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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-07-27
Take The Schools Out Of
Politics.

st. Martinville, La, July "a, 1912.
To my Friends and to the Pa
irons of the Public Schools OF this
Parish
The patrons of the Public
Schools are facing a situation
which promises to bring the school
periods of session and vacation in
reverse order, giving four months
of tho former and eight mouths of
tho latter. The tax payers IN the
mean while will have tho satlsfac-
ton of holding their tax receipts
and will DO further inspired by
tho anticipation of more receipts.
The teachers, some Of whom hold
interest = bearing non cashable
checks in payment OF past SER
vices, are looking in other parishes
for u, sitions. In fact, all parties
interested in school matters are
watching developments with more
than usual interest, wondering
what is going to happen next. The
axact Animation ia known TO but
few, hence there are varied and
conflicting rumors in circulation.
Being the leader of a democratic
faction elected Oh promise to
carry out reforms wherever posi-
BILE, [ consider it u duty to myself
and to my faction to expose the
facts, thus enabling every body to
get posted; and, i'll order to pro-
vent further misrepresentation as
to my position l wish to outline
my attitude clearly before my
whole constituency.
Az regards the School Board 81
tuation, We all know that it is III
politics and should be Ousted
thsrsfrom. Separating schools
and politics has become q popu-
lar plank Oh every platform aim
ing at reforms. All parties and
oil factions alike adopt this plank,
proving it to DO good aud worthy
of execution. 1t needs no discus.
sion here, we must admit the re.
form to bs . good and necessary
ono.
My people have offered and here.
by publicly offer a compromise
which would check the march oil
our School system into the politi
cal nire in which it must even
tually land unless compromise il
effected in the near future. The way
to carry out this reform is th.
problem which confronts US. The
only reasonable way is to avoid 4
political fight. and that can bs
doue by a compromise.
For two reasons the Schoo
Board is out of funds, and is un.
fortunately placed in a position
where it cannot borrow money to
open the schools in September as
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-07-27

usual. First - In making its
budget the Police Jury. through
an error or oversight appropriated
a two mills tax to the schools,
whereas, it should have appropri-
ated three mills tax according to
law. The Police Jury has since
given a certificate of Indebtedness
to tn, School Board for the
amount, but this certificate cannot
be turned into cash this Fall un-
less this compromise is effected.
Second: - The Corporation of
st. Martinville has not settled in
full with the School Board, which
fact is also responsible for the de-.
ticieucy in Schools funds.
As stated above the School
Board is placed in position where
it cannot possibly borrow money,
for tho reason that all of it's re-
venues are pledged to the Banks
up to the First of January 1913.
The Banks do not want to honor
these certificates because they do
know whether or motor to what
extent-ths new School Board will
be willing to take up the indsb-
tednsss Of the old Board. which
position is reasonable and plausi-
bic. The condition, therefore,
dwindlss down to tho mere fact
that there is absolutely no money
aud absolutely no available
method of procuring money until
new School Board is organized
and ready for business, which will
not be until January, if a pollti.
Cal fight is made.
The above statements are based
on the following facts (remember.
ing that the present Board is pow.
orless to act).
The first primary will be held
on Sept. 3d., the second primary
in October, and the general cleo.
ton in November, tho promulga.
ton, the preparing of the com.
missions in Baton Rouge, the qua
lifying of the members aud tie
organization of the Board will tax.
US up to the Christmas Holidays
the schools in tho mean whild re-
naming closed.
As mentioned above the teach
srs, being aware of those things
arc looking for positions in othsl
Parishes. They cannot afford t.
remain idle from April 1912 t.
January 1913 just because st
Martin Parish must have a politi
cal wrsngle over the School Board
There is q lively demand for goo(
teachers in this State aud most o
ours will get positions else where
then, even if we are ready to opel
up in January We shall have d,
teachers, except few stray one
and some that other parishes d.
not want. Manifestly therefore
it becomes evident that politica
wrangle msans that the Schoo
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-07-27

session of 1912.191 must 60 down
as a blank page in the school his
tory of our Parish. And further
moro, il teachers could be procur-
ed in January. the High Schools
would nevertheless be set back
one whole year. How can this
very unfortunate condition of af-
fairs be avoided? BY a compro-
mise: viz, School Board compos-
cd of such men as the Hon. Robt.
Martin, j. &. Broussard, Cyrus
Case. j. S. Gonsoulin, l.. G. St.
German, Arthur Ransonst. Eu-
phemon Broussard and Besurs-
gard Dupuis should be agreed
upon by both factions. There are
other good men in the Parish who
could serve the people just as well,
We merely suggest these because
of their availability, their business
quality and because We think that
they would not quarrel and fuss
over petty politics and foolish
nothings. We have the assu-
RANGES that if these gentlemen.
or others equally as good, were
put in nomination without OppO-
sltion tho Bankers, being them
selves members of the Board,
could manage to finance the old
Board, 80 as to open the schools
III September and enable the good
work to proceed unmolssted. This
seems tho only logical solution.
That would DO a real reform.
Great reforms make little progress
because they usually demand i'm
mediate sacrifices from somebody.
Usually reform must pay or it
10 not workable. l wish to point
out that this reform would pos
ltively benefit every body without
positively lnjurylng anybody. l
think the politicians should sci
aside the old policy of "ths whole
hog or none" because l think that
l lave shown that if they persist
in following the old policy and
make a School Board fight for the
whole hog or mono" they will al
tho Same time shut the doors OF
education to our children for one
whole year.
Iappsal to all my friends, to al
friends Of education to all liberia
minded people to consider the pro.
position that l have outlined anc
If they approve of it | urge then
10 join the cause, put their should
or to the wheel and help to take
OUT OF POLITICS the Public
Schools now aud forever.
! Let us get busy. 1t is up to
the good people of the Parish oil
the st. Martin, to the lovers Of
education and the we'll wishers Of
prosperity. In plain English il
means SCHOOLS OR NC
! SCHOOLS. Which shall it be
WADE o. MARTIN
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
The Japanese JuqaIer.

= 4 man who has travelled in Japan
says Of the feats Of a native juggler:
HE took an ordinary boys top and
spun it in the air, then threw the end
Of the string back toward it with such
accuracy that 1t was caught up and
wound itself all ready for the second
cast. BY the time 1t had done this it
had reached his hand and was ready
for another spin" The paper butter.
flies he made by help of fan to alight
wherever he wished. The spectator re-
Quested that one might be made. to set
tie on each ear Of the juggler. Gentle
fluctuations Of the fan waved them
slowly to the required point and there
left them comfortably settled"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
skyrookets Before ounpOwder.

1t matters very little In the long run
to the small boy when, how or where
fireworks were first made and Of what
they are made now. But the fact re-
mains that the despised heather Chi
nese first made them and used them
and that civilized communities did not
know Of them until the fourteenth cen
fury. The skyrOcket was first invent
ed toward the close of the ninth CEN
fury and at that time was used, 80 1t
Is said, In India and China In war
That was long before the invention of
gunnowder.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Manoteon,a ModsI Library.

Napoleon once tried to make list Of
all the books in the world which were
worth preserving. He believed when he
sat down to his task that a thousand
volumes would suffice. but the list
grew under his hands and ultimately
included 5000 volumes. Even SO, how
ever, there were omissions Of which
Edmund Gosse. as we'll as the general
reader, would have been likely to CON-
plain. When the emperor came to
look over his first list he found that
he had unaccountably left out the
Bible. In his second list he forgot to
mention not only Vergil and Shake
speare, but, very curiously, Moliere.-
Westminster Gazette.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Oriuin of the Cat

In Arabian legends the cat is traced
back as far as Noah and the ark. It
is one Of the animals that came off the
ark, but did not go on. Puss' origin is
accounted for in this way:
During the time the ark was floating
about over the tall mountains mice and
rats became an intolerable nuisance to
the people on the great vessel. and
they complained to Noah that every
thing was being literally devoured by
the pesky vermin. That august per
sonage forthwith called the male lion
to his side and began to stroke his
back, whereupOn the great beast
sneezed, and. 10. a full sized cat was
blown from his nOstriIs!
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Fame Dickens Gave Bath.

Bath is city for which the Dickens
lover ought to have a peculiar affec
ton. Dickens stayed frequently in
Bath in his early days, when engaged
on reporting work, and his tobacco jar
and beer mug are still piously preserv
ed at the Saracen's Head. About six
miles from Bath is the tiny village OF
Ptckwtck, through which Dickens Of
ten passed, and he bestowed the name
upon his most famous creation. Many
be remembered. laid in Bath. There is
at the present moment-or was until
quite reeently-a tradesman in Bath OF
the name Of Snodgrass.-London Chron-
icle,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Mcclure Announces His Re
moval to Up-to-Date Store.

A most remarkable feat was per-
formed in the coolest weather-that
was in the moving of the J. H. Me-
Cure stock to the Glass Block store,
next to the postoffce, which makes
one of the finest, up-to date stores
this side Of the twin cities. The
store has floor space of 5, 849 square
feet with the ell entrance on Sixt
street and magnificent dry base
ment. Mr.. McGuire's city ideas have
added most wonderfully to the ar
rangement of this store by his spe-
cializing of various departments. 1t
has always been his hobby in the neat
ness of his store and he most certain
ly carried that hobby into effect in
his new location. Everything is ema-
culate, and the smell of fresh paint
and the newness of the fixtures makes
it the pink of perfection. 1t will be
a week or two before he gets entirely
settled. Although there has not
been hitch in business, his moving
at night left him in position to
handle the trade without suspending
business at any time. The arrival OF
new spring goods will soon loom up on
his shelves at the most lowest prices
that will be comfort for every one
in Stevens county to select from.
Mr.. Mcclure extends a cordial in
vitation to the public to call and be
at home in his new store, for it is
equipped with all of the most up-to-
date modern conveniences, also has a
neat rest room with nice chairs and
tables in the center of the store. con.
venient to the soda water fountain.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
REV. HAMMOND'S STROKE.
At Close of Powerful Sermon for
Righteousness.

The following account of how Rev.
Hammond was stricken with paraly-
sis at Converse. Indiana, last week is
taken from the Converse Journal
Rev. J. T. Hammond, of the M. E.
church, suffered a stroke of paralysis
Immediately following his Friday
evening sermon in the revival services
here last week. His entire left side
is affected and with eyes closed, he
lies in a semi conscious condition at
his home. He cannot speak above a
whisper. His temperature remains
at normal, however, and there is hope
that he may live ani recover to some
extent his activities in life.
Rev. Hammond's sermon Friday
evening was strong plea for right
eousness. Indeed some pronounce it
the strongest sermon they had ever
heard. One very peculiar coincidence
was the story of Bishop Hudson whe
died from a paralysis stroke immedi-
ately after the delivery of an effective
sermon.
There was no outward evidence of
the attack on Mr.. Hammond so far as
the audience was concerned. Some
members of the choir, however, no
ticed an abbreviation and change in
the call for closing song service and
that the PASTORS splendid bass voice
could not be heard. Rev. Reeves
asked to pronounce the beneditcion.
Many went home Immediately and
did not know of the sad happening un-
til the following morning. After
dismissal the large form of Rev.
Hammond sank into his chair and he
complained of a pain in the right
side of his head. One or two vain
efforts to arise. the terrible tragedy
of affection was apparent. He was
lifted to his feet and said he believed
he could walk unassisted. These were,
! his last words aloud. He was carried
to the parsonage next door and Dr. .
Kimball who was present administered
to his relief. DIR. Brooke has since
been assisting in the case.
Rev. Hammond has been here only
a short time, having exchanged pull
pits with Rev. C. J. Graves. He
came from Morris. Minnesota. He
is man of large build, weighing
considerably over 200 pounds. He is
46 years old, strong in his chosen field
of labor and together with his wife
and four children has struck popular
chord. not only with laymen of the
M. E. church but with every body with
whom they have come in contact here.
Relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
mond live principally at Hamilton,
Indiana, at which place both were
reared. Mr.. Hammond's parents are
not living, his father having died as
the result of paralytic stroke at the
age of about seventy years. Mrs.
Hammond's father is here, also a
brother of Mr.. Hammond, of Hamil-
ton and another brother from Ohio.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Methodist Church.

The regular services will be held
the coming Sunday to which the pub
lie is cordially invited. Morning wor-
ship at the 1890 hour. Sermon
Theme, 1.-THE Reward of Secret
Prayer" Special music by the choir
Sunday school at II o'clock noon,
Young peoples service at 6 80 p. m.
and evening worship at 7:3O. Past
or's theme "Drifting." Music by
the choir. Strangers are welcome.
Everyone invited to worship with US.
Calvin J. Graves, pastor.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
His Worry,

"Clarenre." said the American heir
ess hesitatingly. II think that you
should be told at once how my father
made his money. Our business men in
this country have methods which to
one of your pure soul. whose motto is
'Noblesse oblige.' cannot but
"Cease. Maude. cease" said the
young lord reassuringIy. Tell me no
more. However he made his millions
/ can forgive for your sake. But-er-
has he still got them all right?"-Lou-
don Globe.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Congregational Church.

Regular services next Sunday as
usual both morning and evening.
There will be special singing at both
services. At night the chorus led by
Miss Eckes will sing.
1O:3O-Morning Service, "Real
Values" is the subject.
II :0O-Sunday School. Come and
bring your children.
6:3O-Christian Endeavor.
7:3O-Evening Service. IA Fool
in the Sight of God" Special Music.
Come.
Prayer meeting on Thursday even
ing at ZOO and chorus meets at 8 100.
A. R. Larson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
City Engineers Report.

City Engineer Cole submitted de-
tailed report of the road taxes col
lected and expended by himself with
itemized vouchers showing to whom the
money had been paid and also the
taxes worked out under his direction.
His report showed that he collected
in cash 1858. II, and that he had dis
bursed 1858. Is, and that there was
worked out under his direction
$245. 10. The rest of the road taxes
were returned to the court house tc
be collected as delinquent road taxes.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Program of Examinations.

For Common School Certificates,
held in the high school building at
Morris. Mimi. February 9th, 9th and
10th, 1912:
Thursday. February 9Th.
First Grade Studies)
A. M. 8 :OO-Enrollment.
8:3O-Geometery.
10:15-Physics.
P. MI :15-.AIgebra.
2:45--Physica Geography or
General History.
4:15-Agriculture.
Friday, February 9th.
(Second Grade Studies)
A. Ms :OO-Enrollment.
S:3O-Professional Test.
9:3O-Spelling.
1O:OO-Arithmetic.
P. MI autobiography.
2:45-Composition.
3:3O-Reading.
4:3O-Penmanship.
Saturday, February 10th.
Second Grade Studies Continued)
A. Ms :OO-U. S. History.
9:45-Enqlish Grammar.
II :3O-Music.
P. M. Il :15- Physiology Hygiene
:45-Civics.
4:OO-Drawing.
# Professional Test consumes less
than so minutes, Spelling and Arith-
metie may begin not to exceed so
minutes earlier.
If Composition, Reading, Physiolo-
gy-Hygiene, or Civics do not require
the full time, the remaining time
may be used for the subjects that fol-
low.
Marks in professional test and
theory and practice of teaching expire
when your certificate expires.
Schools may be closed without loss
of time or salary on the part Of the
teacher, for the purpose of renewing
certificates or raising standings.
Ray S. Roberts,
Superintendent of Schools.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
SCHOOL RETIREMENT.
Discussed by Superintendent at
Mondays Conference.

Eight county superintendent and
a number of country editors were in
conference at the agricultural school
on Monday evening to formulate
plans for a betterment campaign for
the county schools. State Supt. C.
G. Schultz was also present. Some
definite plans to improve the country
schools were decided upon.
The company were entertained at a
substantial supper in the school dining
room, and after the supper was dis
posed OF, the company were favored
with a couple Of vocal solos by Miss
Mott. The program of discussions
relative to the betterment of the
country schools was then taken up.
All the school men and nearly every
one else present were called upon and
contributed their ideas to the discus
sion.
The talking was not of the speech
making order, but soon became an in
formal discussion in which the ques-
tions presented were given serious
consideration.
Out of the many avenues for i'm
provement and methods of improve
ment for country schools suggested, it
was finally decided to concentrate
effort along three lines, and COM
mittee of the superintendent was
appointed to carry on the campaign.
The three lines along which the COM
mittee will try to improve conditions
are as follows -
|. The betterment of physical
surroundings of the school with espe-
cial attention to the planting of trees
and Improvement of outbuildings.
Several speakers spoke o the lack of
trees about the school buildings and
the condition of the outbuildings.
Plans for the right kind of an out
building will be prepared by the agri-
cultural school and furnished to the
superintendent.
2. The better equipment of teach
ers.
3. The better adaptation of the
eoaase of study. -----.-..--~
The discussions were. summed ur
AMI closed by State Supt. Schultz,
whopcommended the superintendent on
the plans they had formulated, and
spoke of his pleasure in finding the
sphere of usefulness which the West
Central School of agriculture was fill
ing. He said it was not a Morris
school or Stevens county school. but
school for this entire protion of the
state. and he was pleased to find that
the school men of this portion of the
state were looking to it for leader
ship.
| Besides the local school men anC
editors and others interested. those
in attendance were state Supt. G.
C. Schultz, St. Paul; Supt. G. C.
Torgeson, Pope county; Supt. E. M.
Granger. Wilkin county; Victor Knut'
son. Todd county; Supt. A. J. Kittle'
son. Lac qui ParIe county; Supt. Lue
A. Odds, Yellow Medicine county
Supt. Anna Swenson, Big Stone coun.
ty and Supt. Lille Thorson, Swift
county and Editor W. A. Simonton, Of
Glenwood.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Annual Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the Stew
ems County Agricultural Society at the
Armory ON Saturday Afternoon. Jan.
Goth at 3 80 o'clock, for the election
of officers and transaction of general
business.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Ellis island,

In the prehistoric days of the Amer,
lean continent the Indians called what
is now Ellis island. In New York haF-
Dor, Kioshk which in English meant
Gull island. The tribes thereabout had
some strange traditions about 1t.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Her Speciality,

II thought you said George had mar
ried good manager"
"He did"
II called on her yesterday, and the
house was in terrible disorder 1t look
ed as If everything had been left to
take care of itself"
''But you should see her managing
George. Chicago RA"ord- Herald.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
Tea and Coffee.

The people of the United States use
more coffee per individual than those
Of any other country except the Meth
erlapds and Is the fourth in rank in
the consumption of tea in proportion
to the population.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
German Lutheran.

There will be services in the Luth-
eran church of Morris next Sunday
at 10 o'clock.
German services at Chokio at 2 80
o. clock.
English services at 4 o'clock.
Gustav A. Pilgrim.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19

Constipation Is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain s Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets, keep your
bowels regular and you will avoid
these diseases. For sale by all deal
ers.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19

Armory Managers Report.
Morris. Minnesota. Jan. LIST, 1912.
To the Honorable City Council of
Morris, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
hereby submit the report for the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
A Poor Job,

my wife made me what am"
Have you forgiven her yet"-sat-
ire.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
City Clerks Report.

To the common council of the City
of Morris.
Gentlemen:
l hereby respectfully submit my re-
port as city clerk Of all moneys
received and expended during the year
1911.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
For the month of

Paid out for piano player.
tickets, programs. Opera
House Reporter. adver-
Using, paste and bill
boards, express, dray,
furniture. stage hands. $50. 43
H. L. Walker, Booking Agent 44.82
Rent of piano. ........... 1890
Erick Peterson. care of ar
mory, etc. .......... 124. go
Total. .............. .$278. SO
Net cash paid to C. B. Burpee
City Clerk ........... 471.32
Total ......... ...... $3.50. 20
Respectfully submitted,
Erick Peterson, Manager.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-01-19
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Submitted by the City Officials
for 1911.
City Treasures Report.

For the year 1911. From Jan. 8,
1911 to Dec. 81, 1911.