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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

The petit. jury summoned to re-
port here Monday morning, was
discharged on the opening of the
Court. 1t seems that if there was
a little fore sight, there would be
no necessity of saddling this un-
necessary expense upon the tax
payers and disturbing the people
from their work unnecessarily as
was done in this case.
The Senate voted against the d.
vorcement Of the Atchafalaya and
Mississippi Rivers. This will pro-
badly cause some delay in the ac-
complishment of this work which
would be of SO much good for the
entire country. We cannot under
stand why the Senators could be
induced to vote against such a pro-
ject.
A special from Abbeville to the
New Orleans papers says: Clovis
Hebert, a young man aged twenty
three years, died in Abbeville last
Sunday of ptomaiue poisoning,
due to eating some crab gumbo,
which had been left over from the
midday meal. By singular CO.
incidence, be is a nephew of Da.
elise Hebert of Prairie Gregg. who
together with his wife and several
members of his family, were ia
tally poisoned several monts since
by eating crab gumbo.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

A representative Of the Messen-
ger had the pleasure last Satur-
day, of attending tho closing exer-
cises of the Covent of Mercy in
Jeanerette, and it was. as is usual
with the good training of the good
Sisters, a splendid exhibition, and
it did much credit to the Sisters
and the children Of the Convent of
Mercy who carried out their inter.
esting little program in a perfect
manner.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

After July l users of tobacco
may look for a change in the size
of their boxes or bngs of tobacco
and a rise in the price of their CT
gars and cigarettes as the result
of the new internal revenue law
that will go into effect on that
date. The law on all manufacture
ed tobacco WILDE raised 2 cents per
pound, wbils tho tax on the
smokes" will be boosted from Is
to 60 cents per thousands. This
advance can only result, retailers
and users of the weed say, in AN
increase of the price. -Thibodaux
Sentinel.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25
The Republicans in New Orleans

The Republicans in New Orleans
have held meeting and conceiv-
ed the bright idea that the cleo
ton of republican Congressman in
the first and second districts of
Louisiana, would help secure the
Exposition for New Orleaus. We
are of the opinion that New Or
leans will never have an exposi-
ton if the election of Republican
Congressman is the price of secur-
ing the exposition. Republican,
ism is dead in Louisiana, there
are today only as many Republl-
cans as there Office holders, and
none to spare.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

the Parish of st. Martin. Louisiana. containing
tbirytsO) ,ryeLts in surerfcial,r,a more less.
ness ons arpent of land donated by the said
Mitchell for the erection of a school house,
bounded North by the property formerly be-
longing to the heirs OF Mouton, Low isidofe
Mitchell, South by those OF Charles BaDin sr''
formerly, East by those formerly belonging TO
Hilaire Mitchell now Charles Babin. and West
by land of Joachim Richard, formerly Hilaire
Mitchell, or assigns; being the same property
acouired BIZ Isidore Mitchell from his father
Hilaire Mitchell, as per act recorded In BOOK
40 folio 29O under No. 1857. of the Recorders
Office of this Parish.
s. The undivided one third Of a tract OF land
unimproved containing fifty arpents, more or
less. in superficial area. bounded North by the
land formerly belonging to the heirs of Sidney
Mouton, South by those formerly belonging to
Charles Babin ST., now to his estate, East ana
West BY lands of Hilaire Mitchell; being the
same property acquired by Isidore Mitchell
from his father as per act recorded in Book W,
| folio 29O under No. 1851, of the Conveyance Re
cords Of the Clerks and Recorders Office of
this Parish.
q. The undivided one third Of q tract OF land,
wood.lan measuring two superficial arpents,
bounded North, East and West by lands oil
Charles Babin, and South by the lands OF the
heirs Of Thibodeaux; being the same property
acquired by Isidore Mitchell from his father al
per act recorded in Conveyance Book 40 folio
29O. under No. 1887. of the Clerk's AID hecor
der's office Of this Parish.
7, The undivided one half 1.-THE other half be
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25
A WOMEN GREAT IDEA

is how to make herself attractive. But,
without health. it is hard for her to be
lovely in face, form or temper. A weak,
sickly woman will be nervous and irri-
table. Constipation and Kidney polsOns
shcw i'll pimples. blotches. skin erup-
tiOns and wretched complication. But
Electric Bitters always prove godsend
to women who want health, beauty and
friends. They regulate Stomach. Liver
and Kidneys. purify the blood; give
strong nerves, bright eye, pure breath
smooth. yelyety skin, lovely complexion
good health. Try them. oOcts at all
druggista.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

The As You Will club was en-
tertained by Mrs. Dan DeBlanc
Wednesday evening.
A fish fry was given last Friday
at Bayou Martin to Mr.. John Han
Icy of Lockport. by several Of his
friends here which was highly en-
joyed by all present. Those of the
party we're: Judge James Simon,
District Attorney A. N. Muller.
Drs. Beyt, Fleming, DeMahy and
Messrs. A. j. Cormier, Jas. Lytal,
Iphis Fournet, j. P. Hanley, R.
J. Bienvenu, j. A. Guerin, K.
Schwartz and j. H. Duchamp.
1T cured me-" or lit saved the life of
my child" are the expressions you hear
every day about ChambeTlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This is
true the world over where this valuable
remedy has been introduced. No other
medicine in use for diarrhOea or bowel
complaints has received such general
approval. The secret Of the success OF
Chamberlain Cholera and piarrhOea is
that it cures. Sold by all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

longing to Alphonse Benjamin and Amede
Joseph of that certain tract of land situated
in the Parish of st. Martin. Louisiana. contain
ing seventy superficial arpents. bounded North
by lands formerly belonging to Felix Potter.
South by those of Michel Isidore, East by those
belonging to Leonard and Martin MoutOn. and
West by those of Clement ct ais with all the
the buildings and improvements thereon. and
together Herewith road of sixteen feet wide
leading from the said tract of land to the pub
lie road East of it; being the same property ac-
Quired by Isidore Mitchell from Adam Jean as
per act recorded on Conveyance Book 81, folio
l22, under No. 2s795. of the Clerks and RecOr-
der's Office of this Parish.
g. The undivided half OF certain tract Of
wood Land (the other half belonging to Alphonse
twelve arpents in superficial srea,-bsing the
Southern extremity Of lot four a.. in Section
10, in T. 10 8. X. E., in the South Western land
district OF Louisiana,-which was acquired by
Isidore Mitchell from Adam Jeap per act
passed before r. Martin; Notary Public, on
Feb. 18th 1902, and duly recorded in Book Of
Conveyances No. 81 folio 122 under No. 2s795. of
the Clerks and Recorders Office of this Parish.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: CASH
1slDoRE * *, MITCHELL,
Administrator of the estate Of the said Noemie
Coigne. aforesaid.
| WITNESSES:
HIP OLIVIER,
! GEO. J. OLIVIER.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25
A DREADED WOUND

from knife. gun, tin can. rusty nail.
fireworks, or Of any other nature, de-
mands prompt treatment with Bucklen's
Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or
gangrene. It's the quickest, surpst heal
or for all such wounds as also for Burns,
BoiIs. Sores, Eruptions, Eczema. Chap
ped Hands, COrns or Piles. 2octs at all
druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25
NOTICE..

Ex-Governor James K. Var
daman, of Mississippi, will lee
ture at New Iberia on the eve
ming of July 5th, under the
auspices of the New iberia
Lodge of Elks, admission Sc
venty five cents.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

Lame shoulder Is almost invariably
caused by rheumatism Of the muscles
and yields quickly to the free applica-
ton of Chambarlain's Liniment. This
liniment is not only prompt and effec-
tual. but in no way disagreeable to use.
Sold by all by all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is sold
on guarantee that it you are not salts
fled after using twO-thirds of bottle
according to directions, your money will
be refunded. 1t is up to you to try. Sold
by all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25
KEPT THE KING AT HOME.

For the past year we have kept the
King Of all laxatives DIR. Kings New
Life Pills-in our home and they have
proved a blessing to all our family"
writes Paul Mathulka. of Buffalo, N. Y.
Easy. but sure remedy for all Stomach,
Liver AMI Kidney troubles. Only Zoe at
all druggists,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-06-25
LOCAL NEWS.

) or 6 doses $685. will cure any
case of Chills and Fever Price 25c
Miss Elmire Bienvsnu is visit
ing relatives in New Iberia.
Mr.. S. Nj. Durand Of Port Barre
was in st. Martinville Monday.
Mr.. CASTOR Gueriniere of Nor
gan City was in town this week.
Mr.. Earl Eastin returned from
Spring Hit College last SATURDAY.
Mr.. Louis G.. st. German of
Breaux Bridge was in town Mon
day.
MIR. Dan p. Martin of Arnaud-
vile was attending to business
here Monday.
Mise Angelic Thibodeaux is
visiting relatives at Edna, Calca-
ssu Parish.
Mr.. Adelaide DeBlanc spent
several days here this week visit
ing relatives.
Miss Eula BONN returned from
the Sacred Heart Convent, Grand
Coteau, Sunday last.
A good rain fell Monday after
noon which will prove of great
benefit to all crops.
Miss Octavie Bienvenu return
ed last Saturday from the Convent
of Mercy, Jsanerette.
Miss Lucy Guilbeau returned
last Saturday from the Sacred
Heart Convent, Grand COteau.
Mr.. Gilbert Clement of Hous-
ton spent few days here visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aug.
Clement.
Mr.. K. Schwartz made trip to
Biloxi this week to attend the
marriage of his sister-in-law, Miss
Gertrude Picard.
Miss Marie Louise Martin re.
turned home Thursday after ha.
wing spent several days with
friends in Franklin.
Mr.. Leopold Beslin came home
this week to spend few days at
ter being employed in Galveston,
Texas, for several months.
A pretty reception was given at
the home of Judge James Simon
Thursday night which was much
enjoyed by the young people.
Mr.. and Mrs. jules Delahous
sage and daughter, Miss Ange
Marie, returned home Monday af-
ter having spent several weeks IL
New Orleans.
5or 6 doses "666" will cure any
case Of Chills and Fever. Price 25t
Charlton is reported to be doing
considerable damage among thu
stock around Jennings. More thar
forty five head of stock is repor
tod dead from that disease aIread.
Last Sunday large number o
Knights of Columbus ATTENDED
the Joint initiation of the new
members of the st. Martin AM
Iberia Councils. We understan,
that some of the candidates had
pretty hot time.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
CURIOUS EPIrAPHs.
6revity on q Tombstonc-Douelas Ser.
roid's Suggestion.

6revity on q Tombstonc-Douelas ser
roid's Suggestion.
Among the 1900 epitaphs collected
by Ernest r. Suff1ing in '.Epita phia"
are many quaint and curious speci
mems. Grinaldi OF the stage was aald
to be sufferer from melancholia. 1t
Will be remembered that. going to n
physician on one occasion. ke describ-
ed bis case. when the worthy doctor
briskly told him to ''siiukp of the feel
ing. Go and see Grimaldi and II he
does not cure you your case is indeed
hopeless" Alas" said the poor SUIT
ferer. II am Grimaldi.' His epltaph
reads Here Am l."
A prize of 600 is said to have been
offered by one Thorpe. who was de-
sirous OF being perpetuated but briefly
on his tombstone. One competitor
sent IN Here Lies Thorpe's Corpse"
This was certainly brief enough. but
finally 1t was cut to 'Thorpe's Corpse"
Many of our readers know the
Douglas .Jerrold and Charles knight
story. They were dining together on
one occasion when the conversation
turned upon epitaphs. Knight half in
jest suggested that Jerrold should
write his (Knight'sD epitaph. The sub
ject dropped at the time: but. walking
home together In the evening. they
came to spot where each had to take
separate road. .Ierrold. extending
his hand to his friend remarked. 1--WE
thought of capital epitaph for you"
what is it?" said his friend. much in
terested. "Oh. very brief and very
simple. Good Night"
There are many curious epitaphs on
wives. Here's one from INVERSION
Lancashire:
Here lies my wife.
Here lies she
Halleujah.
Hallelujee!
An inscription placed over the grave.
of missionary who was accidentally
shot in India read thus:
Here lies the Rev. A. B..
For many years missionary in B. district
He was accidentally shot by his native
servant.
well done. thou good and faithful serv-
ant
At Chelmsford. Essex. ON a stone to
the memory of Mary Blewitt of the
Swan" it is stated that she was the
wife of nine husbands successfully. but
the ninth ouilived her 1t is added.
1.-The Text to Her Funeral Sermon
Was. Last of All. the Woman Diei
Also "-WesimiiSter Gazette
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19

deaux. about II o'clock, and Cassa-
jon, mingling with the curious crowd
on the wharf, scanned the passengers
eagerly. and readily picked out the
recreant cashier and followed him.
The thief, who was dressed in the
latest style, went to the Hotel de
LIntendance. Cassajon followed him.
The cashier, after securing room,
came down to the dining.room to
breakfast; Cassajon sat down at the
table beside him.
1t is not difficult to make acuuain-
'tances at table d'hote, and Cassajon
soon succeeded in his efforts in that
direction
He commenced the conversation
You have come to take a trip in
France, monsieur"
Yes; want to see the country
you are very fortunate to be able
to travel. To travel has always been
my dream, but, sad to relate, my bust
ness has always kept me chained to
Bordeaux.
Are you merchant"
Yes, a banker, of Cassajon & Co.,
at your service"
"Oh, what a fortunate meeting.
was going to look up banker to sell
some securities for me-"
why, this is most fortunate, in
deed" said Cassajon. my house is
one of the best in Bordeaux, and it
will give me great pleasure to put its
services at your disposal
'If he'll only come with me-"
thought the banker to himself, I'll
have him trapped, surely"
81 have some bills to be discounted.
THAT will be very easy to arrange;
how much do they represent
They are for 100000 fracns. Can
you give me that much?"
Certainly. after breakfast Wen go
to the bank"
every well; I am enchanted to have
met one of your profession so soon;
let's go now; am in a hurry"
Truly" thought the banker, these
thieves are not very clever at conceal
ing their crimes"
They left the hotel, the unsuspicious
Englishman followed by Cassajon.
The banker showed the stranger
into his private Office and offered him
chair
The cashier seated himself,
Kindly give me your notes." said
the banker.
The Englishman sorted out these
documents from other papers in his
pocketbook, and handed them to Cas-
salon
E.& The banker verified them, they were
ide correct; they represented, in
-, 100000 francs. He shut them
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
A||E
RlING UP FOR
DESPERATE FIGHT
(By Associated Press.)

washington, Jan. i9.-The effort of
the Republican house organization to
dtsplace the Democratic caucus nomi-
nees for places on the Ballinger-Pin-
chot Investigation committee, promis-
es to precipitate warm fight either
IN the Republican caucus, which has
been called for Wednesday night or
on the floor Of the house when the
'matter comes to a final vote.
The Democrats announce that they
will resent the attempt to turn down
their selections. and considerable
number of insurgent Republicans say
they will support them.
The insurgents are divided, and a
number Of them will not attend the
caucus, as they do not wish to be
bound by the result.
It 1s generally understood the Ian
guage Of the caucus call "for a selec-
tioA Of the house members Of the COM
mittee." means the majority will at
tempt to displace James and Rainey,
DeunOcratic selections, in addition to
choosing four Republican members.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
COOK SAID TO Be
in SANITARIUM
American Explorer Declared to Be
Incognito Patient in Institution
Near Heidelberg.

Frankfort, Jan. 19.-The Franklin
ter Zietung is informed that DR.. Fred
erick A. Cook has arranged for a
strictly incognito stay in sanitarium
near Heidelberg. The health of the
explorer is reported as having been
seriously affected by recent events.
The paper makes no explanation as
to who made the arrangements re-
ferred to where Cook is now, or when
he will arrive at the sanitarium.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
Billiard Playing for Women.

A pioneer who deserves we'll of her
sex is Nine Strebor. who is endeavor-
ing to popularize billiard playing
among women. Mme Strebors own
graceful presence aud wonanIy charm
are calculated rapidly to dispcl anv
misgivings the outsider might feel as
TO billiards being an unfemininn
came; indeed. its latest champion pro
tests that womep only want to know
moro about the 'intric:cies of billiard
playing to like it as well rs rcif or
hockey. 1t appears ttat it is the verv
finG, for the muscles. and the gentla
7icrcise involved adCs color to the
'"eeks and brightness TO the eyos--a
'act which should count much with
our beauty-loving age.-M. A. P.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19

~
Washington. Jan. 19.-Without de-
bate the house today adopted the con-
ference report of the Ballinger-Pin-
chot investigation resolution, and
then devoted five hours to further
discussion of the urgent deficiency
appropriation bill. Consideration Of
this measure was not concluded.
The session was enlivened by
criticisms Of Roosevelt by Harrison
and Fitzgerald, of New York, the for
naer denouncing him for appointing
representatives to the third Maritime
conference to be held at Brussels next
April. without due authority of the
civil service law.
After passing about forty bills, a
majority of private character, the
senate adopted resolution request
ing the secretary of the treasury to
advise it If reports that the custom
house at Newport News will be closed
tomorrow in observance of General
Lees birthday, are true
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
CAT AND The FIDDLE
WAS splendid SHOW
+, "aAoU

For the person who enjoys good
hearty laugh, the Tesgon who attend,
the theater for rhe amusement q Yor4.
ed rather than instruction ana eiyea.
ton The Cat and ,he Fade" pr,.
scented at the Auduolium . esdav
night met every requireMcn. ana il
was evident that the large aoa.enoe in
attendance enjoyed the production =,
the utmost.
Two solid hours of fun tel. b
story in brief, and it was clean t,,t.
healthful fun. The scenic .il
chanical effects were a,rdorrui q.
prepared; there was much grsc,,.,
dancing, no especially good voice
but some catchy music, n, esnecia,,v
fine acting but some clever comedy nv
quite few members OF the ,area
caste. "The Cat and the Fiddle. is
worth the price and the tributo NJ
one OF the largest audiences Of tbo
season was not misplaced.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
SERIOUS RESULT
OF FAMILY FEUO
Quarrel Broke Out at Dance in st.
Landry Parish and Rtood-Lettina
Resulted.


Special TO The NeUS.
Mamou, La, Jan. ia family feud
in which eight men took part, occurr-
ed in the parlor at the home of Car
roll Solleau. while a dance was in
progress Sunday night. AS result,
Rene Manuel lies at the point OF
death, having received a wound
through the lung from Solleau's re-
voyer, while John Reed got bullet
wound in the hand and wrist, and Sol
laau was pounded so hard on the head
by Manuel with the butt end of a PTS
tol. that the handle broke
This latest sequel of the troubles
that have been brewing between the
families for the past four years, was
a most disgraceful affair, and has put-,
blot on the fair name of st. Landry
that will be hard to wipe out. But 1t
is feared that the worst is yet to
lluppNH. IL - ulutlolbpu lIdl bOtu
factions are preparing for a bloodier
fray than that Of Sunday night, and
the sheriff is marshalliug all his depu-
ties together in a determined effort
to suppress the slightest demonstra-
ton by either side.
Several deputy sherifs have reach.
ed the scene of the feud and a whole
sale number of arrests is expected to
follow
The thirst for vengeance found in
ception four years ago when one of
the Carroll family and member of
the Solleau family were killed. John
McGhee was badly wounded. This
was the forerunner of series Of
bloody encounters from time to time.
Last December, at McGhee's home.
Charles Carroll fatally shot McGhee
and was in turn killed by Ernest Sol
leau, deputy sheriff. The feud has
greatly stirred the people of this par
ish, who expect further slaughter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
CERTAIN SMALL
MEN RESPONSIBLE
For Effort to Debar Statue OF ko:ert
E. Lee From National Hall
Of Fame.


Admission, Ala, Jan. 19.-In an adj
dress here to-day, DR.. j. w. Stae:
president of the Alabama Preshyl--
rian College, referred to the efforts to
debar Robt. f. Lees statue from The
National Hall of Fame as the fte
work Of certain small ,ren"
ut is unthinkable," Re declared
that the noblest Virginian, the fore
most American and the greatest cap
tain of all time, should be left out Of
the hall of fame. Lee did more to pre-
serve the Union than any other Amer
lean"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1910-01-19
The Cashier
By EUGENE FOURIER


\SoPyAishts ny SnoEt STORIES Co., AtuJ
On looking over his mornings mail,
Cassajon, the banker, found letter
nc / the most important of his Lon.
don correspondents, Mahenson. din &c.
tor Of Mahenson & Company, that
most trustworthy and influential Of
business houses, with which he had
had dealings for many years.
This letter ran:
come to you to ask you to do us a
great fayar! Our cashier, in whom we
had the most unbounded confidef ce,
has absconded, carrying with him AGO.
900 francs in securities. He embarked
on the steamer Japan, whose destiDa-
ton is Bordeaux. What we want you
to do is to meet him and make his
acquaintance without arousing his U.s.
picions, win your way into his conf
dence, so that he will confde his i'll
gotten gains to your bank to be nego.
tiated. When the securities are IN
your possession. will you return them
to us? AS to the thief, we have de-
clueu not 10 prosecute MIN, Deca lSe
he has wife and five children, and
because he has served us honestly for
rs years. So kindly give him $1,000
francs If he will promise to go away
and hide his shame In some distant
land. Believe me, yours, ETC.. -"
and minute description CT the faith
less cashier was appended
The banker, Cassaion, much nat
tered by this confidential mission with
which his British correspondent had
honored him, resolved Immediately to
prove himself worthy Of the high oIin-
ion his brother banker had of him.
of him, a mere business acquaintance.
He awaited the arrival Of the japan
with impatience. But all things come
to an end, and one fine day the boat
made its entry into the port of Dor.