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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

The st. Louis Worlds fair officials
have agreed upon postponement of the
big exposition until 1904, and simply
needs the approval of congress to be-
come a fact. This is sensible move.
The time allowed ! altogether too
short to get the big show in a success
full manner. With years postpone
ment they ought to be able to have
everything ready at the date of open.
ing. Besides the year postponement
will ensure better attendance upor
the part of the public.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,
Warranty deeds filed :

Warranty deeds filed:
Joseph J. ssWaddell to Geo. A. NC
Kinley and others, lot one, Lewis
subdivision of the se4 sec. Z, Decoria,
for so, 500.
Kitty N. Wager TO Marshall W.
Briggs, lot four, block twenty-five
Riverside Park add, for 81.
Nancy J. Allen to J. 81. Stewart
lot six, block two, Germania parf
addition. for $3.50.
Michael Wagner to Michael Laven
lot thirty, Marsh Bros. add, TO
5000.
John Laven to Geo. Ploog, east b
, feet of lot four, Marsh Bros. add.
1896.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

The reported destruction of st.
Pierre on the island of Martinique, by
which some %, 600 people are reported
to have persisted is one of the horrors
of modern times, and at once calls to
mind the destruction of Pompeii un-
der similar circumstances. When full
news of the destruction shall have
been received it may be found that
the loss of life is not as large at first
reported, but it is not likely thai
many besides those taken away by the
French cruiser were saved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

The beef combine is having q hard
road to travel these days. The men
who control the interests of that COM
bine ought to recall and profit by the
warning of Phillip D. Armour, who
in his lifetime was one of it's greatest
managers. He said: "The trusts
will prepare the way to their certain
downfall when they begin to NEEDLE
with food products. That is some
thing the people will not stand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

Andrew Carnegie, in London, tells
the English people that they are not to
become European power, but must
turn their faces to their kin across the
sea and join their race in the west.
In short, that in time the British Isles
will become states in this great re-
public. This will give the anti
imperialists another cold shiver.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
Rescues Survivors.

New York, May 10.-The French
cable company's Offices were advised
today that the repair steamer. Pouryer
Quertier, has arrived at Fort de
France, having rescued four hundred
and fifty persons from st. Pierre. She
returned Immediately to the scene Of
the disaster to search for further sur
vivors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
LIE SUEUR WINS.

The high schools of Glenwood and
LeSueur had a debate at the univer-
sity chapel, Minneapolis, Friday
for the championship contest in the
debate Of the high schools The ques-
ton was: "Resolved, That capital
punishment should be abolished in the
United States"
LIE Sueur was the winner of the de-
bate. 1t was also the occasion of the
presenting of the Journal cup to the
league. This cup goes to the cham
pion school of the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

The Sleepy Eye Dispatch admits
that Gov. Van SAINT will be renomin-
ated and wheels into line to his sup
port and Editor Hay says it will be
his duty as well as his pleasure to
vote for him. We have always felt
that the Dispatch was all right at
heart and would so manifest itself in
time, and stop lending aid and COM
fort to the enemy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

The political writer in the Mime
apolis Journal says:
A. o. Eberhart, well-known
young attorney of Mankato, has an
nounced himself as Republican can
didate for the state senate from Blue
Earth. Has Senator Benedict quit?
Just why the Journal writer gets ar
idea that Senator Benedict has quit be-
cause there are others in the field, il
not plain. 1t is altogether probable
that Mr.. Benedict's announcement
will be made at the proper time. A
least it has been understood here al
along that he would be a candidate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
GENERAL CONFERENCE M. E
CHURCH SOUTH DALLAS,
TEXAS, MAY TUNE
6, 1902.

For this annual meeting the Chicago
Great Western Railway will on May 4
5, sell through excursion tickets to
Dallas, good to return June Z, at one
fare plus So for the round trip.
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or J. P. Elmer,
G. P. A., Chicago
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

Later News Confirms Great
Loss of Life at St. Pierre.
The Volcanic Eruption Continues and
Ships Afraid to Approach Harbor
--450 Survivors Saved.

London, May 10.-Lloyds agent at
st. Lucia, D. W. l., cables that the
later news fully confirms the terrible
disaster at st. Pierre. The total
loss of life is estimated at thirty
thousand. The cable company has re-
ceived message from Martinique to-
day saying that the volcanic eruption
there still continues, and that ship
are afraid to approach the island.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
Passes Relief Measure.

Washington, May 1O.-The senate
today passed bill appropriating one
hundred thousand dollars for the
Martinique sufferers. The bill met
with objection in the house and so
was compelled to go over till Mon
day for consideration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
NEW PRIMARY LAW.
A Few Points on the New Method tor
Maxine Nominations.

MdklHQ NOIHihottV"0'
The season is at hand when candl-
dates are announcing themselves FOR
Office under the primary law. Ine
method is 60 new few are acquainted
with the requirments, hence Few
facts along that line will interest
voters
The law provides that on Tuesday,
seven weeks before any election, lex
cept town. village or special elections)
at which officers in. this state are to be
elected. the primary election shall be
held in the several election districts
comprised within the territory for
which such officers are to be elected.
At such primary election all candi-
dates to be chosen are to be elected
wholly by the electors within any SUBJ
division of this state Except state
officers who are chosen wholly by the
electors of the entire state, and cleo
tive members of school boards. park
boards and library boards in towns
and villages and in cities of this state
having fifty thousand inhabitants or
less). And said primary election day
shall be the first day of registration OF
electors for the ensuing election. and
shall be in lieu of the first day now
provided by law of registration; the
subsequent registration days remain
ling as formerly.
Candidates for nomination, at leas
, twenty days before said primary cleo
) tion, shall file with the secretary O.
state, if an Office to be voted for il
more than one county, or with tn
6 county if the Office be confined to
single county, a affidavit that it
his intention to run for the nomina
tion for any special Office, and shal
pay to the secretary of state $50, Q
g to the county auditor $40 in case til
office is confined to one county, whic
q will entitle such candidates name
. be placed upon the proper ticket.
The fees so paid in after the lai
day for filing nomination affidavit
= expired shall be divided by the seer
a tary of state equally between tt
IL counties in which such candidates Al
to run.
T. There will be but one primary ele
ton, and candidates for nomination
I'd all parties will be voted for at Il
or same time very much the same as '
vote at the regular elections. Ea'
party ticket shall be plainly print
and designated, and each party tick
n. shall be entirely uniform 80 as
avoid confusion on the part of electol
nd At the top of such tickets shall
printed the name of the polite
party on each class of tickets, folio
ing the words primary Election B
"a, lot. On such tickets will appear
An names of candidates as follow
Dr. First, judicial; second, COMPRESSION
is. third, legislative; fourth, cou1
mis- officers.
ed In case of challenge voter m
oes make affidavit as to the candidates
IN. which party he generally supper
nts at the last election and with VIII
,ed party he proposes to affiliate at
on next general election in order to
q permitted such party ticket. A f
ac- voter does not need to declare
,rs political utilization. There will
his separate ballot boxes for the differ
fits parties, and the proper ballots will
q placed in them respectively.
and The voting and canvassing viii
If done as in general election.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

in the re-rating of postmasters
salaries for the coming year. the
salary for the Office at Mapleton has
been increased 5000, and at GAINESVILLE
reduced 800.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

How would you like to be the Min
neapolis ice trust2 It's said to be q
pretty warm combination.-St. Paul
Globe.
If that is the case it may thaw out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
NOTHING IN 1T.
No Injunction Contemplated, Regard
ing Lighting Contract.

A report was started on the streets
Monday that parties interested in the
Mankato Gas and Electric Light Go.
intend to try to enjoin the city from
giving the street lighting contract to
the Mankato and st. Peter Railway
and Lighting Co., and to require the
city to let the contract to the lowest
bidder.
When seen by Free Press reporter,
President 81. A. Patterson, of the
Mankato Gas and Electric Co., said
that there was no truth to the report
30 far as he knew and that no sucn
action was contemplated by the COM
pany. ,
It is probable that whoever started
the report got the Broad street paving
and the lighting matters confused.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16
BOUGHT SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

The following common school dis
tricts in Blue Earth county have very
recently purchased school libraries
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

DIV. Williams states that he will
sign the lighting contract and the
contract relating to rights granted in
the franchise, as soon as the other
parties Gan meet with him. The
ordinance granting the franchise is
now in effect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

President Roosevelt will also find
the coal combine a fruitful field for
investigation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-05-16

The Elks lodge was on hand early
Monday morning and deposited its SSoV
street car subscription with the
National Citizens bank.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-10
WALES.

MIR. and Mrs. Jackson Gardner went to
Palmer last Monday.
Mrs. John Ricketts, is visiting at Austin
Andrews In Brimfield.
Mrs. Daniel Lehrer has moved her
household goods to West Stafford.
The Wales band went to Brimfield the
Fourth to furnish music for the day and
evening.
G. Drexler has moved into his house
by the lake that he purchased Of Rev. Fl.
P. Smith.
J. II. Loudon will run his new boilers
this week, and expects quite an increase
In his business.
Work has commenced on theme hearse
house to be built In the new cemetery.
John Bissill has the contract.
The ladies of the M. E. church held a
business meeting last Wednesday after
noon, with baked bean supper at the
usual hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dimmick and son
Of Worcester and Harry Dlmmick of Bos.
ton are spending few days with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Dimmick.
A good. many gathered at Geo Steele's
house at the lake last Thursday even.
ing. Dancing, boat riding, with refr sh-
ments of ice cream and cake, made the
evening quite enjoyable to many.
The Fourth was unusually quiet. The
attractions in Brimfield and Sturbridge
drew good many, while some went to
Forest Lake. The picnic In I. L. Stan.
toms grove was quite success. There
we're ball games, sack races and foot
races. Roy Needham won the prize II
the foot race. There were plenty Of goo6
things to eat and all report pleasant
time. The fire crackers and few fire
works In the evening reminded us tina
| the Fourth had been here.
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ASHFORD.
Westford.

G. q. Smith has gone to Boston after a
few days visit with L. F. Lougee.
Miss Julia Chism is visiting her brother
at South Windham and Miss Ethel Upton
Is taking her place at w. d. Chisholm's'
A picnic was held at r. 8. Amidon's
grove July Fourth. Ali seemed to enjoy
themselves very much. An original po
EN- was read by one of the young ladies
which was greatly enjoyed by all.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-10
snakes, Legs.

There are two very finely prepared
skeletons Of big snakes In the Nation
al museum in Washington, and in
making them ready for exhibition the
utmost pains were taken to preserve
the cartilaginous extremities of the
ribs; which with ordinary treatment
are lost. Without these little pieces
Of cartilage the serpent's skeleton can
hardly be said to be complete, mas.
much as they are the feet upon which
the reptile walks, as 1t We're In fact.
snake walks on the ends Of it's ribs
and in that manner achieves locomo-
ton.
Some big serpents. however, like the
boas and pythons, really have hind
legs, though they are quite rudimenta-
ry. Pythons. you know. are construct.
ors, crushing their prey In their tolls.
They have no poison glands, but they
can bite terrifically with their many
teeth, which turn inward like hooks,
so that person once seized would
have little chance of disengaging him
self save by chopping or the head Of
the animal. ~
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MANSFIELD.
Gurlovville.

Mrs. s. D. Yeomans Is on the sick list.
Miss Florence s. Swift has gone to
Newington for few days.
Miss Blanche M. Swift Is at home for
the summer.
August Ruprecht's youngest SON, Her
man got badly cut with a scythe last week.
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Jacobs, Hyzer
Simonds and family spent the fourth In
Willimantic.
Miss Mariva Snow spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David Snow, at
Mansfield Depot.
Mrs. George Dimock Is entertaining her
brother, Prof. Wilbur Gross and family
from New Haven.
II. O. Huntington and family were with
his daughter, Mrs. Edward Wilcox, at
Turnerville the fourth.
John w. Yeomans OF Pittsfield, Mass. {.
was with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. d.
Yeomans, over the fourth.
Mr.. Foss, wife and two children from
Somervllle, Mass. are spending his va
cation at o. 81. Commits.
Miss Gertrude Martin from Chaplin has
been at F. G. Dunham's caring for Mar
guerite, who has been quite Ill, but is
now better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Squires from
Willimantic and her sister, Miss Florence
Kean, from Springfield, Mass, called on
friends here this week.
a's Mount Hope.
MI. Smedes spent the fourth with re.
latives In York State.
Gilbert Mathewson of Boston spent the
fourth at Monroe Church's.
i James Copeland of Stonington has beer
spending short vacation at home.
/ MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Burdick and son
of Willimantic, spent the Fourth at Henry
Whites.
Mrs. Sarah Mathews and daughter
Miss Lillian, of Westford have been visit
ing at David Russ.
Wllilam Dung Oh NOrWlcn mas uooi
depending a few days with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young and famil,
of Hackensack, N. j., are spending tn
summer vacation with Mr.. Young's par
ents.
u Tuesday evening, July 9Th, party Q
young people met with Miss Lima Baco
to celebrate her twentieth birthday
! Games were played on the lawn and the
the young people adjourned to the hous
, where music and crokinole were enjoyed
A dainty lunch was served, and after wish
ing ''Lina" many happy returns of tn
day, the guests returned to their homes.
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to have him crowned between August
18th and 18th. The ceremonies will be
much curtailed from the original plan.
It was stated some weeks ago that
nothing had been heard In regard to the
plans for the proposed Hicks Industrial
institute for some months, and that the
opinion prevailed In Tolland county that
there was little prospect of the institute
ever being founded. Mr.. Hicks has been
abroad for the past year, but the article
reached him at one of his many homes, In
Bath. It has resulted In his writing a
letter to one of the trustees OF the pro-
posed institute In Rockville, In which he
makes an important announcement, and
for the first time declares his real inten-
ton. He says that he had no intention
Of starting the institute at once, but de-
sired to have an organization to whom he
could bequeath his property, and his idea
was to lay out the plans and make the
preliminary arrangements during his life.
He states that he had depended largely
on the late Judge William D. Holman OF
Tolland for advice In regard to the insti-
tute. He also said that the pressure Of
private affairs had prevented him from
taking any action as yet in regard to the
institute. This statement from Mr.. Hicks
will be welcome news to all residents of
Tolland county, and even the state, as an
institution of the character proposed,
with an endowment of a million dollars,
would largely increase the educational
advantages of the state, as was recognized
by the Connecticut legislature, when 1t
passed vote of thanks to Mr.. Hicks.
He Is abundantly able to carry out his
wishes In this matter, and also perpetuate
his name In his native town and state
Springfield Republican.
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shake into Your Shoes

Shake InGO IOUT SHUUS
Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t cures painful
smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails, ant
instantly takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery Of the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure for sweat
ing callous and hot, tired. aching feet Try it to
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
Don't accept any substitute. BY mail for 25c. IL
stamps. Trial package FREE. Address, E leI
s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards OF thanks In
serted at one-nalf advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. COMMUNE
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrb
ers until definite order to discontinue ID re-
ceived and all arrears are paid In full.
THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weeklyl furnished for sails per year.
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing, endorse the opinions Of our correspond.
ents
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Central Vermont Railway (Southern
division TRAINS leave:


In effect June %, 1902.
z. II. FITzHUGH, Vice Pres and Gen1 Manager.
8. w. CUMMINGS. General Passenger Agent
THE SAME Old Story. j. A. Kelley
relates an experience similar to that
which has happened in almost every
neighborhood In the United States and
has been told and re-told by thousands of
others. He says Last summer had an
attack of dysentery and purchased bot
tie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, which I used accord
ing to directions and with entirely satisfac-
tory results. The trouble was controlled
much quicker than former attacks when
used other remedies" Mr.. Kelly Ii a
we'll known citizen of Henderson, N. G.
For sale by e. z. Taft, 81. f. Cady,
Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr., d Co., South
Wilmington.
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Wealth doesn't always bring happi.
ness. but it can generally furnish q
pretty good imitation. Somerville Jour.
nal.
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(From another correspondent

(From another correspondent.)
About thirty from this vicinity passed
the Fourth pleasantly at a Methodist pic
mic held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Fenton. A plenteous spread, Ice
cream, lemonade, amusements and music
shared In making the affair satisfactory
to all present. A few dollars were re-
allied.
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Drawers.

At 2ae pajr-DFawers made OF Fruit OF
Loom coftoB, some With tIcks, others
isce and Hsmbstg ts1Rned,
A. 39e psH -Dta@sss, lace and Ham
burg trimming,
A. 49e psar- Several styles " Drawers,
good qualify Is@f ~ ttsAnasafg trimmed.
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The recovery of King Edward has been
SO rapid that 1t was decided on Monday
to have him crowned between August
18th and 10Th. The ceremonies will be
much curtailed from the original plan.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-10
Short Skirts.

At 24e each-with hemstitched rufiie.
At 400 each-BhOrt Skirts, Hamburg
trimmed.
At TIC eaeh--Bhort Skirts, lace trim
med.
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Corset Covers.

Made from Masonville cotton, perfect
fitting, Sc each.
Corset Covers, good muslin, lace, trim
med, at lie each.
Corset Covers, tight fitting, lace trim
med, 15c each.
Corset Covers, French style, lace and
Hamburg trimmed, 19c each.
At 21c--Several styles to choose from.
Tight fitting, Hamburg trimmed.
At 24c-Severai styles to select from.
Lace and Hamburg trimmed.
At 83c-Tight fitting and French style,
lace and Hamburg trimmed.
At 39c-Corset Covers, French style,
lace trimmed.
At 49c-Corset Covers, French style,
lace and Hamburg embrolderiss.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-10

To cure a cold in one day take Laxative
Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists
refund the money If 1t fails to cure. E.
w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-07-10
Died.

Stafford Springs, 9Th, George Each, IS
Stafford, 9Th, Henry Cummings, SO.
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UTANTED. Men to learn the Barber
w trade. New system. Only eight weeks
required. Wages Saturdays while learning
Tools donated. Diplomas awarded. Steady pc.
Catalogues mailed free. MOLERS' BARBER
SCHOOL. New York City.
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g MA,.-

This signature IL ON every box Of the genuine
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets
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The Juvenile Idea.
"Willle, do you know what happens
to the bad little bOysW
"Sure."
"WhatY
'They have more fun than the good
little bovs."-- Chicago Post.
Man was made to mourn, but proba-
bly, it was never intended that he
should spend SO much of his time at 1t.
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History of Tolland coun-
wv ty. Must be in good condition and cheap.
5w Address INSURANCE., care The Press.
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LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
$3.50 year. II paid strictly In advance. sl.s5
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TENEMENT TO RENT.
JOSEPH LEVENE.
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Devoted Parent.
Dawson is one Of the most devoted
fathers ever knew
How SOP"
"He's so proud of his children. Why,
say, he aften lies awake half the night
trying TO think up clever things that he
can credit them with saying."-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
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For Two Weeks.

resolved do this the Of patrons
offered this region The qualities what
prices lower than know of wise
wardrobe because do smaller than
any yourself this Bargain Opportunity