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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-01-30
MOON FARMING.
Texas Farm and Ranch.


framed or expressed in common
words, farmers who were thought
full and studious, strove to base
their work and explain the growth
of crops upon certain changes in
the moons phases. The paintings
in "light or dark" moons were the
honest efforts of seekers for light
on subject wrapped in darkness
for ages. This folklore is sup
posed to have grown ont of the
well known action of the moon up
on tides. What vestige of truth
may have been concealed in this
first theory Of farming We may ne
yer learn because scientific inves-
tigation and results point us to
more certain methods.
The agricultural press was the
first great agent Of instruction
pointing the people totbe reason
able causes of successful crop pro-
duction. Gradually all papers
and books have added their infu-
ence against unsystematc farm
ing. The colleges and schools
now all point tn scientific agencies
as a means of increase iu farm
production.
But the agricultural press is
still the bearer of the most techni-
cal farm facts based upon science.
The farm paper is the "rural trade
journal" dealing especially in the
intricate subjects that make for
profits and higher farm life. Un-
der this instruction. a small per
cent of the farmers.and stock men
the more intelligent-are no
longer "chsnce farmers" These
people are intelligent enough to
form clear. personal conclusions
upon subjects about which they
read. The trouble is that there
are comparatively few readers Of
farm papers in the Southwest.
Consider the illiteracy, due to
the presence of the negro, and al
SO the smaller number of readers
of agricultural literature of any
kind in the average county and
you can at once appreciate the
difficulty of securing twenty-five
or fifty thou aud readers of any
farm papers in any Southern state
This condition calls. in an unusual
way. for the support and assist
ance of the reader who now APP
preciates the value of the impro-
we'd farm paper to himself end its
probable value to his brother farm
er. To build up this country,
agriculturally, Intellectually and
morally. more scientific farming
must be practiced. The friends
of this development must cooper
ate 10 this grand undertaking.
Chance farming must be abandon
ed by the mass of farmers.
Protecting and enriching soil
fertility, breeding and improving
seeds, feeding and breeding live
stock Of all kinds most proftabIy,
growing improved fruits certainly,
the use of Iabor-ssving machinery,
utilization of natures rains and
the application of irrigation wa
ters-all are comprehended in the
work of the farm paper and can
only be presented safely to the
masses of stock ufen and farmers
by thoroughly organized mediums
of instruction that make the inter-
est of the reader paramount, and
convey tested, trustworthy facts 10
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-01-30

u: - Ga=.a1E, = &c; 7<ss;;zs1
-AR the'yllk sbodt fling sdt
|xgaiq}t Sheriff Badon for ftiti6g
Ito furnish tie commissioners .'of
election with Certified poll lists.
has dlnieted down; We hear no
! more about 1T, and do not even
see our politicians any more. It
looks now as if they have given mp
the idea, aud also that of putting
out that 'strong and powerful in
dependent ticket. Sheriff Badon
seems satisfied that he acted &C.
cording to Law, and the idea of
prosecution does not seem to trou-
BILE him much. But we are still
of the opinion that the Sheriff's
duty was to furnish the certified
lists, aud W. are also of the OPT
MON that a strong opposition
conll be made with a good ticket.
Saved From Terrible Death.
The family Of Mrs. NJ. L. Rob-
bitt of Bargerton, Tenn, saw her
dying and were powerless to save
her. The most skillfuF physicians
and every remedy used, while con-
sumption was slowly but surely
taking her life. In this terrible
hour DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption tnrned despair
int" jny The first bottle brought
imms,iia,e relief and its continued
use mpletrly cured her. It's the
most certain cure in the world for
! all throat and lung troubles Qua
ranteid bottles Soc aud 81. Trial
bottles free at T j. Labb..'s store;
LAR SGD SALARIES.
No other line Of work offers the
opportunity of earning a large sal4
AIRY in a short tim- such Ms is afi
forded in the Geld Of race track
Jockeys. says ths Chicago Tribhne;
The -xiraor dinar, earnings of suci
cessful jockeys have freq uently,
been cnnDmeo'ed gpun.y Some of
them cara sn'il,come greater than
that of the President Of The
United States 1t is singular that
with sncb constant dpmsud for
this peculiar kind of talent the
supply las not grown more than
it has. For years jockeys have
been earning enormous wages, but
the number of them-that is OF
competent ones-does not keep
pace with the demand Recently.
there has been extravagant bid:
ding for the services Of three boys
now riding at the New Orleans
winter meeting. Two years ago
none Of these boys earned $40 a;
week. One of them has Just been;
signed at $4,000 salary by one;
man, who merely has call on the:
boys services when he needs him.
the lad being free to ride for 9TH (;
ers at other times thereby swell
ing bis income two or three-folds:
Another of the boys is in such 'sle-i
mand that it is alleged $4,000!
was refused for first call on his
services. 1t seems ext raordinarys
that good iockeys do not develop.
more raidH. Experience has shown
that no particular stock of iptelTi-'
gence is required to make a sue
cessful rider While ONE of The
leading jockeys are fairly well cd
ucated, other boys equally success
ful are ignorant. It is generally
conceded that one of the fha;n Ca
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-01-30

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take GROVES TAsTELEss CHILL
Tonic BECAUSE the formula is plainly
printed Oh every bottle showing that it
Is simply Iron and Quinine in a taste
less sorm. No Cure. No Pay. 80 cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
COlfBES YET IN CONTROL.
Less Stir OUer CarthuSian Scandal
Officials MiSIed.

Paris, June 25.-Political circles were con-
vulsed through the week over the Parliamentary
investigation into the charges that the Grand
Chartreuse millions were used in an attempt to
corrupt leading officials The affair threatened
to cause a greater upheavaI than the Dreyfus.
Panama or Humbert affairs. The public at first
stood aghast ut hearing the names OF the chief
officers Of the government connected with the
transaction. 1t generally believed that the
fall OF the Combes Ministry had come, and II
was asserted that its wreck would involve the
reputation OF many persons in high stations.
The week ends. however. with the sensation
practically exploded. There IS no further
thought that Premier Conbes Will be seriously
weakened. TIE investigation brought out a mass
OF conflicting testimony. which seems to show
that both the monks and the officials were the
victims of INSCRIPTIONS go-betweens, who sought
to induce the former to give, and the latter 10
receive bribes in order TO bring about q revoca-
tion OF the order eXpelling the Carthusians from
France. Both sides however, refused TO be
drawn in
NJ LaGrave the French Commissioner to the
St Louis Exposition, one Of the central
figures OF the Inquiry. His friends are satisfied
with his integrity the testimony indicating that
he was merely OF the unforturate victims
of the approaches OF the go-betweens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
Il CLEVELAND MISSION.
Van Wyck and Carroll Going to See
Richard Croker.

London. June 25.-Ex-Mayor Van wyck. OF
New-York and John F. Carroll. who arrived at
Liverpool on the Cunard Line steamer Campania.
to-day. accompanied by a number OF New-York
political friends. reached London tonight. and
took quarters at the Carlton Hotel where many
Americans greeted them.
Messrs. Van Wyck and Carroll will go to
Vantage to see Richard Croker early next week
It is understood that the object OF the visit Is
to urge Mr.. Croker to exert his influence on be-
half OF Grover Cleveland as Democratic candi-
date for the Presidency. Mr.. Van wyck said
to The Associated Press:
am practically out OF politics. except as a
loyal servant of the party. but put what
think is for the good OF the country before
party. II is no secret that I am a Cleveland
man. am going TO Mr.. Croker; there Is no
political deal on. but 1t Is well to talk over
things. After visiting Mr.. Croker shall go for
few weeks to the Continent. returning to the
United States to participate in the campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
HEMMED IN PORT ARTHUR.
TOGO'S DEFEAT OF FLEET.
Destroyers Sink Battleship-Okn
AdUancing on Kai-Ping.

Six Russian battleships, five cruisers and
fourteen destroyers, apparently planning a
dash southward, were attacked on Thursday
night, as they lay under the shelter of Port
Arthur's guns, by fleet of japanese destroy
ers. One battleship of the Peresviet type was
sunk, the Sevastopol was disabled and n
cruiser of the Diana type was badly damaged.
The japanese losses were few.
There were rumors in NewChwang that
the Russians had lost sixteen thousand men in
a battle near Siu-Yen on Thursday. General
Sakharof reported sharp skirmish on the
Tashi-Chiao road on that day, but there was
nothing to show that a general engagement
had taken place.
General Oku's army continued the march
on Kai-Ping, travelling slowly and keeping
in order of battle. General Kuroki'S position
is practically unchanged.
Heavy firing in the direction of Port
Arthur was heard at Che-Foo, and the active
work of reducing the fortress has apparently
begun. The fleets attempt to escape lends
credence to the report that the japanese siege
guns are in effective operation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
CORTELYOU CONES EAST.
Many Conferences in Chicago-To
Take a Vacation.
ley -ELrGPAru TO THE ra1suxE.l

Chicago June 25.-Owins to the general be-
lief that he had left the city, Chairman Cortei-
you Of the Republican National Committee had
time this morning to hold a few quiet confer
ences with party leaders who were still IN the
city. Some were over the telephone and others
Were in his room at the Chicago Club. He was
cioseted a long time with ex-Controller Dawes.
At the urgent request OF Senator Fairbanks he
decided to accompany the Vice-Presidential
party TO Indianapolis. and participate in the
homecoming OF MIR. Fairbanks II his in
tention TO remain few hours in the Indiana
capital, and then proceed TO Cincinnati and
Washington.
Mr. Cortelyou plans 10 have rest. beginning
next week. He proposes to do something he has
not done In many years-take vacation In
general way the woods m the Adirondacks are
his destination; further he will give no informa-
tion. He will enjoy his rest quietly and alone.
without any companion except possibly. guide.
About July Is Mr.. Cortelyou will reappear In
Washington, and attend to the accumulated
mail requiring his attention as chairman OF the
national committee.
Mr. Corteyou said to-day that all suggestions
which had been made for membership on the
executive committee and the advisory COM
mlttee were without authority and merely
gueSses. l.. A. Coolidge, who will be secretary
of the New-York headquarters. left here for the
East this afternOol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
GARRETSON II SUICIDE.
Brother of Supreme Court Justice
Shoots Himself at HIS Home.

brother OF Supreme Court Justice Garret J. Garrett
son. shot himself at his home. on Claremont Ter
race FImhurst Queens Borough. on Friday even
ing. and died within short time. Dr. Booth was
s,r,--,oned TO the house Immediately after the
shooting hut when he arrived the man was breath
ing his last and he died in few minutes. There
was a bullet wound IN the right temple. which DR..
Booth says was self-inhicted.
There IS reason known why MT Garretson
should have ended his life, but II is supposed
he was despondent because Of illness His wife
died about year and half ago, and It is said he
never recovered from his loss He leaves three
childrer-two boys and one girl
George w. Garretson was born IN this city. and
had spent the greater part OF his life in mercantile
pursuits here At the time OF his death he was
employed in the house Of J. Goud's Sons & Co.
at No a South-st. Justice Garretson said last
night TO a Tribune reporter that he could make
statement as 10 the cause OF his brothers death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
GEN. NILES SEES TOWNE.
Report That He Mag Consent To Be
Democratic Standard Bearer.

General Nelson A. Miles called on ex-senator
Charles A. Towne at the Victoria Hotel yester-
day forenoon. Mr.. Towne is regarded as the
Bryan spokesman In this city. The political
sharps said yesterday that General Miles was
more than a receptive candidate, and that his
call Mr.. Towne to let the Bryan people
know that General Miles would be willing to
make the sacrifice. the ST. Louis convention
should call on him to be the Democratic stand
ard bearer. When Mr.. Towne was asked about
the generals call he said:
That private matter entirely"
Would the general take the Democratic NOM
ination il he could get it," Mr.. Towne was
asked.
Go and ask him. said MIR. Towne with a
bland smile 1T might be good idea TO head
the ticket with who would command the
SUI pOrt OF the old soldiers of the nation General
Miles is the sole remaining Union general of
who might like 10 have a chance to vote for one
OF the old guard"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
TO RECEIVE ROOSEVELT.
Preparations at Oyster Bay for Big
Demonstration.

Oyster Bay Long Island. June 25.-Frends
OF President Roosevelt seeing 20 all de-
tails regarding the demonstration IN his honor be-
fore his arrival In Oyster Bay. next Saturday. An
elaborate reception IS being planned. in which old
residents and school children to take part. On
the arrival OF the Presidents private car. which
President William H Baldwin. Jr.. OF the Long ISL
and Railroad always places at his disposal when
ever he visits Long Island. a twenty-one-gun ss-
lutte will be fred. The President will be greeted
by the reception committee.
After the handshakins at the station the Presi-
dent will be welcomed by four hundred school chill
dren in holiday attire. under the direction OF Pro-
fessor Cooley. principal OF the Oyster Bay High
School After hearing the children sing and listen
ing TO address two OF welcome the President
will be escorted to the public school at The Cove.
near Sycamore HILL where. under Miss Sarah Pro-
vost. the children OF that school will greet him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
TO HUMBLE HAYTT.
France Not Satisfied 0cith Republics
ApOLOgy.

Paris, June 25.-Haytis apology for the insult
to the French Minister at Port t-au-Prince. NJ.
Duprez who was stoned by the palace guard
recently has been received by the Foreign Of
fee. but does not give satisfaction 1t appears
TO seek TO make light of the incident The off,
cials here are indisposed to assume a belligerent
attitude toward a small power, but they expect
Havti adequately TO realize and redress the Of
fence This contributed TO the decision to send
a warship TO Haytisn waters
orders have been issued to the commander Of
the French squadron at Fort de France. Island
OF Martinique, to detach warship for Port
au-Prince Besides securing redress this ship
VIII assist in the protection Of foreigners VINO
are constantly menaced by the anti-foreign ele
r1ent The officials do not expect the incident
IN take on serious aspect. as 1t is understood
that Hayti is ready 10 concede everything "hlch
France is likely TO ask
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

to TAXA a holiday and find the Italians AS good
feeling does not prevail between the two races
was feared. But the Irishmen after rounding
up all the other Italians at the quarry and put
ting q guard over them to prevent their aiding
their countrymen Joined In the pursuit despite
the fact that the Sheriff declined to furnish them
with weapons. 1t is feared, howeve:. that at
some later time the two races will settle their
score in a bloody fight. Notwithstanding the
general public excitement. there was no violence
even suggested, wheE the prisoners were brought
in. and the Kingston populace has satisfied itself
with long and hearty cheers for its Sheriff and
his posse and groans for the demoraliZed and
cowed prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
cANFIELD CLOSES CHICAGO HOUSE.
Police Too Sharp for Him-Some Big Games
in Convention Week.
tpy TELEGRAPH 70 TIE TRIBUNE.l

Chicago, June 25.-The house at No. 25S Michi-
gan-avc which Richard Canheld Of New-York
attod up At considerable expense and opened as 4
high class gambling house, expecting get tho
uatrona &c Of rich Chicago with penchant for
flirting with big games Of chance IS closed all
business of that kind. The New-York gambler is
said TO have met failure in this undertaking owing
10 the opposition and vigilance Of the police. a
few good cames werc pulled or during tho recent
Republican National Convention.
Garfield has sold all the rich furnishings of the
pince ard disposed OF his lease boarding house
keeper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
CAN'T EMPLOY NoN-UN1oN MEN.
First injunction of It's Kind, It Is Said,
Issued at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. Juno 25.-Court Commissioner E. E
Chaplin to-day issued Injunction requiring three
Milwaukee tailors refrain from employing any
except union workmen. They also enioined
from violating the terms of a contract which II is
declared they entered into with the Milwaukee
Custom Tailors' Union
The Injunction order is said to be the first that
has ever been issued restraining a firm from en-
ploying nOn-uniOn woTkmen. The order will stand
until further order of the court. The Milwaukee
Custom Tailors Union is the plaintiff. The pro-
ceeGng is the outgrowth of tailOrs strike several
weeks ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
CANNON NOT SERIOUSLY Ill.
"Just Little Touch of Malaria" the Speak.
er SAYS

Chicago. June Ga dispatch The Tribune
from Dan.ille, Ill, says:
Just a little touch OF malaria contracted at
Springfield during the State convention" declared
Speaker Joseph @. Cannon when asked regarding
his health Yea 1 expect 10 take a sea voyage
about July 9, with my daughter. for the benefit
of my health We viii remain on the other
side long but will return perhaps the same
ship"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
TONNES COMPANY SOLD.
Memphis Syndicate Pays $1,0o0,0OO for
Bankrupt Texas Concern.
my TELEGRAPH To THE rRIarxI.

IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRJ3rS:.i
Galveston. Tex, June 2.-As the result of an
order of the court. ex-senator Towne's bankrupt
company, the Central Asphalt and Refining Com
pany. of Port Neches has been sold TO General
Samuel T. Carnes and his associates. of Memphis
for AOO0COO They will at once enlarge and i'm
prove the plant and build pipe line to deep water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
RICH VEIN OF GRAVEL FOUND.

ny TELEGRAFH 10 THE TRIBCNE.l
Saratoga Wyo. June 25.-W p. Clemmons and
Thomas Gartman have discovered. eleven miles
from here, a mountain OF cemented gravel which
yields from 50 SIG ton. A five hundred stamp
mill will be built TO work the deposit. the discov-
erers having found large vein of coal within d
quarter OF a mile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

Summer schedule OF the Long Island Railroad
with increased train service, will take effect julie 2s
-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

A. ]. CORCORAN TANKS for water storage all
sizes, to order. IL John-st.-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
THE SARATOGA UNITE

THE SARATOGA LIMITED.
This famous train is now In service. leaving
Grand Central Station by New York Central
Saturdays at l;50 p. NJ; other weekdays at s:20
r M.-AdyI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
co To nE1VEY,S

GO To DEWEYS
When Old Wine or Grape Juice are needed
H T. Dewey 4 Sons Co.. I3S Fulton ST.. n r.
Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

Continued on fourth page.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-05-17
HANOVER.

Mrs. Horace Hopping, of Caldwell,
has been spending a couple of weeks
with Mrs Charles Hopping.
Mrs. George Cook is visiting friends
in Elizabeth. e
George Harrison, who has been in
Mexico for the past thirty-fiye years,
and George Harrison, jr., of Newark,
are visiting relatives here.
Charles Hopping returned on Satur-
day from New York State with a load
of cattle
The whist club was very pleasantly
entertained on Tuesday evening, the
10th, by Miss Daisy Hopping of Flor
ham Park.
The Hanover Y. P. S. G. e. held a
strawberry and ice cream sale in San
der'S hall on Friday evening last for
the benefit of their mission fund.
The ladies improvement society OF
the Hanover Church will give a supper
in the hall on Friday evening, May 20.
Bessie Smith, the six year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. III. Smith, OF
Livingston, was operated upon for
appendicitis last Friday and it is ex-
pected that she will recover.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-05-17

Tenth Aaron S. Baldwin Of Hobo
ken and Mark M. Pagan Of Jersey
City.
The counties were called for nomi-
nations for State committeeman and
the following were named:
Atlantic, John Gardner; Bergen, G.
E. Breckenridge Burlington, Robert
Hutchinson; Camden, David Baird !;
Cape May, Lewis Crosse Cumberland,
p. G. Stokes; Essex, Carl Lentz and
Henry M. Doremus Gloucester, David
o. Watkins; Hudson, S. d. Dickinson
and Edward Fry Hunterdon, Perciyal
Christie Mercer, Frank 0. Briggs !;
Morris, Daniel s. Voorhees,; Mon
mouth, G. Asa Francis; Middlesex,
Henry Banker Ocean, William Fisch-
err; Passaic, William Barbour and
Robert Williams Salem, John NJ
Ward Somerset, J. S. Frelinghuysen !;
Union, Hamilton f. Kean Warren, J.
I. Blair Reilly.
The convention adjourned with
cheers for the candidates.
Morris county was fully represented
at the State Convention on Tuesday,
the delegates to the State and District
conventions being:
Boonton, Thomas ). Hillery, Charles
f. Hopkins, William /. Powers, Thos.
Capstick; Butler, w. S. Resden Chat
ham township, 9. L. Chovey; Chatham
borough, E. +. Kelley, r. A. Boyle;
Chester, ,. Ell. VanDerveer; Florham
Park, @. B. Meeker; Hanover, Alex
ander w. Webb; Jefferson, J. +. Run
yon; Madison, w. T. Redmond, James
II. McGraw. James A. Whitaker, L.
A. Waters; Mendham, D. S. Voorhees,,
Montyille, j. HI. Capstick; Morris, J.
P. Jameson; Morristown First ward,
Hobart Garfield, w. E. Becker; Second
ward, J. A. Blanchard; Third ward, w.
7. Lewis, George A. Squire, Abraham
Ryerson, Charles Douglas; Fourth
ward, d. P. Mcclellan, II. A. Van
Glider; Mt. Arlington, r. Chaplin;
Mt. Olive, r. Fl. Stevens; Netcong,
w. T.. Brown; Passaic, f. N. Taft;
Pequannoc, A. ], Slingerland; Port
Dram, James A. Whitaker; Ran
dolph, I. N. Cumback Rockaway bor-
ough, J. A. Anthony; Rockaway town
ship, ]. B. RICHTER; Roxbury, Ed
Fitzpatrick Washington, ]. w. Welsh.
Representatives Of the County and
District conventions were selected, to
serve in both conventions: Chairman
of county delegation, W. f. Redmond;
vice president, Thomas Capstick; Sec
rotary, D. r. Hummer; on committee
on credentials, A. J. Slingerland on
rules, Charles L. Chovey; permanent
organization, Alexander w. Webb res
olutions, f. N. Taft; for member Of
the state committee, Daniel S. Voor-
hees.