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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
DEATHS ROLL CALL.
From Mondays Daily.

Daniel L. Harris, an old well known
resident of Lake. Crystal, died yester-
day of bowel trouble. He was about
seventy years of age and leaves family
of grown children. He was retired
farmer, and was well liked by all who
knew him. A brother, David L. Harris,
lives in this city.
The funeral will occur from the resi-
dence tomorrow afternoon at two O'Clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
SWINGING ROUND THE CIRCLE.

Leopold Schoenig has been appointed
chief of police of Winona.
Governor Van SAINT has not vetoed a
bill passed by the legislature.
An uncle of Admiral Schley lives near
Alexandria
The Minneapolis flour mills resumed
operations yesterday morning.
Captain Sigsbee is delivering lectures
in ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
Four hundred and forty-one laws were
enacted by the legislature that has
just adjourned
James j. Hill has purchased vast coal
fields in Illinois.
Walter W. Heffelfnger, to whom Presi-
dent Roosevelt lately offered the post of
civil service. commissioner, returned to
Minneapolis from Washington yesterday,
still uncertain whether he would accept
the office. Inquiries that he made at
the capitol did not convince him. Be-
fore he will make up his mind he will see
the president again.
The bill regulating the trading stamp
provides that stamps given by merchants
must be redeemed in cash.
+. E. Blazer, formerly on Omaha con-
ductor, was yesterday appointed general
superintendent of the Wheeling division
of the Baltimore & Ohio. He is succeed
ed as general trainmaster by U. B. Will
liams of Chicago. Mr.. Blazer is we'll
known in Mankato.
Senators yesterday presented Presi-
dent Jones with handsome punch
bow.
j. E. Carroll of the Minneapolis engi-
neering department, has been elected city
engineer of Crookston at a salary of ST.
500 per year and is not prevented from
doing private work.
John Broderick is made boiler inspec-
tor of Murray county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Wanted-A place to work for far
mer during. the coming summer. I have
recently arrived from Europe, and de-
sire to learn the English language as
early as possible. Desire a place where
English is spoken exclusively. The per-
son who has such place to offer adj
dress F. o. Uppstrom, 1926 Third avenue,
Mankato, Mimi
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

A S. pair of shoes, $3.50 worth of meat
and quantity of groceries were stolen
from wagon OF the corner of Front and
Rock streets Saturday night between
nine and ten O'Clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Chas. Bischman is remodeling his resi-
dence, GIG North Broad street. He has
raised it to two stories and will build an
addition. The improvement will cost
about $500 H. G. Gerlach drew the
plans.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
To expel the

To expel the
poisons t b a I
have accumu-
lated in the sys-
tenn during the
W ! n t g r 20 u
ought to take
the Bitters. 1t
j S I b g b e s t
spring tonic
q nd blood
pur fer before
the public. It
also cures
Stomach. Liver.
Bowel and Kidney
Disorders
Try IL and see
for yourself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Tea, and strong at that, is the bever-
age recommended by Mrs. Honora Nc
Carthy OF Vermont for longevity. Mrs.
Mccarthy is one hundred and thirteen
years of age and she attributes her long
life to the use of tea., She has wagered
five pounds of tea that she will live ten
years longer. The old lady has also made
a vegetable diet a favorite
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Nef is still harping on the expendi-
ture of money to make Minnesota show
up well at the st. Louis Exposition. 1t
will be cash well expended.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
PICKED FROM THE COUNTY PRESS.

There is no change in the condition of
John Johnston of Sterling, who suffered
a stroke of apoplexy last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Oliver Duane, editor of The New Uln
Review, was in Mankato today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Baby Patti of "The Game Keeper
company was pleasant caller at The
Free Press office today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Mapleton people talk of having a cele
bration on the Fourth of July.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Leopold Schoenig has been appointed
chief of police of Winona.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Governor Van SAINT has not vetoed
bill passed by the legislature.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

An uncle of Admiral Schley lives neal
Alexandria.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
Social and Personal.
From Thursdays Daily.

The marriage of Miss Clarice Louise
Kulp and Mr.. Henry Madison occurred
at the Methodist Episcopal church at
half past two o'clock this afternoon, in
the presence of some two hundred invit-
ed guests. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. +. B. Cowgirl. Miss Julia
Madison, sister of the groom, was maid
of honor, and Mr.. VIM. L. Hawkes. was
best man. Little Allie Chambers was
flower girl The wedding march was
played by Miss Lillian Roberts at the
piano and Miss Blanche Keene with the
violin
The altar was beautifully decorated
with flowers, palms and lilies.
A short reception followed the cere-
mony at the home of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Culp, at 800 Poplar
street. The couple then took the 4:45
Ip. m. train for the east over
the Omaha road. A number of
their friends accompanied them to
| the depot, and showered them with
rice. They will return in few days
| and will take up their residence for the
present at 81 Cherry street.
The young couple received many beau
tiful and useful presents, among other
| things being hne piano from the
parents of the bride.
The bride wore a becoming dress of
white Persian lawn, en- train, and wore
a veil. She carried brides roses. Her 60
| ing away gown was of brown material.
The maid of honor wore French lawn
and carried pink roses.
The bride has resided in Mankato for
several years and is the favorite of a
large circle of friends. The groom was
born and raised in this city and is a
popular and energetic young business
man, engaged in the tailoring business
and proprietor of the Pantorium at 120
jackson street. He is the Oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Madison.
The numerous friends of both of these
people will extend their congratulations
and well wishes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

The Minneapolis -four mills resumed
operations yesterday morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. HIS Holman celebrated the
twenty fifth anniversary of their mar
riage last evening at their home on
Hanover street by giving a six o'clock
dinner for their relatives, and entertain
ing their friends to the number of fifty
later in the evening. The affair was a
very enjoyable one The rooms were
prettily decorated with cut flowers, and
refreshments were served during the eve
ming
Mr.. and Mrs. Holman were presented
with number of handsome and useful
pieces of silverware. Mrs. d. p. Young
made the presentation on behalf of the
friends and Mr.. Holman responded appro-
priately. The evening was spent in con-
versation, and all went away wishing the
worthy couple many years of health and
happiness.
A pleasant incident of the affair was
the sending of handsome bouquet to
Mr.. and Mrs. Holman by some of the
members of the normal school graduating
class. MIR. Holman is very popular with
the normal teachers and students.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Captain Sigsbee is delivering lectures
in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Four hundred and forty-one laws were
enacted by the legislature that has
just adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Senators yesterday presented Presi
dent Jones with handsome puncl
bowl.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

James j. Hill has purchased vast coal
fields in Illinois.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

j. E. Carroll of the Minneapolis engi
neering department, has been elected city
engineer of Crookston at salary of ST.
500 per year and is not prevented from
doing private work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
WILL PROTECT AMERICANS
Committee Takes Up the Cause of
American Railroad Men in
Mexico.

The brotherhood relief committee of Kan
sas City railway orders, with headquarters
at Kansas City, is now actively in opera
tion with it's plan for investigating the al
legged mistreatment Of American railroad
ers in Mexico, and Of putting a stop to the
practices OF unjust Incarceration of which
complaint is made. The committee alleges
that railroad man from the United States
who may be handling a train that has an
accident and kills some eXican subject will
be imprisoned for an ir'ehnite length OF
time 1t is said that subject of Great
Britain, meanwhile. is no time denied
the right to give bond, nor an impartial
trial. Many Americans aye now imp isoned
there, states the committee, and II pur-
poses raising fund to pay the expenses of
personal Investigation by the committee.
1t is stated that frequent complaint has
been made Of this state of affairs to the
American consuls. but 10 no avail.
The brotherhood relief committee lie
formed by the appointment of one member
from each of the local railway orders in
Kansas City. 1t comprises a chairman
James Corrigan, from the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, division $40; a man.
ager and secretary. Harry H. Adams; a
consulting attorney Ben r. Estill a treas.
urer c.. f. Hutchison, and three commit
teemen. W. II. Hollis OF the order Of Rail
way Conductors. division IS; ~ o. Harris
OF the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemer
| No. $50, and Dock Swarm of the Brother.
hood of Railway Trainmen No. PSI.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
ARMY IS BOUND TO CLAIM HIM
Frenchman Born In United States
Must stand Trial by Court
Martial.

Copyright, 1905, by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, Feb. 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram.)-A Paris chem
list named Borel, aged 81, born in the
United States of French parents. has been
imprisoned here for not fulfilling the re-
quirements of the French military law.
In spite OF his protests he was three times
inscribed on the conscription list. Finally,
at the age OF 27-six years after the usual
time-he was summoned to do military
service and obliged to join a regiment in
Algeria, where he rose to be corporal.
After eighteen months service he was
liberated by special decision, but in 1902
was again ordered in service. Having once
been relieved from all military duty, he
refused to obey the summons. The recruit
ing authorities ordered an inquiry and
Borel was arrested. His papers are per-
fectly regular and bear mention Of his full
liberation from further service. Neverthe-
less Borel has been informed that he will
have to appear before a court-martial al
Tours for rebellion against the army regu-
lations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
SEEK THE SECRET OF OLD AGE
Investigation by saxon Government
Brings out some Queer
Facts.

Copyright. 1903, by Press Publishing Coz
DRESDEN. Saxony, Feb. THEW York
World CablegTam-Special Telegram AN
extremely interesting investigation, under
taken with a view to solving, IL possible,
tho secret Of age, has been completed by
the Saxon government. The life histories
OF seventy three persons over 80 years old,
living in Dresden, have been studied.
Twenty-three are men, fifty are women.
First Of all 1t was ascertained that the
men are or have been married and all are
sons OF parents who lived to a great age.
The majority are OF medium height. Not
one is bald but scarcely any has a tooth
In his head, though the gums are so hard
they chew ordinary food. Few can read
without spectacles, the majority are deaf.
Only one-fourth are still able to take
exercise in the open air. At home they are
almost all busybodies
All the old people questioned said they
sleep eight or nine hours daily. Out OF the
seventy-three only five are Of serious dis
position, the others being gay and Jolly.
Some are even said to have been wild in
their youth. The most unamisble and
quarrelsome Of the lot is a woman who
in her youth was a ballet dancer Nearly
all hate water. For cleansing purposes
Nu6y USE ~ " wash NheiA hdhost DuN q udlu
is a thing they have renowned.
One Of the Investigators, DR.. Weinert. a
strict anti-alcoholist, was grieyed TO find
only a few in the number who are total
sbstainers. One old woman, who comes
Of a good family thinks she cannot live
unless she gets drunk on sehnapps three
times a week. The oldest man In, Dresden,
who is 100 years OF age, is a total alb
stainer except on his birthdays, when he
likes a little drunk" He gave up smok-
ing sixty years ago. Some Of the other
old men smoke, but the women do not, and
they are the majority. Fresh air does not
seem to be indispensable to longevity, for
the homes OF these patirarchs are seldom
even aired. All eat much and digest easily
All love vegetables, fruit and sugar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
COUNTESS. OF ESSEX SHINES
Wears n Brilliant Array of Gems at
Grand Ball Given by
Lord ROsebery.

Copyright, 1903. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON. FEB. 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram-special Telegram THE countess
OF Essex, who before marriage was Adela
Beach Grant Of New York, took some very
valuable jewelry with her when she went
this week to Dublin to attend some Of the
brilliant gatherings OF Viceroy Dudley s
Irish court. Her costly, gems have been
reset recently, and when she wore them
the other night at the grand ball given
by Lord Rosebery for his son on the latter's s
coming Of age she made a decided sensa-
tion. Her head and neck presented a
truly dazzling spectacle, so covered was
she with Jewels
Next to the royalties, the Americans are
the largest purchasers Of precious stones
in London, and they show a fastidious
choice. not the rule with English women.
Princess Hatzfeldt, daughter Of c. p.
Huntington, is in London now, having all
her diamonds and sapphires completely
overhauled and reset, as the fashions have
changed considerably In Paris in mounting
precious stones.
Mrs. Dominguez, formerly a Miss Murphy
OF San Francisco, has had her pearl and
diamond clusters all set and polished in
gold, which shows up the pearls, giving to
them a much richer appearance. Princess
Hatzfeldt is having her jewelry similarly
reset to be ready for the first court early
In March.
Mrs. Chauncey, who is buying new jew
els, including a splendid tiara, probably
will be presented at court by Lady Saville
or Lady Lister Kaye Her sister, Lady
Newborough, will be presented also on ac'
count OF her marriage.
Mrs. Peter Martin (Lillie Oelrichs) oi
New York. who just returned to the United
States after a long honeymoon in Europe
spent chiefly in Italy, is the fortunate pos
SCISSOR OF some highly valuable emeralds
and while passing through London her hus-
band bought her some exquisite "trihes,
among them a very fine diamond necklace
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
BARON RoTHscHILD VERY ILL
Has Been n Great Benefactor 10 Poor
of vienna and a Patron
of Art.

Copyright, 1903. by Press Publishing Coz
VIENNA Feb. 7.--(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram. )-Baron Ma
thanial Mayer Rothschild. who is lying
critically i'll in Vienna, has been one Of
the greatest benefactors to the poor of this
city, besides being a munihcent patron OF
art, both ancient and modern. For some
years the baron, who has been very deli
cate, has passed the winters in a tent on a
desert near Assouan, and near the Nile,
where he was guarded by an Arab tribe.
The temptation to kidnap so rich a man
was represented to him, but he had abso-
lutte faith in the integrity OF the Arabs.
His gardens at Hohenwurte. near here, are
world famous and open to the public on
certain days. Last summer he had an as
bestos house built on the summit Of AM
peszothal, one OF the loeoiiest spots tn the
Austrian Tyrol. This novel residence was
designed as a shelter from the great heat
OF summer. II can be set up and taken ia
pieces in few hours
Until he lost his health Nathanial was
one Of the most prominent figures in vi
emma social life AS he was unmarried
Princess Paulin Metternich a lady re-
nowned alike foI her cleverness and her
LONELINESS. acted as hostess for him. He
is SO years old.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
CHAMBERLAIN oFFENDS BoERS
Wife'A Acceptance of Package o.
Diamonds Also Counted
Mistake.

Copyright, 1sOs by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Feb. 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram Special Telegram.) - Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain's mission to South
Africa is regarded with misgiving from a
pacihcatory point OF view, even by his own
partisens. lie has made several lamentable
displays of temper toward the burghers, ac-
cepting as gospel everything told him by
Miner and the capitalist loyalists, while
receiving with cutting skepticism the rep
resentations of the Beers.
Mrs Chamberlains accepting a present OF
parcel OF diamonds from the DeBeers
company directors. nominally worth only
81 900, but said to be fully valued at $4,000
at least. has excited much unfavorable
comment as being calculated to convey q
false impression to the Afrikanders as ia
the disinterestedness OF their imperial gov
eraors. The whole mission, Of which &c
much was expected, is now deemed 9
failure Instead OF soothing racial and po-
litical animosities in South Africa it will
leave fresh memories OF strife and hatred
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
HUNTS PICTURES AND CURIos
Richard CanheId Investing His Cash
with the London
Dealers.

Copyright. 1903. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Feb. 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram, Special Telegram )-Richard Can
field is still staying at Claridges. Prac-
tically HIS whole time is devoted to hunt
ing pictures and curios. He has paid two
long visits to the Wallace collection. the
finest show of seventeenth end eighteenth
century French furniture and pictures in
England, and has passed much time in the
galleries of classic sculpture and sixteenth
art at the British museum
Nearly all the time he is alone. but oc-
casionally he has with him an artist or
dealer 70 whom he gives commission for
copies OF objects that strike his fancy. He
is particularly interested In fine old ivory
carvings. and his taste is said by dealers
10 be unimpeaehable.
He has made large purchases of the curio
dealers on Bond street. His present plans
point to a stay In London Of two or three
months longer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
DATE OF cUNARD WEDDING SET
Mrs. PadeIfOrd is to Get "A Husband
and n New Name Feb
ruRry -.

Copyright, 1908, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Feb. 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram Mrs. Flor
ence Padelford's marriage to Ernest Cunard
is set for February "a. The bridal dress,
q Worth gown is being made In Paris. AL
though a somewhat quiet-looking garment
its cost is said to run into three figures.
1t is being covered with rare and beautiful
old lace. Cecil Campbell, Lord Stratheden's
son, will be best man. They will stay three
months at Nice, with the bridegroom s
father and mother. who have a villa there.
Mrs, Padelford has been considerable OF an
art collector and has a particularly rare
collection of Dresden statues. The BRIDE
groom is said to be very wealthy, and as
the bride has a fair share of this world s
goods, he means to settle a round sum on
her. so she may never need to touch a
penny of her own money while she is Mrs.
Cunard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
REMARKABLE BALLOON TRIP
Two Frenchmen Travel Eight Hum
dred and seven Miles In
Thirty Hours.

Copyright. 1908 by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, Feb. 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram-speclal Telegram Jacques Bal
san, young and rich adventurer who once
commanded Chilean gunboat, has just
made a remarkable aerial journey with
Abel Corot. another Frenchman. The two
left st. Cloud Wednesday morning at IL
o'clock In the balloon st. Louis. They had
plenty OF food. a small bed In four pieces.
a mattress and a safety stove. the inven-
tion Of Balsan. which provided the aeronauts
with hot watcr. Travelling before a west
erly wind they passed rapidly toward the
frontier and at nightfall we're over Ger
man territory, finally coming to earth in
Hungary. hfty-hve miles southwest OF
BUDAPEST, having covered sO7 miles in
thirty hours.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
GENERAL SAUSSIER RETIRES
Veteran of Twenty-FOur Campaigns
Lays Down LabOrs. at Age
of seventy-Ftve.

Copyright. 1903. by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, Feb. 7.-(New York World Ca
blegram-speeial Telegram m.)-General Saus-
sier. once generalissimo OF the French
army and latteTly a member OF the su-
preme council OF war. has rendered his
resignation because OF his age-he is 75-
and in the interest of his health, he thinks
It best to retire from the army.
General Saussier left the military school
OF 81. Eyr in 1850 with the rank Of sublieu-
tenant. He distinguished himself in the
campaigns Of the Crimea, in Mexico, in
Italy and IN the Franco Prussian war. He
fought in twenty-four campaigns in all and
bears three wounds. He would have been
retired ten years ago. but the government
kept him in the FIRST section OF the general
stan because he had been commander in
chief In the face Of an enemy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-08
WONDERFUL ENGRAVING FEAT
Young Russian Puts Words and Music
of National Anthem on
Grain of wheat.

Copyright, 1903 by Press Publishing Coz
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 7.-(New York
World Cablegram-Special Telegram.)-A
marvel OF engraving has just been accom-
plished by youth of Odessa, who is known
throughout South Russia for the extraordi-
nary precision OF his work. On a grain
Of wheat he has engraved the music and
words OF the Russian national anthem.
with the aid OF a lens. Every note is
dotted and clearly defined. He was called
TO the imperial court to show the czar the
wonderful piece Of work, which is framed
in tiny silver setting. The eEar. amazed
at the production. gave the engraver a gold
watch with his monogram on IT, Between
the two Is OF Nicholas II the engraver is
now engraving a long prayer for the cars
safety. taken from the Russian liturgy.