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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1891-02-07
Small Farms.

We believe one mistake made by thou
saints of farmers throughout the country
Is that too many try to own and Guilt
'ate more land than they can well at
tend to.
TO illustrate: Suppose A and B are
mea of limited means ard small fami.
lies. They buy farms on time. A buys
no acres which he thinks will enable
him to provide for his children as they
grow up. He is to paw $1,000 for this
land with 6 per cent interest: houses
fences and other improvements must be
made. Suppose he eultivates 20 or 30
acres OF land; he has then, over 200 acres
That he cannot utilize. His taxes are
pretty large. interest is being added TO
the principal and. as a result, years will
pass away before he clears himself Of
debt, il he ever does.
There are too many mOrtgaged farms
throughout the land; aud no doubt il il
caused by farmers trying to take too
big bite at once.
Let us see what B has done. He pur.
chased 40 acres ut the same time. nav
ing 800 for his, little more to the
acre, than A. He makes such improve
ments as A. But he is not SO badly in
debt, interest and taxes are not 50 much:
he can cultivate 10 or 20 acres well and
make as large payments a. the other.
ii Is very plain to see that he can nav
Tor 40 acres much quicker and easier
than A. He can improve his home with
degree Of satisfaction that A cannot
for he is sole owner If the land.
We do not speak disparagingly of
large farms, for We believe it is we'll for
man to own more than 40 acres if he
can and desires it, but in our opinion it is
a safer plan to buy small tract,p ay for
1t and add to it as you accumulate and
grow in prosperity.-Crowley Signal.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1891-02-07
Notice to Tax Payers.

Take notice that in accordance with
section IS Of Act 96 of the General As
sembly of 1882, your taxes for the year
1890 according to the Tax Rolls on file
in this Office. as also in the Office OF the
Clerk Of Court, Ex-Officio Recorder At
Nor tgages, Of the parish of st. Martin.
are now due. and collectable, and. If not
paid as the law directs, on or before tho
3lst dag Of December. A. D. 1880, amount
of your said taxes win then draw two
per cent interest, per month, from the
3lst of December until paid. or the pro-
perty thus assessed will be seized and
sold according to law.
Sheriff's Office. Parish Of st. Martin,
this 18th day Of November 1890.
CAB CARDINAL,
Sheriff and Ex. OfficiO Tax Collector.
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Sosthene SaVoie,
HORSE TRAINER.

l am prepared to take wild HORsEs
and train them for the SADDLE and CAR
RIAGE. Having had several years cX-
perience in this line. | can guarantee
satisfaction. have good stables and
pastures. and will take good care of
horses entrusted TO my care.
For terlus and particulars, address to
SOsTuENE SAyOIE,
dec 20 3m st. Martinville, La.
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Secretary Window Dead.

Hon. William Window, Secretary of
the Treasurer of the United States, died
Thursday night, the 29th inst, at 1905
O'Clock in the banquet hall at belmont
cos where he was guest of the New
York Board of Trade and Transportation.
His had been the first toast Of the
evening. He had finished his response
and had seated himself, when he swOon-
ed at once and died almost Immediately.
Every effort to restore him was made,
but in vain. He died of heart disease.
The great assemblage at once dissolv-
ed. Mr.. Window had been the only
speaker, and the sentiment to which he
responded was: "Our COuntry's Pros
perity Dependent Upon its Instruments
of Commerce"
The dinner began at 8 and the coffee
and cigars came on at $3.50. Mr.. Win
dom was the first speaker and read from
Ms, finishing at $50. 1t was observed
that as he nearpd the end he began to
read rapidly and it was remarked as
strange that he requested his auditors
not 70 applaud when he finished. As he
articulated the word the secretary stood
immOyable under the bright lights
above, his face as pale as death, md the
eyes Of the banQueters Oh him. Then he
sat down very slowly and Mr.. Bayard
was about to he introduced. But Mr..
Bayard's speech was never made. A
moan of anguish came from the lips Of
Mr.. Window and he was seen to sink
back limp in his chair, his eyes opening
and shutting, his limbs extend |
ing beneath the table, and his face slow
ly turning purple. Il was dramatic
scene. In a moment everyone made a
rush for the Secretarys side. but Mrs.
Robinson, Durant, White and Bishop got
there first. The heart was still beating
and Mr.. Window was removed to an ante
room where. notwithstanding the appli-
cation of electric batteries,
HE DIED
al lo0o, the announcement shortly AZ
terward being made to the banqneters.
The causes were cerebral hemorrhage
and coma.
kilograms were Immediately sent to
Washington notifying the president and
members of the cabinet. who were being
entertained at Postmaster General Wa
namaker's. Mrs. Window and daugh-
tiers were also there. but were sent home
in carriage and the news broken to
them.
Mr.. Window was born in Ohio in 1897,
studied law. and was admitted to the
bar in 1850; removed to Minnesota in
1886; represented that State In Congress
from 1859 to 1869, served in the United
States Senate for several years, became =
secretary of the treasury under Garfield,
and then again senator, and finally Sc ,
cretary of the treasury under Harrison.
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NOTICE..

Lost or mislaid by the undersigned a
note of $500 bearing 8 per cent yearly
interest from date, subscribed by Mrs.
Bazilie O'ROurke, wife of Felix Berard,
and by them endorsed i'm blank, dated at
st. Martinville, La, February 18th A. d.
1880, payable in Dec. LIST 1880, at the
New Iberia National Bank, and duly
paraphed NE Varietur" for Identification
with act of mortgage passed before Vim.
b. Eastin, by Recorder and ex-Officio
notary public on the 9th day of Febru-
airy 1890. The public is warned not to
negotiate said note as the payment
thereof has been enjOined by the under
signed owner of said note.
NJ. L. BROUsSARD,
st. Martinville La. Jan. 3lst 1901.
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FOR SALE.

Improved town lots, with good resi-
dences, and well located lot and store
thereon with good patronage, at St.
Martinville. La, also lot and store at
Cade station, La. RObt. Martin,
st. Martinville, La.
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"The newspaper that does its duty i'm
protecting public interest is sure to
make enemies. But what of that? En-
emies rather held a newspaper than
otherwise, especially if known to arise
from an Independent and public spirit.
ed course on the part of the journal that
incurs their displeasure. The paper that
stands by the public interests is on So
lid ground. and the people will heartily
support it in its advocacy of their rights.
In every small town or city there are
persons who think themselves entitled to
control everything, and that opposition
to any of their proceedings is an Offense
equal to personal grievance of affrOnt.
They want to boss the community. new
spapers included. They lack apprehen.
sion or understanding Of the true func-
ton Of newspaper in relation to public
interest, and if they could have their
way the local press would be simply the
organ of their private interest and aims.
The author of the above is unknown.
But it is mountain of truth i'm a nut
shell. Just now it strikes the bulls eve
with exact accuracy. Let it be kept in
circulation Times.
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NOTICE..

All persons selling or shipping pro-
duce for sale are hereby officially nOti-
fled not to sell or ship same without pay
ing the produce or contribution tax on
same under penalty of law according to
act 81 of 1890.
CAB. CARDINAL. Sheriff e L. G.
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NENIRE.

Drawn for the February term Of the Twenty
First Judicial District Court of Louisiana hold
ing sessions in and for the Parish of st. Martin
State of Louisiana. commencing on Monday the
Second day of February A. ID. 1891, to wit:
For the Second week, commencing Fe-
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ST BROWNS IRON sITJEas

cures Indigestion. Biliousness Dyspepsia. Mala.
ria, Nervousness. and General Debility Phvsi.
clans recommend it. All dealers sell il. csy..:ne
has trade mark and crossed rel ,ies OF u!a.,er
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Buget of Expenses

Of the parish of st. Martin. for the year 1891,
| adopted at the Regular Meeting of Jan 5h 1891.
For the Criminal Expenses.
For Justices and Constables 10000
Sheriff services Criminal matters 10000
attending on courts 10000
Jurors and witnesses, per diem and
mileage 2JOO.OO
Expenses of Prisoners in Jail 10000
=" Salary of the coroner 10000
Jury Commissioners 1000
Amount required to meet the criminal
expenses during the year 1891. S67OO.sO
For the Ordinary Expenses.
Salary of the Assessor $4,000
Clerk of the Police Jury 5000
Accountant lOW
Police Jurors per diem and mileage 10000
Keepers of Bridges 1900
Official Journal 5000
Porter 5000
Sheriff's fees. his commission rs Tax Col. 5000
Treasurers Commission $500
For the Paupers llO0
Z" Repairs to Court House and Jail lOOO0
Extinguishmeut of the old debt 5000
Roads and Bridges 100000
Installments due this year On Vault
and Cells 9OO.OO
The Public Schools 5000
Incidental Expenses As
Amount required to meet the ordinary
expenses for the year 1891 1l.3OO
Total estimate of the expenditures of the
parish for the year 1891 1900
On motion of Mr.. Gutekunst, seconded by
Mr., Roy put to a vote and unanimously carried
BE it resolved. That the Parish Licenses for the
year 1891 be and are hereby fixed at the same
rates as the State License as per Act No $50 of
the General Assembly of 1890
true copy from the minutes.
AUG. MARAIsT, Clerk p. J.
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You are in a Bad Fix.

But we will cure you if you will pay
us. Our message is to the weak, nervous
and debilitated, who, by early evil habits,
or later indiscretions, have triiled away
their vigor of body, mind and manhood,
and who suffer all these effects which
lead to premature decay, consumption or
insanity. If this means you, send for
and read our Book OF LIFE. written by
the greatest Specialist of the day, ana
sent (sealed) for cents in stamps. Ad-
dress DIR. Parkers Medical and Surgical
Institute, Isl North Spruce ST., Nash
vile, Tenn.
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MANY Persons

Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron Bitters
rebuilds the system, aids digestion, removes ex-
cess of bile. and cures malaria Get the genuine
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Whereas, Davis Bernard of the Parish of 81.
Landry, has filed his petition in this Office al.
plying to be appointed administrator Of the
succession OF Hortanse Dugas. widow of the
late Hervillien Bernard. Now therefore, public
notice is hereby given to all parties interested,
to show cause. if any they have in writing with
In ten days from this publication, why said ap-
plication should not be granted and said ap-
poiItment made as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. James +. Mouton Judge of
said Court at st. Martinville. Parish Of ST. Mar
tis,, Louisiana, this Goth day Of January A. ID,
1891. Vim. b. Lastiu Dy Clerk of Court.
L.. Martin .t.srney.
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FOR THE BLOOD,
- Weakness, Malaria, Indigestion and
Biliousness. take
BROWNS IRON BITTERs.
1t cures quickly. For sale by all dealers In
medicine. Get the genuine.
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81
IS WEEKS.

The POLICE GAZETTE will be mailed
securely wrapped. to any address in the
United States for three months on receipt
Of ONE DOLLAR. Liberal discount al
lowed to postmasters, agents and clubs.
Sample copies mailed free.
Address all orders to RICHARD X. Fox,
Franklin Square. N. Y
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LADIES

LADIES
Needing a tonic. or children that want building
up, should take
BROWNS IRON BITTEUS.
II is pleasant Ia take, cures Malaria. Indigo
ton, and Bliousness. All dealers keep il.
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NOTICE. !.
DEMAND OF ADMINISTRATION.
In the matter OF the estate of the Hortanse Du.
gas, deceased widow of Hervillien Bernard.
Twenty -hrst Judicial District Court.
No. 27S5, Probate Docket,
State of Louisiana,-Paris of st. Martin.
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DEMAND OF ADMINISTRATION.

No. 27S5, Probate Docket.
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State of Louisiana,-Parish of st. Martin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-30
BIG HOTEL FIGHT.
The Dorincourt. at Schooley's
Mountains, in Chancery.

Vice Chancellor Green took up this
morning the case Of Joseph B. Jordon,
proprietor of the Hamilton. hotel on
Fifth avenue, New York. AGAINST Stafford
& Knowles, owners of the Dorincourt ar
Schooley's Mountain. Senator Werts ap-
peared for Mr.. Jordon and read
the bill of complaint, which
sets forth that in March, 1890
Mr.. Jordon entered into an agre e.
ment with Stafford and Knowles to re n b
the Dorincourt for three years, payin e,
therefore, fifteen per cent. OF the gross
receipts. Stafford and Knowles were to
repair. refurnish and put in order the
hotel. and have it done In the middle of
May.
This they failed to do owing to lack of
funds. Mr.. Jordon then came forw ard
and advanced the money to complete the
work. upon condition that he be all owed
to deduct the amount advanced from
the rent. This agreement was signed
by Mr.. Knowles with the name of the
firm. Afterward Stafford repndiated the
agreement. claiming that Knowles had
no authority to sign for him.
Mr.. Jordon, however, kept out of the
fifteen per cent. OF the gross receipts
which he was to pay rent, the amount he
had advanced. Then Stafford and Knowles
on distress warrant. Mr.. Jordon then
appealed to the Chancellor for an injunc-
tion to restrain Stafford and Knowis from
proceeding against him in the courts of
law and the Chancellor referred the mat
ter to the Vice Chancellor. Stafford put
In an answer in which they denied every
thing. The case is still on.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-30
WARDS OF THE PUBLIC.
But They Had Their Christmas
Tree and FrOlic.

For several weeks Mrs. Catherine
Foster. the principal of the school at the
Aims House, has been engaged in pre-
pairing the children for the annual
Christmas Entertainment. 1t has hither-
to been the custom to give this days
pleasure few days before Christmas
but this year the event did not take
piece until yesterday afternoon.
At about two o'clock Freeholder Kim
merly. Chairman of the Aims House,
Committee, and Freeholders Heunessey
and Ellis entered the institutions. They
were soou followed by John p. Noonan,
Assistant Clerk of the Board of Free
holders, Mrs. Noonan, ex-Freeholder
Abram Post, Warden Grimes, of the
Penitentiary, and Miss Grimes, DIR. King.
Superintendant of the Asylum, Prof.J.
Moylan and Mrs. Moylan, Jacob Plattield:
G.. F. Post, Mrs. Nolan, Mrs. Michael
Hennessey, wife of the Freeholder, Coun-
ty Superintendent Cannon, Miss Cannon,
the Misses Connery, Miss Dolly Friend,
Miss Amelia Mccormack, Mrs. John
Smith and Miss smith.
These people had accepted Invitations
to be present to enjoy with the three hun
dred unfortunate children their enter
tainment.
THE EXERCISES SUCCESS.
The children all looked neat and clean,
and were warmly clad. Warden Ryan's
pets, the Zouaves, gave an exhibition
drill to begin the exercises, and the boys
acquitted themselves in a very creditable
manner and looked very nice in their uni
forms.
When the drill was finished Prof. Moy-
Ian played on the piano. Maggie Flynn,
thirteen years old, welcomed the guests
in brief address, and Mamie De Cora,
Katie De Castro. Willie Pender, Lulu
Fryer and Mary Mccarthy recited verses
in way that sho we'd careful training on
the part of Mrs. Foster.
The singing was done by Amelia Nc
Cormack and Dolly Friend, who sung
1.-The Cuckoo's Call" and John Green"
as sung. by six boys. Comrades" was
sung by the same six orphans. Thomas
Shannon made a brief address to the
children, and the entertainment ended
by tine school singing the star Spangled
Banner"
The guests left the school room for
Warden Ryan's private apartments,
where Matron Ryan had prepared
luncheon for them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-30
NEW YORK PATRONAGE.
What the Democratic Senate Will
Have TO Distribute.

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 80. s9l.-Thc
action Of the Court of Appeals In decid-
ing that the two Democrats, Nichols and
Osborne. were entitled to seats in the
Senate, has filed the Democratic cup
with overflowing happiness.
The question Of patronage. which Will
come 10 the Democracy through the
removal of Republican holdovers,
leaders OF the Democratic party In
the State. but today they appear to be
chiefly interested in the new apportion-
ment of the State into Congress, Senate
and Assembly districts, which will be
made by the Legislature of 1892.
Politicians are all agreed that no ap-
portionment of Senate and Assembly
can be made at the session of the
Legislature which begins next week.
An enumeration bill my be
passed at this session and an enumera-
ton had, but the Constitution provides
that reapportionrnenr shall be made at
the''next" session following the enumera-
ton.
The most important place which the
Republicans will lose is that Of Health
Officer of the Port. now held by DIR.
William M. Smith, OF Angelica, who has
been holdover for nine years.
This position is worth at least $4,000
year to the incumbent, ana its political
advantage is almost iDcalculable.
Then there is the position of Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, the two
Railroad Cymmissionerships held by Re-
publicans, Quarantine Commissioner
ship, five Port Wardenships, a Cap
taincy of the Port, eleven Harbor
Masters and other high salaried positions
which have been kept out Of Democratic
control by a Republican Senate, ali of
which will probably speedily inure to the
benefit of the Democracy Of the State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-30
FINANCIERS CONCUR
In Enlarged City Hall Site and High
School Purchases.

For nearly two hours last evening the
Finance Commissioners, except Commis-
sioner Peterson, were in secret session.
Corporation Counsel Edwards and Cor
poration Attorney Hudspeth were with
them. Street and Water Commissioners
Dugan, Madden and Cook were also ad-
mitted. Street Cleaning Contractor
Henry Byrne and several contractors in
terested in the contract for building No.
25 School, made up the lobby. Neither
Mr. Dugan nor Mr. Madden would explain
to NEWS reporter their special mission.
Mr.. Madden said he was simply passing
the hall, heard the Finance Board was
holding meeting and dropped IN TO see
what was going on.
In open session the Financiers auth
orized the purchase of four additional
lois for the City Hall site, authorizing
the City Hall Commissioners to condemn
if necessary.
The resolution of the Street and Water
Board authorizing the purchase Of a new
High School site on part of the keenan,
estate, from w. G. See. for S16,500. was
also concurred in.
The December pay rolls of the Water
Department and of the City Hall officials
were ordered paid when due.
The award of contract for the erection
OF School No. 25 to p. Condor, mason
work: Kelly Bros, carpentering and
painting; John English. cut stone work,
and Philip E. Martin, plumbing, was
concurred In.
The salaries of Seneca Barker. James
ScanIan. Joseph Kelly, Roderick Eagan
aud r. B. Fish. clerks employed i'll the
Tax Commissioners office, were increased
from 5000 10 $1,000 per annum. dating
from the first of the present fiscal year;
and F. P. Van Sam, employed in the
Comptroller's office as clerk and stenog-
rapher Mt salary of 500 a month, was
voted an additional $25 per month for
extra services at night as IA typewriter
The COMPTROLLER was directed to pay
over to the Free Public Library Trustees
the full judgment recovered of $34, 754,
minus the 200 already paid over.
The Board then adjourned until Satur-
day afternoon at two O'Clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-30
MRS. SlSs0N-KNIGHT.

Her Second Marriage No Secret Charley
Sisson's Estate and Children.
There was a statement published this
morning which. although it was seen in
The Sun, was not SO. In speaking Of the
death of Abraham Knight, the
Wagner car conductor who was
killed in the New York Central wreck at
Hastings Christmas eve the Sun said
that Knight was married to the widow OF
Charles G. Sisson. Jr., and that the mar
riage had been Kept secret because
Mrs. Sisson drew $1,000 year from her
husbands estate rs long as she remained
a widow. Mrs. Sisson was married to
Knight and their marriage was
reason why it should be kept secret to
save any interest Mrs. Knight may have
had in her first husbands estate simply
because her first husband, Sisson. had no
estate.
The eldest Sisson left his estate in such
a way that Charles, Jr.. received only an
income during his life, and after his
death his share of the estate went to hiA
children. If he had any. when they ar
rived at the age of twenty-one years.
John w. Hech is guardian OF the chill
dren, whose ages are now sixteen and
eight years respectively, and he has
permitted them to remain with
their mother. A certain sum
is paid her yearly for their
education and proper maintenance They
will each receive between Sl50.000 and
S2OO, COO when they become of age. Mrs.
Knight has one child by her second
husband.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-30
LUDL0W'S REVOLVER.
Emptied 1t in Vain at West Hobo.
boken Burglars.

Burglars attempted to enter the resi-
dence of Treasurer Nolan. of West Hobo
ken, early this morning. While they
were at work on one OF the rear windo
Policeman Ludlow discovered them from
Palisade avenue.
They saw him at the same time and
went the other way. He gave chase, and
when he saw that the men were getting
away, he fred five shots at them with
his revolver. They were not hit, how
ever, and escaped in the darkness, dis
appearing down the hillside.
Treasurer Moan made a thorough ex-
animation of the house, but nothing was
missing. The entire neigh borhOod was
awakened by the noise of the policemau's
shooting and great excitement prevailed.
when the cause was ascertalned. Then
examinations were made by all the occu-
pants of neighboring houses to find out If
anything was missing, but no evidence of
the presence of burglars was discovere d.