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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

In a little western town, originally
settled by Quakers, stands church in
which the practice of seating men and
women apart still prevails. A few
years ago, a newcomer mustered cou-
rage to cross the aisle and sit beside
his bride. The second Sunday another
man committed the same offence, and
the third Sunday saw \ generous
shrinking of barred heads alongside
spring bonnets. The aged minister,
with outraged sense Of propriety,
chose for his text: Let destruction
come upon him at unawares; and let
his net that he hath hid catch him
self" and minced no words in exposi-
ton. The men who had dared to stray
from established custom rebelled at
being eternally doomed for sitting be-
side their wives, tad left the church in
a body. The result is that today in
that little town stands two church
buildings, side by side, counterparts in
size and paint and outlook; but in one
the sexes are divided by middle
isle. while in the other ''promiscuous
sitting" prevails. The trivialities
which hinder Christian comfy may
travel far for an apter illustration.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

The Iowa Bankers Association, al
its recent session, elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Presi
dent, +. i. Huxford, cashier Cherokee
State bank, Cherokee; vice. president
.. IL. Mills, president State Security
bank. Davenport, Secretary, j. NJ. Din
widdie. cashier Cedar Rapids Savings
bank, Cedar Rapids: treasurer, l.. F.
Potter, cashier First National bank
Oakland.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-06-21

George A. Newman, of Cedar Falls,
has been appointed assistant adjutsspt
general for the department of Iowa,
GraEd Army of the Republic. He sue
ceeds l.. NJ. Black, of Ireton, who has
been adiutant for the past year under
Commander Bailey. Mr.. Newman has
been secretary of the state senate for
several sessions and is very popular
gentleman. He was commander of the
department one year, and is thorough
ly familiar with it's workings. The
encampment cat off the clerk hire of
the Office, so that all it's work will de-
volve upon him and keep him busy.
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NAMES WANTED.

The Passenger and Immigration
Department Of the Southern Paci-
&c is anxious 10 Distribute litera-
tare bearing upon the advantages
of Southern and Southwest Louisi-
ana among persons not residing in
the state. It is desired in this
connection that all persons having
relatives and friends in the states
or living in the Old Country who
may desire the literature mention
ed will please forward to Inni-
grafton Agent John Howard.
Houston, Texas, name and address
Of the individuals, that he may
forward to the printed matter de-
scriptive of the state of Louisiana.
He desires the names of farmers
rice and fruit growers, dsirymen
and others.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-08-11

DR.. w. j. Rhymes after an alb
sence of one month returned here
Thursday evening, looking the
picture Of health.
We have received an invitation
from Mr.. and Mrs. Ben L. Du-
rand to attend the Feast Day cele.
brstion, tomorrow, of there dsugh.
ter, Miss Philomene, at their pref
ty home in Arnaudville.
The contract to work the streets
of st. Martinville was awarded "a
Mr.. Paul Msraist for the price Of
$25 per mile We are Of the opin-
ion that the town could have done
the work by the day for less thea
SIS per mile
We have heard many persons
made, the remark the past few
muddy days "when will the ladies
have gtbat walk to the church
builtY It looks as If the ladies
had forgotten this little enterprise
they had better show a little life
and organize q concert, theatre OF
some other attraction and raise
the fund that they need to com.
plete the work.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-08-11
District Convention.
Republicans Of the Third District Mott
fed to Sand Delegates to New iberia 10

Republicans Of the Third District Mott
fed to Sand Delegates to New iberia to
Nominate Congressman.
The chairman and secretary Of the
Republican executive committee Of the
third congressional district have pro-
mulgated the following:
Whitecastie. La. Aug. 8, 1900.
To the Republicans q the Third Con-
greesionai District, State q Louisiana:
By virtue Of resolutions aasptel by the
Republican executive committee q che
third congressional district. in session
duly convened at Franklin, La. July 81,
1900. Republican nominating oeavsa-
taen Tor the laird congressional district
Is hereby called 70 nest ct New IBERIA.
La, On Monday, September, 10, 1900, Ct
1 p. H. for tho p0s1ees q noainasiag
. Republican candidate for meabsr It
congress from sid district, formiag 0
new district committee. and trshsactinE
such other business % nay b deemed
necessary and proper. Tho basis Of 70
preseAtatlves elall - one delegate to
every 1910 Of pop1latiou. to - selsctsd
as the parish committees may direct,
and the numbers Of delegates b which
the parishes Of tho district win - enti.
tied on this basis arc a fellows
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CONVENT OF MERCY
st. nartimvllIe, La.
This fnstituts offers superior advantages to Pc.
rents desirous of giving their children solid
and refined sduca on.
TERMS OF TUITION,
MUSIC, ETC,
MODERATE.
For particulars apply to
SISTERS OF r1ERCY.

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm q trial. IL
will not cost you cent II 1t does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. Il also cures sprains ana bruises
In one-third the time required by any.
other treatment. Cuts, burns. Prostitutes.
quinsey. pains 10 the side and chest.
glandulsr and other swellings are quick
y eursd BY applying It. Every hottie
warranted. Price, % and 80 eta. For
ssle By T. j. Liable.
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POLICE JURY.

Regular Meeting Of thss fslice Jury u
the Parish Of st. MsEtis, held August
9Th, A. d. 1900.
Tho Meeting was called b er1se, at II
O'Clock .. ID. The Roll was called, werv
absent, Messfs Resweher, Pellerin sud
Dupuis.
Minutes u last Meeting lsad and up
proved. ~
Mr.. Lsrsou's excuses fsf Aaviag failed
to attend the July Meetings. wsss accsp-
ted.
The AcCsuntant's Statement sAo~.
that since lest report of June 9Th 1900
he has q sathortsed. issued 3l00e ~ Of
veushers against The various sppeopsia-
tons Of the Schedule II present year.
aeGrsgatinG amount q said, issAaed to
date b eoo0eOi.
The CleFk reports that to the Sheriff.
Tax Collsotss, be has On tho 18th ult Do
lisssed Eghty-sevsn 5000 Dollars Of
vsAiels Llssnse Tags for which he holds
. ssse1pG
ThvCl1t vas authorized to Issue q
Dopllsu1s b Voucher No 20 q 1o0O.
nos Tits day returned In . mutilatsd
condition.
Action % to road ct Aristids hoy, L.
blanc and bridges On public road ct Mrs.
Chevalier Delhomme. CESAR Wehre &
sls, 4th Ward. Was left ct charge Of Pc
lice Juror st. Geruain.
At the request Of said Juror Mrs. VAL
liere Arcensaux was relnstatsd On the
Psupers List Of the Parish.
The President reports having Is au-
thorised to that effect, purchased . Road
Machine for the use Of the 3rd Ward to b
paid at . cost Of el2s on the Bridge fund
Of present year to Mr.. Dreyfus Of iberia.
The repairs now badly needed "a
bridge across Teche e st. NartinviIle
were left at the Pred11nts charge to b
made as soon % p GcDnble.
Action as to Bsi1oD across Teche al
Cecilia. stu WaEa. reported being unsafe
and dangsS0uS. was ~ in charge Of the
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For Bryan 1l $50.
For Mckinley 2l5, AS.

Mayor Foarnet should look into
the condition of our street lamps,
and especially make an investigs-
ton at night, he will sec that
many lamps are broken and out Of
order, and are not lit, and many Of
those that are liz are not giving
the light they should.
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FOUND

on my premises since three years. one
Heifer. spotted red and white. also one
red Cow. Owner can come and prove
his property and pay cost.
;LEONARD SAVOY.
A-1l.3Od. Potter, La.
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FAVORED BRYAN.
COMPLETION OF NEW YORK VOTERS
TESTED.

Changes From McKinly to Bryan,
Will the Democratic Candidate
Garry New York.
New York, Aug. 5.-The Jour-
nal stationed q number of canvas
sers at the ferries and railroad sta
tions during the rush hours to-day
for the purpose of obtaining q
straw vote on the probable result
Of the way New York will 60 at
the coming election. The CANVASS
sers were instructed to secure the
names and addresses of all who
voted, With the assurance that this
was asked only a. q guarantee Of
good faith, and not for publica-
ton.
The result of the poll follows:
Total number Of votes polled
5,238.
For Bryan $3.50.
For Mckinley l,176
Scattering L.
Voters who change:
From Mckinley TO Bryan 92l.,
From Bryan to Mckinley 298.
Voters who will cast their frst
ballot:
For Bryan 232.
For Mckinley 81.
The total vote of Greater New
York in the last presidential cleo
ton was 5l9, 966. OF these Nc
Kinley received $50 1853 and Bryan
228, 1888. At the ratio Of change
indicated by the poll taken to-day,
the result in the approaching elec-
ton in November will be as fol-
lows:
For Bryan SOl $50.
For Mckinley 2l5. AS.
Total 547, 1916.
Plurality for Bryan, indicated
by test vote, $685..
The twelve scattering votes are
not employed in making this e6ti-
mate, hence the total falls short Of
the full total SIS, 296 by l,s7l
votes.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-08-11

What most people want is something
mild and gentle. wAen In need Of ply.
sic. Chanberisin's Stomach and Liver
Tsblsts On the bin 70 . dot. They ore
easy TO take and plea SAINT In eject. Fo
sale by I. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-08-11
LOCAL NEWS.


Mr.. P. A. Bienvenu spent seve-
raj days in Breaux Bridge this
week.
Mr.. E. j. Bienvenu left this
week for Broussard, to work as
night operator.
Mr.. A. E. Gauthier Of Brous-
sard is spending Few days on his
fathers plantation.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Rees of
Bresux Bridge, we're visitors to
st. Martinville last Sunday.
Judge Albert VOORHEES, Of New
Orleans was in town the latter part
of last week, on q short visit.
Mrs. Edmond Bulliard enter-
tanned the Married Ladies Euohre
club Wednesday at the Liable hall.
Grand Dictator Leblanc and
Grand Reporter Sesrcy visited the
Knights of Honor lodge here yes
terdsy.
If you need q Mower, get the
best, get the Mccormick at L. G.
.,Duchamp.
Miss Lucy Martin who was
spending a few days 10 Crowley
and Breaux Bridge retained here
Tuesdsy.
District Attorney A. N. Muller
was n town the fore part of the
week, to attend the funeral of Mr..
VIM. B. Eastin.
Misses Edna and Lillia Bien-
venu and Mr.. P. j. Fleming made
a visit 10 Breaux Bridge the fore
part Of the week.
Father j. M. Lauglois left Tues
day for a trip to California, he
will be in company Of Father For
gees Of Lafayette.
We iesrn that Mr.. T. T. Bien-
venu Of this parish, is having built
a large and accommodating resi-
dence on his plantation.
BUGIES! BUGIES1l This isi
the time TO get good and cheap
one at L. c. Duchamp
Mr.. P. L. Beguaad editor Of the
Valley IF the Teche. of Bresux
Bridge, was attending to some
business here Wednesday.
Those in need Of notes with
homestead clause and mortgage
notes can get them at the Messen-
ger Office at SO cents per hundred.
As will be seen by q notice else
where, the St Martiavine Bull
ding and Loan Association will
resume it's ioans, on the 18th of
this mouth.
The coiored people Of this town
and Lafayette are making large
preparations for their excursion
from Arnasdville to Lake Charles
which will take place on Sunday
August 26th.
WAGONS and CARTS Cheap,
at L. C. Duchamp
All our boys who had gone toj
Rochelle, La, to work in a big1
saw mill have returned home, they
claim that tho work and the people
there are too tough for them, and
the term Of payment entirely UNI
satisfactory, pay day coming only
every sixty days, aud one month
always held back.
We learned with some satisfac-
ton that the bridge across the
Teche will soon be repaired and
reprinted. These are needed pref
tv hail., a, H. h.:Jco ~~o o,,1r
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". j. BKHAN,
Chairman Republican Executive C0n.
mfttee. Third Congressional District.
L. 4. BENTLEY, Secretary.
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Claims were now audited and Clerk
directed to issue Vouchers for such found
correct aud approved.
There being no further business to
transact, upon the motion Of Mr.. st.
German. seconded by Mr.. Kidder, voted
and carried. this Meeting Is adjourned.
A true copy from the Minutes.
AUG. MARAIST, Clerk p. j.
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V0 ic0fu0U VIII 6Om0 OotISIdC-
ton that the bridge across the
Teche will soon be repaired and
reprinted. These are needed pref
ty badly, as the bridge can only
be opened with difficulty, and it is
very rusty. The authorities Of
the parish and town have neglec-
ted the repairs of this bridge be-
yond all reason.
Louisiana Lester ETC., at L. G.
Duchamp.
Father A. B. Langlois who died
here last week. made his will,
which is perhaps the shortest do.
eument of this kind, simply say
Ing, II make my nephew J. M.
Langlois my universal legatee."
Father Langlois leaves very little
wealth here, hardly anything. but
some suppose he leaves some pro-
perty I'M France.
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pecially by those of the Middle West,
some of whom did not hesitate to af-
firm that any effort TO place a tarin
upon the exchange of business be-
tween the United States and Porto
Rico would have an injurious effect
upon the Republican party in those
States. 1t was generally agreed. how
ever, that from a party standpoint al
most any bill would be better than
none, and this feeling gave the friends
OF the measure hope, despite the ap-
parently unyielding attitude of the
party factions. They are still holding
to the bill as originally introduced,
and express the belief that it will form
the basis OF whatever settlement is
agreed upon. This opinion is based
upon what was said in a general way.
Those senators who favored the
proposition for a tariff on Porto Rican
goods coming into this country, and
free trade for goods to Porto Rico.
said that this course would afford free
entry of food and supplies needed by
the Porto Ricans, while the tariff on
goods coming into this country would
supply revenue for the island and also
retain the principle of protection. Sew
eral times during the debate the course
OF the administration was mentioned,
and the statement that the country
was aroused because it had seemed
that Congress was acting contrary to
the wishes of the President.
POLITICAL Gossip.
Among the political gossip which
comes from Washington, l find the
following, which is given for what 1t
is worth:
MANY Republicans believe that an
understanding already exists between
President Mckinley and Senator Plat
that In the probable event OF the
Presidents reelection his Cabinet
shall be reconstructed and New York
State be accredited with one MEM
Der. The man who will be called to
the Cabinet, in all probability, will be
Thomas c. Plat. He will accept. 1t
long has been his ambition to be Sec
Rotary of the Treasury. He expected
to be designated for that position by
Benjamin Harrison. and Harrison's
failure to recognize him made Platt
his foe. Republican gossip now is to
the effect that Plat, Odell and Presi-
dent Mckinley have an understanding.
by the terms of which Plat will go in
to the Cabinet and Odell will go to
the Senate as Platt's successor. All
this is based of course on the re-elec-
ton of President Mckinley and a big
enough majority in New York to elect
enough majority in this State to elect
a Republican Legislature in both
branches. So OdelI may be counted
out as possible candidate for the
nomination for Governor this year."
Otis and Watson.
The recall of General Otis. to follow
that of Admiral Watson is now look
ed for. General Otis has now been
continuously on duty in the tropical
climate of Manila for nearly two years.
and the amount of labor which he has
performed has been enormous. He js
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governor Taylor's Love Letters thir-
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and Teachers. THE BOOK also con
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speeches. Postpaid, 25 cents.
We will give this Nice Book
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NATIONAL CAPITAL.
eoos OFFICES RENDERED TO STOP
THE 6OER WAR.

Final Completion or the Financial Legis-
lstion--whss the Eject May Be--EnIarg
cd observation-disclosures in the Senate
on the Porto Rican T~rin.
The President has been very anxious
to do all in his power to bring about
peace in South Africa, and as the
whole civilized world looked to this
Nation as the one best situated to act
as on intermediary, the responsibility
resting upon the Administration has
been very great. There have been fire.
quent meetings of the Cabinet and the
discussions have been long and earn
est The answer of the British gov
eminent to the representations made
by Mr.. Choat was not given to the
public promptly, and it is now known
that all that was ventured in this first
overture was an enquiry as to what
Great Britain was likely to demand
as the price of stopping the war. To
have gone further and have proposed
terms on our own account might have
placed the United States in the posi-
ton OF an unlimited mediator. It
was announced from London that the
interview between Mr.. Choate and
Lord Salisbury was very brief, the
premier. confining himself to a cour-
teous verbal declination without en-
tering into details
Secretary Hay discussed at the Cab
met meeting the efforts which the
Roer government is making through
the State Department to lay a propo-
sition for peace before the British gov
eminent. He presented the subject
In detail, describing the terms pro-
posed by President Kruger and defin-
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The day of heavy refreshms nts has
passed away. perhaps never to return.
Cultured people live more simply and
more daintily. Afternoons eat home''
are social gatherings, not feasts: con-
sequently, they may be given by those
whose incomes do not justify them I'm
entertaining In more expensive way
Ihen, too, they are elastic. A dinner
party, as rule. can only be given to
q chosen few, but an afternoon affair
is sufficiently elastic to include Ali OF
ones friends and calling acouaint-
ances.-Ladies' Home Journal.
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w. W. Mayhem, Merton, Wis,
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lung diseases. It's early use prevents
consumption. Children always like
it and mothers endorse it. j. e
Jackson.
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important Notice.

Owing to changes made and TO
De made IN our business we must
demand of all who owe us that they
'one toward at once and settle their
accounts. We have decided to adopt
the cash system and have marked
our goods down to cash prices.
hereafter we will sell for cash only,
or Tor Country produce.
THOMPSON, HOPKINS & Co.
Oct. 8, 1899. East Tazewe a.
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nearing the age of retirement, and has
gathered all the honors that can come
to a commander in the islands. The
President is said TO feel that a young
er man should replace General Otis.
and continue the work of suppressing
the robber bands which alone resist
the authority of The United States.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-13

An entire line OF neckwear for wo-
men OF middle age shows the fashions
OF the younger folk moderated a little.
but done on the same lines. II has
been a grievance with women past the
extremes or youth that they are DOOM
ed to unrelieved biaci. or to real lace.
Both are well enough T. their way.
but the spring affords to ones mother
a choice.
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rs.se saythins Inc such a possisis


Personal explsEations were made in
the Senate by Mr.. Allen. of Nebraska.
and Mr.. Butler, of North Carolina. OF
their positions on the financial ques-
ton. Both announced their belief in
the free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer at the ratio of is to 1. The state
ments were called out by reports to
the contrary which had gained some
circulation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-13

YES" said the snonish statesman;
we must re-establish our navy"
True" replied the other; but what
have we to begin witt >"
We'll, thank goodness: we still have
plenty OF watcr. Poll ielphia Rec
ord
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-13

The Porto Rican tariff bill has
brought out a great difference Of opin-
ion between the members of the Sem
ate. which at one time seemed ire
conciiable. At the caucuses deep
feeling was displayed over the ques-
ton by a number of Senators, and es-
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you think l had better simulate
Insanity" said h ccused man.
II do" answered &c adviser.
What's the IS way?'
We'll, you're iic &c or, of course.
If were you I'd g some South Afri-
ca war maps and req at the geographic
names over ana over. In the course
of short tine don't believe you'll
have to pretend * I'll. "-Washington
Star.