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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-27
Glorious Past and
Inglori BUS Present

While poets were eXtollng the glori
Gus past Of Israel in their ltcrar,
works, preachers and religious ant
communal leaders came forward to ex.
press sympathy with the inglorious
present of the Jewish people, their hap
less condition in various lands. Inter
woven with the efforts of Christian
sympathizers in behalf Of the rcgen.
Grafton of the Jews are the attempts of
Jewish thinkers and Missionaries to
ameliorate the immediate conditions OF
to bring about the ultimate rchabilita-
ton Of the Jewish people.
Mr.. Sokolow tells the fascinating
story Of Manassah Ben Israel 16O6-
'56), the picturesque preacher and
author Of Amsterdam, whose attempts
to bring about the rcsettlemcnt of
the Jews in England were mainly in
spired by the belief that this would
ultimately lead to the complete rcsto-
ration Of the Jewish nation on it's own
soil. In one Of his books, "Mikvc Is
rael," Manassah relates how the Ma
rano traveller named Aron Levi or
Antonio de Mounteziono, while travel
ling in South America, had met a race
Of savagcs in the Cordilleras who re-
cited the prayer of the Shema, prac-
tised Jewish ceremonies and were, in
short, lsraelites of the Tribe Of Reu-
ben. MounteZioro had related the story
to Manassah, and had even embodied
it in an authorized affidavit presented
to the heads of the Amsterdam Syna-
gogue. The story seemed to be a proof
of the increasing dispersion of Israel.
Daniel had foretold in his prophecies
that the scattering of the Jewish peo-
pie would be the forerunner of their
restoration, and a verse in Deuteron-
omy had explained that the scattering
would be "from one end Of the earth to
the other end of the earth"
1t was clear from Mounteziono and
other travellers reports that the Jews
rad already reached one end of the
earth. LET them enter England and
the ether end would be attained" 1t
was in this spirit that Manassah wrote
his book, which, at the instigation Of
John Dury, was translated into Eng
.ish by the Puritan Moses Wall, under
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-27
The Drift Away
From Judaism

Most of the Hebrew scholars, who
were also Mendelsohn's pupils, drifted
away from Judaism as soon as the
teachings of their master were nronor1,.
understood+
One of his most gifted pupils, who
was also a great Hebrew poet, had a
son who married Christian girl. In
stead of d!sowning him for that act
ms 1ather was present at the church
ceremony. When asked to explain his
action he replied:
Il was jew and endured all sorts of
prosecutions and dcgradations SO long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-27

ate future
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
Government Weighing and
Measuring Test

During the week beginning May
9th every baby under five years
old in st. Martin Parish should be
weighed and measured in the
weighing station open for that
purpose in every precinct of every
ward of the Parish. You will be
given record of your cbild's ex-
act weight and measurements and
a copy of that record sheet will be
sent to Washington. This is a
war measure adopted by the Gov
eminent to improve the health of
children and every mother is ex-
pected to do her part.
Every baby must be weighed
and measured. The Government
wants to'know your baby's weight
and measurements.
Mrs. Harry Smedes, Parish Chair
man of Child Welfare Dept.
Mrs. Albert Levert, Parish Chair
man Council of National Defense.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
Lest We Forget.
Mr.. Editor

Mr.. Editor
Last Sunday, at the Catholic
Church, here, low Mass was cele-
brated by the Rev. Father Doe.
CARTS; at the conclusion of Mass
our Reverend Citrate, Father Pee
tiers rose to make the announce
ments of the week, when several
people then and there got up and
left the Church before these an
nouncements were completed.
Undoubtedly these people never
had a thought of offending Father
Peters, but L fear this must have
panied him. Assuredly it would
be more pleasant to him, to show
him the respect due him, by listen.
ing when he was addressing us.
Yours in good faith,
A CATHOLIC.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
500 REWARD SIoO

The readers of this paper will be please
to learn that there is at least one dread.
I'd disease that science has been able 10
cure in all its stages aud that il catarrh
Catarrh being greatly Influenced by
constitutional conditions requires con :
stitUtional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Medicine Is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood Oh the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building I'D the
constitution and assisting nature i'm do
ing its work. The propristors have 10
much faith in its curative powers of
Halls Catarrh Medicine that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that
1t fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
mOnials. Address +. j. CHENEY & co.
Toledo. Ohio. Sold by all Druggist, 75c
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
High School Closing Exercises.

On Wednesday and Thursday
May 20 and 30th., will see the clos.
ing exercises of the most success
full term of our High School, turn
ing out twenty one graduates.
On Wednesday night the prima-
ry classes as well as other higher
classes will give a little entertain
ment.
Thursday will be graduates day
and nice program has been ar
range for this occasion.
Judge j. H. Overton of Alexan-
dria will deliver an address at the
closing of the graduating exercises.
The graduates are Liable De
Laloire, Henry VOORHEES,. Maurice
Bienv nu, Blanche BONN, Owen
Liable, Aimee VOORHEES,, Lee Bien-
venu, Murray Goulas, Lawrence
Bienvenu, Elise Soulier, Marie
Louise Potter. Baro De Laloire,
Vivian Maraist, Arthemise Berard.
Devince Bienvenu, Frank Beyt,
Lena Maraist, Laura Davis, Louis
Bienvenu, Evelyn Fuselier, Ri
chard Daspit.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
"THE REASON WHY"

b. A. Thomas Stock Remedies
are the best, they are scienti6call,
made and all medicine. They keet
the health up, and the feed bills
down. There is a cause for ever,
effect, remove the cause the effec,
removes itself.
The Poultry Remedies are espe.
clal&y made to relieve all the dis.
eases in the Fowl family and makes
the Hens lay.
The Hog Remedy will positive.
ly keep off the Cholera, and if gi.
ven IN the stages, will cure 80 per
cent.
Don't forget to keep on hand a
bottle of Farris' Collie Remedy for
Horses. 1t is SO simple with a
dropper, that a child can give it.
Also a bottle of Farris' Healing
Remedy for Cuts and Bruises on
man or beast, they never fail.
These remedies are all guaran.
teed to you by your dealer, to give
or your money back.
Made by Old Kentucky Manu.
featuring Co., Paducah, Kentucky.
For sale by A. L. Durand,
st. MartinviIle, Louisiana.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
State Of Ohio. City of Toledo.

State Of Ohio. City of Toledo,
Lucas County. 81. B.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that M
Is senior partner of the firm of 4. i
Cheney u Co, doing business IN the City
of Toledo. County and State afor ssaid
aud that said tirm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of Catarrh that caInot be-
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENFY.
Sworn To before lne and subscribed i'm
my presence. this 9TH day of December
A. ID. 1856. A.W. GLEASON
(SraD Notary publ;c
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally aud acts through the Blood OIL
tile Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

The Legislature convened Mon.
day and one of the subjects that is
occupying the attention of the law
makers is the question of prohibi
ton. We are of the opinion that
the Legislature should vote against
prohibition. We believe the le-
gislattre should leave such an i'm
portant matter to the people, as
the abolition of the liquor license
will mean increase taxation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
NOTICE.
HomologatiOn Of Tableau
ln the matter of the Succession ol

HomOlOgatiOn Of Tableau
ln the matter of the Succession Of
Arthur Riggs
Probate bucket No. $3.50
state OF Louisiana. Parish of st. Martin
Whereas Felicia Casrmsre of the Parish,
OF st. Martin, Executrix Of the afore-
said succession has filed in the office Of
The Clerk of Court of the 18th Judicial
District Court of the State of Louisiana
holding session ia aid for the Parish of
st. Martin Final Tableau of Classified.
lion and distribution Of the aforesaid
estate.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors
and heirs Of said Estate and to all Others
whom it may concern to show cause if
any they have within ten days from this
publication. why said tableau should not
De homolOgated as prayed for.
Clerks flee this 18th day. OF NAV
A. ID. 1918.
L. BlENVENU. by. Clerk.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18


Supt. F. o. Chavez visited the
Bayou Chene School Thursday,
and reports that the school is one
of.the best of its type in the state.
The building is modern three
room structure, the teachers are of
the best, the quality of work done
by pupils is splendid. Over $500
Of W. 5. s. sold; IL State Spelling
certificates: 10 average attendance
certificates earned; Junior Red
Gross organized; A War Savings
Society organized.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
WHAT The VICTORY, OR
DEFEAT Of GERMANY
MEANS TO EVERY AMERICAN

Contributed BY ALBERT PAYSON
TERHUNE, author and globe trotter.
to the National Security Leagues
campaign Of Patriotism Through Edu-
cation)
Germany's victory would mean all
that the alarmists have said-the set
back Of humanity, democracy, civiliza-
ton, rights Of man, etc. But. to Amer
lea, 1t would mean infinitely more.
1t would mean our first national de-
feat; and, thus, would smash our per-
feet record for Victories record as
old ~ our nation-a record that means
more than the right to brag. Even as
a beaten army never wholly regains its
old form-even a. . beaten ring cham
pion sinks at once into desuetude-so
our nation Tits traditions Of victory
gomez would suffer far worse deteriora-
ton than the mere fact Of defeat could
infiict.
1t would mean that the man who has
risked all in his country's struggle for
Right could never again feel his z .rmer
calm certainty that Right must tri-
umph. Thus, the moral tone Of tn in
dividual, as we'll ~ Of the nation,
would inevitably be lowered.
This country has never embarked In
a war Of conquest. From Ito to the
present We have fought for Liberty or
for Union or for the Oppressed-ever
for some sterling principle Of right.
From childhood we have been taught
to believe that the high unselflshness
Of our war aims has given US the vic
tory. We have seen the decay or de-
struction Of men end nations that have
battled for dominion-as Germany II
now battling. Should we fail in this,
our mightiest war for the Right. the
average man must lose forever the
simple Faith which has led our dear
country from nothingness to its pres
ent estate. For that Faith, more than
for anything else, our sacrifice 10
justified,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

Judge Simon, Chairman of the
End Red Cross War Fund. called
about thirty citizens to the CITY
Hall Thursday in order to organ.
ize committees for the drive. Com.
mittees were appointed to solicit
subscriptions in the LIST, End and
Bird Wards, who will start work on
May q. On Wednesday, May q
a committee of %, headed by
Judge Simon will canvass the
town. The quota of our Chapters
jurisdiction is $3.50 which most
likely will be reduced.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
Convent Schools.

The schools of the Convent of
Mercy will have their closing ex
ercises on June 18th, and will
have five graduates: Misses Irene
Broussard, May Barras, Helen Pa
via, Mathilde Pellerin, and Rita
Fennigan. The exercises will
take place at the Bienvenu Opera
house.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

All men that have come of AGE
since June 9Th. l9l7, will be order.
ed to present themselves for regis.
tratlon in their local precincts on
date to be shortly fixed by the Pro-
vost Marshal General. 1t is ex.
pected that the registration will be
III per cent of the total number re.
glstered on June 5th.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

Cow Peas at A. &. Goulas.
Wanted - A mich cow at once
Laizaire Bienvenu.
Mrs. Carroll Simon of jackson
is on a visit to relatives here.
Mrs. j. S. Martin entertained
the Bridge Club Tuesday evening
Miss Cameola Bienvenu who
was teaching school in Terrebonne
parish returned home this week.
Misses Ruth Martin and Verna
Knight who were visiting Mrs. l..
Bouchard in Little Rock returned
home this week.
Last Saturday Eustache Lenor-
mand, Joseph d Guidry, and Will
liam h Burch, white drafted men
left for New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Franz re-
turned home Saturday, after hav-
ing been in New Orleans several
months, where Mrs Franz was
under treatment.
Get your First Communioa
goods from me and save money,
Everything for boys and girls
X. Schwartz.
Mr.. d. E. Duchamp left Mon
day with one of his little girl who
is sick and requires special treat
ment, and will probably have to
remain in New Orleaus several
days.
Mr.. p. A. Bienvenu who was
clerk in the Bank of st. Martin
vile was appointed assistant ca
shier and Mr.. Martin Ducrest. Dr..
was appointed clerk. Mr.. Ducrest,
before this appointment, was de-
putty clerk of court.
All>kinds of First Communion
goods for boys and girls. See our
goods before buying elsewhere =
X. Schwartz.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
TO THE PUBLIC.

Ii you want to bny ANYTHING In the
way OF agriculture. horticulture. live
stock. or anything grown Oh the farm.
write your wants to the Commissioner
OF Agriculture. Baton Rouge. La. The
Commissioner has a Market Bureau. or
Swappers Department, and can find
what you want.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
PROCLAMATION.

la view of the power in me ysstsd nv
law. now proclaim and order an elec-
tioh to be held In the Town of st. Mar
tlnville. La. at the City Hall, on Tues.
dav May 2lst.. 1918. being the third
tuesday OF said month. to elect a Ma
yor. Five Councilman aud a Chief Of
foiice. TO serve for term of two wears.
ALBERT BIENyENU,
np'" iS'' 1910. Mayor.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

The girl whose feet run to tango,
And whose tongue runs to slango.
May net be worth a dango.
So be careful, young mango!
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
The Huns Abroad and
The Pacifists Il Home

Contributed by CASPAR WHIT
NEY. now At the front for the IN. Y.
Tribune" to the National Security
Leagues campaign Of Patriotism
Through Education.)
Although Germany, while yet q
friend" intrigued against our peace
and order. urged Japan and Mexico to
make war on US, and murdered our
men, women and children, there are
those among us protesting loyalty and
intelligence who practically say this 10
not our war and appear unable to real
lie that the defeat of the boche IL a
vital to us Americans a. was the VIC
tory Of 1776.
Then we declared for independence
now we fight to maintain 1t.
1t is not merely that we fight In
answer to indignity and material in
jury done us through attack on our
rights as a nation and on the lives
OF our citizens-not merely to uphold
our place among self-respecting peo-
ples-that we are at war; but literally
for our self preservation as a republic. :
To muzzle this war-mad wild beast I
we have taken up arms-that the .
world shall be safe for the freemen of
the world.
The world cannot rest in peace while !
Germany holds the destiny Of other
peoples In her blood-dripping hands.
The world cannot live In peace with
people that commits, or permits her
sponsors to commit in her name, the
foul acts Of treachery. of vandalism.
Of bestiallty. Of murder, that have
marked the trail of the German army
over Europe.
One doctrine or the other must pre-
vail either the German brutal right of
might or the civilized might Of right
one or the other-must succumb in this
to the death. And should Il
be the German doctrine-then shall we
fall under /he domination Of q people
hat have I6bbed and raped and looted
and burned and killed, that the
'kultur" Of q military oligarchy shall
i've.
Prussianism Is devoid Of honor.
ruth, justice or mercy, as its own acts
rave proved, and its defeat IL q neces-
'ary first step for the peace Of the
world and the freedom Of civilization.
For the safety Of American institu-
ions 1t must be destroyed; for the
'afety Of American freedom, yours and
nine and Of all Of us.
We are In the midst Of war, our war.
he war Of every freeman, Of every
nan and woman who does not indorse
owardly murderous assault upon the
weak and innocent. brutal injustice.
nd atrocious acts; and II we would
reserve the Stars and Stripes and all.
hey stand for we must fight the Huns
broad and the pacifists at home with
II our strength.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

Mr.. Thompson, with the State
Board of Health, was here Tues
day inspecting all public places,
such as Court House, Market,
Schools. r. r. Station, ETC., and
took samples of water use by the
town.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
LAND OWNER.

Would like to hear from any
one having small tracts of
land for sale, containing from
40 to 500 acre.
Box II, Church Point, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

The merchants of the town will
discontinue giving Lagnappe, be-
ginning on the Goth day of May.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18
Notice.

Inc assessments tor 1918 has
been completed and my books
are open and ready for inspec-
ton. Beginning April 22nd.
1918. Those who wish to re-
view their assessment while
the books are still in the AS.
SCISSORS hands are advised to
call at my office without de-
lay.
HOMER J. LEBLANC,
Assessor.
Simplicity and quiet colors in
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

A bad man fears everybody and
loves nobody; good man loves
everybody and fears none but God
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-05-18

Give us your next Printing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-28

Borct. French food controller
With the exception of the wheat
crop which viii be larger than that Of
1917. all Of the cereals viii be short
Corn. barley. oats and beans. especial
ly, VIII be short.
The potato crop IS estimated at :.
100000 long tons although it has av-
eraged 12o00.0 coo tons for ten years
4 Londoner who recently entertain
I'd party Of nine at medium priced
Paris restaurant was presented with
bill for $40 francs. nearly 81 a plate
and the meal consisted Of soup. fish
chicken. coffee and a small portion OF
white vine for each guest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-28
ORDERS
ARE CANCELLED

The headquarters Of Lake Division
of the Red Cross quotas as follows
from letter issued at Washington
concerning knitting
A careful inventory has recently
been made Of the stock Of knitted
articles on hand in the division and
camp warehouses From these stocks
q quantity sufficient. in the judgment
Of the Department Of Military Relief
to care for the needs Of an men now
ina camp and for those returning from
the other side, has been set aside for
the use of that department The re-
naming stocks have been turned over
to the Department of Foreign Relief.
either for shipment 10 France for use
by our men there OF for delivery TO
,our Foreign Commissions for use in
cur Civilian Relief Work. All re-
quirements ar this department. have
been adequately met and il viii not
be practical 10 make further shipment
of such articles later than the first
part OF January. as. owing to delays
in transportation goods shipped after
that date will hardly arrive in time 10
be put in service during the present
winter.
THE Red Cross. therefore. will sus-
Send knitting as one of the regular
PRODUCTION activities
II is desired, especially. to emphasize
the fact that the National Headquar-
ters would like to have all knitted
articles finished ana sent to the divi-
sion warehouses rs promptly as pos
stale SO that they may be available
for distribution At an early date in or
der % provide for the most efectige
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-28

being developed at an early period OF
The war.
Largely owing to offensive naval
operations off the Belgian coast assist
ed by aircraft. tho . harbors became ex-
ceedingly unhealthy shelters for such
comparatively fragile craft as subma-
rines. and after the bombardment Of
May. 1916. The large fioating docks az
ostend were towed round to Zecbrugge
ana SO up 20 Eruges.
Following up this initial victory with
great Higor. British airmen commenced.
in January. 1917. an intensive bombing
campaign. directed chiefly against the
docks at Bruises. the lock-gates and
harbor at zeebruEge. and the Ship Canal
itself. which was. of course. the only
outlet by which the submarines could
gain access TO the sea.
Some idea of the severity of these at
lacks may be gained from the fact chat
no fewer Tan 6.123 bombs were dropped
upon Bruges docks alone. while q SINH
larly large number were dropped upon
Zeebrugge and Ostend.
Apart from the immense and continu-
Gus damage caused to the Mole sidings
auays railways and shipping at Zoe
brugge, the lock-gates themselves
singularly difficult target TO hit even
from a low Eeight--were kept practical
ly always under repair. Indeed on sew
eral occasions. as the result Of direct
hits by British afrmen. one of the gates
had To be removed 10y immense doa ting
cranes. and a spare gate fitted. the
damaged gate being towed laboriously
to Bruges for repair in drx dock.
Owing to the great damage which
was caused by the Germans upon their
evacuation of the docks. it Is difficult 10
dinerentiate between their deliberate
work and the distinctions resulting
from the terrific bombing from the air
during the last few months of the war
Information from various sources, how
ever makes il abundantly clear that
the enemy's decision to give up the port
of Bruges as a repair base for suhma-
rines. was in tire main. due TO his in
ability to defend it against the increas-
ingly powerful attacks from the air.
The biggest explosion ever experience
cd in Bruges was caused BY British air
men at La Brugeoise works. May 81.
1918. The ionrussion was felt all over
the city. and the flames lit Up the sky
for many miles around. It is said that
the explosion wrought so much destruc-
ton Of valuable machinery that work
was never properly resumed in these
extensive factories.