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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
Letter to J. M. SALES
Ct. Martinvilla

Dear Sir: But few of the men
who sell the hundred different
paints in the market know much
about them. All Devoe agents
have a state chemists certi6cats
telling just what it's made Of; they
know a good deal, not only about
Devoe but the rest; we see that
they do. We buy every paint, that
has any sale. and analyse it. Our
agents finds-out all about
When we know what q paint d
made-of, we know how it will act:
we know how far it goes, and how
long it wears.
Devoe is the standard; call il
too. The best of the rest is about
IS; the worst about 25; and the
rest are between.
But the men, who sell them,
don't know any better. They know
what the maker tells them. That
is: they know that he tells them.
They don't know whether he tells
them the truth or not.
The business is not conducted on
knowledge; the less they know, the
more comfortable they are.
Yours truly
FW DEvoE & Co
(61 New York
IT. J. Liable sells our paint.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15

The Louisiana Bankers Associa-
ton will hold their annual meet
ing in New Orleans on the 25 and
26 of the present month. The
programme which has been made
for this occasion, in reading of pa
pers and discussion of banking
matters, and the entertainment OF
the members, will prove very in
teresting.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
Beware OF ointments for Ca
tarrh that Contain Mercury,

t6YHO 6O6I OOUS0sss
as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never DO used except on prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured py
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.. contains
no mercury, and is taken internally. &C
ting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. It is taken internally and
made in Toledo. Ohio. by F. j. Cheney q
Co.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Q
Sold BY all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
The Louisiana Press Associ1

The Louisiana Press Associa-
ton will meet in Tbibodsux on
May Is, rs and ~. The pro-
gramme has not been made public
by the committee yet, but the peo-
pie of Thibodaux are already get
ting things in shape for a grand
reception.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1905.
Nvvtvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
The Cotton Acreage.

There will be q meeting here
Wednesday the 18th of this month,
which will be addressed by promi-
nent gentlemen who have made it
a duty to study the present situa-
ton concerning the cotton crop,
and who will make it pleasure
to discuss with the farmers the
best means of maintaining the va
lue of this crop to paying prices.
We are certain of one thing,
that the crop of last season was
larger than the worlds consump-
ton, a surplus crop of any kind,
is certainty of low prices. Keep
on with the increase OF the pro-
duction of cotton, and you con-
tinue to reduce the price accor-
dinghy. Reduce the acreage, hold
the crop instead of rushing it up
ON the market, and you increase
its value. and you make a crop
that brings you some returns and
profits.
This matter is serious one and
every one of our farmers from
every section of the Parish should
make it bounden duty to attend
this meeting and profit by the adj
dresses and discussions of this mat
ter which is of so much Importance
to the southern states, it means
prosperity or poverty to the cot
ton planters; it means business ac-
tivity OF stagnation to the mercan-
tile interest of the country, be-
cause if cotton, the staple crop OF
the south is to be cultivated and
sold below the cost of production,
it will ruin the farmers, paralize
business in every line, and bank
rupt the country.
We had fair example of this
the last season, the prevailing
opinion was that the cotton crop
was below the demand OF the
world and the price remained firm
and increased until cotton was
bringing fancy prices, but when
the Government report was made
public and showed that the crop
would be large, the price tumbled
down at surprising rate, and all
wondered if such a decline on q
report of large crop was possible,
but the belief became firm that
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
Lost.

A small gold watch with silk fob and
charm. initials A. H. J. on charm. Be-
tween st. Martinville and New Iberia
night March 30th. Liberal reward by
returning to this Office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15

FrightfuI SuRerIng RelIeved.
Suffering frightfully from the
virulent poisons of undigested
food, G. q. Grayson, of Lula, Miss.
took DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
with the result" he writes. shat
l was curod." All stomach and
bowel disorders give way to their
tonic, laxative properties. 25c at
7. j. Liable drugstore, guaranteed
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15

Mr.. j. M. Olivier, Cashier of
the Bank of Arnaudville informed
us that the brick building of the
Bank of Arnaudville was nearly
completed, and all the fixtures,
safe. stationery ETC., were on hand
and that the bank would soon open
it's doors for business.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
Attorneys.

If your fire insurance policy
Is to expire soon let me know
about it, talk the matter over with
you, 2. A. Bienvenu, Fire Insu-
rance Agent.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
"Let Politics Alone"


Inc feOpt0 ~.
Now and then some esteemed
contemporary in all sincerity gives
to it's readers the advice to ''let
politics (Which are synonimous
with public affairs) alone" and de-
vote their attention and energies
to their avocations, as though the
exercise Of some attention and the
execution of civic duty when ne-s
cessary, would materially inter-
fere with their ordinary avocs-
tons.
1t not infrequently happens too
that this advice is given with the
design to divert public attention
from situations and conditions
which are affecting the public in-
terests injuriously, but the discri-
minating citizen is, of course, the
best Judge as to the degree of &C.
ton and interest which the sitds-
tions real or fancied that are Sign.
allied to the public attention, MAY;
or may not require of him.
The advice to let politics alone
is founded upon the assumption
that the public affairs are being
satisfactorily administered. The
advice is always observed by prus
dent people in monarchial couns
tries, where there is danger of in
curing severe penalties for oppo
sing the government. But in q
republic, where the public officisl6
are chosen by the people, the neg
lect of the citizens to observe theil
course and to hold them to ao
countability for melfeasance q
nonfeasance of duty, invites abu3
sus of every character and ENABLED
good and bad officials. indiscrim
nately. to pool their interests and
perpetuate themselves in Office.
When the laws are faithful
carried out, the public affairs vel
managed and taxation REASONABLE
light, public inquiry and vigilsnd
are correspondingly relaxed; b
when the grounds for just COZ
plant are patent and numerous,
not the citizen remiss in his civi1
duty, when he refrains from %
jecting and protesting against e.
maladministration, and by his q
lence or inaction permits suo!
maladministration to continue ID
restrained.
Is the press performing tn
function that is expected from
in popular governments when d
its silence it lulls the people inf
a feeling of security that condl
tions do not warrant.
The discussion of current evenl
and of the acts of the public Of
Gals is always in order. It enl
bles the public spirited and n
triotic citizen to form his opinion
Light and truth are evolved p
discussion. Wrong and err
grope and thrive in silence sn9
darkness.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
The Very Best Remedy for Bowel Troubles
No Family Can Afford To Be Without Il.

Il regard Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy as one of the very
best remedies for bowel troubles" says
Mr.. j. ". HanlOn. editor Of the Despatch.
Ocilla. Georgia. II make this statement
after having used the medicine in my
family for several years. l am never
without it." No family can afford to be
without bottle Of this remedy in the
house. 1t is certain to be needed sooner
or later. For sale by T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15

Mr.. L. G. Vautier has been put
ting down water wells in the vici-
nifty of Burke, and says he will
soon commence in that locality on
a test we'll, for oil.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
DELcAMBRE'S
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
DELCAMBRE, LA.
DELCAMBRE. LA

No vacation. enter any time. School
six days in the week. Night School
free. Five month scholarship and
board only $500. Write for cata-
Iague to A. N. Delcambre,
In-;Is President.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
NOTICE.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Hypolite
Jacquet,
Probate Docket No. 3l72.
10th Judicial District Ciurt,
Qfota NJ op3o3ono
State of Louisiana. I
Parish Of st. Martin, I

Parish Of st. Martin.
Whereas Oscar Jacquet. Administra-
tor OF the Succession Of Hypolite Jae-
Quet, has filed In my Office final Ia
bleau Of Classification and distribution
Of said Estate.
Notice Is hereby given to the creditors
and heirs Of said Estate and to all others
whom 1t may concern to show cause II
any they they have within ten days from
this publication, why said tableau should
not be homologated as prayed for.
Clerks Office this 18th day of April A.
d. 1905.
A. +. DOMENGEAUx,
Clerk Of Court.
MARTIN, VOORHEES, 4 MARTIN.
Affoepouo
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15

Rarr,:r $500 Emerson piano in
A s esAAA first class condition price
$3.50 on terms, 800 cash balance to suit
purchaser. L. Bienvenu.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-15
FrIghtfuI Suffering Relieved.

acreage.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-01

try Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound; this did, and improved steadily in
health, and In less than two years q beautiful
child came to bless our home. Now we have
something to live for, and all the credit il
due to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound"
Mrs Mae P Wharry, Secretary of
the North Shore Oratorical Society,
The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis, writes.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 was married for five years and gave
birth to two premature children. Lydia IL.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was recon-
mended to me, and am SO glad took it, for
to strong, happy and healthy one within
seven months. Within two years a lovely
little girl was born, which is the pride and
joy Of our household. Every day l pless
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
the light, health and happiness it brought to
our home"
If any woman thinks she is sterile,
or has doubts about her ability to carry
a. child to a mature birth let her write
to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, whose
advice is free to all expeotant or
would-be mothers. She has helped
thousands of women through this anx-
| ious period.
Women suffering with irregular or
! painful menstruation, leucorrhoea, dis
placement, liberation or inflammation
of the womb, that bearing down feel
ing or ovarian trouble, backache, blOat-
| ing or nervous prostratiOn, should re-
member that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound holds the record for
the greatest number of actual cures
of woman's ills, and accept no substi-
tute.
, Mrs. pipkham's Advice and Medicine
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-01

Many women long for a child to bless
their homes, but because of some de-
bility or displacement of the female
organs they are barren.
Preparation for healthy maternity is
accomplished by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound more successfully
than by any other medicine, because It
rives tone and strength to tho entire
female organism, curing all displace-
ments, liberation and Inflammation.
A woman who is in good physical
condition transmits to her children the
blessings of a good constitution. Is
not that an incentive to prepare for q
healthy maternity?
II expectant mothers would fortify
themselves with Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which for thirty
years has sustained thousands of
women in this condition, there would
be great decrease in miscarriages, in
suffering, and in disappointments at
birth.
The following letters to Mrs. Pink
ham demonstrate the power of Lydia
B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in
such cases.
Mrs. L. G. Glover, Vice-President Of
Milwaukee Business Woman's Associa-
ton, of GA Grove Street, Milwaukee,
Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
was married for several years and nc
children blessed our b1me. The doctor said
had complication of female troubles and
could not have any children unless l coulc
Dc cured. For months took his medicines
Trying in vain for cure, but at last my hus
pand became disguised and suggested that
Many Women Have Been Benefited b
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-01
HORROR FOR HOSTESS
DISTINGUISHED GUEST DEPART
ED IN A HUFF.
Combination of Little Joke and
Stupidity of Maid Resulted In Visit
Being Cut Very Short-"Posters
Evidently DispIeased Him.

Bishop Maxwell, is it not?" in
CURED Mrs. Spaulding, cordially, as
her guest came down to breakfast
suit case in hand, says the Youths
Companion. Il feel that | know you
through my son, and l was so glad
when he arranged to have you stay
with us on your way through the city.
But what does this luggage mean?
You're going to stay a day or SOP"
mo, thank you, Mrs. Spaulding,"
returned the bishop. Il must go right |
on to-day"
ooh, that makes it doubly unfor-
tunate that / had to be away last
evening. l hope you found my mes
sage of explanation? The friend \
was called to was very i'll and l felt
sure that you would understand, but
the fact that Mr.. Spaulding was out
l~of town, too, made me regret going
especially. / do hope my maid took
care of you comfortably and that you
rested we'll. l thought you must have
| been weary when l came in at 10 and
| found you had retired"
The bishop replied politely, but
|
| manner which lasted until he had
bowed himself out of the house after
| breakfast.
What can be the matter?" puzzled
Mrs. Spaulding, as she watched the
distinguished gentleman stalking
down the street. Dick was so anx-
iCus he should like u.s."
Then a sickening thought struck
her and she darted upstairs.
1t had been Mrs. Spaulding's GUS
tom during the boyhood Of her only
SOD to correct his failings by posting
about the house little placards which
gently pleaded with him on the error
of his ways A week or two earlier,
when Dick was coming home for a
college vacation, she had unearthed
some of these old signs and, just for
Joke. had pinned them up in his room,
like old times. They had been taken
down later. but she remembered now
that after being summoned to the
sick friend the morning before she
had led her new-and not brilliant
maid to Dicks door and had SAID
at want this room swept and arranged
for Bishop Maxwell exactly as we die
it for Mr.. Dick last week. Do you
: understand"
With wings on her feet Mrs. Spaul
ding flew to the room the bishop hac
occupied but at the threshold she
paused-and gasped.
On one of the pillows was star
ing notice to this effect: Please pu
YOUR bed airing in the morning.
over the mirror please don't spat
fer the glass;" On the window cur
tain: please don't leave your Goa
on a chair! Hang it up" "Pleas'
don't leave your toothbrush in thu
batbroom!" "Please turn off the hot
water faucet"
There were at least fifteen of thes'
n1acards and please" underline'
three or four times in each, but-hoI
ror or horrors!-the largest Oh al
was this. on the inside of the door:
"If you take a bath, please wasl
out the tub; it's disgraceful not to-!
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-01
IN FORIY-E|GHI HOURS
Pf-RU-NA CURED HIM.
Cold Affected Head and Throat
Attack Was Severe.

Chas. w. Bowman, LIST Lieut.. and
Adit. 4th M. S. M. Cav. Vols, writes
from Lanham, Md, as follows:
Though somewhat averse to patent
medicines, and still more averse to be-
coming professional affidavit man, it
seems only plain duty in the present
instance to add my experience to tho
columns already written concerning
the curative powers of Peruna.
al have been particularly benefited
by its use for colds i'm the head and
throat. have been able TO fully cure
myself of n1Osf severe attack I'm
fOrfy-eighf hours by its use according
to directions. Iuse IL as a preventive
whenever threatened with an attack.
"Members of my family also use it
for like ailments. We are recommend
ing it to our friends. &C. w. Bowman.
Pe-ru-na Contains No Narcotics.
One reason why Peruna has found
permanent use in so many homes Is that
it contains no narcotic of any kind. LII
can be used any length of time without
acquiring drug habit.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio, for free medical advice. All cor
respondence held strictly confidential.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-01
Faint Heart.

wonder if she knows how mucn trt
Nv heart cries out for her dear heatt.
Synder if she's felt the touch,
The Joyous thrill, the bitter smart
OF Cupid's dart.
/ wonder.
wander what she'll say to me
When 1 have told my taie 'o-hish''
TTrsa a to the sun-hssed height
Of sheer delight?
/ wonder
wonder if I'll tell my tale
At all! I'VE often tried 90 oe 10,
by "a here a timid mouse once moro.
ON mast her door
wander.
It. A. DAILY, in Catholic STANDARD an
Times.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-01

Mrs. Pinkham's Advice and Medicine
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-07-13

Washington. July 10.-Postmaster
General Cortelyou last night ordered
the issuance OF a fraud order against
the Peoples United States Bank of st.
Louis, its officers and agents and Il. c.
Lewis, a publisher, effective July 9th.
The action bars the company from the
use Of mails. after an investigation by
the postal authorities as to the details
of the business of the institution. The
postmaster general in his announce
ment says:
ut is understood that the funds Of
the bank which have not been bor-
rowed by Mr.. Lewis and his enter
prises, amounting to about two-thirds
OF the total amount RENTED, are de-
posted in banks and will be available
toward reimbursement OF the stock
holders who number upwards of G5.000.
1t is the intention of the officers of the
Postofice Department to cooperate
with the secretary of state In Missouri
in every proper way for the interests
Of the investors and depositors."
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-07-13
China Not Wanted.

Washington. July 10.-China's re-
quest to be represented in the Wash
ington conference. on the ground that
she is vitality interested in its proceed
ings, has been received by the Presi-
dent and Informally transmitted to the
belligerents.
Whether the President has received
the formal replies cannot be learned,
but it can be stated that, while Russia
is inclined to favor the suggestion,
Japan will not consent to 1t. Japan al
ready has made public her assurance
that Manchuria is to be restored to
China. That Is one of the principles
for which she says she has been fight
ing.
Japan regards herself as fully capa-
BILE of executing this promise without
the assistance of China, and In view
of China's inability before the war to
cope with Russia in Manchuria, the
japanese government is unable to see
what possible service a Chinese repre-
sentative would be in the Washington
conference.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-07-13
Admiral Kruger in Possession.

Kustenji. Roumania. July 9.-Ad
miral Kruger this afternoon boarded
and took possession of the Russian bat
tleship Knaiz Potemkine. King Charles
of Roumania having sent instructions
to the commander Of the Roumanian
squadron that the vessel be delivered
to the Russian authorities without
raising difficulties. The torpedo boat
which accompanied the Kniaz Potem-
kline, however. left for Odessa without
surrendering, declaring that she had
not mutinied. but that the Kniaz Potem-
kline had forced her to follow.
Admiral Kruger arrived with his
squadron this morning and after ex-
changing the customary salutes inti-
mated that he had come to arrange for
the transfer OF the Kniaz Potemkine.
Admiral Kolinsky, commander of the
Roumanian squadron, boarded the Rus
sian battleship Tichesme and informed
Admiral Kruger that King Charles had
ordered him to turn the vessel over to
the Russian admiral. The formalities
Of the transfer were completed this af-
ternoon, and Admiral Kruger boarded
the Kniaz Potemkine.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-07-13
CANNOT BUILD REFINERY.
Kansas Supreme Court Declares Law
Unconstitutional.

Topeka, Kans.. July S.-The law
passed by the Legislature last winter
appropriating 100000 to build an in.
dependent oil refinery at Peru was yes
terday declared unconstitutional by the
State Supreme Court in an opinion by
Associate Justice Greene
The oil refinery law was considered
one of the most direct blows struck at
the Standard Oil Company by the last
Legislature, which adopted several
measures tending to restrict that con-
Germ in the handling of the Kansas
product.
The oil refinery law provided for the
erection at Peru, also of branch of
the State Penitentiary to house suffi-
cient prisoners, who. 1t was intended.
were to work the oil plant.
The court holds that the construction
of the refinery and the branch peniten-
tiary in connection with 1t is in viola
ton of the state constitution, which de-
clares:
1.-THE state shall never be a party in
carrying on any works of internal Inn
provement."
The construction and operation of
such refinery, 1t is held, would be a
work of internal improvement.
Governor Hoch was greatly disap
pointed at the decision and said:
Now that we have started it,
wanted to go on and run our refinery.
We would have secured more than its
costs in the price of oil in a few
months. II I had been the Supreme
Court would have strained point to
have declared the law constitutional
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-07-13

Paris. July 9.-The French govern
ment has conferred the Cross of the
Legion of Honor upon Rear Admiral
Charles d. Sigsbee. Capts.m John M.
Hawley of the flagship Brooklyn. Com
mander Alexander Sharp of the Chat
tanooga, Commander William G. Cutler
of the Galveston. Commander Reginald
Nicholson OF the Tacoma. and Lieut.
Commander Harry George Of the Ia
coma, who commanded the detachment
of the American soldiers and marines
who escorted the body OF Admiral Paul
Jones from Paris to Cherbourg-