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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
LeBlanc's Trial.

A special jury of thirty was call
ed at special term of Court Mon
day for the trial of Elus Leblanc,
who is in Jail since several months
accused of having murdered his
wife by cutting her throat.
The crime was committed in the
Fifth ward of this parish, and sus-
picion soon pointed toward the
husband as being the assassin of
the unfortunate and defenseless
woman.
Leblanc was Immediately put
under arrest and has been in jail
ever since.
His case was not tried at the
last term of the criminal court be-
cause be had attempted suicide by
cutting his throat. making a fear
full wound across his throat, which
for several weeks was considered
exceedingly serious. He recover
ed, however, and this week was
put on trial.
The first day of the court was
spent in impsnelling the jury. and
out of the thirty jurors, eight were
taken. The exhausting of the pa
mel necessitating the taking of
talesmen and the Sheriff was or
dered to summon forty talesmen
to appear in court ut two O'Clock
Tuesday to resume the work of
completing the jury.
Tuesday at two o'clock the trial
was resumed and the jury compile
ted as follows: W. H. Cozine,
jos. H. Duchamp, Rodolphe Fuse
lier, Quincy Cutrer. Luc Comesux,
Edward Maraist, Maurice Latio-
lais, Carlin Conrad, Geo. Knight,
David TrahoD, Paul DuBernsrd
and Nicolas Blaise.
There were forty eight witnesses
summoned in the case, and imme-
diately after the completion of the
jury the evidence was commenced
until seven O'Clock when a recess
was taken for supper.
At eight o'clock the court was
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
Delightfully."- Entertained.

The Married Ladies Eucbre club
was most pleasantly entertained
by Mrs. L. G. Vautier Wednesday
night at her country home.
The usual game of progressive
euchre were played resulting in
Mrs. Eddie Guirard winning the
first prize, q nice centre vase, Mrs.
L. j. Gardemal, the second prize,
also pretty vase. The gentle
mems first prize was won by Mr..
L. F. Gary, a fine silk umbrella,
second by Mr.. L. V. Simon, six
linen handkerchiefs. Boobies:
Mrs. L. V. Simon and Mr.. L. G.
Vautier.
A splendid supper was served to
the members of the club which
was heartily appreciated.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27

again called to order, but one Of
the jurors, Quincy Cutrer bad
been taken sick and was suffering
so much that physician was call
ed to his assistance, who gave his
opinion that the juror was too sick
to continue with the case. The
Attorneys of the defense and pro-
secution consulted with the Court
and it was decided to discharge
the jury and continue the case I'M
til the next term of court.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
Growing Aches and Pains.

Growing Aches and Pains.
Mrs. Jules Sumner. Bremond, Tsxst
writes. April Is. 1902: II have used Bal
lard's Snow Liniment In my family r.
three years. Iwould not be without !
in the house. l have used it on ~ 10
tie girl for growing pains and aches z
her knees. II cured her right away. l
have also used 1t for froet bitten fee&
with good success. 1t is the best tfn'''
ment ever used.'" loo, SOC el.M
Sold Oy T. ]. Labo&
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
HERBINE

IL IN IL
Will overcome indigestion and dyspep-
sia; regulate the bowels and cure liver
and kidney complaints. 1t Is the best
blood enricher and invigoratOr In the
world. It is purely vegetable. perfectly
harmless, and should you be q sufferer
from disease. you will use it II you are
wise. u
R. N. Andrews. Editor and Mgr. Cocoa
and Rockledge News. Cocoa, Fla. writes:
Il have used your Herbine In my family.
and find 1t a most excellent medicine.
Its effects upon myself have been mar
ked benefit. I recommend II unheeita-
tingly." SOC. Sold by 7. J. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
FOR SALE.

That Fine Residence Of Mr.. 7. L. Bro
sard, Main Street. measuring ITO e.
front by a depth Of 254 feet, prOpaQ
racing two streets. Price $4,000. A.
the lot on the north side of this pr0peg-
ty, 90 feet front by 254 deep. this -
faces three streets. For further sinfoer
nation apply to
I'll. BROUSSARD.
Dec. 9. ST. MartjnyiIIe. "a.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27

Cypress Island, one of the Sec
tions of this parish which produ-
ced very large crops of corn and
cotton, principally. is now suffer-
ing from high water. We learn
something like one hundred and
eighty to two hundred acres of our
finest lands are overlooked, and
the promising crops which were
growing upon these lands are lost.
These lands are now under water
only on account of some neglect
on the part of the planters them
selves and on the part of the Po-
lice Jury in not keeping vigilance
over the dam of the Babin Canal
which is the cause of the water
OVERLOOKING Cypress Island. If
the dam was kept in good repair
the waters of the Vermillion b.
you would not overflow the lands
of Cypress Island and the loss of
this vast area Of planted crop
would not occur. The Police Ju-
~ should see to this matter and
they should have the work of dam
ming this canal in such a manner
as to make the work safe and per-
maueut. As long as this dam will
be neglected, the Cypress Island
section will be overlooked and the
planters of that part of the parish
will suffer the loss of their crops.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
Book Lovers Benefit.

Lovers of the drama should not
miss the treat that will be given
them next Sunday, May %, at
Duchamp's Hall under the auspi-
ces of the Book Lovers Club. The
play to be staged is Bulver-Lyt-
toms famous Lady of Lyons"
and a glace at the cast of charac-
ters removes ali doubts as to the
ability of the actors and actresses
to interpret their respective
roles.
The young ladies have spared
no effort to make the evening a
pleasant one for those who will
take advantage of this opportuni-
ty, and it is to be hoped that our
people will show their apprecia-
ton by attending in large mum.
bers.
This is the third entertainment
that the energetic young ladies
have given since the organization
OF the club, and their past efforts
bespeak a splendid success on this
occasion. Let US not forget that
half the proceeds of the play goes
to the High School Library fund,
cause in which we should all be
vitality interested. and to which we
should give our heartiest supports.
Doors open at 8 p. N. Refresh
ments will be served between he
acts.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
HoW's TNIS7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that caunot be
cured BY Halls Catarrh Cure. -
u. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be.
lieve him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions. and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken iuternal-
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY &c CO., Toledo. o
Sold bv all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
SATURDAY, MAY r., 1905.
A Good Suggestion.

Mr.. c. B. Wainwright Of Lemon City.
Fla, has written the manufacturers that
much better results are obtained from
the use Of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy In cases OF pains
in the stomach. collie and cholera morbus
by taking It In water as hot as can be
drank. That when taken In this way
the effect is double In rapidity. 1t
seems to get at the right spot instantly"
ne saws. For sale bv T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Very Best

Il have been using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and want TO say it Is the bert
cough medicine haye ever taken" says
Geo. L. Chubb, a merchhnt Of Harlan.
Mich. There is 10 question about its BE-
ing the best. IS it will cure a cough Of
cold in less time than any other trvat-
ment. It should always be- kept In the
house ready for instant use. for cold
can BE- cured in much less time when
promptly treated. For sale 1T LAbbeb.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
A st. Martinviile Woman Asks

have you floor paint that will last two
wesk?" Yes We have Devoe's; it has q
beautiful gloss and will last two years if
properly applied. T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27

while bilious attack is decidedly an.
pleasant u is quickly over when CHM
oeriain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are
used. For sale bv T. ]. Ia1be.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27

Also awaits carloads Of white Dow
and Never Fall Flour, grits and rieos
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-05-27
Fast Time on Pennsylvania
Special. q


In a special train bearing Presi-
dent Cassatt and other officials OF
the Pennsylvania system run vas
made on Saturday of last week
from Pittsburg to Philadelphia,
353 miles, in $50 minutes. The
train consisted of our private ears,
and engines were charges stsAt
and Harrisburg. Railway World.
Ring up 80
and get prompt delivery
Of the following from......
j. H. DuChamp's|
feed store, which he has
opened In L. G. Duchamp's 2
new building:
OATS, CORN, BRAN.
COURSE, POCKET
and ROCK SALT,
HAY and CHARCOAL
Also awaits carloads Of white Dove
and Never Fall Flour, grits and rico.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
MEANT NO pIsREsPEcT.
Ryan Finally Decides to Asnwer Inter
roeatories of Committee.

New York, Dec 13-Thomas +. Ryan.
who purchased the Hyde stock of the
Equitable Life Assurance society. wa.
the first witness before the insurance
investigating committee Tuesday. He
said to Mr.. Hughes, counsel for the
committee, that he had meant no dis
respect by his declination to tell what
E H. Hartman had said to him at the
time that Mr. Hartman sought to OBJ
tain a share of Mr.. Ryan's purchase
of the Hyde stock. Mr.. Ryan said:
81 did not mean any disrespect to
the committee. l wish to preserve
harmony / did not wish TO answer the
questions until 1 was satisfied that ]
was obliged TO. The district attorney
has determined that / shall answer the
question and / shall give my best
recollection of the conversation
What did Mr. Hartman say TO you
about sharing the Hyde stock?" asked
Mr.. Hughes.
Immediately after my purchase OF
the stock" said Ryan. MIR. Hartman
called on me. We had several con-
versations. Mr.. Hartman said that
should not have come into the situation
without consulting him and that
ought to let him have an equal share
of the Hyde stock. / declined. He OBJ
jected to the trustees and wanted to
name two of them. He said he did not
think could carry out my plans with
out his aid / said ] intended to di-
vest myself of control of the Equitable
and ] regretted very much to have his
opposition, but / was going to carry
out my plans whether / had his oppo-
sition or not"
The purchase of the Hyde stock
Ryan said. was made Friday. June 9.
Ryan first heard from Hartman on
that day. Hartman. said the witness,
suspected that he (Ryan) was in one
deal and had talk with him that day.
Hartman saw him again on the fol-
lowing Monday or Tuesday. in company
with Elihu Root and Paul Cravath.
Most OF the things. he said. talked OF
at this second interview were that Ryan
told Hartman who the trustees were
to be Hartman then said he had Civ
en- much time to Strengthening out the
Equitable Witness then said Harri-
man gave no other reason than that
for demanding to share the purchase
of the Hyde stock.
For what reason did Hartman want
half of the stock?" asked Mr.. Hughes.
For the reason that he had been
in the Equitable as a director and was
not satisfied that the stock should be
in my hands," replied Ryan. HE said
his whole influence would be against
me. He said his political influence
would be against me. but he did not
legislature would probablyETAg latin
mention any names. He said the leg
islature would probably take action,
but / don't think he mentioned an in
vestigation."
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
WHAT PRUDENTIAL GAVE.
Contributions to Republican Campaign
Fund Were Over $4,000.

Kew York. Dec 1a--scontributions
asgi egating $4,000 were made to the
Republican national committee in 1896.
1900 and 1904 by the Prudential Life
Insurance Company of America. ac-
cording to a statement read by Counsel
Hughes before the legislative investi
eating committee Tuesday The state
ment was read by Mr.. Hughes during
the examination of Senator Dryden OF
New Jersey, president of the company.
Senator Dryden testified that in 1899
the Prudential expended Sl5,S00 for
legislative expenses. or this sum $500
was paid to Andrew Hamilton. who
previously had been mentioned during
the investigating in connection with
legal expenses Of the New York Life
Insurance company. Mr.. Dryden said
in answer TO question that no money
was paid by the Prudential 10 Andrew
C. Fields. the Mutual Life Insurance
companys agent, who was maintained
in the house at Albany.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
MITCHELL NOT NAMED.
Senate Adiourns Without Any Refer
ence to Death Of Late Senator.

Washington. Dec. 13.-with spirited
debates on the subjects OF railroad
rate legislation arising though the In
PRODUCTION Of bill by Mr.. TIlIman to
authorize the Interstate commercs
commission to fix maximum rates. and
the Panama canal. due to controver-
sy over the reference OF the emergency
appropriation bill TO committee.
Mondays session Of the senate contin-
uously proved interesting for more
than four hours.
An adjournment was taken without
a mention OF the late Senator Mitch
ell OF Oregon. and so far as can be as
certained II was the first time the
death OF a senator was permitted "a
pass unnoticed by the senate. The
erasure Of Mr.. Mitchelrs name from
the rolls followed. Chaplain Hale call
ed the situation to mind in his praye,
by referring pointedly to corruption
and death. and by praying that mem
bers OF the senate be given strength TO
bear each others burdens.
Mr.. Tillman introduced his railroad
rate bill and was given permission to
explain II to the senate. The bill was
referred to the committee on inter-
state commerce.
Mr. Culberson referred to certain
grants to subsidized roads In which
congress declared that only easonab1e
rates should be charged. and he said
that II congress could delegate to rail-
roads the power to fix rates. II should
have power to delegate the same power
TO the commission
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
EXCURSION OF LADIES.
Abort Two Hundred Misses Are Ex
peoted to Go 10 WASHINGTON.

Tulsa. l. r. Dec. 40. p. Sturm.
editor OF a territorial magazine. Is
making arrangements to run a special
train TO Washington early in the year
having on board from 100 to 200 young
ladies' from the two territories. who
will go there as special envoy from
their town pleading with congress to
lilll iihnieu estehood for Okla
homa and Indian Territory. Alread
young ladies from Coweta, Muskogee
Barttlesville. Medford, Perry. Enid
Lawton. Chickasha, Guthrie. Oklahoma
City and other points have made APP
plication to go.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
HE LOVED HORSES.
coIors of Captain Brown Were Seen
on Many Race Tracks.

on Many Hace tracks.
Pittsburg, Dec. 13.-By the death Of
Captain Samuel s Brown. which &C.
CURED Monday the turf lost an enthu
siastic devotee. He loved horses and
his colors were seen on all the prin
cipal speed tracks OF the country.
Captain Brown owned stables and
stock farms at Brownsville. Pa. and
Lexington. KY. his principal stable
and farm being at the latter place. II
was in those places that he bred some
of the finest horses that have appeared
on the race courses Of the country. He
was especially fond OF the Memphis
New orleans and eastern meetings. A.
the time of his death he was director
OF the Monongahela River Consolidat
ed Coal and Coke company and was
Identified with many financial institu-
lions in this city. He was "a Mason OF
the thirty second degree. Knight Tenn
plar and Mystic Shriner. The deceased
was siXtythree years old. He was an
extensive coal operaor and Immensely
wealthy.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
HAPPENINGS CONDENSED.

Several interurban railway lines ar,
planned for oklahoma.
]. o. Mcclure. receiver Of Lawton
land office. has resigned.
Flow OF water from Sharp well at
Dallas IL 100000 gallons every twenty
four hous
Convention Of 5000 school land
lessees Of oklahoma will be held at
Perry. Jan. 2.
Congressman Burgess has introduced
. bill providing for a government
building at Gonzales. Tex.
Elijah HIggs. charged with killing at
Hugo. l. T. Ferris looms. was convict
ed Of manslaughter At Antlers.
Miss Hazel Mead. fifteen years old
was thrown from a buggy at Shawnee
Okla. AMI probably fatally hurt
At Dallas Joe Kilcey retained the
light weight championship Of defeating
Emmett Dixon In a resting bout.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
RUSSIAN STRIKE
WAS DEFERRED
Workmen's Council Deems 1t Best
to Postpone Action.
TO BE PREPARED FOR
Third Squadron of Don Cossack Reg.
iment Claim They Are Fed Like
Dogs and Their Clothing
Is Shabby.

Eydtkuhnen, Dec. 13-Caution hdv-
ing prevailed over the jury aroused By
the arrest of strike leaders, the work
mems council has rejected the prop
osition to order general strike at pres
ent as untimely and has decided that
wcrkmen should bide their time pa
tiently until all preparations are COM
plete. The council realized the weak
ness and unpreparedness of workmen
for a general conflict and had been in
formed that the railroad men have al
ready decided against the strike.
Remnants of labor and Socialist del
egates held a secret meeting in the hall
of the Economic society and declined
TO accept the challenge of the govern
ment and adopted a resolution against
the arrest of NJ. Krustaloff, president
of the executive committee of the
workmen's council and other st. Pet
ersburg leaders. which. II is pointed out
is only of local Importance, and did
not furnish cause for a general strike
The resolution, however. declared that
it was the sacred duty of all wOrkmen
TO carry on the work begun by arrest
ed leaders of equipping and preparing
the fighting legions of workmen for
an armed uprising. adding: "In the
name of the future proletariat we re-
fuse to make an active protest at
present
The sentiment of the workmen's del
egates. which was extremely depressed.
has been somewhat raised by the re-
ceipt of a dispatch from Moscow,
claiming the revolutionary propaganda
has finally taken root among the Cos
sacks. The third squadron of the First
regiment of Don Cossacks is reported
to have held meeting has drawn up
a series of demands, claiming the men
are fed like dogs and stability cloth
ed. The government officials are forced
to deprive the soldiers of their rifles
and lances. This is the first sign OF
disaffection on the part of the Cos
sacks.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
HIT MADE BY
THE DELEGATES
Visitors From Two Territories Are
GraciOuSly Received.
BEVERIDGE GREETED
Most Pleasant Feature Of the Event
Was the Excelleut Singing Of a
Miss, Who Rendered Three
Verses of ssOklrhoma.o

Washington. Dec. 13.-Sirgle state
hood was promoted Monday in one OF
the most novel performances ever en-
acted I'm the national capitol building.
A delegation from these territories
called to pay its respects TO Senator
Beveridge, chairman of the committee
on territories. The committee room
would not accommodate all the visitors
and the senator received them in the
corridor and addressed them. The
overflow occupied the stairs leading
TO the marble room. one of the semi
sacred precincts of the senate. Those
stationed on this elevated position led
in cheering the senator. who compli-
mented the people of the territories
and promised they should not be dis
appointed in their fight for statehood.
Three rouslng cheers rang through the
capitol at the conclusion OF the speech
and Charles G. Jones of Oklahoma
City, chairman of the delegation. de-
clared that Senator Beveridge ever
had been ready with the right kind of
advice" in the fight made by Okla
homa and Indian Territory for admis-
sion TO the Union.
The prettiest scene OF the entire pro-
ceeding was at the close. when Helen
Rensrom. a fifteen year old girl from
Oklahoma City, sang three verses from
"Oklahoma," the joint statehood song.
BY this time It seemed that half of
the habitues OF the capitol. including a
number OF senators. had been attracted
by the gathering. The little girl has
a remarkably good soprano voice. and
when she had finished Senator Bever-
idge shook her hand and thanked her
for the privilege of hearing hea1 ing.
saying that any one. upon hal her.
would be sure to favor she
promoted. other senator the
little girl. who departed N!lh her
friends, wearing a happy smile
Statehood boomers from Oklahoma
and Indian Territory received much
encouragement from representatives at
whose committee rooms they called.
Representative John Sharp williams.
the minority leader. in addressing the
delegation. said he would do all i'm his
power to have Oklahoma and Indian
Territory admitted as one state. pro-
yided their admission is not coupled
with the admission OF New Mexico and
Arizona.
p. P. II milton. chairman OF the
house committee on territories. as
sured the delegation The $1,000 -
doubtless be grahted 8t MS 81 on
The delegation also called on Speaker
Cannon. After Miss Renstrom finished
singing for him. the speaker congrat-
ulated her on her beautiful voice. and
said: You must go over to the SEN
ate and sing for sinners; you can win
them over"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
COOPERATIVE BASIS.
Proposition to Raise Fund of One
Million Dollars to Be Voted On.

Denver. Dec. 13.-The executive board
OF the Western Federation OF Miners
has decided to submit a proposition to
the union as to a fund of s1.000.O 900
with which to embark in the mining
business on a cooperative basis. The
plan is said to be that each member OF
the federation contribute $40 one OF
the benefits of the plan. the commit
tee believes, will be TO give employment
TO members Of the union who are de-
prived of work by reason of the card
system in use in Colorado and other
states
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-13
SIX cREmATED.
Heroine and Five Children Burn &c
Death In Apartment House.

New York. Dec. IA mother ano
her Ave children were burned to death
IN a fire in five-story apartment
house at Columbus avenue and one
Hundredth street Monday night. Two
others were injured and a score OF
more tenants were thrown into panic
some OF them cut Off from escape and
several rescued by police firemcn anc
ambulance surgeons.
The dead include Mrs. John Thorn
ason. the mother. her three year-Old
twins and three other children ranging
from seven months TO nine years OF
age.
Mrs Thomson lost her life in an
endeavor to save her children.