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Evening star., 1907-09-02
Striking Constables Punished.
pecial Cablegram to The Star.

LONDON, September 2.-As a result of
the strike Of the constabulary at Belfast
during the recent labor troubles there. the
Dublin castle authorities. besides trans
ferring some three hundred of the con-
stables to remote country districts, have
awarded them an unfavorable record, which
means complete stoppage of all promotion
for them. 1t has been decided to hold a
series of courts-martial until every known
ringleader in the strike has been dismissed
from the force.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Hall Caine Reported Ill.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, September 2.-Hall Caine, who
was prevented by illness from attending the
production of his new version of 1.-THE
Christian" at the Lyceum Theater on Sat-
urday night Is suffering from nervous ex-
haustion. DR.. Marshall says the result may
be a breakdown unless he takes the rest
that he needs.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
HOT REEDBIRDS
ON TOAST

The foregoing legend on placards in the
restaurants of Washington is ample an
nounCement that the cunning of
1907 is at hand. The placards are very
much in evidence today and the noise over
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Consul Fowler Decorated.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
CHEFOO. September 2.-John Fowler,
United States consul general at this port,
has been decorated by the Chinese govern
ment with the order of the Double Dragon
of the second class in recognition of his
services during the Russo-Japanese war.
Evening star., 1907-09-02
Struck by Train at Paterson.

PATERSON. N. J.. September 2.-Struck
by a train of the Lackawanna railroad last
night, James Scullion. fifty-seven years old,
is in st. Joseph's Hospital suffering from
his injuries. The physicians say he will
recover He was crossing the track on his
way home and did not notice the train ap-
proa ching. He was thrown some distance
and was at first believed to have been
badly injured.
Evening star., 1907-09-02

Dover, England, will have new harbor,
which will be completed in 1910, when it
will accommodate fifty men-of-war
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
STERLING CENTER NOTES.

William Root arrived home from Der
lin. Wis, where he has been spcndin:
the winter.
The cemetery society will give ;
box social at the hall on Friday cvcnin.
Feb. L. Everybody invited.
Miss Daisy Reynolds of Eagle LAKE
spent last Sunday with her friend, Eliza
beth Troy.
S. NJ. Grover and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. George Keith.
Miss Norma Fuller of Amboy spen
Sunday with her friend, Mary Fisk.
A telephone was put in at Mrs. Clark
last week.
Creamery meeting Monday. Feb. 4, al
the hall
VIOLA Bolin.cf, who has been visiting
his grandparents, left Wednesday for his
home at Benson.
T.. W. Parks sold his hogs at Vcrnoi
last Monday, getting $G.40.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

calling on some friends in their neigh
borhood in Minneapolis, Mr.. Chambers
had the misfortune to fall down stairs
and iniure himself badly. He was i'll
such precarrious condition that he
could not be removed to his own home
for Il week He is still confined in bed,
and it will be some days before he will
be able to take up his duties OH the
road.
nett went to Minneapolis this morning
to attend the funeral of their brother
in law, Andrew Strectcr, who died Sat
urday.
Miss Ida Darr was removed from her
residence OH Clark street to the hospital
Saturday. She is suffering with pleuro-
pneumonia.
George Pond came up from Minneapo'
lis Saturday and remained over Sunday
with his family.
Mr. and Mrs. w. l.. Hixon left Sat,
urdav for an extended visit through the
south and east. They will visit New
York before returning.
Attorney II. w. Volk is in st. Paul
today on business.
Mrs. w. +. Jewson left this afternoon
for Faribault to attend the funeral of
her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Stateler, who died
there yesterday morning.
DR.. c. \. Hintz, of Springfield attend
ed the NJ. E. church Yesterday and was
, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Emery.
Miss Esther Jones was taken to the
Emmanuel hospital yesterday afternoon.
She was threatened with an attack of
pneumonia. A year, ago she had an at
tack of double pneumonia and was in a
very critical condition, and her many
friends hope the present attack will be
IL light one.
C.. II. John, general merchant from
Garden City, is in Mankato today.
Judge w. l.. Comstock was confined
to his home this morning with an at
tack of the grip. Special Judge Long
being out of the city, court was not
held until this afternoon.
w. s. Hunt of Lake Crystal is call,
ing on friends in, the city today.
Officer Robb was given coon supper
Saturday evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

George l. Lidgerwood, known to all old
settlers, was in the city today calling
upon the underwear trade.
John \. Thompson of the Thompson
< Roell Hardware company, Owatonna,
was in the city today. He was form
erly travelling salesman.
seating the Refs Bottlmg Co., called up.
on the local trade today.
Frank o. Howard of Madelia paid the
city visit yesterday. lie is a son of
the late II. c. Howard of Lake Crystal.
f. Sohre and son. Amel, of Good Thun-
der were in AIankato yesterday. The
young man is to be married to Miss
Hitler, also of Good Thunder, next Wed.
nesday.
Thomas Hughes took business trip
to st. Paul this morning.
S. b. Wilson was a passenger to the
twin cities this morning.
County Auditor Weaver was OH the
sick list today.
H. b. Perrin, took trip to Mime,
apolis today.
L. W. Prendergast, who has been Wis.
iting in the city, took the morning train
to Cleveland.
DR.. C. d. Snow was II passenger to
lie Sueur Center today.
Mr.. Hurst of the Gas and Electric
Light company's office, went to st. Paul
today.
! Architect George Pass went to New.
kirk, Iowa, today, having been asked to
60 there to meet with the building com
mittec of the Dutch Reformed church
which proposes to put up new building
there.
Your office is not complete without
an Oliver typewriter. The representa-,
tive is in Mankato prepared to show its
merits. A telephone call left at The
Free Press office will be attended to.
Leave orders at the Free Press office
for an engagement with the Oliver type.
writer representative.
Grandma Chittenden of Poplar street
is critically ill with pneumonia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
NOT YET ADJUSTED
State Lawi Prevents City and County
From Reaching Agreement


County Auditor Weaver and County
Attorney Plymat called upon City
Recorder Hodapp yesterday afternoon
TO see whether an adjustment of the
county's claims against the city fol
board of prisoners, etc, could not be
made The city has claims against the
county, also, and the claims ano
counter claims have come up frequent
" in the past, but no settlement has
ever been reached.
Mr. IIoda PIP quoted from the state
laws to show that the city has beer
acting within its rights i'll retain
ing the fines in some eases. The coun
ty officials finally agreed that unit
the law is amended no other practic
can be followed by the city officials.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
Death of Mrs. Ash.

From Thursdays Daily.
A GAINESVILLE dispatch says: When the
family of Mrs. John Ash arose they
found her unconscious and at once sum
moned physicians, who pronounced it a
fatal stroke of apopleXy, and she died
before night Her aged husband, who is
completely paralyzed and speechless, was
brought to her side Just before she ex.
PRED Mrs. Ash was sixty seven.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

his many friends there will be glad
to see him back, while his new made
acquaintance in Mankato will equally
regret his departure.
Mrs. Carl Dice left yesterday after.
moon for Hillsdale, Mich, to spend the
balance of the winter with relatives.
| j. W. Davies of Judson, who recently
returned from Nevada, is seriously sick
in st. Joseph's hospital.
Mrs l.. B. Probcrt is visiting friends
and relatives at Minnesota Lake.
Mrs. Myrtle Tehurne of Minnesota
Lake is in the city.
Mapleton Enterprise: DIR. F. }. Bonn
berger, not securing buyer for his
home and practice at this place, decid.
ed that the change to Mankato would
not be to his advantage and on Tues
day moved his family back to Maple
ton. All will be glad to welcome them
back here, realizing their true worth
Mrs. T. j. Hupp is suffering from
slight attack of pneumonia.
| H. A. Patterson was confined to his
home yesterday and today with an at
tack of the grip,
f. L. Patterson is spending Il couple
of days in the city, attending the bon
/ l., Of Nntt Mc-
Dougalrs rink of st. Paul.
| Henry Hoffman is recovering from
his severe attack of blood poisoning
and is able to sit up.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Saulpaugh left
this morning for Chicago, where they
will attend the automobile show next
| w. G. Laumann of st. Peter spent
yesterday afternoon in Mankato.
J. L. Lobben of st. James was in the
city last evening.
A. S. Willoughby of La Crosse, Wis:
was in the city over night.
C. H. Miller of Waseca paid the city
NlSlI UOuaI.
G. c. Sherman of Minneapolis, presi.
dent of the Mankato Fruit Commission
company, was in the city today look
| ing after his business interests.
week: They will be gone some little
time
E. 4. Gibbons and NJ. Gibbons left
last night for Los Angeles, Cal.
Rev c. II. Neel, state evangelist for
the Christian church, is visiting Rev.
b. V. Black
| A. c. Abramson of La Crosse, Wis.,.
was in the city today.
Harry Bohlke and family returned
last night from Braincrd. The former
is fireman and will take position
OH the Great Western road.
Mrs William Russell is sick with an
attack of pneumonia.
| Charles Harris went to Minneapolis
today.
f. NJ. Zucl was Il passenger to st.
Paul this morning.
| J. w. Schmitt took trip to st.
Paul today.
| Miss Leonora Hauer has arrived
| from Westbrook, where she is teaching.
OH account of her fathers death
| w. E. Book of Berlin, Wis, who ha,
| been guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ellis for several days, left for Sterling
Center today.
| Thomas Howicson of Mapleton was Il
guest of friends i'm the city for couple
of days this week.
| DIR. j. NJ Edwards went home sick
this noon
| Sheriff Donahuc took IL trip to New
| Ulm this noon.
| Clerk of Court Thorne was OH the sick
list today, with grip.
| Z. A. Osdabe of New Ulm was in
Mankato this afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth w. Brent of Welcome
was i'll Mankato this afternoon.
| +. R. BEEN of Redwing, division
passenger agent of the Great Western
road was in AIankato this afternoon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
DESTROYED Monuments.

From Thursdays Daily.
Dodge county authorities have one
Callwell under arrest on a charge of
destroying monuments in the local Gem
ctery. The fellow admits the acctsa.
ton, saying that he and his brother
committed the acts while having good
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
Texas Lands For Sale.

Special excursion Feb. D. Call OF
write, Mankato Investment Co, S. ID.
Works, president, over First National
bank MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
Poultry Wanted.

Turkeys next ten days, l2Es cents
young roosters and hens cents. W.
pay cash. II. r. Kurth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
From Fridays Daily.

FROM FRIDAY DdIy.
Mrs. Charles Griebel delightfully."- en-.
tcrtained the ladies of the Five Hundred
Card club yesterday afternoon at he,
home on South Broad street. An ele.
and a most enjoyable afternoon was
spent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

Albers klughcrtz was pleasantly sur
prised at his home, Gl9 North Fourtl,
street, last night, it being the occasion
of his twentieth birthday. The evening
was spent in playing progressive cinch.
Head honors were won by Grace Dan.
ger and Mr.. Mills. The consolation
prizes were won by Vera Johnston and
John Singer. Mr.. Klughertz was pres
ented with a handsome pocket knife
from his friends. After lunch was
served Mr.. Mills, the travelling man.
entertained the crowd by performing
parted declaring they spent Il very so.
cial evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
From Saturdays Daily

From Saturdays Daily
The second of Company HIS series of
dancing parties did not take place last
evening as at first announced, but was
postponed until the night before Lent,
or Feb. II.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

Mrs. +. c. Brehm entertained the
members of the choir of st. Johns
Episcopal church at her home on Par
SONS street last evening at six o'clock
dinner. The affair was very enjoy
The guests were Misses Carolyn Sundt
katherine Hart, Lucy Wallace, Mil
dred Oleson, Eleanor johnson, Lois An
drcws, Lucille Brandenberg, Eleanor
Wood, Irma Davies and Mamie Davies
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

The Cotilliom club enjoyed one of its
straight dancing parties at Schiller
hall last evening. The decorations were
in pink and green, and Lamm's orches-
ira furnished the music. Nice refresh
ments were served and the affair was
greatly enjoyed The attendance was
about twenty five couples.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08
From Mondays Daily.

/ F'rom Mondays Daily.
Mrs. +. X Mcaghcr and Miss Emma
O'Donncll entertained forty young ladies'
Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Meagher OH South Fourth street. The
decorations were in toinsettia. Give
hundred" was played, and the head
prize was won by Miss Sundt. All had
a delightful time.
Senator S. d. Works was given six
| O'Clock dinner at his home ON Saturday,
, it being his birthday. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Warwick, Mr..
and Mrs. c. n. Andrews Mr.. and Mrs.
I. w. Hart, Dr. and Mrs. j. S. Hol
brook and Professor and Mrs. w. d..
, Owen.
quiet but pretty wedding occurred
at the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Cramm of Belgrade.
yesterday afternoon, when Miss Ruby
Benson and Albert c. Noble were joined
i'll holy wedlock. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Brown of the Bel
grade church. only the members of the
families being present. After the cere'
mony an elegant wedding dinner was
served The newly welded couple will
reside in Duluth 4s ssseSs
:. =
George Pond, who is dispoSing of u
stock of goods in Minneapolis, was home
over Sunday. He stated that about
two weeks ago while George Chambers
and family, formerly of this city, were
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

The informal dancing and card party
given last evening by the Knights of
Pythias lodge was a very enjoyable af-
fair. About thirtyfve couples were in
attendance, and light refreshments were
served. Lamm's three-piece orchestra
furnished music. The lodge gives these
parties for the members and their fam
lilies at intervals.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

i. w. Bates and family have re.
turned from Menominie, Wis. Mr.
Bates this morning resumed his former
position i'll the Omaha freight depot.
f. A. Dietz, whom he succeeds, is con-
sidering the offer of the cashiership OF
the Chicago & Northwestern depot at
Watertown, S. D., but his friends hope
that he will decide to remain i'll this
city.
DR.. j. F. Bomberger, who recently
moved to this city from Mapleton, in.
tends to return there soon. He enjoyed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

Thursday evening, Jan. 81, about
twenty of the young people OF the NJ
n. Il. enjoyed seighridc in Stevens
& Phillips Blue Jay. After riding un,
til tired they drove to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. r. Burrill where all enjoyed
themselves. Music and solos were rem.
dered by several of the young ladies.
Supper was served after which all de.
parted for home feeling they had spent
an enjoyable evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

Miss Flora PrNbylla was given par
eel shower at the residence of Albert
He'll on North Sixth street by Il dozen OF
her lady friends last evening. The even.
ing was spent playing cards. Tasty re,
frcShmcnts were served, and all present
spent an enjoyable evening. Miss Pry
hylIa received many beautiful presents
She is to be married to Joseph He'll on
Feb. Il.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

Mrs. w. S. Farnum entertained the
West Side Whist club at her apart
ments in the Security block yesterday
afternoon very pleasantly. Bridge
whist was played, ami the prizes were
won by Mrs. r. +. Brown and Mrs
Charles X. Otto.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

Mrs. +. X. Meagher will entertain u
800" tomorrow afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

About fifty neighbors and frienus of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. +. Jewson called at
their home Oh Bunker hill last evening,
bringing with them refreshments. The
occasion was the sixty third birthday
of Mr. Jcwson, and all had delight
full time. Mr.. Jewson was presented
with seal skin cap as a remembrance
of the OCCASION. Nice refreshments were
served, and the party wished the recip
lent many happy returns of the day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

The grand prize masquerade ball given
last night by Mankato lodge No. -, De
gree of Honor, at the A. Q. U. w. hall,
was attended by about fifty couples,
and was very enjoyable and successful
event. Lamm's orchestra furnished the
music, and refreshments were served.
Many of the costumes were attractive.
One party dressed as a bear and had
Keeper and was followed around the hall
by crowd of boys in very realistic
manner. Tony Gobbler was dressed as a
prince and took the prize, and his prill-
cess took the ladies' prize. Mrs. Sophia
Anderson of the Minneopa House took
the prize for the most comically dressed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho.
dist Episcopal church will meet at the
nome of Mrs. j. W. Andrews, Friday af'
tcrnoon at three o'clock. A large attend
auce is desired as business of impOr-
lance will be brought before the society
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-08

Superior lodge No. >, Degree or Hon
or. gave its annual masquerade ball al
the \. O. l. w. hall last evening and q
pleasant social time was had. The at
tendance was large and the dancers helt
the floor for several hours. Some very
nice costumes were worn, and the af
fair was great success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-10
TRIED TO END LIFE.
Washington Man Attempts Suicide in
Baltimore,

The police received informa ton this morn
ing that Edward 7. Burns the deaf mute
who was reported to have disappeared from
his home. 421 Delaware avenue southwest
last Saturday. had attempted suicide in
Baltimore yesterday. 1t is stated that he
was walking near Water and Frederick
streets yesterday about noon, when he shot
himself in the left temple. Two shots were
fired and both took effect.
Policeman Perry Frank was attracted to
the scene of the shooting by hearing the
shots, and when he reached the wounded
man the latter handed him a tablet upon
which written: "A deaf mute-Ed ward
L. Burns. 421 Delaware avenue southwest,
Washington, d. CT am very sick-G r.
Burns 100 West Montgomery street, Nary
land.
After handing the tablet to the policeman
Burns became unconscious and was unable
to write anything additional. The police
man had him removed to the City Hospital,
where the surgeons found he was in a criti-
cal condition 1t is stated that his recovery
Is not expected. Burns was employed at
the works of local bottlng company
Saturday morning about $50 o'clock he left
his boarding house to go to work Failing
to return, his friends appealed to the police
to find him. Nothing was heard about him
until last night, when it was learned that
he had shot h Ilself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-10
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, July 10.-The cotton market
opened barely steady, at a decline of las
points, and while cables were about as due
at the hour of the local opening and Eng
lish spot sales were heavier. sold off to
net decline of 19a21 points on the active
months during the early session. under
realizing or liquidation as a result of ia
yorable weather and crop accounts.
Trading was quite active on the decline
and some OF the leading bulls appeared to
be working against prices. The market
continued nervous during the middle of the
morning. with prices at about the lowest
point. business was largely professional.
Futures opened barely steady. July. y p;
August. 1902; September. 11.95; October,
1901: December. l203; January, 1216: Feb
ruary. l215 bid: March. 1926 bid; April.
l225 bid; May. 1870 bid.
Inc market continued weak and unset
tied during the late forenoon and prices
at midday were q to 20 points net lower
unoer Incubation and local bear pressure.
Leaai,g interests are estimated to have sold
fully l'5.u00 bales during the forenoon
Spot quiet: middling uplands 1,325; mid
ding gulf, 1850 Estimated receipts at the
ports TO-DAY 800 bales. against LII last
week and 3,IS9 last year. For the week
$4,000 bales. against 13i2S last week and
27736 last year. Today's receipts at New
Orleans, BIS bales against 593 last year,
and at Houston. 172 bales against 426 last
year.
Cotton futures closed barely steady.
Closing BIDS July. 1870: August. II 81 :;
september, ll.bl, oCtODer, ll.Sb. NONenn-
Der. 1172; December, 1.S0; January. 1877:
February. 1lsl March, 1877; May. 1909.
Liverpool Prices.
LIVERPOOL, July 10.-Closng: Cotton
Spot in fair demand: prices points higher
American middling. fair. S.34 good mid
ding. $50; middling $50; low middl.ng
6.94; good ordinary. q 20: ordinary, 80 The
sales of the day were 10 900 bales OF which
1OO were for speculation and export. and
included $500 American. Receipts IL 900
bales. including $500 American Futures
opened quiet and closed easy; American
middling. &. o. c.: July. G.S3; July and Au-
gust, Gs2; August and September 67lh
September and October. 6.G2; October and
November 654: November and December
6.51; December and January, g. 40I5; January
and February. 6.4St2: February and March
CASH; March and April, 6.49la: April and
May, $50: May and June, 85l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-10
w. B. NoERR's FUNERAL.
Dean Of Government Clerks Borne to
Grave ty Army Comrades

Funeral services over the remains of Will
liam B. Noerr who died Sunday night at
his home, 2143 X street northwest. were
held at o'clock this afternoon at his late
residence The services were conducted by
Rev s. Reese Murray, pastor of the Union
NJ. E. Church. Burial was in Glenwood
cemetery.
Potomac Post. No. II. G. A. R.. of which
the deceased was junior vice comman der,
had charge of the service. at the grave.
under the direction of Commander w. A
OMeara Chaplain J. Tier Powell Of
fered prayer. The pallbearers. members of
the post. were ]. Tyler Powell. George W.
Gladman. John H. Randolph. James T.
Sheckles. William l.. Sma4noff, William H
Braun. Isaac Quackenbush and w. A.
OMeara
Mr.. Noerr. who was the oldest clerk in
the government in point of service. was
seventy-two years of age. His wife, Mrs
Mary Noerr. and two daughters. Mrs. SUSIE
c. Irwin and Mrs. Jesse Fisher. survive him.