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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-12-16
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IL 10 tu6 uuty VI Iu0 6ucIths uio
deputies, mayors and their officers
to arrest any violators of this law.
ROADS AND BRIDGES.
It being the common cry from
the people of all parts of the par
ish as to The bad condition of the
roads; we, your Grand Jurors, af-
ter thoroughly Uniting this mat
ter, beg to report ss follows:
The Police Jury from q recon-
mendation of Committee COM
posed of the highest represents
tive men of your parish suggested
that contract be let to one indi-
vidual for the term of three years
to work the roads of the parish.
This recommendation having been
passed upon and approved by the
Police Jury, the contract was CIV
EN- to Herville Hollier, he being
the lowest bidder. The amount
appropriated for this work being
Four Thousand Dollars. Mr.. Her
vile Hollier was awarded the con-
tract for Three Thousand Four
Hundred Dollars for the term of
three years commencing January
LIST, 1905.
From the universal protest OF
the Citizens of the Parish, this
system has evidently proven inef-
fective, and we recommend that
the Police Jury divide the Parish
into two districts, namely: The
First and Third Wards eompris-
ing one District; the Fourth and
Fifth the other, and Six Thousand
Dollars to be appropriated for the
two districts.
We condemn the action of the
Police Jury In paying One Thous-
and Dollars to the Railroad Com.
pany from an unexpended balance
aud for placing on their budget
One Thousand Dollars more for
the same purpose. The One
Thousand Dollars paid to the
Railroad Company would have
been better expended for the re-
pairs of roads aud bridges.
DRAINAGE.
The attention of your Grand
Jurors having been called to the
obstruction of natural drainage 10
Bayous T0rtue and Vermillion, no
charge Of any specific character
having been made before ne, we,
for this reason have not been able
to prosecute the violators Of this
law.
We suggest to the proper au-
thorities that information be filed
against the party or parties OBJ
this important outlet of
the Cypress Islaud Basin.
We fully sanction and approve
Of the step now taken for the for
nation of Drainage District
with view of draining that part
Of the Parish; west Of Bayou /
Teche. which for the last few
years has been subject to disas-
trous overfows.
This project if carried ont, will |
be OF immense value to the West.
ern portion of the Parish includ-
ing the Districts adjoining the
owns of st. Msrtinville, Breaux
Bridge and Aruaudville. and fully
deserve the support of all the citi-
IONS interested in the welfare of
,ur Parish.
SCHOOLS.
Under this heading your Grand
'urors, while being unable to visi.
ne Country Schools, have visited
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
PoII,n Nem Thenter.

Thompson's elephants proved to be the biggest kind Of hit as head liner of Manager Polls bill at his new theater last evening. The four ele- phants exhibited by Eph Thompson gave a most marvellous exhibition Of their trained powers. Somersaults, a hitherto unknown feat from this tribe of beast, were executed by one of the biggest of the group of four Playing musical instruments, enaeting 8 bar Der shop scene and going through the manual of arms, all kept the audience astir as to what the animals would att tempt to do next. The exhibition is worthy of first place on any vaudeville bill, and was highly and mtgthy inter- esting to last nights crowded house. Besides the big animal feature, Man. ager Poli has secured a list of vaude- vile favorites to back it up. They in- cluded the Faust Trio in the prison scene from Faust, the Four Avolos, with their farvelous musical act; MT. and Mrs. Allison, in Minnie from Min- nesota; Coogan and Bancroft, who made some fun while roller skating, May Duryea and W. H. Mortimer in one of the seasons best sketches, "The Imposter;;" Brandow and Wiley, the colored artists, and the electrograph completed the bill which will be re- .peated afternoon and evening for the balance of the week.
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ENTERTAINMENTS
Hyperion Theater.

The sale of seats for the Edna May engagement tonight has been very large. This is announced as the fare well American tour of Miss May, as Charles Froblnan has arranged for her to open in London in March and remain there and about there for some years. '"The Catch of the Season" in which Miss May appeas is said to be much the best play she has ever had: it tells a consistent pretty love story in which Miss Mayan d Farren Soutar are said tosindulge in some very unique and ex- quisite love making scenes, and in her singing and dancing, of which there is an abundance, she is said to caDtivate all. Then there are comedians sinRers and dancers galore, and a pevy ot beauties, selected from London, Paris and New York show girls, and all are garbed in the most gorgeous and costly gowns. No such an array has been seen upon the American stage we are assured, e2 4E gFEA',
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NeM HnYen !Theater.

'"Wedded and Parted" the thrilling melodrama by Theodore Kremer, open ed very successful engagement at the New Haven theater last night. The usual Monday night audience was pres- ent. The play is an interesting and ex- citing one, and has many strong points in it which appeal to the hearts of the audience.
 The story, in. brief, is as follows: A young innocent and trusting wife. is sentenced to Auburn prison for partic- ipation in an alleged badger" game whereas she was entirely innocent ot the charge. Her conviction was made entirely upon circumstantial evidence manufactured by wealthy villain and his daughter, aided and abetted by a scoundrel masquerading as travelling salesman. ~% The cast secured for the, play is ar
 unusually strong one and is made uT of many well known stage fayorites | all of whom are exceedingly we'll verseo in the different parts allotted to them l There are many realistic and exciting
 clinlaxes, which take place throughout the four acts. The Auburn prison scene in the third act is especially good Here the famous Terry McGovern ap- pears with his sparring partner and gives splendid exhibition of the man. ly art. McGovern's act is very refined It is simply display of the fine points of boxing, and Terry was roundly ap- plauded by the ladies present for his fine work.
 In welded and Parted there is something of interest taking place all the time, and the show is one that is sure to please the most exacting thea ter-goer The performance will be re- peated this evening and tomorrow aft ernoon and evening. Sale of seats now open.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
POSSIBLE, CONTEST OYER VAN WICK WILL.


 Allowance Made of s1OO 2 Month to
 Mrs. Whiting-Monohan Fined for
 Theft from AiaIley cO.--other Court Notes. .< s& <s,s
 Indications of contest over the will of Elizabeth G. Van Wyck, appeared in 5the probate court yesterday when At torney George s. McLaren, represent ing John Graves of New York, atbroth- CT of Mrs. Van Wyck, asked for an adjournment of the hearing upon the probating of the will. Mrs. Van Wyck was the daughter of the late John S. Graves, who was at one time president +of the New Haven Gas Light company. Her husband, s. Miller Van Wyck is a lawyer and formerly practiced in New York, but is now resident Of this city. Mrs. Van Wyck died on November 21 and in her will she left her entire es- tate to her husband. The property is said to be worth about $1O,0o0.
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around to six o'clock without an ex- plosion.
 The cages were ready for us to get up to the top of the shaft, and most of the men had gone.
 You go now." says to the dwarf.
 ''No," he answers; I'm going to stay a little overtime tonight. You all go on and send the cage down again for me And look here, give this to your sister Hetty-wilI you?-and tell her to open It."
 He put a bundle into my hand tied up in a handkerchief. I took 1t ginger Iy enough, for with such suspicious in my mind, I half expected it might go off in my face somehow
 What are you afraid of he asks, sharp.
 Nothing" I says as sharp.
 And we touched the signal rope, and up went Jim and me, and the dwarf stood underneath and turned his face up, watching us out of sight. i Well, I felt more comfortable when we put our feet on firm ground on top of the shaft. and had sent the cage down again for him.
 Wonder what's in that bundle " says Jim.
 Maybe Hetty will tell you some time.'' replies, little thinking how it concerned him.
 took it home and called Hetty to open it. Cur cottage wasn't far from the pits and it couldn't have been above ten minutes since the dwarf had put it into my hand. 1 She undid the knot, and there-if you would believe it-were the title deeds Of his cottage and sixty dollars tied up in a bit of canvas and the scrap of pa- per I had seen him scribble under the truck. There were these words on it:
 What is here is for you. ugly and miserable am, but wicked I am not. I said you shouldn't marry him while was alive; and shall keep my word. Think kindly of a dwarf, if you can. i God made me as well as him.''' | We hadn't got to the end of the poor dirty little letter when we heard a sound that made our hearts stand still "a long, dull roaring, shaking the floor we stood on, as If 1t was thunder un- der our feet.
 An explosion in the mine!" says Hetty, with a face as white as chalk.
 It was no use trying to dig him out. He knew when he opened his davy lamp-and he must have opened it. that human help could never reach him there.
 ] She cried about 1t for week and said she should never be happy again. But think she is happy now, for she married the Easter after They live in Matty's cottage still, and the garden is all abIoom with fiowers.--London Evening, News. - -s; 7.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
BHiou Thenter.

The Poli Stock company again denq- onstrated last evening that they are fully capable of enacting the best of the standard plays, for they chose for their work last evening Hall Gaines masterpiece, The Christian" They gave it a most finished production, and were. liberally rewarded with curtain calls last night. A. crowded house saw the presentation of this high class pro- duction, and admired greatly the clever work of the company. Much credit is due of course to Miss ShiDman as Glory" and to Mr. McGin, as John Storm, but no doubt the company did much to make the performance such brilliant success as 1t was last even
 ing.
 The company showed they had been well drilled, and with the original scenery and costumes of the higher priced company they gave a fawless presentation of the play. The story Is well known and it is sufficient to say that several members of the company deserve credit as: Mr. D. F. LawIor as Lord Storm, Charles Harcourt as the Faro King, James Wilson, as the man. ager, Francis Owen as Father Quayle
 Though but few are mentioned the company is one of the best selected that has been under our observation in some time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12

iosity was aroused by the merriment below, and he sent for the landlord and inquired the occasion of it. Th7 landlord told him something about Jet' ferson, whereupon the great actor in- vited the unknown MT. Jefferson to join him, and from that moment for hVe generations the Jeffersons have been prominent in the dramatic world, until to-day, Jefferson the Fifth stands be- fore the theatrical world in the person of Thomas Jefferson,
 There was an old play which centered about the character of Rip Van Wiknle, which had interested a number of ac- tors, including Hackett and Charles Burke, but in which none of them had succeeded. At the suggestion of Joseph Jefferson, father of the present Thomas Jefferson, who thought he saw great possibilities in the part. Dion Bouci- cault wrote a new version which Joseph Jefferson produced at the Adel- phi 'theater London, in September, lS65 The play instantly captivated the Eng fish public. It was seen in all parts of the United States, being played by Joseph Jefferson and for the past eight years by Thomas Jefferson, his son The strong evidence of approval which greeted his work through the country established the fact that the theater going public thinks Thomas would still be an actor if hfsyname was not Jeffer- SOn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
AT THE HIRSH STOKES.
Magnificent Presents to be Given Away
 Gratis During Holidays.

Gratis During Holidays.
 Read the Hirsh advertisement in an- other column and you will learn not only of the great bargains in suits and overcoats which this well-mown firm is offering during the coming holiday season, but you will also learn, while you read, of many other useful articles, such as hats, umbrellas, ties, shirts, collars, etc, which you will find very useful when thinking what you will give your friends for Christmas. But, better than all that, you will also learn, by reading the Hirsh adyertiserne of the magnificent array of silVerware which can be seen in the windows and which will be absolutely given away free to every purchaser of s5 and up wards. MT. Hughes, the manager, says the question has been asked, How can the Hirsh stores give away valuable articles such as they offer and also sell their goods at low prices?" The answer is that the firm wishes, by this means, to show its appreciation of the gener- ous patronage which the, New Haven public has bestowed on it since it start ed in business. > '.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
THE LIFE THAT KILLS"

Wait for Walter Fessler's big show, "The Life That Kills" This produc- tion will be the attraction at the New Haven theater on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights this week. It is conceded by press and public to be one of the strongest melodramas ever pro- duced, and contains all the clements of success, namely, a. superb scenic pro- ductfon,. startling sensational climaxes, excellent comedy, great specialties, and g. first class company of dramatic and vaudeville artists. The play is in four acts and ten big scenes. The famous palisades on the Hudson river, at New York city, forms the background for the thrilling climax of act third. The finale of act second is the rising tide of the Hudson river, and the rushing waters into the smugglers' cave be- heath the Palisades. The heroine is caught here, in the jaws of death, and barely rescued at the critical moment The heart interest iss unusually strong and will hold you in suspense until the last word is spoken. One moment you will be in tears and the next you will split your sides with laughter. The comedy, pathos, sensation and specialties are all cleverly woven into the story-and the combination as a whole makes one of the best enter tainments travelling. It will be given in your city the same as the original New York production.
 Matinee Saturday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
FOR 1906.
New Haven Almanack.

The John E. Bassett & Co.,, the old hardware dealers, have just issued in pocket form "The New Haven Alma mack for the year 19es." It is in the old style printing and lettering, On the title page is a picture of the old green as it was in colonial days. On the in- side pages are various pictures of his- toric interest, including Connecticut hall, or Old South Middle of Yale, re. gently restored by patriotic Yale alum mia notable landmark; "the new brick meeting house" in the old green, which stood where the present Center church stands, and showing at the west the old burying ground of Colonial days, and beyond the old Fair Haven meeting house of other days. A view is given also of the old Benedict Arnold house, and one of the big fire on old Long wharf in 1920. Last, but not least, is a picture of ''ye Olde Harde-ware Store in 17s4' of which The John E. Bassett & Co.'S present store is lineal successor The firm issued 5000 copies of the this handy little almanack most of which were sent out this week to patrons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
THOMAS JEFFERSON.

{ At the Hyperion theater Saturday aft ernooh and night, December 16, Thom- as Jefferson's great grandfather, Thom- as Jefferson the First, was a man ot extraordinary mimic ability. Living ir a provincial English town, he possess. ed such natural powers of personiffca, tion that when he went up to Londor and stopped at a well known inn his arrival was always hailed with delgiht and his visit was always one long hi larity.
 On one of these occasions, when roars of laughter were greeting his sallies Garrick, with some frienGs, was sup. ping in an upper room. The actors cur.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
OBJECTION RESULTS IN WIDOW GETTING ONLY $10O A MONTH,

IEIIlNI OENII SIuV A MONIHs
 There was a hearing in the probate court yesterday upon the matter of granting the widow of Edwin R. Whit ing, whose will is now the object of lit- igation, between two sons, Leroy R, and Howard Whiting. The will was sustained by Judge Cleaveland in de- cision given a week ago, but an appeal has been taken Yesterday the widow of MT. Whiting asked the court to make an allowance of $150 month out of the estate for her support. There was some objection to this amount and the court finally granted a monthly al- lowanee of $100 to Mrs. Whiting.
 Attorney J. P. Goodhart, who appear ed for the widow, stated that some of the creditors of the estate objected to Judge Edwin c. Dow serving as admin istrator of the estate, as he had figured in the will contest. Mir. Goodhart, how ever, did not make any formal objec- tion to Judge Dow or ask for the revo- cation of the order of his appointment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
MONoHAN FINED $17 FOR FILM,
 FLAMING VALLEY co,

James F. Cunningham, who possesses long police record, was before Judge
 Mathewson in the city court yesterday
 moning, charged with drunkenness
 He displayed a long wound on the top of his head and told a weird tale of
 being assaulted by three colored men
 on George street and robbed of $17
 The court took into consideration that
 he had suffered. considerably from his injury and suspended judgment.
 Charged with two counts of theft from the Edward Malley company John J. Monohan, alias Fred Adler, was mulcted BIO and $7 respectively.
 Michael Harvey, charged with breach of the peace and resisting Officer Lewis of the Howard avenue precinct, was
 fined $2 and costs on the first count and $5 and costs on the second.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
AN ATTRACTIVE STORE.
MESSR& GALLAGHER & MUL- LER'S EEW ESTABLISHMEYE

An Up-to-date Upholstery shop-Di-
 reeted by Two of New Haysn's Ener-
 getie. Young Men Showing
 Many New NOveItles-PyrograPhie
 Work a Speciality.
 4 store that seems to fill a much needed want in New Haven is that opened recently by two bright and en- ergetic young men, Messrs. Gallagher and Muller. They come from big firm in Baltimore, but before they went to this big firm m the south they had re- ceiVed a general education in their particular branch of business in sever al of New Hayen's busy marts. So that while they came from the south it was not as strangers in a strange land' but rather as sons of New Haven returning to their native soil Messrs. Gallagher and Muller, who have their establish ment at 791 Chapel street, are both men who have knowledge of the general upholstery business. as well as being thoroughly educated in the merits Of the people of New Haven. Their stock is new, fresh and up-to-date' NO sollea or shopworn goods to jar your sensitive taste, but a stock of foreign and do- mestic goods from which to make your home look brighter and your family very much happier, while your friends will gaze in amazement and ask, Oh' my, where did you get these beautiful curtains? Where did you get that handsome rug? Where did you get those lovely draperies? And that piece of artistic furniture. You will answer at Gallagher & MulIer's, when they in one voice are likely to exelaim, "oh, do let us go and see this store!"
 A feature of this new firms business is pyrographic work, or burnt wood etching. A demonstrator from a big New York factory is at work in the store and will remain engaged there till after New Years. This work is now so popular that it is worth one's while to call and see it in its highest develop ment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
KERRY COW l"

Joseph Murphy's famous play, "Ker- ry Cow" will be the offering at the New Haven theater on December IS, 19 and 20. MT. Murphy presents Allen
 Doone, to take his part, Dan O'Hara. A comedian with a fine physique, a sweet tenor singer, a natural Irish &C., cent, and much ability, MT. Doone stands to-day one of Americas fore most legitimate Irish comedians. The play, Kerry Cow" is pretty one, holding muchof human nature, simple love story of simple Irish life, and it is like turning back pages to see AL len Doone in the role of Dan O'Hara,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12

Because of the second concert by the New Haven Symphony orchestra this afternoon, Professor William Lyon Phelps class in literature for public school teachers will be postponed. This class is a large one, over hundred teachers taking the course, and as the public school teachers are mostly all Symphony subscribers Professor Phelps has kindly ,cohsented to postponement
 on Symphony days. ....
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
ELECTRIC TIME TABLE.

Handy Book Issued by Howe & stetson.
 A very handy little bok and one that is sur etc be appreciated by the gen. eral public has just been issued by Howe &Stetson in the shape of time table giving the starting time of the cars on the various routes around New Haven and vicinity.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
EDNA MAY.
"MIss DOLLY DOLLARS"

/ s MISS DOLLY DOLLARS"
 At the Hyperion theater Wednesday night an event of unusual interest in the musical world will be the appear ance of Miss Lulu Chaser in Charles Dillingham's production of Miss Dolly Dollars" This delightful musical com edy fairly captured New York by storm and when it had finished the time allot- ted to it, at the Knickerbocker theater it moved into the New Amsterdam theater, where it's successful career was continued until it was compelled to gc on. tour on account of previous book ings,
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RUBBER TIRE SUIT.

The Consolidated Rubber Tire com- pany of New Jersey has instituted sui; in the United States circuit court against the Springfield Ruber Tire com- pany of New Haven and Charles D. Miley of New Haven, alleging infringe ment of trade mark.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12
IS IT FURNITURE?

If you have a thought of a rocker, easy chair, music cabinet. bookcase, dining table,, chiffonieI,s work or scrap basket, we can show you a large as- sortment atya low price, and give you g. cash discount of twenty per cent.
 Brown & Durham.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-12

NEW HAVEN SINGLE TAX CLUE,
 The New Haven Woman's Single Tax club will hold a meeting tonight at Mrs. Mary Everett Pratt's, 1sS Whalley avenue.
 These meetings are open to the pub-
 tIic. se. >a@
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Henrfs Cough Cure is the best rem edy for coughs, colds hoarseness, loss of voice, srawness or soreness of the throat Can be given to children; 25c at Hull's. .s ...- .4I.E .., 4d122t {