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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

1900 having been appointed United
States ambassador to Italy in that
year He vas aftcrward transferred
To the Russian mission He is an es-
pecial friend OF MIR Roosevelt, and his
appointment TO a cabinet position is
due to the presidents desire to have
him within companionable distance,
Mr. Meyer Is a Bostonian, was gradu-
ated from Harvard year in advance
OF the president and is a man of large
means.
Oscar s. Straus, the new secretary Of
commerce and labor is also dipo-
mat, having been minister to Turkey
from 1887 to 1883 and again from 1897
To 1900. lie was horn In Georgia in
1850 is an alumnus OF Columbia and
has had degrees from several Ameri-
can institutions MI Straus is also
philanthropst, lawyer of repute, "A
successful merchant, an author OF con-
siderable note and member OF host
Of exclusive societies and clubs. He
has the distinction OF being the first
Hebrew to become cabinet official
Secretaries Taft and Root remain I'M
disturbed In their departments OF war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22
TEACHING COURAGE,

Every one likes 10 be courageous.
They not only desire that others shall
think them brave. they also wish tn he
valiant. for that good quality viii GER
tainly prove valuable at some time or
other
a distinction must be drawn between
confidence and courage For instance.
a child may pass through a terrible
ordeal without nlnching II II has moth
or by It's side and has been taught to
have faith in her power to shield from
harm That Is not real courage. Again.
II grownup person is absolutely con-
fident that he can do certain ex-
ceedingly dangerous action the ques-
ton Of courage becomes problematical.
Courage comes IN when we can esti-
rate coolly the chances OF going
through an ordeal recognizing that
success Is not undeniaby sure. and
then boldly undertaking the task.
That IS the kind OF quality which we
want To inculcate. Is 1t possible to in
still courage, to teach II as thoroughly
as, for instance, the manipulation Of
the typewriter?
It may seem queer thing 10 say.
but keen students OF human nature as
sert that bravery depends upon APP
parently trivial circumstances. a man.
says one authority, IS likely TO be more
brave after dinner than before 1t, and
that difference Is not due 70 his having
lmbibed what is called Dutch cour-
age"--in other words, drink The food
is required by the stomach the inner
man having been satisfied, the owner
grows more valiant,
Curiosities Of courage may be found
in other directions. Women have
shown splendid bravery and yet have
been frightened almost TO death by "A
black beetle II Is often told Of Lord
Roberts that he is afraid Of cats.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

"The fact that have done the
Christmas poem stunt with unfaillng
regularity ever since | was able to hold
a pen, The whole business is as stale
as-as Santa Claus"
"And what's the matter with Santa
CLAUSE"
"Consummate old humbug--not a
symptom OF originality
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

Roth sides claimed unqualified VIC
tory. The promoter Of the scheme pro-
nounced the sketches to be nine dis
tuct species ~ the genus Santa Claus.
The poet was just as positive that they
we're an but variants from the original
stock
Al The conclusion Of a discussion,
which brought them No nearer together
In the matter of the original conten-
tion, they agreed TO refer the whole
business To the general public, that
impartial Judge from whom there 70
no appeal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

wrecks on England's coasts numbered
1899.
The nut trees Of the world could. Il
Is calculated. provide food all the year
round for the population Of the globe.
Brazil nuts grow in such profusion
that thousands Of tons Of them are
wasted every year
A Brazilian spider spins a web OF
which the total length of the strands
has been estimated ut two and one
quarter miles.
German, which IL spoken by upward
OF 7j,O00,000 people. ranks third in num-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

OF Europe. the first being English. the
second Russian and the fourth French
In Germany over 100000 persons
are insured against sickness az an av-
erage premium Of sass head
The frame u the Virgin Child" In
Milan cathedral is Of pure gold and
lapis lazuli and is valued at Si25,000
The largest mail In the world Is that
which leaves Cannon street. London,
on Friday nights for China. Japan and
other parts OF the world via Brlndisi
The Australian birth rate is Z per
cent below that Of England
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

make his own selection Of cabinet po-
sitlon. He has served long and try
ing apprenticeship at Washington
having been head Of the department OF
commerce and postmaster general, In
Won l.. Meyer
Messrs. Meyer. Straus and Garfield
furnish the new blood Tor the cabinet
The last, however, James r. Garfield
son Of the murdered ex-presdent, Is
not new to Washington, He has been
protege Of the administration from
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22
DISAPPEARING ALLleAroRs.

has been such that it is estimated that
from 1890 TO 1900 100000 alligators
were killed In the state " Florida
alone. The result is that the alligator
Is rapidly becoming extinct, and with
view 10 keeping up the supply H. |.
Campbell, the famous sportsman, has
established an alligator farm IN Ar
kansas where hundreds Of the sau-
rIms, ranging i'm size from babies Just
hatched-scarcely longer than lizards
to fifteen feet patHarchs, 200 years
old. may be seen and purchased.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

erfuI NAVY would maintain during n
days work
John was far the commonest Of Brit
lsh Christian names in the dtteenth
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Thomas came next.
Gustav Jovanoyltch. the Russian cat
he king owns 100000 acres OF land
100000 sheep and keeps $4,000 sheep
dogs
The spire Of ST Sldwelrs church
Exeter, England, was covered with
copper taken from the bottom NJ an
DID man-of-wcr broken up at Exeter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

highest in Paris and Prague Of any
European towns, but London is rapid
ly closing the sap
The tunnels u the Great Eastern
We're hundred feet in length.
The existing weight OF silver money
Is about l00 600 tons.
There are 5000 600 native Christians
In Africa.
Queen Victoria coined So per cent Of
all the gold coined In England in the
past 600 years.
There are four Scottish breeds Of cat
tle-ramely Polled Angus. Galloway.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

for he had conformed to 1t on former
occasions 1t was not because the case
was urgent. To suspect the president
of any Interior motive was equally UNI
tenable, There was little cause to re-
gard 1t as an executive joke. What
was IL?
Nobody ventured an opinion-openly.
II furnished the minority an oppor-
tunity to say some rather witty things.
and the majority not only laughed
when the laugh came in, but contribute
ed to the entertainment. The senate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22
BITS OF NEWS.

then emigrated TO Spain. For many
years she acted as chef TO the civil
governors OF Seville and finally en-
tered the police force.
During the year 1soi-05 3Ss vessels,
OF l5S0s7 tons, belonging to the United
Kingdom were lost AZ sea, a decrease
OF sixty-two as regards number, but
an increase Of 22,l07 tons when COM
pared with the previous year Wrecks
and casualties caused the deaths Of $50
members OF crews and twenty-five pas
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

barometer Is 3l.53 inches. That was
at Bawaul In siberia and or the same
day there We're Sc degrees Of frost
The hrst entry Of a member of par
Lament with two Christian names oc-
ours In 1852 Thomas Maria Wing6eld
sat for Huntingdon.
Before the invention OF printing tho
price " small Bible was $3.50 Today
the New Testament may be purchased
for u nickel
India has $4,000 900 acres OF irrigated
land.
An oarsnan curing race puts forth
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

7, an agent at Algiers has shipped 20
~ .'''S q cargo of roots that are exactly
,''e carrots, except that they are al
,-'s' black outside and striped or mot
~ black when cut in sections. They
Freely Ia Algiers and are declar-
go DC Better than red carrots.
u'ctof called In to attond a Span
unstable who had been injured by
'1A al seville discovered that the
-. YES . woman She adopted the
'U''ne dress at an early age and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

Convince me- sneered the other
folding his arms and assuming an at
titude of skepucal resignation.
"Tll do it--yoilal" lie turned to the
phone at his elbow and rang up the
art department ON the sky floor. "Mr.
Micheangelo in2 oh, that you, Mike ?
Mike ! want you TO do me "A favor-no.
no not money this time, want a
Santa Claus symposium and 1t must
be impromptu"
BETTER give him a liberal transla-
tlon' advised the other sarcastically.
mike ISM much Of a linguist you
know"
mo, Mike, II isn't new beverage.
It's ths--listen: Dante Burns and I
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

had no pressing business on hand and
might have confirmed the nominations
at once. but 1t didn't. II could at least
maintain It's reputation for conserva-
tism and It did. Because the president
had seen fit TO violate precedent there
was no reason why the senate should
become his accomplice in such an un-
heard of lapse from the traditional.
The nominations were held over and
the dignity of the nations house OF
lords" was preserved for future USE
fulness.
After adjournment the speculation
over the presidents action was carried
to the cloakrooms. In these safe and
cozy retreats many unofficial reasons
were suggested and numerous with
cisms sprang into being,
"How do you like our kindergarten"
asked venerable minority humorist
Of one OF his fellows who is high in
administration favor
Immensely" was the reply. Il hope
you folks will improve your oppor-
tunities. You've lots to learn"
"To unlearn, you mean, How about
yourself? Are you prepared to turn
your back on the countrys most sacred
traditions and begin again de novoY'
well don't object to a thing sim
ply because it's new" was the guarded
reply.
"Not even to a third term?" persist
ed his interrogation.
CAS- an alternative--no. Better that
than to step down and out"
The old wit shrugged his shoulders
with dexterlty that was almost Gall
llc
1T is evident that you are an apt
pupil" he said
II was expected that the nomination
Of Charles j. Bonaparte TO be attorney
general, Victor X, Metcalf to be secre-
tary Of the navy and oscar S, Stratus
TO be secretary OF commerce and labor
would be sent In early in the session.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

No one. however, had any idea that the
appointments Of George b. Cortelyou
as secretary Of the treasury, George
Won L. Meyer as postmaster general
and James II, Garfield as secretary of
the interior would be announced at
present Leslie NJ. Shaw, the present
incumbent In the treasury Office, has
threatened so often to retire that the
public had ceased to take him serious
ly. Ethan A. Hitchcock, who is
holdover from the first Mckinley ad-
ministration, having succeeded Corne-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

to his contention, az | were the poet
that you believe yourself to be | could
find the material for neat colec-
ton
stop right there" the other inter-
rupted briskly. That's the very point
that clinches my argument"
'Whatg' his fellow demanded help
lessly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22
GOOD MATHEMATlCiANS.

In East Indian schools mental arlth-
metic Is vastly more serious matter
than It Is In the schools Of England.
Pupils of ten years are taught to re-
member the multiplication table up to
40 times 40.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

the first and has developed statesman
like qualities Of high order When
the new department OF commerce and
labor was instituted, in 1908. he was
appointed commissioner of corpora
tons and has served In that capacity
until now. Mr., Garfield was born at
Hiram, o.. In 1866, and Is an alumnus
OF wilnams college and also OF the
Columbia Law school
George Won l. Meyer has been at
tached to the diplomatic service since
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

Illus N. Bliss as secretary OF the in
terror had given no intimation Of his
intention to retire before the conclusion
Of his term in March.
OF course the present officers will
not be ousted by the mere fact of con-
firmation of their successors by the
senate. The senate confirmation sim
ply gives the president the right to
issue the commissions to the new men
and not until cabinet officer receives
his commission can he be full fledged
member OF the administration. SO
that Mr.. Garheld's nomination and con-
firmation need not prevent Mr. Hitch
cock from remaining until March II he
so desires.
Mr.. Bonaparte has conducted the af-
fairs Of the navy department with as
much success as may be attained by a
civilian, but he has always been de-
sirous OF trying his hand at the man.
agement Of the governments legal
business, and he makes the shit with
great cheerfuness. MIR. Cortelyou has
made himself so necessary to the adj
mlnlstratlon that he is in a position to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

Hold" The optimst nicked the
ashes from his cigar and laid It on the
edge Of his desk. Right there take
issue with you. The Santa Claus con-
oeption fairly bristIes with originality.
There are no two persons In the round
world who have precisely the same idea
OF the personal appearance Of the
saint
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

AND state As precedent smashers
they have contributed powerfully to
thc administrations lniqucness. Both
u them have done what mo- other cabi-
net member ever believed 60 be- possi-
BILE. Both Of them have undertaken
personal missions If state to foreign
countries and have brought them TO a
successful conclusion
In The early days OF the republic a
cabinet position Was regarded as a
stepping stone toward the presidency
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22
THEODORE TllTON.

Theodore Tilton has resided in Paris
for many years and is among the well
and hearty You can frequently see
his white head towering over the
crowds of Partisan and American as
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

are having an argument over Santa
Claus He says there's only one Of him
that everybody's Santa Claus Is alike.
Now Mike, | want you to show him his
mistake, can In half a dozen or more
of your artists and without a hint uf
your own have each of them sketch on
hand a picture Of Santa Claus as he
believes him TO be- When each N N
has finished let him sign his name 10
his sketch and give It to you. When
they are all in send them down to me.
Now, get busy at this, Mike, and wen
reciprocate In kind,
Anything In It? Well. hoffman
cially, that is. Lots Of glory, though.
The sketches will be punched and viii
60 into the paper. III see TO that If
tina isn't enough, Burns II turn you
out an up to date obituary sonnet for
your personal use BE careful TO have
the performance entirely impromptu.
How much time will we allow you?
How much do you want? All right,
make 1t half an hour II you will guar
antee me protection from Burns, whose
attitude Is threatening
This is the way II happened, and the
accompanying artistic symposium Is
the result In half an hour Mr.. Mi
chelangelo sent the sketches--there
yNarp uinp-to fha pdiforIal ronm
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

a FEW days ago two members of
~ the editorial staff Of a huge
metropolitan publication were
discussing the approaching
Christmas and its literature. One of
them was Of the opinion that Christmas
had been so overworked that exhaus-
ton was impending; that an endless
repetition had already begun.
The other was rather more optimistic.
He maintained that the Christmas
theme, unlike most others, possessed
the power of renewing itself; that It
was endowed with unfailing inspira-
ton.
why. man." he declared, warming
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-22

~ HESE are rather trying times
for those Of us who are not
yet emancipated from the in
duence Of precedent. There are
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-05
ANY DURABLE CHRONIC DISEASE
OF MEN AND WOMEN.

aug. 81, Sept. 7-14-21-2S, Oct 5, 1862
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of
Blue Earth. District Court, Sixth Ju-
dicial District.
David Y Davis and Humphrey j.
Roberts, Plaintiffs
William r. Philips. T. c. Philips,
Margaret A. Reiter, Tacy Phillips,
Nancy Hindman, and Lillian l.
Weigel, Ada E. Weigel, and
Charles A. Brewster; and all other ~.
persons or parties unknown claim II
ing any right, title, estate. lien
or interest in the real estate de-
Scribed in the complaint herein
Defendants
The State of Minnesota to the above
named defendants:
You and each of you are hereby sum-
moned and required to answer the COM
plant in the above entitled action, which
complaint has been filed in the office
of the Clerk of Court of said District
Court, at the City of Mankato, County
of Blue Earth, State of Minnesota and
to serve a copy of your answer to said
complaint on the subscriber at his Of
flee in the City of Mankato in said coun-
ty of Blue Earth within twenty days af-
ter service of this summons upon you
exclusive of the day of such service; and
if YOU fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid the plaintiffs
in this action will apply to the court for
the RELIEF demanded in said COMPLAINT. j.
Dated Mankato. Mimi, Aug. 81 1906.
THOS. HUGHES
Plaintiffs Attorney
Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-05
Sept. Is, Oct 5-I2 1906.
ORDER FOR HEARING proof OF WILL,

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth--ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter Of the estate Of Mary Will
Jams. deceased.
Whereas. an instrument in writing. purport-
ing to be the last will and testament OF Mary
Will ans deceased. late of said County.
has been delivered to this Court:
And whereas. Thomas Hughes has fled
Herewith his petition, representing among
other things. that said Mary Williams died
In said County. on the 2lst day OF September.
1906 test ate. and that said petitioner is the
Executor named in said last Will and Testa-
ment. and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted TO probate, and that letters
testamentary be issued thereon to himself.
1t Is Ordered. That the proofs of said in
strument and the said petition be heard be-
fore this Court, at the Probate Office in the
City of MankatO in said County. on Saturday
the Goth day OF October. A. d.. 100. at IL
O'Clock in the forenoon. when all persons in
terested may appear for or contest the pro-
bate of said instrument:
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That notice Of
the time and place of said hearing be given
to all persons interested. by publishing this
order once i'm each week for three successive
weeks prior to said day OF hearing. in the
Mankato Free Press. a weekly newspaper
printed and published at ManKato in said
county.
Dated at Mankato. the 18th day OF Septem-
Der. A. d., 1906.
BY the Court
Probate Court Seal.l VIM. f. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
Evan Hughes. Attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-05
STATE OF MINNESOTA County Of
Blue Earth District Court SiYth In

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth District Court, Sixth Ju-
dicial District.
David Y. Davis and Humphrey J.
Roberts, Plaintiffs.
William R. Philips, T. c. Philips,
Margaret A. Reter. Tacy Philips.
Nancy Hindman, Lillian 1. Weigel
Ada E. Weigel and Charles A.
Brewster, and all other persons
or parties unknown, claiming and
any right. title, estate. lien or
interest in the real estate de-
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given, that an action
has been commenced in this court by
above named plaintiffs against above
named defendants that the object of
said action is that the adverse claims of
the defendants and each of them to the
land herein described be determined. and
that it be adjudged that the plaintiff,
Humphrey j. Roberts is the owner in
fee of said land free and discharged of
any claim on the part of the defendants,
and that defendants and each of them
have no estate. right, claim. lien or in
terest whatsoever therein, and that the
premises affected by this action are sit
state of Minnesota. and are described as
follows: Lot Eleven I'D i'm Block Six
CD of Branson's Addition to Mankato
according to the plat thereof on file i'm
the office of the Register of Deeds of
said county.
Dated Aug 25. 1906
THOS. HUGHES
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Mankato. MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-05
Sept. %. Oct SIZE. 1876.
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County Of Blue
Earth.-Ss In probate court.
In the matter OF the estate Of Edward Olson
deceased.
Whereas. an instrument in writing. pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Edward Olson, deceased. late of said
County. has been delivered TO this court:
And whereas. Ida T.. Olson has filed there
with her petition. representing among other
things that said Edward Olson died in said
county. on the 5th day Of September 1906
tesla e. and that the said petitioner is the
Executor named in said last will and Tesla
ment. and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted to pr ,bate, and that letters
teStamentary be iSsu. thereon to herself
1t is ordered that the proofs of said instru-
ment and the said petition be heard before
this court. at the Probate Office In the
ely of Mankato. in said county on
Saturday. the Goth day of October A. d. 1906.
at ~ O'Clock I'm the forenoon. when all persons
interested may appear for or contest the pro-
bate of said instruments:
And 1t is further ordered. that notice Of the
time and place of said hearing be given to all
persons interested. by publishing this order
once I'm each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing. in the Mankato
Free Press. a weekly newspaper printed
and published at MankatO i'm said county.
Dated at Mankato. the 10Th day of Sc, tenn
Der. A. ID. 1906.
BY the Court
probate Court Seal WM. F. HUGHES.
Judge Of Probate.
Thos. Hughes. Attorney.