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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30
Mulcting The Railroads.

This thing of suing a railroad
company" says the Hamilton Her.
aid, 'for every accident that &C.
ours on the road, whether such &C
cident is the fault of the company
or not, is an abuse that should not
be tolerated by the courts and JUS
tice-loving people of Texas. Many
of these suits are filed, not with
the hope Of ever getting damages
in the courts, but in the hope that
compromise will be agreed to by
the railroad. 1t is not right to
allow the railroads to be mulcted
in such a manner. Besides, il
comes out OF the people in the
long run, as they must pay the
freight
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30
Too Great a Risk.

In almost every neighbOrhOOd some
one has died from an attack Of collie or
cholera morbus, often before medicine
could be procured or physician sum-
mened. A reliable remedy for these
diseases should be kept at hand. The
risk is too great for anyone to take
Chambsrlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarr.
hOea Remedy has undoubtedly saved the
lives Of more people aud relieved more
pain and suffering than any other me-
dicine in use. 1t can always be depen-
ded upon. For sale by T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30
MARRIED..
EASTIN-BARRAs.

The marriage of Mr.. Richard
Eastin, an industrious young man
Of this town, 70 Miss Clara Barras,
the pretty daughter of Mr.. Euphe-
mon Barras of ST. Martin Parish,
tCoA place Monday, May 25th., at
elk O'clock 10 the evening at the
Catholic Church.
A large number Of their friends
hid gathered at the church to wit
ness The nuptial ceremony, which
was very simple and impressive.
A reception was held at the home
Of the bride. where a large num-
oer of relatives and friends were
present to offer their congratula-
tiUna
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Eastin were driven to their pretty
little homo on the bank of the
Teche.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30

Cake walk by Miss Camiola Bien-
venu and Mr.. Eddie Bien-
venu.
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Div. Pass. Agt.

Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater
MIMI. after having spent over $1,000
with the best doctors for stomach trou-
BILE. without relief, was advised by his
druggist, Mr.. Alex. Richard. to try box
Of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Ia
bits. He did 80. and is well man to-
day. II troubled with indigestion, bad
taste in the mouth, lack Of appetite or
constipation, give these Tablets a trial,
and you are certain to be more than
pleased with the result. For sale at 25
cents per box by I. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30
A Farmer Strengthened Out.

a man living on farm near here
came in short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. I han
ded him bottle OF Chamberlain's Pam
Balm and told him to use it freely and
il not satisfied after using it he need not
pay cent for it," says c. P. Rayder, OF
Pattens Mile. n. Y. "a few days later
he walked into the store as straight as a
string and handed me dollar saying
give me another bottle Of Chamberlain I
Pain Balm. want it in the house all
the time for 1t cured me-" For sale by
T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30
Low RATES ON MORGAN's LOUIsI-
ANA (y Try.c RAJypo.n Ann

Low RATES ON MoRGAN's LoUIsI-
ANA q TEXAS RAILROAD AND
STEAMSHIP Co.
Morgan's Louisiana e. Texas
Railroad and Steamship Com
pany will sell tickets from New
Iberia to Franklin and return
June Z, 1903, with return limit
June Z, 1903, at a rate of Is cts
on account of Grand opening OF
StMary Park Association, races,
shooting tournament, Bicycle
Races. Excursion train passes
New Iberia at l1,31 a. m. Re-
turning leave Frank at 7 p. IN.
q. B. ELLIS,
Div. Pass. Agt.
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THE BEST EMINENT L.

81 have derived great benefit from the
use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for
rheumatism and lumbago." says Mrs.
Anna Hagelgans. of Tuckahoe. N. j.
MY husband used it for sprained back
and was also quickly relieved. In fact
it is the best family liniment have
ever used. ! woukl not think of being
without it. have recommended it to
many and they always speak very high
" Of it and declare its merits are won.
derful." For sale by TIL. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30

Song In the shadow of the palms
by Miss Irma Clement.
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SATURDAY, MAY o., 1908.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Ladies Social Club.

Tuesday evening the Ladies So
S;isl club was entertained by Mrs.
George Livingston in most ele-
.esut manner. The usual game of
.ssohre was played, resulting in
hrs. George Gary winning the
AsH lps;ze, q silver soup laddle,
2rs. Hackett Thomas winning the
SECOND prize, a magnificent din
niug room fruit picture, Mrs. j..
n. 'Gsry got the ccnsolation'a nice
nktle baby statuette, and the boo
~ went to Miss Bernadette Bien-
venu, a nice card receiver.
AS usual after the game deli
soious ice cream and cakes were
nerved to the guests. The next
game will be at Mrs. Willie Bien.
venu.
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The Closing Exercises of tb

The Closing Exercises of the
Convent Schools will take place on
Wednesday June Gath at z p. M,
in School hall. The program con-
sists of the beautiful dramatic
Cantata Esther" by senior girls;
songs and drills by boys and ju-
nior girls with instrumental music
on piano, mandolin and guitar
Doors open at 6 p. m. Admission
25cts, children 15cts.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1903-05-30

On Saturday evening the 23rd
inst., the members of the Maidens
Euchre club assembled at the re-
sidence of Miss Amelie Fuselier.
The result of the game was favo-
Rable to Miss Emile Fuselier win
ming the first prize, beautiful
docking glass, Miss Amifie Olivier
the second prize, a nice fan, the
consolation went to Miss Isabelle
Bienvenu a fine pin holder, boo.
by 10 Miss HELEN GauthieE, q
'coffee-cup, at the closing of The
game ice cream and cakes were
served. The next euchre will be
entertained by Miss Lena Bien.
venu, on June 22nd.
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Willy -REswEBER.

Atsix o'clock Wednesday eve
suiag, the 9th of May, the mar
riAge Of Mr.. Bellisaire Wilt, an
Industrious young butcher of this
: town 10 Miss Louise, the pretty
aad accomplished daughter Of Mr..
Ia. Rssweber was celebrated al
thS0Gtholic Church.
The groom awaited tho arrival
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YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When You take GROVES TAsTELss CHILL
TONIC because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinins in q taste
less form. No Cure. No Pay. SOC.
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Concert, doors open for the
Concert, at 7:3Op. m. Adj
mission IS cents, Children
aI5 cents. Reserved seats
cyill be sold at the door.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24
CHAPTER III. 2. NO. 1a.

AN ACT to amend sections 1894, 1906 299e
and 1897 of the General Statutes of
Minnesota for 1894, relating to the in
corporation of Masonic bodies
Be it enacted by the legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section ]. That sections 1894, 1895, 1896
nesota for 1894 be and the same are here
by amended to read as follows, to-wit:
Section 1894 That any subordinate
lodge Of Free and Accepted Masons, or
tuted under the authority of the grand
lodge Of Free and Accepted Masons, or
of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Ma
sons. or of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rites Masons Of the Southern
jurisdiction of the United States, or grand
commandery Of Knights Templar Of the
State of Minnesota, or of the grand lodge,
grand chapter or grand commandery of
the United States, may become incor-
porated III the manner provided herein.
Section 1895. Such subordinate lodge,
chapter Of Royal Arch Masons, or COM
mandery Of Knights Templar, or lodge
of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites
Masons of the Southern Jurisdiction Of
the United States shall cause to be pre-
pared certificate which shall contain:
FIrst-The charter name and number of
such lodge, chapter, commandery, or An
cient and Accepted Scottish Rites Ma
sons of the Southern Jurisdiction Of the
United States.
Second-The time when and the author
ity by which such lodge, chapter, com
mandery, or lodge of Ancient and Accept
ed Scottish Rites Masons of the Southern
Jurisdiction of the United States was in
stituted.
Third-The names of the charter mem
berS of such lodge, chapter, commanders
or lodge of Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rites Aasons of the Southern Jurisdiction
of the United States.
Fourth-The name, il a lodge, of its
Worshipful master, senior warden, junior
warden, and secretary; If a chapter its
high priest, king, scribe and secretary:
mander, generalissimo, captain general.
and recorder; if a lodge of Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rites MaSons Of the
Southern Jurisdiction of the United States
of its venerable master, senior warden.
junior warden, and secretary, for the cur
mandery. Such certificate shall be under
the seal Of such lodge, chapter or COM
mandery, and signed by the worshipful
master, senior warden, junior warden
and secretary of such lodge, or by the
high priest, king, scribe, and secretary
of such chapter, or by the eminent COM
mander, generalissimo, captain general
the venerable master, senior warden,
junior warden, and secretary of such
lodge of Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rites Masons of the Southern jurisdiction
of the United States, and shall be re-
corded in the office of the register of
deeds of the county where such lodge.
chapter or commandery is located
Section 1885, Upon filing such certifl-
cate in the office of such register, such
lodge, chapter, or commandery, or lodge
of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rites
Masons of the Southern Jurisdiction of the
United States, shall become q body cor
porate under its charter name and num-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24
CHAPTER 6-s. F. NO. 1O2.

AN ACT to amend section 1926 Of chap
ter 10, title ., Of the General Statutes
OF 1894, as amended by SUBSEQUENT
acts, relating to public libraries and
reading rooms.
BE it enacted by the legislature Of the
State OF Minnesota:
Section !. That section 1926 of the Cen
eral Statutes OF 1894, as amended by
chapter ia of the General Laws of 1897.
and chapters As and 1862 of the General
Laws Of 1899, and chapter 272 of the
General Laws of 1901, be- and the same
IS hereby amended so as to read as fol-
lows:
Section 1926. When any city or village
council shall have been thus aI1thori1ed
10 establish and maintain a public IL
brary and reading room or either of them
under this act, written notice shall he
posted in three Of the most public places
in said city or village, signed bv the
city clerk or village recorder of said citv
or village requesting the qualified voters
OF the city or village III which the civ
or village council shall have been thus
authorized to establish or shall have es-
tabliShed such library or reading room
or either of them, to assemble on the
third Saturday in July next following
the passage Of this bill; and in cases
where such authority is hereafter given
requesting the qualified voters of anY
city or village in which the city or vii
I&ge council may hereafter be thus an
Thorized to establish a public library or
reading room or either Of them to assem-
bile on the third Saturday in July next
following the election at which said CITY
or village council shall be so authorized
and at some suitable place in said civ
or village, to be named in said notices
then and there to vote by ballot for nine
directors for said library and reading
room either of them which notices
shall be posted at least ten days prior
10 said meeting, and the failure of said
clerk TO post said notices shall be a mis-
demeanor. Provided, however. that when
any such city or village shall have been
SO authorized TO establish q public IL
brary or reading room under the pro
visions Of this act at least six months
delay in the organization of such library
board, the mayor of such city, or presi
dent of such village. shall name and ap-
point said nine directors for said library
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24
CHAPTER 1911. F.. NO. "a.


AN ACT to amend chapter 361 of the
Laws of 1901, relating to terms Of the
district court in and for Kanabec coun-
ty, and for the hearing and trial of all
matters. except issues of fact, by jury.
Be it enacted by the legislature Of the
State of Minnesota:
Section 1. That chapter 361 of the laws
Of 1901, approved April 18th. 1901. be
amended so as to read as follows:
A general term Of the district court in
and for the county of Kanabec, in the
First judicial district, shall be held in
and for said county on the third Tuesday
determination of both criminal and civil
business and cases. Provided, that no
grand or petit jury shall be drawn or
summoned unless the court shall direct
by written order made and filed with
the clerk Of said court at least twenty
days before the holding of said court
Sec. 2 Cases on the calendar of said
court for trial at such term may by the
order of said court be continued to the
next general term Of said court
Sec. g. This act shall take effect and
Approved Feb. 20, 1903.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24
cuApTEP 9Oc T. No se


AN ACT relating to the tax paid by fire
insurance companies upon premiums re-
ceived by them in this state, and provid-
ing for the. appropriation and expendi-
ture thereof.
Be it enacted by the legislature of the
State of Minnesota
Section l. Every fire insurance COM
pany doing business in this state shall
as a part of its annual statement, re-
Quired by sections twelve Q2) and thir-
teen Q3l Of title three 90. chapter one
hundred and seventy-two Q872) incor-
porate therein a statement of the amount
of cash premiums received in each city,
town. village or other municipal corpora
ton in the State Of Minnesota, having an
organized fire department.
Sec. 2. The recorder or clerk Of any
city. town. village or other municipal cor
poration having an organized fire depart
ment shall, on or before the thirty-irst
31st) Gay Of October in each year, make
and file with the insurance commission
er his certificate, stating the existence of
such department, the number Of steam,
hand or other engines, hook and ladder
trucks, hose carts and number of feet
Of hose IN actual use, the number of or
water supply in use in such department,
together with such other facts as such
insurance commissioner may require.
Sec. 3. The insurance commissioner
shall embody in his annual statement
blank a blank form, with the names of
the towns thereon entitled to benefits I'M
der this act and require the companies
to report at the time of making their an
nual statements the amount Of premium
received by them during the year ending
December thirty-f1rst (31sD in each and
all of the several towns named in said
blank, and thereafter and before the first
(1SD day Of July. the insurance commits
sioner shall certify to the state auditor
the names of the towns, cities, villages or
other municipal corporations which have
organized fire departments as reported
to him under section two 2) of this act,
and the amount of premiums received by
said companies in each Of said towns,
cities, villages or other municipal corpo-
rations, and the amount of tax. paid in
such year by said companies upon suc4i
premiums.
Sec f. The state auditor, at the end
of the fiscal year, shall issue and deliver
to the treasurer of any such city, town,
village or other municipal corporation.
his warrant upon the treasurer of state
for an amount equal to the total amount
of the existing two (2) per cent tax so
paid by such fire insurance companies
upon the premiums by them received in
any such city. town. Village or other mu-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24
CHAPTER 14-H. f. NO. 1O3.

AN ACT to provide for the disposition Of
unclaimed dividends or other moneys
and the final closing up Of the affairs
of any corporation or association organ
lied under the laws of Minnesota and
subject to the supervision of the public
examiner and superintendent of banks,
in liquidation, either voluntarily or by
order of court
Be it enacted by the legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section /. Whenever any corporation
or association, organized under the laws
of Minnesota, and subject to the super
vision of the public examiner and super
intendent Of banks, is in process of
liquidation, either by it's voluntary act
or by order Of the court, and such n9uida-
ton has proceeded so far that the only
thing remaining to be done, to finally
close up it's affairs, is the paying out Of
dividends or other moneys, set apart for
payment upon claims against such hqui-
dating corporation or association, and the
receiver or other liquidating officers
thereof have been unable to locate and
to pay over such dividends or other
moneys to the proper claimants, then and
in that case said unclaimed dividends and
other moneys shall be disposed Of, and
the affairs of said liquidating corpora
ton or association shall be finally closed
up, as in this act provided.
Sec. 2. Whenever the public examiner
and superintendent Of banks shall be
satisfied that the process of liquidating
the affairs of any corporation or associa-
ton mentioned in section l of this act
is in the condition stated in said section
l, then it shall be his duty to forthwith
notify the receiver or other liquidating
officers thereof that further delay in clos
ing up the affairs of said corporation or
association will be a useless and unrea-
sonable expense and to direct such re
ceiver or other liquidating officers to
make and certify lists in quadruplicate of
any unclaimed dividends or other moneys
remaining on hand, specifying the name
of the claimant to whom allowed the Ia st
known address thereof and the amount
due; to present said certified lists to said
public examiner and superintendent of
banks for an Endorsement thereon of his
order that said unclaimed dividends and
other moneys shall be forthwith paid into
the state treasury; to then forthwith nav
into said state treasury the amount az
such unclaimed dividends and other
moneys so specified in said certified lists
to file with the said public examiner and
superintendent of banks, state auditor and
state treasurer one copy each of said Ger
titled lists, and to deposit with said NH
lie examiner and superintendent of banIrs
any records and proofs concerning tbs
claims upon which such dividends n,
other moneys remain unclaimed. Tba
said records and proofs shall therea fta,.
be kept by the public examiner and sl1-
perintendent of banks, as a part of tha
state records pertaining to his office
Sec g. Any receiver or other iio,,i-
dating officer of such corporation or a SEQ
citation receiving the order specified in
section shall at once comply therewitb
and upon receipt Of such dividends or
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24
CHAPTER SIS. F. NO. "a.


AN ACT to amend section one % Of
chapter siXty-eight C6S) of the General
Laws Of the extra session of 1902, re-
laJing to terms of the District Court in
the First Judicial district.
BE it enacted by the Legislature Of the
State of Minnesota:
Section /. That section one % Of chap
ter siXty-eight C6S) of the General Laws
OF the extra session Of 1902, be and here
by is amended 50 as to read as follows:
Sec. 1912. In First DiStrict-The gen.
eral terms OF the District Court of the
First Judicial District of this state shall
be held at the times following:
In the County of Goodhue, on the sec
Ond Wednesday in March and the third
Tuesday in October, in each year.
In the County of Dakota. on the first
Tuesday in June and the first Tuesday in
December. in each year.
In the County of Washington on the
first Tuesday in May and the third Tues
day in November, In each year
IN the County of Pine, on the second
Tuesday in April and the third Tuesday
in September, in each year
In the County of ChlSagO on the first
Wednesday in October, in each year.
In the County of Kanabec, on the third
Tuesday in February, in each year.
Zances, bonds, orders, continuances and
proceedings, issued, made or returnable
TO the general term of said District Court
in and for the said counties respectively,
as fixed by law prior to the taking effect
of this act, shall be deemed and con-
strued as. and the same hereby are made
and returnable to the proper term of said
court in the county respectively as pre-
scribed in this act.
Sec. 3 This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Approved Jan. 81 1903.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24

board, whose term of Office shall expire
on the fourth Saturday of the following
July, and when SO appointed said di-
rectors shall organize as provided by sec
ton 1927 Of said chapter ten, and shall
to said library boards until the expiration
of their said terms of office.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Approved Feb. 4. 1903.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-24
CHAPTER IS. F. NO. 80.

AN ACT to authorize cities having a
population of 10000 or less to issue
certificates of indebtedness for an
amount not exceeding five thousand dol
Re it enacted by the legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section l. That the common council
Of all cities organized, existing and gov
erned by and under a special charter,
containing a population Of 10000 nhab-
itants OF less, and which cities are en-
gagged in the construction of water works,
may, for the purpose of securing funds
Tor the construction Of such water works,
Issue certificates of indebtedness and have
the same outstanding and unpaid at
one time, in the sum of not TO exceed five
thousand dollars (S500O.
Provided however, that after April first
a., 1903, the powers herein granted shall
cease, and such cities shall thereafter
have only the power and authority to is
sue certificates of Indebtedness which ex-
listed by virtue of their special charters
before the passage of this act
Sec. .. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Approved Feb. 4, 1903.