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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-18
The End Has Come.

Weep, Lstourche, for your most
cherished citizen has besn called
hence. he has gone TO eternal
rest, after q long life spent in .
manner that commanded both love
and respect Rev. Father Charles
NJ. Menard is dead. He, breathed
his last at 4:o0 onlnck Tntsdpy
morning. His interment will take
place te-day at 9 O'Clock from St.
Joseph's. Church, where he spent
the greater portion Of his life.
Father Mensrd was born on
April 90h, 1917. at Lyons. France.
He arrived in America on Febru-
ary 2Oth 1887, and be wes ordain-
ed III tlis Parish df ASsdMpti6n,
January 30th 1842. He arrived in
Thibodssux February 18Th, 'YH42.
For the first three years after he
came % this parish be, served es
sssistant ID Rev. Father'F F. B. 'St:
Aubin, then parish priest. Father
St Aubin having been sent else
where Father Menard became par
ish priest and filed the varied
and srduous duties thereof for
fifty-three years. He ofRcisted
until about year ago. when his
faculties became too weak and ex-
hsusted for him to be in control
of 80 large . congregation. From
then ,he continued to decline until
he grew 90 helpless and feeble
that death, which came last Tues
day, seemed = welcome visitor.
We doubt If ever there. was .
priest moro beloved and .revered
than Father Mensrd. Among sll
denominations he was looked up
on as a person whose saintless be-
nevolence and pure zeai required
the utmost respect His name
and fame have gone forth through
all parts Of the State. His par.
ishioners loved him 40 child loves
q father. and now they feel that
they have experienced . loss that
can never be repaired.
May the angels keep watch over
his grave and may he now be en-
joying his rewsrd-the bliss of
Heaven.-Lafourche Comet
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-18

DEAL I've Z RtC i; TIC ci,aIsc,c.
~ istio Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. J
cures even after other preparations fail.
Get Hoods and ONLY HOODS.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-18

Iberia parish had it, first legal
hanging on Friday the Bird inst,
in the person Of the negro named
William Patterson, for the muir
der of Sarah Adams, in March
last on the Morbihsn plantation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-18
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
MIR. a. PADELFORD DEAD.
He Expired la Paris, Where lie Made
His Home.


A dispatch was received by friends In
Baltimore Sunday night announcing the
death in Paris Of Mr.. Arthur Padelford.
MIR. Padclford for many years was very
prominent I'm social and club circles In
Baltimore. and was possessed Of great
wealth. lie became widely known through
his marriage to Miss Betuna Ordway,
daughter OF General Ordway Of Wash
ington. a very beautiful and dashing
young woman, who after being divorced
from Mr. Padelford. went upon the stage
Arthur Padeford was 81 years old, and
was born OF wealthy parents in Georgia.
After a careful collegiate education he
went abroad, and after his return, spent
some time I'm Providence, X. J., and in
Washington. II was during that time mat
he met the beautiful Bette OrdWay, anu
after a short engagement they married.
The occasion was one Of the most note
worthy in the history Of Washington so
ciety The honeymoon was spent abroad,
and while I'm Paris a daughter was born
10 the couple. The christening was
most pOmpOus affair, and Duke OF the
old regime stood as godfather for the
child Shortly after that Mr.. and Mrs.
Padelford returned TO this country, ana
for a couple Of seasons the young wife
was a belle at White sulphur Springs, IN
Virginia During one of the gay summer
seasons the young wife. gained rather an
unsavory reputation by pouring a glass OF
champagne i'm her slipper and daring one
Of her admirers TO drink IT,. The young
gallant took the dare, and for a long time
Mrs PadelfOrd's experience was the talk
of the society people Of Baltimore, and
Washington The couple were finally d.
vorced Mr. Padelford went TO New York
TO live. and two years ago went abroad.
While in Europe he met Miss Edythe
Scott Grant. and married her about a year
and a half ago. The honeymoon was
spent I'm the Riviera. and for the past few
months Mr. and Mrs. Padelford have lived
IN Paris.
The first Mrs. Padelford became far
more widely known than her millionaire
husband After her divorce from Padel-
ford she decided TO go upon the stage,
and for a time was quite successful. hav-
ing a remarkably fine voice. 1t Is said
Padeford had 10 pay her $4,000 before
she agreed TO drop his name and become
known as Bettina Gerard. She after
wards married John Rafael, an opera
singer, from whom she obtained a d.
vorco. She later married Harrison j.
Wolfe an actor. She is now singing In
New York concert hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09

started or well enough. and during tho
drSt half-hour. advanced about cent,
when the offerings increased IN vonfine.
in the last hour the break was sharp
and conclusive. following which there Was
a moderate rally on covering by shorts.
90 lie, sold between g i-2 and 90 IL, ana
closed at 60 3-4ff6O 7-Sc.-ifIl i-Sc. under
saturday. Cash wheat was IRREGULAR
closing weak and about l-20j-ic. per
bushcl lower.
Com was not in accord with the early
strength. but agreed perfectly with the
subsequent weakness OF wheat A sam
pie Of growing corn from southern llt-
nois was exhibited on the floor. and inc
crowd was OF the belief that II the con-
ditions which produced such unusual
growth as WAS apparent I'm the sample
were at all widespread. and the reports
indicate that such Is the case. the hopes
OF holders are built on unsafe premises.
July corn opened at q sac. declined 20
" i-sc.. and closed at y i-SdS l-ic.-l-2H
5-Sc. under Saturday. Cash corn was
steady early. closing weak. and i-iul-Zc.
per bushsl lower. r.
corn In the face OF the early strength
OF wheat. prices declined. the market
being ruled by the bearish conditions
which exist July oats closed i-fqS-sc
under Saturday Cash oats We're steady
early, closing weak, and lie. per nushci
lower
Provisions Business In product was In
a rut. and traders were apparently WITH
out interest Even the activity incident
on the recent decline was lacklnG,- very
few orders 10 either buy or sell being IN
the market The close was eaty, IN sym,
pathy with grain. July pork, iard' anu
ribS each closed Sc lower
The leading futures ranged as fonows'
n..,tu. Htrnast lOWs3- tlOstnf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
JUDGING by FACES.
Your True Condition Can De Told
hx This Most InfnIIIble Menns.

The face is a true index to the state OF
the health and persons looks viii al
WAYS show when anything serious
* the matter. For instance. the
signs OF run down system are
plainly indicated by wrinkled brows,
n pale or sallow complexion, dull
ness Of the eyes. bad breath dark circles
under the ewes. twitching OF the muscles
and a tired. miserable expression.
There are thousands OF men ana women
who bear these signs Of ill-health IN thelr
faces. We meet them in the streets, IN
the cars, at church. and elsewhere. All
OF them show the imprint or sickness.
unhappiness, and misery. Ask them II
anything ais them, and In most cases
they will tell you they suffer from ured
feelings. strange sensations. dyspepsia
constipation. and loss OF vitality.
But is there no way for such people 10
change their sickly appearance into LOOKS
OF health and vigor? Yes, but not WIN
out help. Nature requires and must have
assistance. The system needs stimulntlhs
STRENGTHENING. and building up. HOW
Simplv bv the use OF a pure. medicinal
stinulant. and for this purpose there Is
nothing better than pure malt Whlskey
Leading physicians and scienunc men
have declared this fact and 1t has also
been proved By experience that no wills
kew is so pure and STRENGTHENING as
Duffy's pure malt. 1t stimulates health
fully. feeds the wasted tissues, qulckens
the circulation. and invigorates the whole
b0dv All grOcers and druggists Keep
Duffv's pure malt. but i'm purchasing see
that YOU get no inferior imitation Accept
only the genuine, for nothing else can
produce the same effects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
A Young Lady Thrown From n
u,,.,.,- md Fatally Injured.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, June S.-(Sp--
cial)-Miss Alice Mcknight. eldest daugh-
ter OF Mrs. A. T.. Mcknight, Of this city.
was thrown from her buggy yesterday
evening. and sustained injuries which re-
suited in her death this morning.
Miss Mcknight, I'm company with
friend Mr.. John RUBBISH, Of Augusta
county. was returning IT an early hour
I'm the evening from a visit 10 her sister.
Mrs. Emmett Carter, who resides In the
southern part Of the county. While cross
ing the bridge which spans Moore's creek.
near the residence Of the late Captain
Eugene Davis, the horse SHE'D at some
object I'm the road. throwing the buggy
AMI its occupants over into the creek.
Miss Mcknight was thrown out first. the
buggy falling upon her Mr.. Rubush,
although injured himself succeeded in
extracting her from her perilous position,
when she tainted. He then ran for as
sistance. and in short while Mr.. Harry
Fry and others appeared upon the scene.
owing TO her severe injuries. there was
some difficulty I'm getting her into
buggy Finally. n mattress was sent
for. and she was placed upon IL and taken
TO the home OF her mother. arriving there
about O'Clock Or Willie Randolph was
summoned, and IL was fround that her
right arm and several ribs were broken.
and that she had sustained severe internal
Injuries. She fingered until $3.50 this
morning. when death relieved her OF her
suffcrings
The bridge from which the vehicle was
thrown f. about eight feet high, and is
not protected by side ratings The accident
occurred shortly after Q o'clock
Miss Mcknight was I'm the bloom OF
youth. She had a lovable disposition.
kind heart, and engaging manners. which.
with her extensive cultivation. made her
a most delightful companion.
she was a member Of the Presbyterian
church. and a sincere, hopeful, joyful
Christian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09

the country. and they are all old Dis
patch competitors. The names of the
successful four are w. T.. Crump, Daniel
Quinn. James Healey. and II. w Chris
tian. Mr.. Crump rs the son OF a former
foreman OF the Dispatch. and his rating
has never been reached In the Govern
mcnt Print-Shop.
city-Attorncy Charles V. Meredith. Of
Richmond, passed through this evening
on the way 10 Maryland. where he f.
taking Mrs. Meredith for a visit to
relatives there.
Dr. W. T.. Hatcher. or Richmond.
preached yesterday al the Fifth Baptist
church here. Of which the Rev. G. C.
Meadow has been the pastor for forty
years.
Or. 4. =. Dickinson Of Richmond. who
WAS at the Metropolitan to-day. preached
yesterday at Wilmington. Del.
a marriage-license was issued to An
drew J. Warren and Sadie Peronne both
Of Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
HAUNTED MOUNTAIN.
4 GruesOmc story from Dickcnson
County--Lumbcr.

CLINTWOOD. VA. June S-(Special)-
Your correspondent learns that there is
place near the top of Cumberland
Mountain which is haunted. one Samuel
Baker il the occupant Of the place, and
through him the Information was re-
ccived. Baker says that while he was
I'm the field with his children working.
the other day. suddenly the most hideous
noises were heard in the air, seeming 20
come from every direction. There
seemed TO be mysterious voices Ike
those Of men cursing and quarrelling.
and women and children praying and
crying This frightened the children so
that they left the field and ran to the
house. Baker looked all around, but
could see nothing. Meanwhile. the
noise continued. and he grew somewhat
frightened, too, and went to the house
also. Not one of the family went back
TO the field tn next day. when they heard
the same mysterious sounds all around.
Then a more extensive search was made
and a pair of mems shoes was found in
the brush. just outside Of the field. COW
cred with blood. No other traces Of VIC
leuce were discovered. but Baker thinks
some one has been lately murdered there.
HAS y BAD NAMl@.
II is said that this Is a common occur
renee in that place. The road leading
from Virginia to Kentucky in that
vicinity passes through Osborn's Gap.
notch IN the mountain, and this pace
seems TO be a rendezvous for the fugl-
tives from justice from both States, and
many depredations are doubtless com
mittcd there Formerly, there was con-
siderable travel done through this gap
hut for the last two or three years me
place has had such a bad name that
poop'e who have occasion TO cross the
mountain into Kentucky will go several
miles out Of the way to avoid the route.
The mail, which was for several years
carried from Clintwood Va, to Pikevillc
XIV. has been suspended. The refugees
who seek shelter there regard themselves
safe. for the authorities DO not care 70
risk themselves in that place.
LUMBER BUSINESS.
The mmbermen are doing considerable
work I'm this county now, giving employ
ment to many hands. Mr.. Schlick, OF
New York. is hero buying standing TIM
her I'm this vicinity for a company
of northern lumbermen. Millions of feet
have been shipped within the last two
wears but yet the amount of standing
timber does not seem to have been di-
mlnshed
Mr.. ]. +. Greer. Of this place, has just
returned from the lower end Of this coun-
tv where he says ne saw five good
looking. marriageable widows. all living
In one family. II there is another family
in the state containing five marriaseab.e
widows under one roof, let some one
SPEAK up"
The Clintwood Tribune has again made
Us appearance. after suspension Of
more than a year. 1t is Republican in
politics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09

providing street-lamps. Mr. Robert Hdt
and hts sister, Miss Mamie. started hoih-
from church in hurry IN another pussy'
and the result was a rear-end collision.
Miss Holt is suffering from "A dislocated
wrist and broken arm; Mr.. Holt was rem
dered insensible for several hours, and
the vehicles were badly smashed.
The recent rains have improved the crop
prospects to a great extent. The farmers
report a good stand OF tobacco. and the
plants as growing in satisfactory man
ner Corn is looking well. and the oat
crop good. Wheat In some localities Is
ruined by the chinch-bug
Judge John W. Riely's family have
returned from Richmond 70 spend the
summer az their old home.
Misses Phoebe and Nellie Holt. Of
Iynchburg. are visiting relatives here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
Richmond. Va, June S, 1896.


No auction sales to-day.
Private sales: Filters, Is; wrappers Q:
cutters, ?; dark leaf. 8. Total - hogs
heads
Revenue collections Cigars and cigar
$S3l399
Business was very dun to-day. except
In manufacturing lines. which, from
stamp sales. appears fairly good.
Shelburne's Warehouse Will have
large break Of sun-cured tobacco to-mor-
row, while Mr.. George A. Haynes and
others will offer nice lines Of the same
stock on Change.
- Mr.. John NJ. Taylor is home again from
oxford. y. G.
Mr. s. Shclburne will be home this
afternoon from Caroline Courthouse.
Messrs. y. Il. Bowman, Lynchburg,
Va, and J. W. Grayely. Of Rocky Mount,
\. c., were here to-day The latter gem
tleman says half the crop I'm his section
Is looking badly. and, on the whole, not
30 good as ten days ago.
j. Y. Parkinson, OF the T. G. Williams
Company. is home from an extended
trip in the old tobacco belt. and reports
fun planting in that belt. The Win
ston section has just finished planting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
BUGGIES COLLIDE.
4 serious Accident Mt Houston, Hall
fax County-Crops.

HOUSTON. VA. June S.-(Special)-
quite a serious accident occurred last,
night just after the congregation was dis
missed from ST. Johns Episcopal church.
Rev. Normand b. Harris. while on his way
home. stopped his buggy In the middle OF
the street in front OF the Episcopal rec
tory. where the pastor, Rev. J. q. Shack
elford. resides. and went I'm. presumably
10 discuss matters OF church with the rec
tor. The night was quite dark. and the
good people OF this town have not yet
been educated up TO see the necessity OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
Scotland Neck Notes.

SCOTLAND NECK. y. c.. June s.
Special The tobacco crop is not doing
very well. say some Of the farmers.
Perhaps this is caused by the heavy
rains.
Mr.. u. T. Tnley has moved his family
from Tilley TO this place for the summer.
Mr.. c. w. Wilson, one Of the princi-
pals of Vine Hill Male Academy, has
gone to his home. in Chatham county, for
a few days.
Scotland Neck is proud that one Of her
BOYS. Mr. r.. G.. Allsbrook. took high
class honors at the state University, and
also the medal for oratory.
Mr.. j. c. Caddell. travelling correspond
ent OF the Biblical Recorder, is here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
Evangelist Gales.

ROCKY MOUNT y. c., June s.-(Spe-
cial)-As a result Of Evangelist Gales's
two-weeks' services here, over forty per
sons have already joined the four
churches-Methodis Episcopal. Baptist
Episcopal and sbyterian-and others
will follow next Sunday.
From all sections comes the Information
that crop prospects are the brightest ever
known at this season. and a dry June"
Will mean success at gleaning-time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
BADLY CT II.
4 Difficulty at Roanoke Rapids
Crop Notes.

WELDON. n. c., June s.-(specill)-
Billy Vaughan and a man named Grit
fin, both white. got into difficulty at
Roanoke Rapids Saturday evening, IN
which Vaughan was quite badly cut on
the arm by Griffin. The latter was ar
rested and held i'm the sum Of 800 for his
appearance at the next term Of The Su-
perior Court The origin of the difficulty
is unknown.
Wheat is being harvested at the state
farms near here. / am informed that
the crop will be about two-third one.
oats have improved wonderfully, and a
large yield is expected Cotton also
looks well, and the corn is fine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
Death of n Popular Lady.

OXFORD, y. c., June S.-(Special)-
Gloom is cast over oxford by the death OF
Mrs. Luther w. Stark nee Smith, which
occurred Sunday morning at the home OF
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Il. +. Smith
where she was visiting. her home being
in Greenville. She was q years old ana
had been married only "a few years. she
was niece Of NJ. T. Smith, Esq, of Rich
mond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
A Cnrricr-PigeOn Caught.

on Monday morning, June LIST, n car
rier-pigeon came to the place OF Mr.. W.
$. Sanders at "BendOver' plantation,
near Sabot. Va. There was "a band on
each leg; on the left was the inscrip-
ton, -. *. No. g." and on the right.
or T."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
Va a Eoman's
WV ork

Is never done, and it Is especially wearing
and wearisome TO those whose blood is
impure and unfit properly TO tone, sus-
tain, and renew the wasting OF nerve,
muscle and tissue. IL is moro because OF
this condition OF the blood that women
are run down, -
6~s, Tired, Weak, Nervous,
Than because OF the work itself. Every
physician says so, and that the only rem
edy is in building up by taking good
nerve tonic. blood purifier and yitalizer
like Hoods sarsaparilla. Fortbe troubles
Peculiar TO Women at change OF season,
climate or life, or resulting from haIu
work nervousness, and impure blood,
Thousands have found relief and cure IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RichmOnd Va June \ 1SQ6

Quotations: Whcat-Longberry. 70a72c. /;
mixed. 6sG72c.: shortberry. 6Sll72c.: No.
2 red, 7l072c. Corn-White. Virginia, Soc (:
No white. 35N352c.; No. mixed. 3iG0
34iac. Oats-No. mixed. 23ia02lc.; No.
mixed, 22izU23c. Rye-I2nl5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE, MD, June s.-Virginia
Century bonds. 59n1s IL; Northern Cen
trail. 90 asked: Consolidated Gas, stock
So ~: DO. bonds. 6s. lis IL bid; DO, Us,
l05 IL asked
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09
FINANCIAL.

BULLS AND BEARS. A PAMPHLET
tellnc how TO handle Stocks. Grain. etc.
on margins will be mailed on application
bv ROIILLOT x co, Brokers No. l25
south Third street. Philadelphia, Pa.
so margins 10 shares OF stock, or 100
bushels of grain. SO, twenty, etc.
fe O. On,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-09

3i5-isd Consols. iI3 1-1s for money, and
lIS 3-l5 for the account.
p. M-Paris advices quote per cent
rentes at 10if., SIC. for the account.