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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-02-27

Ladies, get your ribbons and
fancy articles for the ball from K.
Schwartz.
Miss Sidonie Simon Of Opel
GUS arrived here Thursday to take
in the Carnival.
Another squeeze in prices call
at E. E. Soulier.
The Huron plantation, inclu-
ding refinery and railroad was
bought at auction last Saturday by
the creditors. 1t is not known yet
whether they will operate the
great plantation with its refinery
and railroad, or sell it at private
sale.
White shoes for the Mardi Gras
ball at low prices at K. Schwartz.
We have been inquiring this
week into the condition of the
seed cane. In some sections the
seed is damaged, while in others
it is perfectly sound. As an aver
age in the parish, we believe we
can safely say that the seed is
fairly good. All reports concern
ing the stubbles are very satisfac-
tory. The weather, however, for
February, was not favorable.
All articles necessary for the
ball will be found at X. Schwartz
at way down prices.
In publishing the list of the
drouth sufferers last Saturday, we
credited the name of Mr.. l.. C.
Duchamp with $500 when his
contribution was $500. We make
this correction because Mr.. Du'
champ is one Of the leading pu.
bile spirited citizens of st. Mar.
tinville, and we would do him al
injustice not to report him correct
ly.
! The Excelsior brass band made
a turn in town last Sunday an(
gave our people real treat. Prof
Greig has been taking much pair
of late to put his band in goot
shape for the Mardi Gras celebra
ton, and we can say he has sue
J ceeded very well. The selection
} rendered last Sunday evening
would do credit to any profession
al band. We can say, with pride
that the Excelsior Of st. Martin
Vile, is the best musical organiza
1 ton outside of New Orleans.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-02-27
Notice to License Payers.

License payers of the Parish OF St.
Martin will please take Notice that the
Licenses for the year 1897 State and Par
isb. are now due aud ready for delivery
and unless paid on or before the 18th Of
February 1897 the Same will be coilec'
ted with Costs according to Law.
ID. REES, Sheriff.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-02-27
LOCAL NEWS.

Sheriff Broussard of Lafayette
was in town Monday, on a short
visit.
Pay your State and Parish Ii
censes Monday if you want to
avoid costs.
Quite cold wave struck us
Monday morning, but fortunately
there was neither frost nor freeze.
The carpenter gang of the
Southern Pacific Railroad is here
doing some repairs to the station
house.
License payers will take notice
that the 2Sth of February is the
last day to pay eirlicenses with
out costs.
If you want to witness a grand,
brilliant sight, attend the Royal
reception at Duchamps' hall Mar
di Gtas night.
DO not be surprised if you do
hot follow the law in regard to
YOUR license, that you be compell-
ed to pay some costs.
DO not fail to attend the Roy
al reception Mardi Gras night, at
Duchamp's hall; if you do, you
will miss a grand sight.
If you aim to save money on
your spring suit. Hit the mark,
by buying at E. E. Soulier.
Governor Foster has returned
from his South American trip, last
week. The trip is said to have
been favorable to his health.
We have sent out bills for sub
scriptions due, a few have failed
TO remit the amount due. Oul
collector will call Oh them in q
short time to collect.
The rain that fell all day Mon.
day, has somewhat ehterfered with
field works. Some of our planters
seem little late in getting theil
lands in shape for early planting.
The ladies of the town will
give a little entertainment thi:
evening, for the benefit of the
drouth sufferers. The entertain
lnent will take place at Duchamps
hall.
Supt. w. F. Owens of the Sou
thern Pacific Co., was in tow
Wednesday, looking into the Hal
& Burdin switch, which we un
derstand will be constructed in
short time.
The peach and plum trees ar
blooming, and vegetation is see
every where, the ground is cover
ed with beautiful carpet of ten
der green grass. Nature is begin
ming to show its beauties.
There will be two procession
Mardi Gras, one at two o'cloc
and one at half past six. Th
night procession will be lighte
by hundreds of chemical colore
lights, which will make a brilliar
effect.
Let all our people rememb'
that Tuesday (Mardi Gras) IL
town will be given to fun an
pleasures, and all business est
bliskments should be closed
twelve o'clock to give all cham
to participate.
The Shreveport Progress sa
there are only four papers in Il
state favorable to the appointing
of Senator Blanchard to the s
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-02-27
Cures
"Cures talk " in favor
of Hoods Sarsapsrilla, 2X
as for no other medi- ~ -

cine. Its great cures recorded in truthful,
convincing language Of grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective adj
vertising. Many Of these cures are mar
velous. They have won the confidence Of
the people; have given Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla the largest sales in the world, and
have made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is known by the cures it has
made-cures of scrofula, salt rheum and
eczema, cures of rheumatism, neuralgia
and weak nerves, cures of dyspepsia, liver
troubles, catarrh -cures which prove
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

congress in extraordinary Session on
Monday, March Is, 1897.
& In conclusion, I congratulate the coun-
try upon the fraternal spirit Of the people
and the manifestation of good will every
where SO apparent. The recent election
not only most fortunately demonstra ted
the obl1teration of sectional lines, but to
some extent also the prejudices which
for years have distracted our councils
and marred our true greatness as a ma
I ton The triumph of the people, whose
verdict is carried into effect to-day, is
not the triumph of one section, nor wholly
/ OF one party, but of all sections and all
the people. The North and South no
longer divide on the old lines, but upon
principles and policies; and in this fact
surely every lover Of the country can
ind cause for true felicitation. Let us
rejoice in and cultivate this spirit 1t
Will be my constant aim to do nothing,
and permit nothing to be done, that will
arrest or disturb this growing sentiment
Of unity and cooperation, this revival of
esteem and utilization which now ami
mates so many thousands in both the old
and the antagonistic sections, but I shall
5 cheerfully do everything possible to pro-
mote and increase it, IA 81 a
Let me again repeat the words of the
oath administered by the chief justice,
which, in their respective spheres so far
as applicable, I would have all my ,ou11-
trymen observe: y
will faithfully execute the Office of
president of the United States and will
to the best Of my ability. preserve, pro-
tect and defend the constitution Of the
United States
This is the obligation have reverently
taken before the Lord most high. To
Keep it will be my single purpose; my
constant prayer-and shall confidently
rely upon the forbearance and assistance
OF all the people in the discharge of my
solemn responsibilities
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
EXPELLED FOR BRIBERY.

Legislator Who Thought It Proper
]. to Trade His Vote for Cash.
Helena, Mont, Special, March 4.-Rep-
resentative Martin Buckley of Jefferson
county was expelled to-day from the
Legislature for corruption in Office. Before
a committee appointed to investigate
charges Of bribery that had become prev
alent Buckley testified in the most nom
chalant manner possible that on diff
ferent times since the session began he
had found sums Of money ranging as
high as $500 in his room and that, he
had used parts Of such sums for the pro-
motion of the Rosebud county bill
against the Powell county bill, against
the anti-gambling bill and against rail-
road legislation. Besides these sums
found in his room money had also been
given him by persons whose names he
refused to disclose, saying it was BUSH
ness matter that concerned him and the
other parties exclusively. He said he re-
fused money on one proposition because
at the time he had money to burn. He
was also sorry that he had not got more.
He testified that he kept part of the
money, spent some of it and gave some
to other members, but refused to give
tEeir names. He was surprised to find
tnat his conduct was held culpable. His
expulsion W;ss by a vote of 56 to 8.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
FOREIGNERS PLEASED.
NIcKin1ey's Financial Views Favor.
ably Commented Upon.

NIcI1in1ey's Financial Views Favor
ably Commented Upon.
London, March 4.-The financial clauses
of President McKinleys message to con-
gress have been received in business cir
cles here with every expression Of salts
faction. The representatives of the
Rothschilds banking house said that they
were much pleased with the position
taken up by the president, adding: TT
is excellent most excellent
The governor of the Bank Of England.
Albert G. Sandman, said the financial
clauses of the message were thoroughly
sound and Of clear, honest conserva-
tive tone" He would not express an
opinion on the international bimetallism
clauses
Howard Brown. of Brown, Shipley &
Co. remarked: ct is quite in line with
what I expected. If President Mckinley
appoints a good commission to revise the
monetary laws there is no doubt that
good will result The country must be
thoroughly sick of the situation"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
"A BEAUTIFUL BOOK.
Bishop Arnett Furnishes Bible fo1
inaugural Ceremonies.

The Bible on which Mr. Mckinley took
the oath as president of the United States
is an unusually handsome and costly
copyright of the Testamcnts made espe-
clally for the occasion n Ohio ard pre-
scented to the new president py Bishop
Arnett, of Wilberforce college, a colored
institution in the Buckeye State on be-
half of the African Methodist Episcopal
church. II Its covers arc of blue morocco,
with satin Innings satin panels and gilt
edges. A gold plate in the center will
be engraved With the following inscrip-
ton: William Mckinley, President Of
the United States of America. Inaugu-
rated March 4, 1891
8 The book on which lie was sworn into
the highest office within the gift of the
timent with President Cleveland. Mr..
Cleveland asked the privilege of being
sworn on little red Bible which had
been given to him by his mother in his
boyhood, when he first left the family
roof-tree, and he took the oath at the
beginning of both his terms on this
book, which he treasures fondly. The Gus
tom, however, has been for the United
States supreme court to furnish the Bible
on which the president takes his oath Of
Office, and this tradition has been carried
out by the clerk Of the court since that
tribunal was established, except on the
two occasions when President Cleveland
was installed in office. Mr.. Mckinney,
clerk Of the supreme court, who has held
the Bible on which Garfield was sworn
and every president after him, has al
ways marked the verse which the presi-
dent touched with his lips, and after the
inaugural has presented the book made
historic by this event to the president
or his wife. When Mr.. Mckinney pre-
sented to Mrs. Hayes the volume on
which her husband had been sworn, he
inquired what passage he had kissed. The
verse recited in substance that Ellis enc
mics encompassed him like bees, but he
would destroy them" Mrs. Hayes re-
marked that. President Hayes would de-
4 tSrOy no one. i25s5R re
At the second Inauguration of President
Grant the clerk opened the Bible and
handed it to Chief Justice Chase who
held it to the lips of the president. They
I.rested upon these verses from the elev-
:enth chapter of Isiah: s
''And the spirit Of the Lord shall rest
upon him, the spirit of wisdom and UNI
Outstanding, the spirit of counsel and
might, the spirit of knowledge and OF
| the fear of the Lord. :
"And shall make him of quick under
standing in the fear of the Lord; and he
shall not judge after the sight of his
eyes, neither reprOve after the hearing
/ of his ears .
The first Inauguration of George Wash
ington in the federal building in New
York on April 80 1889, was delayed by
| the failure to provide a Bible. Just as
| the arrival of Washington was announced
| to congress Chancellor Livingstone dis
! covered that there was no Bible in the
building. He was master of st. John No.
] / Of Free Masons and happened to re-
lodge room. A messenger was quickly
sent to bring the book and it is preserved
! to the present day among the relics of the
l lodge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Mixed farming as principle has
been impressed on the people Of Flori-
da by the freeze of two years ago.
It they take the lesson to heart, the
disaster will not have been in vain.
A correspondent of a Chicago paper.
writing from Florida, says: Thought
ful people now agree that "the great
freeze of '95" was a good thing for
FLORIDA blessing in disguise. It was
= costly lesson, however. A hundred
thousand citizens, more or less, paid
100000 or 100000 to find out that
the frost line' that had been recog-
nized since the "cold winter of '32" was
not permanent and was likely to be
changed, like railway timetables, with
out previous notice. They were taught
that it was not good policy to put all
their eggs in one basket, and that the
Single-crop plan Of farming was a fail
ure. Many were discouraged and left
the state. Those who had more cour-
age and wisdom remained, and while
they were resuscitating their frozen
groves they discovered they could make
money by truck farming-by raising
peas, beans, cabbages, cauliflower, let
tuce, celery, onions, cucumbers, pota-
soes, straw berries and other fruits and
vegetables for the northern winter
markets. The demand for this sort
ST produce during the winter months is
practically unlimited, and the prices
unnaturally large. 1t costs no more to
raise bushel of potatoes in this warm.
sandy soil in December than in July.
The supply Of unreasonable vegetables
formerly came from Bermuda and the
Bahamas. ''The great freeze taught
the farmers Of Florida that they could
have a monopoly from December to
March. when the early crops Of south
ern Georgia are ready for market. So
The wise ones stopped boasting about
profits OF $4,000 an acre from orange
groves. They stopped telling the ia
miliar story about 81 box for
oranges on the plantation, twenty-five
boxes to the tree and 100 trees to the
acre all clear gain,'' and began ia
plant and weed vegetables, which are
not SO profitable as oranges, but are
reasonably certain Of paying.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

In published letter describing his
shipwreck, Stephen Crane, the novel
list, has thrown school teachers into
spasms with this piece of bad English:
Being an inexperienced flibuster, the
writer had undergone considerable
mental excitement since the starting of
the ship, and consequently he had not
been to sleep, and so went to the first
mates bunk to indulge myself in all
the physical delights of holding one
self in bed.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

The liability of an express company
is thus stated in a recent decision Of
the New York Supreme court, appel
late term: No limitation of liability
for negligence contained in shipping
contract can affect an express COM
pany's liability for the full value of
goods lost to the consignee by the
affirmative wrongful act of the agent
Entrusted with them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

The government has to pay large
sum of money for single discharge
of one of the immense guns now be-
ing placed in coast defences. There
might be contingency when it would
be far more expensive not to fire the
gun; while no one could we'll estimate
the possible cost of having no guns to
fire. A coast thoroughly protected
means also an interior well guarded.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

A noted newspaper man who died
In St. Louis few weeks ago, in the
prime Of life, was sometimes called the
inventor Of the newspaper interview.
Certainly he was the first to make a
feature of that form of news. Rightly
used, the interview is an effective way
OF getting, and an interesting way Of
presenting, facts and opinions; but no
other device of journalism has been
more abused.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
MRS. BEECHER DEAD.
Wife of the Great Preacher Passes.
AyvAv.

Wife of the Great Preacher Passesl
45@5 Away.
Stamford, Conn, March 9. ~ rs.
Henry Ward Beecher died here yes;
terday 1t was the tenth anniversary.
of the death Of her famous husband.
She was eighty-fye years of age. Mrs.
Reecher has been sinking steadily
since Saturday noon, and during the
twenty -four hours preceding her de-
mise, had been unconscious. At the.
deathbed were gathered the family
of Rev. Samuel Scoyille, including the
clergyman, his wife, who is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Beecher, and Mrs. SEQ
ville's two children, daughter and
son, and Mrs. Billiard of Massachu-
sets, a niece of Mrs. Beecher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Jas. A. Herne, the veteran actor.
spoke at the First Congregational
church in Kansas City Sunday night,
on "The Theater AS It Is. He had
an immense audience. Frank Daniels.
the comic opera star, was in the audi
ence. Mr.. Herne's idea Of the theater
Is that it is elevating, providing the
people insist on elevating plays.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
Ex-senator DoIph May Die.

Portland, Ore, March 9-EX-Unifed
States Senator Dolph had his left leg
amputated just above the knee and
lies in very critical condition 1t is
feared he will not survive. A few
days ago a sore appeared on Mr.
Dolph's leg and it soon became troub-
lesome and the physicians decided it
was a case Of aric acid poisoning, ana
that the only hope for his recovery
was through amputation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
FILIBUsTERs OFF.
FAN Exnedition sncceeds in Gettin

An Expedition Succeeds in Getting
Away From BhrneEat.
Perth Amboy, N j., March 9.-That
a large Cuban expedition has succeed
ed in getting away from Barnegat. is
now settled. Capt Johnny O'Brien, it
is said, is in charge of the expedition.
He was seen in South Amboy where.
the steamer South Portland put in her
coal and provisions
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Edison has made new discovery by
of the organs and tissues of the human
body. We will soon know just what
ails us.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Fifty per cent of the non-supported
wives Of New York were married in
their teens. The showing is not en-
couraging for early marriages.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
Malls DELAYED by washouts.

Columbus, Ind, March 9. Last
night newspaper from indianapolis
reached here via Cambridge City, the;
first for two days, owing to numerous
washouts. The Pennsylvania company
has restored the trains between here
and Indianapolis, but the trains be-
tween here and Louisville are still an
nulled. The damage to public property
is great
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
License win Easily carry.

Fairmont Mimi, March 8. - But lit
tie interest Is manifested IN the COM
Ing village election. The present coun-
eilmen will stand for reelection and
receive pro-license support License
Will carry BY the usual large majority.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Cashier Cyrus Breeder Of Bethlehem,
Pa, writes to his friends from Canada
that the climate Of Toronto agrees with
him first rate. And yet he is not in
canada solely for his health.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
Free 81 Hog Cholera.

n Redwood Falls, MINI, Special. EMarchs a
The Gazette Indignantly denies the report Of q
Minneapolis paper that Redwood county sus-6
tanned In the last year q loss Of 10000 by hog
cholera. Nobody believes that hog cholera has
ever been known In the county.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
Hotel Burned at BrooIing..

Brookings, s. D., March 8. Fire;
broke out in the west wing Of the
Leon hotel, until recently known as
the Jordan house. Damage to the
amout Of about 81, 800 was done before.
the fire could be controlled.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Next to an INCREASED wheelbarrow
there are few noises more excruciating
than the wall of man who has lost
his grip.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Things that people do not know con-
corning themselves are generally the
most Important.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

Nearly all of the aldermen in Louis
vile, KY, have been arrested. They
are charged with being too prosperous.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11
Woman never forgives the man who
makes her appear ridiculous.

Never send man out to ask favors
unless he is given power to make
pledges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-15
Other Evidence Of Progressiyeness.

The journal has repeatedly called the
attention of the world to the fact that
Waterville has everything that is going;
Today we record the fact That , several s,l
of our citizens have gone to the limit by
transacting business with +. S. Dean
4 Co, the collapsed New York bucket
shop concern The plan of this now
famous company of brokers was 10 get
well-to-do men to invest money through
their office promising 2 per cent. month
on such investments OF course u per
year is not to be sneezed at and we couId
see where we could get little some
thing for nothing and 50 we invested II
is said. in this city about $500 In one
day. The close of the first month saw
the mail flied with per cent. returns
and everybody was satisfied That the
company was as good as gold and more
money went to New York flying. But 1t
never came back The company went up
the fiune "A the request of some of ITS
victims backed up by the authorities
Now if the victims in this city had ohly
given half the amount that they nave
lost to the Colby fund they would through
life have had a splendid monument 70
their public-s piritedness TO look AT IN
the needed additions 10 Colby university.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-15
Woman Saved the Battlefield.

The Legislature Of Texas has approprl-
ated S25 900 for the purpose OF purchasing
the historic Old battlefield OF San Jacinto
and preserving II as a state park.
The battlefield, near the mouth of the
san Jdcinto river. Is where General San.
Houston won his famous victory over the
M5Zi'ans commanded by Santa Anna. Oh
April p. 1926. sc euring the independence
% Texas which. until then. had been IN.
der Mexican rule. Though the numbers
engaged were small. the engagement was
desperate and the victory a brilliant one.
( houston, with 1888 volunteers. routed .he
Mexican force of 1870 regulars. of whom
captured. The Texans lost only killed
ac1 3 wounded. The outcome of this
fight was the republic of Texas. which
existed till 1915. when 1t became one OF
the United States. Hence San Jacinto Is
sacred ground to the Texans.
But il appears there was considerable
opposition 10 the small appropriation nee
essary. among the solons Of the Texas
Legislature. There is. however in the
Lone Star state. an organization of pa
triotic women. known as the Daughters
of the Republic of Texas composed OF
lineal descendants of the men who fought
ia the Texan war of independence. The
society is very similar to that of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
These enthusiasts made up their minds
that San Jacinto should be preserved al;
state property. and it was their influence
that bore down all opposition and trium-
phantly carried the bill through the legis-
ldturc.-Buffaio Commercial.