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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-17
From Fridays Daily.

Good progress is being made in the
| trial of Frank Smith on the charge of
murder in the first degree. The de-
Tense is making the most of the
states witnesses to bring out anything
that tends to corroborate Smiths
story, and it is evident that the de-
PENDANT intends to stand pat on the
account of the affair that he gave soon
after the body of the murdered man
was found. 1t is understood that the
defense will bring in number of wit
nesses. The names of these were to
be handled to the court today in or
der that he might order subpoenas is
sued
The jury is not yet showing signs
of the strain, and is being given all
of the consideration possible under the
circumstances.
The state expects to complete its
! case this week, and the defense will
probably occupy day ~. two next
week, so that the case ought to get
to the jury about the middle of the
week
Exhibits of Gruesome Character.
Tine exhibits thus far brought to
the attention of the Jury are of a
gruesome character. The portion of
the skull of the deceased that was
crushed is preserved in alcohol in a
glass bottle. A skull borrowed from
Dr. Andrews office was used TO show
where the different blows on the head
were struck. The box of clothing
taken from the body OF he deceased
was presented yesterday afternoon. but
being securely soldered up and the
undertaken having no tools with him
with which to open it. the sight of
these was deferred. There is likely
to be some odor connected with THESE
for the body was badly decomposed
when found 1t had been intended to
destroy the clothing, and it was at
one time actually taken away to be
destroyed, but the officials found ont
about this in time and got it back
and it was then Theoretically sealed
and left in charge of the undertakers
Few new features have been brought
out IN the testimony thus far, and not
many are expected in this case. There
are rumors of sensational developments
when the trial of Mrs. Ledbeter comes
on.
While theer are great many spec
tators in attendance daily, they are
not as numerous as they will be dur
ING the trial of Mrs. Ledbeter. The
trial of Smith is merely a curtain
raiser, while that of Mrs. Ledbeter
will be the main snow and the cast
will be more important.
Schwandts May Be Tried Next.
There is some question whether Mrs.
Ledbeters ease will be the next
brought IN for trial, as at first plan
ned. 1t is S"id that the state is think
ing seriously of having the trial of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Schwandt follow that
of Smith, but this will not be def
nitely decided until tomorrow. If this
should be done, it might result in
throwing the trial of Mrs. Ledbeter
over to the next term of court.
Thus far, the proportion of women
in the audience has not been great
In fact, the proportion has been verv
small, probably for fear that some
of the evidence would not be suited
for feminine ears. The order against
admitting minors is being strictly en-
forced. and no young people are ad-
mitted.
Stenographers are taking down every
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-17

Smith at one time told of finding
Ledbeter about to shoot himself in the
house, having tied string to the
trigger of the gun. He had taken the
gun from him and when Mrs. Ledbeter
arrived, he had hurried out and told
her, and she had hurried in. Smith
had afterwards said that this story
was false, and that Mrs. Ledbeter had
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-17

liverance make between the state of
Minnesota and the defendant at bar
The state and the defendant are to
be congratulated on so fair, so i'm
partial and so intelligent a jury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-17
Doctor Is Cross-Examined.

Cross examined, the witness said
that the minor wounds were slight.
The force of the main blow was
backward. If person lying in bed
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
0OauNiful Thin6s.

Beautiful faces are those that wear-
II makes little difference II dark or fair
whole souled honesty psisted there.
Beautiful souls are those that show,
Like crystal panes where heart6res glow,
Beautiful thoughts that burn below.
Beautiful lips are those whose words
Leap from the heart like songs Of birds,
Yet whose utterance produce girds.
Beautiful hands are those that do
Work that 10 honest. snd brave and true,
Moment by moment the long day through.
Beautiful feet are those that 20
On kindly ministries to and fro
Down lowliest ways. II God wills II 20,
Beautiful shoulders are those that bear
cesseiess burdens Of homeiy care
With patient grace and daily prayer.
Beautiful lives are those thSt bless
silent rivers Of happiness
Whose hidden fountains but few can que IS
ATRUE REPUBLIC
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17

Drop your hammer-do some rootin'-
here, you discontented knocker. growth
bout the country's i'll. Chloroform you
dismal talker; take a curse O. liver pill.
Stop your durn ki-o.te howlin,' cha,
some sand an git some grit, don't sit j
the dumps a.growlin', jump the roost an
boost a bit! Fall in while the bands
playin', ketch the step and march alon
stead o. pessimistic brayin' jine III
hallelujah song! Drop your hammer
do some rootin'-grab a horn, you Gus
and split every echo with yer tootin|
jump the roost an BOOST a bit!-TH
Rambler, Macungie (Pa:.) Progress
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
Missouri State Board Of Horti.
culture.

Office Of the Secretary, Columbia, Mo.
The Annual Report Of the State Board
of Horticulture 10 now ready for distri-
button and may be had free upon appli-
cation to W. l.. Howard, Secretary,
Columbia, Mo.
The report is book Of 40 pages we'll
illustrated, and contains. in addition to
other matter, the following special arti-
Giles which should prove Of interest to
live fruit growers; Hardy peaches;
Orchard cover crops; Missouri's timber
supply; Large versus small orchards;
How to grow and care for grapes; How
to reach the unsupplied markets; Mis-.
souri's opportunities In forestry; Crow
ing tomatoes for canning purposes: Ar.
Dor Day-Its significance and obser-
vance; Styles Of pruning practiced in the
northwest, The strawberry as grown DIN
nercially in the west; New w. old meth.
DDS of packing and marketing apples;
Growing cantaloupss In Colorado As een
by a Missourian; How the fruit grower
deals with the insect problem in Colo.
RADIO; Some Of the most desirable shrubs.
climbers and plants for decorating the
home grounds; Methods. conditions and
future prospects Of the fruit industry Of
the Northwest compared with Missouri
and sister states; Hardness of peach
buds, blossoms and young fruit as In
iuenced by the care of the orchard; Im.
pr~essions of the orchards and orchard
districts of the West; Hotbeds and cold.
frames--their preparation and manage
ment; How the insect situation has been
handled in Illinois; Leading insect pro-
blems of the year (for Missouri) How
to can fruits and vegetables on the farm,
Best commercial varieties of straw
berries; Development Of disease resistan,
plants; Selection Of peach buds for bud.
ding; Disease Of neglected peach trees;
Fundamental principles Of pruning: New
varieties Of strawberries; Instructions fol
spraying; Missouri apple growings Cros'
p~ollination: Why we run
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
Change in School Laws,

From An address delivered at Bolivar
Saturday, May 22nd, by the Superin-
tendent, we learn that the last session Of
the Missouri legislature made many
changes in the school laws; the Boliver
Free Press reports some of the changes.
The county court shall at the February
term re.number the common school dis.
tricts Of the county, numbering numeri-
cally, beginning in the northeast corner
Of the county and then west, or as con.
gressional townships are numbered, in.
stead Of by township and range as now
designated.
When any school district shall, for q
period of one year fail or refuse to pro-
vide for an eight months school, when q
levy of 40 cents will enable them to have
90 long a term, the same shall be deemed
70 have lapsed as a corporate body and
the territory embraced therein taken a.
unoccupied territory and attached to any
adjoining districts for school purposes.
The subject Of Agriculture will now be
required for teachers certificates and Is
to be taught in the schools as a regular
subject.
Children between the ages of 8 and 10
years are required to attend school three.
fourths of the time instead of one-half,
and in towns of 1000 inhabitants the
board shall appoint a truant officer whose
duty shall be to zee that all children in
the district attend school.
A district with nine square miles Of
territory and at least e5 pupils Of school
age and a valuation Of $4,000 and pay.
ing at least SO per month wages. tina.
cannot maintain q school of eight mouths
on a forty-cent levy shall receive from
the state q sufficient amount TO make up
the deficit.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
tally near.si sighted.

tally near.sighted.
The daily papers which lead ns to be-
lieve that women foregather simply to
wage q word war and display their mil.
iinery are misleading, for those who
know can testify that such Is not the case
the war and the millinery being only
feminine characteristics Of the most sup
ericial sort and signifying no more than
mems tobacco smoke.
The women's organizations have done
much In a moral and civic way, and their
work is marching on. For instance, the
American people possess Mount Vernon
as a Mecca for patriotic pilgrims because
Of . devoted group Of women, and they
have to thank the Daughters of the
American Revolution" for most Of our
other historical landmarks. The buying
in of Washington's Headquarters at Val.
ley Forge, which otherwise would have
gone under the hammer, is instanced as
only Of their good works. They
carry on a practical charity as we'll.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union Il one Of the quietest but most ef.
fcient of women's organizations. What
they do for erring girls-and to prevent
young girls from treading the dark ways
is a beautiful story in itself, aside from
their warfare against intemperance, their
work in the jails, etc.
The United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy have largely been the cause of
the union, now so strongly cemented,
between the North and the South. II
"the women of the South made the
war;" as they have been accused Of do
ing, they have bound up the wounds
they caused. Editorial in THE define.
AroR for July.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
Assembly Cost $415, $780, "a.

Jefferson City, Mo-, June 12.-
State Treasurer James Cowgirl to-day
turned over to Auditor John p. Cor
don legislative script aggrega,ing
S415.629.S4, for which warrants will
be issued. This represents the cost
Of the Forty-fflh General Assembly
to the taxpayers OF Missouri, ex-
elusive Of the expense OF the junket-
ing and auditing committees and the
revision committee. 1t does not in.
clude all of the expense Of remodel.
ing and furnishing the hall Of the
House Of Representatives.
In detail the figures are Senate
pay. S29, 993. so; House pay, $780,
924.50; Senate contingent, S128.'
s47.06; House contingent, $156,.
S63.S8
The Junketing Committee and the
Auditing Committee cost So, 200. IA.
So far the commission Of lawyers en-
gagged in the revision work has cos
S5.2i4. 26.
The torty-hfth General Assembl,
was one OF the most expensive III
Missouri taxpayer has had 10 SETH
eoS.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
Tho Oid-Fashionsd nothsr.

She Had Few Theories, b Sne Nuied
with Love and Patience.
The oid.fashioned mother Of . round
dozen, nearly all boys and hot . black
sheep In the, crowd looked thoughtful
when I asked her how she did It. and
then she confessed that she didn't know,
says Haryot Holt Dey in TINE New IDEA
WoMAN's MAGAZINE for July. She
said there we're no rules. but that it was
a day to day, hour to hour, business Of
doing the best she could. Trying, fail
Ing, gathering courage and going on
again. Loving them all, praying a lot,
and through everything expecting a good
deal of them, even demanding good
deal; and realizing il, finally.
She was unquestiouably . woman of
force, and very honest and true. She
was not college bred, and had never been
a delegate to q Mothers Congress, but
she knew the truth on sight, and she
taught it in ways 81 her own. She said
again that there wss no method connect
ed with it, but admitted that the iron
hand in the velvet glove had something
to do with it. She was q plain.looking
woman and never wore very good
looking clothes. Styles came and went
without her knowing about them, and
probably you would have passed her on
the street with never . look, she was
Of such a nondescript type.
But she was the real thing. She knew
how to be a mother. 1t vas her bust
ness. Her experiences had been 80
varied hat she had outiived the theories,
and that was why 1t was % hard to get
from her any specific information. I
somehow gained the idea that she was
junior partner In that divine partner
ship that never fails to declare a dividend.
In the battle of life love 10 the only wea.
pom.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17

Everyone would be benefited by tai
ing Foley's Orino Laxative for constip'
ton, stomach aud liver trouble. as
sweetens the stomach and breath, gent
stimulates the liver and regulates IL
bowels aud is much superior to pills ar
ordinary laxatives. Why not try Foley
Orino Laxative today!
Sold by all druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17

Fo,ey's Honey and Tar is especially
recommended for chronic throat and lung
troubles and many sufferers from bron.
chitis. asthma and consumption have
found comfort and relief, by using
Foiey's Honey and Tar.
Sold by all druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
MISSOURI PACIFIC TIME CARD.

FREIGHT AND PASSENGER
DAILY Except Sunday
No. 645 arrives Versailles $50 a.
67 4:l0 p.
Gas leaves Versailles 1880 a. I
646 4:20 p.
PASSENGER AND EXPRESS
Daily
No. 633 arrives Versailles 1928 p. I
" 634 leaves l2:45 p.
Arrives at Kansas City $40 p. m.
Arrives at St. Louis $50 p. nj.
M. 6j4 connects with No. at Tipto
westbound, and No. 2 eastbound.
No. 648 connects with No. % at Tipt,
eastbound.
No. 64G connects with No. 8 at Tirt,
eastbound, and No. 635 westbOund I
Sedalia.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17

Colds that hang OF weaken the consti.
tuition and develop into consumption.
Fcley's Honey ahd Tar cures persistent
coughs that refuse to yield to other
treatment. DO o experiment with un-
tried remedies as delay may result in
your cold settling on your lungs.
Sold by all druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17

HADLEY'S RAILROAD POLlCI.
A Plain Statement OF Facts Which
the People ought to Know.
Special Correspondence.
Jefferson City, June-.The railroad
rate situation has been purposely mis-
stated and confusion has been created
in the public mind.
Listen and don't be misled by
statements to the contrary!
Governor Hadley's contention
about railroad rates when he wa at
tomey general was that the rates fixed
by the Legislature should be enforced.
As attorney general he tried to en-
force them. The railroad companies
applied to a federal court for an in
junction restraining him and restrain
ing his successor from further efforts
to enforce those rates, on the plea
that they we're too low, and therefore
would result, practically, in confs-
cation Of railroad property. The in
junction was granted. The state
took an appeal to the Supreme Court
of the United States, and until that
court has passed upon the case the
railroad companies will claim that the
old law fixing railroad rates is opera
tive, and they will charge three cents
a mile. unless hindered by compe-
tition OF by some agreement with rep
resentatives Of the state.
After the injunction had been is
sued by the Federal Court the railroad
companies entered into a combi-
nation, fixed rates to be charged
within the state and set a day on
which the rates agreed upon would
be established. Governor Hadley
procured an injunction from the Cir
cult Court of St. Louis restraining the
railroad companies from carrying out
that conspiracy-for it was a conspir-
acy; or, in common terms, an unlaw-
full combination. The result was that
the rate agreed upon for passengers,
rAA ~A-A, - -~N~ ..,rA luAln@x
and the two-cent rate was continued
in force by all but two or three of the
roads which had entered into the
combination. Thus matters stood,
practically, till the State Supreme
Court, at the instance of the railroad
companies, granted a writ suspend
ing the injunction of the St. Louis
court.
As soon as Governor Hadley had
been compelled by the Federal Court
to cease efforts to enforce the two
cen rate he announced that he would
do all in his power to prevent rail-
roads operating in this state from dis.
eliminating against Missouri people
by charging a higher rate for travel
in Missouri than they charge for ira
vel under similar conditions in other
states in which they operate. That
is his position and purpose now con-
corning the railroads. What he has
done and whatever he may do must
be looked upon in the light of that
just and reasonable position and pur-
pose.-State Press Bureau.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
Suggestions The Place Of the Pres.
ent Organizations of Women.

Too little attention Is given 10 organi.
zatiors OF women. More and more every
woman 10 being drawn into some sort Of
club OF sssociation. sud as . result wo.
meu are growing ,ess uerslly and men.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17

To avoid serious results take Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the FIRST sign Of kid.
ney or bladder disorder such as back.
ache, urinary irregularities. exhaustion,
and you will soon be we'll. Commence
taking Foley's Kidney remedy today.
Sold by all druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17

Many Of our citizens are drifting TO-
wards Bhght's disease by neglectihs
symptoms Of kidney and bladder trouble
which Poley's Kidney Remedy will
quickly cure.
Sold by all druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
DIRECTORY.

TINES OF HOLDING COURT.
Circuit court-Srd Monday in April and and Mon.
DAY in August and December.
Probate court-2nd Monday In February. May and
November. and eth Monday In August.
County eourt-Fipt Monday in February. May.
August cad November.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
Produces The Prosf

Of men. N ahd children who wee
cured Of Kidney, Bladder and Rireums.
tic trouble. HALLS TEXAS WON.
DIR gives quick and permanent relief.
80 days treatment in one bottle. Soki
by druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
The State Normal Schoo
Warrensburg, Mo.

Summer School begins Jur
Stl,, closes August 18th.
Twenty-three different a
partments, all we'll equippe|
Students may pursue reg1
lar courses, take gradual
courses, do work for Count
or State Credit, or the review
for examinations.
This school keeps abrea|
of the most education
thought.
Write at once for speci
bulletin.
Address
THE REGISTRAR,
Warrensburg, MI
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
CHURCH DiRkCroRr.

CHUhCH DIhBCTOhf.
N. r. Church. South Preaching every Sunday at
II q. m. and 7:sO p. m. Sunday school ut $50 IA. m.
Prayer meeting "Wednesday evening.
REV. ". @. BxwkLY. Pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at $50 every Sunday morning.
II. r. ABkLL. Supt.
Baptist Church-Presching every Sun.
d. " II a. m. and TO y. m. Business meeting on
saturday before the eth Sunday at 1880 y. IN. Sun.
day school at s;O !. n. and b. Y :. p U. at7:aO p. m.
ever Sunday. REV. A. r. FosTkR. Pastor.
ChrIwtian Church Sunday school every Sunday At
80 Q. m. wR,J wIrSKn. Superintendent.
u. Paui's NJ. Il. Church C'olored)-Preachlng ut
II q. IN. and 7:3e y. IN. LIST and srd sundays In each
month. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
Sunday school " saSO .. m. every Sunday.
REV. RIoAHRD RrsH, Pastor
Colored Baptist Church- ut II a. III. and
7SO .. m. every snd and eth Sunday In zach month
b. Y. P. U. every Wednesday evening nj 7:D. Sun.
day schooi At9:D .. m. every Sunday.
rev. q. ". WARTS. Pastor
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-17
VERSAILLES CITY OFFICIALS.

SocRrIEs.
A. F.& A. NJ. -versailes Lodge. No. III. regular
communication the LIST and 3rd Friday nights each
month. visiting brethren invited and cordially
welcomed.
ELwYN PRIcr. ". N.
wRAr wITTEN. Secretary.
VERSAILLES ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. "a.
Meets every End Friday night in each month
at 1850. Visiting Companions welcome.
A. l.. Ross. II. r.
Jas. NJ. CLIFTON, Secretary.
10. o. F.-versailles Lodge. No. 2sl. regular
meetings every Tuesday night.
j. BERKsrREssen. N. @.
A. PoPPKR. Secretary.
X. OF P.-versailles Lodge. No. l0l. meets every
Thursday night. U. @. wNaErr. c.. O.
I. N. scHANSEP. X. Of II. S.
n. W. A.-Versaines Camp. No. $50. meets the
9nd and eth Friday nights In each month.
I. n. ScaANNEP. Clerk. Il. G. MORGAN. Consul.
Versailles Camp No. $500, Royal Neighbors of
America. meets every LIST and ,rd Friday
nights In eacl, month at Oddfel,ow Hail.
MRS. W. T. 5. AGEE. Oracle.
MIS-. Il. r. HrLErr, Recorder.
10. q. Mia Ha TOnka Tribe. No. III. meets
every Wednesday Sleep.
L. C. HuLKrr. sachem.
O. v. n. HUDSON c. Of X.
W.. O. w.-Versailies Camp, No. AZ, meets
every list aud ord Monday nights in each month.
Ed HULLEr. {. NJ.
PRICE JoNEs, Clerk.
Lodge No. 1913. Modern brotherhood Of America
Regular meetings the 3rd Saturday night IN each
uhonth. WIN. 0rLsoN. President.
JAUuD y. ScBMITTER. Secretary.
W.. c. r. U.-Meets every Wednesday after.
noon At 2:3U O'Clock. A cordial invitation is ex-
ended to all. MRS. ]. W. DnOMGoLD. Pres.
MRS. CORA Rec. Secy.
Loyal Temperance I.egion-Meets every sun.
day at 300 p. NJ. You are invited.
Miss KATE HARDY, Gen. Supt.
Miss INA KiNLocH. Pres.