the manufacturers.
The Canadian canals will be open on
Sunday TO facilitate the transmission of
grain to Montreal for steamships 1t SIS
likely that the the canals will be kept open
on Sundays for the remainder of the sea
son.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
Gets His Revenge AZ Last.

Sir William Gordon Cumming, Ct Vac
carat fame. who is rustcating in the High
lands, has lodged u pre- test with the munio-
ipal council of Elgin, England against
that body appropriating money to be used
in rendering public reception 10 the duke
and duchess of Fife. Notwithstanding
the fact that strenuous efforts have been
made to induce Sir William TO withdraw
his protest, he remains firm in pressing it.
The duchess OF Fife is daughter Of the
prince OF Wales, whose name may DO re-
membered in connection with certain
events at Tranby Croft There arc not
wanting those who condemn Sir William
for seeking TO strike mt the father through
the daughter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-30
RATHER FRESH oREAsERs.
Three Men shot for Crossing the Mex.
lean Border without Passports.

Advices from Rio Grapde City, Tex,
dated Oct. 20, say: The Mexican consul
here. Jose +. Gonzales, requires all citi-
zens to get pass for the other side, grant
ing them only TO those he deems truly
loyal. Without one, the passer will find
himself in deadly peril in Mexico. Three
Mexicans were shot at the Guardac dc
Firban ranch on the river, nine miles
above here, on the Mexican side, last Sun
day. Two had lust crossed from Texas,
having been working in the vicinity OF
Victoria. The other. Juan Bazan, was
from Mier, an army meat contractor, it is
said. II is said that the first two, uncon-
scious of the necessity for them, crossed
without consular permits, and were at
once arrested at their homes by cavalry
picket. Gen. Lorenzo Garcia. on his way
from Camargo 10 Mier with an escort
the night they were shot, when notified OF
their arrest ordered their summary execu-
ton, which took place in the presence of
their pleading families. The shots that
ushered them into eternity and the cries of
the wives and children for mercy were
plainly heard on the Texas side. A num-
Der OF families at that point, terror
stricken, fled TO this side, where they are
camping in the open air.