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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
FOR SALE.

A small farm, two miles from st. Mar
tinvillp, measuring about 50 arpent.
Arabic land, aud "a arpents of timbered
land. The prairie land is all fenced in
and is we'll improved. all buildings be.
ing new. 1t is not subject to overflow
and is well drained. Conditions.
$500 cash. and the balance on easy
terms to suit the purchaser, for further
particular apply at this Office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
The Way To Get Rich.
IDaily Item.l


The diversifying of farming in.
dustrles seems to have been M
with spirit and profit. Our Loui-
slana exchanges note good many
Instances where farmers have
cured hams and bacon and made
lard for sale, reserving enough for
their home wants. while the epp
and chicken production has been
very largely increased. The Jack
son Clarion-Ledger says:
Heavy shipments Of eggs coz
tinue from jackson. On Thurs
day Mr.. Henry Strauss sent 1850
dozen eggs and several coops of
chickens to the New Orleans mar
ketS.
1t Is safe TO say that more of
such country produce has been
bought and shipped from jackson
tins season than III any two previ-
Gus seasons. The shipment of
eggs Is by no means an innovation
on an old established custom Of
trade. II l. not q new business.
but never before in the history Of
jackson ha. the egg business been
pursued with such relentless per
sistcnry.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15

From the columns of the Mes
senger we learn that Mr.. Beall, the
afficient teacher of the High
School, at st. Martinville. tender
ed his resignation to the board
owing to threats that had been
made to him by the parent of one
of the children attending the
school, because of the punishment
of his child. The Gazette feels
some interest in this matter be-
cause we know Mr.. Beall; we know
him to- be an unassuming, and
thorough gentleman, with a dis
position incapable of harshness,
and an able teacher the ablest
that town has had since the days
of G.. W. Johnson and we are
sorry to see him leave a field
where he is so highly appreciated
by the good people, and especially
when he is instrumental in doing
so much for the future welfare of
the children of that town. Men
with the qualities of mind and
heart like Mr.. Beall are not found
every day, and when he is gone
the people will realize a heavy
loss. He should, by all means, be
induced to remain. The town
needs him.-Lafayette Gazette.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
FOR SALE.

Improved town lots, with good resi-
denres. and a well located lot and store
thereon with good patronage. at ST
Martinville. La, also lot and store al
Cade station, La. RObt. Martin.
st. Martinvillp. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
Decline of Marriage.
Isl. Landry ClariOn.l


An editorial in the Times-De-
mocrat of the 3rd inst, under the
above caption, shows that mar
riage all over the Union is on a
decline; and divorces are on the
increase. The facts in the IDS
editorial are deduced from the
study on that subject by the great
political economist, Prof. Wilcox.
The I'D. further states that
though a man can support a fami-
ly in the United States more east
ly than in Europe, the decline in
marriage in our country is fast
nearing the point of decline in the
latter country.
What this decline is due to is
difficult to say. Of course it is
not onesided affair women have
as much to do with it as men, pro-
badly more. 1t may be that the
woman are not satisfied with the
usual worthlessness of men; and.
on the other hand, the men are
down on the 'woman's rights and
suffrage propensities of the fe-
males. To overcome this aver
sion to each other, complete re-
volution in the political and moral
of the two sexes must
be;brought about. Which side will
make the initial move, awaits to
he seen.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
For Sale.

The Dittmann farm-as nice a loca.
tion az there is on the Teche. not SUBJ
ject TO any overflow--good roads situat-
ed one quarter mile from st. MartinvilIe
and close to ST. John refinery contain
Ing 100 arpentS in area besides the wood
land. For piicr and terms.
Address ROBERT MARLIN,
st. Mdrtinvillp. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
There is better living. greater

There is better living, greater
home comforts and more ready
cash on hand among those who
thus diversity their farm labors,
than will ever fall to the lot of the
"all-cotton' planter, except may
hap in rare instances. Nor is
there danger of overriding the
business. A ready sale can be
made, at fair prices, for all the
cured meats. poultry, eggs, etc,
that may be produced, thus re-
tanning an immense aggregate of
money in the South that is now
sent North for such supplies.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
Land For Sale.

We are requested to offer for sale, &C
acres of first class land. adjoining the
limits of this corporation.
Also. one fine property. with good bull.
ding, out houses, stables etc For fur
ther particulars. terms etc.
Address this office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
When Edison Was Young.

u was an operator in the Mem
phi; Office when Thomas A. Edi-
son applied to the manager for a
position said A. q. Rockefeller. a
member Of the "Reminiscences Club,
st. Louis. He came walking in
to the Office one morning looking
like a veritable haysoed. He
wore hickory shirt, pair of
butternut pants tucked into the
tops of boots size too large and
guiltless of backing. Where
the boss? was his query as he
glanced round the office. No one
replied at once and he repeated
the question. The manager asked
him what he could ito for him,
and the future great proceeded to
strike him for a job. Business
was rushing and the office was
two men short; SO almost any kind
of lightning singer was wei
come. He was assigned to a desk
and fusillade of winks went the
rounds of the office, for the lay
was put on the st. Louis wire, the
hardest in the office.
AT this end of the line was an
operator who was chain lightning
and knew it. Edison had hardly
got seated before st. Louis called.
The new conner responded and st.
Louis started in on a long report,
and he pumped it in like a house
attire. Edison threw his leg over
the arm of his chair, leisurely
transferred wad a spruce gum
from his pocket to his mouth, pic
ked up n pen, examined it critical
ly, and started in, about 200 words
behind. He didn't stay there
long, though. st. Louis let out
another link of speed, and still
another, and the instrument on
Edison's table hummed like an
old-style Singer sewing machine.
Every man in the office left his |
desk and gathered round the Jay |
to see what he was doing with that
electric cyclone. Well, sir, he
was right on the word, and was
putting it down i'm the prettiest
copperplate hand you ever saw,
even crossing his is, dotting his
is and punctuating with as much
care as man editing telegraph
for rat printers. St Louis GOT
tired ty and by and began to slow
down. Edison opened the kew
and said, Here. here! this is no
primer class! Get a hustle on
YOU Well, sir, that broke St
Louis all up He had been raw
Memphis for long time.
and we were terribly sore, and TO
have man in our office that
could walk all over him made Us
Ieel like a man whose horse had
won the Derby. l saw the wi ,
card not long ago. He doesn't
wear a hickory shirt nor put his ,
pants IN his boots. but he is very
lar from being n dude vet
Practical Electricity.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
As AN ADVERTISING EEEay,.

Tho New Orleans Pic.ynu. Is nm. 81, ~,
ncwsi"St ami most reliable p,n,,s n,h-
lishc'l. Its Editorials are in,,irinn. ,oJ
timely =; 1t gives all the news w,,Iont t.,-
OF favor: its Associated Press and .;,,.,.,l
southern lelcrra"is cover all i,nuor.3ut
Foreign AID Domestic News: il, Cum
mc:cIai and Market Exports are corpl "a
ana arc accepted standards: its Ir.;rr,
from |cw fc!k and Paris. and the
SpcrHl Contributions of Pearl River,
Caf!arine Cole. Mollir Moor. U,yis
Jennie June. Marie Pcints and others ara
hhfaIiinE sources of Interest and IN rr.m,-
ton and are "f :, high order Of literary
merit. The Ficayunr is printed in clear.
new 'yi'c' "f SIZE sufficient to lee read
without Strai:Iing the eye.
To Keep abreast of the fines and l,ow
al worth knowing that q pa,ys.,,por
should tell. scDi Thr"r DnlIars for ,I,rcs
n'"h'hH subscription to the Daily Plea
!"n'''"r >u'Ncrih" So. i'9 s,,lc,li,i Weekly
tdiii"n at ou" Dollar a wear. Tho
""'"Iy IL sixteen pages. and J., i>.ued
every Thursday morning - reach all
subscribers before SuI,i.,..
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1893-04-15
BRICKS! BHICkS!l

DrGAS AND BAKER.
Bricks in any quantity al their Brick
Yard. back Of the Jail.
Flrri rh"lr" brick at y per INon.
second choice at s., per Iman.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19
starved frees.

kGrInerH Voice
There are on farms and fr1it gardens
an occasional. tree or grape vine which
seems TO lack yigor-dues not groR
well, and vet seems to have no particn-
lar disease. The probabilities are thu
the tree is dying of starvation and necis
a liberal supply of food, When Won
give 1t this ration DO n 4 pile load OF
manure around the trunk of the tree or
the body OF the grapevine. This Is
Just the place where it will do the least
good. Nearest to trunk of the tree the
roots arel 4rger. 4. The fbrousroots,r the
feeders, are father of near the end oi
the roots These can take nnly the
nutriment. Itis ALWAYS safe-to assume
that the roots extend a far from the
trunk in every .direc ion as do the
limbs OF the tgse, aud to prpperly
ferrIiize spTa d the manure all over tbs
area. Then fork it in. and yon have goo
work and done It well.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19

Empsaor vi iam ass laiIcn q very
haAyy nantsast II ~ snaends " Aeeee
ss paf ieneare for I'VE ineseaHa q the
se afnY Ia6fhe slaa
~ Jay j As Ieiached more
an mA HaAe
1r ana iind himaeil
81 ~ aaslona 81
wv
0a ias a igssdem
s M saa.
lie ie aiesis
i Ty ia iss s
at li Ar pci W ~
has 81 EafeFe x
US 5eF ha ssa qo
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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19

Land Office ct New Orleans, La
May l6ih, ABs3 8
Notice Is herebv given that he iell0wiRRnBmed
settler has filed notice Of his iHtbnti0n 70 Haake
final proof In support OF his claim, under Sec 2ael
r. s.. and hat ssid proof viii he made before
the clerk Of Tho district oOuFi. 1T Lake Charles,
La ND Saturday, jul !, 1888 viz
IDUSUAN II. aBROUSSARD,
who mpde Homestead Entry No 1877, for tbe
SB5 of SIX, and 81 Of SW Il Sec 10 Tp. 40 g.,
n. 30 W. Louisiana Meridian,
He flames She following Wituesses 10 prove his
0outiuupas residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land, viz
Anderson keuu. Augustus Brown, . Rngs Clark
and John 7 HehninG ell OF GaipRsieu Parrish, 10
l2-6t CHARLES C. PALFREi Register.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19
Stray Horse.

Taken uD lIy the undersigned, One DRrh
Roam Horse, db0ut a3}a hands high, seven aOl
eight years old; brand 4 o K with hieroglyphios
underneath Owner is required to come forward
ROBERT BELRLE.
NiBlitts Bluff. La. Nay 5, 1888.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


4b,gsaea ", nulgounea that .. & pllas
Xii $50 Tor theaifce Of May 9leoh
- 10 lisclai0n 81 she loyal voters q me nty o.
che daysai election.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19

Land Office ct New Orleans La,
MAY 10th 1893. S
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has 6led notice Of bis intention TO make
dnal proof IN support of his claim, and that said
proof win be made before the clerk of the district
court at Lake Charles La, on Saturday tipiy lst
ls9a, viz: "
WILLIAM SCOTT,
who lnade Homestead Entry Nc 1876 for the
NIGB4 OF Sec. 49, Up. 20 S., u. q W., Louisiana
Meridian
He names the following Witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upgn and cultivation Of said
land. viz.
u, P wilcox, AID. Harlan, Sylvester Peti-
grew, and Eugene WilOGZ all Of CalnaHisn parish,
La.
asst CHARLES G PALFREY Register.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19
KdB&T.

White and liver color spotted French
p inter deg, named 'Gouni,'' with plain
collar. a reward Will be paid for his return
20 this office.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19

RRP0RT or THE CONDITION
or THE
Observation-Disclosures
OF 1lII a \ les,


Il Lake Charles, II the State Of lsQ0lsiEn
AZ the close 81 business, May 4th5 1885,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19

r,-T Won AZ not recrige gn1r p4Hser rHzs1iiarly
shcf ~ NAL Or aanicf, pieaae notify
81 ns d anoe.
r.rs Vol1 zgislI YER PAPER st0ppedi tall ua g
IikeA nstla taan Don't leaye L e the
II postmaster e notify as.
gou want sarnpla copy iai yoAsssai =
friend i've rlH be pleased % send enc
q uppn xeaues
Tf-9 Fou change yUuf addrees - ~ kho@i
Rixsng your name, your present post
iRce. eaa ths post8llee to which you
@tsa the paper sant.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1893-05-19

- -. -.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
SHORT SNAPPERS.

There has been no brush cut in
the Third ward yet.
Peck's big show window, catches
the eyes of the ladies.
Some people think it a smart
trick to beat printing office.
The LIGHT Holiday Paper with
elegant supplement will be issued
tomorrow.
Prize fighting between two scien-
tific boxers is not near so cruel as
chicken fighting.
The San Antonio Jockey club is
one of the public institutions that
have paid all its bills promptly.
If you want any extra copies of
the LIGHTS HOLIDAY PAPER, send
in your order early, for they Will
go fast.
Judge Callaghan desires all the
credit for DR.. Withers' selection as
county doctor, be given to Mr.. Joe
Dryer.
Another new house is nearing
completion in Meerscheidt's Mid
way addition, but the Castro street
bridge has not been begun.
AS all the Waterworks con-
ferences and speeches have been in
secret, Alderman Mackey's idea Of
a public discussion is not a bad
one.
The track of the West End street
car line is being put in good condi-
ton. This suburb needs a good
drive way and bridge across the
creek.
The town is full of tramps and
men out Of work, but there seems
to be an unwritten law that only
the pale-faced are molested as
Migrants.
The successful advertiser, reap
ing best results,a ARE those who cheer
fully pay their advertising bills
without kicking and growing at
the poor collector. Ask l.. Wolf
son if this is not so.
The German Day committee
would like some of the delinquent
subscribers to pay up so they could
also settle up some unpaid bills
before Christmas. President Hoef-
ling will please send his Santa
Clause around to the LIGHT office
with 1880.
If those California boX-car tour
lists arriving in San Antonio,would
paint their faces copper-colored,
and robe themselves in a red
blanket, big hat and raw-hide
sandals, the officers would hardly
modest them. They might be in
duced to remain over till next fall
election.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
War Talk.

MoNTEvIDEo, Uruguay, via Gal
weston, Dec. 10 (by Mexican cable
to the New York Herald. 1.-The
Herald's correspondent in Rio
sends word that the situation is
daily becoming more serious for
President. Peixoto. Sympathizers
with Mello or those who are sus-
pected of favOring the insurgents
are being thrown into prison.
Many business houses in San
Paulo are bankrupt. Gen. SOlindo
and Col. SerzedellO are ill. Perfect
quiet and peace reign in Rio, which
Is under police security.
The Governor of the State of Mi
mas Garaes has issued a manifesto
declaring his unqualified support
of the republic. He points out the
fallacy of the attempt to restore
the monarchy and says not a single
member of the BraganZa family is
fit to rule the state. In common
with others, he will, he asserts, pre-
serve its autonomy under republic
can regime, despite all efforts to re-
store the monarchy. He thinks
this sentiment animates nine
tenths of the citizens of the re-
public.
The situation for American ves-
sells is serious. Capt. Picking re-
fuses to protect them, notwith-
standing the Brazilian govern
ment issues permits through con-
suls for vessels loading at the
wharves.
Capt. Picking notified masters of
these vessels that if any of their
crews are killed he will testify
against them on charges of man
slaughter.
President Peixoto's forces have
captured Ihla Gobern ador after a
short engagement with the insur-
gents.
1t is now known that Admiral
Mello is preparing to fight the
America and Nictheroy with the
Aquidaban, Republica and others
Of his fleet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
COST AND WASTE OF WAR.

In 1866 the United States Provost
Marshal General reported that 61,-
1862 men on the Union side had
been killed in battle, 34,727 had
died of their wounds, 1S3,2S7 had
died of disease; total deaths, 49,
376; total assertions, 199,lO5. A
partial statement of the Confed-
crate side declared that 1881
men had died in battle OF wounds
or disease and 104, 42S had deserted.
During the war the Union troops
captured 1860 Confederate pris-
oners; the Confederates captured
212,60S Union men. or the latter
1925 died in Confederate prisons,
while 26,774 Confederates died in
confinement.
The II British battle-ships of the
first-class cost an aggregate sum Of
El0, 10000; the Is of the second
class cost "a, 499, 900; the 6 third
class ships cost f2,496,000; the II
coast-defense vessels cost 1885,
600; the II cruisers, "a, 574, 900, The
total armOred fleet of Great Brit
ain cost f22,S29,OOO; the partially
armored fleet cost f7,106,0O0; the
unprotected vessels, fS,699,000.
The total cost of building the pres
ent British navy has been f35,-
100000.
During the Franco-Prussian war
Of 1S7O-71, 10000 French and l.
003,000 Germans took the field. OF
the former 1900 were killed in
battle, $4,000 died of wounds, 49,
600 died of sickness, 10000 were
in various ways disabled and 49,
600 were taken prisoners. OF the
Germans, 1872 were killed in &C.
ton, 10,410 died of their wounds,
1859 of sickness and $4,000 were
disabled. The prisoners taken by
the French were very few in num-
Der, In all $4,000 French and 1885,
651 Germans were killed or dis
abled, a loss to the world of Sl6,-
651 men.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
Written for the LIGHT.l
A GLANCE AT THE PAST,
BY b. ARsTEIN.


With sense of sorrow and regret,
We glance at the days of the past,
When lies journey was more pleasant,
And the pace not so fast.
Mans needs were not so numerous,
Confidence was prevailing in the land
Credit could buy equally as freely,
As the man with cash in his hand.
But, alas, how times have changed.
With the dawn of civilization,
Confidence became only dead letter,
Credit, merely an Inauguration.
Although this is an age OF trusts,
9Yet, cash plays the leading part;
Where dollar can go a long wEy,
Credit can't make even a start.
The horrid motto of the modern times,
Such as we never before did see,
Like I'VE sell strictly for cash"
Or "Our terms are c. o. D."
In the Olden days was never known,
1t belongs to the modern arts,
Hence many eyes are glancing at the past
With deep regret and broken hearts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
NOTICE..

The San Antonio Gas Co.'s office
has been removed to corner VIllita
and Presa Sts., adjoining the cleo
trio light station Of the company.
Call or telephone orders for gas,
electric light. coal and coke. Guar
antee prompt delivery of coal and
coke at $3.50 per ton. Gas stoves
and heaters always on hand and in
operation. San Antonio Gas Com
pany. Telephone No. 2l2. IL 80 limo
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
A LEADER.

Since it's first introduction, Electric Bit
tiers has gained rapidly in popular favor,
until now IL is clearly in the lead among
pure medical tonicS and alteratives-con-
tanning nothing which permits its use as
a beverage or intoXicant, it is recognized
as the best and purest medicine for all
ailments Of Stomach, Liver or Kidneys
1t will cure Sick Headache, Indigestion,
Constipation, aud drive Maleriq from the
system. Satisfaction guaranteed with
each bottle or the money will be refunded.
Price only SOC. per bottle. Sold by f.
Kalteyer q Son and A. Dreiss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
The Madison Square Bank Cases.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Judge Bar
rett, of the Court of Oyer and Ter
minger, recently extended the
time to this date in which the in
dicted Madison Square Bank Of
ficials may amend their pleadings.
Neither the prosecution nor the
defence was ready to go on with
the case, and the action of the
Judge was by consent of both par
ties. 1t is believed the cases will
now be proceeded with.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
PLAIN POINTERS

WRITTEN FOR THE LIGHT, BY OBSERVER.
Systematical charity through ex-
perienced hands could accomplish
much good and relieve the suffer
ings Of many unfortunates.
The courtesy of the newspapers
should not be abused by gentle
men of leisure, who seek to gain
notoriety by filling up columns
with useless discussions and fruit
less arguments on religion. This
class Of literature properly belongs
to the religious journals.
X
Thanks to the glorious weather
so far, that the "is-it-cold-enough-
for-you" fiend had no opportunity
to get in his operations on the dis
gusted victims.
Religion is a broad field filled
with inexhaustible matter for con-
troversies and discussions. Every
body is endeavoring to construe
Christ's words to suit his own pur-
pose. The Savior and his apostles
are credited or charged with
things they have perhaps never
dreamt Of.
Charity and humanity are the
foundation Of all religions. If the
standard bearers of the church
would only bear this fact in their
mind, they could undoubtedly as
sist great deal towards reform
ing the present social system.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
NOTICE.

We extend to all a cordial invita-
ton to call and examine our large
stock of Dolls, Toys and Holiday
Goods, which we offer at the very
lowest prices. Store open until 9
d. m. RIEDELL & Co,
.l2ll17t 500 and 51l h. Ouston.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-12-19
q. 10 AND QUIRE

Day Books, Journals and Ledgers,
offered at 20 per cent. below cost
for 20 days. Moss d Co.
l29tf