The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-12

Minnesota and northern Iowa meet at
Fairmont for the purpose of organic
ing an association. the foundation for
which shall be working together
harmoniously so that thieves can be
rounded up more readily.
Former Governor Ramsey says he Is
nearly ninety years of age and ascribes
his longevity to Minnesota's invigor-
ating climate.
Mrs. FRANKLIN W. Lee, editress of
The Rush City Post, was married
last night to John f. Stone of Pine
City. Mrs. Lees husband was a we'll
known newspaper man who died FIVE
years ago.
United States Senator Clapp deliv-
cred an address at the Madelia fair
yesterday. L. A. Rosing spoke TODAY
and Governor Van SAINT will speak
tomorrow.
Mayor Ames stated to an Associated
Press reporter that when his health
was recovered he will return to Min
neapolis and fight the charges aaginst
him.
Governor Van SAINT and L. A.
Rosing will speak at the st. James
fair on Saturday.
Alonzo ]. Whiteman of forgery fame
has reformed, and taken to the pull pit.
Police Commissioner Foelsen last
night discharged a portion of the st.
Paul force. The list included Chief
|O'Connor and Detective Clark. The
officers, however, did not vacate.
The curfew ordinance at Rochester
is to be enforced and the small boy
must got off the street by nine clock
at night.
G. D. Gilfllan has presented Luth-
eran hospital in st. Paul with land
valued at $40, 900.
According to telegram to The st.
Paul Dispatch the odds are on J.
Adam Bede for congress in the eighth
district. One prominent mining man
has offered to bet 81, 600 that Bede
will carry the district two to one. He
has had no takers.
Stan J. Donnelly, the son of the
late Ignatius Donnelly, is under arrest
at st. Paul, charged with violating
the game law.
Q. G. Whitney, state expert printer
and proprietor of The Marshall News
Messenger, fell among thieves at the
state fair grounds and was robbed of
two $40 bills.
Former Mayor G. L. Lowell died at
Faribault yesterday of heart disease.
He was seventy three years of age.
President A. B. Stickney denied to-
day the rumors that an offer would be
made for the purchase of shares of
stock in the Great Western road. He
said that no negotiations were in pro-
gress. and that the holders of major
ity of stock agreed not to sell unless
all sold. Mr.. Stickney also said that
the new extension would be COM
pleted into Omaha this fall, but that
ballasting might not be finished, as
heavy rain had retarded work. st.
Paul Dispatch.
Senator Knatvold has 80 far recover
ed as to be able TO resume his con-
gressional campaign.
Governor Van SAINT may be asked to
issue a requisition for the return of
Mayor Ames to Minneapolis where he
is wanted for trial. Mr.. Ames says
he is too i'll to travel.
General Agent johnson of the Chi
cago and North Western is home from
his hunting trip to the west and says
the stories about Teddy Roosevelt Jr.
being chased by dogs in South Dakota
re.false; also the report that Teddy
put charge of shot through Mr..
Johnson's hat has no foundation.
Rochester is to enjoy the luxury of a
paid fire department.
High School Inspector George B.
Alton says there will be 300 high
schools on the list this year.