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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-09-01
LOCAL NEWS.
WAGONS and CARTS Cheap,

WAGONS and CARTS Cheap,
at L. G. Duchamp.
Miss Lucie Voorhies of New
Iberia spent several days in town
this week.
Mr.. L. j. Gsrdemal made Q trip
to New Orleans this week 10 buy Q
stock of gooda
Mr.. L. G. Guidry Of Bresax
Bridge was in town Monday stten-
ding to some business.
Miss Aline Pedesax Of Jesne.
rette is on q visit here, tho guest
Of Miss Louise Olivier.
When will oar new School
board be appointed 10 the querry
which is made upon our streets
daily.
Miss Rita Soulief Of New Iberia
is spending q few days in town,
the guest Of her brother, Mr.. T. e.
6oulier.
Mr.. David Rees spent Last s.
turday and Sunday among hia
friends here, who were pleased b
be with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. q. Grevemberg
Of Jeanerette were visiting. their
parents here, Mr.. and Mrs.. O. ].
Dcrand this week.
Our young men gave . pretty
euchre party and dance at the
Fournet hall Thursday night Wal
was quite largely attended
If You need . Mower. get The
best, get the Mccormick 1t L. G
Duchsmp.
Fishing parties aze getting to bt
very popular these days, and daily
We can see our people armed with
the rod going 10 our Ashiaa
streams.
Our sports cannot ride in tow
these days, on account ct oul
rough streets, they have 10 60 b
the country where the roads an
very fine.
Mrs. D. G. Liable entertained
the Married Ladies euchre club
Wednesday. The guests were Gle
gantly entertained by the Docto'
and his amisble wife.
The Concert On the Churcl
square by the Greig Cornet bsnt
last Sunday was enjoyed BY
large number Of persons, the num
Der of ladies and children VA
larger than usual.
BUGIESl BUGIESl! This i
the time to get q good and chesI
one at L. G. Duchamp
The Republicans bad . littl'
meeting here last Sunday at th
Court house and selected delegate
to the New Iberia Congressions
Convention which will be held o.
the 10th inst, the delegation Q
St Martin parish 10 instructed =
cast it's vote for F. b. Willism
for Congressman.
Miss Laurence Pollingue' siste
of Messrs Dan and Maurice Pol
lingue, of this town. IN esteems
bic young lady, died at the HON
Of her parents Monday the 27t
inst, at Grand Cotesu, Miss POI
lingue was aged % years, and thre
weeks ago was in st. Martinvill
visiting her brothers.
"A party of gentlemen came ]
from Adeline, Iberia parish. Tue'
day, to spend q day or txo ct q
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and Liver fiblsts. fhey sse sasy 70
take and pleasant h eject. Priee. q
cents Sanplse Tree q T. J. Lahbes
drugsteee.
We wonder if our people would
wear . crepe Of mourning upon
their hats, If it was announced that
our warning and pulling council
would resign in . bodyi Two
rings are good, whore one is in do
ing the work, and ono 10 out watch
ing. but when both rings are in.
pulling against ono another, then
il il bad, - the public suffer - in
this instance.
We learn with some satisfaction
that the ladies Of the Church
Square Improvement Association
are preparing for an entertainment
which will be given in q short
time. They should receive the
assistance Of all our people, for If
they raise enough money at this
entertainment work on the Church
side walk will be commenced at
once. This, p every body knows,
10 Q much needed Improvement
Mr.. Dan W. VOORHEES, returned
Last Sunday from his trip to sum-
mer resorts, and moved Tuesday
10 New Iberia, which place he will
make his home. going there to en-
gage in the practice Of Law, in
partnership with his father, Judge
Felix VoorhieA The people Of
St Martinville regret the depar-
ture Of Mr.. VOORHEES, and his fam
lily, but trust that they will meet
With success in New Iberia, and
they carry With them the bes'
wishes Of their friends.
We learn that the cotton worms
have made their appearances in &C.
veral sections Of this parish. In
|some places they would have ruin.
ed the crop had not Paris Green
been used. Our planters should
Iprocure Paris green and use it, il
lis very effective when properly
used, bat some of our planters uss
too much of it. one quarter Of
pound per acre is oil that shoult
be used; too much will cause u
much injury - the worms. Som'
have used it effectively BY passing
one quarter of pound per acre
and going over in every seven row
j The town council. at its meeting
Monday, has contracted with Nj
Louis Broussard 10 work thre'
: streets Of the town, Bridge, MaiI
and Port ct 953 per mile. Thi'
price We consider excessive, and j
will prove . waste of the publ
money, because the work ooult
have been done BY the town to
about S15 per mile. The contrac
} tor hes to figure upon his tim
being we'll paid. besides, some pro
: 6ts on the job. The town council
il politically divided, unfortunate
: If for the people, and Il seems the
: political bullheadedness, has th
! best Of their control. We canno
expect good will and harmon
; from the present council. and it
therefore, useless for our peopl
{ 10 think Of voting . tax for th
, improvement of the town, a. v
J expect the council will be at va
} for their term of two yeara Som
. years ago We thought a term {
j, one year was too short and tow
a | aIocfiona too often every wear. BIT
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Chanbsriain's Pain Balm applies to =
cut beuise. bura. seaM q hks injury
WIN Instantly allay To pin snd hsal
ths parls In ~ time than any stAse
treatment. Unlsss ~ injury b very -
vsgs e VIII MT leavs seas. Psia Balm
also cores shsoaatisn, spsains. swell
lne end Iausnsas. For sals q Labbs'A
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Hobson City 10 . new name our
boys have given to Breaux Bridge,
and every Sunday We note . large
number OF chem leading for Hob
son City.
Ex-Msyor John Fisher of New
Iberia was in town last Sunday,
with several other gentlemen. Mr..
Fisher says he coah not under
stand how our town authorities
could neglect our streets and leave
them in their present condition.
Mr.. Fisher who IVES Mayor Of New
Iberia. fsvors the working Of the
streets BY the day, - the best and
cheapest way.
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Jury LIST.

List Of names u the Grassd Jusosl
drawn fos tho September tern Of Cous
1900:
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M. w. 8. Thomas was sppoin-
ted Clerk Of election, bat e Mr..
Thomas 10 . Democrat the Repub-
licans are dissatisfied, and We
learned that they had Submitted
the name Of . Republican for the
Office.
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See our prices for JOB work,
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whsa 20 want . pleasant pAysie tsy
TIE now remedy. Chanbeelain's Stomach
and Livef flblsts. They srs sasy h
take and pleasant h eject. Price. q
esata aanplse Tree q T. J. Lahbe'l
drugstore.
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Witness my hand and seaI 1t Court at
s.. MartiaviIle. La, this 10Th day Ul
August A. D. 1900.
Av.FLBNIN0.
Clerk q Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16

county he maintained that II the Ramapo
company should succeed In its designs water
WOULD De drawn off and the wheels of numerous
Iactories along the Ramapo River brought to a
stanosull' Mr.. Demarest denied the statement
OF MT Limburger that the Ramapo company
mao not intended to lay any claims on the lands
IN Rockland County. but instead it had planned
to draw off water from Greene and Ulster coun-
ties.
Ihis deny" repeated Mr.. Demarest only
a Ie" weeks ago this company filed maps Of its
claims with the County Clerk of Rockland
County"
MI. Demarest then said that the act which
constituted the charter of the Ramapo company
was said to be iniquitous by the very man who
introduced it as bill
speaker Nixon introduced this bill" Mr.
Demarest continued. 1T was referred to the
committee on Internal Affairs. When it emerged
from that committee II was so amended that
MI nixon considered 1t a dangerous measure
Nevertheless, it became a law"
Ihe Fallows bill was defended by its intro
Queer; Inc purpose of this measure is to safe
guard the city against the corporate greed of
any water company seeking it's patronage.
thlnk the limitations which the bill provides are
adequate and viii not permit too hasty action
on contracts of vast Importance"
Al the close Of the hearing Mr.. Iimburger
again pleaded for delay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
THE LEWIS BILL PASSED.
MEASURE REPEATING HORTON LAW
CARRIED IN ASSEMBLY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUNE.1

Albany, Feb. 15.-The Lewis bill, repeating the
Horton Boxing law passed the Assembly o-day
by vote of 90 to So. There was no debate. The
call for ayes and noes, however. made some
surprising disclosures. Before the last name
was answered it was seen that a Democratic
landslide had taken place in favor of the bill,
1t was more or less anticipated by Dr. Barnes,
the speeches. leader of the Democratic minor
ity, who voted for the measure. The effect of
the apostasy to the traditions of Tammany Hall
was immediate upon such members as Patrick
Roche, Timothy P. Sullivan and Charles Dillon.
Nevertheless Democrat after Democrat came
over to the other side, and those who were in
disposed to commit themselves remained silent.
The following Democrats voted for the bill: Dr.
Barnes, Of Schuyler; Mr.. Sage, of Greene; Mr..
Frtsbie. of Schoharie; A. q. Hyman of Onon-
daga; Mr.. Demarest, of Rockland; Mr.. Metcalfe,
of Richmond; Mr. Wissel, of Queens; Mr..
Trainor. Mr. Stewart Mr.. Phillips and Mr..
Maher, Of NewYork Only one Republican
voted against the measure This was Mr.
Metzler, of Erie County Those members of the
Legislature who have the passage of the bill
at heart feel greatly encouraged by their vic
tory in the Assembly. 1t would seem that one
act of the more important legislation was about
to be accomplished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
UNIFORM TAX on PROPERTY.

Albany. Feb. 15-AssemblyInan Rodenbeck this
morning introduced his bill of last year. which re-
stricts the taxation of munclpal properly outsid
- ,,,,naor,ao ~ the corporation to the bare land
rt ronrovements on the lands, including reservoirs
and other structures pipes conduits and other un-
foreground constructions. are exempted. This is
the same rule for the taxation OF waterWorks
property laid down in the charter - i"IN
- The mi for taxing municipal property uni
tiiAN .,o,,ob +be state Under the present laws
80 The state there are three rules for the taxa
ton of public property United states property is
eh'iie' - g. nronerty except wild and forest
Is IN the forest preserve. Municipal property
lands ~ ne Of the corporation is exempt,
within the pouhdarles oraxable, except in the case
~ New-York City. above s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
OPPOSITION IN NEw-JERsEY.

Hackensack n. j.. Feb 10 (SpecaD.-'The
Hackensack Republican" to-day makes a vigorous
attack on the Palisades bill. declaring 1t will cloud
the title to property the plateau without afford
ing relief owners, that the bill is especially OBJ
iectonable because 1t absorbs the riparian rights
of the State and cheats the school fund of nearly
81 10000; that the waterfront will be wanted In
he the same wanted In New
York and will, therefore be immensely valuable
as taxable property for Bergen County. The paper
SAYS the bill is in the interest of New York men
WHO have made no effort 20 prevent the building
of manufactures and warehouses on their side OF
the river even the Riverside Drive, but want
New Jersey to preserve fine outlook for their
Dalatial houses. The legislators and Chosen Free
holders of Bergen County are urged to oppose the
bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
CUT OFF BY FRESHET AT ALBANY.

FIFTY MEN IMPRISONED ON AN ISLAND IN THE
HUDsON-wATERs RECEDING
Albany Feb. 15-Albany is still suffering from the
effects of the freshet. The water has gone down
four feet but is still sixteen feet above its
mai mark and the streets along the river front
and in the southern section of the city still
several feet under water.
There is great suffering among families who have
been driven from the lower floors OF their homes.
which have been invaded by the floods. Large
quantities of supplies. principally fuel and food.
have been given by public spirited citizens and
are being distributed by the police. who reach the
imprisoned families by means of rowboats.
1t was rumored to-day, but the report has not
as yet been confirmed that the Consolidated Ice
Company had offered a reward Of $500 for the
rescue of fifty employed by 1t who on
Montgomery Island just south of the city. the
time the freshet began. The island is under water
and it is presumed that eighteen horses have per-
ished The men have evidently taken refuge in
the upper part OF the icehOuses They are in a
perous position, but at the present time 1t is al
impossible to reach them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
WANT THE PEOPLE TO BE PATIENT.

Reports from the Croton region that the rain at
the beginning of the week had caused additional
freshets there were received at the Department of
Water Supply in this city yesterday. officials of
the Department said that the people of the city
would have to be as patient possible while the
winter freshets kept the water muddy. So much
earth had been washed into the of the Croton
system 1t was said, that it impossible TO de-
liver clear water at the faucets in parts of the
city where service pipes were near the large
mains. The present trouble with the water the
officials said, serious than usual be-
cause the freshets came in midwinter when the
ground which had been frozen and thawed was
in a condition to he carried the lakes by the
swollen streams The trouble will not abate until
streams become clear. and the mud wa shed into
the lakes has time TO settle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
MORE TAX LEGISLATION

Albany. Feb. 15-Another proposition for tax leg
islation was submitted to-day in bill introduced
by Senator Elsberg and which was prepared by
the West End Association of New-York. It pro-
vides for the abolition Of the present system Of
equalization by the reduction increasing of the
total assessed value Of real estate. BY the terms
of the bill introduced to-day the State tax is ap-
proportioned to the counties in the proper
ton that the total taxes laid in each county bear
to the gross amount at the taxes laid in all the
counties during the preceding year. duplicate of
every tax roll must be sent to the State Board of
Tax Commissioner and this Board with the Com
missioners of the Land Office, is required TO com
pute the tax to be paid by each county. The bill
permits each county to use its discretion in the as
sessment of mortgages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
DENIAL OF EARLY ADJOURNMENT

Albany. Feb. 15.-In regard to the report that the
Republican majority had determined upon a final
adjournment of the Legislature on March g. and
that ali big measures which might occasion ex-
tended debate to be laid aside in consequence
Mr. Aids this morning stated emphatically that
no such policy was contemplated. 1T is desired"
he said, that the Legislature should adjourn as
early as possible but no important measures, and
especially none of the big financial measures, are
to be sacrificed
Chairman B. B. Odell of the Republican State
committee, who is in the city stated that the fact
that any important legislation to be sacri-
need to an early adjournment was news to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
WATER RUNNING TO WASTE.
ABOUT ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND
GALLONS DAILY LOST OVER THE
CROTON DAM
CROTON DAM.

Recent freshets in the Croton region have raised
the streams to such extent that about one
million four hundred thousand gallons of water are
running to waste over the Croton Dam every day"
said Chief Engineer B.rdsall of the Department of
Water Supply yesterday. "Of course" he added
the water is muddy. 1t will get clear soon if we
90 not have any more freshets; Blowing off
Migrants in the city to increase the consumption
Of water here would not help to make the water
clearer The trouble is at the lakes into which the
streams are still pouring immense quantities of
roily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
DEBATE ON BOND INVESTMENTS.

Albany Feb. 15-In the Senate to-day the bill OF
Assembyman McEwen authorizing savings banks
to invest in the bonds of the Chicago and Alton
Railroad Company the subject of long debate.
Senator Grady said it improperly the files.
Senator Ellsworth stated that an error had been
discovered in the original bill and correction had
been ordered by the President Of the Senate. As
corrected it had been reprinted. Senator Raines
moved that II be recommItted to the Committee of
the Whole. This motion after debate was carried
by vote of 81 to l3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
HEARING ON PIER LINE BILL.

Albany Feb. IA hearing the bill of Senator
Marshall which provides for the establishment of
exterior pier lines in Brooklyn, given to-day
before the Senate Committee DR.. G. o. Horton.
president of the Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse
Company appeared in behalf of the measure.
There was present to oppose ii, and another
hearing will be given March L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
Plan TO AID CANAL TRAFFIC.

Albany. Feb. 15.-Mr. Farrell to-day introduced a
nronoeed amendment to the Stock Corporation law
which removes the restriction OF $4,000 as the limit
of Capitalization of company operating boats
unon the canals This was earnestly urged last
YEAR bv Erastus Wiman and others interested In
- op SSanizafion of a company to operate large
steel canaIboats but 1t failed of passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
BOARD OF HEALTH'S REPORT.
A LABORATORY RECoMMENDED-IM IMPROVE
MENTs AT BARREN ISLAND.

Albany, Feb. 15.-The annual report Of the State
Board OF Health was to-day transmitted 10 the
Legislature The Board states that il Is convinced
that a great deal Of good work could be accom-
plished were ii equipped with laboratory where
competent chemists and psychologists could ex-
anime articles OF food for dangerous authorizations
and also make systematic examination OF the drug
supply OF the State
In the last year SO7 samples Of foods and drugs
collected in different parts Of the State have been
examined. These included sugar coffee tomatoes
catsup. olive oil. ammonia, water chlOrosorrn seid-
Itz powders. syrup rhubarb and other compounds
and substances The report says:
1t is believed that the examinations OF foods and
SI9sS whlch have been made in recent years have
su6stitutions and qualifications. and have had a
very important influence in improving the quality
more important drugs and medicinal preparations
Since January l. 1899 1924 head of cattle were ex-
aIIIheu under the supervision of the tuberculosis
Commission. of which 577 were condemned and rs
destroyed. Because of the small appropriation
made the tuberculosis Committee has been unable
herds. They have. however, had constantly on
hand stock Of tuberculin which they had fur
nished without charge TO cattle owners who were
willing to have their cattle tested at their
pense.
A most desirable and life saving duty could be
performed by the establishment of system for
that secretons from the throat Of the patient may
be sent TO the state Laboratory Tor mcroscopical
examination.
In regard to the Barren Island garbage reduction
works, the report says:
The season of 1899 at Barren Island was notable
mainly being the test OF the efficiency OF the
Arnold system of disposing Of the garbage OF the
city of NewYork- Extensive ana costly sanitary
improvements were completed previous to the be
ginning OF the summer season, and the CAPACITY
was ample. ninety-six digesters being in service:
a plant equal to any demand. presses and
drying rooms fully equipped
It Is believed to be a fact that with prompt col
lection and delivery of garbage. with the pres
ent capacity and appliances. the present method
of disposal Is adequate 10 the needs Of the people
of the city OF New-YOrk.
While under certain atmospheric conditions the
doors from this plant can be detected at the places
from which these complaints sent, so
modified by the appliances before mentioned that It
is scarcely noticeable, and is not IN any way in
furious or detrimental to health or comfort
1t is submitted that the fact that the thousands
OF well-tO-do people who filed the hotels and
boarding houses in these places. remained there
many Of them during the entire summer season Is
complete and final REPUTATION of the charges made
in these letters of complaint.
AS to the other eSta bliShments thu island
nothing but praise can be mentioned; they IRE all
well managed and in good sanitary conditNc-.
THE RR00ETYE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
PAY FOR TEACHERS ASSURED.

Albany Feb 15-Governor Roosevelt to-day
signed Mr.. Fallowss bill providing for the payment
of arrears of salary and unpaid salaries of teach
ers and other employees of the school boards of the
Boroughs of Queens and Richmond.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
MINOR ALBANY TOPICS.
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

Albany, Feb. Ex-Governor Roosevelt has signed
these bills:
Mr.. Hills, appropriating 81 552 the unexpended
balance of former appropriation, TO be expended
for expenses of the Canal Advisory Committee
Mr.: Darrisons, apprOpriating IS 900 additional for
rebuilding canal bridge at Lockport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
TO REGULATE TELEPHONE CHARGES.

Albany Feb. Ex-senator Sullivan to-day intro
6uced the bill which has been before several
cessive Legislatures, regulating the telephone
charges in New-York, and constituting the State
C'ontToIler the Attorney General, the State En-
efneer ana Surveyor a commission TO investigate
all complaints of excessive charges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
OPPOSING MORTGAGE TAX.

Albany, Feb 15-Assemblyman A. j. Rodenbeck
of Rochester, Republican, this morning declared
himself against the Commissions tax bill for the
taxation of mortgages and bank stocks. 1t is said
several other Republicans ready to follow his
example
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
MOET and CHANDON
CHAMPAGNE.

ABSOLUTE FACTS THAT CANNOT BE DISPUTED.
FstThe house of Moet and Chandon founded in 1913
condhe house Most and Chandon than all
of the following combined CHQuo Piper HeidSeck,
Monopoe Ruinat c. H. Mumm Ponmery Roederer
zH-The Most and Chandon throughout the wodgeay
exceed those OF any other brand.
FouThe wine shipped the United States the present time by
and ChandOn ofthe celebrated vintage
of 1898 of which they hold sufficient to insure its
continuance for a considerable period
FMot and Chandon Champagne has been served exclusively
ageatmanyyeaS almost OF the prominent society functions
Sir-Ae repeated sampng and careful comparison with all the
other Champagnes by the ablest experts Moe and Shandon
has been pronounced. without question, superior
quality to any OF the other brands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-16
THE BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT INQUIRY.

The bRUUhLTN RAPID IR4NSIT INQUIRY.
The Special Grand Jury was in session yesterday.
It devoted the entire day to the consideration OF
documents relating the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
matter
William T. Sheehan, of counsel for the company,
yesterday afternoon said: There Is nothing for
publication about the Rapid Transit investigation"