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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28

Our phone number is Ala, II
you have any news item Of any
kind please call us and we will be
glad to get the news. If you have
any guests at your house we will
be pleased to have You call MS
give rs their names, where they
are from etc. Do not be afraid
of bothering rs, we have put the
phone in the Office just for this
purpose. So give us the call.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28
LOCAL News.

LOCAL News. {
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Fruit Cakes all size at Robins
grocery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Thomas Of
Breaux Bridge were visiting here
this week.
Don't fail to attend the Grand
Concert and Ball of the 29th.
Miss Agnes Greig, of New
Iberia is visiting here, she is the
guest of the Misses Greig.
High standard groceries at F.
Robin or your money back.
Mr.. j. G. Durand and family
spent several days in Opelousas
this week. visiting relatives.
Do not delayl Buy your fruit
Cake at F. Robin.
Mrs. j. G. Grevemberg of JEAN
erette is passing the holidays here.
the guest of her mother, Mrs. O..
j. Durand.
The finest to be had at Robins
grocery.
The Vindicator-News favors
congressman r. F. Broussard as
its choice for the next Governor
of Louisiana.
The latest fat in CONNECTIONS at
Robins Grocery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Goets
of- New Iberia spent Christmas
here, they we're the guests of Mrs.
John Franz.
Fancy Cakes and Bon Bons are
the best Xmas greetings. For sale
By F. Robin.
Mr.. Luke Comesux showed us
= lemon raised in his yard, which
p Of extraordinary large size. and
spretty fruit.
Judge Jas. E. Mouton made
visit to New Orleans last week to
plead before the Supreme Court
In the Perriou case.
Just received 2 cars of Fur
aiture at L. G. Duchamp.
DIR. and Mrs. w. j. Rhymes
ieft Tuesday for a trip to New Or
leans and Richland parish, to
spend few days with their pa
rents.
AL the boys who are attending
schools in the different parts of
country have returned home to
spend the holidays with their pa
tents.
AL our people who we're out
Of town making the grinding, re-
sarned home, u full force on
Ohristmas day,J penQ the day
WITH their famill
Those in ned fes with
Aomestead clause prtgage
notes can get them essen
n Af5S m - IN - a. n rod !
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28
Food Changed To Poison.

Purifying food in the intestines
produces effects like those of arse
mic, but DIR. Kings New Life Pills
e1pel the poisons from clogged
bowels, gently, easily but surely,
curing Constipation, Biliousness,
Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver,
and Bowels troubles. Only 25c at
Z. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28

We have just put in complete
stock of wedding and invitation
stationery of every kind. from the
cheap to the most costly.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28

D"SSiSS! buXg1eS!!
just received, One Car Load, do
not buy before you see my prices,
L.. G. Duchamp.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Sandoz and
children of Opelousas, and Mr..
and Mrs. Albert P. VOORHEES, of
New Iberia, spent Christmas here,
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. H.
Broussard.
FOB SALE-Large mare mule,
six year old. sound and gentle, ap-
ply Lucien VOORHEES, & Co.
The planters OF this parish are
already actively at work getting
things in shape TO commence the
next crop, we can see almost every
where the work of the .plow, at
this early date. 4
Hamilton-Brow Shoes, for la-l
dies, are the most elegant of shoes, |
all tips and sizes, Z. Schwartz 81
Co., is the only, store that keep
them. 1
Archbishop Chapelle returned |
from his mission to the Philip
pines Island, and arrived in New
Orleans last Saturday, Monday he1
was given a grand reception at Tu-
lane Hall. by the people of New
Orleans.
Ladies' Dress Goods, we are the
headquarters in that line, we have
a we'll, selected and complete
stock, and iRvite the ladies to visit
our store, K. Schwartz & Co.
The telephone exchange now
has 140 subscribers and new sub
scribers are coming in nearly every
day. The new card of names will
be printed soon giving the names
of all present subscribers. The
old card was incomplete end was
full of errors.
The hot and damp weather Of
this week will have q very bad eff
feet upon the frozen cane, and we
have heard that in some cases cane
had to be rejected by the refine
ries. We do not believe, however,
that the loss will be large because
grinding is in its last days, and
small is the quantity of cane re-
in the field.
Everything you may heed in
wines and liquors, for the holidays,
you are sure to find at j. B. Fer
rams. who has q large stock.
Bear in mind. lovers of plea
sure, that tomorrow night, at Du-
champs hall, will take place thej
Grand Concert for the benefit oil
Knights of Honor lodge here. and
the concert will be one of the best
ever given here. A grand ball
will follow after the concert, and
there will be lots of refreshments,
cakes ETC., which will be served at
very moderate prices. |,
Are you thinking about the
holiday presents? K. Schwartz &
Co., have such complete stock
that you are sure to find exactly
what you want. Be sure to call
and see the attractions they have.
The reports are conflicting con-
,erning the effect of the recent !
freeze. as to windrowed cane and
10 stubbles, some of the planters
are of the opinion that the wind
rowed cane was seriously DANA
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28

Mrs. Carlos Olivier and Miss
Irms Clement visited friends in
New Iberia this week.
Miss Anna Ferran who was
attending school at the Sacred
Heart Convent, Grand Coteau,
come home to spend the holidays.
Mr.. Jules Francois has bought
the Baker property, back of the
Baker brick stores. Mr.. Francois
will move into his property next
week. +
We learn that Deputy Sheriff
A. Fl. Guilbeau arrested a negro
in the Fifth ward, charged with
the killing Of another negro. The
murderer was placed in Jail to
await development.
Mr.. Frank Robin wishes to
announce to the public and his
friends that he will on the first of
January open liquor bar in his
store, with all the up-to-date fancy
and imported liquors to be had.
The more we hear of the Con-.
cert to be given on the 29th inst,
for the benefit of the knights of
Honor lodge, the more we are GER.
tain of a grand success. The pro-
grsmme is fine one, and those
who will attend will have treat.
l car Buggies just received
at L. G. Duehamp.
1t is rumored here that the
New Iberia Milling and Develop
ment Co, of New Iberia, has
bought the Fournet ~ Delahous-
saye ginnery here, which been Idle
since two years. They will proba-
bly, pat the ginnery in running or
der for the coming season.
We learn that several of the
teachers of this parish have gone
10 Franklin to attend the teachers
institute which is being held ia
town. Our teachers now under
stand the advantages of these in
stitutes, which are always conduc-
ted by able and experienced edu.
Gators.
Let every one Of our citizens
bear in mind that unless he pays
his poll tax before the 3lst inst, |
be will not be qualified to vote in
the town election next May, nor in
The Congressional election next
November. Therefore, his right
'f suffrage rests with himself, he |
ian preserve this right or disqua-
lily himself.
1t looks as If we are going to
have an early opening of the town
campaign, as we can see our poll
;icians moving as if interested in
:allying the forces. The election |
will be in next May, and we can
zee in advance a hard political
light. We do not believe that DO
itical leaders will care much for
good business council, but the
struggle will be made by the fac
ions TO capture the town adminis-
ration.
Mr.. Piacide Robin and family
arrived in town Thursday evening
o take possession of the Evange-
inc hoteh
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28

For Corn. Bran, Oats. Hay and
Rice Bran see M. Bienvenu & Son.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
THE SPICE OF VARIETY.

Less than half the area Of St. Louis
70 severed.
To commend anarchist crime in .
public place is punishable ofenss ac-
cording to French law.
Eggs and mulberry trees were sent
out to Georgia by the British govern
ment shortly after the settlement Of
the colony.
The ink Of the Greeks and Romans
was merely lampblack mingled with
gum in the proportion Of three parts OF
the former to one Of the latter.
The sheets of steel for pen making
are, in their original condition, eight
feet long and three feet wide. From
these strips are cut wide enough to per-
NIT Of the cutting. of three or four pens.
Iron stoves are coming more and
more into use in Bulgaria, having
driven out the tin-plated ones formerly
in great favor. Germany was the first
in the field with iron stoves, but has
found formidable competitors in Bel
GUM and England.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
DIMES WITH PRESIDENT.
Frederick w. HOLE visit. Waite
House and Explnfns Inter-
Views with Hin.

Washington, Oct. 21,-Frederick W.
Hollis, who was one of the represents
atives of the peace conference at
The Hague, called at the white house
Saturday and lunched with President
Roosevelt. Mr.. Hollis says he has
been in this country since August 90.
He asserts that he never pretend-
ed to be the "mouthpiece of the adj
ministration." During his visit abroad
last summer Mr.. Hollis said he had
met Lord Lansdowne.
ST took palms, said he. "to impress upon
the statesmen whom ! had the pleasure
of meeting in England and elsewhere that
had no official position except member of
the court of arbitration and no authority
whatever to represent anyone but myself.
ut is fact that in private conversation
did discuss. among other questions. the
isthmian canal treaty. and 1t may not be
improper to say that the burden of my
remarks in England was that the oppo-
sition to the original Hay Pauncefote trea-
ty by no means implied any feelings toward
Great Britain but those of sincere friend
ship and regard"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
BAD TRAIN WRECK.


st. Louis, Oct. el.-TA0 worst wreck
ON the Iron Mountain for many years
occurred near De Soto. No.. Friday
night at. n O'clock between north
bound passenger train No. 81 and
southbound fast freight train No. 70,
in which one person, ! tramp. was
killedaand another tramp with him
badly injured.
Engineer j. Egan wassbadly injured
and several passengers and trainmen
were badly bruised and injured.
The wreck was caused by train No.
20 leaving De Soto yards before No.
81, which was three hours and 80 min-
utes late, had arrived. S.
T. At 1880 in the morning the relief
train returned to De Soto with the
injured persons, some Of whom were
taken care of here; the balance most
Dly composed of the following mail
clerks We're taken on special train to
st. Louis: Robert Arntzen, E. j. Car
roll, B. j. jackson, W. p. Tate and
Baggageman O. 8. Leitsch.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
MRS. DYER's HEART.

McCarron, Mich, Oct. 21st.-In April
last the sensational case Of Mrs. Sam
uel G. Dyer, of this place, was reported
in these columns. Mrs. Dyer has suf-
fered for years with a very bad case of
Heart Trouble and was cured in few
weeks by Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Since then Mrs. Dyer has received
hundreds of inquiries as to her condi-
ton and many may be interested to
hear that she is at present enjoying
the best of health and has not had the
slightest return Of the Heart Trouble.
Formerly she had to sit up in bed for
hours to get relief; now she goes about
as smartly as any lady of 81 years in
the State. Dodd's Kidney Pills have
made many friends in Chippewa Coun-
ty through their cure Of Mrs. Dyer's
case, and have proven beyond doubt
that their cures are not only very COM
plete, but absolute and permanent.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
Putting Ont Fire in shin..

A new method of extinguishing fires
on board ship has recently been tested
at Bremen. 1t consists in fitting pipes
in every compartment of the vessel,
communicating with the deck, and act
ing as safety-valves through which
smoke may ascend in case of fire, thus
giving warning of danger, and making
it possible to watch the progress of a
fire in the hold without removing the
matches. The chief feature of the sys-
tenn is the use of carbonic-acid gas, to
be pumped through the pipes into the
hold until the fire is extinguished.
Provision is made for introducing the
gas under pressure among the cargo,
SO that it willpenetrate tightly slowed
cotton bales.-Yonth's Companion.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
CONCERT OF POWERS;


Mhe brigands who hold Miss Ellen
n. Stone, American missionary, in
captivity refuse to be Influenced by
the government Of Bulgaria. Turkey
or the United States. Presumably
they know what action has been
taken by the several governments.
and their answer to all appeals, to all
orders, is that Miss Stone will be
killed unless q ransom of $40, 600 10
paid
II Miss Stone is held prisoner
through the connivance of the Mace
DOMAIN committee or the Bulgarian
government, it is fair to assume, that
she will not be killed. If a political
purpose was served by her capture,
the responsibility for her murder
would rest with all associated with
the intrigue. In such case the bril-
gands are simply the instruments,
and. the responsible parties for the
retention Of the missionary in cap
tivity are government officials.
Whether or not ransom is paid, all
such officials must be brought to pun
ishment, if not by the Bulgarian and
Turkish governments, then by the
United States. If Bulgaria, under the
present administration, is helpless be-
fore such situation, why should the
state not be treated by civilization
just as China was treated when war
was made on the legations in Picking
and when missionaries were slauyh-
tered by connivance of the imperial
government?
On the other hand, if the brigands
are acting independent of any polit-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
MAY BECOME PREMIER.
King Edward Reported Anxiou. to
Have the Duke Of Devonshire
Succeed Salisbury.

King Edward is said to be anxious
that the duke of Devonshire should
be prime minister after the corona
ton. The duke, who is lord president
of the council in the Salisbury cab
met. would be willing to stand aside
and let the king choose for premier
the marquis of Lansdowne, now Sec
rotary of state for foreign affairs,
but the duchess of Devonshire insists
upon her husband becoming prime
minister.
Lord Salisbury is rapidly falling
into condition of chronic somno-
lence. For months it has been grow
ing more difficult to arouse him to
La sense of the gravity and urgency
Of the governments situation. The
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
nob.on Attcnd. Dedication.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. 21.-Capt.
Richmond p. Hobson arrived in Knox
vile Saturday to attend the ID. A. r.
dedication of monument marking
the site of the home of Gen. James w.
White, founder of Knoxville, who was
Hobson's great-great-grandfather.
The ceremony occurred Saturday aft
ernoon on the lawn of the suburban
home of Hon. j. C. Groner, where
Gen. Whites house stood. 1t was pre-.
coded by street parade headed by
Hohson. Hon. Richmond Pearson, of
North Carolina, uncle of Hobson, is
also q guest of honor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24

the ovens with clubs. but King Tanau
conceived the pleasant little scheme
of making the human Joints ar
range themselves already for cooking
and then roast them alive.
If somewhat behind his worthy par
ent in ingenuity, Thakombau far sur
passed him in the number of people
he killed and ate. One of the minor
chiefs-whose opportunities for MUIR
der and cannibalism were presuma bly,
more limited than those of his sover-
eign-used to keep count of his own
victims by means of pile of stones.
These reached a grand total of s72,
and King Thakombau's record is
known to have been considerably
greater than this. All things consid-
cred, it is as we'll for the beautiful
land of Fiji that King Thakombau is
dead.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
we Axe of Work.

From the age of 20 to IS or 40 ia
a period Of great efficiency and activi-
ty. Politicians, orators, warriors and
artists are then formed, and some of
their greatest triumphs gained. AL
exander, Hannibal and Napoleon had
made themselves known by some of
their most extraordinary military
achievements before they were 80.
William Pitt was prime minister Of
England 1t Is, and rs Q statesman and
debater in the house of commons sus-
tained himself from that day onward
against such men % Fox and Burke.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
Plague Of wild Dogs.

In northern Patagonia reward ID
offered for the determination of the
dogs that overrun that part of the
world. The ancestors of these wild
dogs were 1 pair of tame collies
which were taken over by a Scots
man straight from his native heath.
The animals have retained their ma
tural instinct in connection with
sheep, but instead of guarding them
they prefer killing them; hence the
farmers have always to be prepared
for the sudden advance at any time
of strong herd of the wild creatures
hungering after docks Of sheep.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
MISS ELLEN M. STONE.
american Missionary Captured by Bull
garian Bandits.)

ical intrigue, in defiance of their own
government and in defiance of the
authority of Turkey, and in contempt
of the United States, then they are
no better than the Boxers of China
who shot down the German minister.
Ketteler, at Peking. In that case
Germany held the Chinese govern
ment responsible, and exacted not
only the severest penalties for those
participating in the murder, but the
most abject apology from the Chi
nese authorities. In this course Ger
many was sustained by all the civil
lied powers of the world.
When it became clear that the Chi
nese government at Peking could not
or would not protect Americans and
Europeans against the Boxer mobs,
the United States, Great Britain,
Germany, Russia and other powers
interfered and compelled the suppress
sion of the outlaws. If Bulgaria or
Turkey cannot suppress brigands as
contemptuous az the Boxers in def
ance of the laws Of civilization. there
is as good reason for the interior
ence Of other powers in the case of
Bulgaria as in the case of China.
If ransom is paid at all, it should
be paid by Bulgaria or Turkey. If
ransom is paid by individuals in
America, the money should be re-
funded by the governments respon-
sible for the operations of the bril-
gands. But above and beyond this
is a larger question. Miss Stone is
an American, located in an empire
that guarantees the protection of
Americans, is held as prisoner in a
state that has accepted the obliga-
tions imposed on other states, and
the United States has made demand
for her release. IF this demand is
not complied with, then punishment
must follow. Eli.
The Bulgarian government in the
last year has been involved in low i'm
trigues leading to assassination, has
been intimidated by conspirators
against the peace of the country, has
failed to perform the functions of
government. Only the jealousies of
the European powers as to influence
in the balkan peninsula have prevent
ed action that would bring Bulgaria
to terms. No such complications
stand in the way of the United States.
If Turkey cannot compel Bulgaria
to act in this case, or in similar
cases, then the United States must.
A government that can keep open
communication with brigands to en-
able them to make demands for ran
som and to telegraph threats to the
friends of prisoners that they will be
killed, should be able to release the
prisoners. That it does not, argues
the Chicago Inter Ocean. is virtual
confession of abdication, and other
powers should act accordingly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24

result is that each minister is acting
without control.
The scheme is said to be to retire
the marquis of Salisbury, make the
duke of Devonshire prime minister,
put the marquis of Lansdowne into
Devonshire's present position of lord
president of the council and appoint
Lord Curzon of Kedleston, now vice.
roy and governor general of India,
secretary of state for foreign affairs
to succeed Lansdowne.
When Lady Curzon of Kedleston
was about to leave England she told
friends that she hoped to be at home
in England before the coronation.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
Most satisfying,

They were speaking of the billion.
aires insufferable pretensions.
upon what meat does this our
Caesar feed, that he has grown so
great?" exclaimed Mordaunt, bitterly.
''Mint's meat, possibly" observed
Meltrayers, trying to be cheaply wit
ty while yet preserving the easy grace
of man of the world.-Detroit Free
Press.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24

A god deal bss reesatly ~ y
peared Il PEint regaariing 4As
sumption of sugar. ara - the -
portance u this article ~ = food, =
which every individual = coEcsrned,
il apparently not suAiciently uhdsr-
stood. the following facts and figures
furnished TO us by the well-lno1vn
sugar statisticians. Nessrs. Willett
and Gray (s1 Wall street. New York.,
who are the publishers Of the weekly
Statistical Sugar Trade Journal.
must necessarily be of great inter-
eat to all our readers:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
Mo- loan Mentioned.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 21.-Thc Off.
cial Messenger, referring to foreign
reports that the cars visit to
France was made in order to prepare
the way for new French loan,
quotes the finance minister as de-.
claring that neither during nor after
the journey was loan mentioned.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
Arkansas Kansaroo Ranch

An Arkansas planter IL making ar
rangements to start kangaroo
ranch. The hides are valuable and
the tendons extremely fine, and are
the best thing known to surgeons for
sewing up wounds and especially for
holding broken bones together. be-
ing much finer and tougher than cat
gut.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
A DAKOTA BOY,

Joseph Kleinhempl. one OF the North
Dakota boys who was Killed in the Conn
pany c massacre at Sarnar. was former
member of Troop II. Griggby's Rough
Riders. enlisting as q private in Fargo
when the two troops for North Dakota
were organized by Lieutenants Showers
and Sunderland. Kleinhempl was 81
years Of age. born In Mito. Austria. and
had resided in Richland county several
years. After the Rough Riders were dis
banded he enlisted in the regular army
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
Sawed THE BIG ROLL

John Mcclure. an elevator agent at
Woods. twenty-five miles southwest Of
Fargo. was sitting in his room one night
with his wife. when "a masked man opened
the door and thrust a revolver in his
face, dema nding his money. Mcclure
had two packages. one of bills and the
other OF silver. and few small bills.
amounting to $50. He gave the robber
this and saved the big roll.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-10-24
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE.
WANTED TO BE ARRESTED.

Weak from illness and Respondent.
Frank Wittig, a former resident of Du-
luth. smashed the glass doors of Kirk &
Aliens hardware store. at Jamestown. in
order that he would he arrested and when
Jailed receive proper treatment. He was
promptly arrested and at hearing bound
over to the district court. Witttg says
he had been sick for three weeks and
had been bounded out Of every town
from the western line OF the state until
he had become desperate. He was placed
under physcian's care and If it is found
that his story is true he will probably be
released