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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01
Rumors of Fraud.

We have heard during the week
lots of rumors concerning frauds
of different kinds.
The bribery of voters is also re-
ported to have occurred most
openly in some of the precincts,
and if the rumors are correct, some
votes went cheap.
We do not know who commit
ted the frauds if they were really
committed, but they are publicly
rumored. and are now public
property, and stand as an accusa-
ton and a disgrace to the parish
and should demand a thorough
and complete Investigation by the
District Attorney and Grand Ju-
ny. and if any one is found guilty
of violating the election laws, he
shauld be punished for his offense
as the law prescribes.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01
The Coming Crops.

The time OF preparing for the
coming crops Is now upon us.
Many of our planters realize that
the boil weevil is here and they
have some fear for the next cotton
crop. Others are in the doubt as
to the weevil and do not seem to
fear for the next crop at least.
We are certain that the weevil
is here aud we can expect it to do
some damage to the next crop I'M
less it was destroy by the cold
weather of this winter.
The wetvil was here and did
great damage to the last crop and
the planters should go to work this
year figuring that they will have
to conteud with this pest.
Every cotton planter should
commence early to prepare his
cotton land, put in large supply
of cotton seed and plant as early
as possible, even at the risk of re.
planting once or twice.
Early cotton only will succeed
in weevii infected sections, and for
this reason the farmer should
make il a busint 81 10 liant his cot
ton as soon as the season will per-
nit.
The planter should also increase
his acreage IN corn and to diversi-
fy as much as conditions will per-
NIT.
An all cotton crop under such
threatening condition may be Sc
rious and perhaps ruinous to those
who will depend entirely on cotton
as many of our planters do in this
parish.
Planters, think that the weevil
is here and may do great injury to
your crop, and think if it will not
be proper TO put in a little cane,
increase your corn acreage and
branch off as much as possible in
to other crops that can be grown
in this parish.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01
The Jumping Of Place.

Consumption had NE in its grasp; and
i had almost reached the juml,iEg off
place w'"n | was advised to try DR.,
Kings New Discovery; and want. to say
right now. il saved my life. Improve
ment began with the first bottle. and af
ter taking one dozen bottles | was well
AMI happy man again." says George
Moore. of Grimesland, c. As a reme-
dy for coughs aui colds aud hraler of
weak. sore lungs and for preventing
pneumonia New Discovery is supreme.
Doc and sl.m at T. J. Liable druggist.
Trial bottle free.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01
Cotton Seed Meal for Poultry

Cotton Seed Meal for Poultry
Mr.. W. F. Adams, of Yokum,
Texas, writing The Southern Ru-
ralist for December, writes:
"As a chicken feed, l actually
believe the cotton seed meal is Us
good as cut bone as an egg produ-
Ger. conducive to health, aud as
sistance in moulting. l found this
out accidentally. Some hens per-
sisted in stealing from the cows
feed box. l rather expected them
to die, but, OIL the contrary, they
have put on fine plumage and
were the best layers in the flock.
After that I began to feed meal to
them with their evening meal in
the proportion of a teaspoonful to
two fowls. It must be dampened
a little; not wet"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01


There is now in the State TWEEN.
ty-five "dry" parishes out of the
tifty-niue. Fourteen parishes have
$1,000 license, while East Carol
and st. Landry show each H.
cense of three thousand dollars,
the largest liquor license charged
by the parishes of the State. CAL
casieu, Ccncordia and Tensas show
licenses of two Thousand dollars
each. Acadia, Catahoula, Iberia,
Lafayette, st. Martin, Terrebonne
and West Feliciana each license
of one thousand dollars. Madi.
son has license of one thousand
and five hundred dollars and West
Carroll license of one thousand
and seven hundred dollars. l.. P.
Banner Democrat.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01
INVESTIGATION.

The only thing that will make
the farmers of the South indepen-
dent is the diversification of crops,
or, rather, diversihcation of the
products of the farm, which pro-
perty include the stock as well as
things grown from the soil. The
farmer who depends wholly upon
cotton from which the money to
maintain a family is to be derived,
is tied hand aud foot, because his
family must have the necessities
of life, and the cotton must be sold
when it is picked and ginned,
whether the price suits or not.
More than that, the farmer who
depends wholly upon cotton is
nearly always in debt to his mer-
chant or banker, and while these
two business factors are always
ready to extend every courtesy
possible to the farmer, they can
not give unlimited time, hence the
farmer who is in debt must, in Or
der to preserve bis credit. sell his
cotton at price fixed by the spe-
culator in order to protect those
who have accommodated him. The
farmer who diversities his labors
and his products and makes cotton
his surplus crop can then join his
fellOw-farmers in fixing a reasona-
BILE and just price and refusing to
cell for less. Let us look more to
Investigation in the future. The
Webster Signal.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01

All our young people have their
likes and dislikes, but they cannot
afford to let them spread too wide.
ly. Some people are 80 fortunate
as TO have places made to suit and
for them, bat the majority of us
must fit ourselves to the places al
ready made. We cannot always
select circumstances, but we must
accept what is going our way.
Ask the most fortunate man or
woman you know if he or she has
found life exactly to suit them and
they will answer no. Like the
princess, if we had no other trou-
bic We would be disturbed by a
crumpled rose leaf. We all know
people who allow every trifle to
spoil their pleasure, who fret for
hours over some petty disappoint-
ment, and who never enjoy any,
thing.-Word and Works.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01

A new gusher was brought in
at Anse-la-Butte "Wednesday NOR.
ming by the Lake Oil Co. This
gusher was made out of we'll No 6
which was pumper. This new
well Is a two inch well and is Civ.
ing about two thousand barrels of
pure oil per day. Many of our
people who have interests there
visited the field during the week.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-01

Several of our people who were
away, came home to vote Tuesday.
just in One Automobile Bug.
gy 10 horse power, direct from
factory, for sale by l.. G. Duchamp
We have just received a car load
of Buggies. see them before ouy-
ing, our prices speak for them
selves-Duchnmp Hardware Co.
Ship your cotton to Olivier
VOORHEES, & Lowry, 922 Gravier
street, New Orleans if you want
the highest market price for your
cotton.
Circumstances may be beyond
our control, but it is always with
in our power to determine bow we
shall face them.--Scottish Refor-
mer.
William Jennings Bryan is clo-
ser to the hearts of Louisianians
than any other man and he will
have Louisiana's solid vote for the
presidential nomination in the
next Democratic convention.
Marion News.
We are now displaying a most
elegant line Of Dress Goods, We
have goods To suit every taste, aud
solicit your visit to our store,-K.
Schwartz Il Go.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30

his best to give consolation to his rela-
tives.
When thqy left him he summoned REV.
MIR. McIlravey and handed 10 him a
package OF books, each being a present to
a member Of the family. 70 his mother
he gave his Bible; 10 his youngest brother
Paul he presented a copy Of Talks 10
Young Men" a work designed to save
youth from such complications as led to
the great tragedy Ia Chester'a life.
Religious works were enclosed for his
sisters, his aunt and Miss Ferrin. In each
volume was written a dedication.
Defends Girls Character.
One Of Gillettc's last acts. according TO
Chaplain Herrick, was to defend the mem
ory OF Grace Brown. the sweetheart he
murdered He was told last week OF the
fight his mother was making before Gov
ernor Hughes for a reprieve. When the
story Of Dow Sanderson, the mysterious
Witness who ATTEMPTED to blaoken tho
girls character was told him Gillette ex-
claimed to Herrcx and the Rev. McIlra-
vey:
Gentlemen, that is a lett is false. all
Of It, Grace Brown was a pure girl and
always had been. That story Is untrue. !"
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
SUIT DISMISSED
AT WASHINGTON

The suit brought by the Bennis
Construction Company against the
officials Of the War Department 70 pre-
vent the latter from awarding the con-
tract for building the jettles at Cold
Spring Inlet, Cape May TO the Break
water Engineering and Construction
Company, has been dismissed by the
Supreme Court OF the District of Co
lumhia. The work win be under the
direction OF the local United States
engineers office, Cape May being ia
this district, and II is expected that it
win be started at once now that the
litigation Is endeds
The contract for making the extern
sive improvements which win cost
about million dollars. was first
awarded to a company which was un-
able 70 furnish the security demanded
by the government, and the Break
water Engineering and Construction
then absorbed the concern
and accordingly took over the contract.
The Bennis concern was the next low
est bidder TO the company which was
first awarded the contract, and Claimed
that when the low bidder was unable
to accept the contract. 1t was entitled
to IL
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
The Victim Of Drink
Needs orrIns Treatment.

Drink first destroys ambition; breaks
up ties Of friendship; it kills and burles
love and eventually destroys the FAM
lily life.
Some Of the best men in the world
have been victims OF drink and If thers
Is not some member In your family
that is afflicted with this diseases, ycs
are indeed fortunate
Drink cunningly destroys the VIII
power, and while the drunkard a.ants
TO do what you tell him, he wants q
thousand times more the drink that he
Graves Medical treatment is neces-
sary to destroy the craving, and this
Orrine will do.
II destroys the desire for liquor So
that the drink will not be missed. also
cures the deranged digestion, weaken-
ed nerves and other III effects OF ex.
cessive drinking, restoring the patient
to perfect health.
The remedy Is absolutely harmless.
IS thoroughly scientific and is SO mt
formly successful that 1t Is sofd with
a registered guarantee emitting you to
a refund Of your money IL Orrine fatls
TO effect a cure. Treatise on How to
Cure Drunkenness" free on request IA
plain scaled wrapper. The Orrine Co.
Washington. y. G.
Orrine is in two forms, No. / whlol1
can be given secretly without the pa
tents knowledge, No. 2 in pill form Tor
those who wish to be cured. The
price Of either IS 81 mailed on receipt
Of price in plain sealed package, and
both are sold under rhe guarantee,
Orrine IS sold BY NJ b Danforth a
Company, Second and Market streers.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Avoid Secret
Stomach Remedies
Because Most Of Them Contain Dan.
eerous Ingredients, Which Pro-
duee the Drug Habit.

thousands Of people having dyspen-
sia or stomach troubles in some form.
continually dope themselves with ali
sorts Of secret tonies, drugs, pills, cath
artics, etc, which not only inname and
irritate the stomach and mtestines. but
in many cases cause the opium. NOR
phine and cocaine habits.
You have right and should demand
TO know what any medicine contains
before you take 1t, unless it is nut up
or recommended by some repatable
physician. Fakes and quacxs will put
most anything into their secret pre-
paratlons to make you like their use
less stuff so az to want more Of Il.
unul 1t makes you the victim OF some
drug habit, which will ruin yonr
health IN a short time.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are NOT n
secret remedy, they do not contain in
jurious drugs, and they are recon !
mendcd by thousands of physicfans in
the United States and Canada to their
patients for dyspepsia, catarrh of the
stomach, and all other stomach trou-
bles resulting from improper diges-
tion OF food.
These wonderful tablets actually al
gest food because they contain The
very elements that are required Of a
healthy stomach to properly digest
food, thus acting as a substitute ana
giving the overworked digestive or
gans a rest and a chance TO regain
their former health. strength and vigor
Stnart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain
fruit and vegetable essences, She pure
concentrated tincture of hydrastis. and
golden seal, which tone up and
strengthen the mucous coats of the
stomach and increase the low or gas
trio and other digestive juices; lac
tose (extracted from milk), nux. to
strengthen the nerves controlling the
action Of the stomach; blsmuth to ab-
sorb gases and prevent fermentation.
and pure aseptic pepsin (gov. test) Of
the highest digestive power All OF
these are scientifically Incorporated in
these tablets or lozenges and consti-
tute a complete. natural, speedy cure
for any stomach trouble.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold
IN large iifty-cent boxes. by all drug
gists.
Write rs for a free sample package.
This sample alone will give YOU sur
hclent relief to convince you. Address
F. A. Stuart Co, $50 Stuart Bldg.
Mich.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
s.. lnhn.n nhnroh nnlnnaar.

The calendar at ST. Johns Church this
week follows; Monday at 4 p M, Tues
day at 7.45 p. M. when the Rev. John
Riggs. Of Emmanuel Church. New Cas-
tie. viii preach the sermon: Wednesday
at p. m. Thursday at 745 p. M, when
the nfth lecture on church history Will
be delivered by the Rev Mr.. Drumm,
eurate Of ST. Johns; subject will be
'The Church Of England" Friday at 1880
a. m, Saturday at 4 p. M, which Is the
ohildren's service. Senior chapter OF boys
guild meets this evening at zA5. junior
chapter Of boys guild on Wednesday at
74s p. M; altar guild on Friday at 2a0
r. m, at tho residence Of Mrs. Andrew
Wilson, No 1913 Gnpin avenue. Junior
guild Friday at z.f5 ST. Johns Guild win
have an ali-day meeting on Thursday.
ST. Andrews Brotherhood on Friday at
7.a5 D. m.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
THE fRvE TEST
Tried in Wilmington, It Has Stood the
Test.

Test.
The hardest test is the test Of time,
and Doan's Kidney pills have stood it
well in Wilmington, Kidney sufferers
can hardly ask for stronger proof than
the following:
Mrs. Mary Crumlish, 1130 w. Third
ST, Wilmington, Del, says: Il suffer-
ed from pains in my back for a great
many years. whenever attempted 10
stoop or lift anything, sharp twinges
would go piercing through my back
and up to the top Of my head. I tried
many remedies, consulted doctors but
obtained no permanent relief At last
g0oans Kidney Pills We're brought to
fmy attention and / procured a box at
Danforth's Pharmacy. In a short time
: was thoroughly cured. I heartily
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills"
s(From statement given 1s97)A
CURED TO STAY CURED.
On April a7, 1907, Mrs Crumlish
confirmed the above statement by say
ing: THE cure / obtained through
the use Of Doan's Kidney Pills several
years ago has remained permanent
and satisfactory in every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
eents. Foster -NIilburn Co, Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
lake no other,
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Social and
Personal

Mrs. Smith Cooper is visiting Miss Mary
z. Salisbury Of Dover.
W II. Miller, Of seaford. has been
spending a few days in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. L. v. Messick have been
visiting their parents at Seaford
Miss Clara Bellah, OF Bridgevllle, mas
been visiting in this city.
Mr., and Mrs. Luther g. welch. OF Phila-
delphia, spent yesterday with friends here
Lee Downes has been spending few
days with his father at Georgetown.
Daniel Jones and David Hutchinson Of
Townsend, spent Sunday with friends
here.
p. B. Maloney and daughter, Miss Ethel
wyn Of Townend, spent part Of last
week with Wilmington friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph L Finn spent Sat
urday in Philadelphia.
Mrs. p. T. Barnard Of this city. has
been visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Reynolds at Nfiddletown.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
New castIe Loses Two PLAYERS.

NEW CASTLE. March -Emmitt
McGrory, a pitcher Of The New Castle
a. a., has signed with the wildwood
team Of Wildwood- by the Sea- NJ. j.,
for the coming season. Eugene Chase,
Jr, who has been a member % the
New Castle Athletic Association for
several years and who has filled the
positions Of pitcher, shortstOp. second
and third base for the local and other
teams. is to be given a try-out hy
Manager Waller, Of the Wilmington
Union League team.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
striokland-Kemp.

At the home Of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Thomas Kemp, No
ll04 Washington street. on Saturday
night, Brenholtz G. Strickland and Miss
Elsie Dandy Kemp, were married By
the Rev. DR.. II. W. Kellogg. Because
Of the Lenten season the wedding was
quiet, only the members Of the imme-
diate families being present. Ernest
S. Haines, an intimate friend Of the
bridegroom, was the only attendant.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held after which Mr. and Mrs
Strickland went on a trip south. They
will be at home after May l at No
10l4 Kirk avenue. Mr.. Strickland is
cashier for the Royal Insurance Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
sudden prop IN Temneratnre.

There was a big drop in the tenn
perature last night. From weather
that had been above the so mark. the
mercury came away down this morning.
and wraps were again in favor. In the
country, frost on the fences early this
morning was noticeable. March has
given full evidence that it is suffering
from a ''brainstorm," and its close to-
morrow will afford relief to many.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
cIover - social.

Miss Clara corrigan, Of No. 1872
Union street. entertained the Glover
Leaf Social on Thursday evening
Among the guests We're: Misses Ruby
Coucill, Annie Walter. Elsie Currinaer.
Bessie Mcdowell. Emma Read, Marie
Scott, Laura Stewart. Mabel Richard
son, Clara Corrlgan, Bella strebbs and
the Messrs. Benjamin Corrigan, Rob.
ert Budwick, Waiter Read, Harry
Essick, John p. Larcsch, Fred w.
Berg, Fred Stebbs. Joe Rabby. William
Wahls, Albert Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
corrigan.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
A Man Of Many PLACES.

BY virtue of his Office the lord mayor
Of London is admiral Of the port Of
london, gauger of wine and oil and
OF other articles. measurer of Goals.
grain, salt and fruit and inspector Of
butter, hops, soap, cheese, etc. He is
governor Of four hospitals. e trustee
or st Paurs cathedral and a magis-
trate in several places" He is also
coroner.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Pure Air Without nrat..

The night air is purer than that Of
day. particularly in great cities, says
the Indiana health bulletin, therefore
it is wise to keep at least one window
open at night in the bedroom. When it
is not possible to place the bed SO it
win be out Of the draft, a screen in
front Of the open window win suffice
for protection.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
To Preaent portrait-

The Wilmington W. G. T. u. viii present
a picture Of Mrs. Mahala Wells Perkins
to Wilmington Y at headquarters to-
night. Mrs Perkins was the Us first pres
ident The presentation speech will be
made by the president of the wilmington
union. Mrs. L. w. Emerson and Miss
Bertha Mccauley, president Of the viii
mington will accept the gift The oc-
casion promises to be very interesting.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
MEN GO
TO WASHINGTON

Members Of the local lodge Of Iso-
comotive Engineers and Firemen went
70 Washington yesterday to take part
in the First Union Meeting" which
was held there yesterday and contin-
ued to-day
To-day a delegation from the Blue
Hons Lodge, the womens auxiliary Of
the lodge, went to Washington. Mrs.
Mabel Hammond president. is IN
charge Of the party Delegates are at
tending the meeting from all over the
country President Roosevelt win re-
ceive the delegates this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Naval officer Entertains.

Morton Poole. U. S. N, entertained
aboard the Prairie at the League Island
Navy Yard on Wednesday His guests
We're: Mrs. J. Morton Poole. Miss Eliza
beth Winchester. Miss Pauline Bancroft,
Miss Christine Fritz Miss Ethel Poole and
Miss Berry, daughter of Admiral Berry.
and seven officers Of the Navy. After the
dinner they were entertained with
dance on the Lancaster.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Valuable statusry For Convent.

The Convent 81 the Visitation has
been given several pieces Of valuable
statuary representing.ir .irrportant events
in the history Of the order The group
includes a figure Of St Francis de-
Sales It's founder, presenting a man-
ual to q sister. The figures are Of
wood beautifully carved. and the name
Of the donor is withheld.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
cerman Lihrary panoe.

The annual subscription bali Of tho
German Library Association will be
given on Easter Monday night in Ger
man Hall. Many Germans will take
advantage Of this great family event
and will no doubt attend in large num-
bers- The committee in charge IS
sparing neither time nor expense to
make the affair a pleasant one.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Entertains Y.

Miss Frances Ramsey. Of No. 221s
Tatnall street. entertained the Cora e.
Seberry on Saturday night. The
entertainment was 10 the form of a
st. PatriclS's Day social. Games were
played suggestive of the occasion, and
prizes were given Of a potato race and
doll dressing contest The social was
very cleveriy arranged. About
twenty guests were present.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Iron puke,s RattIn ninners-

The Duke Of Wellington's cook on
one occasion, when the battle was not
going well, was urged to make his es-
cape, though at the time he was busy
preparing his masters dinner. He re-
piled that he intended to go on with
his work, for his experience Of fifty
battles had taught him that the duke
always came home to dinner. He
might sometimes be a little late, but
he always came.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
The Steam Hammer.

Nasmyth, the inventor Of the steam
hammer, placed his hand under the
mighty weight to show that it could be
made to come down gently and remain
just above his palm. This story gains
point by the fact that Nasmyth first
placed bis watch underneath, and by q
little miscalculation 1t was smashed to
pieces.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Gillett Bancroft Nuntials Tonioht

Miss Lucy Bancroft and Or. Henry T
Gillett, of Oxford, Egland. WIN be mar
ried at the residence of the BRIDES par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. William p. Bancroft,
Rockford. tonight. The ceremony win be
in accordance with the Friends ritual
Or. and Mrs Bancroft viii be at home at
No Is King Edward street. oxford, after
June 5.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Return Thanks 10 Merchants.

At a meeting Of the irish American
Association held yesterday, a resolu-
tion was adopted commencing the mer-
chants Of this city for their general
observance Of the request OF the as
ISOLATION to refrain from caricaturing
the Irish race in their window displays
on St Patrick's day Il Fl Donahue
was secretary OF the meeting.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
Reoeption - Wiln,iroton avn

A reception 70 the Wilmington Y"
will be given by the Wilmington W. 6.
r. Il at the headquarters, No 100 West
Eighth street, tonight. A presentation
OF a framed portrait Of Mrs Mahall
Wells Perkins, FIRST president OF tho
Wilmington "Yf viii be a feature
There also will be a program Of music
and recitations and refreshments viii
be served.
Evening journal., 1908-03-30
British woIves.

The last wild boar in Britain perished
before the reign Of Charles l.; the wolf
was exterminated in Scotland in 1880.
and thirty years later the killing of the
last wolf In Ireland finally extinguish-
ed the race in the British isles.