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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
Grand Master Scherer Is TO
Preside at Function.
CeremonyS cheduledfor Sunday
Following New Year.
Formal Opening Program Ar
ranged; Nice DOings.

st. Panl, Dec. 2G.-The new home OF
the Dayton Bluff lodge of Odd Eel
lows, which has practically been com
pleted at Forest and Reaney streets
viii be opened New Years eve, at
which time a banquet, ball and card
party will be given and those inter.
ested in the new structure will have
an opportunity. to inspect the interior
On the Sunday afternoon following
the dedicatory exercises will be held
at which time the lodge quarters will
be officially placed in the service Of
the lodge. Fitting exercises have been
ARRANGED to be conducted by Grand
Master G.. W.. Seherer of Mankato
Tie dedication viii he for the benefit
of Odd Fellows and their families.
The new lodge quarters, when fully
completed and furnished, will be among
the handsomest and most commodious
lodge halls in the city. The arrange
ment is convenient, not only for the
purpose of the lodge hut also for al
sorts of gatherings. For the last two
weeks the finishing work has beer
rushed in order to have everything
completed for the opening to be done
except some interior decoration.
The building, which is 42x80 feet
| is constructed of brick, is three stories
high and washarected at cost oil
$4,000, which. figures covers the build
| ing, equipment and furnishings. The
floors are all of hardwood, with the
exception of tiling in lobby and lava
tories. The woodwork is of golden oak
The electrical fixtures were designed
for the lodge and are symbolical. The
furniture will be of oak, leather up
holstered throughout. isA
One of the attractive features of tbs
building is the large hall in the second
floor, which is a0S68l feet. A stage
fully equipped with scenery and cur
tain is at one end, the stage floor
space being l6x40 feet
The dining room and kitchen are III
the basement. The living rooms for the
custodian also are in the basement
as well as the heating plant and store
rooms. ..s a.s.,
The lodge room is on the first oil
main floor 1t is 30x40 feet and con
strueted with particular regard K
lodge work. Also on this floor is tn.
reception room, comfortable smoking
room, as well as check room. Ad
joining the lodge room is locker
room which will be used for the lodge
equipment.
On the second floor is the large hall
from which anterooms open. There
is also locker room above this il
the attic.
The building is heated by steam
and is equipped with both electric
lights and gas. !. There are lavatories
with open plumbing, on each of tn
floors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
TWO MEN ON THE RENCH.

There are two men on the Mime
sofa supreme court bench whose Judi
cial uprightness and personal integrity
can never be impeached by any charges
brought against the court" says The
Winona Republican and Herald. 1--WE
refer to Chief Justice Start and JUS
tice Brown, two of the supreme courts
abest members whose records have
ever been above reproach. Chief
Justice Start is serving his third term,
and as u compliment to his personal
worth as a jurist and a citizen, he
was reelected as the unanimous choice
by the people of the state without re-
gard to party. The people of south
ern Minnesota, among whom he has
lived nearly all his life, know Judge
Start to be man of the highest in
tegrity, so absolutely honest and Just
and so careful of his reputation as a
Judge, that he must feel keeniy the
mfounded charges brought against
"A court he has so long presided over.
1t is said of him, so careful is he of
his judicial honor, that he goes to bed
every night owing no man dollar.
Whatever he buys, be it ton of
coal or goods from a store, he pays
for when it is delivered, fearing that
he might some day have before him a
case in which a man who had given
him credit was interested, and might
be influenced in his decision there
lby. There is not a citizen in Min
nesota who, for moment, would be-
lieve that Chief Justice Start would
do any man, or any client before the
supreme court an injustice or stoop to
do a dishonorable act under any con-
sideration. Judge Brown is the same
kind of man, iurist and citizen, and
the records. of, these two veterans OF
the bench are above all suspicion. Both
lenioy the highest esteem and conf
dence of the people of the state"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
WILL BE AN OBJECT LESSON

If the South American countries
view with awed surprise the great
fighting fleet now bearing down along
the eastern coast, the officers and
men of the powerful naval aggregation
also likely will open their eyes at the
wonders of the South American shores.
For the greatest squadron of modern
battleships the world ever saw will
find safe anchorage in harbors worthy
of its reception. Instead of into
shallow indentations in the coast line,
Admiral Evans will turn the noses of
his sixteen engines of destruction into
deepwater ports in which they may ride
at ease.
The cruise thus will be one of edu-
cation for Americans, as well as
furnishing evidence to the world at
large that this nation is capable of
upholding honor on the high seas.
There is rooted idea in the minds of
people of the United States generally
that South America is benighted
country, with small enterprise and few
er ambitions. The impression is en-
tirely wrong
1t was brought prominently to the
attention of the American people this
month that the Latin countries of the
oustripping the United States. John
Barrett, director of the bureau of
American Republics in the course of
an address before the recent conven-
ton of the National Rivers and Har-
bors congress here said:
"The one central thought / wish to
bring out in this address is. both re-
markable and surprising, but entirely
true. 1t is that our sister republics
of latin America, which we have been
in the habit of negleeting as unim-
portant and regarding carelessly as
the home of revolutions, are spend
ing more money and following a more
systematic plan at this moment for
the permanent improvement of their
rivers and harbors than is the United
States. In other words, five of ouI
twenty sister nations, namely Brazil
Uruguay, Argentia and Mexico have
now under way harbor and channel
construction for which direct appro.
priations of not less than 100000,
600 have been made, and these same
Governments announce that they have
only begun vast scheme of improve
ments which they contemplate
At Rio Janeiro. the capital of Brazil
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
REDUCED TO A SHELL
Fire Destroys Armstrong Block
At Albert Lea Today.
Less Foots Up $4,000; Insur-
ance About $4,000.
Especial to The Free Press.l

Albert Lea, Dec 24.-Fire DESTROYED
the handsome Armstrong block at Al
bert Lea this morning, involving a loss
of $4,000; insurance, $4,000
Fought Flames Two Hours.
The fire started at seven o'clock,
but the origin is unknown The de-
partment fought the flames for two
hours, but could not locate the place
where they originated. The building
is completely Quilted
The building was a two story stone
and brick and one of the most sub
stantial in the city.
Loss on Stocks.
The following firms are sufferers:
p. A. Nelson & Sons, grocers, loss
$4,000; insurance, 5000 or $4,000
b. F.. Lifts, racket store, loss on
stock, $4,000; insurance, $4,000. His
household goods were burned. This loss
amounts to $500.
A number of roomers on the second
floor lost all their belongings.
The firemen were forced to fight the
fire all morning. The building is
nothing now but shell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
NO OBJECTIONS WERE RAISED
Board OF Public Works Made a Mum
Der OF Assessor ents.

The board of public works met
this afternoon and made the assess
ments for the Bradley street sewer.
the two curb and gutter improvements
on Shaubut street, the sewer on
Glenwood avenue, the Jackson street
curb and gutter, and the South Fourth
street sewer. No objections were filed
as to any of these assessments.
The matter of making the assess
ments for the two improvements on
South Fifth street was adjourned I'M
til Jan.\2 at p. m. Several of the
property owners raised objections. not
in regard to the manner in which the
improvements were made, but about
the amount to be assessed. In the
absence of the city engineer. it was
deemed best to adjourn until he could
be present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
A HARD STRUGGLE
Many Mankato Citizen Finds the
Struggle Hard.

With a back constantly aching,
With distressing urinary disorders,
Daily existence is but struggle.
No need to keep it up.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Mankato people endorse this claim:
Joseph Kircher, yard foreman for the
Lambert Lumbert company, living at
32s Belgrade avenue, Mankato, Mimi,
says: Il used Doan's Kidney Pills
for sore and lame back which |
sometimes. called lumbago. I do not
know what caused the trouble, but |
know that Doan's Kidney Pills re-
lieved me after l had tried many
other remedies without any effect. A
friend advised me to try Doan's Kid
ney Pills, saying they had cured him
of similar ailment. sent to J.
C. Thro's drug store for them and
they cured me thoroughly. The pains
have never returned and it gives me
pleasure to recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn CO., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
ELKS DID THEIR PART MODIFY
Distributes Good Cheer Among
Those Who Needed That Article.

The Elks lodge carried out its usual
custom yesterday of remembering the
poor children and families. The COM
mittee brought happiness and gaiety
into many homes which might have
had to 20 without the means of eele-
brating the day but for the generosity
of the lodge.
The relief societies are also deserv.
ing of praise for the work that they
did through their members and officers,
in bringing sunshine into many homes
of the destitute
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
GIRL STUDENT Is INJURED
Miss Mildred Thomas Fractures an
Arm: SLIPPED and Fell.

Miss Mildred Thomas, a student of
the state normal school, met with
painful accident at about four o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. She was walk
ing on Jackson street just below
Fourth, where there is steep and
slippery place on the sidewalk, and
slipped and fell. breaking the bone OF
her left arm between the shoulder
and elbow. She was taken to the
home of Mrs. II. C. Perry. 207 Han
over street, where she is boarding. and
physician was summoned and re-
duced the fracture
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
HERE Is THE VOTE.

After the presidential nominations
are made and the campaign gets un-
der way the busy politicians will
speculate as to who will be the win
ner. In order to do the figuring
properly it is necessary to have the
electoral vote before one Here it is:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE
Blaze on Division Ssraat, Department
Not Called.

The home of Michael Barth on Di-
vision street was damaged by fire
Monday, due to defective flue. A
hole of considerable size was burned
in the roof, but it was discovered
in time and was extinguished after
a hard fight by the family and
neighbors without calling the fire de-
partment. The building was damaged
to the extent of : about $50, and the
insurance is carried with D. C. Davies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Chicago is in fair way to redeem
itself from the charge of being the
worst place on earth. One thousand
saloons in that city will, it is said
go out of business between now and
next May. The threatened Sunday
closing of the grog shops in that city
has scared the proprietors from IN
vesting money in a renewal OF II.
censes. Chicago can well get along
with q less number of saloons.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

1.-THE cross of gold and crown thorns.'
But more than Chicago luck was neces-
sary to elect the Nebraskan over Will
liam Mckinley and though the country
rang with free silver oratory the demo
Gratis once more drained the cup OF
defeat.
This one point may be added to
Chicago's nomination fame, a candidate
chosen in this city holds the record
for the highest percentage of the popu-
lar vote ever secured by a presidential
nominee. This man is President Roose-
welt, for whom was east 57l3 per cent
of the votes in the election of. 1904.
BY way of contrast Lincoln received
the lowest percentage of the popular
vote ever secured by a successful can
didate, his portion in 1850 being only
1901, the remainder being split mp
among his three competitors.
Since 1880, not to go back too far.
the following data will recall the con-
ventions that have been held in the
"outer darkness" of less favored cities
than Chicago:
Repnblican--ls02 at Minneapolis,
nominee Benjamin Harrison, defeated ;
1896, at st. Louis, nominee William
Mckinley, elected; 1900 at Phiadel-
phia, nominee William Mckinley elec-
ted.
Democratic-lSS0 at Cincinnati, nom.
inee w. S. Hancock, defeated; 1888 al
st. Louis, nominee Grover Cleveland
defeated; 1900 at Kansas City, nom
inee w. J. Bryan, defeated; 1904 nj
st. Louis, nominee Alton b. Parker
defeated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
SOME BRAIN TicKLERs.

Chicago Tribune: you are MIR.
Borus, the celebrated short story writ
|er, are you nott" well, | am story
writer, and Pm celebrated for being
always short"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
TO TAKE IN BIG CLASS
Hibsrnians at Madison Lake to Have
Royal Time.

Madison Lake viii be in the hands
of the Hibernians tomorrow night. The
local lodge win take ina class of for
ty-three. a team from st. Paul will
perform the work. National Vice
President James J. Reagan and State
President Kenny viii be present A
delegation from Mankato lodge will be
in attendance. The affair will wind
up with banquet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Philadelphia Press: Il think said
the young broker to the wise young
business woman, that you really owe
something to love like mine" I'm
der the circumstances" replied the
wise young business woman, Il won't
attempt to deny that You are pre-
ferred creditor"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

The mail carrier has been something
of a Santa Claus himself and he has
not got through toting gifts to people
along his route.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

The Christmas gift ..of Mrs. Otto
Geisler to her husband, who is section
foreman ON the Great Western road,
near this city, was a. ten pound boy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Stuyvesant Fish says dolefully that
the rich man is getting hell" Some
of them deserve worse than that.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Mankato merchants have enjoyed q
most excellent holiday trade.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Women always look at a compli-
ment through magnifying glass.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Everybody shopped but papa, but
he paid the bills.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Philadelphia Ledger: The man was
charged with assault in having Rugged
a girl in a tunnel '.Well, your honor"
he replied to the usual question, Il
guess I'm guilty, all right. But say,
what's tunnel for?"
Washington Star: Its strange"
said the impatient man; "but | never
seem able to get any answer from the
telephone operator" That's So" an
swered Mr.. Meekton. "she is the one
woman who hasn't seemed to enjoy
talking back"
Cleveland Plain Dealer: 81 am great
ly disappointed in the president" said
the stout colonel to the fat orderly.
|"What's wrong now, eoloneli" "Why,
II was in hopes that in his eagerness
to secure more battleships he would
forget all about these heart breaking
horseback rides"
Philadelphia Press: @The brazen
thing," exclaimed Miss Passay. 'she
actually permitted him to take her in
his arms and kiss her right there in
the presence of every one I'd like to
See myself permitting such thing
yes interrupted Miss Digs, 4
knaw you would . Is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

During the next twenty years the
democrats went wandering about the
country, and never picked a winner
Seymour, Greeley and Tilden being
their unsuccessful nominees. But at
length, in 1884, they came back to
Chicago nominated Mr.. Cleveland and
elected him. Then eight years later
they tried the same combination,
Cleveland and Chicago and again they
were successful, one term of Harrison
seeming Ito be all the country wanted.
Four years passed and again the tat
tered remnant of The democratic army
rallied around tile bright new banner
of Bryan and took for their war cry
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08
City Tax Collector and Clerk.

New BLACKSMITH SHOP for horse
shoeing and general repair work, Dem
mead street, near Glover's old foundry.
r. E. LEE.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-05-15
INSTRUCTORS FOR
-RITZVILLE SCHOOLS
ARE SELECTED
Prof. J. S. Nants IL Chosen Super.
intendent And Prof. J. w. Smith
Is Principal Of High School.

The board of directors of district
No. elected last Saturday the follow
ing as teachers for the Ritzville school.
Superintendent of Schools Prof. J..
S. Nantz of Valparaiso, Ind.
Principal of High School, Prof. ].
w. Smith, of Spokane.
Teachers in High School, Miss Lucille
Mcintyre of Seattle, Miss Bertha Chase
of Lewiston.
Teachers in Central School, Miss
Coray Himelberger of Ritzville, Miss
Esther Ncwland of Ritzville, Miss
Louise Bucannan of Greeley, Colo. :,
Miss Anna Olsen of Taylor, Wis,
Miss Grace L. Brandenberg of Dillon,
Mont.
Principal of Lincoln school, Mr..
E. F. Gaines of Cheney.
Teachers in Lincoln School, Miss
Olive Brace of Weston, Ore, Miss
Core McKinster of Anoka, MINI. Miss
Ora Bennett of Topeka, Kans.
Teachers of Music and Drawing,
Miss Florence Cairnes of Detroit,
Mich.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bailey G. Ter
tanned Thursday after noon the occ;. lion
being the siXtieth wedding anniversary
of her father and mother. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. F. Cross We're married at
Saratoga Springs, New York. and
afterwards moved H. Dclcvan, Wis.
and in 1872 came to Cow Creek twelve,
miles southeast Of Ritzville. Washing
ton was then territory AID Whitman
County embraced all tie territory
which is now know as Adam County.
They were engaged in stock raising
for number OF years ard lew years
ago sold their L,..l luI home on the
Creek to Mr. John Mcdonald and have
since made this city ttei. home. Mr..
Cross is eighty -four years of age and
his wife eightytwo. Not many per-
sons live together SO many years and
they are going up the hill to the
eternal city as lovingly as when they
began life in their young days so many
years ago. They are among the most
respected citizens in the county.
Their friends presented them with a
gold lined silver water set Mr..
Cunningham presented it to them re-
viewing the great ard wonderful
things done in the United States since
the day they joinel hearts and hands
SO long ago. Their fri -nds wish them
many happy years yet to come. Those
present were Mesdamcs ". r.
Cunningham, ST., Geo. Tinnel, W.
C. More, JIM Harris, Henry Horn,
Henry Zimmerman, J. Mcdonald, j.
E. Prouty, E. Troyer, W. r. Kennedy,
William Makay j. F. Cross, Jr.,
J. G. Bennett and Madam Shepley.
Messrs W. X. Cunningham, ST.,
Geo. Tinnel, w. C. More, j. M. Harris,
Henry Horn, Henry Zimmerman,
J. Mcdonald, j. E. Prouty, E. T roger,
w. X. Kennedy, William Mackay,
j. F. Coss, Jr., Geo. Sinclair, ST.,
w. Mackay, ST.,
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-05-15
ACROBATS
MORE ORIGINAL

During the past winter discussion
was started among owners Of the big
circuses as to whether the foreign or
native circus acrobat was the more
daring, and consequently more valu-
able as a drawing card to the circus
manager. The discussion has aroused
general interest and will probably be
seriously taken up at the next meet
ing of those interested in the white
tents. Heretofore the average circus
manager thought it impossible to start
his tour without several high priced
European acrobats and the conse-
quence was that a number of clever
American performers took the names
of foreigners, with the result that they
pleased both the public and the mana
ger. Norris & Rowe claim they hae
played all the sensational European
acrobats and finally came to the con-
clusion that for daring and originality
the American performers took the
palm. For instance, Norris & Rowe
have two acts this season that dis
count any troupe of acrobats ever
brought from Germany where it is
acknowledged the best athletes of
Europe come from. They are the
famous Leffel Troupe of mid-air hori-
zontal bar performers. Upon triple
silver bars placed at the extreme top
of the tent, these intrepid acrobats
accomplish series of graceful and
difficult feats. Even when the hori-
zontal bars are placed upon the ground
one can appreciate the agility and
cleverness of the bar-performers but
when the same bars are placed high
in the air, the dangerous nature of
their hazardous calling is at ONCE
apparent, but it is beautiful act that
is always applauded. Another splen-
did American act is that of the Ban
ward troupe of young men and women
aerial acrobats who do "fying act"
passing each other in long graceful
flights through the air. Norris &
Rowe exhibit at Ritzville, Wednesday
May %, 1907. One performance only
at 2 D. m.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-05-15
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Base Ball game between the
Fats and Leans and Woodmen and X.
P. Lodges will be played Friday, Nav
18th. This promises to be an interes-
ing game and every one should see
it. All of the players are to be
weighed in at the ball ground before
the game. The Fats to weigh not
more than 500 pounds and the Leans
not less that rs pounds. Hon. j. D.
Bassett will act as official weigher.
All Of the proceeds of the game are
to go to the public library.