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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
THE BOARDS STATEMENT
Methods Of Bookkeeping at St. Peter
Hospital Would not be Toler-
.ssr9 ated in Business.

The charges of irregularities in the
store accounts of the st. Peter hos
pital for the insane have been investi-
gated by the state board of control,
which has issued long statement of
it's findings. This statement reviews
the evidence, which has already been
published from time to time. Follow
ing the review of the evidence is the
following -.
We make the following quotations
from the instructions of the board to
officers of all the state institutions,
sent out in July last, copy of which
both Mr.. Rogers and Mr.. Tegner adj
mitted that they had in their Office at
st. Peter and knew of its sontents:
The steward shall keep separate
account with each article. The name
of the article shall be written in at
the head of the page. He shall use
his discretion in the allotment of
space to be given each account. When
the annual inventory provided for
elsewhere is completed, the. steward
shall be charged in the store record
with all goods, supplies and stores re-
manning in his possession subject to
requisition.
From the foregoing quotation it is
difficult to credit the fact that, as
Mr.. Rogers states, he did not know
that the steward was responsible for
the keeping of the store record.
| In view Of the length of time during
which the deficiencies were being
made, and the further fact that Mr..
Tegner admits that they were in the
habit of entering in the regular re-
auisitions the amounts necessary to
cover shortages, when discovered, and
procuring the signatures OF both Su-
perintendent Tomlinson and House
Steward Mieller thereto without in
forming them of such fictitious en-
teries; and the further fact that Mr..
Tegner admits that he "back-dated'
many of his entries. the board is I'M
able to determine what became OF the
goods unaccounted for and leaves that
phase of the case to be determined by
parties interested, each for himself.
| It is but fair to state that both Mr..
Rogers and Mr.. Tegner denied posi-,
| lively that any stores had been taken
from the institution.
We are, however, able to say that
| the methods of bookkeeping adopted
by Mr.. Tegner, with the full know
ledge and consent of Mr.. Rogers, al
we believe and as shown by the evil
dence and Mr.. Rogers admissions,
would not be tolerated for moment
in any business house of repute; thai
the board gave both Rogers and
Tegner full opportunity for every ex
PLANTATION asked Tor by them and die
not act hastily or prematurely before
an investigation had been dated, bu
after q careful consideration of all TIT
facts then within its knowledge; ant
the board of control were justified il
asking for their dismissal. 9 --
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
VERNON CENTER.

Vernon Center, May 81. Miss
Francis Pepper was in Garden City
A. Z. Quimby, q. Kraus, Miles
Porter and DR.. Warham went on a
fishing excursion to Lake Washington
Saturday. They had very good luck
and came home Monday morning
with their fish.
Geo. Stoner has taken the contract
of digging the cellar for the new
school house and began work on 1t
Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Barnes of Lake
Crystal were Vernon callers Monday.
William Farmer is spending few
days with his family.
Mrs. Lulu Austin spent Sunday
with her son, Earl, and parents, Mr..
L. Carpenter and wife.
Len Rue returned from Dakota
Monday.
Last Thursday evening Gray &
Otterbeck gave reception to few
of their friends.
Ernest Chadsey is threatened with
Mrs Kate Thews visited her sister,
Mrs. Dackens, of Lake Crystal last
week.
The measles are now going the
rounds. =.
Miss Clara Brewer is improving IN
health rapidly since her return home
from Minneapolis.
Miss Cordie Quiggle of Amboy is
sewing for Mrs, Ed. Barnes.
Mrs. Mabel Halverson is i'll.
Blanche Wyman attended the
Eastern Star convention in st. Pau
last week,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
GARDEN CITY.

Garden City, May 21.-Mr. Lee
Morphew has bought Will Roberts
house on west side of town and will
take possession Monday. Mr.. Roberts
has moved into F. P. Fairchild' e
house. 1850.
Miss Maud Bennett of Mankato,
but who mas taught the intermediate
room in our school for the last three
years, has received position in
Pierre, South Dakota at $40 month
Ern Norton has moved into one OF
the houses owned by Prof. Parker.
Reverend Hood has received the
position as pastor of the Christian
church of this place.
The Royal Neighbors gave fare
we'll party to their neighbor, Mrs.
THOMPSON and presented her with 9
linen shower. Mrs. Thhompson ex'
poets to leave for Idaho about the
first of June.
Mrs. Fairchild and Mrs. Glynn anG
daughter, Mary, were Lake Crysta
callers last week. !:
George Over was in Mankato on bust
ness Wednesday.
Misses Sadie Close and Ami.
DufReld were Lake Crystal callers
Friday. .a
Mrs. Mcbride and grandson, former
residents of this place are home for
short visit with friends.
The ladies aid society of tht
Methodist church will meet with Mrs
Goldenstar Friday for supper.
Prof. Cooper was Lake Crysta
caller Saturday. ...
Mr.. and Mrs. Sale of Wisconsin art
visiting friends in town. Mr.. SALE
was q former depot agent. J
Miss Alice Church of Mankato il
visiting her grandparent, Mr.. Church
Miss Lizzie Thompson of Mankat(
visited in town Saturday.
Mr.. Church of Arkansas lis visiting
at the home of Mr.. Church.
Mrs Ora Swan of Mankato attended
lodge here Saturday.
Ally Bathrick has gone to work OF
the city railroad in Mankato.
There will be concert in the Meth
odist church next Wednesday eve
ming under auspices of the W. q
T. U.
The musical entertainment that wal
to be given in the M. E. church las
Sunday evening was postponed unit
next Sunday.
Miss Emma Campbell of st. Petel
visited her parents over Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Osgood of Lake Crysta
spent Sunday with her parents.
Charles Cunningham of Sleepy Eye
and Archie Heacock of Mankato visit
ed at the home of John Bixby Friday.
Mrs Tierney, Miss Rose Wilson and
Mrs. Sale were Lake Crystal callers
! Saturday. ..,.
Will Conkling, who has been working
on the bridge work in Nebraska, re-
turned home for short vacation.
The pupils of the high school have
been taking county examination THU
last week and are making great pre-
paration for the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woohall were Lax
Crystal callers Thursday.
Miss Agnes Thompson is the CUES
of Miss Violet Gates.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF MANUAL
TRAINING.

The following article is clipped
from the Duluth News Tribune and is
from the pen of Prof E. W. Bohan-
non, president of the normal school OF
that city and formerly connected with
the normal here:
The disposition to give an impor-
tant place in school curricula to man
ual training is comparatively recent
in origin. 1t is gratifying ten
dency, and the only cause for regret
is that it has been so long in making
its appearance, and that there should
still be those who question its posi-
bilities for good. 1t is an undeniable
fact that the manual work in schools
holds many pupils there longer than
they would otherwise remain; that it
improves the character Of the work
done in other lines; and that those
who do this work are much better
prepared than those who do not to
meet the problems confronting them
on leaving school. Pauperism and
petty thieving are very often largely
due to the inability to produce any
thing worth while with the hands.
Statistics Of the reformatories show
that many Of the inmates become
useful members of society after being
trained how to produce something
that society values. In addition to
these considerations as to its economic
vale and immediate utility, there are
other rounds upon which it can be
| justified. 1t will hardly be denied
that it is the proper destiny of every
wholesome idea and conception te
Ultimately embody itself in some out
ward form or act. At the same time
lit can hardly be denied that very
much of the work of the school il
wholly receptive in character. Vague
Impressions and foreign ideas are
accumulated in great profusion, and,
from lack of opportunity or sufi
cient inducement to attain appropriate
expression, rapidly deterioriate into &
hopeless mass of warning tendencies
The receptive powers of mind are moi
to be neglected. Neither are they t
be overworked. They should be afford
ed proper outlet. There should be {
proper balance between the 1lenta
Intake and output. Of course, manua
training is not the only means fol
giving expression to one IS conceptions
but il is the most typical, the mos
fundamental, and, from the standpoin
of the school, the most servicable. 1T
stands at the head of the list OF SINH
lar forms of training for the sake O
expression. 1t prepares for, ant
makes easier, all other forms Of etfor
to give appropriate embodiment t.
our best ideas. 1t strengthens thu
will, because it assemblies the element
of character To produce the best tina
is in one requires the combined ant
harmonious action of the entire mind
The action of the mind under sucl
conditions gives it unity, and is tn
great solidifier of character. 1t re
suits in increased self-command AM
"a wholesome. self-respect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

The members Of the street railway
company are feeling very jubilant
over the raising Of the necessary
money, and the encouraging words
that it has brought forth from Chica-
20. They feel that the conditions
have been fully complied with at. thi;
end of the line, and that the other
parties intend to do their part.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
FIELD DAY.
Schools of the County Will Meet for
Athletic Sports Next Saturday.

Next Saturday will be field day for
the graded schools of the county at
Vernon Center.
Besides good game of base ball,
there will be twenty-five competitive
contests to the winners of which will
be given as many valuable presents.
1t is safe to say that our neighbors
down the line will put on their best
"bib and tucker" for this occasion.
Vernon has just begun the erection
of four room brick school building
on a large and beautifully located loi
of ground, all of which indicates thai
they have caught the school spirit
of the times. 80
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

houses, hospitals and up to date homes
will be supplied with it. The apparatus
can be removed from room to room,
is safe and will be very cheap.
On top of one of the weather bureau
buildings Professor Moore has erected
"coolhouse" for his own use this
summer. His system is based on
evaporation and he says will be espec-
tally adapted to the great arid and
semiarid plains of the western states
where there is much humidity and
wonderful efficiency in evaporation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

The Democrats are so sure they are
going to win the next house that they
are figuring on the next speakership.
The Democrats will have to get a
better issue than running down the
United States army, to secure control
of the next house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
FraternaI Order Of Eagles, Mime
apoIis, MIMI, June 3-8, 1902.

For this annual meeting the Chicago
Great Western railway will on June
18th sell excursion tickets to Min
neapolis. good to return June 9th, Tor
JULY 7th by payment of 90 cents
extra at one fare for the round trip
For further information apply to any
Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer,
G. P. A., Chicago, Ill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
TO KEEP COOL.
Chief of Weather Bureau lnvents
Machine to Danish Heat.

Washington, May 81. = Professor
Willis L, Moore, chief of the govern
ment weather bureau, has patented
what he calls a gravity air cooling,
drying and purifying machine which
he says will keep the temperature at
from 70 to 72 degrees in living rooms
during the hottest summer weather.
The new apparatus is the result OF q
number of years of experiment and
careful tests and Professor Moore IL
certain it will do the work called for.
He thinks that within five years al
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

John B. Meagher's statement that
his suit was started to protect his in
terests as a member of the Mankato
Gas and Electric. Light Co. and the
interests of the bondholders of that
corporation has not tended to allay the
feeling aroused by his suit; but, on
the contrary, it has. solidified the peo-
pie in their determination to stand by
the new company. Some, who thought
that he might be acting simply as a
tax payer, have been enlightened by
his statement and have Joined the
great majority. The public feeling
continues to be very bitter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
SOCIETY.

Sixteen members of the Zetetic club
and six members of the Art History
club will go to New Uim tomorrow to
attend the subdistrict federation meet
ing. They will leave at 10 80 a. m.
tomorrow and return Friday, being
entertained by the New Ulm ladies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

Some ten members of the Royal
Neighbors will go to Lake Crystal Sat
urday afternoon to attend the meeting
of the lodge there. Members from
Garden City and elsewhere are expect
ed to be present. ......
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

In addition to this, the ]. @. Wise
estate subscribes $500 in case the Car
line should run over certain streets in
West Mankato, and W. E. Young and
S. B. Wilson each subscribe 800 in
case the line does not run upon CLARK
street Several donations of lots have
also been made. mention of which has
been made from time to time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

With jacobson, Iverson and Haldin
in the field for the Office of state audi
tor, lively fight and good test of
the primary election law will result
Ahoka Herald. ......
AS the primary election law has
nothing to>do with the nomination of
state officers, it is hard to understand
how a lively fight for the state auditor
ship will give it great test. ..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
COMPLETE. LIST.
Names of Those who Have
"Cashed Up."
Men Who are Willing to Back
Their Local Patriotism With
Their Money, E.

The following is a complete and
corrected list of the subscribers to
stock of the Mankato and st. Peter
Railway and Lighting Co. who have
paid over their money to be held in
trust by the banks until the line Is
completed according to the terms of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

South Dakota has half a million
dollars of its school funds lying idle.
This notes the advance made in the
state and the increase of capital
here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
Notice of Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Free Press Printing
company will be held at the COM
pany' Office in the city of Mankato on
Monday, June 4, 1902, at 10 O'Clock a.
m. at which time the election of a
board of directors will occur and the
transaction of any other business that
may come up for action
L. p. HUNT,
President.
E. E. Soaring. Sec'Y
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

sons of common ia les The gored skirt
is very simple in outline, close fitting
in the upper portion, faring below,
and finished on the. edge with rows
of stitching done with Corticelli
stitching silk, coarse silk generally
used by the best dressmakers for this
purpose. Overland upon this were
applique flowers cut from white broad
cloth. stitched in heavy black silk,
which is also used for the outline
stitch and French knots which COM
posed the center and stamens of the
flower and are worked with Corticelli
embroidery silk, The belted blouse
with basque shows the same flower,
below which the white silk vest is
bordered by scsllops outlined by bias
straps of the white cloth
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
Latest Fashion Notes.
A LIGHT WEIGHT MIDSUMMER
COSTUME.

Among the fabrics of the season is
sort Of zebeline, iron grey in color
with a surface showing white hairs,
which is very similar to the material
greatly liked FIR cold weather wear
but of course it is very light in
weight. 1t is rather exclusive In
effect when made up, as such ma
terials do not seem to appeal to per-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

Messrs. Williams and Collins are
expected in the city before the end of
the week, to arrange for the erection
of suitable buildings for a power
house and = lighting plant. 1t is
thought that they will arrange for the
purchase of the necessary machinery
in Chicago before they arrive here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

It is cold volcano that cannot take
little smoke these days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

Cut prices on negligee shirts at the
removal sale. Henry E. Hance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
ARE GOING AHEAD.
Eastern People Will Make
Things Move.
Power House Site to be Secured al
Once 1.-The Banks Hold $4,000
in Trust.

When the directors of the Mankato
and st. Peter Railway and Lighting
Co. checked up the stock subscriptions
that had been deposited in the various
banks in trust, at their meeting late
Tuesday afternoon, it was found that
there had been paid in the sum OF
$50, 100, not counting the subscriptions
with q string to them and not count
ing lots donated. 1t was therefore un-
necessary for a.. note to be put up,
signed by business men, to secure the
balance.
The First National and the Mankato
State banks reported to the National
Citizens bank the amounts received,
and at 80 p m, President Hoerl
telegraphed to Mr.. Collins at Chicago
that $50, 200 was in the banks an6
would be paid over on the completion
of the road in accordance with the
agreement.
In the evening President Hixon, Of
the railway company, received the
following telegram from Mr.. Collins
"Bank report received. Things will
now move. Get option on power house
site"
Under the terms of the contract
between the company and Messrs.
Williams and Collins, the construction
work is to begin within ten days after
the money was put up. This being
the case, work will probably begin
next week.
1t does not appear that Mr.. Meagh'
er's suit is having any other effect or
the enterprise than to result in its be-
ing strengthened by large amount Of
additional commercial lighting. The
street car line now seems assured, and
our people have occasion to rejoice
over the fact in view of the attempts
that have been and are being made tt
kill it off.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

1t is proposed to locate the power
house on North Front street where the
old Nicollet House property is now
located. That property and two ad-
joining ones will be needed. An
option on 81. j. Wagons property, at
5 l, 200, has been secured. There is a
house on the lot, which is to be moved
off by Mr.. Wagon. The other property
that is needed can be had for 81, 400.
An offer has been made for the Nicol-
let House property, and negotiations
were on foot today to secure an option
on it, The location is an excellent
one. " - ..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23
ON JUNE 25th.
That is the Day the Democrats Meet
to Put up State Ticket for Defeat.

st. Paul. May 2l.-The Democratic
state committee today decided to hold
their state nominating convention at
Minneapolis on June 25th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

The Merchants Protective associa-
tion committee on semi-centennial did
not meet last night. The general COM
mittee meets tonight. 'us -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

Mr.. Meagher is still in the city.
There is a belief tertained by some
that the object of his suit is to force
the purchase of the lighting plant OF
the Mankato: Gas and Electric Light
Co. by the new company. This belief
is not generally entertained, however.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

At 4 90 p m the amount still to be
raised had been reduced to about ST.
900, and hopes were entertained that
the balance could be secured, either
by note signed by number of citi-
zens or in some other way. o a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

J. b. Ray and John G. Noe sub
scribed ten lots valued at $500 each
They donated these, and now nave
bought back two of the lots at $2OO
each, and have sold Mr.. McGraw one
of them at 5000. This gives the COM
pany 5000 and seven lots are left.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

Late this afternoon Nyquist & Iyer-
son raised their subscription from $500
to $500 and paid the amount in. .L
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-23

Just before going to press, the Free
Press learned that the deficiency in
the paid up subscriptions will be made
good by joint note signed by six or
eight enterprising citizens, who do
not want to see the street railway fall
through. This brings the total to
$50, 600, and Mr.. Collins will be 80
informed.
The Coconino sun., 1902-04-12
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. Geo. Logic, B. D., pastor Services: Sunday school and Bible Class, 10 a. m.; morn ing service, II a. m; Young Peoples meeting, 6:i5 p. m.; evening service, 7:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 D. m. You are cor dially invited. Strangers in town are asked to come and make themlseves known.
The Coconino sun., 1902-04-12
Shot In Ills Left LeG.

For all kinds of sores, burns, bruises or other wounds DeWiLt's Witch Hazel Salve is sure cure. Skin diseases yield to it at once. Never fails in cases of piles. Cooling and healing. None genuine but DeWitt's. Bewsre of commercials. "I suffered for many years from sore caused by gunsbot wound in my leg," says A. s. Fuller, English, Ind. ''It would not heal and gave me much trouble. I used all kinds of remedies, to no purpose, until tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A few boxes completely cured me-" w. H. Timerhoff. i
The Coconino sun., 1902-04-12

The Democrat says peculiar petition is being circulated in Phoenix. It is to the effect that the signers bind themselves not to patronize the merch- ants who have signed the petition ask ing for the return of singing girls to the saloons. The petition contains up- ward of 800 names.
The Coconino sun., 1902-04-12
DelAy MeAn. Danser.

Don't neglect biliousness and consti- patton. Your health will suffer perma- nently if you do. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure such cases. M. B. Smith, Butternut Mich., says: "DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the most satis- factory pills ever took. Never gripe or cause narsea." w. H. Timerhoff. i
The Coconino sun., 1902-04-12
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev J. H. Henry, pastor. Sabbath services Sunday school, 10 Q. m.; preaching service, II a. m.; class meeting, l2:O0 m. Junior League D. m.; Epworth League. 6:30 p. m.; evening service, 7:30 p.m.; weekly prayer meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Every one is cordially welcome.
The Coconino sun., 1902-04-12
CHURCHES.
~HURCH OF THE NATIVITY,

Rev. vaibre, rector. On Sundays: Low mass ct o'clock a. m; high mass at l0:30 a. m Sunday school at ll:30 o'clock a. m. Rosary and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at p. m. On week days, mass at s:l5 a. m. All cordially invited.