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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-06-22
PREMATURE BOOMS.

Presidential booms of prema-
ture birth seldom reach maturity.
Mckinley was hardly sested in
the executive chair for Q second
term before superserviceable
friends of this and that senator,
governor, or what not who wore
enjoying a more or less temporary
prominence began placing their
names in nomination for 1904
This ill-advised practice 10 not
confined to one party, but is in
dulged in by the partisans of rep
ublican and democratic possibili-
ties alike. Neither experience nor
observation seems to have served
to have introduced the judgment
of these early birds of politics.
The nomination worm comes out
late, and very rarely rewards the
early seeker. A presidential boom
that can endure the winter frosts
and summer heat of three years
must have uncommon vitality, and
must be energised by an over
whelming public sentiment of ma
tionsl scope.
Popular favor is ephemersl. The
longevity of the ordinary boom
hardly ever exceeds six months;
and when it is case of premature
delivery it usually "dies s-born-
ing" The candidate who goes out
when the dew is On the grass usu-
ally retires with wet feet and q
frog in his throat which reduces
his clarion call 10 q croak. Messrs.
Odell, Fairbanks, Hanna. Hill,
johnson and other gentlemen who
have been entered in the political
Fugurity race, are likely to be
scratched before the flag falls.
But it would be unjust 10 the gen.
tlemen themselves to assume that
they have been named 20 early
with their own consent The re-
sponsibility rests upon fool friends
who have a consuming desire to
be ''the first Odell man or Hill
man." as the case may be. Hope
full candidates are they who pa
tiently worked in secret, and bide
the crystallizing Of, public senti-
ment before making announce
ment-Grit.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-06-22
NOTICE

TO the tax PAYERS of the Parish of st,
Martin.
You are hereby notified that the Asses
ment Lists, for the year 1901 will BE-
ready to be examined on July lst.
All persons having corrections 70
make will please call at my Office at the
COur. House in the Town Of st. Martin
willie. during the time prescribed dy law.
G. j. DURAND,
Assessor st. Martin Parish
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-06-22

You may as we'll expect to run q steam
engine without water as to End an &C.
tive. energetic man with torpid liver
and you may know that his liver is tor
pid when he does not relish his food or
feels dull and languid after eating. Of
ten has headache and sometimes dizzi-
ness. A few doses Of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets will restore
his liver to its normal functions. renew
his vitality, improve his digestion and
make him feel like new man. Price.
Is cents. Samples free at T. ]. Labbe's
drug store.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-06-22

My little son had an attack OF whoop-
ing cough and was threatened with
pneumonia; but for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy we would have had a
serious time of it. 1t also saved him
from several severe attacks Of Group
H. j. Strickfaden, editor World-Herald
Fair Haven, Wash. For sale by T. j.
Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-06-22

The police jury will review the
assessment rolls at their July
meeting.
Messrs. A. Conrad 4 Sons have
sent us bunch of rice that is q
fine specimen.
-Messrs Numa Cormier and D.
G. Domengesux Of Breaax Bridge
were in town this week.
Get your Fishing Lines and
Poles at L. G. Duchamp.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-06-22
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with q bottle Of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diafrhoea Re-
medy. 1t is almost certain to Do needed
before the summer IL over. and II pro-
cured now may save you trip to town
In the night or IN your busiest season.
It ia everywhere admitted to be the most
successful medicine In use for bowel
complaints, both for children and adults.
No family can afford to be without 1t.
For sale by T. j. L0bbe
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-06-22
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE


The farmers institute held here
Thursday was, We consider, q very
successful one, the attendance was
not exceedingly large, but the
Court room, which is large, was
we'll crowded with farmers who
have some interest in farming,
and who are always anxious to
gain new information upon sgri-
cultural matters, and to learn by
the experience of others.
Prof. Stubs, accompanied by
Prof. w. r. Dodson, of Baton
Rouge, Prof. Geo. E. Scott of
Ohio, DR.. Fred J. Mayer of st.
Landry, and Mr.. Levandais, of
New Orleans, arrived here We'd
nesday evening, and the same eve
ming under the management OF the
energetic President, Mr.. A. A.
Morrow, of the Farmers Club, &C.
companied by few of onr citi-
zens, made visit to the crops of
Messrs. Morrow and Levert this
visit was interesting, as the Pro-
fessors of agriculture could see
the plants growing and the
methods of cultivation. These
crops are as fine as can be desir-
ed, and their cultivation is 40 near
perfect as it is possible 10 make
it; the visitors ADMIRED also the
garden of Mr.. Morrow.
When the visitors reached the
house of Mr.. Morrow, the ladies
entertained theeuestwioh fuobssh.'
ments, cakes and sweet music.
Thursday morning q visit was
made to the Keystone plantation,
and there also. the fine crops was
admired by those who know what
a fine crop is. Mr.. Bugg the
overseer took the visitors all over
the field, after which q visit was
paid to Mr.. John Peters, who gave
them very cordial reception, and
also had cakes and refreshments
spread for his guests.
At ten o'clock Thursday morn
ing the institute was called to or
der, and the address of welcome
was delivered by Hon. Robt Mar
tin, and responded to by Prof.
Stubs, after this the Professors
and the farmers proceeded to the
interesting lectures and discus
sions, and our people were highly
pleased with the result.
At night stereopticon exhibi-
ton of the Hawiian Islands with
lecture was given, which was
largely attended. the pictures we're
fine and the lecture very interest
ing.
Friday morning our guests de-
parted for Breaux Bridge where
they held an institute yesterday,
and also visited the oil 6Sld of
Anse Ia Butte. Mr.. Morrow left
with them, and will go as far %
Lafayette.
Prof, Stubs said the crops of
st. Martin parish are By far, the
finest in the State.
Among the interesting papers
read at the institute, was one of
Mr.. John Peters, on the sweet DO
tatoes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09

Straw hats worth $1.00, 81. 80, So. 90
and upwards, your choice for 25c; at
the Hub Clothing House.
Farm for Sale-12O acres, sec. 80 LIE
Ray township, ~ miles south of Eagle
Lake, about 100 acres under cultiva-
ton, also 40 acres in sec. 80, same
township. B. W. Sewer, Eagle Lake.
The Minnesota Lake Tribu ne says
the general opinion is that in that vicin-
ity the wheat yield will average eigh-
teen bushels to the acre, and good
quality, and that the farmers are sat-
isfed with the yield. as it is much
better than they expected.
Good Thunder Herald: The Man
kato Citizens Telephone company are
asking for privilege to extend their
lines into this place and to operate a
local exchange. Their application, it
is hoped, will be favorably considered
by our city dads at their meeting next
Monday evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
FACTORY HANDS SAFE.
Machinery of all Kinds is Now Well Pro.
tected at all Exposed Points.
t. Paul Pioneer Press !:

st. Paul Pioneer Press:
Fac tory Inspector julius Moersch
Of the state labor department yester-
day issued statement of the benefits
which have come from the legislation
providing for the safeguarding of
machinery in mills, factories and
workshops. The department is making
an effort to see that machines are
properly guarded and special attention
is given to the sanitary condition of
factories and the erection of fire
escapes.
Statistical researches ascribe fully
90 per cent of all accidents to workmen
on machinery, says Mr.. Moersch.
to exposed collar set screws and un-
safe shaft couplings. Today there is
hardly any excuse for an accident
caused by exposed collar set screws or
shaft couplings with projecting bolts,
and operators of establishments where
such accidents occur should be held to
strict account
One of the most notable cases of
improvement, Mr.. Moersch says, has
been in laundry machines which for
merly caused many accidents. The
gears and cogwheels are effectively
shielded, making it impossible for the
operators fingers to be caught between
the heated golfers, and the top OF the
mangle is protected by an iron screen.
"It may be said," he concludes
THAT modern constructors of ma
chinery have not spared energy and
thought to make machinery as safe as
possible without interfering with their
utility, and they have done much to-
wards reducing the chances for acct
dents to persons that have to work on
such machinery"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
BOARD OF CONTROL.
1t Confers With Superintendent of State
Observation-Disclosures Hold Today.

Minneapolis Journal:
The state board of control and the
uperintendents of twelve state insti-
buttons held long conference yesterday
morning at the state capitol. The
workings of the new system were dis
cussed freely, and much valuable in
formation exchanged. The board
Idea or quarterly conferences was
heartily Endorsed. The following heads
OF institutions attended:
DR.. ID. A. Tomlinson, st. Peter
hospital ; DIR. A. F. Kilbourne, Roches-
ter hospital; DR.. George 0. WEIGH,
Fergus Falls hospital; w. L. Yanz,
Hastings asylum John Coleman, An
Okla asylum; J. N. Tate, Faribault
school for the deaf; j. j. Dow, school
for the blind DIR. A. G. Rogers, school
for the feeble minded; A. Q. Rogers,
school for the feeble-m minded u. A.
Merrill, state training school at Red
Wing; Frank L. Randall, st. Cloud
reformatory Henry Wolfer, saltwater
prison.
President Leavitt explained to the Off
Gals that the board expected to save
money by economy in the purchase of
supplies and the management of the
institutions, but that the financial
feature was only a small part of its
functions. 1t would look after the
general welfare of the inmates.
The board found, on taking up the
work, that in some institutions there
was divided responsibility. 1t had
decided that In the future only one
person will be held responsible for the
conduct of each institution. The sup
erintendents have already been given
to understand that they will keep
their places. President Leavitt repeat
ed that there would be only one reason
for removal, charges preferred and
proved.
Mr.. Leavitt stated it as the judgment
of the board that employment should
be furnished for all inmates as far as
possible, even at financial loss He
requested the superintendent to keep
an accurate account during the next
quarter of all profit and loss from
home manufactures.
The superintendent were asked to
get together in making their esti-
mates, so as to have uniformity in the
grades and brands of articles to be
bought. The board has noticed great
differences in the number of pounds of
food per capita consumed. In some
cases the consumption of certain ar
ticles reaches an amount detrimental
to health. The superintendents were
asked to furnish opinions on this ques-
ton. How far is the state justified In
providing luxuries for the table and in
furnishing, beyond those customary
among the so-called middle class OF
society,",
The superintendents were requested
to select two of their number to assist
the board in letting contracts for sup
plies within few days, when the
samples have all arrived They were
asked to purchase all goods bought To-
cally by competitive bids as far as
possible.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
GREAT GOLD STOCK.
The U. S. Treasury Has Greatest Gold
Stock in The World.

The Washington correspondent of
, this mornings Pioneer Press says:
The fact that the record made by
| the treasury department today with its
supply of gold on hand, surprising all
previous holdings and showing the
United States to have the greatest sup
ply OF gold on hand of any nation in
| the world, caused considerable politi-
| Cal talk around the department during
, the day. 1t is estimated that the stock
OF 1904, $50, 600 of gold on hand exceeds
the holdings of the French govern
ment by nearly ten millions This con-
dltlon is not only regarded by the Off
Gals as remarkable Indication of the
prosperous condition of the country,
but 1T is pointed at as complete an
swer to the claims that have been set
up by the opponents of the single gold
standard
The fact that the greatest gold pro-
duc1ng country in the world South
Africa-has practically suspended on
account of the Boer war, has made
the inflow of gold to the United
States treasury all the more remark
able. More than $40, 900, 600 have been
added to the stock of the treasury
during the past year, and $40, 900 have
poured in during the past month.
In view of the claim that has always
been made that gold would become
scarcer and dearer if that metal were
| continued as the only standard be-
cause, as was alleged, gold would be
boarded, the treasury officials say the
opposite has been the result.
To the point that has already been
, raised by the pessimists that the gold
holdings indicate unfortunate condi-
| tions of monetary stringency through
! out the country and unnecessary conges-
ton of gold in Uncle Sans strong
box, the officials call attention to the
fact that the gold stock is represented
by 1892, 900, 600 deposited by persons
who have taken out gold certificates
for use in daily exchanges. More than
half the gold stock is really out in cir
culation. The gold reserve of $780, 900,
600 represents another part, and this,
together with about $780, 600, 600 of
gold in the general fund, is the
| amount that really belonged to the
government. When it is recalled that
in 1894, during the hard times, it w as
impossible for government to keep
intact the reserve then fixed at
500, 600, 900, the free condition of the
present gold stock is fully indicated
| by existing facts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
TAKE IN THE HUNTERS.
Their Bag and Baggage Will be Taken
When Found Hunting Illegally.
st. Paul Pioneer Press:

st. Paul Pioneer Press
The state game and fish commission
has decided upon severe measures for
suppressing illegal shooting this year.
The plover and woodcock season is
now open. Hunters that take advant-
age of this time to shoot have some
times mistaken prairie chicken for a
plover. The chickens are now about as
big as robbins, and when beheaded and
skinned can easily be passed for
plover.
The commission had decided that
when any persons are caught shooting
birds out of season not only the dogs
and guns will be taken from them, but
also the wagons in which they go to
the shooting grounds. In the case of
the big game poachers the same rule
has been adopted. Their dogs, guns
and boats as we'll as their camp outfit,
provisions and horses will be seized
by the wardens.
sit may not be possible to hold the
wagons and outfits says Executive
Fullerton, "but we will make it a
very expensive luxury for the fellows
who violate the law this year.
Agent Fullerton will have more than
one hundred men watching the shoot
ing this year. Some of them will be
entirely unknown to the hunters in
the field.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
MILWAUKEE, is INTERESTED.
General Strike Order Likely to Affect
Mills There.

Milwaukee, Aug. 5.-"f President
Shaffer carries out his published in
tention of ordering a general strike it
will mean the absolute humiliation of
the Amalgamated Association and a
second Homestead affair."" said Super
intendent George L. Refs of the Illi-
nois Steel company.
Superintendent Refs made this
statement in answer to a question as
to what the result would be should
the president of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION of Iron, Steel and Tin Work
ers order a strike in all the mills con-
trolled by the United States Steel cor
poration.
GAS to whether or not strike will
be ordered in our mills I cannot say"
Mr.. Refs continued. "The men who
are employed by the Illinois Steel
company are working under contract
and an agreement which has been in
force IA years, and l have never
known the association to violate a
contract. If the men in our mill are
ordered out, however, have no doubt
they will obey the order"
Four thousand men are employed
in the Bay View plant of the Illinois
Steel company. Not a word of strike
order has been received here, but one
is expected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
AUGUST HEAVENS.

The following astronomical data
for August is furnished by the Wash
burn observatory at Madison, Wis:
Mercury is a morning star the early
part of the month and reaches greatest
elongation west August 2. The planet
will be favorably situated for observa-
ton during week or more following.
rising an hour or more earlier than the
sun and from nearly the same point of
the horizon as the sun. Venus con-
tinues to be the brilliant evening star,
appearing higher above the western
horizon each evening and increasing
in brightness. Mars is getting too low
for favorable observation and sets in
the middle part of the evening. Jupi-
ter is the most brilliant object later in
the evening sky, except the moon, and
it is seen almost directly south. It is
followed by the far less brilliant pla-
net Saturn, somewhat east and little
north of Jupiter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
Aug. 2-9-16, 1901.
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS


STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-SS.-In Probate Court
In the matter of the estate OF David J.
Jones, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mary
Jones. administrative of the estate of
David j. Jones, deceased, representing among
other things that she has fully administered
said estate, and praying that time and place be
fixed for examining aud allowing the
final account of her administration, and for
the assignment OF the residue OF said estate to
the parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court on Saturday,
the oath day of August, A. D., 1901, at
10 o'clock m, at the Probate Office in the City
of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publishing
a copy of this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day OF hearing In
the Mankato Free Press, weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the City of Mankato, the 9th day
OF July, A. ID. 1901.
By the Court:
Probate Court Seal. WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate,
J. E. Porter, Attorney for Administrative.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
JnlY rs, Aug. 2. 9. 1901.
ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR

ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMIN sTRATOR.
=. TATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
- Earth, SIS. In Probate Court.
In the matter OF the estate of James
Seawright, deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition OF Isabella
Seawright of Garden City Minnesota, rep
Iesenting among other things that James
Seawright, late OF Blue Earth county,
Minnesota, on the 14th day of June
A. ID. 1901, at the County of Blue
Earth, died intestate and being an inhabitant
of this county at the time OF her death, leaving
goods, chattels and estate within this county,
and that the said petitioner is the surviving
wife of said deceased, and praying that ad-
Illustration of said estate be TO her,
granted.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore said court on Saturday, the 10th day of
August, A. ID. 1901, at 10 o'clock a. m, at
the probate Office in Mankato, in said county.
Ordered further, That notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said dece ased and to all persons
interested, by publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Mankato Free Press,
a weekly newspaper printed and published
at Mankato, in said county.
Dated at Mankato the 18th day OF July, A. ID.
1901.
By the Court,
probate Court Seal. VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge OF Probate.
W. R. Geddes, Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
MORRISON VERY RETlCENT.

VIII Not Say to What Extent the Fed
Grafton Will Aid Strikers.
Washington, Aug. 5.-Mr. Morrison,
general secretary of the Federation
of Labor, would not say specifically to
what extent the Federation would aid
the Amalgamated Association. The
Amalgamated Association, Mr.. Morri-
son said, was an affiliated body with
the Federation, and as such was en-
titled to the cooperation and aid of
the greater body in conducting the
strike movement to an effective and
successful issue. Mr.. Morrison ex-
pressed himself as confident of the
ultimate victory of the steel workers
and felt certain that the Federation
of Labor would give them all the aid
In its power. He was asked specifically
whether orders would be issued for an
extension of the strike in affiliated
branches of labor an regarding the
matter Of financial assistance to the
steel strikers, but declined to answer
the questions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-09
V. R. Geddes, Attorney fc
July 26, Aug. 80, 1901.

ORDER FOR HEARlNO ON CLAIMS.
G TATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Henry 5.
Hilton, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Charles G.. Hilton, of said county.
1t is Ordered, That all claims and demands
of all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance at
the probate office in the city of Mankato, in
said Blue Earth county, on the following day,
viz: Monday, the Goth day of January A. D.,
1902, at ten O'Clock in forenoon of said day.
tits Further Ordered, That six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court, or not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred unless for cause shown
further me be allowed.
Ordered Further, That notice of the time
and place of hearing and examination of
said claims and demands shall be given by pub
location of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina-
ton, in the Mankato Free Press, weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato,
in said county.
Dated at Mankato, the 18th day of July, A. ID.
1901.
By the Court,
probate Court Seal.l VIM. +. HUGHES,
Judgeof Probate,
CO. Daley, Attorney for Administrator.