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SUMMER GOODS HALF PRICE. We will sell our entire stock of all kinds of summer goods at half the price to make room for my large V1 stock of Fall Goods. Must be sold before the first of September. Early callers secure the best bargains. K. SCHWARTZ. The Wee kly Moe engor, PUU1J~HID gVQW SBATU DAY ---AT - ST. MARTINVILLE, " LA. ALBERT BIENVENU - Proprietor. a LAIZAIRE BIENVENU - Manager. g OFFICIAL JOURNAL o I'H YTOWN OF ST. MARTINVIfI,.. 11 BUiWHiP TION ONE I.0I.AR PEl ANNUM t INVARIAIILY IN ADVANCE SATURDAY JUUL.' 0, 1898. TIHE MURDER CASE. The mysterious murder which r occured near Breaux Bridge, or possil)ly in Breaux Bridge two weeks ago, is yet in a cloud of e mystery. Soon after the negro was killed affidavits were made against Jean Melancon, Paulin Guidry, Durel t Castille, Ed. I'hibodeaux, Ulysse Thibodeaux, Ed. Huval, Albert Huval and Ambroise Castille. Shleriff Rees investigated the case of these accused, and declar- c ed he could make no case against c them, and did not believe they were the right ones, and on this e account he was accused of trying to shield these people because they were his political friends, but the preliminery examination vin dicated the sheriff, as the evidence . given before the court showed very clearly that there was not even the least suspicion for which the arrests could be made. The old negro, father of the murdered man was taken to Jus tice of the Peace Valery Thibo deaux by Constable Eraste Cham pagne, he was made to sign a pa per which he testified he know nothing about, but that he heard Constable Champagne give names, which were those of the persons accused, but he claims he did not know he was making an affidavit against these people, and further said he knew nothing of the case of the murder of his son. The accused were discharged. We have inquired into the mat ter, and we have learned that Sheriff lRees has offered a reward of one hundred dollars of his own money for any clue that would give him a chancc for investiga tion. The Sheriff has strong suspi cion against three or four persons, but he has as yet not the evidence to justify the arrests, but we have his assurance that he is investiga ting the case very seriously and that lie will not let up until he lands the criminals in jail. There are some people in Breaux Bridge who seem to know a great deal about this murder, but all on hearsay when cornered by the Sheriff for proof. If the sheriff pursue a strict and vigorious investigation, as we believe he will, we expect some of the guilty parties will squeal and give lout. or some evidence will be discovered to, justify their arrest. "I hat used ('hamtberlain's Cough Re mely in my family for ysaru and always with goods results." say?. Mir.. W B. Coo per of El Rio. c'al. "For snmal l:hilreu we find it especislly rffective." For sale by T. J. Labbe. Were We Are I)riftinlg. We have learned that the accu sations and counter-accusations w which have been freely made in to and around Breaux Bridge in re- ai gard to the murder of the negro p+ Lewis, has created some bad feel- fi ing among some people, and even L threats have been made. b It is reported that the life of e Constable Eraste Champagne is in a: danger, that regulators have been b seen around his premises at night, c and in order to protect his life may have to kill some of the night v prowlers. c If the crime is to go unpunish- 'I ed, and without serious investiga tion, and if the best element does not condlemn such crimes in vigo- i rous denunciation, the criminals b who infest the neighborhood of Breaux Bridge will believe the people fear them and will become bolder and will not hesitate to do t like the criminals of Tangipahoa, t commit murder to conceal their crimes. The good people living in the section where so many hidious crimes have been committed should come together and take resolute determination to ferret out the murderers and bring them to a speedy justice. I Accusations and wild rumors I have been so common that the names 9f some of the best people in Breaux Bridge are mentioned as implicated in this crime. Such rumors are injurious to I the good name of those persons, and this is one reason that should Iprompt them to help to discover those who committed the murder. It is true, as some remark, that it is a nigger who was killed, but a criminal who can murder a negro, will murder a white man as well. FMMothers! Tra discom forts and dangers of child-birthcan be almost en tirely avoided. WVineofCardni relieves ex pectant moth ers. It gives toneto the gen italorgans, and puts them in condith:n to do their work perfectly. That makes preg nancy less painful, shortens labor and hastens recovery after child-birth. It helps a woman bear 'trong healthy children. !fle~of(Oou has also brought happiness to thousands of homes barren for y~ears. A few doses often brings joy to loving hearts that long I for a darling baby. No woman should neglect to try it for this trouble. It cures nine cases out t of ten. All druggists sell Wine of Cardui. $X.wo per bottle. For advice In ca~ e rqulrn special dirctlons, addres. riving symptoms. the l"dies Advisqnry Dt-artment." 0 The Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Chatta nooga. TeNa. ," W)hen I f(rst took Wbe f Cardul we had been geuarried three years, but eould net hav anh ehbldren. IEle a months later I had a ins gilt baby." Biliousness" Is caused by torpid liver, which prevents diges Con and permits food to ferment and putrify in the stomach. Then 0110, dizziness, headache, Hood's' Inomla nervousness, adP ills if not relieved, bilious fever or blood poisoning. Hood's Pills stimulate the stomach, rouse the liver, cure headache, dizziness, ea attpatiotn, tc. 2i cents. sold by all druggists. The only Pills to take with Hood's frsaupfa. THE EUCHRE. The married ladies euchre club were handsomely entertained Wed- U nesday night by Mrs. George Eas tin. The residence and gallery l were beautifully decorated with Chinese lantens, ferns and natural flowers, which presented a lovely sight. After playing ten games, which was very exciting and hotly con tested, the lady's first prize was awarded to Mrs. F. L. Jewell, a pair of vases, and the gentleman's first prize was won by Dr. D C. Labbe, a pearl handle knife. The boody lady's prize was given to Mrs. T. J. Labbe, a match holder, and the gentleman's booby was won by Mr. A. V. ]leming, a pair of cuff holders. . Delicious re benirhments were ser ved in interval to the guests. The club will be entertained by Mrs. T. J. Labbe on the 24th of Aug. The traveling public continues to complain about the high hill on the other side of the lake * bridge, which is so steep that it makes traffic over this road dan gerous for light vehicles, and im possible for heavy carte. It seems to us that the Police Jury ought to look into this matter, and re pair this road before the hauling of the crops commence. NOTICE . . By order of the Board of Directors of the St. Martinville Building and Loan Association, the undersign will sell $1,600,00 at the office of the Association on TUES DAY AUGTST 2nd 1897. At 7 o'clock P. M. CARIos GaREI$ Secretary. NOTICE. DEMAND OF ADMINISTRATION. In the matter of the Suoccession of Mrs. Sarah Smith, widow Sebastian Smith. Probate Docket. No 2980. 19th Judicial District Court. State of Louisiana, Parish of St. Martin. Whereas, Mouton Brown of said Parish of St. Martin, has filed his petition in this office applying to be appointed ad ministrator or. curator of the Succession of Mrs. Sarah Smith widow Sebastian Smith. Now, therefore, public Notice is here by given to all parties interested to show cause if any they have, in writing with in ten days from this publication, why said application should not be granted and said appointment made as prayed for. Given under my official signature and seal of Court at St. Martinville, Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana, this 27th day of July A. D. 1898. WM. B. EASTrIN, Clerk of Court. JAMES SIMON, Attorney. Tetter, a8lt-lhtem sad Zcsma. The intense itching and smarting in cident to these diseases, is instantly al layed by applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases have been permanently cared by it. It is equally efficient for itching piles and a favorite remedy for sore nip plea, chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. For sale by T. J. Labbe. Following the suggestion con tained in the communication, signed "Co C 8th La. Vol of 1861," several ladies have volunteered their kind assistance to organize a conctert for the benefit of our boys of whom we may momtion Mrs. Rena Simon, Mrs. Paul Simon and Miss Stella Durand. This concert will take place in the near future, later we will give particulars. WE ARE SELLING OUT STRAW HATS THIS WEEK. SOME COST US ONE DOLLAR, SOME COST LESS, SOME COST MORE. We Offer Them At-- - - 25 cts. DO YOU NEED ONE ? I"a. J .A.IL Ea*mMeAXa.,T, 'IE OI C,,J', IIJLOI E T JLOTNTET. Soes. 5Uoes. SSUoes. WE HAVE A MOST COMPLETE Sournet & (arg. THE LATEST STYLES AND CUT, VERY CHEA P FRESK FAMILY GROCERIES ALWAYS ON HAND. .COOL BEER, GOOD WINE FOR FISHING PARTIES. J. B. FERRAN. P AN S sTEINWAY, KNABE, SHONINER. A N S MEHUN, BEIR, WAL.)SF, SOTT MER, FIISCER, SINOER. GRUNEWALDS BEST MAKES,. BIENEN CHEAPEST PRICES R.J. BIEVE EASIEST TERMS. ST. MART'INVILLH LA. JACQUE MOURET & R. FRANCOIS, BLACKSI'1ITH AND WHEELWRIGHT SHOP. We ur peprsed to do all kide of repairidg or line In Sp. of Waon.. Crts. ugei. etc. Weak HoSe SHOeNmI A sNcIATY. Il ?a33 im U 133 PUU!O U USUUD. Sbu n Pnt S0ta, rSt. MaLtavi, GET OUR... PRICES FOR •I.. JOB WTORK. LMCCSTHE ATSTCPLETYBULEYFACTORY oD, EARTH. WETE FOR D OU. RICE THE LOWEST ePAR, rM cBWL. OS-,, SOMR FICE, IGR