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The Washington times., 1894-03-23
Covered by a Revolver.

Sophronia-Yes; when the burglar broke
into my room was almost undressed.
Angelina-How very embarrassing! What
did you do!
Sophronia-Oh. he was a perfect GENTLE
man; he at once covered me with his revolver.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
An Exquisite Baby Basket,

An exquisite baby basket now on exhibition
has some novel features in its equipment. 1t
is in the form of a wicker hamper The
cover is lined with swiss over blue. and is
held open by n stick wound with ribbon and
finished with pert little bow. One end of
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
She Loved Him So Much,

She Loved Him So Much.
The wife-Ive quit asking people if my
bonnet is on straight.
The husband-Why, my dear?
The wife-I love you too much, John, to
disgrace you by calling body's attention to
an old bonnet like this-Truth
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
Didn't Object to His Running.

from Bro0kIyn Life.l
Mr.. Brown had queer dream last night,
my dear. I thought l saw another man run
ming off with you.
Mrs. Brown-Aud what did you say 70 him?
Mr.. Brown asked him what he was run
ming for
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
A prOphecy.

There" said Dawson. putting out his feet
there is a pair of shoes for which l paid
only $3.50. Rather nobby for the price, eh?''
Yes; and the older they get the knobbier
they will be-" said Harkins.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23

Mrs. Moriarty doing Paris)-D'ye notice
how polite these Frenchmen are to wan an
other?
Mr.. Moriarty-Yis. begorryI 1 do behave
each wan av thin is afraid av livery other
wan av thim-Puck.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23

Talk to advertisers in The Times about The
Times; not of the hard times, but about your
new morning daily.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23

Talk to subscribers in The Times about The
Times; not of the hard times, but about your
new morning daily.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
W. D. CLARK & CO.,
8O7 Market Space,
Resistin' a Officer

IDetrOlt Irlbune.I
The Court-What is the charge against this
man?
Patrolman-Resistin' officer.
The Court-what were the circumstances?
Patrolman-I axed i'm for a cigar, an he
told me to go to -"
The Washington times., 1894-03-23

Show this paper to an Anarchist. Itwon',
please him a bit.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23

Times; not Of the hard times, but about your
new morning daily
The Washington times., 1894-03-23

Advertisers in The Times are business
men, but they are also friends of The
Times. Patronizc them, and tell them
about the paper if you are a friend.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
pOlite-and Frightened.

Show this paper to an Anarchist. 1t won't
please him bit.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
MORE RIBBONS

BLACK, WHITE, AND ALL COLORS.
The scarcest thing in the mercantile market
to-day Is black and white rnoire ribbons Ju-
dicous purchases in these lines enable us TO offer
you all widths, at prices low as ever, not
withstandng the great advance in the wholesale
price of them.
Grades.
The best, No to 5-inch. 10c TO 75c yd
The next, No. 2 TO 5-inch, SC to SIC yd
White, Satin-back Moire, No. 5 TO 9-inch, 121Sc,
to 81 yd
All colors, best grade No to 5-inch, 14c to &c
yd.
All colors, next grade, No to 5-inch, &c to Csc
yd.
Fancy Moire Ribbons, No. 3 inches wide all
colors, 35c yd
yd.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
Was Always Lucky With Bets.

The nurse-The great event is over, sir,
and your wife is getting on nicely.
Strazilsh-Dell ne qvick- haf bet NIT
mein bardner-is it a poy?
The nurse-Well, TO tell the truth. sir. it's
twins-a boy and a girl.
StraZilski-Yot a narrow ESCAPE, lose on
Won und win on de udder. always vas luggy
in bets.-Judge.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
The Worst That Can Happen.

A-What is the extreme penalty for bigamy?
B-Two mothers-in-law.
The Washington times., 1894-03-23
A Word for Girl Babies.

Show this paper to an Anarchist. 1t won't
please him bit.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
PROCLAMATION.

Be 1t known. that l. the undersigned
Mayor Of the town Of st. Msrtinville, by
virtue of the power vested In me by law,
do hereby issue this proclamation order
Ing that all qualified totereeof the town
Of st. Martinville to meet at the Guard
House in said town. on the first Monday
OF April. 1894 1t being the second day Of
said month; then and there to elect &C.
cording to the laws Of the State. Ave
trustees for the town OF st. MartinyiIIe.
for the term Of one year. In faith where
OF. have hereunto signed my officially
at st. Martiuville. Parish Of St. Martin.
ihis Let day Of March. 1894.
4. EFLExISG. Mayor.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
Theatre for the New Convent.

1t is with pleasure we announce
that the Misses Aimee Gernaud
and Josephine Hitter have taken
the task of organizing a theatre
and bazaar to be given on Sunday
the first of April next
The idea of the young ladies is
to give a fine and select program
me, and they consequently expect
the help and assistance of our
people, as the profits will 60 to
the funds of the new convent. We
shall of it more fully in fure
issues.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03

-Rumors were in circulation
here this week that Prof. Knapp
had trouble with the people in
the neIghborhood of the Huron
plantation, who sold him their
cane crops, for which he has not
paid them yet. The rumor we
are informed is groundless, they
simply had a conference with Mr..
Knapp who promised to pay
every body within the next fifteen
days. Whether he will keep his
promise or not remains to be seen.
Our informant says that the
amount owed to the farmers by
Nh. Knapp is over fifty thousand
dollars.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
A Correction.
St. Martinville, La. March 2. 1894.
tn fho Editor nf thu MpsSAn0er

st. Martinville, La, March 2. 1894.
To the Editor OF the Messenger;
Dear Sir:
Ibeg space In your valuable columns.
to protest and correct the incorrect re-
port of either tbs reporter of the Times
Democrat or his informant. for the false
Impression that II might create to its
readers In regard to the removal OF the
Post Master at this place
1t is not only to the knowledge OF q
good many here. that l have rendered
my resignation very nearly q year ago
with request Of early action. but to the
knowledge also of our distinguished Re-
preventative Of this congressional dis
trict. through whom Il has been made,
being the controlling power In those
matters, and from whom we have letter.
acknowledging receipt Of same.
Thanking you for the priviledge Of
indicating fair and just rights.
lsemain very truly yours.
FELIX BIENvENU.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
Town Property for Sale

The large two story hotel, Port Street,
near the bayou. -
A nice residence on Railroad Avenne
new building.
A residence on Main street, a ine loca-
ton. opposite the church,
Another small property east Of the
convent, facing the bayou.
l will sell those properties on easy
terms or will exchange same for good
improved land on the Bayou Teche.
For terms, price and particulars, ad.
dress ARCADE GAUTHiER.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
Deafness Cannot be Cured

DEAFNESS cannot be Cured
by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness.
and that is bv constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an iniiamed con-
dition Of the mucous lining Of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when IL IL en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken ont
and this tube restored to Its normal con.
dition. hearing will be destroyed for.
ever; nine cases out Of ten are caused BY
cataErb, which is nothing but an In.
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollafs for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catsrrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
FL. CHEEKY & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists price. 70 cts per
bottle.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03

HOOPS PILLS are the best family eashsse~
esnsio and effective. Try cox Price 10
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03

/ buy anything l always look TOT
the mark on the goods, or else e1-
anime the package and see the
mark. There is always the name
of the factory that make the
things on the package, even if 1t
is not ON a single article.
"Well. I never thought of that,
said Mrs. English. "How cute
of you. l shall always look in
future. But are the American
goods as we'll made as the foreign
things We buy?'
Il find them to be more salts
factory in every way" said my
wife. Suppose you buy a few
yards of dress goods and find in a
week or two that you have not
enough, there is much more
chance of being able to match it
if it is American goods, because
they can always send to the facto-
ry for more and learn what other
stores keep the same material"
"That is a good idea," said Mrs.
English. Il had never thought
of that"
"Now as the quality" continu-
ed my wife, "you know that the
best workmen and the best ma
chinery in the world are right
here in America, and consequent
ly the best goods are made here.
You cannot afford to buy, on your
husbands wages, the very best of
foreign goods, and, what's more,
you don't want to, because if you
buy foreign goods and other peo-
pie do the same, then what is your
husband going to do for work?
He has been lucky to keep his job
all summer and winter, so don't
you be 30 foolish as to try and
help him lose it"
"Why, of course not" said Mrs.
English. Il never thought Of
these things before. I'll never
buy anything more that is foreign
as long as I live in dear old Anne
RIGA"
That's right" said my wife
land make all your friends do the
/ same"
When my wife told me Of this
new convert she had made. she
!: was SO happy that the tears came
into her eyes and she came ovel
and kissed me and said;
"Why, Ben, what should we al
do, and the children, if you were
: out of work. 1t is the duty of al
Americans to help one another"
I'll r TuYNvrN
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
Hear the Women Talk
On How, What and Where to
Buy during these Dull Times.

At supper the other evening my
wife told me that she had been
shopping, and began to mention
what she had bought and how
much the things cost. She added:
Il met Mrs. English on Four
teenth street, and We went toget-
her. We had quite an argument,
too"
"What was the trouble?" I ask
ed.
"Oh, there was no trouble, but
she heard me ask for American
goods, and said that she always
bought imported goods. I told
her that was foolish in these dull
times"
"Why," said Mrs. English, "the
clerks always tell me the goods I
want are imported, and that they
keep nothing but imported goods,
which are the best and cheapest,
so I buy them"
There they are wrong" was
my wife's reply; 'they tell you
what is not true, they also make
you do wrong"
II don't understand" said Mrs.
English.
1T is this way" my wife ex-
planned. First you were wrong
to buy foreign goods if you can
avoid it, because your husband is
an American, he works for house
that lives through dealing in
American goods, and you now
live in America. Your children
are Americans, and you ought to
be patriotic for their sake"
81 never thought of that" said
Mrs. English, "but you can't get
everything you want made in this
country"
"Oh, yes, you can,' said nv
wife, land you will find that near
ly everything you do buy is of
American make, but they tell you
it is foreign goods and charge Won
for it."
"How can you tell the differ.
ence9" asked Mrs. English. "The
foreign goods wear longer and
look better, don't they%
"Not by any means, except, per-
haps, m very few cases. When
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
DR.. TICHENOR'S
HNTISEPTIC

For Wounds, burns, bruises,
scalds, collie, cramps and flux,
and for collie and bolts in hor-
ses and mules, and bowel COM
plants, as also boot-ill and fis-
tula in stock, has no equal, as
is evidenced by the following
list of your friends and neigh
bors, whose testimonials we
have on file, and we would be
pleased to have you consult
them in regard to its merit.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
SATURDAY. March 3, 1904.
The Ballot Reform Meeting.

That was an earnest body of CT
Yizens which met at Washington
Artillery Hall last night. In
point of numbers it was more
than satisfactory; in point OF zeal
Il was all that could be desired.
A mere shell of a beginning was
made. it is true, but there was
something in the method and
manner of the people which gave
promise of substantial results.
The speeches were well-timed
and pointed. Some of the orators
wandered from the main line a
little, Others seemed to be imbued
with the notion that the ballot in
this city only was to be reformed,
but through and around all that
was said dwelt an air of deep ear
nestness which brought to even
the skeptic the conviction that a
movement had been inaugurated
which will bring forth practical
results.
If we may venture to make sug-
pestions to the Ballot Beform Le-
ague, we would advise that this
body of jealous citizens first adj
dress itaelf to seeing that the
votes put in the boxes be counted
as cast. It matters little whether
the ballot be of the Australian OF
any other variety if the commits.
sioners in charge are permitted to
juggle with it after it is cast.
And when the necessary safe
guards are provided to secure g
true return Of the votes actually
deposited steps may next be taken
to control the qualifications of the
voter cnsting the. ballot There
can be no question that some qua.
LITIGATION of the suffrage condi.
tions prevailing in Louisiana
should be provided. What shape
these qualifications should take il
matter requiring wisdom ani
sound diicretion, the determine
ton of which cannot be the pro
duct of an hour or two of speech
making.
But The Times-Democrat il
pleased to record the earnest I'M
tial stop in the line of ballot re-
form-a need which will grow al
the months 60 by, and which mus
be met sooner or later by tn.
enactment of specific and rigit
statutes by the Legislature O
uisiana.-Times- Democrat.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
Land For Sale.

We are requested to offer for sale, 40
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.
Their particulars. terms etc.
Address this Office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
St. Martinville, La,
Iune Sth 1904.

June Sth 1893.
SHERROUSE MEDICINE
Company Limited.
, Sirs; If my name or influ-
ence can be of any service in
making known so fine a re-
medy as DIR. TICHENOR'S
ANTISEPTIC, you are more
than welcome.
Mrs. c. Durand.
A.P. RESwEBER. St. Martinville, La.
A. R. FRENCH, st. Martinville. La.
ADOLPHE RESWEBER. g.
HENRY PELLET, Loureauville. La.
ADRIEN GONSOULIN.
JAMES A. LEE, New Iberia. La.
L. BAZUS.
DIR, II. NJ. NEBLETT. Breaux Bridge.
JULES JEANMARD,
DIR. F. C. LATIOLAIS. Brousssrdville,
MRS. E. CYR & SON. Jeanerette.
PA. VEASEY, Olivier. La.
SEVERN LEBLANC. Abbeville. La.
A. L. DYER, Youngville. La.
A. LACOMBE. Opelousas. La.
HON. H. L. GARLAND. Opelousas La.
In. SATTERFIELD. Lafayette. La.
W. C. Raglan, Mayor OF Thibodeaux,
HON. j. Y. SANDERS. Franklin. La.
1t is but justice to ourselves
and the public that we warn
them against the many mimi
TATION of DR.. TICHE-
NOR'S ANTISEPTIC.
Remember NONE guehihe
without his name blown in
the bottle.
Respectfully,
SHERROUSE MEDICINE
Company Limited.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03

For Nervous Hssdsche. On. Milet' Nsrvine.
Opium Habit cured By Dr.. Miles, Nervine.
Dr.. Niles Nsrvine for Nervous Prostraklon.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03

IF FOUR BACK ACHES
Or you are all worn out, really good for nothing
II Is general debility. Try
BROWNS IRON BlTTERA.
Is viii cure you, and give good appetite. Sold
bv all dealers In medicine
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03

AooD'S GUARANTEES
- a cure. What it has done for
others it will do for you. Be sure to
get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-03-03
ADVERTISING RATES.

Transient advertisements, Is cents per
aneh for first insertion; 30 cents Tor eacn
subsequent Insertion.
Onscial or legal advertisements. ii per
, inch for first insertion; and so cents for
each subsequent insertion.
n1Brief communications upon subjects
Of public interest solicited. No attention
will be given to ANONYMOUS letters.
The Portland daily press., 1894-09-15
BRIEF JoTTlNGs.

Steamer Madeleine will discontinue
err trips to Yarmouth and Cousins isl
and Monday, Septem Der II.
Yesterday was cloudy and chilly,
with occasional showers.
The Hackmen's Association of Port
land will hold their annual banquet and
meeting today, at Spurwink.
Schooner Comique arrived yesterday
morning with 1900 Holsters.
Secretary M. N. Rich of the Board of
Trade, has at the Merchants Exchange
rooms on Exchange street, an old relic
in the shape of fax comb. 1t was the
property of the r ussell family of Var
mouth for many years. 1t bears the date
1891.
We are short on cans,n said G. T..
Baxterssof the Portland Packing Compa-
my, Thursday. @Our Winthrop factory
Is short, and we have two other factories
that are out or will be tomorrow. want
It's, GOO cans, and the season is rushing.
We are making a big pack all along the
line"
The choir at Congress square church
will be assisted Sunday morning by the
celebrated violinist, Miss Bertha Webb
of New York, formerly of this city.
The Portland daily press., 1894-09-15
USING THE MAILS
To Defraud Parties BY Means of False
Pretences.

Grith P. Owen of Lewiston, was brought
before United States Commissioner Bradley.
yesterday morning, charged with using the
mails to defraud by false pretences. 1t APP
pears that Owen worked for Roy and Lang
lois, who had a shooting gallery, and was
familiar with their business. They wanted
some Autographs and correspondent with a
man il Portland, who signed himself S. l..
d. Arson. This Arson claimed to have a
branch in Boston of the Empire Printing
company. of Chic ago, but wrote that he was
in Portland for n few days and directed
them to send mohey to him here. They sent
$40 by money order to this Arson, but got
no Autographs and lost their money. They
now charge that Owen put up the scheme
to defraud them and that he is the Arson
to whom they sent their money.
Roy and Langlois told their story and the
assistant Postmaster of Lewiston testified
to the sending of the money order. Mr.. j..
o. Rice was introduced as an expert in
handwriting and testified that the hand
writing of letters known to have been
written by Owen appeared to be the same
as that in the letter sent Leroy, giving
terms for the Autographs. The COM
mission er decided there was probable cause
and held Owen in $500, for appearance be-
fore the next term of the District court.
District Attorney Bradbury appeared for
the government and Owen managed his
own case.
The Portland daily press., 1894-09-15

pended bysSheT1H Cram.
few passages from the
LAW OF LIBEL
may he of interest in the connection. The
law specifies:
writes or prints a libel; directs or procures
II to be done; wilfully publishes or circu-
lates 1T, or knowingly and wiltully aids in
doing either, shall be punished by imprison.
ment for less than one year, and by fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars.
Whoever manages OF controls the business
OF q printing office, bookstore or shop, as
part. proprietor. editor, printer or publisher
OF newspaper. pamphlet, book or other
PUBLIC alton, is responsible for libel printed
or published therein. unless he proves on
trial that it was printed and published
without his knowledge. consent or sus-
picion. and that, by reasonable care and
diligence, he could not have, prevented it.
In prosecutions for any publication rela-
tive to the official conduct of men in public
capacities, or the qualifications of candi-
dates for popular suffrages: or where the
matter published is proper for public infor-
nation, the truth thereof ray be given in
evidence, and.if proved, shall be a complete
Justlfcation and In prosecution for al
other libels. the truth thereof, thus proved,
snail be complete justification unless It APP
pears that such publication originated in
corrupt and malicious motives; and if any
alleged libel is not justified in either of said
modes, it shall be deemed malicious, unless
the contrary is clearly proved.
There is another provision of law that
provides that when it is provided that one
shall be punished by imprisonment and
fine," or by imprisonment or fine," one
may be sentenced to either or both. This
does not make it mandatory on judge lin
case Of conviction to both Imprisonment
and fine.
Mr.. Norton did not appear yesterday
afternoon to answer to the indictment; but
it is understood that he will be in court this
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1894-09-15
KEEPS cuNNERs ALIVE.
How This Business Was Started Recently
and How 1t Has Increased.

The General Worth, a small. two-mast-
ed schooner, came into Commercial
wharf dock yesterday, with 5000 live
cunners in her hold for jill. Nc Donald,
who originated the business here of keep
ing cunners alive in lobster cars, and is
now doing large BUSINESS with this
popular pan fish. Three years ago he had
two small Harpden boats catching cum
ners for him, but on stormy days they
couldn It go out and he couldn't fill his
orders, $50 it o ccurred to him to keep
them alive in cars, as Holsters are kept.
He hired the old lobster smack General
Worth and built his car. The cuisines
has steadily grown. He now has two
smacks bringing in live cunners for his
two cars. Last week they brought in
80, 600 cunners, worth something over
s4C0. During the past season he has
handled in the neigh borhood of 800, 900
cunners. The summer hotels along
the coast in this vicinity buy a great
many. With cunners swarming at their
doors they yet send to Portland and buy
the fish all dressed. Probably lii is
cheaper than to hire somebody to catch
them
The Gunner season is about over. They
are getting scarce already, and disap-
pear in October. They return again in
lime