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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17
The Negro Farmers Confer
ence at Southern University
Baton Rouge, La.
Contributed by j. M Burr, Farm
Demonstration Agent, Iberia
st. Martin District.

Under the direction of the Lou
isiana University's Extention de-
partment, Southern University and
the U. 5. Department of Agricul-
ture cooperating there has just
closed one of the most far reach
ing and successful farmers meet
ing ever held in the state among
the Negroes. While the main OBJ
ject of the meeting was for the
furthering of agricultural interest
of the state among the Negroes;
there was an abundance of real i'm
petus given to all sides of life as
lived by the Negro.
President j. s. Clark opens
meeting, Monday Feb. 9Th, with
more than Ons, Hundred and fifty
farmers and their wives present.
President Clark welcomed the Wis
itors to the University and it's sur
roundings; saying that the State
had established Southern Univer-
sity for the Negro people of the
state and that it was his intention
to make it reach every Negro
home in the state in a most def
mite way.
A fine and elaborate program was
gone through by the following
speakers: DIR. w. r. Dodson, Ma
son Snowden. Mr.. Methvein, Gov
Pleasant, Supt. Harris, Geo w
Carver.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17

The Board who will have in
charge the construction of our gra-
vel roads is composed of the two
members of the Police Jury for
the first ward, G. E. Smede and
A. q. Goulas, the two members of
the School Board. B. l.. Fournet
and L. V. Liable, and DIR. ] r.
Olivier who was appointed by the
Police Jury.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17
Painful Coughs Relieved

DR.. Kings New Discovering is sooth-
ing, healing remedy for coughs and
and colds that has stood the test Of
nearly City years. For that coughs that
strains the throat and saps the vitality
try DIR. Kings New Discovery. The
soothing pine balsams and mild laxa-
tive ingredients soon drive the cold from
the system. Have bottle on hand for
winter colds. crup. grippe and bronchial
affections. At your druggist. 80.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17
THE HEN THAT LAYS

is the hen that pays. If she does
not lay, kill her, but before you
kill her give her b. A. Thomas
Poultry Remedy twice day for a
week, and then you will not kill
her for she will be paying profit.
1t not only makes hens but it is a
remedy for Cholera, Roup, and
Gapes. We guarantee it to cure
or we refund the money.
BONN GROCER co.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17

Owing to bad weather during
the last four weeks very little work
was done in the fields and the
planters are all backward i'm their
work. They would need at least
three weeks of good, dry weather,
as the planting season is rushing
in.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17
The Leader in Men Clothes
FREE TO EVERY
CIGAR Sr1OKER

list Of high Mexican Cigars
prepaid sample box OF twenty genuine
Mexican Cgar0s sending Of friends
MONEY DISSATISFIED Dimes
paper mail Positively
Address, TORREON IMPORTING Forth
IS
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17

We learn that work will soon
commence on the extensive repairs
of the Court House.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-02-17
1917
TOWN COUNCIL.

Regular monthly meeting of the
Mayor and Town Council held at
the Town Hall at ST. Martinville,
La, this 9th day of Feb. A. ID.
1917.
:. Hon. Albert Bienvenu, Mayor
presiding and the following men,
,bers present: Messrs. j. FL. Du-
champ, F. F. Fournet, A. G. Gau-
thier and X. j. Guirard. Absent.
Mr.. w. j. Bienvenu.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Moved by Mr.. j. H. Duchamp
seconded by Mr.. r. j. Guirard
that the Mayor be and he is here
by authorized to buy from the Eu-
reka Fire Hose Co.. 300 feet of
Fire Hose at Eighty Five cents
per foot.
The following letter was read to
the Mayor and Council by the Sc
cretary:
st. Martinville. La. Feb. 81. 1911.
To the Honorable Mayor and Town
Council of st. Msrtinville. La.
Gentlemen:
When your honorable BODY took charge
of the Corporation Of st. Martinville.
you appointed an expert accountant to
audit the Book and found the treasurer
short of 1890 dollars which he prompt
ly paid.
/. Your Secretary notified me that Il
owed tSthe Light Plant 70 dollars. and
the Corporation had balance to my
! credit Of $4,000 dollars dsducting the
"a dollars leaves balance to my credit
OF 37I.N dollars.
r wish your honorable body be 50
good IA to examine same and act &C
cordinglv.
; You may use that plea Of prescription
aud rspudiate the account. but as an
! honest administration am satisfied you
will not use that.
Respectfully.
signed NJ. L. BROUSSARD.
( The Mayor and Council refer
ring to the checking of the expert
accountants Warwick Mitchell,
Peat & Co.. finds no credit given
therein to Mr.. M. L. Broussard as
stated in his letter, but the said
report shows that Mr.. Broussard
was paid in full up the time of his
retirement and said report shows
that Mr.. Broussard still ows
S79.77 for light.
The Secretary states to the Coun'
ell that he made demand on Mr.
Broussard for $79.77 due the Wa.
ter and Light plant, but did no
state to him that any balance was
due him by the Town of st. Mar
tinville.
The following bills were approx
! ed and ordered paid, viz: Du
1 champ Hardware Co s2i 40; DO
min Grocery Co $50; Laizair
Bienvenu $3.50; Duchamp & Du
crest s3.77; Leonce Pellerin S2.l5
New iberia Machine shol
4 $500; Pierce Oil Corporation
$3.50; Henry Fournet $500
General Electric Co $54 80.
AN ORDINANCE.
To prohibit the firing and shooting {
firearms, air rifles. air guns and niggt
shooters within the limits Of the Tow
Of st. Martinville. La. and to prOyld
penalties for violation of the Ordinan
Sec. 1. Be it ordered by the May
and Town Council of ths Town vi s
Martinyille. Louisiana. that the shoot
ing and firing the firearms. pistols. gun
r'aes, air rifles. air guns and nigg'
shooters is prohibited within the limi
of the Town of ST. Martinville. Louis
ana; and for tine violation of this Ord
nance. the offender OIL conviction slla
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
Merchants to Aid
Building Campaign
=
Of Christian Union

The Bridgeport Business Mems as
ISOLATION is lending it's support to
the campaign for the Christian Union.
Under its auspices the city is today
being placarded with neat blue and
white announcements of the forth
coming movement. The association
has addressed the following COM
munications to it's members, who in
clude practically every retail .mer-
chant in Bridgeport.
fYou are earnestly requested by
the board Of directors of the Bridge
port Business Mems association to
lend your hearty cooperation to the
publicity Of the campaign of the
Bridgeport Christian union to raise
$135, 200 between March 5 and II
next by allowing the card. shown to
you by the bearers, to be placed in
your window. We thank you for
your cooperation in this most
worthy matter"
The local boy scouts will place the
p1acards, their services being offered
by local Scout Executive Leon J..
Argetsiager, who. with the rest of
thee ity, is cooperating loyalty in
the movement to raise funds for a
new building for the Christian Union.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
.RI'TTER'S ACTION
is Defended BY
DR.. ZIMMERMAN

Amsterdam, March 1, via London
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman has
made a statement before the reichstag
in regard to the move made by Paul
Ritter, Swiss minister to the United
States, to bring about a reopening OF
negotiations between the United States
and Germany. According to a Berlin
dispatch to Reuter'sA Secretary Zim-
norman said:
1.-THE facts are as follows: On Feb.
3, through the Swiss federal council, we
received a telegram from the Swiss
minister at Washington, to whom after
the rupture our interests IN America
were entrusted. The telegram was as
follows:
I'm America the wish exists to
avoid war should the German govern
ment show an inclination to pursue
the matter further
Every speaker here has expressly
emphasized that a breach with Ameri-
ca was regrettable and it would UNI
doubtedly be still more regrettable if
it came to war between Germany and
the United States, between whom there
are ancient friendly relations and no
political antagonism. Economically
we are drawn to each other and should
really be economic allies. Thus It Is
comprehensive that the imperial gov
eminent desires to endeavor to avoid
everything which might intensity the
conflict. For these reasons we exam
ined the suggestions which reached us
from the Swiss minister"
Referring to the breach of relations
with America, Deputy Schiller, Ma
tional Liberal, declared that there was
no doubtsthat Austria would back up
Germany in her attitude toward the
United States. "Austria's attitude need
not worry u.s. he said.
1--WE are fully convinced of her 10y
atty toward the alliance"
Herr Schiller, concluded by saying
that although large war indemnity
would be a great benefit to Germany
in the re-esta blishment of her econom-
ic position, yet Germany was uhdoubt-
eddy strong enough not to perish with
out an indemnity.
Secretary Zimmerman, in reply IN
inquiries regarding his reported food
stuffs agreement with Denmark, said.
that he could not make public the re-
suit of the negotiations but that there
need be no alarm that this agreement
would strengthen in any way Eng
lands position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
Claims House She
Occupied Is Years
Without Objection

Threatened with ejectment from her
home which she occupied without OBJ
lection for Is years, Jane G.. st. Clair
Of Stamford has brought suit against
Francis A. Palmer of Stamford She
SAYS Palmer has come forward with a
claim to ownership of the property.
The plaintiff declares her husband
bought the property and secured title
but she is not sure he ever recorded
the deed. After his death Mrs. St
Clair supposed she owned the house
and continued to live there unmolest-
ed. Recently it has been discovered
that the deed is recorded in Palmer's
name The house is located in the
Shippan avenue section. Papers in
the present suit were filed today in
the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
pIMplY? WELL, DON'T Be!
People Notice It. Drive Them OF
with DIR. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face viii not enbarrass you
much longer if you get package of DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets a few nights.
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the
liver with DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets,
the successful substitute for calomel-
there's never any sickness or pain aitsr
taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and just as effec-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead Of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets 10
ever cursed with "a dark brown TASTE
a bad breath, a dull, 1istless, mo good"
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pin1pfy face. 4
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a.
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil; you viii know them by their
olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
!, Take one or two nightly for week.
See how much better you feel and look.
doc and 25s per box. All dr,araistA- :
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting
a. trunk several years ago. Doctors
said my only hope of cure was an OBJ
Grafton. Trusses did me no good.
Finally I got hold of something that
quickly and completely cured me.
Years have passed and the rupture
has never returned, although I am
doing hard work as a carpenter. There
was no operation, no lost time, no
trouble. have nothing to sell. but
will give full information about how
you may find complete cure without
operation, If you write to me, Eugene
M. Pullen, Carpenter, 40 c, Marcellus
Avenue, Manasquan, N. J. Better cut
out this notice and show 1t to any
others who are ruptured-you may
save a life or at least stop the
misery of rupture and the worry and
danger of an operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
GERMANY SOUGHT ALLIANCE
WITH MEXICANS AND JAPS

fort to adjust the difficulties between
the two countries. the Austro-Hun-
garian Ambassador at Mexico City,
Count Kalman Kama Votkanya, made
trip to the United States on what
he described as a secret mission"
a suggestion interpreted by some
officials as ar Indication that Ger
many might have made approaches to
Mexico have made approaches to
Mexico at that time was made by
Cabrera in an address at Philadel-
phia on Nov. 10.
The foes Of the United States will
certainly assume to be friends of Mex
ico,s said Mr.. Cabrera, land will try
to take advantage of any sort of re-
sentiment Mexico may have against
the United States. Mexico, neverthe-
less, understands that in case Of a
conflict between the United States
and any other nation outsideS<Nner-
lea, her attitude must be one ONION
tinental solidarity"
1t has been an open secret that De-
partn1ent of Justice Agents in their
Investigations Of plots to violate
American neutrality by setting on
foot armed expeditions in Mexico
more than once have uncovered what
appeared to be trails of the German
secret service. A few days ago Fred
Kaiser, suspected >of being a German
agent, was arrested at Nogales on
charges brought under the neutrality
statutes. Department of Justice
Agents declaring he had attempted to
obtain military information on the
American side of the border and had
cultivated the society of American
Army officers with an apparent in
tention of promoting those efforts.
Last July, when w. h Schweibz.
who claimed to be a former German
army officer, escaped into Mexico at
Nogales after arrest on similar
charges, the Deputy Marshal who
tried to follow him was stopped by
Mexican uthorities.
The full extent Of the evidence OF
Germany's plotting against the United
States, gathered by the American Sc
cret Service, may become known
only according to the course of the
future relations between the two
countries. It is known that much
evidence of the operations of the Ger
man Embassy and persons who were
responsible to it never has been per-
mitted to come out because officials
preferred to guard against inflaming
the public mind in the tense situation
with Germany.
The public amazement which a full
Exposition, Of the evidence in the
exposition Of the evidence in the hands
of the government would cause can
not be overestimated. Only today the
Council Of National Defense, Great
ed by act of Congress, issued an APP
peal to all Americans to show every
consideration for aliens in this coun-
try.
I'VE call upon all citizens said
the appeal, 'if untoward events should
come upon us, to present to these
aliens, many of whom tomorrow will
be Americans. an attitude of neither
suspicion nor aggressiyeness. We
urge upon all Americans to meet these
millions Of foreign-born with I'M
|changed manner and with unpreju-
diced mind"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
SUFFERERS FROM KIDNEY
AILMENTS SHOULD
REMEMBER THIS

DR.. Kilmer's Swarnp-Root has been
a part of my stock ever since bought
this store, and during the five years
that I have been selling it I have
never heard anything but words of
praise from my customers who have
tested. it's vaue in the different condi-
tons for which it, is intended. 1t is
a very good seller and certainly must
do what is claimed for it or the sales
would not repeat.
Very truly yours,
A. w. KIMBALL.
May %, 1915. Derby, Vermont.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
Gambling Infrequent
In Mexico City Cafes

Mexico City, March Games of
chance and skill have been pretty
we'll banished from the cafes Of Mex
leo City which are strictly regulated
Dominoes, one Of the favorite games
among the Latin races which was
played almost universally in the
cafes here has been prohibited by or
der of the police. Dice also have
been confiscated.
Practically the only game which
remains has no other name than
marking the paper" It is a slightly
complicated "tit for tat, three in a
row."
The cafes and cantihas or saloons
Of the capital close at D. ms and re-
main closed until 500 p. m. Then they
reopen until when they close for
the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
BORDEAUX GETS BIG CHECK.

Paris, March THE Oriental Nav
igation Co. Of New York, to mark the
occasion Of the safe arrival Of their
freighter Orleans in Bordeaux, has
sent a check for $4,000 francs to the
mayor Of Bordeaux, according to a
Havasi Despatch from that port. The
money is to be expended on war SER
vices in whatever way the mayor re-
CARDS as most suitable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
Stratford Home Is /,
Broken Into By Boys
Especial to The 'Farmer),

Stratford, March THE home Of
Mrs. Paul Goodell, Warwick avenue,
was broken into yesterday afternoon
and $50 in money was taken. Several
pieces of jewelry were taken but were
found in the rear yard. They were
dropped by the intruders. The house
was vacant. Mrs. Goodell was out
shopping. The police authorities are
of the belief that it is the work of
boys.
At a special meeting of the Strait
ford Red Cross branch held last even
ing at the Stratford Trust, Co., Mrs.
Sterling Bunnell was elected secretary
of the branch with offices 'at the Trust
Co. A meeting will be held Friday
evening at which 25 persons will be
appointed to canvass the town, Sun.
day, March II.
Miss Elsie Assum of Main street has
been appointed by Town Clerk Harold
c. Lowell to assist Miss May Morehouse
in indexing the town deeds and rec
ords.
The Ladies Aid society of the Strait
ford Methodist church will hold a
supper this evening at the parish
house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root Win Do
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be s,1re
and mention the Bridgeport Daily
Farmer. Regular fifty cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

Judge Otto Rosalsky, Of New York,
appeared before Governor Whitman
to ask communication for Arthur Valid
enan, now in the death house at Sing
Sing for participation in the murder
of Mrs. Nicholas, wealthy New York
widow
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

A portrait of William Jennings
Bryan, which is to be hung in the di-
plomatic room of the State Depart
ment, along with the portraits Of
Root, Hay, Blaine, Seward and all the
Secretaries of State. was received at
the State Department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
MINERS STRIKE ENDS.

East Canaan March 1.-The strike
Of miners at the Ore Hill iron mines
OF the Barnum, Richardson Co., be-
gun last Monday, ended today The
men will receive an increase of wages
making nine hour day bring in $2.52.
They had received from $3.50 to So
day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

The Austrian government notified
the State Department that the Amer
lean scrooner Lyman M. Law was NOT
sunk by an Austrian submarine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN KECh & SOM
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

John Ferris Alden, of Rochester.
N. Y, president of the American
Bridge Co., is dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

The Senate Military COMMITTEES
agreed to report the army bill, carr
ing an amendment providing for uni
versal military training. 50
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

CORTEZ G. ROCKWELL, Plumb
ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality.
3051 Main and Hillside Avenue.
Phone 1862.
B 10 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

Father Johns Medicine is physicians pre-
scription.
Prescribed for the late Rev. Father John
OBrien of Lowell, Mass, by eminent spec
ialist in 1855.
Father John recommended this prescription
10 his parishioners and friends and in this way
1t became known Father Johns Medicine.
This story is true and we guarantee to givs
$25000.00 to any charitable institution, If
shown otherwise.
Father Johns Medicine is recommended for
coughs, colds. and throat troubles, and to make
flesh and strength Does not contain alcohol or
DOiSOnOuS :,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

Instructions Sent From Der
lin to Kaiser's Minister at
Mexico City Reveal Plot
to Win Japan From Her
Allies and Crush England
With Aid of Ruthless
Submarine War.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01
Old FASHIONED FAMILY REMEDY
FOR COLDS and BODY BUILDING

Father Johns Medicine Builds
Up the Body Without Use of
Alcohol or Dangerous Drugs.
A Doctors Prescription, 60
Years in Use.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-01

Absolute Truth of This Story
Attested by Guarantee to Give
$25, 100000 to Any Charitable Insti
tuition if Shown Otherwise.
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
RENT, SALE OR EXCHANGE
AucIInM SALES

THos. ]. OWEN & SON. AuctionesrS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING NUMBER 80
BELMONT STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded IN Liber No. 1948. Folio f17 ct seq, OF
the land records Of the District Of Columbia,
and at the request Of the party secured
thereby. the undersigned trustees will sell, at
public auction in front OF the premises, On
Tuesday, the llth day OF September. A d.
1911 at fve o'clock p. NJ, the following land
and premises, situate In the District Of Co
luunbia, and designated as and being all OF
Lot numbered 50 and part Of lot numbered 81
in Daniel B. Clarke Waggaman's subdivision
Of lots in Block numbered Seven. Park
View Terrace" as per plat recorded IN the
once Of the Surveyor for the District Of
Columbia IN Liber 50 at folio lSs; said part
Of lot numbered s. being described fol-
Iowsi Beginning for the same at the North
east corner OF said lot numbered 80. and run
ming thence West 20 feet to the Northeast
corner Of said lot numbered So: thence North
in n direct prolongation OF the dividing lino
between said lots numbered 50 and 70. 10
feet: thence East parallel with Belmont
Street, % feet and thence South 10 feet to
the point of beginning.
Terms os sale: Sold subject to a prior deed
Of trust for 81. 900 and the amount over and
above said trust TO be paid In cash A de-
posit of 800 required at time OF sale and the
purchaser allowed Is days to complete the
purchase. Further particulars at time Of
sale.
ARTHUR B. CLAYTON,
SAMUEL J. HENRY,
Trusteaa