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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
Mrs. Schuttler.

Mrs. Schuttler died this morning at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Ahlanstorf, 1903 Third avenue, of
dropsy. She was sixty six years of age,
and was a widow. She was born in
Germany, but had resided in Mankato
for twenty four years past. Her many
friends will regret her death.
Funeral services will be held Friday
at 2 D. m. at the German Lutheran
church, and the interment will be had at
the German Lutheran church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
At Mapleton Sunday Sheldon and Pole

At Mapleton Sunday Sheldon and Pole
pitched rings around Dohlgreen the Min
neapolis boy, who was on the slab for
the Maroons, Mankato allowing only four
hits and striking out thirteen men. The
leading feature of the game was the
unfairness of the umpire, named Sulli-
van. He was the limit. The Mankato
special went to Mapleton with $50 peo-
pie, picking up god crowd at Rapi-
dan and Good Thunder. The result was
to |, Mankato taking the short end of
of it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14

IA man of excellent character honest and
upright He is well thought of by his
neighbors and all those who bear his ac-
quaintance respect him for his many good
qualities. His legislative experience well
fits him for a second term. His renomi-
nation and reelection are conceded by
those who are acquainted with the polit
zeal situation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
DECREASE IN LIVE STOCK.
Minnesota Shows Falling OFF Dur
ing the Past Year.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
The committee on livestock which has
been selected to report to the board of
equalization has rendered a report which
shows a decrease in livestock, as will
be seen by the following:
The schedules of personal property
show there were 5000 fewer individuals
assessed in 1906 than in 1905 in all
classes, the number in 1905 being go,
1855, in 1906 2Tl ,l49. Nearly every coun-
ty shows a slight decrease. In Ramsey
the decrease is $50 individuals Henne
pin is an exception, showing an increase
of 429.
The first class to be considered on
the report of the livestock board will
be ''horses, mules and asses" The de-
crease in the number of animals is
surprising. In l-year- olds the assessment
has decreased from $49593l in 1905 to
$493,4l3 in 1906.
w I'LL Z-NGdl -OiuS GHc dSSCSoiChC
1905 of 1892, AL decreased in 1906 to
1887 ,S39; the animals in this class show
a slight increase from 41,75S in 1905
to 1895 in 1906. In the 3-year Odds
and-o class the falling off in number
is marked In 1905 the assessment was
$l6,736,O27; in 1906, $l6,l52,4ls. The
animals decreased from 5lS926 in 1905
to 506,64l in 1906.
Under the head of stations, fine
bred mares and race horses" there is
shown to be an increase of 81 head,
from 2l57 in 1905 to 2,22S in 1906. The
total assessment in this class, however,
has fallen from $l6,736,027 in 1905 to
SIG, AIS in 1906.
In looking up this discrepancy, as
usual the livestock committee went to
the abstract of the auditor of Scott
county, where is shown the assessment
of the finest line of race horses in the
west, the horses of NJ. w. Savage of
Minneapolis, at G'-ndale, including Dan
Patch and Cresceus. This record showed
eighty-siX fine horses assessed in Glen,
dale with a total valuation of 1920,
an average of $329.30 each.
Under the head of cattle years old
and over" the number shown assessed
in 1906 is 25,446, valued at $365,S7l,
compared in 1905 with 26,0l7 head val
ued at 1887 Cpl.
Sheep show healthy increase. In
1906 there were 3l4,042 head assessed
at $467 ,920, compared in 1905 with &c.,
I47 valued at $42O,7l5. Hogs show a
small increase in 1906, 45S,29O head as
sessed at $l,236,S53; in 1905, 455,277
assessed at $l,l6O,3sS.
One year-old cattle assessed in 1906
number $4,000, and are valued at ST.
S47,63l, compared to 379,342 head as
sessed in 1905 at 1882 ,0S9. Two-year
old cattle in 1906 number 27l, 4Sl, val
ued at $2,0S2, 1856; in 1905 the number
was 277 1880, valued at $2,232,7lS. Cows
in 1906 numbered S77,O75, valued at
$l0,59O,O92. This is an increase from
$50, LAG in 1905, valued at $l0,SlS,759.
Though the assessment valuation is
this year lower, the number of cows is
larger, showing growth of the states
dairy interests. The number of work
ing oxen in 1906 is 1888, compared
with 1884 in 1905
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
Horse Stolen.

From Saturdays Daily.
Chief Donahue was notified this morn
ing by the GAINESVILLE authorities of the
theft there early this morning of a gray
broncho with the letter 'R' branded on
one hip. The man who took the animal
is an old man with short, gray beard.
He came there last night with another
horse and put it in the barn, and left
it and took the broncho this morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
CANDIDACY OF Mr.. LEWIS.
His Legislative Experience Fits Him
for q Second Term.
From ThurSday'S Daily

John Il. Lewis served one term in the
legislature and seeks denomination
His record of two years ago is such that
intitles him to the further confidence
of the people of Blue Earth county.
Mr.. Lewis is so well known in this
county that it seems hardly necessary to
say much in his behalf. He is a farmer,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14

of perfect remedy for ailments pc
cullar 10 her sex is more nearly real
lied in the Bitters than in any other.
1t deserves this distinction because it
has been proven absolu ely safe and
reliable, being backed by a So years
racnrd of cures
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
BURGESS & LUKlN.
New Teacher Elected.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesday daily.
The German Lutheran church on Sun
day elected Prof Schultze of Burr Oak,
Wis, to fill the vacancy in the teaching
corps, but the call is not to be sent to
him unless Prof Kelbe, who had been
previously elected, refuses to accept,
which will be known in day or two.
In the meantime ReRv. A. F. Winter is
filling the vacancy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
Liabilities.
$l,234,35l
Very truly yours,
WARWICK, MITCHELL & CO.,
Chartered Accountants

Chartered Accountants.
This examination was arranged for,
not only to prove up the books of the
bank, but that the directors might have
expert opinion on the efficiency of the
systems used by the bank, and the faith
fullness of the employees and the ca
pacity of the management. The result
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14

Judge Cray has appointed Judd Cor
nell of Mapleton, Julius Reinsburg of
Madison Lake and NJ. II. Caller of Ver-
non Center to act with Clerk of Court
'rhorne and Chairman Charles Jones of
the county board as canvassing board
for the primary election next week. They
will meet next Thursday at 1000 a. M,
to canvass the vote.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

is therefore the medicine needed by
Backsche. Vomiting, Dizziness, Dys-
pepsls, Indigo stioR, Costiveness, or
Insomnia. M r'sH'iss
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Horace J. Knox to Edgar Bender, sH,
neA, section 35, Butternut Valley, for
$4,000.
John Kleinschmidt to Henry j. Ger
Usher, east eighty feet of lot 10, block
as, Mankato, for $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
WON FIRST PRIZE.
Burgess & lukyn's Stations Given
Honors at State Fair.
n ill.,,

-------- :
The following telegram was received
bv The Free Press this afternoon:
Fairgrounds, st. Paul, Sept. 6.-We
won first prize on Shires, Percherons
Belgans and Hackneys; also won gold
medal for the five best Percherons,
beating the states of Wisconsin, lnai-
ana and Iowa.
BURGESS & LUKIN.
This will be gratifying news to The
many friends of the firm in this city
and elsewhere. The firm of Burgess &
Lukyn handles nothing but the finest in
horsefesh.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
REYNOLDS SAYS
ISN'T AFRAID
To FACE FACTS

Alderman William X. Reynolds says he
is not in the least worried over the insin-
uations made against him last evening by
Councilm9n San souci at the common
council meeting
II am willing TO stand the fullest pub
licity." said the alderman. this morning
land IL / have done anything wrong l
want the public to know about It.
Mr.. Reynolds added that number or
people in Olneyville whose dogs Mr.. Dean
has seized on account Of their failure 10
comply with the law, had boasted that
Mr.. San Souci would back" them.
''Mr. Deans duties" continued the al
derman, ARE very disagreeable. Last
week. while attempting TO take an un-
muzzled dog Mr.. Dean was struck In the
face by the animals owner; and today the
dog officer will probably secure war
rant for his arrest"
Mr.. Reynolds also said he had heard
that a councilman had advised dog own
ers TO punch Mr.. Dean II he attempted
to take their dogs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
MURDER THEORY
In ADAMS CASE
Coroner Unwilling Accept the Suicide Theory the Absence
of Any Apparent Motive for SeIfDestructiOn and Thinks
There Least Equally Good Ground for Belief That Foul
Play Ended Policy Kings Life

be found to substantiate the theory of
foul play
ASIDE from the fact that 'Ar Adams
was discovered in a room with the door
locked and a revolver lying by the side OF
the body. said the coroner reffectively,
there is no reason 10 believe that he end
ed his own life. i am not convinced ono
way or the other. but intend TO probe the
case to the bottom.
my failure to find a bit OF evidence 10
support the theory OF w. f. ID. Stokes,
proprietor OF the Ansonia that his friend
Adams killed himself. is overbalanced by
the motives for murder that are plainly
apparent, and the lack OF suicide motive
II have never heard OF case In all my
experience where a person contemplating
suicide retired at the customary hour.
slept throughout the night arose at he
usual hour in the morning and walked
deliberately up 10 a mirror to send a bull
let into his head.
THE fact that the body when found
was stretched over the seat Of a chair
and the bleeding head rested In the mouth
OF a china cuspidor looks very strange TO
me- The head was close enough TO have
broken the cuspidor IL the body had
fallen in that position. 1t Is easier TO be-
lieve that the body had been placed in
the position in which It was discovered.
Adams was nearly six feet tall and |
should Judge that he weighed about $50
pounds. / cannot conceive that man OF
HIS size after shooting himself with a
.3s-calibre Colts army revolver. the force
OF which explosion would knock horse
off its feet. would fall backward across
that little chair in the manner described
in this case"
Mrs Victoria Adams, the widow, lives
at No. AL West End avenue with her
sons. Albert j. Adams. Jr.. and Louis
Adams Another son, Walter. Il In Mex
leo looking after his fathers interests In
the mines that are being hnsnced by the
Colonial Securities company Of which
Adams and his sons controlled the stock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

New York, Oct. 2.-Rigid investigation
is TO be made by the authorities into "Ar'
Adams strange death by a pistol bullet
yesterday in his bacneIor apartment on
the fifteenth floor OF the Ansonia.
After many hours inquiry into the
tragic end or the former Policy King
and bucketshop hacker, Coroner Harbur-
ger declared that he was not at all as
sured that Adams had committed suicide.
He found so little TO support the sui
side theory and so much TO controyert II
that he has delayed the holding of the in
quest until Oct. 9, in order To go thor
oughly into all the details Of the case.
Failure 10 find a motive why Az Ad-
ans should have committed suicide,
coupled with other discoveries that / am
not prepared 10 make public now, COM
pels me to act along different lines" said
the coroner. indications are just as
strong that foul play has been perpetra-
ted"
Adams lifeless body, with a ragged bull
let hole through his head. was found
stretched across the seat or a bird d's-eye
maple chair. The bleeding head rested In
a cuspidor and the .3S-calibre Colts army
revolver, from which the shot was un-
doubtedly fred, lay on the floor on the
left side Of the body, while II is certain
that the bullet passed from right 10 letl.
Personal papers belonging 10 the ex-
convict not only show that Adams leaves
an estate worth more than SlO0O,OO0 but
that he had lent thousands OF dollars 10
prominent firms and individuals.
Among the papers found were memo
randum slips indicating that Adams and
w. f. ID. Stokes, proprietor OF the An
sonia, were partners in stock deals now
pending, aggregating more than 100000
Adams checkered career had never un-
nerved him; and his friends not only ar
que that he was the last man on earth TO
Kill himself. but, more important stiil.
that while he had no reason for self-de-
struction, there are plenty OF motives 10
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

missing until he read IL In the papers tho
next day.
Ofiicer Thomas j. Sheridan OF sta
tion testified that he carried the
carton to the city hall, and that during
that time IL was not out his hands He
found the carton. with the check lists
inside, under the desk at the right
OF the ballot box. The fact that
check list was missing was not known
TO him until the next day.
A. w Smallwoods testimony proved
comparatively unimportant. He is the
man whose name Clerk McCool. would
not swear that he checked, and .in con-
sequence refused to sign his check list.
Witness asserted that he was stand
ing on the stairs when the ballot box
was being carried down, and he dis
tinctly heard Warden Finan say, Let
this ballot go in the box" When asked
TO whom the question was directed,
witness replied that he thought to the
officers. When the box reached the
street he saw the ballot sticking from
the opening.
In cross-examination. he said three of
ficers carried the box down the stairs,
and in his opinion they did all possible
TO protect IL. lie thought the warden's
position coming down the stairs was In
the rear Of the ballot-box. Questioned as
to whether or not he saw the ballot go
in, he said he did not: but he was posi-
tive he heard the warden's. request
The last witness OF the morning ses-
sion was John II. eastman, who testified
that during the evening" he was stationed
in front OF the ballot-box, taking down
the names OF the voters as the warden
allowed them to vote. He said that he
was thus occupied until e:4o when he
gave the book to Mr. Carroll, in order
that he might vote. The book was re-
turned to him shortly before the polls
closed and he had not left 1t out of his
care since. IL showed 49, names checked.
a correct list of all who voted at the eau
Gus.
"When ! was called to the platform as
witness to the count" said eastman.
"I noticed the check list turned ovsrS
and when i called the attention Of the
clerk and told them they should exercise
more care, | was told to mind my own,
business. When the rumpus arose. tho
clerks were all away from their desk.
when Mr.. Cooney was being helped
to the stage by Mr.. Carroll Lawrence
Grace grabbed him by the back OF the
collar, and I pushed him aside with
the remark that If he wanted to attempt
dirty work he should do IL like a man and
not behind his back"
Later in his testimony Mr.. eastman
said that he overheard Warden Finan
say to George e. Brady II can't get that
deal through-theyre watching me too
close"
This brought Mr. Brady 10 his feet and
Mr.. eastman, looking him straight In tho
eye said: THAT is so; and # you tell
the truth here as you should, you'll admit
IT," .
Mr.. eastman further added that there
were ~ or IS present when the remark
was made.
At this point the board adjourned until
2 o'clock this afternoon.
Continued on Page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
DUFFYS SEEK
$4,000 FROM
RAILROAD co.

The Rhode Island company is defendant
in three suits filed i'm the supreme court
today the damages aggregating $4,000
Catherine Duffy, wife OF James j.
Duffy, on June "a. was a passenger with
her husband on n North Attleboro car
from Pawtucket to this city, when the car
reached the new postoffice on Exchange
place. and came 10 a full stop Mrs. Duffy
was just about to step off when the car
started and she was thrown 10 the ground
and severely hurt about the abdomen and
internal organs were badly injured. She
asks for $4,000 damages.
Her husband was also thrown TO the
ground by the sudden starting OF the car
and was badly injured. he claims. Since
the accident he says. he has been sub
ject to head aches and dizzy spells and
his eyesight and hearing have been Inn
paired. lie also sues TO recover for the
loss OF his wife's services and expenses
incidental TO the treatment the injuries
she received.
German. Egan & German represent Mr.
and Mrs Duffy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
IN SESSION AT H0lY YOKE

Holyoke. Mass, Oct. 2.-The annual
state convention OF the Massachusetts
Sunday School association opened In this
city today, and will last through Thurs
day. The general theme OF the meetings
will be Education and Evangelizauon.'
Today's session was held I'm the Second
Baptist church. and was opened with a
preparation service, among the speakers
being Rev John X. Thurston Of Whitins-
Vile Rev. l. j. Brine. Newton Center,
and Rev Maurice Levy, Medford.
Late I'm the afternoon IL was planned
10 hold a children's service In the Apple
ton Street Methodist church. at which II
was expected that Mrs Louise Seymour
Houghton OF New York would speak. At
the same time a boys service was TO be
held In charge OF III. w. Gibson, secretary
OF boys work In the Massachusetts, Y. M.
c. A.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
LIEUT.. LAHM, U. S. A.,
WINS BALLOON RACE

Paris. Oct 2.-All the uncertainty re-
garding the result Of the balloon race for
the James Gordon Bennett cup. started
from here on Sunday afternoon. was end
ed at noon today. when a despatch was
received by the Aero club, announcing
that the Hon. G. s. ROLES and his com
panion, Col. Draper, In the balloon Brit
tania. landed at Sandringiham upland at
$3.50 last night, thus establishing that
Lieutenant Frank Il. Lahm, Sixth cav
airy, L. S. A, the American competitor
IN the race, who descended near Whitby
yesterday afternoon In the balloon United
States is the winner.
Signor Won Willer, Italy. is second;
Count de la Vaulx. France. third. and
the Hon. c. s. Rolls, Great Britain,
fourth.
Some anxiety was felt on account of
Mr.. Rolls, IL being feared that he had
attempted to cross the North sea. The
delay in reporting his descent is not yet
explained.
Lieut.. Lahm's friends are enthusiastic
over his victory. With the exception Of
Senor Salamanca, the Spanish aeronaut,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
STEDMAN HELD
FOR THREAT TO
SHOOT DOWNEY

Fred Stedman in the district court
this morning was held for the grand
jury in $500 for an assault with a
dangerous weapon, on Michael II. Dow
ney.
Several witness testified that Sted-
man came into the Mahogany Palace
run by Downey, last Thursday. and be
ing refused a drink called Mr.. Downev
vulgar epithets and pushed a revolver
under his nose, saying "I'll show Won g"
Mr.. Downey grabbed the weapon ana
took IL away from him. and then eject
ed him from the saloon
Stedman testified that he went into
the saloon with man named Ferguson
TO secure from him pin he had offered
to sell and which Ferguson kept. and
that was Immediately met by Downey
who told him TO get out, as his pres
ence in the saloon was not wanted, and
then put him out
When asked IL he went into the
saloon TO get a drink. Stedman said no.
and when asked N he ever went into
the saloon 10 get drink he said. mo.
unless up stairs where the women are. %
lie denied using the revolver. saying
" was I'm his hip pocket and that Il
must have been taken out.
10 was shown In evidence that after
Stedman was first put out Of the saloon
he went TO n loan office and asked for
revolver The clerk asked him n
he was going TO kill some one and
stedman said he was only going to
use 10 Is a con" lie did not ask for
cartridges.
As stedman sells goods for pawn
broKers, he was allowed TO have The
revolver: and with 10 he returned to
the Mahogany Palace.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

Lahm was the youngest competitor.
Since his assignment TO the Cavalry
school at So aumur, Lahm has devoted
much attention to aerostatics. and his
rapid advance as an aerial pilot has al
ready attracted considerable attention.
He made a dozen ascensions during the
summer the longest voyage being from
Saint Cloud 10 Saint Brieuce The lieuten-
ant took the place OF his father In the
race, the latter who is the best known
American aeronaut In Paris. being called
home on Saturday.
Major Herzy's trip as Lieut.. Iahm's as
sistant was quite accidental a French
man, Levee, having been selected as his
assistant. But the Aero club of France
protested. and Major Herzy. who has Just
arrived here from Norway with Walter
Wellman. leader of the polar expedition.
eagerly seized on the chance.
Lieut.. Lahm, who In expected 10 arrive
In Paris today. covered 415 miles against
$40 miles covered by Won Wiler his near
est competitor.
The beautiful cup, presented for COM
petition by Mr.. Bennett. becomes the
trophy OF the Aero club OF America. The
first cash prize of $1,000 goes to Lieut..
Lahm, and the endurance medal 10 Mr.
Rolls, who was the longest in the air.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

New York, Oct. 2.-Amid the cheers
and farewelis OF wives. sweethearts and
friends. 900 men composing the first
portion OF the Cuban expeditionary
force TO sail from New York city direct
TO the island. sailed from the New York
navy yard few minutes before noon
TO day on board the transport Sumner.
AS the troopship passed down the
bay amid the salutes OF the harbor
craft, she was accompanied by tug
carrying Gen. Grant, commander of
the department OF the East, Mrs. Grant.
Rear Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley
Gen. Weaver and Maj Sherman. The
tug escorted the big ship TO the sea
to see her safely clear OF the charnels.
PALMA LEAVES HAVANA.
Havana, Oct 2.-President Palma's de-
parture from the palace and from the