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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12
SHERIFFS SALE.
Bevans Il Butler.
vS
Pierre Barras & ais.
No. lO9S8


No. 1O9S8
18th Judicial District Court.
Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.
By virtue of a writ Of Fieri- Facias
issued out of the 10th Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish Of st. Mar
tin. State OF Louisiana. IN the above en-
titled and numbered suit. dated this 10Th
day Of June 1913.
Ihave seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder at the front door of the Court
House. between the legal sale hours in
the Town of st. Martinville. On
Saturday, August 9th 1913.
the following described property, to-wit:
A certain tract Of land with the improve
ment thereon situated In the ward of
the Parish of st. Martinville, La. con-
tanning FOurty Four superficial arpents
more or less, Bounded north bv property
Barras east by Barras. south BY Liable.
west by Lasseigne.
Seized to satisfy the above writ.
Terms and cOnditiOns-cash.
Sheriff's office this Goth day of June
A. D. 1913.
WADE o. MARTIN, Sheriff.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MAN

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MAN
AGEMENT CIRCULATION ECr.
Editor, Albert Bienvenu.
ST. Martinville, La.
L. BIENVENU,
Business Manager. st. Martinville, La.
Owners: Albert Bienvenu,
St. Martinville. La.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this LIST day Of July 1918.
DAN W. VOORHEES,,
Notary Public.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12
RapiSt Convicted.

The young negro Al Ledet,
aged about IA years, who raped q
young white girl aged 9 years,
was tried at q special term OF
court called by Judge Simon,
Thursday. The jury deliberated
a short time and brought in a YER.
dict of life imprisonment in the
penitsntiary. His ago only saved
his neck.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Mr.. Jean De Renalds of Mar.
Unique, spent several days here
this week, guest Of his cousin. Mr..
L. g. Duchamp. Mr.. De Rsnslds
was in the United States on bus.
mess. and profited this occasion to
visit his relatives in st. Martin
Vile, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

The town authorities have clos.
cd the contract with Mr.. A Ellef-
son, of Crowley, for the building
OF cement sidewalks and curbings.
Mr.. Ellefson expect to be ready
to start on the work by the end Of
month Of August.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12
NOTICE.

Received of The Hartford Fire
Insurance Company, through P.
A. Bienvsnu, agent. Fifteen hum
bred Dollars being 10 full settle
ment of my claim againt said
Company. Ed. Martinez.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Mr.. Cas- Guerin, loft Monday
for California, to join his brothers.
Paul and Alphonss who are al
ready located in California.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Mrs. Austide Rsnaud, ME Eliza
Bossier, died 10 Now Orleans, on
Monday, July 7th, at 3 o'clock in
tho afternoon. at the ago of "a
years. Mrs. Renaud was q sister OF
Mrs. P. D. Olivier. of this town
and tho mother of Mrs. Gabriel
Fusslier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

The marriage of Mr.. Mike Don.
lon OF Lafayette to Miss Camille
Bienv,nu, is announced to take
place on Tuesday July tho % in
st. Martinvillo.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Mrs. X. Schwartz, left Thurs
day for Biloxi, where she will
spend several weeks with her
mother, Mrs. 8. Picord.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12
FOR SALE.

The Duchamp residence on Old
Market st. Apply to
ID. E. & j. II. DUCHAMP,
Agents
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Mrs. G. L. Bisnvenu of Lafay
cite spent several days in tow
this week.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

-Mohair and Ponges summer
suits very cheap at K. Schwartz
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Mr.. R. E. Domengeaux, Editor,
of the Valley-of-the. Tsche, Breaux
Bridge, was in town Thursday.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12
LOCAL NEWS.


Mems washable suits, best out
for warm weather and at very low
prices, K. Schwartz.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Jelly Glasses at A. Ct. Goulas.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12

Sunday the boys played here,
the W est End Stars Of New Ibe-
Tia, the game was a poor one, and
proved of no interest, our boys de-
feated the Iberia boys by scors Of
9,to 0.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1913-07-12
BASE BALL ITEMS.

Our base ball team went to Op.
elousas on tho Glorious Fonrth to
do up the team of that town, but
OpeIousss knew that our boys
played . good game aud prepared
to defeat Thorn, and by gathering
the best players in the country
succeeded in defeating our boys
by a score OF 5 to 2.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
POSTMASTER RESISTS
Arthur G. Fisk of San Francisco Tells Postmaster General He
 Will Not Resign.

san Francisco, July l,-Post- master Arthur G. Fisk of this city. refused today to tender his resig- nation 10 Postmaster General Bur leson in response to the latter's re- quest that the resignation be for warded immediately to take effect as soon as a successor is appointed" i"
 "I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your telegram requesting my resignation" was the postmast- CTS reply. q beg to inform you that I was appointed postmaster by President Taft and was con- flrmed by the United Staates sen ate for a definite term of four years. My term of office will expire June ii, 1916. You make no charges against me and can make none with propriety and justice. My of flee has been conducted to the sat- isfaction of three presidents and has earned the commendation of six acknowledgements. 1 see no reason why I should yield to your request, I therefore respectfully de- cline to offer my resignation .''
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
CONNECTS TO HAVE
 PICNIC ON JULY 4
Prisoners at State Farm Will Be Given Outing by Penitentiary BOard-Athletic Sports
 and Addresses.

Little Rock, June 27,-Seven hun dred or more convicts, now confined at the state farm at Cummings, will be given a picnic holiday July 4 commemorating the one hundred and thirty-seventh anniversary of the birth of the American republic, according to announcement yester- day by the penitentiary commis- sioners. The outing will be held in the l,000-acre grove on the river front, near the Middle camp. The location, it is said is ideal for such an occasion, being well shaded, and is watered by numerous springs.
 A program composed of addresses, athletic sports, baseball games, sack racing and other contests will be held throughout the day. A sumptuous spread will be served at noon. when the entire assembly will partake of a holiday dinner. Barbecued beef. bread and pickels, potatoes and cabbage and other "trimmins' will be served.
 The white convicts will hold their celebration in one part of the grove and the negro convicts in another. To each the significance of Inde- pendence Day will be made an ob- feet lesson. and it is thought the ex- ample of freedom allowed them will vividly recall days when they enjoyed each day of the year as unrestrainedly as upon the holiday occasion. An effort will be made to induce each to make the best of a bad situation. conduct himself properly, and when he goes back to the world to assume an unrestrain- ed position in society to make of himself a better citizen.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
TROUBLESOME TIMES FOR THE OLD PARTY
George w. Murphy, Progressive Candidate, May Draw an Amount of Backing to Worry Ar
 kansas Democrats.

Little Rock, July i.-There is real trouble ahead for the Democratic party this year. according to cur rent rumors. on account of the dis sension in the ranks. With George W. Murphy. one of Arkansas lead ing orators, on the stump as the Bull Moose candidate. he will nat urally draw a following from the ranks of the disgruntled Democrats, but here the strength of the Bull Mooser will not end. It is stated that the old line Republicans, who are holding their state convention in Little Rock today, will depart from the old custom of sending Harry H. Myers forth as the politi- cal goat of the party, and will join hands with the Bull Moosers by indorsing the candidacy of Col. Murphy. All his life Col. Murphy has been a Democrat, yet he is not to refuse the support of the Republicans in the present race.
 In addition to this, the statewide prohibitionists are expected to de- clare for Col. Murphy, who directed their fight in a recent campaign, and to send word down the line to all who oppose the sale of liquor in Arkansas to vote for Col. Murphy. With the scattering of the Demo- cratic vote, this is expected to turn many more Democratic votes for the Bull Mooser, which would oth- erwise go to the Democratic can didate.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
MYERS NOMINATED
Republicans Declined to Support Bull Moose Candidate and
 Send Victim to Slaughter.

Little Rock, July 2.-The Repub- Gcan party of Arkansas held con- yeution in Little Rock Tuesday aft ernoon and nominated Harry H. Myers. the regular gubernatorial nominee. to bow his neck under the yoke and sacrifice himself to the cause. It was supposed that the Republicans would indorse George W. Murphy, the Bull Moose candi- dale. but when resolution of that character was offered it was imme- diately voted down. The resolution was that there be no nominee, but if was met with disfaVor so the nomination of Harry H. Myers fol- lowed.
 The nominee of the party is now ont of the state, and though he IS reouested to make a thorough can yass. if is doubtful if he will make more than a few speeches. The convention declared in favor of a vigorous campaign and to organize inc forces in the different coun- lies but this is considered a scheme of inc leaders to participate in the Democratic campaign, and the rank and file is moi expected to follow the lead.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
DEMONSTRATION WINNING.
Business Improvement Follows Bet ter Farming in ScVier County.

DeOueen. June 25.-tarmlng con- ditions since the advent of the gov ernment farm demonstration four wears ago have worked a wonder full improvement in Sevier county according to the report of James A. Nofrord, special agent for that county who says that in four years the sale of agricultural implements in Sevier county has increased 92 D ner cent. Land values have in creased 90 per cent and mercantile reports show an increase ot 22l2 per cent in business. Bank deposlts increased st per cent, while taxable nropertv increased B per cent.
 During these four years the school funds increased i5 per cent and the county spent S16,OoO on school buildings and equipment. The enrolment shows an increase oI 70 ner cent Horticulture is taught Tn most schools. Seventy-ilve per cent of the teachers in the county are aericullural cO-operators. e..
 Siytv-fye per cent of the roads m fbe county are suitable for aut9, travel Peach culture has decreased 25 ner cent. growers increasing farm nroducts for horticulture. The death rate has decreased rom 4 per cent to F per cent due to sahl- lary crusades.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
HER YOUNG DAUGHTER
 WAS AN INCUMDRANCE
So a Utah Woman Killed Her. Put Her in Trunk and Former Illus band was Arrested When He At
 tempted to Check Trunk.

Ogden, Utah, June 28.-The naked body of a l2-year-old girl was found in a trunk at the union station here this afternoon. and later Mrs. Au- gust Eckman of Salt Lake City con- fessed to having killed her daugh- ter Frances. She is under arrest with C. L. Anderson of Los Angeles, her former husband.
 While Mrs. Eckman says she chloroformed the girl, physicians asserted the child was choked to death, The woman declares she committed the crime because the girl was an incumbrance.
 The trunk had been checked from Salt Lake two days ago, and when Anderson appeared today to have it rechecked to Salt Lake the railroad officials demanded that it be opened because of the peculiar odor. Anderson and the woman, separated for a number of years, had only become united a few days ago. They were on their way to Michigan when arrested.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
WOMEN DIE TO
 ESCAPE OUTRACES
Forty, Made Desperate by Treat ment of Vicious Mexican Rebels. Committed Suicide in Du-
 rangO-Relief Is Slow.

Mexico City, July i.-Forty wo- men, mostly of the better class, have committed suicide in Durango since its occupation last week by the rebels after a long siege, accord ing to a private letter received here today. The women said the latter became desperate because of their treatment by vicious rebels.
 Counselor advices said rebels who entered Durango conducted them selves like bandits, burning large part of the business section after footing it and joining in the wild est eXcesses. The report says for eien flags were not respected.
 \ few American citizens were wounded during the fighting, while one Englishman was killed, accord ing to these reports.
 Private advices from other sources say several German women in Durango were forced to submit 10 indignities from rebel adherents
 The Mexican government is pre- pairing troops for the relief of the city, but many days must pass be- fore their arrival there.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
CANADIANS SCORE
 FR|EDhANN CURE
Committee of Association for Pre- VentiOn of Tuberculosis Investi- gates the German Doctors
 Naccine-Their Findings.

London, Ontario, June 26.-The committee appointed by the Ca nadlan Association for the Proven tion of Tuberculosis to investigate the eases inoculated by Dr. Fried mann with his anti-tuberculosis vaccine at Montreal, Toronto and this city, submitted fast night its report on the l3l cases studied.
 As result of our observations 3 the report says, the following con- clusions seem justified:
 "l. The inoculations have neither constantly nor frequently been fol- lowed by marked changes in the .clinical course of the disease.
 -. The cure or progress toward cure claimed by Dr. Friedmann for the treatment has neither constant Iy nor even frequently taken place in the time during which the cases have been under treatment.
 '3. Thus. upon investigation, the committee finds that the results have been disappointing and that the claims made for this remedy by Dr. Friedmann have not been proved, and that nothing has been found to justify any confidence in the remedy"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
WOMEN IN BLOODY FIGHT.
After Quarrel Each Drew Knife and
 One May Die.

Batesville, June 30.-Mrs. Mary Alderson of Newark, Ark, was brought to Batesvile Sunday and placed in jail to answer to a charge which will depend upon the death or recovery of Mrs. Charles Cald- well, her neighbor, whose condition is serious. according to her physi- elan, as the result of a battle be- tween the women with knives.
 A neighborhood quarrel led to their appearance in the mayors court Thursday on the charge of disturbing the peace. On the way home from the trial the quarrel was renewed. One of the women drew a knife and the other produced a similar weapon. In a moment Mrs. CaldWells arm was raked to the bone from the shoulder to the wrist and deep gashes were made in other parts of her body Mrs. Alderson was unharmed.
 Both women are 40 years old, and prominent in their community. Mrs. Caldwell is the mother of several children. Mrs. Alderson is widow with four children.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
FARMERS, STOCK GROWERS AND BUSINESS MEN SHOULD
 ATTEND THIS MEETING

Arrangements have been made to have Mr. J. Lester Williams in Mena Saturday, July ,, 10 ad- dress the meeting at the Court House at 2:30, on the subject of organizing a creamery in Mena.
 Mr. Williams organized the creamery at Waldron, which is proving a success. There are quite a number of other plants which have been successfully organized and conducted through the efforts of Mr. Williams. Mena needs a creamery and her busi- ness men and farmers should attend the meeting Saturday afternoon and assist to secure a creamery for Mena.
 This and the organization of a Polk County Live Stock Crow CTS Association, will be taken up.
 There should be a large att tendance.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
WILL INVESTIGATE
 NOHALL CHARGES
PreSldent Wilson Declares Lobby Against Tariff Legislation Only "Embarrasses Itself Now
 Wants Free Investigation.

Washington, June 30.-President Wilson, discussing the Martin NJ. Mulhall sensational charges of the National Association of Manufac- turers alleged underground lobby system, said he believes the lobby on the tariff legislation has ceased to "embarrass anybody but itself"
 When he made his first declara- ton against an insidious lobby. the president had no idea that the Mul- hall charges would be disclosed.
 He stated this morning, however, that he favors a free investigation of all charges.
 The Mulhall statement was called to his attention just before it's pub lication Sunday morning.
 The Senate lobby committee will meet July s to investigate the Lo- Nett charge that lobbyists imper- sOnated congressman, and lmmedl- ateIy afterwards will take up the Mulhall charges.
 Representative Sherley announced that he will ask the House Wednes- day to authorize its own investiga- ton into the Mulhall disclosures.
 Chairman Henry, of the rules committee, said this afternoon that any resolution to investigate the Mulhall charges will be immediate ly acted upon.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Dr. C. C. GunnelS Elected Chairman With D. VI. Townsend Secretary.

At a Republican mass meeting, held Saturday afternoon at the court house, a permanent organization was formed and delegates elected to the state convention. The meeting was called to order by Dr. C. C.. Gunnels, and Mir. Gunnels was inn mediately elected temporary chair man and D. NJ. Townsend tempo rary secretary. The permanent organization was then effected in regular order
 The following were elected dele gates to the state convention: L.. NJ, Wimberly, c. c. Gunnels, Bob Wear, W. NJ. Shelton and L. E. Am prose. The alternates elected were; George Johnson, J. II. Moss. W. II. Clark, D. NJ. Townsend and w. NJ, Smith.
 The convention favored Harry Myers for nominee for governor.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
MURPHY ATTACKS
 APARDON CUSTOM
Would Not Require Statements From Judge and Prosecuting AttOrney-GOvernOr Flu
 trelI Makes Reply.

Little Rock, June 26.-Col. George W. Murphy, Progressive party nominee for governor, in his speech of acceptance, attacks the practice of requiring applicants for pardon to secure statements from the cir cult judge and prosecuting attor- ney. Governor Futrell today issued a statement in which he takes is- sue with Col. Murphy. He says:
 Tt is the duty of the governor to investigate every case fully and as thoroughly as his time and oppor- tunities will permit In the ma jority of cases of pardon applica- tions, no transcripts of the evidence can be had, and the governor should seek information where he is most likely to obtain it, and where the sources would be most reliable, and for that reason it is proper to con- suit the judges of our court, though his investigations are not necessar- fly limited to these officers. The circuit judges and prosecuting at torneys become intimately ac- quainted with all the facts devel- oped in trials before their courts, and my experience with our courts convinees me of their general im- partiality and earnest desire that justice be done. They generally a spirit of leniency, which is evidenced by the fact that upon pleas of guilty the minimum sen tence is usually assessed '
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
HAYS NOMINATION
 IS CERTIFIED ID
Now the Brundidge Forces Will Ap- ply for a Restraining Order to Prevent Judge Hays Name
 Being on Ticket.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, July .2-The State Democratic Central Committee. aft CT fiery all-morning session, certi- fled the nomination of Judge George W. Hays as candidate for governor. The vote stood l9 to s. The Brun- didge forces will now apply to the Chancery court for a restraining order to prevent the secretary of state from putting Hays name on the ticket. Parke- Harper.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
FROM FISH TO PEARLS.
Nena Party Makes Find That
 Changed PlanssOf Outing.

The fishing party, composed of R. Golf, C. L. Leaton, Clyde Cunning ham, A. L. Kirby, c. G. Raff and Dr. J. G. Hilton, which went out to Mountain Fork Thursday, reports the fishing good, but say it had no charms for them after the discov- cry was made that they were in a bed of pearl-bearing clans. After the discovery the fish were left to their own devices while the anglers devoted themselves to searching for the gems hidden in the mussels, and it is said that about fifteen pearls were found, two of which were of fair size and evidently val uabe.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
GATHERING THE EXHIBITS.
President Bedding of State Fair
 Promises Surprise to Boys.

Little Rock, July 2.-George R. Bedding, president of the Arkansas State Fair, has been in Little Rock for the past two days making ar engagements for big exhibits at the fair this fall He states that all of the big manufacturer of Arkansas have taken space, and that the dis play sections will far surpass any thing of former years.
 The prizes for the boys and girls corn, cotton and canning clubs far surpass those of past seasons. and President Bedding anticipated the largest gathering of farm boys and girls of any year. He says there are surprises in store for them, far beyond their anticipation.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
II KNOWN DEAD;
 26 ARE MISSING
Dust Explosion Completely Destroys Milling COmpany'S Elevator in Buffalo. \. I., Killing
 Many Workmen.

Buffalo. \. I., June 25.-An of ficial checking up of the employees of the Hoested Milling Company whose elevator was blown up by dust explosion last night. shows, in addition to il known dead, 26 are missing. IL Is thought some of them are at the top of the ruined tower where the flames drove them after the explosion, and from whence they could not escape.
 Two bodies can be seen in this tower from below.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-07-03
JAPAN SENDS ANOTHER NOTE.
Merely for Purpose of Continuing California Alien Land Law Case.

Washington July l,-Japan's lat est note on the California alien land law arrived by cable today, and the Japanese embassy began preparing 1t for presentation to Secretary Bryan.
 Nothing whatever in the nature of an ultimatum is contained in the document It simply is long state ment, which, for the sake of pre- serving the continuity of it's case, the Japanese government desires to have considered in connection with its rejoinder of June i.