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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15
NO FENCE LAW.

In our issue of last week we call
ed the attention of our new Police
jury to the Importance of a stock
law OF no fence law for this pa.
IRISH. Besides The economy to the
farmers of keeping expensive and
useless fences around vast fields
when a small enclosure would keep
all their stock; now comes the re-
communication of the Crop Pest
Commission that every parish in
the State pass a stock law in order
to eradicate the tick pest of this
State.
Here is what the commission
says;
II committee which was ap-
pointed at the meeting of the COM
mission April IL, 1907, to draw up
regulations for facilitating the era
dication of the cattle tick in Lin
coin and Claiborne parishes SUBJ
mitted it's report together with the
regulations which had been used
in pushing forward the eradica.
ton of the tick in these two pa
fishes. A report on the tick era
dication work was submitted by
Secretary Newell and a discussion
of tick eradication followed, all
of the members being intensely
interested in this important work.
The members were gratified at the
showing made in Lincoln and
Claiborne parishes, where over 200
farms have been entirely cleared of
the pest in the seven months that
the Bureau of Animal Industry,
United States Department of Agri-
culture, the State Experiment Sta
tions and the Crop Pest Commits
sion have been working in co-ope-
ration. The commission unani.
mously adopted a regulation re-
commenting to the police juries of
all parishes in the state, and par
ticularly those parishes adjoining
Lincoln and Claiborne, that they
pass and enforce a stock law or
nO-fence law at the earliest posi-
bic date, in order to make posi-
bic the eradication of the tick over
the entire state just as rapidly as
funds can be secured for the work"
We would like to see our plan
tiers take up this important mat
ter and give their opinion and ar
guments for or against the project.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15
May Abolish The Pest Com.
mission.
B. r. States.

Some fear has been expressed
by officials that the continued dis.
agreement among the members of
the State Crop Pest Commission
over the cure for the boil weevil
may lead the General Assembly
of the State at its next session to
take some decisive steps to abolish
the commission.
For three years now the Crop
Pest Commission has been split
up over the paris green question.
Col. Marston. who is one of the
leading members of the Crop Pest
Commission and chairman of the
executive committee, has been the
loyal advocate and champion of
paris green as a remedy for the
boil weevil.
He has held, with some persis-
tency, that paris green is a rene.
dy for the boil weevil, and de-
clares that he has produced the
proof to the Crop Pest Commits
sion, but that the commission will
not recognize the proof when it is
produced.
On the other hand majority of
the members of the commission
have commended that the theory
has been given all of the conside-
alton possible, and all of the en-
dorsement that it deserves or that
the evidence shows that it is enti-
tied to.
So the fight has waged merrily
on for about three years, and the
members are no nearer an agree
mest than they were when the
disagreement first started. Some
officials are therefore of the con-
clusion that the General Assem-.
bly, will put an end to the row by
abolishing the commission.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15

Girls, girls, this is your chance,
"leap year." If you don't find
him this year and make known
your own wishes, do your own
counting, make your own engage
ments, buy your own ring, arrange
for the day--in other words, if
you don't take these chances now.
you may never get it again, as leap
year is four years apart, and four
years adds to your age, and he
may tell you he can only be bro.
Their to you Take the leap.-Ex.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15

Mr.. Edmond Bulliard of ST..
Martinville is now the owner of
the three finest thoroughbred
horses ever brought to the Soath;
The Admiral, Dan Patch Jr., and
Schley Pointer. These fine ami
mails have the good qualities of
speed and gentleness.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15

An exchange says: In case of
cry OF Fire" in a theater, always
sit still. as it is just as we'll to bear
10 mind that it is optional whether
you are trampled to death or burn
ed alive. Get out if you can.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15

There was a Teachers Institute
at the High School here yesterday
which was we'll attended. There
was no school and the younger
pupils were made happy by this
occasion.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15
SATURDAY, Feb. IS, 1908.
VOLUME %.

With this number the MEssEN.
GER commences it's Twenty Third
Volume.
We expected with this number
TO make changes in the form and
size of the MESSENGER, but we
have been delayed "A great deal on
account of parts of orr new cylin-
der press which have been lost.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15

For Sale-A good surry for s35
genuine bargain - l.. Bienvenu
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-02-15

Get your Cotton Meal from L.
Bienvenu. Free deIirery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
THE DARN SCHOOL.

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
THE NEXT BISHOP OF BUGLING-


white 1t Is too early to speak with
selection Of the successor of the late
Rt. Rov. John Michaud as bishop OF
burlington, the fact that i'll health
of tho late bishop was recognized as
serious and late in the summer the
bishops Of the province OF New Eng
land riot in conference to recommend
three names TO the Pope for the mp
pointmcnts Of coadjutor, narrows
tho probable circle from which the
next bishop will be chosen.
rs has already been announced tho
rev. waiter j. Shanlcy OF Danbury,
Conn. IS understood TO have hcen one
Of tho three whose names were thus
submitted to Rome for appointment
as bishor Of the diocese of 13urling-
ton, and the prominent manner in
which his name is being discussed in
catholic circles would give color TO
tho surposition that hc is not the
least likely 20 he chosen for this
high Office IN this connection the Hart
ford Times says;
According 10 report Father Shanlcys
nane was one of the three submitted.
Tho late Right Rev. Bishop TicrneY
was one Of the bishops present at the
meeting.
Father Shanlcy Is one of the bost
known prlcstA IN New England Ills
w0rk in the temperance cause has
hco~ effective" sud earnest lie Is an
cloouc-t ruc forcible preacher and
vca loua fer the promotion Of tho i'm
tcrcsts Of his church. rather STANLEY
was formerly am assistant at 81
peters, Hartford. lie succeeded tho
lat Rev WiNam \. Trarty rs rector
Of -. Ioscph's Cathedral and held this
rectorfhip until his appointment to the
permanent rectorship Of panburF.
Tho three names sem TO Itomc for
the coadjutorship. are 1t is said, the
same that will be considered for APP
pointmont 10 III the vacancv.
The portraits Of Rev, Father Shan
Icy published show him to b" man
of commanding presence as we'll as OF
fine features, but whether he Is
selected or some priest nearer homo
is chosen, II goes without saying that
the splendid array of men from whom
to choose assures an able and accept
able Clergyman as the next bishop Of
burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31

the arguments for and against the
spoak with the confidence of expert
encc: tho incoming governor with the
enthusiasm of hope; an incoming gov
crnor is new hand ut the bellows.
an outgoing governor has had an OPP
portunlty to see and study aud think;
"a farewell message w5uld give a re-
firing executive an opportunity TO tell
IN u formal way. what he has learned.
the conclusions that he has dra WIN,
the public needs which he has discov-
cred. It would enable him TO give the
state tho benefit Of his observations
and experiences. These sound familiar
to the older generation Of Vermonters.
The Times continues as follows:
Governor Woodruff is said to be sori-
ously considering the advisahility of
sending in retiring message. Wash
ingtcn's farewell address was his most
prominent uttcrancc. Perhaps retir-
ing message by Governor Wcodruif
would attract widespread attention.
obviously the same arguments which
make for farewell address by the
Governor would cali for formal utter
nnces by retiring presidents and by
retiring mayors. 1t Is the habit Of the
American people to pay moro attention
to welcoming tho coming than TO
spcodinr the going executive. Moro
eyes are fastened on the man who
I,,,
out. Norclty attracts, and on inaug-
uratlon day the new executive is al
WAYS the ctar in the administrative
drama. Eut II Governor Woodruff de-
cides to depart from tho connecticut
custom and to put before the Legisla
turc the convictions which are born IN
| his two years experience in the eXccu-
| tive chair his views viii command
consideration. # lie takes backward
: look while Mr. Lillcy takes forward
look tho result may be helpful If tho
two messages run along parallel lines
or confusing if they cross each other
and collid" at grade.
According 20 Vcrmonrs experience
- eerioue embarrassment ever arises
from conflicting ideas presented I'm the
message Of the outgoing and INCOMING
governors our people arc nccustom-
a to appropriate whatever commcnds
| itself to thcm no matter whether it IS
embodied IN the retiring executive;
valc1ictoty or in the new Governor.
inaugural message The only partic-
ular difference is that the outgoing
Governor can not hit back. II his rec
| NV Go-crnor can.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS or THE
DYING YEAR.

When one starts ont to summarize
the important events Of the ola year
the first consideration that presents
Itself is that no single criterion can
be used for people in general IN mat
connection. What Is important 10 one
person. may have very Nttl' s'sh'h-
canoe for another. The dinlcni'y OF
adopting any ono standard io' VIZ
measuring of the Importance of events
IL emphasized In connection with
symposium printed by the Ne" 'o'"
Times which succeeded IN inducing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
MESSAGES BY Rl;TtHIHD COVER
NDi.t.

Vermont has bccomv so accustomed
to the reception Of '5Iolctory mes
sage by retiring governors that our
people do not stop TO mink how 1t
would seem not to have such an utter
ancc nor do we take time 10 consider
the arguments for and against such a
practice We accept such message
now as matter OF course
According to the Hartford Times,
however, Connecticut is Just now
actively discussing the suggoation OF
Governor Woodruff that the rctirint;
executive should transmit a message
to the Legislature. and our people win
be Interested in the consideration TAX
on into account in that connection.
According to the Times,s summary Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
INSTRUCTION AND DRILL.
Commissiened Officers OF Vermont Nst-
ioBaI Guard 10 Meet Mt Hartford

Bradford. Dec. .9.-General order No
issued from the adjutant generals ofNce
states that tho commissioned officers Of
the National Guard will meet for tn
struction and drill AZ Hartford, January
Il and II. 1909,
Colonel J. Gray Estey will direct tho
course OF instruction which will embrace
all the military subjects $50 far az timc
permits) required for examination OF the
grades Oficers will be expected to
prepare themselves for written and oral
practical demonstration upon these sub.
jects.
Colonel J, Gray Estey, Major ". Edward
Dyer and Captain W. w Russell vii,
constitute n board 10 observe and report
upon the work acco nplished at the school
for the information OF the comman der-in-
chief
All officers elected or appointed Previous
to January 10, 1919 not having taken
examination will report at White River
Tavern, Hartford, 300 u. M. January IS.
1902. for examination TO Colonh J. Gray
Estey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGISLt-
1--WE REFORM.


Vermont can mot bone To he classed
, e..
long as y cIlngS 70 the anuQuated SES-
TEN Of representation In the Legisla-
,uro rou, IN eorce and u.hicb has boon
"'SVa'ueu J." o'"e' ''"'V'' Ou'' 10
representative government and 81
wound be lust as reasonable to insist
$50. . ah,,,, ,
reseh'a'iN" IN congress as TO hoId mat
simply because somebody is liable to
want Once we should cling TO the sys-
TEN OF giving every town Represent
atiVe IN the Legislature This is one
Of the matters to be seriously consid-
cred ny the people or Vermont IN
c"hneou"h win 'he REVISION OF rh'
constitution In 1910
IN inns connection the st. Adams
Messenger says;
The suggestion Of The Darlington
c..,o ao,,a.t.,,., ,ta.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
THE STORY TELLER.
a TIME LIMIT.

A New England man tells OF an elder
ly citizen in a New hampshire town
who long bore the reputation of being
the moanest man In the country This
old chap was proprietor Of hotel the
rules whereof provided that everything
should be kept under lock and key the
result of which was that no hangcr-ou
could set his hands on ~ newspaper. a
BIT OF hotel stationery, a free wash. or.
in fact, anything free at all TO cap
tho climax, tho old man one day came IN
and posted ;he following notice above
the only clock in the place:
'"This clock for use of hotel guests
only" Ilarper's Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
HANDSOME AS HANDSOME DOES.

Augustus Thomas the playwright, told
In recent speech of a hunting trip he
had taken in the south. They were after
coons and possums. but the only trail the
dogs struck was one which made them
put their tails between their legs ana
turn for home.
Just what does a polecat look lke?'
Mr.. Thomas asked one OF his negro
guides.
"A Iolecat, boss? Why, a polecat's some
FIN like a kitten, only prettier. Yes, a
polccat's a heap prettier'n a kitten, amt
II. Sam" he said turning to another
negro for Corroborat'on
Sam did not seem so sure. He hesitated
moment.
We'll" he replied scratching his wool
cts always been nah contention dat
handsome IL as handsome does. livery
body's Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
THE -OLEOMARGANINE FIGHT
AGAIN,

Various members Of the Vermont
delegation in Congress figured so
prominently in connection with the
struggle against spurious butter from
the very outset until the passage OF
the anti-oleomargarinc law, thla uny
national Legislation on this subject
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
Dt:NEI OPNENT or WATER POWER
y. .ErgNDN'r


Iho Ftttt fliiSH Tor many years
has urged the Importance Of adopting
,,o,,ro. to co,,sor,o ana do,,o1o, o,.-
cry 'N"i'""'e ""'V' P""e' III '''''''''
The experiences of tho past season.
while unusual in the extreme and not
,!, e. , -, ,.
IN degree nave served heN'r'h'leSs 10
emphasize the importance OF adopting
prcsidort Rooeovolt,s recommendation
,,
''' ''S '''''''' va ''' ~
sources so far as water ls concerned
We are likely. moreover. to discover
..a,,,r ~. ,oor .,,. o,,. ,,,..,,,ros,. o,,,
VI "S'V'iN WIN "'P'"" !" NV ''''''' W.
gree on the manner in W.h''h We han
die our water resources.
.rbo n,,+t,o,,,ro r,oo,i.. ,,,,.t,osi-,,
" "'''"' VI ''i ''"' ''''9'N''
alton, when it cites the fact that not
an tho opportunities to devotion water
,,,,.... -, ,-..,,,,o,,+ i,o..o to,,, t,.,.,...,
.b,t ,,oro ,,--,, ,-rl,t r,.....,.I,,fos 80
nooicut river between Vernon and
NO. ~" ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
MISPLACED SYMPATHY.

a traveller passing through n mountain
district In northern Pennsylvania last
summer came across a lad Of 16 culti-
waiting n patch of miserable potatoes. He
remarked upon their unpromsng ap-
pearance, and expressed pity for any one
that had TO dig a living out of such
soil.
Il don't roed no pity" said the boy,
resentfully.
The traveller FASTENED to soothe his
wounded pride. But in tho offended tone
or one who has been misjudged, che boy
added: II oin't ne poor as you think.
I'm only Hork'n' herc. 7 don't own this
place. '-fNeryhody's Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
ONltRTAtIEN.

A wi2ened little man charged his wife
cruel and abusive treatment. His better
half. or IN this case better two-thirds,
was big, square jawed woman with 4
determined eye
The judge listened to the plaintiffs re-
c!tal Of WRONGS with interest
Where did you meet this woman who,
according to your story. has treated you
90 dreadfully?" his honor asked
well, judge" replied the little man.
making n brave attempt to glare. defiant
Is as his wife, IL never did meet her
She Just kind of overlook me."-Every-
hody's Ma gazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31

Judging from ali accounts Vermont
lawmakers are getting in close touch
with theit constituents durirs the hol-
idaY recess, and ii VIII be Interesting
the interim.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31

Snow water is liable to be at n prem
ium II the water famine continues
un,u snow ceases to fly during the
present season. The January thaw is
nearly due, however.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
HIS MUSICAL TRAINING.

Terrible Chlld-Will You please play
something for me on the violin Mr.
Jones.
Jones-But I don't know how Bobby.
r. Con. yes. you do Mr. Jones. /
heard mamma say you played second
fiddle TO Mrs Jones st. Louis Republic,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31
FAMILY DISCIPLINE.

80 you are going to send your young
est boy to college2'
yes" answered Farmer Cornstossel,
Hes too big for me 10 handle 10 thu
woodshed. ard ! guess I'll have 10 havo
him hazed "--Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31

clifford Pinchot the national forest
cr thinks the entire Christmas trac
product could be grown on 1900 hun
dred acres Of land each year, but the
question is who will furnish the land
and plant the trees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31

opinions regarding the most import
ant events of 1908.
Tho progress which has been made
champ Clark. Darwin p. Kingsley,
Hudson Maxim and Emil l.. Boas. re-
pardcd as the most striking achieve
mcnt of the dying twelvcnonth, and
this view will probably appeal to a
host of people.
Justice David J. Brewer regards the
pact between the United states and
Japan as the most significant develop
ment Of 1908 and Bishop Greer of New
York takes the same view.
John sharp Williams rates the
peaceful separation OF Norway and
Sweden as the greatest event OF the
present year.
| Health Commissioner Thomas Oar
| lington of Ncw York puts tho inter
national congress on tuberculosis at
the head Of the list
The Rev pr. William r. Hunting
ton thinks that the repayment by the
| United states of the unused portion
of the Chinese indemnity Is the most
memorable civil event of the year,
and the meeting of the Federation OF
| Churches In Philadelphia the most
notable ecclesiastical event Of the
| year.
Comptroller II. A. Metz of New York
thinks that the return of prosperity,
material and mental. Is entitled TO
preferred position in this connection.
It's LOWS Nixon's opinion that the
economical extraction Of nitrogen from
gas is the greatest development since
January l.
When ono comes to consider the list
occurred during the year now draw
ing to close, II will unquestionably
DO found necessary 10 devote no small
attention to International develop
mcnts and to governmental changes
| in the old world.
II is noteworthy in this connection
that England was at one time be-
lievcd to be facing an Eruption of
socialism but the ministry sidestcp-
ped the crisis by an old age pension.
In Persia the year opened with a
clash between the shah and. parlia-
incnt After some shooting up" on
both sides the masses sustained the
shah. who promised TO be good
What appeared to be a formidable
revolution in Portugal led to the as
sassination Of the king and crown
prince in February. but an appeal TO
the people found the nation Jealous
in support Of the OLD regime. a real
rebellion placed the pretender, Mulai
Hatid, on the throne of Morocco. Hav-
ing gained his prestige as Il fanatic
and leader OF fanatics, It was sup
posed that the presence of European
police must be ended or holy war
for the determination OF foreigners
"o"'u e"Su'' nu' '''e "s"'p'"s 'uie'
promptly guaranteed al the r'sh's
cialmcd by ouis'nerS'
When the Turkish constitution OF
1910 was restored III July the act was
p'"eNed 10 DC concession u REFORM
crs which would spur them to fur
'"o' az S'V''''''' "' must ''''P'' "a VII
! -,
result WIS 'le loS' 10 "'NeE VI we
F"SS'' i'''""" S''''H " ''"'F'''' anu
N'"'''''' on" '"N "''''''''''' Va mol
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-31

No~v is tho time for the Vermont
Legislature to frame up good resolu-
tions for the new year.