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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30

right ahead year after year piling
up the raw material to glut the
market with manufactured goods,
the credit system and want of self
support prevents him from buying
not because he does not need
them, or that there is over-produc-
tion-because the crops of each
year are consumed-but he must
buy them on credit at high prices,
and that too in limited supply,
not at all adequate to what he
should in decency and Justice
have. This is just ring around
which the farmer moves that will
keep him forever poor and a slave
to other industries or enterprises.
There is but one way out of this
seemingly intricate labyrinth, and
that is to stop the round going,
and dig out by independence-as
the result of hard labor, determi-
nation of mind and business me-
thods, at all hazards. This is the
only successful road to travel, bit
ter as it may be. A few years
will bring the good results. Then
the crown will appear and endure
-CantOn Times.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30
THE TRUE REASON.

The low price of cotton is un-
doubtedly due to the great supply.
The volume of supply is clearly
due to the acreage, the acreage is
due to the plan of cotton planting
to the exclusion of other products
notably food stuffs for man and
beast. The results are a large
cotton crop made on credit for
supplies that should have been
made at home, and which reduce
the price and leaves the farmer
without money when his debts are
paid. He is unable to buy the
goods manufactured from the cot
ton he has sold, especially at the
prices the protective tariff enables
the manufacturer to ask. How
then can cotton ever bring a bet
ter price, when the farmer goes
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30
BORN WITH WHISPERS.
THIS INFANT PREDICTED THERE
WOULD BE NO MORE RAIN FOR
SEVEN YEARS AND THEN DIED.

WOULD BE NO MORE RAIN FOR
SEVEN YEARS AND THEN DIED.
A most remarkable story is
brought to Macon from Meriwe-
ther County by a well-known Ma
con lawyer, who learned aboW it
while attending Pike Superior
Court at Zebulon.
According to the story, as it was
told to the Macon lawyer by pro-
minent lawyer of Pike County,
the people in Meriwether, just
across the line from Pike, are in
state of excitement bordering on
frenzy over a baby in their neigh
borhoOd which was born with a
full set of long silken whiskers.
The baby lived only a few hours,
and just before it died spoke the
following words in the presence of
a number of people in as plain
language as any one could speak !:
"There will be no more rain in
this county in seven years" With
out another word the baby died.
The news of the baby's strange
prophecy soon spread throughout
the neighborhood and the widest
excitement prevailed. and still pre-
walls. The long drouth that pre-
walls throughout the country has
helped to increase the belief of the
superstitious that the baby's pro-
phecy is true, and many of them
are praying for rain.
The story of the strange baby,
of course, seems incredible, but
the gentleman who told it to the
Macon lawyer said that he himself
knew that the neighborhood was
greatly excited, and that the man
who told him of it was known to
be thoroughly reliable and not the
kind of man to spread a false re-
port. Macon Telegraph.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to eczema, letter. salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
bIsins, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
TfyDr. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are lust what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For sale by +. j. Liable. druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30
CROPS NOT TRIED

1ot III OOuIHWcSG AOulSldud,
some of which we have spoken of
before through these columns:
First, the growing of the castor
bean for revenue has never been
tried in Southwest Louisiana. In
our judgment, it would be one of
the most profitable crops to grow,
as this soil seems to be adapted to
its growth. We think there is no
business that has the outlook and
money in view for some man, firm
or corporation to secure the seed
beans and put them out among
the farmers, then build an oil mill.
This enterprise would depend on
the success in growing the bean,
and all who have seen them grow
know that it grows fine in this soil.
Broom corn is another crop that
has not been planted to any ex-
tent, and its adaptation and growth
in this soil is not excelled in any
country. The brush grows ex-
ceedingly long and fine, and grows
we'll without fertilizers. A broom
factory run with the brush raised
here would do we'll in our opinion,
as the soil is adapted to it's growth.
There was stock of broom corn
came up in my back yard by the
side of a walk, with grass on one
side. It grew ten feet high, and
had good brush, without any
cultivation.
Lastly, but not least, comes the
despicable weed that grows and
hard to kill out, and will grow
spontaneously with half a chance;
and with cultivation will grow
abundantly. That is worm wood
or weed. Every one in this coun-
try knows if there is a vegetable
on earth that is adapted to any
particular soil, this soil is the
home of worm wood and weed.
Now the oil made from this weed
is sold in the market for IS per
pound. We won't be positive, but
believe that an arrangement fol-
the extraction of this oil can be
made with but little expense at
tached to it. There are also the
spear and peppermint which grow
and could be raised and give a
commercial value to pay a large
dividend. -Oberlin Ne,os.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
the formula of Browns Iron Bitters. The
remarkable cures effected by this famous
remedy are sufficient to prove the theory
correct. Browns Iron Bitters are sold by
IAN Dealers"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30

Yellow Jack Preventive.
Guard against Yellow Jack by keeping
the system thoroughly clean and free
from germ breeding matter. Cascarets
Candy CathartagiOus disease germs.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30
FOR SALE.

Improved and unimprOved town lots
on both sides of Bayou Teche in st. Mar
tinville. Apply to CAB. CARDINAL,
Oct 1896. st. Martinville, La
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-10-30

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Yeur Life Away. |.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoTo-
BAG, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81, Cure guaran-
teed- Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

John Mcmahon, who has had charge
of the Flint property for several weeks
for the owners, came over to Silver
City on Tuesday, with the several men
who had claims against the owners,
and had all their matters adjusted,
Judge Richards coming over from Boise
as attorney for the owners of the
property. All the claims amounting
to about s2S00 were settled by notes
due in October, secured by a joint
mortgage on the mines and mill. The
Omaha owners now having unravelled
the tangle so long existing will, with
Mr.. Mcmahon in charge, proceed to
exploit this famous but often unfortun-
ately mismanaged property.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05
Synopsis.

ACT l. st. Patrick's Eve at O'Con-
nor's home. Meg's prediction. Kath
leen's two offers. Kathleen bewild.
cred. (which shall 1 choose?" Ter.
renee hopeful.
ACT 2. The squire's home. Plot.
ting. Kathleen asserts her rights
Billy arrives. Oh, what a william am
"Lostl Ruinedl Dishonoredl" "Not
yet, my child, not yeti"
ACT 3. The plot to murder Hath
leen. "At eleven o'clock tonight, yer
honor" The black cragg. The grave
diggers. Terrence's retreat in the
mountains. "Helpl Helpl" Terrence
to the rescue. "I'll spare We no longer. u
The blow.
ACT 4. Terrence in prison. Spirit
ual consolation. Kathleens visit. "Oh,
that terrible belll" The last moments.
st. Patrick's day in the morning.
General Admission, so cents
Trouble begins at s, sharp.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Thanks to Senator Dubois for a mail
sack Of garden seeds. We have some.
thing now to give our rancher sub
soribers besides our valuable advice, as
to the proper time to cut elders and
the best means to adopt to destroy
ground squirrels. ANY of them having
gardens are invited to call and see us
and carry away few packages, not for
getting at the same time to bring us in
9 news item and, if they are feeling real
prosperous, dropping a years SUBJ
scription In the slot.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05
Florida Mountain Mine and Mill Closed
Down.

1t comes almost like calamity upon
Owyhee, the news from Dewey that the
Florida Mountain Mining Company
has discharged all its miners except
the half dozen employed in running
the drift upon the lower level, reached
through the upper Black Jack tunnel,
and that the new and splendidly equip
ped mill at Dewey had ceased tc drop
great surprise to those who knew the
grade of ore coming from the upper
workings and being put through the
mill. Current rumor says this ore has
not been paying hauling and milling
expenses. 1t was one of those COM
mon instances where a mill was built
before the mine was ready to supply
the material to keep it running; but
such instances usually occur with
poperties on which stock deal is being
manipulated, which was not the case
in this instance, as the corporation is
said to be q close one.
However, it is generally believed by
those who have long known the proper
ties belonging to the company, they
will not be idle long, as they all have
confidence that the mine when devel-
oped will prove among the greatest in
the country and even now the indica-
lions seem to denote that only short
time will be required to prove this, as
the drift upon which the miners are
still at work is showing up an immense
ly rich body of ore.
About seventy-five men have been
laid off at the mine and mill, and the
village of Dewey with its magnificent |
hotel, now about ready to be opened, |
its splendid mill and fine store and |
other buildings are, temporarily only, |
we hope, in a condition of desuetude,
and those important monthly recur-
rences-the pay -days-no longer pro-
duce the delights they we're won't to do.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05
What Did She Moan7

One of DeLamar's young ladies and
her STEADY" we're preparing to take
sleigh ride the other day and another
young lady was kindly asked to accom-
pany them. After moments hesita-
ton the latter said: "If we both go
how is he going to driver"
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

hold regular meetings where some very
pretty bouts of the manly art can be
witnessed. We do not know that any
of the members are thinking of chal-
enging the Carson winner, but some Of
them, at least, are said to have become
quite clever at putting up their dukes
and delivering telling hits.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

One Of the harbingers of spring is
the fact that Isay & Gombrig are al
ready beginning to receive goods, which
will be most in vogue after Easter. In
other words they are already loading
up their dry goods shelves with spring
goods. Drop in and see, ladies.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

For the contest at Carson City, New
ada, March IT, between j. j. Corbett
and R. Fitzsimmons-Rate of one fare
for the return trip, s17.75, Nampa to
Ogden, plus rate of $3.50 from Ogden
to Carson and return, is authorized.
Selling dates March IA and Is. G. F.
Hensley, Agent, Nampa.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

The DeLsmar manager set men to
work cleaning the snow and ice out of
the ditch which supplies water to the
mill wheel, and as soon as warmer
weather comes, the wheel will be pull
ing the machinery instead of its de-
pending on the wood pile.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

A letter, recently received by friend
Of that gentleman, from Mr.. Ike Phil
lips, so long popular resident of Owy-
hee, states shat he now has charge of a
famous old mine in Guadaloupe, State
Of Chihuahua, Mexico, and is prosper
Ing.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Rowett, the DeLamar jeweler has re :
Gently received tray of gentlemen's
rings which ought to catch the eyes of
miners. They are made with sets
which display specimens of native wire
gold. or polished quartz specimens and
are all very attractive.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Scales, after a
winters visit among friends in Maine
and tour through eastern cities, are
again back in Idaho, Mr.. S. arriving
home on Monday and Mrs s. stopping
over In Boise to visit her sons, now at
tending school in that town.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

The last number of the Gold Creek
Nevada, News, notes two big strikes,
made in the quartz veins of that camp,
and devotes column to description
and history Of each of them. They
run up into the thousands per ton"
Either the enthusiasm of the editor of
the News is lifting him off his base or
the new camp at the head of Bruneau
Is going to make big spot on the New
ada map soon after the prize. fight is
over.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

About twenty young men in the low:
ar town organized a boxing club, three
or four weeks ago and adopted strin-
gent rules for its control, making it an
orderly and well conducted place.
They have a well constructed ring and
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

The weather was only slightly leonine
March 1,-not enough like lion to de-
note very lamb-like ending. But it
WAS great day in DeLamar for the
entree of girl babies into this cold and
cruel world.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

A new rope has been ordered for the
hoist at the big mine, and other i'm
provements about the hosting works
will be made without delay. The shaft
will also be put in much better shape
at once. The manager has recon-
mended the sinking of another shaft,
east of the old one, as soon as the
shoots of ore are more fully developed
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Mrs. Morgan has on hand and for
sale at her Boarding and Lodging
House, $50 dozen fresh rancho eggs.
Also lot of splendid, Jordan Valley
Irish potatoes.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

The bill before the Idaho Legislature
providing for the taxation of mine out
puts has been defeated.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Miss Ida Tompkins left last Tuesday
for DeLamar, to stop for a while with
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Fuller, formerly of
this place.-Idaho World.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Gentleman Jim has bought an in
terest in mining property in Camp
Floyd, Utah. If mining could be done
with his mouth, what a great invest
ment that would be for the sluggerl
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Z McDougall's is the place for foot
wear. WhyS Because they sell the
cheapest. Give them a call.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Ernest McCauley, who has had charge
of the mill at Dewey, is home again at
Wsgontown, since the closing of the
mill.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

The NUGGET, thanks to Mr.. and Mrs.
George H. Handy, of Silver City, has
been enjoying delicious feast of we'd
ding cake.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

NOTE-The proceeds of this entertain
ment will be donated to Mrs. Valverde
less cost of production.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05
A Few Births, Mostly Boys and Girls.

Born, at DeLamar, Idaho, March l,
1897, to wife of John O'Neill, nine
pound daughter.
Born, at DeLamar, Idaho, March l,
1897, to wife of M. W. Bloom sou.
Born, at DeLamar, Idaho, March l,
1897, to wife of William Williams a
daughter.
Born, at Grand View, Iowa. Feb, 16,
1897, to wife of W. H. Slaughter, boy.
Mr.. Slaughter arrived home on Tues
day and Mrs. S. and the boy will come
back in few weeks.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05
SHORT STOPS.

Subscribe for the NUGGET.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05
NOTICE.

Whereas my wife, Josie L. Baker, has left
fly bed and board witbot just cause or prov
&C tion, notice is hereby given that / will
not pay any debts contracted by her.
CHARLES E. BLAkER.
DeLamar, Idaho February ~ 1895.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05
Grand Ball.
AT DeLamar, March II, 1897.
Under the auspices of
Ulla Lodge D. of R.

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Miss Ella Tolmie, Mrs. Lena Davey,
Messrs. Stewart Mingo, John Kitchen,
Sol Warren, r. S. Halves.
FLOOR MANAGERS.
Messrs. Stewart Mingo, John Kitch-
en-, Sol Warren, Geo. w. Bruce.
FLOOR DIRECTOR.
Miss Ella Tolmie.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
Mrs. Anna Rowett, Mrs. Emma Rod
da, Miss Olive Lang, Messrs. Jas H.
Rodda, Chas. Uren.
DOOR KEEPER.
John W. Rowett
Tickets, including supper, 81 80
TEE Supper served in Annex.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-03-05

Shea & McLain are headquarters for
anything you want in the grocery
line.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-30
FINAL PROOF
AND
ORIGINAL ENTRIES.

The Land Office Department having
ordered that the Clerk of the District
Court NAV take final proofs for settlers
on Government lands. and make orig
inal entries for them also,
A. S. Senter, clerk of the court in and
for Lincoln county, is now fully
equipped with all legal forms and land
Office blanks, and can save money to
settlers by attending to their Land
Office business il. .Shoshone.
A S. SENTER
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-30
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Proceedings Of the County Commis-
soners
July Session First day.

| ~ Q4) -, 4Ocf"
Be it known that on this 18th
day OF July, A. D., 1897, the board
of county commissioners in and for
Lincoln county, Idaho met in regu-
lar session as required by law.
Present: Frank Gwin, chair
man, J L Fuller, C E Gridley COM
missioners, A S Senter, clerk.
Whereupon, it was ordered oy
the board that the order made at
the April session relating to the
per diem of road overseers on the
basis of one per diem for each four
road tax receipts returned be and
the same is hereby revoked.
The board had under considera-
tion the joint report of the auditor
and treasurer, which was examined
and approved.
Whereupon, the board adjourned
to meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow.
July Session Second day.
July 13, 1897.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present: Frank Gwin, chair
man, j L Fuller, c E Gridley COM
missioners, A S Senter, clerk.
Whereupon, it was ordered by
the board that a warrant on the
current expense fund be drawn to
the amount of one hundred dollars
in favor of c w Wernicke for Incl
dental expenses of INDECENT sick |
ard poor.
Whereupon. the resignation of
James Lewis as constable of Sho
shone precinct was rendered and
accepted.
Whereupon, the petition of J S
J G Lewis and H NJ
and others for the APP
oointment of J T Griffin as con-
stable of Shoshone precinct was
submitted, examined and approved
md the petitioner is hereby ap-
pointed constable. I
Whereupon, Thomas Fay and
Joseph Keefer submitted their t
liquor bonds as retail dealers in t
liquors, which were examined, ap
roved and ordered filed. {
Whereupon, it was ordered that t
be boundary line of school district t
70. 8 be and are hereby changed as t
blows, towit: t
Beginning at the S w corner t
9ction 81, township s south range 1
east thence last 2 miles to the r
L corner section %, township s s
'uth range Il east thence north 6 1
lies to the northeast corner Sec s,
on 27, township Z south range II 81
.st, thence west 5 1 2 miles to the c.
orthwest corner of NE IA Sec 1.
on 26 township 7 south range 13 b.
st, thence south along 1 2 section Sc
ne to the north bank of Snake 81
YER thence up the north bank of W
id river, following the meander &C
gs to the place of beginning. Sc
Whereupon, the petition of o F l;
llhan, J T Wilson and others for of
e creation of new school district
t of distri cts No. 3, 6 and 7 laid St
er for further consideration. de
Whereupon, it was ordered by of
2 board that the petition of R w f,
rlon, William Sims and others, tic
the creation Of a new school
strict out of district No. 90, be w
i the same is. hereby rejected an
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-30

school district out of school districts
No. 10 and 6 was taken up for con-
sideration and was laid over for
further consideration.
WhereupOn, the liquor bond of
P E Furey as retail dealer in liqu-
ors was taken up for consideration
and was approved and ordered
placed on file.
Whereupon, the official bond and
oath Of office of William Custer as
road overseer of road district No. 7
was submitted, examined and ap-
proved and ordered placed on file.
Whereupon, the road petition of
Roy Jones, A F Mckay, F r Good
ing and others was taken up from
laid over petitions for consideration
aud was rejected on account of am
biguity.
Whereupon, it was ordered by
the board that all roads and trails
crossing the east 12, northwest IA
section Sc, township Z south range
l3 east be and the same are hereby
vacated and that q new road be 10.
Gated, established and opened up
along what is known as the Hoag-
and Ferry road on the north line
IF the southeast 4, northwest 4,
aforesaid beginning at the Thomp-
'on ditch, thence west to the north
vest corner of said section, thence
outh along the west line of said
quarter section into the present
public road. Second. That said
helf road be changed to follow the
thompson ditch and about the
anne as per plat now on file.
Whereupon, the road petition of
William Sims, E NJ Bostrum and
theirs was taken up for considera-
ion and was rejected on the ground
f insufficiency of description Of
pads to be abandoned and opened
p.
Whereupon, the board adjourned
} meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow to
It as board of equalization.
July Session Fourth day.
July 18th, 1897.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ent.
Present: Frank Gwin, chair
an, J L Fuller, C E Gridley COM
issioners, A S Senter, clerk F w
assessor.
Whereupon, in compliance with
ction 1475, laws of 1885, the
ard proceeded to the examina-
1n and equalizing the assessment
property as assessed, and it was
dered that the assessment of the
flowing named persons be raised |
the amount set opposite of theirr