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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-14
LOCAL NEWS.

sardville was q business visitor to
st. Martinville Thursday.
See our Ping Pong crepons for
early spring dress, just the right
good. for street costumes. E. E..
Soulier.l 5..a
Misses Louise and Cidalise Du-
crest left last Sunday for New Or
leans, where they will remain I'M
til after the Carnival.
Full line of White Pique at E.
E. Soulier.
Mr.. Arcade Gauthier has this
week moved bis family in town,
taking possession of the property
he recently bought from DR.. Je-
we'll.
For pretty novelty Goods be
sure to visit the store of X. Sch
wartz & Co.
Those in need of notes with
homestead clause and mortgage
notes can get them at the Messen-
ger Office at so cents per hundred.
Fresh Rice Bran 800 per sack
at n. Bienvenu & Son.
H The marriage of Mr.. K. Sch
wartz, one of our prominent and
successful business men, to Miss
Sophie B. Picard, pretty young
lady of Biloxi, Miss, is announced
to take place on Tuesday, March
10TH, at the home of the bride,
Biloxi, Miss.
Mr.. Ernest Delahoussaye left
Wednesday for New Orleans,
where he goes as delegate to the
annual convention of the grand
lodge of the Catholic Knights of
America.
Fancy goods for Waists aud ell
kinds Of novelties now to be seen
at K. Schwartz & Co.
There is a government dredge
boat in the Bayou doing some
dredging, but with present high
stage of the water, we do not be-
lieve they can do any good work,
such work as they are doing should
have been done during the sum-
mer or fall. when the bayou is at
its lowest stage, but the work they
are now doing, to US, looks simply
like a waste of money.
We are showing the latest in
mercerized silk zephyrs. Soulier.
Though this was Fair Week
here. the weather was anything
but fair, and the rainy weather,
muddy roads and muddy streets
greatly interfered with the success
of the fair. The fair was adver-
tised to open here Monday eve-
ming, but on account of the heavy
rains, were only able to be ready
Wednesday evening, under very
unfavorable weather conditions.
Full line of Bobinet Bars 9Oip,
lOsin, l2Oin, just received at E. E.
Soulier.
Our phone number is 47-2 if,
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 us,
give us their names, where they
are from. etc. Do not be afraid
of bothering US, 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, 1903-02-14
FOR SALE.

Good second hand 20 H.. r.
Ajax engine & portable boifet
on skids.
"A. G. AKERS,
.Jeanerette, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-02-14
NOTICE.

The public Is hereby warned and no
titled that hunting and trespassing on
my plantation is prohibited, and that
violators will he prosecuted.
MICHEL DEBLANC.
J-24-1-m-p.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Hopefully Sad.
''Is he married."
mot badly: he seems to exercise lit.
tie voiition still.'-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

us take this fiddle that he loved and see
what 1t is worth! His work was always
priced, SO now he's dead and nevG- can
do more. surely his instruments will rise
in pricer'
Agreed" cried all. and so they took the
fiddle TO musician held in high repute.
saying: This Is our kinsman's last, and
he did say his best. What will you give
for it?'
And the musician took It eagerly, and
eyed it with an air of criticism, saying:
IF, as you say, it is his best. 1t should
indeed be good; but let me see."
Then, taking up his bow. he drew It
lightly across the strings. But at the
very first touch Of his hand sound BROKE
from the fiddle setting on edge the teeth
of all that heard tia shrill, discordant
shrek. that would not cease hut circled
round and echoed in their & like the
despairing cry of some poor sN in hell
And all the dead mans people looked
afraid. but the musician turned on them
in wrath, crying: You've cheated me!
This sauealins thing was never made by
him.
However. they told him the tale of the
dead mans last words; still he was
-wroth. and thought they lied. yet. taking
up the fiddle once again. he drew his bow
across the strings: but all In vain-for this
time it was dumb.
And now the great mans anger knew
no bounds; so. pitching the poor fiddle at
those who brought 1t, he called his serving
men to drive them from the house.
And 90 the Matters relatives departed IN
hot haste. taking the despised fiddle with
them.
And as they passed along discussing
what to do next with this cursed thing.
they saw upon the road In front Of them
a poor blind beggar with child and
dog.
And one cried out. See. is that not an
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Long. long ago there lived beyond the
Alps a maker of violins.
And SO wondrously sweet were the in
etruments he made, SO rich and pure in
tone, that the man became famous. and
his work was known and priced through
out the land. But it happened that sick
ness came upon the town and many died.
and tho Great Master fell Ill amongst
the rest, and very soon the leeches stand
ing around his bed shook their heads
(sravely, saying his end was near.
Il And hearing this, the sick man raised
himself, making signs as though to speak.
and one of his relatives who had come to
SEQ him die and share what might be left,
bent down to catch the words; then,
drawing his labored breath In gasps, the
Master said:
Give me tho fiddle that I finished last"
And they gave it to him. Then. taking
It In his weak hands. he touched 1t low
ingiy and held It to his breast. saying the
while: ''This was my last, yet this. too, Is
my best" and to the fiddle he said:
Far rather would have thy tones i'm
priponed forevermore within thy wooden
breast than know thy soul might wall
forth piteously in pain beneath the bow
Of one who loves not Art for Arts own
sake.
would that some power would strike
thee dumb. and yet take of the curse
should ever hand OF genius touch thy
strings!''
And saying this the Master paused and
slghec; then. falling back. he yielded up
his spirit. But those who stood about his
bed. hearing his last words. said:
Poor man, he raved. How could q man
sPeak to his fiddle thus!'
And 20 when they had buried him they
rdfted all his goods and held high holt
day. feasting and reveiing in the house
that had been hie.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

him they saw not and with his other
hand holding the dead mans fiddle.
"Come. come. my man." cried the cour-
der. hurriedly. my Prince commands
your presence. and he brooks no delay"
30 saying. they proceeded to the dais.
and surely a stranger company had never
been marshaled into the presence Of
Princei First came tho master Of the
ceremonies. waving his white wand as he
advanced with mipcing steps, and next.
Door. ragged Antonio. led by his gaunt and
hungry Hooking hound; next. little Blanca
open-eyed and shy. fearing some punish
ment might befall her father for fiddlins
thus unbidden In such grand company.
But the great Prince happened to bs
learned man. well skilled In all the arts. and
having heard Antonio play. he knew that
hero was one of those rare giants among
men-a genius. So calling the poor blind
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

man to his side he babe him to tell his
story: and he told Of poverty and blind
ness and neglect. and lastly. too. Of how
he'd met his cousins on the road that very
day. receiving at their hands the fiddle.
and told its tale twhereat the fiddler in
the Princes band turned green with rage).
And having heard the tale from first to
last, the Prince replied: "'Tis well, An
tonic. thy troubles have now ceased. for
henceforth thou shall be chief amongst all
musicians at our court. And leisure shalt
thou have to commune with thy fiddle
when thou wilt. for well We know that
men who play like this play at tho call
Of one greater than Kings, giving scant
heed to the applause Of men. but pouring
out the fullness of their soul like incense
at the very gates Of heaven. But thou
shalt never want for aught in life. for
food and raiment for thy child and thee
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

,oo..o-s ~ sh"da,r, ~. ,.o-. ana hold.
inc he, % th.r, hand
r,n,. .h., "a m. IN IN. ..,e. ~ M town
60, .,,,,, ,nd..d-and An,onio asked
.b. .sntrv ,.virv.
.sra,I 49,. ,ood ma, .. +b~n. .u~h& ~
-....aa,,,, ~ ~. 800. ~. ,,.h. -h.,.
n .. Nv .dd,. ,n,.h, h.vs . vel
$50. $1,000,
Ana the aentrv renlied.
"Nav. I know nat. Yet STAY. II - your
music. pood enough. orr Mavor doth an.
terta,n a MIGHTY prince to.n,oht and
there will be bravs doinr, at his house
DO there. II NAV be thou can.t aarn a
penny"
so hind An.on,o vent for he rn.,v On.
town well Though there were few .ave fis
rich cousins who stiu remembered him.
And when thew came before the Mayor's
house thew saw a mighty concourse OF
gallant. and fair DANES ana wrestlers and
musicians and servants. soma having come
in waiting on the Prince and others being
summoned by tina Mayor to do his Hieh.
ness honor.
And Antonio ana Blanca and the dos.
approaching shyly. stood upon the out
skirts Of the crowd. lust at this moment.
too. the master of the ceremonies. waving
4 white wand. CANA walking baekvards
and bowling down 40 low that his head
nearly touched the buckles on hin shoes.
And Blanca. filed with delight at tho
brave show, forgot how tired she vas and
cried:
"Oh, father: here comes thu Rreat
Prince"
And SO II was. for the concert provided
by the Mayor In honor Of his most Illus.
trious guest was about to take nlacs IN
the open air, and the Prince and his host
and many beautiful ladies' came o.,t to
listen to 1t and sat on q high dais In sight
of all the people.
And chief amongst the court musicians
sat the man in whose hands the noaster,s
fiddle had played such evil PRANK. and Mt
q sign from the conductor he arose and
comneuceu to omen ths. concert.
And nightly satisfied he seemed With
himself, though he mercy kent time and
made no mistakes. and that was about a II
that could be said Tor his performance.
yet every one clapped him very politelv.
just because 1t was the right thing to do.
But scarcely had the applause ceased
when q strange thing happened. On the
evening air arose a melody 70 wondrously
sweet that each one held his breath. not
knowing whence II came And higher 1t
rose, and fell, aid rose again, swelling like
the song Of some full-tnrosted bird, and
anon wailing forth in weird. mslodious
strains like voices from some place, beyond
was stu again. And the crowd. listening
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

shall be provided. Such IL our gracisD
will. and we.w will add hundred crowns b
gold"
Ard all tho people hearing this wHo
glad. for they now knew Antonio to b .
townsman Of their own. and kin to the
Great Master who had died. and SO in all
the honor done to him each felt he had .
part.
30. when the Prince departed on he
morrow. returning to the country where
he reigned. Antonio with Blanca and the
dog went too. and there they lived in honor
many years. Antonio's fame spreading
throughout tho land.
But the rich cousins. caring no more -
work. but living idly on their unearned
gold. found their inheritance soon dwindIed
down. so that perforce they had to sell
their house. and then at length. having
spent their last crown. they had to 70 and
till the ground for others.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Mistress: Did you bring any references
with you?"
Cook: Nom. thought I'd get the
place frst"-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

would that some power would strike the
dumb"
tonic. our blind cousin who nddles at the
country fairs for alms?"
AYE" said tho rest. Lets make ~
though We did not know and pass him by.
lest he should beg Of U.s."
But Antonio had heard the voices, for,
being blind. It happened he heard quicker:
and as he felt his way. led by the dog and
followed by the child. he said:
"Ho, Blanca! who is It comes this wsyr'
And the girl answered:
''This is thy four rich cousins. father"
So, stopping still, Antonio DOTTED his cap,
calling aloud:
my kinsmen. behold My little girl and
1 are travei-stained and wearied out and
spent. My fiddle, too. on which our bread
depends, was broken by come roisterers
at the fair. Might I. then. crave your pity
for this child and beg for rest and food
beneath your roof"
So saying. Antonio paused: but the rich
men replied:
What now. thou braxen beggar. thou
fiddler at fairs! What impudencer"
Then said the poor blind man:
1lS hluSfudL-tAl0 OKC2S naStcL-Wl1
succor me. ] know" To which they cried:
I Know then that he Il deadi And what
is more. was mad before he died, for the
last instrument he made squeals like q
cut whose tail Is being twisted. or else
remains quite dumb"
Then one of the four suddenly bethousht
him. and said:
What say you II We give Antonio the
fiddle? It's no good-cumbers US and makes
US look like fools: and. anyhow. dumb.
useless though It be. he can't accuse US
then OF keeping all"
That's true" replied the other three,
and one, taking the fiddle. said:
Here. my man, the fddle's thine Now
60, and seek for aims elsewhere and trou-
BILE not thy betters."
With this the men continued on their
way and once more Toasted In the Mas
ters house. drinking his wine and count
ing up his gold. But Antonio struck his
stick against the ground. crying:
"Oh. purse-proud fools! Who knows but
that day may come when you would
gladly change your shoes for MINER
For the blind fiddler. ragged though he
was, and wearied out and faint for want
of food. felt that within him which the
others lacked and. feeling IL, thought,
Surely time must come when shall
triumph. though I am but blind
And so the three limped on-Antonio and
s. 4. : VI J.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Now. Mr.. Dauber. bought dees picture
sheep re odder day-what school OF paint
ing would you call TT"
Boarding school undoubtedly."-Ally
ISloper.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
Cruelty to the bride.

The Bride: 1T told hubby was going
to give him something Of my own cook
ing. and be said I'd better try It on the
dog hrst Wasn't that 4 cruel sugge0-
tionT'
Her Boston Friend: VERY. And I
thought your husband was SO fond OF
dogs!'-San Francisco Wasp.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

.what's on at the theaterT' asked the
shades Of Socrates. rs there any chance
Of seeing q good play tonight"
"Only the ghost of show replied the
founder of the Cynic school.-Yale Record.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
Asked and Answered.

why is IT, asked the jolly party.
that you are always borrowing trouble?"
Because" answered the melancholy In
dividual. at Is the only thing can Dor
row without security."-Chicago News.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

what kind of b man Is her
'well. don't wish to knock. but he's
a fellow who never carries an umbrella
that you'd consider worth stealing. Chi
cago RecordHerald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-28
STOPS RUNAWAY; HURT.
Women and Children in Danger in
Nadison-Qve.

foiceman Robert Tatnen OF the East sIrtv
seVenth-st station stopped a runaway horse at
ttfty-ninth-st- and AIadison-ave. Yesterday. He
mad his coat torn and his helmet smashed and
received severe bruises and COMMISSIONS about
the body
Inc runaway was attached to q wagon owned
oy me Walker Gordon Laboratory. Of No. 626
Ndolson-aFe- The horse was left In front Of a
mouse near Fifty-third-st., the driver being in
Sioe delivering goods. Suddenly the animal
LOOK fright and Started 10 dash I'D the avenue
d mad pace. The wagon was rocking vio-
ieii1E and swaying from side to side scatter
ING pedestrians in all directions.
Al flrty-ninth-st. and Nadison-ave there is a
transfer station, and many women and children
were waiting there to change cars. As the runa-
way neared the congested corner the women fed
III terror. screaming Historically Before the gal
ioplng horse reached the south side Of Fifty
hlnth-st Policeman Tatnel. who noticed the
animal dashlng Up the avenue. rushed into the
street and grabbed the bride. The horse had
the OFT between its teeth. and the policeman had
a desperate light to control the beast II dashed
10 the northwest corner Of FIfty-uiuth-st, taking
TO the sidewalk. and ran into an iron railing
OUTSIDE drug store. Many OF the frightened
women had taken refuge in the store and thew
saw the horse dashing into the railing the no.
nceInan hanging on 20 the bride.
Inc horse finally became calm, and TatneU
neld nm until the driver came I'D and claimed
nm Many Of the women who had witnessed
Iatnells action cou1plimented him and said they
WOus report his action TO Commissioner Greene.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-28
M'CRACKEN LIKES ENDOWMENT PLAN.
Would Raise Intercollegiate Athletics to
Higher Plane, He Says.

Chancellor AacCracken, OF New-York University.
said yesterday that he would welcome endoT-
ent fUnd for athletics a. his institution saying he
thought Il would tend 70 raise intercollegiate ath-
!etics TO a higher level he disliked the PROPOSE
ton that contests should be held other than on
college grounds. said he:
have always deprecated intercollegiate athletic
GROUNDS. l regard the renting oy colleges o.
GROUNDS tlat are used by professional teams as
49, --4~rteetS q --i--ES7 ~-tAC---1-
OF these expenses very successfully by charging
every undergraduate student d zee for annual
tL-hSt Ni---- acitlts am 70 az tne rome Col--
tests, and y inviting all alumni IL ike manner
70 Join the athletic associat ton each paying for
games Because the University owns an admirable
athletic field 1t has never made special exertion 70
gather crowds or TO secure large gate receipts
Nevertheless. the gate receipts at University
Heights amount 10 a considerable sum in the
course Of the year The substitution for these gate
would be quite possible II the athletic work were
supported BY the income from endowment, it
factory and equitable plan TO those whose atten-
dance would be most valuable to the educational
4o-k Jrl'eIslly al once aDOilsnln5 sac receikts
and accepting thankfully endowment for the
average OF the annual receipts for Eve years
come ms eOL!4 oe o9Ae ~ ne uIllE@ISs4sy go
Independently OF It's adoption By any sister UNI
versity college. I should consider 10 peTnIclOus
for any team to come 20 University Heights 70 play
for tie benefit OF their own college. and much
Il il 10 be even indirectly for the benefit or
the team by less@ning their individual expenditure
There is a sharp and growing need for drawing
- - - ~ bssItL 80 80 so5 ~ a-tarrair-
f f ~ k ~ notc-iStv T4 .CIev or b-ies re-
greatly help 10 place college contests upon level
BY themselves, and that a distinctly educational
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-28
womEws CUP PLAY AT MoNTcLArR.

Montclair n J.. Oct q CSpeciaD.-The women OF
the MontcIair Golf Club played the first and sec
ond round to-day for the cups presented oy MISS
D-oste and Mrs Fred u. Harrison The results
were:
Droste Cup: Mrs. Fred " Harrison beat Mrs
Alice Wilson. up 8 TO 60; Miss Eleanor Freeman
heat Miss N E Wilson. Up. TO go; Mrs John
Reed beat Miss Francisco, up
Harrison cup: Mrs. H ". Thayer beat Miss Web
sre~ : 20 TO 90: Mrs. c. r. LOwerer beat Mrs
4 + B5vce By default; Mrs r c. PHmpton beet
Alice PuIsifer. I up. 70 go Second round Mri-
ICvCrer beat Mrs Thayer. up, 20 60 MIS-
PImptOn drew the bye -.
men was also PLAYED as follows. Ward oeat VII
cox up 3 10 60; Marcus beat Hoffman. i Up, :
20. -. - r,.,s 49,.
ion nrfze Russell beat stats up. to
90 Cross beat LOCkeCt. up. 70 CO. Harrison beat
Turner. Up, 70 go; Kennedy beat A11es' . Up
9 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-28
MANY AMERICAN YACHTS ABROAD.

Judging from present Indications there VII % :
,,rzar aest OF American owned yachts n Sr1tisn
and Mediterranean waters this winter tnan ever
nar7ra Mrs Robert Goelst's steam yacht Mamma
= bsf,e ftted out al Greenock for cruise 70 ne
piviA~a Eugene Higgins and a party OK friends
az IN their way over IN his steamer Naruna- ana
e--f7z our at Cowes for a similar cruise. Is An
go TrexeTs Margarita. almost q sister sap
to the Varuna- 80
f-o-7Alius Vanderbilt sent his steam yacht NORTH
- - -. C-+ober Il She arrived at ausens-
-, IN sunday Having an EnsEsn captain and
80 and intending TO join the yacht later ror
-,t.s in European waters. Mr. NanderoAt sent
-. NCo--h s-ar TO be fitted out over tnere- Will
-, = vanderbfIrs Valiant. Conrnodore = Curuss
Ta-,es-s auxiliary Aloha. James Gordon Eennetrs
r-s.--s4a ana J. A Hinckley's CaIant1e'ar are al
- r3-,,fsb waters and will soon be got ready ror
-ba Mediterranean season Edmund H1ncotpn-
,ho bas recently purchased the big auxiliary BARK
80 va-b- White Heather. and Is having ner
s44e6 here will also make an extensive cfuise
= g0raieT waters while Morton r Ftan- wao
= - new HerreshOf schooner Insonar - 80
80, - send ner over in charge OF tAt past nAsLsr
- -a.D1 skiDpers Charles Barr, 70 Iry Ior soIae
- tSs scboOler cups that VII oe onereo oy -
S5--s+f-L C,a~-rlo and other ciubs n thS cOul.ns
.oIs-- T1dgi-E from the Ingonars perLorrnanco
80 er,-7e- she will set not pace Ior lHo OlceAS.
- Nrsreor the GIsnifSe- and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-28
PARKS LOSES POINT.
Notion for Dismissal Denied-Jury
mpaRelIed.

The iupanelling of the jury in the trial OF the
second Of the Indictments against Sam Parks,
on the ground that he extorJed $50 from the
urer Of the Tiffany Studios, was completed yes
terGay, and Assistant District Attorney Rand re-
hearse6 the charges against Parks. A motion 10
dismiss the case was denied.
The morning and a large part Of the afternoon
we're exhausted in filing the jury box There was
little trouble over any Of the men chosen except
Frederick T Richards, z cartoonist. who works for
two publications IN The city. and who said By
the defence be biased. because Of the fact that
he has drawn several cartoons attacking the labor
movement. NJ. Richards said that he would not
allow the sentiments which he had expressed in
any os his cartoons to cause him TO give other
than fair and unbiased consideration OF the case
Mr.. Osborne. counsel tOr Parks had exhausted
LAS power OF challenging, and A-. Richards was
not excused by the court.
AIr- Rand then rehearsed the charges. He said
that last year The Tiffany Studios had number
OF men dong ornamental interior iron work. and
man was sent 70 the headquarters Of the union,
and there told TO see Parks When he saw
Parks Parks cursed him. and told him he would
have 20 send q bigger man Finally Louis Schmidt
the treasurer OF the Tiffany Studios. saw Parks,
and paid him $50. At the meeting Parks said he
400. saying he would FIX that by letting them
employ either union or non-lulon men Parks We
fused give receipt saying IF YOU can't trust
ask the Fuller company ask Jackson. Two
Gays later the men returned to work All this,
NJ. Rand said. would Be proved bv witnesses A
motion by NJ. Osborne 10 dismiss the case on the
ground THAI III. Ea1d's statement AT vari-
ance with The Indictment was denied by the court