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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-04

low fever epedemic which decima-
ted its population.
The gloom of this calamity was
scarcely being dispelled, when a
most disastrous fire swept away
the entire business portion of the
town. To complete the horror of
the scene, fourteen persons per-
ished miserably in the flames.
The year following, Oh the 10,
of August, a hurricane of untold
violence destroyed the crops of
the parish, and scattered ruin and
desOlation in it's path.
Shortly afterwards the bloody
war between the South and the
North broke out, and alternately
occupied by Federal and Confede-
ate troops and sol'liery, its COM
merce was completely paralized
during that eventful period.
The bridge that spanned the
Teche was burnt down by the Fe-
deral soldiery, and the wanton de-
struction of the property of its in
habitants was the furnishing flow
to its prosperity.
But Phenix like, the old town of
st. Martinville, has arisen more
beautiful from its whitening Gala
mites. Since the war it has re-
overed slowly from the successive
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pas district had been overlooked,
most shamefully, by the French
Colonial Government, although
picturesque and beautiful, it was
then wild region inhabited most
ly by Indians and bya few white
men, hunters and trappers. Its
immense prairies, covered with tall
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-04

but these promises soon vanished
and its prosperous career was
checked and its commerce Grip
pied by a series Of disasters, which
brought it to the very brink OF
ruin and of desolatiOn.
In 1855, it was visited by a yel-
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-04
Growing, Pushing, on to q
Prosperous Career.
And Invites Capital to Par.
take Of that Prosperity.
THE PART


Towards the middle of the last
century, st. Martinville was known
as the "Poste des Attakapas and
the civil and military concerns OF
the whole district were admins
tered there.
Even at that remote period. the
Poste des Attakapas had acquired
a certain importance, although 1T
consisted of but a small church,
without an officiating priest most
of the time, an ill-constructed bar
racks for the paltry garrison under
the orders of cammandant, and OF
small store, where the scattered
settlers of the Attakapas region
traded.
1t was stationed ON the bayou
Teche. At that time, and prior to
the occupancy of Louisiana by the
Spanish Government, the Attaka-
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-04

of city.
Hither. the best creole families
of the State repaired, every year,
attracted by the gaieties of the
place. Here also, the artists of
the New Orleans French Opera
spent their vacations, regaling
their audiences with selections
from the best operas, and deligh-
ting them with the performance of
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-01-04

botanists of America; and enjoys a
world wide reputation for his lear
ming.
In 1895, and in the succeeding
years, the burial ground at the
Poste de Attakapas, was adjoining
to the little church built by Rev.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
NO DELEGATE FOR ALASKA
Harrison Quoted la the House I'm Come
ton With the bankruptcy Bill.

Harrison Quoted la the House I'm Connec-
ton with the bankruptcy Bill.
Washington, May 1.-The house again
devoted the major portion Of the day
to debate on the bankruptcy bin. Sew
eral amendments were offered but none
were adopted. A bill to provide for a
delegate in congress from the territory
of Alaska was defeated-44 to 60.
Mr.. Scranton (Rep., Pa called up the
bill and spoke of the development Of
the Alaska mining and fishing indus
tries and the increase Of population in
the last fifteen years. Its vast area
rendered 1t proper and necessary that
It should have a well Informed repre-
sentative in the house. There were, he
said, over Il, 900 Americans in Alaska
Mr.. Perkins (Rep., Ia-) opposed the
bill, urging the migratory nature of the
white population and the improba bility
that Alaska could be given even a ter
ritorial government, certainly not for
many years to come He declared thai
the pressure for the bill came from
Alaskan corporations.
In the course of the debate on the
bankruptcy bill Mr.. Henderson of Iowa
said that from a letter received from a
distinguished citizen of Indiana. he
WOu41 quote The IOllONlDSs
II think the impression of some OF
our western boards of trade upon the
bankruptcy question was that by rea-
son Of the nearness of, our merchants
to their customers they had an advant-
age with bankrupt debtor" The
writer, Mr.. Henderson said, was Benja-
min Harrison, who, Is president or as
private citizen, stands for every part of
this country and for all its great in
terests''
A bill was passed TO authorize the
free Importation of foreign exhibits TO
the Tennessee exposition and the report
in the contested election case Of Wilson
versus McLaurin, from the Sixth South
Carolina district, confirming the title
of the sitting member to his seat, was
adopted.
At D. m the house recessed for the
usual Friday night session.
Washington, May 1.-The secretary of
the treasury today sent to the house
draft OF the bill amending the Chinese
exclusion laws 1t provides that in
cases affecting the right of Chinese TO
enter or remain IN the United Staes, or
where persons Of Chinese descent claim
the right to re-enter the United States
as citizens, there be required the testi-
nrony OF other than Chinese persons.
In cases where aflidavits are taken be-
fore notsries Of the public or justices
Of the peace and are proven false. the
persons making them VIII be liable for
perjury.
There were no incidents az the even
ing session Of the house. Twenty-one
private pension bills were acted upon
favorably. the record for this session OF
con cra-zS a. Frf5a- nfvlt session
Among them We're bills 70 pension the
widow Of the late General W. II. En-
Eoches OF Ohio. who was a member Of
the Flfty-second congress, az $50 per
month. and Elizabeth 7. Beall, widow
az the late Benjamin l. Bean. colonel
OF the First United States cavalry.
Colonel Beau was in the revolutionary
war and she beneficiary OF this bill Is
- years or age
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
Engiish .. SD. Is. spote.

The darby Is fond Of long words The
meaning doesn't matter. 50 the words
are long. as this absolutely true story
viii testify: On the A-'Spiantatiop.
in Mississippi. lives an Old before the
war" darby. too old 70 do any work
harder than throwing feed % tlse Poul-
try. She has known DO other home,
and Is character. Visitors % The plan
tsioa always 20 % her cabin. and 20
their QUESTION: Row arr you thfV
morning. Aunt ChrisT' never fa.i 10 r.
oeive the following reply: We'd
honey. In kinder Oooompliested- lie
Euperauity ob de morning done taken
de vivosity outen d. air and left me De
consequence OBJ eouprrhensh0a----
Harpex's Magazine.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
Youue Corbett nefeats ZeIpIen


San Francisco. Cal, May George
Green (Young Corbstt' made the fight
OF his life and got the decision over
Owen Zeigler OF Philadelphia, before
5. 600 people at Mechanics Pavilion to-
night Both men stripped in fine con-
ditioa with Green apparently ten pounds
the heavier, Zeigler weighing about
1885,
The fight was fast from the start,
with Green the aggreSs0r in almost al
the rounds.
The first round went to Green. who
rushed eZlgler around the ring, but TAX
ing several hot let's from Zeigler,
Round 3 was in the Philadelphian :
favor He gave Green a terrific left
over the eye, cutting a deep cash, from
which the blood sTeamed down Green 5
cheek
In the third round Green assumed the
aggressive again and while landing
some good stiff left jabs, received just
as many ia return
In the sixth and seventh rounds Zeig-
Ter clinched several times and each time
Green showed him backward agains,
the ropes, This caused loud cries OF
foul
Ia the eighth Green knocked Zeigler
down twice in quick succession. Kisses
and cheers froIn the crowd were Sbou;
equal, While there was no subStan-
tiaI claim for foul Green's methods
were not as clean as those of the Phila-
dslphia boy, Both men showed their
cleverneSs as two-handed fighters az
the way through and, while Green was
the worst punished he was the stronger
at the finish.
When Referee Al King stated that
the agreement made between the men
when the match was made was that
II the fight was very close al the tenth
round the sgressor should be given the
decision, there were cheers and Kisses
and the major portion OF the crowd were
greatly diSSa tiSfieff with The dacisinn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
AN AMERICAN eUNeoAr.
Returned Missionary Tells Of Personal
Experience.

Returned Missionary Tells Of q Personal
Experience.
Moral influence is good, but it is also
good thing to have something behind
it. A missionary who recently arrived
IN this country from Turkey in Asia
mentioned to the writer the following
experience. OF course, we must sup
press sill names and places, from a re-
gard for bis safety end that OF his assoc
ciates.
II left" he said, ''the town Of in
the morning. In the afternoon Of that
day 1t was attacked by the Kurds and
several hundred of the inhabitants
were slaughtered. When I reached the
seaport, intending to take the steamer
on the way to America, was told by
the local authority that could not
have a permit to embark, for he was
commanded to detain a person answer
ing to my description until further
orders. explained TO him the neces-
sity of my taking the steamer and the
great Inconvenience of delay. He ex-
pressed his regret but declared his ia
ability to allow me to proceed. Pres
emily the steamer sailed without mo
and had to wait another week.
"The day after passed, bringing only
politeness and promises. The consul
telegraphed to Constantinople, but the
telegram had to pass through the hands
of the government, and my name was
purposely 50 muddled that the minister
could only telegraph back, I have re-
ceiyed your communication, but can
not make out to whom it refers Al
last the consul managed 10 get word To
the commander OF the gunboat, which
was lying so miles OF. Next morning,
looking out on the Mediterranean, !
saw the smoke of an approaching steam
CT. AS It came nearer said TO myself:
| why, that looks Hike one Of the white
squadron Presently I saw at her fore
peak the stars and stripes. She an
chored IN the port and the commander
called on the local authority and said
TO him: L have come to inquire into thu
case of Mr. The local magistrate,
with great urbanity, said: oh, that Is
all right His papers are in order and
he can go at any time The command
er replied: L am very glad of it, for
otherwise should have been compelled
to demand him. IN. Y. Examiner.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
WHY THEY PREFER MEN.

Saleswomen Find Them More Agreeable
Than Their Own SEX.
It has long been an accepted fact that
esleswomen had rather wait on q gem
tleman customer than lady. Why this
is so has not always been apparent, ane
persons have assumed that it was mere,
ly natural for a woman, associated for
the most part with her own sex IN store
work, and whose customers were pr1nei.
paIly women, TO find man purchaser 8
refreshing relief.
An occurrence, however, IN q Boston
glove store q few days since puts an
other light on the subject.
The saleswoman, whose duty II is b
wait upon gentlemen customers, not
being thus engaged, had gone to serve 9
lady, who proved to be an extremely
hard customer to suit, calling for one
style after another. The clerk was be
coming discouraged and beginning to
feel as If she didn't care whether or not
o sale was made.
At this pointanother saleswoman said
TO her: MAUD, there's a man." and
came to relieve her of the uncomfort-
able customer.
Thank goodness" exclaimed Maud,
as she started toward the counter where
gentlemen's gloves were sold.
What would you like TO see, sir 2" she
asked of the man who was waiting.
AZ want q medium shade OF brown,
with q wide stitch on the back and
fastened with Q button instead of o
clasp"
The saleswoman placed a varied as
sortment before him. Quickly seIectins
a pair, he exclaimed: "Just what !
want!" and had one glove fitted. II
suited him exactly. and, having paid
for his purchase, he left the store.
Now, what sort Vt gloves does the
reader think this gentleman purchased
They were Of dark shade of brown,
not medium; they bad a narrow stitch
ON the back, not wide; they were fast
ened with clasp, not with buttons.
+ Perhaps some gentleman can answer
this question: Why do ladies like TO
wait on US better than their own sex I
Decause we are so easily pleased, or be
cause we do not really know what We
Want?-RoStou Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
DON'T SEEK GOLD IN ALASKA
Nest of Those Who Have Tried Are Now
Stranded and Destitute.

btrAnded and Destitute.
The warning of en- old resident OF
Alaska to all who may be tempted %
seek their fortunes in the gold fields
of that region should be needed. He
declares that nearly half the men there
now are destitute and unable to secure
employment All the established
mines accessible from the coast are
fully stocked with miners, and pros
pecting and developing are all that is
left. As for employment in other voca-
tons, there Is none to be had.
There is no doub; that much truth
exists in the accounts of rich discover
les that have been made there, but the
hsrdships which accompany the indus
try are too severe for any except those
sufficiently equipped Provisions are
necessarily very dear. and no work VI
any kind is possible during the greater
part Of the year. The mines which
have secured rich returns are owned
by wealthy corporations enjoying
every facility which poor man is de-
MED.
The recent reduction IN steamer
rates 10 Alaska. coupled with the fa5u-
lous stories of rich discoveries, has re-
suited IN crowding the boats engaged
on the run Hundreds with barely sui
heient TO pay their passage are going
north. They do not realize that the
conditions are wholly different from
those IN new mining camps elsewhere
The extreme cold imposes Limitations
which prohibit an ordinary mining
boom An evidence % the severity Of
the cold il shown IN the fact that IN
panwaskinE for gold the quicksilver
viii not act as IL does IN mil6er cir
mate, bet permits ali the 5oat goid .
escape, retaining none but coarse gold.
AlaAkz has great possibilities for
wealthy isTes1orz. but noze for neu
who depend CT their oslly labor OF whs
want 20 take chance Of rzztfng 4 val
liable discovery n prospecting i, s.
one thing 20 End q rich deposi;
IN that remote and cLfcul;
region and another TO obtain par
chaser. Is Tor depe1dlsg OF list naJ
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
Washington Races.

Washington, D. c., May 1T was
decidedly an off day at Jennings. The
weather was chilly and dlsagreable and
the attendance light. The Eastern
Branch stakes for 2-year-olds for a
$1,000 purse should have been the fea-
ture, but brought out only three horses,
all from Wyndham Welden's stables.
He started his own FLY, Successful. and
Lithos and Prompt The race result
ed in q great deal OF unpleasant com
merit It being the general impression
that LIthos should have won. The meet
ing ends tomorrow Summaries:
First race-Purse $500. maiden 2-year-
ODDS, four and half furlongS: Flo1isn
won; Cannonade, second; Second Chanc
third. Time 80.
Second-Purse $500, 3-year-olds and
upwards, selling, six furlongs; Pay or
Play won; The Sage, second: Buckeye.
bird. Time 1.171R.
,Third-Eastern Branch stakes. purse
A000. 2-year-olds. four and a half fur
1gs: Successful won; Prompt, second:
&thos, third. Time :5Tss.
Fourth-handicap purse $500, Swear
oldS and upward, mile: Shakespeare
won; Obey, second; Mirage, third. Tina
1:44k
Fifth-Purse $500. maiden 2-year-olds.
and upwards, selling. five furlongs:
Navahoe, won: Eliza Belle, second; Nor
mon, third. Time 1:02]s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02

the arm by Plim ToIlivar, uncle Of the
famous Craig Tollivar, last night and
died this morning.
Lima, Peru, May 1.-The guarantee
Of the protocol lately decided upon be-
tween Chill and Argentine was signed
today. In addition a treaty between
Chill and Bolivia has been ratified A
definite peace has been settled and by
the arrangement all of the former Bo-
nyian coast becomes CHILEAN.
London, May 1.-William Dunlop and
William Taylor. the men charged with
stealing about $4,000 worth of jewelry
from /. Towns Burden of New York
were today remanded for week Mrs.
Burden OF New York arrived at Bow
street shortly before and claimed the
jewels.
Detroit, Mich. May Rev. G. Mott
Williams was consecrated bishop Of the
new diocese Of Marquette today. The
consecrator was Rt. Rev. Daniel futile
Of Indiana, assisted by Rt Rev. c. Z.
Quintard, Of Tennessee. and RI. Rev.
Francis K. Brooke of Oklahoma.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
DanoIIng an Lonco..

The police say that gambling at the
rich ne1's clubs In the West cad 10
faster and more furious than IL ever
was, but they can 90 nothing because
the power of initiative Is taken out O.
their hands. Small boys caught play
ing tosspenny are promptly hauled be
fore the magistrate and punished. b1i
the rankest Of betting clubs. ps1<oaizec
by the well 70 do. flourish IS Of yore
Bncket shops. TO be SURF. have been hs--
ing q cold tine Of late. but that l. due Il
economic causes azd 20 the action q th<
stock exchange committee. which de
sires 20 have no poaehing or Us excla-
sive domain--Loadon Letter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding Of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condl.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
ORGANS on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, In order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine artl-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. Ii
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most skillful
PHYSICIANS. but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
Lexington Races.

Lexington, KY, May 1.-The Phoenix
Hotel stake was the event today though
only three started. 1t was a pretty
fight between Byron Mc1enand's Prince
Lief and Ringold's Kentucky derby can
didate, Semper Ego. The latter led
until well into the stretch, when Prince
Lief came on and won by Perkins good
riding, by a length. Semper Ego gave
the other two five pounds and today's
performance indicates that he will be
dangerous in the derby. Track dusty.
Summaries:
First race-Six furlongs: Cuticlene
won; Uncle Henry, second; Cherub,
third Time 1:14$l
Second-AIile: Bonnie Dundee won;
Reimy, second; Hardensburg, second;
Time 1923.
Third-Pheonix Hotel stakes mile and
an eighth: Prince Lief won; Semper
Ego, second; The fWnner, third. Time
1:541s.
Fourth-Six furlongs: Zanone won:
Hanlon, second; Sligo, third. Time
1:1415
Fifth-Five furlongs: Grace Taffey
won; Nina Louise, second; The Blossom
third Time 1:04.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
M Rnfssn Va. On

Aha AID he laughed hen6ishly
as he read from The morning paper:
The burglar kbOt at TIE naz1. wbos<
lie wAs saved BY fhe bsIlet striking
against butfoa Of bis ciottes.~
Well snapped his spous<, what q
thafT-
Whist % thnt2- sid be. a. Be felt
his collar going Up sseahiiT % to f-zf<
Of bis neck. oh. r7Lhing. except thAi
The button rsrss have h>rcn ocI--S. ,.
Word
ri=<E Boy-ssT. g. yos- uaep~nSc7
secoz, Ditto BAD Awful b2d' he
3ocso- sE~s his rot sAocizseklSs On Ia
iz@.-BY Ci;g Ciai.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
FIFTEEN THOUSAND A YEAR
Receiver BurIeigh Appoints Counsel for
the Northern Pacific.

Receiver Burieigh Appoints Counsel for
the Northern Pacific.
Seattle, Wash, May LIN the federal
court today a number of important Pc
titions were presented by Receiver Bur-
leigh, of the Northern Pacific. Bur-
leigh states in one of them that he has
named w. A. Underwood, a well known
Ia wyer, as general counsel at a salary
of Sic, 90 per year and that he will be al
lowed 81 900 monthly for services rem
dered in the past, having been engaged
by the receiver soon after Judge Han
ford took charge of the road. The re-
ceiver states that he did not appoint a
general counsel heretofore for the rea-
son that he hoped that the split receiv-
ership would be settled and the different
receivers could then agree on a counsel
Burleigh presented the bill of James
McNaught, eX-counsel for the Northern
Pacific, for services rendered TO the
present receiver and to the old receivers
whom Judge Gilbert removed. Nc
Naught fixed his fee at $500, but Judge
Hanford cut It in half. The reports of
the receiver for the past six months
were placed on file today. They cover
the operations Of the entire road. Mr..
Burleigh stated in a communication to
the court that he deemed 1t unadvisa-
bic at this time to split up the financial
affairs of the road.
To Stop Failing of the Hair In One Week
And promote a new growth use DAM
DERINE. It tones and invigorates the
scalp and imparts a feeling of comfort
All druggists, refund money in case Of
failure, 81 90.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
The Ta.hionabts Rfbssns.

Double-faced satin ribbons In black.
dead white, cream white, stem green
and violet are all liked either for bows
or ties; the Persian ribbons, though
they may have q certain vogue during
The early spring, will not achieve the
popularity given 20 the Dresden rib
bons. for they are not as generally be-
coming. Ribbons showing a white
ground hair-lined with black, and with
an inch-wide stripe Of pink, blue, violet
or green satin upon them, are rich in
effect and make specially smart bows
On small bonnets--Ladies' Home Jour
nal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-02
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
items of 6eaersl Interest From All Over
the Universe

Boston. May IA receiver has been
appointed FOR the Atlas Tack company
Gibraltar, May 1.-The United States
steamer Minneapolis has arrived here
and VIII proceed 20 Cronsta6t-
Berlin, May The Industrial ex-
position az Treptow was opened bv ne
emperor today The ceremonies we're
elaborate.
Simla. May The distress in the
northwest province IS owing @ the
drought ia uRexampled- Two hundred
thousand persons are employed or r.
LEI EoTk
Henshaw. KY. May i--At saz-nsll
camp IA Union county near this p,acs
Bob Ward fatally shot his wife. .he-
placing the pistol Ak his oNn head. bIsx
ou1 his brains
AZ Sterling KY May L-JusEe II. n
Ainlck OF AoEeaeAd KY. xzs shn, in