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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-30

cooperation is to be found a panacea
for the ill. / remember to have read in
1900 current magazine article advocat-
ing the trust formation as cure for
the harm and losses sustained under the
competitive farming system. The writ
er made this statement: "Ten thou
sand acres of land under one executive,
utilizing the most improved methods of
blowing, sowing, and harvesting will pro-
duce lar greater returns at less expense
than can an equal number of acres divid-
ed into hundred plots and worked indi-
dividually by a hundred men," The
cost of fences alone was computed for
the state of Indiana at 00,O00OOO, and
the author exclaimed: eff placed in
single file at the equator, they would
encircle the globe fourteen times! I'm
der an ideal system of cooperative
farming these fences would be done
away with, and the community would
gain the amount of their cost and the
land which they render untillable."
This may all be true. 1 am not in
possession of the figures with which to
confute the reasoner. | do not pose as
an authority upon the troublesome ques-
ton of the trusts. But, after reading
the history of lanulordism in Scotland, l
am ready to cry with the Bard of Ayr
and Dumfries:
rs there for honesty poverty,
That hangs his head and a that?
The coward slave, we pass him by,
We dare be poor for a that!
For a. that and "a that,
Our tolls obscured and a. that;
The rank is but the guinea stamp;
A mans gowd for "a that"
Had this American theorist read the
life of Burns, he would never have writ
ten the silly words relating to land
combination in the United States. Does
he not know that, when in 1866 William
Burns. the poets father, was living at
Mount Oliphant, in the parish of Ayr,
disputes arose between the landlords
factor and tenant? Harsh letters were
read at the Burns fireside which left an
indelible impression upon the minds OF
those who heard them. The family re-
moved to another parish to meet with
the same experience. His misfortunes
broke the spirit of William Burns and
he died at the age of siXty-three, weary
enough of his long strife with poverty
and ungenial soils. The fathers ex-
periences, under the social system, were
repeated in the life of the son Indeed
they were common to the small farmers
everywhere) but in Robert Burns they
met with resistance and the armed hos
tility of mighty pen charged with sa-
tire. He was an uncompromising DEM
ocrat. Once at dinner party he re-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-30

house. By eight o'clock large crowd
had gathered. Every seat in the house
was taken, many being compelled to
stand
Mayor A. A. Buck, in short address,
welcomed the clubs and extended to
them the freedom of the town.
This was responded to in his usual
pleasing maner by James Howeison.
David VIII sang "Rantin' Roarin'
Robin" and everyone enjoyed it. This
is one of the events of the program and
is always looked forward to.
After bagpipe selection by Major
Hugh Smeaton of Mankato, the annual
address was given by Rev. T. E. R.
Miller of Mankato. Everyone present
enjoyed this and Mr.. Miller was listened
to with the greatest attention.
Mr.. c. S. Ellis sang Scotch ballad
which so pleased the audience that he
was heartily encored and forced to sing
another
Miss. Hazel Runge of Minneapolis now
danced the highland fling to the music of
the bagpipes and dressed in true Scottish
garb, She went through all the figures
of the dance, at the conclusion bringing
forth hearty encore,
DR.. Dodds of Mankato sang "The Land
of Cakes" followed by "a Yankee in
Scotland,p by A. j. Ellis, or as he ex-
planned it, 'Davie and l in the Land O.
Cakes.Y This was exceedingly interest
ing, as he described his trip through
Scotland curing the past summer. This
trip was taken with Mr.. David viii, and
must have been enjoyable according to
his description.
Miss Minnette Ellis sang in her usual
pleasing manner, responding to a hearty
encore.
In a pretty sailors costume, Miss
Runge danced the sailors hornpipe.
This was very pretty, and called forth
great applause.
Miss Maysel Bishop sang most beauti-
fully "Bonie DOOM This is one of the
most beautiful of all Scotch ballads, and
in the pleasing way it was sung charmed
the whole audience Miss Bishop did
not respond to the encore which fol-
lowed.
James Ellis, ST., recited "Tam
O'Shanter," and did well. Mr.. Ellis has
a fine memory and recited the piece per-
fectly, showing great deal of interest
in pleasing the audience.
After Miss Runge had danced the
sword dance, w. w. Taylor spoke "a
Sprig of Scotch Heather"
About thirty Scotchmen now gathered
on the stage and, joining hands, sang
"Auld Lang Syne."
This completed the program and the
floor was quickly cleared for dancing.
The Scotch reel was first danced. Then
the modern dances followed. This went
on until morning dawned. The old
Scotchmen gathered in Union hall, eat
ing, drinking and telling tales of the
olden times. This completed the whole
celebration, making in all a worthy COM
memoration of the bonnie Scotch poet,
Bobbie Burns.
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DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL.

The st. Peter Herald states that
friends have received letter from the
late Owen Fay's employees in New York
and they state that the young mans
death was accidental
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Has no S perior in diagnosing and treatir 2
diseases add deformities. He will give $50 tor
any case that he cannot tell the disease and
where locatad in five minutes.
All durable medical and surgical diseases,
acute and chronic catarrh, and Special Dis.
eases of the Eye, Ear, Nose ana Throat, Lung
Disease, Early Consumption, bronchitis, Bron-
cbial Catarrh, Constitutional G .tarrh, Dyspep-
STA, Sick Headache, Stou ach and Bowel
Troubles, Rheumatism. Neuralgia Sciatica,
Bright's Disease, Diabetes. XII iney, Liver,
Bladder, Prostate and Female diseases, Die.
illness, Nervousness, Indigestion, obesity,
interrupted Nutrition, Slow Growth in Child.
rem. and all wasting diseases in adults. Many
cases OF Deafness, Ringing in the Ears, Loss OF
Eyesight, Cataract, Cross Eyes, etc.. that have
been improperly treated or neglected, can be
easily restored. Deformities, Club Feet, Curv.
allure of the Spine, Disease of the Brain, Para.
lysis, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Dropsy, Swell
ling of the Limbs, Structure, Open Sores. Pain
in the Bones, Granular Engagements and all
Iong-standipg diseases properly treated.
Young. middIe-aged and old, single or married
men and all who suffer from lost manhood,
nervous debility, sperpatorrboea, seminal
losses, sexual decay, failing memory, weak
eyes, stunted development, lack of energy, inn
povertened blood, pinples, impediments to
marriage; also blood and SKIN diseases, Syphil.
lis, Eruptions, Hair Falling, Bone Pains, Swell.
lings, sore Throat, Ulcers, effects of Mercury
Kidney and Bladder troubles, Week Back,
burning Urine, passing urine too often, Gonor-
rhoea, elect, structure, receive searching treat
ment, prompt relief and cure for life.
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After the annual meeting of the Curl
ing club at the opera house in the after
noon, all made their way to Union hall,
where sumptuous banquet was served
The browning event of the occasion,
however, was the program in the opera
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-30

of Bismarck, N. D.; Miss Hazel Runge of
Minneapolis, A. Quimby of Vernon Gen.
ter, John Robinson of Winnebago City,
Hon. Andrew Jameson of Rapidan and
Will Wilson and III. A label of Mime
sofa Lake.
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Among the many people from dis
lance attending the Burns club were the
following: Miss Alma Wagon, j. c..
Wise and Dr. Dodds of Mankato, Mr..
and Mrs. Lane of Sherburne; Robert Orr
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-30
WILL HONOR MR.. ARMSTRONG.

A new county to be created west of
the Missouri river in North Dakota will
be named Armstrong in honor of NJ. X.
Armstrong of st. James.
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Cancers, Tumors, Golfer, Fistula, Piles

vsricocele and enlarged glands with the sub.
cutaneous injection method, absolutely without
pain and without the loss of drop of blood, ia
one of his discoveries, and is the most really
scientific and certainly sure cure of the nine.
tenth century. No incurable cases taken.
Consultation to those interested, Si.00.
DIR. DORIAN.
Minneapolis, Mimi. Boston, b
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"RAUs NIT DER MACHINE.

Slot machines have been given short
shift at st. James by Mayor Gibbs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-30

Mr. Cross declares: "The pen of
Robert Burns wrote the death warrant
of Scotia's Calvinistic God The dogma
of election has since that day been re-
ceding from the forefront of Scottish
theology"
Whittier, Americas Quaker poet, gives
uttefance to similar opinions: "The
world has never known a truer singer.
They know little of Burns who regard
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-30

81 own twas rash an rather hardy,
That | a simple country bardie,
Should NEEDLE WI a pack sac sturdy
Wha, if they ken me,
Can easy, wi single wordie
Lowse hell upon me-"
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house. By eight O'Clock a large crowd
had gathered. Every seat in the house
was taken, many being compelled to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
RAILROAD WORLD.


 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad company has leased to the Gulf and At lantic Steamship company the Central Wharf at Pensacola, Fla, and improve ments are now being made on the dock and the warehouse.
 The dock was purchased about year ago by the Louisville and Nashville from the Central Wharf company for $3O,000 and under the terms of the ordln- ance extending the franchise privileges the company will expend $b0,00O on 1t within two years. The presnt lease Is only temporary, and the dock will be used only by the steamers of the coast line.
 D. R. Richardson has Just been ap- pointed general freight agent of the Ocean Steamship company with head quarters in New York City. He suo- ceeds F. T. Charlton who has resigned
 President John Skelton Williams an nounces that the Florida Central and Peninsular. embracing SOC miles of road in Georgia and Florida, has been formal ly merged with the Seaboard Air Line Railway company and is now included in the direct first lien of the Iatter's out standing 4 per cent first mortgage bonds The Seaboard Air Line has also pur- chased virtually all the outstanding minority stock of the Seaboard and Ro- anoke and is arranging for It's immediate merger.
 Robert Martin. formerly well known and popular train dispatcher of Birming- lam. but recently chief dispatcher of the Mobile and Ohio at Meridian. has &C., cepted a position with the Louisville and Nashville at Evansville, Ind. and left for his new home last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
GRIPS ARE STOLEN
 FROM UNION DEPOT
TWO ARE TAKEN IN FIFTEEN MINUTEs-cOUNTRY LOOKING WHITE MAN SEEN TO WALK OFF WITH ONE.

Two dress suit cases were stolen from the Union passenger station last night between 6;45 and o'clock, and 1t is be- iieved that the same man got them both.
 The first grip was stolen from J. L. MuIlarkey of Ensley as he was waiting for a train to leave the city. It was taken by tall white man who is said to have been dressed like a countryman, and to have had a rural appearance.
 About fifteen minutes later second grip was stolen. It was the property of a civil engineer In the employ of the Southern railway. For some time past there has been what appeared to be systematic stealing of grips and dress suit cases from the station, and the po- lice are on the lookout for the thief or thieves.
 It is believed that the work is being done by white man and not negro In the past all the stealing of grips has been done by negroes, and generally they have been caught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
DELEGATION BACK
 FROM WILMINGTON LoClI Arbitrators Reached Bir-
 mingham Yesterday HAD A COMFORTABLE TRIP Judge Gray, the Fifth Member of the Commission of Arbitration in
 Miners Wage and Scale Con
 troversy, Comes Saturday.
HAD A COMFORTABLE TRIP

Charles McCreary, vice-president of the Tennessee, Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany; Robert II. Pearson, vice-president of the Central Coal company; William R. Fairley, the Alabama member of the nat lonal executive board of United Mine Workers, and Edward Flynn, president of District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, members of the arbitration commission in the miners controversy have returned to Birmingham from their trip to Wilmington, Delaware, where they had been to see Judge George Gray.
 The party arrived yesterday in the pri- vate car of the Tennessee company at SEQ a. m. over the Southern Railway and im- mediately hurried to their homes.
 Neither MT Fairley nor MT. Flynn could be found. but interviews were had with both Col. Pearson ana MT. Me Creary last night.
 Col. Pearson said: We all returned this morning feeling well. We had a comfortable trip. and were very pleasant Iy received by Judge Gray. He will be here next Saturday, August 8, and the hearings before the commission will be- gin on the following Monday. So far as I know the hearings will be public The matter has not been discussed. but I take it for granted that they will be open. We spent one day in Atlantic City, and availed ourselves of the op- portunity to get salt water bath"
 MT. McCrery said: I've had very pleasant trip and accomplished the object of our journey We found Judge Gray very 10th to accept the position of fifth member of the arbitration commission, but we prevailed upon him to act. Nothing has vet been decided as to the proceedings or where the commission will meet We had a pleasant trip and all were we'll The weather was hot when he left Bir- mingham, and hot when we returned but we found it cool and pleasant up north.
 Today most of the miners will be at work and by the last of the week nearly all the furnaces will be in full blast, as within three days the supply of coke will be renewed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
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A strictly high-class institute for the Ecientiic treatment of all Chronic, Her-l vous. Blood, Skin. Rectal. Female ana Genito- Urinary diseases. Deformities, Tu-l mors, Stiff Joints. Cancer. Lupus. Malig-i nant Ulcers. Rheumatism. Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrhods. vnrieoeele. Hernia and venereal diseases of every name, nature, form and character are also treated. andl a legal guarantee of cure will be given ini every case.
 Our equipment consisting of we'll stocked prescription department. x-Ray.i Violet Ray Static and Gaivano Faradic apparatus. Super-Heated Ar Arc Light Cabinet Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone In-i halation for nose. throat and lungs. and n thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment modern and up=to-date in every particular, give us a prestige over ail competitors In Alabama fin our special line of practice
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. Consultation and examination free.
 Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate. Office hours a. rn. 10 ?. m. Sundays. 8 a. m. to 1 p. m
 4 FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger; Drs. Dozicr q Co. are without doubt the best known specialists in the south and their fame is due entirely to their grent skill
 The Birmingham News: Roth Drs O. T. and Byron Dozier arc reliable and ex-' perienced physicians and surgeons. wh deserve the great success which has ibeen and is theirs.
 AEe-Hera,d: pr. Dozier's long standing land approved abilities entitle him to the lprcud distinction of standing at the head of his professi on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Father Muerer's Discourse.

The Rev. Father Meurer. pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. deliver ed an impressive sermon yesterday morning on "A Practical Death. or What Happens at the Death of Men of the World"
 He spoke of men being so little pre- pared for death. for many worship the dollar instead of God. Men of the world think little of making peace with their God, and wait Nitil it is almost too late. He said if men were prepared to meet God they would not fear death.
 Next Sunday afternoon there will be a meeting of the ladies of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows at 4 o'clock to select committees to aid in getting up bazaar for the benefit of the new edifice now being built.
 Much interest is being taken in the choir at this church. Rehearsals will soon begin and new music learned. The choir Is now composed of Misses Francis Anthe, Lucy Armes, Mesdames Terce O'Leary. Carrie Busenlehner and Mary Watkins: Terce O'Leary. Robert Mc- Adams George Church, John Gaudin and Capt. Frank P. OBrien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
TO COMPLETE ALL
 PLANS THIS WEEK
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT COMMERCIAL CLUB TRIP TO CINCINNATI WILL BE MADE IN A FEW DAYS.

Plans for the Commercial clubs trip will probably be completed this week. The committees into whose hands the ar engagements were placed have heard from some of the railroads. and expect to hear from the remainder this week, naming the rate. The definite announcement of the places to be visited and the time to be spent at each cannot be given out until the committees are ready to report.
 The trip Is return of the visit made here last winter by a party of Cincin- natl manufacturers. and the objective point is the Queen City. where a cordial welcome is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Willie Gaines.

Willie Gaines. the 2-year-old son of pr. and Mrs. E. M. Robinson, died at 6:30 last evening and will be buried this afternoon at Cedar Hill cemetery. Bessemer. The funeral will take place from the residence at the corner of Eleventh avenue and Fifteenth street at 2 b. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
NEGRO BOYS ARRESTED
Broke Into Store and Stole Good
 Things to Eat.

Arthur St. Clair and Lonnis Dorsey. two little negro boys. were arrested yes- terday afternoon by Bicycle Policemen Baker and Elledge on charge of burg lary and grand larceny
 The two diminutive specimens of Afri- ca broke into the store of the Mckinney Grocery company at Eighth avenue and Sixteenth street about month ago and stole some hams. lard. flour and any quantity of groceries.
 The police have been on the lookout for them ever since. but the boys made a trip to Montgomery and 1t was not possible to catch them until yesterday, when they returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Catherine Lucille Alexander.

Catherine Lucille Alexander the 1-year- one daughter of Mrs Ida Alexander died yesterday at Twentieth street and Avenue F. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this after noon and the intermert will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Arrests for Violating Sunday Law.

Henry Luhrman, his bartender, negro porter and five other men were arrested in the barroom of the first named named yesterday on a charge of violating the Sunday law. The arrests were made by Policemen Nix and Burwell shortly after noon. The men were all caught in the barroom, so the policemen state. The saloon is on Second avenue between Four teenth and Fifteenth streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
pean.hiawkIns Wedding.

Miss Annie A Hawkins, daughter of Police Officer R. H. Hawkins, was mar ried to MT. Walter H. Dean at the home of her parents, TIC Twenty-seventh street In this city. at S:3o yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. J. W. Dean of Pleasant Valley, Ala. Af- ter the ceremony a wedding lunch was served to the wedding party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Leonard D. Harrison.

Leonard D. Harrison, the 2-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. c. IL Harrison, died yesterday at their residence, 25O2 Ave- nue E. The remains will be sent to Wintersville Ga, this afternoon The interment will take place there tomor- row morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. j. B. oxtavy,s Funers'.

The remains of Mrs. J. B. oxtavy, which were to have been inferred at Elm Leaf cemetery Saturday afternoon, are still at the parlors of the Gaudin company. 1918 Third avenue. The heavy rain Saturday prevented the funeral. The remains will probably be sent to Chicago today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

tions, might draw off. for his spiritual good. from that .inexhaustlble reservoir of grace
 Importance of Sacraments.
 So pausing right here for a moment. we may deduce from these considerations the importance of the sacraments; may awaken in ourselves a worthier regard for all that they stand for. Without grace, that is, without assistance from God, man can do nothing to merit heaven.
 Not that we are sufficient" says the apostle, "to think anything of ourselves as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God."-QI Cor. s:5) For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to accomplish "-(Phil. 21S) Without me, says our Lord, you can do nothing" -Gohn 15:5.) But this grace which is from the merits of Christ and Is illimit- able can be obtained only through the say, the sacraments. Therefore, for sal- vation the sacraments are necessary not only by necessity of precept but by ne- cessity of means.
 Outward Sign.
 A sacrament must be an outward sign. A sign Is a mark or indication of some thing else. Smoke Is a sign of fire; red flag of danger. A sacrament Is an out ward sign of the inward effect of the sacramental grace on the soul. Thus in baptism the outward sign Is the pouring on of water indicating the inward cleansing from original sin wrought by grace on the soul.
 A sacrament must be instituted by Christ; man cannot, the church cannot institute a sacrament. The grace is Christ's own and he alone can institute the manner of it's dispensatton. Besides the practice of the church from the time of the apostles we have the testi- mony of scripture and, the traditions of the Fathers that all the sacraments were instituted by Christ There Is not one of the seven sacraments professed by the Catholic church of which mention is not made in holy writ and In the works of the Fathers of the primitive ages. If this doctrine be human 1t would have been impossible to have imposed 1t upon men without their protesting. and there are no traces of such a protest to be found in the history of the church.
 In my next instruction I will treat of the number and arrangement of the they give, the dispositions necessary to acquire it and the ceremonies with which they are invested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Mrs. Ida Mcoowan Shelton.

Mrs. Ida McGowan Shelton. aged 27 years, died Saturday night at her resi- dence. f16 First avenue. The funeral serviceS were conducted from there yes- terday afternoon and the interment was in the cemetery at Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer. !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
PERSONAL

Mrs. Fritz Klein left yesterday for visit to Chicago. her old home.
 Brush Hatcher. who has been i'll at St. vincenf's hospital for the past eight weeks. left yesterday for Columbus, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

Take a ride on the chutes at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

2OOxl9O on Belt Line at a bargain. Address Belt, care Age Herald.