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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
What the Second District Election Has
Taught.

Benjamin G. Reynolds, the well-known
attorney of Winnebago, writes The
Press News of that city a communica-
ton touching the election in the second
district and what it has taught. Mr..
Reynolds always has been a warm sup
porter of the slate defeated" but he
realizes chat the republican candidate to
win must get close to the people. The
communication reads as folloN
'The second district election clearly
demonstrated that, although congress-
man may be pre- eminent, stand well
with his colleagues, one of the few great
leaders who mould and shape legisla-
ton, his district in a commanding posi-
ton thereby, and one whom the presi-
dent consults, yet if he be not in close
touch and sympathy with his constitu-
ent voters, and heeds not their wishes,
all this will count for naught. He can
not ascend the hill of persistent dog
gedness, plant his escutcheon on the top
and beckon the people to come up, but
be must rescend to the ranks, take the
party flag and forward march, keeping
step with the tramp of his people. If
he does not he will be left and his star
of usefulness eclipsed by his stubborn
ness. That the defeated candidate is
happy in his self-imposed martyrdom,
will no doubt soften the sting of defeat
to personal partizans, but with the par
ty it is far different. The party can
not glory in being dead lion, rather
than live and useful st. Bernard dog.
with the party principles have al
ways been everything, men nothing.
This is true Americanism and good poll
tics. Dewey, as the hero of Manila,
was on every lip, yet as man such as
he afterwards proved himself to be, for
gotten.
'The next candidate must not be die
tated to any clique, or put forth to con-
serve the purpose of would-be postmas-
tiers, or self selected. He should be EN-
rapport with the party, 'of the people
and for the people, In short the best
man in the party. He cannot emerge
from fierce partisan primary contest
with beggarly majority and hope to
win, for the large republican majority
in this district is no longer bankable."
In brief the candidate of the republi-
can party must not assume to do all
the thinking for his constituents, but
must be willing to ooncede that they
have a few ideas which are worthy of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
Manufacturing in Mankato.

Director North of the United States
census bureau has just issued COM
prehensive statement of the manufac-
turing industries in the United States.
Mankato is referred to at some length.
The statistics show that there were
fifty -four manufacturing industries with
a capital of $2,223,OS5; salaried officials
clerks, etc., lis, the salaries of which
being $l0l,935. The number of wage
earners was 724, with wages amounting
to $3O3,390. Men sixteen years of age
and over employed, SCI; women sixteen
years and over, l02; children under six
teen years of age, So. Other miscellan-
eous expenses $2lS,l24. The cost of
materials used was $2,529, 294, and the
value of products manufactured includ-
ing custom work and repairs, 1922, III.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
burg; A. T. Randall of Malone, n. Y;
NJ. o. Randall and Miss Hattie Randall
of Canton.
OLD MAPLETON NOTES.


Ralph Cornell went to Glcrhurn, n
D., Monday, where he has accepted
position in the .ircoIn Stat I. bank.
G. H. Phelps spent Sunday at home,
returning to Ma TX 10 Monday NOM
irv e4
Henry Bachus is huskmg cGrn for
William Mead.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Healy were call
ers in the neighborhood Sunday.
School is to commence next Monday
with Miss Edith Sprague as teacher.
Floyd and Pearl Hartman of Maple
ton visited at G. H. Phelps Sunday.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Cor
nell last Saturday evening in honor of
their son Ralph, who departed Monday
for North Dakota. 49,.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
w. w. Randall.

From Saturdays Daily.
The community about Five Corners,
Potsdam, was greatly shocked Wednes-
day evening, October 18th, to learn that
their esteemed neighbor, Mr.. w. w.
Randall, had suddenly passed away.
While he had been poorly he was able
that night to assist about his chores.
Coming in from the barn he laid down
on the bed and almost Immediately ex-
PRED Warren Willard Randall was
born in Canton, May lst, 1851, and lived
here most of his life. He was educated
at the old academy and was roommate
or the late DIR. Bassett. In his earlier
life he was clerk in the post office un-
der William r. Remington and also in NJ.
d. Packard's store. For a while he was
teacher, afterwards a cheesemaker, but
for some years he has been a successful
respect of all who knew him. He was
one of the finest of men, of most excel
lent habits, of strictest integrity and an
exemplary husband and father. On May
LIST, 1879, he was married to Miss Jennie
Percy of Dekalb. Four children were
born to them, three of whom, with the
mother, survive. The funeral, which was
largely attended, was held at the house
on Saturday, Oct. 20, Rev. Mr.. Cowan
of Potsdam officiating, the Grange, of
which he was most influential member,
rendering their burial services at the
grave-Canton, N. Y, Commercial Adj
vertiser.
Three sisters and two brothers sur
vive him, Miss Ruth e. Melvin of Man
kato; Mrs. Maria R. Woodley of OgdeHs-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
DISCUSSED THE QUESTION
Can a Man Be a Christian Under
Present Business System.

Quite number of interested people
gathered at the Congregational church
last evening to listen to the discussion
over the question, "Can a man do bus
mess under our present system ard still
be a Christian?" This query had Oeen
discussed on previous occasions, and yet
it was not settled. ID. A. Thaycr opened
last evenings meeting, presided over by
Rev. Heermance, and of course, insisted
that no man could be Christian and GO
business under the present system.
George Nettleton, George NJ. Palmer, W.
d Willard and Rev. Reed took issue
with Mr.. Thayer. The meeting was
closed by Mr.. Thayer who sought to
answer the arguments produced.
Mr. Thayer desires to thank the Con-
gregational people for their Kindness in
permitting the use of the church and the
heatingsof the same. xs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
Turn Down the Small CRATER.

The Waseca Journal Radical wants
candidates for office to agree to cut out
the treating habit. An excellent sugges-
ton that should be followed by all men
who seek the suffrages of the people.
1t must be confessed, however, that the
treating habit is not SO prevalent among
candidates as it was some years ago.
There has been decided change for
the better. Candidates do not spend
so much of their time leaning against
saloon bars as they did in former cam
paigns, or before the corrupt practices
act went into effect, although that law
has not served its full purpose.
Candidates for office should agree
among themselves not to feed the
''moocher" with money with which to
buy drinks for himself and his boon
companions. Petty grafters should be
given the marble heart by all political
parties. They are menace to society
an unsightly growth which protrldes
from the body polite. Candidates
should frown upon the demandsNof these
leeches in human form. They have no
influence. Their own vote is constantly
for sale and the last bidder generally
lands this inferior specimen of human
ity.
Speed the day when the small CRATER
will be given what is due him by the
candidates for public favors. Political
committees should turn deaf ear to
the finespun stories of the heller who
makes claims to having votes at his
ready disposal. The pernicious habit
of yielding to- the legpuller should be
stopped. 1t can be done. Committees
and candidates can agree to turn down
the parasites who become so numerous
and who are SO insistent in their de-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
Eva Mabel DaY.

Eva Mabel Day, nee Randolph, was
born June 9th, 1888, in Wells and died
Tuesday morning 4:30, Nov. Goth, 1906
in Mankato, after an illness of many
months, leaving a husband, little
daughter, twenty months old, many rel
atives and host of friends to mourn
her loss. The funeral services took
place at the West Side Baptist chapel,
which was full of sympathizing friends.
The Baptist choir rendered three beau
tiful selections The ctsket was banked
with beautiful floral tributes from many
friends. Interment took place at Min
neopa. ''s's ~ 49, 'saT
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.
Interpreters and Others Wanted In
j" Uncle Sans Service. .aitfj

From Thursdays Daily. ,.f;i 90,
The United States civil service. COM
mission announces an examination on
Dec. II, to secure eligibles from which
to make certification to fill three yacan-
cies in the position of Spanish inter
prefer, at $1,000 per annum each, immi-
grafton service, .Nogales, .Naco and Doug
las, Ariz., land vacancies as they may occur
in that service requiring ability to read,
write, and speak Spanish.
Dec. 1918, to secure eligibles from
witch to make certifcation to fill vacan-
cy in the position of forest assistant
(male), 5000 per annum, in the forest
service, department of agriculture, and
vacancies as they may occur in that de-
partment requiring similar qualifca-
tions.
Jan. 4, to secure eligibles from which
to make certifcation to fill a vacancy
in the position of interpreter, at $1,000
per annum, in the. immigration service
at Laredo, Tex, and other similar va
cancies as they may occur in that SER
vice requiring ability to read, write, and
speak Syrian and Spanish.
Dec. II, to secure eligibles for filling
large number of vacancies in the posi-
ton of veterinary inspector, at $1,000
per annum each, in the bureau of ami
NAL industry department of agriculture,
and similar vacancies as they may &C.
cur in that bureau.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

mands during each recurring campaign
The days OF the political leech and leg
puller ought 20 be numbered.
l NJ corrupting and demoralizing prac-
tiee of spending money among hangers
! on during campaigns should receive its
first veto by those who ask the public
to place them in positions of trust.
They have it in their power to put a
quietus on this low form of campaign
ing, which forces otherwise respectable
men to demean themselves in order
TO establish friendly relations with the
rabble.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

George F. Grassie, member elect of the
assembly from the fifteenth and seven.
teenth wards of Milwaukee, took a ster
which he is willing shall result in a test
of the construction placed by Attorney
General Sturdevant on the anti-pass law
OF Wisconsin, if the state officials Sc
desire. Mr.. Grassie, who is the political
reporter of The Milwaukee Evening wis
consin, went to Madison as the repre-
sentative of his paper and rode on news
paper railway mileage furnished by that
paper to him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
END OF THE JUBILEE.
scandinavian Raptists Held a CeIe-
bration at Albert Lea.

Celebration of the fftieth anniver-
sary of the Scandinavian Baptist
churches in America, has ended at AL
bert Lea, and was certainly one of the
most entertaining religious events ever
held in that city. Sessions were held
each day and evening and the program
was long, varied and overlooking with
constant interest. The jubilee sermon
was given by Rev. J. p. Jensen of
Cuppy's Grove, Iowa, and the address
by Rev. Lawdahl. Other notable speak
ers were Rev. DIR. Chivers of New York
of the Home Mission society, Rev. DR..
Frank Peterson, Miss Mary Burdette of
Chicago, sitter of the famous Bob Bur
dette, Rev. C. III. Remington, Editor j..
C. .Lunn, Rev. W., A. Westgaard, Rev.
w. j. Anderson of Chicago, Rev. C.. w.
Finwall and others representing various
churches from New York to Oregon. The
services were. interspersed with music
by the choir of the local church and
several fine vocal solos and the large
audiences constantly in attendance and
with the closest of interest enjoyed the
services throughout. i..5
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
BENJAMIN d. SMITH.

Benjamin ID. Smith, the subject
of the above cartoon, was born,
raised and educated in Blue
Earth county. His ancestors were
4" early settlers of the old town of
Vernon Center, where Mr.. Smith
was born in 1860. During his boy
hood he lived with his parents at
Garden City and later Oh the
farm in Rapidan. In the fall of
1877 he entered the normal school
in this city and was graduated
from the advanced course in 1880.
He taught school, then studied
law in this city and has contin-
uously practiced his profession
since his admission to the bar in
December, 1883. He has been a
resident of this city since 1877. i'
Mr.. Smith was county attorney
OF Blue Earth county four Years,
commencing January lst, 1887. He Z
has been chairman of the republic. ~
can county committee and "a
member, representing this judicial 3
district, of the republican state !.
central committee. During 1.-The
activity of the league of republic
can clubs Mr.. Smith was Tor
years an officer of the city, coun-
ty and state leagues and delegate
to the National League conven-
ton.
In July, 1895, Mr.. Smith was
chosen head adviser of the Mod
ern Woodmen of America, the Of
flee corresponding to vice presi
dent of the national organization.
Soon thereafter he resigned to ac-
cept membership OH the national
board of directors of this society,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Superintendent Burdick of the Twin
City Railway company resigned. 1t is
said that he spared no lubricants so far
as the wheels of the cars were concern
ed, but the st. Paul city council showed
lack of attention. ''Hot journals and
fiat wheels in the aldermanic BODY" did
not please the heads of the company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

A fine of $4,000 has been assessed
against the sugar trust for accepting
rebates from railroad company. A
slight advance in the price of sugar will
soon make up the amount of the fine,
and the trust will be none the worse
Tor its imposition. Filming trusts is
farcical in the extreme. The money
comes out of the pockets of the people
every time. Send the rascals to Jail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

which position - he held eight
years. Since July, 1903, he has
been the general attorney of the
Modern Woodmen and as such
has general charge of the litiga-
ton of this fraternal beneficiary
society in all New England and
the states of New York, Ohio. In
diana, Wisconsin,, Minnesota,
North and South Dakota, Mon
tana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon,
Nebraska, Missouri and Texas.
Mr.. Smith also is chairman of
the beneficiary committee of the
Royal Neighbors of America. This
society is the woman's auxiliary
of the Modern Woodmen and now
has, more than ll2,OOO beneficial
members. Mr.. Smiths committee
has the sole management of the
beneficial or insurance feature of
. this society. The Modern Wood
man hasH'a membership of over
J, 100000. .faisi,' 1aif12as."i
.7As MIR. Smith s name and, ad
dress "Mankato, Mimi, - for years
/. has been printed in all the Off
cial papers and on all the litera
ture of both these societies, it is
safe to say that he has had as
much to do with making the
name of our city familiar to the
people of the United States as
any other citizen.
Mr.. Smith has great confidence
in the future of this city and
notwithstanding the fact that his
official travelling has enabled him
to become familiar with many
municipalities, he maintains that
Mankato is the best city of its
size in the land.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
Presented Handsome Star.

From fridays Daily.
Chief Donahue has been presented by
a friend with a beautiful gold star to
use while filling the position of sheriff
of Blue Earth county. The points of
the star are attached to the outlines of
a shield and in blue enamel is the fol-
lowing lettering: Sheriff, Blue Earth
County, On the back the name, %.
w. Donahue," is engraved
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Claude Randall, twenty years old,
robbed the passengers on chicago &
Alton train and was captured red-hand-
ed. 1t is expected mat when this young
desperate appears in court there will be
number of maudlin sympathizers at
hand ready to plead clemency for the
fellow. He ought to be retired from cir
culatiOn for a term of years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

pipes npeace since no less an authority
than The London Lancet, the foremost
journal of the medical world, has risen
up to declare in the most deliberate and
positive way that tobacco smoke con-
tains an appreciable amount =, For.
maldehyde, one of the r,,os} nouars,,
of antiseptics and SSer,h killers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

The trainers of the code failed to in
corporate provision making 1nanks-
giving a legal holiday. Therefore, in
order to protect its legality, The Free
Press will be issued tomorrow, but at
noon in order to give the office EN-
ployes half days leisure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

How would you like to be stock
holder of the Great Northern Railroad
company? During the past year those
holding shares in that corporation have
received an equivalent of l47 per cent
in dividends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Mayor Dunno of Chicago is coming in
for much complimentary mention be-
cause of his refusal to preside over the
Tillman meeting. Tillman outrages the
better feelings of mankind. His mouth
ings should be curbed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
Seven Murder Cases.

From Mondays Daily.
All records of homicide trials will be
broken with the beginning of next term
Of court in Hennepin county when
County Attorney Smith will begun
the first of seven consecutive murder
trials. The accused are Emil Olson,
VIM, A. Mann, Henry NJ. Sussman, John
p Quirk, Harriet P. Hatch, VIM, Mum
, -, t 81 a,fst s.
ger and Peter Blar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

1t is said that Nebraska member of
the national house of representatives
has refunded to Uncle Sam $1,000 which
he drew as salary for time he did not
spend in congress. Diognese should take
a trip to Nebraska at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

The mayor of La Crosse, Wis.,, has
declined to take action which will pro-
hibit the gamblers from resuming bust
ness in that city. Here is another chief
executive who places himself above the
law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

The Martin County Independent has
hoisted the name of Robert NJ La
Toilette for president in 1908. Mr.. La
Toilette is man after Brother Wards
own heart.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

According to his own statement made
to tnecity council, the mayor of Duluth
is disregarding many of the laws and
ordinances and confesses that he cannot
enforce them. What pitiful spectacle!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

1t is limited that President Roosevet's
message will contain no reference to
tariff revision. If that is true, the pres
ident had better revise his message.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Lovers of tobacco in it's various sedu,c-
tive forms who have been at times. a
trifie conscience smitten by reason of
the alleged deplorable effects of the
tobacco habit upon the mind and body
should henceforth be able to smoke their
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

There are plenty of fool women in
this land who would have been Just de-
lighted had Caruso made goo goo" eyes
at them instead of attempting to firt
with janitor's wife.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Kirkwood, Mo-, has passed an ordin-
ance making it misdemeanor to lie
within the city limits. That town is
passed up by the political spellbinders.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

q FOR SALE.-Farm, IS acres, good
buildings and well, graded school, price
reasonable. Time for part of payment
if wanted. Address p. O.'Dox 324, Yer.
non Center, Mimi. 80 lf3.s 4. :
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

There is no lack Of candidates for the
speakers job. What makes the position
so enticing?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Its critics will not be given an OPP
porunity to hold a post norton on the
Commercial club for a while at least.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

The Rochester Post and Record suo-
gests that we agitate for good roads
all winter and next spring build them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Senator Tillman shrieked, ''to hell
wl.n the law" and a Chicago moo yelled
itself hoarse. The shame of Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

Caruso was treated like any ordinary
onender.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30
MONEY DISTRIBUTED.
Various Funds Of the City Benefit
From Tex Collection.

The deputy. city treasurer, Miss Dur
kee, has drawn the city money from the
county treasury, and this morning
made the following distribution of it
among the various funds: Current
fund, $3,6l5.3l; road and bridge fund,
$3,423.S7; interest fund, $2,l739l; park
fund, $S3SS4; sinking fund, $llS.lo;
bills payable fund, $72O.7O; local inn
provement fund, $602.55; North Broad
street sewer, $366.26; waterworks fund,
$4,000; sprinkling fund, $l,2o9.3S;
total, $l3,7S9.O6.
Besides the above, the library board
secures $96l from the county treasury,
which will be placed in the city treasury
for library orders to be drawn against.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

FOR SALE Two young Duroc-Jersey
bears of June litter These are of the
best type of this hardy, cholera immune
breed. Can be seen on. my farm, six miles
south of Mankato. W. A. Funk.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-26
BORN.

ENGLAND-In this city. Sept. rs.
1906. to Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. England.
son.
LAkE-ln Honolulu, Sept. 25. 1906. to
Mr. and Mrs IL. 7. Lake. a son.
McGREW--In Honolulu. Sept. 25, 1906,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Il. s. McGrew, son.
RAVEN--ln Honolulu. Sept. 26.( 1905.
to Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Raven, q son.