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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
Countess Ermelinda Califna VIII Be
PLAIN Mrs Raitano.

New York. Feb. 9.-Countess Ermelin~
da, CaIifano cares nothing for title
She has journeyed 1000 miles, all the
way from Naples to Brooklyn, to wed
the sweetheart Of her childhood.
When she is married on May is to Ar
thur r. Baitano, of No. 13 First street,
she may no longer be known as Coun-
tess Ermelinda, for, according 10 the
custom Of her country. the marriage 20
one beneath her rank carries with II re-
nunciation of her title. All this she knew
and gladly accepted
It am happy and content" she said
yesterday. Il will give up my title 10
be called Mrs. Arthur Raitano.
Countess E-rmelinda is 10 years oio.
dark-eyed and beautiful. She came 10
this country when a little girl, ana was
the playmate Of her cousin ArInu1 E = .
tano They were even then devoted -
eacn other, and when the countess lel1
some years ago for her home in Naples.
both were disconsolate.
The vow which they took TO remain
true to each other has been Implicitly
kept In frequent letters they reneWed
their pledge. The countess grew W =
beautiful woman, and many sultoIs
pressed about her, for she was le1t con-
siderable money by the death OF ner
father To all she turned dear ear
Arthur Raftano meanwhile studied 10
be a pharmacist. and when his diploma
was granted he was the youngest piai
maclst in this country
Raitano's mother went to Naples sew
eraI months ago. and could scarceiH
recognize in the stately countess the az
tie girl who had been her sons play
mate. Mrs Raitano bore a message
from, her son to the countess WhicA
brought great joy to the girl. She was
to &C me to this country and marry MINI
He had succeeded in business and their
hopes. were realized She readily agreed
to take the journey
Raitano is in the drug business at NO.
242 smith street. Brooklyn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09

fame at the helm Of some of the great
est papers and magazines of the world.
There is William Van Benthuysen, a.
one time an editorial writer on the
LeayenWorth Times, now managing
editor for the evening edition of the
New York World, at the handsome SAL
airy of $40 900 per annun. 1t was 20 year
ago that he was employed on the Times.
From LeavenwOrth he went to the
Windy City on the Lake, where he soon
became managing editor of the Chicago
Tribune. Mr. Pulitzer, owner OF the
World, learned of his ability and made
him an offer, which resulted in a hve
year contract, under which Mr.. Van
BenthuySen is now serving. Albert Bige-
low Payne. formerly an associate of VIII
White, is now edirOr of St. Nicholas
Magazine. He has won fame in his
..Breadline'' popular current novels in
late years In early days Mr.. Payne was
a street car driver in Kansas City. VIII
liam Wilson, well known ten years ago
as u StenOgrapher in the Kansas SUI
pre1ne court, is now managing editor 81
THAI famous comic magazlne-PucR.
And then there is Burgoyne Baker, son
of the senator from Kansas who is now
doing special writing for the Sunday
supplements of the New York Post and
Sun. at a splendid salary Mr. Baker
did service on the LeavenWorth Times,
Kansas City Star and Denver News, be
fore going to New York Aside from
these are Henry King, managing editor
of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, who
formerly held a similar. position on the
Topeka Capital, and Charley Ramsey.
formerly of Olathe, who is now business
manager of the Times Herald of Chi
cage. Both VIII White and Ewing Her
bert Of Kansas have been offered most
allEIing inducements by the big news
papers Of New York, but the offers have
been refused.
The appointment of Collin Bali of
Kansas for first lieutenacy in the reg
ular army. recommended by the Kansas
Isa7r HI
Ball, as a young volunteer officer in the
Twentieth Kansas, won fame with Ger
Fred Funston by swimming a. river L.
the Philippines to strike the enemy. He
was badly wounded in one of these en-
gagements.
Many of the Washington leaders in
the District of Columbia organizations
Of the W c. T. u are condemning Mrs
Nation. The president for the District
says 7 cannot endorse Mrs. Nations
actions out there in Kansas. I don't IN
derstand how woman could bring her
self to such a violent mode Of procedure
But there may be extremely aggravating
circumstances connected with the con-
diLiOn of affairs in the places where she
has created such a cornmotion Her
methods are in direct opposition with
the precepts OF the Woman's Christian
Temperance union, one Of the depart
ments Of which is that of peace and ar
bitration- Her action seem unrefned
and unladylike.'
Congressman Long has presented pc
tltlons from the citizens Of Newton and
wellington favoring a provision for an
adequate and permanent supply of wa
ter for the Pima ana Papago Indians.
Col Irwin. well known in Topeka
quarter century ago. is one of the old
est and most popular employees Of the
house. He is q doorkeeper of one Of the
official galleries. which position he has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
A Delightful Affair.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thomas enter
tanned number of their friends at a
supper party Friday evening at their
home on Harrison street. Supper was
served at z o'clock, the guests seated at
small tables. Each table had a pretty
centerpiece of Mexican drawn work and
the place cards were clever little pen and
ink sketches.
Flowers were laid at each cover; PINK
carnations for the ladies and violets for
the men. There were thirty -four guests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
To the Travelling Public,
And to Those Who Stop at Hotels
A WORD WE HAVE TO say

short time ago we purchased the ThrOop
Hotel in Topeka, and we are making some very
radical changes for the better.
Painters and Paper-hangers have been busy
making things look brighter, but this is only
forerunner of what we intend to do. Our aim
will always be, that you who patrons shall
have the best there is.
We want to meet you personally. We hope
this will reach your eye, and you will be prOfited
thereby.
MORROW & O'ROURK.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
The POrtia Club Programme.

present. and the affair was a delishtf'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
RESIGNS TITLE FOR LOVE-

Icontinued on &c ID
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09

Congressman Long has presented pc
titions from the citizens of Newton and
Wellington favoring a provision for an
adequate and permanent supply of wa
ter for the Pima ana Papago Indians
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
Engagement Announced.

The engagement is announced Of Miss
Rosine A. Deutsch, daughter of Capt. A.
B. Deutsch, of Chicago. to Mr.. H. \.
Auerbach. OF the Palace Clothing COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09

A rural free delivery. route was estab-
lished this week from out of Blaine. Pot
tawatonie county, q miles in length.
g. A. Foley was made carrier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09
Ninde Chantauqua Programme.

The regular meeting Of the Ninde
Chautauqua. circle viii be held Monday
evening at the home of T. J. Scott. at
1858 Buchanan street. The following
programme will be given.
Response to roll-can will be current
rivalry Of Nations" chapter 1s. C.
H. A. Schwartz.
Timer Life Of Corot." Miss Newell
Greek History" chapters and p
Miss Nellie Lercher.
TConfinIIed ON naEa 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09

The Pcrtia club Will meet next Thurs
dav afternoon at the home Of Mrs J. II.
Afford. at 1107 Tyler street, at ESQ. The
programme will be as follows:
Paper. Matthew Arnold" Mrs. J. H.
Frizell.
Paper. Matthew Arnold's Place in
Literature Mrs. T E. Stephens
Mrs w NJ Davidson viii lead the
discussion, which is to be on the subject
s.Chfldren,s Rights"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
WORTHLESS BILL.
Stranger Attempts to Pass $40 One
on a Saloon Keeper.

Tuesday evening stranger attempted
to pass worthless SO bill upon John
HOLMAN, who conducts the saloon at
324 South Front street. He came in
and ordered a pint of whisky and ten
dered the bill in payment. Mr.. Kohl
man detected the deception at once and
called the stranger down. The latter
then paid for the whisky and asked
to have his bill back, but Mr.. Kohl
man refused. While patron of the
saloon attempted to detain the man,
Mr.. HOLMAN telephoned for the police,
but the fellow broke away and ran out
of the place and disappeared. Mr..
HOLMAN describes him as being about
forty years old, tall, dark complec-
toned, with black amustache, and
wearing a, long overcoat.
! The stranger claimed that he got the
bill from farmer named Peterson,
for whom he had been husking corn.
! This is not believed to be the case.
The bill is really two bills pasted
! together so as to have the general color
and appearance of $40 bill. The bills
of which it is composed were issued
| by the bank of New Brunswick, NJ. in
ante bellum days.
The police were unable to locate the
stranger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
SHORT LIFE ENDED.
VIM, ], Osborn Goes to His Eternal
Rest.

5 VIM. J. Osborn. died at the home OF
his mother, Mrs. L. Lavina Osborn,
at 1O45 East Main street, between five
and six O'Clock Wednesday, of con-
sumption.
Mr.. Osborn was twenty eight years
of age, and was born and raised in
Mankato. He graduated from the high
school and then attended the auniver-
sity, from which ne graduated in 1885,
After that he entered the law ofice--o
Lorin Cray, and in. 1S99s".was. admitted
to..practice. ~ His. health. had already
commenced to fail, but he. practiced at
his chosen profession for a year before
seeking the rest and outdoor life which
he..needed. It.was then too late, how
ever, and few. months. in. Colorado
and a brief time in the pine..woodsA in
northern Minnesota did not stay..the
progress of the. disease. .He.was- given
every possible care ana attention, and
his last days weres.made as comfort
able. AS possible. 49,. -. The --deceased--was
never very robust In appearance. but
had.splenty of grit and determination.
s..Mr. Osborn Is s.survlveds.by4-hls
widowed mother, one brother and three
sisters. He was kind and thoughtful.
son and brother and had many warm
friends who. will. sincerely. regret his
taking off at g. time. when. he was--en'
tering upon the work of life, and !. the
future opened. up before him with
great promise. : He possessed an ex'
emplary character, and has left a good
name ns.the community
The. funeral was. held from the
residence at 2 80 o'clock Friday after
noon, and. the services was con
Quoted by Rev. Geo. W. Davis, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church, assisted
by Rector Davis of st. Johns Episco
pal church. The interment. wal
had at Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
BOUND FOR ALASKA.
The Alaska Fish and Lumber Co.
Send Representatives to Shakan.

Thursday evening sMessrs. = I. II.
Coughlan, Frank Thayers and I'D.
Carroll left for Shakan, ALASKA,
to look over the property recently pur-
chased by the Alaska Fish q Lumber
Co. and to arrange details for the i'm
mediate erection of cannery and the
extension of the saw mill. The COM
pany will make some extensive i'm
provements, and put affairs in shape
for large business the coming season.
This company believes it has one OF
the finest locations in all Alaska for
lumber output, and its cannery will be
of sufficient size to put up two thous-
and five hundred cases Of salmon per
day. Machinery will be put in for the
manufacture of cans, and every thing
of the latest improved machinery and
devices will be installed for canning
salmon that will furnish product that
will equal anything in the market.
The gentlemen will be absent about
two weeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
THE HAY-PAUNCEFoTE TREATY.

The new Hay-Pauncefote treaty
has been signed by both Secretary Hay
and Ambassador Pauncefote, and is
now ready to be transmitted to the
senate when that body meets two
weeks hence. The treaty provides that
the isthmian canal may be built under
the auspices of the United States gov :
eminent, Great Britain withdrawing
from the joint guaranty of neutrality
of the canal, thus leaving this country
the sole guarantor. The old provision
respecting the right to fortify the
canal is cut out, leaving that right
by inference optional with the United
States. 1t also provides that there
shall be no discrimination between
nations as to rates for passage OF
freight through the canal Outside OF
these provisions the new treaty is said
to be much like the one which was
presented last year and failed of rati-
6cation. If this treaty is ratified by
the senate the state department will
proceed at once TO negotiate treaties
with Nicaragua and Costa RIGA which
will secure the right to permit of the
canal being constructed, and these
treaties will prescribe the terms upon
which the consent of Nicaragua and
Costa RIGA are given. The commission
of which Admiral Walker is the chair.
man, which has been looking over the
situation as to route. is said to have
reached a unanimous agreement
and will report, it is said, air
favor of the Nicaraguan route. Every
thing at present looks most favorable,
not only to the ratification of the new
treaty with England, but also to the
inauguration of a move in the direc
ton of building the big ditch. There
is, however, one thing to be reckonet
with. and that is a big opposition t.
the construction of the canal which
exists in this country. Several of the
greatest transcontinental lines, if no
all of them, will oppose it, and {
powerful lobby will doubtless appear il
Washington to work against the auth
orization Of the canal by congress
They may also attempt in quiet wa.
to defeat the ratification of the treaty
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty deeds filed

Warranty deeds filed:
Carl Uemitz to Amelia Hardtke,
one acre in section four, Mapleton, for
$3.50.
John T. Morris to John E. Drews,
81 acres in section fifteen, Sterling
Center, for $315.
Herman Hansburg to Henry G.
Jaeger, west half of ne4, section four
teen, Rapidan, for 81, 600.
Edward B. Parker to Elizabeth
Roberts, lot 6, block Al, Garden City,
for $110.
Henry Rosen to Wilhelm Schultz,
south fifty acres of e15, sw4, sec. 3,
and e19. nw4, sec. g, Mapleton, fol
$52.
Rosalia Unzeitig to Harry Kurth,
lots five and six, block one, East Man
kato, for $3.50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
PARTITION OF LAND.

County Surveyor Brooks, Horace
Cummins of Eagle Lake, and, Duane
Rasdall of St. Clair have completed
their labors as Practitioners of the Nc
Govern real estate in Mcpherson and
have their report ready to file with the
district court. The land has been in
litigation for a long time, between
Chris McGovern on one side and Peter,
John and Lawrence McGovern on the
other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
DISCUSSED SCHOOL TOPICS
Social Science Club Hold a Most Pro-
fitabIe and Interesting Meeting Tues
day Night.

Social Science Club Hold a Most Pro-
fitabIe and Interesting Meeting Tues
day Night.
The meeting Of the Social Science
club last evening was largely attended,
there being quite number of teachers
from both the normal and public
schools present. The evening had been
put down on the program as ladies'
night and the members invited their
wives and lady friends to be present.
Prof. E. B. Uline read paper on
"How Can Our Public Schools Better
Fit Their Pupils for the Duties of
LITER which was full of practical
thoughts and stirred up quite dis
cussion. On account Of the interest
ing points which the paper covers, and
which have been agitated here more
or less during the past few months,
we will reproduce the paper in full to-
morrow evening.
Prof Geo. E. Partridge ope ned the
discussion, and in his remarks fol-
lowed the line of physical education,
giving most practical talk. The gen.
eral discussion of the subject was
freely entered into, and many inter.
esting features touched upon, many of
the teachers present taking part
therein
After the discussion of the paper 8
social hour followed, refreshments
were served, and the evening wa
most enjoyably and pro6tably spent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
ASSISTANT ASTRONOMER.
United States Naval Observatory, De-
cember II, IL, 10, 1901.


The U. s. civil service commission
announces that at the request of the
board of visitors to the United States
naval observatory, an examinati on
will be held on December II, ~ and
10, 1901, at various places throughout
the United States, for the position
of assistant astronomer in the United
States naval observatory, at salary Of
81, 800 per annum.
The examination will consist of the
subjects mentioned below, which will
be weighted as follows:
Pure mathematics, practical and
spherical astronomy, celestial me-
chanics, general mechanics, optics, and
French and German. 90.
2-Experience (a) in making astro
nomical observations, (b) in making
astronomical computations, (c) in
making and repairing, mounting and
dismounting, and in caring for astro'
nomical instruments. including auxil
larry apparatus. 40.
3-Ability to carry on original as
Economical Investigations as evidenced
by printed memoirs, or otherwise
40.
Total, 100.
The examination on the technical
subjects under 81" will be entirel.
of scholastic character and will &C
cupy three days. Under the SECOND
and third subjects applicants will b.
expected to submit evidence of thei
experience and ability. This evidencO
should be full and complete. TIL
statements of the application form 81
will also be considered in connection
with the rating of the second ant
third subjects.
AGE, limits, 90 to 45 years.
This examination is open to all citi
zens of the United States who comply
with the requirements and desire t.
enter the service. 1t should be stated
/ however, that it will be useless 70
anyone to apply who has not had con
siderable training and experience alon!
the lines referred to in the subject
of the examination. All persons VIII
consider themselves qualified are in
vited to apply, and such persons will
lie examined and graded with entir
impartality and wholly without regar'
to any consideration save their abilit.
as demonstrated by their examinations
Persons who desire to compete shoul
apply at once to the U. S Civil Ser
vice Commission, Washington, D. G.
for application forms 3O4 and 375
which should be properly executed
and, with the material required unde
subjects 2 and 8, promptly forwarde
to the commission.
An examination will take place 6
the federal building in this city o
Dec. II, IL and 10.
Nov. 10, 1901.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
DEATHS ROLL CALL.

Gen. J. 81 Baker received a telegram
Tuesday announcing the death Monday
at Los Angeles, CAL, of Mrs. A. E.
Braden, widow of the former state
auditor, w. w. Braden. The family
moved to Los Angeles eight years ago,
and Mr.. Braden died there three years
ago. The family was we'll known in
this state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22

1t has come to light through the
political writer of the Minneapolis
Journal, that the opposition to Gov.
Van SAINT would like late convention
next year for the nomination of state
officers while the governor and his
friends would like an early one, that is
one that will meet about the same
time as has been the custom for the
past few years. The governors op-
ponents are of the opinion that If a
late convention is held, it will be
known what former Gov. Lind will
do. whether or not he will be a can
didate for the governorship on a flu
sion deal again. If he is, the story
runs, then they are willing to let Gov.
Van SAINT have the nomination, but if
not, then they would like to put for
ward some one else. In other words.
as the Winona Republican and Herald
puts it the opposition to Gov. Van
SAINT is purely selfish and personal.
Those who are engineering it shivel
every time John Lind name is men
toned. There is nothing that will
help strengthen Gov. Van SAINT will
the people generally than the publica'
ton of this fact as to what his opposi
ton in his own party consists of.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22

will be at home Thursdays after Jan,
18th. Mr.. and Mrs. Holman will take
up their abode in st. Louis. The
best wishes of the host of friends OF
both couples will pany them
through life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

From Tuesday and Wednesdays Dany.
W. G.. Little of New Ulm and W. S.
Little of Marshall were in the city to-
day.
A pension of So a month has been
granted to John Murphy of Lake Crys-
tall
Peter Laingen, a well known farmer
of Butternut Valley, was in the city
today.
A crusade against the opening of
stores on Sunday has been started at
New Ulm.
Fred r. Bohmbach has accepted
position with the Texas Fuel Oil Co.
of Mankato.
The funeral of the late Patrick Kelly
will occur at 10 80 a. m. tomorrow
from st. Johns Catholic church.
Mrs. L. A. Wheelock and Mrs. A.
F. Rosenheim of st. Louis are guests,
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Wheelock.
The state board of control has in
sured the state normal school building
and contents in this city for 500, 600.
The great majority purchase pianos
made by Chase Bros They are the
Chase Bros, the Hackley and the
Carlisle pianos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. W. Hohmann of
Minneapolis are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Kron. They arrived last
evening to attend the wedding of their
sister and brother tomorrow.
Judge and Mrs. Ira P. Shissler will
leave Friday for Chicago, where the
former will be fitted with a second
artificial limb. They will visit their
son, Harry, at Joliet, ILL.,, and will
be gone about two weeks.
Over $11, 900 of the current tax has
not yet been paid into the county
treasury, and the most of this is on the
second half of the real estate tax,
which good many people have over
looked paying. When they find the
penalty added they will wish that they
had been more thoughtful.
Edmund W. Beims of st. Louis ar
rived in Mankato last night and is the
, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kron.
He came to attend the Lamm- Hob
mann wedding tomorro Mr.. Beims
is business associate of John b..
Holman and is the son-in-law of the
/ late VIM E. Anheuser of the Anheuser-
Busch Brewing association of st.
: Louis.
Fred A. Kneeland, late of the firm
of Babcock & Kneeland, has decided
to continue to make Mankato his
home, and has accepted position
with the Texas Fuel Oil Co. of Man
kato. He has been appointed general
agent for the company and will make
an excellent man for them. Mr..
Kneeland's friends will be glad to
3 learn that he will remain here.
Peter Helm disposed of another of
those everlasting Carlisle pianos today
to Frederick Nitzkowfski, the gard
> ner. 1t is not newspaper notoriety
alone which brings these pianos into
prominence but the fact that they have
the everlasting qualities and the
beauty of tone which all lovers Of
: music admire.
Mayer Bros. this morning received
an order for a carload of their trip
9 hammers from Omaha. The Mayer
t Bros. are enjoying an excellent trade
g in this line. The trip hammer is one
q of their own patents and their sales
q amount to several hundred during 1.-THE
z year, with constant increasing de-
mand