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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
SMALLPOX A CRIME.
Secretary Bracken Inclines to That
View of the Malady.
MINNEAPOLIS Journal

Minneapolis Journal:
sit is almost criminal to have small
pox now," declared DR.. 81. M.
Bracken, secretary of the state board of
health, to the physicians and veteri-
narians of Minnesota. assembled in
sanitary conference in the bacteria
logical laboratory at the state uniyer-
sity yesterday.
DIR. Bracken asserted that the small
pox prevalent in Minnesota was OF d
very mild form, and that the methods
of treating it, by the isolation of pa
tients and the vaccination of persons
exposed, was most efficacious. The
spread of the infection, he said, was
due to the disregard of the rules pre-
scribed by the medical men of the
health board, and he urged more strln-
gency in the enforcement of the regu-
lations
The subjects considered at this morn
ing's session were diphtheria. rabies
and small pox. The conference held a
brief business session and passed reso-
lutions recommending the establish
ment of a national department of
health, with a supervisor to have a
place in the presidents cabinet. The
conference adjourned at 1 O'Clock and
took luncheon at the Commercial club.
An afternoon session was held in the
rooms of the Hennepin county Medical
society, in the Andrus building, be-
ginning at 3 o clock.
DR.. Bracken, in his address on small
pox in Minnesota, said the disease was
not introduced into the United States
from the Philippines, as has been gen,
orally reported, but was brought into
the states from Cuba, probably by
Cuban refugees, before the war, the
first case appearing in 1895. The in
lection spread throughout the south
and west, and was introduced into
Minnesota three years ago by three
separate sources. The first was from
Nebraska, the second came via. Du
luth, and was brought there over tint
Great Northern from Washington, AND
the third came direct from Texas. II
1899 there were 800 cases in Minnesota
and ii deaths. In the following yea
the total number of cases was 1871
and the number Of. deaths %. In 19Ol
there were s, 4S5 cases and IS deaths
The disease, said DR.. Bracken, is no
confined to Minnesota, but is very gen
eral every state in the union beins
affected. The success in handling it.
he said, had been marked, notwith
standing the fact that there had beer
a great deal Of opposition to the me
thods followed. That vaccination viii
prevent small pox is undisputed, sai'
the doctor. 1t should be remembered
said the speaker, that vaccination il
as much or more for the benefit of thu
community than for the benefit OF hin
who is vaccinated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Notice..

Mankato, Mimi, Jan. 14th, 1902.
Builders, contractors and carpenters
are hereby notified that the Plaster
union of Mankato have set the follow
ing scale of prices on work, said price
to go into effect after the 10Th day of
March, 1902. Plasterers furnish all
material, hard finish 26 cents per
yard. Plasterers furnish material
except lath and lathing 16 cents Work
without furnishing, 10 cents. Back
plastering cents to do work, 8 cents
to do work and furnish stucco, 10 cents
to do work and furnish all material.
SWAN JOHNSON,
President.
Fred Chenoweth,
Secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
EDWARDS AS PRESIDENT.
Albert Lea Light and Power Company
Perfects ORGANIZATION.

Albert Lea, Mimi, Jan. 16.-The
Albert Lea Light and Power company,
that expects to secure the building of
an..electric line of railway from this
city to Mankato and which has CAPT
tai stock of $500, 900, of which $125, coo
is paid up, has perfected its organic
alton, as follows: President, George
G. Edwards, of Bridgeport, Conn.
vice president, Frank N. Jewett, Chi
cago secretary, Norman Peterson, Al
bert Lea; treasurer, BENJAMIN j.
Shockley, Albert Lea. The new cor.
poration stepped into the business OF
the Albert Lea Electric company, and
will expand that plant as well as pro-
noting the railroad enterprises.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Mr.. Bryan is building SSO' OOO
house. To the extent that he has pros
pered out of his political experience
of the past few years, Mr.. Bryan is
not kicking the portion of the money
power which he represents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Fathers Idea of Shoes.

"Spell shoes, said the teacher.
"S-h-o-e-s," returned the Ii tile one
promptly.
Correct" said the teacher. ''Of
course you know what they are"
The little one nodded his head VIC
lently.
"My papa says" he announced,
"that shoes are what drive the father
of family into bankruptcy. Chi
cago Post.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
cbicaoo Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Cattle-Good to
prime steers, s6.5O@7.45; poor to me-
dunn, $4OO@6.25; stockers and feed.
ers, $2.25@4.50; cows and heifers,
$125@5.00; Texas steers, $3.25@5.6O.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, 5000
6.45; good to choice heavy, $6.30@6.65;
rough heavy, $5.95@6.25; light, $50
@6.15; bulk of sales, $5.90@6.35.
Sheep-Good to choice, $4.25@5.00;
lambs, $3.50@6.00.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
chicano Grain and Provisions.

Chicago. Jan. 15.-W heat--Jan.,
76kc; May. SOAc; July, SO@S0Rc.
Corn-Jan., 60Bc; May, 6SBc; July,
63%c; Sept, 62%c. Oats-Jan., 441sc;
May, 447c; July, 395sc; Sept, 33c.
Pork-Jan., $16.671S; May, $1707k;
July. $685.. Flax-Casn Northwest
ern $3.50: Southwestern, $1.66;
May, S1.67. Butter-Creameries, $50
231hc; diaries, 10000. Eggs-299
soc. Poultry-TufLeys, SR@11Ac;
chickens, 7Q8hc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
MARKET QUOTATION.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Jan. 15.-Wheat-
Cash, 1850; May, 76%@76hc; July
77# @771ac. On Track-No. 1 hard.
773sc; No. 1 Northern. 1890; No. 2
Northern, 735s@74c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

The Winona normal school faculty is
taking steps to establish headquarters
in Minneapolis during the session of
the National Educational association,
for the benefits of students and alumni:
A good idea.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Jan. 15.-Cattle-Fancy
butcher steers, $5.5O@6.1O; fancy
butcher COWS and heifers, s4.25@4.75;
good to choice veals, $4.25@5.OO;
good to choice feeders, $3.25@5.OO.
Hogs-$4O0@6.3 Sheep-Good to
choice, S425@4.60; lambs, $5.25@5.40.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Ion IT-24-31. 1902,
Jan. 1T-24-31, 1902.
ORDER FOR HEARING OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE OF MINOR.

ORDER FOR HEARING OF SALE Ot hEAL
ESTATE OF MINOR.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
- Earth.-SS. In Probate Court. -.
In the matter of the guardianship OF
Marv A Lothrop, an insane person.
On reading and filing the 4, petltlon
of Alexander Morrison guardian of the person
and property of Mary A. Lothrop, insane person
for license to sell all of the interest OF saIu
Mary A. Lothrop in and to lots two ana tnree
in block four in the village of vernon Centert
in the county of Blue Earth ana state OF
Minnesota being the real estate OF
said Ward, And II appearlng
from said petition that 1t Is necessary
and would be beneficial to said ward, ana an
nersons interested therein that said real
estate or part thereof should be sold. 81
1t Is ora 90, nat Cue next OF the XIII OF Ihe
sa q gar4. "a. q p T. Us interested IN the es-
r. re -, an s..; "a IS app ar before SAID pro-
hate CO. , r.--, Ct, hI5v flee IN the city OF
Man. Alto. IT, t.. COUNTY of Blue Earth atofe-
said On the Sth day Of February. A ID. l9OI, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause why
license should not be granted for the SAFE Oh
said real estate.
And it is further ordered, That notlce OF
such hearing be given to all persons INTERESTED
in said estate by publication of this order for
three successive weeks prior to sald nearing In
che Mankato Free Press, weekly newspaper
printed and published at the city OF Nj ankato,
In said Blue Earth county, MINNESOTA
Dated Jan. II, 1902.
By the Court,
probate Court Seal.l VIM F. HUGHES,
= Judge of Probate.
Pfau Pfau, Attorneys for Guardian,
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Duluth Grain,

Duluth, Jan. 15.-Wheat-Cash, No
1 hard, 78c; No. Northern, 75c; No. 2
Northern, 721ac; No. spring, zoe. To
Arrive-No. 1 hard, No. 1 Northern
and May, 7Sc; July, 79c. Flax-Cash.
Ct AZ
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux City, Ia, Jan. 15.-Cattle-
Beeves, $4.O005.85; COWS, bulls and
mixed, S1.50@4OO; stockers and feed
ers. $2.5O0425; yearlings and calves.
S2.7505OO Hogs-$6.00@6.45.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

"Did the prisoner indulge in objur-
gations9" asked the young attorney OF
the witness.
"No, SIR" replied the latter. 81
never knew him to take anything but
whisky. "-Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
] graph,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds filed: .
John M. Vance to David E. Evans,
west fifty feet of lots six and seven,
block six, Van Brunt's add, for 30,
500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
The Markets

Reported daily by Edwards, Wood g. Co..
Room lie Hunt Building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Grain Quotations.

Mankato. Mimi, Jan, 16, 1902
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Chicago, Milwaukee & ST Paul.
Trains Arriving. Departing. =
No. t01-11 20 a. m. No. 1926 100 a m.
No. 1872 :35 p. m. No. 1852 As D. m.
No. 126-7 AS p. m. No. 1866 80 p. m.
No. 122 makes connections at Austin for Chi
cego, Milwaukee, Kansas City, St. Louis and
Peoria, also for points west of Wells.
No. los makes connections for Chicago, Mil
waukee and points west of Wells.
j. G. MOORE, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Minneapolis May Puts 75h@A Ca
/" Curb 76b0A
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19

cd members of the red tribes of America. The
necessity of an asylum for the and treat
ment of insane Indians exclusively became
pecially apparent to the citizens of South Da-
l5ota, because of their proximity to the reserva-
tions.
1t is well known that feeble minded, demented
and insane Indians, as we'll as the aged and in
firm, receive little and attention from their
relatives tribesmen. crazy Indian is uni
versaIIy regarded by his brethren as good as a
dead Indian
These conditions induced Senator Pettigrew to
take up the work of securing an appropriation
from Congress to build asylum for the in
sane. and in 1899 bill was indorsed by Con-
gress ordering the construction of an Indian
asylum building at near Canton, S d. The
appropriation at first $4,000, was afterward
increased to 100000.
site of hundred acres was bought for
S3 600 and the building contract was awarded
to Peton & Co, of Milwaukee, for So 800 The
building is a fine one. Pressed brick form the
walls, trimmed with white stone the whole
building rooted with slate The structure is in
the form of a Maltese cross, 164 feet long and
144 feet wide in the centre.
The capacity of the building is seventy-fve in
mates. Many have said that there were not
seventy-fve insane Indians in the United States
but there is every indication that within wear
the Canton asylum Will be unable to accommo-
date all the applicants.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19

husband appeared In pursuit of her, with fleet
horses and a six barrelled pistol. which he -four
lshed, they prevented him from carrying out his
plans. He went away, only 10 return later with a
coach and four and several companions. This time
the young woman hidden in a neighboring
town
by the villagers had divided into two
parties-those who believed that the husband was
entitled to his wife, and her adherents The latter
determined that the husband should not obtain
possession OF his wife,
What happened then?" impauently broke in the
stranger.
why. the end of January. that winter. the
man appeared again with coach and his com
panionS. Catching glimpse Of his wife In win
dow Of the Stage House, he rushed in, and, seizns
Whipping up the horses, he drove away toward
New-York before any could stop him.
THE story is that she screamed for help as she
carried along with dshevelled hair and with.
out hood cloak. But IL seems that no one could
help her, because OF the breakneck speed of the
coach.
This incident excited the town. you may
imagine. The supporters of the man attacked the
proprietor OF the Stage House. who had been 4
conspicuous champion Of the young woman, and
organized stock company 10 build new and finer
hotel in front OF his door.
1T was a great day when the big hotel was
raised The proprietor of the Stage House had
secured a for the arrest OF the master
builder. and the tOwnspeople gathered 20 see II
served.
''The constable was there with his warrant but
how could he serve II man who would not
come down to the ground. where he could get hold
OF him? For the builder eluded the
stable by climbing about the massive beams I'm the
through a speaking trumpet. The hotel was nm
Ished as YOU can see. The couple divorced.
I believe by an act OF the legislature the following
winter. and the town finally quieted down
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19

performed by Stamfords boatmen One Of
the most courag ageous of these boatmen was Cap
tain Ebenezer Jones' and a story of one Of his ex-
ploits has been handed down.
One day information came that frigate and
sloop of war belonging to the enemy were lying
in Oyster Bay. across the Sound. Captain Jones
determined TO take the Shop with his whaeboat
fleet.
Shortly after midnight he. with his little fotilla,
started across the nine-mile stretch of water. He
saved the strength of his men IS much as possible
by making use OF the light wind but this fell
before daylight, and they obliged 10 row
INTO the harbor. A fog had settled down the
pay which helped the daring boatmen Discover
ing the sloops anchorage, Captain Jones rowed
around it in the early gray of the morning with
out being seen.
He was at length discovered. Just he got close
alongside, and hailed:
who's there?"
"A friend"
"A friend to whom"
TN let you know" responded Jones as he
clambered over the side of the sloop. The rebels
have been rowing around the bay all night, and
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19

A famous name in Stamford history is that of
Abraham Davenport. and story is told about him
that is treasured by his descendants. An austere
man. he noted for his devotion to duty. For
nearly sixty years beginning with that of Wash
ingtons BIRTH he figured in the public affairs of his
town. county and State It is said that he wished
10 die performing his duty. and his wish graft
fed, for the stroke of death while he
hearing a case in the Court OF Common Pleas at
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19
HER READY ANSWER.

From The Boston Journal
1t was at a dinner party. The bright young man
found himself privileged to sit next 10 the young
woman with beautiful arms and neck. He thought
himself the most favored parsonage I'm the room.
Suddenly his fair companion eXnfhited signs OF
nervousness. Two of his very best Jokes saved for
special occasion. passed by unnoticed. Her face
wore a look of alarm. Apprehensively the younf;
man gazed at her. and meeting the look she said :
II am in misery"
In misery" echoed the man
Yes" she replied. II was vaCcinated the other
day, and IL has taken beautifully / could almost
scream II hurts So
The young man looked st the beautiful arms.
and seeing no mark there, said:
why. where YOU vaccinatedo''
I'm Boston" she replied the smile chasing awav
the look of pain ''e ''"'
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19

be replaced by the engines. About sixteen thou
sand mules used In the anthracite region.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19
MINNIE GIGGLE" FALLS

From The Milwaukee Sentinel.
Some years ago | visited an old friend Of min,
in Minneapolis, said well known Milwaukee rail-
road man. and he spent considerable time taking
me about TO snow me the many interesting places
In that Interesting city. One day he took me out
10 see the famous Mnnehaha Falls and after
had toasted my eyes this beautiful work OF
nature he invited me To accompany him down
the Eulch through which the little stream flows
at least half a mle-and there called nv attention
TO little cascade that is an exact miniature OF
Minnehaha Falls
What do you call this cascade? 1 asked of my
friend. 70 -'
=" We call this. Mime Gggle'"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19
AN ASYLUM FOR INSANE INDIANS.

IT HAS JUST BEEN BUILT AT CANTON. s. d. AND
WILL BE OPENED SOON.
Canton. s. D., Jan. 1S (SpeclaD-The National
Indian Asylum, the only institution of the kind
in the world will soon be pencd to the dement,
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19

employment for all students desiring ass,s,,-
and the officers of the law Department
met with much success in this respect ase always
also gradually being accumulated out 20 .und ND ls
temporary loans are made to students w11iich
immediate financial assistance. needing
New-York tribune., 1902-01-19

you've known nothing about IT. I'll report you to
the admiral for neglecting your watch"
by this time the men from the boats climb
ing up the sides OF the vessel. Jones continued
storming away at the officer OF the deck for his
negligence, while the officer. thinking that he had
run afoul of some violent old Tory, who would e.
port him to his commander. treunhed from head
TO foot. He assured the rebel captain that the
strlcteSt watch had been maintained. and begged
him TO notice the order the vessel. and
observe that the guns trained, and the
kets in their racks primed ready for use. number
Of these muskets were by this time in the hands
of Joncs's men.
Stamping heavily upon the deck the prearranged
signal. his boatmen crowded around and the sloop,
with her score of guns, was in their possession.
About this period another vessel captured in
broad daylight by whaleboat men in the narrows
below. The crews OF some OF the boats climbed
over the sides 10 the deck while from one, whose
rudder had heen shot away, the entered the
cabin windows under the stern, and met the crew
of the English vessel, who had been driven below
by the men from the other boats. After a short
and desperate fight with broadswords and bayonets
in the cabin the crew surreEdere and the vessel
taken into Stamford.
Are there any ghosts here?" asked a stranger
OF young who had been showing him around
Stamford and telling him OF its history.
Come with me"
He led the way along Mains 10 old fash
ioned white house. with fanlights over the doors
and IN the gable ends. which fronted upon trl-
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-19
SALEM
TEACHERS
MEETING
Regular Monthly Gathering
At the East School

There was large attendance at the
regular monthly teachers meeting at
the East school at 10 O'clock. Rev.
Lord was present and made a talk on
birds, and the interest educators
should take In their protection. r..
Hofer delivered an address on the
teacher In the three-fold relation TO
the community, as an individual, as
member of the profession and as a
citizen. lie quoted from the Bible
showing that while the prophets
preached, the Saviour taught by para
bles and example In place OF laying
down ironclad laws and rules for
conduct The teacher should, by con
duct and speech, and treatment of
children win them by love, rather than
force them by laws. Boys could learn
to use tobacco and to drink without
the parents example, but they would
not learn habits OF industry unless the
father worked with them. Children
should never be reprimanded or pun
lshed in the presence of others. The
teacher who nags and humillates
children has lost forever the opportu-
nifty TO mold character and influence
a life, Better strike "A child with a
blacksnake. than hurt It's feelings and
lower It's self.respect. We have yet TO
learn that children are miniature men
and women, with rights and feelings
that are oftenly outrageously tram
pied upon by those who are older and
should be wiser. by working with a
child and interesting ourselves In Its
interests and looking at matters from
It's standpoint, and then unfolding the
lessons OF truth and Justice after we
have gained It's confidence, and never
violating that confidence by inconsis,
tent actions or careless speeches, We
can lead IL In the way of life ana true
development
The teachers considered number
OF matters relating 20 their routine
work, and had very enjoyable ses.
sion.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-19
Strong Musical
Organization

The Salem Military band held its
election on Tuesday night and the
following officers were reelected:
President, Ivan Martin; secretary,
VIM. Sellwood; treasurer, Paul Siege,
and w, b. Warner. leader Several
new pieces have been added TO the
band OF late, and a great number of
the instruments are new and OF fine
tone. A great deal Of practice has
been done this winter, and as a result
fine band will be had in Salem this
summer MIR. Warner has purchased
a number, OF new music books. and.
under his direction. the band is max.
ing fast progress,
The band has been engaged TO play
for the citizens mass meeting. 20 be
held at the armory ON next Monday
evening, which will help to bring a
large attendance. AS soon as the
weather permits street concert will
be given two or three nights in the
week The band expects TO give a
river excursion 10 Albany when the
weather has become settled.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-04-19
LABOR
UNIONS
ACTIVE
Carpenters Get a Charter and
Elect Officers.
A Labor Rally Has Been
Planned for Sunday After
noon.

Delegations Of union printers, cigar
makers. stone cutters, painters and
paper hangers swelled the crowd that
was present at Popular hall Friday ey-
enlng to see the carpenters union
launched. Representatives of the din
erent unions spoke words Of encour-
agement, and then withdrew to permit
the followers of the Nazarene TO or
ganlze, which they did by electing the
following officers:
w. Welchter. president; X. Camp
bell president; c. c. worrick, re.
cording secretary; VIM. Lansing,
financial secretary: VIM. sorber,
treasurer; G. l.. Parmenter, conduc-
tor, and Dennis Smith, warden.
There were 43 charter members
present TO organize the carpenters. A
mass meeting OF all the unions Is
called for Sunday afternoon at 2
p. m. to take steps to organize local
trades council and form connection
with the federated trades. Laborlng
men OF all walks Of life are invited to
attend the Sunday meeting at Popular
hall.