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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-05-11
CLOUD BURST.

Tuesday evening Breaux Bridge
and vicinity had the experience of
a disastrous cloud burst which
was accompanied by hail and a
wind storm that caused a great
deal of damage. The number of
buildings which were demolished
by the furious wind is very large;
trees were uprooted. fences were
bloom down and the damage done
to the crops by the heavy rain
and hail is said to be very large.
The damage in the town of Breaux
Bridge also is reported large,
mostly due to water, the hail stones
were so large and blown almost by
a tornado, broke the glass panes
and flooded nearly every building
in the town causing large DANA
ges in the homes and stores. The
reports say that the town was for
several hours completely covered
by water, some places having rs
much as two feet of water.
From st. Martinville could be
seen the black clouds rolling in
the skies in the direction of Breaux
Bridge, and it appeared SO threa-
tening that many of our people
feared that something serious was
threatening this section.
The Teche rose at St. Martin
vile from Tuesday to Wednesday
evening about nine feet; which
makes it at this time about four
teen feet higher than low tide. 1t
is now a beautiful river.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-05-11
LOCAL NEWS.

@~Local Views Post Cards at
l.. Biehvenu.
Mrs. A. G. Gonlas spent seve-
raj days in Lafayette this week
visiting relatives.
Mr.. Sam Shelburne of Nor
gan City was attending to some
business here this week.
Miss Marie Broussard left last
Sunday for Crowley where she
will spend several days visiting
friends.
Miss Clara Tertrou of New
Orleans spent several days here
this week the guest of her sister,
Mrs. l.. Bievenu.
We are now displaying a most
elegant line of Dress Goods, we
have goods to suit every taste, and
solicit your visit to our store.-k.
Schwartz & Co.
Mrs. Palmer Bienvenu return
ed to her home in Lake Charles.
last Sunday, after having spent a
couple of weeks here with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gui-
rard.
Remember that when in need
of FEED, such as OATS, CORN.
HAY, and BRAN, that L. BEN
VENU supplies the public at the
LOWEST PRICES.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-05-11

Miss Virginie Bassett who
was one of the operators at the
Telephone Exchange here has re-
signed her position. Her posi-
ton at the board is now filled by
Miss Pauline Fournet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Andre of
New Orleans arrived here last
Friday. Mr.. Andre returned to
New Orleans Monday. Mrs. An
Dire will remain here until the 18th
when she will return to the City
with her daughter Miss Rhona
who is here since the 18th of last
month.
Lieutenant Governor J. Y. San
ders was in this parish last Sun
day, he visited Breaux Bridge and
St. Martinville to feel the local
politicians. st. Martin parish was
unanimously for Broussard. At
the last election it went for JAS
tremski. At the present time it is
hard to say how the parish will
go, as the people expected Brous-
sard to be their candidate, and of
course their expression were un-
snimously in his favor.
We have heard q good deal of
complaint against the management
of the Electric Light, which we
believe was reasonable as there is
some lack of judgment in turning
current on and off. Tuesday eve
ming the weather was cloudy, dark
and lights were badly needed, but
they were only turned on when
the regular hour came. Wednes-
day morning was First Commu-
MON, when every house 10 town
needed light to dress those little
children, and at quarter to six
o'clock the current was turned off
and all we're left in darkness and
had to have recourse to the candle.
This should not be the light should
be turned on and remain on as
long as necessary on the few such
days that We have such weather.
! The light should not be regulated
by the time, but by the weather
and judgment. We understand
that we are not expected to have a
night and day service, but such
occasions would cost very little to
the plant and would add much to
to the convenience of the users of
the Electric Light. We trust that
the management will attend to
this matter in the future. Thurs
day forenoon, when we were in
almost total darkness, the lights
were turn on and much apprecia-
J ted.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-05-11

Rubber Tires put on Baby Car
rlages at l.. Bienvenu's Bicycle
shop. Price very cheap.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bien-
venu were i'm town this week. Mr..
Bienvenu who was Editor and
Publisher of the Grand Cane Ad-
vocate has servered his connection
with that paper, to take charge of
the Lafayette Democtat.
The Confederate Veterans sent
a delegation before the Police Ju-
ry here Monday asking the assis-
lance of the Parish to help some
of the old members of their asso-
citation who are unable to attend
the Richmond meeting on their
own resources. Tie Police Jury
willingly subscribed the two hun
dred dollars which was asked.
This contribution will allow Sc
veral of the old Veterans to attend
the meeting, who otherwise would
be unable to make the trip. The
Veterans have a right TO expect
what they need from the people
and when in need should not hest
tate to ask what they want.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
Wednesday, April 17tl1 Saturday, April 2Otl1.

Is combined with most efficiency in se- curing orderly justice as between in- dividuals, should by agreement disarm and place themselves at the mercy of other peoples less advanced. of other peoples still in the stage of military barbarian or military despotism. Any thing in the nature of general disarma- ment would do harm and not good if 1t left the civilized and peace loving peoples. those with the highest stand ards of municipal and international obligation and duty. unable to check the other peoples who have no such standards. who acknowledge no such obligations.
 Finally. 1t behooves all of us to re- member. and especially those of us who either make or listen to speeches. that there are few more mischievous things than the custom of uttering or applauding sentiments which repre- sent mere oratory and which are not and cannot be and have not been
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16

ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS IN WO. NEWS GLOVES, LACES, RIB-
 BONS AND HANDKERCHIEFs. WOMEN'S 2-CLASP KID GLOVES. In tans. modes and browns, regu- lar price 79c, anniversary sale price .... .... .... 59c pair WOMEN'S 16-BUTTON NOUS QUETAIRE KID GLOVES. In black and tan colors. big value, regular price $2.75, anniyer- sary sale price ...... $1.9S pair WHITE BRETON NETS.
 The kinds that are in such strong demand this season for shirt waists, 45 inches wide, dainty designs, regular price 79c yard. anniversary sale price 55c' yd WOMEN'S ALL LINEN H. s. EN- BROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS. Regular price 25c, anniversary sale price ......... 15c each No so BLACK TAFFETA RIBBON. Good quality at regular price, 19c yard, anniversary sale price lot su
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16

the subject you have so much at heart, for no man has in keener or more prac- tical fashion or with a nobler disinter- estedness of purpose used the national power to further what believe to be the national purpose of bringing near CT the day when the peace of right. eousness, the peace of justice, shall obtain among nations.
 "In this letter I can do little more than wish you and your association godspeed in your efforts. My sym pathy with the purposes you have at heart is both strong and real. and by right of it shall make to you some suggestions as to the practical method of accomplishing the ends we all have fin view. First beseech you to remem- Der that, though it is our bounden duty to work for peace. yet it is even more our duty to work for righteousness and justice. It is righteousness that exalt- eth the nation.' and. though normally peace is the handmaid of righteous ness. yet if they are ever at odds 1t is righteousness whose cause we must espouse. In the second place, l again
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16

Secretary Straus was followed by Professor Hugo Munsterberg of Har- yard university. He was followed by W. T. Stead.
 'T do not represent the British gov ernment." he said. "'I never repre- sented the British government. and hope never will. No. represent the people. And I am here to ask you. nearly all of you English speaking people, to join with us to make the coming Hague conference greater success than the first.
 "There has been all sorts of talk about disarmament. 1 have heard it in every country in Europe. and have come to hate it as the devil hates holy water. No government in the world is going to propose any such thing at the The Hague conference or anywhere else. What probably will be broached is halt in this mad haste to increase ornaments and still again increase them in nonsensical degree"
 Mfr. Stead dwelt for some time on the near prospect of war between Germany and France at the time of the Morocco difficulty and said that it was the spirit of international arbitra- tion that prevented it.
 Colonel Sir Robert Cranston, ex-lord provost of Edinburgh. followed Mir. Stead.
 Professor Munsterberg called down upon his head the criticisms of An drew Carnegie by stating that con scription was not looked upon as n hardship in Germany. The professor used the argument to impress the point he was dwelling on. that universal peace should he looked upon not as N material hut as moral matter.
 MT. Carnegie in replying called at tention to the thousands of people who came to America fo escape military service and said that no one could make him believe that 1t was not this burden that caused by far the greater part of German emigration.
 William ]. Bryan. who was on the platform. was called for by the audi ence, who insisted on hearing from him.
 "I am on the programme for wednes- day" he said. "and then will he able to say to you what I desire to say. Now 1 want you to have the pleasure of hearing those who have come from foreign lands to talk to you"
 Those who started the movement for holding the congress in this city are highly elnted af the enthusiastic audi euces which have attended the gather. ingr of the delegates.
 President Rooseveit's letter was as follows:
 My Dear Mir. Carnegie-1 much re eret my inability to be present with you Mir. Root will speak to you af length. and DO man b the country is letter fitted than he te addrsss you ea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
A PEACE MESSAGE.
Roosevelt's Letter Read at Carnegie Hall Assembly.
EoIABLES 1T NEW YORK CONFERENCE
President Calls For Deeds Rather Than Flowery Oratory-Facts Rather Than Dreams of Disarmament
 Not to Be Now Realised.

NOt 10 De NOW Neahseu.
 NEW YORK, April 16.-with An drew Carnegie presiding. the third days session of the national arbitra- ton and peace congress convened at Carnegie hall.
 Warned by President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Elihu Root that if success is to crown the efforts of those who are working for peace among the nations of the world their endeavor must be along practical lines; that they must not by insisting upon the impossible put of the day when the possible can be accomplished. the con ference under the presidency of An drew Carnegie began its real activities with crowded assemblies in Carnegie hall.
 Secretary Root also took occasion in his speech to point out the propositions which the United States government will have to make at the coming con ference at The Hague. He warned his bearers not to expect too much at this second conference.
 Mir. Carnegie paid a tribute to Presi- dent Roosevelt and expressed the wish that 1t might be possible that Mir. Roosevelt should be the great peace maker of the future. He declared. how ever. that Emperor William is the man among all men who holds the peace of the nations in his power. In this con nection Mr. Carnegie said 1t was un- just to speak of the emperor as a men ace to the peace of Europe. adding that in twenty years upon the throne the German ruler had spilled no blood nor csused an international war
 Governor Charles E. Hughes of the state of New York made a stirring ad dress. Baron d d'Estournellesd de Constant. member of the French senate and head of the international conciliation com miftee. and Secretary Oscar 6. straus of the department of commerce and la boF spoke upon the topic of The Peace Of Nations and Peace Within Nations Mr. Straus also spoke of the Nobel peaee prfse. which was conferred by the Norwegian storthinx upon Presi- dent Rocsevelt. people throughout the world. the secretnfy declared- applaud AGiy nRrroving the selsctioa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16

earnestly ask that all good and earnest men who believe strongly in the cause. but who have not themselves to bear the responsibility of uphclding the na- tion's honor. shall not by insisting up- on the impossible put off the day when the possible can be accomplished The peoples of the world have advanced uneQually along the road that leads to justice and fair dealing one with an- other exactly as there has been un- equal progress in securing such justice by each within its own borderr,. snc the road stretches far ahead even cs the most advanced
 "Harm and not good would result if the most advanced nations, those in uh1nh - fnnosaD for fhe individual
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
Cans. For War I. Kentucky.

LEXINGTON. Ky. April 16.-Arnold Frank, personal representative of Elm peror William of Germany. who was sent here to purchase thousand thor oughbreds for use of the German army. announced that he could not find any Kentucky horses fit to answer his pur- poses and that he will try some other nfafe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
pre.id.n. Roo.evelt. Coast. Dies.

WASHINGTON. April 16.-The state department received dispatch an. nouncing the death of George w.. Roosevelt. a cousin of President Roose- welt. at Brussels. where he was consul general His end came rather unex- pectedly. He was under treatment in February last for intestinal trouble. and his condition was then serious. He recovered. however. and later his con- dition had so improved that hopes for his complete restoration to health wers entertained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
only Two saved From And.l,.i..

GIBRALTAR. April 16.-The steam CT Andalusia. from Swansea for Bar celona. foundered April 13 off the Span ish coast. Her captain. first ofYicer and sailor were picked up and brought here All the rest of the crew are be- lieved to have been drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
Draxnet Got seventy-ave.

NEW YORK. April 16.-A dragnso of headquarters' detectives last night arrested seventy-nve Italians found to be carrying revolvers and knives. fifty men having been sent out at Connie sioner Bingham's orders to scour tho Italian quarters from the Rattary ts the Bronx.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
Lewis Jewels Sold.

LONDON. April 16.-The jewels left by the widow of Sam Lewis. the mon- ey lender. sold here at Christie's for $475.OO0. The sensation of the sale was rope of pearls knocked down for SS3,5O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
translated from words Into deeds.


NEW ORLEANS. April 16.-While a score of white men were taking negro charged with assault on white wom- an from the jail at Bunkie. La, with the intention of lynching him they were fired on by crowd of negroes. Three white men were wounded. one fatally. The negroes after the shoot ing got away. carrying the negro pris- oner with them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16
Four Killed .t Phil.delphis.

PHILADELPHIA, April 16.-Four persons were killed and several injur- ed in an accident on the Philadelphia and Western railroad at Sixty-ninth and Market streets last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-16

ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS IN THE
 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR AND
 CORSET DEPARTMENTS.
 WOMEN'S CORSET COVERS.
 Of good quality muslin, trimmed
 with three rows of insertion,
 beading and ribbon. regular
 price 49c, anniversary sale
 price ... .... 25c each WOMEN'S WHITE PETTICOATS. Fine muslin, full width, 1ounce of lace insertion and cluster of tucks, finished with lace edge, regular price 79c, anniversary sale price .... ...... 59c each WOMEN'S HEATHERBLOOM PET TICOATS.
 In black only, fiounce of tucks and several rows of shirring, regu lar price $2.25, anniversary sale price .... ......... $1.98 each WOMEN'S CORSETS. Short or long hip, supporters at tached, regular price 49c, an niversary sale price .... 25c pair
 BATISTE GIRDLE CORsETs. Lace trimmed top and bottom. regular price 49c, anniversary sale price .... ........ 25c pair
Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-02
BIG SHOW HERE TODAY
immense Circus Of Rlngllng Brothers
 Will Please Thousancs.

Some time early this morning Ring ling Brothers famous circus will ar rive in Bisbee on its Ave long trains and pitch It's city of Rents with 12ss people, 65s horses. nine herds Of ele- plants, hundreds of wagons. vans and chariots gIittering with fresh paint, gold leaf and tinsel and the great est collection Of wild animals ip. Am erica. ~
 At 10 o'clock h the morning will occur the most brilliant street pa rade ever presented witha.. thousand charms new to pagentry peo- pie from Indian palaces. desert sands, Australian bush, European valley and hillside, barbarian dugout and jungle thieket; with emblazoned cars of shining metal mounted and military bands. pipe organs. siren pipes, bar barian musical reeds and church chimes-and over all maze of way ing banners and flags and nodding
Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-02
FALL OPENING
 '. M. {. 4 EXCELLENT
Over Sixty New Members Re- ceived During September
 Classes Growing.

The fall has opened with rush ai the Y. NJ. c. A. building and each day seems to be a buster one than the preceding. During the month of Sep tember sixty-two members were re ceiyed into the assoeaaton. This month it is expected that fully one hundred members will be received.
 The educational committee of the association composed of Prof. c. F. Phiibrook, chairman; w. E. Stoner, J.. o.Maldonado, s. G. Constantine and F. Springsteen. arranged the Class schedule for the night classes at its meeting Monday evening. The class in beginners Spanish in which there arc OFSTs IaIIy LiIviI IStsI5sSiSSz. :" .ss hold its regular sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings from to s o'clock. and on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at 3 o'clock. The after noon class was arranged for the ben eft of the miners who are working on the night shift. The class in ad- vanced Spanish will meet Tuesday and Friday evenings from to o'clock. The class in English for foreigners will meet on Monday. We'd nesday and Friday evenings at to o'clock and in the afternoons at to i o'clock.
 The class in Gregg shorthand under Professor Stoner will meet on Tues day and Friday evenings at to s o'clock. The first lesson will be giv. en on Friday evening of this week at [ o'clock.
 The class in typewr1ting will hold session at the same hour and special periods given for practice on the ma chimes.
 The class in bookkeeping will be begun about the 18th of the month.
 Aside from the educational classes a new committee was formed last night for the pool and billiard rooms. A tournament is being planned and in- terest is increasing in this depart ment. The bowling tournament for high averages for the first month is now under way The senior gymna- sium class will open on Thursday evening.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-02
DEATH IF AGED
 PRIEST GRIEvtS
Father Gentle Was Beloved In New Mexico For His Long
 Service.
Albuquerque Journal )

Hundreds of people in Bernaillllo county and throughout New Mexico who have felt the influence of his kindly life, will be grieyed at the an- nouncement of the death in Las Ve- gas at o'clock Saturday morning. of Rev. Father A. Nj. Gentle, s. J., a pioneer of the Jesuits in this part of New Mexico, man whose faithful work has left it's markuon the terri. tory and whose strong character and active useful life, make n:s dsath heavy loss to the church and to the people.
 Father Gentle was born at Bsne- vento. Italy, July 16, 1888, and when eighteen years of age consecrated his life to the work of the church and the Society of Jesus. His education was. broad and thorough and his train ing for the difficult work in which he spent the best fifty yeas of his life was complete. In 1860. when the Ie- suits were expelled from Italy, Fr. Gentle went to Spain. where he com pleted his education for the priest hood and was sent to take uo the ms sion work in New Menc0. His rec ord has been one Of unbToken service since that time. For many years he -ArS beea>the editor of ';ReYista- Ca. tofjca," a ye14sfy ne~sT1aper devoted te(the intaregts of Christian Hork and which. he has made 6 success. t.F more than a year Father Gentle has been in failing health. although he has persisted in his labors up to a few Inonths ago. when he was forced to 50 to Las Vegas for rest in the hope that change of climate would be of benefit to him. His death Sat urday was not unexpected
 The funeral service will take rlace in the Church of San Felipe de Neri. morning. The remains will he laid in old Albuuerque. next Thursday morning. The remains will be laid to rest In Las Vegas.
 Speaking of Father Gentle last night, another pioneer of New Mexi- co. who has known him long and well said:
 Humanity last faithful friend. and the church of Ccbrist on earth one of it's. most devoted laborers. when Rev. Father Gentle, at Las Vegas fIp- sshed his work and responded to the kindly invitation of the Master to come up higher. The telegram bring ing the news says: He died ar three o'clock But that is a mistake Such men as Father Gentle do not die: they merely put aside this mortality to put on immortality, and while the many thousands of loving hearts throughout New Mexico in which his memory ,s embalmed, VIII receive the announcement with profound sor- row, they will but mourn the worid's . loss. through his great gsin.v
Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-02
BISBEE MAN
 IS IGNORED
Jack McGregor Elected Vice President Of Two Hundred
 Thousand Club.

Jack McGregOr, all round good fel- low and genial hustler, hhas just re- turned from a three months sojourn in the effete east, New York tn par ticular.
 It seems that New Workers know a good man when they see him and one of the things they did to Jack while he was there was to elect him vice president of the Two Hundred Thousand Club.
 This club is composed of the elect of the New York Life Insurance Com pany's men. Only those who succeed ed in writing the amount of insurance indicated by the name of the club within a given time are eligible to membership. To be one of these is no small distinction, and to be elected to the vice presidency IS a piece of good fortune that falls to but few.