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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-16

Roosevelt was not a safe man. Even after
he was nominated I thought the fame,
and did not think ne would be elected until
few days before the election.
The result OF November convinced
me that had been a fool Mr. Roosevelt
owes me nothing. and 1 am not asking
anything from him, not this year. Any
man who formerly tapped his own head
deprecatingly when he spoke of Roosevelt
owes him nothing. and Roosevelt owes
him nothing.
Il do not pretend to be turning state 8
evidence when l say that one such man
is now running for the United States Sen
ate. but it is 4 fact, nevertheless"
At the kerens headquarters the man
ayers were anxjously awaiting the devel-
opments Of any alliance between Niedrtng-
haus and Parker. and when it was learned
last night that no compromise has been
r, ached. there was an unmistakable sigh
Of relief.
MANN Is CONFIDENT.
Il would give all the money pos
sessed," said Homer B. Mann. III the
caucus was to be held in the morning.
The question is not whether We have the
race won. but by how many votes.
don't think that there will be any alliance
and We are naturally happy, considering
ALL"
Mr.. Mann stated that 1T one time yester-
day afternoon eighteen members were
seated in one room. telling stories. but he
said that he could remember only thir-
teen. the same number that partook Of
the MONDAY feast Wednesday.
When asked if any new letters had come
IN that could be published or that IL ne
had list of tine Kerens members that he
would give out. he replied Never
The members whose names were given
as being at the headquarters yesterday
were Branch CT Lafayette. Harrington of
Adair. Lewis Of Crawford. walmsIey.
Richardson and Gilmore of jackson.
Roach and Elliott OF Jasper, Hatfield of
Newton. Hayes of Putnam. Williamson of
Harrison and Senators Peck and McIndoe.
Among the workers announced "A call.
ers were Congressman Rhodes. George d
Barlow. Otto Stigall. George Gromer. q
D. Royce. George Owens. Senator O'Ran.
non. H. r. Snyder. MCLEAN Jones F n
Brott. Thomas Brown of Grundy Fr.,,
Scruby and James Smith.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-16

Round trip 70 points Southwest next
Tuesday via Cotton Belt Route. TAX
The Texaa Train for j quick trip 800
Olive and Un:on Station.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-16

Banquets for Season 'O4-'OS.
The Hamilton Hotel will make
speciality OF banGuets. bowling parties. etc.
See W. F. WILLIAMSON. Manager.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-16

Open TILL O:3O p. NJ.
Xmas Gifts sc to $500. At Mermod &
Jaccard's, Broadway. corner Locust ST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-16
HEADACHEs FROM COLDs.

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the
cause. To ret the genuine call for the full nams
and look for the signature q u W. Ggoye. &c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
Strong Constitution, Impaired
During War, Gives Way.
The Deceased Held Many I'M
portant Offices.
Was One of Mankat0's Bes
Known Citizens.
From Mondays Daily.

Judge William b. Torrey's long illness
ended at ten o'clock last night in his
death, which occurred at his home, 4l2
Byron street. He suffered much dur
ing his illness, which comprised gen.
eral break down of his system. While
nearly every vital organ became in
volved, the immediate cause of his death
was an affection of the kidneys.
Judge Torrey's illness dated from last
winter, when he had severe attack of
the grip. He had a bad sick spell in Au-
gust, and was hardly expected to recov-
er, but he got up again. For the past
three weeks he was on the downward
incline, and his recovery was not looked
for. His strong constitution came to
his assistance and delayed the newt
able ending. Nothing was left undone
to aid in his recovery or alleviate his
sufferings. He was unconscious the last
three days.
Judge Torrey was born at Hopewell
Orange county, New York, Feb. 81, 1881,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
THE TIME WILL COME.
When the Advice of This Mankato
Resident Will Help You.

Very few people are entirely free from
backache. 1t does not take much to
derange the kidneys. A little cold, a
strain, STOPPING positions, or hard
work, overtaxes those delicate organs
many aches and pains promptly follow
A Mankato citizens tells you how ev-
cry kidney i'll can be relieved and cured
Read about it:
Mrs. Chas. Baker of All Van Brunt
street, says: 81 have good word to
say for Doan's Kidney Pills. suffered
from an excess or uric acid in my sys-
tenn causing stomach trouble, headache
and dizziness. l brought on this condi-
ton by striving to do too much work.
My husband suffered from a bad back,
and being advised to use Doan's Kid
ney Pills, he procured them from j. c.
Thro. They did him much good and I
thought my kidneys were affected. 1
also took the remedy. Doan's Kidney
Pills did me more good than any other
medicine ever used. They toned up my
system. | commenced to sleep soundly
nights, got rid of the feeling of languor
and in fact felt better in every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
TURNED A 10000 TRICK.
Sells Bros. and Forepaushs' Circus
Wagon Is Cleaned Out.

The money wagon in the Adam Fore
paugh and Sells Brothers circus was held
up and robbed at Tarboro, n. c., early
Saturday morning.
The booty amounted to $4,000, most
ly in small bills, with which the rob-
bers safely escaped.
The show was to have been disbanded
at Tarboro Saturday and it is believ-
ed that a number of men watched their
chance to rob the wagon of several
days receipts. This is the first sue
cessful looting of big money wagon
known in circus annals, although at
tempts have not been wanting.
Saturday closed the season of the cir
Gus and also marked its disintegration.
Next year it will be in new hands.
1--WE have no clue to the robbers, but
suspect the deed was done by persons
connected with the show who were ia
miliar with the manner in which the
cash was handled, and who had complet-
ed their plans before undertaking to
get the money" said the chief of po-
lice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
FIRE on THE HILL.
Residence Of Mrs. Osborne 10 De.
stroyed--Fireman Burned.
From MONDAYS Daily.

Fire destroyed the large frame dwell
ing owned by Mrs. Osborne, mother of
DR.. Ida Osborne, and the residence of
the family on East Main street on
Agency hill between eleven o'clock this
morning and half past one this after
noon. The fire was first noticed on the
roof. How it caught, no one can tell
but the firemen came to the conclusion
that it must have been caused by de-
fective chimney. At first it was suppos-
ed that the roof was ignited by the
sparks from a bonfire. A still alarm
was turned in and Supply Wagon No. 4
with six chemicals and supply of lad
ders, with four firemen, came up from
the Central station. The flames were
fought with chemicals and with water
from the neighboring wells and cisterns
Neighbors organized a bucket brigade
at hand. The building could not be
saved but the furniture was. Otto Thro-
dahl, one of the iremen, was struck in
the back of the neck with a burning
curtain, thrown from window. He sui
fered some burns, but did not cease work
while there was any to be done. The
adjacent buildings were saved. Mrs. Os-
borne carried insurance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25

and was raised on farm, and received
his education at the proverbial winter
school" His first move westward was
at the age of seventeen, when he went
to Beloit, Wisconsin, where he remained
until 1852, when he went to st. An
thony and worked at carpentering for
three years. From there he removed to
Dakota county, where he remained as
farmer and justice of the peace until
1861, in which year he moved to Blue
Earth county on July 4th. The Novem-
Der following he enlisted in the second
company of Minnesota cavalry and serv-
ed about one year in the south. The
company was attached to Curtiss Horse
cavalry and was afterward changed to
the Fifth Iowa cavalry. Returning from
the service on account of sickness in
September, 1862, he came back to Man
kato. In April, 1868, he was elected
city justice, which office he held for ten
years. In May, 1878, he was admitted
to the bar and practiced until November
l, 1882, when he was appointed clerk of
the district court which office he held I'M
til January l, 1884, when he entered up
on a term of four years. In 1888, on ac-
count of poor health, he took up the
livery business for three years. In 1890,
he was elected judge of probate and held
the office four years, retiring January
I, 1895, to Renter his profession as at
torney at law.
For the past five years the deceased
conducted store on Byron street, hav-
ing practically withdrawn from the prac-
tice of law. He was member of Man
kato lodge No. SO, knights of Pythias,
having been through the chairs, and was
a member of Wilkin post, G. A. r., the
Old Settlers association and the Blue
Earth County Bar association.
Judge Torrey is survived by his wife,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
Attorney Pompan Advises Moth
ing Be Done Now.
Developments Looked for--More
Evidence Is Wanted.
Fresh Crop Of Hot Air Stories
Are Sent Out.
Especial to The Free Press.]

tSpeCldl 10 Inc CIec IlCoo'J
New Ulm, Nov. l9.-No arrests in the
Gebhard murder case were made today,
and none is likely to be made for several
days. The program has been changed.
Attorney Pompan of Chicago, who is
acting for the relatives of the dead den
fist, has advised that no warrants be
issued at this time. Mr.. Pompan does
not think it advisable to make any ar
rests at present. He wants to be abso-
lutely sure that no mistake will be made
when the next. act in the drama is per-
formed Mr.. Pompan appears to be a
level-headed man, and is proceeding in
the case with good deal of caution.
He is now awaiting certain develop
ments. There is more evidence to be OBJ
tanned. Attorney Pompan has studied all
of that that has been accumulated, and
he is satisfied with what has been done
so far.
Mayor Silverson, Ferdinand Crone and
f. H. Retzlaff were today named as
a committee to call massmeeting to-
night at which fund will be raised to
pay the expenses of hunting down the
murderer of DIR. Gerhard.
1t is said that both Koch and Brooks
expected to be placed under arrest to-
day there having been so much talk dur
ing the past few days that something
would happen on Saturday.
"Billie" Baxter, the Minneapolis de-
tective, has "blown" into town again,
and claims to have discovered the type
writer which printed the address placed on
the mysterious bottle sent Gerhard
about week before he was murdered
But little stock is taken in Bakers
stories. Baxter still clings to the belief
that a woman committed the deed.
Attorney Carey of Minneapolis, the
man who defended Ames, claims to have
something up his sleeve, and it is said
that he has offered his services to the
governor to assist in the apprehension of
the murderer.
In an interview last evening Mr.. Hoi-
dale said:
81 have been willing all along to step
out as soon as arrests were made which
would put me in position where l could
not consistently prosecute the case. This
l have often stated.
81 do not understand that it is the
business of the county attorney to do
more than draw up the warrant when the
complaint has been sworn.
81 have been ready, and am now, to
draw up the warrant for any one against
whom there is reasonable amount of
evidence. Pressure has been brought to
bear to have me step out now, but | see
no reason why should do so until the
warrant is sworn OUT
County Attorney Hoidale made the
statement that Detectives Baxter prom
Uses surprise in a day or two.
Another dope-fie suspect has been
discovered in northern Michigan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
ACTS OF VANDALS.
Destroy Electric Wires and Lights on
Block System.

Destroy Electric Wires and Lights on
Block System.
Complaint has been made to the police
by officials of the Omaha and Chicago &
Northwestern roads that boys have
been in the habit of interfering with the
operation of the block system by pull
ing up the wires between the rails and
bending them over the rails, SO that
passing trains cut them off. Scores of
these wires have been severed in this
manner north of the city, and the prac-
tice has been so common that the COM
panies have posted notices along the
tracks offering a reward of $25 for in
formation leading to the arrest of any
of the guilty parties.
The wires that are cut are the ones
that operate the signal lights to show
whether or not the blocks are open, and
also the gongs at road crossings. 1t has
been necessary for incoming trains to
stop and send brakemen ahead to as
certain whether the blocks are open, in
order to avoid accidents. The most of
the work has been done in the curve
by the Widell quarry and near the
sheep sheds.
The work of the young vandals has
not stopped with the destruction of the
electric wires, but they have also shot
out the switch lights and shot the tool
house full of holes
1t is to be hoped that the parties who
have done these wanton acts of des-
truction will be speedily apprehended,
and that the court will mete out penal
ties that are commensurate with the
acts DONE Parties who will endanger
human lives by destroying the safety ap-
planes that have been adopted are de-
serving of no leniency whatever, but the
sooner the community is rid of them the
better.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25

to whom he was married June Goth, 1896,
this lady's maiden name being Miss Ger
trude Simonds. She attended him most
faithfully in sickness as well as in
health. A son and daughter by pre-
vious marriage also survive him, Ralph
Torrey, who halds a position as stenog-
rapher and bookkeeper in Dawson City,
n. w. r., and Mrs. John H. Macbeth of
this city. There are also three grand
children by a daughter Mrs. McCracken,
since deceased, Mrs. Samuel Dawson and
sister of Manitoba and William Nc
Cracker.
Judge Torrey had a host of friends in
Mankato, Blue Earth county and around
the state. He was possessed of
strong character, and was not one of
those afraid to express their convic-
tions. He was naturally of benevolent
disposition, and was good and indus
trious citizen. His health was impair
ed during the war by disease contracted
at that time, and he always suffered
more or less afterwards. Judge Torrey
possessed discerning mind, and he had
those traits of character that all adj
mire. His death causes much sorrow
and the members of his family have the
sympathy of all.
The funeral will occur at two O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon from the resi-
dence, and will be in charge of the
Knights of Pythias lodge. The other or
CARNATIONS to which he belongs will
doubtless attend in body. Rev. F. E
R. Miller will preach the sermon. The
interment will be had in the family loi
at Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
DENY THE REQUEST. =
Railroads Not Disposed to Gran
MilIers Concessions.
From THURSDAYS Daily.

| At the conference between representa-
| tives of the northwestern mills and
western and eastern railroads, held
| Tuesday at Chicago, the petition of the
millers for thirty-day extension of
present all-rail rates after Dec. 5 was
denied. The advance will be made as
originally announced by the railroads.
At the close of navigation on the great
lakes, the millers will be deprived of the
lake and rail tariff and will have to ship
| flour by the allrail rates, at present 2
cents higher. At about the same time,
| Dec. 5, all-rate rates will be advanced
| 2A cents per 100 pounds. The full ad
| vance will be equal to about cents u
barrel on flour.
The millers pleaded to have the adj
| vance in all-rail rates deferred for thir-
| ty days, in order to enable them to adj
just their business to the higher tariff
gradually. They declared that the sud-
den jump threatened to deprive them of
good deal of business.
The railroads contended that as the
advance was on grain and grain pro-
duets, there was no discrimina tion
| against the millers. To this the mill
ers replied that grain shippers enjoyed
| transit privileges which practically en-
abled them to ship at the old rates for
thirty days longer. The argument was
fruitless, however.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
FAVORABLE TO HAYS.
May Yet Be Appointed Assistant &c
Secretary Wilson.
From Tuesdays daily.

Washington. Nov. 22-There is again
a good deal of gossip as to who is to
be appointed assistant secretary of agri-
culture, and the name of Professor w.
NJ. Hays of the st. Anthony Park expert
ment station, Minnesota, is mentioned
with favor. He is close to Secretary
Wilson, who would be glad to have him
appointed, and HI: Tork is we'll known
in the agricultural department. The
appointment rests with the president, to
whom the situation is to be explained
soon.
The professional Endorsements which
Professor Hays has received amount to
a wonderfully fine compliment to him
and to his work. At a recent meeting
of the American Association of Agricul-
tural Colleges and Experiment Stations
in Des Moines, nearly all the leaders fav-
ored him as against any man yet men.
toned for the position. In addition to
this support, Professor Hayes has the
warm Endorsement of practically all the
leading public officials through the mid.
die west, to say nothing of personal in
dorsements from men of highest charac.
ter and standing. These are all of record
in the office of Secretary Wilson, and
they should be very gratifying to Prof
essor Hayes, whether he gets the ap.
pointment or not.
1t is understood that members of the
northwestern delegation in congress are
to lay the matter before the president
shortly after congress convenes. The
appointment may be made before the
holidays.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
KNOCKING ON VAN SAINT.
Minnesota Politicians Enter Prote st
Against His Receiving Recognition

Minnesota Politicians Enter Prote st
Against His Receiving Recognition
Washington, d. c., Nov. T.-Protests
long and loud against the recognition of
Gov. Van SAINT by President Roosevelt's
next administration have been received
at the White House.
This is the first echo of the recent
Minnesota election that have reached
Washington officially. 1t cannot be
learned that Governor Van SAINT OF any
of his friends have asked for anything
in the way of appointments, but it is
a fact that his political enemies, antici.
pating that the governor will be con-
sidered for tirst-class appointment,
have taken early opportunity to enter
their objections.
The protests that have been made set
forth that Governor Van SAINT bolted or
refused to indorse the late republican
candidate for governor of Minnesota,
and his influence was eXerted in favor
of the democratic candidate.
1t has been intimidated that Governor
Van SAINT was slated for place on the
inter state commerce commission, where
there will be several vacancies within
few months.
Another tip is to the effect that the
governor may be rendered the Mexican
mission to succeed Powell Clayton,
whose retirement has been announced.
Van SAINT was on the stump in Illinois,
Wisconsin and Iowa during the recent
campaign. He stands well personally
with President Roosevelt, owing to his
activity in the merger litigation, fed
eral and state. 1t is considered doubt
full if any protests, based on purely
political objections, will have substantial
weight with President Roosevelt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
JAGGARD LEADS THEM ALL.
He Receives the Highest Vote Of Su-
preme Court Candidates.

Judge f. A. Jaggard of st. Paul prob
ably has the largest plurality of all the
candidates for justice of the supreme
court at the recent election. Calvin L.
Brown of Morris, who was the nominee
of the republican and the democratic
parties, probably has the second place,
with Lewis and Elliott close contestants
for third place.
Official returns received by the secre-
tary of state from forty-two counties
show the following result: Jaggard, g.
656; Brown, 59,l46; Lewis, 5s,446;
Elliott, 57,542; Lovely, 32,ll9; Hall, 30
079; Otis, 24,5S6.
Judge Brown, being nominated by both
parties, was generally expected to poll
the largest vote. 1t appears, however,
that he ran behind the other candidates
in several counties.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
CASHIER ELECTED.
F. K. Meagher Chosen by Directors O.
National Citizens Bank.
From MONDAYS Daily.

At meeting of the directors of the
National Citizens bank this forenoon
the vacancy that has existed i'm the
cashiership of the bank was filled by
the election of +. X. Meagher. Mr.
Meagher, who has for some years been
a director of the bank, was formerly an
employe of it, and understands the du.
ties of the position. He is well fitted
for the position, and his many friends
are glad to know of his election. He is
an excellent business man, careful and
prudent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
DAVIS AS AN ENTERTAINER
Third District Congressman Shows
Appreciation Of Committees Work.

The record breaking majority of about
5000 votes secured by Congressman c.
r. Davis of the third district was cele-
brated by the congressional campaign
committee of the district at the Mer-
chants hotel Saturday. The committee
met to assure Mr.. Davis of the hearty
support of the district.
Congressman Davis showed his appre-
citation of the committees work by en-
PERTAINING The members at dinner and
reception in the hotel ordinary. The
members of the committee made brief
addresses assuring Mr.. Davis of his
strength in their part of the district
Among the speakers was P L. Morrison
of Carver county, who two years ago
was a candidate against Mr.. Davis for
the congressional nomination.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
FAV0RS THE TRUSTEES.
Judge Cray Renders Decisions in the
Armstrong Case.

The decision of Judge Cray for the
Armstrong trustees in the several suits
before the district court at its recent
term, will make available to the credit
ors a considerable amount of property.
The suits were filed to set aside the
Lamm mortgages filed with the regist-
er of deeds on October Goth, 1908, and
filed only some thirty odd minutes pre-
yious to the deed of assignment made
by NJ. x. Armstrong to j. w. Saeger
and d. c. Armstrong in favor Of his
creditors.
The judge holds to allow these mortg-
ages would be to establish preferred credi-
tors and hence, he found that the plain
tiffs are entitled to judgment against
the defendant.-St. James Plaindealer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-25
Telephone COMPANY SUED
Miss PhiIpot, Who Was Shocked, Asks
for $1,000 Damages.
From MONDAYS Daily.

Miss Philpot has commenced an ac-
ton in the district court against the
Mankato Citizens Telephone company,
to recover $1,000 damages for the shock
which she received last February, while
using the telephone at D. l.. Clements
& Sons store, where she was employed
as bookkeeper. The plaintiff alleges that
she does not know just what caused
the shock, but that it must have oc-
Cured through the negligence of the
company. A. E. Clark is her attorney.
w. A. Funk will defend the telephone
company, which will allege that the ac-
cident occurred through no fault of
theirs.