The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1891-07-11

to give an entertainment on the 2Sth
proximo, for the purpose Of raising
funds to supply much needed furniture
in the public school room, in this town.
The programme for the occasion, is well
selected, varied aud interesting. and
will permit the enjoyment of pleasant
evening.
The speech made at the opera house
in New Oaleans the other day, at the
meeting of the ants. by DR.. Palmer,
the preacher stumper. has raised consi-
derable comment throughout, the State.
The ants approve and praise him, while
the pros condemn the man and his
speech. We say every man who has a
right to vote has right to express his
opinion and defend his canse.
If the movement of one individual
is carefully watched it is because some
one is afraid Of him. 1t appears, il we
are to judge from what we see, or believe,
that some Of our politicians, aspirant to
offices are very uneasy about one GER
tain Individual. He is growing in po-
puIarity and that is what troubles them
so much. But the real popularity OF a
person cannot be affected by the under
working Of politicians.
Judge James f. Mouton has bought
the TOurneu property. corner Main and
jefferson Streets, and is having The old
building torn down, with the intention
of replacing 1t with an elegan residence
of mOrdern architecture. At the south
east corner of the same streets, will soon
be going up the handsome hall OF the
knights of Honor. Those new build
ings, facing one another will add ma
terially to the look and appearance Of
that part of Main street.
The schedule OH the Southern Paci
fic Railroad, which was advertised sever.
al times, went into effect Sunday last
There is but one train day now which
leaves at 1890 p. H.. to meet the east
ami west bound trains. and arrives heTt
at $50 p. m. This arrangement is IA
yorable to the business people for theil
correspondence, but is very iEeonve
nient for the travelling public. This
change, however, is favorable. as it give:
rs our daily papers and mail the da!
they are published; we therefore sc
fresher news.
Education for the masses is tn,
crowning glory Of this country, and he
only reliable safeguard. Therefore th'
schools should he cherished and fostered
There can not be too many of thes
institutions, and their usefulness shou!'
be enhanced by procuring all helpful aid
Now it is proposed to give an intertain
ment, on the 2Sth of August. the pro
ceeds from which to be used to secnr
comfortable seats for the children attend
ing the public school here. We cherisl
the hope that sufficient sum will b
realized. ... ......... ...
A scOundrel who was arrected il
New Orleans last week, charged wit
carrying concealed weapon and lodge
In Jail, gave his name G. j. Bienvenr
and his residence as st. Martinvill'
This scoundrel lied infamously when h
gave the above name and residence, an
, it was perhaps with malice and rascal
|, ty to reflect upon the character Of MI
G. j. Bienvenu. q prominent yOun
merchant of this town, or to conceal hi
own identity. Mr.. g. ]. Bienvenu OF S
Martinville was not in New Orlean
: when that individual fell into the toll
; Of the law, and is not the person arres
ed, although his hame and residence
given. -'' ''.' q.