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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
REMOVING A TIGHT RING.

Most girls who In childhood have
worn rings have had trouble in remov-
,nS them from their fingers" said a
jeweler, and yet the removal of tight
ring is the simplest thing in the world,
II sou know how to set about it, If YOU
Try to remove Il ring merely by pushing
IL up, the blood is forced from the lower
part of The finger TO the tip. thus causing
It to swell, by winding thread around
the finger the swelling is prevented and
the operation easy.
You don't know how: Then, let me
just show YOU
You take a needle, Hat in the eye. ana
thread it with strong. but none too
coarse, thread. Then, very carefully.
you pass the head Of the needle under
the ring in the direction Of the wrist.
Ny S0aping the needle beforehand YOU
facilitate matters. Having done this
yon pull down few inches of the thread
aad withdraw the empty needle-So.'
AS the jeweler spoke he Illustrated the
whole process on one OF his own fingers
Now, said he. continuing. wrap the
tong end of the thread round the finger
toward the nah thus. thea take the
short end and unwind it-su You see
chat the thread pressing as it does
against the ring, cannot fail To gradual
iy work 1t off, no matter how tight il
may be. Philadelphia North American.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
Picturesnue Starnrises.

For natural beauty and PICTURESQUE
scenery the LackawanBa railroad i th'
peer of any of the great trunk lines OF
this or any other country. and the tIaN,
eler over its superb system between ""
York and Buffalo is treated to glorious
panorama which he will remember WIZ
pleasure.
Leaving New York on day tram 'n'
traveller, seated in one OF the luxurious
coaches of the Lackawanna, views Pi'
lures of meadow and hill, valley FL
mountain. plains dotted with pretty mn
villages, with now and then more ~,
tentious city, sweeping rivers and hr9"N'
swiftly running through rich meadow
land. on which are threaded Ike P'a'H
on a queens necklace. gliStenins i3"'
and ponds. On every side the journey a.,
400 miles between the great cites ~,
New York and Buffalo is repiete w.
picturesque surprises, and nowhere III ''
United States can its equal be founu.
The employees are courteous AMI '''t'
tive, and ever on the alert 10 add t' ii"
enjoyment Of this trip. o..
If YOU ar contemplating a WIS.,
New York o. Buffalo. you will not r'5 -,.,.
having taken the Lackawanna. "'
Workman.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
EVENING GLOVES.

\ use for discarded long-wristed even
ing gloves is found in the covering of pie
ture frames. The kid in delicate hues
lends itself admirably to this purpose. If
skill with the brush l., possessed a design
of small flowers or a vine spray may dec
crate sides or corners.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
A NEW CUSTOM.

he sensible custom of leaving cards
at funerals is finding general acceptancc.
Attendance is usually prompted by the
desire To show respect for the dead and
sympathy for the living. but if it is not
known whether or not one was presni :.
the act OF courtesy fails of recognition. :
Ladies Home journal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
TO CLEAN FURS.

It will soon come time to wear. to get
ont and look over ones lurS. and if they
are not already cleaned aud frcShene,l
Up. they can be much improved by Il
cleaning with bran. says the American
Queen. The bran should he heated in an
oven. and, when quite hot. it should bc.
rubbed wei into the fur with = niece, Of
flannel. After it has remained in the
fur for about an hour. shake it thorough
" TO remove all particles. and brush until
the article is perfectly clean.
For cellars or neckpieceS that have
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
WINDOW GARDENING.

Nine-tenthS of the windows used for
window gardening are too crowded for
the plants TO look well or do well. Turn
new leaf right now by throwing away
every poor or insignificant growth Bet
Ter to buy new stock in the spring than
TO turn your precious window space into
= hospital ward for sckly plants. says
the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Keep the foliage immncuI,tplv rla,r
Wash the leaves once or twice every
week. a plants lungs are its leaves.
Showering the foliage washes the dust
out OF the pores, refre>hpS the plant and
ihipartS yigor. Besides this. clean plant,
do not harbor insects, he greatest foe
OF the indoor garden ana the hardest t.
Geht.
Loosen the crusted earth at the top OF
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
LOOK AFTER THE Bows

Any mother of grown boys can tell r,p
that the ages from IL to - are tho n,,st
serious. as usual thing. i'm the ubole
life vi boy. Al Il the first rcStlpSsnnss
to mothers control is disnlayel and
unless the influences surrounding The bov
are very coed. 10y the time he reaches ,ha
age of II he has taken downward >ra,f
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
TO FREsaEN RATTAN CHAIRS.

To clean wicker furniture scrub with
salt and water using il stiff brush: the
juice of q lemon is also excellent for the
purpose. Rinse well with plenty of warm
water and. if possible. dry out in the
open air.~Amcrican Queen.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08

become Soilcd from rubbing against the
hair. may be made to look like new by
using hot bran on them. Two apnIca
tlons. sometimes three. will be necessary
If the fur is badly stained.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08

The Japanese government \ couS...,
ing the adviSability of inhictiug cap!.'
punishment hy means Of sutfoca' i'u
placing the subject in an air-tight cha a.
Der and then eNhauSting the air from Z"
chamber by means of pump
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08

The turquoise, ar malachitc. which is
the birthstone Of December, denotes the
most brilliant success and happiness in
every condition of life. Ii has been a
fayoritp gem for centuries. Shylork
wept over his lost turquoise and Noham-
med's followers slaughtered Christians
with Scimitar adorned on the hilts with
tur0uoisc engraved with the sacred name
of Allah.
imaginative 0rieutalS conceived that II
possessed human feelings. and shared the
sensation of its owner. rhe aucipnt>
gave the turquoise the power of healing
differences between man and wife.
There seems to be quite craze for
turquoiScS in London just now. Every
ether woman seems to bc wearing these
pretty. becoming stones. Lady Iondop.
derry is to be seen with a perfectly COR
gCouS tiara of large urauoiSc> Mrs
Leopold RothSchild has some fine ones.
and Mrs. CavndiSh Bcntiuck is also OK,
ccednglv fond of them and has three ar
fVHf different sets. Lady Helen Vincent
generally wears crown OF turuuoiSpS.
No prettier or more effective faShiop
IN l"weit& has been seen of late wears
, thau the turquoise matriX necklaces
brooches and guard chains In ,dJiti,n
To- these and a multitude of other artistir
specimens of the jewellers art gr,, "a he
| seen some special designs or paroone. ar
rough pearl pendants aud the chains
without whirh uo smart Womap'> ,n;I,t
- complete H. these days
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-12-08
DECEM BER.

And after him came next the chill Deccm-
Der:
Yet he through merry feastiug which he
made
Aud great houGres, did not the cold re
member,
His S9yior's birth 50 much his mind did
glad.
Upon charger bearded goat he rode.
And In his hand Il broad. deep bowl he
hears.
OF which he freely drinks a health ia All
his peers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22

The authorities at Washington have
confirmed the report that troops have been
ordered from Manila to Taku, China, to
look after American interests there. What
will be the final outcome of the troubles
there, is uncertain just now, though it
would seem that the action of the Chinese
in firing upon the warships of other ma
tons would lead to an immediate move
ment, which would bring an end to the
troubles there. The probable course of the
European powers will doubtless be toward
the division of the empire, though it may
be preceded by sort of. joint protect
crate, if they can agree long enough for
that. But there is no doubt but that d.
vision will be the ultimate result of the
NOV ement now in progress. In this mat
ter of division, however, this country has
no interest further than to see that the
pledges of the powers as to the open door
of trade are fulfilled. AS to the outrages
that have been committed, the American
government will doubtless demand from
China an adequate indemnity therefor. and
enforce that demand with power if neces.
cary
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
WANTS HER WATCH BACK.

B essie Olson has secured a warrant
for the arrest of Virgil Mershon, an
actor, whom she claims took and kept
her watch and chain week or so ago.
She had known the actor for only two
or three days, when he took her jewel
ry from her, promising to return it in a
week. He is now believed to be in st,
Paul. He has declined to return it. but
wrote to another girl that she would
give it to her if he would go to st.
Paul and get it. The warrant charges
grand larceny in the second degree
Miss Olson prizes her watch because it
was a gift from her mother.
Virgil Mershon, the actor for whose
arrest Bessie Olson secured a warrant.
came to the city voluntarily from
LIE Sueur. He gave up the watch and
chain yesterday there to Chief Bruels.
He denies any intention of keeping the
watch against Miss Olson's will, saying
that she gave it to him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
LAKE CRYSTAL.

Lake Crystal. June 16-Smoke in the
air What does it mean? We have fine
band here with brand new uniforms, and
last night they gathered in front of Charlie
Jenkins and Ben Roberts stores and gave
the people some inspiring music. Of
course the crowd gathers around to listen,
and were charmed, as by Orpheus Tyre.
Some of our doughty citizens got mad be-
cause they had to step into the street to get
around the listening crowd, and the subtle
sages threaten to complain to the village
board to have such a nuisance ito them)
abated. Now would it not be better for
such 'grumpies" to apply to the editor of
the Union, who claims to be combination
of Atlas, Hercules and Perseus, and who
has not only carried the world on his shou-
der, but has builded Lake Crystal as WE'LL
to have a band stand builded on Bob
Thomas park, so the people can have lit
tie pleasure as we'll as inspiration? We
would suggest that the editor of the Union
attend to this at once, but if he refuses or
neglects to do so, the common people think
of applying to the town board. Now is
your chance Bro. Neff. Please do not
neglect it, for common mortals are "trem-
bling in the balance fearing you may
show the "Medusa head" and they be
compelled to listen to the ''sad dirge like
song to issue from the mouths of the many
snakes of which the hair was composed. +"
Leave jesting aside, and consider this
from serious standpoint. Our recently
organized cornet band have provided them
selves with fine instruments and on Thurs
day evening appeared in new and expensive
uniforms all at their own expense Now,
ganization? We say band stand on the
trian gular park in the center of the bust
ness portion of our town. at the corner of
Main and Prince streets. 1t need not be a
Padoga. but it should be of such dimen-
sions and architectural design to cores
pond with the elegant appearance of our
band. Village council please consider
this.
Mr.. and Mrs T. ]. Perry, with daughter
Emma and child, all from Alexandria.
MINI are spending few days with their
old friends in this place.
T. o. Jones, of Mankato, visited the
town on business matters today connected
with his property here.
There is talk among the business men
of erecting a new town hall in some
available locality convenient to all. A
gentleman remarked a day or so ago
that if this was done it would greatly
simplify the postoffice fight if it was
arranged that the postoffice should have
quarters in the hall. The location of
the Office is one of the principal factors
in the contest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
June %. 1900

The fusion platform of Nebraska, which
was drawn up and approved by VIM, 7,
Bryan, contains plank upon trusts which
demands ''the enforcement of the present
federal law, the enactment of such new
legislation as may be necessary, and con-
stitutional amendment, if the present con-
stitution is construed to protect trusts, to
the end that the monopolization of industry
by private corporations may be absolutely
pre- vented Here is Bryan's second ap-
proval of constitutional amendment, the
first being given at the Chicago antitrust
conference, yet the representatives of his
party in congress voted almost solidly
against such amendment and in favor of
the trusts by holding that the source of
regulation should continue divided among
forty-fve states, instead of being concen-
trated in one, where something
effective can be accomplished. 1t
looks as though Mr.. Bryan's utteranee
at that time. was like many others that
have fallen from his mouth, that of rank
demagogism.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
W. c. T. U. CONVENTION.

There will be union convention Of
the Fourth District and the Nicollet
county w. G. T. U. at st. Peter, June
81, % and 30. A large mum Der of dele
gates are expected.
Mrs A. G. McCurdy, state correspond
ing secretary of Minnesota, will be
present and give an address one eve
ming and assist in various ways all
through.
Some of the interesting features will
be young peoples hour when the W. @.
T. q. will be represented and address
ed by Mrs. Curdy; children's hour pre-
sided over by Mrs. Kate Lindsey, of
Waseca, district secretary of the Loyal
Temperance Legion branch; a model
mothers meeting and a grand gold
medal contest. Miss Gladis Spaulding,
of Mankato, will take part in the con-
test
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
MANKATo FREE PRESS
LAKE CRYSTAL.

Lake Crystal, June 13.-Our village
is metropolitan in the largest sense.
We have all the ordinary outfit of a
large city, among which are Hank
Humphreys and Bob Thomas parks
Hank keeps his in fine shape 1t looks
as slick as beautiful girl at sweet six
teen-it shines. 1t looks as if it was
creased every morning. But Bob's-
'Ah, there's the rub" 1t looks like
well, earn Cole ought to go at it again
with his sickle. And then we have a
be autiful steam whistle. 1t is melo-
dious. Its dulcet strains night and
morning would awake and recall the
recalcitrant ANCESTOR when once
heard can never be forgotten.
Fourth of July is coming sure for
Hank is busy as bee and gathers
money all the day and there is no pos
sible chance for a failure for Hank
never "puts his hand to the pillow and
looks back" He is a sooner in every
thing be touches. We have beard that
Hank said that he expected the Fourth
this year by circuitous route-that it
would probably arrive about the second
week in December if it was good sleigh
ing, if not he should postpone it a
week.
The postoffice deal here has narrowed
down to two aspirants, SO gossip has it.
Well success to the winner they are
both good boys, and further deponent
sayeth not except there was myster-
ious business mems meeting on the
north side of the track yesterday.
What does it mean?
Mr.. Geo. Knapp, of South Dakota,
and Mrs. D. A. Knapp. of Mankato.
were happily united in marriage near
this place last Sunday. Rev. E. A.
Olson officiating.
Mr.. G. g. Knapp and Mrs. Della
Marsh were married in this city Satur-
day evening. June 10Th. Both parties
are from Madelia. Rev. E. A. Olson
officiating. Their many friends wish
them we'll.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
DITCH CONTRACT AWARDED.

County Auditor Gunders Monday
afternoon auctioned off the contract for
the construction of ditch No. 4, to run
through Lincoln and Garden City town.
ships into Crystal lake. Three active
bidders and several others who did not
bid were present. Mr.. Morgan, of
Nicollet county, started the bidding at
Is cents per cubic yard. The price was
gradually forced down until Gus It'd
land bid cents. Waters & Effer were
the lowest and secured the contract at
7 80 cents per cubic yard. There are
1874 yards to be moved. The con-
tractors are to furnish bond of twice
the amount of the contract price. The
contract is considered very low one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
A Dramatic Scene.

Mrs. Helen B. Schumacher arrived
on the noon train from Chicago, con-
trary to the general expectation. The
train was a little late, and court was
about ready to convene at 1:30 p, m.
when she walked into the court room.
AS soon as she caught sight of Mr..
Schumacher she uttered hysterical
Cry and became so much agitated that
it was necessary to take her to an ante
room. Mr.. Schumacher turned pale
and attempted to greet her. A half
hours recess was taken, and when
court convened, Mrs Henrietta Schu-
macher was recalled and testified that
when Schumacher married her she pos
sesed two lots and three houses in this
city. valued at $4,000, and $1,000 in
notes for money loaned.
Mrs. Helen B. Schumacher then took
the stand and the two women who
claim Schumacher for their husband,
one from the far South and the other
from the North Star state, sat facing
each other. The man whom they were
attempting to cenvict sat on line be-
tween them Mrs. Helen B. Schu-
macher talked freely. She said that
she first met Schumacher in Denver,
Col, in 1888, and was married to him
in the fall of 1892 it st. John the Bap-
fist parish, Louisiana, by a Catholic
Priest named Father Raviere. The
priests niece and nephew and two
others were witnesses. They resided
together in a fiat boat until six years
ago next Dec, when Schumacher, who
had been drinking hard for two weeks,
deserted her at Algiers, across the
river from New Orleans. He got up at
four o'clock in the morning and left
with only red valise and some instru-
ments for pulling teeth. He left with.
out notice or cause, for witness had al
ways been faithful wife to him. Wit
ness denied that she was ever an &C.
tress. She said that the marriage GER
tifcate was properly made out by the
priest She had sent it to S. B. Will
son in 1899, but had not received it
back as promised.
S. B. Wilson was put on the stand
and testified that he had received the
certificate. He had hunted for it in his
Office but could not find it. He was
under the impression that he had sent
it back, but he might not have done so.
Mrs. Helen B. Schumacher was then
crossed examined. She said that when
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
SCHUMACHER CONVICTED.
The Jury Finds Him Guilty of the Crime
of Bigamy.

The jury in the case of CDR" Adam
L. Schumacher. charged with bigamy,
retired at six o'clock last evening, and
by 1890 o'clock returned verdict of
guilty. Sentence was deferred until
Friday morning, and court took a re-
cess until then.
While on the stand yesterday after
noon, Schumacher denied that he was
ever married to Helen B. Schumacher.
He admitted having travelled with her
for many years, and claimed that a
man on their fat boat prepared bogus
certificate that they could show in case
of necessity. He also made certain re-
Elections on the character of wife No.
1. During his testimony, this woman
frequently exclaimed that he was falsi-
flying and had to be quieted several
quieted several times. When he testi-
fed that they were never married, she
called his attention to how they had
stood before the altar in the Catholic
church and been married by the priest
in the presence of witnesses.
Mrs Schumacher No. told her story
with every appearance of truthful
ness and acted as a woman placed in
her peculiar position would be expect
ed to act Everything that she said
and did impressed those around her
with the likelihood of her story.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22

she met Schumacher at Denver, Col,
he was gambler and she was keeping
furnished rooms resorted to by men and
women. She was divorced from her
first husband when she married Schu-
macher. From 1888 until three years
after they were married they Travelled
together, four years of this time resid-
ing on a fat boat on the river. Schu-
macher sold medicine and they went
from place to place, remaining a few
weeks in each. When he deserted her
he took 1894, including all her money.
lea wing her without a cent, although
she had previously'helped support him.
She was obliged to sell the stove to get
money.
The state rested, and Schumacher
took the witness stand in his own be-
half
All of the petit jurors not on the
Schumacher panel were discharged for
the term Tuesday, there being no
more jury cases for trial
The bastardy suit of the state of Min
nesota VS.. James Connolly was dismiss
ed for want of prosecution.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22

Senator Butler intimates that Towne
will remain on the Populist presidential
ticket, no matter whom the Democrats
may nominate for the place. and that the
fusionists will have a double tailed ticket as
ton; however it is intimated that Towne
will withdraw and that for his sacrifice
Bryan will give him cabinet position,
this time it is suggested that it will be
either secretary of state or attorney gen.
eral. 1t is not likely, however, that Mr..
Bryan will have the giving away of cabi-
net positions next March.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22
BUSY PREPARING PLANS.

III. G. Gerlach is busy preparing plans
for the following buildings, which will
be erected this season. In the case of
the school buildings at New Prague
and Henderson he had to compete with
eight other architects from several
other points:
High school building, New Prague,
$4,000.
High school building, Henderson,
$4,000.
Sisters school. Iona, $4,000,
Parish house, Iona, $4,000.
Business building, Henderson, for T.
W. Blasting, $4,000.
Business building, Mankato, for J.
Nyquist, $4,000.
Residence. Albert Lea, for W. c.
Mitchell, $4,000.
Barn for Geo. Pond, this city, 5000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-22

The marriage of DIR. Harry Pollock, the
assistant superintendent of the insane hos
pital at Fergus Falls. and Miss Carrie Nc
Cune, one of the popular teachers of the
city, was solemnized at the home of M. T.
Mcmahon in that city at s o'clock Thurs
day morning, Rev. DR.. Pollock, Of Litch-
field, father of the bridegroom, officiating
The wedding was quiet one, only the i'm
mediate friends and relatives of the con-
tracing parties being in attendance, and
after partaking of dainty wedding break
fast and receiving the congratulations and
best wishes of those assembled, the bride
and bridegroom took the morning train for
the east. Their wedding tour will extend
as far as Buffalo, N. Y, and they will re-
turn by the lakes.
The groom will be remembered as hav-