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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

Popular Officer at Amboy Passed
Away After Lingering illness.
Eril

Amboy Herald: After an illness of
about five months, Charles Tackles died
at his home in this village at two
O'Clock a. M, Tuesday. His last hours
were free from pain and he passed away
quietly and peacefully, retaining con-
seriousness until the last Mr.. Tackers
health began to fail the fore part of
the past summer, but he. attended to
his work as night watcHman Of the vii.
lage up to July, when he took months
vacation, which he spent at Little Falls
and Minneapolis, where, he consulted the
best medical skill. On his return home
he continued to fail and he went to
Colfax, Iowa, for treatment, remaining
about one month, coming home without
any apparent improvement. From that
time to the hour of his death ne failed
day by day and the end was not unex-
pected.
During the past few weeks he was
especially cared for by S. S. Doty, un-
der the direction of the Odd Fellows,
to which order Mr.. Tackles was an hon
orable member, and also that of the
Woodmen, in which order he carried a
life insurance policy of $1,000. The
members of both lodges, as well as bis
many other friends have been, flntiring
in their efforts to all and comfort him
in his sickness. No main in this village
nor vicinity had more sincere friends than
Charles Tackels.c HR.iwas of a. 4qniet,
modest, tinassuming natures; ever faith
full to duty" and obligations, very dol
mestic in his habits, love of home and
family being a. strong trait of hi, char
acter. Heawas a member of the Meth
odist church and died in full confidence
of glorious Immortality, ~ 49, 80
Il Charles f'Tackels was born, in Dane
county, Wisconsin, i'm the year 1855; he
came to Minnesota with his parents in
1874, who settled on a farm in the town
ship of Shelby; was married to Miss
Alice Crook Oct. 26, 1881; moved to
Amboy in 1868, and was elected village
marshall and night Waterman, which
positions he filled with ability and hon
Or
The funeral will be held in the Meth
odist church at two o'clock p. M, Fri
day, the Rev. w. II. Irwin conducting
the Service, assisted by Rev. n. B. Foot
Of Eagle Lake. The casket will not be
opened at the church, but will be open
at the house from one to two o'clock
for those who wish to view the body.
The funeral will be conducted by the
Odd Fellows, and the burial will be in
the Pleasant View cemetery, al,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
Read Talks By Merchants.

Again we call the attention of buyers
to the announcements in the. 5advertis.
ing columns of The Free Press. Each
day brings new advertisers before the
public eye, and The merchant who oc-
cupies space steadily has something of
interest to say in each succeeding is
sue.
Those who are in quandry as to
what article they should buy for a
Christmas present can be helped by read
ing the advertisements. Despite the
popular belief to- the contrary, there is
always something new finder the sun SUI
and .MankatQ merchants, the NEST up-to-
date in the ao,mtfy, carry if stock the
latest nQvelttiies, and they, sell them. at
the lowest prices consistent with sound
business judgment. III ggearn;t I.
1t will be to the profit of prospective
buyers TO study the advertisements to
be found in each issue of this news
paper. There is host of them. but
the time spent, in perusing them will
not be wasted Get the habit of reading
these daily talks by the merchants.
No No harm ca can possibly come from, form
ing suchea habit. You will add to your
fund Of information and put money INTO
your purse. ,a.'. 'l'i ''''
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

Frank Eddy is. greatly worked up be,
cause he has learned that certain minis
ters are making combinations and drag
ging the white Banner, of the Cross in
the mire of bargain counter politics." to
secure the office of chaplain of the leg
islature. The st. Peter Herald thinks
one excuse can be urged for the pastors
They doubtless realize that..it will take
a lot OF, lobbying DO get the lawmakers
within mailing distance Of the pearly
gates. ..n~rs7 ), ar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
WILL MEET IN ST. PAUL
State Agricultural Society to Hold
49,: an Annual. .

st. Paul, Dec. l4.-Secretary f. w.
Randall, of the state fair, has issued
the formal notice for the annual meet
ing of the State Agricultural society,
which is to be held on Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, Jan. 8, 9, and 10,
in the assembly room at the city hall,
Minneapolis. The purpose of the meet
ing is to hear and discuss papers and
addresses on agricultural topics, and to
elect a president, two vice presidents
and two members of the board of man
ayers, as well as the transacting of 9TH
er business that may come before the
meeting.
AS many people are still uniformed
regarding the organization of the State
Agricultural society, Secretary Randall
quotes from the law as to the require
ments for delegate membership:
at is provided that three delegates
may be chosen annually by each county
and district agricultural society in the
state, and where no such society exists,
a street fair organization devoted to
agricultural interests may send dele
gates. Where there is neither street
fair nor county and district agricultural
societies the county commissioners are
authorized to appoint one delegate. The
remainder of the membership is made
up of small group of honorary mem
bers, delegates from the State Horticul
tural society, the Dairymen's associa
ton and other organizations connected
with agricultural interests in any way"
1t will be seen from this outline that
the state fair is entirely in the hands
of the agriculturists of Minnesota
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

men, other government servants will
try was founded upon the principle of
democratic simplicity, but unfortunately
it has drifted away from the original
idea. We indulge too much in finery
and attempt to initiate the royal houses
of European nations. Let us get back
to first principles, cut down expenses and
give the people "a rest from the many
burdens they are carrying.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

Gilmore, Dec. AS. III. Norton, a
farmer living two miles north of this
town, was successful in trapping wolf
last night. This is the first wolf that
has been caught in this part of the
county in several years. Mr.. Norton has
been resident of this place ever since
the county was new and is an old trap
per. A number of months ago he learned
that there were wolves in this vicinity
and he set out to trap them. Until this
one was caught he has been unsuccess.
full. The one caught was a fine speci
men, and it is known that there are
three more of the animals in this part
of the county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
London Physician on Consumption.

70
Dr. w. p. Turner, a London physician
of high standing, who has made a first
hand study of tuberculosis for many
years, has recently published his con-
illusions, the main feature of which is
that the disease is an animal disease
primarily derived in all cases from cat
work in Current Literature, he holds
that the original source of infection is
a plant, cattle deriving it from timothy
or other allied grasses from affinity, and
that man acquires the disease from in
lection or incubation, never by inhala-
ton; also, that it is not hereditary or
subject to predisposition.
The bacillus is saprophyte, feeding
OH vegetable decay, but that it becomes
pathogenic or disease breeding when the
cattle in which it occurs are deprived
of the sunlight, which contains pro-
perty known as actinism. The group of
diseases thus transmitted by cattle or
flesh food he calls mycotic. The grasses
are the primary host, cattle are the in
termediary host, and man rounds out
the life cycle, .
So that consumption can be regarded
only as a parasitic disease. According
to this theory, inhalation has nothing to
do with the spreading of consumption,
and the theory that infection is convey
ed by the sputum is abandoned, while
the idea of contamination through kiss
ing would prove honsenslcal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

The Winona Republican and Herald is
certain that the tariff will not be re-
vised during the present session of con.
gress, and is doubtful if anything will
be done along that line until after, the
presidential election of 1905 If the re-
publicans do not look sharp they will
not be given an opportunity, to revise
the tariff after the election in: 1908. The
democrats, the enemies of the tariff.
may be employed to perform the task.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
from Fridays Daily.

Something like 300 school officers of
the county are holding a meeting at
normal hall this afternoon to discuss
matters relative to the school of the
county. Superintendent Ulvin is pre-
siding. Addresses were made by Super
intendent Mcconnell, President Cooper
and Professor Hancock of the normal
The meeting is being held under the
provisions of a law adopted by the last
legislature.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
STATE BUILDERS MEETING.
They Elect Officers OF Session Held
in FarIbauIt.

TU1N I TIUdy s Daily.
The State Builders association held a
meeting in Faribault and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President, j. w. L. Corning of St.
Paul; vice presidents, w. A. Elliott, of
Minneapolis, A. M. Hatch of Faribault;
of st. Paul; executive committee con-
sists of NJ. Cameron of st. Paul, Mr.
Nelson of Minneapolis, Mr.. Zaulf of Du
luth, Mr.. Olson of Saltwater, j. +.
O'Neil of Faribault.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

The interstate commerce commission
began an investigation into the cal
shortage, holding its first session on
Monday. On Tuesday the cars com.
menced to move and the fuel famine
which covered the greater portion OF
North Dakota was relieved somewhat
Railroad companies can accomplish won
ders when they are forced to do so.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
Sentence Given G.. Nj. Hand
ersOn By Court.
PLEA IN HIS OWN BEHALF
Judge Cray Tempsrs Justice With
Mercy and Lets the Defendant
Off Quite Easy
From fridays Daily.


Gustus NJ. Henderson will serve four
months in the states prison at. Still
water, at hard labor, as a result of his
conviction for assault in the second de-
gree upon Judge w. l.. Comstock. Had
he been able to pay fine of $3.50, it
is understood that that would have
been his sentence.
County Attorney Wilson moved for
sentence at two o'clock this afternoon.
Henderson stood up and said that he
was born in 1862, and had followed the
trade of millright for sixteen years, and
had also been a draughtsman.
w. w. Smith spoke on behalf of his
client, who, he said, was not in, pO-
sition to pay fine and would have 20
take prison sentence. They felt that
he had had fair trial, but perhaps his
attorney had been lacking in experience
and did not save all of the points. If
this was true he asked the court to bear
this in mind in pronOuncing sentence.
Henderson had insisted on taking an
appeal, but had been prevailed upon not
to do so. ;e..t .. ..,..,.
Henderson then addressed the court,
assuming a characteristic attitude with
his hands in his pockets. He said that
an assault, but he had been under great
aggravatiOn. He spoke of the hardship
that his Imprisonment would make his
wife. Because of his good intentions
and absence of malice he asked for len
iency.
Judge Cray said that the difficulty
was one that Henderson ought not to
have gotten into. There was legal
methods of settling boundary line dis
putes.a Several cases had occurred in the
district where in boundary. line disputes
Joss of life had been narrowly avoided.
The defendant in this case was evidently
in the wrong as to the line, and, had
been misguided, but the fact that the
trouble was one that had grown out, of
the boundary line had impressed the
court, and it appeared that the defend
ant had had, been trying only to prevent the
tearing down of a fence that he thought
was in the right place. There was not
that moral terpitude in this case that
sometimes occurs. He had felt this way
all through the case,s and it was shown
strongly by the evidence that when Mr..
Comstock had desisted from tearing
down the fence the defendant had also
desisted from his assault. For this rea-
son he had concluded to make the sem
tence very light. He then sentenced
Henderson to four months in prison
Henderson was well pleased with the
lightness of his sentence, and went back
to Jail in high spirits. His wife ex-
pressed her pleasure that he had not
paid $3.50 cash, as he would be out so
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
The Laws DELAY.
The Albert Lea Tribune fifty expresses
our sentiments in the following.

!. The Albert Lea Tribune fifty expresses
our sentiments in the following.
The granting of a fourth reprieve
for Louis Busse, the condemned wife
murderer of Iowa, is an illustration of
the delays of the law. Busse was con-
victed in 1903 of killing his wife in a
most brutal manner and the date set for
+ his execution, but delays have saved his
neck until this time and now his life
lease has been extended to January IL,
1907, thus giving the legislature time to
consider the proposition of a pardon. If
these legal subterfuges were not brought
| into play so often there would not be
such sweeping condemnation of the laws
and their enforcement. True, this de-
mand that mans blood be shed when a
capital crime has been committed may
be an evidence of the savage, but as
life sentences amount to but little the
execution of this demand seems to- be
about the only method society has of
protecting itself from the murderous
wretches who infest and cucumber the
earth and until laws can be enacted
and executed that will render executions
unnecessary this seems the only means
at hand. The time may come when
murderers and the perpetrators of other
fiendish crimes can be dealt with in a
different manner and at the same time
meet the demands necessary for the pro-
lection of innocent people and property.
There can be no doubt of Buses guilt,
and that he deserves hanging there can
be little question. Then why not carry
out the mandate of the court? Delays
are dangerous. Minnesota has had a
taste of granting clemeny to murderers
and desperadoes. The case of the Young
ers will not be forgotten right AWAY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
Mrs. Hannah Singer.
From Fridays Daily.

Z TUI1I CIIudy 8 DdlIy.
Mrs. Hannah Singer, wife of Chris
tOpher Singer of Winnebago, died in this
city at six o'clock last evening, of peri
tonitis, aged twenty-nine years. The
remains will be taken to Winnebago to-
morrow on the 1920 p. IN. Omaha train
for burial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

Winter Visitors Week End Excursions.
On Saturdays during the winter the
Chicago Great Western railway will sell
tickets to st. Paul and Minneapolis and
other points at half fare rates. The rates
also apply in opposite direction, en-
abling your friends to return your Wis
it. Ask the Great Western agent for
information.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

products exported to about eight million
dollars No feature of the export trade
in agricultural products has shown
more steady and rapid growth than that
of meat and dairy products.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21
International Live Stock Exposition at
Chicago. December 18th.

One fare plus So for the round trip
via Chicago Great Western railway.
Tickets on sale December LIST to 5th.
Return limit December 10th. For fur
Their information apply to the Great
Western agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

This certainly is good year for
Johnsons. One of that name was sue
cessful in the speakership contest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

The suit of David Y. Davis and Hum
phrey j.. Roberts against William K
Phillips and others was tried before the
court this forenoon, and decision was
filed, confirming the title of the plain
t;ffs to lot IL, block 6, Branson's addi-
ton ~ ..,5
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

A Japanese woman's age can be told
from her dress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-21

The divorce suit of Lydia Engel d
brecht VS.. Carl HI. EngeIbrecht was tried
this afternoon. There was no appearance
for the defense
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

A dispa tch from Chicago says:
Notwithstanding abnOrmally
mild weather here and the con-
certed efforts of all gulf and
southeastern coast lines to di-
vert travel to Cuba and Florida,
the passenger officials of the
western roads say that Califor-
MIA has broken all records and
traffic still continues heavy. All
the leading lines have been un
der the necessity of adding ex
ira equipment to trains.
The Santa Fe frequently has
been compelled to run its Cali
fornia limited in two sections.
The Northwestern repeatedly
has had to make extra provi-
sion for accommodating the
crowds. Now the Rock Island
announces that it will add an
other Pullman dra wing-room
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17
RAILROAD NOTES

Citizens of the Verde Valley
and Jerome are much elated
over the prospects for the con-
struction of a railroad, a route
from which is now being sur
veyed from the terminus of the
Arizona Lumber Company's
road over the rim of the Mogo-
lion mountains, and into the
valley. thence crossing the val
ley along the foothills of the
Black Hills range south in the
direction of Cherry Creek, where
another corps of engineers have
completed the preliminary sur
vey for the Humboldt and Cherry
Greek railroad, which will con-
meet with the Bradshaw mount
ain railroad at Humboldt.
From the fact that Colonel
Moore, who is in charge Of the
survey party. also had charge
of the surveys of the Salt Lake
Railroad for Sena tor Clark, of
Montana, many believe that the
senator is the leading spirit of
this undertaking. while others
advance the idea that the pro-
posed roads are Santa Fe Paci-
fic enterprises Tor the reason
that the connections Of both
lines will be roads now CONTROL,
ed by this company.
Another significant fact. and
one which inspires confidence
that the line from Flagstaff will
be built is that it is known to
many that during the past six
months an eastern attorney has
been quietly purchasing much
real estate in the Skylight City
Immediately to the south of the
depot, where it is thought that
the connection with the main
line will be made.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

According to the best esti-
mates, the railroads of the Uni
ted States will spend fully S9S.-
100000 for steel rails during the
present year. The demand for
steel rails has never been SO
great i'll the history of railroad
ing, and it portends a good deal
of new construction, as we'll as
haste upon the part of the rail
way managementS to put their
property in the best condition.
The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has just placed an or
der for $4,000 tons. making a
total of 222, 900 tons which will
be delivered to that company in
1906, at a cost of S6,216,O0O.
The total steel rail order for
the year is estimated at $780,
600, 1000 tons, which is 100000
tons in excess of 1905. The
Lake Shore and other New York
Central lines have ordered near
ly as much as the Pennsylvania.
All of the large western lines
have orders in which are far in
excess of those placed last year.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17
LOCHL NEWS

Mrs. c.. E. CASTOR, who has
been visiting Mrs. E. j. Gibson
in Albuquerque, returned home
the fore part of the week.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

Father Quetu, of Prescott,
who has been in Washington
protesting against joint-state-
hood. stopped off here last week
on his return home to visit with
Father Connolly.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

H. Snasdell has resigned his
position with the railroad COM
panv as engineer and will leave
for St. Louis in a few days to
make his future home. Percy
Hoxsie has taken his place as
secretary of Pacific Lodge No.
173. Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

Ben Holmes. former agent
here for the Santa Fe. and who
is we'll known all through this
country. is visiting in the city
and attended the dance given
for the pleasure of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Jacobson Gallup Re
publican.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

Harry Fine has succeeded
Walter Young as Santa Fe
agent at Flagstaff. Mr.. Young
has gone to San Bernardino to
go into the banking business.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

George Montgomery, travel
ing accountant for the coast
lines. and who is we'll known
here, has been in the city this
week on business connected
with his department.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

Reverend William Wyllie re
turned from Ration, New MeXi-
CO, Monday morning. He is
very much pleased with his new
location and expects to leave
here about March 1st.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

Charles A. Cover, the drug
store man, arrived in the city
Yesterday morning from Gallup
and will remain few days
looking after his business in
tereStS.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

A dispatch from San Francis
CO says:
b. FL. Hartman, Epes Ran
dolph, and their associates. who
are interested in the Arizona q
Colorado Railway enterprises,
which will eventually become a
Southern Pacific branch, have
bought a vast coal land area
near Durango, Colo, and have
just paid down a part of the
purchase price. 1t is said it
will require $4,000, 900 to COM
plete the deal. The Porter Fuel
Company and the Boston Coal
& Fuel Company's coal lands
are included in the purchase;
also thousands of adjoining
acres of coal land. Surveyors
have been at work for the past
few months between Durango.
Pueblo and Clifton, Ariz., on
the line of the Southern Pacific.
which means that the company
proposes to get into Pueblo for
the benefit of eastern traffic and
for a share of the business of
the Colorado Fuel & Iron Com
pany.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

Julius Lesser, formerly en-
Gagged in the mercantile business
in this city. but now located in
Goldfeld, Nevada, where he
owns a large dry goods estab-
lishment. stopped off here Tues
dav to renew old acqnaintances.
He was on his way to New York
to purchase a spring stock.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

Richard & Pringie's Famous
Georgia Mlnstrels were reCeiv-
ed at the Opera House last
evening by a large audience
The Georgias are little better
than ever,
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-02-17

car to it's Golden State limited.
Inquiries for space on the linn
tied trains OF all these roads
satisfied the officials that the
westward California business
will continue much later into
the spring than in former years.