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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
George Widemann Must Hereafter
Garry Charge of Shot With Him.

From Monday Daily.
George Wiedemam. the well known
dealer in hides at POI North Front
street, was accidentally shot Saturday
forenoon at Swan lake, but not serious
ly injured, fortunately. He had come
in from the lake and he and George
Brooks started to get tame chicken to
cook for dinner. The fowl ran into the
brush, and both went after it. Mr..
Brooks saw it and fired at it with his
gun. Mr.. Wiedemann was directly in
range, only forty feet away, but con-
cealed by the thick brush to such an
extent that Mr.. Brooks could not see
him. The charge struck Mr.. Wiede-
mann in the right arm and chest, two
shots entered his left shoulder, one
above his right eye and another in his
right hand. In all, thirty eight shot
lodged in his body:
Mr.. Wiedemann started at once with
his horse and drove to Mankato with
all speed, alone, to make the load as
light as possible. The accident happen
ed at 1890 a. M, and at shortly after
one o'clock the injured man reached the
city. He was nearly exhausted, but
soon revived in a doctors office. The
physician was able to remove only two
of the shot, and Mr.. Wiedemann will
probably have to carry the remainder in
his body the rest of his life. He is
doing nicely and was able to attend to
business in his office today. He ex-
poets to be entirely recovered in anoth-
er week.
The cartridge which Mr.. Brooks fir
ed was loaded with No. 5 shot. 1t is
very fortunate that his eyes escaped
injury. Mr.. Brooks was greatly affect
ed by the accident, but Mr.. Wiedemann
exonerates him from any blame.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
Peace After Ten Years.

Peace negotiations at Portsmouth
have ended war which has extended
over score of years, costing thousands
of lives, not to mention the treasure
which has been used up i'll the hundreds
of battles and in the destruction of
property The blood of many bold war
riors washed the fields where contests
waged increasingly. The empires of
Britain, Russia, China, Japan and Tur-
KEY have been all involved in bloody
conflict. Out of the worlds total popu-
lation of $l,5O0,OOO,OO0, nearly l,2O0,-
100000 have been concerned directly in
the struggles. The men engaged in
amount sacrificed, in indemnities and
war expenses, reached $5,500,O00,OO0.
The sanguinary ten-year period was
opened by Japan, and is by that same
power closed. In the war with China,
concluded by the treaty of Shimoneski,
April IL, 1895, the Japs put in the field
a total of 60,979 men, losing 4,ll0. The
war cost Japan $75,OOO,OOO, but she col
lected an indemnity of $l4O,OOO,OOO. The
Chinese, who had 100000 men in the
field lost 10000 in killed and wounded.
The Graeco-Turkish war began April
Is, 1897, and lasted thirty one days.
Turkey had 100000, Greece 100000 in
the field The Greeks had to pay an
indemnity of $lS,OO0,0O0.
The United States declared war
against Spain, April "a, 1898, and sign
ed the protocol almost four months lat
er, August II, 1898. This government
had 100000 men under arms, of whom
2.9l0 lost their lives, 2,604 by disease.
The United States spent $l65,OOO,0O0.
The Spanish forces numbered 1000 at
Manila, 1900 in Porto Rico, and 49,
500 at Santiago. Their losses in kill
ed and wounded were 5000 men. The
Spanish money losses direct and indi-
rect, amounted to $6OO00000O. Spain
had, before the war with the United
States, lost $374,OOO,OOO and 100000
men in vain efforts to suppress the Gu
ban revolt
The Boer- Britainic war began October
II, 1899, and ended May 81, 1902. The
Beers put in the field a force of $4,000,
of whom 400 died of wounds or d.
sease, and $4,000 were captured. Brit
ain had 448,000 men in the field, of
whom 2l.942 were killed or died of di-
sease. The cost of the war was $780,
100000
Russia and Japan went to war Feb
ruary 8, 1904, and concluded hostili-
ties August 20, 1905. Japan put 700,-
900 and Russia $4,000 men in the field.
The Russians lost, in killed and wound
ed, 10000, and the japanese $4,000.
The joint expenses of the contest will
foot up to $2,OOO,OOO,OOO.
The chief gaiBs of these contests were
the Punishment of Spain from America,
the acquisition by the United States of
valuable possessions, the consolidation
of British power in South Africa and
the mastery of Eastern Asia conferred
on Japan. But are these things worth
so much blood?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
WOODMEN PLAN A BUILDING
1t Is Proposed to Erect Structure on
Fair Grounds.


From Mondays Daily
A permanent building on the state
fair grounds, to be built at cost of
between $4,000 and $4,000 and to be
paid for by an assessment of cents
upon every member of the order in Min
nesota, is the project that was under
taken at a meeting of the Modern
Woodmen of America, called together
by the promotion leagues of the twin
cities camps at the Woodmen tent on
the fair grounds. The building will be
erected at an early date, if the lodges
of the state give their approval
State Deputy Gordon L. Reilly of st.
Paul was elected permanent chairman
of the meeting and c. G. Laybourne of
Minneapolis, chairman of the commit
tee on laws of the head camp, was elect
ed secretary. They will act as mem
bers of committee of which the others
are Dr. +. f. Geer and Dr. A. H. Braw-
ley of St. Paul and ID. Z. O'Connell and
A. R. Barton of Minneapolis. A sew
enth member is to represent Saltwater.
Much discussion arose regarding
whether it would be best to promote "a
building to be used jointly by a num-
Der of the orders of the state and to
secure their cooperation in building it,
but it was decided to proceed independ-
emily of other organizations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
Farmers Wife Fails.
From Mondays Daily.

From NIOnUay Daily.
Mrs. Louisa c. Dietrich of Hartwick,
a farmers wife, filed petition in vol
untary bankruptcy this morning. The
liabilities are $l.l5S.O6, all of which are
unsecured There are no assets. The
attorney for the petitioner is A. J.
Daley of Luverne.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
Has Skipped Out of Redwood.

From Mondays Daily.
Word from Redwood Falls is to the
effect that the fellow who was sus-
pected of having made an assault on the
man Hall in this city year ago, has
skipped out of Redwood Falls. He will
be followed and placed under arrest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
Seventy-Seventh Grandchild.

Preston, Mimi, Sept. IA man who
would suit President Roosevelt lives
here. He is NJ O'Connor and just now
is rejoicing over the birth of his seven
ty-seventh grandchild. born to Mr. and
Mrs. Triggs of Spring Valley last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
Beach Pleads Guilty.

From Mondays Daily
Joe Beach, the butcher, was before
Justice Plymat in North Mankato to-
day and pleaded guilty to the charge
of using abnstive language and was
sentenced to pay fine of $40 and
costs, which he did.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
Petition in Bankruptcy.

Charley j. Wettergren, marchant and
restaurant keeper at st. Peter, today
filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy.
The liabilities are given at $l.692.70 and
the assets at $3.50; claimed exempt,
$263.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15

New York has passed an anticipating
law. The question is, will it be enforc-
ed? 1t is quite an easy matter to pass
laws, but to enforce them is one of the
white mans burdens.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
Avoid A1um Baking Powders

II strongly of the opinion that the alum and
salts Of alumna in food should be prohibited. 1t s well
understood that the alum compounds
both deeterious effect upon the digestive organs and
irritation of the internal organs after absorption"
EDWARD WOOD MD, Professor of Chemistry,
Harvard Medical Boston.
1t must be remembered that when alum baking powders
used in making bread, biscuit CAKE portion of the alum
carried unchanged into the stomach.
Tencent powders contain alum
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15

Halvor STEVENSON, congressman from
the ninth district, has announced him
self as candidate for denomination. He
has been mentioned SO frequently in con
nection with the gubernatorial nominal
tion that he considered it wise move
to announce that he would like to 90
back to congress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15

Congressman Buchanan has started his
campaign for denomination.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30
Closing Out Sale 25% OH on
 Everything ALL THIS WEEK
Phoenix American Ostrich Farm.

PLUMES-Our sales have been heavier than ever before but our stock was more complete and extensive. Therefore we can still please you if your fancy ranges anywhere from a four-inch tip to a thirty-nine inch plume. They all go at prices that can not be duplicated anywhere in the United States. If you don't need them now it will pay you to buy them and lay them away until you do.
 BOAS-Our line is broken but we still have some beauties in white, grey, black and mixed. black and white. Just the thing for evening. Nothing more dressy. We are selling these at a figure actually below first cost.
 FANS-SoId four dozen last week Going to sell five dozen this week. PeO- pie buy them because the season to use them is here-because of the great values We are giving because they are serviceable, elegant and in good taste.
 OSTRICH EGGS During this sale they go packed ready for shipment at 75c each.
 Pom -pons, all kinds of ostrich feath- CTS, ornaments and souvenirs at prices that will pay you to visit the sales room at the
 Largest Ostrich Farm in America.
 CAPITOL ADDITION, West End Washington Street Car Line.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30
RECIPROCITY BY JOINT RESoLU.
 TON.

To the editor of The Republican:
 Sir-The defeat of the latest Hay Hond treaty with Newfoundland by a narrow minded senate has shown that it is useless to hope for reciprocity with Canada, Mexico or any other country, by treaty. since treaties can be ratified only by a two-thirds vote of the U. s. senate, a condition almost impossible of accomplishment. The friends of reciprocity therefore will have to defeat the stand patters" as Kuroki has defeated Kuropatkin. We must circumvent our senatorial autoc- racy by flank movement.
 The late revered Senator Hoar said to me two years ago: You will not succeed in getting reciprocity by trea- ty. do not think that to be the prop CT method. Such legislation, being revenue measure financial in it's char acter. should originate in the house of representatives. Recent experience
 has shown the wisdom of his remark
 The few men still in active life who,
 like myself. took an earnest interest in
 the annexation of Texas. will remem-
 Der that it was found impossible to accomplish this by treaty. Although
 the south at that time dominated both
 parties and controlled the legislation
 of the country. we struggled in vain to secure the necessary twO-thirds vote
 of the senate to ratify the annexation
 treaty. Failing in that Henry Clay.
 then in the zenith of his popularity, was defeated for president because he refused to pledge himself in it's favor;
 James K. Polk was elected president on the annexation issue. and Texas
 was brought into the union by a joint resolution enacted by a bare majority of the senate and house Of representa- tives-
 The present movement for the com mercial annexation of the American continent to the United States can succeed only by similar tactics. We must organize a national league for q continental reciprocity through tariff reduction. We must capture major ity of the United States as We cap tured Massac chusetts last fall in the re publican state convention-by an ap- peal to :he plain people against the mOnOpolists. Thereby we shall compel a change of national policy and carry our point by congressional legislation. So long as our tariff against Can ada averages 49 per cent while her tariff against us averag ges only ? per cent. reciprocity cannot be attained without a reduction in our tariff. \ | substantial equalization of duties on both sides the line is indispensable as | the basis for equitable commercial re- 1 ciprocity between the two countries. HENRY B. BLACKWELL. Boston, Mass, March 20, 1905.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30
sucoeecs LIke Success.

He has the confidence and patronage of the leading business men, and I'll 0 s { prominent citizens of Arizona. The norfor ia o uradu a Ia pf
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30
TWO RAILWAY WREcKs.
Both Had Elements of Seriousness in
 Them.

Niagara Falls. N. Y, March 29.- Michigan Central and Pere Marquette train came together in a head on colli- sion on the American end of the can tilever bridge today. Three cars were deraiIed and pitched over into the stream below, a distance Of thirty feet, carrying with them switchman's s
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30
HAYTIEN ouTeREAK.

J.. ~. Lager the .IIaytien minister in Washington said tonight that he was greatly surprised to hear of Minister PowelTs cablegram as he was not aware of any threatened trouble in his country. He has telegraphed to the president of Hayti for information. The minister is unable to understand why the specific dates of March 31 and April | are mentioned as dates on which it is doubtful whether the au- thorities con maintain order. So far as he is aware there is nothing of an unusual nature to occur on those dates.
 Grand concert by Orpheus Society, Friday evening at the Doris. Reserve your seats at BerryhiITs.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30

shanty in which was seated Patrick Whaler, the switch man who was se- verely injured.
 George Kehmle of Niagara Falls on the Pere Marquette train was also badly hurt.
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30

Hear MT .Dagget in "The Rose Maid en- tomorrow evening at-the Doris.
 Mikado tonight. .Hardwick .theateri
Arizona republican., 1905-03-30

Son of Mckinney, 2:11A. known to be the best trutting blood and recog- nized as the best sire at his age in the United States.
 Is HOO pounds. Russell Nc has shown in his 9 year old form, quarter in 33 all and see this horse before you book DR. H. O. RAMSEY, Owner,
 Cor. First Ave. and Jeff. St.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-01
Holders of odd Records,

Those who fail to gain distinction through
other means seem to seek oddity of per.
formance, and every little while there ap-
pears a challenge from some champion
egg eater" or other freak.
The forty-quail- -in-forty-days performance
has been outdone by a man who recently
ate a whole goose each day for thirty days
the fowl Weighing from six to eleven
pounds.
Other records In this line are sixty soft
boiled eggs daily for six day, six quarts of
beans in forty minutes. smoking fifty cigars
in eleven hours without once taking a
drink.
Paris couple recently waitzed without
cession of six and three-quarter hours
while an English actor danced all the way
from London to Norwich.
The best club-swlnging record has been
standing for seventeen years, when 3SS diff
ferent combinations were shown in sixteen
and one-quarter minutes, 23l1 revolutions
being required.
A score of 6.4S4 points was the result of
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-01
THIS WOULD DAZE OsLER
Remarkable Old Man Turned Hand
springs at the Age of "A Cen
fury and Two.

Joseph Croisitiere, or Crushia, as he was
more familiarly known, whose death oc-
CURED at Marquette, Mich, recently, was
remarkable man in other respects than
age He was born near Ottawa, Ont, July
g. l1S9' and, having almost attained the
age of JOG years. is believed to have been
the oldest man in Michigan.
1t was his boast that even in later years.
he had hardly had day of sickness and
his faculties were unusually good. He was
familiar figure on the streets, and fire.
quently took long walks into neighboring
townships. His death was without warning
and was surprise to the family of his
son. with whom he had lived for many
years.
For many years Croisitiere followed the
life OF woodsman in the timber belt of
upper Canada, and former residents OF that
region who now live here tell many stories
of his feats OF strength and endurance.
Il have known Croisitiere for nearly forty
years" said Register Of Deeds Primeau,
'and he was apparently an old man when
first met him As a boy in upper Canada
l can remember hearing tales Of Croisi-
there's strength, and it was common talk
among the people around Ottawa that he
was the only man who could master Joe
Montferrault, the famous strong man. Joe
Montferrault died in 1864. an old man. and
Croistiere was still in his prime.
"As late as four years ago saw Croisi-
there turn handspring on a hardwood floor
In downtown once. and until a year ago
he had done gardening and other Hight
work. In stature he was a small man.
standing but feet inches in height. but
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-01
ERRORS IN AN ENCYCLOPEDIA
Careful Man Discovers One Thousand
BIunders in Work of
Reference.

A man who has done a great deal of
work in correcting some large dictionaries.
encyclopedias and historical reference
works, who has studied ten languages and
who IL we'll informed on a number OF for
eign lands, examined over 1900 pages Of
an encyclopedia recently published in this
country. Much of the work he did without
the publishers knowledge.
Though this encyclopedia was considered
to have been edited carefully. he discov-
cred over 1000 mistakes in the first vol
ume alone. In the following volumes he
found many thousands.
In speaking of one of the most famous
violin virtuosos who ever lived, it was
said that in his youth he fell out with his
parents and ran away TO Cassel, Germany,
twelve years after he died. In giving a
sketch Of a living European author the
statement was made that he wrote and
published his first book nine years beiore
he was born. In calling an editors atten-
ton to this error, the editor replied
Verify, a bright kid. this What pre-.
cocity!"-Success.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-01
MONEY SLOT MACHINES TO GO
County Attorney Takes Action OF
1petifion of Minlstera.

County Attorney Takes Action on
Petition of Ministers.
Sheriff Canning, on orders from County
Attorney Hess, yesterday served notice on
all of the saloon keepers of the city that
all money slot machines must be removed
from their places of business by July l..
The saloon keepers were also notified that
they must keep their inner screen doors
open so that the interiors OF the saloons
can be seen from the street.
These orders, emanating from the ONCE
of County Attorney Hess, are the result
of the demands of Revs. w. B. Clemmer
OF the First Christian church and A. E..
Buriff of Trinity Methodist church, rep
resenting the Iowa Anti-Saloon league, that
the saloon keepers conduct their places in
closer compliance with the provisions or
the state mulct law.
Several conferences have been held re-
Gently between the city authorities, the
executive committee of the Commercial
club and the two ministers with the re-
suit 1t was stated yesterday, that the min
listers have consented not TO push the mat
ter any further provided the saloon men
obey the orders sent out yesterday by the
county attorney. The order requiring the
removal of all money slot machines, Mr..
Hess stated yesterday, applied to the entire
county and was not restricted to Council
Bluffs It will be enforced, he said, both
! at Lake Manawa and CORTLAND beach.
The enforcement of the order means a
! considerable loss of revenue to the city as
| Il has been collecting a monthly license OF
| SIS for each cash slot machine, the Income
| from this source being between $500 and
| 5000 a month, all of which went to helI
| out the general fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-01

There being but FIVE lodges in the district,
the attendance at the first annual conVen-
tion OF the Rathbone Sisters of the Third
Iowa district held in this city yesterday
vas decidedly limited, there being only
twelve delegates from outside towns. Inc
meeting however, was none the less inter-
esting and profitable so the members pres
ent asserted.
Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson of Boone. grand
chief; Mrs. Mary Johnson of Boone. grand
Junior, and Mrs Alice Porterfeld of At
lantic. deputy district grand chief, were
the officers of the grand temple present
and the latter presided over the convention,
which was held in St. Adams hall.
The morning session was devoted to the
reception of visiting delegates, who were
entertained at luncheon. The convention
was formally opened in the afternoon by
Mrs. Porterheld, when Mrs. Minnie A.
Huber Of this city delivered the address Of
welcome which was responded to by Mrs
Fannie Block of Atlantic.
Mrs Mary Johnson, the grand Junior,
read an interesting paper ON THE Silent
Sister," in which she paid tribute to the
members who say little at lodge meetings
but who were always ready and willing to
work for the good of the order
Reports of the delegates representing the
Ave lodges in the district were made as
follows: Council Bluffs, by Mrs. Carroll l.
Kirnball, showing 81 members; Manila, by
Mrs annie Cook, IS members; Hamburg
by Mrs Mollie Green, 63 members; Hast
,ngs, by Mrs. Ina Mason, 70 members; AL
iantic, by Mrs. Fannie Block. IS members
At the evening session the officers and
degree staff of Tigredia temple, Council
Bluffs, opened the meeting in ritualisttc
form and exempllhed the work, following
which the grand chief, Mrs. Nelson, con
Quoted a question box" The meeting
closed with a social hour during which re
freshments were served by the members
OF the local temple.
The committees in charge were: Recep
ton. Mrs. Minnie A. Huber; decoration
Mrs Audia A. Moore; arrangements, Mrs
Lizzie b. Matthews
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-01
New Turn in Manawa Case.

A. G.. Gilbert, one of the property own
ers at Manawa who is resisting the clos
ing of certain public thoroughfares by the
motor company at the lake resort, yester-
day filed an amendment to his petition In
his suit against the Board of County Su-
pervisors In his suit Mr.. Gilbert seeks
to have the action of the supervisors in
vacating these streets in favor of the motor
company set aside. AS reason for the
setting aside of the vacation 1t is set forth
in the amendment filed yesterday that the
supervisors instead of being advised and
counselled In the matter by the county
attorney, who is the regular adviser of
the board, retained as their attorneys in
this matter Harl & Tinley, the local at
torneys for the motor company. 1t Is al
legged by Mr.. Gilbert that the supervisors
were controlled and influenced by these at
torneys in tho interest of the motor COM
pany, the petitioners for the vacation of
the streets in controversy.
The records of the Board of Supervisors
show that at the time of the vacating Of
the streets in controversy the supervisors
by resolution retained the services of
Messrs. Harl & Tinley to represent them
in the litigation on the express condition
that the county was to be at no expense
for such services.