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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31

influences. lie is also backed by the
Protective Tariff league, distinctive
ly eastern Organization, which stands for
leaving the existing tariff alone. thus
enabling the large corporations to con-
troll the cources of supply and exact ar
bitrary terms from the people.
The issues are thus clearly drawn.
and Alr. Guttersen and his friends are
very confident of the result.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
WILL BE IN LIGHT BLAZE.
Street lilumina ion During the Fair
and Later On.

from fridays Daily.
Mankato will be in blaze of light
two nights out of every week after
the fifteenth of September. The Mar
katO Gas & Electric Light company has
contracted with the city to string seven
arches on Front street, each arch to con-
tain thirty globes, they to be lighted
two nights week, beginning on Sept.
10, at S25 per month. The contract
calls for two and one-half inch piping
and they are to remain up for an in
definite period. The arches will be TWEEN
ty feet high.
These arches will be strung in time
to furnish the street illumination dur
ing the fair and from that time on
they will give light for Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
FREIGHT RATE WAR.
st. Cloud Paper Says Msnksto Has
Fought for RIGHTS.

From Thursdays Daily.
Speaking Of the rate question, the
st. Cloud Journal Press says that the
people of that city must be up and do
ing. That newspaper says further:
"Mankato began some years ago to
demand square deal from the railroads
1t has been partially successful, and
is leader in the present movement. A
few years ago Mahkato was smaller
than st. Cloud. Today it leads us in
population and manufacturing industries.
1t has gained this lead because it hao
the gumption to fight for its rights"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
Benevolent Association Meeting.

From Fridays Daily.
The German Benevolent association of
the state of Minnesota had a meeting
last evening in the hall of the German
Catholic school. Delegates were elected
to the association meeting to be held in
LeSueur Sept. "a, 25, 26. The new di-
rectors elected were DR.. Schmauss and
Henry Schultz. The old directors who
hold over were Godfried Kruse, Henry
Leonard, Martin Walser, Nick Korth, L.
S. Lamm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
Iowa Desperate Arrested
at Blue Earth.
HAD TERRORIzeD A DISTRICT
He Stole Another VA Is VIII; Robbed
Houses and Created Havoc Gen.
orally; Desperate Fellow.

Webster City, Iowa, Aug. 2S.-J. Neil
haney, the bandit who terroriZed the
whole of Cass township, north of this
city, and then escaped in a running fight
from posse of twenty armed farmers
led by Sheriff Thompson and Deputy
Sheriff Brown, has at last been run to
earth. The man is in Jail at Blue Earth
Mimi, and has been positively identified
by Sheriff Thompson. He was arrested
there for breaking into farmhouse.
where he stole Sal in cash. As he will
be first tried upon this charge, the local
authorities do not expect to put him. on
trial here until he has served out his
time in Minnesota.
McElhaney is desperate man, how
ever, and if he keeps his word with Sher-
if Thompson will nver again go
to the penitentiary. 'When they
Mr.. Thompson entered to identify him,
they will take me to my grave. I will
commit suicide before l will again go to
the pentitentiary." The officers do not
doubt that he will keep his word and
close watch will be kept upon him.
BY a smooth ruse, Sheriff Thompson
recovered most of the money McElhaney
had stolen. McElhaney already has a
twelve years. prison record, and is but
thirty-two years of age. About a year
ago he was employed in Cass township
upon the Ed Foster farm. By careful
advances he alienated the affections of
Mrs. Foster and the two eloped. The
man, however, was unable to provide for
his paramount, and about a month ago
they returned TO the city, Mrs. Foster
going to the home of her parents in
Cass township. McElhaney lived in the
woods and about the cornfields of the
township. 1t was in this way that the
reign of terror began, and through the
strange infatuation of McElhaney for
the Foster woman, the man was ulti-
mately run down. He had written her
that he would keep her advised as to
his whereabouts, and the letter had been
intercepted.
When arrested for the Blue Earth rob-
berry, the officers found only $26 on the
man. McElhaney had promised his fe-
male paramour he would send her some
money, and when Sheriff Thompson en-
tered his cell to identify him, he advised
the man to keep his word with the wo-
man and permit him to take the rest of
the stolen money back to Mrs. Foster.
The bandit fell in with the plan, and
from the shoulder pads of his coat drew
out five twenty dollar bills. McElhaney
denies being responsible for all the
crimes committed in Cass township. He
says he held up no one nor did he fire
upon persons ordered to halt, and who,
instead, whipped their teams into run,
But whether he did or did not, Cass
township is now resting easy, and will
watch the course of his trial in Blue
Earth with a good deal of interest, in
the hope he may be given a long SEN
tence. 1t is alleged that all crimes
charged against him here can be proven,
and after his liberation in Minnesota, he
will be returned to Hamilton county for
trial upon the many hold-ups and at
tempted shooting that are laid at his
door in Cass township.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
Recognize Mankato Bank Checks.

From Fridays Daily.
The National Citizens Bank of th
city has honored two large person
checks that were drawn in England. Il
stead of the usual dollars the checl
were drawn up in pounds Manka
checks being recognized by Europea
concerns is not an uncommon occurren'
and home bankers should feel proud
the confidence that foreigners have /
the institutions here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
Will Accommodate Forty Horses.

From Fridays Daily.
The barns in the new fair grounds
are now complete. They have stalls
enough to accommodate forty horses. 1t
is a pleasure to Mankato fans to learn
that they can see ball game and still
sit in the shade. Something Mankato
has, needed for long time is good
grand stand for base ball purposes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
EDDY TO MAKE SPEECHES.
Tariff Revisionists to Talk in Four
Towns in the Second.

From S1turdny'S )aiIV.
EX-Con2ressman Eddy will make four
speeches in the second district between
now and September 18th. He will prob
ably speak at Mankato, Blue Earth,
Fairmont, and New Ulm. James Thomp-
son McC'eary will be invited to take
part in a joint debate should he so
elect. Mr.. Eddy is a tariff reform re
publican, and he isn't afraid to meet any
standpatter in the United States.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31

A warrant was issued today for the
arrest of Ernest Mallory, charging him
with the theft at Seaman's restaurant.
The amount said to have been stolen is
$45.
OF the amount stolen $l3 belonged to
Lorraine Seaman. son of the proprietor
of the restaurant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
Hammond Will Be a Candidate.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Fairmont Sentinel says it is in
position to authoritatively state that
Hon. w. S. Hammond of ST. James will
file as democratic candidate for con-
gress in this district.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
Attorney Andrews Opposed
to Primary Statute.
"DEMS" ARE VERY MODEST.
They Don't Like to Announce The m.
selves for Office; County conven.
ton Is Held Today.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily
Attorney c. n Andrews took wal
lop at the primary election law during
the opening session of the Blue Earth
county democratic convention this
morning. His speech was the feature
of the preliminaries. Mr.. Andrews spoke
of the modesty which prevents demo
Gratis from announcing their candidacy
for office. They do not like to butt in,
as it were. This applies to democrats in
counties where the republican majorities
are so large that they give followers of
Bryan the scare.
Mr.. Andrews suggested that in view
of the peculiar condition which exists
in Blue Earth county, and the scarcity
of democrats with courage enough to
file for the respective offices, the dele
gates meet in an old fashioned conven-
ton, Immediately after the regular con-
vention adiourns and discuss the advis-
ability of putting in the field a complete
democratic county ticket. The delegates
could commune together and decide up
on the most available men for the sew
eral offices. This suggestion met with
favorable action.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31

WANTED Light feeding hogs, weigh
ing from IS, to 40 pounds. Address
Henry Potz;,.F Eagle Lake. Citizens Tel
ephone &C.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
TREND OF IRA
Reported Daily by the G.
mings Commission Co., RO,
12 Free Press Bldg.
Hog and Cattle Market.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-Hogs, $4,000:
over, 500; 5 to 10 cents lower.
mixed, $5.S5a6.45; h
$5.40a6.35; workers., $6.45a6.5O. c
10000; steady. Sheep, $4,000; ST
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
CALUMET
Baking Powder
complies with the pure
food laws of all states.
Food prepared with it
Is free from Rochelle
salts. lime, alum and
ammonia.

Trust Baking Powders sell for Is or
so cents per pound and may be iden.
tilted by this exorbitant price.
They are menace to public health.
as food prepared from them con-
tains large quantities OF Rochelle
salts. a dangerous cathartic drug.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31

The Union depot at KasOta was rob-
bed between seven and eight o'clock
Sunday morning. Operator McGinty
had gone out at that time and on his
return found the cash drawer broken
and the contents, $3.50, missing. A
tramp was observed hanging around the
depot prior to the robbery, but as there
are so many of those characters always
there the operator did not pay much
attention to him. The tramp was miss
ing when the operator returned. There
is no clew as to who the burglar was,
although the police at all surrounding
towns were notified at once to keep an
eye out for man of medium height and
weight, about thirty five years old, and
wore a stiff hat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
GRAIN QUOTATIONS..

MInntlpOIIS rtCtIVtU d CATS Us 10 last
Duluth received 10 VS. % last ear.
Minneapolis Cash Close
No. Hard II; No. l Northern IS:
Northern "a: No , Northern 72673
No. Durum 67z: No. Durum 65k
No. Yellow Corn AK: No Corn Az
No. White Oats Is: No 3 Oats 251l0126li
Barley 33@46
Rye 5Oz@51ai
Flax 109ls
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31
GOT TO THE MONEY
Thieves Turn a Neat Trick
at a Restaurant.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Seeman's restaurant on South Front
street, was robbed of $40 between
twelve and three o'clock Sunday morn
ing. The thief or thieves after being
unable to break open the basement door
broke in the basement window with an
ice crusher, Part of the money that
was stolen was kept in a leather sack
in Mr.. Seaman's secret cash drawer in
his office desk and the remainder of the
swag was stolen from a plate lying on
top of the desk. This money was left
there for the purpose of making change.
"A number of cigars and cigaretts We're
also taken. .
Mr.. Seaman has his suspicious as to
one of the thieves
The robbery was reported to the police
yesterday morning and today Sheriff
Villains and Chief of Police Donahue
went to the twin cities in the hope of
experimenting the party who is suspected
of the. crime.
Two fellows we're in the Smith &
Mention restaurant early Sunday morn
ing and ate meal. One of them car
ried bag similar to that one in which
Mr.. Seaman kept his money. The two
men are supposed to have left the city
on the early morning train for the twin
cities. One of the men was formerly en-
ployed at the Seaman restaurant as
short order cook
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-08-31

A democratic convention without Nor
row, is like skinned milk.
Other notable democrats, however
were on hand. There were familiar
faces, including those of Z. r. Champlin
Charles O'Connor, NJ. l.. Wildes, Adolph
Lille, John Duane, Hans Jorgensen
Orange Little, ] C. Thro, Julius Rheims
berg, and other old warehouses;, includ-
ing several office holders who kept a
close eye on the proceedings.
C. o. Daley on behalf of the commit.
tee on credentials, moved that all demo.
Gratis present be entitled to voice in
the convention.
The motion was carried.
The temporary organization was made
permanent on a motion by John Wise
Delegate Duane voted no on this. II
was evident that Mr.. Duane was to BE-
a disturbing element in the convention
The resolutions were somewhat lengthy
and endorsed the members or the party
in congress, and claimed that President
Roosevelt was forced to call on thos,
members of the democratic party to as
sist him in getting legislation enacted
that would be to the welfare of the PEG
pie.
| The administrations of Governor
John Lind and John A. johnson were en-
dorsed.
President Roosevelt was given prais
for his securing the adoption of the rat
bill.
The primary election law was put OF
the grill as vicious measure, and tn
convention system was held up as tn
proper thing.
/ The resolutions urge w. S. Harmon,
of st. James to become candidate TO
congress.
| Another resolution favored the calling
of county conventions in the future t
nominate county ticket.
A final appeal was made to all tn
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01
he Oregon State Fair
By G. n. b.

~ REGON'S state fair, the forty
fifth annual, was held at Sa-
~ lem during the week of Sep
tember 10 to Is, and the sue
cess of the undertaking was only
repetition of the preceding
forty-four fairs held under the aus
pices of the Oregon state board of ag-
riculture. The appropriation by the
Oregon legislature in 1905, of $4,000
for improvements to the fair grounds,
had been well expended. Fresh paint
adorned the old buildings and several
new ones were erected for the COM
fort of the people and convenience of
the various exhibits and to relieve the
Overcrowded condition of the stock and
cattle sheds in previous years. A few
acres outside the fair grounds was
utilized as camping ground for sew
eral hundred families who brought
their tents and camped the entire
week. The trolley company placed
extra cars on the fair ground line and
the immense crowds which were daily
in attendance were we'll handled.
Cash pemiums to the extent of $40,
900 were awarded, the only lack of in
terest in the fair being demonstrated
by the absence of exhibits from few
of Oregon's larger breeders. Washing
ton breeders were present in several
classes.
Agricultural hall was the scene of
the varied agricultural exhibits of the
different counties of Oregon. Prem
iums were here awarded to the amount
of 300 and the exhibits showed to
great advantage Oregon's wonderful
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01

Sharples Tubular, by the Chas H. Lii
ly Co., agents; the Empire, by the
Empire Cream Separator Co., K. Rob-
inson, coast representative; the Sim
pleX, by Monroe and Shelton; the De-
Laval, by the DeLaval Dairy Supply
Co., and the United States by the
Hazelwood Co. Two milking machine
exhibits were made-the Burrell ma
chine by Monroe and Shelton, and the
Globe by the Hazelwood Co., both Of
Portland Daily demonstrations were
given of these machines and served
to convince the dairymen who wit
messed them of the efficiency of a
milking machine, both from a sanitary
standpoint and as labor saver.
The poultry exhibit, held in a build
ing of its own, was good and quality
was plainly in evidence all around.
Much credit is due to Brother Lee, of
the Northwest Pacific Farmer, who
acted as superintendent in this de-
partment, spending the week about
the building, obliging and courteous
to all and doing everything possible
to make visit to the poultry building
a pleasant experience.
In the classes for cattle, the dairy
breeds were we'll represented, But
there was a short showing of beef
breeds. In all classes, however, quail
ity was plainly in evidence. Many OF
the winners of firsts and several win
ners of champions at the Lewis and
Clark fair last year were in compe-
tition. In many cases stock was
brought into the ring direct from the
grass. AS a rule they did not show
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01

as to practically bar the poor breeder
from competition in fair for the
support of which he annually pays
taxes. The amount of cash premiums
has been cut down to so low figure
as to preclude the possibility in sew
eral cases OF a stOckman even max
ing expenses, should he be a large
winner. 1t costs money to put stock
in show condition, ship them a few
hundred miles in cars at excessive
freight rates and, if the breeder who
lives some distance away from the
fair is to show, he wants at least
fighting chance to make expenses if
he wins few premiums.
AS an example: Oregons state
fair gives fifty dollars as premium FOR
first herd; Washington's state fair has
cut this premium down to twenty-five
dollars-just half. Salem gives first
aged bull $500 while Yakima gives
for this same winner only $4,000. Even
worse than this is the recent ruling
of the fair committee, which says that
any animal or herd which in previous
years has won two first premiums can
not compete for more money prizes,
but may only receive a diploma. A
diploma is good-fine, but it does not
pay transportation expenses to the
breeder who pays taxes for the sup
port of his own state fair and who,
because he is guilty of owning some
fine stock, cannot compete at that fair
for the cash prizes.
AS an example of this fact, let us
quote: Harry West has showed Jer-
sey cattle at North Yakima for several
years He has been a heavy winner
IHnntinund or, 0a era LronrtaanA
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01

possibilities and present attainment
along these lines. The industrial ex-
hibits in this buildings were also of
character to call for commentator
and praise.
The two machinery buildings held
the varied exhibits of the H. l.. Keats
Auto Co., Mitchell, Lewis & Staver
and the exhibits of many other firms
of a local character.
Different makes of cream separators
were represented by showings of the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01

it is a fact no person can make re-
port of any event of Importance and
at the same time please all. Some
few are bound to take exception and
shower indignation on his unwary
head Be this as it may, however, tue
writer makes this report as he has
seen it and bases his remarks on
conditions which actually exist. If
he unintentionally gives displeasure
to a few, he bows his head in meek
apology, for it is of the state fair he
writes and in the interest of those who
wish to see Washington's state fair
bigger success and with no feelings OF
personal malice whatever.
There has been considerable discus
sioG during the past few years as to
whether North Yakima is the best site
obtainable for state fair. This que5-
ton is not relative to the subject Of
a fair report, so it is not the intention
of the writer to deal at any lengh
with it Certain it is, however, that
if the present conditions at North Yak
ina are to prevail, then that city is
not adequately situated for the loca-
ton Of a state fair! 1t has not suf-
ficient accommodations for the large
number of visitors who attend for
several days and the lack of proper
transportation facilities for carrying
visitors to and from the fair only
make possible small system of mo-
nopolous graft by the extortion OF ex-
cessive charges for conveyance to and
from the fair grounds, which are stu
ated a short two miles from the busi-
pocc eantar Of the town
Owners of hogs claim they cannot
with safety subject their stock to the
rough haul from the depot to the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01
The Washington State Fair
By c. N. b.

grounds and one breeder is authority
for the statement that he has never
shown at North Yakima without los
ing from one to three of his best hogs
that his winnings do not pay for his
loss of stock by death.
The state of Washington allows,
every two years, the sum of fifteen
thousand dollars for the support and
maintenance of it's representative fair,
yet at that fair it is not given an ade-
quate representation. The stock and
poultry buildings and sheds are in a
poor condition and the grounds lily
kept. Conditions as to the amount of
money awards for premiums are such
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01

r INTEREST during the week of Sep
tember II to % was centered in
L Washington's state fair, held at
North Yakima. Good crowds attended
daily, the host of visitors being form
ed, not alone of the states rural popu-
lation, but of it's city residents as well.
"Old Sol' beamed down kindly and
warmly during the entire week, and
the gate and other receipts were such
as to assure the undertaking a finan-
cial success.
But all who attended the fair mus
agree with the writer that it was not
up to the standard of what a state
fair for Washington should be. Now,
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-10-01

we'll beside few exhibits of show-fed
cattle, but in all cases there was a
noticeable absence of overfat on beef
cattle, so plainly in evidence at Port
land last year. We are glad that
breeders appreciate this fact Fat cat
tie may look well in the show ring
but they are ruined for breeding pur-
poses for months to come, if once
placed in this condition of overfat.
Shorthorns: The showings in this
breed were good and the largest of
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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-07

Clara-They say that young Broke
leigh married Miss Overseven for her
money.
Maude-Well, he certainly earned
every dollar of it.--Chicago News.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-07

First Stanger--So you are from
Idaho? How does a woman run for
office?
Second stranger--Just like she runs
for a street car. You never know
for certain which side she is running
for.-Omaha News.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-07

Mrs. scraggs lviciously)--It seems
like hundred years since we were
married. ] can't even remember when
We 6rst met.
scraggs (wearily} can. 1t vas at
dinner party, and there were - At
table.-Tamilie Journal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-07

"They opened that night-and-day
bank IN New York on the first of
May"
II wonder If the night rates of in
terest are less than the day rates?"
'sNitrates? This Isn't z Chemical
hank. ~ Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-07

"Young man." said the friendly ad-
visor, whatever you do, avoid debt.
II guess that's what I'll have to do"
was the answer, "unless my credit
gets better."-W WashingtOn Star.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-06-07

what is the meaning of alter
ego ?" asked the teacher of the begin
ners class In Latin.
"The other eye" said the boy with
the curly hair.
"Give a sentence containing the
phrase"
HE winked the other eyss'-- -chica-
20 Tribune.