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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-01-07
SATURDAY JAN. 7. 1899.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Many of the cane growers were
seen this week coming from the
Bank loaded with silver, and some
had more than they could carry,
and yet you will occasionally hear
. few persons says there is no
money in cane. We believe Guilt
walton is like every thing else, if
we'll done, there is money in it.
There are failures in every kind
of business, and when such fail
ares occur, it is generally not the
business or the line of business
that is at fault, but it is SO times
of every 100 the fault of the bad
manager, as the crop failing to
bring good result is the fault of
the poor cultivator, lack of drai-
mage etc.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-01-07
A Fine Piece Of Color Work.

A Fine Piece OF Color Work.
An experienced art critic gives 1t a.
bis opinion that there will be no hand
Oomer piece Of color work Issued this
year than Hoods Sarsaparilla Calendar
for 1899. It is not only useful, but Or.
tistic and beautiful, and up to date. The
charming American Girl" whose beau
tifui faoe appears with delicately flag
10 the background. makes q pleasing
feature which anyone will be pleased to
have before him the wholeof 1899. We
suppose druggists will have this Calen.
dsr. or copy may be obtained by send
ing 8 cents to c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell,
Mass.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-01-07
nen,t Neglect Your lAysr.

Liver troubles quickly result In serious
complications, and the man who neglects bis
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns' Iron Bitters now and then will
keep the liver in perfect order. If the dis.
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure II permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow it, use. For sale BY
"All Dealers"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-01-07
Ia Grippe Successfully Treated.

II have just recovered from the second
attack Of Ia grippe this ysar." Mr.. Jas.
A. Jones, publisher Of the Leader, Mexis,
Texas. I'm the latter case used Cham
bsrlsin's Cough Remedy, and I think
with considerable SUCCESS, only being in
bed little over two days against ten
days for the former attack. The second
attack I am satisfied would have been
equally as bad ~ the nrst but for the
use Of this remedy as had to 70 to bed
in about six hours after being struck
with it, while in the 6rst case l was
able to attend to business about two
days before getting down." For sale by
7, ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-01-07
Some first class bargains can

Some first class bargains can
be secured at K. Schwartz in win.
ter clothing, because he wants to
get rid Of that stock, and will let
it go at the very lowest prices ra-
Their than carry it to next season.
Read the road ordinance of
the police jury in this issue of the
Messenger. The system we now
have is failure. We hope the
new system will be a success as
we need good roads
The st. John refinery finished
grinding last Sunday, and with
the few days of fine weather TO-
wards the last, that mill did fine
work. and passed upward of twelve
hundred tons per "a hours.
The United States circuit court
of San Francisco, CAL, has deci-
ded that the sender of q telegram
has to put q stamp on the mes
sage, and not the company. The
party signing a document has to
supply and cancel the stamp. And
if test was made the express
company would also be compelled
to supply the stamps to its re-
ceipt'
Our musician boys have Or
ganized a brass band, Wednesday,
under the leadership of Prof. Car
los Greig, and having selected til Q
members, the band is composed Of
our best amateur musicians. The
purpose of the new band is q good
one, and if carried out, they should
have the support of our people.
The boys need some instruments,
and the manner they propose to
raise funds is to have our people,
or q certain number of them to
subscribe a certain amount month
~, and in return for this monthly
contribution the band will give
open air public concert on the
church green every fifteen days,
in the evening. We believe the
idea a splendid one, and it should
have the encouragement of our
people.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-01-07
(, Now to Prevent Pneumonia.

You are perhaps aware that pneumo.
MA always results from cold or from
n attack Of 10 grippe. During the cpl
mic Of Ia grippe few years ago when
ny cases resulted in pneumonia. It
!. observed that the attack was never
N wed by that disease when Cham
rla in's Cough Remedy was used. IL
ant eracts any tendency Of cold or h.
ma to result in that dangerous dis.
a Tia the best remedy in the world
had colds and Ia grippe. Every bot
v.,., tied. For sale by T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1899-01-07

Let the Democrats, banking on
this circumstance, put up ticket
without q platform; let them no
inmate candidates for President
and Vice President who are plat
form in themselves. and if they
can induce the great Admiral and
the,gallant General to accept, here
is the card to win with:
Vermont.
For, President George Dewey,
of Vermont.
"For Vice President --Fitzhugh
Lee, of Virginia.
platform The Stars and Stri-
pes, God bless them.-Ststes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

reception. and after few more huns of
his rattles and twist or two of his thin
neck he uncoiled and retired to the spot on
the rock that he had occupied before and
stretched out again, with his head toward
the female and his blazing eyes fixed upon
her.
A few seconds passed, and then the black
RATHER wiggled over toward the coied
snake. and went through exactly the same
maneuvers that the yellow chap had. But
the conduct of the female was entirely diff
ferent. She sounded her rattles with the
same low, droning hum that the black rat
tier brought from his. and, instead of strik-
ing out at him with vigorous and vicious dis
pleasure. she had at the yellow snake.
she darted her head and neck forward in
the playful way and almost met the lips of
the black RATHER as he darted his head to-
ward her.
Well thought I. those two fellows are
counting that yellow charmer, sure as guns,
And II she isn't dead gone on the black fell
low then appearances are away off,
And that was the case exactly. After
the female and the black RATHER had flirted
perhaps two or three minutes they left the
rock and went away to begin housekeeping
for the season. The yellow male. seeing
that he was thrown clear overheard and
no mistake about it, wiggled around on the
rock in an aimless and plainly disconsolate
way awhile. and then suddenly threw his
head back and buried his fangs in his heart.
By the time got to the rock he was deader
than a last years cabbage stump"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
SUICIDES OF RATTLESNAkES.
Love One of the Causes, IL You Be-
lieve Simon Kent.

Love One of the Causes, II You Be-
lfeve Simon Kent.
From the New York Sun.
Some people say that rattlesnake won't
commit suicide" said Simon Kent of Chm
ton county. Il say that they are wrong.
I've seen rattlers put an end to themselves
dozens of times, but never when they were
in captivity. Why that is 1 am unable to
say. If you have a rattlesnake Gagged up
you may put all sorts of 1ndignities upon
him, and, while he will work himself into
rage. somehow he won't let his feeiing over,
come him 50 far that he will turn to and
bite and kill himself. 1t IS entirely different
when he Is met with on his native barren
and cornered. He won't. as a general thing,
all means at hand in trying to get out of the
trouble he Is in. Then sometimes his rage
seems to get beyond his control, and ne
twists his head around and sets his fangs
in his body, right over his heart, and in
less time than you could kill him with
club he stretches out still.
II have known RATHER to kill himself
from disappointment. and. stransest of all,
from disappointment in love. witnessed
an unmistakable case of it one warm day in
early spring. 1t was just at mating time,
and l went to a ledge OF rocks where al
ways had great luck in gathering big crop
of rattlers. Just before l reached the ledge
I came out into an open space in the woods,
and there, on big fiat rock. lay three rat
tlesnakes. One was nicely coiled at one
edge of the rock. and the other two were
stretched out at full length. The coiied
snake l saw at once was female, and she
was a beauty and no mistake. She was as
yellow as gold, and her scales glistened like
secured copper The two snakes lying fiat
on the rock were males. and both of them
fine ones~one shining black fellow and
the other yellow. While I stood there look
ing at the snakes the yellow chap crept
over toward the coIfed snake by short.
oh kfttpniSh
within two feet of her, coiled himself and
set his ratt!es going in droning hum
Then he shot his head out toward the fe-
male, the strike being in play Instantly
the golden beauty bristied up. She sounded
her rattles loud and strong darted her head
viciously toward the bold dsturber of her
repose and Missed. The fellows feathers
seemed to drop good many points at thic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
BATTLE AT THE AQUARIUM.
Mr.. Crab Was Game, hut. Like Fitx-
simmons, He Went Out of His Class.

Mr.. Crab Was Game, hut. Like Fitx-
simmons. He Went Out of His Class.
From the New York Sun.
There were placed last week in the lob
ster and crab tank at the aquarium eleven
Holsters, a lively lot of medium and small
sizes, that have proved strong attraction.
way and likely to be especially so to any
pear in nature; and besides Holsters, and
crabs, too, for that matter, are inclined to
be scrappy as well as lively, and the visi-
tors like that. Sometimes two Holsters
meeting put up their big claws to each
other like boxing gloves: and sometimes
crab and lobster meet and have a little
set to.
Here. for illustration. is a good stable,
vigorous blue crab walking along on the
bottom of the tank. close by the glass in
front. A lobster comes along the same
path from the othei direction and they
as can see the tank, looking on. Neither
gives way The crab is the smaller but
not bit afraid Crab swings with right.
but fails to land, the blows falling short
Lobster flops one big claw overland and
lands on top of crabs shell, right in the
center. midway between the eyes. and pins
him down to the sand. Crab waves his
claws wildly with an effort to get in on
lobster, but can't touch him.
Hold him off, old man. hold him off !"
says an enthusiastic spectator. Don't let
him get inside your guard. If you do
you're goner.
And the lobster does hold him off. for
maybe a minute and then lifts his heavy
claw. Crab is game by nature. but in this
particular instance he turns and goes the
other way. realizing that he Is fighting out
of his class.
Often, however. the lobster win turn out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
CATS IN COLD STORAGE.
Six Months in a Low Temperature
Changed Their Appearance.


The effect of cold upon the capillary
properties Of certain animals was strikingly
illustrated in New York some time ago. \
warehouse man on Jane street was
noyed by the ravages of hordes of mice.
He had little trouble in the main part Of
his building, where a couple Of well-trained
cats kept the place tolerably free from the
pests, but in the cold-stOrage portion the
mice held full sway. They nibbled into
packages and boxes, ard destroyed such
quantities of fruits that heroic measures
were necessary. 1t seemed rather a cruel
experiment, but the nuisance became SO
unbearable that he decided at last to i'm
stall a cat in the cold-storage warehouse.
Provision to a certain extent was made for
her comfort, and she was left to her own
devices and the mice.
Pussy seemed to flourish. notwithstand-
ing the cold, and in the course of about
week became the mother of f1ne litter OF
six kittens. After time three of the lat
ter were removed, but the old cat and her
remaining progeny were left In their arctic
quarters When allowed out it was noticed
that she grew weak and iistiess. She tot
tered about in aimless way, as though
all energy and interest In life were lost.
As soon, however, as she was returned to
her cold quarters, she recovered her viGor
and became bright and active as usual.
A curious feature was soon observed in
the kittens They grew to an immense
size, their coats became long and shaggy.
and the fur much coarser than that of an
ordinary cat: it had also peculiar ten
dency to curl. The feelers, or whiskers.
too, grew to nearly double length, so that
when they were placed beside the members
of their own immediate family the differ
ence was so marked that they might have
easily passed for an entirely different
breed.
The change took place within three
months, giving curious example of how
suddenly and completely nature will adapt
itself to the exigencies of climate with the
young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

for the crab. The crab always appears to
be resolute and self-reliant. 1t goes right
along If it owned the bottom, whereas
sometimes when lobster meets a crab it
seems to be thrown off its guard. and it
jumps back, though the crab may be only
half big as itself Then it is possible to
see the manner in which the lobster habit
ually jumps, which is diagonally upward
and backward tail first. He makes a
quick, nervous leap of two or three times
his own length. the crab meanwhile keep
ing On along the bottom quite unruffled.
Here may be seen, in some measure at
least, the manner in which the lobster Sc
cludes itself for safety. If it hides in Il
crevice in the rocks it always backs in,
that its big claws, its weapons, are at the
front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

of the program, as far as 1t related to the
controversial discussion of controversial
subject, was not based sympathy with
the views of either party. but on the broad
ground that the alliance was composed
of representatives of all the churches hold
ing to the Presbyterian system, subjects in
dispute in those churches ought not to be
introduced at the meetings of the alliance.
1t is believed by some of the delegates
that what is looked upon bold attempt
to capture the alliance in the interests of a
faction in the church is likely to injure the
fui ure growth of the organization 1t is
also believed that a change in the methods
of preparing the programs and .ng
for the meetings of the alliance will be
made so that it will be impossible to re-
peat what is alleged to have been attempt
ed at the present session
There Is, no doubt. good deal of feeling
among the delegates on this subject, and
as the criticisms made of the methods pur-
sued are resented by those said to be re-
sponsible for them, 1t is evident that both
parties are aroused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
From the
Orient.

There is bit of the Far East in
its native setting in our Drapery De
partment. The fascinating interest
attaching to the artistic Oriental pro-
auctions in fabrics, native imple-
ments, and such, finds abundant
qualification here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Among the fabrics are real Bag
dads, and kis Kelim Rugs in all sizes
for couches and hangings. A con-
siderable variety OF Phoolkaris En-
broideries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Pfess.
ssWilliam, I don't know whether to tele-
graph or not before I start out to Cousin
Caroline's'
"why are you undecided?'
:Well. If I don't telegraph maybe she
won't be at home: and II I do, maybe she
will go of visiting somewhere"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

A most interesting collection of
Oriental Arms, purchased of a
native Parsee, including Scimetars,
Battle Axes, Kattars, Elephant
Prods, Bedouin Guns, Narguillets,
Daggers. Bludgeons, Hunting
Knives in number OF varieties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
HIGHER CRITICISM.
Views Expressed Npt Relished by Il
Conservatives.


CONSERVATIVES.
The severe and scathing criticism of the
program of the present session Of the ALI
ance which was uttered during the debate
yesterday morning was not taken in a very
kindly spirit by some of the leaders of
what is known as the conservative party
in the Presbyterian Church of the United
States. which is opposed to 1.-The higher
criticism of the Bible. 1t was asserted in
the debate that the prograna had been ar
ranged so as to exclude the representatives
of the liberal party, and members of the
conservative party are said to consider the
debate as mainly being an attack upon
them by the liberal party Some go to the
length of saying that to Introduce into the
next meeting of the alliance advocates of
the higher criticism of the Bible might in
duce the conservatives to break up the alli-
ance.
1t is asserted that the alliance could pos
sihly survive their withdrawal. especially
as 1t had endured the partisan presenta-
ton Of the question at the present session.
1t IL claimed. however, that the criticism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Many patterns in Venetian Iron
Lamps and Oriental Lamps for halls
and coy corners.
1t W. B. MOSES & SONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
JeWelreY Specials.

Regular he Jeweled Hat Pins Sc
Jeweled Rings. in all the newest style set
tings, for 23c. each.
Screw and Drop Earrings, in different colored
stone settings-1oc pair
Jeweled and Enameled Belt Buckles-worth
:'9c. and 5Oc.-for 25c. each.
The new Dog Collar Belts-with lock and
key-which are now popular. for 45c. each.
A new line of Leather Belts and Pocket Books
worth 39c.-for De tomorrow. The belts
are In SEAL morocco and patent leather-with
harness buckles-and the Pocket Books are
trimmed with gilt, silver and oxidized-in all
feathers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Chldrens Cashmere Hose--the proper sort
for winter wear-both plain and ribhcd-full
seamless, with double knee, heel and OR.
toe-worth S9c. pair. Saturday. 49,. AOSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Ladies' fine quality Hose. in black and gray
wool. black fleece lined and in black. and
fancy siripes-plain and ribbed Worth Dr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Csc. Ribbons for l5c. yd.

Tomorrow we will sell All-silk Tafreta RIB
bons. and 81, inches wide-in black and all
the fall shades-fcr Is cents a yard-and
the regular price for them IS 2oc. yard every
where. as you know. The Offering should
crowd the ribbon department all day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Rev. DR.. Lowrie of Philadelphia thought
there should be a change made in the pa
per read at the session yesterday on the
subject of marriage and divorce, in which
it was stated that only adultery was the
scriptural ground for divorce. In eonclud-
ing his remarks he moved that the paper
of yesterday be amended so that it will
read that the scrptural grounds are two,
without stating what they are.
It was the opinion of Rev. DR.. Macdonald
of Canada that the alliance could not be
held responsible for the opinions advanced
in the papers read at the sessions. and
trusted that nothing would be done to give
that impression. He did not agree with
good deal in the papers read at the present
session
The statement was made that the discus
sions were printed in the official report of
the proceedings. as well as the papers
DIR. Lowrie said if that was the case then
the attitude of the alliance would be ex
planned in the discussion. His resolution
was not adopted. and that reported by the
business committee was favoraby acted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Ladies' and Childrens fun regular made
Hose. fast back-hoth plain and ribbed-high-
spliced heel and toe-quarter values n NJ
everywhere. Saturday for. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
a Great Hosiery Bargains,

Children's Jersey Ribbed Hose-eXtra heavy
and medium weights-some are full regular
made and others seamleSs-douhle knee,
heel and toe. Regular l9c. kind n OH/
Tor Saturday. ........-........-. ATOSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
The Liquor Traffic.

a resolution expressing opposition to the
liquor traffic was adopted, and Rev. DR..
Patton, the missionary for the New Heb
rides, spoke of the evil influence of this
traffic upon the natives of those islands.
He said he had called the attention of the
President of the United States to the stu
alton there.
The first paper of the morning was read
by Rev. w. H. Roberts on the history of
the western section Of the alliance.
The next paper described the work now
being done In Brazil. and was read by Rev.
DIR. Chamberlain, who has been connected
with missionary operations in that country
for a number of years past.
What was announced as the last paper of
the present session was on Christian Pro-
gress in the Nineteenth Century by Rev.
DR. Duffield of New York city The speaker
is comparatively a young man. His closely
cropped reddish beard is only slightly
tinged with gray He spoke without man
uscrpt, and his voice easily reached every
part of the house. The speaker. in glowing
words. which held the attention of his
hearers, spoke of the force in the world of
Christianity which he says, is a growing
one. and then went more into detail upon
the lines along which this force had moved
during the closing years of the present GEN.
fury: He emphasized specially the mission
work of the church. which, he said. was the
child of the century. Living men. he added.
had seen it in its cradle He traced in the
work of such men as Elliott Brainard and
others the beginning of mission work. but
he declared that the opening of the pres
ent century had not seen the commence
ment of the aggressive missionary energies
of the church.
In rapid style he compared the advance
of the mission forces with the situation
throughout the world. as 1t existed prior
to the beginning of this active work He
drew a word picture, the beauty of which
ELECTED the applause of the audience, and
the speaker was obliged to pause until
quiet had been restored and he could pro-
coed.
Sects but Temporary.
He pointed out that Christian people
were beginning to realize that religious
sects are temporary. while the living Christ
is permanent, and there is grow
ing recognition of the providential or
der of the world, and that Gods work is
being done by these different bodies in
their own way. The unity OF the church.
he thought, is also being brought about
by the attacks of the enemies of Chris
tianity.
He mentioned among the influences that
must be resisted those who do not regard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
New ODa1 Ware.

6pieee Opal Toilet Sets consisting of comb
end brush tray. pin tray. powder and puff box
jewel case and pair of bot.es-in pretty
rose and pansy hand printed decorai ions. The
complete set Is worth Sand the offering
only holds good for saturday at the q n n NJ
special price Observation-Disclosures u Il y