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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-01-06
The Blow At The South's
Political Power.
Picaynne.

Picaynne.
Reference has been made to the
Crumpacker bill. offered in Con-
gress, to cut down the national re-
presentation of the Southern Sta
tes that have deprived of the cleo
tive franchise the illiterate and
shiftless negroes.
Mr.. Crumpscker is an Indiana
Congressman, and his object is to
destroy the power of the Southern
Democracy in the National Legis.
lature, or else force the South in
to the Republican party.
1t is not likely that any such
bill will be passed at the present
session of Congress, since it might
interfere with President McKin-
ley's denomination and election.
Senator Hanna, the Presidents
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sCONVENT OF MERCY
SISTERS OF r1ERCY.
letter, alt.Hhsum and Eczema.

The intens- itching aud smarting in
cident to these diseases, is instantly al
lsyed by APPLYING Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
It. II is equally efficient fol itching
piles and d faynrite remedy for sore zip
pies, chapped hands, chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sorr eyes. 25cts per
box. For saleby I. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-01-06
SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter Of t,,c saecessior Of
Aiphonse jean Louis.
Probate Docket No 1905.
18th Judicial District Court
Probate Docket No 1905.
10Th Judicial District Court.
State of Louisiana. Parish Of st. Martin.

By virtue of an order and tcmmIs.i1n
from the Honorable the Mint nth Ju-
dicial District Court of tn, STATE Of Lou
isiana, in and for the Parish Of St. MAJ
tin. to me directed. will offe, for SALE
and will sell OF cause to bs sold by any
duly authorized an qualified officer. at
public auction for Cash. to the last and
highest bidder, at the residence 0f the
deceased, in the Parish of st. Martin d..
ginning on
Thursday, January II, 1900,
the following described property oslong-
ing to the succession of AlphOnse Jean
Louis. viz:
1. A tract of land situated i'm the LIST
ward of st. Martin Parish, La, contain
ing Thirty seven K arpents (371s) in SIT
perticial area. Bounded North ~ ianc
formerly belonging 10 Mrs. C. Z iaao5.
sage. South by land of Ernes. Mite
East by lands Of Louis s. ais aaa ass'
by that Of A. Landry. -a
2. Another tract Of land situated in
the same ward and Parish and contai,.-
Ing G1s) seven ana half superficial
penis being the north half Of part 4,
South Eas. quarter Of NORTH u 50 qua,-
ter OF Section twenty six, Towps'.'p Tee
S. r. Seven East. s. W. Land Dis.r.ct ot
Louisiana. Bounded north by lands O.
]. 8. Levert. East by land II Mr. g.,
Hamilton. South by that of +. Mi.icf
and West by land If A. Landry.
Also three mules, one cart, one buges
and many other articles too numerore
to enumerate.
HENRY JEAN LOUIS.
@ is Administrator
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Bank Notice.

The stock holders of the Bank Of st.
Martinville. are hereby notified that the
annual meeting of the stock holders will
be held at the Bank. on Tuesday Janua-
ry 9th 1900, at 6 O'Clock p. M, for the
purpose of electing board of directors
for the ensueing year. <
ALBERT BIENvENU, Cashier.
Dec 1899. t..--ri. .ft
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FOR SALE.
IN ST. MARTINNILLE.

A town 'Ot measuring about 355 feet
froh Oh Main street By about $50 feet
in depth, 20 Rousseau street, with dwell
ling house. cistern. corn crib, stable,
small house for servant. garden, fences
six pecan bearing trees, all in good con
dition. Apply to c. H. MOUTON,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-01-06
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl.
dent to eczema, letter, salt.rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin is instantly allayed BY
applying Chambcrlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. It is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite REM
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
TryDr. Cadys Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
zion. Tonic. blood purifier and vermifuge.
For sale by T. J. Labb druggist.
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On Friday night, at nine thirty,
Gre was discovered in the middle
store building and residence of the
Emmer block, on Main street. The
upper floor was occupied by DR..
w. j. Emmer and wife and they
were absent at the time. When
discovered, the FIRE had made such
Roadway as to be beyond control.
The building adjoining was occu-
pied by the retail drug store of
Mr.. Albert Estorge on the lower
floor and the dental parlors of DR..
a. G. Emmer on the upper floor;
and adjoining this building WAS
the new City Hall and market
On the south side was the Clerc
building, occupied by the dry
goods store of Messrs. Smith, De-
Blanc & Suberbielle, on the lower
floor, while the upstairs was &C.
cupied as Offices by Messrs. Todd
& Davis attorneys. The steam
fire companies, Iberia l and West
End 5, made prompt response to
the alarm, and the alacrity with
which the latter company brought
a Scream of water to bear upon the
flames, saved the magnificent City
Hall and prevented the flames
from crossing over the street to
the Gouguenheim and Fontelieu
buildings Iberia No l, with like
celebrity, commanded the situation
on the south side and in the rear,
preventing the destruction of the
Lamperez bakery, the Deriaz and
Henderson residences, while the
ReDouiet building stood as a pro-
tecting bulwark against the flames
on the north side of Iberia street.
The flames repeatedly invaded the
tower of the city hall and the
openings on the front to the Ma
yor's office, and the building has
suffered damage TO the extent Of
about $500. The loss in buildings
and contents in the property des-
troyed will amount to about $40
600. Insurance not ascertained at
time of writing Messrs. Smith,
DeBlanc & Suberbielle and Mr..
Estorge werevictims of the big
fire of October 10th and were oc-
cupyiug temporary quarters. IN.
I. Enterprise.
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uerS tnat nOtnlnS snall Ue uOne
with the matter for the present.
But when the President shall be
enjoying his second term, there
will be no political reason for de-
laying action.
If the congressional representa-
ton of the States of South Carroll
ma, Mississippi and Louisiana
should each be cut down in pro-
portion to the negro element eli
minated from the franchise, it is
likely that each would not have
left more than three Congressman
each, a total of nine, where now
they have twenty.
But not only would the States
mentioned lose representation, but
the Hoosier Congressmsn's bill
proposes virtually to cut down the
representation of every Southern
congressional district where there
is large negro population which
from any cause does not show up
| in national elections.
The Baltimore Sun, commenting
on the matter, declares that it is
time for the Southern people to
wake up to the fact that their re-
presentation in Congress and in
the Electoral College may be re-
duced by Republican Congress,
unless the national Democratic
party can elect Mr.. McKinley's
successor or secure control Of one
branch of Congress.
The Sun thinks, despite the fact
that President Mckinley has
praised the patriotism of the South
and spoken eloquently of the "era
of reconciliation" he would pro-
badly sign bill cutting down the
South's representation if such q
measure should be enacted by
Congress during his second term.
All the expressions of good will
assurances Of regard in which he
has abouDded in the past year
would be forgotten when the Re-
blican majority in Congress enac-
ted legislation of the character
suggested by Mr.. Crumpacker.
If" says the Sun, Southern
Democrats can contemplate with
out alarm Q reduction Of their re-
presentation in the House of Re-
representatives. and in the Electoral
College, they will, of course, make
no effort to change the leadership
and policies of their party. but
will drift along under the leader
ship which has resulted in disas-
ter. On the other hand, if they
realize the danger by which they
are mensced, they should make
every effort to unite Democrats of
all section and of every shade of
opinion on a platform which will
give offense to none."
When the Republican party.
some years ago, feared that it was
to be driven from power by the
Democracy. it proposed the infa-
NOUS 'force BILL" by which it
hoped to control elections and per-
petuate itself in power. aud it
came dangerously near enacting it
into a law when that party was in
greater danger of defeat than it is
today. (. That the Republicans
would not hesitate to adopt any
radical measure that would perpe-
tuate their political power is not
to be doubted.
As the Baltimore Sun well says:
by cutting the electoral vote of
the South it would be easier for
| the Republicans to win i'm the fu-
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Notice To Tax Payers.
IN THE
MESSENGER.

Dr.. cady's Condition Powders, are just
what horse needs when in bad condi
tion. Tonic, blood purifier and vsrmi-
fuge. They are not food but medicinr
and the best in use to put horse in
prime condition. Price % cents D.
package For sale bv T. j. Labbr.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
TEAMS CRASH TOGETHER
In INTENSE DARKNESS
SOD 10 the Evenlng Journal.

Iron IIill, Md, July 2t.-FOur teams
had quite a mix-up last night near Chesa-
peake City. William Conoway and Harry
Robinson were returning to Elkton and
nad hardly left town when Robinson ran
into a team coming into Chesapeake The
occupants Of both teams were thrown out
Of their buggies. Conoway then drove up
and crashed into the two teams, with the
result that he and the young woman with
him were thrown violently to the ground.
Along came John Dunbar with a girl and
he ran into the miX-up The young wo-
men were nearly panic stricken. They all
were slightly injured but none seriously.
The accident was due to intense dark
ness.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
BUYERS and SHIPPERS
COMPLAIN OF HIGH RATES
spoclai to tho Evening Journal.

BridgeVille, July 2l.-Big shipments
OF peaches win begin the first OF next
week, and there Will be no let up until
the end Of the season. Prices are very
poor, but buyers prophesy better prices
when shipments of better fruit begins.
Rates for transportation are unusual
ly high this season, and as a result
buyers are in anything but a happy
frame OF mind. They state that II there
should be a drop In prices during the
big days Of the season, it would be inn
possible 10 ship the fruit at the pres
ent rates. Where there is competition
a reduction is always made in the
rates. and as this is the largest ship
ping point in the state, growers feel
that reduction should be made.
The apple crop is unusually large
and enormous shipments are being
made
The blackberry and raspberry season
has closed. and pickers have returned
! TO their homes
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
wilmington Division.)

Time table in effect january 20. 1900.
Trains leave Wilmington CFrench Street
Station) for Elsmere Junction, Mont
chanin, Winterthur, Guyencourt Gram
ogue, Cossart, Chadd's Ford Junction.
Pocopson. West Chester Embresyille,
Mortonville, Coatesville and intermediate
stations, daily except Sunday, at 100 a.
M; daily 215 and 4.50 p. m. Sunday ohiy'
S,O6 a. m.
For Waynesburg Junction, Elverson
and intermediate stations, daily eIcepS
Sunday. at 735 a. m; daily 1lo ana a0V
For Joanna Birdshoro. Reading and In
termediate stations. daily, except Sunday
Sunday. at 725 a. m; daily 2l5 and $50
al 735 A. m. and daily 2lb D. m. sunday
only, LOG a. m.
For further information, passengers arc
referred to the ticket agent at the sta
I. A. sWEIGARD. Gen. Superintendent.
EDISON J. WEEKS. Gen Pass. Agent.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
PHYSICIANS
'FOR HLLENDAbB
Two Of Them Tack Up Their
Shingles in the Town
PEACHES ARE SMALL IN SIZE
New Cannery Will be Operated This
Year After Extensive Repairs
Have Been Made
PEACHES ARE SMALL IN SIZE

Glendale, July 20.-Dr. Frank San
SON of Lincoln, has located here. At the
same time DR.. w. r. Messick, of
Georgetown, a homeopath, moved with
his family into Harry TESTERS new
house and put up a sign and has had
one professional call already.
Mr.. Taylor, who is generally and
familiarly known as DR.. Taylor, who
sells patent medicines has located here,
and rented Otis TESTERS new store
house. The first visitor to his new
house was a brand new daughter.
Sam Fisher and son Joseph are back
from Washington to stay unless Bryan
is elected, and that is the reason Sam
uel is regaling the farmers hereabouts
with his ideas of politics. His portrayals
OF the woes to overcome farmers from
trusts and Mckinley would have some
weight, only the dire calamity has not
fallen under four years Of Mckinley.
He claims prosperity will be thick
enough to cut with a knife if Bryan
and l6 to 1 times come about.
Peaches are small in size and early
varieties are practically worthless, only
10 cents per basket. Aples are plenty
and fine. w. S. Dickerson has started
his cider mill and the public is literally
supplied with cider in all stages from
sweet to a "stOne-fence."
Willoughby Beideman, IA years old
while hauling lumber fell and broke his
arm. DR.. Samson reduced the fracture
Mr. Wood, of Warwick, Nd. who will
operate the new cannery has been here
inspecting the building. He found IT
insufficient in size, and carpenters are
adding a room 20X60 Six cars Of
empty cans are now stored ready for
use, and a load of machinery is on the
/ track
The new school board has organized
and elected teachers for ensuing year
Thomas Todd of Greenwood, was
chosen for principal and Miss Mary
/ Evans, OF Georgetown. assistant.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
ENGINE WAS MANAGEABLE
and DASHED INTO A CREEK
sneclnl 10 the EvenIng IonrnnI.

Iron Hill. Nd. July PA traction en-
gne belonging 90 Joseph Pyle, while pass
ing through Chesapeake City took head
or and fell down the deep creek just north
OF the draw bridge. The belt few on
and the ongineman was powerless TO con-
troll the engine. Ii ran along the board
walk for about seventy 1--we yards reduc-
ing it 10 spliniers and finally fell over
board In the creek below. 40 one was
hurt bul IL the engineer had stuck 90 his
post Dc would been crushed to death. The
scene had the appearance of railroad
wreck in every respect, and was visited
by large crowds for several hours.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
INTERESTED IN ELECTION
Contest Over Choice ofComnissioners
for Rehoboth
special @ ne Evening journal

lOi lNtnODOAH
Special 70 the Evening journal
Dover. July 2l.-Dover owners Of Re
hoboth cottages are interested in the
election which is to take place there
this afternoon, between the hours of
. and o'clock, and it may safely be
stated that everyone in this section
having an interest there will be pres
ent at that election. The terms OF
three commissioners expire, and a Pro
gressive Citizens ticket has been put
up to prevent their reelection.
The retiring commissioners are:
James Z. Hooper, of Baltimore; Will
liam Droin, Of Wilmington, and Eli M
J. Morris, Of Lewes. Opposed to them
in the election to-day will be Dallas
Marvel, of Laurel; Joseph Robinson, OF
Rehoboth, and the Rev. Vaughan S
Collins, of Dover.
The opponents of the old board claim
that the members are not sufficiently
progressive, in fact, they actually re-
tard and hinder proposed improve
ments, and that new blood is needed in
the board. Although only male rea
estate owners can vote, all the fair se2
residents are interested, and the resort
! is divided into progress and "stanC
still' factions. The women are doinl
considerable electioneering. Charles S
Horn, of Wilmington, is on the Pro
gressive ticket for tax collector, agains
Fred Kinsman, the present incumbent
and W. j. Thoroughbred and Landretl
Layton, of Georgetown, and DR.. II. r
Burton, OF Lewes, are out for auditors
against William NJ. Bell, Of Smyrna
and Clarence Beebe, Of Lewes, th'
present incumbents. Dr. Burton is ais,
a member OF the auditing board now
but the Progressive people are satisfe,
with him.
Rehoboth visitors who returned t.
Dover last evening say that never il
the history of the resort has 1t know
such excitement
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
" KISSING BUG "
KISSED ROBERTS
New Castle Man 50 DiSliguTed
His Friends Do Not
Know Him
speeIal b the nyenIng Journal.

New Castle, July 2l.-IheTe Is ma
doubt In the mind OF Lewis Roberts
that the kissing bug" is extant. and
that Il Is TO be found here Lewis
found one yesterday-or, rather, the
bug found him-for he is about to-day
with such a swollen face that his most
intimate friends fail TO recognize him.
This particular kissing bug" met
Lewis as he was walking from the
home Of Dr. j. ]. Black. by whom he
Is employed, in the afternoon, and If
teen minutes after the meeting Lewis
face was as large as It is to-day. Dr.
Black is In attendance.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
This is a Biz snnI,e
sneclal ID Id EVanlng Ionrnal.

Special 10 the Evening Journal
New Castle, July 2l.-Uriah Mcguire
saw a snake yesterday the equal OF
which he has never seen out of cap
tyity. Mr.. Mcguire was picking black
berries, and as be was about to get on
a fence he saw the reptile stretched
along one OF the rails few inches
from his hand The snake is FIVE feet
long, according to Mr. Maguire's state
ment and so frightened was he at is
appearance that he made a hasty re-
treat.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
Las UnnrontahIe Task
Special TO The Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal
Lewes July 21.-The Morris, Maull &
Burton Salvage Co., OF Lewes, contrac-
tors 10 float the wrecked schooner Fal-
mouth, ashore on the Rehoboth beach.
has am Improbable job. The schooner
went ashore last October and the wreck
ers have had charge of her since that
time They have been under heavy ex-
pense and it is doubtful if they succeed in
floating her so that the contract price will
cover the expenses.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
Heavy storm Down the State

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover July PA heavy storm pass
ed over this section Thursday night,
bringing much needed rain, and vege-
tation, as well as fruit have been much
benefited. The water question in Dover
has become serious one, and yester-
day official notice was served on all
householders and others that for the
present street sprinkling must cease
and the town sprinkler has also been
withdrawn.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
Apathy in Addici1s Ranks

Bridgeville, July 21.-Apathy appears
to have settled in the ranks of Addicks-
ties, and their leaders are doing little
or nothing whatever The fact that
Republicans are obtaining all the
plums has apparently ddzed them be-
yond recovery, and they are in mo-
rose state.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
. RenuhIle Win Not Son

6peClaI 20 Tne IVonInE JOurnaL
New Castle July 2l.-Members of the
A. o. u. W. here are disappointed be-
cause OF the inability TO have the
steamer Republic stop here, it having
been proposed by the local lodge TO
make an excursion 20 Cape May about
the FIRST week Of August The captain
of the steamer Is of the opinion that to
bring the big steamer so close to the
piers Of this city would cause much
alarm among the passengers about the
steamer.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
pelIgh.faI weather in Rehobolh
speelal 10 the EvenIng Journal

Lewes. July 2l.zWhile people of the
inland towns and cities were sweltering
in the great heat Of the past few days
residents and visitors at Rehoboth nave
been enjoying a good cool breeze from off
the bay, and the temperature was only
little above the ordinary heat. A shift Of
wind 20 the south andn splendid rain last
night have revived things in this locality.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
PLEASED WITH A DANCE
School Commissioners Elected by the
People of HazIetviIIe

Hazletville, July 2O.-Mr. Spence. of
kenton, Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. B.
Downs.
John W. Caulk was taken sick while
helping thresh wheat for p. NJ. Will
llams.
Miss Annie Moore. who has been Wis
iting Miss Annie Clark, has returned
TO her home in Dover
Nj. and Mrs. w. j. Massey and son
Walter, We're the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. W. Caulk.
Mrs. Vina ]. Cosden and sister. Ethel
were home witch their mother. Mrs
Amos Williams. on Monday
The young mon OF Hazlettville wel,
much pleased with the dance given D,
the young women OF Willow Grove las
Friday night
The school commissioners elected a
Oak Point were j. p. Williams, clerk
! Lrther Marvel and John Thompson.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
rnp rur snIrru

Southern Railway.-Express SAC p. m,
daily, sleepers 20 Port Tampa. Augusta,
Memphis and New Orleans; 736 D. m,
daily, sleepers to New Orleans, Memphis.
Nashville via Asheville ana Hot Springs.
Atlantic Coast Line.-Express 1913 p. n,
daily, sleepers to Charleston, Jacksonville.
Port Tampa, and Macon; LOS a. M, daily,
sleepers to Richmond and Jacksonville.
Chesapeake & OHIO Railway S.ll p. m.
daily, dining car, and sleepers to Gin
cinnati.
Seaboard Air Line.-Express, 4S5 a. m.
daily sleepers to Jacksonville; 4.O9 p. M
daily sleepers to Atlanta and Tampa.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
BreaI.waler Cable Damaged
snecInl Id Id EvenIng Innrnal.

Special % the EVenlnB Journal
Lewes, July 21.-The short cable Of the
Maritime Exchange from point of Cape
HenlOpen TO the Breakwater, is not work
ing, and the reporting station of the EX-
change has been transferred 10 the iron
pier. II is not known whether a vessel
dragged her anchor across the cable and
broke il or the trouble is from some other
cause. 1t will he Immediately investiga-
ted by Superintendent Richards and put
in shape.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
This Was splendid sailing

UT|Tl'I
New Castle, July 2l-J. II. Rodgers,
William Bartlett, MOulton Rodgers,
James Challengers, Edward Chal-
lenger, William Deakyne. and
Harry Hunter spent yesterday in
pennsgrOye They went up the river in
Mr. Rodgers new sail boat, tho Gipsy.
which was found to be a fast craft,
the sail from Pennsgrove having been
made against tide in eighty-fve min
utes.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
no Inspect Fort Armament
Special 20 the Evening journal

New Castle. July 2i.-Meutenant
james w. Reilly now at the Water
town arsenal, Mass, viii arrive at Fort
DUPONT on Monday to transact busi-
ness pertaining TO the inspection OF tho
armament Of Forts Mott, Delaware and
DUPONT and the work of mechanics
thereon.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21

Bather Was Ordered From Water
Special to the Evening JoHrnaI
New Castle, July 21.-Members of
Council intend to stop the bathing by
scantily attlred young men in the river
on Delaware street Last night the
presence Of one young man was so
Objectionable that a policeman ordered
him from the water. No objection Is
made to the bathers who properly
clothe themselves.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
A LESSON IN VALUES.

I7@ lOILAR for dollar, pound for pound, there is
more in Ivory Soap than in any household
Ee soap 1t is easy to find cheap soap; bot
- to find purity and low price in single soap
is not easy. They combine in Ivory Soap. You
can afford to use it in the laundry; you can not
afford not to Use it elsewhere. It is vegetable-ol
soap, in the cheapest form in which it can be pro-
cured. You pay nothing for fancy box, wrapper
or perfume. It is all in the soapl 1t floats.
Evening journal., 1900-07-21
DELAWARE DIVISION

For New Castle, S18 a. m., 303, 439 and
6.5S p. m, weekdays.
For Lewes and Rehoboth, S13 a. m. 4.3
D. m, weekdays.
Rehoboth special, 4l4 p. m.i saturday
only. -.
For Dover, Harrington, and Delmar, S.la
11O6 a. m, 4S9 6.58 and 12u D. m. Sun
For wyoming and way stations, 3.O3 ..
M, weekdays.
Express for Cape Charles. Old PoiIlt
Comfort, and Norfolk, ll.06 a. M, week.
days and 12.u night daily.