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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
STAND GOOD FOR $500
Blue Earth County Commissioners Ap
pirate Money for hudson Bridge.
That Is Providing. NicoIIet Board Will
Donate a Like Amount.
EEi

1t is up to the Nicollet county commits
sioners to do the proper thing toward
the construction of the bridge at Judson.
The Blue Earth commissioners today de-
cided to appropriate $1,000 as this coun-
tvs share. 1t is expected that the bridge
will cost in the neighborhood of $4,000.
Now if the Nicollet county board will APP
propriate $1,000 the bridge is certainty.
The state has, made an appropriation of
$4,000 for this structure, and the town
ship of Nicollet agrees to donate $500
Judson, on this side of the river, will do
likewise. 1t will now be necessary for
Auditor Weaver to correspond with the
commissioners of Nicollet county in or
der to learn their ideas in regard to the
matter.
The Blue Earth County commissioners
certainly have made generous appro-
priation and there is no reason why those
in the neighboring county should not do
the same thing.
The commissioners will inspect sites
for proposed bridges in Danville and
Ceresco.
A petition for ditch No. 8, beginning at
Vernon Center and ending at the Gar
den City township line, eight miles in
length, was received. The hearing will be
on June 80.
A number of routine matters were dis.
posed of. The board adjourned at noon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
CAMBRIA ITEMS.

'Too much rain"
Mrs. d. S. Davis of Lake Crystal is a
guest of Mrs. B. ID. Hughes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Owens have
! bought fine farm near Lake Crystal.
They intend moving to their new home
il. the near future.
Mr.. Herbert Evans who has been ill
is now improving.
Evan James is on the sick list.
Miss Edith McDuffee Sundayed at
Mankato.
Miss Maggie Davis, who was teaching
at Hanska is now home for her summer
vacation.
Tudor Jones and Mrs. Esther gilbert
son were in Mankato last week. They
, brought a fine new organ home with
them.
At the ball game Saturday afternoon
between Cambria Junior and Cambria
senier teams the older team came out
ahead, the score being to D. They also
, won in the game with Butternut boys
Monday afternoon, score about Is to 2.
As result of the wind storm Friday
night number of corn cribs tipped and
trees were blown down. The wheel of
John F. Jones wind will was blown to the
ground.
A large crowd attended the charavari
party for Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Roberts
Thursday evening. Supper was served,
games were played and the boys present
ed a handsome couch to Mr.. and Mrs.
Roberts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
John LoeffImacher Arranged in Court
at ST. Peter Today.

Thomas Hughes returned this noon
from st. Peter where he had case fol-
trial He stated that John Loefflmacher
was arraigned in court today on two in
dictments charging him with attempt
ing to destroy the threshing engine of
Mans & Vinegar. He pleaded not guilty
and the cases were set for trial at the
next term of court.
John is now serving term in prison
for sending obscene matter through the
mails. He will be returned to the peni-
tertiary. Some people are of the opinion
that Loefflmacher is insane.
The st. Peter term of court adjourned
today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
NankatO Free Press
PUBLISHED BY
eREE PRESS PRINTING GO.
EVERY FRIDAY.
One Dollar per Year In Advance
(s1.5O il not paid in advanced
According to the Statutes.

Michigan courts have established bad
precedent. Under their decision a man
may destroy the property of his wife
and escape punishment. The particular
case in question was tried in the Alger
county circuit court.
Recently Mrs. Maurice Cummings
swore out a warrant against her hus-
band. charging assault and battery. The
warrant was served by constable, but
before the officer could arrest Cum
minos the latter had seized an axe and
made kindling wood and scrap iron of
SlO3 worth of the woman's household
belongings! The change was thereupon
changed to one of malicious destruction
OF property.
During the hearing of the case in the
circuit court, the defense objected to
Mrs. Cummings testifying against her
husband on the statutory ground that
such testimony is forbidden except in
cases of personal injury, adultery or In
divorce proceedings. Judge Steere, how
ever. held with the prosecuting attorney
that personal injury" means injury to
property as well as to person.
After the evidence was all in, the de-
tense moved for the discharge of the
prisoner on the ground that there is no
statute in Michigan which forbids man
from destroying his wife's property, and
therefore that the common law, which
makes him the custodian of her goods
and chattels, governed in the case at is
sue.
The court thereupon ordered the case
against the prisoner dismissed, but di-
rected that he be kept in custody, to be
rearrested on the charge of resisting an
officer On this charge he was found
guilty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
MAIL CARRIER ROBBED.
Hishwayman Takes Outfit and Mail
and Drives Away.

Morris, Mimi, May 27.-The United
States mail on the star route between
here and Patchen-a country postoffice
in the southern part of Grant county
was held up yesterday afternoon. Mike
Graffney, a fifteen-year-old lad, drives
the cart, and he reports that man ap-
peared and demanded from him the horse
and cart and forced him to surrender
them and the mail sack, and got up
and drove off. Nightwatchman Stanley
Ryan and the lads father started out
this afternoon to try and get on the
track of the thief.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
RETURNS TO LIE SUEUR.

The News is pleased to announce that
John McCasy will return here, from
Mankato, and resume his place in the
firm of McKasy Bros. The growing bust
ness of the local firm demands this
change. While John liked the wholesale
business, and was making decided sue
cess of it, his local interests demanded
his personal attention. He rented the
Wagner residence on Third street, while
here last week, and will take possession
of it as soon as Mr.. Wagner moves to
his new home-Le Sueur News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
MANY LIVES ARE LOST
Earthquake at MeIazherd Destroys
Over Two Thousand People.
Seven Hundred Armenians and a
Number of Soldiers Perish.
Especial to The Free Press.1

Constantinople, May 2S.-Advices from
Asiatic Turkey show that terrible
earthquake occurred April 20 at Malaz.
herd, on the Euphrates. The town was
totally destroyed with the entire popu.
lation, numbering 1000 souls, including
700 Armenians as well as troops form.
ing the garrison of Malazherd. In add.
ton over 400 houses in neighboring vii.
lagos collapsed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

Miss Luella w. Wood of Mankato and
A. E. Sampson of st. Paul were married
this afternoon at the Methodist parson-
age, Rev. F. B. Cowgirl officiating. Mr..
Sampson is railroad man and the bride
is Blue Earth county young lady. The
couple will make their home in st.
Paul.
About thirty of the friends of
Miss Inez Dolson formed very pleasant
surprise upon her last evening, it being
as farewell party. Elegant refresh
ments were served and all present had a
a very enjoyable time. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dolson are going to Minneapolis to make
that city their future home. They have
lived in Mankato for the past eighteen
years. Miss Inez was born and reared in
this city and her many friends are ex-
ceedingly sorry to have her leave, but all
Join in wishing her and folks many
new friends in their future home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
TRAFFIC is RESUMED.
Great Western Clears Track Of BIZ
Landslide in the Cut.

Traffic was resumed on the Chicago
Great Western road last night, the train
from the north arriving at one o'clock,
the delay having been caused by the land
slide mentioned in these columns yester-
day which was about cleared away be-
fore the time for the train to arrive
Shortly after the train passed through
the cut another Slide occurred which pre-
vented the passenger train from depart
ing The track was cleared in time to
allow the noon passenger to pull into the
station. The afternoon passenger took
its leave at $3.50 o'clock as usual.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

The strike situation in Chicago in
stead of improving, is becoming more
complicated. The freight handlers are
determined to strike if their demands
are not acceded to, and there are $4,000
walters who desire to leave their posi-
tions. 1t is said that the walters, when
they receive tips, are among the best
paid workmen in the city, their wages
aggregating $50 per week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
BARBER COMPANY CONTRACT.

Superintendent Mclaughlin reports
that the Barber company has been
awarded contracts to lay twenty-five
blocks af asphalt paving in Sioux City
and about eleven blocks in Marshalltown.
He is here to get out crushed stone for
these two points, but owing to the con-
dition of the railroads is not making
great Roadway.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
BUTTERMAKERS TO PICNIC.

Lake Crystal will entertain the but
termakers in that beautiful village
Thursday, June 4. Prof. Hacker, head of
the state dairy school, will be there.
Prizes will be given those scoring the
most points in butter making as follows:
First, $40; second, So; SIS will be divided
pro rata among those scoring SO or bet
ter. Sam Haugdahl and B. d. White will
be the judges.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
DAMAGED THE TRACK.

The>rain has done considerable damage
to the southern Minnesota division of
the Milwaukee road. A bad washout &C.
CURED near Lakefield, and the excursion
train for Sioux Falls ON its return
from Minneapolis Sunday night was
forced to take trip over the Omaha to
Lake Crystal thence to Prairie Junction.
The track was under water for several
miles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
WENT on STRIKE.
Laborers in Employ Of Milwaukee
Road Ask for an Advance.

Laborers employed in moving the Mil
waukee freight depot to its new location
went out on strike this morning for
higher wages. They were receiving $l.5O
per day and demanded $l.75. This was
met with refusal and no one went back
to work. The depot is at a standstill.
An effort will probably be made to Sc
cure other men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

Rural Mail Carrier Coy remembered
The Free Press today with mess of
croppies scooped out of Stony creek this
morning. They came down from Lake
Wyte. Near the Herman Fuller farm on
the county line between Blue Earth and
lie Sueur fish are so numerous that it is
no trouble to get bushel basket full in
few minutes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
KEEP OFF FOOTBRIDGES.

Chief of Police Donahue states that
as the footbridges over the Minnesota
river are none too safe he advises that
the people refrain from congregating
thereon Two policemen will be station
&c at the entrance tonight to see to it
that too many people do not gather on
the footbridges. This precaution is tax
en- to prevent an accident.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
RACE MATINEE SATURDAY.

The Driving club will hold race mat
inee at the park the afternoon of Decora-
ton Day. The races will be called about
$3.50. There will be pacing, trotting and
running races, and any horse owner who
wishes to enter will be accommodated by
the secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

The Fairmont News says: eve hope
that this talk about disease being car
ried in money is not preventing our de-
linquent subscribers from paying up If
it is we will inform them that we be-
Geve ourselves to be disease proof and
are ready to accept money whether it
has been fumigated or not" Other pub
Fishers will endorse the remarks of the
News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

The deposits in the Chicago banks
have passed the l00,O00,000 mark. In
the past year they have increased up
ward of $22,O00,O0O, or more than &c
per cent. The increase in the last twelve
months has been the most remarkable
in the history of Chicago savings insti-
tutions, with the exception of that in
the calendar year of 1902.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

August G. Meyer to John Eacke, lot 4,
Fletcher & Wizards addition to Manka-
to, 5000.
William R. Marston to L. Scherer, lot
l, block 3, Humphreys Lakeview addi-
ton to Lake Crystal, $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

Servants to hire by the hour is the
idea of Boston society women with the
view of solving the servant girl problem.
The experiment will be tried by the Wo-
mems Education association. A house
in the back bay will be opeHed Aug. l,
where girls will be trained for month
OF six weeks in various household duties,
after which they will be hired out by the
hour to householders. The house will be
conducted by the Household Aid COM
pany, composed of many influential wo-
men of this city. About twenty ''aids"
can be accommodated in the building.
They will be lodged in pleasant quar-
tiers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

Senator Hanna's withdrawal of OBJ
jections to an Endorsement of President
Roosevelt by the Ohio Republicans has
taken sweet morsel away from Demo
cratic editors. They expect to masticate
that bit of political meat in fine shape
but just at time when the gentlemen
of the opposition were getting ready to
do something Mr.. Hanna spoils it all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
GIFT TO FRANK A! DAY.

President Frank A. Day of the Mime
sofa Editorial association was presented
with a beautiful gold watch by the edi-
tors yesterday while they were at Mt
Vernon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

It's the dispenser of cheerfulness, the
distributor of sunshine. One sees bright
rainbows across the clouds of despair
after taking Rocky Mountain Tea. 80
cents. j. C. Thro
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

The st. Paul News is of the opinion
that man who can kill woodchuck
ought to be sent to the legislature.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29
Social and Personal.

One of the most delightfully."- pleas
ant social events that has taken place
In Mankato for long time was the re-
ception rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. L.
P. Hunt last evening. The weather,
true to its bad behavior, for some
weeks, was threatening all of yesterday
forenoon, with frequent showers, but at
midday the clouds rolled away, old Sol
come out in his wonted splendor and the
afternoon gave assurances of lovely
night. And it was a charming evening.
Hunts hall was very tastefully and at
tractively decorated. The reception room
was Respondent with beautiful flowers.
palms and green twigs festooned with
pink roses and otherwise attractively
arranged with rugs, sofa pillows, and
other embellishments which go to make
up an ideal room for large gathering
such as this was. All the electric lights
were covered with pink shades which
S"'S =" ooiC SoioiihS W 1uC surroundings
while those in the dancing hall were
covered with red shades.
The guests were received from eight
until nearly ten o'clock by Mr.. and Mrs
Hunt, and merry throng was present
Heath's orchestra enlivened the occasion
with charming music, and at the conclu-
sion of the hour set for the receiving
the hosts entered the dancing hall arm
in arm, followed by their guests, which
was the signal for the grand march pre-
paratory to the dancing that was to fol-
low. As the party marched about the
hall it was assuredly a brilliant scene
and no more enjoyable event could be
possible. Those who did not care to
dance played cards or enjoyed themselves
in social converse until refreshments
were served. Punch was served through,
out the evening by young people chosen
for the purpose, who also assisted in
, serving refreshments. After refresh
ments dancing and cards were resumed
and continued until the orchestra struck
up ''Home Sweet Home" at nearly l2:3(
o'clock.
A party of more than twenty people
from st. Peter sent regrets on account
of the bad condition of the roads and thu
unsettled condition of the weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-05-29

Cereal chapter No. 2, Order of the
Eastern Star, held a regular session last
night. At the close of the meeting Mrs.
w. f. Jewson, the worthy matron of the
order was presented with handsome
set of silver spoons and gold berry
spoon. Mrs. Jewson's birthday occurred
yesterday, and members of the order re-
membered the occasion with these pres
ents Mrs. w. n. Plymat made the pre-
sentation speech to which Mrs. Jewson
responded. A banquet followed, and the
evening was pleasantly spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Jones, who have
been visiting friends in Minneapolis, re-
turned home yesterday.
L. c. Diamond is out again after his
long illness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-05
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

Mt. Pleasant. Dec. "a sad death l.,
tepowed this week from Fairview Mrs.
Henry Mower. a lady a bout As years OF
age. died Tuesday from the illness fol-
lowing childbirth.
The lady gave birth TO a child a couple
or weeks ago. and was getting along
nicely until other children in the family
were stricken with scarlet fever. and the
mother was obliged TO get up before she
had fully recovered from the effects OF
the former ordeal for the purpose of nurs-
Ing ner sick children. The strain was too
much Tor her system, and she suffered a
relapse, from which she could not re-
cover.
She leaves ten children, the four young
est Of whom are under years OF act.
and the eldest about Is. Several children
by former wife are left also for the
overburdened father to care tor
RasmUs Strate, a resident OF Spring
City, narrowly escaped serious injuries
Dir. Strate suffered several bad bruises
aud wounds about the head as il was lie
was driving the team hitched to a wagon
near his home at the time. and they o.,
came scared at something aud started 70
run. They soon were beyond the driver s
control. and he seeing that there was dan
ger OF losing mis- life By remaining in the
wagon. jumped 10 the ground He struck
on his head and received the inJuriel
as noted He viii recover without
trouble.
Mrs. J. x. McClenahan. a lady resident
OF this city. sustained Osme bad injuries
by railing from a trunk on which she was
standing. and striking q chair before
reaching the floor. She is painfully in-
Jurcd.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-05
PARK 80 NoTEs.

Park City, Dec. THE funeral OF Mr..
MCCarmack who died IN Heller Monday
viii be held here today from the Catholic
church
Miss Emma Ramsey viii sing tonight IN
the Dewey theatre.
The Park City Elks have begun ar
engagements for the construction Of AN
kiks home In Park CITY Two lots north
ct the city nall have been purchased and
submitted 10 the lodge next Monday even
ms From tac present plan the build-
ing VIII be twO-story frame building
tuN1S feet. with basement. The upper
IloCr is to be used as a lodge room while
the ground floor win be occupied as
club Ia the basement will be installed
an up to-date bowling alley. When the
building is completed Park lodge No. 1884,
3. p. o. f., will be in as fine a home as
IS owned by any lodge IN a town Of STINT
lar population.
IN town today in the interest Of the COM
pany.
Mrs. Ramers is spending a few DAYS IN
Robert Gorlinsld came up to town this
morning
W. S. Janey was a passenger on the in
coming train.
Miss Theo Harris is in Park for a day
or two.
George J. Ramsey is in town on bust
ness.
The members Of the Degree of Honor.
a @. 4. w, entertained their friends and
members at an informal affair after
lodge last evening. a fine programme was
rendered and refreshments served.
n. Colthrop Is spending a few days in
town.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-05
CHANCE TO GRAB
SANT0 DOMINGO
Another Temptation For the
Strenuous President.
COUNTRY IS DISTRACTED
DEPosED RULER ON HIS WAY 10
WASHINGTON.

Washington. Dec. 4.-The appearance
IN Washington Of Senior Galvan. minis
Ter OF finance Of the derunct Wosy Gil
administration Of san Domingo. has
led to revival Of the report that the
eN-president is trying to secure rein
statement with the assistance Of the
United States undertaking. in return to
allow the United States 10 assume a
iul protectorate over the island Of san
Domingo.
Il may be stated. however. that the
state department entertsins absolutely
no thought OF establishing a protecto-
rate over san Domingo or Of annexing
II To Us declared positively that Amer
lcar interference in the islands affairs
VIII be limited to the protection of
american interests there. that the ex-
4alnS engagement as to arbitratiOns
ana concession to Americans Is OBJ
served, and that American trade is not
improperly obstructed.
To is learned from trustworthy sources
that Wos Gil. the deposed president.
Is now on his way 90 the United States
and expected to land at New Orleans
today or tomorrow. He viii come to
Washington.
Advices reached Washington that
there are now three revolutions in San
Domingo, the revolution led by Morales
q revolution at Monte Christi led by
the followers of Jimiuez. and a third
and stronger revolution I'm the south
OF the island. II appears that Morales
has secured control by an appeal TO the
Dcmiuicans that the United states i'm
terded to annex the islard tt is also
said that Morales has received many
Courtesies from European representa-
uNes in the island. who are also on
posed 90 a step by the United States
IN the assertion of supremacy of its in-
terests I'm the island.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-05
PROVO NEWS NOTES

Provo. Dec. 4-Niels Larsen of Vine.
YARD mas returned from mission tC
Denmark.
The case of the Rio Grande Western
Railway company VS.. j. J. Craner is still
before the Fourth district court. il vii
probably be concluded today.
Three boys charged with breaking into
Albert S. Jones store and taking some
merchandise and cash viii have a hear
ing on a charge of petty larceny before
Justice Noon tomorrow.
The first session Of the sixteenth an
nual convention of the Utah State Sun
day School association was held this
evening in the Proctor academy. The
following programme was rendered:
Preparation I'm song and prayer, led by
Miss j. A. Shepard of Heber
Ilmely Suggestions for Sunday School
workers Rev. O. w. Martin of Mantf
Why Should Sunday school Children
be Instructed in the History and Doc
trine OF the Denomination to Which the
sunday School Belongs, and Howe
FrQtessor J. A. BeXel Of Logan.
This was followed by the appointment
or committees. after which the delegates
enjoyed a social hour. The convention
remains in session tomorrow