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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
FAVOR THE Beers
Irish People Are For Freedom
Everywhere.
So Said Attorney E. J. Cannon OF St.
Paul in His Address Last
Evening.

The st. Patrick's day supper and
entertainment at st. Johns Catholic
church hall last evening was well at
tended. The ladies of the church
served most appetizing meal from
five to eight o'clock, at which hour
the tables were cleared away and seats
placed.
A musical and literary program was
carried out that was very enjoyable,
some of the best musicians in the city
assisting. All taking part are deserv-
ing of great credit The musical pro-
gram was in charge of Miss Cora
Carney.
The address of the evening was
delivered by Hon. E. J. Cannon of st.
Paul, who is we'll known in this city
and is an able attorney. Mr.. Cannon
was introduced by Rev. Father
Hughes, who presided over the meet
ing.
The speaker said that every country
has it's heroes, men of whom all are
proud, and Ireland was not deficient
in this regard. 1t has had many sons
to be proud of. He gave brief &C
count of st. Patrick, who came over
from France and freed the Irish people
from superstition. He is still honored
and his admonitions are being follow
ed. The benefits which he conferred
on the people of the little island were
many.
Mr.. Cannon said that the Irish peo-
pie stand for freedom, and sympathize
with the Beers in their struggle for
liberty. He compared the Boer war
with the American war for independ-
ence, and the sending of the Boer en-
voys to America with the sending of
the American ENJOYS to France during
the revolutionary war. In both cases
the people had nothing to promise the
ENJOYS but blessings and sympathy for
the cause they represented.
The American people have friendly
feeling for all races and religions, and
this is heartily seconded by the Irish
race everywhere.
Mr.. Cannon spoke in an interesting
strain and was roundly applauded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
Mr.. HUNT MENTIONED.
Position of First Assistant Post
master General Vacant.


The Washington correspondence in
Tuesdays st. Paul Pioneer Press con-
tains the following:
1.-THE position of first assistant post
master general is now vacant, the res
ignation of W. NJ. johnson of New
Jersey having been accepted by the
president. The position was rendered
to Harry c. New of Indianapolis who
has declined. Members of the con-
gressionsl delegation are aiding Repre-
sentative McCleary in pressing the
name of Mr.. Hunt of Mankato for this
place.
"Mr Hunt was candidate for
public printer at the beginning of the
first Mckinley administration. and
later bis name was mentioned in con-
nection with the bureau of engraving
and printing.
"Joseph 81. Manley of Augusta,
Me-, the Maine member of the Repub-
lican national committee. is being
pressed by the administration to accept
the Office of first assistant postmaster
general, but it is not yet known
whether Mr. Manley will accept the
Office. The Office has not been formally
rendered, but Mr.. Manley has Eeen
approached on the subject, and Post
master General Payne, with whom
the Maine committeeman has been
closely associated in a number of
national campaigns, is anxious to have
Mr.. Manley accept the position. 1t is
quite likely that Mr.. Manley will not
take the Office, his private interests be-
ing in the way Roth Mr.. Manlay
and the postmaster general declined to
discuss the matter.
Mr.. Hunt is at Los Vegas, N. NJ,
and could not be seen in regard to the
above.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
WATERVILLE ASSEMBLY.
Manager DR.. A. v. Knepper Here This
Week and Announces Talent En-.
gagged.

Manager Knepper who has theWater-
Vile Chautauqua assembly in charge
this year, is in town looking after the
interest of the Chautauqua to be held
at Wsterville, commencing June 80,
and continuing until July 9th. He has
secured some of the greatest talent
in the country for the meeting. In
fact, it will be continued musical
program of superb talent, and a fine
program given in large tent seating
5000, or mole people.
Among the notables who will be
there will be Sam Jones, who will
lecture on the opening night, subject,
"What 1 Know of He'll. On the fol-
lowing Sunday Sam P. Jones will de-
liver his famous sermon on "Phil-
osophy of Prayer" DR.. J. Merritte
Driver, Methodist minister who is
we'll and favorably known throughout
the northwest, will render valuable
assistance during the assembly.
Henry Watterson, the brilliant and
noted editor of Louisville Courier
Journal, will give his famous lecture
on abraham Lincoln, Sunday, July
9th. Professor Hawkes. the wittiest
and most pleasing wit in America to-
day, will be there three days. Gen.
Booth, of the American Salvation
Army, will give two lectures. The
famous Slayton Jubilee Singers, said
to be, the finest troupe of jubilee sing
ers in America has been engaged for
seven days.
! A great debate between Hamlin and
barrow will take place on July 1st,
on the race question. These gentle
men have become very popular in the
eastern states, and have attracted
large gatherings from time to time.
Honorable barrow is noted Demo
cratic criminal lawyer from Chicago.
Hon. Hamlin a noted Republican from
the same place. The thousands that may
attend the debate will not be disap.
pointed in hearing one of the greatest
displays of oratory that has ever taken
place in southern Minnesota. There
is other talent too numerous to men
ton, some not contracted for. Taken
as whole the Chautauqua will be the
biggest thing that Waterville and the
adjacent country has ever had and il
will bring to the former resort many
visitors from all over southern Min
nesota and adjacent territory. The
management and the business men o.
Waterville and Mankato are eager tt
have the cooperation and support O.
the public. In order to be successful
we must have it. 1t will be grea
factor in helping the morals. intelli
!, gence and enjoyment of the com
munity.
Thousands of those who visit tn
Chautauqua will also visit our owl
beautiful city of Mankato. Yer,
cheap rates will be made between
, Waterville and Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
SMALL HOUSE OUT.
Nevertheless, Bowman and Nolan
Pleased Their Hearers.

Messrs. Bowman and Nolan of
Minneapolis appeared at the theatre
Monday night under the auspices of the
Modern Samaritans. The attendance
was light, and the enterprise was not
a money maker for the lodge, so there
was nothing left to devote to the
street car company.
While the attendance was not what
it should have been or what the enter
tainment merited, those who were
present were given a most enjoyable
two hours. The two gentlemen are
capital entertainers and make a team
that is hard to beat. Each in his
line is inimitable. The author of
''Freckles and Tan" gave a chalk
talk and readings from his popular
book, while the story teller gave dla-
lect jokes and readings from famous
authors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
THE NEW PLUMBING FIRM.

McLaurin & Northrup,s. the plum
bers, who have recently formed a
partnership, will on April LIST, move
into the building now occupied by
II. r. Kurth, at 519 South Front
street. The firm have opened temper
arily in the basement under Clements
grocery store, where they can be
found until April 1st. McLaurin q
Northrup are both excellent young
men, experts in their line, and will no
doubt get their share of business.
They will do general plumbing. steam
and hot water heating.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
HE SIGNED HIS NAME.
Story of Frank Hatton When He Be
came Postmaster General.

Story of Frank HattOn When He Be-
came Postmaster General.
Frank Hatton was a great stickler
for Details" said a former representa-
tive of congress who had been in
Washington when Mr.. Hatton was
postmaster general the other day, "and
when he entered the cabinet in the lat
ter part of Arthur's administration he
carried this habit with him. He let it
be known among the heads of bureaus
and divisions that he proposed to ia
miliarize himself with the business of
the department until he had grasped
all the details of the work over which
he presided.
1.-THE second day at his desk the ven
cradle colored messenger who attended,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
FIRST MEETING A GOOD ONE.

The chapel of the First Baptist
church was comfortably filled last
night, and the pastor, Mr.. Miller,
preached the first sermon in series
of evangelistic services now being
held. A deep interest was manifested
in the service by those present. The
meeting will begin at 80 promptly
tonight, and the pastor will preach
upon the subject, "What 1t Means to
Have Christ in U.s. An invitation is
extended to the public to attend these
services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
SEVERAL CHANGES.

Several changes took place at the
Omaha freight depot yesterday. Chas.
Brooks, who has long been the eff
cient cashier, has resigned his position
to take charge of the farm.
81. M. Heleniak, formerly bill clerk,
becomes cashier, and F. W. Bates
takes his place as bill clerk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
STONE USED AT OMAHA.
Col. WideII Believes That Cost to
Property Owners is OVerestimated.

Col. Widell states that stone curbing
is being used in Omaha in preference
to cement, where asphalt paving is
being put down, and that the stone is
being secured from a quarry at Hot
Springs, s. D., that he is interested
in. The cost of stone curbing in
Omaha is sixty-five cents per lineal
foot, whereas it can be laid in Man
kato for fifty cents per lineal foot.
Col WidelI does not believe that the
difference in cost to the property own
ers will be $21 per lot. He believes
that asphalt to the curb will make a
better street than eighteen inches Of
cement out from the curbing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
HIS WlFE'S AFFECTIONS.
A GAINESVILLE Hotel Man Values Them
at $4,000.

WE. Young went to Waseca Wednes-
day, where, with John Moonan of that
place, he will appear for the defense at
the trial of $40, 600 suit brought by
Thos. Colahan of GAINESVILLE against a
leading merchant of that town for the
alleged alienation of the affections of
the plaintiffs wife. The case will be
hard fought. Colahan conducts a
hotel at GAINESVILLE.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
BICYCLES TO SELL.
Conner Jones Has a Large Assert
ment All at Low Prices.

Conner 81. Jones is now prepared to
show. the. people of Mankato and Vicin-
ity the. largest, neatest most up-to-
date line of bicycles ever shown in this
city. Samples are now on display.
The public is invited to call and see
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
Grass Seeds.

Of all kinds, including rape seed for
fall pasture. Lowest prices.
s. 81. GRANNIS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
Monitor Disc Drills.

The best in use. Guaranteed not to
clog In mud. s. 81. GRANNIS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21

Judge Shissler has rendered YER
dict in favor of the plaintiff in the
case of D. G. Davies vs.. Thomas
brothers. Mr.. Davies is allowed the
full amount of his claim, $3.50, this
being his commission on the sale of
land to Thos. Butter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
DEPOT BROKEN INTO.
Sneak Thief Steals a Watch From a
Saloon.

The Office of the Milwaukee passen-
ger depot was broken into last evening
between six and seven o. clock, and the
money drawer was demolished. 1t
contained no money, so the thief had
his trouble for nothing. A stranger
having the appearance of tramp
was seen lettering about the depot late
in the afternoon, and the police are
looking for him.
Some sneak thief stole a silver
watch from Frank Kieffe's vest yester-
day afternoon as it was hanging in
the saloon.
The sheriff of Dakota county was
in the city today looking for horse
thief who stole team at Hastings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21

The trial of the divorce suit of
Louisa Albrecht vs.. VIM. Albrecht has
been set for March S1st at Mapleton.
AS the parties reside there, this will
save much expense. Judge Quinn of
Fairmont will preside.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
Took the Hint.

A story is told of certain English
bishop we'll known for his verbosity
who rose to address the house of lords
on very important occasion. Il VIII
divide my speech under twelve heads"
he said, to the discomfort Of his audi
ence.
The Marquis of Salisbury begged to
be allowed to interpose with a little
anecdote. "a friend Of mine was re-
turning home late one night" he said,
"when opposite st. Paurs he saw an
intoxicated man trying to ascertain the
time on the big clock there. Just then
1t began to strike and slowly tolled out
IL. The man listened, looked hard at
the clock and said: 'Confound you, why
couldn't you have said that all at
once?"
The bishop heartily Joined in the
laughter which followed and took the
hint contained in the story.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-21
The Killing Is Justified.

Tilley, Neb., March 1S.-A coroner's
jury held an inquest on the body of
Willard Smith, the man who attempt
ed to blackmail G. E. Llewellyn, a
merchant of this place. A verdict
was rendered justifying the killing.
Two companions of the dead man who,
it is charged, were implicated in the
attempt at blackmail, will be arrested
If they can be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
MAINE WOODEN MILLS
Soon to Be Added to Ranks of More
Wages Seekers.

Providence, r. L., March 2S.-The
Olneyville strikers express much salts
ton because of the strike at the mills
at Fitchburg and Blackstone. 1t is
stated here that the next point of at
tack will be at the American Wooden
Cos. mill in Webster, Mass, (Where
the Chase mill weavers have given no
tice that they will stop work unless
certain demands are granted), Vassal
boro and Skowhegan, Me. An effort
will be made to have the weavers at
Fulton Mills, Oswego, N. Y. recon-
slider the question of joining issues
with the other mills now involved.
1t is estimated that 5000 hands are
affected directly or indirectly by the
numerous strikes, although something
less than 1000 employees are actually
out. Many of the remaining hands are
working. but not all are engaged on
full time. The Olneyville Union Of
ficials say that the employment Of in
dependent mills will contribute to the
general strike fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
STRIKE At SANGERvILLE.
Prospect That Mill May Close for an
Indefinite Time.

Sangerville, Me-, March 2S.-There is
a prospect of the mill of the Sangerville
Wooden Co. being shut down for an in
definite time, possibly as result of
dissatisfaction among the employees in
the spinners' department over their
wages.
On Friday, the spinners went to Supt.
F. III. Carr and stated their grievances.
They wished to be employed at guar
antee of not less than $1.75 per day.
After listening to them Mr.. Carr told
them they could make no concessions
to this end and stated that rather than
do so the mill would be shut down for
three or four months.
1t is claimed that the employees in an
other smaller mill where they only are
enabled to make as much but Mr.. Carr,
on the other hand. claims that the av-
erage wages for the past few months
has been s1.79 per day.
There are about as employees in the
mill all of whom win be thrown out of
employment, if the spinners insist on
their demands.
1t is hoped that the citizens of the
town will be able to affect a compro-
mise and permit of the work in the
mill being continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
THE CENTENNIAL BOOK.
Literary Committee Preparing a Very
Interesting History Of CITY.

The centennial literary committee has
issued a circular regarding the history of
Waterville which will be issued in book
for for the celebration. The book viii
be sold for IS and the profits will be de-
voted to the expense of the celebration.
The volume promises to be a very inter-
esting one for all who are at all interest
ed In the city. 1t will contain a full ac-
count of the centennial exercises, the ora
ton by ]. Manchester Haines. poem by
Mrs Mary Keely Taylor, and histori-
cal address by Rev. f. c. Whittemore.
There will also he chapters written by
different men in the city, treating of va
rious activities and branches of progress.
The book will be profusely illustrated
with half tones of views about the city
at present and plans of former days. The
book will contain something like 375 pages
and will be 6x9 inches in size.
The introduction will contain a sketch
of the arrangements that are being made
for the celebration. The table Of con-
tents, wh9ich is given with the circular,
is as follows:
Chap. T. The Centennial Celebration.
The city as prepared for the Centen-
Hidi ne oIilcidi prosIdIi. Inc sAei-
cises of Sunday. The dedication Of the
City Hall. Account of the Centennial
exercises.
Chap. III. The Historical Address by
Rev. Edwin c. .Whittemore. The Poem,
Mrs Mary Keely Taylor.
Chap. III. The Centennial Grafton, Hon.
j. Manchester Haynes.
Chap w. Early Settlers and Settle
ments. A. Appleton Plaisted, A. NJ.
Chap. v "reminiscences, Prof. William
Mathews. LII. ID.
Chap. vi Waterville in War Time, with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
RHODE ISLAND WORRIED.
Trouble All Over State Expected I'm
less Cotton Mills Yield.

Pawtucket. X. l., March 2S-The cotton
mill situation in Rhode Island is a mat
ter which is causing a great deal of con-
Germ on the part of the manufacture as
we'll as the mill operatives, and If a
movement is not made By tne man ia C
turers within the coming week tow ards
satisfying the expectations of operat yes.
it is fairly certain that there VIII be
more or less trouble all over the stAte.
The Rhode Island Mule Spinners' AS
ISOLATION is the only organization OF cot
ton operatives which has requested the
manufacturers TO advance wages, aii up
to the present time nothing definite has
been heard by the organization re. ard
ing their request for an increase Of 10
per cent. The associa ton will ho'd a
special meeting here. Sunday. to consid-
er the attitude of the manufactures
1t is expected that by that time the
manufacturers will have reached some
determination regarding the wage cues
ton. for the position of the manufa tur-
ers up to now has been, apparently, that
of a waiting action by the manufact Irers
of other localities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Centennial Plans Are Booming.

Because not so very much is being
heard from the centennial committees
ii should not be taken for granted that
they are not doing anything. They are
all hard at work and have their share
of the work well in hand. Everything
is coming along beautifully and it looks
as though Waterviile would have the
finest celebration that has been held in
the State for years.
The decorating committee has ar
ranged for q conference with a profess
sional decorator from Boston and he
will soon visit the city to talk over
plans for this part OF the work 1t is
expected that under any management
the decorations will be very fine indeed
The plans for the big parade are pro-
crossing finely. One of the committee
estimates that a parade three miles in
length will be seen. Prizes will be
offered to the merchants, one for the
most practical illustration of an adver-
tisement of any particular business and
another for the most beautiful display.
Arrangements are being made for the
attendance of several divisions of Sc
cret societies Then there will be two
companies of cadets, several bands, the
trades display and scores of others to
take part.
The work is moving along very
very smoothly, each committee doing
its full share with no inclination to
shirk. There is a tremendous amount
of labor connected with a thing Of this
kind and it is now getting into full
swing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
THE WOODEN STRIKE.
Two Mills Join Ranks of IdIe-About
800 Hands Out.

Boston. March 2S.-The strike at certain
Of the mills of the American Wooden Co.
which has been in progress for weeks.
was extended to the two additional mills
of the company in Massachusetts, Friday
morning.
The weavers at the Beoli mills and
Fitchburg worsted mills. more than 400
in ALL left their looms. The weavers were
influenced to some extent in taking the
action they did by the strike of the weav-
ers. Thursday, at the Saranac mills of
the American Co. in Blackstone. The
further extension of the difficulties swells
the ranks of the strikers to an estima ted
total of about 300 i'll the company's mills
In the National and Providence Wey-
bosset and Riverside mills in Olneyvile
and Manton mills at Manton. r. l., the
weavers, loom fXers, burlers and other
floor hands have been out for weeks. The
company has had a number of new weav-
ers. not union members. at work. The
weavers are also on strike in the COM
pany's Anchor mills. Pascoag, r. L.,
Puritan mills. Plymouth, Mass, Saranac
Mills, Blackstone. Mass.
When the weavers in the Fitchburg
and Beoli mills struck. FRI lay, they were
joined by the loom fxers. 'he origin of