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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02
Big Circus Coming
FoREpAUGH AND SELL BROTHERS
WILL EXHIBIT AT LAKE CHAR
LES NOV. Z, CROWLEY NOV. 8,
MEN IBERIA NOV. 9, LAFAYETTE
NOV. 10, oPELOUsAs NOV. IL.

The people III and around these cities
are to have an opportunity Of seeing the
great Adam ForepauRh and Sells Bro
TIERS combined shows. Since last seen
In this part Of the country this great en-
terprise has grown to such an extent
that it is much the largest circus in the
world; and it has been 10 greatly impro-
we'd that it stands above comparison with
any other similar form Of entertainment.
One million dollars was spent on the
parade alone this season. for the purpose
of making it a complete departure from
old lines. It Is an absolutely new idea
in the way Of street spectacles; Longer
than any other and not one thing in it
that can be seen anywhere else. In it
alone are 1900 people, 500 horses and
more than half the elephants in Ameri-
ca.
The performance hinder the main tent
is without doubt the greatest ever seen
in America. 1t is made up almost en-
tirely Of European acts never before
seen in this country. The climax Of the
great program is an automobile sOmer-
set, performed by a young French wO-
man. who rides from the dome down a
steep track in heavy machine TO with
in a few feet of the ground, where a
sharp upward curve in the tramway
dashes the automobile and rider high
in air. The machine pauses the frac-
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02
November 10 II II r 10
Morgan People
Company
Prices: so, rs and I5ctS.

Fire Thursday morning Destroy
ed the modest home of Mr.. Al
phonse Pinaud, one of our respec-
table colored men. There was no
one at the house at the time OF the
fire, and when it was discovered
had made rapid Roadway. There
was no insurance on the house. At
this fire the fire department did
good work, but there was some de-
lay caused by muddy water COM
ing out of the hose. Why should
there be any muddy water in the
mains? Can there be no remedy
against such deposit in the mains!
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02
A PROTEST..
70 the Messenger.

The Parish Democratic Executive com
mittee of the Parish of st. Martin, at its
meeting Of the 26th ultimO. has done its
work. 1t has assumed functions and
bowers, which the law did not and could
confer npon it. In knocking out by a
simple resolution, Messrs. Wade o. Mar
tin, as a candidate for Representative to
the General Assembly, Carl Larson, as a
candidate for member of the Police Jury
of the End Ward and Drauzin Angelic,
es candidate for Constable for the 9TH
Ward, without hearing. it has assnm-
ed an authority AMI power. not even
GRANTED, by the laws and constitution OF
the State. to the highest Tribunal-the
Supreme court of the CON-
taonweaith Of Louisiana. The day is
approaching fast. when thu electors OF
this Parish, will relegate to political
oblivion set of men. whose only game
has been to remain in power. whatever
we're the means and measures employed.
Those members of the Parish Demo-
cratic Executive COMMITTEE. who voted
TO disqualify candidates evidently be
long to the molly cOddle species. They
don't want to have to fight il they can
end the way out Of it.
That Parish Committee, IN knocking
out some of the Pellerin candidates.
seems to have suddenly discovered that
It was better and safer to kill or defeat
some Of them by resolutions rather than
By ballots.
II the Broussard faction had the votes
and the people with them, it would not
have been necessary for their represent
tatives in that committee TO knock out
candidates by resolutions. 1t shows their
weakness.
The people will not meekly submit to
b rule or government of fOrte.violence
and arms. It recalls too much. the days
of republican misrIiie aud naussates and
then re volts all thOs. who can never
forget those days and those who were
responsible for sueh government in the
south:
PELLERIN FRIEND
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02

He Fought at Gettysburg.
David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y,
who lost O foot at q ct b u g.
writes: Electric Bitters have
done me more good than medicine
l ever took. For several years l
had stomach trouble, and paid out
much money for medicine to little
purpose, until I began taking
Electric Bitters. l would not take
$500 for what they done for me"
Grand tonic for the aged and for
female weaknesses. Great sltera.
tive and body builder; sure cure
for lame back and weak kidneys
Guaranteed by I. j. Liable drug.
gist. SOC.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02

ton OF second, then tnrEs 3 CoNeseVe
revolution and plnngrs to spring OLAF.
form. where it lands wheels downward.
A fortune was spent in devising for
an Introductory to the regular program,
the greatest spectacle ever presented
"Fighting the Flames" As visitors en-
ter the main tent. they are confronted
by a solid mass of city blocks. filling the
entire area and given the realistic ac-
ton of great metropolis by thousand
shoppers. business man. news boys, boot
blacks. beggars. peddlers, cabs. street
cars, automobiles. trolley ears, delivery
and express wagons. The cry Of fire is
raised. aud from the upper story Of q
hotel thread Of smoke is seen issuing.
The clang Of gongs is heard and amid
the cheers Of spectators, fire engines.
hood ind ladder wagons. hose carts and
stand pipes rumble around the corner.
manned by brave crews with helmets
and axes. Firemen mount the ladders
and carry children to safety; women,
driven by the flames. jump into the life
nets. walls erumbling behind them and
sending showers Of burning brands high
in air. From this on to thu thrilling
climax. the scene is one Of the most dra-
matte intensity and strikingiy beauti-
full.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02
NOTICE.

The legitimate heirs Of Manette Va
lere Mrs. Laurent Alexandra are notified
to report to E. Simon attorney or to the
Clerk of Court.
EDWARD SIMON,
Attorney of the succession.
st. Martinville, La, Sept. IA, 1907.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02

Ship your cotton to Olivier
VOORHEES, & Lowry. g22 Gravier
street, New Orleans if you want
the highest market price for your
cotton.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-11-02
LOCAL NEWS.

Get your Cotton Meal from II.
Bienvenu. Free delirery.
Mr.. j. Nj. Olivier and wife of
Arnaudville were here this week.
Mr.. Jas. j. Martin returned
bone this week after having spent
several days in Washington and
visiting other northern cities.
For Boys School Suits, K.
Schwartz & Co., is the place to
look for that. They have large
stock and can fit any boy. All
sizes and all prices.
Judge Felix VOORHEES, and
daughter. Miss Cecile, spent seve-
raj days here this week. Judge
VOORHEES, was attending court.
We printed this week new d.
rectory for the Cumberland Tele-
phone Company, on boards, which
is much more convinient than the
book in use previously.
Rubber Tires put on Baby Car
rlages at L. Bienvenu's Bicycle
shop. Price very cheap.
Mr.. j. B. Beianger, better
known as "Bete" the veteran of
Catahoula Lake, died at six o'clock
in the evening, Thursday Oct. 81.
He was buried here Friday, from
the Catholic church.
Mr.. w. S. Frazee, who is q can-
didate for State Auditor. was here
Saturday morning on short visit,
while on his way to Breaux
Bridge, to attend the Parish Fair
which was being held there.
See our buggies before you
buy elsewhere. We have just re.
ceived some nice styles. Expec-
ting a car load shortly. Prices
right. Quality the best for the
money. Duchamp Hardware Go.
The cotton seed mill men in
Mississippi have determined moi
to pay more than SIG for cotton
seed, f. O. b. at stations, and they
seem to be getting a pretty good
supply at that price, though some
planters are holding their seed fol
$40.
Remember that when in need
of FEED, such as OATS, CORN
HAY, and BRAN, that l.. BIEN'
VENU supplies the public at the
LOWEST PRICES.
| Friday being All Saints day
there was a large number OF peo
pie to attend church services ano
as is customary here, all visited
the cemetery during the day: IL
day the procession will be made t.
the cemetery after the service q
the church.
!, We have just received anoth
er car load of furniture of all kind
More coming all the time. Stool
complete. Prices very low. Civ
us a call. Duchamp Hardware Go
The voter should remember tn
poll tax provision of the election
law. Besides being registered, b
must have paid his poll tax 70
1907 or he will not be permltte
, to vote: 1t is not too early to be
!, gin agitation of the importance G
E paying the tax for this year.
We are now displaying a mos
elegant line of Dress Goods, v
have goods to suit every taste, an
solicit your visit to our store.-l
p Snhuarfz a Co
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
J.. {. MARITIME SEES
ONLY VICTORY AHEAD.

NEWARK, Mar. 22:-James E.
MARITIME, the farmer orator. spoke
before the East Orange Democratic
Club last night on State Issues" In
explaining his purpose to labor for
democracy and pure government
while he had health and strength. he
made a statement that was construed
by Julian A. Gregory, who was de-
feated by State Senator Everett Col
by, as a declaration that Mr.. MARITIME
would not be a candidate for public
office. Mr.. Gregory then asked Mr..
MARITIME if he would accept a guber-
Material nomination at the hands of
the democratic party. Mr.. MARITIME
replied he would be a poor American
citizen if his party in convention
deemd ii best and wise to name him
and he answered with an irrevocable
mo"
IF | am named,'' he said, II will
make a campaign as earnestly and
e%nergetically as my nature will per-
NIT.
The sentiment was appl9Hded and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22

ner as if he had signed it, unless the
legislature by their adjournment pre-
vent its return. in which case it shall
not be a law.
Basing their assertions on this
clause many believe that for fhe gov
ernor not to sign a bill while the
Legislature is in session, is unconsti-
tutional. Governor Murphy estab-
lished the precedent of holding up
final disposition of bills until after
the legislature adjourned, and Gov
ernor Stokes also believes that it is
perfectly proper to take the same
course.
The advocates of the plan to have
the governor sign all bills, point out
that the President OF the United
States remains at his desk, and goes
through a great volume of important
matters while congress remains in
session awaiting their return. They
declare that If the President of the
United States a dispose of the af-
fairs of the nation in a limited space
of time, it is only natural to believe
that the governor of a state should
be able to dispose of the legislation
of the state within a limited time.
The clause in the resolution to
which the republicans made most
objection was that provid-
ing for a thorough consideration of
all matters of legislation. Their
leaders contended that it was in the
nature of a promise that they would
be good and do what they were elect
ed to do. AT this time, however, this
clause is taken by many to have a
peculiar Significance.
The plan of the democrats who
adopted this resolution as a party
measure, was to avoid the undue
haste which has characterized legis-
lation in former years, when hun
dreds of bills were rushed through
during the closing hours. Under the
democratic plan the brakes will be
put on and the result will be that
this haste will o take place this
year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
STOKES MAY
ASK FOR TIME
ON THE BILLS
Governor Likely to Send Special
Message Regarding the Leg
iSIature'S Recent Action.

TRENTON, Mar. Ex-Governor
Stokes yesterday refused to make any
comment upon the resolution passed
by the house of assembly Wednesday
calling for the appointment of a joint
committee to decide upon a date af-
ter which no bills are to be passed
by either legislative branch and pro-
yiding that no sine die adjournment
shall be taken until after all passed
bills have been in the hands of the
governor for at least five days and
until all matters of legislation shall
have had full and thorough consid-
Grafton.
The governor declared that he did
not consider it proper for him to dis
cuss the action of a coordinate
branch of the state government, and
further said that he had received no
formal notice that such action had
been taken.
Inasmuch as the resolution is con-
current, the governor will not be not
flied until the senate acts upon the
matter and even not then unless the
action is favorable. In the latter
event, Governor Stokes intimated
that he might have something to say,
possibly in the form of a special mes
sage.
In certain quarters it is believed
that in the event of the senate con-
curing in the resolution, the COVER
nor will not be any too much pleased
to have to pass upon a great volume
of bills within five days. During his
executive career Mr.. Stokes has been
in the habit of going over all matters
of legislation with great care and the
result has been that many a bill has
received his signature or veto months
after the legislature has adjourned,
and it is figuring along these lines
that many believe the governor will
obpect to ~disposing of the bills in
the specified time and will voice
these objections in a special message.
Others believe that the governor
will sign as many bills as he believes
he has had time to consider carefully
and veto the remainder and send
them back to the branch in which
they originated with a statement that
the time allotted has been insuffic-
lent.
There is a clause in the state on-
stitution which provides that if any
bill shall % be returned by the gov
n within five days, Sundays ex-
cepted, after being presented to him,
the same shall be a4law in like man
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22

Representative elect LeGage Pratt
followed with a speech of eulogy.
Mr.. MARITIME spoke of unbounded
faith in the democratic party. Vic
tories are not always written in ma
jorities, and while the sentiment that
the voice of the people is the voice of
God is literally right it is not always
true,' was Mr.. Marines comment on
the frequent defeats of the democra-
cy. New Jersey has made for her.
self a proud name and Jersey justice
is to be alluded to in our history and
attached to her name"
Touching on the railroad situation,
the speaker said the railroads when
they first sought charters were well
coined by the people and supported
until they became dictators and con-
trollers of the state legislature. 1t
vas commonly said, he declared, that
the Camden and Amboy railroad
owned the state and that the rail
roads almost put judges on the bench.
Leon Albeit and the legislature
first made the roads pay a just share
of taxes"
1t has been largely attributed to
the voice of w. j. Bryan referring to
the railroads and the public's rights
that Mr.. Roosevelt has impelled, If
not compelled the railroad teeth to
chatter and their bones to rattle.
Wall street says this action is bring
ing about collapses, he said, simply
because the President worked for the
people and the cause of humanity.
But they need not think the peo-
pie will stand for the enriching of
these pirates without a whimper," he
remarked. He criticised the repub-
lican Legislature for measures he call
ed a disgrace and a menace. The
trust legislation he called a nickel in
the slot arrangement, justified by the
promoters because of the fees collect
ed.
Better we were poor and yet
clean" he said the United States sen
ate was no more representative of the
people than it was a representative of
the Episcopal church and said 1t was
made up of men pleading for special
privileges. He favored riparian leg
islation on the New York plan. He
ridiculed the voting machine and de-
clared money at elections the great
curse of politics, averring he had
he"" h'1"i"d out of sight by the dam
nable stuff"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
RAFFLES VISITED so.
AMBOY YESTERDAY.
CONTINUED from page ID


AT the candy store on the corner
opposite Martins Hotel, made an
other attempt to purchase the Perth
Amboy NEWS of Wednesdays issue,
but the real cute dark girl, who was
selling candy to another young lady
in the store at the time, told me that
she only kept the New York Sunday
papers on sale.
AT the postoffice across the street
| asked the boy behind the general
delivery window for a letter address
ed to A. J. Jackson, but he was sorry
to say there was none
AT Brody's stationery store
bought the Morning World There
were about five young men in the
store at the time, but they allowed
the fifty to slip through their fin
gers very easily,
Entering ~Jacobson's dry goods
store, | purchased a pair of socks for
fifteen cents. Richard McCloud. Jr.,
at 1917 Broadway, may recall the man
who inquired for the time of the next
trolley car toward Sayreville.
| strolled up and down Broadway
until | was tired, passing a great
many who gave me just a passing
glance. 1t is my intention to give
South Amboy another chance before
long, so be on the lookout.
Returning to this city | hurried
home to write this letter. Today |
will visit M%etuchen. They tell me
that Detective Huff was a very busy
man with a newspaper handy We'd
nesday. Good luck Mr.. Huff.
Now do not forget the rules. Have
a copy of the last issue of the
PERTH AMBOY EVENING NEWS
in your left hand, placing your right
hand on his shoulder and saying:
YOU ARE THE MYSTERIOUS MIR.
RAFFLES FROM SEXTON'S DRUG
STORE"
II would be a good plan from now
on to purchase a copy of the early
edition OF the NEWS that appears on
the streets shortly after 2 o'clock. At
this, early hour it will tell you Just
where ] am to be and the chances are
ripe for a clue. Do not forget the
rules. RAFFLES.
There are many amusing incidents
in connection with Mr.. Rallies chase.
Nearly everyone is on the lookout.
Mr.. Laird, of the Raritan copper
works, has been stopped a number of
times and 50 has Howard Cortelyou,
the piano tuner, of New Brunswick.
The NEWS Yesterday received a let
ter from someone stating that Mr..
Raffies was a~@traveling salesman for.
the New Brunswick tobacco company.
doe" Emmons was stopped near the
aclfy last night by a man who in
sisted that he was the mysterious
one There came zeal bong a row
because DOC" refused to Hand over
the $50 at once.
Through a Typographical Vfgor Raj
fes has been described as ing one
inch taller than he really ia has
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22

been stated that he is 5 feet, liz
inches. To be correct it should be
. feet 1Ok inches tall. This is the
correct description in full:
Height-5 feet, 1915 inches.
Observation-Disclosures.
CompleXiOn-Fair; birthmark be-
low left temple.
Hair-Rather dark; thin; small
bald spot on top of head; parts on
side.
Clothing-Dark clothes; black felt
hat.
Eyes-Blue-grays.
Teeth-White, but irregular; one
missing in front.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
AMESEAIENTS

The popular Four Pickerts and
their company will begin a weeks
engagement at Wilder Music hall
Monday, March 25. AS the company
is so well and favorably known here,
they will, no doubt, be greeted by an
overlooking house Monday night. The
plays selected for next week are all
new ones here and with the special
ties for which this company is noted,
a jolly week is promised the patrons.
For the opening play the Pickerts
have selected the four-act society
comedy drama, 'Pink Dominoes. .
During this engagement popular
prices will prevail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
OBITUARY.
MRS. MARY NJ. BLooDGooD.

TONTTUOTTU
Mrs. Mary M. Bloodgood, eighty
six years old, died at her home, 95
Smith street, yesterday afternoon at
3 O'Clock after a lingering illness.
She was the widow of the late Abram
Bloodgood, an oysterman of this city.
She has been almost a lifelong resi-
dent of this city, having resided here
for the past sixty years. She is sur
yived by a brother, Isaac Beers, of
Lewis street. The funeral will be
held from her late residence Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. James
h. Northrup, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, will oficiate.
lnterment will follow in Alpine
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
SIMPSON LADIES ELECT.

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, of Simpson NJ. e. church,
was held in the lecture o of the
church last night. After the usual
routine business was transacted. the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. w. G.
Snodgrass; first vice president, Mrs.
George D. Runyon; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. r. V. r.. Sofield; third vice
president, Mrs. j. c. Smith: secre-
tary, Mrs. Charles Seguine: assistant
secretary, Miss Elizabeth Beers;
treasurer, Mrs. George w. Parisen;
assistant treasurer, Mrs. Frank s.
Mead. 1t was also decided to hold a
fair i'm the fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
Trinl Of SInnder Suit.

Theo. Antonio, of this city, will
act as interpreter in the SANDER suit
of Joseph De Vito against Ba2zo Zulu
both of Port Reading, which will be
tried in Woodbridge before Justice
Wiley tomorrow morning. Lawyer
Francis Coan will represent Zulo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
Two School Exams To-day.

The pupils in the grade classes of
the public schools were given eXami-
nations in music and drawing today.
The annual spring examinations were
commenced yesterday and will close
next Thursday. On Monday history
will be the subject.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
Condition Still Serious.

The condition of Anton Quron,
who was injured Wednesday, after
noon at the Lehigh Valley w~iiaryes,
has not improved any. FITS condi-
ton remains serious and the result
of the internal injuries he received
are awaited. He is still confined to
his home, 6S9 State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22

The BARRIERS Union will hold a
meeting in their rooms on New
Brunswick avenue next Wednesday
Plans will be discussed for
joining the Central Labor Union
of this city and the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
Mission stndv GLASS Mo-.

The Mission Study Glass of Simp-
son NJ. e. church met at the home of
Miss Craze, % Market street last
A number of the members
were present and an interesting meet
ing was held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
Family Home Lodge Met.

Family Home Lodge, /. 0. G. r.,
held a meeting last night in l. o. G.
T. hall in Prospect street. One
member was taken in and a number
of reports heard from committees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
DANISH NJ. II. LADIES'.

A meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety, of the Danish M. r. church,
was held at the home of Mrs. John
Nicholson, 80 Mechanic street, yester-
day afternoon. After the usual rou-
tine business a social hour was enjoy
cd. Refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
DANISH hi. d. YOUNG pEopLE.

The Epworth League, of the Dan
ish M. e. church, held a well attended
literary meeting last night in the
chapel of the church. The chapel
had been p~rettily decorated for the
occasion. On one side hung a large
pen-and-ink sketch of Hans Christian
Anderson, the Danish author, made
by Harry Nelson. The other sides OF
the room were decorated with red
white and blue bunting and flowers.
The program opened with a story
of the life of Hans C. Anderson, the
famous Danish poet and author, by
Rev. NJ. o. Block. Mr.. Mathiasen
then recited one of Mr.. Anderson's
fairy tales entitled THE Story of a
Mother" Harry Nelson and Matthew
M%ortenson sang a duet entitled 'The
Dying Child" Matthew Mortenson
then read a comic reading entitled
"What the Old Man does is always
Right Harry Nelson recited THE
Match Girl Ole Nelson sang a song
entitled THE Loveliest Rose in the
World" which was followed by a
trio sung by Harry Nelson, Chris Mel
sol and Matthew Mortenson, entitled
1.-The Beautiful Land" which was
sung in Danish. Following the pro-
gram refreshments were served and
a social hour was spent. The affair
proved a decided success socially and
another like affair may shortly be
held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-22
Meadows Are Afire.

The meadows on the south shore
are on fire and the evidences of the
burning can be een from the local
shore.