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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05
HOW'S THIS?

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for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
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Toledo, O. Walding. Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
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F.. j. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. O
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

As will be seen by publication
in the Messenger today, the new
charter has finally been presented
to the Council with the required
amount of signatures, and the
Council has passed ordinances
submitting the charter to the vote
of the people, and said election
will be held on the 4th of April
next. The new charter calls for q
Mayor and five councilmen. Read
the charter carefully.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05
PROCLAMATION.

Be 1t known that /, the undersigned,
Mayor of the Town Of st, Msrtinville, BY
virtue Of the power in me vested by law.
do hereby issue this proclamation. order.
ing that all qualified voters Of the Town
of st. Martinville to meet at the Guard
House, in said Town. on the First Mon.
day in April 1898, it being the 4th day
of said month; then and there, to elect
according to the laws Of the State. Five
Trustees for the Town of st. Martinville,
for the term of one year.
In faith whereof, / have hereuhto
signed my name officially at St. Martin
vile. Parish Of st. Martin, La, this 18th
day Of February 1898. +. J. Liable,
Mayor.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

They are lust received and are pretty, elegant
and fit like gloves. They are the very best at
the lowest prices.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

said; You never know you s...
have taken pill till It is all o0A
over.' CSC. c. I. Hood & Co.,
Proprietors, Lowell, Mass.
The only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparill,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

New Spring Clothing at E. E.
Soulier.
Have you seen the elegant four
finland scarfs, bows ETC., at E. E.
Soulier.
We have had Thursday MORN
ing, the last effort of winter trying
to make a cold.
Car load of Oats just received
by E. n. Resweber, to be sold
cheap, apply to him at once.
Call at Soullier's and look at his
$500 men shoes in Coin, Derby
and Plain toe. Black and Tan.
QMr. L. j. Gardemal has bought
the property of Mr.. George Eas-
tin on Main.
One car load of fine horses,
and a fine lot of mules just recei-
we'd at E. N. Resweber's stable, for
sale cheap, call and see them.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05
Probate Docket No 1862.
10th Judicial District Court.


By virtue OF an order and a commits
sion from the Honorable the Nineteeth
Judicial District Court Of the State of
Louisiana, in and for the Parish of St.
Martin. and to me directed, Louisa Co.
zine widow Of the late VIM. H. Living
ston and Administrative of his Success
sion, will offer for sale and will sell or
cause to be sold by the proper officer, at
public Auction for Cash, at the Court
House door in the Town Of st. Martin
willie. Parish Of st. Martin, La. to the
last and highest bidder between the le-
gal sale hours on
THURSDAY the SEVENTH Of the month
4-> Of April 1893,
the following described property situa-
ted IN said Parish of st. Martin. to pay
the debts due by said succession. to wit:
The x a Of the 6 E 4 and the 4 of
the N 4 d of Section SO in Township 0
South Rouge East, containing 100
acres, in the Parish OF st. Martin, South
Western Land District of Louisiana.
Lots 3 and 8 Section % in Township
II South Range 10 East. containing Six
ty five acres, in the Parish of st. Martin,
South Western Land District Of Louisi-
ana.
Terms and Conditions. Cash.
St. Martinville. Louisiaea tkis End
day Of March A. D. 1895.
Louisa COzINE. Admx.
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SATURDAY MARCH 5. 1898.
IvvVvvvvVvvvvvvvvv
A FAMILY MEETING.
(Contributed.)

The family meeting of the poll
tical minors of the Pelican State
was convened on the 9th of Febru-
airy, an event that will throw the
glorious 9Th of January in the
shades of oblivion.
Ernest B, the Kesar of the foth-
ering corporation, yclepsed the
state central democratic commit
tee, now in charge of stopping the
leaks in the old ship, the constitu
ton of revolutionary glory, was
selected to preside over and d.
reefs deliberations.
After the members bad taken
the oath required By la,U, the Ke-
sar addressed the members, he
spoke eloquently and somewhat
vehemently and with great force,
although with some sprinkle of
pathos and graciousness on the
pitiful condition of the minors,
upon whose future welfare they
were called to deliberate, advise
and recommend; he told them that
they could do almost everything,
which they thought might be pro-
fitable to said minors, except to
emancipate those who did not un-
derstand Greek and Latin, or
those whose parents were so i'm
provident as to not have left them
an estate that would save them
from the degradation of toll; that
it is true, that formerly in the an
cient Republics of Greece and
Rome and even in this half gallo
state, a half centuary ago, the ex-
tension of the right of suffrage
was considered fundamental de-
mocratic principle and SO recogni-
zed by the state convention of
1916, but said the learned and elo-
quent president, politics, like
science have progressed and poll
ticians, like physicians, have de-
parted from the old routine of
running the machine of Democra-
tic Republic, and today the more
the right of suffrage is restricted
and smaller is the number of
those. who participate in the max
ing of the law and in the admin
istration of the country, the more
is what country and
it's government. This last remark
Of the erudite kssar reminded an
old Jeffersonian democrat, who
happens to be lost in the ranks of
the progressive members of this
family meeting, (as it is
called by the Kesar) of the "Me-
1ecm Molgre III" who have been
called 10y an old feudal lord to
treat his young daughter, suppo-
sed to have heart trouble; put his
hand and ear against the right
,reast of the young girl, and
when his attention was called by
he old illiterate nobleman, that
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

Now is good season to wear q
hobby duck skirt Soulier has a
complete line of the newest shades
in duck snitings and the price is
right at 10c yard.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

The residence of Mr.. L. G. Du-
champ came near being destroyed
by fire Wednesday morning. The
fired had taken from inside the
flue to a piece of lumber placed in
the brick wall to which was nailed
the mantle france, the fire when
discovered had already made good
Roadway. The damage will amout
to about $75.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

the WHOLE system feels the
effect of Hoods Sarsaparilla-stom-
ach, liver, kidneys, heart, nerves are
strengthened and SUSTAINED.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-03-05

Our young tonsorlal Artist,
Jules Francois, has his tonsorial
parlor equipped with two chairs
and is fully up-to-date. And to
use a yankee expression, it is tout
of sight" Mr.. Francois is a fine
barber and his smooth shaving and
elegant hair cutting has drawn to
him such a number of customers
as to necessitate the employment
of an assistant. Mr.. Francois says
there is no reason for q man to
get bald headed, the use of sham
poo, sea foam or a SINCE, will keep
things right.
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a Wonderful Discovery.

a wonderful Discovery.
The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more fol
humanity than that sterling old remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters. II seems to contain
the very elements of good health, and neither
man, woman or child can take it without
deriving the greatest benefit. For sale by
"All Dealers"
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asy to Take
asy to Operate

Are features peculiar to Hoods Pills. Small In
size, tasteless, eficient thorough. As one man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-24
KANSAS NEWS.
Remarkable Charges Made
Against a Sumner Teacher.
IncOmpetency, Cruelty, Hitter
acy and Unchastity
is THE DARK RECORD.
Bohemian District in the Court
of Wellington
To Gust Teacher Who Re-
fuses to Resign.
is THE DARK RECORD.

Wellington, Jan. 24.-The people Iiv-
ing in school district No. 1876, west of
Caldwell, have filed serious charges
againstA. d. NIurlin, the teacher of the
school, for the purpose of having him
removed. The preliminary hearing
was begun before County Superintend-
ent J. w. Mclaughlin in this city last
Wednesday and continues until o'clock
p. M next Wednesday at the school
house in the Bohemian settlement.
This action is the outgrowth of trou-
bic that has been brewing in this dis
trict for some time. The district is
right in the midst of the Bohemian set
tIement south of Blackstone in Bluff
township, and the patrons of the school
and nearly all BOhemianS It is charged
that Murlin is guilty of various acts
school to hate him. The dislike for the
teacher has grown to such an extent
that the patrons have all stopped their
children from attending school and they
VOW by all that is good and bad that
they will not let their children return
to school so long as Murlin is teacher.
Murin lives at Rome. He is a son Of
Q. E Murlin, the lumber merchant. He
has been charged with unchastity, US
cruelty, illiteracy, that he is ungentle-
manly and OVerbearing in manner and
stubborn to a remarkable degree. One
of the charges against Murlin which
would justify his removal, if true, is
that he constantly annoyS, aggravateS
and seeks to rile his scholars, refusing
to instruct them when his assistance is
ishment to his scholars when they are
deficient in their lessons.
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WHERE IS MRS. woRDEN.
Strange Disappearance of a Married
Woman Near Cess.

Wichita. Jan. PA special from Lib
eral, reports great excitement near
little town called Cess over the strange
disappearance of a Mrs. George Wor-
den. little less than a year ago a
young woman named Ida Conway,
daughter of a well known cattleman
and general store keeper, was married
to Worden. a wealthy young farmer of
the neighborhoOd.
RumOrs of domestic trouble have
lately become rife, and night before last
the young woman disappeared. Early
in the day a heavy fall of snow had
covered the earth. It stopped showing
about o'clock. and it was after this
hour the woman left hOme-hOw or for
where is mystery. Next morning the
news having spread rapidly, the entire
neighborhood for miles turned out 200
strong and scattered in all directions.
The search is still going on. Tracks in
the snow were rapidly discovered lead
ing from her home across a Stubble
field and into timber Skirting a creek.
For some distance another set of tracks
was close to hers, indicating that she
was either accompanied or closely fol-
lowed.
The larger tracks abruptly stopped,
but later were found again, several
hundred yards further on and near the
timber. They were both so Obliterated
by an apparent struggle that the trail
was lost. The husband is suspected of
murder and the excitement is intense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-24
WHITCRAFT's BODY.
Gives Two Counties Trouble Although
He Appears to Have Died
Naturally.

Kansas City, Jan. 24.-Coroner Nc
I4eOd was requested to hold an inquest
in Kansas City, Kas., over the body of
J. a. Whitcraft, the old soldier who
died here a few days ago from blood
poisoning, by Emporia investigators
who claim that Whitcraft was muir
dered. The body was buried at En-
poria and the Investigators have ex-
humed it and held an examination.
They failed to find anything that would
Substantiate the suspicion that Whit
craft had been murdered, and now they
want this county to hold an inquest.
Coroner Todd held a conference with
County Attorney Miller yesterday af-
ternoon and it was decided not to put
the county to any expense unless the
investigation at Emporia develops some
evidence of a crime. The Emporia peo-
pie have the body and have examined
it and Coroner Mcleod and County At
torney Miller are of the opinion that
if they need any witnesses from this
citv they should subpoena them and
finish the investigation there.
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s.NIGGER JIM" AT JUNEAU.
Going to New York Where He Has
an Offer of 100000 for His
Prnroarties

Juneau, Alaska, Jan. Is, via Seattle,
Jan 24-Edward J. LiVernash, one of
the committee of three appointed by the
miners at Dawson to go to Ottawa and
endeavor to secure a modification of
the mining laws, passed through this
city today Mr.. Livernash said this
winters gold output would not exceed
Sc, 600 600 In answer to the question
whether any new strikes had been
made he said:
None Next to nothing is known
of the K1ondilke beyond what was
known last spring. The expectations
as to bunker creek are partially rea-
lized and the indications are favorable
for Sulphur and Dominion. The pub
lie should be wary of rosy reports of
marvellous finds. The KlOndike has
wildcat schemes as well as good mines.
and some of the schemes have hurried
to the 'front.'
Fred Stevens, formerly of Juneau
has just arrived from Dawson, accom-
panied by his partner, James W.
DOugherty, or, as he is fam1lar1y cal
led, ''Nigger JIM and his bride. They
have a number of valuable claims on
Bonanza creek They will go to New
York, wherS. 90 is said. they have been
offered $500. 000 for their properties.
Stevens estimates next years output
of gold at 1000, 000 He said since the
two safes of the Alaska Commercial
company have been filed with dust the
company is packing the dust in wooden
boxes, which hold about $50 pounds
each.
I'Nigger jim" is the man who was
reported to have married Miss Emma
Kelly, of this city.
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DIR. TALMAGE MARRIES.
WEEDS Wealthy Widow of Pittsburg,
PennsYlvania-

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 24-Rev. T. De Witt
Talmage, the noted divine of Washington,
D. G., and Mrs. FIorrie NIcCutcheon Col
lier of Allegheny City We're united in
marriage Saturday at the McCutcheon
residence, No. AZ Irvine avenue. The GER
emory was performed by Rev. W. J. Reid.
D. D., pastor of the First United Presby-
terrain church. The wedding, which came
as a great surprise to the many friends
of the couple, was on account of a recent
death in the family, an extremely quiet
affair The only guest outside of Mrs.
Talmage's immediate relatives was Dr.
L. H. Willard, who was making a profess
sionaI visit to the house, and remained
to witness the ceremony. The bride was
arrayed in her travelling gown and when
the short but impressive ceremony was
concluded the party sat down to a we'd
ding breakfast, after which Mr. and Mrs.
Talmage took the train for Cleveland.
Mrs. Talmage IS the daughter of the
late James McCutcheOn of the big iron
firm, Lindsay & McCutcheOn. She was
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housewife FOR a TEACHER.
Principal OF Pawnee Rock School Vic
tim of Mothers Wrath.

Great Bend, Jan. 24.-W. J. Crump-
ton. principal of the Pawnee Rock
school, was Friday rse-whipped by
Mrs Frank Smith of this city during
school hours. Mrs. Smith says Crump-
ton is cheating her children out of an
education by not resigning, and she
told him she would not send her chill
dren to him any more.
After the horse-whipping Mrs. Smith
surrendered to the marshal and cheer
fully paid a fine of SO and costs as the
result of her entertainment. This is
the second time Mrs. Smith has horse
whipped Crumpton, the first time be-
ing last spring, when she alleged that
Crumpton was abusing her children.
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Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, Jan. Extensions have
been granted as follows:
Original-Cassius c. Campbell, Sun
nydale, IS; Samuel Weisbach, GOrham,
Sc; James r. Wiley, Wichita, $12; Jas.
w. Lindsey, Baxter Springs, Sc.
Restoration and increase-Peter H.
MCDANIEL, Fort Dodge, $40 to ST.
Restoration and reissue-William L.
Platts, dead. Ness City, $12.
Increase-SimOn Gingrich, Garden
City, Sc to $40.
Original widows, etc.-Christiana
Young, Peotone (mother), $12; Harri-
EFT Platts, Ness City, So.
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the widow of Charles w Collier, only son
of Judge f. H. Collier. She is 40 years
old. while her husband celebrated his Goth
birthday several months ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Talmage met during the
past two summers at East Hampton, a
Long Island resort where the romantic
courtship which eliminated five months
ago in a formal engagement, was carried
The engagement was kept a pro-
found secret. and it was only within the
past few days that Mrs. Talmage's most
intimate friends were appraised of the
coming marriage.
The present Mrs. Talmage is the rever-
end gentleman's third wife, his second
having died several years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-24
FOR A G. A R. MONUMENT.
Clay Center Veterans to Hold a Days
Benefit February 4.

clay Center. Jan. 24.-The G. A. R.
will hold their quarterly cripple day
meeting on the 4th day of February at
which time they will decide whether
they will invite the department en-
campment to come to Clay Center in
1899. The proceeds of the day will be
set aside for a monument fund for the
Clay Center Soldiers monument
The ladies of the W. r. c. will have
charge and serve an oyster dinner to
all who come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-24
Eureka Springs, Ark.

AS a summer and winter resort cannot
be surpassed. To this famous an-year-
round resort round-trip tickets are on
sale from all principal cities through
out the country at greatly reduced
rates Double daily trains via the
Frisco Line. A neat little pamphlet
giving detailed description of Eureka
Springs will be mailed free upon appli-
cation to Geo. 7. Nicholson, General
Passenger Agent, 'Fisco Line, ST.
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Good Friday Messiah.

Lindsborg, Jan. 24-The preparation
for the annual rendition of Handles
Messiah chorus have already begun
here at Bethany college The rendition
will occur on the evening of Good Fri
day The chorus at present numbers
$50 voices and is growing with a fiat
tering prospect for a larger and better
service than ever before. AS usual ex
cursioEs will be run from all directions.
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Brewery for Leavenworth.

Leavenworth Jan. 24.-The represent
tatiVe of a Chicago brewery bought five
lots in Leavenworth today for the erec-
ton of large warehouse and to estab-
fish Kansas agency. A brewery firm
in Kansas City also secured an option
on four lots at Fifth and ChOctaw
streets, opposite the Methodist church.
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To Fight Bankruptcy Bill.

Fort Scott, Jan. IA non-partisan
move is being made by leading mer-
chants of this city in opposition to the
passage of the bankruptcy bill now be-
fore congress on the theory that it will
encourage iIlegitinate competition in
the retail markets. 1t is claimed that
the law would offer a premium on dis
honest failures by absOlving bankrupt
merchants from all liability above the
value of their stocks. Petitions are be-
ing circulated and pretty generally
signed by merchants.
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Mss Rice Gets Verdict for 5000.

Hutchinson, Jan. 24.-Lillie Rice. who
sued Alexander Dade here for $4,000
damages for breach of promise, was
given a verdict for 5000 by the jury to-
day. This is the first breach of prom
Use suit brought in the Reno county
district court Miss Rice is a very
pretty brunette and has just reached
her list year. Mr.. Dade is 70 years
old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-24

Billiards. Snow Linir..ent is the most
penetrat ting liniment in the world. 1t
cures pain and Inflammation of all
kinds quicker than any other known
remedy. Price soc. Every bottle guar
anteed. Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 KAN
sas avenue and Miller's Pharmacy,
corner Sixth and Topeka avenues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-24
To Enlarge Abilene Court House.

missioners will build a two story addi-
ton to DicI1inson's court house to
furnish a room for county commission
ers and a county attorneys office. When
completed all officers will have rooms
in the building. The court house itself
cost the county nothing, having been
built by Abilene.
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Gnervho,N Saws So.

derfuI medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
of e. G. c. to-day; 10, %. so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-24
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS

From the Chicago News)
The only tales that dead men tell are
ghost stories.
The stiIl-house worm destroys more
corn than the cut-worm does.
A good head prevents a wise man and
a pin from going too far.
Girls admire a dropping mustache, es-
pecially when it drOOps their way.
Some people get so tired doing nothing
that they are never able to do any
thing else.
Rome was not built in a day. But
there were no hustling real estate boom
ers in the days of old.
1t is said that woman, owing to the
peculiar construction of her form, is
unable to jump-except at an offer of
marriage.