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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
THE CONKLlN PEN.
Interesting History Of a Very Success
full Writing Instrument.


Until two years ago, or thereabouts, it
was customary to speak of the "Conk-
lin" as the Conklin Self Filing Fountain
Pen, by way of further explanation. But
so popular has this remarkable writing
instrument become, that the name
"Conklin" now is familiar name, under
stood by all.
In one of the handsomest little book
lets ever issued in the fountain pen in
dustry, the Conklin Pen company sets
forth briefly some interesting facts con-
corning the remarkable growth of it's
business. The opening paragraph says:
'SiX years ago there were something
like 6O,OOOOOO people in the United
States, who had never heard of the
Conklin Self -Filling Fountain Pen, and
something like half a dozen who had
heard of it, 1t was case of six against
6O,OOO,OOO."
Then followed some interesting state
ments of the first seasons sales-a few
dozen pens-later the hesitancy of deal
ers to put them in stock. Then the
growth of the pen into popular favor, its
rapid success, the large orders and the
substantial establishment of the pen
with the trade.
The success of the business has been
remarkable. Despite the slow start, the
volume of sales began suddenly to in
crease and new offices were added from
time to time, to furnish the needed
facilities. After having included Sec
ond suite in the Splitter building the
company was compelled to secure more
advantageous quarters, and during the
early autumn found the place in the
new Manhattan building.
The Conklin factory is in the upper
part of the building, which is one of the
newest and best structures in Toledo.
Here every facility and convenience for
the economical handling of the business
is afforded. Splendid office rooms have
been arranged, and from his central of
flee II. E. Fischer, secretary and treas
urer, and also general manager of the
company, radiates his system which with
the merits of the pen has made the
"Conklin' among the leaders in the
field.
With the pen itself the trade is now
acquainted. 1t is no longer an expert
ment but a pronounced success. mark
Twain" says of it: 81 prefer it to ten
other fountain pens because it carries
its filler in its own stomach and | can't
mislay it even by art or intention. AL
so l prefer it because it is a profanity
saver; it cannot roll off the desk"
This pen is sold by The Free Press
Printing company. Call at the station
cry department and see them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
EFOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Volumes Received by General WideII
From Senator Nelson.

FROM tuesday daily.
Hon. Knute Nelson has forwarded from
Washington, to General Gustaf Widell
of this city, two volumes to be given
the Mankato public library. One vol
ume gives the proceedings in congress
upon the acceptance of the statute of
Oliver p. Morton, and the other is a
volume containing the memorial adj
dresses delivered in the senate and house
of representatives, on the death of the
late Senator Mark Hanna of Ohio.
Complying with Senator Nelson's re-
quest, Mr.. Widell has handed over the
volumes to the library and they will be-
come part of the library records.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
Huge Block of Mankato Stone.

Alexander Bashaw recently sold a
huge piece of Mankato stone, weigh
ing six thousand pounds, ordered for
an engine bed by parties in North Da-
kota. The stone was irregular in shape,
being somewhat like an S. 1t was
about twelve feet long, four feet wide
and foot thick.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
This Old Boy Cut Some Ice.

New York, Dec. 27-William Hammel,
of Shiloh, n. j., eighty years old, went
skating yesterday and had a good time
with the rest of the boys. He wrote
his name on the ice, cut the figure eight
and then raced mile with much
younger man, beating him in easy fash
ion. The venerable skater used the skates
he bought in Philadelphia sixty seven
years ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
Car of Horses By Express.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Today Burgess & Lukyn received
from London their fourth carload of
horses of this year. The car arrived
about noon today, loaded with heavy
draft stations from London, England.
The car left New York last Sunday
night at eight o'clock. 1t arrived in
Mankato over the Chicago & Northwest
ern line via the American Express sys-
tenn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30

He found upon his desk silver tea set
of four pieces, gift from the employees
of his department The desk had been
nicely decorated and this added to the
pleasure of the occasion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
Mankato, Mimi, Dec. eth, 1904.

Mrs. E. r. Bohan received word today
of the death of her sister, Mrs. Dan
Mahoney of Chokio. Guy T. Bohan left
today to attend the funeral, the inter
ment being at Graceville. Mrs. Bo-
han is unable to go Oh account of the
illness OF her husband.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
Gift From EMPLOYEES.

A. j. Philbrick, foreman of the knit
ting department of the Mankato Mills,
was given very pleasant surprise this
morning upon his arrival at the works.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

j. z. Bake to Emma r. Green of
Kossuth county, Iowa, neH, section 81,
Sterling, for $1,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30

j. L. Washburn of Duluth, formerly
of this city, is one of the incorporators
of company that has been organized
at Duluth for the manufacture of boots
amid shoes. The capital of the company
is 100000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30

Send for free samples to st. Paul
Dispatch, ST. Paul, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-12-30
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting of stockholders
of The Mankato State bank of Mankato
Minnesota, for the election of eleven d.
rectors of said bank, to serve for the en-
suing year, will be held at their bank
ing rooms Tuesday, January 10th, 1905.
Polls open from o'clock to o'clock p.
IN. JOHN r. THOMAS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
rne landlord slowly stood I'D.

The landlord slowly stood up.
The deputy slowly followed suit.
Mr.. White advanced upon the grand
promoter and put his arms around him
and lifted him off his feet and carried
him out into the hall. At the same time
the deputy sheriff seized hold Of the
desk and drew it out, and then turned
his attention to the two chairs and the
old hat hanging on the wall. In just
two minutes the major was evicted
and the door locked on him.
Gentlemen, why this outrageW he
demanded as he was released from
the landlords grasp, but it was a mild
demand.
There was no reply.
sit down to draw check for it,
when
The two men turned away.
Besides paying the months rent,
Mr. White, / was intending to offer
you one Of the best things of your life
time-a yearly salary Of $4,000 and a
block OF stock free gratis, but before
I can do so am seized
The landlord and the deputy went
slowly downstairs, and after trying
his Office door and finding it securely
locked the major sat down on chair
with his chin in his hands and mused:
by John, but can't make out how
they did it, can't make 1t out"
M. QUAD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
ABOUT CHINESE NAMES
Geographical Prehxes and sumxes
Have Definite Significance
in the Far East.

A few definitions OF Chinese geograph-
zeal prefixes and suffixes may be of
service in calculating the nomenclature
Of current war news, says the Boston
Transcript. First, prefxes: Ia, as in
Taku, means great, and siao, as in Siao-
Ping-Thou, means small Pei or pc, nan,
tung and 81 are respectively north,
south, east and west. THUS the Pei-Ho
is the North river, etc. Shang and hal
are upper and lower. Pal, hei and
whang are white, black and yellow.
Sufixes are more numerous and famil-
lar. Kiang, no tchuan, ula, muren and
tchu each and all mean river. Thus Yalu
Kiang and Lao Ho are simply Yalu
river and Lao river. Shui, kou, thsuan,
XIII, gol and ussu are unfamiliar terms,
meaning brook or small river. HUI,
nor and ONO mean lake, as in the we'll
known Lob Nor and Kosso Col Pc, tse
and tien mean a small lake or swamp,
or town situated near such a place.
Hal means sea; thus Whang-Hai is the
Yellow sea, Tung-Hai is the Eastern sea
and Nan-Hai is the Southern sea. Tao
and sometimes shan means island, but
shan more often means mountain
range. Ling is pass over mountain
range.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14

may been taken hand anteduyan
preferred converting
of AbeIs virtues
generations have tried experiments
and failed but the of today pursuing
the creduou belief powers that prdeces
astray, and THE RESULT IN THIS CASE WILL BE
THE SAME AS IN THAT just thrusting the hand
today quite the way
persisted the flames because she thought could
VII and his France
pick up very blunt old weapon
thrown aside and it with exactly
been forged for their personal and under their patent
the woman,~ accepting the AT HIS OWN VALUATION,
enters with the ardor of dscoverer upon
path of and very
achieved by her.
often that she recognizes the that only repeating
history and has the LEAST LITTLE CLAIM
ty either in the idea of the campaign its disaster
IN SOME RESPECTS LIKE e4 BAD BOOK. YOU
AND REPELLED, AND AT THE END YOU THROW THE BOOK
ASIDE, FORGET
ALL THAT YOU HAVE READ. CERTAIN SCENES. CERTAIN
PHRASES CERTAIN DISCOVERIES HITHERTO uNsUsPEcTED
REMAIN YOUR SPITE
LIFE NEVER QUITE THE SAME As WHILE You
IGNORANT THESE sLoTs UPON HUMANITY.
And end2 it cay bad
that has become
days Mary Magdalene deny that many
helped his efforts rehabilitation BY THE
FLUENCE OF THE WOMAN HE LOVED but what do most
ephacay deny that any reform unless he
earnestly wishes be reformed The work from the
inside the surface and be spread the outside with
any hope of RADICAL
In other words THE MUST REFORM HIMSELF.
help him make process and
full and comfortable
approval this has It's foundations
Aowey of sentiment the futile foo
effort ribbon,
depths and HIDE THEIR DOORS by Spin
king of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
NEuRAsTHENIA TREATMENT
It Is Often a Problem Which Tries
the. Acumen of the Most
Skilled Expert.

The loss to the world and. the sum of
Individual misery resulting from I'M
treated neurasthenia are inealculable,
says Youths Companion.
The truth Of this statement can scarce
~ be appreciated by the ordinary person
who may perhaps have heard Of one or
two cases among his acquaintances or
nefghbors, or may even have more inti-
mate knowledge through the af1iction of
some member of his own household; but
Z to the physician, especially the neurolo-
gist the aggregate of wretehedness fur
nished by hundreds or thousands of
cases is appalling.
A predisposition to neurasthenia may
be inherited, but the disease itself is the
result of a disobedience of hygienic laws,
Of overwork with worry, strain of mind
and body, severe study unbroken by
terms of play. and Of insufficient sleep, or
perhaps of some severe physical or men
tai shock for which the sufferer is in no
away responsible.
The treatment of neurasthenia is a
matter of weighing causes, inherited dis
position, surroundings, condition in life
and physical state; and is often prob
lem which tries the acumen of the most
skilled expert. There is no specific cure,
and the treatment must be varied to meet
the peculiarfties in each case. But there
are certain broad principles applicable
to the generality of cases, and of these
we can fifty make mention here.
In the first place, the patient must be
simbued with a desire to get we'll, must
have determination, so far as the weak
ened will permits, to obey the counseIs
of the physician, and must be inspired
with faith in the results of treatment.
He must be made to know that the ulti-
mate success or failure of treatment is
largely dependent upon himself.
In many cases physical and mental
rest combined with nourishing and d.
gestible food will effect wonders If per-
sisted in for SUFFICIENT length of time.
The patient should go to bed early and
get up late, and should lie down for an
hour in the forenoon and again in ths
afternoon. All absorbing business cares
should be avoided, but absolute idleness
is not to be recommended Walking or
bicycling in moderation and driving are
often beneficial, and so may be travel !;
but both travel and exercise may easily
be overdone, and should be undertaken
only by the physicians directions.
In some severe cases absolute rest both
OF body and mind, Is Imperative and this
is. generally speaking, better taken
away from home and under the immedi-
ate supervision of the physician
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
She Was Taking No
Chances to Duplicate

O. HE had been suffering for several
- days with slight abscess, and
when she decided to have it
lanced her young husband accompanied
her to the physicians.
"You are very bravo dearest" he
said to her as they waited for the doc
tor in the reception room.
'eOh,'' said she. smiling sweetly, you
see, I'm going to take chloroform or
gas or something
mo! Oh, nor' he demonstrated.
you mustn't
why. Jack, it won't cost SO much
more
Darling, how unkind! But, you
know, sometimes patients die under
chloroform."
.'I'll risk that. All, doctor, my hus-
band is trying to scare me with tales
about patients who die under chloro-
form. Now, you don't think
"Pshaw! There's no danger when
the doctor understands his patients
condition." exclaimed the physician,
and a few moments later:
"Will you kindly take hold of this
sponge? BY the way, just before you
came in / was administering the drug
to man, and he was honestly quite
amusing. He ratified on about his ear
~ love affairs;a gave himself away in
great shape.
"Ohv' cried the young woman in evil
dent distress; then, collecting herself,
''Will it hurt dreadfully, doctor?"
1.-THE lancing? No; with the drug
you won't be any the wiser"
81 think 1 can manage without any
drug, do you known
You might faint, dearest" put in
the anxious husband. "And doctor
says there's no danger in your case.
You'd better take it,
mo, think not" said she, throwing
the sponge away and sitting bolt up
right. I'm going to show you men
how weak little woman can bear
pain. New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
Hospitality.

While two ministers were visiting
members of their focks in the outskirts
of Germantown last fall they came
across an old German woman, who was
just in the act Of removing a large
quantity of butter from churn.
''.Ah.' exclaimed one Of them in eager
anticipation, I'VE are just in time for
some nice fresh buttermilk!'
''Vait till / get some glasses replied
the old woman as she disappeared into
the house Drink all you want" she
continued as she filed the glasses.
''Why, how good it isr' remarked one
of the clergymen.
''You are very kind indeed" said the
other. "How can we thank your
ooh, OATS all right. Chust drink it
all. We always give it to the pigs any
way!"-Philadelohi PEess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
Hunting with an Elephant.

Gen. Sir Montagu Gerard, in a recent
volume, tells this story of hunting with
an elephant in India: 'sThe best bags
made were So brace snipe and some
teal one day between one a. m. and sun
set and 70 brace and 26 duck and teal
for one whole day, besides couple of
hours on the preceding afternoon when
accommodating the ground. The only
retriever one could safely employ was
an elephant, not SO much for fear of
crocodlles as on account of the tangled
weeds which wind themselves round
the limbs Of a swimmer like the tenta-
cles of an octopus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
Ole Grand T Promotes
He Runs Up Against Hard Hearted
Landlord and Meets His Waterloo.

VA G AJOR CROFOOT, grand pro-
kAEN moter and general organi-
In W lA ger of general enterprises,
had just reached his Office
the other morning when his landlord,
accompanied by deputy sheriff, open
ed the door and walked in. The ma
jor's heart gave three loud raps against
his ribs, and his knees wabbled, but
five seconds later he had pulled him
self together, forced a juneberry smile
and extended his hand to exclaim:
What a coincidence What a coin
cidence! / was thinking of you. Mr..
White at thls3yery moment and won
dering If 4 should send a check for the
rent around to you or wait till you
called"
The landlord and the officer sat down
and crossed their legs and folded their
arms and concentrated all their atten-
ton on the major, but neither spoke a
word
Eyes, I will draw you check for
the rent" continued the major as h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
N-Rays and Sound

The fact that compression or bend
ing causes a substance to emit X-rays
has suggested to. M d. Lepinay that
vibrations producing sound should have
the same effect, as the sounding body
undergoes slight but rapidly repeated
strains Experiments with tuning
fork, a bronze bell, large steel cyl
inder and a siren proved this to be true.
and the phosphorescent screen showed
that the air also produces as well as
transmits the rays. Another investi-
gator. M. Meyer, has discovered a similar
radiation in vegetable tissue, the green
parts of the plant giving the most in
tense effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
REMEDIAL EFFECT OF BEADS
The Notion That They Prevent Dis
ease Is Not Altogether With
out Foundation.

There is a notion Smong mothers, the
world over, that string of beads
around "a child's neck is Of remedial
value. Some think they assist the child
In teething. Others think they keep.the
child from having sore mouth, drooling,
etc. Still others affirm that if the child
wear a string of beads of certain kind
that it will not get the snuffies, nor catch
cold, nor have Group, nor numerous 9TH
er petty ailments.
Now, is there any truth in these no
tions? Does a string of beads, around a
ehild's neck really exert any remedial
benefits? Does it protect the child. as
these mothers think? These questions
deserve a candid and careful answer,
says Medical Talk for the Home.
Where SO many people are imbued with
a notion that repeats itself century aft
er century, there is sure TO be some foun-
dation for it. Many superstitions find
their way into folklore, but If carefully
traced out they will generally be found
to rest upon some real facts.
The notion that BEADS protect from dis
ease, or preserve the health, has foun-
dation, although their value has no doubt
been largely exaggerated. A string Of
beads, gold or amber, or even glass,
about the neck, does act as protection
from sudden changes of temperature.
The beads, by coming in contact with the
neck, are thoroughly warmed through.
The warmth of the beads is maintained
for some time after the surrounding tenn
perature changes. A child is apt to be
exposed to a temperature of 80 It. in the
house, and under the influence of a draft
suddenly the temperature is changed to
40 F., or even below. 1t is these sudden
changes of temperature that expose the
child 10 sore mouth, sneezing and other
manifestations of mucous congestion.
But the beads. having the warmth Of the
body, act as a sort of regulator Of the
temperature of the neck. The presence
Of from ten to 20 metal or glass beads
around the neck operates as conserva-
tive element which prevents the sudden
chilling of the neck, in some degree at
least. They may also act as sort Of
mild counter-irritation.
The material of which the beads Is
made is probably Of little consequence,
except so far as the material assists in
Amber and gold are probably better than
glass, because these substances will hold
the heat longer. Some kinds of hard
wood are also used. The material used
makes little difference. 1t is not likely
that any subtle, medicinal effect Is ema-
mated from the beads. The conservative
effect they have upon the temperature no
doubt accounts mostly, if not wholly, for
their beneficial action.
We would, therefore, advise the beads
Amber first, gold, if they can Be afforded,
silver next In value, then glass or wooden
beads. We would advise them, especially
in case of babies subject to Group or
spasms, difficult teething, or those chill
dren that catch cold easily.
Surely the beads cannot do any harm,
and it is quite likely their continuous
soothing influence may save the child
from many attacks of dangerous sick
ness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
Women Who Marry
Men to Reform Them
BY r1rs. FRANK LESLIE

REFORMED rake makes the best Of husbands,' is an
old saying and, like many other time honored as
sertions is simply VENERABLE fraud and
again, like many ether often exposed frauds, il il
Just as effective for MISCHIEF today as when il
sta,.ted life rerha1,s da,zs Of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14

Boston, Mass, is called the city Of
notions from the amount OF Yankee no.
tons manufactured there. The city
was first called the hub of the universe
by Oliver Wendell Holmes, who wished
to convey the idea that the world
moved around that city. 1t is also
called the tri-mountain city, from the
three hills upon which it was original
" built.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
To11rnaalines.

The deep green colored stones known
as tourmalines are again being worn.
They are best set with diamonds or
pearls, and are essentially daytime
ornaments, as by artificial light they APP
pear nearly black.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
Accomplished Woman.

Nine. du Cast is well-known French
lady, beautiful and rich, q whom it is
said that, did her fortune disappear, she
could exist in comfort either as a col
Iege head mistress, horseriding instruct.
ress. vocalist or actress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14
"Patronizing Philanthropy =
BY c. 3. coRTELYoU. Secretary OF commerce ana Lab


E%~l HIS the that
- New York in dealing with the poor:
G94sg When put tag good RIGHT INTO THE MIDST
of the bad then the evil will We have
encroachment of evil with pocemen clubs but
The evil will later such
wall. NOTHING Is SO PAD AS "A PATRONIZING-
PHILANTHROPY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-14

Miss Elders (simperingly)-Isn it
too bad / haven't photograph of my
self when I was girl?
Willie Fresh (sympathetically)-
indeed. Such cases make one wonder
how people ever got along before
photography was discovered. New
York Evening Journal.