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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-07-04

The Mankato public library was
established April 18th, 1894, in accord
ance with Minnesota state law. Nine
directors were appointed by the
mayor. The first meeting of the board
was held two days later, when a
permanent organization was effected.
The common council of the city of
Mankato ordered that $4,000 should
be paid annually into the library for
maintenance. Rooms were rented of
John F. Meagher in the second story of
this building, No. 1879 South Front
street. The library has made its
temporary home here continuously up
to the present time. In this building
the library was opened to the public
with about 2,000 volumes Feb. 9th,
1895. Miss Minnie McGraw was the
first librarian and has faithfully per-
formed the duties of that Office ever
since. By reason of the devotion
and energy of the original directors
and their successors to the welfare of
the library, the circulation has con-
tinued to grow, and the number of
volumes has increased steadily
through donations of citizens and pur-
chases, until we now claim 7, 800 books
on our stacks.
In February, 1901, the Honorable
Andrew Carnegie, offered to donate
the sum of $40, 900 with which to
build a library building. This gift
was rendered on condition that site
be otherwise provided, and that a
sum of 81, 600 be otherwise pledged
annually for the maintenance Of the
library. The gift was most gratefully
accepted by the board, and the condi-
tions of same promptly complied with
by the common council. The library
board adopted set of plans and
specifications, furnished by architects
Jardine. Kent & Jardine Of New York
City, for modern library building.
The contract for erecting said build
ing was let to J. B. Nielsen & Co., of
Mankato, April 7th, 1902. Work on
the building commenced Immediately,
and has progressed as satisfactorily as
could be desired under the supervision
of Hugh Nc Mur.rie, superintendent
of construction.
Upon invitation of board of directors,
the Mankato lodge A. F. & A. NJ,
with their state grand master, A. D.
Countryman, in command, accepted
the honor of performing the cere-
monies accompanying the laying or
the corner stone of the above mention
ed library building.
Whereas, the Honorable Andrew
Carnegie, in the distribution of his
bounty deemed it advisable to give to
the city of Mankato sum of $40, 900
with which to erect library building
on certain conditions,
Whereas, the common council of
the city of Mankato. faithfully COM
piled with all conditions named, to
insure the possession of this gift,
Whereas, the directo&Asf the Man
kato public library, J!SgSs. Thro presi-
dent, Mrs. J. 81. Baker, Miss Amelia
Iceberg, DR.. M. B. Wood, Oscar Bier
bauer. j. G. Noe, Col Gustaf Widell,
E. d. Wilmot, E. L. Patterson, secre-
tary, and citizens. are gathered here
at 2 o'clock p. m. this second day of
July, A. D. 1902. to attend the laying
Of the corner stone of the library
Be it resolved, that our heartfelt
thanks for this blessing be publicly
rendered our generous benefactor.
Be it further resolved, that it is
our prayer that Almighty God, Maker
of all things, guide and direct our
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Masons, including twenty-fiv Knights
Templar from Faribault, and large
delegations of blue. lodge Masons from
Mapleton, Amboy and other places
All of these except the st. Charles
band took seats on the building,
facing the corner stone, which is at
the northeast corner.
The interesting ritualistic service
was carried out, and the following
documents were deposited in the
corner sstone: History of Mankato
lodge No. -, A. F. and a. M, pre-
pared by G. A. Chapman; statement
by the lodge; history of 1.-The public
library, aid resolution adopted by
the board picture of the execution of
the. Indians; Free Press souvenir
edition Review, daily and weekly ;
Mankato Journal, Post and Ledger
proceedings of the last Masonic grand
lodge, grand chapter and grand COM
mandery constitutions of the same.
The corner stone was duly laid. 1t
bears the craven representation of
an open Bible, with these Latin
words underneath: set Lux Fuit. 1"
Corn, wine and oil were scattered
upon the stone by the proper grand
officers, and the symbolism of the acts
explained. The stone was len tpI ut
over to Supt. McMurtrie.
G. N. Andrews, acting grand orator,
addressed the audience He compli-
mented the library board upon its
faithful discharge of its duty, and
said that the work of construction was
in competent and skiliful hands, and
he was sure that all would join in
wishing the complete success of the
He said that there would
be ideas incorporated in the structure,
and one of these was that a man of
wealth owes duty to his fellow men
in respect to the manner in which he
shall use his surplus wealth. He COM
mended Andrew Carnegie for his gen.
erosity.
The following is list of the out
side lodges represented, with the num-
Der present at the corner stone laying
Vernon Center lodge No. 22S, %;
Elysian, 8; Amboy, No. 1913, IL;
Faribault No. 9. 30; Wilton lodge,
Alma City, No. "a, 70; Concord,
No. AZ, 10; Nicollet. st.
Peter, No. 81, 25; Madelia, No. &c,
3 Joppa, Good Thunder, No. 76, 10 !; |
Libunus, ST. James, No. SO. 40
Bethel, Lake Crystal, No. 103, 35; James
Vile, No. 1874, 10; Josephus. Maple
ton, No 1913, 35: Tuscan, Waseca,
No. II, 10; Faribault Commandery,
No. 8, %: Union, LeSueur No. 40, 90,
Acting officers at corner stone laying
were the following:
A. D. Countryman, q. M, Apple
ton; 81. M. Tusler, D. g. M, ST.
Paul; VIM. A. McGonagle, s. G.. W.,
Duluth Enoch Stott, j. G. W.. Wi
mona; c. "A. Chapman, @. Treas,
Mankato Thos. Montgomery, g.
5ecy., ST. Paul; G. IN. Andrews, g. I
Orator. Mankato; FL. A. Choninard,
q. Chap. st Peter: e. F. Barrett, s. |
g.. Deacon, LeSueur Francis Caldwell,
]. G. Deacon, LIE Sueur G. E. john
son, G.. Marshal, Mankato Elmer
SON, G. Standard Bearer, Mapleton /;
9ustaf Widell, G. Sword Bearer,
Mankato; A. P. Swanstrom, s. g.
st. Paul; M. b. Anderson,
J. g. Steward, Austin; Edward G. !
Baird, G. Pursuivant, Graceville; E.
R. Kennedy, G. Tyler, Mankato.
The following were among the docu-
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PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Mrs. Charles. Crazy of. Mortified is
the guest of Mrs. E. S. Hair on Baker
avenue.
F. W. Davis of Lake Crystal and
Miles Porter and T. D. Hays Of Yer:
non Center took in the Elks' parade.
W. NJ. Smith sssnds: P. E. Doran OF
Madison Lake are in ..Mankato today
attending the carnival ..and semi-cen:
tennial anniversary. e. :.
Mrs. B. A. Shaver. and daughter,
wife of Editor Shaver Of Kasson, is
here to take in the carnival and visit
her sister, Mrs. Kelly.
Judge w. W. Keysor of Omaha
arrived in the city this morning. to
visit his parents, Capt. and Mrs.
Clark Keysor, for few days.
a. G. Lieck of Owatonna, accom-
panied by his daughter, Ruth, were in
the city yesterday. Mr.. Lieck is can
didate for state auditor on the Dem
ocratic ticket and is pleasant gentle
man.
Farm for Sale-The sw4 of section
"a, Mcpherson township, Blue Earth
county, for sale at $40 per acre. One
half the grain.and nay and one third
of the corn goes with the farm. Ad-
dress, DIR. C. Remington, Walnut
Grove, MINI.
Chas. o. Berg has sold to Levi L. De
Rosia the We of lot and the e15 of
lot 10, block 2, Marsh. addition to
North Mankato. Consideration $3.50.
The sale was made through the
agencies of 81. p. Christensen and J.
L. Schwigerd.
The funeral of the late H. Z. Akers
occurred from st. Johns Catholic
church Sunday at 2 p. m. and was
attended by large number of friends
of the deceased. The pail bearers
were. John Murphy, Emil Schoyen,
Ed. Weaver, John Deglmann, Geo. W.
Slade and Il. P. Christensen. The
remains were inferred in Calvary
cemetery.
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W. P. Coffin and DR.. G. D. Snow
have returned from their trip to Sas-
katchewan. While they have not yet
made any land purchases there, they
are pleased with the country. The
grain crop is not over a week behind
what it is here. Mr.. Coffin brought
back sample of No. l hard wheat
raised there last year that is very
fine.
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republic, the pride and glory of the
nations Of the earth. All those taking
part in these ceremonies are thankful
for the liberal educational advantages
and privileges and for the great ad-
vancement in learning afforded in
this, our country, and pray that these
high and lofty principles of public
benefit and virtue may stand first and
foremost forever among the peoples of
the earth.
In witness whereof, these presents
have hereunto been subscribed by the
worshipful master and secretary of
Mankato lodge No. ~, A. F. and A.
M, and the seal of the lodge affixed
hereto this second day of July, A. D.
1902, A. L. 5000.
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work, that it may be brought to "a
successful completion that He bless
and preserve for all time this gift that
it may shed eternal light in our midst |
By order of board Of directors = .
J. G. THRO, Pres. =
E. L. PATTERSON, Sec
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There were 5000 paid admissions
at the different shows last night.

Conveyances for the old settlers will
leave Pay & Sons barn for the park
tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock and
will run every half hour. Old settlers
only can ride, and they are requested
to be at Pay & Sons barn or at Klein
& Co. 8 store.
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Wanted-Two or three assista
cooks-men-at the st. Peter state
hospital Address, DR.. q. A. Tomlin-
son, Supt., st. Peter. MINI
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G.. A. CHAPMAN,
Who read a paper today on Trade. in Man.
kato
hour does not permit Us giving an ex-
tended outline of each of these inter
esting and valuable papers.
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| WHEN BABY
IS COMING
USE
Mothers Friend.

Woman's greatest dream Of beauty and
glory Is when nature has chosen her to
become mother. Every faculty Is keeniy
alert and her nature the finest as she fore
sees the Joy, the ambition, the success and
tne lifelong satisfaction coming, coming
nearer, day by day, In the dear and Innocent
being so soon to SEQ light, and the very
uncertainty whether she shall see sweet
girl race or brave boy face beside her on
the pillow, adds zest to her expectancy.
Then, If ever, she should take care Of her
physical, mental and moral health.
MOTHERS FRIEND applied externally
throughout pregnancy viii relieve the pain
OF parturition, and no mother and child can
fsil TO be healthy, hearty, strong, clear COM
piexfoned, pure FLOODED, calm nerved and
cheerful In disposition, who are mutually
innuenced for months by the continued use
OF Mothers Friend
OF druggists $1.00
Our treatise Motherhood" mailed fros.
TINE 5RADFIELD REGULATOR CO.
ATLANTA. GA.
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From Wednesdays Daily.
n. Il. Schmitt was in Wells yester'
daV
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From Tuesdays Daily.
Mrs. Charles. Crazy of. Northfeld is
the guest of Mrs E. S. Hair on Baker
8Venua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
2aYs Democrats HaT5 Ignored
 R quest for Joint OGba.g
COMPLAINS OF UNFAIRNESS
Says AppoIntemnt of Election Inspect ors In Lowndes and Walker coun- ties Has Not Been Fair.
 Mir. Bowron Returns.

As the time for the holding of the elec- tion draws nearer the democrats and re- publicans work harder in the matters pertaining to their respective campaigns. At both headquarters all is hustle. Both ehairmen of the campaign committees are sending out literature to the different districts in the state and continue to make appointments for speakers.
 Chairman James Carter Cook of the re- publican state campaign committee in discussing the campaign, said;
 "The republicans lave a platform which they stand upon in this election. and upon which they ask the support of the citizens of Alabama. and they have expressed a willingness to have discuss sions between their candidates for office and the democratic nominees In fact, we have been so very desirous of having the citizens of Alabama to vote upon the merits of their position, relative to state and national issues that the repub- lican state campaign committee sent a letter to Chairman Robert J. Lowe of the democratic state executive committee re- questing joint discussions between the O W. Smith, and Governor Jelks; also re- questing joint discussions between Dr. Cunningham and Charles P Lane, and offering in each instance an equal divis- ion of time between the speakers.
 MT. Lowe replied to the communica- ton by stating that the matter would be referred to the democratic state cam paign committee on its organization. Now this committee has been thoroughly or ganized by this time, but as yet there IS no evidence on the part of that commit tee to accept our challenge for joint discussions. and one must naturally con clude that the democrats nave no desire for a discussion of the issues whereby the public can judge for themselves what each party stands for and who will pro- vide the best government for Alabama. Our challenge is still open for accept ance"
 Chairman Cook claims that the entire ticket of the republican party will be elected He claims unfairness in Lowndes and Walker counties over the appoint ment of election inspectors and says that the requests by the republicans for rep resentation at the polls in these counties have been disregarded.
 James Bowron has returned to Birming- ham from a canvass in the southern part of Alabama in the interests of the repuD- licans Mr. Bowron will leave in few days for New York, where he goes in the i interest of tha Valley Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

edness are exclusive of the obligations Incurred by counties and municipalities under the administration of these same carpet-baggers and scallawags. Hardly one of these divisions of the state but iabored under burdens which they were not able to bear, and they are struggling today in every part of the state with some part of these vast burdens.
 Republican Thieves.
 "If We should include among the obli- gations placed upon us by republican thieves of that day the several amounts for counties and cities. we would have an indebtedness, when Houston came into office, of something like fifty million in stead of thirty. Under democratic ad- ministration the debt has been reduced to something over nine million. The in- terest account alone has come down from about s2,O0O,0O0 a year to S449.oOO; the as sessment of real and personal property has grown from s13O GOO, 00O, when Lewis went out of office, to $294, 100000 this year. s27 100000 of which increase has been put on the books in the last two years. When Lewis went out of office not only was there a vast bonded bedt but thousands and thousands of dollars of floating claims were crying at the treasury doors for recognition.
 Republican rule in Alabama is hor- rible memory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
JEMISON TALKS
 OF THE $4 BOOKS
SAYS PEOPLE ARE BENEFITED MORE BY TRANSFERS THAN BY THE BOOKS AND WILL USE MORE.

President Robert Jemison of the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power com pany was asked yesterday Tor an express sion in reference to the action of the mass meeting of the citizens of Wood lawn in adopting resolution requesting the company to again put on sale the s4 books. He stated that the company could not reinstate the Accent tickets and com tinue the transfer system. He further stated that the company was now com pelled by law to issue transfers, and that so long as that law was in force no 4-cent tickets would be sold.
 President Jemison said the transfer sys- tenn was better for the people, as it en- abled them to go long distances without paying an extra fare. He further said the company would readily prefer the 4 cent tickets, but it could not maintain both systems.
 In conclusion he said: "The reports from various cities issuing transfers show that an average of one-third of the peo- ple avail themselves of the transfers and our experience here is that not one-sixth of the people buy Accent ticket books We cannot issue Accent ticket books and use transfers and we have to follow the law of the city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
THIRTY-FIVE NEW
 POLICEMEN HERE
CAME FROM VARIOUS SOUTHERN CITIES TO WATCH FOR CROOKS AND THIEVES WHO MAY BE AT TRAcTED BY FAIR.

Thirty-five policemen from all portions of the south are in Birmingham acting as detectives during the state fair. They are in citizens clothes stationed at the Union passenger station, the Bessemer ticket office and at other places in the city where the crowds are expected to board the cars en route to the fair grounds.
 At each gate to the fair grounds there are several of these policemen, watch ing closely for any crooks of their ac- quaintance to pass through. For the past two days these men have been ar- irving and reporting at police headquar- ters and receiving assignments to various stations and instructions as to what is required of them while here.
 As far as possible their identity has not been disclosed and they are kept as much out of the way as possible. The object in bringing them to the city is to catch criminals coming here to work during the state fair and the street car- nival. They come in all kinds of dis guises and with all sorts of occupations to cover their real work. which is pick ing pockets, gambling and relieving men of their watches.
 It is believed that these men will each recognize the crooks from their own city and will catch them before they have time to operate in the crowds which will be here for the next seven teen days. As far as possible they will be caught before they reach the fair grounds but those who do get there will probably have trouble in getting through the gates.
 The finance committee of the city coun- ell met yesterday afternoon in the may ors office and authorized the chief of police to add as many extra men to the force as he needed during the fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

Meet Tonight.-The directors of the German-American Immigration society will hold a meeting. tonight at the Metropolitan hotel.
 Will Not Run.-The friends offJ. w. Hay have been urging him to become a candidate for alderman from the irst ward. MT. Hay was seen yes terday and stated that he would not be a candidate.
 Press Club Meeting.-A meeting of the Birmingham Press club has been called for Friday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock in the city hall Important | business matters are to come up and full attendance is desired.
 M ar ge Licenses.-Marrlaue licenses were issued yesterday to Henry Ozmer and Susie Moore, Thos. Milton Weed and Lila Greene. Albert Sidney Johnston and Emma Wellham. Walter M. Strickland and Bessie Lacey.
 Police Make Raid.-The police raid ed the rooms over the Peerless saloon Tuesday night, arresting nineteen peo- pie found there. The raid was made by Detectives Waldrop, Jordan and Culpepper. The men will be tried in a few days.
 Commissioner Returns.-Police Com missioner Sam Norton, who has been in North Carolina for several months, has returned to the city and it is prob able he will remain in the city Should he decide to return to North Carolina he will probably tender his resigna- LIon.
 Week of Prayer--A great deal of interest is being manifested in the services during the week of prayer at the Third Presbyterian church. The hev. E. E. .yillie of St Louis breaches every night. The church is comfort ably filled at the night services and the attendance increases every day.
 Signs Contract.-Theodore Poull, who on Monday night was awarded the contract of erecting the new S42,- GOO clubhouse of the Birmingham Ath- letic association, has signed the con- tract and will begin excavation on the association's twentieth street property today or tomorrow Under the terms of the contract, MT. Poull is to com- plete the building by June 1, 1903, and has filed $10,OU0 bond of Louis ". Clark & Go. to that effect.
 
 Revival Meeting.-The Rev. w. T. Rodgers is making an impression by his gospel preaching at the Cumber- land Presbyterian church. The inter- est last night was greater than ever Five young men and some young ladies were converted and large number asked interest in the prayers of the church. The congregation was larger last night than usual. Dr. Rodgers will preach at o'clock each evening, and to young men Sunday at 3 o'clock D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
ELKS WILL MOVE TO THEIR
 NEW HOME ON NOVEMBER
Property Cost S2O0OO and S35OO Will be Spent in New Furnishings and Fittings Growth the Lodge Has
 Been Remarkable n the Past Few Years.

Marks. H. B. Gray. w. I. David. Il. w. English, B. M. Allen, Dan Rowlett Wii- liam Black, E. Solomon, Ben Thiess, w. II. Goldsby and E. w Miller.
 Since then many honors have fallen to the Birmingham lodge, among them be- ing the election of B, M. Allen to the highest office in the grand lodge
 The present membership of the local lodge is over 4OO and it is today one of the leading Elk lodges in the south, and has a high standing as a lodge in the constellation of lodges of the many dif- ferent fraternal organizations in the country.
 Wonderful Growth.
 Since the institution of the Birmingham lodge 1t has had a wonderful and sub stantial growth, and it is greatly to the credit of the Birmingham Elks that they now own one of the handsomest homes in the entire. south.
 The first officers of the Birmingham lodge were:
 B. M. Allen, exalted ruler; Will " Zim- mer, esteemed leading knight; c. E. Me glemery, esteemed loyal knight; E. Solo mon. esteemed featuring knight; H. w. English. secretary; George Rapps, treas urer; D. F. Meyers chaplain; Ben Thiess, esquire; Henry Gray, inner guard; Joe Frank, tiler: Fred L. Grambs, organist; Frank P. O'Brien. chairman board of trustees; E. Solomon, c. D. Mcglemery, members board of trustees.
 The present officers are as follows;
 A. J. Hall, exalted ruler; J. J. Laugh ran, esteemed leading knight; John F. Antwine, esteemed loyal knight; John S. Leedy, esteemed featuring knight; ". B. Caldwell, secretary; August Schillinger, treasurer; J. J. curran. tiler; w. E. Gardner, esquire: F. Conrado. inner guard; J. T. Glover, H. H. Sinnige, J. H. MeCary, trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
ORGANIZE LIVERY COMPANY.
Many Prominent Men Enter Stock Company With $4o,ooo Capital.

The Birmingham Livery company. with a capital stock of $4O000. all paid in, has been organized and incorporated. The company proposes to erect new stables in the near future, but at present will remain in their stand on Third avenue, near Seventeenth street.
 The officers and members of the com pany are:
 A. A. Gambill, president and treasurer.
 w. s. Moughon. vice president.
 H. D. Wood. secretary.
 F. H. Gafford, general manager.
 Directors, Henry B. Gray, G. R. Harsh, W. S. Moughon, F. H. Gafford, A. A. Gambill.
 Stockholders A. A. Gambill, Henry B. Gray, w. S. Moughon, w. H. Johnston, F. H. Gafford, c. R. Harsh, Dr. Wyatt Hefiin, T. w. O'Byrne, Alex T. London. R. Mcconnell & Co.,, L. Schillinger. Dr. H. T. Hehin. w. R. Gum, Walter Me- Adory, Julius Kendrick, Ben F. Bar bour Ernest Redd.