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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
SERIOUS CHARGE.
Couple Failed to Have Marriage Cere'
mony Perform d.

From Wednesdays Daily.
James Clements was arraigned before
Judge Plymat this morning on the
charge of seduction, preferred by Deputy
Sheriff Gerlich. The complaint alleged
that on March LIST the defendant Sc
duced one Emma Dumbeck under prom
Use of marriage. The examination was
set for July 18th, and Clements was
committed to the county Jail, being I'M
able to furnish ST. 900 bonds. The offense
is a penitentiary one.'
1t is said that Clements and the Dunn
beck girl have been living together as
man and wife since last winter, and that
during the spring they have been living
with the girls father in Medo, to whom
they represented that they were mar
.ried. Becoming suspicious, the father is
said to have made an investigation re-
sulting in finding the true state of af-
fairs. The girl desired that ceremony
be performed, but Clements is said to
have insisted that they were married.
The girls age is said to be sixteen years
old. Clements worked in livery barn
in this city last winter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
Other Candidates For Vice President
Step Aside For Indiana Man.
Joseph C. Cannon Takes Charge of the
Convention This Afternoon.
Credentials Committee Supports the
Action of the National Body.
Wisconsin Middle Is Not Permitted
to Enter Big Conference.
Especial to The Free Press.l

Chicago, June 22.-It is now conceded
that Senator Fairbanks viii be nominal
ed for vice president unanimously. The
Illinois delegation met today and decid
ed to withdraw the name of Representa-
tive Robert H. Hit The names of the
other candidates will be withdrawn.
Chicago, June 22.-The second day Of
the Republican convention was called
to order at 1920. The report of the
committee on credentials was submitted
and adopted unanimously. Speakei
Cannon was elected permanent chair
man. He delivered an address which was
received enthusiastically by the dele
gates and the spectators.
Speaker Cannon concluded his speech
at about two o'clock, and the report Of
the committee on rules followed.
fight on the amendment allowing siz
delegates to Hawaii was precipitated
The fight is still on at three o'clock.
Bulletins From the Convention.
1905 p. m.-Fairbanks received ar
ovation on entering the convention hall
1920 p. m.-The platform will be re-
ported about one o'clock.
1890 p. m.-The convention was call
ed to order by Temporary Chairman
Root. ~
1890 p. m.-Senator McComas, chair
man of the committee on credentials
reports that the committee unanimously
concurs in the action of the national
committee as to the Wisconsin contest
l2:4s p. m.-Convention adopts report
of committee on credentials.
1850 p. m.-The committee on per
manent organization reported in favor Of
Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois for perma
nent chairman.
Chairman Cannon took the chair
amidst great applause.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
LAY ON TRACK.
Qussr Antic of a Stranger Looking
For Work.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
A man giving the name of Mike Der
whit and claiming Waterville as his
home spent last night at the city hall.
He was let out this morning and went to
the Milwaukee track and lay down on
the track, after taking off his coat. The
railroad men informed the police and
Derwint was locked up. The police
thought that perhaps he is off mentally
He stated to Free Press reporter that
he came from Austin sixteen months ago,
and spenee eight months at Monterey,
Old Mexico, where he worked in an iron
works, and eight months. in the, United
States. He worked on the railroad at
Elroy, Wis, for some time. He is a
locksmith by trade, but can find little
of that work to do and is looking for
any kind of work. He arrived in Man
kato at 8 p. m. yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
\ wish to Be Carriers.

The following persons tookst the civil
service examination this week for ap-
pointment as rural mail carriers: Frank
E. Watts, Wendell Fl. May, Geo. j. Rose,
VIM. Russell, Alfred T. Johnson, Man
kato; John H. Cummins, Edison H. Van
Buren,, Alfred R. Cook, Eagle Lake; Ed
ward w. Roberts, Thomas Owens, Harry
R. Roberts, Edgar L. Teachout, Edward
L. Woodwork, Lake Crystal; Allen B.
Nichols, William A. Wrucke, Geo. T
Weir, Paul Glaucke, Good Thunder; Gus.
tav j. Wolff, Mapleton; Frank N. Buck
mister, Vernon Center.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
Indians Win Get Bodies.
From TuesSay's Daily.

Relatives of John Crawford and j. G..
Knox, the two men who were drowned
in Shoal lake, Manitoba, and whose
bodies have not been recovered, have Of
fered a reward for the rescue of the
bodies. The Indians say they can get
the bodies. AS soon as the corpses rise
to the surface, the gulls will seek them
for, food, and the Indians SAY that they
can locate and recover the bodies, by
watching the gulls.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
FIRE WIPES OUT A BARN.
Buildings on Farm of Ed Mekerson
Are Destroyed.
From Wednesdays Daily.

IOHt w C0hCo0ay . AoAfys
Ed Nickerson, living in Vernon Center
township, lost barn and granary last
night by fire. The origin of the blaze
is unknown, but it is suspected that it
was the work of an incendiary though
what motive should prompt anyone to
fire Mr.. Nickerson's property cannot be
surmised.
The loss is quite severe. In the de-
stroyed granary were stored from 500
to 600 bushels of grain. Six horses in
the barn were badly burned. The horses
are owned by Henry Eberhart of Rapi-
dan. Parties in the employ of Mr.. Eber-
hart were at work with the horses on
land near the Nickerson place and the
animals were kept in the latter's barn
The buildings were insured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24

lev raised around here will be used. If
properly taken care of, the crop will
bring SIS an acre more than wheat year
in and year out. If it is neglected, the
farmer does not get as good price. 1t
is an early growing crop and can be
stacked before the wheat harvest be-
gins, and there is no reason why the far
mers should not grow large quantities
of it. The malt house will prove splcn-
did thing for the merchants by bringing
in the farmers from long distances with
their barley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
PICKED UP IN GARDEN CITY.
Gossip and News From the County
Fair Town.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Pearson of Water
vile are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
George John of this place.
Miss Grace Van Slycke of Elmore is
visiting with Mrs. Charles Peterson of
this place.
Miss Nora Lafavor has commenced
work for Mrs. Sarah Mckinney.
Joseph Dilley an old resident of this
place, now resident of Roswell, Idaho,
is very ill at the home of his son, Ed
gar Dilley.
Miss Rose Dickinson, who has been
taking music lessons in st. Peter, is
now visiting in Vernon Center.
The w. C. T. U. convention was well
attended here Friday evening, A beau
tiful program was rendered. The male
quartet consisted of Mr.. Edward Wash
burn, Mrs. Harry Woods and the Johns
brothers.
Mrs. George Camp left Thursday for
Idaho where she will join her husband
at that place.
Mrs. Herman Burg is very much better
after period of illness. ~
Mrs. William Morphew is visiting at
her sons home, Mr.. Lee Morphew this
week.
Miss Eva Thomas is visiting here from
Lake Crystal.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Miller and daughters,
Jessie and Gladys were here Sunday to
attend Children's day.
George Sanberg, who has been in Min
neapolis, is visiting his mother-in-law
Mrs. Mcbride.
The junior league will have an ice
cream social at Mrs. T. s. Roberts to-
night.
Leonard Rev of Vernon Center was
in town last night.
Mrs. Vert Weld and children of Min
neapolis are visiting relatives in the
vicinity.
Fern Miller has been quite sick the
last few days.
Garden City won the ball game from
Delavan at Vernon Center, the score be-
ing 10 to l.
Mrs. George Lamberton, who has been
visiting friends in this vicinity, left last
night.
C. B. Thurston is in town and is stop
ping at the Commercial house.
Children's day was observed at the
Methodist Episcopal and Christian
churches Sunday. The attendance at
both was very good.
Thomas Daily is the guest of Stuart
Parker.
Charles Owen of Mankato is visiting
at the home of Charles Boynton.
John Jones of Lake, Crystal is the
guest of Mrs. j.. C. Bixby.
Will Over of Clear Lake, South Dako-
ia, is home caring for his father.
DIR. Kelly will not be here for few
days on the account of the illness of his
sister.
Theodore Rector is visiting his family
here in town.
Grandmother Loomis of Mankato is
visiting at the home of Earn Norton.
Rush Coffman and family of Hannah,
North Dakota, are moving into their
residence at this place.
Delavan and Garden City played here
Friday afternoon. The score was 10 to
in favor of Garden City. Earl o.
good of Lake Crystal umpired the game.
Mrs. Ida Terry and children left Fri
day for their home in Triumph.
John Stevens was in town last week
from Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
News Depot Robber.
nm Wednesdav,a Daily.

The Central News Depot was robbed
Sunday night or early Monday morning,
by some. unknown party. The cash
in the cash drawer was taken, amount
ing to Sc, and several boxes of cigars
were also TAKEN The thief gained an en-
trance through p basement window, and
gave evidence of being acquainted with
the building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
Decided to Build.
From Wednesdays Daily.

The board of directors of Gustavus
Adolphus college met at st. Peter yes-
terday and decided to erect new main
building this summer. A building con-
mittee was appointed and instructed. 10
prepare plans, and the board win meet
July 18th to pass upon them. Rev. +. A.
Matteson of Minneapolis accepted he
position as president of the college.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
BODY of Knox Recovered.

The st. Paul Pioneer Press stated to.
day that the body of John Knox, drown
ed in Shoal lake, Manitoba, has been re-
covered, and it was to arrive in st. Pau
today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24
More Teachers Required.
From Wednesdays Daily.

Supt. A. d. Griffin of Kasota, gradu-
ate of the normal and Hamline universe
ty, is new teacher at the summer
school. The state superintendent has
promised to send another teacher today
or tomorrow. The attendance at the
school is constantly increasing and an
additional number of teachers is re-
CURED.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bienapfi and their
two children moved away today from
their home at 20s Belgrade avenue and
left for Adrian, MINI. Here they viii
make their future home. Mr.. BienaPA
will open cigar store at Adrian
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24

j. c. Mayer went to WinaAns this
morning to enjoy the big picnic Of tho
Woodmen of southwestern Minnesota
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-06-24

Thirty three friends and neighbors ef
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wild assembled
last Sunday at the Wild residence to SEQ
the christening of the three weeks Old
baby The sacrament was administered
by Rev. Father Schmandt of the St Pc
ter & Paul's church. The child's name II
to be Agnes Feronia Wild.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
THIRTY INJURED IN
PURDUE CLASS SCRAP.
BODY OF 400 STUDENTS TAKES
PART IN RIOT-LIKE PER
FORMANCE
Freshies Finally Chained and Held-Col-
lar Bones Broken and Other
Serious Injuries.

Lafayette, Ind, Sept. 17.-After one
of the toughest scraps ever held in Pur-
due university, the sophomores late last
night danced about a group of 400 fresh
men, bound hand and foot and fastened
to a long chain. The annual clash be
tween the freshmen and sophomore
classes resulted in thirty injuries, some
of which are thought to be serious.
Fred Haas of West Lafayette, a sophie
more, suffered a broken collar bone IN
the scrimmage: McNeal, freshman, was
kicked in the stomach, and Jacobs, fresh
1nan, in the head; TrumDui, sophomore,
suffered a Wrenched spine; Earl Chand-
Ter, freshman, was badly injured about
the head and chest; Mccoy, sophomore,
was internally injured.
Another injured reported is that of
Lucas, freshman, who was kicked IN the
stomach and chest.
4 list CT injured students is difficult to
obtain, as the information is withheld by
the students
The faculty is very much disturbed be
cause Of the riotous proceedings and an
effort will be made to eliminate the annual
scrap from college life. The leaders will
be arraigned by President Stone on Mon
day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
RIOT rs NATIONAL.
Italian Socialist Agitation Becoming
More Desperate and Approaches
Rebellion.

Rome, Sept. 17.-The Socialist agita-
ton in protest against conflict of
strikers and police in which two strikers
Were killed, is on the increase, especial.
~ IN the northern part of Italy. In some
places it is assuming the character of a
rebellion.
Another fight has occurred at Genoa
between the strikers and police. The
whole night was passed in darkness
there, owing to the stliaza
The mayor and other municipal officers
of Milan came to Rome today TO present
TO the government an expression of the
indignation Of the population of Milan as
result of what they term the slaughter
of the people.
The real cause of the whole agitation
is an attempt of the extreme party to
overthrow the cabinet, since, in spite of
the fact that it is a Liberal ministry, it
eenergetcally keeps the extremists in
hand.
The strike here has begun, but it is
not general. At Naples it has been de-
cided TO strike OH Monday.
In other towns troops are kept in readi-
ness and the police everywhere have been
reinforced
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
TAKE LONG TRIP
IN A SMALL BOAT.
Party Travels Along Atlantic Coast, Up
the St. Lawrence and Through
the Lakes to Appleton.

Appleton, Wis, Sept. 20-[Special i
A party of seven Memphis, Tenn, gen
tlemen left here yesterday on a long wa
ter trip. On July l they left New Jersey
on the Daisy of Memphis, boat IS feet
long, schooner rugged, with gasoline en-
gines. From there they sailed up the
Atlantic coast, entered the mouth of the
ST. Lawrence river, passed up that river,
through the Great Lakes and up the
Fox river. Owing to the water being
SO low here, they were obliged to re,
main from Sunday afternoon until yes
terday noon, waiting for a rise. They
will go down the Wisconsin river into
the Mississippi and then to the Gulf of
Mexico.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
RUSSIA WILL BE FAIR.
Reply to Notes on Contraband of War
Maintain Right of Seizure, How
ever, in Doubtful Cases.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 1922 p. m. =
The Russian answer to the American
notes in regard to contraband Of war, as
specifically raised in the cases of the
British steamer Calchas and the Port
land and Asiatic line steamer Arabia
Cboth captured by the Vladivostok squad
ron, the former while bound from Puget
sound ports to Japan, has been deliv-
cred. 1t follows generally the lines Of
the reply to Great Britain.
On the broad question involved, Russia
recognizes the principle of the immunity
of innocent trade with japanese ports,
but she holds to her right to stop contra
band destined for the use Of the Lapa-
nese military or naval forces.
But the mere fact that a consignment
is intended for private persons or firms,
Russia will not accept as necessarily fur
nishing exception from seizure, should
circumstances like the shipment Of a full
cargo of food, create a fair presumption
that it is intended for the use of the
japanese government for supplying her
army and navy.
The circumstances of each case, there
fore, will govern it. 1t is understood,
however, that private assurances have
been given the United States that the
American government will be satisfied
with the manner in which the contra
band rules will be interpreted hereafter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
MURDER SLEEP ERS.
Chicago Thugs Take Italians Life
Savings and Try to Eurn
Bodies.
THEIR VICTIMS ARE FOUR.
Two Dead, One Fatally Wounded and
Fourth May Have Crawled
Away to Die.
FELLOW WORKMEN SUSPECTED.

Chicago. ILL.,, Sept. 2O.-Two men are
dead. third is fatally wounded and
another is missing and thought to be
dead or wounded on the prairie south OF
the city as the result of the attack OF
two masked robbers on Italian section
hands who were constructing the Belt
Line railroad at Riverdale at 10 o'clock
last night The robbers escaped after
setting fire to the victims shanty.
Shot Sleeping Workmen.
Four men were asleep III the shed
when the robbers arrived and, without q
word, opened fire. Three Of the laborers
were shot as they lay and fourth ran
out. though many shots were fired at
him at close range. All were planning
to return to Italy in few weeks and
had been boarding their savings for Il
long time.
This was known to other laborers
there and it is thought that Italians who
knew the men committed the robbery.
Set Fire to Shanty.
The bandits after robbing their victims
set fire to the shanty, leaving the two
bodies and the wounded man inside. The
man who was wounded managed to
crawl out Of reach of the flames apd lay
on the ground until help arrived.
The shanty is just block south of the
city limits and Il quarter of a mile north
of the Illinois Central station at River
dale That village was quickly aroused
and the police were on the scene with
in a few minutes, hut were unable to
find any trace of the robbers. Police
from Kensington and West Pullman
were also sent to the scene of the rob-
berry
1t was impossible to learn how much
money the robbers obtained. The po-
lice at once turned their attention to the
other workmen in the gang, searching
carefully to see if any of their usual
occupants were missing.
A train was made up at once in River
dale and the wounded man was placed
on board and brought TO Chicago. A
fast run was made to Randolph street,
where a police ambulance met the vic
tim and hurried him to the county hos
initial in an effort to save his life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
SLAUGHTER so JEWS.
Russian Frontier Town in Germany Scene
Of Awful Massacre and Mutilation
on Jewish New Year.

Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 19.-At Sasno,
witch, small city in the province OF
Prisen, in Germany, close to the Rus
sian frontier, more than fifty Jews were
murdered one week ago Sunday, while
more than 100 were seriously, some
MORALLY, wounded, says a cablegram re-.
ceived here. This slaughter was coinci'
dent with the celebration of the Jewish
New Year.
The butchered Jews were set upon by
the rioters after life was extinct. Their
bodies were mutilated and dismembered.
the pieces being east to the dogs. Those
of the wounded who were carried to
hospitals were maltreated after reaching
the institutions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
DEATH, NOT RICHES.
P1ttsburg Man Reached with Legacy as
Death Agony Comes-Another
Fortune Lost.

San Bernardino, Cal, Sept. 20.-After
gradually dying in poverty for months
J. Z. Cubby of Pittsburg lived just long
enough to know he was heir to a $780,
600 estate at Lamoille, III. By accident
attorneys located him yesterday in a
lonely canyon among the San Bernardino
mountains. He was already in the death
agony from consumption when found by
hunters.
Ballston, n. Y, Sept. 2O.-Miss Jessie
Davis, who recently inherited q fortune
of S1,O0O,0OO, which she never got from
the estate of her brother, Samuel Davis
of San Francisco, died. aged So years.
She was adjudged mentally incompetent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
RUNS DOWN ELOPERS.
Infatuated Husband Fights for His Wife
in Front of Chicago
Hotel

Chicago, H., Sept. 19-A dream of
love and bliss was interrupted by an in
furiated husband when he burst upon an
clipping couple sitting on the front porch
Of the Hotel Bertrand
Telegram Betrayed Them.
Peter Hanson came from Kenosha in
search of his wife, who left his home
ostensibly to visit relatives. A telegram
from her to a boarder in his house acct
dentally fell into his hands. He started
for Chicago at once and found her in
company with Julius Anderson.
Il want my wife!' shouted Hanson. as
he rushed inside the hotel and appealed
to the clerk.
Hearing the voice of her husband, Mrs.
Hanson seized the arm Of the man be-
side her. "Quickv' she said, and hur-
riedly they walked across the sidewalk
and entered a cab.
Fights with Cabman.
But just as the cabby picked up his
reins and spoke to his horse, the deceived
and grasped the bride. Il want my
wife,
The driver raised his whip and slashed
Hanson across the face. The horse
reared, but he chung to the bride. A
second time and third the whip de-
SceHueu, leaving req WeltS upon the de-
termined mans face, but Hanson hung
on doggedly. Then Anderson stepped
out of the cab, and, rushing toward Han
son, struck him.
Il want my wife," said Hanson to the
crowd which had gathered. "She is in
that cab, and this man is trying to take
her away from me-"
Married Life Was Happy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson were married
about a year ago. He is a foreman in
the employ of the NJ A Petit Mailing
company of Kenosha. Before the mar
riage his wife, twelve years his junior,
oldest only s years of age. Anderson
has been a boarder at the Hanson home
for about four months The parties final
ly made up, Mrs. Hanson promising to
come home, and Anderson agreeing to
stay away from Kenosha
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
JACKSON FAIR OPENS.
Excellent Show Is Given at Black River
Falls-The La Crosse Interstate
FAIR Well Attended.

Black River Falls, Wis, Sept 20
Especial. 1.-The thirty-seventh annual ex.
hibition of the Jackson County Fair asso-
citation opened today under promising con-
ditions. All departments surpass the
showings of previous years.
La Crosse, Wis, Sept. zO-[Special. !
The Interstate fair which opened yes
terday is twice as large as ever before.
This is La Crosse day, and almost all of
the stores i'll the city are closed.
Menomonie, Wis, Sept. 20 Especial. I
The Dunn county fair opened yesterday
and promises success i'll every way The
attendance was large
=, Madison, Wis, Sept. 2O.-[Special. /
The street fair to be held here next week.
it is expected, will surpass anything ever
seen in this section of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21

Russian Press Discusses John Bulls
Treaty with Thibet-More Discord
in Middle East Expected.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 19.-The Russian
press says that in the Thibetan treaty
Great Britain has succeeded i'll establish
ing virtual protectorate over Thibet.
The Syet terms the treaty repetition
of the fable of the wolf and the lamb.
The Bourse Gazette thinks Great Britain
has succeeded beyond her widest dreams,
but conceas a yelled threat under the
inquiry whether the success can be last
ing AS soon as Russia hands are free,
The Gazette predicts that it is more than
likely that the middle east question will
become another apple Of discard
The Noyosti, on the other hand, con-
tends that British and Russian interests
in Asia are Identical and opposes the idea
that the treaty will become a bone of con-
tention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-09-21
PARUGI AGAIN INSANE.
Milwaukee Life Convict Goes from Prison
to Asylum Second Time
Since 1893.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 20.-Napoleon
Parugi has been ordered from the states
prison to the northern hospital for the
insane. Parugi was sentenced for life
from Milwaukee in 1898 for murder in
the first degree. He was adjudged insane
in 1893 but later was said to be cured.