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The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
BREVITIEs OF FUN.

~GOt q diamond, ehi What is it,
first water?" at has only been soaked
once, if that's what you mean. =
Philadelphia Record.
First Whisk Fiend-"He won't
give you anything for brushing him. >
Second DittO-"That's all right; he'll
be glad to pay me for leaving of. p
Boston Transcript.
Wouldn't it be dreadful?"
"WOuldn't what?' Wouldn't it be
dreadful if the shooting stars got to
shooting one another by mistake p
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Miss Hammer-"NO, / don't like
her tall. She's forever talkinga about
herself" Miss Slydig-"0h, well,
that's better than talking about some
one else. philadelphia Press.
She-"What was his father, any
way; do you know" He-"Yesi
why?" "He told me his father was a
skipper" That's right. He was q
bank cashier. Philadelphia Rec,
ord.
Leading Man-"Beasley has just
turned up, full as a tick" Stage Man.
ager-"And he's to go on in the first
act in a drunk act. Wen have to gel
somebody to go on in his place. =
Boston Transcript.
Did you notice, Miss Sharp, that
an idiot has been restored to his right
mind by a clevah surgeon?' eyes
Mr.. Flutterby, l noticed the item
and was just going to call your atten.
zion to it."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
An Accommodating Chemist
Chemist Ito poor wOman)-"Yol
must take this medicine three time
a day after meals" Patient-"But
air, l seldom get meals these arc
times" Chemist passing on to mex
Customer)-"Then take it before
them. The King.
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
THE HOPE DIAMOND.
Was Stolen from the French Regalia
During the Revolution.

The famous Hope diamond, which
has Just changed owners, was original
ly one of the French crown jewels.
During the stormy days of the French
revolution the regalia were put under
the charge of the Paris comune and
lodged in the Garde Meuble, whence
one night the whole was stolen. The
thieves were never discovered, but an
anonymous letter informed the com
mune that one or two articles would be
found in a certain ditch. This proved
true, and amongthe objects recovered
was the famous Pitt or regent dia-
mond. This stone was found in In
dia in 1901 by slave, who, to conceal
it, made a wound in his leg and
wrapped the diamond in the bandages.
Reaching the coast, he intrusted
himself and his secret to an English
captain, who thereupon threw the
slave overheard and sold the stone to
a native merchant for $1,000. 1t
afterward passed into the hands of
Pitt, governor of Fort st. George,
who sold it in 1111 to the duke Of Or
leans, then regent of France, for
s135.OOO. The Hope diamond is a
norton of ofaremarkable stone brought
to France by Travernier and sold to
Louis XIV. The thieves who OBJ
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
Lighthouse Supplies.

The appropriation for the supplies
Of lighthouses for 1909 was $475, 900.
The treasury department approves
the recommendation Of the board that
$5O2,S 1856 be appropriated, to be ex-
pended for that purpose in the next
fiscal year, this amount being based
on careful calculation as to actual
needs
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
rur DAY THE OLD MAN QUIT.

a. sav the old man cult we went
4, wish him well and say gooc-by;
I1s stood before US, pale and bent,
Uitb little left him but to die!
|.To-6sv." he trembling said: Il give
Nv cares TO younger hands-at last
f1,ru away. worn out, TO live
4 With those whose usefulness is past
AAnd here another masters will,
Instead Of mine, shall be supreme;
\ ri here affairs will flourish still
4 While I. forgotten, nod and dream
IA This il is that breaks my heart!
II but one whirTing wheel would cease
\ IS turning after depart
might give up and go In peace"
hEs shook his hand that dismal day
And vowed to hold his memory dear,
And as he slowly moved away
The ground was wet with many a tear!
rhe word was given; the wheels l,egan
Their Old accus toned whirring then,
nd on the morrow the old man
Came hobbllng back to work az ein.
S E Kiser. in Chicago Record Herald.
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
Increase in Money Orders.

The transactions Of the money
order business during five years
have increased from $1S8,071,O56.27
to the enormous sum Of $294,61S,-
6SO.99, or Sc per cent. So, too, in
every other branch and division Of
the service there have been constant
and unusual advances.
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
Postal Business Rapid Growth.

The free delivery postal system is
only 3S years old, having been inaug-
urated in 1863 under Postmaster Gen.
era, Montgomery Blair, of Maryland,
wiz. 6s5 letter carriers, distributed
among IS Of the principal cities, ano
SO Offices. There are gov SG6 ctiioss
ald 1880 carriers
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07

tanned the stone in 1892 apparently
broke it into three pieces, of which
the Hope diamond was the largest;
but all reappeared again after sufli-
cient interval of obscurity.-London
Chronicle.
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
The Seal Catch.

The sealing operations carried on
bv the North American Commercial
company on the Prbilof islands dur
ino the season ended August 10, 1901,
ros,Ited in a catch of 22,6i2 fur seal
-Line
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
Cuban Revenues.

The revenues Of Cuba for the year
ending June 80, 1851, were Sl1, ,lG7,'
s66.?l aud the expenditures WsFi
sIlSSj,S05,SSI
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07

Kemember, I am not SentmentallSt. /
do not believe in making prisons easy places
Of retreat for those who have offended
against the laws of God and man. Far from
that But do believe that the aim of pun
ishment should be to reform the prisoner.
Else what good is all the expenditure made
by the state and country on penal institu-
tionS?
OUR PRISONS ARE NOT THE
PLACES OF REFORMATION THEY
SHOULD BE. Long sentences are not con-
ducive to reformation, Long confinement
makes the unfortunates hopeless and un-
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07

The average man finds it much eas-
ier to pay compliments than dobli-
Qhiag0 Daily Newli
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
Letter carrisrs Vacations.

II costs the government $4,000 a
year 10 give letter cfgricTs two weeks
vocation aaell.
The Southern herald., 1902-02-07
Fair Play for Criminals
BY MRS. BALLINGToN BOOTH,
OF the Volunteers of America.

believe in fair play-even to criminals.
At present do not think we give them fair play.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
BIG CATCH OF FISH
The Alaska Fish and Lumber
Company Putting Up a
Huge Pack.
Salmon Are Running With Rush
Caught Over 475,0O0 Pounds
in Two Days.

The Alaska Fish and Lumber Co. ,
with headquarters in Mankato, is re-
ceiving some very dattering reports
frem its cannery at Shakan. Word
was received from Manager Carroll
yesterday that on August 1st catch
of Do, salmon was made, and on
the following day upwards of 40, 900.
were landed. AS these fish will aver
age about five pounds each, the two
days catch totaled some 475, 900
pounds. AS fifteen thousand fish a
day is considered a large catch, one
can judge of the enormity of the haul
made in the two days mentioned.
Mr.. Carroll is now quite sanguine
that the company will be able to put
up pack of between fifty and sixty
thousand cases, besides several hun
dred barrels of sailed salmon bellies.
If this shall prove true, the market
value of the salmon pack put up be
the home company this year will ex-
coed $3.50, 900. The outlook is certainly
very encouraging for a profitable
season.
In addition to the fish interests the
company's saw mill is doing finely,
and ready market is found for all
the lumber it can manufacture at
profitable figures.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15

The Blue Earth county map publish
ed by the Free Press Printing company
is an article that should find its way
into every household.
John Hennessey's bicycle, whic b was
stolen from his shop Thursday after
noon, was recovered this morning in
the bicycle rack in front of Nyquist &
VERSIONS store, where it had been
standing for day or two. One of the
tires was punctured.
Geo. M. Gage, first principal of
the Mankato normal school, writes the
committee that he will be glad to pur-
chase one of the historical books. He
called the first roll at the school
thirty flour years ago next October.
He is now located at Tabor, Oregon.
Complaints are made that parties
have been shooting chickens in Judson
and other townships. The law forbids
the hunting of chickens before Sept.
list, and heavy penalty is attached.
| Parties suspected of violating the Law
will be watched from now on, and
] prosecutions may follow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
Free Press Map OF Blue Earth Co., Now on Sale.
PRODUCTS OF FACTORIES.
Big Display Of Manufactured Goods at
Cominu State Fair.

@. j. Whellams, secretary and treas
urer of the Northwestern Manufactur-
ers' association, is in MankaTo in the
interest Of the manufacturers exhibit
at the state fair 1t is the wish of the
management of the fair that this year
the manufacturers all over the state
place on display the products of their
factories. 1t will be means of show
ing to the people of the northwest
what is being accomplished in Min
nesota in this important direction.
Mankato manufacturers should not
be behind their neighbors in this re-
gard, but should have big display
one that will be credit to this city.
The state fair management has pro-
vided for fifty booths and intend to
make the manufacturers exhibit one
of the prominent features Of the big
show.
1t would not be bad idea for Man
kato manufacturers to hold a meeting
and take some definite and concerted
action regarding a display.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

~0~ce~9>9))0
One wishing varied and interest
ing entertainment will be apt to find
what they seek in the performance
given by the North Bros. Co. at the
Mankato Theatre tonight. This splen-
did company is headed by the young
and very popular leading man, Mr..
Harry Chaplin, and the always funny
comedian, Mr.. G. G. Chaplin. The
play slack O'Diamonds" is a modern
melo-drama with plenty of heart in
terest romance and pretty love story
beautifully told. The specialties be-
tween the acts are said to be new and
numerous. Ladies are taking advan-
tage of the courtesy extended them
by the management and standing
room will be at premium tonight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

From Fridays Daily
Sigurd Hage of Madelia was on
Mankato's streets today.
Henry Wiltgen took trip to Gilmore
and Blue Earth yesterday.
Banker Swearington of Madison
Lake, accompanied by his father OF
Newton. Iowa, were in Mankato to-
day.
Henry Dumeland. bookkeeper for
the Patterson Mercantile Co., is
spending a two weeks vacation at
Amboy and st. Clair.
Misses Catherine and Ernest Jones.
children of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Jones,
returned last evening from Tracy,
where they have been visiting their
aunt.
Judge Hughes last evening perform
ed the marriage service for Thos. r.
Hislop and Clara Noeldner, at the
home of Oscar Larson on Poplar
street.
Mary. Wittmers has filed petition
in the probate court to be appointed
administrative of the estate of her late
husband, Frank Wittmers. There are
eight children.
George B. Owen has just completed
two neat and commodious cottages or
Pleasant street. 1t is understood thai
st. Paul parties will occupy these
dwellings.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. DeRosia, WHIT
for twenty years past have conducted
the Commercial house, have retired
from active work and are now pleas
antly located at 21S Walnut street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
DEFENDERS PASSING AWAY.

Richard Pfefferle of New Ulm was
in Mankato last. Monday to oenlist the
interest of the New Ulm defenders in
the celebration to be held there this
month. He said that the old boys
who took part in that fight were
growing very scarce. at Mankato he
found but two or three survivors of
the fight. Something like twenty were
still at New Ulm. Less than dozen
are still here. The number is rapidly
growing small. but it is believed nearly
all the survivors about here will at
tend the reunion. st. Peter Herald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
THE new CHARTER
Must Be Submitted at Next
Election.
Question as to Whether This Means
This Fall or the Next Municipal
Election.

City Recorder Williams has been
looking up the law, and finds that
there is IA provision of the state consti-
tuition which provides that any new
charter that has been prepared in, the
proper manner and reported to the
council must be submitted for vote
of..the qualified electors at 1.-THE next
elections-thereafte If~s.it shall 10 be
carried, it would go..into effect thirty
days later.
A question has arisen as tosswhat the
law means by next election. The
election he..coming fall is a state elec-
ton, and there is nothing in the law
authorizing merely local matters to be
submitted, so far as known.
City Attorney Daley, when asked
about the matter this afternoon, was,
at first tn ought, inclined to think
that the charter coald notssbe submit
ted until the municipal election~.ne
spring. He desired more time to look
the matter..up, however.
Thos. Hughes was asked his opinion
on.thess matter, and he was also of the
belief--that the next city election is
meant where the constitution Says
next election. He did not see how
the matter could be submitted at the
state election, any more than at the
school election last month. -
Aid. Taylor said that the council
had not considered the matter lately
and he did not know what the feeling
was in regard to submitting the char
ter this fall. If the Law. intended.that
it shouldsbe submitted alta genersl..as
well as municipal election, he thought
that the council would take the neces.
sary steps to submit it.
If the new charter was adopted,
many ssof the Complications that are
arising in city affairs might be OBJ
Waited, and possibly unforeseen ones
would be met with as the result of
having the new charter. That docu-
ment should be submitted in time so
that the voters may give IL careful
study.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
SOCiety....

At the residence of Fred Kron FridaE
night a very pretty and enjoyable
affair occurred in which the thirty
clerks employed at The Leader dry
goods house participated. 1t was on
the occasion of Mr.. Kron's birthday,
he having reached the 6ftieth mile
stone in life's journey. Mrs. Kron in
vited the clerks to assist in making
the anniversary pleasant one. The
evening was devoted to card playing
and other pleasures. Supper was
served at II 80 O'Clock. Mr.. Kron was
presented with handsome gold headed
umbrella, gift from his employees.
The tables were decorated with pink
carnations and white asTors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
PIONEER CLERGYMAN.
Rev. ]. w. Powell Will Celebrate
Eighty-First Birthday Friday.

Rev. John W. Powell, the pioneer
clergyman of the Minnesota valley,
will be eighty-one years old on Fri
day. 1t is proposed by his large circle
of friends to make the event one of
more than passing moment and his
home at Spring Island will be the
scene of large gathering on his natal
day. Many Mankatoians will be the
participants in the happy affair. 1t
has been arranged to go to Rev.
Powell's home in body and the
vehicle.will leave the Methodist par
sonage between 1 and 2 o'clock Friday
All those who wish to go are re-
quested to leave their names with Dr.
Cowgirl.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
CONTEST AT MAPLETON.

The Demorest contest for their
silver medal wasssheld at--the Mapleton
opera house Friday night, Aug. 8.
There were eight contestants. The
medal was awarded to Miss Rose
Kozetizs, her selection was "Crimei
Waterloo. miss Koretiza reflected
credit upon her instructor, Miss
Amanda Severson of Mankato. Hel
voice add gestures were pleasing and
she delighted the whole audience.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
KING IS CROWNED
Edward Formally Made Head
of the British Empire.
All London Turns Out to Take a Look
at His Majesty Who Stood the
Ordeal Well.
ESPECIAL TO THE FREE PRESS. I

London, Aug. 9,-London was
dressed in its holiday garb today and
crowds thronged the streets.
King Edward was formally declared
the head of the British empire and
crowned at 10 :39 this afternoon. The
news of the browning was announced
by an official outside the abbey, and it
was repeated by signal through the
city. The information was received
with cheers which spread throughout
the stands and crowds. The bells
pealed joyfully.
The queen was crowned at 10 :56.
Their majesties arrived at the palace
on the return journey at o'clock, be-
ing most enthusiastically received as
they proceeded along the journey.
Although looking pale and drawn
the king stood the journey well.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
GOOD ROADS MOVE
Board of Trade Acts on Sug-
gestiOn of The Free Press.
Committee Will Agitate the Improve
ment of the Highway Between
Mankato and Eagle Lake.

Good roads was subject discussed
altogether too briefly and without any
specific action at the meeting of the
board of trade this morning. But ii
was no doubt the commencement of
an agitation that will result in the
betterment of the highways in Blue
Earth county and especially that awful
stretch between Mankato and Eagle
Lake. President Andrews of the
board, brought the question up,
calling attention to what has been
saids in The Free Press on this i'm
portant matter. He advised the COM
mittee on roads to interview the
county commissioners, the town
boards and citizens generally in order
that something Can be done in the
way of road Improvement. Other
members of the board suggested that
the commissioners be induced to at
tend the good roads congress to be
held at the state fair. M. G. willard
stated that the visit of city officials to
Buffalo had resulted in the asphalt
pavement on Broad street.
II. P. Jensen reported that the
lighting committee has had several
meetings but nothing definite arrived
at.
The secretary read a communication
requesting the appointment of dele
gate to the trans Mississippi congress
to be held at st. Paul Aug. 1922. On
motion of NJ. B. Hayes, Secretary
Taylor was instructed to attend. In
case Mr.. Taylor cannot go he will
name substitute.
M. g. Willard reported that the
railroad committee had left the mat
ter of the Omaha eating house with
member of that committee and he has
not made a report.
M. B. Haynes remarked that he
observed of late falling off in the at
tendance at the meetings. 1t was due
no doubt to the failure of the secre
tary, through the goodness of his
heart, to collect the fines, which
go into his pockets.
M. q. Willard believed that the
lack of public spirit had much to do
with the failure of members to attend.
G. N. Andrews reported that few
days ago young man possessed Of
So, 900, called on him and wanted to
be given a pointer on what business
to engage in. He liked Mankato and
wishes to locate here.
Several suggestions were made as to
how the money could be invested.
Among others it was said that a
starch factory would pay. Also a
window shade factory.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
WILL HOLDCONFAB
Democrats Make An Endeavor
to Locate Themselves.
Chairman Schaub Calls the Boys To.
gether to Find If Any One Will
Run for Office.

With view of trying to Locate
themselves. the Democrats of Blue
Earth county are to hold an informal
meeting at the Office of Arthur
Schaub, chairman of the comnty com.
mittee, on Aug. %, at 2 o'clock.
Chairman Schaub has issued a call
which reads as follows:
SIN accordance with the resolution
passed by the last Democratic county
convention, hereby call an informal
meeting OF the Democrats of Blue
Earth county, to meet at my Office in
the city of Mankato on Saturday, the
23d day of August, 1902, at 3 O'Clock
p. M, to make arrangements for, and
discuss the feasibility of placing in the
field full Democratic county and
legislative ticket. All Democrats of
Blue Earth county are asked to attend.
ARTHUR SCHAUB,
Chairman Democratic County Com
mittee.
DoOOo aug AoV~'
From the present outlook it is going
to be rather difficult matter for the
Democrats to get enough candidates
together to make out ticket. Few
of the boys do not care to part with
ten large simoleons just for the pleas
ure of having their names placed upon
the primary election ballot. They see
no hope of election at the polls in No
vember and $40 in the hand is much
better than something they will fail
to see in the ballot box
AS far as can be ascertained James
Morrow is the only true and tried
Democrat who has had the termity to
become a candidate for Office. He
wants to be sheriff. Jim is nothing if
not nervy. He is referred to as the
''Lone Fisherman, so lonely is he in
his fishing for votes, no one else in
his party having displayed courage
enough TO announce himself for Office.
1t will be rather sorrowful looking
bunch that will gather at A. Schaub's
Office on the Esd. The frayed and
bedraggled edges of Democracy will
look like the proverbial thirty cents
and candidates for Office will be as
saarce as beer bottles at prohibition
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
DEATHS ROLL CALL.

The death ofssEngelbert Jands occur
red at Minneapolis Friday. Ee was
little over thirty years of age, and
was single man. He was brother
of Louis and John Jsnds of this city,
and was cooper by trade.
The remains were brought to Man
kato at one o'clock this afternoon by
Louis Janda, and were taken to the
home of JohnaJanIa, 1873 Rockssstreet.
The funeral will occur from ST.:
Peters and Paul's Catholic church al
q. m. Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
COMMITTEES ORGANIZE.
Arrangements for the Joint Labor
Nav Picpic-

r The retail clerks union met Thurs
day night and appointed August Kuhl-
stad, VIM. r. Williams and Frank
Stahl a committee on labor day picnic
to meet with the committees of the
other unions of the city.
Later the committees of the differ
ent unions held meeting and elected
G L.. King chairman and Mr.. Keith
secretary. The committees number
three from each union. No action was
taken, but another meeting will be
held Sunday at 8 p. m. 1t is the in
tention to have Joint picnic of all
the unions with ball game and sports.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
BIDS ALL REJECTED.

August Pagel opened bids Saturday
for the erection of dwelling on
North Front street. J. B. Nelson &
Co. bid $4,000, and Kleinschmidt
Bros. bid 1886. Bids on plumbing
were az follows: W. F. Pope 1926,
G. M. Masters $514, McLauren &
Northrup $49s, E. G. Wickersham
$4S4 All tie bids rejected, as being
too high, and the contract for the
foundation has been awarded to
Gustav Blatterman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
DEATH PREVENTS WEDDING.
Bereavement BefaIIs Miss Jennie
Jones, Formerly of Mankato.

Death OF the prospective groom has
prevented wedding that was to take
place in Los Angeles, CAL, on Sept.
II. The young lady who was to be
lead to the altar is Miss Jennie Jones,
well known in Mankato, and for sew
eral years engaged in the millinery
business in Lake Crystal She was en-
gagged to marry Mr.. Evan Roberts, also
known here. The wedding was set
for the 18th of next month and pre-
parations for the happy event were
well under way. A week ago Friday
Mr. Roberts was fatally injured and
on Sunday he died. His funeral occur
red on Tuesday.
Miss Jones is sister of Miss Ella
Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-15
PASSENGERS WALKED.

The Chicago Great Western passen-
ger train that left Mankato at 80 p.
m. Saturday was wrecked near South
st. Paul, owing to a washout, and
the passengers had to walk four miles
John G. Wise of this city was one of
the unfortunates.