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NEWS OF THE RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN

crowded TO their utmost with orders and
the read Is fortunate that succeeds in
getting its orders filled. Within tho
summer. the tracks OF the three lines
are to be repaired, and a brisk compe-
tition established early in the fall. 1t
viii be a case Of the survival OF the 1t
test
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Crime Of MftroOf8a UpSets
Calculations of Statesmen
and PAGES the Road TO d
Bloody War.
SuLtan Fears to Offend
ALbanians BY Administer
ing SeDefe Punishment to
Guilty Soldier.

LONDON. April 11.-With the inevita-
bleness Of fate the course Of events in
southeastern Europe shapes itself with
out ply or deviation toward q great
Eauga.nary struggle
Like many another crisis that has
EsheTed mcnIeItcus changes in the des-
TIMES OF history. an unforeseen event
has broken N on the calculations OF
statesmen with ssich force that it
promises 10 precipitate all their deli
cateIy balanced considerations down
the road whose only end is war. In the
present situation this event is the muir
der of NJ Stcherbina. the Russian
consul az Mitrovitza
Ominous for Turkey.
Allowing for the vast contrast in po-
Htical conditions. it may be said broad
y that the shot which ended The Ras-
sian agents life had in 1t for Turkey :
dominions in Europe possibilities akin
10 what the blowing up Of the Maine had
TO SPANS empire in America It Is a
difference in degree only, not in kind.
To appreciate fully the crime of Nit
Tovitza It IS necessary TO know who n
stcherbina was and what he stood for
in the Russian policy. which. when all
has been said and done. is the great
abiding factor Of Eastern Europe
Stcherbina was born in 1868. at fischer
nigof. He was a pupil at the Lazaren
Institute OF Oriental Languages at Mos
COW. which IS the school Tor Russian
dip1omatists IL the East. and entered
the ST Petersburg state department. al
the age Of twenty one. making the study
OF the Balkan Peninsula specially
At COnstantinople.
Two years later he was attached %
che Russian embassy at Constantinople.
He was then appointed successfully 10
the Russian eonsuIates at UsIzub and
Scutari. His intelligent, energetic ca
Teer promised brilliant future for him
as ? diplomatist. His arrival d year ago
at Mltrovitza was . most dangerous step
Tor man who knew, as everybody else
did, that ne had made himself obnoxious
al Seutarf to the AIbanians. whose Ian
ggage he spoke better than any foreign
eTs.
It was. indeed, his reports on the state
of Albania that brought about his aD-
Pointment to Mitrovitza While there
he did not conceal his active Pan Slavic
propaganda. and counteracted Austrian
secret action whenever he found IL
StcherbIna was, besides an energetic
RUSSIAN official, an outspoken prosas-
ohist il the movement for drawing men
from all the SIavonic races and money
from unofficial Russia.
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four years He is stationed at the engine house at Nine
teenth and CaIIowh Streets Nh HUT is known as the
strongest in the Fire Department and has taken many
prizes at athletic tournaments for his proves in the field
of sports.
He is also an ex-sergean of the United States Infantry
having orSevera years been stationed at Fort Niobara
Neb Mr.. HUT also served with the Sixth Pennsylvania
Re2iment during the Spanish American wal.
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lighters Story
Strongest Philadelphia Department
the Weakest Gained His Strength Health, by Using
Swamp=Root, the Great Kidney Bladder Remedy

Phiadphas
GreatN The North Amer
a
n
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Work on the Union Station.

Within few weeks the work on the
Union Station VIII begin. The esti-
mated cost aggregates more than 81.
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Heavy Tourist Business.

The Pennsylvania Lines placed three
special trains to Atlantic City IN SER
vice yesterday for the accommodation
OF the Easter travellers A larger mum
Der Of tickets were sold than on any
previous similar occasion.
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HERES the story of man who near deaths door
and was saved by using Swamp-Root.
If he came to you and said: MY friend do you suffer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad car
from Washington 20 Jersey City last
night, and THE Maiestics" from Wash
ington 10 Pittsburg
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Personals.

Col A. B. Andrews. first vice president
OF the Southern Railroad. arrived n
Washington yesterday from North Caro-
Ina, apd viii remain here for several
days on business.
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Col e J lockwood, OF the Norfolk
and Western, VIII celebrate his crystal
wedding anniversary. April Is with sew
eraI invited friends. Already a number
Of little mementos have arrived for the
occasion.
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The Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio Railroads have several tourist
parties to Washington this week from
New York and New England States. a
larger business than ever is anticipated.
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Abdul Impotent.

The sentence Of fifteen years i'm
prisonment imposed on The Albanian
soldier Ibrahim. whose shot was caIcu-
lated as accurately as a muTderer's ever
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WELL, that is just what
Hugo HUT, strongest
man in the Philadelphia Fire
Department, hero of a hun
dred battles with the flames,
is doing nO5o through the
medium of this newspaper,
Hugo HUT has been con-
nected with the Philadelphia
Fire Department for the past
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-08-15
THE DEATH PENALTY.

A little thing sometimes results
in death. Thus a mere scratch,
insignificant cuts or puny boils
have paid the death penalty. 1t
is wise to have Bucklen's Arnica
Salve ever handy. It's the best
Salve on earth and will prevent
fatality, when Burns, sores, ulcers
and Piles threaten. Only Csc, at
L. j. Liable drug store.
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Did You Have The Jams?

A few days ago Brother Patin,
editor of the Valley-of-the- Teche,
signed end published petition,
which treated pretty severely the
present parish administration. We
had learned that Brother Patin
had agreed to join his political
fortunes with the Rees faction, and
was to run for Representative.
We did not see anything very
strange about this, although we
had always thought he was a
member of that administration he
Was criticising, but We supposed
that he had gone to the side that
offered him the best chances to
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REWARD
500

The readers Of this paper will be plea
sed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able TO cure in all its stages and that is
Catarth. Halls Catarrh Cure is the on :
~ positive cure now known to the medi-
cal fraternity. Catarrh being consti-
tutiOnal disase. requires constitution
al treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally. acting directly upon
tho blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. thereby destroying the founda-
ton of the disease, aad giving the pa
tient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The projectors have so much
faith in its curative powers. that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails TO, cure.
ts ; +. j. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist. 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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crafty hispolitical ambition. i
& But, to our surprise, we note in
the last issue of the Valley the
following y j
There appeared in these columns, last
week, what purported to be a petition
yoicing the sentiments Of the people.
but what we realized too late, after it
was printed. to be scathiBg and un
warranted arraignment Of the entire
present adminislion. 1t may have been
noticed that our name appeared as one
Of its endorsers; but we desire 10 have
it known that at no time did we pro-
mise allegiance to, or signify .admira-
ton, Of, the faction responsible for the
SO called popular petition, and it was
certainly not our intention to accuse
the present administration of"grOss in
competency aud disregard of solemn
pledges aud, engagements" True to
our motto and Oft-expressed sOlicitude
for the welfare OF our parish, we could
not coDscientiously accuse them Of will
full wrong doing. or every one Of them
even OF incOmpetency. and so we cann0t
consistently affiliate with faction
which at its debut manifests antagOa-
ism to our policy" i
Now, Brother Patip, did you
have the jamsl Ii you indulge we
are not aware of it, but. surely,
something must have been the
matter with you. s
Your plea of ignorance, when
you say that you realized "ths
seating and un,oarrantcd arraia-
menf too late, will not take; had
that been said by some poor fel-
lew who could neither read nor
write, it could be accepted, but
coming from bright, educated
editor OF newspaper, who prin-
ted the document, is entirely too
thin, Brother Patin, and it would
have been of better grace for you
to say that you had changed your
mind, simply.
BY the way, Brother Patin, tell
US if you had not agreed to run
for Representative on the Rees
ticket, and il you had, tell us how
can you reconcile the fact of run
nlng on a ticket and not promise
It year allegiance.
Brother Patin, you have q bad
case on hand!
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SUICIDE PREVENTED.

The startling announcement that
a preventive of suicide had been
discovered will interest many. A
run down system, or dependency
invariably precede suicide and
something has been found that
will prevent that condition which
makes suicide likely. At the first
thought of self destruction take
Electric Bitters. 1t being a great
tonic and nervine will sh engthen
the nerves and build up the sys-
TEN. It's also a great stomach, IL
yer and kidney regulator. Only
SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed 10y L.
j. Liable druggist.
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In the proceedings of the Dem
Ocratic mass meeting held Nov.
10Th 1899, we find the following:
president Liable (now Senator
Labbe) explained the object of the
mass meeting and dwelt upon the
necessity of selecting good and
true democrats as candidates from
the people for parish officers to
serve for the next ensueing four
years"
AT that time the Chairman
did not have any control of the
machine, he wanted the candidates
to be selected from the people,
now he is chief engineer of the
machine and he wants his candi-
dates to be selected by half of the
people, because he orders his ma
chine to be set in motion nine
days before the day fixed by the
other half of his fellow democrats
to select their candidates to sub
nit at the primary.
Then, Senator, you preferred
to have the people select their can
didates from among themselves.
Now, Mr.. Chairman, you prefer to
have half of the people ratify the
candidates of the ring selected in
private and deprive those who
were to be selected by the people
in a free, open mass meeting, just
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As ysu advised in 1899.

Jas ysu advised in 1879
Mr. Liable, what you pssached
I'M 1899. you thought was right in
your position then, did YOU? why
don't you practice it now that you
have a chance?
Will you place yourself in the
role OF politician, as the leader
of faction to try and defeat your
opponent by the use of the politi-
cal machine?}
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SATURDAY., AUG. IS, 1908.
The Parish Committee,


At the last election the political
snachinery was almost entirely ID
Che hands cf llfe Rses faction, and
when they ordered the primary
election, on November 18th TO take
place Oh December 10TH, four
months before tho election, the
Badon faction raised a bowl, be-
yaHse it was rushing the election
TOO far in advance of the election.
Now, they, the Badon faction
&ave control of that little machine,
and they work it in this way; OH
Aug. 9th they met and ordered
primaries TO take place Aug. 29th,
% days notice, and eight months
before the election.
How is this for straining this
little machine? This is pretty fast
speed, but you know all accidents
occur when the machine becomes
uncomfortable, and a break down
generally result in the breaking of
the neck of somebody. Wait for
The end of the race.
The primary is called eight
months before the general cleo
tion, even before the State Central
committee has ordered a primary
or a convention, and this was done
simply to use the machine before
the other faction had time to Or
Xanize and select their candidates.
Was this not done TO defeat the
riebtend win Of half of the DEM
ocrats Be this. perish. Il. it was
mot, we would like .obsye Che
Chairman explain why his COM
mittee did not order the primaries
ten days after. the Rees faction
had selected their candidates.
This great body of political
lights have ordered the election of
eight delegates to the state nomi-
mating convention to be held at a
date to be fixed BY the state com
mittee. So
Why did you not ran yonr ma
chine far enough TO fix the date of
the State nominating convention.
Did you get any instruction that
the big machine was going to fol-
low your example.
The Chairman says it is best
TO hold the primary at this time,
not to bother the planters later on,
when they will be busy with their
crops, bat suppose the State, Com
mittee orders primaries, or orders
that the delegates are to be cleo
ted by primaries, he will be both
ering the people twice instead Of
once. :.
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Puts an End to it All,

A grievous wall ioftimes comes
as result Of unbearable pain from
over taxed organs. Dizziness,
backache, liver complaint and con-
stipation. But thanks to DIR.
Kings new life pills they put an
end to it all. They are gentle but
thorough. Try them. Only Csc.
Guaranteed by L. j. Liable dug
store.
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MIR. Editor, St. Martin Messenger,
st. Martinville. La.
Dear Sir.
As one interested in the prosperity of
the parish, suggest that the press. in
view Of the coming election, call upon
all candidates for public expression of
opinion on the question Of high liquor
license.
1t is but right that the electors should
know in advance what the policy of the
next parish administration will be Oh
that subject.
The debasing effect Of liquor Oh the
moral. intellectual, and financial well
fare Of our people is such that no man,
If one there be aspiring for office, in
either faction. should hesitate to be pro-
nOunced on such an important question.
l am told by some that high license
is necessity; but before the Parish
adopt it, the towns should first consent
to do likewise; otherwise they would Op-
pose it. Strange indeed that one should
hesitate to DO that which he says is
right aud necessary, unless his neighbOr
will Join him aud do the same thing.
Others. In both factions, always full! Of
pDlicy, tell me. behind closed doors, that
We viii have II; but that the time has
not yea. come when = man can speak his
honest mindand still retain the conf
dence Of the people. I think different
". The electors shall know before they
vote for a man for Office, what his OPT
MON is on all important matters. A
good. strong public man should not hes
itate to tell his people what he thinks
best for their welfare even if it means
his defeat in Office.
Candidates, If you favor high license.
say 80; if you favor existing conditions,
with - grOg shops in the fifth ward,
and nearly as many in st. Martinyiile,
why be man enough to say SOL"
a.' HIGH LICENSE ADVOCATE.
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BASE BALL.

Last Sunday a large number of
persons attended the game of base
ball played between the New Ibe-
ria Juniors and the st. Martins
Juniors, and they saw. pretty
game.
While the ninth inning was
played the game was tied, four to
four, the tenth was played without
scoring a run, but in the eleventh
inning the st. Martin Juniors
made two runs, winning the game.
The score was six to four. 1t was
a game that was full of interest
and excitement from the first in
ming to the last. f a
Feed! Still Lower. Feed
Kansas Oats ~ bushelss2, ? 5
Texas Oats al bushels .s2,25
Fresh Bran rooPs -. 81, 20
Corn bushels ISBs. .$I,75
Hay per. bale ;. ,65
M. BIENVENU & SON.
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crafty hispolItical ambition.
But, to our surprise, we note in
the last issue of tho Valley sthe
following y
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THE HIGH LICENSE.

Mr.. Editor. st. Martin Messenger,
st. Martinville, La.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
A yIRGINIAN STORM.
Coast Is Strewn With Wrecks of Big
 Vessels.

Coast Is Strewn With Wrecks of Big
 Vessels.
 NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 12.-The north east gale that has ragged over this re- zion since Thursday has practically spent its power, but for miles and miles along the Virginia coast the beach is filtered with wreckage, and through out this entire section of the country devastation lies in the wake of the storm. Thousands of people crowded trains to the coast and saw the wrecks gia near Virginia Beach.
 There is nothing left but an indis- criminate tangle of debris along the shore at Dam Neck to mark the end of the three masted schooner Nellie w. Hewlett The body of Captain George B. Evans of the Georgia washed ashore two miles south of Sea Tack life saving station and is, new at that station. The body of George Peters, the colored sea man of the same vessel, has not been recovered. The rescue of the remain ing three negroes of the crew by Surf man William Capps of Sea Tack sta ton was one of the most heroic acts in the history of the surfmen on the Vir- ginia coast.
 Capps while two miles from any oth- CT human being and patrolling his stretch between the stations saw one negro over 100 yards offshore in the roaring surf Without moments con- sideration of the peril he was facing, he stripped and plunged into the sea that was already seeshing mass of wreckage from the barges and after half hour battle, single handed and alone, brought the unconscious man ashore. He. had not recovered his breath before he discerned through a rift in the spume another form, and once more he went into the surf and again succeeded in saving a life, and for a third time plunged in and brought an unconscious man ashore. Capps did not cease his work until all three men had been cared for at the station, and at. midnight he resumed his regular trick at patrolling the storm swept coast.
 The steamer Hamilton reached Nor folk after a terrible experience in the gale.
 The steamer. was not damaged to any great extent and will continue her schedule, but the suffering of the pas sengers, particularly those in the steer age, was heartrending. Life preservers were worn constantly by nearly every one, and some women became hyster- ical and collapsed. Few on board ex- Y1ocfaH fho HaniIfan yoi1Id S11Tsvivn the blow, but Captain Boaz, profting by his experience in last months hur- ricane, kept the situation in hand throughout and brought his boat to her pier in safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
BATTLE ON FRONTIER
Bulgarian Territory Invaded By Otto
 man Troops.

man Troops.
 MONASTIR, Bulgaria, Oct 12.- There has been fierce fight near Dub nitza between the Bulgarian regular troops and the Ottoman soldiery sta toned on the frontier
 The loss has been quite heavy on both sides. How many men have been killed cannot be estimaN&d, but it is learned that two Bulgarian and four Turkish officers were killed.
 The real gravity of this encounter lies in the fact that it has occurred on Bulgarian territory and was far more than a clash between outposts.
 The Bulgarian war office ordered the @complete mobilization of the first and second class of the reserves resident in the Kostendil district and of the Thirteenth Macedonian infantry. This step, it is understood, was taken as a precautionary measure in view of the repeated provocative acts of the Turks on the frontier.
 The particulars of the hitherto unde- tailed massacre at Mohomia, one of the most shocking of recent Turkish bar barities, show that the Turks formed a cordon around the village as darkness came on. Finding no insurgents in the village, they opened fire upon it. The fire continued intermittently through out the night. It was impossible for the terrified inhabitants to escape.
 Early in the morning the Turks set fire to 700 Bulgarian houses and mas sacred all the inhabitants except come ly women and girls, who were carried away under the eyes of their husbands, brothers and fathers.
 Negotiations are proceeding between the Bulgarian and Turkish govern ments for the repatriation of the 10000 fugitives from Macedonia now in Bull garian territory. The porte offers to take all the refugees back under the joint supervision of the Bulgarian and Turkish functionaries, but there are many difficulties in the way owing to the destruction of their homes and means of subsistence and the doubt whether they will be willing to return.
 Regarding the frontier incidents of cruelties to women and children, the porte has informed the Bulgarian gov ernment that the sultan has ordered commission to make the strictest in- vestigation and punish the guilty of6- cerS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
CITY DESERTED.
High Tides and Hurricane Empty
 Ocean City, Md.

High Tides and Hurricane Empty
 Ocean City, Md.
 OCEAN CITY, Md, Oct. 12.-This city is practically deserted. Owing to the hurricane and high tides the great CT part of the city has been submerged since Thursday night, and many of the residents have sought shelter on higher around. The front of Congress Hall, leading hotel, about a hundred feet in extent, has been torn away. The en- tire ocean front of the Windsor hotel collapsed. A large number of cottages were also either washed from their foundations or destroyed. All day resi- dents were busily engaged removing household goods to the mainland.
 The wind was blowing at the rate of forty miles an hour from the north. and 1t was feared by the few citizens who remained in the city that at high tide the water will again cause dam age to the buildings which remain standing.
 Besides the life saving crew sta tioned here not more than twenty-five or thirty men and women have re- mained to protect their personal prop erty.