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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
Government BOnds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
ney, bankers.


ST. PAUL. Mimi. April 20.-Brevet Brig.
Gen. e. c. Mason. u. g, A.. retired, Is at
his home In this city suffering from n Sc
we're stroke OF paralysis since Monday.
which has extended to his entire left side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

BALTIMORE. April 2o.-F1our firm. unchanged
receipts S:HiS barrels; exports. 1902 barrels;
s %ae; Is1s barrels whsa, strengspot and
steamer No led, 101a1G1 h--receipts AZ ~ bush.
els; exports. none; stock, Sol 90 bushels: sales
20 GOO bushels-southern wheat by sample 1Oea
ioSls: do on grade, loIkaloS. Corn strone-spoi
and month"; 31a3Ih; May. 31a31k: June 3Ii.a
371s: July, 3I3s bid: steamer mixed. 3sas6K .re
ceipts, lsI .263 bushels; exports. 17s 49, bushels
stock 1c3D rs bushels; sales. 2I.0O3 bushels =
southern white corn 80; do yellow. 81 ass. Oats
hrmer-No. white. IS bid: No. mixed 81 I,a32-
receipts % 925 bushels: exports none: stock 254-
S e., bushels Rye strong and higher-No. nearby
SoesatoA; No. western. 62S b,d-receipts. 2Si7
bushels; exports. ssh bushels; stock: 2se.e77
Grain Heights very firm with rates tending higher
steam to Liverpool Fer bashel. 3hd. May; Cork
for orders per quarter, I'D. April As May SUI
gar strong unchanged Butter and eggs firm. I'M
81 25a$1 so per basket. Whisky unchanged
Grain, Provisions ind Cotton Markets
Furnished by w B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1427 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
The Attack ON Havana.

II hope" said a prominent naval officer
today, who has given much thought to the
subject, "that the plan of operation decided
upon by the department will not include an
attack by our fleet ON MORO Castle and the
forts at Cabanas as the first stroke Of the
campaign. II wo do this. many of our ships
are sure to be crippled and sent home for
repairs. Our docking facilities on the
south Atlantic coast are SO limited that the
vessels would either have to be sent far
north to be repaired or else await their
time for docking In the south. The Span
fards are taking the cue and are display
ing much military sagacity in the move
ment OF their ships. They are concentrat-
ing them in their home ports, and. IL our
fleets are disabled by attempting to reduce
the Qualifications at Havana, they will
steam over here and infiict irreparable
damage on them. 1t seems to me the prop
er thing for US to do would be to attempt
to land large force of men in Cuba. sur
round the Notifications and starve out the
Spaniards. meanwhile keeping up block
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

Although not yet settled, there is ground
for the belief that in case Assistant Secre-
tary Roosevelt adheres to his present pur-
pose of entering the military service he
will be succeeded in the Office of assistant
secretary Of the navy by Rear Admiral
Walker, now his chief assistant on the
strategic board. Admiral Walker is on the
retired list, and is said to have been can
didate for the Office of assistant secretary
at the time of Mr.. Roosevelt's appoint
ment. Many naval officials regard him as
specially well equipped for the duties of
assistant secretary, both by reason of his
naval education and experience and his
calm and conservative judgment.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

and thence TO the station on shore,
where there Is another break In the
electric firing circuit. Unless this lat.
ter break In the circuit Is also closed ut
the shore station the firing pin. when
driven In. will not explode the mine.
Herein Is IN element Of safety to
friendly ships. When no enemy Is in
sight ana friendly ships are passing In
and out, the break Is left open mt the
shore station, SO that mine II struck
will not explode.
The contact. electro contact and oh.
servatlon mines can only be used In
comparatively shoal water and In
places where the current Is not very
strong. When the depth Of water Is
considerable. or when the current Is
rapid. ground mlnes"-hcavy mines
similar In construction to the others.
but resting on the bottom--must be
used. Ground mines have been plant.
81 In slxty.hvc feet of water. For this
depth n charge Of about 100 pounds
Of guncotton, equivalent to 1880 pounds
OF gunpowder. should be used. The
method Of firing the ground mine Is
very simple and Ingenious. The mine
Is held In position on or near the
ground by a heavy anchor or s!nkcr.
Two observers are usually employed 10
determine when the enemy Is directly
over the mine The mine Is then cx-
plodcd by means Of electric cables.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

the load water line of $500 feet
and her beak or ram, which Is below
the water line, gives her an extreme
length Of about 254 feet. Other statis-
ties OF the vessel are: Displacement
under normal coal supply, 2,l55; ton
mage, 5S2; extreme breadth. 43.5 feet;
mean draught, - feet; indicated horse
power, 5,OGs; speed, 1911 knots; Gu
pacity of coal bunkers, 1870 tons.
The Katahdln Is propelled by twA
screws. Her full complement consists
of 90 men.
The most peculiar feature of the
Katahdin Is her cOncealment under
water. Only her smooth turtle back.
covered with armOr plate and sur
mounted simply by a small coming
tower and a smOkestack are visible.
The tower is made of steel IS inches
thick, and unless squarely hit by d
heavy shot at close range, Is proof
against any attack. Aside from her
dangerous sharp beak of steel and her
covering OF armor plate the Katahdln
Is equipped with slight means of Of
fensiye or defensive character. She
carries four siX-pOund, rapld-flring
guns, which are intended as defense
against torpedo boats or boarders.
Her speed is low, hardly higher than
that of a battleshlp; but with her ire
mendous momentum and powerful pro-
pclllng force behind Il sharp steel PROV
TIN Katahdln Is calculated to do n lot
OF mischief among the enemy's fleet
The RAM being situated belowthe water
line, Is directed at the most vulnerable
part of battlcShlp or cruiser, whore
armor Is either thin or altogether
wanting.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

O country like this must resort to ev-
cry possible means to keep the enemy
beyond bombardlng distance. This
latter function may, In many cases. be
performed by submarine mines alone.
Foreign battleshlps draw from twenty
to thirty feet OF water. They canno.
mancuver recklcssly In entering the
ship channels leading to our seaports,
but they must stick to the n.lddle Of
the channel II they enter at all. When,
therefore, the outer entrance TO the
ship channel Is beyond bombardlng
distance of a city II may be possible to
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02
plant such a system Of mines that an

plant such system Of mines that an
enemy cannot pass.
There are several kinds Of submarine
mines. The simplest form Is the con-
tact mine. which consists Of an iron
case ca, containing the explosive
charge, and a cable tC) attaching 1t to
the slnker Cd, by which It Is held In
place. The case ca has number OF
projecting points OBJ, each armed with
a firing pin. II ship hits one Of these
firing pins the latter will be driven In.
exploding percussion cap, and the
charge will then burst. The distance
Of the charge ca below the surface
must be so regulated that II may not
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

thing about the lay
ing or operating Of
{ II Sc destructive
forces, or of their
uses. Mines were
used extensively by
the COME deratcs
during the civil war.
q II Il the Germans
made good use OF
them in keeping the
French feet fro m
b o m b a riding her
ports durln g ( he
Fra CO. Prussian
war. Great improve.
mpnts have been
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02
THE RAM kATAhOlN.

The Powerful u. q. Turtlc.back ship
Recently Placed In Commission.
The belief prevails among naval Of.
ficcrs that In a naval fight the country
would be electrified with the havoc
caused among the cnemy's fleet by
such a vessel as the Katahdin. No
modern vessel Of this kind has ever
been used In actual warfare, ana, In
fact, the Katahdin Il about the only
craft of her kind In the world. She re-
scmblcs the old-s:yle ram Mcrrimnc
only In the use Of armor. the employ
ment Of steam power and the pointed
steel Prov.
The Kat,Sidin has q length on
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

the contact mine. but some Of the
weaknesses Of the latter are removed:
The firing pins (B). instead Of cxplOd.
ing a percussion cap when driven In.
simply close one break in an electric
circuit passing through the charge
There is an electric cable &C.. c. lead.
ing from the charge to the anchor CD,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

be too near the surface when the tide
Is low, nor too far below the surface
when the tide is high. An immersion
of at least eight feet Is necessary 10
give the charge the force to destroy n
modern ship.
The "electro-contact mine Is con
structed on the same general plan as
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

made recently. however, and the intro.
duction Of high explosives for Use In.
stead Of gunpowder has greatly In.
creased the power and defensive range
Of mines. These mines are solely for
harbor defense and are particularly
useful in this country. With an OK.
tensive coast and many large seaports,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02
Queer Restaurant Sin.

In Sweden the railway stations
where meals are served are known by
the picture of crossed knife and fork
opposite the name Of the station.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

THE man who trusts another edu'
Gates him." says a writer. II he keeps
right on trusting he viii also add TO his
own stock Of knowledge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02
SUBMARINE MINES,
What These Destructive Forces Are
and How They Are Exploded.

Submarine mines have been much
talked of since the Maine disaster. but
comparatively few persons know any
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02
ITEMS OF INTEREST

Murray x Company. who lead in the
awning business, and who were located
on Randolph street for eleven years. in
wife you to call at their new mammoth
establishment. $50 to 333 South Canal
street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

What has become OF
the proceedings against
the packers who stole
q NE NJ lLll0N DOL.
LARS worth Of water
from the city? Who did
the packers settle with
at the City Hall that the
matter has been SO
completely dropped?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

When out driving stop at the Elm
wood Buffet aud Family Resort. 1I6
39th street. You can get the incest
lunch with wet goods attachments here
of any place on the South Side.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

Tom Rowan, the genial manager OF
the custom department of Work Broth
ers & Company, the great clothing estab-
lishment, at 23s and 2iO Fifth avenue,
IS closing out his winter stock. at I'M
heard Of prices, before their opening Of
spring trade. Call on Tom and he will
sell you a suit of clothes, or an over
coat, at such low figure that You will
not he able to resist the opportunity Of
taking advantage of his very low
prices for the best goods In Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

The telegraph manual issued by the
Western Electric Company will teach
any one the art Of telegraphy. To get
a copy address Department o G. West
ern Electric Company. 2i2 South JEFF.
ferson street. Chicago. and inclose two
cent stamp.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

The finest and best equipped safety
deposit vaults west of the Allegheny
Mountains are those recently built by
X. @. Schmidt 4 Son at 800 Clybourn
avenue. northwest corner North ave.
nue..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

All the boys stop at Fred Muellers
summer Garden when riding on the
South Side. Fred is always the same,
genial. polite and courteous to all. He
keeps the best eatables and finest beer
In Chicago. Don't forget his number,
116 seth street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

While abroad Mr.. Thomas Conlcy. Of
Tanner 4 Conley, fashionable tailors,
In the Reaper Block. selected as fine n
line of imported goods as the old country
could produce. Tanner 4 Conley invite
one and all to call and inspect their line
of fall suitings, as they are sure to
please the most fastidious.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-02

For nourIshment drink the famous
Zacherl beer. brewed by the North.
western brewery.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06

The War is practically over,
and as soon as the details are cVm-
pleted, the treaty of peace will be
signed.
The town council has passed
an ordinance to uniform the police
and to keep police men from fire.
quenting saloons.
-Four of our boys left this week
to enroll as regulars in the United
States army, they are Sidney Bees
lin, Leon Fournet, CASTOR Geof-
troy and Paul Francois, they all
passed Il successful medical exa-
mination with the exception of
Paul Francois.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06

The Southern Pacific Co, has
bought some land at Cade station,
to enlarge the yard at that place.
Tho railroad officials have applied
to the police jury to change the
public road, in order to allow the
building of switches and depot
alongside the main track.
Mr.. Felix Bienvenu, of this
town was appointed to and accep-
ted the Office of chief deputy Mar
shall of the Eastern District of
Louisiana. Mr.. Bienvenu was
for many years employed by the
st. Martin Oil Works, having
charge of the cotton seed and
meal department. He is also a
director of the Bank of st. Mar
tinville and of the Building and
Loan Association, and a member
of the town council.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
TcXaSHealth Resort.

As a health resort, TT Davis (Marfa) on
the line Of the Southern Pacific-Sunset
Route, is rapidly coming into prOmi-
hence. The climate is unexceiled for
those ailments where pure and whole
some air is prescribed.
In order to present an opportunity to
those wishing to visit this delightful
spot, the Sunset Route has announced a
rate of and one third fare for the round
trip, good to return until October 3lst.
Call Oh any local agent of the Company,
or address l.. j. Parks, A. G.. p. g. T. A.,
Southern PaciGc-Sunset Route. HOus-
ton, Texas.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
THE WHOLE system feels the
] effect of Hoods Sarsaparilla-stOm-
ach, liver, kidneys, heart, nerves arc
strengthened and SUSTAINED.
District Attorney Simon say

District Attorney Simon says
when the guilty parties are brought
before the court, for the murder
of Junius Lewis, with some evil
dencc, our people will be able to
judge if he is trying to perform
his duty. lie says when an Off
Ger of the law makes an arrest he
should have at least some proof,
circumstantial or otherwise to JUS
tify his action, and not come on
the stand and say he made the ar
rest because the parties whispered
in one anothers ears, and for this
reason suspected them. +.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
A Rousing Mass Meeting.

At a mass meeting held ut Breaux
Bridge on Sunday evening July 3ist.
The following resolutions regarding the
murder Of Junius Lewis were unaRi-
mOusly adopted:
Be it resolved that we the citizens OF
Breaux Bridge in meeting assembled do
sOlemly protest against the special pub
lished in the New Orleans Times Demo-
crat, dated st. MartiRville. July 18th,
concerning the murder Of the negro Ju-
MUS Lewis, as a slandeT0us attack
against our community. We consider
said special as a base infamy on the
part of the correspondent.
9, Resolved that we pledge our undivi-
ded support to the sheriff In order to aid
him in bringing the culprits Of tho no.
tOriOus crime to justice.
3, Be it further resolved that we pro-
test Of using our town as scape goat
for all deeds committed In this section
of our parish.
4, Be it further resolved. that the Town
Council at its next regular meeting take
this matter under consideration, and act
according to their judgment and wis
dom for the welfare OF our town.
5, Be it further resolved, that q copy
of these resolutions be forwarded to the
New Orleans Times Dem0crt and Plea
yune, st. Martinville Messenger, Valley
of the Teche and all paper adjoining oul
town. Please copy.
VIC. j. JAEGER, Sec.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
Popular Republicans.

The United States Marshalls Of
flee of the Eastern District is fill :
ed by popular Republicans.
Mr.. Charles Fontelieu, the Mar
shall, is a native of New Iberia,
who is held in high esteem by the
people of that town regardless of
party, and his first visit to his
town after his nomination to the
office, was one of surprise, and of
great pleasure to him, because he
was rendered a reception by his
friends, Democrats as we'll as Re-
publicans.
Mr.. Felix Bienvenu, his chief
deputy, has been Republican
since his early boyhOod, and is
held in high esteem here by all
the people, and the proof of this
assertion is that at the two last
town elections he ran ahead ct
both the Citizens and Democratic
ticket. The whole Democratic
ticket went in with the exception
of Felix Bienvenu, who received
more votes than any of the other
candidates.
The MarshalPs Office is in good
hands.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06

MIR. E. J. Olivier made trip
to Scott this week.
Mr.. A. Gernaud returned from
New Orleans Monday.
-"Dewey" and "Maine" glasses
at 5 cts piece at G. l.. Duchamp.
Mr.. X. Schwartz made bust
ness trip to New Orleans this
week.
Mr.. George Greig, of Arnaud-
willie, spent several days in town
this week.
Miss Clara Tertrou visited
Breaux Bridge the fore part of
the week on pleasure.
Mr.. John Cairns, formerly from
st. Martinville, died at his home
in Houston last Sunday.
There was a United States
soldier i'm town this week recruit
ting for the regular army.
Deputy Sheriff Broussard went
to Breaux Bridge Thursday to in
vestigate the Lewis murder.
Our young friend, Walter Du-
rand, aud young sister, Philomene,
left last Sunday for New Orleans.
We publish in this issue the
resolutions adopted by tire people
of Brcaux Bridge in mass meeting
last Sunday.
Miss Emeranthe Domengeaux
of Brcaux Bridge, spent several
days in town this week, the guest
of Miss Marie Louise Bertrand.
MIR. and Mrs. r. J. Bienvenu
had the misfortune to lose their
last baby, a little girl, aged 81
days, who died last Friday morn
ing.
Mrs. Mortimer Broussard re-
turned last week from Beaumont,
Texas, accompanied by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Eddie Boas, who will
spend some weeks here.
Mr.. +. L. Guilbeau has secu-
red the companies of several fire III
surance agencies and has opened
an agency at his Office, in the office
of the Oil Works.
"A few cotton bowls are begin
ming to open here and there, and
the cane is beginning to show Its
red Joints; this means the busy
season is coming fast.
The marriage of Mr.. GeOrgt
J. Fournct of st. Martinville to
Miss Corinne Oubre, of Iberia pa
IRISH, is announced to take place al
the Catholic church, at Loreau
Vile, Thursday the 18th inst.
Conductor Ben Durand moved
his family to Breaux Bridge las
Sunday. They will remain il
that town until the train com
mcnce running to Arnaudville
which will probably be about thu
first of September.
The speech of Father Abraham In tn
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
Advertise in thaMessenger.
Valuable 60 Women.

EsneciaIly valuable to women is Browns
Iron Rulers. Backache yanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place Of weak
ness and the glow Of health comes TO the
pallid cheek when this wonderful remedy is
taken. For sickly children or Overworked
men il has no equal. No home should be
without Browns Iron Bitters. For sale by
"AlI Dealers"
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Mr.. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
will you please publish the result Of
the meeting of Town Council Of Breaux
Bridge upon the occasion Of my appear
ing before them i'm regard TO resolution
claiming as slanderOus my special OF
the 9th to the Times-D Democrat, ! here
with append the communications ex-
changed between the council and my
self. I'd. Liable.
CORRESPONDENT Times Democrat.
The correspondent Of the Times Demo
crat having appeared before the council
to give full explanations regarding the
murder of JuDius Lewis. The council
considers his statement wherein he says
that coroner Guiibeau found the cause
of death to be a pistol shot to be correct
an evidenced by certified copy OF Coro-
ner Guilbeau's testimony before court
at the preliminary examination.
ii. nj. NIBLETT, Mayor.
The Times. Democrat correspondent
having based his assertion that the
deed WAS committed at nine o'clock IN
a thickly populated portion OF Breaux
Bridge" only upon a theory supported
nv witnesses that he has heard neither
under oath or otherwise. admits that II
was not his intention to Islander either
the town of Breaux Bridge or its inha-
bitants in giving publicity to his special.
TT. Liable,
Correspondent. Times-D Democrat
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of cmi'
ncnt physicians that impure blood is the
cause of most of our diseases. Twenty-Five
years ago this theory was used rs basis for
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
All Dealers"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
DR., SYLVESTER'S STOCK REMEDIES.
For Horses, Mules, Cows, Fowls & Dogs

Dr. Syvesters Specific for Bots Collie and Tympane Horses
Mules and Cows.
Syesers Lnment for Bruises Spans Cuts and Lamenes
Syerters Condition Powders keeps your stock good ond
on.
Dr. Sylvesters Hoof Oil Cures Foot Disease of all kinds
Dr. Syvesters Chicken Cholera Cures Cholera and Roup
Dr. Syvesters Healing Oinments Cures Sore Shoulders
Dr. Syestes Blind Sagge Pills Sunstroke BlinStaers
Dr. Syvester's Chis and Fever and Cold Remedy.
DR.. Syvester's Founder Cure, cures Founder
Dr. Syvester's Chaslm Medicine, Chssm.
Dr. Syvrsters Vermiuge for Dogs Worms in Dogs
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06

The speech Of Father Abraham In the
last number of Poor Richards Almanac,
published 10y Benjamin Franklin In
1857. "Contians the Wisdom of many
ages and nations assembled and formed
into one connected discourse" When
first published it attracted world wide
attention and was copied in all the news
papers in America and England and
translated into many foreign languages.
Would you not like to read it? Get
copy free of charge at T. j. Liable drug
store.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-08-06
LOCAL NEWS.

Moods Pills euro all liver ills. Is cents.