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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
DRANK POISONED WINE.
Christmas Present Results in tn,
Death of a CHICAGO Man,

Death OF chicago Man.
Chicago, Dec. 20. Poisoned. it is
charged. by means of bottle of wine
given as Christmas present, Richard
Cummings. fifty years of age, died dur
ing the day at the home of Mrs. Lizzie
Shanahan, 1929 Ashland avenue, where
he was boarding. William Moniak,
his wife, Mrs. Theresa Moniak, and
their thirteen-year-old daughter Mary,
of 1925 Ashland avenue, were arrested
during The day on suspicion of having
poisoned Cummings.
A bitter quarrel is said to have taken
place between Cummings and Mrs.
Shanahan on one side and the Moniaks
On the other. The wine, according to
the police, was given to Mrs. Shan
ahan by Mary Moniak on behalf of her
parents as peace offering. Mrs.
Shanahan drank some of it and said
she suffered severe pain afterwards.
She offered some of the wine to her
niece, who complained that it was bit
ter. Cummings drank the remainder
and died tWenty-four hours later.
eAn examination of Cummings stom-
ach will be made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
HEAR EN- CACkLE
Some Fine Fowls to Be Exhi-
bited NeGNeeks.
Curiosities in tn, Bird and Animal
Kingdom to Be DispIayed---Game
Cocks to Spare.

The poultry show will be the next
happening of interest in Mankato. 1t
will begin next Tuesday and continue
through the week. The building on
South Front street, near Poplar,
occupied by q. e. Kurth, has been
secured for the show. which will be
superintendent in person by the presi-
dent of the association, J. w. Kohl
mann, assisted by men hired for the
purpose. The best possible care will
be taken of the birds and animals on
exhibit.
The outlook for large and success
full show is good. Entries of fowls are
expected to be made from ST. Paul,
Minneapolis. Winona, Austin, Hec-
tor, Anoka, Bolaton, Hutchinson, Wells,
st. Peter. Mapleton, Good Thunder,
etc.
G. A. 10th of Minneapolis, who
judged the fowls last year, has been
engaged to act as judge again this
year. He gave such excellent satisfac-
tion last year that he was Immediately
reengaged. He is deputy sheriff of
Hennepin county, and well known
poultry fancier. The judging will
begin promptly Tuesday morning, and
perhaps the local birds will be passed
upon before that. This will better
accommodate purchasers.
The association wants anything in
the bird or animal line that is q
curiosity, such as wild cat, fox,
ETC., and will take good care of such
exhibits. Fl. Like of Blue Earth will
exhibit some of his white Esquime
dogs and white ferrits. Ambrose A.
Ref will exhibit some Angora goats
from his Hillside farm in Belgrade
A committee is out looking III
other attractions. A Mr.. Powell o.
Waukegan, ILL.,, has sent to Secretary
Fisher 300 pound box of curios fol
exhibit, such as sea shells, corals
snake skinhs. star fish, storks eggs
saw from saw fish, etc.
j. Frank of Blue Earth will hav.
a larger and better display of pigeon
than last year
There will be sparring matches
every evening betweeon pit games
with muff on their spurs. There il
no cruelty about this sport. which il
really healthy exercise for the bird
while affording amusement for tn,
crowd. In judging this class of bird
it is necessary to know their fighting
qualities.
The price of admission to the show
will be fifteen cents for adults ant
ten cents for children. People Cal
stay in as long as they want to. TIL
admittance fee is so small that every
body ought to go.
The poultry industry Of the countr,
represents an annual value of S400,
00O, 600, which is greater than tn
wheat product or corn product, ant
nearly as large as both combined
Turkeys, live weight, have beer
bringing fifteen cents pound on thu
Mankato market, fowls nine cents
and eggs twenty four cents a dozen
With such prices, the farmres should
get into the raising of thoroughbred
fowls more, so as to have better re
suits. Poultry is bred to purpose
whether for prices or layers or q com
bination of both qualities. At tn,
poultry show selection CAL be made
and breeds that suit best the purpos,
of the buyer can be procured. Their,
will be fine assortment to choos'
from.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
DELAYED BY WRECK.

Two Chicago & North Western en-
gines attached to passenger trains had
a head end collision at Rochester
Thursday, but nobody was hurt. One of
the engines was attached to the train
due to arrive in Mankato at II :35 p
M. and the wreck delayed the train
twelve hours.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
APPOINTED TRUSTEE.

The first meeting of creditors of
Anna M. Kodesky of Worthington,
bankrupt was held Friday forenoon at
Referee Flitfie's Office. Axel A.
Eberhart of this city was selected as
trustee. J. ]. Parsons of Worthing-
ton, attorney for the bankrupt, was
among the attorneys present
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
MAY NOT BUILD.
Teamsters Will Decide About Ice
House Question Tomorrow.

thS6SS XaSSSoh
The meeting of the transfers union,
together with all other union men,
Saturday evening. to consider the mat
ter of building an ice house, was
largely attended.
Mr.. Hidde, the ice dealer, appeared
before the meeting and said that he
was willing to pay FIVE cents load
more than last year to the teamsters,
which would bring the wages up to IS
a day. If the teamsters were to bnild
an ice house he would not put up any
ice, more than what he needed for
his own use
Adolph Lille was reported as willing
to pay SIS for Iaborers and So for
men with teams, which is an advance
for both over last year.
Polchow & Hamman have not been
heard from and their intentions are
not known. 1t was reported that G.
g. Swanson would not pay over 50. 80,
which has been the prevailing price
until last year.
The carpenters offered to donate
their labor to put the building up,
the teamsters will haul. the material
free. and the painters will donate
their labor; The sum of $500 would
be needed to buy lumber and hard
ware. Offers were made to furnish
some of this money.
1t was decided to hold another meet
ing tuesday night. when it will be
decided whether or not to build. III
Polchow & Hamman will pay the
union wages, the teamsters will
abandon the project OF putting up an |
Independent ice house.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
TRUNK GOES ASTRAY.

Miss Maude Couhglan, who came
home from st. Paul to spend her
Christmas vacation, checked her
trunk properly to Mankato, but it
went astray and has not yet been
found. The contents are valued at
$500. Efforts are being made by the
Omaha company to locate it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
DIRECTORS REFLECT.
Harmonious Meeting of Stockholders
af Ha


of A. r. & L. Co.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Alaska Fish and Lum-
Der company was held last Monday
at Schiller hall. The reports were read
and accepted. showing satisfactory
condition of affairs. The old direc-
tors were all reelected, as follows:
Gustaf Widell, T. r. Coughlan, L.
P. Hunt. ]. B,Nelsen, G. L. Benedict,
DR.. L. G.. Beebe, Frank Thsyer, Ed.
L. Healey, G. W. Young.
The board of directors was enlarged
and q. A. Patterson of Msnksto and
Peter W. Satory of st. Peter were
elected directors.
Ire old and ne W boards of directors
met Immediately afterwards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
Railway Conductor Suicides.

Duluth, Dec. 20. Thomas B. Ian"
din. aged thirty-three years, con-
ductor on the Duluth, Missabe and
Northern railroad, committed suicide
at his clearinghouse during the after
noon by drinking carbolic acid. I'm
requited love is belieSed to be the
cause.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02
GENERAL LIBBEY REaPPolNTED.

Governor Van SAINT has announced
ne reappoiLtment of e. D Libbey
or a second term as adjutant general
t the national gnard. Cen. Libbay
ill retain Maj. Oscar Seebsch as his
assistant In the Office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02

Will Keene. who has been In Dawson
City, Alaska, for several years, is
visiting his parents in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Williams en-
tertained family reunion at their
residence 613 Byron street, Christmas
day. Nineteen were present, including
the branches OF the family in this
city and at Winnebago City. A very
pleasant time was had.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
Electric Plant at Miner.

The electric plant for construction
of the great dam at Twin Falls is
in full operation. This plant will
do in four months what would re-
quire at least two years without it.
With men and teams and cars and
steam shovels, the work could not
be completed inside the latter period.
The equipment has cost $50. 900
but it will save the amount several
times over.
The portion of the canal taken
by Faris & Kesl has been completed,
SO far as the earth work goes. The
rock has been left in place to go
into the dam. The foundations are
in for the dams in the two dry
channels, and the tunnels by which
the river is to be diverted are being
driven. The work of building the
dams scross the dry channels, are
in progress, the electric tramway
carrying out buckets of rock, con-
tanning six tons each, and dumping
the material exactly where it is
wanted. .-Shoshone Independent.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15

the minion of the law appeared,
panoplied in little brief authority,
and laid heavy hands upon the dis
turbers of his snoozey. Mr.. John
brennan happened along and ex-
postulated with the officer for "put'
ting the law" on Messrs. Smith and
Treanor, who we're simply indulg-
ing a little quiet diversion. The
officer would brook no interference
and spake curtly back, whereupon
Mr.. brennan gave him bit of
robust advice coupled with a run
ming commentory on petty officers
in general. Forthwith Mr.. Dren-
man was placed under arrest and
commanded to appear at 10 O'Clock
a. m. Saturday, in the court room
of Rev. Bennett, Police Magistrate
A night past.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
Little Fifteen-Year-OId Girl FOund
in Nampa.
SHE CAME FROM POCATELlO
Parents We're Stubborn and Refused
To Let HeF Attend q DaNce-The
Maiden Picked up Her Bed and
Skipped--ls at CrittentOn Home.

A pitiable story of a young girls
foolish desires, due to stubborness
on the part of parents, and Of the
good that can be accomplished by
soothing words and kind treatment,
has just come to light. 1t reflects
great credit upon Mrs. Dugas Bar
ret, superintendent of the Florence
Crittenton home at Boise, who was
the guest of Mrs. J. S. Fox this
week. .+. s..-.-
1t appears that last week, a IS
year-old girl Of Pocatello, quarrel
ed with her parents, who had re-
fused to allow her to attend a
dance, and she decided to run
away. She bundled up few of
her belongings and purchased a
ticket for Nampa. Her embarass-
meat, while travelling, attracted
the attention of the other passen-
gers, especially so in the case of a
well-known Nampa railroad man
and his wife. The latter ques-
toned the girl closely, and obtained
a confession that she was deserting
the parental roof.
The girl was made comfortable,
and upon the arrival here, was
turned over to the Chief of Police.
The Florence Crittenton circle,
upon learning of the affair, made
arrangements to care for the child,
and for two days she remained in
Nampa while an effort was made
to communicate with the parents.
In this, Mrs. Barrett was unsuccess-
full, and the wayward girl was sent
to the Crittenton home in Boise,
where she will be cared for until
arrangements can be made for plac-
ing her in some good family
Nampa Times.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15

white marble walls, an deliberately
arranged lounging room for women,
a smoking and lounging room for
men, and cafe and lunch room
are provided on the train floor,
while the ground floor is used for
ticket offices, restaurant, baggage
room, and a large general waiting
room. ,l- %@ r#-" ~
A particular feature of this sta
ton, which is found nowhere else.
is that all elevated trains in Chicago
stop at the doors, and a passageway
from the train floor to the elevated
railway platform avoids the neces-
sity of descending and climbing
stairs in order to take the train.
This is particularly important in
view of the fact that elevated trains
so thoroughly reach every section
of Chicago.
Every contrivance known to
modern railway station architecture
has been made use of, with a result
that patrons Of the lines using this
terminal have at their disposal the
very best facilities provided by any
railway in the world.-From Denvel
Post, July ID, 'o3.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
Caldwell Items

Mrs. c. G. Baker visited relatives
in Jordan Valley this week.
After IS years of patient waiting
Senator w. B. Hepburn, is happily
married.
Mr.. Jenson of Ogden, Utah, was
in the city this week looking up a
location.
Mr., and Mrs. Conover returned
Monday from the East where they
were called on account OF the death
of Mrs. Conover's S father.
Mrs. Geo. Froman and daughter,
Georgia, visited in Nampa Thurs
day and Friday, the guests OF MI
end Mrs. Robert Bowman.
DR.. Hamilton has been called to
Salt Lake City to assist in surgl'
cal operation which Mr. Henry
Hartley is about to undergo. he
will return in a few days.
The firemen had their regular
meeting Monday evening and the
hose attached to Jake Horns soda
fountain was tested with gratifying
results to all concerned including
Jake.
A farewell party was given ii
honor of Miss Asbille at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Kenton Galloway
Thursday evening. Many friend
were present. Miss AsOllle ana me-
mother will leave today for thel
home in California.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15

IN POLICE COURT
A Little misunderstanding
Creates Sensation.

The Police Court of the City of
Caldwell, Judge Bennett presiding,
has been the center of attraction
during the tail end of last week
and the head end Of this. Tempo
rarily all other business was sus-
pended and the populace gathered
at the city hall. At times public
interest ran so high that it over
flowed into Indian creek and threat
ened destruction to the River Side
canal. The excitement has some
what subsidized. but ominous rumbl-
ings are still heard in congested
quarters. Friday, week, in the
afternoon thereof, Messrs. Jno.
Smith and D. M. Treanor engaged
in a friendly argument upon sci
enti6c question, and the weather
was warm. By some accident, the
contention took the form of per
sonal inquiry into the truth and
veracity of certain statements made
by Mr.. Smith. Encouraged by the
weather, the controversy waxed
warm and the controvertialists grew
hot. In a moment of intense ex-
citement, aggravated by the climate,
Mr.. Treanor observed, without
proper regard for the amenities
that, privately, he entertained a
suspicion, amounting to conviction,
that Mr.. John Smith, upon occa'
sion, was inclined to add unwhole-
some excresences to the truth. This
remark irritated Mr.. Smith and,
according to the evidence, he songH'
to relieve the irritation by placing
one of his closed hands over against
Mr.. Treanor's nose. This unusual
style of caress surprised Mr.. Treanol
and he sought an explanation witt
his left digit. "At that very nom
ent," as Shakespeare would say
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
STAR ITEMS

Mrs. Matthews and child went
to Shafer creek last week for few
days outing.
A. J. Ryals and family, and w.
F. Ryals have gone to Long Valley
on pleasure trip.
Sugar beet factory at Caldwell, is
all that can be heard on the streets
for the past two weeks.
]. A. Lankford was at Boise Sat
urday and Sunday. While there
he was the guest of ]. B. Lafterty.
The Star refused to shine last
Monday because most all of her
bright lights were at Boise to the
show.
The ladies of the Christian Church
gave au ice cream social at I. 0. O. F.
hall Saturday night. A large crowd
and $35 were the results.
The Salvation Army led Star a
gay life for three weeks. We are
glad to report that they have moved
on and Our village is again quiet
and peaceful.
Almost everyone is through bind
ing, and Mr.. Shaffer of Boise has
been threshing upon the bench
He began threshing on the river
lands Monday.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
School Department.

The Board of Trustees of the
Caldwell public schools are making
many changes and Improvements
in the building. Two new rooms
are being fitted up. This has be-
come necessary owing to the largely
increased attendance. The building
will be supplied with water from
the city water works, will be heated
by steam and lighted by electricity.
The third story is being converted
into a laboratory and gymnasium.
The building is being made as com,
Portable and convenient as possible.
Nine teachers will be employed this
year.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
1t is Guaranteed.

The Champion Boiler Compound
will remove and prevent the accum-
ulation of scale, mud, or other de-
posits, from adhering to the sheets
or tubes, without injury to the met
al. The water at all times has ac-
cess to the iron, which means a
great saving in fuel, and no annoy
ance from leaky seams, tubes, blis-
ters, etc. This is frst-class COM
pound, and can be procured of S.
D. Hartkopf.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
Returns to Caldwell.

Mr.. c. J. Shorb, one of the pub
fishers of the Tribune, and bis esti.
mable family returned, Saturday
afternoon from Canton, Ohio
They visited with Mr.. Shorb's par
ents and report an exceedingly
good time.
Mr.. Shorb says that prosperity is
rampant in the east and that Theo,
dore Roosevelt will be the Repub
lican nominee for president anc
will carry everything before him
He says further that owing to the
fact that Hon. M. A. Hanna anc
Hon Tom Johnson, two multi
millionaires, are candidates fol
United States Senator, money will
flow like water and a seat in th'
legislature may be worth a fortune
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15

country, and a public meeting
was held, addressed by Major
Richard w. Young and others.
The streets were lighted by bonfres
and a general iollif1cation was held.
The farmers have learned this
year that the raising of sugar beets
is the most profitable business in
which they can engage. Many of
those near Rexburg have grown
beets for the Idaho Falls factory
and it is now plain that the profits
will be very large. 1t is this fact
that is at the bottom of the iubila-
tion over this assurance of a factory
nearer home.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15

Ten of the clock, Anti-Mormon;
Scene, Temple of justice, next to
the blacksmith shop; persona dram
ats, Rev. Bennett, P. M; Public
Prosecutor, H. E. Wallace, esquire,
Counsel for Defense, H. A. Grifiths,
esquire; Municipal marshals, court
bailiffs, soldiers, civilians, doctors,
tailors and merchants. The Judge
commanded order and got a small
chunk of it. Mr.. Treanor was ar
raigned and, being without counsel,
was promptly assessed IS and turn
ed away. Mr.. Smith, through his
attorney, H. A. Grif6ths, esq.,, de-
manded jury of his peers and the
court ordered an officer to go fetch
them. The officer brought in
Messrs. R. K. Murray, George
Murray, VIM. Kinkaid, J. A. Ba'
ker, Frank Combest and Arthur
Rocks The prisoner at bar,
through counsel, examined the
peers suspiciously and let them
pass. The judge ordered them to
stand up and qualify to sit and
well and truly try according to the
law and evidence, then in an
"aside" stage whisper, remarked:
Gentleman of the jury, this is the
opportune moment in which to de-
mand fees. If you once take the
swear, you must forever after cher
ish bill receivable as part of your
assets. Mr.. Rocks ,tumbled, and, in
few we'll chosen words, announced
that he had adopted the cash in ad-
vance policy, and could not on this
occasion deviate from it without
violence to his conscience. The
balance of the peers spake likewise,
and the wheels of justice paused.
The counsellors each proceeded to
argue pro ct con to the great con-
fusion of the court who finally ad-
iourned to consult the authorities.
Before doing that, however, he ad-
monished the peers to appear at
the same place at 10 Of the clock
in the morning of the following
Monday. The Monday was circus
day at Boise and Mr.. Kinkaid had
promised to escort a grandson
thither. He informed the court
that, while he held the majesty of
the law in high esteem, he was
grown too old to depart from his in
violable rule, never to break a
promise that led to circus. 9th
er peers were under similar obliga-
tions and when the court opened,
only three of them were visible.
The dignity of the court was
wounded at this display of disre-
spect, and he fined the peers a dol
lar each for contempt and adjourn
ed day for more reflection. The
: following day, the peers had re-
pented and concluded to sit as jur-
, ors, designing to collect fees from
the municipality after the work
! was done. Worn and haggard
: and patience spent, Public Prose
. cutor Wallace moved to dismiss
the whole business. There being
= no objection, it was so ordered and
= the court adjourned sine die. We
= forgot to state that Mr.. brennan
, had been discharged early in the
f session. Mr.. Treanor, who alone
: was entirely innocent of offense
S was the only man damaged and he
: is contemplating a suit for more
d damages. The public is cropping
( about trying to figure where thing'
n are at. Courts, also, move in {
!. mysterious way their wonders tt
perform.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
Sad Death.

Miss Nettie Odom, who has been
sick for some time past. died in
Caldwell yesterday afternoon about
half past one. She was little
over 26 years of age, having been
born February 10, 1877. The fun
eral will occur from the Parma
church August IS, 1890 p. m.
Miss Odom is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Odom, and
has lived in this valley nearly all
her life. She has many friends
who will deeply mourn her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Odom have the
sympathy of all in their sad be-
reavement.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
Rock islands New Chicago StatiOI
Opened.

On July 18th the palatial LaSalle
street station il Chicago, the most
centrally located-in the heart of
the city-and which exceeds in
beauty and perfection appointments
anything ever before attempted,
was opened to the public and trains
of the Rock Island System, Lake
Shore and Nickel Plate railways
began its use.
The commodious train shed, into
which trains enter from the suburbs
on elevated tracks, insures handling
of trains with safety, and without
delay or annoyance to passengers
A large domed waiting room, with
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-15
Died at Phoenix. Arizona.

Mrs. Elizabeth Moody, who re.
Gently lived near this city, has just
returned from Phoenix, Arizona
where she was called by the fatal
illness of her eldest son. Mrs.
Moody was visiting in Louisville
KY, when her son was taken sick.
She was at his bedside when he
passed away. Mrs. Moody is wei
known and highly esteemed in this
neighborhood and her many friends
and acquaintance deeply sympa
thize with her in her great sorrow
Her son was 81 years of age.