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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-04
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. M. j. VOORHEES, made a trip
10 New Orleans this week.
New Dry Goods in all new
styles and designs just received at
X. Schwartz.
Mr.. H. J. Mouton, editor of
the Lafayette Gazette. spent two
days in town this week.
: Judge C. H. Mouton made an
other trip to Abbeville this week
on professional business.
ALI are invited to call and in
pect my fine line of CLOTHING,
K. Schwartz.
Mr.. s. v. Martin, of New Or
leans, arrived here Wednesday,
and is the guest of his son. Sena-
tor r. Martin.
The Colored people of the Bap-
fist church will have a grand Sun
day School institute OIL Sunday
the 26th inst.
Mr.. Casimir Wilt has demo-
lished his old home, and will re-
+. build on the same site, an elegant
modern dwelling house.
My stock of shoes is so COM
plet that / can fit to satisfaction
any and everybody, Z. Schwartz.
Mr.. Auguste Maraist has con-
tracted for a dwelling to be built
on Port street, which will be oc-
cupied by himself and family.
Mrs. Ernest Bouligny has just
had a new little home built in the
north end of the town, where 80
much improvement is going on.
The ladies are especially in.
vited to inspect my stock OF Fan
cy dress goods, K. Schwartz.
Mr.. Walter Durand, who had
a slight attack of yellow fever
some weeks ago, in New Orleans
is home on a visit to his parents.
MIR. Edmond Fournet. who ii
now employed in the State Trea
surer's Office, Baton Rouge, arrived
home last week, after an absence
of over three months.
LOST.-A Smith & WessOn re
volver, between the Durand ant
Marin plantations. A reward o
SO will be paid to the finder on 1t
return to Luke BONN.
Mr.. +. Rousseau is making
some considerable improvement .
his home, making an addition II
the rear of two large rooms wit
galleries on both sides,
A stranger remarked this weel
that the display of Xmas goods a
T. j. Liable is as fine as can b
seen in any large city. This NO
only speaks highly for our enter
prising young business man, bu
also means that the towns busl
ness is large enough for sue
trade.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-04

H. P. Olivier, Manager of Lab
be's Hardware department claims
he can argue in one minutes the
superiority of the Wood Superior
cooking stove against any stove
on the market.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-04

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications. and the man Who negieets he
of Brovns' Iron Bitters now and then will
keep the liver in perfect order. II the dis
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure il permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow it, use. For sale BY
"All Dealers"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-04

State OF Louisiana, Parish Of 81. Martin.
I. Albsrt Bieuvenu, Cashier Of the above NAM
ed Bank do solemnly swear that the above state-
ment 10 true and correct, 10 the best OF my
knowledge and belief. ALBERT BrrNvENu.
Cashier.
Sworn and subscribe to before mo this SOh
DAY of November 1881. DAN. ". vooRHIss,
Notary Public.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-04

State of Louisiana. Parish Of 1t Martin.
HAVING carefully examined the foceQoing Char
ter Of Incorporation Of the "R. MARTIN So
GAR COMPANY. Limited. and fading thst
there is nothing therein contrary 70 tho nv. the
same is hereby approved.
81. Martinville, La, this 18th day q N0vsD.
her, A. D., Eighteen hundred and ninety seven.
JAMES SIMON,
District Attorney Of the 18th Judicial District q
Louisiana
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
RE( 0ROS Fail AT BUTTE.
chehahs and tearchhght Face in
Remarkable Time on the
Montana Track

BUTTE, Mont, Aug. THE greatest
card of the present meeting and indeed
the greatest ever seen in Montana, was
presented to-day at the racetrack. The
Montana State record for PAGERS was low
cred two seconds. Chehalis, the oregon
wonder, being forcei out in 2:C7H by that
greatest of thr e.year- olds. Searchllght.
The latter paced the third heat in 2:07H
which is nearly two seconds lower than
the worlds record for three-year- oIds.
Taking condition into consideration, Che
halls last mile was equal to 1908 over a
fast Eastern track. Searchlight viii next
year be fit to race the stars OF America,
Star Pointer and Joe Patchen.
Senator Bland annexed the West Side
handicap. while imp. Devils Dream, a
three-year- was the closest kind Of q
second and 'Ostler ] oe third. The weather
was fine and the attendance unusually
large.
Pacing, free for all, three in five. purse $780,
ChehaliS won, Edith W .cond. S archl ght
third. Time, 2:U914-2 :O93l-2 OH.
Four and hali fuilongs, luiss $3.50, Ternay
:5s1<.
Tie West Side hand cap, one and an eighth
miles, purse $1,000, Senator Bland won, imp.
DeviI's Deam second, 'Ostler joe third.
Time, / :55.
We furlongs. rurse $500, Ray Heath won,
Salmera second, Hunter third. Time, :02
Six fur longs, S Ling, purse $500, Lady Hurst
won, Jim Btzem~n second, CoIonei third.
Time, :164.
Sven iLr .ones, handicap. purse $40O Flash
light won, Montallade second, Lottle R third.
Time :2913.
SIX furlongs, selling, purse $500, Gussie won.
Governor second, John thlri. Time, l:l6A.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
VICTORIES OF
THE CUBANS
Insurgents Continue to
Operate Close to the
Capital.
Several Engagements in Which
the Spanish Forces Are
Defeated.
AsSe mbIy of the Patriots VIII Meet
Under Heavy Guard to
Elect a President.

HAVANA, CUBA, Aug. 7.-Marianan.
one OF the suburbs of Havana, was again
attacked by insurgents under General
AdoIfo Castillo Thursday night. The fire
of the insurgents on the forts continued
from s P. NJ. to 4 A. NJ. In the morning of
the same day General Castillo. entered
with his forces in the nei hboring town
of La Chorrera, close to Santa Maria del
Rosario, few miles from the capital.
After short resistance the garrison sur.
rendered and many Spanish soldiers
Joined the insurgents.
Weyler is still at MatanZas. 1t is re-
ported that he intends to esta bish head
quarters at Colon, Matanzas province, to
prevent more Cuban troops invading the
provinces of Havana and Pinar del Rio
News from Puerto Princire says the
com bined Spanish forces in the bat,alions
o! Porto Rico and Tarragona were badly
defeated last week by the insurgents
under General Lope Recio. The Spanish
were escorting 800 head of cattle to Puerto
Principe city, and all of their convoy fell
into the hands of the insurgents.
Another hard engagement is reported
near Jucaro Moron trocho with the insur-
gents commanded by Colonel Claudio
Sanchez. The Spanish had twelve killed
and twenty-ft ur wounded.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08

asst season. had designs on this cham
pionship that naturally urged him 10
special efforts to-day. In one Of the 0re'-
test finishes of the day he beat out E. W.
Peabody, the Chicago FLYER, for first plac e
by several inches III 90 2-5. Llewellyn,
another Westerner, beat ErtZ for third
place.
Stevens, Coleman and Hovt finished tho
great race in the mile handicap profess
sional event. Stevens with an allowance
OF forty yards, won by few inches from
Coleman OF Boston, who had fifty yards.
Time, 2:07.
Kiser's victory in the half-mi!e cham
pionship is attributed by great many to
Bald'S mishap. This idea nettIed the
young Dayton rider, and in the mile open
professional race the three great rivals,
Bald, Cooper and Kiser, were pitted
against one another, and a race for blood
resulted. kiser justified the opinions of
friends BY riding one of the prettlest races
OF the meet, crossing the tape in advance
of Bald, who had to con e1t himself with
second place. Time, 2:0O So
Hausman, the Connecticut rider, won
the mile open amateur race in great style.
There were nine starters in the five
mile professional championship. Neither
kiser nor Cooper qualified, and it. was ex-
pected that Bald wouli win, although the
distance was somewhat out OF his line.
DIX single DaCemakerS were uSeQ IN the
race, which was ridden remarka bly, fast.
Louis Callahan of Buffalo led for four
and a half miles, but in rounding the
upper turn he got mixed up in q nasty
spill with Newton and WeIning Bald,
who held position well back, tried 10 get
in sprint for the finish, but Mertens beat
him out Tor cham pionship honors. f. A.
Mcfarland ran Bad q very ciosA race for
second place. While the time, 10 minutes
As seconds. was not inside the record it
was fast time for pionship event.
Although the regular events were not
concluded until a Iate hour, several a.
tempts were made to create new records.
One rider was successful. Fred Shade,
VrginIan who has the reputation Of be-
ing one of the best collegiate riders in
this country, went after the third of
mile amateur worlds record, and paced
by fasi quad" team reduced it to 80 As
seconds.
None OF the trials against the mile
record compared with Arthur GARDENERS
splendid effort of yesterd ay, when the
Chicago fyer's time was 1 minute SO 8 5
seconds, only two-tiiths or n second out
de the record made by w. w. Hamilton
under more favorable conditions.
From racing standpoint the meet has
been big success. The visiting wheel
men will he entertained tomorrow by
run to be taken to Atlantic City and
return. The meet will end tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
S0ME SPEEDY WHEEL RACE.
Crack Riders Made Good Time at the
L. A. w. Reeting and One
Eecord Is Lowered.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 7.-The
racing end OF the eighteenth annual meet
ing of the L, A. w. concluded to-day with
successful tournament at Willow Grove
track. The visiting wheelmen were in
excess of any dav during the meeting,
10000 attending the races this afternoon.
The trial heats in the forenoon were we'll
contested, but the heats later in the day
brought out some OF the most interesting
contests of the meeting. The two mil g
amateur championship fell TO Irwin
Powell, the New York rider.
The final heat in the half-mile profess
sional championship brought Bald, Kiser.
Cooper, Gardiner Stevens, Loughead
Mertens and Kmble 10 the scratch.
Loughead, after his victories in the quar-
ter and mile championships yesterday.
was naturally picked to win, although
Bald had strong following. A. E. Weln-
ing acted as pacemaker.
Kiser sprinted and caught the pacing
wheel, with Loughead. Mertens and Bald
followinP. At the Quarter the chain OF
BaId's wheel broke, compelling him to
ri re. With Bald out Kiser had every
thing his own way. rom ping home win
ner IN one minute and three seconds
Owen Klmble, Southern rider, developed
great speed and beat Mertens out for Sec
ond place.
Charley Ertz. the New York rider who
won the mile amateur cham pionship yes
terday, was picked to win the two-miIe
event to-day. He barely qualified for thu
final. Irwin Powell of New York. re-
garded the fastest amateur of his State
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08

when the troops arrived the rioters had
sus pended hostiities. The militia is no"
camped along the deck front.
There has long been spirit OF dIscon-
tent among the shoveiers, who are rims.
To-day they struck for reaojustment o1
wages, and several hundred Huns were
ordered to work in p ace of the strikers.
In obedience to orders the Huns started
loading waiting vessels. Word was
passed out by the patrol the strikers
had posted, and FIVE minutes later SOC
strikers swooped down upon the Huns.
The latter refused 10 quit work, when the
strikers vigorously attacked them with
clubs and shovels. The Huns resisted
but after fierce fight they were driven
away.
An attempt will be made to load the
vessels under the protection OF the militia
on Monday.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Aug. T. The
State convention of miners and laborers
has formulated It's demands. An increase
OF pay is asked all along the line of about
10 cents ton aud proporhonate in
crease to drivers and other Iaborers.
Governor Tanners address to the conven-
tion was received with cheers. He said In
concluding:
II believe the danger has been passed.
Your conduct in this struggle challenges
minded man. Success is all in your hands.
If you fail in this it will be your own
fault. Each day brings you nearer sue
cessfui end. Ii you control your men as
you have thus far this administration is
with YOU"
HILLSBORO, ILL, Aug. The min
ing town of Coffeen near here had every
appearance OF being governed by martial
law tonight. Armed pickeis guarded
every street and the Sheriff teiegraphed
to Governor Tanner urging him 10 send
troops I'm mediateiy. The rained situa-
tion a elimination of a series of excit-
ing events today. This morning Gen
eraI' Bradley, al the head of 500 strikers.
attempted 10 march through the town
and intimldate employees in the mines by
carrying clubs. The Mayor issued a
proclamation calling upon all able bodied
citizens 10 arm themselves and preserve
the public peace. a posse was hastily
persed the m ,rching strikers.
The Mayor anticipating an attack on
the armed citizens appealed TO the au-
thorities here Tor assistance, and ten
Deputy Sheriffs were Immediately dis
patched. Tonight two strikers were ar
rested for disorderly conduct, ana the
strike leaders threatened TO storm the jail
and liberate the prisoners. The Sheriff
notified the Governor, and the latter re-
piled that the Sheriff must demonstrate
that his forces we're inadequate TO quell
the disturbance before the State troops
would be ordered out.
The strikers are in sul!eL mood. The
citizens of Coffeen are etc T mined to pre-
tect the working miners and defend the
Jail. A clash before sunrise is expected.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08

Chicago Restrafned From 60 lectfng
70reS ON UheeLs.


CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. Judge Tulev
this morning decided that the bicycle liz
cense ordinance was illegal. He issue d
an Injunction restraining tho city from
collecting it.
News from country towns received here
is TO the effect that they have retaliated
in the matter of wheel taxes.
River Forest may tax cy clists 81 a year.
The ordinance was passed. but the date
when il will go into effect was left blank.
Whether it will be enforced depended OH
what Chicago would do with its tag lew
when River Forest wheelmen or vshicle-
owners get on the big ciIy's streets.
Following the example OF Cicero the
River Forest Village Board passed d
cycling ordinance milar 10 that when
was in force in Chicago.
Cvcl SITS who use the roads in River
Forest Will be subjected to annual tax of
a dollar and the rider will have to dis
p ay tag il he wishes TO AVOID police in
teTferencc. Vehicles will also be taxed.
The measure was introduced by T. NJ.
Jackson, the president, and was unani-
mously adopted with but little discussion.
A policy OF retaliation was also sug-
ge ted at the last meeting of the haywood
Village Board. The majority of the mem
! oers, however. opposed the idea, and the
matter was allowed to drop. 1t is con-
sidered likely, however, that the board
will re consider the question shouli May
wood cycl SITS he taxed in Chicago.
Though the Cicero ordinance affecting
cyclists was passed it has not received the
signature of r. II. Trail, the president OF
the town board. The authorities are
keeping sharp lookout, and it is said the
measure would be enforced the moment
Che ,ro officials take steps to tax Cicero
wheel riders.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
TO GUAKD THE AssEMBLr.
HeyIer's Plans to Capture the Patriots
Viii Be UeJeafsd

HeyLer's Plans to Capture the Pdtriots
Viii Be UeTeated.
HAVANA, CUBA, Aug. THE twenty.
eight representatives 10 the General AS.
sembly have all been peacefully elected
by the Cubans in the six States into
which the republic is divided by the con-
st!tution. The Assemb bly, will meet at Jim.
aguay, province cf Puerto Principe. The
main purpose of the Assembly is to elect
new President and amend the constitu.
tion so as to enlarge his powers. Under
the present system the President is little
more than the chairman of the Cabinet
Council.
AT present in order to give validity to
the slightest proposed act the President is
com PEELED TO summon the Coancil and
submit his ideas 10 The secretaries and
sub-secret aries. Experience has taught
the Cubans, particularly in affairs OF war,
that such procedure is slow.
A oorresr ondent at Puerto Principe City
writes that General Jimenez Castellanos
received an order from Weyler TO make
every possible effort to attack the Assem-.
bly, and capture the old and newly elected
mem bers of the Cuban Government. Gen.
all in his power. The task is not easy for
all the Spanish troops now in Cuba.
While Gomez and CarrilIo with a part
Of their forces in Santa Clara province
have advanced TO the west, and divisions
of the Cuban army in Maranzas, Havana
and Pinar del Rio harass the Spanish
columns around the large Spanish cities,
including Havana, strong bodies OF
CuDans from the eastern part of Santa
Clara and Santiago de Cuba have concen-
trated in Puerto Principe to protect the
Cuban representatives and the Govern
ment. An army of al least 25 900, includ-
ing the pink of the Cuban cavalry, will be
around Jimaguay on September 2 to pro-
tect the Assembly.
Meanwhile WeyIer with his forty bat
talions has been Obliged to return to the
west, where he is keeping the stron gest
part of his army. Could the Spaniards S
concentrate at Jimaguay the life and
liberty of the Cuban Deputies would surely
be in great jeopardy. But the clever plans
of Gomez are producing their natural re-
suits. 1t is now clearly understood what
was his object when he advanced to the
west, ordered the recent raids on Havana
and issued proclaim atoms which have
stirred to the depths the revolutionary
spirit throughout Matanzas, Havana and
Pinar de- Rio.
Up to this time nothing can be pre-
dicted of the result OF the election. Il is
believed that eight representatives Will
vote for General Garcia for President,
eight for General Bartolome Maso, and
the other votes will be divided among
Salvador Clsneros and Thomas Estrada
Palma, the present Cuban delegate in the
United States. II will not be surprising G
If a compromise between the partisans OF
Garcia and Maso leads to the election OF
Palma. The vote will be unanimous in
favor OF a second term for General Gomez
as commandef-in-chief
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
G. II. UmbSen g. Co., II Montgomery st..

In said City and County of san trancIsco on
Thu sday, the I'd day OF september, A. ID. 1887, at
IL o'clock noon Of that day, to the hiehe.t b oder
for ca,h in lawftl mon uf the United states
and subj ct 10 confirmation by said court, all that
certain 10 ece or parcel - lad si. uate. lying
and being in the City and County of san Fran
ticularly described IS follows 10 wit:
Commencing point where the norther Y line
of Bush l. inersected by the easteriy line OF
Sansome stree running thence eas,erlv along Tn
norther.y line OF lush street one hundred and
thirty-seven (l37) feet and six g. inches; thence
at right angles northerly aud parallel with San-
some street bEndre1 and thlIty-Seven 137)
fe aud SIX (6) In,b-s thence a. right a.rgles
westerly end parable with Bush street, hun
dre and thirIyseve (l37) feet and six (6) inches
and to the side OF Sansome street: and
thence heriy along The easLeriy side of SAn-
some street one hundred and thirty-seven q 97)
feet and six (6) inches TO the point OF conmence-
ment: tog ther with the buildings and improve
aIents thereon.
he purr haspr shall take the said lot subject TO
tho rignt OF Johu r. Mc( auley and Henry Thorn
ton Tenn pleton ~ cir heirs and lgns to use the
brick wall alons the norther line OF said lot here-
ia described AS Larry wall.
Terms and con il ions nf sale-Cash in lawful
money OF The United states Of America; tn per
enI OF the pure base price o be paid lie ref
cree OF he day Of saie when the lot Is knocked
down To the purcbas T, AMI the balan on con-
hrmatlon Of said sae by said tourt.
Dated San Francisco, Cal. July l, 1884,
GUSTAVE IL. UMBSEN, Referee.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
WHEELMfK AT STOCKTON.
Board of Governors of the California
Associated Cycling Clubs
Meets.

STOCKTON. CAL, Aug. THE Board
of Governors of the California Associated
Cycling Clubs met tonight in the rooms
of the Terminal City Wheelmen. Presi-
dent A. P. Swain presided.
Secretary Stanley G. Scovern presen ted
his report, which contained a number OF
important matters relating 10 cycling. 1t
recited the fact that since the forma ton
of the organization Southern California
hau broken away from the domin alton of
the League Of American Wheelmen and
had joined the clubs forming the new as.
sociation. Not only had the southern
part of the State cut loose, but Arizona,
Oregon and Washington had severed their
connection with the old organization and
joined the new. IL was called TO the at
Iention of the Board of Governors that at
Portland, Ore, on, on September 1, a race
meet will be held under the sanction of
the California Associated Cycling Clubs
at which professionals and amateurs un-
der the ruling of the new organization
will enter.
Chairman Welch of the Racing Board
reported that the control of the organiza-
tion was almost absolute in California,
and Chairman Charles Adams OF the COM
mittee on road meets presen ted decid-
edly Interesting report. Later the ques
tion was raised as to what action should
Q taken with clubs holding road races
without a sanction, and it was decided
that only the riders would be suspende ed
by the committee, as it had no jurisdiction
over clubs.
One of the chief topics under discussion
was that portion of the report of the racing
mittee concerning the transfer of War
ter Leach OF Sacramento from the amateur
to the professional ranks.
1t was clearly shown by Delegate Up
son Of Sacramento, member OF the Capt.
tel City Wheelmen, that Leach had in no
manner violated the spirit OF any rule of
tie organ 'zation, and when his character
as an amateur was vouched fer half a
dozen delegates we're Oh their feet de-
manding his reinstatement to the ANA
teur ranks. This was done by resolution,
and l. ach is still an amateur.
1t was decided to send President Jordan
10 Portland at the expense of the organiza-
ton, in order that he might make more
converts during the coming Portland race
meet. The invita- ton of the Acme Club
OF Oakland 10 hold the next annual meet
ing there was accepted. A vote of thanks
was extended 10 the Terminal City Wheel
men ior their courtesies, and i: was de-
ctieo 10 turn out in procession in carriages
In the parade that is 10 take place in the
morning.
Tonight the city was given over 10 the
visiting wheelmen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-08
JONES RESTS YoUAG DEMPsEF
Their Battle a. San Diego Ends in the
Ninth kOMnd.

Their Battle a. San Diego Ends in the
Ninth hound.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. I'm the hall
of the San Diego Athletic Association to-
night Harry Jones OF Los Angeles defeated
young Dempsey Of the same city in nine
rounds, winning the purse OF $3.50 and the
championship lightweight belt OF the
Pacific Coast.
Jones weighed in at 127 pounds and his
opponent ten pounds heavier, but what
Jones lacked in weight he made up in
stocSiness of build and endurance. The
fight was called at 10:3o o clocs, and Jamcs
O'Donnell was chosen re.eree, In the
first two rounds Jones forced the lighting.
and Dempsey ciinched frequently 10 avoid
punishment.
In the third Dem psey's quickness and
science showed to fine effect. He dueked
and cleverly rarried nearly every blow Of
his opponent and succeeded in reaching
him frt quently with his LETT. In the
nth round, however. he went down from
heavy blow on the right side. He arose
quickly and sent in three singing blows
on Jones' head and neck, but this was his
last effective work.
From that on Dempsey was repeatedly
foored. taking the full time to rise.
In the sixth Dempsey went down twice
and wnen time WAS called he was groggy.
The seventh showed hard fighting, with
tie advantage all on Jones side. Demp-
sey went down twice in tho eighth, failing
to get up the second time, but time was
called before the tenth second was
counted.
The ninth round was short and decisive.
After some preliminary sparring Jones
led straight at Dempsey's wind and Demp-
sey went down like an OK. He failed TO
rise and was counted ont.