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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-07-03
Letters From The People.
st. Martinville. La. June 9Th 1895.

Et. mdTtIuVilic, bos. Ouuo Otu HOWL
After series Of revivals of our beloved Pas
tor. Rev. G. C. CASHMERE. in the First Home
Mission Baptist church, of which he is the Pas
tor, it resulted in baptising nineteen happy
souls. The old town was truly alive on that
SUNDAY. June the 9Th.
Nearly FIVE hundred persons were on the banks
of the beautiful little Teche, to witness the
work. Before going into the water, that pulpit
giant. Rev. J. b. Livingston preached the bap-
tisnal sermon. Space will not allow the de-
tails of the sermon. but il is enough to say that
every word heard; every sentence profound
thought. So highly was the congregation work
ed up. that one old sister gave out her feelings
and said Dat she wanted to hear the Doctor
preach inst once more, then she would be will
ing to die. The baptism was really commenda-
bic and reflected much credit upon Rev. J. c.
CASHMERE, adviser and teacher.
Everything was decently and in order, and
after the baptism Rev. A. j. Horton preached
the sacrement sermon which was highly appre-
ciated, and made all the hearts glad.
After the sermon a collection wss taken up,
and realized the sum of $l2.
We intend to save the world for christ.
Your humble servent,
PC. HUEs.
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The objection to a duty upon
wool, hides and other outputs OF
the farm, and classed as raw ma
terial, are purely Democratic OBJ
jections, no matter who may ad-
vance them or under what color
they may he presented.
Protection primarily proposes to
protect the home market in its en-
tirety. 1t proposes that an Amer
lean producer shall retain the
American market for the sale OF
his American products, and these
products are not limited to any
particular class or kind, but in
clude all which would come in di-
rect competition with those result
ting from the labor forces OF the
old world, whose standard OF liv-
ing and wage scale is a menace to
American development and Amer
lean manhood.
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Hawaiian Annexation.

Every one will admit that no
obstacles to the annexation of Ha-
waii are any longer to be found in
the history of the establishment
of the present republic. Nor are
any obstacles to be found in the
larger international situation, in
asmuch as the great European
powers have for many years we'll
understood the intimate nature of
the relationship existing between
the Hawaiian group and the Uni
ted States, and had become accus-
toned decades ago to the view
that the future political status of
Hawaii was a matter merely to be
determined between Honolulu and
Washington. As for the claim by
Japan of a right to interfere or to
be consulted, it is without founda-
ton. There are, it is true many
coolie laborers of japanese birth
in the Sandwich Islands, but
these are very recent corners, and
their importation has been an in
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dustrial incident in which the 60
vernment of Japan until lately has
had no part. The sugar crop has
grown skiold within a very few
years, and Asiatic field laborers,
without their families and under
no conditions of permanent settle
.ment, have been employed in
great numbers. In the minds of
many thoughtful Americans the
really difficult question is how to
reconcile a suitable administra-
ton of the Hawaiian Islands with
the principles that generally pre-
vail in the administration Of our
American States. It is feared by
some of these men that Hawaii
may at an early day seek and OBJ.
tain admission as a State if now
admitted as territory; and such
thing might eventually be posi-.
BILE as national presidential cleo.
ton turning upon the prejudices
of the Portuguese vote in thu
island of Oahu, while the policy
OF this great country might al
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Misses Louise and Amelie Lock
or visited relatives in Broussard
this week.
Miss Felicie Durand gave lit
tie reception to her friends Thurs
day night.
Miss Mouret of New Iberia is
sojourning in town the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Carlos Olivier.
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DIED.

Wednesday morning at half past
one o'clock, Mrs. Dan DeBlanc,
nee Tullie de Many, aged 81 years,
died after an illness of about ten
days.
She was buried the same even
ing at six o'clock, from the Catho-
lie church; her remains were fol-
lowed to the grave by large con-
course of sorrowing relatives and
friends.
Mrs. DeBlanc leaves husband
and seven children, one of whom
is only aged about ten or twelve
days, to mourn her untimely de-
mise.
A noble, charitable and chris
tian soul has gone to its Maker to
receive the reward it so richly de-
serves.
May she rest in peace!
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lean manhood.

Last summer one Of our grand child
rem was sick with severe bowel trOu.
ble." says Mrs. E. G. Gregory. Of Frede-
rickstOwn, Mo. "Our doctors remedy
had failed, then we tried Chamberlain's
Collie, Colera and DiarrhOea Remedy,
which gave very speedy relief" For
sale BY 7. j. Liable, druggist.
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For advice IN cases requiring special
directions. address. giving symptoms,
the Ladies' Advisory Department"
The Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Chatta-
nocga. Tenn.
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Protecting Farmers Products.

Daily Item.
tits unfortunate that there should
have been division of sentiment
and purpose among those in the
Senate who, at least, claim to be
protectionists.
The Eastern representative in
the upper chamber of Congress
are rather inclined to the free
raw material idea and this is evil
denced from their action on the
wool, hide and other schedules di-
rectly effecting the farmers of the
nation.
As much as certain Democratic
senators may chose to deny it, the
result at least of their votes as
well as the arguments they adj
vance are in support of both the
theory and practice of protection.
They contend, with those in favor
of an American policy, such as Mr..
Mckinley personally represents,
for duty on all articles produced
in this country which come in
competition in the home market
with those of other nations. These
products embrace those of the
field and farm as well as those of
the mine and the mill
TO contend for duties upon fin
ished products, for those of the
mill alone. is but advocating, what
ever may be the excuses for it.
such economic policies as would
satisfy those Democrats who be-
lieve with those that insist upon a
tariff for revenue only. the ideal
for which are duties laid ON such
articles as are finished for con-
sumption
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ALONE AT THE TOP
SOLID FACTS WHICH HAVE A WORLD
OF MEANING.

SOLID FACTS WHICH HAVE WORLD
OF MEANING.
Deserved success always commands
the respect and admiration of the peo-
pie. The man, the machine, the medi-
cine doing greater and better things
than others can do, wins fame and pc
pularity. A thing which proves over
and over again it's power to do that
which it promises to do is sure Of the
abiding confidence of mankind. An ar
ticle which stands out 10 the full light
of great success, unapproached by all
competition. is permanently fixed in the
minds Of men as honest and reliable.
Look at the magnificent success Of
that sterling preparation, Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. To what is this great success
due2
Think of the facts. First, there is the
great Laboratory Of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
1t is a building which contains over
three acres of floor space. and it ia the
largest structure in the world devoted
exclusively to the business of prOprie-
tary medicine. What does this fact
meanp 1t means that the business Of
making and selling Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is Of immense proportions.
Next, there are thu cures by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. These cures have been
spread before the world, year after year;
they are known to be true. genuine, IN
improbable facts. They are numbered
by thousands. Every mail brings in
these wonderful reports Of cures by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Letters are also
being received. from time to time. from
people who were cured manv years age
and now write to say the cures are per-
manent-that when once the offending
impurities which caused their suffering
have been driven from the blood by
Hoods Sarssparilla. there is no return
Of the disease. No other has such a re.
cord of cures az Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Third, look at the advertising OF Hood
Sarsaparilla. 1t does not deceive th,
people. 1t tell what Hoods Sarsaparill;
has done and what 1t will do. We d,
not claim for Hoods Sarsaparilla an,
instantaneous, miraculous effect. 1t j
a scientific preparation. compounded b.
experienced pharmacists. for exactly tn
purpose for which it il advertised. an
for which 1t has proved wonderfully sue
cessful. namely. to purify. enrich an
vitalize the blood.
This. in short. ia the true reason TO
the great cures by Hoods Sarsaparills
The blood is the life. Therefore. lif,
health, and happiness depend upon tn
condition of the blood.
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some Hateful moment be deoi1
by the action of senator WI
predictions were derived t.
an ancestral strain of Polynei
blood. Undoubtedly the time
come when we must face the a.
ton whether or not the Amer
flag may float over an outlying \
gion like Hawaii, without The :
cessary consequence of the T.
procal participation of such . =
gion in the business of govern
this country. The Senate will =
we'll to face all such questico
with the utmost frankness. =
assured benefit of perpetual -
trade with the United ST.
would be a most adequate O.
pensation to Hawaii for all tha(I
can possibly give up; and it -
not reasonably expect,-at
for a long time,-to be allowed !
send representatives to Washia)
ton. From "The Progress Of
World, in american Monthly L
rie'c of Rerie,cs for July.
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Reasons Why Chamberiain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrfOea Remedy Is

Reasons Why Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy Is
the Best.
I. Because it affords almost instant
relief in ease of pain in the stomach. CO.
lie and cholera morbus.
2. Because it is the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases OF
Aysentery aud diarrhoea.
3. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure chronic diarrhOea.
4. Because it is the only remedy that
will prevent bilious collie.
5. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure epidemical dysentery.
6. Because it is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon 10 cases OF
cholera infantum.
Z. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine i'm use for bowel
complaints.
8. Because it produces no bad results
9. Because it is pleasant and safe tO
take.
10. Because it has saved the lives Of
more people than any other medicine In
the world.
The % and SOC sizes for sale by T. j
Liable.
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Louis Gallot who was implica-
ted in the wrecking and robbery
of the Union National Bank was
found guilty by the jury.
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Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full Of life. nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac. the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or u. Cure gusrsn-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
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NOTICE OF TRESPASS.
The public 10 hereby notified that tresspassins
ON my plantation without permission either
from Mr.. Rousseau. or myself will be proeecu-
ted to the fullest extent of the law.
June IL. r. Ii. GU1LBEAU'
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NOTICE.
By order of the Board Of Directors OF
the st. Martinville Building and Loan
Association, the undersigned will sell
$4,000.
At the Bank building on Tuesday July
9th 1907. CARLOS GREIG.
Secretary and Treasurer.
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American Transportation company.
which runs from Seattle to ST. Michael
and there connects with the Yukon
river boats. cannot carry more than 400
Those who start from Frisco or from
Seattle as late As Aug 25 or Sept. l
will not get beyond st. Michael this
year. The number Of people who can
get in by way of Juneau is limited. as
the snow flies by Sept. is, and Indians
cannot be procured to pack the supplies.
OF course. man can go In light "A
old Alaskans say, that is, packing on
his back so or go pounds of grub
and blankets. but few will make the
venture in this way. as they would be
helpless should provisions become
scarce. One of the Alaska companv's
ohicials says that not more than 1000
more men from the states can reach
Dawson this fall. These, with the 1000
miners scattered along the Yukon river,
who have already rushed in or are ON
the way, would make 1000 strangers
added to the June population of 5000.
These 1000 can be fed, but larger
number would create famine. Last
year. with only $500 on the ground,
there was much pinching for food. and
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several years without success. He re-
turned home last autumn, was married,
and took his bride to the Klondyke last
November. He is now at Portland with
$135, 900, the result of winters work.
Frank Phiscator of Bactoba, Mich, Is
another lucky miner. He went to the
Klondyke last autumn and is now re-
turning with $96,027, having worked
two claims with nine men three months,
and he still owns the claims. He was
one OF the original discoverers Of the
Eldorado district. Although most of
the passengers are returning home
with plenty of gold they all advise and
urge people who contemplate going to
the Yukon not to think of taking less
than one ton of grub and plenty of
clothes. While it is a poor mans
country, yet the hardships and priva-
tions to be encountered by fnexperi-
enced persons unused to frontier life
is certain to result In much suffering.
They should go prepared with at least
a years supplies. Alexander Orr says:
I'm winter the weather is extremely
cold at Dawson, and 1t Is necessary that
one be warmly clad. The thermometer
often goes 60 to 20 degrees below zero.
Ordinary wooden clothes would afford
little protection. Furs are used exclus-
lively for clothing. Dawson is not like
most Of the large mining camps. 1t is
not tough town. Murders are al
most unknown. A great deal of
gambling is done in the town, but seri-
GUS quarrels are an exception. As a
gambling town l think it il equal to
any 1 have ever seen, and this, by the
way, is always the test of mining
camps prosperity. Stud poker is the
usual game. They play 81 ante and
oftentimes $500 or $500 on the third
card" Albert Fox said. when asked
his experience: my partner. Arthur
Cook, stayed by the claim and will re-
main till / return. l brought down
800 ounces; that will be over $4,000,
as it will give more than $17 an ounce.
We sold one claim for $4,000 and kept
another which we will work when l
get back. l wouldn't advise any one to
go there this fall, for people are liable
to go hungry before spring.
Careful estimates show that the
Alaska Commercial company cannot
transport more than 200 persons to
Dawson this year, while the North
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ana the hardy who have money enough
70 ouy seasons provisions and
strength enough to Withstand the ex-
treme cold. Those who were in the
gold region of Alaska have been able to
withstand everything, and are now re-
turning to warmer and more civilized
ciimes with plenty Of money. In the
summer the miners find the climate de-
ightful. Those who do not care to
night the rigors Of the journey over
the divide north OF juneau reach the
gold fields by the steamer route along
the Yukon river. But the light for gold
is one In which all the natural forctss
OF winter are combined against thofss
who seek some Of the conveniences t3f
cities.
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the announcement that persons who
would go to the new Eldorado should
Took we'll before leaping," for starva-
tion IL liable to overtake them before
the golden harvest fields are reached.
On a steamer from st. Michaels,
Alaska. which arrived at Seattle,
wash, the other day, there was on
board gold nuggets and gold dust that
aggregated in value over 81 ,OO0, 900.
This belonged to 68 miners who were
returning from the new gold fields. OF
me u miners aboard hardly a man has
less than $1,000 and one OF two have
more than 100000 in yellow nuggets.
One peculiar feature noted is that the
dig strikes were made by "tenderfeet,"
while the old and experienced miners
are suffering indescribable hardships
and privations in Alaska and the north
west territory. and have only a few
thousand dollars to show for their
labor. Fortune seemed to smile
on the inexperienced men who
went into the mining districts late
last year. as nearly all OF them
were fortunate. The stories that
they tell seem to be incredible and far
beyond belief. Instances are noted
where single individuals have taken
out. in two and a half months, gold to
the value of $150, 900.
Clarence Berry, Of Fresno, Cal, wen.
to the Yukon in 1890 and prospected
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Now Version of the story of ]

New Version of the Story of Lazarus.
A colored exhorter, charging on the
impossibility Of rich men getting into
heaven, said: Look at Latherus:
When he wuz on de arth he ak Diwees
fer de crumbs dat fall froum his table.
En- what did Diwees do ter him? He
call his dorg. Moreover. en- sick him
on Latherus. Latherus put up purity
good fight. but the dorg licked him!
Den Diwees WIZ SO mad dat he took
a fit en- died en- when he walks up he I'm
himself in hell fire, en- he look troo de
skylight en- see Latherus en- Father
Abraham in huggin' match, en- he call
to Latherus ter turn on de water en-
he'd pay de bill. En- what did Latherus
say? He des lean over de banistsr en-
holler out: Go long, man, en- shet yo'
mouf. De water wus cut on OF de 18th.
Milk en- honey is de bes' l got!' "-Ex.
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rations had to be doled out to make
the supplies last until the first steamer
came up in the spring. While there
is much talk about going at once, it
Is doubtful whether Frisco will con-
tribute more than 1000 all told to the
boom. The men who are eager to
try their fortune are deferred by fears
Of starvation.
Mr.. l.. B. Rhoades tells an interest
Ing story. He says: Il was among
the fortunate ones, as 1 cleared about
$4,000. but brought only 5000 with
me. was the first man to get to bed
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EATING FOR HOT DAYS.
Heaithfui Dishss That <,an ne Prepared
with Little Fire.

with Little Fire.
During the hot months," writes
Mrs. 8. T. Rorer in the Ladies' Home
Journal. the diet should consist large
ly OF dainty. cold. lean meat, green,
succulent vegetables and fruits. It Ii
a popular fallacy that the free use Of
sub-acid fruits during hot weather
causes disturbances Of the bowels. No
diet is more healthful than ripe fruit
provided it is properly masticated and
swallowed before or after bread and
butter, but never with it. The lighter
wheat preparation, such as farina
wheatlet and glutena, should be sub
stituted for the heat-giving oatmeal
for breakfast. Cook enough one morn
ing to last two, as they are just as
palatable cold as they are hot. While
fried food may seem a little out of
place in the warm weather there are
certain light dishes that may be util-
lied for breakfast. Cornmeal or hom-
my croquettes. or even rice croquettes,
may be made the day before and SIM
ply fried at serving time. Squash and
cucumbers may be dipped and fried.
In the chafing-dish one may have
Clipped beef, creamed or fricasseed
barbecued beef. cold mutton warmed
in little tomato sauce, and dishes Of
eggs. such as omelets, scrambled eggs,
creamed eggs or poached eggs. Fruit
should be served in fiat dish, with,
If the weather Is particularly hot, q
little chopped ice sprinkled over it.
Fruit that is very acid should not be
served too cold. Powdered sugar and
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The success OF an educational institution IL
indicated In no small degree by the numbers
who give II their patronage from year to year.
A consultation of the record b oks OF the New
England Conservatory of Music Boston. Mass,
reveals q student membership OF something
like 90, 900 since its fond ng with present At
tendance Of from i,500 to , 900 annually. This
evidence, when taken in connection with the
careful work done at the Conservatory, Ia con-
vincing proof OF the efficiency of the school and
makes II little wonder that its reputation IL
worldwide.
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Two Note..

A Brooklyn bandmaster, in the pres
ence of 10000 people, at park concert,
held cornet note for 125 seconds. A
Chicago man held promissory note
for l25 months, but he isn't Dragging
about 1t. When he went to sue he
found It was outlawed.-Ex,
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$I00 To Any Man.
WILL PAY 600 FoR ANY cAss

o. weakness In Men They Treat aaA
Fall to Cure.
An Omaha Company places for the lrst
time before the public MAGICAL TRBA1s
MnHT for the cure Of Lost Vitality, Nervous
end Sexual Wsakness, and Restoration of
Life Force In old and young mca. No
WORKOUT French remedy; contains no
Phosphorous or other harmful drugs. II h
. WouDBEYUL THEATMENT-magicaI II its
eAects- positive in its cure. All rea1 err,
who are suffering from . weakness ttat
blights their life, causing that mental ID
physical suffering peculiar to Lost Nan
hood, should write to the STATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha, Mob, and they WIN
ssnd you absolutely FREE, . valuable
papsr On these diseases, and positive proofs
81 their truly MAGICAL fREATxExT. Thous-
aads Of men, who have lost all hope Of .
care, are being restored by them to psr-
test condition
This NAorcAL TREATMENT may be taken
ot home under their directions, or they will
Say railroad fare and hotel bills 10 all who
pgsfeF TO 70 there for treatment, II they
kail 70 curo. They arc perfectly reliable;
have NO Free Prescriptions, Free Cnrs,
yreo Sample, or C. o. D. fake They have
o1go,00o capital. and guarantees to cure
ovefy cass they treat or refund every dol
lar; Or their charges may b. deposited in
hank 70 b paid to them when q cure il
oReeted Write them today.
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cream should accompany the fruit
course. In the place Of chops or
steaks we may have eggplant, broiled
or fried tomatoes, panned tomatoes,
a dainty omelet with peas, omelet with
asparagus tips. or with parsley, fol-
lowing the fruit. Corn oysters and
corn fritters may also take the place
of meat. Coffee, tea. chocolate and
milk are, Of course in summer. as In
winter, the breakfast beverages"
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Ready for . Return Trip.

A Georgia moonshiner, in Jail for
Illicit distilling, wrote this note to his
son-in-law: Dear John, I'll be out o.
jail an free in thirty days. They done
broke up my last still, so please buy
me another an have it fired up an
ready for business by the time I git
thar"
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rock gravel and to discover that it was
lined with gold dust and nuggets.
The rock was scanned and cut in "
shaped streaks, caused, it is supposed
by glacial action. In those seams l
found clay which was exceedingly
rich. In fact, there was stratum of pay
gravel four feet tnick upon the rock
which was lined with gold. particular
ly in these channels or streaks." Mr.
Rhoades said that at one time flour
was $45 sack. The stories of the
great gold find are surrounded with