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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

Recent occurrences in regard to Ven
ezuela give point to a little story told
by President Castro A certain wealthy
South American died without a. will.
His disappointed heirs expectant there
upon conspired with a notary. A string
was tied around the dead mans neck,
and the notary proceeded to request
his assent to the requests agreed upon
by the conspirators. You leave your
cattle to Maxine, your house to Marie.
your coffee to JOSEF At each of these
questions the string was pulled, and a
nod was obtained from the corpse.
Then the notary mentioned a bequest
to himself, but the holder of the string
did not pull. This authentic story was
narrated in Caracas the other day by
President Castro The notary's ex-
clamation," concluded the Venezuelan
President, accurately describes an ex-
listing international situation. Threat
ening to tear up the document he cried:
oh! the string must be pulled for
everybody, or there will be no will. F."
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13


am as one who walks apart,
Immune from minor cares.
pray before the altar, Art,
And copy off my prayers.
1t Is my privilege to frown,
And If l do not choose
l do not pin my shirt waist down,
Nor do l tie my shoes. .
My soul would soar, and why should
Keep its proud pinions pent?
The people should make way for my
Artistic temperament.
My feelings come so quick and fast,
IT'S strange l do not smother,
No sooner one emotion past,
l straightway have another.
l sit and gaze into the sky,
Exquisitely content!
Step softly lest you rufie my
Artistic temperament.
The relatively Of things w.
NY soul mas found its eager wings,
And daily makes ascension.
Reposing here ON Natures breast.
As one who also serves;
do not think of money lest
1t CRATES upon my nerves.
/ cannot figure all that
Have borrowed or have spent.
Such thoughts as these would damage m
Artistic temperament.
l am as one who stands within
The holy place of holies,
And no one else may venture in
Who can't tell what his soul Is.
l think in sonnets, symphonies;
And I am one who hears
The conversation of the seas,
The murmur of the spheres
And when my Pegasus fly,
am SO eloquent.
l am amazed myself at my
Artistic temperament.
Philadelphia Record
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

The Massachusetts House rejected
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's petition for
the bestowal of the privilege of voting
at municipal elections upon the tax
paying women of the commonwealth.
and now the Massachusetts, Senate has
concurred in that rejection without
debate
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

mine, and the beauty of 1T is that it is
reasonable. There can be no doubt
that even IL the irrigation schemes
should cost twice as much as it is esti-
mated they will they would pay.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

st see that the newspaper jokers have
formed an association"
us that so? Why?"
ooh, just for the fun of the thing,
suppose. Chicago Record-Herald.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants, Rents, and other small
advertisements, One Cent Word each in
sertion. Five Cents Word for full week
(seven tines.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

Sharp people in Maine are lodging
the law prohibiting the taking of lob
sters under a certain size by catching
them out of sight. removing the meat
from the shells and bringing 1t into port
in bulk. The Maine legislature is con-
sidering law prohibiting the market
ing OF lobster meat in this form and
compelling fishermen to sell Holsters
whole only. 1t is said that twenty five
tons of lobster meat were brought into
which is believed to be from Holsters
too small to meet legal requirements.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

Herr A. Boer. we'll known German
schoolmaster, has just published some
interesting statistics regarding the
practice oe smoking among German
school children. Taking his school as
general example, he finds that in the
lowest classes, consisting of boys from
five to seven years old, nine pupils
smoke pipes and cigars. In the two
following classes-boys from seven to
ten years of age-eleven were found,
and in the two highest classes-nine to
thirteen years old-nine boys. Total,
twenty-nine smokers, or so per cent. of
the pupils.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

Professor Schmidt of the German
University of Education, who accom-
panied Emperor William to England
last November, and went to Oxford to
investigate educational conditions there,
says: 1.-THE German government unre-
servedly acknowledges the great value
of the Rhodes scholarships, and will do
its utmost to assist German students to
avail themselves Of them. You may
state that the prospect of our accepting
the scholarships are altogether favor
able. There are no Fundamental diff
culties whatever in the way. Nothing
but the difference between German and
English university requirements sug-
gests possible obstacles, the preparatory
education of German students being so
far in advance
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

The government of the Congo Free
State has taken steps to stop the ruth
less slaughter of elephants in Central
Africa. AT the present rate of exterm-
ination the elephant will have become
extinct in the Free State in eight or ten
years. It's rapid destruction has been
due entirely to the development of the
ivory trade. M. Fuchs, vice-governor
of the Congo Free State, proposes that
an agreement be reached between Bel
GUM, France, Great Britain and Ger
many to regulate elephant hunting and
to encourage the domestication Of the
animals. Such an agreement, says M.
Fuchs, would have strong chances of
being crowned with success.
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Is I12,6I
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rs 1878
SO 1916
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Apply to
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Take These
Quick !!

Don't want to begin the new season with these two
lots of Suits and these Ragans SO we've put prices
on them that are so far under what they're really
worth, that you who get the bargains will speak Of
them hereafter as being among the most interesting
things you've ever picked up in a sale. Listen!
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-02-13

I am as one who walks apart,
Immune from minor cares.
| pray before the altar, Art,
And copy off my prayers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
HELD UP BOTH HANDS.
That Is How Col. Neff's Town Gets
the Next Eisteddfod.
From SATURDAYS Daily

From Saturdays Daily.
Mankato came near being chosen as
the next meeting place for the Welsh
Eisteddfod. The two places voted on
were Mankato and Lake Crystal. A
gentleman who was present informs
The Free Press that when the chairman
called for vote, Mankato was clearly
in the lead. Many of those who favored
Lake Crystal held up both hands, and the
chairman, who seemed to be little near
sighted, counted all the hands and de-
clared that Lake Crystal had received a
majority. Those who favored Mankato
did so because of the larger hall accom-
modations here.
The Eisteddfod is goo dthing for
those who attend, as it stimulates the
musical and poetic ability of all who en-
ter the contests. 1t is an old Welsh
custom or institution, and deserves to be
maintained. The only regret is that the
exercises are mostly in the Welsh Ian
guage, so that others cannot have the
pleasant of knowing what is said. On
the other hand, it serves to maintain the
language in its purity, and cultiyates
taste for Welsh literature and music.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
GARDEN CITY NEWS.

From Fridays Daily. ------..-----
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Meservey died Sunday morning
of whooping cough. The funeral was
held at the Methodist church Monday
at two o'clock, Rev. Emery officiating.
Myrtle Vansickle is very sick.
Stella Terry returned from Triumph
Monday.
. Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Shaver.
baby boy.
There is an addition being built on
the cheese factory.
Ed. Pettis returned Tuesday from
Minneapolis where he has been in the
soldiers hospital.
Miss Clara Boynton is visiting he1
brother, c. J. Boynton of this place.
George LaFavor and son went to Lake
Crystal Friday.
Lois Clough took cold in her leg that
she scalded some time ago, and has been
quite sick the past week.
The anniversary of the Royol Neigh
Dor lodge was celebrated Saturday night
by the Woodman and Royal Neighbors
from far and near, an enjoyable time was
reported by all.
Miss Pearson visited over Sunday in
Madelia. =
Ruth Mills who has been attending
school in Mankato is sick at her home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
New Telephone Toll Line to the Twin
Cities and Elsewhere.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Manlxato Citizens Telephone COM
pany's toll line connection with the twin
cities and elsewhere, constructed by the
new company that was organized last
fall, has opened for business. There
is but one circuit from Mankato, but
from LIE Sueur north there are three cir
cults, so the through circuit is reserved
for Mankato business. AS soon as the
wire that was ordered last fall arrives,
the two other circuits will be extended
to Mankato.
Any one of the company's $50 SUBJ
scribers can be connected up with St.
Peter, LIE Sueur, New Prague, Farming
ton, Shakopee, st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Duluth, West Superior and over hun
bred other points beyoned the twin cities,
on the Consolidated Telephone and Tele-
graph company's lines. This connects
the subscribers of the local independent
company with the 5000 subscribers of
the other companies.
The rates for use of the toll line will
be the same as charged by the North
western Telephone exchange. The SER
vice is said to be clear and distinct
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
LADIES' AID SOCIETY.
North Mankato Folk Make An Excel
lent Showing For Year.
From Fridays Daily.

From fridays DAILY.
The Ladies Aid society of the Bel
grade avenue Methodist Episcopal church
was held Wednesday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. M. C. Hanson. There was the
largest number present of any meeting
the ladies have held during the year.
The treasurer reported the receipts of
the year as being $235.93, the expen-
ditures $l46.02, leaving a balance of
S999l. Twelve regular and three extra
meetings have been held with an average
attendance of thirteen. Seven new MEM
bers have been gained during the year,
twenty-five now being the number on
the list. A new organ has been purchas-
ed and the balance now on hand in the
treasury is to be applied on the new
pews as soon as they arrive.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. Themes Smith; secre-
tary, Mrs. T. Inez Randall; treasurer,
Mrs. L. J. Curtiss; first vice president,
Mrs. II. D. Wheeler; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. L. F. Symonds.
Supper was served at six o'clock, of
which about sixty or seventy partook.
Many remained and spent the evening
socially.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
THEIR MUSICAL CARNIVAL
Welsh Eisteddfod Held at Lake Crys-
tai Yesterday.
Salem and Bethel Choirs Carry Off
Prizes.
Bardic Chair Awarded to James D,
Price of Cambria.
Several Mankato People Garry Off
Musical Honors.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
The Welsh Eisteddfod at Lake Crystal
yesterday was great success, from four
to five hundred people attending. The re-
ceipts of the day and the previous eve
ming were $500, and the amount given
out in prizes was 5000. Prof. A. Pro-
Their of Milwaukee was the adjudicator
of music
The Salem, Bethel and Lake Crystal
choirs contested, and the first named
carried off the SIS prize. The Bethel
children's choir took an SIS prize.
James d. Price of Cambria won an So
prize for the best original poem, and was
presented with the bardic chair. He also
won the Sc prize for the best essay on
agriculture.
Hugh G. Roberts of this, city and
Thomas Davis of Jerusalem broke even
in a poetry contest. Mr.. Roberts won
the prize for forming twelve questions on
the fifth chapter of Romans.
Evan Price of Horeb took the prize on
recitations, Richard Price of Salem for
the best recitation of children under fif-
teen years, and Blodwen Evans of this
city for the best recitation of children
under ten years.
Miss Jane Hughes of Bethel was the
prize vocal soloist, and Miss Katie May
Price the prize organ soloist.
Humphrey H. Jones of Lake Crystal
was awarded the prize for the best
original tune, and Reece Jones of Ottawa
the prize for a solo. Miss Jane Ellen
Jones of Jerusalem also won a prize
for solo.
Robert Roberts, VIM. Jones and Mrs.
Daniel Edwards of Lake Crystal were
the prize trio singers.
the prize for making the best opera
shawl, Miss Lizzie Jones of Mankato for
making the best pencil drawing of a
pair of turkeys, and Miss Margaret Lloyd
the second prize for the same.
Wednesday evenings concert was pre-
sided over by County Treasurer Lewis
Davis of this city. Miss Jennie Hughes
of Mankato rendered several selections,
and the most engaging number on the
program was song trio by Catherine,
Ernest and Margaret Jones, children of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. F. Jones of this city
The entire concert was gratifying
success.
A number of Mankato people attend
ed the Eisteddfod.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
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The greatest of modern physicians, PTof.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
GROUND THE BONE TO ATOMS.

Ernest Bailey who lives about two
miles and a half southeast of town, was
the victim of most distressing accident
while working in the woods hauling out
timber. 1t is reported that Mr.. Bailey
had hitched his team to log intending
to draw it out with chain and while
arranging the log that it might start
more easily, the team started and drew
the timber against him, catching his leg
between it and stump, literally grind
ing the bone to atoms. He was at once
taken to his home and DIR. McMichael
called who dressed the wound and at
present the limb is doing as well as
can be expected from the nature of the
break Coming at this time it is very
hard on Mr.. Bailey as it necessitates his
being laid up for several months.-Ver-
non Center News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

From Fridays Daily. -.
The town board of Medo has quaran-
tined Mrs. Beck and family, on account
of case of smallpox.
The defense will appeal in the case of
the Mccormick Harvesting Machine COM
pany VS.. VIM. Fields, failing to get a
new trial. The case hangs on point of
law.
VIM. Wood of Minneapolis, who pur-
chased Chief Bowen's mare Wednesday
for $3.50, yesterday sold her to Winni-
peg man for $500, and she will be ship
ped to Canada.
S. S. Thomas, engineer atRosenber-
ger & Curriers' candy factory, lost the
end of his left thumb yesterday, while
saving board The member may have
to be taken off at the first joint.
John f. Baynes, who lives near Lake
Washington, was in the city yesterday,
and in the afternoon his team ran away
from near the big mill. The heavy lum-
Der wagon attached to it struck the
Standard Brewing company's buggy and
broke the axel,
I, Judge Cray has appointed justices
Chas. O'Connor of st. Clair and A. I'll
| Matteson of Decoria to act with Auditor
| Weaver, Clerk of Court Thorne ano
Chairman Bruels of the county board as
canvassing board for the spring cleo
ton in the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-02-20
GETS INTO COURT.
Question of the Taxes of the Old N.
B. and L. A. B0bs Up Again.
From SATURDAYS Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
County Attorney Wilson has COM
menced an action ON the part of the state
of Minnesota against the ''Mankato Saw
ings & Loan association" to have it pay
the tax judgment that was secured
against the defunct Mankato Mutual
Building and Loan association. This
judgment amounted to Sl,99l.6S, and
execution was entered Dec. 18th last. It
comprises the tax for 1901 of $l,S00.09,
together with the penalties, costs, etc.
The complaint alleges that the stock
holders and officers of the old associa-
ton, with the intent to avoid payment of
the tax and defraud the state, incorpor-
ated for the purpose of putting the assets
of the old association beyond the reach
of its creditors by transferring all of the
same to the new association, and becom-
ing the owner of all the property and
credits of the old association with the
intent of its promoters of having the
new association join with and aid the
old association in defrauding the state
of its claim for taxes. The complaint
further alleges that on Dec. 18th, 1901,
the oldassociation disposed of its property
to the new one without consideration,
and that the said conveyance and trans
fer was not made in good faith, but that
the stock of the new association is held
and owned by the same persons who held
and owned the stock of the old asso-
citation, and that the new association is
sued its stock and delivered the same to
the stockholders.
Wherefore, the plaintiff asks that the
transfer of the property of the old as
ISOLATION to the new may be adjudged
fraudulent and void as against the plain
tiff; second, that the plaintiff have judg-
ment against the new association for ST.
99l.6S and interest at twelve per cent
from Dec. 9th, 1902.
Thomas Hughes, attorney for the new
association, will put in an answer deny
ing all the material allegations of the
complaint, and especially that there was
any idea of fraud in the transaction, and
will deny that the stoc kholders of the
two associations are identical. He will
maintain that the new association has
nothing to do with the business of the
old, further than having purchased some
of the property of the old. The case will
come on at the June term of the district
court.