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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01
The Right Way to Expand
Daily States,

Daily States.
While the New York Herald
supported Mr.. Mckinley for re-
election, on the ground that the
Kansas City platform threatened
in the event of Mr.. Bryan's cleo
ton to put the country on a sill
yer basis, it has never ceased to
pour hot shot into the imperialis.
tic policy to which President Nc
Kinley is committed. In a recent
editorial the Herald very seHsibly
said:
"The best way to expand is to
make better use of the opportuni-
ties which are close at hand, and
to create others. The South is
practically an undeveloped coun-
try. 1t has forests, rivers fields
and mines which are waiting 10
be used. No need to 60 the Sand
wich or the Philippine islands, for
there is plenty of work to be done
at home, aud plenty of money in
doing it. What is needed is not
territory away off where the sun
sets, but a more careful cohcen-
tration of energy. In that direc-
ton lies a fortune for the man Of
VIM"
All this is quite true. There is
in the South UNEMPLOYED fields and
undeveloped resources enough for
all the capital that could be found
for the next twenty-five years, at
the end of which time the country
would be richer and the people
more prosperous than If We had
gobbled up all the islands In the
Pacific, and stronger, too, as q ma
ton, for the more insulsr possess
sions we acquire the weaker we
shall be. We have all the room
in which to expand right here at
home and it will be a healthy and
profitable expansion.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01

Father Thibault has had the
private cemetery back of the old
cemetery fenced IN. This cenete-
ry as the others had been neglec-
ted, almost abandoned. Now that
the Rev. Father seems disposed to
make improvements. we believe
our people should join him. and
come to some understanding about
restoring order and system in the
cemetery. All the old abandoned
tombs should be removed, new al
leys could be made and some sys-
tenn adopted. A portion Of the
cemetery should be reserved for
tombs, an another for graves. We
can see no objection to the selling
of the abandoned lots If they are
unclaimed after due notice has
been given, the proceeds of these
sales going to the improvement
and keeping Of the cemetery. We
know of no cemetery in the state
as badly kept and as disorderly in
as ours. Now is the
time to remedy all this and it
should be done at once.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01
For Sale or Rent.

One farm near Keystone plantation,
and only three miles from st. Martin
Vile. having 20 acres good land with
house, stable and other improvements,
having 8 acres stuble, fruit trees. For
particulars address to E. F0RTIER,
or to L. Bienvenu. Jeanerette, La.
st. MartinviIle, La. N-N-1-m.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01

MI. Albert hesweber's syrup mill
had a break down this week again,
twice he broke Che axle a mill,
which was due, We presume, to the
hardness Of the cane. Mr.. Re-
sweber who makes first class
syrup, is canning large quantity
in quarter and half gallons cans
FOR the market.
We learn from Professor Greig
that the public concerts were dis
continued only temporarily, be-
cause several of the members of
the band are out of town. employ
ed in the Refineries, but we are
promised a concert tomorrow, at
the usual hour. Our people will
hear of this with pleasure.
Toys and Holiday Goods at
IL. =. Duchamp.
Those of our people who want
to preserve their right of voting
will do we'll to bear in mind that
it is necessary that they pay their
poll tax before the last day Of De-
cember, and that they should pre-
serve that poll tax receipt, as it
will be necessary to produce two
of them to be permitted to vote.
Mr.. Emile Hauptmsn. the relia-
BILE Piano Tuner and Repairer re-
quests US to announce that he will
be here soon, those needing any
work in his line can rest assured
that if entrusted to him will re-
ceive careful attention.
Mr.. Conrad, the rice man who
will cultivate the lands above town,
on the east side, is moving some
of his planting outfit, and getting |
everything in shape to commence
to break his land in the first days |
Of January. He will plant about
1--WE hundred acres, all good land
that should produce paying crops.
We learn that the poll tax was
being paid very slowly, and if it
continues that way until the last
day of this month, the vote at the
next congressional election in this
parish will be small. Even the
property owners, those who can
bot avoid the. payment of the poll
tax will wait as long as they can
before paying. and by this unpar-
aonable neglect, will lost their
of voting.
Those needing wedding invita-
ion should call at this Office and
our samples and prices,
We have just what they want, and
IAN do it neat and cheap.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01
Probate Docket No. 2S56.

By virtue Of an order and commission
from the Hon. the 10th Judicial District
Court Of the State of Louisiana in and
for the Parish of st. Martin bearing date
Nov.26 tn, 1900 and TO me directed. will
offer for sale and will sell or cause to be
sold by any duly authorized and quail
fed officer at Public auction for Cash to
the last and highest bidder at the Court
house door in the town of st. Martin
Vile, on
Saturday, the Iath day Of De-
cember, 1900.
the following described property belong
ing to the estate Of John r. Faulk.
The private land claim of John r.
Fsulk against the United State Govern
ment reported by the old board Of Com
misstoners for the Western District Of
Louisiana under No 1870 and confirm to
him BY the said board BY act Of Congress-
dated March Bird 1907 and designated as
section 46 in T IL s r II E. s. W. Dis
trict of Louisiana. said land situated in
the Parish of vermillion and containing
GAG acres OF land.
This sale make conformable to law to
pay the family debts Of the estate In the
order of their legal rank.
Terms aad cOnditi0ns-CASH.
VICTOR NJ. AUBRY.
Administrator
st. MaTtinville. La, Dec. ]. 1900.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01

Persons desiring to buy or rent
farms and plantations for next sea-
son should consult Mr.. Laizaire
Bienvenu, the real estate agent, as
he has several very good farms
and plantations close to Refineries
and Railroad. Also town lots, re-
sidences and office for rent or sale.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01

NOTICE: Any claim against the Rep
ublican Headquarters of st. Martin in
St. Martinvllle will be honored II pre-
scented within the next FIVE days to Ga b.
Cardinal. M. 8. C. C. Dec. 1. 1900.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01
LOCAL NEWS.

wall paper az L. ". Duchamp
There was a heavy white fros,
Monday morning, and decidly cold
weather.
The cotton in the seed has been
coming in quite rapidly this week,
and the price maintaining at $27.-
50per thousand pounds.
The Tertrou hotel gave a splen.
did Thanksgiving didner to ite
boarders and a few invited guests.
All present had a most pleasant
time. 9
MIR. j. B. Ferran has received
this week some Of the best Whis-
kies known, he has splendid as
sortment of Wines for the Hoh-
day dinners.
The report is general that grin
ding will be over nearly every
where in the next fifteen days. All
the small cane growers.have done,
and the larger ones are rushing
the work rapidly.
The marriage of Mr.. Jacques R..
,Bienvenu to Miss Edna Bienvenu
will take place at the Catholic
Church. Tuesday December 4th..
at four o'clock in the evening.
Messrs. Lucien VOORHEES, & Co.,,
have this week receivedsthe larg-
est stock of farm implements ever
received here by one firm at one
time, being two car loads, of the
Avery make.
Mr.. S. V. Martin, of New Or
Scans, arrived here Tuesday to
spend a few days, and together.
with Mr.. r. Martin and DR.. j. s.
Martin, made visit to Ruth plan
tatlon Wednesday.
Mrs. A. P. Thibodeaux, nee Su-,
sanah Barras, died at Thibodeaux,
last Saturday, the oath uft., at
che age of "a years and IL months.
Mrs. Thibodeaux was the mother.
of Mrs. John Sales of this parish.
Furniture and mattings at
l.. G. Duchamp..
The Keystone refinery had a.
slight break down this week, the
breaking of cog wheel Of the
back rollers, which caused the
mill to stop day or two, but the
mill is running smooth BOW.
We learn that Mr.. P. d. Olivier
Is organizing an entertainment
which will be given in the latter
part of this month, or the first
days of January, the profits to go
70 the band and the church square,
improvement.
Buy your school books at L. C.l
Duchaanp.
The impression seems to prevail
among the politicians that VIM
berly will control the federal pa
tronage in Louisiana, because the
Lilly Whites failed to accomplish
their promise, of electing three
congressman.
A stalk Of cane measuring nine
feet three inches, of large size,
was brought to us by Mr.. Hacket
Thomas, coming from the field of
Mr.. A. A. Morrow. Mr.. Thomas
reports that a patch Of several
acres of this 6ne cane.
Supt. A. 8. Woods was in town
this week. He came in to report
to the teachers committee and con-
Ter with the committee in regard
"a the closing up of schools not
having sufficient attendance. Mr..
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SUCCESSION SALE.

SUCCESSION SALE.
Estate Of John R. Faulk,
10th Judicial District Court.
State Of Louisiana. Parish Of st. Marlin
Probate Docket No. 1856.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-12-01
Estate Of John R. Faulk,

10Th Judicial District Court,
The colored American., 1900-12-01
WE NEGOTIATE LOANS.

On Old Life Insurance Policies,
Warehouse Receipts, Household Goods,
Pianos, and other Chattels. Loans
made On monthly payment system for
six months Or year. II you have a
loan anywhere else in town or owe 8
Diil which you wish to settle, we can
advance you money enough to meet
your obligations and give you more
money. All business is strictly conf
dental. No charges are made unless
you get the money. We are agents for
one OF the best Fire Insurance Com
panies in the United 'ates. Let US IN
sure your prop7rty against loss by fire;
our fire rates are the same as al others.
EVANS & COMPANY,
Loans & Fire Insurance, 707 G st. DIV.
Room 8, first floor rear.
Opposite Patent Office.
The colored American., 1900-12-01
The Medicine Man.

This Is what Mr.. D, Q. Moore says
about l., j. Hayden, proprietor and
manufacturer of the J P. Kerr Indian
Medicines, at SO n. Eutaw St., Balti-
more. Md.
"Bluello, Miss August 16, 1900.
Mr. Hayden, D ar Str--I received the
bottle Of medicine you sent me and af
ter taking I think it is the best medi
cine in the world. have suffered with
dyspepsia and ind igestion, With q very
bad taste In my mouth, bad breath,
bowels badly constipated. 1 had hut
tering at the heart, which at times
panied me so much thought would
die; had dizziness in my head so bad
that when would get up in the morn
ing l could hardly stand. 1 could not
sleep very well at night and felt tired in
the morning; had kidney trouble SO
bad that when l would stoop over very
much would have sharp pains In my
back. [ was nervous, and had awful
pains in my side; rheumatism also gave
me trouble, but now l am glad to tell
everybody that do net suffer SIS did
before used your medicine.
l shsil always keep the J. P. Kerr
medicines that are manufsct ured by L
j Hayden at $40 N EItaw St, Bslti.
more, Md, in my house for family use,
as it savss me many doctor bills.
The colored American., 1900-12-01
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seven years. Mr.. Nocho is a graduate
of Lincoln, and has accumulated his
share of the worlds goods.
Mr.. George W. A. Johnston, the Ne
gro Commissioner of the Alabama
state fair is a young man of twenty
five. He is q graduate of Tuskegee,
and has conducted a large real estate
business in that town since his gradua'
tion.
Mr.. 81 T. Burleigh; the celebrated
barytone, has been engaged by the
aristocratic st George church in New
York, Of which DR.. George W. Rains
fo.d is pastor, to sing baritone in the
choir. Mr.. Burleigh's salary is eight
hundred dollars per annum.
Prof Booker T. Washington was one
Of the principal orators at dinner ten
dered Gen. o 0. Howard on his sew
entieth birthday in New York City,
November the eighth. Among the
other speakers were Thos. B. Reed,
Senator Depew and Genercl Greenville
ID. Dodge.
Mrs. Josephine B. BIuce. widow of
the late B. K. Bruce, is no " the Lady
Principal Of the Tuskegee Institute.
1t is said that the girls with whom Mrs.
Bruce has come in contact have taken
a new lease on life. Mrs. Bruce is a
very strong woman and has found the
very place to exert her good and great
training.
Mrs. Booker T. Washington is grad
uate of the college department of Fiske
University, and worked her W ay through
school. She remained in school nine
years. taking har preparatory and col :
lege course. She is native Of Mississ
ippI and is sister of Mrs. Laura +.
Donaldson, who conducts the largest
grocery business In Upper Mississippi
The colored American., 1900-12-01

cent, in sums IF Il .C0J to SI0 coo on d. q. real
estate; pay OFF ard per cent mortgages
and begin anew, all transactions conducted
with e 'onomical consideration for b JrTowers.
WIN. II. SAUNDER & CO., l4T + ST. NV,
The colored American., 1900-12-01

Mrs. Anna Ryan snd her two little
daug hters, Cecilia and Edna Fortune.
left for Florida Thursday, where thew
will remain for an indefi nite period
at least until Inauguration.
The colored American., 1900-12-01

SHORT TINE LOANS NEGOTIATED, Sc
CURED Oh stocks. bonds, life policies bldg
and loan asson. syndicate certtts., trusts, &c,
Reasonable rates No delay. e. 3. BAKER.
Metzerott bldg, ITO street
The colored American., 1900-12-01

this stage of the history OF that com
mon wealth. His wisdom Is sought af'
ter by members of both races. Prof.
Dudley sees some hope yet for the race
IN the state, ard advises them against
wholesale removal from its borders.
As the head of the state educational
System Prof Dudley has proven bless
ing to the race. The school over which
he pre sides as accomplished great ends
in ind lstry, and the head and hard
since his administration began. Such
material prosperity OF the school and
the betterment of the condition OF the
boys and girls In the state has strength
ened the faith the people have in the
course he has pursued. The fact that
he remains with them in their trials,
and suffers when they suffer. has made
his Influence, which is always exerted
for good, unbounded. We may safely
trust to the good judgment of such
great man to help US in North Caro-.
lima.
Hon. 1. 8. Montgomery, the colored
mayor of Mound Bayou. Mississippi,
holds the position of Land Agent of the
Illinois Central railroad.
The Outlook, Lyman Abbott. editor,
has begun the autobiography of Mr..
Washington. Already three book con-
Germs has offered to put the papers in
book form.
The largest contractor in Montgom.
cry, Alabama is colored man, NJ. W.
w. Watkins. he has built more build.
tngs for state and corporations than
any colo red MANN the United States.
Bishop Alexander Walters, President
of the National Afro-Americrn Council,
will deliver an address before the Iy'
ceum of the Second Baptist church,
Washington City in January.
There were plenty of colored Baptist
before an organic alton was effected
The first organization Of the Bsptists
was the first convention which was
held In North Carolina in 1868.
Hon. John C. Leftwick, Receiver OF
Public Monies at Montgomery, Alaba
ma. has in mind the establishment Of a
reformatory for young criminals in the
town he founded, Klondyke. Ala.
The recent address of Mr.. Emmett
Scott's at the dedication Of Hunting
ton Hall at Tuskegee was mastsrly
one. and this brilliant young journalist
can we'll feel jubilant over the result.
Mr.. J. ". Longstreet OF Macon
Mississippi is the highest ss]aried col
ored mail CLERK in the service. Mr..
Longstreet has never aversged less than
ninety. eight per cent in his examiDa
tion.
DR.. G. w. Hubbard, who has be ~
the successful head Of the Meharry
Medical School for number of years
has been elected President of Central
Tennessee College to succeed the late
DR. John Brsden.
There are two troupes in Texas. that
play wholly to colortd people. They
making a splendid success financial
and otherwise. The colored contin
gent are supporting them as we'll as
they have ever experienced,
Mr.. J. r. Nocho, OF Greensboro,
The colored American., 1900-12-01
Capital Savings
-Bank

Bank
6O9 F St. N. W., Washington, D. C
Capital $4,000.
Hon. Jno. R, Lynch, President.
L. c. Bailey, Treasurer.
j. A. johnson, Secretary.
D. B. McCary, Cashier.
Directors:
Jno. r. Lynch, DR.. W. S. Lotion,
Whitefeld McKinIay, ] G. Bailey,
Robt. Il. Terrell, ". S, Montgomery,
Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry
E, Baker, James Storum, J. A.
johnson, DR.. A. w. Tancil, Howard
Fl Williams.
Deposits received from 10 cents up
ward. Interest allowed on $500 and
above. Collections meet with promp
attention. A general exchange and
banking business done.
Bank open from 9 q, m. to 4:3O pm.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-24
DEATH or n1sII0P MOORE.
Well-known CoIorcd Divine sue
cumbed 20 Bright's Disease.

WeIl-known CoIored Divine sue
cumbed 90 BrighCs Disease.
Jacksonville Fla. Nov 23-Blshop NJ
NJ Moore Of the AM.E Church and pres
ideut 81 the American Preachers Ala Sc
cicty, died az his home here this evening
a. o'clock from Briehrs disease
Bishop Marcus Marcelus Moore was
born March IS 1855 eldest of fourteen
children Of william and Tama Moore.
slaves % the late Col Henry Gee. near
Quincy, Gadsden county. Florida. He
entered the hrst private school establish
ed IN Florida for negroes by George W
Morris OF Massachusetts lie was
page in The Floridl Legisla-
ture. student 81 tho Howard University
and Goodman institute. jacksonville. AMI
was appointed sheriff of Bra afford county
in 1875 but was too Young to qualify
Later he was a railway mail agent 10
was licensed 90 preach 600 1876 Tie b.
came presiding elder and in 1896 rencrll
financial secretary % tho African Mstho-
dist Episcopal Church which Office be
held until he was elected bishop e fhc
Thirteenth Diocese az the general confer
oucc Columbus O May leo his igris-
diction including The state 90 Louisiana
ana Liberia ami Sierra Leone Africa.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-24
SENSATION ~ LAunENs.
Col. Grincr stir- the BIind Tigers
VIII a shnrn stIck


with a sharp stick
Dublin. ca Nov % Col II J. Grincr
Of this city Published IN the Courier-Dis
patch Yesterday q very sensa fionsl letter
concerning the violation 81 tho uquor laws
Of Laureus. C6 Grlnor calls upon ;he
people Of Laurens county Co meet az the
Court House, Ia Dublin next Saturday 20
discuss measures 70 rid Lsnrcns county u
blind tigers. lie charge that whisky f.
now being sold on three sides ~ the citv.
and that recently u WAS sold la the base
meut OF the Court House lie charges
thHt Dc Is being sold in Dublin. Enough
as matter Of fact Dublin Is compara-
lively free of blind tigers though the
county is badly infested with them A.
To- the methods employed hy those who
are charged with the Illegal sale ot WINS
ky, Col Grincr was very severe.
Col Grincr Is one of the leading mem
beers Of the Dublin bar and last year was
the chairman Of the Central Prohibition
Committee OF LAureus county. Up 80 "a
few years ago be was either an anu-pro-
hihitionist or was silent ON the question
He 10 nov. however. one OF the strongest
prpnihationtsis IN the state.
II " believed that drastic measures will
be taken 90 rid Laureus county 81 tn a.
legal sale Of whisky. Col Griners card
be the talk Of tho town
II IS probable that nfty cottages could
be rented IN Dublin iu q few hours IL
- said that "a certain druggist VIE have
10 leave the city because he cannot sc-
cure house after Jan. I next The
house now occupied by him Is owned by
nonresident who has rented ID 10 an
other nonresident who wants 90 move 90
Dublin. and raised the rent In order 90
get tho house A large number Of HOUSES
are built in Dublin ever year bur never
enough 10 supply the demand
Mr. T.. l. West superintendent Of the
Eufaula. Ala. Cotton NILS. has been en-
ployed as superintendent Of the Dublin
Cotton Mills and viii move so Dublin
Dec Is ncNt Mr. West has been con-
nected with the mandatory OF cotton for
twenty-five years. although he Is Just
turned ~ years 81 age
After the work 81 checking Mr. w C.
Myers IN as depot agent Ia Dublin for the
Wrghtsville and Tennille road had been
almost completed. he suddeudly decided
10 decline the position The road made
several concessions 20 Nj MyeFs q 81
said. in order 10 induce him 10 accept
this position. but Mr. Myers asked the
auditor 10 make stu another concession
which he refused 90 90. The agency has
been rendered 10 a gentleman IN Athens.
but his name o. Withheld by the authorl-
ties Of the road
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-24

Emory College. oxford. Ca. Nov % -
Last evening "A e8ub was formed by GER
tain members Of the senior class. which
Wlil be- known as fnc Naughty ones 90
This club is composed OF fourteen repre-
sentative men Of enc class. and is ex-
pected 40 Boz "a source ot great pleasure
a. tuch aud all ot its member. The or
gaulzAtlon o. in it= nature purely social
Tho formal opening of the "Nsuenty
ones vii occur Friday evening. when
they will entertain az reception ln hon
or Of the Priscilla Club 10 bo given at
The home OF President bowman Among
tie guests viii b. several young ladies
from nelEhhorlnE nlllea
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-24
cnrncn CONVENTION ENDS.
Interesting Services on the Final
Das in Augusta.

lntereatAnE services on the ttnmt
Das in Augusta.
Augusta Nov q The state convention
90 the Christian Churches Of Gcor-ia
closed tonight With an eloquent sermon
hy Or " & watkins % Savannah. who
had Enthusiasm" for HE theme. II was
"a nitne close 60 what IS pronounced by
the delegates the hsst convention that
has been held bv this church IN Georet4.
There were about l25 delegates In attend
ance
Tho elections to-day resulted o. follows.
In tho Women b society Of Georgia Mis-
s.ous President Mrs. Albert How "a
ST.. Atlanta. reeordlug secretary, Miss
Bunuic Love, Spending 50 rotary.
Mrs p O MILLER Augusta. treasurer
Miss Matte Mitchell. Acforth. editrcss.
Mrs r. J. spratine. Atianta
la the state missionary convention
President, Rev p. l.. Shvlnutt. Athens.
secretary. Rev r. l.. Cave Rome. treas
urer. > = Downing. atlanta. Executive
committee. H. NJ Patterson. Il N Mitch
en- r. J. Cave NJ e. Harmon, A. G..
Rhodes G. r. Williamson
The place Of the next meeting will be
n the new church now nearing compile
ton in West End. Atlanta.
The features Of to-day's programme
apart from the elections we're the oonvsn-
tion sermon az ~ o'clock by hov q. Z.
williamson, Of Atlanta. on The Twen-
tleth Century Church" an address az 3
o. clock by Dr q q Thomas Of Atlanta.
why We should 10 Mission Work Ia
Georgia. g." missionary story by MASS
Bessie Farrar from India. a reception 20
the lady delegates AZ sho home OF Mrs
Dr Thomas l.. Coleman al 4 o'clock and
the closing address by DR. Watkins to-
night.
Tho delegates are enthusiastic ia praise
o. their entertainment Ia Augusta and
adopted complimentary resolutions ~
tNarln
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. : REN.


Hair. moss. ticking nber. feathers
our stock Of new material ana manufac-
tured products are up 10 cate. our reno
waiting ana remaking mas delighted many
prominent residents Ask your acquaiut-
uuces. Material sent US ls picked. steam
81. cteaLed nul ms lleated by modern ma
chiLery Making dlLe by mechanics. We
cohune our work 70 mattresses and bed
ding general S. We ell ticking 81 All
kinds. moss lair cotton aber. feathers
Or any artl le needed n mattress line.
NATIONAL MATTRESS AND RENO
WAITING CO.
Bell Phone 1886 al Dravton .tr.e,