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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12

bard was made of bronze, embossed with
artistic designs, in which work the jap
anese are so skillful. The scabbard was
covered with rare embroidered silk COW
ering and .the whole was encased in
box of wood, handsomely carved.
The sword is always to remain an
heirloom in the Smith family to be
handed down to the Oldest son of each
succeeding generation. At present it is
in the possession of Henry Smith of
Denver, Colorado, the only living son of
the late E. Peshine Smith.
1t has always been the law of the land
and the custom in Japan that nothing
of the emperor's might be duplicated,
inasmuch as everything belonging to the
emperor was considered sacred. 1t is a
remarkably interesting fact that this
custom was departed from for the first
time in the history of the nation, when
fac simile of the emperor's own state
sword was presented to Smith by the
emperor himself.
1t would be difficult to estimate the
great benefits Japan derived from
Smiths sojourn in that country. 1t was
largely through his influence and advice
that Japan began to assiduously devote
herself to advancement in all the vari-
ed lines of civilization. The school sys-
TEN was revised and modelled closely af
ter the plan in the United States, re-
forms were made in the procedure and
practice of the courts and American
ideas were promulgated throughout every
department of the Japanese government.
Many of the sons of the rich families
and those in high station in Japan were
sent to America for the purpose of re-
ceiving a more liberal education, and it
was largely through Smiths influence
that many a young man left Japan to
enter the naval academies and military
schools of this country.
The direct results of this close con-
tact with the United States is being
daily exhibited in the existing Russo
japanese war and what may be the re-
suits of the cordial relations between
Japan and this country, brought about
primarily by Mr.. Smiths diplomacy, can
be only imagined but it is safe to say
that it will be for the best interests of
both countries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
jim MORROW's YARN.
One Of His Characteristic Stories as
Related by Vernon Paper.
From SATURDAYS Daily.

One Of His Characteristic Stories as
Related by Vernon Paper.
From Saturdays Daily.
According to James Morrow's account
he has squash vine that is worth going
miles to see. He stated while in town
last Tuesday, that one of his vines had
concluded to climb a tree, hence has
gone up about sixteen feet, a fine
squash hangs on the vine that began to
grow when the vine was near the bot
tom, and although the squash is about
the size of a water pail, the vine
actually hauled it up the tree with it
and is still ascending at rapid rate
Day before yesterday, Jim undertook to
take hold of the vine but it grew so fast
that in passing through his hands it
blistered one SO bad that he is COM
PEELED to carry it in sling Jim is
developing another curiosity, but it is
not ready for the public yet.-Vernon
Center News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
IVANHOE WINS.

Voters Of Lincoln County Decide to
Move Their County Seat.
Prom Saturdays Daily.
A E. Clark received telegram today
stating that the election held yesterday
to determine whether Lake Benton shall
continue to be the county seat of Lincoln
county or whether is shall be moved to
Ivanhoe resulted in Ivanhoe receiving l.
81 votes and Lake Benton 947. The
former received mere than the neces-
sary fiftyfve per cent. Mr.. Clark is
the attorney for Ivanhoe, and the mat
ter has twice been to the supreme court,
and two elections have been held. More
litigation may follow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
GIFT TO FIRE BOYS.

Mrs. William Durkee Makes Present
to Central Station Lads.
From Fridays Daily.
Mrs. William Durkee yesterday made
the boys at the central fire station a very
generous and highly appreciated gift in
the form of a Mathushek orchestral pi-
ano. Most of the fremen are exceed
ingly fond of music, and the present
will certainly add very much to the
headquarters which they have already
done SO much to render attractive Mu-
steal friends of the fire boys are cor
daily invited to try the piano, as good
music will be much enjoyed by them in
their leisure moments. Mrs. Durkee has
made the presentation in recognition of
services which the department has rem
dered to her property in time of need.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
We have all lost friends and acquain-

We have all lost friends and acquain-
tances from appendicitis. So closely has
the surgeons knife become identified
with this disease that people have been
led to believe that there is no cure
without an operation. Such was the
case until DIR. Conrad Adler of Berlin,
Germany, perfected treatment for the
prevention and cure of appendicitis. We
have secured the agency of
DR.. Adler's Treatment for this city
Ask for free copy of DIR. Adler's IL
Illustrated book telling how to cure and
prevent appendicitis. Seidle Drug Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
PLEASANT PICNIC.
Degree Of Honor Members Had Fine
Time Yesterday.
from Fridays Daily.


Time Yesterday.
From Fridays Daily.
The Degree of Honor picnic at Lake
Washington yesterday was very pleas
ant affair, and was attended by about
sixty-fve persons. Mrs. Patrick Sheehan
served a fine dinner.
In the afternoon a number of con-
tests were had, the winners being the
following: Girls race, Margaret Spell
man; married ladies' race, Mrs. Ger
Itch; ladies' race, Mrs. James Spellman;
potato races, Mrs. Mohr and Mrs. Mich
OILS; cracker contest, Mrs. Nixon; donkey
pinning contest, Mrs. A. G. Hockey; best
cook, Mrs. P. Sheehan; best worker,
Miss Annie G. Throdahl; mems free for
all race, Otto Throdahl; everybody's
race, Mrs. Gerlich. Prizes were donated
by business men.
Some fished or went boating, and a
basket supper was served. Much credit
for the success of the picnic is due to
Miss Throdahl, who looked after many
of the details.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
STORES BROKEN INTO.

Wells Thrown Into a State of Excite
ment Over Burglaries.
From Fridays Daily.
Three stores were broken into at Wells
Wednesday night and lot of goods, con-
sisting of razors, pocket knives, etc.,
taken. When the discovery was made
all the bells were rung and whistles
blown and general alarm was given.
The entire town was aroused and two
tramps were arrested. They had some
of the stolen property on their per-
sons and that would seem to establish
their guilt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
RAISED THE VALUATION.
Commissioners Touch Up the Assess
ments of Ceresco Town.
From Saturdays Daily.

Today the county board of equaliza-
ton finished up its labors with the years
assessments. About the whole of the
morning was spent on the town of
Ceresco, where some of the assessments
were lowered and some raised, but for
the most part they were raised, and the
general result is that the total valuation
of all the property in the town has been
raised about fifty per cent above the
figures of the assessor.
The commissioners this afternoon held
a ditch hearing, the ditch under consid-
Grafton being a proposed three or four
mile waterway in Butternut Valley, to
be known as Ditch No. 9. The plan is
to drain out some small ponds and
swamps into dry run and thence into
the Minnesota river.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
HAD A PROPOSITION.
Curious Statement Made by Repre-
sentative Of Bond Company.
From Fridays Daily.

A stranger was in the city Monday and
told certain local railroad man with
whom he is acquainted that he had re-
ceived a proposition from certain par
ties that they would sell him a street
car franchise in Mankato for $4,000.
He had come to investigate the matter
and said that he would attend the meet
ing of the council that night. The gen.
tleman was formerly in the banking
business in southern Minnesota city,
but now represents a large company that
deals in stocks and bonds. He caution
ed the railroad man not to say any
thing about the matter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
NEARLY FoRFEITS HIS LIFE.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer on the leg of j.
B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For four
years it defied all doctors and all re-
medies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve had
no trouble to cure him. Equally good
for burns, bruises, skin eruptions and
piles. Csc at John C. Thro's drug store
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
Will Hold a Picnic.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Ladies' Institute, which held a
monthly meeting this afternoon at the
board of trade hall, to carry on the
usual discussion of problems of the
household, decided to hold picnic of the
institute at Sibley park, on Saturday
afternoon, five weeks from today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
DOING THE SLIDE FOR LIFE.

George kaIlander, Ia Boy, Breaks An
Arm Today.
From Fridays Daily.
George Kallander, the fourteen-year-
old son of John Kallander, fell and broke
his left arm, while initiating Tony LIE
Bertus in his slide for life, about noon
today, at the Kallander home, Ills lie
Sueur street. George did not hold on
tight enough but slipped off the rope
and fell heavily about four feet to the
ground, which was quite hard. Both
bones of the right forearm were broken.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the diff
ference? She who is blushing with
health uses DR.. Kings New Life Pills to
maintain it. By gently arousing the
lazy organs they compel good digestion
and head off constipation. Try them
Only 25c at John c. Thro's drug store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
TREASURER'S STATEMENT.
Receipts During July Were S12, 600
and Expenditures So, 800.
From Saturdays Daily.

oi6 expenditures DO OOSs
From Saturdays Daily.
The report of City Treasurer Throdahl
was presented to the council last night.
1t shows treasurer's balance Aug. LIST
of $26,963.45, and an actual balance of
$24,77Sl4. The receipts during the
month were $l2,6Ol.47, of which 1000
was from liquor licenses, $l50.55 was
from fines and fees, sl79.35 was from
special assessments, $3.50 was from
water meters sold, and $l2477 was from
water rents, and $50 was from interest
on the water fund certificate. The
amount paid out during the month was
$S,S21.S2.
The fund account shows a balance in
the current fund of $1,2S2O2, and an
overdraft in the special assessment fund
of $7,62l.l6. No other funds are over
drawn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12

the organization capital the organization of Ia
industrial kind of
cation to be favored long acts in spirit justice and of
Others full protection
be held obedience the
above it below it, The humblest nd
have his rights uarded puouy those of the
social life mand but the spirit which
their solution simply the spirit honesty and of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
Robbed of Eight Dollars.

Lon Wyman, a Vernon Center man,
awoke Tuesday morning to find his pants
gone. Later the garments were found in
another room, but the pockets had been
riflled of So.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
CLUB PROMOTES SUNSHINE.
Mankato Has One and Martin County
Wants 1t.
From Mondays Daily.


From Mondays Daily.
Mankato has a Sunshine club COM
posed of twenty young ladies, the chief
aim of which is to promote picnics with
out showers every day in the week ex-
cept Sundays. Our farmers have this
year been short on sunshine and long on
showers and would be delight ed to
have the Mankato Sunshine club pic
mic about their corn fields from now un-
til October. Most any gallant farmer
of Martin county would furnish all the
roasting ears and spring chickens the
picnickers could eat in return for just a
little of the sunshine that would be dis
pensed by twenty attractive Mankato
girls. The Lord of Day isn't the whole
thing in sunshine. Fairmont Sentinel
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
Candidate for County Superintendent.

To the Editor of The Free Press: Per-
nit me to say through your paper that
[ am candidate for the position of
county superintendent of schools. Re-
spectfully yours,
w. w. SMITH.
Mankato, Mimi, July Is, 1904.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
SENATOR VEST is DEAD.
This Well Known Statesman Gives
Up Lies Struggles.
Especial to The Free Prassl

Sweet Springs, Mo-, Aug. 9.-Former
Senator Vest died this morning after a
lingering illness. He had been so near
death the past three days that the end
came without a struggle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12
SAYINGS BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

That whenever the there should
schedules undoubd;
made only by those whose devotion to the principle protective tariff
beyond questions
but repeal The readjumen maintain
and not destroy the protective principle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12

Ishmn being built government of the
United States We conducted the negotiation for its construction with
the most scrupulous honor in spirit the largest
toward those through whose territory
which could be devised by the spirit faction the spirit
made in order defeat the Treaty with Panama
and thereby prevent the nsummation of this work The construction of
the fact but certainly
trust the carrying out of momentous policy those who have
defeat the whole undertaking.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12

1t singular fact that the only great reciprocity treaty recently
adoedthat with finally opposed the
eentave of the party which states that avors rec
proct And here ask that the worth judged
by comparing their deeds with /
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12

We believe in reciprocity with foreign nations outlined
President McKny last Speech which of
eign markets by could be made
without injury American industry and labor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-08-12

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09
My Breath.
ShOrtneSS of Breath Is One of the Com.
 mOnest Signs of
 Heart DiSeaSe

Notwithstanding what many physio-
 fans say. heart disease can be cured.
 Dr. Miles New Heart Cure has per-
 manently restored to health many
 thousands who had found no relief in
 the medicines (aIiopathic or homoeo-
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 1t has proved itself unique in the his-
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 Nearly always. one of the first signs of trouble is shortness of breath. Wheth- CT it comes as a result of walking or running up stairs. or of other exercises, if the heart is unable to meet this extra demand upon its pumping povers-there IS something wrong with it.
 The very best thing you can do, is to take Dr. Miles New Heart Cure. It will go to the foundation of the trou- ole' and make a permanent cure by strengthening and renewing the nerves. know that Dr. Niles New Heart of years 1 sufrered from shortness of ore breath, smothering spells, and pains in @S,,Is my left side. For months at a time I and if os Isy u1a2ie 9a3 to lie on my left side. WIlea' IrA friend advised using pr. N-itb ~6oSsW nSsW Heart Cure, which did at onca a,a saosSsttS. I began to improve Of tbs ttSaand ana alter taking several bottles noI, ose5r ent5r symptoms vanished. I am sry~ Hn1ntb ber1!Elreiy a1!ny well Ali those dreadful paSt.'s-F. speasls are q thing of the ., IT the first bottle doas ,,-t ~. ~. " sne or1gglst will refund your nonev. 'Sis sO~' EREE Write to US 11S. -IF-SS sYSsIsT 1.in I'm. Fackage of Dr. NilesS AnfIs Tor painS' tp.s shpe New scientIfc Remedy speelallse will diagnose yoir easa SelT pSs sSe "lAAT S,I ls Wrong, and how fo Ffehf it. NT5,,r, tsI5; htt, S.,t MILES MEDICAL, csgls LABORATORIES. ELTkEfART. IND.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09
MEETING OF WHITE
 ROUSE AstSoCIATIoN.


 The regular meeting of the White House Association was held at the home of Mrs. Alfred Bethea, the Regent, Mrs. J. D, Beale, being ill
 Bethea. The regular order of business included reports of Secretary, Treasurer and Historian, which at this meeting. were short as but little has been accom- plisled since the last meeting.
 An account was read of the memorial service held on the anniversary of the birthday of General Robert E. Lee and also the memorial service on the death of General John B. Gordon.
 A letter was read from Judge John Purifoy, in which he thanked the ladies Tor the invitation to the memorial ser vice and expressed regret that his ab- reply.
 A letter was read from Mrs. Martha 5. Gielow regarding an entertainment A motion was made that while we duly special line. at this time we could not see our way to accept her proposition" !" The Secretary was Instructed to write the same to Mrs. Gielow. Mr. F.. c. Roudet of Paris, France, ac- knowledging the receipt of Southern cross or honor, sent to him by Mrs. Beale. the Regent of the Association. His | good wishes for the White House Asso- | Tn his letter MT. Roudet enclosed his check on New York for S3O A rising vote of thanks to him for his klnd remembrance and liberal check, was | s1Ven, and the Secretary was instructed To send letter of thanks and a copv of | resoutons to Mir. Roudet. , Ietter was read from Major W. w. vas lnciosed a letter from Miss Pearle Neely of Buffalo in which she asked 'olnteo ana important questions in ref-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09
FIFTH DISTRICT CONVENTION
Republicans Nominate B. W. Walk

Republicans Nominate B. ". Walt.
 CT, For Congress.
 Iuskegee. March &--(SpeciaI. l-rbu D. punhcan Convention of the Fifth Coneres- sionaI District met here tolav ana so,,s mated B. w. Walker of Macon Conn.., Cor Congress unanimously. i''
 aF' walker, in accepting tha noros,,- uon, promised that he would mai-n vigorous campaign. announcing that bs wouid challenge, Hon. C. W. Thomnson bate. 'o Joint de-
 James H. Judlins of Fillmore vr,. .d. the Presidential elector for the Distr,nt
 d. C' Manning of Tallapoosa was eJact. ca chairman of the convention S,,1, oeIegation being present. Mir. Manning ,aaoe a speech fin accepting the chair.
 w. l.. Carwile of Clay was named as secretary of the convention.
 J. o. Thompson of Macon and TobD uy zones. a negro of Lowndes. were elected s'nss, e'ess.es e, rom this district to the Ma
 The alternate delegates are I q Mar h'ne Of rallapoosa and W. V. Chambliss a negro of Macon. iisS'
 Knox Booth of AutauRa wac ohoso,, as District Chairman, and e. N ESinsr ot Coosa was chosen as secretary of tha committee. ~ resolutions were adopted endors,n1 roosevelt and Charles H. Scott of Mont nitteeman '1i@' com The convention also adopted res6in,,o,s ,equesting J. O. Thompson of Mscon to l .liow the use of his name before .sS state Convention for, chairman of the ]tate Committee. VI '"e Hon. w. F. Aldrich, Hon. w. s RAeao Montgomery, L. E Parsons of FiTnoye Ind Nathan Alexander. a negro of Mont, I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09
REMINDED ROGERS CASE.

Supreme Court SenGs It Back tc
 Lower Court.
 In accordance with the decision of the United States Supreme Court. the Supreme Court of Alabama yesterday made an order remanding the case of Dan Rogers to the City Court of Mont gomery.
 Rogers, it will be remembered was con- Victed of murdering Joe Howard, a. negro He was defended by a negro lawyer. who contended that no negroes were on the grand jury which indicted Rogers and consequently he was deprived of his con stitutional rights.
 Rogers win be tried at the next term of court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09

gomery. addressed the convention or, Roosevelt and Republican principles.
 The name of Mir. Walker was presented to the convention by Mr. Manning in an eloquent speech, while he relinquished tine chair to Hiram Gibson of Randolph.
 An interesting fight is on between two of President Roosevelt's Alabama ref erees-Messrs. Thompson and Aidrieh-.- and this caused the Tuskegee convention to endorse Mir. Thompson
 The meeting here today seemed 10 be harmonious enough, and Republicans claim the Lily Whites are striking hands with them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09
RABI IN rUscA1oosA.
His Purpose iR to 0reanixs Jewssl
 Ceanrao,< f}ssss

His Purpose ix to 0r@amixa Jewaaf, Cengree1tinn.
 Tuscaloosa. March 8 s-{< speesai. -Rahbi George Zepin Of CincinnAli. xra6uafa of Union Hebrew College af EinainnatL is iss the city today for the purpose of oreanix- ing Jewish Congregation in Tuscaloosa. He will speak at the city hall this even. Ing in the interest of this work. He is on a tour through the South He ie q cuI- tured gentleman and Is making q deep impression. It Is not thought that Tus- caloosa can support rabbi but if It could unite with Columbus. Miss., each town could be visited twice 6 month
 --
 k The Board of Trade has just completed the work of compiling articles and photo- graphs for Pictorial Tuscalooea,'' e a very attractive booklet being gotten tip by ths Board of Trade for distribution at the Worlds Fair. This booklet Is being printed by e publishing and engraving company of Nashville and will be more of a handsome souvenir than an adver- tisement The articles will be very in. teresting and number of new outs are to be used.
 The news of the death of the Rev. ]. c. Porter at ocala, Fla, is learned here with much regret. Mir. Porter was the father of Mrs. w. A Collier of this city, who was called to hts bedside several days ago. He had been in delicate health for several years. A wife and several children survive him.
 Miss May Williams and Frank Burch- field, both of Kellerman. were married at the residence of the brides parents Sunday afternoon. The groom is we'll known in Tuscaloosa, where he has a number of relatives. fSvE efs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-09
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