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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
LIME FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Fowler & Pay Donate q Carload o
Their Superior Article.

Fowler & Pap have donated a carload
of their superior quality of lime to the
city of San Francisco and Mankato
manufactured article will go into the
construction of new buildings in that
place. The consignment is mdae up of
$50 barrels, and is the Brown hydraulic
lime, which is capable of producing the
strongest of mortar. This is gener-
Gus act on the part of Fowler & Pay,
who are among the enterprising manu-
facturers of this city. They will gain
one advantage that of advertising their
product in the west coast states, and
incidentally Afankato will come in foi
the free advertising which it so richly
deserves. The carload will be shipped
out tonight and the Omaha road will
haul it free of charge. The lime is con-
signed to General Funston of the Unit
ed States army. Mr.. Pay will also
write to Robert Roberts in regard to the
gift. The car will be properly decorat-
ed with banners bearing the name of the
donors, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04

John Howard Payne, of whom it is
said never had home, gave to the
Sweet, Sweet Home!' And sang so
effectively and sweetly by Mr.. Hills at
the Presbyterian church last night the
heart of everyone in the vast audience
was deeply touched. Even the heart of
marble must give way under the rich
melody and thoughts of home crowd all
Others from the mind. 1t is song that
will stand the test of time. 1t was the
only one that the soldiers of the north
and south during the dark days of the
Civil war could sing in unison. Pity it's
that this gem created by man is not
sung oftener. Rev. Henry Ostrom truly
said, during the preliminary services last
night that one "can sing down many an
enemy when you can't argue him down"
"You can sing down many an advers-
ity.' Music possesses an irresistible
charm 1t smooths over the rough
edges of life's pathway.
DR.. Ostrom spoke to the subject,
Dear Old Home" taking for his home,
"When he cometh home" His was a
plea for the home-the Christian home,
and the sermon, like the song, made a
strong impression upon his listeners. 1t
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
GOOD HOMES.
Farmers Blue Earth County People
are Prospering, Excellent Farm Land.

In the very center of this state, few
miles west of Pe4uot, Cass county, are
a number of families who during the
last few years have moved from this To-
cality. With but little experience they
erected good substantial buildings and
as part of the land was easily cleared
and the soil rich clay loam, they rails
ed good crops of grain and vegetables
from the start and have done exception
ally well with stock as clover and other
grasses grow to perfection.
With an excellent climate. pure wat
er. their own fuel for winter and no hot
winds or droughts in summer, conditions
are ideal for their continued prosperity
and happiness
Here is a chance for man of limited
means to get home Right in this
neighborhood, half mile from school is
a farm which has 25 acres under cult
walton, fine meadows, house and barns,
which can be bought on very easy terms,
also some good timber land with a
small payment down. For particulars
write or call at once on the owner, r. j.
Straw, sos South Broad street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
LARGER PRE- NUNS
County Fair Assn Doubles Them on
REGISTERED Stock,

A meeting of the officers of the Blue
Earth County Agricultural society was
held at Garden City yesterday, all be-
ing present, including John Stevens of
this city. The premium list was pre-
pared. and will be about the same as
last year, except that the premiums on
registered stock were doubled. Premi-
ums will be offered on farm exhibits in
stead of township exhibits, and will be
divided as follows: $25, $40, SIS, $40.
and So. George w. Norman, George
Gilman and Mr.. Stevens were appointed
committee to arrange what products
the premiums shall be given on.
The county fair at Garden City will
be held Sept IL, IL and IL.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
MAKES NEFF MAD.
Does Not Want DRINKS Shipped Into
That Quiet Town.

The cripple, O'Brien, who caused SC
much trouble couple of weeks ago, and
was shipped to st. Peter, returned last
night and got drunk again. This morn
ing he was shipped to Lake Crystal
Mankato Daily Free Press.
That "ship" was wrecked when the
skipper struck this coast, for taking on
board too much BOOZE The idea of Man.
kato's shipping" her old salts on us
imposing on our good nature and hos
pitality! Mankato whisky is very bad
Col. Thompson, formerly prominent
citizen of Wells, Mimi, once said. He
drank scientifically" but Mankato
whisky made him drunk every time
he took nip of the stuff. Keep your
DRINKS at home please.-Lake Crystal
Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
LIFE AT THE FALLS.
Minneopa Can Now Boast Of a Full
Pledged Country Store.

Senator I. NJ. Pugh of Duluth is
looking afteh his interests in this vi
cinity. Senator Pugh was instrumental
in getting the Minneopa park bill
through the senate. He expresses sur
prise at the delay in acquiring the
ground.
Mrs. John T. Lewis, wife of Repre-
sentative Lewis, is quite i'll.
The fixtures for Mrs. Hodges store
have arrived and been put in place. Min
neopa can soon boast of fully equip
ped country store.
Contractor Thomas Brogan had his
foot stepped on by horse. Blood
poisoning developed and an operation
was necessary. He will be around in
few days.
Thieves entered Brogan's camp and
made way with quarter of beef.
Work has COMMENCED on the new
highway around the cemetery. This
road will greatly improve the approach
to the falls.
All kinds of fish are being caught
at the falls. Spearing OF any other
mode than hook and line, will not be
allowed.
Mr.. Hodge is moving his warehouse
Weather permitting MIinneopa hall will
be opened for business Friday night and
first-class dance gwen on that date
and good music furnished. Lunch will
be served. The han is seventy feet
long by forty feet wide which will give
ample room for all.
Thomas Brogan & Co. lost valuable
horse with collie Winston Bros. COM
pany also lost one.
Minneopa can now boast of water
works system one mile long.
The town board, made up of Richard
Jones, David Crane and Dan Bowen and
Clerk Hultengren, were looking after the
interests of the town in this vicinity
yesterday. Incidentally they were the
first customers of the new store.
c. R. Williams, night telegrapher, has
returned from North Dakota where he
filed on a good claim.
A steam shovel is now used in the
South Bend cut for the new line.
A camp two miles west of Minneopa
is just opening up.
The engine used by Contractor Stew
ems in the big cut near the depot is not
large enough to handle the steam scrap
er and a new one has been ordered.
1t is claimed that the blasting in this
vicinity interiors With successful oper-
ation Of chicken ifcdbators. -
Hr. Hodges has papered and painted
his house throughout and built porch
across one end.
Station Agent Bradley and family
were Minneopa Falls visitors this week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04

was an appeal couched in simple lang
uage, but eloquent in its meaning. His
words must have burned their way into
the very depths of the souls of the men
and women who sat for nearly an hour,
and could have remained longer had the
speaker continued Many people were
visibly affected, and no shame could be
attached to the tears which they let
flow in response to that matchless argu-
ment in favor of better and more Christ
like homes. Pity the people when they
discountenance the home, which should
remain always a sacred institution. To
the ruthless develtry of the modern
divorce was attributed the breaking up
of many homes. If the divorce keeps on
children will not know who their par
ents are. Give back the days when cou-
pies courted each other because of love
and were married by parson. Nova
DAYS there is too much grandeur. 1t is
disease that has gotten into the hearts
of great many people.
DIR. Ostrom denounced the slot ma
chimes which have been the means of de-
stroying so many youths in the land
and making sad havoc in homes; and
he regretted to say that Mankato was
not free from these devices. He was
sorry that there were snares and traps
set for the young men i'll this city, and
declared that the people should compel
the authorities to cause a radical change
in affairs.
Resuming his theme, DR.. Ostrom said
that the safety of the home is bound
up in Christian parenthood. The de-
Tense of the institution finds itself in
just such meetings as are being held
The home is not made by a foretune nor
the want of fortune. The most UNI
pleasant homes are more frequently
found in those of the rich. You make a
mistake when you make the home a
starting place for a fortune. You can't
make home chiefly of luxury. Don't
educate your children at the expense of
their moral character. A good supply
of old fashioned Christianity is needed
in good many homes.
1t was at the close of the sermon
that Mr.. Hills sang "Home, Sweet,
Sweet. Home!"
DR.. Ostrom held mems meeting be-
fore closing the evenings services.
Many of them were led to the altar
of Christ.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
EVAN HUGHES A CANDIDATE,
Seeks the Position Of County Attorney
Well Known Man.

Evan Hughes today made the formal
announcement of his candidacy for coun-
ty attorney. MIR. Hughes has lived in
Mankato for many years and is highly
thought of by his many friends and &C.
quaintances. He is thorough going
republican and this is his first entrance
in the political arena so far as office.
seeking is concerned. He is well quail
fed for the position and would make
a vigorous prosecuting attorney. Mr.
Hughes is president of the board of edu-
cation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
Standard Disposes of Interest
to Eastern Parties.
WILL EXTEND THE BUSINESS
The New Men Who Are Strongly
Backed Propose to Assume Con-
troll Within a Short Time.

| The Standard brewery has passed out
of the hands of the former owners and
into the hands of eastern parties. The
deal has been pending for several
months, and was finally closed today
Leo S. Lamm bought the interests OF
the other stockholders in the company
and has disposed of the entire holdings
| to syndicate of eastern capitalists and
brewers.
| The new owners of the property are
William Bender Jr. of Schenectady, n
Y. president of the Mohawk Valley
company, and several associates. He has
been in the city for couple of days
| to close the deal on behalf of the pur-
chasers. His associates are j. H. Nc
| Clerkin of st. Louis, of the General
Construction and Bond company; NJ. W.
Borders of Chicago, of Nelson, Morris &
Co.; A. r. Smart of Chicago, of Bar
row, Wade & Guthrie; Joseph L. Dunn
of Wilkesboro, Pa, and Joseph Dunfee
of Syracuse, n Y. These gentlemen
have large breweries in all of the cities
named, and Mr.. Smart also has one at
Portland, Oregon. With single eXcep-
ton, each is the chief owner of the
brewery in his own city, the others be-
ing associated with him, the same as
with Mr.. Bender in Mankato.
Mr.. Bender, who is very pleasant
gentleman, states that the new owners
have plenty of money and will finance
the Standard brewery and enable it to
be operated to its full capacity. New
men will doubtless be in charge before
long, and new methods adopted, and it
is expected to push the business of the
brewery to the limit of its capacity. A
speciality viii be made of malt extracts
and bottled beer of high standard.
Mr.. Bender states that the present
people will remain in charge of the
brewery for the present, and that he
will devote considerable share of his
attention to getting the business to the
point where it should be. He will be a
frequent visitor to Mankato. The name
of the brewery will remain unchanged.
Mr.. Bender states that MankatO is a
very nice little city, and he is greatly
pleased with it as a city for a home. 81
would rather live in one of the $4,000
to 81 900 houses on Broad street than
in one of the 100000 mansions in New
York City," said he. "In New York the
homes of the rich are built flush with
the sidewalks, and the children have to
play out in the center of the street.
Here YOU have handsome lawns i'll front
of your houses and between your side
walks and driveways. 1t not only looks
pretty, but is "a fine place for the chill
dren."
Mankato people will be pleased to
have the brewery go into the hands of
those who are able to finance it prop
erly and develop the business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
Was Tired of Living.

Uniontown, Pa, May 2.-Tired Of
life after los years of trouble, Mrs
Mary McKittrick, believed to have beer
the oldest woman in America. commit
ted suicide here yesterday by cutting
her throat with carving knife. She
declared that God had forgotten her and
neglected to call her, though all the
friends of her youth were gone and al
but one of her children had died of old
age.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
Believe FOUL PLAY.
Death Of Patrick Shea at Dundas Re-
suits in Arrests.

Faribault, May 2.-As result of the
police investigation into the death OF
Patrick Shea, who was found dead on
the railroad track near Dundas, March
Is, last, George, alias Dick, Patton, liv-
ing at Dundas, has been placed under ar.
rest, charged with assault in the second
degree. Shea had been to Faribault OH
March II, and had had some trouble in
a saloon. Late at night he started home,
and next morning his dead body was
found on the railroad track, having been
run over by train. The authorities
do not accept the thory of accidental
death but believe Shea was victim of
foul play.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
BIG BOND FOR COLEMAN.
Private SIeuth Spent Short Time ID
Jail Yesterday,

Thomas j. Coleman, the private de-
tective arrested on blackmail charges
was arraigned in police court at Mime
apolis yesterday morning and his exam
nation set for May 4. The detective
had been released on $4,000 bonds, but a
defect was found in the way the bond
was drawn and new papers had to be
made out. Coleman was locked up, pend.
ing the drawing of the bond.
Coleman was at one time a member OF
the Minneapolis fire department.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
Starts kindergarten Department.

A kindergarten department was open
ed at St. Peter and Paurs Catholic
school yesterday, with large attend
ance. This is the first time that such q
department has been established there.
1t is in charge of one of the Sisters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
HOME, SWEET, SWEET, HOME!

Mid pleasures and palaces though
we may roam.
Be it ever so humble. there's no
place like home.
A charm from the skies seems to
hallow us there,
Which seek thro' the world, is
ne'er met with elsewhere.
Home, Sweet, sweet home! =,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
Lake Crystal Did Well.

Lake Crystal people raised $500 for
San Francisco. This is creditable sum
for that village.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04

The vacancy of assistant at the pub
lie library caused by the departure of
Mrs. Amy (Morse) Carpenter, is now
filed by Miss Stella Hansen, Manka-
to girl and graduate of our high
school.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
Juveniles.

Number of people reading in the build
ing in 1906 was l776; in 1905, 1861; to.
tai for 1906, 4734; for 1905, AGO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-05-04
CIRCULATION OF BOOKS.
Report of the Public Library for the
Month Of April.

Circulation of books in April, 1901
and April, 1905, compared:
Adult.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-08-01
Story Corner.

Ever troubled with absent mindedness?" asked
the visiting alumnus.
WELL rather" said the professor 81 tried TO
think OF the of one of my most intimate
friends just now, and couldn't, to save my life.
l wanted to introduce him to lady"
Il saw YOU" said the alumnus "The lady was
his wife. Detroit Free Press
Who is that earnest-looking individual over
there?"
That's the Boston lecturer Of Higher Criticism
OF the Bible as Literature. She conducts the Be
liefs Removed Without Pain classes here in
town."-Life.
Mrs Given: Cant husky man like YOU find
work."
Weary Willie: Lady, jest look how hard it is
Ter the President to find a suitable job when ne
gets out."-New York SUM-
Our John goin to be preacher guess" said
Farmer Korntop, "jedging from what his college
professor said about him"
What was that?" asked his wife
He SEE he's inclined to be bibulous "-Phila-
delpha Ledger.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-08-01
Educational.

Forty Chinese youth arrived in Seattle last
week in charge of Mr. Charles D. Tenney. Thev
Will go to Cambridge, Mass and remain there
curing the summer, some of them in the fall en-
tering educational institutions in and about Ros.
ton' and others OF them going to the best of our
Eastern colleges for men and women These
youth are sent, IN most cases, by the Chinese Gov
ernment though few paying their own wav
and come either as representatives of the more
progressive viceroys or of their wealthy and am
oitious parents. Many of them will enter on
scholarships especially provided for them as the
result OF negotiations entered upon when Chinas
special commissioners were in this country last
FEBRUARY studying our educational institutions
mere is decided and most significant movement
OF the Orient and Occident toward each other the
new China reaching out after the best of the
western learning, and the Occident eager and
glad to show its best to such Orientals as these
who by reason of their standing, wealth and .cul-
ture acquired here, must of necessity have much
to do with the future of the mighty empire which
at last is aroused and fast following in the stems
OF Japan. Mr.. Tenney, who is charged by the
Chinese authorities with care of these students
while they in this country, is an American
OF emlnence who has served progressive Chinese
viceroys of late, and like Rev Dr. W. A. p Mar
tin, is one of the most influential of American
secular educators in China
In education there is no dead line The OsIer
law fails to work in this case if in no other Life
is a school. There is no limit to ones growth
OF knowledge. 1t is not hedged about with years
Kew. Henri Ward Beecher was once asked how he
acquired the knowledge which enabled him to
draw so freely on the whole ranges of devices,
methods and machines He replied that when
ever he found himself in the neighborhood of q
factory, and had little time to spare, he made
1t point to study these things, ask questions
about them and try to understand everything he
saw In this way by using his eyes, his mind
his time, he came to know great deal about
he Of he
stage coach that he might talk with the driver.
He entered the pilot house that he might talk
with the captain. He took the attitude of
learner and was continually adding to his store
OF knowledge. This is school out of school,
his is getting education by the way In
this way Shakespeare learned so many things that
some doubted whether he could have acquired all
that IS attributed to him. Abraham Lincoln
learned how to write so well in this way that we
can not but ask how he could possibly have writ
ten such English as we find in his Gettysburg ad-
dress without going to school Hosts of men
to-day are quietly educating themselves The
method is simple, but the results are marvellous
NO one who has eyes to see, ears to hear and a
mind to comprehend is too old to learn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
session Yesterday Afternoon.

yuhon tho convention met at o'clock yes
+erdav afternoon Charles wesley Heaih
president of the Photographers Association
NJ America. In his address on 'High ldeais
and Sanity in Photography gave the con-
,,ap+ion the benefit of extended experience
and ernDhasize the necessity of conducting
business on high planes of principle ana IN
tearity. He counseled the avoidance OF rash
and untlmely ventures, and said the pho-
+ogranhers should strive to deserve and win
the resnect and good will of their business
associates. .o.od
The only woman who has made a stated
address TO the convention-MlsS Mary Car
neu of Philadelphia-was then introduced
and in discussing Progress in Photos
ranhy" said that the advantages enjoyed
NV artists of today would have transport
ed their fathers into a heaven OF plctoriai
delight a,..ouz ~,
Individuality in Portraiture' at the even
ing session. the convention listened to a
number of impromptu speeches. MOTIFS
Rurte Parkinson of Boston related humor-
Gus stories of the trials ana shortcomings
of some photographers.
Mr. Cramer then gave the talk which mad
been deferred from Monday on account II
his illness. Mr.. Holman and Mr. Harris
also spoke.
The suggestion that the stock dealers and
manufacturers of Photographic supplies be
denied admission in future to the business
sessions of the convention was postponed
for future consideration under the rules,
and the convention then adjourned to meet
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-03
Names Of the Delegates.

The list of delegates to the council in
cluded:
Arkansas-Mrs. w. w. Dickinson, Mrs. c.
A. Pratt.
Connecticut-Mrs. Morgan G. Buckley
Miss E. D. Kingsbury, Mrs. J. P. Andrews
Mrs. Eli Whitney, jr, Mrs. F. Dexter, Mrs.
r. D. Beach.
Colorado-Mrs. F. C. Brooks.
Delaware-Miss A. Z. Johnson, Miss Helen
McKim, Mrs. ]. E. Smith. Mrs. C. r. Miller,
Mrs. P. T. Wright.
District of Columbia-Mrs. A. C. Janin,
Mrs. B. j. Cromwell Miss Woodbury. Mrs
A. Peter, Mrs. J. Y Taylor.
Florida-Mrs. G. H. Fernald
Georgia-Mrs. Wilder, Mrs. F. c. Block
Mrs M. L. Wilson, Miss E. NJ. Johnson,
Illinois-Mrs c. P. Lunt, Mrs. b. F. Aver.
Indiana-Mrs. c. H. Islett
Kentucky-Mrs. Gilmer Speed Adams
Kansas-Mrs. E. d. Kimball
Louisiana-Mrs. T. A. Adams.
Minnesota-Mrs. E. L. Shepley, Mrs.
Noyes
Observation-Disclosures Rose Lamb, Mrs
William Tudor, Mrs. Henry H. Sprague,
Mrs. Barrett Wendell, Mrs Winthrop sar-
gent
Maryland-Mrs A. NJ. Elliott Mrs. VIII
liam Reed. Mrs. Albert Sioussatt, Mrs.
Edward Shipper, Mrs. John Ridgeley.
Maine-Mrs. w. A. Houghton.
Mchigan-Mrs. L. Conner.
Mississippi-Mrs. w. B. Rhodes.
Mssouri-Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Wyman.
New Jersey-Miss McKeen, Mrs. A. NJ.
Lothrop, Mrs. Andrew Sinnickson and Miss
Wood.
New Hampshire-Mrs. John L. Fogg. Mrs.
George D. Towne. Miss Elizabeth c. Sawyer.
Mrs A. E. Clark. Mrs. Arthur c. Heffenger.
North Carolina-Mrs. James Sprunt, Mrs.
Peter M. Wilson. Mrs. Robert W. Strange,
Mrs. William I.atimer. Mrs. Thomas Settle.
New York--Mrs. Samuel Verplank, Mrs.
e. Chauncey. Mrs. Charles A. Spaldipg, Miss
Haldane.
Ohio-Mrs. Herman J. Groesbeck.
Pennsylvanta,-Mrs. Arthur H. Lea, Mrs.
James D. Windsor. Mrs James Starr, jr.
Rhode Isiand-Mrs. Henry w. Wilkinson,
Mrs. Walter A. Peck, Mrs. Howard D. VIII
cox. Mrs. Nathaniel T. Bacon. Mrs. Albert
Babcock.
South Carolina-Mrs. Wander Horst Mrs.
B. P. Ravenel, Mrs. Edward NJ. Hughes,
Miss Howe, Mrs. Edward Prisleau.
Tennessee-Mrs. Overton Lea,
Texas-AIrs. Thomas B. Lee.
Virginia--Miss Ruth H. Early, Mrs. Will
liam Writ Henry, Miss Helen Montague.
Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page, Mrs. Reginald GIL
ham.
Vermont-Mrs. Henry S. Bingham.
West Virginia-Mrs Eugene Van Rensa-
laer.
wisconsin-Mrs. John ]. Upham.