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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
Rural Mail Carriers Pay Is Much Too
Small, They Claim.
Postmaster A. R. McGill of st. Paul
Discusses the Question.
Belief in Eventual Raise Holds Men
to Their Jobs.
Otherwise Many Of Them Wou
Resign at Once.
From Mondays Daily.

HAOHi holldy Daiiy.
Rural mail carriers from all over Min.
nesota are complaining that the pres
ent salary is too small and if an increase
does not come soon it is said that it is
only question of time when half of the
rural carriers viii give up their routes.
''The salary of the rural mail carrier
is too SMALL" said Postmaster A. R.
McGill to The St. Paul Pioneer Press. ''If
there was not in the minds of most of
the carriers hope of an increase in the
near future a great number would re-
sign Immediately. The rural carriers in
Minnesota get 5000 a year. There are
about 700 rural carriers in this state.
"Their routes are at least twenty
five miles and not more than thirty miles
long. To cover this distance the men in
some cases have to keep two horses at a
cost of about 500 piece. When the
carrier has to keep suitable wagon the
average cost amounts to about $500,
which leaves only about $500 for living
expenses.
There is no doubt about it the salary
ought to be at least 5000 year in order
that the men can do the work better.
Anything lower than this will not sup
port carrier. There is at present
bill before congress to increase salaries
of rural carriers to $3.50, but this is too
little
Mr.. McGill said that in the few rural
routes that are operated from the st.
Paul station it is hard work to keep the
present incumbents from throwing up
their jobs. The only thing that keeps
them at the work is the hope of higher
wages in the future.
The city carrier gets 5000 the first
year and if he has to maintain a horse,
$500 more. After two years of service
he receives $1,000 year.
''While the duties of the rural carrier
the city carrier it takes a man with a
high grade of qualification to perform |
them," said Mr.. McGill. "The rural car
riers are in fact travelling fourth class
postoffice. They sell stamps, make out
money orders and register letters.
There is no reason why the carrier in the
country should get less than the city !
carrier" |.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
COUNTY BOARD ADJOURNS.

From Fridays Daily.
The county board adjourned yesterday
afternoon and the next meeting will be
held Jan. 9Th.
The application of M. G.. Willard for
correction of real estate assessment for
1902, because of donation of the land
to the city. was approved.
The auditor was instructed to obtain
proposals from both telephone companies
for placing seven wall and two desk
phones in the county offices and jail,
kind of service to be taken into account.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
RAILROAD TINE TABLES
North Bound.

NO Al departs at $40 q. M to ST. Paul
and Minneapolis.
NO. 43. departs al 700 p. m. to ST. Paul,
Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago.
NO. 40. arrives at HOO a. m. from Minne-
apolis, st. Paul, Chicago and Mil
waukee.
NO. "A, arrives at GAS p. m. from st. Paul,
Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago.
South Bound.
No. 122. departs at 6:15 a. m.
No. 40, departs at 3:15 D. M
No. 144 departs at 1000 D. M.
No. 141 arrives at 7:30 a. m.
No. 101, arrives at HAS a. M
No. 43, arrives at 655 D. M
All trains connect east and west at
Wells. No. 40 connects with Chicago and
Milwaukee sleeper at Wells. Trains daily
except Sunday.
]. C. MOORE, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
NEVER TOUCHED HIM.

81 shall get a divorce" cried the angry
wife, her eyes flashing fire. "Henceforth
| shall be free!"
''Well, 1 haven't any kick coming,''
calmly rejoined the husband. It'll be
more money in my pocket every morn
ing, tell you those Kennebec (Me.)
Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
THE MAIN THING.

Mr.. Nervey-Miss Roxley, I adore you
Will you be my wife?
Miss Roxley (haughtily)-The idea OF
your proposing to girl in my station
You should know better.
Mr.. Nervey-I do know better, but nc
richer.-Philadelphia Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
TO CLEAR THE LAWN.

Citily-I suppose you fellows in the
suburbs have put your lawn mowers
away for a winter rest, now?
Sububs-No indeed; most of us are
trying to rig up new attachment on
'em to turn 'em into snowploughs.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
BETWEEN FRIENDS.

Kitty-So you are going to marry
Fred after all
Bertha-He said if / did not marry
him he'd shoot himself.
Kitty-Oh, you cruel girl You be-
lieve in lingering rather than short and
quick punishment.-Boston Transcript.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18

Milwaukee &
St. Paul R'y.

CHICAGO Great Western RY.

Chicago Great Western ny.
*Waterville, Elysian, Madison Lake ac-
commodation departs 600 p. m. daily
except Saturday; arrives 500 a. M,
daily except Sunday.
Trains for Waterville, Faribault, North
field, Red Wing, st. Paul, Mime
apolis and intermediate points leave
at $40 a. m. and 1900 p. m.
Trains for Dodge Center, Dubuque, Chi
cago, and the east, Des Moines. st.
Joseph, Kansas City and the south
west leave at $40 a. m. and $500 p.
m. Trains arrive from those points
at 9:35 p. m. and 1920 p. m.
Trains leave for Austin, Lyle and Manley
Junction at 1920 a. m. and arrive at
1875 p. N.
Trains marked run daily except Sun
days, all others daily. For informa-
ton as to date or routes to any point
apply to Chicago Great Western
Agent at depot.
w. NJ BARR. Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
ON THE TRAIL.

Reporter-It certainly looks like a
murder.
Chief of Detectives-Yes, we suspect
someone of the crime.
Reporter-Who is the suspect?
hief of Detectives-Oh! we don't
know that yet.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
0LD FRIENDS RETURN.
We Could Not Get Rid of Them il
We Would.

The county jail would be lonesome
place without Bill Baumaster or Lew
Evans, the sufferer. Bill was let out this
morning, having served his term, and six
hours later was landed in the city hall
by Officer Klughertz, and will probably
get another term on the hill for drunken
ness.
Lew was released last Tuesday after
serving thirty days. He went to Ma
della, got drunk, and was brought back
Saturday by Marshal Clarence Cooley to
serve thirty days straight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
GONE TO THE BAD.

81 belive Clarence and Algy are get
ting to be real wicked"
eyes; l heard them talking about their
big black pipes in the sassiest way mag
Unable" Sun.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18

Thron Hoverson of Medo. one of the
best known citizens of the county, is
very low with dropsical trouble, and
has to be carried about his house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
Jewellers Sell it for $3.50.

This is a rich quality hard rubber,
highly polished Fountain Pen; screw
section, and fitted with an improved
Feeding Device, allowing the ink to
flow easily without blotting. The gold
nibbed pen is 14kt. fine, iridium
pointed. The complete Fountain Pen
is Fully Guaranteed by the nanufac-
turers and will be exchanged by them
if not entirely satisfactory. Each
box contains single pen and guar
antee. If the pen is not absolutely
perfect, send it back to the factory
and get one that is. 1t will not cost
you cent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18
Pertaining to People.


fairs. He is living ON his large farm near
Eldora, Iowa, where the former popular
idol of the Iowa Democracy lives in ease
and comfort the life of farmer. His
! farm consists of 1900 acres and is in a
fine state of cultivation. He has aged
rapidly since the death of his son. A
valuation of 100000 has been placed on
his farm.
After Speaker Cannon had announced
his committees there was about the
usual amount of grumbling in connection
with assignments. In some cases the
protests were lurid in tone and language
Someone recalled the wall of Reeder
/ of Kansas, who found himself on the
three committees of acoustics, irrigation
and mileage when the list was read
in his first term. ''Great Scott" shout
ed Reeder. wind, water and distance?
They must think l am a combination
of the weather bureau, the coast sur
vey and railroad time table,
Lord Miner, at present British high
commissioner for south Africa, began
life as a newspaper man, his first work
being done for the Pail Mall Gazette. His
writings attracted the attention of Lord
Goschen, who procured for the young
journalist a good post under the govern
ment of Egypt. Ever since that time
he has been in the public service, and
now occupies one of the most response
BILE positions under the crown. The Of
flee of colonial secretary was pressed up
on him by Mr.. Balfour, but he preferred
to remain in south Africa.
After being twice elected and then de-
feated for mayor of Des Moines, Iowa,
John McVicker seems to have d good
chance of denomination by the Republi-
cans next spring. The preliminary fight
is already on and is being waged at fever
height. Mayor Brenton is Mr.. McVick
airs chief opponent at present. Should
the latter be nominated an effort will be
made to bring out an independent candi-
date whom the Democrats will indorse.
This is a dispatch from Washington:
Representative Steenerson has received
q consignment of venison and small game
from Minnesota and has invited the other
members of the delegation to share it
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-18

This is dispatch from Washington:
Representative Steenerson has received
Z consignment of venison and small game
members of the delegation to share it
with him at luncheon tomorrow" Where
was Fullerton when the game went out?
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

Idaho Springs now seems to be
assured of the $4,000 for library
which Andrew Carnegie offered to
donate upon certain conditions be-
ing complied with, one of which is
that the city shall provide ST, 900
per annum for the maintenance of
the library after it has been estab-
lished, and the city council has
passed resolution agreeing to
provide that amount by taxation,
so it is probable that the transac-
ton will soon be concluded and
the work of erecting the building
commenced. With this amount of
money a splendid library can be
established that will be a credit not
only to Idaho Springs but to the
county as we'll. The citizens of
that city are to be congratulated
upon the action they have taken.
Silver Plume Standard.
The Big Five company is making
extensive improvements about its
Soda Greek property, and when
finished will add greatly to the ap-
pearance of that part of town.
The problem of centering the hot
water for use in the bath house
and plunge has been partially
partially solved by the sinking of
a cassion and cutting out the cold
water, and there is now a large
stream flowing out that is so hot
as to be uncomfortable for one $
hand. A large force of workmen
are engaged in digging ditch ard
building a retaining wall along the
east side of Soda creel; for the pur-
pose of diverting the course of the
stream from its present bed and
when this is accomplished the COM
pany will bring the old bed of the
creek to grade, plant trees thereon
and otherwise beautify the ground.
1t will also give the company much
more tenting ground and widen the
road. The contemplated improve
ments include all the ground be-
tween the Trocadero and the bath
house.
The new $4,000 equipment of
the Lucania Transportation, Tun-
mel, Mining & Development COM
pany was set in motion Monday.
The new plant has been several
months in building, the last por-
tions being put i'll place Saturday
and consists of a large Rand I'M
perial compressor, capable of run
ming four large or six small air
drills and a Ioo-horse power boiler,
together with adequate buildings
to house the plant. Frank J.
Lilly, a director OF the company,
stated: "The tunnel is now in
43o feet, this distance having been
accomplished by hand we should
now be able to make seven to eight
feet a day, breaking the bore 8x8
feet in the clear. On the way i'll
the company has opened eight
veins already, none of which has
been developed, although splen-
did showing has been made on sew
eral of them. The objective point
of our tunnel is Russell gulch and
then Quartz hill, and on the way
in we will cut some of the most
famous veins in the Idaho Springs
section from which millions have
been extracted. The tunnel will
cut the noted Kinda vein 900
feet in, the Specie Payment which
is one of the most important in
the district, the Great Gem, 5000
feet in and others, as the region
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

visited family Grover Cleveland
Saturday brought The of
distinguished fisherman than Bryans
published on the date.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
sN4z

Swanson, the shoeman, has
had his store front treated to new
coat of paint, and it adds much to
the appearance.
An itinerant chimney-sweep
partook too freely of the flowing
bowl Monday and was carted to
the lookup on top of load of coal.
When sober he was sent on his way
rejoicing.
Albert Hall has been making
some needed improvements at the
cottages which will be of perma-
nent benefit. Albert thinks he
has discovered the way to utilize
the smallest space and yet have
plenty of room left in which to do
business.
Most of the material is on the
ground for the proposed improve
ments of the local telephone system.
New cables will be put in and the
lines extended in all directions.
In tact the local exchange will be
given a general overhauling. A
new board at the exchange will be
put in some time during the sum-
mer.
According to an expert opinion,
Georgetown hangs suspended be-
tween heaven and some place in
the depths. The Courier, in COM
menting upon this theory, thinks
that an earthquake might cause
Georgetown to go down, down,
down-and therefore advises all
delinquent subscribers to immedi-
atty pay up and be saved.
Charley Crosson, who was in the
city last Monday, reports that
many tourists are filling the diff
ferent Bear Creek resorts this seas
on. The weather is delightful,
the fishing good, and the crops
are simply growing out of sight.
A few bears have been seen lately
to add to the zest of camping out.
In fact, Bear creek without bears
would be tame indeed. Mr.. Cross
on thinks of building a few addit-
ional cottages for coming years
and make his place one Of the most
attractive resorts i'll the mountains.
He is located at a central point,
being surrounded by ten lakes
and some of the loftiest peaks i'll
the Rockies, a combination that
will appeal to those who love the
beautiful.
The quarterly report and ac-
counts of the County Clerk for the
quarter ending June goth, were
audited, showing the receipts of
the office to be SI39S.So, and the
expenses for salary and clerk hire
$SS82. 90, leaving a surplus of
$1,000 for thequarter and SII4o.7
for the half year. The report of
the County Treasurer showed the
earnings of his office for the
quarter to be S364.63, and eX-
penses for salary and clerk hire
$Soo.oI that being the total amount
to the credit of the fund, inClud-
ing surplus of S2I2.S8 from the
previous quarter, leaving a deficit
of S222. so for the half year. The
commissioners received a COM
munication from the secretary of
the State Board of equalization
showing the value placed upon the
railroad, telegraph, telephone and
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

strikers threaten shut off the electrcghts
dire
windy city would be in position realize how Moses
have felt
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
s HORT LocAhs.AND sroR1E s
5SNS> Ny&


1t is now reported that Ernest
Beauzy, one of the old-time pros
pectors who left this place some
years since to prospect in other
parts of the world, has made
$3.50, 900 sale down in Arizona and
is in high feather. This will be
somewhat of a surprise to our
citizens, who remember Beauzy as.
he was here, content with any
sale that meant a few dollars in
his pocket. Joe Ryan is authority
for the news.
1t may be a little late in the
season to refer to the complaints
frequently made of some parties
unknown, who are in the habit of
purloining flowers and choice
plants from the graves in the city
cemetery. Notwithstanding the
care exercised by the sexton, the
thefts still continue and it is to be
hoped that the guilty parties will
some day be apprehended and
given their just deserts. No con-
demnation is too strong for the
man who will rob graves, not to
speak of the consequent discour-
agement to those who place the
tributes of affection above their
loved ones.
In the Beebee hotel par1ors a
few evenings ago the conversation
turned to the time of the coming
of the Red Men next month, and
fear was expressed that the town
would not be able to entertain the
visitors. A young lady guest had
overheard that part of the conver-
sation i'll which it was stated that
the Beebee would be able to take
care of a number of the Red Men,
and turning to her nearest neigh
Dor with a rueful look upon her
face, remarked that surely the
landlady of the Beebee will not ell
tertain Indians at this hoteP"
Messrs. j. j. Sherwin, w. L.
Bush and R. B. Morton left We'd
nesday afternoon for southern
Wyoming where they will spend
several days whipping the
streams of that section for the fes-
tive trout. And it is not the small
fry that they are after, the line be-
ing drawn at any fish that weighs
under five pounds. They go by
rail to Wolcott on the line of the
Union Pacific, and from there will
stage it to Perryman's on the
Grand Encampment river, the in
tention being to make the latter
place headquarters while they
whip all the streams in the vicin-
ity, principally the Platte river
which is known to contain fish of
a size that is worth the efforts of
the most enthusiastic disciple of
Isaac Walton. They may decide
to try the waters of the upper Big
Laramie river before they return
Now that the city has one of the
most beautiful parks in the county,
with an almost level driveway
from Soda creek, the next thing is.
to induce people to take advantage
of the same. We venture to say
that great many of our citizens
have never seen the park, because.
of its altitude, and they therefore
have possibly condemned the city
fathers for locating it upon the
heights. Many have contended
that the cold soda spring was the
proper place for a park, but when
the ground was open for purchase.
the funds of the city did not ad-
NIT of such a move. And then,
the since phenomenal growth of
the city IraS NOT foracar, ~ +I,o,,o-1,.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

The city last Sunday of large
forcbv with but little effort the local
be Could be
RADIO Southern the PLUME
the here least hour later, giving
visitors about This ample
time to take Natatoum and pay visit
dero beside enjoying themselves i'll other
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

gold find in the Gunnson will be of
stimulate prospecting
revives tr saying silver
but gold is where find it,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

The coming of the Red Men to city next month much
In addition of the being
represented question the middle
tpate citizen
ees charge every possible
aren whatever.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

planning for big
made in the interest of obbers,
though cold business proposition,
to it hat visitors are royalty entertained.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

up photograph is ambition every
Grit is now described as his work during
the hot weather
The presidency perhaps the only $4,000 year job that
goes begging in these United States
The Buckeye state having place
the head of the ticket years that she don't take kindly
the suggestion that of her be given the second place
Chicago strikers threaten to shut off the lights of the city
citizens of the windy y would be in position to realize how Moses
have felt
The stork visited family Buzzard Bay
last Saturday and brought The incident was of
published on the same date
Bowermans gold find Gunnson will be the
entire state 1t will smuae Prospecting & sections % that M have long
but gold is where you find it,
Denver business planning for big Clear
though cold business proposition local citizens
to that the visitors are royalty entertained
Not to be cousins King England
gone strike demanding that his be
tent Of Ff % doaG h g9 duties he
the ST. Louis fair next year
The coming to city means much
and In addition part of the state being
pate festivities 1t bahoOves every citizen assist
mees charge in every way possible and see to it that the visitors
neglected in no manner whatever
The in the city Sunday large number of visitors
forcby reminds that with but little effort the local tourist trade
rado & Southern hour earlier
% the sbS in this city This would g7e hem
time AXE a in Natatorum the
dero besides enjoying themselves in other ways
There everything looking prosperous though YOU
be exactly prosperous adopt SO far as possible prosperous
Shabby people frequently appear apoogec
t,rred down when in need.
about
the best of it. The rule applies
cv Let abundance of pride
that the owh s na w b g o9 Hdng so much gou @
capital shabbyness, and capital is always shy
struggle of seventeen days, minute of which
yielded to the inevitable Monday
afternoon minutes after o'clock. With sympathetic admir-
the
being subject
activity and his spirit of
admiration modern protestant
the selection of his the college
whom the world
place deserved by his beray
that they will profit by the teachings
of he past and make their selection accordingly.
demonstrated
working vigorously short of the extraordinary session. and
if the opposition mind
The BILL
the honse
attempt has been made
blame the
lcan house but proof lacking eight law
passed Governor Peabody special call being
the extraordinary session only act the appropriation bill
should be done quickly the of the
almost unit against long session.
Wyoming again raied in the dust last Saturday
night of masked assaulted the Jail Basin
shot prisoners charged
The mobs the laws delay Beyond ques-
the extreme penalty their
should be rowned down all Beyond
the duly punished in time
the But their
enzied mob life
that each and should be brought
advanced for which
compshed Governor Chaterton will have the moral support
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

his American cousins King England
gone strike demanding that his wages
For performing his arduous duties
receives year. He doubt figuring paying
to he Louis fair year.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

Buckeye having place at
presidential that she kindly
suggestion that Of her be given the second place
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

presidency perhaps the only per year job tha
goes begging N these United States.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

To live up her photograph is the ambition of
described the fellow who sticks his duug
the hot weather.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

Swanson, the shoeman, has
had his store front treated to new
coat of paint, and it adds much to
the appearance.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

Albert Hall has been making
some needed improvements at the
cottages which will be of perma-
nent benefit. Albert thinks he
has discovered the way to utilize
the smallest space and yet have
plenty of room left in which to do
business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

An 1tlnerant chlmney-sWeep
partook too freely of the flowing
bowl Monday and was carted to
the lookup on top of load of coal.
When sober he was sent on his way
rejoicing.