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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-03-07

We learn that Mr.. L. c. Gau-
thier, one of our most active and
progressive planters has invented
for his own use, a machine fol the
pulling of blue grass which il
said to work with the very best of
result and much beyond the ex-
pectations of Mr.. Gather, who
has long been needing a machine
of this kind. The belief is that
this machine would be an ideal
pea vine puller. Mr.. Gauthier
should patent his invention and
put it on the market, as we pre-
sumo the other planters have, like
him, long felt the need of a ma
chine for pulling blue grass
Mardi Gras was not brilliantly
celebrated here, there was no
grand display, no gorgeous balls,
but the number of maskers on the
streets all the day was very large;
they were large and small, aud had
a pretty good time and the mum.
Der of people on the streets was
large and all seemed to have en-
joyed the day.
Many of our people who went to
New Orleans have returned home
and say the crowd in the city was
very large.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-03-07
NOTICE.

No hunting or trespassing allow
ed on the Banker Plantation
A. o. LEvERT.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-03-07
FOR SALE.

A. Good Second Hand Piano for 835.
a good bargain. R. DURAND.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
REBELS TAKE JIMINEZ.
Late Reports from Del Rio-Entire
Border aroused.
rRvsTer,rrapl. to The Tribune. ]

f.as.-eztan. .Iss1se 2a--Is2Ie reports from Del
-s,o. Tex say that the town Of Jiminez. Mexico,
thirty miles above Ciudad Por1rio Diaz has
fallen into the hands Of the revolutionists and
that the former city viii be attacked late TO-
tonight or early in the morning.
Reports from Del Rio tbs evening says that
.5frv Mexican revolutionists were captured
shortly after noon to-day about five miles
north Of Las VEGAS, Mexico, the town attacked
yesterday. The revolutionists were evidently
making their way to cross the Ria Granoe INTO
Texas when overtaken by Mexacan rurales- A
fight resulted but the revolutionists were at
uisadvautaee, having little ammunition
Ten miles out of Del Rio a sherlHs posse
discovered a cave in which nearly one thousano
guns were secreted by the revoiutionists Whlie
The officers were removing the arms they were
surprised 10y band Of Mexicans, who hao
crossed the Rio Csrande, and a few shots were
exchanged. but the Mexicans were too many Tor
The five deputy sheriffs, who were soon over
powered, and the revolutionists recovered 'he
guns and escaped back into Mexico
The entire border on the Mexican slde Is
aroused and in sympathy with the reTolutlon-
ists. Nearly two hundred MeXlcans were
rounded up last night by the Texas sheriff ana
posses but we're released this morning upon
instructions from Governor Campbell that 1eAaS
is without jurisdiction for the present me
federal authorities have sworn in two hunoreo
depUtv United States marshals who are mount
ed and are guarding the border.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
DELEGATES TO THE
DENVER CONVENTION
MR. BRYAN HAS MORE
THIN n TWO-THIRDS
MAJORITY.
727 Delegates Are for Him, @@ for
Johnson. II for Gray and 212
Are UncOmmitted.

7birtv-four delegates to the Democratic Ma
+ions1 convention have been chosen since Inc
7-rihune's last table Of deegates-elect appeared
on June Il. Full state delegations were elected
,.st week from Georgia and Vermont Neither
~..+. ~ave instructions. The North Carolina
state convention was in deadlock for three days
irving TO nominate candidate for GoVernor-
The selection of delegates was therefore oeiaseu'
of the thirty-four delegates chosen during the
week all are uncommitted.
The call for the national convention hAed i's
membership at 1o02, the Philippines beng e1-
cI,1ded from representation. Six Philippine dele
Gates have been chosen. however, and VIII apply
for admission. OF the 972 delegates SO far
elected 727 are instructed for Mr. Bryan or COM
uitted to his support by resolutions of prefer
ence or public announcements Twenty-Five are
for Johnson, IL are for Gray and III are uI1-
committed. Mr.. Bryan has the support OF i4-i
per cent of the delegates so far elected
The distribution by states, territories and de-
tendencies among the various candidates of the
e7o delegates so far elected is shown in the fol-
lowing table:
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
BROKEN RAIL FATAL.
HurLs Locomotive Into Hudson and
Kills Trainmdn.

The engine of construction train the New
York Central Railroad at Greystone plunged
into the Hudson River early last evening, kill
ing Nicholas Griziani. Of the train crew.
William Donahue, the engineer, and Stephen
Hyelison the fireman, saved their lives by jump
ing A broken rail caused the accident.
Griziani sitting on the cowcatcher of the
engine when he heard warming cries from
eral OF the construction gang who were stand
ing on an embankment short distance away.
He tried to jump. but was caught as the engine
lurched forward and was killed almost instant
w. Palo Longo. who was seated on the cow
catcher beside. Griziani. hurled into the
river but escaped injury.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
TRAP NAN BY. REWARD.
But Woman Fails to Get Back
JezCelry Lost Last Mdy.

A negro woman with red rose in one hand
and a pocketbook containing $3.50 in the other,
which she instructed to hand over to the
man who should say, "I believe you have some
thing for me- stood at the 59th street entrance
to Central Park yesterday morning She was
worried, but held the red rose in full view for
the sake of identification. She did not have long
to wait. A man repeated the words agreed On
and departed: but although he did not realize 1t
at first he followed by Central Office men
who had been hoping for a month TO catch him
in connection with the disappearance of rings
valued at 81 600 which Mrs. Paul LaCroix, of
No. 275 Central Park West, lost or had stolen
on May 16 while at the Casino Theatre The
rings were in q handbag. The man was arrested
after a long chase. He said he was butcher,
named William Lewis, of No. 269 West 11th
street He declared he did not have the rings,
but saw the advertisement and thought he per-
ceived in it an opportunity to make some money.
He was charged with attempted extortion.
The police advised Mr.. LaCroix to insert the
advertisement which resulted in yesterdays s
meeting.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
ROBERT .SIEVIER IN JAIL.
Charged zcith attempting to Black
mail BQrnotOs s Nephezc.

Iondon Juna 27-A great sensation has been
caused in English sporting circles by the ar
rest to-day of Robert Sievier, editor or Inc
Winning Post" and one of the best known
sportsmen in this country, on the charge OF at
tempting to blackmail Jack Joel, nephew OF
the late Barney Barnato, 'the diamond KING.
Sieyier was arrested at the Sandown track at
the afternoon racing and was brought 10 bow
Street in q motor car, where he was remanded
to prison for hearing on Monday He is charged
with having threatened to publish a defamatory
article about Joel unless the latter paid to him
$4,000.
sievier IS one of the heaviest plungers In
England. He was the owner of the famous mare
Sceptre which won nearly 100000 in stakes
and was sold to W. Bass for S12o.Ooo after
Sievier had lost fortune through the mare
failure to win the Derby.
Z Robert s SILVER for many years has been called
the most daring speculator ever seen on the Btu
ish turf 1t was reported that W. K. Vanderbilt IN
1902 offered him $4,000 for Sceptre
F. Sievier was born of good family, and is Wen
educated. He has been in turn bookmaker' an
actor manager Of a betting agency and editor
On several occasions he has been stranded hnan-
c,a1Iy but in later years he the owner OF fine
tboroughbreds acquired with the results of plung-
ing.
In 1904 sevier lost libel suit which he brought
against Sir James Duke, who had charged MIN
with being thief card sharper and murderer.
SAYING also that Sevier had caused his morse
Sceptre to be pulled in the Derby The jury in the
case decided that Sir James had not conInltted any
libel and mulcted Sever IN the cost OF the suit.
Sieyier married Lady Mabel Bruce, sister OF tns
fourth Marquis OF Ailesbury. 1t was runaway
match. two days before the date fixed for Lady
Mahers marriage with another Sievier has
travelled in most of the British colonies where ne
left record for big winnings at gaming
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
TORNADO RAZES TOWN
Sir Killed and Scores Injured in
Clinton, Minn.

Clinton, Mimi. June pa tornado struck
this town this evening, killing at least six per-
sons and injuring scores. The town was almost
entirely DESTROYED.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
FIRE ON AMERICANS
TRIED TO CROSS RIVER.
Ner5can Troops Disregard Flag Of
Truce-Rigid Censorship.
"r.leCanh 70 oTh.Trfbune-I :


San Antonio. Tex, June 21.-ReportS from FL
1io Tex. state that Sheriff Robinson Of Alverde
County Tex, and Collector OF Customs Dow, of
81 Rio. were fired upon to-day by Mexican
troops. when they tried to cross the river into
Mexican territory, under protection Of a flag Of
truce The Mexicans guarding the border
following the attack on Las Vacas yesterday
Firing continued the Mexican side Of the
tiver all day
All communication IS cut OF between Texas
and Mexico and the Mexican government Will
permit none but censored news TO come to this
country.
REPORTS from Del Rio and Las Vacas to-day
candrrn the number Of casualties in yesterday 8
rIssh at Las vacas IS between forty and fifty.
This is the estimate given by Sheriff Robinson
and Collector Dow.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
CONFERENCE OVER GEO. H. DANIELS.
Physicians and Members of Railroad Mans
Family Meet-patient Shows Weakness.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Lake Placid, n. Y, June IA conference has
been in progress up to late hour tonight at the
cottage OF George H. Daniels, the veteran railroad
man. on Signal Hill. the Stevens House, at
this resort, attended by members of his family,
DR.. J. Wiston Wright. his physician. and DR..
Samuel 3. Ward. professor of theory and practice
in the Albany Medical College who came up to-
night.
Mr. Daniels is able TO take cnly little nourfsh-
ment and his consequent loss OF strength has
caused his friends considerable anxiety AT the
close of the conference neither physician would
make any statement for publication beyond saying
that there was no change in the patients condition
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
CL4IU OUR PROTECIION.
Merican Rebels InUoIUe GOUern-
nenfs in International QueSton.

se,5co cit- June o4.-The uprlslngs IN the
northern rzrt Of this republic have now peColiie
The subject Of international correspondent
Communications from Minister OF torelsh al
fairs MsriooaI we're sent 20 the state Depai'
rrent at washington to-day TINS conollioii
arose cut Of the fact that the raiders WIN siioI
up The town Of Las vacas yesterday are now
on Texas soil and claiming the protecuon ol
the United States In an interview sran'ed tile
corresrorder+ of The Associated Press to-nhght
VIC president. Corral declared that the gov
eYnr,er. had succeeded in unravellng the con-
suirscy sl7jcb prompted the recent atIdEAS
on tire towns Of Viesca and Las Naca'' -
which 2 number of lives we're lost collsiuei ,
property DESTROYED and S2oett IN cash se0uiSU
by the Iooters 80 l.
This u-ho1a trouble has been caused
clareo the Vice President, by three aslt0 !,
Who are at present residing III lhe
States These men. Enrique flofe -"ae
Los Angeles: Thomas Sarabla, OF son ~ - .
Tex who goes by the name OF 1n'ii-+ r.,
J rsds snd .ntonfo p. Araujo, Of Austin rex,
Teoently appealed to certain ol 80 of
and ignorant element Of the boTder s."p9 $40
Mey,.o ;,.,,i,,. ,ten, TO raid certain deslsha'e'
toxns Gov tho ,urpose Of robbing the "aIh i
ans .,z,, offices under the plea ~
fsnas oo,,,a ~ .t,,s raised for the cause Vi Oh
alleged revolution. .s attack
1T was MANNED 10 make conceite' -,
On Ciudsd Juarez the Mexican poIra on-
opposite FJ Paso on Ciudad foiiII'' ross
posite Eagle Pass. Tex; on Las a'"9' 1-iesca
The F2fo ,cr.rde frcn Del Rio. ana Oh ,,,,a
and coupIe of other interior
pisn was Ia rob the banks and oili0e -, -.
The MEXICAN Consul at Ei Paso so' ',,,,a,i-
the affair and informed the muiii>f
.,.s nm second page
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
SYRACUSE ROWS TO
BRILLIANT VICTORY
COLUMBI4 CREW FIGHTS
H4RD TO THE END.
Cornell ProUes Surprise in Desperate
Finish-Ffty Thousand See
the Big Regatta.
RESULTS OF THE INTERCOLLEGIATE
REGATTA.

Varsity cfsht-oared shell race-Won by Syracuse.
with Columbia second and Cornell third Time,
1884 Is.
Freshman eight-oared shell race-Won by Cor
NELL with Syracuse second and Columbia third.
Time 9:2s 3-5.
VARSITY four-oared she'll race-Won by Syracuse,
with Columbia second Pennsylvania finished SIC
ond but was disqualified Time. 1s;5z IS.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
H. M. HANNA BUILDS $4,000 STABLE.

BY Telegraph 10 Ihe Tribune
Cleveland, June 37.-For the convenience OF his
ten Thoroughbred horses II. NJ Hanna has built a
$4,000 stable building more pretentious than the
homes of many of Clevelands wealthy men The
structure is the Lake Shore Boulevard, oppO-
site the Country Clubs golf grounds. and is the
handsonest and best equipped stable in the Middle
West There are thirteen rooms Tor the use Of the
horses and seven living rooms for servants
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28

Note-Contests made for six seats from the
District Of by uninstructed delegation and
for sig seats from rival Bryan delegation
Total membership OF the convention Of 1908. 1,Oo2
Necessary choice under the two-thirds ruis. 6Ss
Thirty delegate. are still to be elected. "a from
North Carolina and from Montana.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28

5s ns G5AuTAUogHv ia Az NV = Via Erie scl r * iI5g
,.e SifbiB 70 days Apply, EIillihtn,mAdyt. EIilh oHAdyt
Roadway s3s Fulton ST. biooA-'
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28

''e,ted in the bottle, treaeil hlf lfSlioo ~ yo,L
= r peaey & Sons Co l0e ui'0ii 90
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28

FULL SUMMER SERVICE sS ths AkS 11NE
In effect JUNE 29th.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28

DON'T BE SILLY.
-, planters CSC Bungaoe tea for 3oc lb.-Aovt-
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28

foutinued on eee"h"
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28

Continued on third page.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-28
,aI SEC" CHAMPAGNE

Continued on eighth page.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
DENY p. S. G. JURISDICTION
Lchigh Officials Call Lac Creating
Commission Unconstitutional.
LRv Telegraph 70 The Tribune l

Auburn. \ Y April 15-The answer Of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company 70 the COM
plant of the Business Mems Association of this
place for alleged Inadequate service on branches
Of the road touching this city denies the right
or authority Of the Public Service Commission
of the State Of New York for the I'd District to
investigate the several matters set forth IN the
complaint or to grant the prayers for relief
therein contained. The answer, signed by J. r
Schoperkotter, general solicitor of the company
alleges:
That Article 8 Of Chapter 429 of the Laws If
1907 known as the Public Service commissions
law. under which said commission was appoint
ed. is unconstitutional.
Ffrst-In that it violates the Fourteenth
Amendment Of the Constitution Of the United
States, which denies TO any state the power Ito
deprive any person Of life. liberty, or property
without due process of Law, deny any person
within its jurisdiction the equal protection or
the laws"
Second-That Section 81 Of Article Of Chap
ter 429 OF the Laws of 1907 violates Section 10
Of Article l of the Constitution of the United
States which prohibits any state from passing
a law inpairinE the obligation Of contracts"
Third-The statute does and the proposed
der if granted, will offend against Section of
provides that property shall not be taken with
out due process OF law. shall private prop
erty be taken for public without just COM
pensation.
In closing the railroad company asks for the
dismissal Of the complaint on the ground that
II Is answe-able exclusively TO the Interstate
Commerce Commission. A hearing will be held
here on Friday before the state commission.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
FIGHTS IN NICARAGUA.
.SiatY Uhites and Indians Killed IN
Bush Uarfarc.

New Orleans, April 15-A report that about
sixty whites and Indians have been killed IN
Nicaragua in bush warfare waged by Mosquito
Indians was brought here to-day by W. r.
Coffman, Of Bloomington, Ill, who was pas
senger on the steamer Dictator, from Central
American ports The death list of whites num-
bers about twenty.
The fighting started more than month ago
on the Caribbean coast. where the Indians live.
Late in February the Indians attacked Peinz-
apoca Ber. a small town, pouring into the vii
lage a fire which killed two men. A hard fight
resulted. soldiers and citizens volunteers, finally
driving the attackers back, killing about dozen
of the Indians. Many Of the other Indians were
ca ptured and after being severely beaten with
rawhides they we're imprisoned in an impro-
vised stockade.
Another ngagement took place at Cape
Gracias. near the border of Nicaragua and Span
ish Honduras. Here the casualties among the
troops we're five. The Mosquitoes suffered
verely, and fled 10 retreats in the mountains.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
LAWYER DIES SUDDENLY
Heart Disease, Says Scofeld's Son,
Fall. Says Coroner.

George Starr scoheld. sr., died at his home, in
New York avenue, Clifton, Staten Island. yes
terday morning, according TO the coroner, from
injuries received by falling downstairs. George
{. Scofeld jr., however, says death resulted
from heart disease and that his father did not
fall downstairs.
Mr.. Scofeld was born in Clifton. Staten ISL
and on November 10. 1S4S He was graduated
from Professor Hawkins's private school there
and entered Columbia University, where he
studied law, after his graduation practising in
New York City and in Staten Island Mayor
Low appointed him Deputy Commissioner Of
Water. Gas and Electricity OF the Borough Of
Richmond. For many years Mr.. Sco1eld was
chairman Of the Republican County Committee
Of Richmond. He one Of the founders Of
the Staten Island Cricket Club and mem
her Of the Staten Island Club Sons Of the Rev
nlution and Of 81. Johns Episcopal Church n
Clifton. He leaves his wife, one dsughter-Mrs
Harry wiman-sud one son-Cieorge Scoheld. jr.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
CHECKS RECEIVERSHIP.
Intervention 4lIo7red in 4ction
Against Mutual Reserre.

Judge Henry 6. Ward. in the United States
Circuit Court. signed an order yesterday per
mitttng Joseph ". Hyams. OF New Orleans,
chairman of the pocyhoIders' committee, to
intervene in the receivership action pending in
that court against the Mutual Reserve Life In
surance Company.
John Edward Ruston, counsel for Mr.. Hyams.
obtained some days ago order directing the
company and William Hepburn Russell and
Charles z. Rushmore, receivers. and the COM
pIainants in said action 10 show cause before
Judge Ward why this Intervention should not be
permitted. Yesterdays order provides that Mr..
Hyams may intervene and file his dependent
bill in the in his own behalf and in be-
half of all other persons who shall signify their
desire to join in the proceeding and bear their
proportonate share Of the expense thereof and
who are who have been assessment policy
holders in the company.
Mr.. Hyams. the Speaker OF the Assembly
Of Louisiana and chairman of the poIicyholders'
committee, having come into touch with seven
teen thousand poIicyholders or more. it is be-
lieved, will be q strong factor In aiding the re-
ceivers and in securing for the poHcyholders an
efficient administration and a speedy and equit-
able adjustment Of their claims.
Mr.. Ruston, counsel for Mr.. Hyams. has an
office AZ No. 900 Broadway. An appeal will be
sent out Immediately TO the members of the
committee for contributions 70 be sent 70 Nr-
PuSr0u
New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
MONTANA LOSS. MILLION.
Great Falls Dam Dynnmited to Save
Big Boston .Sm6Iter.

Helena Mont, April l5-With several houses
DESTROYED IN the town Of Craig, forty-stx miles
north Of Helena, two men and hundreds ~ head
Of cattle and other livestock drowned. and the
Great Northern Railroad tracks washed away
for miles the loss from the floods caused NV
the breaking yesterday of the 1o-foot dam n
Hsuser Lake is estimated tonight AT approx
nateIy 100000 which includes the damaE
to the dam. The dam Is owned by the Helena
Power Transmission Company.
After making careful examnatt ton Of the
dam site to-day. since the water has reCeded, A.
H. Gerry. jr.. general manager, is of the opinion
that the wrecked structure can be rebuilt for
$3.50 600 The dam will be rebuilt at once
special from Great Falls says that the water
is slowly rising tonight. and that If it goes
three feet higher the Boston & Montana smelter
may be damaged.
The Black Eagle dam. across the Missouri at
Great Falls, was blown up with dynamite to-
day 10 prevent the destruction Of the smelter A
smelling workman name unknown, was
drowned when the dam was dynamited he being
the second man TO lose his life a. result Of the
food
New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
4 BLOW TO LIBERALS.
Wr. Redmond announces Change an
IreLand's attitude.

Dublin, April 15.-John Redmond. speaking
at a meeting this afternoon of the United Irish
League. said that the recent changes in the
ministry had involved change in the attitude
of Ireland toward the Liberal party. and he did
not think that Irish voters could support
Winston Spencer Churchill in the approaching
bye-election at Manchester. Mr.. Redmond
added that the attitude Of Mr.. Asquith, the
Premier. and of Mr.. Brrel Secretary for Ire
land. toward home rule was a direct challenge
TO the people of Ireland, and warned Mr. As
quith to remember the fate of Lord Rosebery.
Ireland herself would have to force the home
rule question to the front at the next general
election. but there was nothing to be gained
by withdrawing the Nationalsts from West
minister.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-16
SUIT FOR BILTMORE LAND.
Title to 10000 Acres InvoIved in
Immense Federal Claim.
IBy Telegraph To The Tribune 7

Asheville y c.. April ia test suit has been
brought by District Attorney A E. Hoton in
the United States Court here, TO establish ju-
dicialy the ownership Of the United States to all
land in the extreme western part Of North Caro-
lima, embracing eight counties, including towns
and villages occupied by one hundred thousand
persons, and also including fifty thousand acres
of George w. Vanderht's Pisgah forest pre-
serves. There four railways. copper and
kaolin mines included in this territory.
The District Attorney alleges that in 1873
North Carolina made a treaty with the Chero-
kee Indians conveying to that tribe these lands
and that later the Indians ceded the land to the
United States in return for smaller allotment
in this state and a grant in Indian Territory. 1t
is asserted that the state afterward treated the
lands as its own and allotted them out, but that
the title never passed from the United States.