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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-07-19

that would flood the Teche at all
times with an unlimited supply OF
water, which would greatly faclli-
tate the cultivation of rice in this
section and which would also in
crease and immensely facilitate
the lumber industry OF this parish
which is of vast proportions.
This is matter which Is OF I'M
portance and it should be attended
to at once, and we trust that the
people Interested and parish au-
thorities will give it their imme-
date and serious consideration.
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White Men Turned Yellow.

White Men Turned Yellow.
Great CONSERVATION was felt by
the friends of Nj. A. Hogarty Of
Lexington, KY, when they saw he
was turning yellow. His skin
slowly changed color, also his
eyes, aud he suffered terribly. His
malady was Yellow Jaundice. He
was treated bv the best doctors,
but without benefit. Then he was
advised to try Electric Bitters, the
wonderful Stomach and Liver re-
medy, and he writes: after TAX
ing two bottles / was wholly cur
ed" A trial proves its matchless
merit for all Stomach, Liver and
Kidney troubles. Only SOC. Sold
by L. j. Liable druggist.
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Cholera Infantum,

This has long been regarded as one of
the most dangerous and fatal diseases to
which infants are subject. 1t can be
cured, however, when properly treated.
All that is necessary is to give Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Re-
medy and castor oil. as directed with
each bottle. and cure is certain. For
sale by T. j. Liable.
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Very Remarkable Cure of Diarahoea.

Very Remarkable Cure of Diarahoea.
about six years ago for the first time
in INV life had a sudden and severe at
tack Of diarrhoea," says Mrs. Alice Mil
Ter, Of Morgan, Texas. II got Temporal
ny relief. but it came back again ana
again, aud for six years ] have suffered
more misery and agony than can tell.
IL was worse than death. My husband
spent hundreds Of dollars for physicians
prescriptions ana treatment without
avail. Finally we moved TO Bosdue
county, our present home. and one day
| happened 10 see an advertisement OF
Cl,ambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diafr-
hoea Rrmedv with a testimonial OF a
man who had been cured by IT. The
case was so similar to my own that
concluded TO try the remedy. The re
suit WIS wonderful. cOald hardly re-
alizc that | was vel, again. or believe
il could be- 50 after suffered so long, but
that enc bottle Of medicine. costing but
few cents, cured me-" For sale by I
j, Liable.
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WHITE PRIMARIES.

The state Democratic Executive
committee will meet in New Or
leans next week and a strong eff
fort will he made to have the COM
mittee agree to adopt a white pri-
mary elections for the selection of
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1902-07-19

The local politicians seem TO be
making some little moves, and
once in a while we hear of some
political possibilities. The next
Congressional election, which will
be in November next, will proba-
bly, be the opening of the State
campaign, as the factions will pro-
badly be formed in this campaign,
aud will continue to make the
fight in State affairs. The way
things are shaping we can reason
ably expect strong, powerful OPP
position to the administration. and
this will mean an active and pref
ty lively contest. We now hear
that the Lilly or Sugar Republi-
cans will make an active campaign
at the next Congressional election,
but their campaign cannot amount
to much more than their past eff
forts in this state. They seem to
think they can elect two Congress
men, but VIZ doubt that, we even
doubt that they can make as
strong a showing as they have
done a few years back. We ex-
pect the next political fight to be
between two Democratic factions,
and this fight will be made at the
primary election.
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THE TECHE.


you Teche, and the residents OF
the towns upon the banks of this
once beautiful and romantic
stream, have been specializing
about the low stage at which 1T is
at present and the causes; some OF
the oldest residents OF this section
claim they have never seen the
Tecbe as low rs it is now; many
advance the theory that the large
number of irrigating pumps tax
ing their supply of water from the
stream, keep it at this low stage,
while others venture the opinion
that it is caused by the dry season.
We are of opinion that the
pumps are mostly responsible for
this condition, as we learn from
some responsible source, that
when two or three of the large
pumps stop, that the bayou will
soon rise from twelve to eighteen
inches, but as soon as these
pumps resume operation, the ba-
YOU will Immediately go down.
This low stage of the bayou is
beginning to be serious question
to this entire section, and it shall
DE looked into at once, and the re-
Anedy applied.
The idea of preventing the irri-
eating plants from taking their
water from the Teche should not
be entertained for one minute, Tor
rice is one of the greatest indus
tries of this section with prospects
of still greater development, and
for this reason, the rice planters
should he encourage and every
facility should be accorded them
to irrigate their crops.
But in the mean time the lum-
Der industry all along the Teche
is suffering on account of the low
stage in the bayou. as in some
places, there are only few inches
of water, right here, in st. Mar
tinville, are places where the ba
!. you is only eighteen inches deep
and the saw mill of j. j. Burdil
& Bro, is compelled to shut dowl
because they cannot float theiI
logs to their gang way, the log
are resting upon the bottom of th'
bayou.
We learn that the Teche is dam
med in two places above, som
where below Leonville and some
where below Breaux Bridge, AM
the report is that these dams ar
holding a considerable amount o
water, which report, if correct
would indate that the small
streams above, which empty i
the Teche are fed by springs, ant
furnish large supply of water.
We have been informed that a
q small cost a canal could be Gu
some where above Breaux Bridge
that would connect the Teche wit
the Atchafalaya and Red river
and the great swamp lakes tina
would throw large supply ofwa
ter into the Teche, that woul
keep its banks full all the TIM
and that system would furnis
enough water by means Of anotl
or canal. to supply the Vermillio
bayou with an unlimited .quantit
of fresh water.
We are of opinion that our pee
pie who are interested in this ma
ter, which is of the greatest in
portance to this entire section {
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A We'll Known Albany Man

RECOMMENDS CHAMBERLAlN'S COLO, CLIO
LERA AND DIARRHOEA REMEDY.
About eighteen months ago MIR. W. s..
Manning. Of Albany. N. Y, widely known
in trade circles az the representative OF
the Albany Chemical CO., was suffering
from protracted attack of diarrhOea.
II tried ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy" he says. ''aHd Oh
tainei immediate relief. cheerfully
recommend this medicine TO those 81
milsrly afflicted" Sold by 7. J. Liable.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
MARINE OFFICERS
FROM CIVIL LIFE
Their Rank Affected Materially by a
Decision Of the Navy De-
parSment.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 21.@The
navy department, has made decision
which affects the rank Of marine Of
1cers appointed from civil life under
the naval personnel act. Under that
act the president was authorized to
fill vacancies in the marine corps from
civil life and several groups of ap-
pointments were made. The appointees,
after passing the examination, were
commissioned by numbers and took
rank according to their standing at the
examinations. In thus ranking these
officers, the navy department followed
the law and practice in the case Of
cadets graduating from Annapolis, who
rank according to standing.
Recently one of the marine officers,
Lieut.. Arthur 7. O'Aeary, questioned
the action Of the department, in view of
section 1909 Of the revised statutes.
which provides that officers of the same
grade, when appointed and commits
stoned on the same date, take rank ac-
cording to previous service Lieut..
OLeary himself, like most of the other
marine officers appointed from civil
life, had seen service as a volunteer
during the Spanish war, and he claimed
the benefit of the statute.
Ffe department. upon the recon-
mendation of. Acting Judge Advocate
General Hanna, has sustained his con-
tention. This ruling will involve a re-
adjustment of the rank of all marine
officers appointed from civil life since
the Spanish war.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22

not, combinations Of all industries ar
menace to true government Not
only so, but they are the oppressors of
the people"
What will be the result of such an
era?" asked a reporter.
In such an event the American peo-
pie will revolt against them and there
will be financial ruin the like Of which
this country has never seen-or any
other"
1t was suggested to Mr.. Sage that
there was general C>3nion that COM
binations at certain times were good
things for the country
"Yes," Mr.. Sage replied, when sew
eral industries are starting out in
business it is well for individuals to
combine for mutual protection until
the business is firmly established.
When the business is SO established the
combination should be disrupted and
conducted on individual lines. Then
if one individual became embarrassed
it would not mean the Wrecking of the
industry. I believe it is best to have
such industries divided among several
individuals than combined into one
great combination, the embarrassment
of which would mean the ruin of all.''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
New York Tribune.

there will be dismal awakening if ma
tional policies are not changed. In his
Commoner of tomorrow Bryan will
say:
God bless the optimistn shouts the
Republican spellbinder. Well, optimism
is good when it rests upon a sound
foundation. 1t is bad when it blinds
one to approaching doings. 1t is one
thing to have faith in the ultimate tri-
unaph of cause and quite another
thing to ignore reasonable warning and
the lessons of experience. We don't
say God bless the man who stumbles
into hole without seeing it, or God
bless the man who sleeps while his
house is burning
There is golden (and silver) mean
between the doubt that retards healthy
progress and the confidence that
invites catastrophy. Just now the Re-
publicans are very optimistic. They
want to let we'll enough alone Thev
resent any suggestion of reverse and
shout at the possibility of calamity.
They are rushing head1ong into new
conditions and are leading the coun-
try into untried paths They are sure
that we can maintain a republic here
and at the same time administer a COL
ony in the Orient, unmindful Of the
fact that consistency will ultimately
compel us to adopt at home the prin-
ciples which we defend abroad.
Encouraging MonopoIies.
They are sure that they can safely
encourage the growth Of private mo-
nopolies, notwithstanding the inevita-
Die tendency of man to use the power
Tor his own selfish purposes. They
think they can permit watered stock
and fictitious capitalization, seemingly
indifferent to the interests of those who
must suffer from unjust rates in order
that dividends may be paid on stock
that reports no actual investment. They
are giving free rein to the financiers.
indifferent to the fact that in all his
tory they have never been known to
consider or conserve the interest of
the producing masses.
They are allowing United States
| judges to abuse the writ of Injunction
when asked against laboring men, while
those who violate the anti trust laws
go free, blipd to the fact that such dis
cflm1nation makes more anarchists
than all the speeches ever delivered by
Herr Most. Balshazzar was optimistic
up TO the night Of Babylon's fall and
the Republicans Of today are initiating
him as closely as possible. Theirs is
| the fatal optimism that refuse to rec
| ognize the logic of events or to apnIv
reason to the affairs of government"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
TALKS FARMING IN
PLACE OF POLITICS
David 3. Hill Gives Advice to AqricuI-
turists of New
York.

ALBION, N. Y, Aug. 21.-Former
Gov. David B. Hill spoke to a crowd
of 5000 persons at the Orleans county
pioneer picnic at ak Orchard today.
The speech was a general one, Mr.. Hill
saying he thought it poor taste to in
ject politics at such a time. Address
ing himself to farmers, he referred to
their courage and sturdy independence
In admiring terms, and said the Boer
farmers had invoked the admiration Of
the world.
'I wish to God" said he, ''that the
Dutch farmers had won."
The speaker thought that farmers
as a rule tried to work too much land
and he told of a man who gave three
daughters $50 of his 200 acres and
then did as well with the remaining
so by improved culture. He made a
distinction between a farmer and an
agriculturist, saying the farmer worked
a farm for income, while the agricul-
turist spent his income to work his
farm.
II am an agriculturist," he said He
declared himself in favor Of holidays,
especially when farmers put aside toll
and come together for recreation. He
said he found nothing in the Bible in
regard to accumulation of corporate
wealth and believed that the only right
means of accumulation was by per-
sonal endeavor. Posterity owes much
to the pioneers who have been leaders
of all walks and conditions of life, he
said. He was not in sympathy with
the demand for cheap things. Nothing
should be so cheap as to deny proper
remuneration to the labor which pro-
duces it. He respected public opinion
when it was right, but held 1t in con-
tempt when wrong. Women, he said,
can do some things better than men,
which he regarded as great admis-
sion for an old bachelor. Speaking to
young men, he declared that three most
valuable traits were sincerity, frank
ness and prudence. do not rely for
success on influence, but rely on your
self and your own ability and go 1t
alone was the speakers advice. In
stead of looking to the state for every
thing, every man must realize that he
is the architect of his own fortune.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
What the Congress Did

By resolution the Trdns-Mississippi
Convention delegates demand, indorse
or recommend as foHoWs:
Indorse the irrigation Investigation
now being made by the department
of agriculture.
Urge creation of bureau of agrIcuI-
ture.
Favor building of a dam at & Paso,
Texas.
and aid for the creation and main
tenance of small storage reservoirs.
Recommend creation of federal de-
partment of mines and mining.
Ask congress to continue the geoIogI-
cal survey.
Oppose the United States surrenderIng
any territory to Great Britain.
Insist that government maintain It's
rights to all Alaskan territory Sc
cured through the purchase from
Urge territorial government for
Alaska.
Favor annual appropriation for opera
tion and maintenance of dredges at
harbors and waterways designated
by congress.
Recommend deep waterway between
Lake Michigan at Chicago and the
Mississippi river at st. Louis.
5 Urge Petterment of MIssIssIppI river
at Des Moines.
I RECOMMEND liberal appropriation for
I the permanent Improvement of the
Mississippi river between the
mouths of the Missouri and Ohio
rivers.
Demand speedy completion of the Inn
provement Of the harbor at, Calves
ton.
Indorse the Improvement of Buffalo
bayou from Houston, Texas, to deep
water at Galveston.
Reaffirm belief In necessity for an
American merchant marine.
Advise substantial federal appropria-
tion for the extension of the good
roads work.
Recommend cooperation by the
states with the national government
In fostering the good roads scheme.
Recommend that the contemplated
Western naval training station be
located at the Duluth Superior har-
Dor.
Demand reorganization of the consul
lar service so that men Will be Sc
Iected for their ability rather than
political pull.
Urge amendments to Interstate COM
merce law so as to afford adequate
protection to carrier and shipper
alike.
Recommend the creation Of a de-
partment of commerce and Indus
tries with representative In the
cabinet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
ANOTHER SHIRAS ON
SUPREME BENCH
Judge shiras, of Iowa, Talked Of as the
Successor of His
. Brother.

DUBUQUE. Iowa, Aug. 21.-It is re-
ported here that the name of Judge
Oliver P. Shiras of the United States
court, Of Iowa, will be mentioned as a
candidate. to succeed his brother as as
sociate judge of the United States SUI
preme court. Judge o. p. Shiras is
sfxty-nine years old and may retire
when reaching the age limit, seventy
years.
A prominent lawyer stated today that
1t is not customary to appoint a man
over sixty-five years of age to the su-
preme court bench, and since Judge
Shiras has passed that mark, it is not
probable that he will be appointed.
Judge Shiras, however, is very active
and fresh OF mind for his years and
would make agworthy successor of his
brother. He is recognized as the ablest
jurist ON the United States bench and
has rendered innunerable important
decisions that have been referred to in
the higher courts throughout the coun-
trv
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
SneciaI to The Globe.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21-Board of Trade
grain markets were in state Of ex-
citement today. The most sensational
feature of the business was a rise of
nearly cents a bushel in the price of
corn for next months delivery. Wheat
and oats were also sensationally high
er.
A rise of cents a bushel In corn
may appear a trifing increase in its
value to the householders who think
of corn only in connection with table
use; but when applied to outstanding
contracts for delivery in September of,
say, $4,000, 900 bushels, a scent rise in
the price means a gain of $4,000, 900 in
the aggregate to those who have it
bought, and, of course, just that much
loss to those who have sold it short.
The immediate cause of the advance
was the scarcity of the commodity.
There are more than $500, 100000 BUSH
els. of corn slowly ripening in the fields,
but not enough coming in from the old
deficient crop to supply the daily re-
quirements of the country. Armour &
Co. are supposed to have 25,000,00O
bushels of wheat bought for next
months delivery and there is only
about 100000 bushels of contract
wheat here.
There was excitement in the oat pit
over an advance of IA cents bushel,
and, as in wheat, it was case of scar
city of the contract grade. The scene
on the board today can be likened only
to that in July when a corner was on.
To Prevent Corners.
In an effort to devise plan for pre-
venting a recurrence of corners in oats
and corn, such as those Of last month,
the directors and officers of the Illi-
nois Grain Dealers association held a
conference here today. The members
said that some satisfactory arrange
ments would be made.
The consensus seemed to be that the
association should ask the directors of
the Board of Trade to assist the grain
dealers in their crisis by making a
commercial basis of difference in prices
"by which grain grading below con-
tract grades may be applied at a uni
form difference on such grain grading
below such contract grades" The sys-
tenn of grain inspection as applied in
Illinois was condemned by several
members.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
ANCESTRAL HOME
OF WASHINGTON
If Quaint Old English Residence Is Not
Sold 1t May Be Brought to the
a. United States.
Special Cable to The Globe.

Special Gable to The Globe.
LONDON, Aug. 1-Northhampton-
shire real estate agencies advertise for
sale at public auction in September the
ancestral home of Washington, in the
village of Banbury, eighty-six miles
from London.
1t is a quaint, moss covered stone
structure, contains fifteen rooms, in
Guiding drawing room. The walls
are decorated with antique carvings,
among which is the Washington coat
of-arms, said to have been the origin
Of the Stars and Stripes. The price
asked by the owners is $27,500.
Should it not be sold for that price,
it may be transported to the United
States and exhibited at the ST. Louis
exposition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Gen. Franz
Sigel died at his home in this city to-
day of old age. He was in his seventy
eighth year. Gen. Sigel fought with
the revolutionists in the German insur-
rection of 1S49, became commander-in-
chief of the revolutionists and was
made their minister of war. He came
to this country in 1852, making his
home in st. Louis, where he organized
a regiment of infantry at the outbreak
Of the Civil war. He came to New
York in 1867 and was twice a candi-
date for secretary of state on the Re-
publican ticket. He was appointed
pension agent in 1885 by President
Cleveland
Gen. Sigel first came into national
prominence early in the Civil war,
when, at the battle of Balls Bluff, his
command was surrounded three times
by vastly superior force and as many
times cut it's way through and escaped.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
BELIEVES REMINGTON
WAS MURDERED
Brother of the Man Reported to Have
Committed Suicide at Newport
Has Suspicious.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa, Aug. 21.-It
is reported tonight from an authorita-
tive source that Edward p. Reming-
ton is not satisfied that his brother
Robert died by his own hand.
When it became known that he was
entertaining a suspicion Of foul play,
which originated before he left New
port with the body, Mr.. Remington
said that he would neither deny or af-
firm anything relative to his brothers
death, except that the autopsy per-
formed today revealed that the bullet
in the mouth caused death. When
asked if the bullet found imbedded in
the dead mans brain fitted the revolv-
er found by his side, he declared that
he had nothing further to say. Asked
if developments in the case could be
expected, he said time alone would tell.
Mr.. Remington and his attorney, S.
T. Mccormick, as we'll as the physi-
clans who performed the autopsy, were
together in secret conference until late
tonight and their action is surrounded
by mystery. They positively refused
to give out any further information.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMSHIPS.
LONE GUARDIAN OF THE
AVALANCHE OF CAPITAL
| Morgan Is Called This In View of
Schwab's Retirement.

VIENNA, Aug. 21-The newspapers
comment Enthusiastically on the reports
OF the alleged retirement of Charles M
SchWab from the presidency of the Unit
ed States Steel corporation. The Frem-
denblatt pictures him as flying away from
the land which made him great while it
broke him down, and describes J. Pier
pont Morgan as the lone guardian Of
the avalanche of capital"
The Neues. Wiener Journal heads it's
article Cracks in the Babylonish Tow
er, and declares there is a close analogy
between the fate of it's builders and the
trouble which it apprehends is now
threatening the builders of the giant
trusts.
The Neues Wiener Journal is surprised
at the steadiness of the American mar
kets under the circumstances
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-22
IselIn Would Enreclose.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-A suit was be-
gun In the supreme court today in which
Adrian Iselin sues John d. Adams and
John FL. -Ballantyne to fofeclose a mort
gage for 100000 on the premises at Mad
ison avenue, occupied by the Knicker-
bocker Athletic club. 1t is claimed that
besides the interest due or the mortre re,
taxes have not been paid for three years.
Balantyne failed recently, with liablIilies
Of S1,S00, 900.