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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-19
NOTICED.

Meeting Of the Board Of Trustees Of the Roman
Catholic Church of st. Martinville. Presbytery
Of said Church, Nov. 18th 1896.
Upon the call of the Rev. A. B. Langlois, the
Board met and was called to order. We're pre-
set: Rev. A. B. Langlois, acting as chairman Of
the Board and Messrs. Z. A. Duchsmp. and A.
Maraiss.
The Chairman explains the object and pur-
pose Of the Meeting which is to consider and
act rs regards the Rents now due to said church
in dispoSing by private sale. at reasonable con-
ditions, il possible. Of said perpetual rents.
After due consideration of the matter submit
ted, and for the purpose of settling the differ.
ence now existing in relation thereto. Mr.. Du.
champ moves that said rents DO sold to all par.
ties owing said rents. at reduction OF fifty pei
cent of the face value. this within the next six
months to date from the official PRONUNCIATION
Of these proceedings. The motion is put to q
vote and unanimously carried.
Eco. A. DUcHAMP,
AUG. MARIsr. acting Sec.,
Signed 4. B. LASGLoIs, euro,
j. BoaAERTs. v. e.,
IF. JAssESs. Arch. OF N. o.
| A true copy from original on file.
AUG. MARAIsT,
Nov-2l-s-ni. Acting Secretary.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-19

Don't be persuaded into buying lini-
ments without reputation or merit
Chsmberlsin's Pain Palm costs no more.
and its merits have been proven by a
test Of many years. Such letters as the
following. from L. g. Bagiey, Hueneme.
CAL. are constantly being received:
The best remedy for pain have ever
used IL Chamberlain Pain Balm, and
say 40 after having used it in my fami-
" for several years." 1t cures rhema-
tism, lame back. sprsins aud swellings'
For sale BY 7. ]. Liable, druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-19
An Important Treaty.

States.
The dispatches from Washing
ton announce that the negotiations
of treaty of arbitration between
Great Britain and the United
States have been completed, and
it is stated that its terms will be
made public On this and the other
side of the Atlantic in the course
of q few weeks. The treaty CO.
vers the settlement by arbitration
of all differences between the two
English-speaking nations, present
and prospective, except the Behr-
ing Sea and Venezuelan questions,
which are now in the hands of
commissions. The treaty will CO.
yer a period of five years and if at
the end of that time it proves sa-
tisfactory, it will be made perma-
nent. The court of arbitration
will consis of six members, three
to be selected from the Judiciary
of the United States and three
from the Judiciary of England. In
diplomatic circles the treaty is re-
garded as the most important
agreement ever entered into be-
tween the two countries in all
their dealings with zach other,
and in the future should any seri-
GUS difference arise the fact that
the same is to be settled by tri.
bunal will remove all cause fol
public alarm and there will be nc
disturbance of the current of bust.
ness as occurred during the Vene.
zuelan crisis which it was feared
would result in war between Eng
land and this government. It il
quite probable that as soon as the
treaty is ratified the first matter ol
Importance to be taken up by the
court of arbitration will be thu
dispute regarding the boundary o.
Alaska and British North Ameri
can which has been pending {
! number of years.
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Our Stock i'm Trade.

There may be some who may
demur at the rule of the Signal to
charge for all advertising of fairs,
festivals or entertainments when
an admission is charged or money
received, as set forth in 9 notice
at the head of our local columns
TO day, but when they look at the
matter from q business point of
view they must admit its business.
The columns of the Signal repre-
sent q cash value. Its publisher
cannot, nor can the publisher of
any paper conducted on business
principles, afford to give advertis-
ing or notices" free, any more
than q merchant can toss over the
counter free gifts of dry goods or
shoes.
Anewspaper is a legitimate bust
ness institution; its columns are
stock in trade, aud SO far us the
Signal is concerned announce.
ments must be paid for, no matter
in what part Of the paper they ap'
pear. The management may reel,
procate when courtesies in the
shaye of job printing, ETC., are ex.
tended, but beyond this the rule
will be absolute. No pay or pa.
tronage, no free advertising Oh
reading notices of any entertain,
ment to which admission fee i:
charged will be given. Crowley
Signal.
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Twisting The Lions TALL

The necessity and great impor-
lance of adopting the policy OF ar
bitTation between Great Britain
and America in all disputed mat
tiers can be readily appreciated
when it is known that of all our
foreign exports 56a per cent to go
the countries governed by. and
composed of the British Empire.
When nati"ns 60 to war it means
death to their commercial rela-
tons, and if we should go to war
with England the bulk Of our
foreign trade would be swept from
the seas. It would, in more ways
than one, be q war against civili-
cation, and we are to be congra tu-
lated that such conflict will hard
ly be possible again, as both great
nations are committed to arbitra-
ton.
Recent statistics, of our foreign
export trade, show that We could
far better afford to lose the pa
tronsge and good will of all Other
nations and peoples than England
and her dependencies. With the
commercial and moral support Of
Great Britain the United States
is the superior of all Europe. Ano
while it may be popular in some
sections to twist the lions tail
it would really be the most fool
ish, and at the same time mos
; costly twisting Amerca could pos
sibly indulge in, if the proceeding
went too far. We do not advocat
trucking to England politically
, commercially or any other way
, The nations honor should be vi
gorously maintained. The doc
trine of American supremacy i
, the western hemisphere should b
, held to with tenacity and boldness
/. But it is q matter for which W
r ought to be grateful that the pot
sibility of war between the tw
great countries is very remote an
that our relations are becomin
: closer and more fraternal as th
months and years pass into histt
ry.-P. II. Journal.
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How to Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time of the year cold is very
easily contracted, and if left to run its
course without the aid Of some reliable
cough medicine is liable to result in
that dread disease pneumonia. We
know of no better remedy to cure a
cough or cold than Chambetlain's Cough
Remedy. We have used it quite extern
sively and it has always given entire ga.
tisfaction.-Olagah. Ind. Ter. Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known
to be certain preventive Of pneumonia.
Among the many thousands who have
used it for colds and la grippe. We have
never yet learned Of single case hav-
ing resulted in pneumonia. Persons
who have weak lungs or have reason to
fear an attack of pneumonia, should
keep the remedy at hand. The 25 and
so cents sizes for sale by T.J. Liable.
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state OF Ohio, City Of Tolddo. !
Lucas County,

Lucas County. IS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
il the senior partner Of the firm OF F. j..
Cheney & Co., doing business In the City
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that firm will pay the sum Of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Cstsrrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9Th day of December,
A. D. 1856.
(~, A. W. GLEASON,
lsEAL Notary Public.
(~~~)
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold BY all drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-19

Get our prices on job works.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-19
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The only pills to take with Hoods sarsaparilla.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-12-19

President Cleveland has just
three idols; the first and greatest
object of his alteration is himself;
the second money; and the third,
men who possesses large fortunes.
shreveport Progress.
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FOUND ASTRAY.

have in my possrssion creole gray mare
with yellow spots, branded z on the loft
shoulder.
The owner 10 notified to come and prove his
property. and pay cost of this notice.
FAUsTIN HENRY.
Baucker Plantation.
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DISEHSTIS' OF IIIC onhN.
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applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
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For sale by druggists ct % cents per box.
Try Cady's Condition Powders, they
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For sale by T. J. Liable. druggist.
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FOR SALE.

Improved and unimproved town lots
on both sides of Bayou Teche in st. Mar
tinville. Apply to CAB. CARDINAL,
0ct-l4-96. st. Martinville, LA
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NOTICE

is herebp given To the public that hunting and
trespessing on my plantation is forbidden; ond
oil volators will be prosecuted TO the fullest
tent Of the law. VA. LEpoUx. N-21-3U-d.
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16 to 1
This is about the ratio OF summer tour
lists who go to
COLORADO,
The Forth-Worth & Denver
City & Union Pacific Denver
Il Gulf Railways,
As against-all-C Competitors.
The Reasons are,
Shortest time Quickest time
Superk servire Through trains
Courteous treatment
Aud the constant descent OF the tenn
perature.. Six hours after leaving Fort
WORTH, summer heat is forgotten and
balmy spring like hreezes greet you
Try it aud lie convinced. It is q plea.
sure to answer questions. Write your
nearest agent, or,
j. 7. DOUGLASS, General Agent,
No 604 6ravier. Street.
New Orleans. La
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
SOUTHERN NEW Maxt-ButtO.

Decidedly wintry weather. Just snow enough to make comfortable sleighing.
 W. B. Gibson < Son have moved their portable steam saw mill two miles east of New Marlboro village aud are doing 6 rushing business. Walter Sariam. one of Wm Can6eld' 's bsst teamsters. has been rather poorly of lata and we fear he will have to absn. ! don hnsiuess soon.
 l.. D. Alling killed Q nine- e-months-old calf last week which weighed wheu dressed 356 lbs He very naturally asks who has better one? | Mr CruikShauk has been repairing the old F. D. Norton hnuse to make it
 hahitahle to spend the winter in. Sheldon Adams IS collecting about
 loo eggs daily from his three henneries Edwin Knapp has engaged to work ! for Grove Gaylord for another year. Who would have thought a year sgc
 of such thing as Christmas tree and
 & big crowd at the chapel at North Nor
 folk? Yet this actually occurred las | Friday evening notwithstanding tn,
 rough wintry weather. Much praise i.
 due to Mr Seldeu of Norfolk, tho super ! intendent of the Sunday school. and tS
 a lady in Hartford who sont gifls fol
 the children, aud to Rev Mr Hebron, c
 F Ellis and others. uho did everything
 they cnuld to make the occasion a sue
 cess. All report a good time and al
 appeared we'll satisfied
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
MILL RIv ER

Miss Mary J Brennan of Winsted, who has been obliged to leave work because of poor health, will spend the winter at home here
 Miss Nellie P. Sisson and H D, Sisson, Jr. and family. of Pittsfield, spent last week at their fathers.
 Mir and Mrs Marcus Rogers spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs Calender
 MT and Mrs George $ Adams and children returned tn Pittsfeld on Mnu- day after nearly a weeks stay with her parents. MT and Mrs Dyer Stanard.
 Mir and Mrs Ezra B. Huntlpy spent Christmas with their son Wm., of Colliusville
 Clayton Haskell, of Southfield. began work at E J Lumbert's Monday.
 Among onr Xmas guests were Misses Mary and Maggie Brennan. of Winsted i; Miss Anuie Brennan. of Great Barring ton; Michael Brennan. Jr.. of New Hs. ven; Robert Hayes. of Lee; Miss Eliza beth and Benjamin Hayes and family, of Winsted Miss Jane Lester. of Caussn ; Miss Rosa Bai ey, of Goshen; Mir and Mrs Frank Love. of Sheffisld; Mir and Mrs Maurice Mnlville. of Norfolk; Wal ter Peters. who is with the N Y, N H.. X H. R R Go Louis H Prout, of N. Y; Miss Mamie Kane, or Holyoke; Miss Emma E Leffingwell. of Falls Village; Harry Merrfield, of Winsted; Wm. H, Rhoades. of Pittsfiald; Mrs Ada Gold. ing. of Sheffield; Frank Moran, of Lee; Mir and Mrs Harry Stanard, of Torring- ton
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
CEIAPtNvHI.Lh.. E..

John Saules. who died on the alsf, was born in Danbury, Ct. in ISIS coming here when a mere lad. He was faithful laborer. having learned the soythe trade iu Col Silas Harris days, of which he could work on all parts, earning from eight to ten hundred dollars yearly. In early life he married Julia Ann, oldest daughter of William yusburg. and raised large and yarie- gated family, He died poor and with ont an enemy. Rev ] H George con- ducted the services. Interment at Salis- bury.
 Mrs Alex Gordon and Mrs John Soules, two old people. are on the sick list
 W. T. Joyce, of Clinton, Ia, and a friend is expected this week with his son, who returns to school near Dan- bury.
 Our Sunday school observed Christ mas eve at the chapel with recitstions, singing, etc after which a we'll laden tree and two tables were soon distribit- ed, rivalry having sprung up between the school and the senior class of six young ladies. who were the happy re- cipients each of nice counterpane.
 As the Chapinville Creamery Co.'S time is out this year. the Co. surrender the creamery to Scoville Brothers April |. who propose to buy the cream and pay by Babcock test every two weeks,
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The observance of Christmas in the various churches and Sunday schools of this town was more interesting than usual The exercises of the Cougregs. tional Sunday school were we'll attend ed at the chapel on Christmas eve. An address appropriate to the occasion was made by Rev B. W. Crownmiller of South Egremont. A program of choice music, consisting of solos. carols and recitations was followed by the distrit'u- ton of gifts from the Christmas tree. The Sunday school of the Methodist church observed their annual festivities on last week Wednesday evening in the | chapel. The room was finely decorated with evergreen aud two trees. Sacred songs appropriate to tho occasion were rendered by quartet composed of Frank Barnum. John Stoue, Minnie Bar nun and Hattie Snyder. After an operetta "The Discovery of Santa Claus" fruit and candy were distributed among the pupils of the school. Ser vices at St. James Episcopal church were conducted Christmas morning at 10. 90 o'clock. The Holy Communion was celebrated and a special musical program was rendered. The Sunday school of this church had its exercises Monday afternoon. Carols were sung and an address given by Rector Hartley. The offerings and gifts were received, At the Congregational church Sunday morning an instructive sermon was de- livered by the pastor, Rev l. D Bliss. Choice music was rendered under the direction of Miss Sexton. Ia the even- ing there was 8 choral service with an | a1 hu Peters Catholic church masses were celebrated Sunday at S.30 and 1o.30 a. m. At the last service, Leonard's third mass in B flat was rendered by the choir.
 Last week Wednesday night son was born to MT and Mrs Michael Hickey in this village. Saturday morning the family of Mir and Mrs Thomas Curran were blessed by the advent of daugh' ter.
 Benjamin D. Ticknor entertained a party of his gentlemen friends to din. ner at the Berkshire Thu Christmas evening.
 party of young ladies were enter, tained by Miss Clara Stanley and hei sister at their home on Main street Christmas eve. A sleigh ride was the chief feature of the occasion.
 Dr Samuel Camp leaves town this week in company with MT and Mrs William E Tefft, for stay of 8 few weeks at the springs of Colorado
 The Sunday school at Afford united with the people of that town in general in observing Christmas with tree and generous gifts at the Union church Fri day evening Rev J. H Keep was mas ter of ceremonies.
 Monday morning the mercury regis tered from 6 to II degrees below zero according to locality.
 The Woman's auxiliary of the Christian association will hold public reception at the association rooms New Years evening. A choice musical and literary program will be rendered.
 Robert Higgins, a local preacher o this village. is expected to supply tho pulpit of the Methodist church at Al ford Sunday. The pastor, Rev J. H. Keep, Is at Cairo, N J assisting Re, Mir Lincoln in revival work.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
FALLS VILLAGE.

Sidney Morris. from Torrington, was home over Christmas.
 Miss Margaret Jacobi was home from the State Normal School over the holi- days.
 Geo Adams and wife returned Mon- day from visit at his old home at Col chester.
 The mercury indicated 14s below Zero in this village Monday morning at sun- rise Seighing las been fair on some of the roads but IS getting rather thin at this writing.
 The pupils in Miss Jacobi's depart. ment of the Amesville school presented her with a handsome oak stand the last day of school. Carrie Woodin raising the amount by subscription. Mrs Lyke was presented with gold pen and holder by her pupils, Both teachers made their scholars little gifts.
 F B. Burnett for supt, M H. Dean assistant supt, Lula Buruet seo'y. and treas Mrs Julia Miner librarian. were the elected officers of the Cong'l Sunday school at their recent election.
 Miss Bertha Hubbell is recovering slowly and Miss Louise Brinton Is some what improved from her condition of one week ago.
 The boys improve their evenings in brighteuing up their sled shoes down Prospect street in anticipation of better coasting.
 The church decorations with ever greens, though not sc elaborate as on some occasions were very tasteful. In the Cong1 church wreathes of running pine were hung equidistaut around the whole interior and over the staging WAS huge evergreen bell, and in the recess large decorated star and wound ropes in festoons were gracefully suspended from the chandelier to opposite corners. There were two trees laden with gifts with the usual services. At the Metho- dist church wresths of pine decorated the walls on all sides. An arch spanned the whole front of the altar which was covered with greens, Two trees were laden with gifts and decorated with tin- sel and lighted tapers which were also over the top of the arch. Recitations, etc constituted the celebration of the event which was on the eve before Christmas.
 Through the generosity of a number of subscribers who were all acqusintan- ces of the deceased it has been made possible to erect suitable memorial over the burial place of Datns Titus in the cemetery at Salisbury. The head stone is Scotch granite finely polished on all sides and contains his full name with the dates July 26. 1S05, Dec 4, 1898 It was made at Towusend's s Monumental Works N |. city. The foot stone is Quincy granite and contains in large letters the word Date" They were set last Monday, 21st, and stands on the north side near the fence midway between the highway aud the east i fence aud northwest of the soldiers plot We make this statement for the benefit more particularly of those who contrib uted for the purpose. He was a we'll known character and though dying without means it has been demonstrat- ed that he was not friendless We are confident that every contributor to the fund win feel highly pleased on seeing the memorial.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
LAX EvII.LK.

The thermometer touched 22s below Zsro Monday morning and varied from l0' to 20s at ditf rent points in the viii laee. There was skating on tbe lake last Saturday, and at this writing (ruesdsy) it is reported that the ice on the lake is five inches thick, srd if the cold continues till New Years day there will be trotting on it. Our borsemen are already making preparations for such sport
 Mir and Mrs Alfred HeatoD. of Win sted, spent the morning of Xmas day with Mrs Heatou's parents. Mr and Mrs NJ. Miller, and the afternoon with Mir Heaton's parents at Ashley Falls
 Miss leEa Day, of New Britain Nor maj School. is home spending her holi- day vacation.
 George Abrams, son of Rev F. D Abrams. has been happy father since Saturday when daughter was born to him. Mir and Mrs George Abrams are congratulated by their many friends on helug the recipients of such a lively Xmas gift
 Rev Thomas Dixon. IT,, who is Dr Talmage's successor in New York city, at the Academy of Music every Sunday, will be the first lecturer of the course which will be given for the benefit oi the Village Improvement Society this | winter.
 | High Mass was celebrated Xmas morn. ing at St Mary's church The choir sang excellently and Rev Fr. Barley preached an eloquent sermon to very large congregation. The handsome church WAS beautifully trimmed with evergreens.
 The Meu's Christian Association will hold a watch meeting Thursday evening at their hall in the basement of the Hol. ley block, commencing at 10 o'clock and lasting until the New Year 1S97 dswns Every ybody, ladies and gentle. men. are welcome to attend. Miss Clara Dskin. who teaches school i'll private boys institution at Philadel. phia, is home for tho holidays. ! All eligible Sons of Veterans not mem bers of the order are cordially invited to attend the public installation of rfficers of Hiram Eddy Camp No 3, in Holley block, Lakeville, on Friday evening, ' Jan, 1, 'q7
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-31
sH EEEIKLD.

The Christmas entertainments in the churches were we'll attended, and the Christmas trees loaded with gifts were delightful for the children.
 Alonzo R. Hnlburs has been drawn as grand iuryman for the year 1897 from this town.
 The marriage of Arthur Bartholomew and Miss Winnie Merri6eld will take place Wednesday of this week, the time of day not known
 Edward L. Van Dsusen went to Buffalo, N T., last week with several head of choice Jersey cattle purchased bv MT Sweet of that city in Plymouth, Conn.
 On Christmas day some were made very sad as they were called on to lay away their dead The l o'clock train brought from New York the remains of Mrs Frank Noble. Only just one week before her husband was brought here for interment short service at tue grave. conducted by Rev G. W Grover, was all, and she was laid beside her husband in the village cemetery. The two daughters doubly bereaved in SO short time have the sympathy of their many friends in this town where they formerly lived.