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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-05-22
CHAPTER XII

Roval waited a week before starting
east TO give his letter time 10 reach his
wife and be somewhat digested ere she
shouId see him. and also IN order 10 make
the business arrangements necessary for
an absence of uncertain duration. The
tins now appointed for the settlement
OF Miss Royals estate was the October
term OF circuit court for the district
wherein was situated her landed prop
er1y. Il was now nearing the end or
September, and Royal wished short
time to himself for consultation with
his wife He had determined TO be
gmded entirely by her wishes IN the
matter, feeling that she had been drawn
into false position, and that choice OF
a mode of exrication was her right Il
she should decide on dirorcing the living
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ADJOURNED MEETING.
The Council Considers the Park and
Other questions Some Appoint
mentS announced.
Water Mains TO Bierbauer's Brewery
0rdered-M. G.. Willard declines
the Poplar street offer.

All the aldermen were present al
the meeting Of the council, last night.
and Mayor Willard presided.
The bond of the Chief OF Police was
placed at 1000.
Mayor Willard stated that he has
been wrestling with the appointment
OF pOundmaster. The present Of
ficer. Mr.. Kruger, has made a good
one, but he has not turned in any fees
TO the city lately, or reported TO the
police. as required. He named John
Egersdorfer, needy man, who was
some time ago injured in quarry. for
the position.
He re-appointed Dr. c. f. Warner
health officer and John n Hall. Chas.
I. Mailman and August Lorentz
health inspectors. The appointments
were confirmed.
Aid. Brett reported in favor of al
lowing Henry Minks TO change the To-
cation Of his saloon. unfavorably up-
on L d. Savior & Sons claim against
the city and favorab upon the ex-
tension OF water mains up Rock street
10 Mr.. Bierbauer's brewery. The
three reports were adopted.
City Engineer HAYNES recommended
IN favor OF using a five inch pipe TO
fifth street, and a four inch pipe
above these The cost viii be 81 .430.
while the revenue in sight will be 500
a year
As there was a mistake in the re-
port recommending that a walk be
laid on Broad street TO the Franklin
school, the action of the council or
dering the walk was recinded, so as TO
allow new report TO be brought in.
The street committee reported adj
yersely TO the proposition OF Geo. FL.
Marsh TO devote a roadway near his
addition.
The committee on parks reported
that there is between $4,000 and
60. 600 feet Of lumber in the board
fence about the Sibley Mound park,
and that it would be too expensive TO
put pipe fence about it.
Aid. Fowler offered the following
That the committee on
parks be authorized TO take down the
board fence about the grounds known
as -Sibley Mound park, also all the
buildings excepting the grand stand.
Judges stand. and two rooms that are
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First ms. May %: last June D
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
- Earlh--ss In Probate Court Special Term
May Is, 1891.
In the matter OF the estate OF Nathaniel
Stevens, ST., deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition OF G. K
Stevens, OF Shelby IL said county OF Blue Earth.
represe nting among other things that Nathaniel
Steven, Sr., late OF said town Of Shelby ON
the oath day of April, A. d. 1891, at said town
OF Shelby, died mteSIafe. and being resident OF
this county at the time of his death leaving goods
chartels and estate within thus county and that
the said petitioner Is the son of said deceased
and praying that administration OF said estate
be 10 him, the said q. <. Stevens. granted
II is ordered that said petition De heard be-
fore this court ON Friday, the 18th day OF
June, 4. D. 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. H. al the
Probate otiice IN the City of Mankato IN said
county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be gwen 70
the heirs OF SAID deceased. and 20 al persons in
te-ested. by publication once in each week for
three successive weeks prior TO said day OF
hearing, II the ManEato Weekly Free Press a
weekly newspaper printed and published az
Mankato IN said county
Dated at the City Of Mankato, the 18th day of
May, A. D. 1891
By the court,
W B. TORREY
Judge OF Probate
so--
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RANnAIS 4nxeGa.

Grain and Stock Markets corrected daily,
other markets corrected on date of weekly issue
AE1ks1o. May p 1891.
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.ATAR III

Attorney for Petitioner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
THE WORLDS FAIR.

The great Worlds Fair Word Contest" is
exciting universal interest and is one of the alb
sorbing topics of the day. A Free Trip to
Europe and $4,000 for expenses is offered to
whoever constructs the largest number of En-
glish words from letters contained in the text,
" The Worlds Fair" Additional prizes, con-
sisting of an Upright Grand Piano, valued at
$4,000, Silver Tearsets, Sewing Machines, and
many other useful and valuable articles will
also be awarded in order of merit. Special
Prize of a IA kt. Gold Watch, valued at 5000
will be awarded to the girl or boy, under 18
years of age. sending in the largest list. Every
one sending list of not less than 20 words viii
receive a, prize. AS the winner of the first
prize may not care to make the extensive trip
offered tile option of 81 100000 in cash is given.
Send seven &c. Stamps for Complete Rules.
Premium Catalogue and a sample copy of the
beautifully illustrated paper 1.-THE Home Fas-
cinator." The contest is open to any person in
the United States or Canada In case OF ties
on the largest list the first prize will be award.
ed to the one bearing the earliest post-mark,
distance, etc., considered.
Address ''The Home Fascinator." Mon treal,
10 !
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
Personal.

DR.. Currie Cappel, of Evergreen, i
on visit here.
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Comeau made {
trip to Lafayette on Sunday.
Misses Nuna and Mabel Ogden lef
on Sunday for trip to New Orleans.
Mr.. D. Richard and family took the
Sunday train for New Orleans.
Miss Eva Lawther returned on Sun
day after pleasant stay of several days
with friends in New Iberia.
Mr.. L. |. Tansey, prominent member
OF the Lafayette bar, was in town dur
ing the week.
Mr. j. I. Skipper made a business
trip to St. Martinsvilo, on Sunday, re-
turning on Monday.
Messrs. Burt Chevis and Ferdinand
Derbes, of Washington. were in town
in the early part of the week.
Mrs. j. W. Eckert, of New Iberia,
who has been visiting relatives here, re-
turned home On Sunday.
Mr.. Remi Mornhinveg left on Sun
day for New Orleans with his little
daughter Camille. He returned on
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. G. 3. Andrus left on
Sunday for short stay in New Orleans.
Miss Alice Dietlein made flying trip
to New Iberia on Sunday.
Misses Mary Littell and Fannie Firm
berg, left for a short visit to friends in
Alexandria, the latter part of last week.
Misses Lell Lastrapes and Mamie
Pickett, of Washington, were among
the attendants at the ball given by the
Y. NJ. A. G. on Wednesday.
Among those from our town who at
tended the Phantom party given in
Washington on Tuesday last We're
Misses Aline Williams and Jennie Jack
son, and Messrs. Jack Perrodin and
Ferdinand Voorhies.
Masters Fritz Dietlein, Aaron Jacobs,
Albert Fontenot, Stuart Sandoz, L. B.
Chachele, Geo. Chachere and James
Lewis spent Sunday evening in Lafa-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
The Negro in the South.

Washington, March 3O.-The follow
ing relating to the colored race appear
ed to-day. The New York Sun says:
"The colored people of New York;
said the colored preacher, "are falling
far behind their Southern brethren in
education. There are no such institu-
tions Of learning in that place as there
are in the Southern States. Why, in
New Orleans alone the colored people
have the New Orleans University and
the Leland University and the Southern
University and the Straight University,
and there are nearly 1900 colored stu
dents in them, with more applicants
than can gain admission. Where is
there one Of the kind here? 1t is a
shame for us to fall behind our New
Orleans brethren in education, and to
let them go ahead Of us in learning. ]
know there are more colored people in
New Orleans than in New York, but
think we ought to have at least one in
sttution here that would be equal to
any of the four institutions there"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

"A negro named Moses Jaca cruelty
beat his wife last Sunday night at the
residence Of Mrs. P. A. Gray, and when
Messrs. I'll. Crawford and G.. M. Thomp-
son attempted to cause him to desist
and leave the place, they having been
summoned by Mrs. Gray, the black
brute, who is a powerful fellow, knock
ed Mr.. Crawford down and was shot in
the melee by Mr.. Thompson, the ball
entering the back and ranging upward.
Both Mr.. Crawford and the woman
were severely bruised. The ball has
not been extracted from the negro and
it is not known yet whether or not the
wound will prove fatal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
The events of Marcl IA have set many

The events of Marcl IA have set many
pens at work on a new subject that the
Item has discussed for years the neces-
sity Of reforming our jury system. But
the newspapers can only they
cannot ligislate on the subject; and the
danger is that when new legislature is
chosen there will not be a sufficient un-
animity of opinion as to the proper re-
forms to secure the needed action. This
danger might be largely obviated were
The Item's suggestion to the bar associ-
ations Of the State carried out. If these
learned, experienced and patriotic
bodies would thoroughly consider the
question involved, exchanging their
views and plans until bill could be
drawn on which all might unite in urg-
ing the General Assembly to enact, there
would be almost a certainty that the
good work could be accomplished. AS
an offset to the disgrace which has been
brought upon her criminal courts, it is
most desirable that Louisiana should
have the credit of leading in a reform
now generally recognized as urgently
needed.-N 0. City Item.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
Debt Reduction.
N. o. Times-Democrat.


OF all the great nations which are
burdened with a national debt, the only
two which are not adding to their bur-
dens are the United States and Great
Britain. These two countries, in fact,
are making rapid strides in reducing g
their Indebtedness.
From an interesting article on this
subject in a recent issue of Bradstreet's,
we learn that Great Britain is reducing
hers at a greater pace per capita than we
are reducing ours. In 1880 the debt of
the United Kingdom per capita was
$107 "a; in 1890 it had gone down to
$87 per capita. In 1880 the debt of the
United States per capita was $40 81; in
1890 it had been reduced to $24 7S per
capita. From this it will be seen that,
while during the ten years in question
we reduced our debt only $17 80 per
capita, the British reduced theirs $40 94
per capita.
That debt of theirs will stand a good
deal Of reduction, however, for it still
amounts to the respectable figure of 3d.
40O, 900, ,00O-almost three times as much
lS OIlrS.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
Indian Depreciation CT, ms.

just before adjournment Congress
passed an Indian Depreciation law that
will probably put $50,O0O,0O in circula-
ton. This law practically removes all
restrictions and limitations. and every
settler or his heirs can now get pay in
full for all losses occasioned by Indians.
Henry n. Copp, the well-known lawyer
Of Washington, D.. c., will send free of
cost copy of this law to all who will
apply to him for the same.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

A number of American newspapers
have recently made some severe re-
marks about Italy, her government and
her people, but the toughest" thing
that has come under our observation
appeared the other day in a lengthy
editorial in the N. 0. City Item, in which
reference was made, in matter-of-f fact
sort of way, to zone Of the numerous
amnesty proclamations the King of
Italy finds it necessary to issue from
time to time to secure majority of un-
tainted subjects" Better not let De
Rudini see this, neighbor. Itmay prove
a casus belli, sure enough.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

We understand that the Parish
Farmers Union, which met at Bellevue
Hall last week, adopted ringing resolu-
tions on the postmaster question, con-
demning everybody who had hand in
forcing colored man upon this COM
munity as postmaster. We presume
that the official journal of the Farm
ers' Unions Of the parish Of st. Lam
dry," which appeared to be afraid to
say anything about it last week, will
come out strong on the subject to-day.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
Southwest Louisiana.

We have received a copy of the bool
recently issued by the Gulf Publisbin!
Co. and printed in New Orleans by L
Graham and Sons. 1t is entitled
Southwest Louisiana - Biographca
and HISTORICAL" and contains historical
Sketches of the parishes of St. Landry
St. Martin, Iberia, Calcasieu, Cameron
Lafayette, st. Mary, Acadia and Yer.
million, with brief biographies of {
number of the leading citizens of these
parishes.
Among the citizens of St. Landry
whose biographies and pictures appear
in the volume are Judge Jos. M. Moore
recently deceased, C. G. Duson, j. P
Smith, Leonce Sandoz, j. j. Thompson
B. F. Meginley and Jno. NJ. Ware.
Biographies of many others OF our citi-
zens also appear, among them c. B. An
drus, W. r. Ashford, Capt. w. Burton,
Geo. E. Brooks, j. w. Bailey, E. S.
Barry, r. II. Barry, F. G.. Brinkhaus,
A. j. Bercer, Jos. Bloch, Jas. and Jos.
Bureigh, E. M. Boagni, G. T. Burr, F.
E. Bailey, John Boudreaux, E. North
Cullom, Robt. Chachele, Dr.. Th6og.
Chachere, Jos. Chachere, j. r. Cotting-
ham, H. P. Comeau, c. H. Comeau, T..
Coreil, Jno. D. Currie, j. B. Clements,
w. F. Clopton, VIM. Childs, M. C&rrop,
E. J. Conway. II. H. Cage, A. Dimmick.
G.. L. DuprG, L. j. Dodge, G. V. Dodez'
H. H. Deshotels, Arthur Dejean, N. c.
Devilliers, Lucius David, L. j. Doss-
man, Eraste Durio, Diomel Durio, A.
Durio, DR.. L. Debaillon, G. Dietlein,
w. S. burke, E. D. Estilette, H. E. Es-
forge, G. N. Ealer, w. Evans, T. S.
Foutenot, Oz6m6 Fontenot, O. B. Fon-
tenot, DR.. P. Foster, G.. N. Fitzhugh,
A. H. Generes, S. j. Gosselin, G. Greig,
T. c.. Gibbens, J. G. Gillespie, j. l..
Guilbeau, S. j. C. Gordon, H. L. Gar
land, S. Haas, j. A. Haas, E. G. Haw-
kins, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes, T. A. Hicks, J.
H. Humble, S. Howell, V. X. 1rioD, P.
Knight, R. Nj. Littell, B. A. Littell, l..
E. Littell, A. Levy, S. Loeb, E. La
treyte, J. Lasalle, 7. j. Lacy, V. D. Le-
doux, w. r. Lastrapes, NJ. Lazaro, D.
P. Laheur, E. Lafeur, E. c. Milburn,
A. H. Moutou, J. NJ. Morris & Co. (H.
A. Irion), J. B. Mccoy, Mrs. V. McPher
son, Mrs. E. A. Millard, G.. w. Martin,
J. M. Oge, T. L. Posey, Chas. Pitre,
J. E. Hawkins, Landry Rougeau, V. c,
James Ray, j. o. Ray, A. A.
H. O. Read, j. N. Robin, E. C.
Roger, L. M. Roger, NJ. Robert, j. T.
Skipper, J. T. Stewart, j. P. Saizan, D.
?. Saizan, E. w. Sylvester, I. E. Shute,
4. Simon, j. P. Savant, G. r. Steele, G..
J. Singleton, V. Savoy, E. Sumter Tay-
or, T. T. Ia: lton, ". M. Thompson, E.
Thompson, G. NJ. Thompson, E. P. Yea
lie, Y. Vidrine, Aurelie and Alcin vi
lriue, M. R. Wilson, F. NJ. Wartelle, S.
,. Ward, S. j. Wilson and r. Zernott.
The historical sketches Of the various
'arishes are ve,y valuable, and while
hey are far from being complete, they
will be of immense assistance to the fu-
ure historian and being gathered and
ondensed in one volume, they will be
arefully preserved and attentively
cad by the generations which will fol-
nw MS
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

After. spending the winter in the
North, Miss Adah Hollingswortll,. the
Sweet Singer of the South" is now on
her native heath again, and at the solic-
itation of her many friends in Opelou-
sas has consented to sing here on the
night Of the 18th inst, and give half the
gross proceeds to the Catholic Church.
When here last winter Miss Hollings-
worth completely won our people, and
We can safely promise her large and
enthusiastic audience on her retuIn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
The population Of Canada has ceased

The population Of Canada has ceased
to grow. There is more debt and more
taxation every year, but no more peo-
pie. The Dominion debt to-day is
quite 1890 900 900, and Sir John thinks
nothing of adding ten or dozen mil
lions every year. His ordinary expen-
ditures for Federal purposes reach $40,-
OOO, 900 and bis revenue about $30,000,-
600, and thus the net debt per indiVidu-
al has gone merriIy on, until every
man, woman and child in the Dominion
stands to-day accountable to the
c0untry's creditors for over $40.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

1t Is with pleasure we announce that we have
made arrangements with that popular. illus
trated magazine,
THE AMERICAN EARMER,
published at Cleveland, Ohio, and read by
farmers in all parts OF this country and Canada,
by which this great publication will be mailed
direct, FREE, to the address of ary of our sub
scrbers who will pay up all arrearages on sub
scriptions and one year in advance from date,
and to any new subscribers who will pay one
year in advance. The American Farmer is a
large 16-page illustrated journal, of national
circulation, which ranks among the leading
elevation and ennoblng Of Agriculture through
the higherand broader education of the lLen and
women engaged in Its pursuits. The regular sub
scription price Of the AMERICAN Farmer is sl.Oo
any one number ideas can be obtained that
will be worth thrice the subscription price to
you Or members G & OF your household hold yet you
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

The cool weather complained of last
week continued until Tuesday, giving us
frost and thin ice on two or three morn
ings, since which time spring has re-
sumed her sway. 1t is feared that all
the corn that was up has been seriously
injured and will have to be replanted.
Frosts and ice are reported from almost
every section of the State. ~
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

The town council of New, Iberia has
ordered an election to be held on the
18th of May, for the purpose of submit
ting the proposition of levyipg a special
tax of 5 mills for ten years in aid of the
proposed railroad from New Iberia to
Abbeville.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
IMPORTANT TO LADIES ONLY.

We want woman in every parish to estab,,
lish a Corset Parlor for the sale of Dr. Nichols
Celebrated Spiral Spring Corsets and Clasps,
warranted never to break, will outwear any
three ordinary corsets. Wages $40 to S75 per
month and expenses; we furnish Complete
Stock on Consignment.
Settlements Monthly; position permanent.
$500 outfit free; inciose is cents stamps to pay
postage etc. Address with references,
G. D. NICHOLS d Co., % East 14th St., New
York,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

After copying an article from the
patent inside of our neighbor, the Cou-
rier, parading it and commenting upon
it as If it was an editorial from that
paper-treating it in all respects, in
fact. as such-the Clarion tries to shield
itself from. the just criticism visited
upon it's disreputable action by claiming
that it Z" did not say it was "such. That
is just about the kind of reply that
might have been expected from that
quarter. No comment seems necessary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

When you need anything in the Dry
Goods line you would do well to send
your orders to B. Fellman, 1879 Canal
St., New Orleans, and in doing SO lend
us q helping hand by telling him you
saw his cad" in the DEMOCRAT.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

The St. Louis Republic of the 9TH
reached US on the evening of the 9th.
The Marksville Review of the 4th
reached US on the same day. The
Bulletin, of the same town, has not yet
been received.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

At a meeting of the Board of War
dens of the Catholic Church, held last
Sunday, Rev. A. Dubourg was elected
President, j. 0. Cbachere Treasurer,
and L. A. Sandoz Secretary. Miss A.
Labyche was chosen as organist
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

We want a correspondent at every
postoffice in the parish--good, reliable
persons, who will give the news, if it is
only few lines. Who will do so7
Don't all speak at once. We will make
each correspondent a present of 100
sheets Of note paper with name and
business neatly printed thereon, and
send him O copy of the paper free.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

The Italian war cloud has vanished,
for the present, at least, and the Fed
eral authorities are carefully investiga-
ting the matter before making def
mite reply to Italy's demands.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

AT the regular monthly meeting of
Opelousas Steam Fire Co. No. 1, held
on Tuesday night, committee was ap-
pointed to act in. conjunction with a
like committee to he appointed by Hope
Hook g. Ladder Co. No. l, in making
arrangements for the. reception of. the
Lake Charles fremen who will visit our
town on the 10th prox. The committee
consists of Messrs. r. Chachere, E. La
treyte, w. C. Perrault, A. j. Bercier and
t.. A. Sandoz, with President E. NJ.
Boagni as Chairman. The Hook g.
Ladder Co. was to have held meeting
last night to appoint its committee, and
our Lake Charles friends may be as
sured that cordial reception awaits
them here.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

Anent the proposition to erect a COM
press here, the following, from the last
issue of the Alexandria Town Talk, will
be found of interest:
The Alexandria Compress closed down
for the season this week. To accommo-
date the increasing business. the Com
pany intend. during fhis summer, to
double the warehouse capacity, n
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

An English sermon will be preached
at the Catholic Church tomorrow at
10 a. m. and on the second Sunday of
each month thereafter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

WANTED-Some good live person to
take hold Of the DEMOCRAT subscrip-
tion list and work it up. Good pay to
the right man,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11
NOTICE !!

NO1ACE
LAND OFFICE at New orleans, La, I
February Goth, 1891.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will bo made before the Judge,
or Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas,
OH Wednesday, April 18th, 1891, viz:
ANTOINE S9MHEN,
who made Homestead Entry No. 90lO for the
north of northeast i, and north of north
west /. section 40, township south range /
west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said land viz:
Amedee sayant, Octave Pitre, Jackson Ste
phens and William Deblanc, all of ST. Landry
parish, Louisiana.
CHAS. C. PALFREY,
Fed. %, 1891 ct Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

Water from the Ames crevasse now
covers three-fourths of the town of
Gretna to the depth of several feet.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-11

Another crevasse has occurred on the
Mississippi river, this time in Missis-
sippi.