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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
Gold Dollars for Ornament.

"Almost all of our gold dollars are
being used for purposes of ornament,
and their fate as medium of exchange
has long been doomed" said an official
of the Philadelphia mint recently.
awe are Only coming about 5000 per
year for monetary circulate on, and this
small amount is meant by the Treasury
Department to be merely for the pur.
pose of keeping enough on hand to
make change in paying dcpositors of
gold bullion. If it were not for this,
probably the coinage OF gold dollars
would be suspended. If we coined
1, 900, 600 gold dollars yearly, the de-
mand would not he satisfied. A few
days ago we received a letter from a
man living in Cincinnati who wanted
100 gold dollars. We answered that
VIC could not grant his request.
He then wrote to the Secre tary
of the Treasury at Washing
ton, and the letter was referred to the
Director of the Mint, James F. KIM
ball, who wrote to the gentleman at
Cincinnati that ne could not be accom-.
modated. Director Kimball has offiial.
ly notified us by letter that the small
coinage of gold dollars should be dis
tributed from the Mint here with care,
not to allow them to pass into the hands
of manufa cturers for mutilation Incl
dental to conversion into articles of
adornment. "-PhiLadelphia Record.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28

Certain German newspapers announce
with great imprcssivcness and awe that
''the German court dress is to be mod
eled after an ancient costume, which
comprised knee -brecchcs, shoe buckles, a
three corncrcd hat and periwig.'
Shades of Luther, Melancthon, Jean
Paul, Schiller and Goethe, cxclaimS the
Commercial Adceriser, where are We:
Only TO think thai the noble German na-
ture, SO illustrious for its science, art, lit.
crature, learning and religion, whose an
mails CLEAN with the great names of men
of genius, which has so long led tho
world in SO many of the highest branches
of civilization, should be the subject OF
an;iquatcd fcUdal tyranny, OF such non,
sense as a sacred imperial family, and of
a court ambitious to bedizen itself in
knec-breechcs, . three hat AMI a
periwig!
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28

A stained and faded oil painting has
been found in Philadelphia the history of
which no man knows. But Mayor Filter
OF that city offered $4,000 for the relic and
and its owners refused to part with it.
The fact that the canvas bears the date
of 1867 is the basis upon which its strik-
ing value rests. Surely, says the New
York World, that is a strange conception
of art which bases its schedule of prices
not upon the beauty of pictures but upon
their date. Under such construction a
coin a thousand years old is moro pleas
ing to the eye than sketch by Meissonier.
What, IN the name of reason is a paint.
inc for!
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
The Clergyman and the Roughs.

1t was a touching story which the
late Lord Shaftesbury told OF some Of
the greatest roughs in the East End Of
London. A young clergyman in one Of
tho most wretched parishes had asked
his advice as to how to deal with the
terrible human vice and misery of the
place. Lord Shaftesbury had coun.
selled him to begin by establishing
ragged school, and had at the same
time furnished the necessary funds.
The school met with immediate success,
but it was impossible, in spite of all the
wears efforts, to induce the people to
come to church, and the young clergy.
man finally resolved to meet them by
preaching in the open air. He selected
one of the worst courts, and had the
benches from the school taken there for
his hearers to sit upon. but was dis.
mayed when he came upon the scene to
see the front row occupied by number
of the most notorious roughs of the
neighborhood, who, he made no doubt,
had come to break up the services. To
his surprise, however. everything went
off quietly, and when the services were
over he stepped up to the leader of the
gang, told him he had not expected to
see him there. though he was very glad
to welcome him, and asked what had
brought him. The man said:
'Well sir, you've been very good to
our little kids, so l said to my mates:
Parsons goin' to preach in - court
on Sunday night. It's a roughish
place. Let's go and see fair play.
That's what brought u.s."
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
TO keep his gustatory sense perfectly

to keep his gustatory sense perfectly
neutral.
81 have been molasse, faster for
several years." said a Bosto1 man, ''and
assure you mine is no easy job. There
Is strain that the occupation imposes,
and one that many succumb to, and
therefore quit the business. The tongue,
being very sensitive, requires great
care, and therefore feel it best not to
use tobacco, sweetmeats, or highly-sea.
soncd food. Doctors tell me that sugar
of itself does not injure the teeth, but
that after remaining on them for some
time undergoes chemical change from
the saliva and food, and that the chem
ical result is corrosive.
"Whether this is so or no know that
my teeth have suffered from this bust.
ness, although take extraordinary care.
The difference in taste between some
grades of molasses is so slight that the
tongue must be in perfect neutral con-
dtion in order to be an accurate guide.
But not only must the tongue be
cared for, but mouth, lips, and teeth
must be as free as possible from any
foreign substance.
'.In tasting of the various brands !
place only drop on the most sensitive
part of the tongue. i try to keep it
away from the lips, mouth, and teeth,
but do not always succeed. Now, to
discriminate between twenty-fi five SAM
pies | must keep clear head, concen-
trate my attention. and make, as it
were, an instantaneous ANALYSIS. To
do this faithfully requires brain work
that book-writers know nothing about.
In fact, day at honest, painstaking
Misunderstanding is a day of hard, l
almost said solitary, labor"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
ing for!

The proposed telegraph cable between
San Francisco and New Zealand by way
of Honolulu would be about $500 mile,
long, the longer section, $500 miles, be-
tween Honolulu and New Zealand, pass
ing many island groups, where, if desira
bic, the cable could be landed. There is
now cable communication between New
Zealand and Australia, and the proposed
line would, in effect, complete the girlle
of the world. According to ;hc Phila-
delphia Ledger, the new line will cost ten
million dollars, and, though II e project
ors are sure it would pay, yet, in order
to convince capitalists of that fact, they
would like to have the United States
guarantee three per cent. interest on the
ten million dollars of cost.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28

bage. This takes four hours to dies.
while cold slaw only takes one hour
Triple is hard to digest. Fried mean,
are always indigestible. Always havs
the meat broiled. Bread fresh and In.
should be avoided. Bread one day old
is best. Highly seasoned foods are not
generally good, although some people
must have them seasoned. What apres,
with one will not agree with another
/ thing Americans eat too many sweets.
but they are a sweet eating people"
Philadelphia Press.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
Perils OF Overlooking.

Excessive eating is not the most strik.
ing or the most widely prevalent fault
of the present generation. On the con.
trary, moderation and even sometime,
undue limitation in diet is the PREVAILING
fashion. There is still, however, a
considerable number of persons who
habitually overeat at meals, and to such
a few physiological hints may not bs
without their value. DR.. Reudon has
been at the pains to make some careful
Investigations on the subject, and his
results have recently been published.
According to this observer, a not I'm.
common consequence of overlooking is
the development of sereis of symp.
toms in many respects similar to those
of typhoid fever. The temperature
rises, there is feeling of serious illness,
the sleep is disturbed, the brain is in.
capacitated, and in severe cases the dis
ability is complete. The cause of these
symptoms is insufficient elimination and
an alteration in the blood, brought
about by the impregnation of the organ.
ism with accumulated waste products.
In addition to these typhoid symptoms
thrombosis occur in the vessels, and
what is know as spontaneous gangrenc,
or modification of parts without any
obvious or sufficient cause. Now, these
are conditions of very marked danger,
particularly the thrombosis and the
spontaneous gangrene. Tnerc is danger
to life here. The obvious remedy for
such series of evils is, of course, rest
forithe overworked digesting and elm
mating organs. Both the quantity and
the quality of the food must be so
changed as to admit of the performances
of easy digestion, perfect assimilation
and adequate elimination of waste.
Lemonades and lemon juice are said to
be of great service IN diminishing the
extreme craving for food; and this,
from limited experience. we can to
some extent confirm. Milk, also, in
moderate quantities is useful, and in
certain cases skim milk would prob
ably be best. 1t is not always found
that the resting of the organs is sufi.
cient. The fever may persist for long
time, and with it the feeling of very
decided illness. Drugs of different
kinds are then urgently deman ded, and
a competent physician should be con-
suited without delay. -Hospitai.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
TOO SENSITIVE.

Mistress-''It seems you haven't got
sense enough to know how long to let
the eggs stay in the water. Did they
aever have any soft-boiled eggs for
breakfast where you served before you
came hereI"
New Servant-''No, indeed. The
lady where l served before 1 came here
was SO kind hearted that she never al
lowed me to boil an egg."-Sytings.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
tbe Deeklp Hlesse,rger
Published Weekly
AT
st M artinsvilIe, L a.
BY
ALBERT RIENVENU.

In recent case IN England where ex-
perts in chirography were called in to
testify, a bank cashier knocked them out
by exhibiting sixty-fve checks signed by
one man, and yet no two of the signa-
lures were exactly like. 1t is doubtful if
any man ever signed his name twice
alike.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
A FAILURE.

Painstaking Observation-Disclosures
careful thought will enable man to do
almost anything, they say"
Exhausted Collector-''No, it won't.
either. I've been thinking persistently
and patiently for five years past, and !
can't get you to pay that bill. "-Somer
vile Journal
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28

Entire bonnets and brims Of flowers
continue in popular favor, roses anu
foliage of velvet and rich scarlet blooms
taking the place of the dairticr sprays
used earlier in the season.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28
The Family Tree,

The man whose antecedentS mako
The little he can brag on,
In things pertaining to success
Is apt to be valueless
As that admitted useleSsneSs-
The fifth wheel to a wagon.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-12-28

Train child up in the way he should
90 and when he is old he will not be
locking about for an elixir to patch
himself up with.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Dr..
Kings New. Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitter's, and have new
er handled remedies that sell as we'll, or
that have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time. and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, If satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their popularity pure
ly on their merits. Dorr 8 Void, Drug.
gists. - 2.E,. .@. II
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
From Washington Territory.

GARFIELD, w. T., May 4, 1892.
Editors of TRANSCRIPTS: -
Will you please send the TRANSCRIPT
to this place instead Of Lewiston. as we
have bought large stock of general mer-
chandise at this place and succeed Card
Bros.>in business. This is brisk young
town, about fifty miles south of Spokane
Falls, It has two railroads at present,
and another expected to be built this sea-
son: Issltuated in the midst ofsthe IA
nous 'Palouse country" without doubt
the greatest wheat-producing section on
earth. Thus we will slide back into the
Union this fall (as Washington Territory
goes in) aud.be ready to take hand in
the next great national campaign. and
help boost the Republican candidate for
president into the chair by large major
ity. Yours truly,
A. G. CASE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
The Event of the Season.

Edwin Barbour and his excellent COM
pa1ly Will visit Austin Saturday, May III
Mr.. Barbour needs no recommendation
to our theatre going people. He certain
ly ranks among the leading comedians
and character actors of the day. A legal
Document, according to the numerous
press notices that have come under our
observation, is a comedy illustrative Of
modern life. and written TO make people
laugh. The plot is an original one. The
heroine learns that the man she loves has
beon false to her and has married an
other. She then vows in spirit of pique
to marry the first man she meets. The
real comedy, however,. is the marriage
difficulties Of ano other pair, a lawyer and
a housekeeper. A notorious Foxglove,
attorney at law. is employed by Ruth
Tempertop' s housekeeper, Durepty Pod
snap, TO make an abstract of her will
She Wills various sums to different char
liable institutions, $4,000 to the Japan
ese and 800, 600 to all the foreign mis-
SONS. ii Six months after marriage he dis
covers that his wife hasn't dollar. Bills
commence coming in and creditors get
lmpudent: Imagine the old lawyers po
sit1on. He marries her for her money
and gets left. They strike. up bargain
that they will be all and all and honey
and pie to each other when there's any
third party looking on. but they will re-
serve the right to most cordially and fer
ventlyi despise each other in private.
There is no doubt but many homes are
cursed with such domestic strife as is
represented in Edwin Barbour's Legal
Document" The leading papers in all
the cities the company has appeared all
speak of the comedy and the company in
the highest terms. So the people of Aus
tin should not miss the opportunity of
seeing one of the best entertainments of
the season. The admission will he IS
cents; reserved seats, so cents; children,
Is cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15

Say many poor men and women, who
seem overworked, or are debilitated by
change of seoson, climate or life, If YOU
could read the hundreds of letters prais-
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla which come from
people whom it has restored to health,
you would be convinced of its merits.
AS this is impossible, why not try Hoods
Sarsaparilla yourself and thus realize its
benefit? It will tone and build up your
system, give you q good appetite, over
come that tired feeling and make you
feel, IS one woman expresses 1t. like q
new creature" ssz #f= 8.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
Not q fit. but an expression of

Not fit. but an expression of de-
light. about week ago." says Los
Angeles, Gala, druggist, "a Chinaman
came in with lame shoulder. 1 sold
him bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and guaranteed that it would cure him.
He came in again last night, and as soon
as he got inside the door, began to swing
his arms over his head like an Indian
club swinger. thought the blamed fool
had fit, but finally stopped long enough
to say: Medicine velly fine. velly fine;
Chamberlain's Pam Balm, is without an
equal for sprains. rheumatism, aches,
pains or lame back. For sale by Giles &
TrYOn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
FARMERS INSURANCE.

Letter In Regard to the Alliance Plan
That Should be Read by ALI.
The following circular letter sent out
by J. J. Furlong. secretary of the State
Alliance Insurance Company, deserves
careful perusal:
Circular Letter No. 1.
To the Members Of the Farmers Alliance Of
Minnesota: *-@
GENTLEMEN: 1t is with pleasure that
we enclose you the prospectus of the Al
lance Insurance Co.. organized by author
ty and request Of the execut i've commit
tee and in accordance with instructions
from the State Alliance at It's annual
session. We have long felt the need of
the introduction of cooperative business
methods, similar in character to those
successfully conducted by our fellow
workmen in other localities. and that
have exercised benefcent effect in re-
plenishlEg and strengthening their organ
ization, We look hopefully forward to
the day when our Alliance, grown strong
and united, shall manage and control
all lines Of business connected with their
interests. We should and must control
our own harvester and Irvine factories,
Touring mills, elevators, packing houses
and stock yards, commission houses,
transportation lines, insurance, etc.
While we can't expect to do all these
at once,-a beginning must be made-we
select one of the most important and at
the same time most easily managed lines,
to start with. We ask your careful con-
sideration of the plans herwith presented,
believing them to be safe, practicable and
economical. The company have been
or1x o,,l :,,no I'D
the laws Of Minnesota; the officers and
incorporators are from among your best
known and honored citizens-which is of
itself a guarantee of honest administra-
ton. It is in no sense intended as a
money making institution, but will be
conducted at the lowest necessary cost
| and IN the interest of the alliance and it's
members. In Dakota a similar depart
ment has been in very seccessful opera
ton for years and given unqualified sat-
| isfaction, saved it's members large sums
of money and been an important factor
in building up and solidifying the alli-
ance. We expect and earnestly request
| our agents to organize alliances wherever
needed, and to endeavor to revive inter-
est in those that have become Indifferent,
as it is only through the means OF an &C.
tive interest in alliance work, that we can
expect success IN our insurance. Our aim
will be to give reliable protection, honor
able adjustment, and prompt payments,
at lowest possible cost,
No quibbling or technicalities will be
| tolerated. Our agents will be promptly
| in the field and we desire all who wish to
secure agencies to correspond with the
office at once, as no time will be lost.
| Secretaries of alliances and of local town
ship insurance complains, with whom we
are in hearty sympathy, are requested to
write for information and agencies. We
will pay reasonable prices for all services
performed. We will also be glad to furn.
ish speakers for county alliance and
other alliance meetings If applicants
will give us timely notice.
Austin. Mimi, May 8, 1889.
Fraternally Yours.
J. j. FURLoNG,
Secretary Alliance Insurance Department.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
An Imperative Necessity.

What pure air IS to an unhealthy locality,
what spring cleaning is to the neat house
keeper, so Is Hoods Sarsaparilla to
everybody at this season. The body
needs to be thoroughly renovated, the
blood purified and vitalized. the germs
of disease destroyed. Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, and all other blood disorders are
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the most
popular and successful spring medicine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
MEETING OF SUHOOL BOARD.

The Board of Education of Indepen-
dent school District No ~, for Mower
Co., in the state of Minnesota held its
regular business meeting May Z, 1880.
ALI the board were present except G. Sch.
leuder.
The minutes of previous meeting were
read and approved. A bill of J. F. Fair
banks for coal, wood and lime for $12.90
was allowed.
On motion 1t was voted to build a
sidewalk SIT Ain wide on south and east
sides of Third ward school building
On motion F. A. Engle was appointed to
oversee the work.
G. Schleuder appeared and took his
seat.
By request Of the President, J. E..
Robinson took the chair.
On motion of D. b Smith the matter
of Miss Anna Graham's election was re.
considered. The vote taken by ballot was
carried.
The following named persons were
elected to teach during the next year:
Miss Ida Johnson at...... 1886. per mo.
=. Jessie Howe at ...... SO. per mo.
:. Addie Cook at .........3 SO. per mo-
=. Vaudeville at 80. per mo.
Mrs. Jas. Engle at ........35. per mo.
Miss Giles, Notwithstanding 40. per mo.
Two other ladies were elected but we
are requested not to give their. names
until further investigation can be made
in regard to them.
The billsifor services of teachers for the
month was allowed and Board adjourned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15

Letter In Regard to the Alliance Plan
That Should be Read by ALI.
The following circular letter sent out
by J. J. Furlong. secretary of the State
Alliance Insurance Company, deserves
careful perusal:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
ssTIred All the Time u

Ul
Secretary Alliance Insurance Department
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15
Sarsaparilla
GOLDEN KING!
The Jersey for Cream.


GOLDEN KING No. 4,3O8 was entered in
Vol. II of the American Jersey Herd
Book, Worcester, Mass, October 1, 1885.
Sire, Dom Pedro No. 1856. Dam, Golden
Queen No, 9,131.
Those wishing the services Of GOLDEN
KING can have the same at 50 per head.
Those living at a distance wishing to let
their stock run can do so for 30 cents per
head per week for few weeks after the
Goth of May. Those leaving stock must
pay for service and care when taking it
away.
Anyone wishing grade male Jersey
Calves, enquire of me.
G.. w. SHAPLEY.
Southeast part of Austin TIP.
sHILOH's COUGH and Consumption Cure
1e SOLO Dy US on guarantee. It cures con-
sumptton. @. A. Pooler.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-15

THAT HACKING COUGH can be 90 Quick
y cured BY shiloh's Cure. We guarantee It
9 A, PoOler. .'T-s'7s,77s.. 80