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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28

we have over double that distance
to excavate for the Courtsbleau to
run through and furnish fresh
water for irrieating rice along
Teche. No gentlemen, this would
be up hill current BY ell means
adopt the Messengers plan of q
canal North of ,Bresux Bridge,
running East until you have q
sufficient flow of fresh water to
answer the desired purpose. There
should be in the archives at Be-
ton Rouge full information of the
Survey executed by F. G.. Bur-
bank, late of st. Martinville de-
ceased. For John Deegan, was
detailed on Sabine River to aid
Van Pelt the State engineer in
1860 to map the work of F. G..
Burbank's survey from Calcasieu
River to a finish on gulf. The
remainder of +. g. Burbank's sur
vey from Bayou des Almand to
Calcssieu River. having been
mapped by E. Surgi, G. E., who
was at 135 Gravier street, New
Orleans. La, March ~, 1890. A
member of the firm of Surgi and
Topp and whose service has not
been paid for to the extent of over
$l400 and the writer received for
his three years services about, on
ly $4,000 and this too, early in
1860. The last letter of E. Surgi
ESQ.,, to the writer on subject of
F. G. Burbank survey is dated
November 10Th 1890 and 1 hope
he is still in the Land of the liv-
ing. He can render accurate &C.
count of this Burbsnk's survey.
Respectfully yours,
j. D. HAGERTY,
Washington, La
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28
A Legacy Of the Grip.

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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28
Saved Her Child's Life.

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'In three weeks our chubby lit
tie boy was changed by Pneumo-
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Mrs. w. Wilkins, of Pleasant CT
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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28
The Babin Project.


Valley-of- -Teche.
In number of previous issues
we outlined and advocated canal
to connect the Atchsfalsya river
with Bayou Teche for the purpose
of obtaining for the latter stream
an adequate supply of water for
irrigation and navigation, as pro-
jected by that we'll known Civil
Engineer, Cbas. 8. Babin. of La
fsyette. We were 90 forcibly
struck with the Feasibility of this
project after having been furnish
ed all the details of it by Mr.. Ba-
bin, that we did not begrude the
space in our columns it required
to submit it to the consideration
of the people Of the Teche whom,
we felt confident would appreciate
it at once as a happy solution of q
grave problem--thst of improving
the now useless Teche. We did
all we could to establish the i'm
preston that the practicability of
constructing this canal to connect
the Teche with the Atchfalaya,
was assured by Mr.. Babin only
after he had spent much time aud
energy iu making personal surveys
and Investigations directly on the
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28

grounds, and not idle dream of q
theorist. As mentioned before,
we hoped to arouse the interested
people along the Teche to the su-
periority of this canal to all other
proposed steps having as object
the same end, but, other than ha-
wing kindled small flame of luke
warm advocacy of it in q few pa
pers of our sister towns, our hope
was vain.
In contrasting this canal to the
proposed dredging of the Teche
into the Courtableau, we pointed
out the expediency with which we
could arrive at the much desired
end in building this canal by pri-
vate enterprise. as against the
dredging project which. while we
did not question it's efficacy as re-
NEEDY for the Teche, we were then
as confident as we now, that it is
an altogether unsatisfactory one
to advocate, in view of the anita
gonism to it that has always exis
ted in the parish of st. Landry.
True, there is one feature about
the proposed dredging that has
had much to do with its gaining
favor over the Babin Canal, and
that is, that it does not sound as
great and undertaking, and that
the job would cost less; but, when
it is considered that the chronic
opposition recently emphasized In
st. Landry is likely to retard in
definitely, if not prevent altogeth-
er, the proposed dredging, we
think it would be wise policy for
Us to waste no more time, aban-
don the latter, and adopt the
Teche-Atchafalaya canal project.
We are pleased to learn that our
suggestion has lately found favor
with the Teche Deep Water Asso-
citation. Its Secretary, Mr.. Vic. j.
Jaeger, informs US that he has
written to Mr.. Babinsfor details
of his project. ~-a
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28

When you feel blue and that every
thing goes wrong, take dose Of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse and intigorate your
stomach, regulate your bowels. give you
relish for your food anltmake yon feel
that in this old world is good plaza to
live. For sale by T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28
FOR RENT.

The Bayou part. including residence
Of the Bassett property just outside the
town limits; fine piece Of property is
for rent. For particulars apply to
Mrs. C. BASSETT, i'
J-l7-03. st. Martinville, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-28
BAYOU TECHE.

Washington, La, Feb. 2lst, 1908.
The st. Martins Messenger,
st. MartinvilIe, La.
Dear Sir:
In our local paper, here, Wash
ington Enterprise, reference is
had to an article of yours, "the
only solution for relief of rice in
dustry of the Teche'. "By cut
ting a canal some where above
Breaux Bridge. Your sugges-
ton in this matter meets my ap-
proval. But before / proceed fur
Their, it is we'll / should state, that,
the writer is one of the surveying
party under F. G.. Burbank, late
of st. Martinville, La, who
was engineer in chief for the State
of Louisiana, in a continual and
connected survey from Bayou des
Almands to the Sabine River and
down to the gulf commencing in
Sept. 1857 and ending at Sabine
pass. TIP. l5-S. R. Is and 16
West, finished late in 1860. I car
ried the end of the chain stick
stuck from mouth of Bayou Teche
to its junction with Bayou Cour-
tableau, at Port Barre. At this
point the Teche goes dry in sum-
mer. While the River Opelousas
(Courtableau) has possibly 80 feet
water and sufficient for ordinary
navigation. l made no sounding
there, June 1859 and the party
reached Washington La, later
part June 1859. After measur-
ing the Teche its whole length
and Courtableau up to Washing
ton, La. Now, a canal, started at
nearly the center of TIP. s s. B. 6
Il. two miles North and South
boundary of said T. 8 s. r. 6 E.
mid way about, between Bresux
Bridge and La Place run east 10
miles to Bayou Alabama, about
center TIP. 8 S. r. z E. conting
20 miles to Bayou Maringouin
and IS miles to Miss. River at
Brusly landing one mile south Of
Port Allen Junction Railroad to
Baton Rouge from Texas and Pa
cifc-a canal on this route, will
insure fresh water to rice indus.
try on Teche and perhaps would
not go as for East as Miss. River
for full supply. But certain az
death if Miss. River is reached
with such a canal. The people of
the Teche will have abundance of
fresh water at all seasons of the
year and q short cut to the great
father of waters-The Miss River.
st. Msrtinville is nearly at S. E.
corner of T. 10 S. r. 6 e. Take
Townships North of st. Martin
vile in which the Teche traver-
ses-in it's winding serpent like
course and calculate the distance
from st. Martinville to Port Barre
at Courtableau T. 6 S. r. 5 E. We
have over 30 miles in direct line
from St Martinyille To Courta.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1903-07-04
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Maui Racing Association
At Spreckels' Park, Kahului,
ON
Saturday, JULY 4, 1908
Nfffrf9T NrNnran1
Official Program

S6y Races to commence at 10 o'clock
First:-PONY RACE.
IA hands or under, half mile dash,
catch weights, $50 and $25; purse
$75.
Second. :.-TROTTING AND PACING
TO HARNESS.
Mile heats, best two in three, for
Maui horses; purse 5000.
Third:-RUNNING RACE.
Three-fourth mile dash. free for
all; purse 500.
Fourth:-JAPANESE RACE.
Half mile dash, free for all, Japan
ese riders only, $40 and $40; purse
$50.
Fifth:-TROTTING AND PACING
TO HARNESS.
Mile heats, best two in three, free
for all $3.50, with $50 added if win
ner beats 2:25; purse 5000.
(Cyclone and Waldo J. barred.)
Sixth:--TROTT1NG AND PACING
TO HARNESS.
Mile heats, best two in three; for
named horses; purse 5000.
(Winnec of the free for all ex.
cepted.)
SEVENTH COWBOY RELAY RACE
One and one-half mile dash, horses,
saddles and brides to be changed
every half mile. SIS to first, $25 to
second; purse 500.
Eighth:--TROTTING AND PACING
TO HARNESS.
Mile heats, best two in three, 2:30
class; purse 5000.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1903-07-04

A. N. sharp.
Ninth RU INNING RACE
Half mile and repeat, Hawaiian
bred; purse $780,.
Tenth:-JAPANESE RACE.
One mile dash, freafor all, Japan.
ese riders only, $50 and s25; purse
SIS.
Special: :-.TROTTING AND PACING
TO HARNES
Mile heats, best two in three, for
Hawaiian bred; Bismark Stables
purse $3.50.
Entrance fees, 10 per cent of
purses.
All races to be run or trotted un-
der the rules OF the California Jockey
Club and the National Trotting Asso-
citation.
All riders and drivers to appear
in colors.
All races except Relay Race three
to enter and two to start.
Entries close IL NJ, June 29tb,
1903. All horses are expected to start
unless withdrawn by 8 o'clock A. N.
on the day previous to the race
General admission, 30 cents.
Grand.stand, mauka side, s1.OO,
makai side, SO cents.
Quarter Stretch badges. $3.50.
Bids for the Refreshment Stand
privilege will be received by the
Secretary.
Per Order of Executive Committee
D. T.. MEYER,
Secretary Maui Racing Association.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1903-07-04
rELEGRAPHIC ITEMS

An unprecedented condition of good
health at present prevails at Manila.
Russian troops have crossed the
border and are now in Korean terri.
tory.
Only the Russian and Austrian
ministers participated in the recep-
tion King Peter.
Harold Dillingham; of Honolulu has
been elected captain of Harard's
four-oared crew.
The Kansas, legislature has ad-
journed without affording State aid
to the food sufferers.
The Chinese authorities are pursu-
ing compaign of determination a.
gainst the rebel agents.
The United States coaling station
treaty will be Immediately ratified
by the CUBAN congress.
Paul Lessar has received sum.
mons to attend the Manchurian con-
ference at Port Arthur.
Floods in the Rio Grahde, north of
81 Paso, Texas, have rendered hum
dreds of people homeless.
Bulgaria protests to the powers
against the concentration of Turk
ish troops on her frontiers
The Colombian congress is discuss
ing the Panama canal treaty, and
opposition is growing less.
The trade treaty negotiations be.
tween the United States and China
have reached deadlock.
All of Russia's fast volunteer
cruisers will assemble in the Black
Sea, on an emergency requisition.
President Roosevelt will send a
formal protest to Russia to on the
treatment of it's Jewish population.
The antic-Semitic agitation is in
creasing in Russia, and a general
slaughter of the Jews is demanded.
Emperor William breakfasted on
board the American flag ship Kear-
sarge, last Saturday morning at
Kiel.
The attitude of King Peters
government makes it improbable
that the assassins Of King Alexander
will be punished.
A body of Abyssinians attacked the
Mad Mullah forces in Somaliland, and
the Mad Mullah was defeated with a
loss of 10000 men.
The revolutionary spirit is steadi-
ly spreading in Russia, despite the
strict surveillance oi the police and
military authorities.
A fast express train was wrecked
at Nejirilla, Spain, ninety persons
being killed and over two hundred
more or less severely injured.
Japan is growing excited over the
Manchurian question, and Marquis Ito
and Field Marshal Yamagata are
reported to advocate resolute meas
urss.
The Japanese Government is pre-
| pairing to take serious measures in
| the event that the Manchurian nego-
tia ations at Peking take an unfavor-
able turn.
Great activity is shown by the nava
forces of Russia in oriental waters.
Fifty-seven Russian war ships have
been assembled at Port Arthur ready
for immediate action.
| Admiral "F1ghing Bob" Evans re-
commends that the Navy Depart
ment increase the number of marines
in the orient, to meet emergencies
which may arise in China.
The Pope's condition is serious,
and the Italian government has
Il
ty of the conclave when it meets to
choose the Pope's successor.
| Sir Thomas Upton was entertain,
ed at lunch last Friday by the Presi
dent, who takes deep interest in tbs
outcome OF Lipton's third attempt
to lift the Americas cup.
| Arrangements have been made tc
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1903-07-04

MAX KAWA0
cTnDc
|. AMANA A. j. lAllf
IN
GENERAL Merchandise
~ ~
UrV UOOdS
Fancy GOOdS
Hardware
(Irnrnrinc
:
BUTGERS,-.Choice Fresh
and Salt Beef and Pork Con.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
Notice to Contractors.

Wateryille Conn, Feb "A, 1903
Sealed proposals Will be received by
the undersigned until 4 p. N. on Tues
day, March 10, 1903, for the heating,
yentllating, mason work, carpenter
work and plumbing for the plans and
specifications for the proposed atera,
tions and additions to the Waterville
school, to be erected for the Waterville
school district at Waterville, Conn.
Separate bids for each class OF work
Each bid to be accompanied by GER
titled check to the amount Of per
cent Of the accompanying bid. said
check to be made payable to William
H. Flint, treasurer Waterville school
district.
Plans specifications and other infor-
nation pertaining to the work can be
obtained from Frenzy & Jackson. arch
fleets. 81 Leavenworth street. Water
bury. Conn.
School to be completed August IL,
1903
A penalty of $50 a day will be i'm
posed for each and every day the work
remains uncompleted after said date.
Successful bidders will be required
TO furnish bond of 30 per cent OF the
| amount OF their respective contracts
The committee reserves the right to re-
! ject any and all bids.
Bids to be marked Estimates for
School" and addressed to
RI. NJ. RfGNEY. Chairman.
2-24-3 Waterville. Conn.
IT. M. RIGNEY. Chairman.
3 2-24-3 Naterville, Conn
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
TIMELY TOPICS

Two special values at Il. G. kilduff
& Co.'S are two styles mems suits. IS
and $3.50. Some of these have been
SIS.
Some of the latest and most fashion
able novelties In mems and youths
headwear can be found at Wilson &,
Tyrrell's.
ANY suit or overcoat in Jones, Nor
gan & Co.'S that have sold for So goes
now Mt $7.75,
Large stock Of lamb at Castles for
tomorrow; legs Toe, forequarters &C,
chops 10c.
For full line of toilet articles,
soaps, perfumes, tooth powders, etc,
look over Currans' al.
Crowds are attending J. G. Jackie
& Sons big shoe sale. See their new
ad to-day.
The Broadway hardware store guar
antees to save You % cents on every
dollars worth purchased
Dodge laughs now. as he has proved
to the public that he can sell high
priced shoes on South Main street
Twenty pounds of fine sugar for 81
rib roasts Sc, shoulder steak SOC, at the
Public market.
Your collars and cuffs will be exact
/ ~ right if you have them done at the
Home steam laundry.
| Second hand pianos and organs fol
1 sale cheap at the briggs 4 Smith Cos
Special sale of Wilton velvet and body
Brussels rugs, beautiful designs an6
colors. Mt Haase's.
The Original Boston Family Shoe CO
says this Will be All eventful week II
/ their store.
Valuable pieces of crockerv giyer
with every pound Of baking powder al
Greater New York grocery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
PRIZES GIVEN OUT.

Following Is list Of the lucky ones
at Lyceum Saturday night:
Gold dollar, Rosanna Begley, 53l
North Riverside street.
Fancy basket, Nj. NJ. Conley, GAO
North Riverside street.
Carving set, Mrs w. NJ. Kane, Wash
ington avenue.
Toilet soap, Mrs Blansield, Poplar
avenue.
Picture, James Murphy, 10 Green
street.
Child's jacket, Julia Burns, 30 Pratt
place.
Sofa pillow, NJ. McHenry, Washing
ton avenue.
Fancy slippers, Nellie Horan, Bald
win street.
japanese vase, Hannah Burke, West
End.
Oranges, Josie McAuliffe, 33 Jackson
street.
Fancy shawl, Anna Eagan, 937 South
Main.
Lemonade set. Mrs Darling, 1914
South Main street.
Fancy cushion, Helen McGill, II
Leonard street
Tea set. Rosella Begnal, 80 South
Leonard street.
Jacket, Timothy Foley.
Door prize. IS gold piece, Katie
Mackey, Ireland.
Doll, Anna Larl<in.
Brooklyn Athletic clubs candidate,
John Johnson. received the gold head
umbrella, having 1855 votes; st Thorn
ass candidate had 1850 votes.
Child's bonnet. Timothy Bowes.
Slippers. Gertie Corcoran, Jackson
street
Bed spread. William Sweeney, q
William street
Baby's jacket, May Derwin, South,
view street.
Picture, Nellie Carney
Sofa Pillow. Mrs Cunningham.
Clock ID. J. Leary, Ridge street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
PARKER OR HILL.
Campbell Says Everyone Will Be For
Hill il Parker Is Out.

Campbell Says Everyone Will Be For
Hill If Parker Is Out.
Buffalo, Feb 24.Chairman Frank
Campbell of the democratic state COM
mittee, who was in this city yesterday,
Ia quoted In an interview to-day as
follows:
How do you and the state organiza-
ton stand on Parker for PRESIDENT
he was asked.
lit Is not known that Judge Parker
will be a candidate" replied Chairman
Campbell.
IF he is?"
"If David b. Hill is n candidate,
Judge Parker will not be candidate
for president" said Chairman Camp
bell EFF Hill is candidate. everybody
| win be for HILL Time will develop
whether Mr. Hill is a candidate, 1t Is
| too early now"
"What IL Hill and Parker both are
candidates."
"That will not be- said Chairman
Campbell. CAS- I just said, If Hill be-
comes candidate Judge Parker Will
not be candidate. That is certain
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Hearing on Petition Of the Norwich
Gas Company To-Day.


Norwich, Feb 24.-The hearing on
the petition OF the Norwich Gas and
Electric company for the arrangement
of the sale Of it's plant and business to
tc city OF Norwich was continued to-
day. This morning testimony consist
eel mainly of the reading of deposit
lions of the stockholders. Horace Il.
Tyler OF New Haven testified that as
treasurer OF the company he disposed
Of part of the stock but that as this
was done through broker he was I'M
able to say where it went. The Nor
wich Gas and Electric company took
possession of that business as well as
the Norwich Gas company and the
Norwich Electrical company. Mr. Ty-
Ter was unable to say just how much
was paid for the stock Of the two com
panies At the conclusion OF the read
ing OF the deposition. the petitioners
rested their side of the case
The first witness for the city was
John McWilliams, contractor. He
gave figures to indicate that the electric
power house OF the company could be
rebuilt for $15,32SS4. The value of
the house according to the experts OF
the company was $21, 1850.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
DEATH OF A PIONEER.

Charles Peck, Who Grew Up With
City Of New Britain
New Britain, Feb 24.-Challes Peck,
a pioneer manufacturer of this city,
died at his home, 81 Pearl street, this
morning, aged 73 years He was a
native Of New Britain and by associa-
ton with other men was the forerun-
ner of several Of the big manufacture
ing concerns, Of this place. lie was
for time associated with j. B. Sar-
gent, before his ,remaxal to New Ha.
ven. He was for % years secretary
of p. 81 +. Corbin. He was a deacon
in the South Congregational church.
He is survived by four children, Mrs
Elihu Thompson Of Swampscott, Mass;
William E. Peck of New York; Ed
ward #. Peck. manager of the trolley
company in Schenectady, N Y, and
Mrs III. b. Boardman of this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
nominica WIN settle.

SANTO DOMINGO, Feb. 24-The
Dominican government has notified the
United States minister, Mr.. Powell.
that 1t has reconsidered it's intention to
send an envoy to Washington to make
representations there against the Ros
and Clyde company's claims and that it
will accept Mr.. Powell's proposition In
regard to the RIOS claim and has re-
Quested further time to consider the
claim of the Clyde company. The
treasury officials here have paid Minis
ter Powell $1S,750 as the first INSTALL
ment in the payment Of the Improve
ment company's claim, amounting to
$4,50o, 900. The Dominican government
has agreed to pay during the first year
$225, 900 In monthly installments of $1S,-
7S0
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-24
NUTMEG GRATINGs
News Items Boiled Down for the Ben
eft OF Our Busy Readers.

e
A section gang on the Central New
England eating dinner at their shanty
near the tracks in West Norfolk, last
week, heard a noise at the door. When
they opened 1t they found large buck
deer standing in front Of 1t. He looked
at them moment and bounded Off into
the woods.
Joseph Gilch, prominent and
wealthy German resident OF New Ha-
ven, committed suicide at his home
yesterday afternoon by shooting him
self with rifle. Fro three years Mr.
Gilch had been suffering from blood
poisoning. Repeated operations result
ed in the amputation of nearly all the
mans toes and finally it became neces-
sary to amputate the right leg Later
another operation was performed on
the same leg. A few days ago Gilch's
physicians decided that the amputation
of the left leg was necessary and
rather than submit to the surgeons
knife again the man took his own life
Gflch Is survived by wife.
An unknown man was found on an
ice pond at Occum, near Norwich. Sun
day, and he died without recovering
consciousness. He was found by some
children who were skating. DIR
Thompson Of Taftville was called. but
he was unable to revive the man. The
man was thoroughly chilled through,
and it was supposed he had been on
the ice all night He had In his peck
cts trunk check for Hartford and sew
eral addresses Of parties living In Nor
witch, Fall River and New Bedford.
Mass. He was fairly well dressed and
apparently about 8b years old. Medi-
cal Examiner Stanton viewed the body
and 1t was turned over to an under
] taker.
The body of the man found beside
| the railroad tracks at Clayton Sunday
| morning was identified as that OF John
Francis Cleary of Maple Hill, Newing-
ton, known also by the name of George
Francis Lockwood. 1t Is believed by
some that his death was not accidental
and that he committed suicide. Cleary
worked in a brickyard in West Hart
ford. For a year he had been running
the Maple Hill farm on shares. On
Saturday he borrowed a sleigh and
| with his wife drove to Hartford, in
tending to Sc the man he had worked
for In the brickyard and to try. to get
employment there again On his re-
turn trip from Hartford the sleigh was
badly injured. Cleary felt very badly
over the accident and after he had
taken his wife home he told her she
would never see him again. She tried
to Keep him home, but he would not
stay. He was born In New Haven and
/ While boy worked for a man named
Lockwood. At that time he was known
nv the name or Lockwood and since
then he had used both Lockwood and
Cleary. He was IS years old and
leaves wife. who was Alvira STE.
phens. and one daughter, Gertrude,
aged 10.