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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-03-14
In the matter Of the Succession
ALEX. SEGURA deceased wife Of MOliere
Romero,
18th Judicial District Court,
Probate Docket No 1868,

BY virtue of an order and commits
sion from the Honsrable Nineteenth Ju-
dicial District Court Of the State Of
Louisiana, holding sessions in and for
the Parish of st. Martin of date Februa
~ 9th 1896, in accordance with the de-
alterations and advice of family mse-
ting and on the terms and conditions
fixed by said meeting held before ". A..
Bienvenu Il Notary Public in and for the
Parish of st. Martin, on the 18th day of
January 1895, TO me directed. | will offer
for sale aud will sell at public auction
Ia the last and highest bidders, at the
last residence Of the deceased i'm the
Parish of st. Martin. between the legal
sale hours on
Saturday the 18th day Of April 1896.
the following described property, belong
ing to aforesaid Succession. viz:
|. tract of land situated near Spa
nish Lake in the Parish of st. Martin
containing one hundred and sixty ar.
penis in superficial area. bounded North
by land Of Mozart Gondran, East by the
Spanish Lake, South by Eecuir and
West by land belonging to the legal re-
representatives. of Joesph Grange.
.. One dwelling house and kitchen.
3. One barn. one corn crib, three Ca
bins. mules. horses, household furniture
implements of husbandry and man,
o'her articles too numerous and emu
merate.
Terms and conditions: movable pro
perty for Cash, and immo, able on
third of the appraised value for Cash
and the balance on credit of one. tw
and three years from day Of sale in eQua
instruments and bearing interest o
Eight per cent per annum interest fron
date until paid. purchaser or purchaser
to furnish their notes secured by ven
doris lien and mortgage.
MoLIERE ROMERO. Tutor.
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I. j. Liable. druggist, desires us to pu-
blish the following extract from a letter
Of Chas. NJ. Gutefeld, Of Reedley. Fresno
Co, CAL. as he handles the remedy re-
ferred TO and wants his customers to
know what splendid medicine it is:
1T Is with pleasure tell you that by
one days Use Of Chamberlain's Cough
remedy | was relieved of a very severe
cold. Nv head was completely stopped
mp and l could not sleep at night.
can recommend this remedy" A cold
nearly always starts in the head and af-
forwards extends TO the throat and
lungs. By using this remedy freely as
soon as the cold has been contracted il
Will cure the cold at once and prevent il
from extending TO the lungs.
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JAMES SIMON, Attorney.
The Chattanooga Book.

The Chattanooga Book.
Our readers have no doubt not iced the
striking advertisements that have ap-
reared in the Messenger for several
weeks, calling attention to the Wine OF
Cariui Treatment Of Female Diseases.
The Chattanooga Medicine Company, the
owners of McElree's Wine of Cardui and
Theuford's Black-Draught, the medi-
cines used in this simple treatment are
giving much attention to their Iowa
business this year. and advertisements
similar to those appearing in the Mes
senger are seen in all the leading pa
pers of the state. These medicines are
already well known here. add are sure
to have increased popularity from this
extensive advertising.
Rev. r. l.. McElree. the renowned dis
cover of McElree's Wine of Caldui, with
the assistance Of eminent specialists
has Just published book on "Homs
Treatment of Female Diseases The
book contains lbs pages, with iliustra
ton and gives information of value t.
every lady. This book is sold for =
cents, but the publisher has had on,
edition printed. in paper covers. that HI
tells will be sent lady readers of thi
paper who have 10 copy of the book. ol
receipt of five cents for hostages. w
have seen the book and know il to he ;
very complete publication of its kind
To get il, address, Rev. K. l.. McElres
81. Elmo. Tenn.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin,
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SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter of the Sueeession OF
Marie Walker and Coralie Boucvalt.
Probate Docket. No 1898.
10Th Judicial District Court.
State of louisiana. Parish OF 81. Martih'

By virtue of an order and a comih's'
sion from the Honorable the Nineteenth
.Judicial District Court of the State OF
Louisiana. In and for the Parish OF 81.
Martin and to me directed, | Will of1er
for sell. or cause to be sold. at pubilc
auction. to the last and highest bidder
at the last residence of the deceased, In
the Parish of st. Martin. between the le-
gal sale hours. on
Wednesday April Ist 1900,
the following described property, to wit;
A certain town lot situated in the cor
poration of st. Martinville. La. measur-
ing eighty five feet front on Eastin
street bv forty seven feet in depth ooun'
ded north by Neual Stage street, south
Ursin Peltier, east Eastih street and
west by estate of Rev. A. NJ. Jean; and
together Herewith and forming part
thereof. one dwelling house. one corr
crib. one cistern ard the fences thereon
situated and belonging. The whole u
be sold in one block as described.
Terms and Conditions, CASH.
WV. BOUCvALT,
Administrator.
| J,urc SIuOS AttOrney
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It's really amusing to see white
supremacy Democrats hustling for
black Republican votes. Darn if
it don't tickle us old-timers- Re
view.
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ADVICE TO GIRLS.
RARTEMAS.


never give in to her advice to the
girls about not getting married
until they know what's what.
Married people can live like cats
and dogs, and then again they can
live like Adam and Eve before the
snakes came into the garden.
Now | am a crusty old bachelor
and consequently l am an impair
tial and righteous judge. as l have
closely observed its developments
among my numerous friends.
The married state is the normal
condition of the genus homo, whe-
Their it results in misery or con-
tentment, or some of both.
People will be unhappy in any
condition or place. In physics
there is no such thing as cold, but
different degrees of heat; SO In
life there is no such thing as hap
piness, but different degrees of
misery. So if we are less misera-
bic one day than another we are
happy, losing sight of the fact
that happiness, like cold, is an alb
solute reactions.
We all anticipate marriage as
the Ultima Thule of human felici-
tv. but in that hope, as in all
others. we realize the poets cpl
gram, Man never is, but always
to be blessed"
Now, girls, 1 speak from sad ex-
perience, the best monitor. when
| tell you to get married, and as
early as you can compatible with
common sense. If l had my drea-
nv life to live over again | would
tie on to one of you, even if L was
so badly henpecked that l would
be afraid to say scat IT 1 trot
on a cats tail.
Here l am scrambling alone il
=. old age with not loved one Il
= care whether l am happy or not
or even whether / am living o
dead. 1t is better to be an oil
!. maid than an old bachelor, TO
t. she is bound to live with somebo
q, q DIV for the sake of appearances,
S. nothing else, while the old bache
lor has to content himself with
the society of a cur dog and hi
= brother bachelor, the devil. VIII
re it is better to 60 to the bone-yar
NJ covered with the flowers of low
. and grief than to be buried lik
- an outcast.
The best old bachelor is but Iii
tie better than a tough an
while there may be gentle oil
maids. We, l know some who's
tongues are longer than a peckei
~ woods. Look at the old bache
- lors and old maids around yo
and pray God that you and you
o best boys may never come to b
like unto them.
OF course if you get marie
y YOU will have cares, anxieties an
: troubles; you will have them an!
way, and it is better not to hay
TO bear them alone. You ma
lose dear ones by the hand {
death, but there is resignation an
consolation in the cheering fai,
that you will meet them again
! brighter place than the gloon
shores of time.
Get married girls, and take Il
chances. 1t will be with you
night and day some darkne
and some light-but freeze TO yo1
sweethearts. girls. for their SAX
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ESTRAY.

have in my possession camel mare,
white forehead. long name, which came
to my place at the end Of last November,
with saddle and bride.
The mare is brand
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Chamberlain Eye and Skin Ointment
Is uncuualled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids
For sale by druggists at - cents per box.
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try Dr. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up The system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disonierS and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old cr over-worke'i horse. -
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
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on left hind leg.
The owner is notified To prove proper ty
and paw costs. TEREsTRE FRANCIS.
Narch-1-IS96.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23
HER BARN sToRMINe TOUR

Mary Anderson de Navarro Reeounts an
Incident of Her Early Stage Career.
Mary Anderson de Navarro looks back
with evident enjoyment upon what she
calls the transforming" period of her
stage career, which, however, in her
case was short, beneficial and pecunia-
rily profitable. OF her experiences in
Owensboro, a small Kentucky town,
where she and her little band Of actors
played for week, Mrs. de Navarro
writes in Tbe>Ladies' Home Journal:
'I was tall, slender Juliet and my
Romeo proved to be plump, pleasant
little woman, probably the mother of
several would be Romeos and Juliets.
The moon she (Romeo) swore by we
found to be the headlight of railway
engine hired for the occasion. This was
held by small negro boy perched upon
a ladder, who was SO amused by the play
that he laughed until he shook over the
most tragic scenes. His mirth, as may
be imagined, was not conducive to the
moons steadiness. At one time she was
shining in an upper box, at another on
the head of bald musician, often
binding the unfortunates in the front
stalls, here, there, everywhere save on
the face of her t'Verona's lovely flower }
she had been especially hired to illumi-
nate. The conductor of the orchestra
was carpenter by trade, and sawed
away as lustily during the day at the
boards he was converting into profile
statues Of 'Evadne's' noble ancestors as
ha Snwad unnn his violin at night.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23
Millions of Petrified Fish.

For a score of years the biologists
have known of the existence of immense
beds of shale in Wyoming which occa-
sionally yielded fine specimens of fossil
fishes, but il is only recently that sim
liar beds have been discovered in Color
ado. These beds Of petriAed fish, con-
tanning millions upon millions Of indi-
vidual specimens, cover hundreds of
square miles in the northwestern part of
the Centennial State. They extend a
distance of 100 miles in the direction of
Green river and "shelve out" for 100
miles more toward the interior Of the
state In some places these beds--al-
most solid mass of perfectly fossilized
fish--are from $50 to 200 feet in thick
ness. One Of the greatest puzzles regard
ing the find is the fact that they lie
about 5000 feet above sea level. st.
Louis Republic.
- =
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23
who on Earth Can This Be?

Among recent visitors to Rome was an
American clergyman named Paxton. He
accosted an Englishman at a hotel and ex-
planned to him not only the colossal great
ness of the United States, but also the pc
culiar distinction of the Rev. Mr.. Paxton.
He said that some of the most noted men
in America had been members of his con-
gregation, and he mentioned some names
of famous millionaires. The Englishman
remarked that Mr.. Paxton seemed to have
great attraction for notorious thieves,
and the clergyman smilingly admitted
that some of those notable men were lit
tie warm" Subsequently the English
man learned from some other Americans
that all the statements of the Rev. Mr..
Paxton about himself were accurate, but
that ho was suspected in America Of hav-
ing become worldly. "-Galignani Mes.
Senger,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23
conRloAT. iss7. sY me UNrtD s1ATes BOOK COMPANY

As he put her from him and moved
away Marian stood irresolute for an in
slant, her hands open, helpless at her
sides. Her eyes followed him as he turn
ed and looked back at her. and her ex-
preston changed. Accusation, fury, de-
spair, were written on her face.
"What do you want me to do?"
Her voice was steady, but her mouth
twitched. He could see her body trem-
Bile, although she stood erect.
"Dear, don think me hard, he said,
with sudden, exquisite tenderness.
"Save ME and save yourself. "
"Save myself" she echoed, her eyes
flaming. "You say this to me? tried
to once. Whose fault was it that have
given mp that hopei"
She reached his side and raised her
face close to his, something that made
his heart stand still impregnating her
unwavering gaze.
"What of me?'
He made no answer.
"What of me?" she asked again.
without you am lost. You reused the
longing to be good before l knew l
loved you, but it was because loved
you nevertheless. Kill it now, and l
will never feel it again. tell you there
is no hope for me except by your side /
am miserably dependent on you.
Her desperate words challenged him
as a judges might prisoner who on
the very threshold of acquittal finds
himself recalled to pay the full penalty
of his crime.
"Do you owe me nothing? did not
seek you, did 1? did not tempt you.
The idle coquetry of the early days was
done with. l was sincere if q woman
ever was. And now," she asked in a
bitter semitone, throwing back her head
and looking at him through half closed
eyes, as if measuring the effect of her
words, "when you have set me aside to
start ont on your mission of mercy,
when you have left mo without desire,
without a hope, hardened, reckless,
what will become of me? You did not
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23

cried 6oIsie. "TeI5 sure to dae this
ane in three. Como across by the brig.
Ye're lyin fire. I"
"There 20 are, then. laddis. there.
Put that doom; fourth hole in threa.
Moo. back owre the burn to yon hole at
the tap o. the Inch" Whackl "D'ye
see. Bobbie?'
"Aye, father, ye're up near the road,"
and Bobbie ran to see exactly where tho
ball lay.
"This is tricky hole; ye see there's
a brae to coont vii Stand there on the
road en- see whaur gang that's twa.
"No' hard enough father" said
Bobbie as his father came up, "but
I've seen 20 put in waur ane than
that"
"Weel, we'll try; another inch wild
hae din't. That's four again. Fifth hole
in four. Doom wi'dl Moo, here's the
burn again, an see that / dinna gang
into the burn or the Tay. But there's
that bicycle chap again"
"Faither, father, it's Mester Moir,
oor helper, oor kirk helper" Bobbie
said excitedly.
"Wheest, ye dee, ye dear laddie;
he'll hear ye." And, whack away went
the ball again.
"Into the bunker, father What a
peetyp" said Bobby, but his father was
silent. He was wondering if Mr.. Moir
had seen him. His iron took him out of
the bunker and landed him on the green
in two, and he got the hole in three.
sis that three, faither?" asked Bob
bic.
aye" said his father.
"Are ye turnin mo- weel again, fai-
ther?" Bobbie asked, surprised at the
change in his manner.
mo, no; I'm weel enough, only an
CRY at no. daeing that hole in twa.
Never mind. Richt up to the tap moo. I"
Whackl
"a guide shot, but it's in the whins.
Look, Eobbie, lyin on the tap like a
birds nest There ye are, just at the
hole; wild yo That's richt-in in three.
Put that doon-seVenth hole in three.
Weol, / feel tired, so we'll hae bit
rest. Coont up hoo mony I've ta'en for
the seven holes-3, 6, 10, 18, II, 30,
&c. Twenty three! Loshl never did
that afore. Moo gang We ava home an
see an hurry. Dinna stop to speak to
onybody On the road, an I'll come canny
doom. Twenty three! It's awfu' guide. "
r'-..,r Snnaavn l-tar John MnI4annau
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Manu-
facturer's Agent, Columbus, Ohio,
certifes that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry has no equal as Cough remedy.
]. d. Brown, prop. St. James Hotel,
Ft. Wayne, Ind, testifies that he
was cured of Cough of two years
standing, caused by LaGrippe, by
DIR. Kings New Discovery. b. E.
Merrill, Baldwinsville, Mass, says
that he has used and recommended
it and never knew it to fail and
would rather have it than any doctor,
because it always cures. Mrs. Hem
ming, 229 E. 25th st., Chicago, always
keeps it at hand and has no fear of
Group, because it relieves. Free
Trials Bottles at d. j. Humphreys
Drug Store.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23

stood at the church plate. No one had
ever referred to the game be had q
month previous, and he was glad of it.
Mr.. Moir preached that day. and his
text was, Remember the Sabbath day
to keep it holy"
As the preached progressed John grew
more and more convinced that the SER
mon had been specially prepared for
him, and at the close of the service he
entered the vestry and asked the half
unrobed minister, ''Did ye see me yon
morninf"
81 did," replied the minister.
''Weel, an saw you across yon iron
cuddy, sac name o's had better mention
sic matters again."
"We WON'T" replid the minister as
he donned his coat and made for the
door. And they didn't. Peoples
Friend.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23
Lively as a Cricket.

Although in the first instance as sluggish
as tortois, the kidneys become as lively as
a cricket when healthful impulse is given
to them with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
a promoter of activity in these organs
which counteracts a tendency to their leth-
argy and disease. Inaction of the kidneys,
it should be remembered. is the first stage
of those dangerous reGal maladies against
which the resources of medical science are
too often exhausted in vain. Peril is fore
stalled by the Bitters, which averts Bright's
disease, dropsy, gravel and the troubles
arising from weak bladder. Equally Of
icacious is it in checking and eradicating
malarial, bilious and nervous ailments,
dyspepsia, constipation and rheumatism.
Appetite and sleep improved and GONZALES
cence FASTENED by its benefcent action.
impaired, the value Of this restorative and
preventative medicine is speedily made
manifest.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-23

Oh, how strange a thing is the heart
of woman-how wonderful
Her reproaches, which had scarcely
faded on the air, the cries of her pas
sionate heart, remained in her memory
only like whispers breathed from shad-
owland. His words and tone had so
vividly recalled the night at the mis-
zion when he had held the cup Of life
to her lips and shown her her naked
soul
The heavy thought Of all the coming
years without him fell around her like
a shadow. He had left his life in her
hands. There was but one word needed
to hold him.
But to strangle the promptings of
that other self who seemed to rise q
calm eyed, questioning, waiting victor
above the wretched man hesitating be-
fore her, could she do it?
She looked at him across wreck
made up Of broken faith and pitiful hu-
man passion and seemed to see the
white light still undimmed that linger-
ed there. Could she make him cling to
her, and so quench that light forever?
All, could she slay his soul? How would
it be if she lived to see the imprint of
self contempt and defeat always on that
dear face and know it as her doing?
How would it be with her then?
80 Godn
There was an imprecation ON life, a
blasphemy, prayer in those two words.
She wrung her hands and beat them
against her breast, crying to him to 60,
to leave her, while she was strong
enough to say the words.
As in q dream she heard the sigh that
broke from Hugh's full heart; she felt
his hand upon her bowed head she heard
a whispered blessing
"Go--go from me! No, don't touch
me. Don't speak to me. Go quickly"
But before he had reached the door
she called him back and rose heavily to
her feet. Her eyes were clouded and
weary.
kiss me-" she said quietly.
When he had gathered her to his
heart, she laid on his lips kiss as pas
sionless, as eloquent Of despairing sub
mission, as those we give the dead.
Even after the outer door had shut
behind him and he had passed from her
sight she remained beside the window,
stunned and lonely, her fingers absently
plucking at the folds Of her gown.
She gazed into the velvet air of the
morning, hoping, expecting nothing,
with these words repeating themselves
in her mind:
"I took your faith from you, but I
give it back"
The faint whistle of train came
from the distance, and she started as if
knife had pierced her.
Far away thin column Of retreating
smoke rose into the clouds.
THE END.