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seigniorage and silver Coinage.
telegram.

EDITOR TELEGRAM: Will you be good
enough to explain through your columns
what is meant by free silver coinage,
and what is the meaning of coinage of
the seigniorage? Some of us laymen
are befogged on these questions.
INQUIRER.
Free silver coinage means that any
man who is the owner of silver bar
shall have the right to take it tc the
government mint and have it coined
into silver dollars just. as is now being
done with gold bars. If the govern
ment charges mintage, the owner re-
ceives in exchange for his silver bar the
value in silver dollars nine-tenths fine,
and the other tenth is retained by the
government as toll to pay the expense
of minting.
The seigniorage now in the treasury
represents the toll that has been COL
lected by the government on its pur-
chase of silver under the Sherman law.
Seigniorage is a mint term, and in this
connection means the difference between
the cost of the silver bullion purchased
under the Sherman act and the coinage
value of the same. It amounts to about
$55 900, 900, and the Bland bill, now be-
fore congress, provides for its coinage.
The serious fault of the Sherman law
was that it compelled the government to
purchase the silver bullion and to pay
for it in certificates redeemable in gold.
The advocates of free silver insist that it
is only the province of the government
to coin money and not to speculate in
bullion. Hence they demand that the
coinage of gold and silver shall be placed
on an equality-that they shall be
coined into money at the ratio of 16 to 1.
and that it shall devolve npon the own
ers, not the government, to put it into
circulation.
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Common Sense.

This invaluable quality is never more appar-
ent in man or woman than when shown in his
or her choice of periodical reading matter. First
in order should come the Local Newspaper, SO
that pace may be kept with the doings OF the
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Good Chance for a Rustler.

A man is wanted by Kerr & Buckley
OF Grass Valley to run their hay and
grain ranch on shares, one with some
means preferred, but can furnish all
horses, harness, plows, etc., if neces-
sary, provided he pays his own living
expenses for the year. One hundred
and fifty acres is already sown and now
growing nicely, 100 acres are plowed,
ready to SOW in the spring, and there are
100 acres of old land to plow and SOW.
For further particulars address Kerr &
Buckley, Grass Valley, Or. dwtf
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AN ODD TIMEPIECE.
The Chariot Clock of the Emperor O
China.

China.
One of the most wonderful time
keepers known to the horologist was
made in London about one hundred
years ago and sent by the president Of
the East India company as a gift to
the emperor of China. The case, says
the New Orleans Times-Democrat, was
made in the form of chariot, in
which was seated the figure of wom-
an. This figure was of pure ivory and
gold and sat with her right hand rest
ing upon tiny clock fastened to the
side of the vehicle. A part of the
wheels which kept track of the fight
of time were hidden in the body of
tiny bird, which had seemingly just
alighted upon the lady's finger. Above
was canopy so arranged as to conceal
a silver bell. This bell was fitted with
a miniature hammer of the same metal,
and, although it appeared to have no
connection with the clock. regularly
struck the hours, and could be made
to repeat by touching diamond but
ton on the lady's bodice. In the char
lot at the ivory lady's feet there was a
golden figure of a dog. and above and
in front were two birds, apparently
flying before the chariot. This beau
tiful ornament was made almost en-
tirely of gold and was elaborately
decorated with precious stones.
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A Queer Chinese Superstition.

The Chinese have a remarkable SUI
perstition about the Chu river, which
is the local name on the border for the
Chatting. A considerable trade in
drugs is borne along this river, for
which special class of boats, com
posed of very light boards fastened
with wooden nails, is built. The ma
tives say that the magnetic attraction
of the bed of the river is SO strong that
were ordinary boats used the iron nails
would be pulled out. Along the river
banks iron is mined in primitive fash
ion, and from the geological evidence
it is believed that the ore is very rich.
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TWAS A GOOD STORY.
That Is. When 1t Was Applied to Some
Other Fellow.

That Is. When 1t Was Applied to Some
other Fellow.
The Texas. congressman usually has
a shrewd perception of humor, re-
marks the Washington Post. The del
egation has a corner on half the good
stories going, and can lay claim to sew
eral which have got away A CORE
spondent backed the dean of the dele
CATION up in corner the other day
and told the following tale:
ga friend of mine,'' said the corre-
spondent, ''came up from Texas when
the session opened, and as he expected
to be here some time he looked around
for moderate-priced room, which he
located in nice neighborhood. A
motherly old lady showed him the
room, which pleased him very much
AS he was about to leave the room she
asked him where he was from.
&C From Texas, madam
"'Well, let me show you how this
gas works. You turn it on SO, and put
match to it, so; when you get through
turn it off, So
tsBut 1 understand all about gas.
We have it at home.'
Yes. but have had a good deal of
trouble with Texans about gas, and it
doesn't do any harm to show you. Turn
it on so, and turn it off this way.
Don't try to blow it out
g But, madam protested my friend,
you needn't go to all that trouble. If it
will relieve your mind any, lived in
Chicago for six months before coming
here
You did, eh? Well, want you to
understand that this is a respectable
house, and 1 won't have any poker
playing or drinking and carousing up
here.'''
'Haw, haw!'' laughed the congress
man, ''that is one of the best stories 1
ever heard,'' and his sides shook with
laughter.
But said the CORES pondent, ''the
boys are sending that story out tonight
and saying that you are the Texan"
''The deuce you say. Well, that is a
pretty low-down sort of yarn to spin
on anybody" grumbled the congress.
man.
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AN ANCIENT PEOPLE.
Relics OF a Prehistoric Race Found In
Russian Excavations.


Russian Excavations.
The Hermitage is famous building
in st. Petersburg, in which the relics
of Peter the Great are preserved. In
it there is also kept what is called the
Kertch collection,
Six centuries before Christ, the
Greeds founded colonies on the shores
of the Black sea. They united with
the native Scythians, and Scythian
rulers were generally placed over the
colonies.
Outside the gates of the modern
town of Kertch there are rows of
tombs and mounds. In the year 1880,
the Russian government began to care
fully examine these tombs, the objects
found there-remains of the ancient
commissioning taken to st. Peters
burg and placed in the hermitage.
In 1881, mound was opened called
by the Tartars ''The Hillock of the
Brave" and in room of hewn stone
the remains of a Scythian king were
found, together with those of his wife,
his war horse and servant. His gold.
en- crown and ornaments were there
untouched.
Even the sarcophagus of carved cy-
press wood, in which his body was laid,
remains undecayed, and the carving
and gilt figures upon it are still sharp
and beautiful.
It seems Incredible that substance
so frail should have endured for more
than two thousand years uninjured.
The gold bars of his shield, the sill.
yer slaves of his heralds, the collar of
twisted gold wire, are to be seen, be-
sides many other articles found in his
tomb, although large number were
stolen at the time of the discovery.
But still more interesting and beau
tiful were the contents of a tomb dis
covered IN 1866, of a priestess of Ceres,
with all her rich ornaments, and these
were all preserved.
Most exquisite they are. The gold
chains, buttons, bracelets, necklaces
equal the best workmanship of Venice
or Florence at the present day. The
golden plates from her head-dress are
of response work oe perfect beauty.
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Somewhat Severe.

An exchange prints a story which
may be commended to the attention of
all public speakers who have the dan
gerous gift of fuency. A young law
yer talked for several hours to a jury
in Indiana, to the WEAKNESS of all
who were obliged to listen. At last
he sat down and the opposing counsel
a white-haired veteran, rose to reply.
''Your honor said he, 81 will follow
the example of my young friend who
has just finished, and submit the case
without argument" With that he took
his seat and the silence was oppres-
sive.
Use Mexican Silver Stove Polish.
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The argument that free trade will al
ways give American workmen better
wages over European, because they will
be plus the freight charges across the
ocean, is pretty good until it comes to
goods that are exported. Then the
wages must be less the freight.
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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-02-10
Concentrating the New Era in Which
the Town has so Auspiciously
Entered.
The Board Of Trade Unstintingly Praised
for its Management,
Of the Most Gorgeous Affair that has Ever
Taken Place in a Country Town.

The sun rose last Tuesday morn
ing with unclouded brilliancy; it
was the sun of an Austerlitz which
many may recall of having read,
and which to our town meant
a memorable day. As its first
beams penetrated the disappearing
morning mists, it prognosticated a
day of unusual clearness. And the
promise was amply fulfilled.
Those who had cheerfully given
their time, and unsparingly con-
tributed of their means to make
this day a memorable event in the
annals of the town, can look back
and feel that their efforts have
been crowned with success.
From early morning the people
began to arrive until the hour of
the pageant, when fully eight
thousand people were lined along
the streets, placing elbow room at
a premium, and the verandahs
and galleries were utilized to their
full capacity.
At intervals the artillery boom
ed, and during the parade 81
guns were fired in honor of the
arrival of the King. Veteran j.
Fitzgerald was in command of the
detachment having Chas. Cutie
kunst, H. Friedley and w. Hadley
as aids.
Promptly at the hour of four p.
m, the procession started from
the head of Columbia, and passed
in the principal streets of the
town and receiving literally the
plaudits of the populace. The
parade was formed with:
Platoon of Mounted Police. Of
ficer E. Beslin. Jos. Poignant,
Jos. Beslin, Paul Bienvenu, l.. c..
Vautier and G. j. Bienvenu.
Brass Band.
King Kommerce
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Town Property for Sale.

The large two story hotel, Port Street,
near the bayou.
A nice residence on Railroad Avenne,
new building.
A resi- lence on Main street. a fne l0ca.
ton. opposite the church.
Another small property east Of the
convent. facing the bayou.
l will sell those properties OH easy
terms or will exchange same for gOod
improved land on the Bayou Teche.
For terms, price and particulars, adj
dress ARCADE GAUTIIIER.
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ROOFINC!

GUM ELASTIC ROOFING FELT costs
only 81 per square feet. Makes good
roof for years, and any one can put 1t on.
GUM ELASTIC PAINT costs only 90
cents per gallon in barrel lots. or $3.50
for gal. tubs. that will last for years
TRY 1T.
GUM ELASTIC ROOFING COMPANY,
80 s. Al West Broadway, New York
Y-LOcal Agents wanted.
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The Queen { Miss Coralie Rous.
seau) was gowned in white satin
trimmed with fine pearl passe.
menterie. The royal cape was
similar to the dress, with a large
high collar trimmed with passe.
menterie, and lined with pink sa.
tin and diamond ornaments. Over
her shoulders was thrown a large
white mantle, trimmed with white
fur and lined with pink satin,
which she discarded on entering
the hall. 1t was most gorgeous
costume.
The first maid of honor Miss
Aimee Gernaud) was most charm.
in ely attired in a rare bengaline
pink silk and cream lace mixed
with moire silk decol1etee even.
ming dress, with diamond orna-
ments, her couture was exquisite
ly beautiful in its makeup; a half
crown with marechal neil roses,
studied with q diamond tiara, to
which was attached streamers of
pink ribbons, completed this most
handsome costume.
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On account of the length of
the proceedings of the police jury
of meeting held Monday the 5th
inst, we are compelled to postpone
publication of same until next
week. For justification of the
Clerk we have to state that the
complete minutes of said meeting
were given us in time.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-02-10

Mrs. Martin Cozine, an estima-
bic lady of this town died at her
residence at AS p. m, Thursday
the 9Th inst, aged SO years and 7
months. Her funeral took place
Friday evening at four o'clock,
followed by large concourse of
relatives and friends.
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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
ther particulars, terms etc.
Address this Office.
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lures. The fire boys had burnish-
ed up the engine so that it had a
dazzling effect when the rays of
the sun fell upon it.
The Boeuf Gras, led by cou-
pie of coloreI men dressed in ap-
propriste costumes, was one of
attractive features. His hoofs
had been gilded as well as his
horns, and he was covered with a
rich carmine cover, on which, in
golden letters, was the name &c.
o. Lognand."
Then came the advertising vans
of Liable and Gardemal, Burdin's
Lumber Yard, and Geo. Knight,
wines and liquors.
Along the route the residences
had been deliberately and profuse-
ly decorated with flags. streamers,
flowers, moss, etc. There was
much friendly rivalry as to which
would secure the palm, but mas
much as there were SO many pref
ty decorations it would be difficult
to say which was the prettiest
when all were so pretty.
At Z o'clock the display of fire.
works took place, and it is said
they were the grandest ever fired
in a country town. The two pieces
that evoked much applause were
the water fountains and sprays
and the hail Of myriads of differ
ent hued stars. Thousands Of
people assembled to witness the
display, and the church plaza was
a mass of humanity. When thu
lights fell upon the grouped floats
the many tints and colors assum
ed a dazzling brilliancy, highten.
ed the effect, and making thu
whole kaleidoscope view Of in
tense gorgeousness.
| At nine o'clock, Duchamp's Hal
was brilliantly illuminated, ant
soon thereafter His Royal Grace
Prince T. J. Liable, (on accoun
of the Kings enforced absence) &C
companied by o. NJ. Nilsson, Duk'
of the Teche, X. Schwartz, Duke o
st. Martin, Robert Thomas, Duk'
of Attakapas, entered the Hall
The prince assembled the thron
and his dukes standing in atten
dance. Soon the Queen and he
maids of Honor, entered and wer
escorted to their respective places
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Leona Beslin was dressed in a
magnificent white tarlton, trim
med with gold passementerie, bo-
dice decolletee and trimmed with |
same, ornamented with magnifi-
cent brilliant gems.
The third maid of honor Miss
Cecile Bienvenu was dressed in
pure white, her gowned being CO.
vered with silver stars. She typi-
fed the morning STAR" and her
costume was much admired for
its neat simplicity, becoming her
so we'll.
As the strains of the sweet mu-
sic ceased, the courtly Prince and
graceful Queen held reception,
and received the warm words of
welcome from their many loyal
subjects.
After the levee, the Royal Lam
GERS were danced, after which the
ball was formally opened. At
ten O'Clock the ball was at its
height, and certainly no more
beautiful congregation of ladies
could be found. Sparkling eyes
and sweet. faces dazzled one,
whilst fairy forms glidded grace
fully to the lively music.
| The King, Mr.. James Simon, is
a prominent young lawyer and a
gentleman who has always taken
the liveliest interest in the well
fare of the town. No move has
been for the good of the town if
he was not ready to devote his
means and time to forwarding its
best interests.
Miss Coralie Rousseau, the
handsome and graceful young
Queen is the daughter of the Pre-
sident of the St Martin Oil Works
Company, and is a young lady of
many accomplishments and a love-
ly and winsome disposition.
NOTES.
LIE Petit Paris" is still doing
business at the old stand.
Six hundred and seventy-three
person attended the ball.
The crowd was too large for the
comfort of the dancers, and it
marred to some extent the inspec-
ton of the many elegant Co.'S
tunes.
Nearly all the maskers were re-
cognized before they unmasked,
but Bob Bienvenu proved the
14-15 puzzle of the evening.
The Steamer Henrietta brought
II party from New Iberia that wit
messed the pageant and attended
the ball.
The adjoining parishes were
largely represented.
There was quite friendly re-
valry between P. Guilbeau and T..
Liable as to which would have the
highest flag staff. Guilbeau's per-
simmon tree overtopped Labbe's
huckleberry bush by few feet.
1t was a jovial crowd, and every
body seemed to enter into the
spirit of the day-which was pure
unalloyed fun.
The admirable arrangements,
which made the occasion the
grand success that it was, were in
charge of committee from the
Board of Trade composed of
J Messrs. T. J. Liable. X. Schwartz,
Geo. Knight, E. w. Bienvenu, L.
j. Gardemal and Geo. Lovas. 1t
. ia the unanimous Opinion IF tho