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The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Arrested for "a Big Forgery.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April 2.-=CharIes A. Greenman, son of Humane Agent Greenman, was arrested yesterday for passing a worthless check for Sl, 900 on the National Bank of Commerce signed by E. w. Shields, member of the Simonds Grain company.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Justice Brewers wife Dead.

WAsHINGToN, April 5--Mrs David J. Brewer, wife of Associate Justice Brewer, of the United States supreme court, died at her home in this city Sunday. She had been in bad health for several years, but was not an in-
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
The Osado and Audaz.

QUEENSTOWN, April 5.-The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Osado has sailed for Ferrol, Spain. The Audaz, sister boat of the Osado, which was damaged considerably by the elements, necssi- tating her putting into Waterford, has gone into dock here.
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A Feeling of Relief at Madrid.

MADRID, April 5.-2:35 p. m.-No fur. ther development in the political situ ation is reported. but the feeling of re- lief experienced is strongly reflected in financial circles and was marked by q rise in the stock exchange The papal nuncio had an audience with the queen regent
 The First NJ. E. church building at Lebanon, H., was totally destroyed by fire Sunday morning The loss is par tially covered by an insurance of 5, ,oOO.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
THE FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
(First Regular sessionJ
SEN

WAsH1NaToN, April 4-The capitol was jammed with people interested in Cuban affairs. The Chandler resoiu- tion calling fof consular correspondence went over on motion of Mr Davis, chairman of the foreign relations com mittee, until Wednesday, and the Quay independence resolution followed.
 The senate took up the sundry civil bill
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Has Not Been Requested to Mediate.

ROME, April 5.-It is stated in vat- ican circles that the pope has not form- ally offered to mediate between Spain and the United States, because he has not been requested to do so by either pOyernment
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to congress. There has been a hope.
 he said. that Spain might be controlled by the financial interests but he thought the time had gone by for the people of Spain could not be restrained.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Steve Rrodie Nnt Dead.

NEW YORK, April 3.-steve Brodie. the Brooklyn bridge jumper, is in this city and well. The story of his death was a hoax.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
The Oregon at CaIlao.

CA1LAo, Peru. via GALVESTON. Tex, April j. The United states battIeship Oregon has arrived here.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
The Victims Believed to be Mostly Col
 ored People.

RDGwAY, H., April }. According to the best information here as to the flood at Shawneetown, the levee on the north was the one that broke. The north end of Shawneetown, except the main street near the river, was built up mainly of one-story buildings of inferior construction, which were mainly inhabited by negroes. The eolored population numbered about seven hundred, or one-third of the total. Many of their houses were over turned by the water and the occupants drowned. 1t is believed here that the larger portion of those lost were col ored people
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
The Presidents Message.

\ leading administration member of congress, after d close conference at the White House. said:
 The message will go in to Congress about Wednesday, The president has taken very firm and determined at titude and he means to carry out that policy to the letter. The president in tends torecogrize Cuban independence and may go further than that, and propose intervention This is his pol ley, and it will be disclosed in the eff ticial action very shortly.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
SIMPLY A RooRBaCK.
That Story Of Papal Mediation Made Up
 at Madrid.

WAsHISGroS, April 5.-The chairman of one of the most important commit tees in congress, just after emerging from the executive chambers. promptly stamped the spanish statement of papai mediation between Spain and the United States as Mad- rid roorbaek Why should the pope mediate2. he suggested, There is nothing to mediate I don't believe the step is contemplated. Why, the Deity is the only one who should be recognized to step in between the two. Why. regarded the statement in such light that it never occurred to me to even mention it.
 This member like others referred to mediation between Spain and the United States and not between Spain and the insurgents, the latter being a matter with which this country has no concern
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Soms of the Drowned.

GARMI, H., April , Following are reported among the drowned at Shaw neetown:
 Wash Callicutt and family. Col Calheut.
 Mrs (. R. Galloway, wife of the sher- if of GaIlatin county, and two chil- dren.
 Mary Mceallister
 Mrs. Holly.
 Mrs McClain.
 Noah Welsh and family
 K. H. Hooker, Western Union tele- graph manager.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
An Executive Call for Relief.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, April 5-Gov. Tan ner has issued a proclamation calling upon the citizens of the state to con tribute for the relief of the Shawnee town sufferers.
 rlhe governors proclamation is as fellows:
 To THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Ut is my painful duty to announce that ter fible disaster has overtaken the citizens of Shawneetown in this state which, owing to the condition of the public treasury, l am powerless to relieve without the voluntary aid of the charitabX disposed.
 At 4.45 o'clock on the afternoon of Sunday, April 8 the leyee which surrounds the city of ShaNneetown broke. and the city is under Wa tes and in the midst of raging Hood, pouring dol.A from the north. IL Is six miles to land, snd the current Of the Ohio river is sweeping through the town l am informed by Mayor Carney of Shawneetown- that apprOxima tely one fourth of the population has been drowned; 1; all the property destroyed, and that the people nre collected on the tops of the houses and upon what remains above water of the leyee ex- posed to the rain without shelter and without one meal of food
 IL woui1 be Of no use 10 call tue legislature together in special session to uleet this emer- gency, because 1t would have no power to raise
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Have Arrived at a Definite Conclusion.

Have Arrived at Definite Conclusion.
 WASHINGTON. April 5.-The senate committee on foreign relations resumed It's sitting. The committee has arrived Ut Il definite conclusion as to the rcso- lntions it will recommend and Sena- tor Davis has prepared the report to ac- company the resolutions This report will deal with the situation in vigorous lang glage, and it is understood that much will be made in it of the Maine disaster The committeee has accepted the findings of the court of inquiry, so far as it goes, bat has exercised the prerogative of ending the inquiry and drawing conclusions in advance of those drawn by the Maine court. This report will be in the nature of an ad- dress to the country. in justification of the resolution to be reported by the committee.
 The committee now expects te be able to report the same day on which the presidents message k received. and members Of the committee stilI look for q message that will be in perfect ae- cord with their resolutions; that it will recommend both the recognition and d declaration favorable to intervention.
 The president has been informed of the probable character of the commit tees report. but that if any comment he made has not been made public.
 The Outlook Appears ominous.
 WAsmNGToN. April Conservative senators who were at the capitol early announced that the outlook in the Cu- ban matters appear very ominoas to them. One of them who has been especially optimistic, and anxious to avert war, states that everything possible has becn done and failed, and that the pres ident has decided to inform con gress definitely that he had exhausted all diplomatic means to settle the Cuban question and toieave the matter
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
AS THE CASE NON STANDS.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Said to Have Arrived
 at a Definite Conclusion.
WILL NOT OMIT THE MAINE DISASTER.

Conservative Senators Say the situation Looks ominous, Diplomatic Means Hav- ing Been Exhausted The European Powers Looking About for Plan of Mediation and Exchanging Notes.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Cotton.
EinaIIcIaI.

Quotations for mddling range aS follows St Louis 5Aee New York. 63-l5c; New Orleans, , 9-l6c; Memphis 53e Charleston. } g-l6e
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Mayor Carney Appeals to Congress for
 Help.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April Mayor Carney of Shawneetown has appealed to congress for aid for the destitute people of his stricken city. He says the town is absolutely destroyed and that there is not enough food in town for one meal. He says 30o people are drowned
 All goods in the city are lost and the situation is distressing in the extreme.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
THE MARKET REPORT.

l. T. Trace
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Live Stock Market.

ST LoUIs Cattle Fancy exports s4. 7575550, fair to choice t3 5@D4 99 butchers 8. 50dlS5; cows and helters, B 50GJ475. Hogs Packing. s3 50ft39J; butchers hogs, s. 65lt3 92s, lights, SS 50a3s5, Sheep p rices range at S3 254s475; spring lambs S5 00090j per l0O lbs.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
SHANN[EIONNTS s DEUCE.
The Terrible Calamity That Over took the Southern Illinois
 City Sunday Evening.
GREATER PART OF THE PLACE IN RUINS.
No Accurate Estimate of the Loss of Life Thus Far Received Gov. Tanner App pealed to and Sends Aid and Issues a
 Proclamation Calling for Financial As-
 sistance from Other Towns.

FLORA, H., April 5-Reports re. ceived at this point, TO miles distant from Shawneetown, bear out the first impressions of the inundation of that town Sunday night by the breaking of the levee. The railroads have stopped traffic 20 miles south of here, as the road to Shawneetown is deep under water. Photographic communication is cut off, and the reports re- eeived are very meager. At Mills station the river is eight miles wide. and the track is covered for six miles. The following telegram was received here by Supt. Mills of the Baltimore x Ohio Southwestern railway from Con- ductor Charles Ireland:
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

RlDGWAY, H. To J. S. MILLS, SUPERINTENDENT BALTI- MORE OHIO SOUTHWESTERN of Shaw neetown totally destroyed. All stores wrecked with contents. Town contains l5 to 20 feet of water South leyee covered with dead stock snd houses and all kinds Of debris.
 ] notified the Shawneet)wn committee that would bring all supplies offered me and f any carload lots came by Elheld or Morris City would make an extra trip to the waters edge where same could be transferred on. We have picked up a lot of boats to transfer provisions
 reland further states that only small skitfs can be secured to ferry provis- ions across the river, and that every thing possible is being done by people in the adjacent towns to hurry forward assistance.
 Nupt. Mills also received the follow ing from Snpt Martin of the Louisville & Nashville at Evansville, Ind
 The mayor of Shawneetown calls for relief Reports 300 to 490 persons lost Not enough food tn town to serve one meal for the living
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-07-30
Were We Are Drifting.

We have learned that the accu-
sations and counter-accusatlons
which have been freely made In
and around Breaux Bridge in re-
gard to the murder of the negro
Lewis, has created some bad feel
ing among some people, and even
threats have been made.
1t is reported that the life OF
Constable Eraste Champagne is in
danger, that regulators have been
seen around his premises at night,
and in order to protect his lie
NAV have to kill some of the night
providers.
If the crime is to 20 unpunlsh-
ed, and without serious investlga-
ton, and if the best element does
not condemn such crimes in vigo-
rous denunciation, the criminals
who infest the neighborhood OF
Breaux Bridge will believe the
people fear them and will become
holder and will not hesitate to do
like the criminals of Tangipahoa,
commit murder to conceal their
crimes.
The good people living in the
section where SO many hidious
crimes have been committed should
come together and take resolute
determination to ferret out the
murderers and bring them to
speedy justice.
Accusations and wild rumOfs
have been SO common that the
names Of some of the best people
in Breaux Bridge are mentioned
as implicated in this crime.
Such rumors are injurious tc
the good name of those persons
and this is one reason that should
prompt them to help to discover
those who committed the murder
1t is true, as some remark. tha'
it is niger who was killed, bu
a criminal who can murder
negro, will murder a white MAJ
as we'll.
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SATURDAY July 80. 1898.
svvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
THE MURDER CASE.

The mysterious muIuoi "A
occurred near BreauX Bridge, or
possibly in Breaux Bridge two
weeks ago, is yet in a cloud OF
mystery.
Soon after the negro was killed
affidavits were made against Jean
Melancon, Paulin Guidry, Durel
Castillo, Ed. Thibodeaux, Ulysse
Thibodeaux, Ed. Huval, Albert
Huval and Ambrose Castillo.
Sheriff Rees investigated the
case of these accused, and declar-
ed he could make no case against
them, and did not believe they
were the right ones, and on this
account he was accused of trying
to shield these people because
they were his political friends, but
the preliminary examination vim
dictated the sheriff, as the evidence
given before the court showed
very clearly that there was not
even the least suspicion for
which the arrests could be made.
The. old negro, father CT the
murdered man was taken to JUS
tice of the Peace Valery Thibo-
deaux by Constable Eraste Cham
payne, he was made to sign pa
per which he testified he knew
nothing about, but that he heard
Constable Champagne give names,
which were those of the persons
accused, but he claims he did not
know he was making an affidavit
against these people, and further
said he knew nothing of the case
of the murder of his son. The
accused were discharged.
We have inquired into the mat.
ter, and we have learned thai
Sheriff Rees has offered reward
of one hundred dollars of his owl
money for any clue that would
give him a chance for investiga
ton.
The Sheriff has strong suspi
cion against three or four persons
but he has as yet not the evidence
to Justify the arrests, but we have
his assurance that he is investiga
ting the case very seriously and
that he will not let up until hi
lands the criminals in Jail.
There are some people in Breauz
Bridge who seem to know a grea
deal about this murder, but all OIL
hearsay when cornered by the
Sheriff for proof.
If the Sheriff pursue a stric
and VIGOROUS investigation, as WI
believe he will, we expect some ol
the guilty parties will squeal and
give out, or some evidence will b
discovered to justify their arrest.
IL have used Chamberlain's Cough RI
medu in nv family for years and AWAY
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NOTICE
By order Of the Board of Directors Of
the st. Martinville Building and Loan
Association, the undersign will sell
100000
at the Office of the Association on TUES
DAY AUGTST End 1897. At Z O'Clock P.
Nj. CARLOS GREI$, Secretary.
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BUSINESS
II caused by torpid liver, which prevents diges
lion and permits food to ferment and putrliy IN
the stomach Then spllow dizziness, headache
Hoods
insomnia, nervousness, and, 001
II not relieved, bilious fever
or blood poisoning. Hoods
Pills stimulate the stomach,
rouse the liver. cure headache, dizzinesS, COD
stinatiOn. etc. 25 cents. Sold by all drugglStS'
The only Pills to take with Hoods SarsaParnia
THE EUCHRE.

The married ladies euchre club
were handsomely entertained We'd
nesday night by Mrs. George Eas-
tin. The residence and gallery
were beautifully decorated with
Chinese lantens, ferns and natural
flowers, which presented a lovely
sight.
After playing ten games, which
was very exciting and holly con-
tested, the lsdy's first prize was
awarded to Mrs. F. L. Jewell, a
pair of vases, and the gentleman's
first prize was won by DR.. D G.
Liable, a pearl handle knife. The
body lsdy's prize was given to
Mrs. T. J. Liable, a match holder,
and the gentleman's BOBBY was won
by Mr.. A. v. Fleming, a pair Of
cuff holders.
Delicious refreshments were ser.
we'd in interval to the guests. The
club will be entertained by Mrs
T. j. Liable on the Oath of Aug
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The travelling public continues
to complain about the high hill
ON the other side of the lake
bridge, which is SO steep that it
makes traffic over this road dan
gerous for light vehicles, and im-
possible for heavy carts. 1t seems
to us that the Police Jury ought
to look into this matter, and re-
pair this road before the hauling
of the crops commence.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-07-30

NOTICE.
DEMAND OF ADMINISTRATION.
In the matter of the Succession of Mrs.
Sarah Smith, widow Sebastian Smith.
Probate Docket. No 1880.
18th Judicial District Court.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF st. Martin.
Whereas, MOutOn Brown Of said Parish
of st. Martin, has filed his petition in
this office applying to be appointed ad-
ministratOr or curator OF the Succession
of Mrs. Sarah Smith widow Sebastian
Smith.
Now, therefore, public Notice is here.
by given to all parties interested to show
cause if any they have. in writing with.
in ten days from this publication. why
said application should not be granted
and said appointment made as prayed
for.
Given under my official signature and
seal of Court at st. Martinville. Parish
Of st. Martin, Louisiana, this 9th day
Of July A. d. 1898.
VIM. B. EASTIN, Clerk Of Court
JAMES SIMON, Attorney.
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letter, Salt. Rheum and Eczema.

letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting in
cident to these diseases, is instantly al
layed 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 remedy for sore nip
pies, chapped hands, chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts per
box. For sale by T. j. Liable.
Following the suggestion con-
tanned in the communication,
signed "Co G 9Th La. Vol of 1861"
several ladies have volunteered
their kind assistance to organize a
concert for the benefit of our boys
of whom we may mention Mrs.
Rena Simon, Mrs. Paul Simon and
Miss Stella Durand.
This concert will take place in
the near future, later we will give
particulars.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-07-30

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough Re-
medy in my family for years and always
with goods results" says Mr.. W B. Coo
Der of Ell Rio, Cal. For small children
we End it especially effective For sale
by T. J. Liable.
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DEMAND OF ADMINISTRATION

In the matter of the Succession of Mrs.
Sarah Smith, widow Sebastian Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-20
Precautions Being Taken at Unclean
Santiago---Immunes Called for--.
Condition of the Span
ish Hospitals.
SANITARY PRECAUTIONS.
Tile Efforts to Protect Our Sol
dierS.

Santiago, July 1876 p. m.-via King
ston, Jamaica, July 1910 a. H.
Strenuous efforts to prevent the spread of
disease among the victorious American
troops in front Of Santiago de Cuba were
made as soon as the city surrendered, and
for the the past So hours our soldiers have
been sent as rapidly as possible to the
hills north of the city, where they have
established new camps.
Everything possible is being done to
improve the sanitary conditions of the
camps, especially in the case Of the troops
which are expected to take part in the ex-
pedition to Porto Rico Of the regiments
here. only those which are not in the
slightest infected will be allowed to go
to Porto Rico The others will remain
here for the present camped on high
ground north of Santiago. Two immune
regiments from New Orleans and Mobile
are expected here daily and, upon their
arrival they will be sent into the city at
once and will form the only American
garrison force which will remain there. !
The physical condition of our troops is
not considered serious, now that the
number of cases Of fever is growing less
all the time. and it is believed the disease
will disappear with the removal Of the
soldiers to healthier localities and the ex-
ira precautions which are being taken.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-20
DEWEY'S WORK.
The Government Not Worried
By the Germans.

Washington, July 19.-It was stated at
the Navy Department. today that no dis
patches had been received from Admiral
Dewey relating to he important events
at the Philippines describedsin the press
cables. 1t is evident, however, that the
officials do not now feel the same concern
relative to the attitude of the German
naval fcrce at Manila they did when the
Adm1raPs last dispatch was received. 1t
Is not SO stated officially, but there is
good reason to believe that either through
Ambassador White at Berlin or the repre-
sentative of the German government here,
the state department has received some
assurances as to the attitude of Germany
towards the Philippines that have in a
large measure removed the grave appre7,
tensions heretofore entertained that Ger.
many would offer obstacles to the execu-
tlon OF orr plans. 1t is not known just
what the nature of these assurances is. 1t
is known that for political reasons the
Navy department. withheld from publ
cation large and important section of
2ewey's last cablegram received several
days ago.
The reported negotiations between the
insurgent leader Aguinaldo and the
Spanish Captain General Augustin, have
not yet been reported officially to our
government 1t is, however, matter of
congratulations to the officials here that
in all the relations we have had with the
Insurgents Admiral Dewey has carefully
refrained from committing the United
States in any way.