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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-15
JOCKEYS MUST BE OVER SIXTEEN.
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Takes Action at Ascot Park.

Los Angeles Jan. 14.-Oficers Of the National
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
served notice to-day on the officers of the Ascot
Park racetrack TO cease allowing Jockeys under six-
teen years OF age 10 be employed at the track
otherwise prosecutions will be Instituted
The society declares that a recent investigation
disclosed that several OF the boys riding at the
track were under the limit OF sixteen years estab-
,,shed cy law u addition. II is alleged that the
boys are compelled TO ride in scanty clothing dur
ing the most inclement weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-15
GOLF TOURNEY IN A PARL0R CAR.
Charles S. Meek, of Toronto, Wins from a
Big Field Of Players.

The first golf tournament played In an ex-
press tran-Song fifty miles an hour was the
kill time feature of the Advertising Mems Golf
Association, a largo party of whom left New York
on Saturday for the tournament at Pinshurst this
week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-15

in the Garden
When Ralph Owen. the driver Of the Olds-
mobile Mud Lark" started out from New York
on December %. he made a prediction that he
would arrive in Florida In twenty days, He not
only succeeded in doing this. but cut of two days
from his running time. making the total run
ming time eighteen days-two days being taken
out for Christmas. The last stretch of the run
from Jacksonville TO Ornond. is told in e wire
received from owen after his arrival at the
Beach.
The Mud Lark" pulled away from Jackson
Vile while the band playing Dixie. and
large crowd cheered our way. We had
fair shell road out of Jacksonville. and then met
with heavy sand roads. which in many places
were impossible owing to the heavy washouts
We were met and escorted into 81. Augustine o
several cars and later met our escort EOun
Ormond. The last of the tour was through the
worst country Imaginable. but notwithstanding
these conditions the from ST. Augustine 70
Ormond made in four hours. when IS .ss
ord tine the trip ordinarily taking ths osllsS
part of day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-15

cony. midway down the row. Is of the finest
in the Garden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-15
Automobiles.

NOR sALE-A small Electric Brousham IN PARE.
u order Apply to J. Y FIELD. at American 20 AZ
motive Auto Company, corner Broadway ana ssa~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
Funeral of Famous Snowman


brothers. He was of the same honest
and genial spirit and his part in build
ing up the great show was one of the
most important. Several years ago
be gave up his position in Minneapo-
lis and came to Baraboo to assist in
the management of the show, he being
connected with the advertising depart
ment Two years ago he was made
manager of the advertisement de-
partment OF the Forepaugh- Sells show.
This is one of the important features
of the business. and Mr. Ringing prov
ed to be one of the best i'll the line.
He was systematic in every detail,
and through this work he made the ac-
quaintance of many of the city of
feials in most of the important cities
in this country. Soon he was known to
the business world as A. G. and every
one gave him friendly greeting, for
his business methods We're always cor
rect and for that reason he was well
and favorably known. He was man
of few words and had no favorites I'M
der him. The men were treated as men
unless they proved unworthy. He was
lust to all. and his word was law.
THE death of August G. Ringling
causes the first break in the Ringing
ranks among the seven brothers. Al
though not member of the firm his
position was important and the salary
large, in keeping with his ability and
the results accomplished. 1t is hard TO
find so many brothers who have spent
SO much of their lives together as
these seven brothers. They have been
brothers in every sense of the word,
and his death is felt very keenly by
them. The living are, Albert Ringing,
Alfred Ringling, John Ringing, Otto
Ringing, Charles Ringing, Harry Ring
ling. He also leaves one sister Mrs.
Harry North"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
STERLING CENTER NEWS.

Ed Hicks is working for G. b
Lamp.
Word was received here of the mar
rage of William Root to Minneapo-
lis lady. The wedding occurred last
Sunday
A. H. Steifenhofer of Mankato is
visiting at the home of f. w. Parks
Mrs. Melva Hurth and daughter ar
rived from Waverly, Iowa, to spend
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. C. Troy.
Miss Norma Fuller of Amboy spent
Sunday with Miss Mary Frok.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Reyn-
olds, baby girl.
Miss Martha Riuehart is very ill.
There will be Christmas exercises
at the hall on Tuesday evening
Dec. "a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

The Baraboo, tWisl Republic in
speaking of the funeral of the late
August G.. Ringing, has the following
to say which will be read with interest
by his friends i'm Mankato:
The funeral of August G. Ringing
was held this morning at nine O'Clock
from, st. Joseph's church. The ser
vices were conducted by Father Pickert
of Dubuque, Ia, assisted by Father
Durward Father Pickert was Al life
long friend of the Ringing family and
it wis one of the saddest funerals he
had conducted in long time. Flowers
came from all over the country from
old friends and Others in the show
world and there were so many that
all could not be used.
Mr. Ringing was the second son of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. y. G. Ringing
and was born in Milwaukee July 20,
1854, and came to Baraboo with his
parents more than fifty years ago. He
learned harness making and carriage
trimming of his father and when the
family removed to Iowa he accompan
led, them returning twelve or thirteen
years later. Subsequently he went to
Minneapolis. where he held response
BILE position in carriage factory and
on November 81, 1888, was married to
Miss Annie Hurley, who, with three
daughters, Mrs Horton, Misses Matte
and Alice. survive. Death was caused
by Bright's disease at New Orleans in
a sanitarium.. The Ringing family ex
pected to spend the winter in the
south, making short trips in their
private ear, with the hope of Mr..
Rin2ling recovering his health.
Although not the circus king, as
the newspapers an over the country
are publishing Mr.. Ringing was a
circus man of national repute, and
was as we'll known as his famous
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
GREATEST "NECKTIE' PARTY
II Occurred in Mankato Over Forty
five Years Ago.

The early settlers well recall the
fact that it was forty five years ago
today that the Indians were hung
the thirty-eight out of the three hun
dred convicted and sentenced to death
for the butcheries in which they had
INDUCED during the previous months
of the bloody uprising of the Sioux.
That night the ghosts walked" or
at least the bodies disappeared from
the places where they ibid been in.
tered.
The weather on the day of the
greatest necktie party ever held in the
country was milder than it has been
today, and the amount of snow on
the ground was about what was on
the ground yesterday, according to
old settlers. Mankato then had u
population of about 1000 and prob
ably not over one-tenth of that num-
Der still reside in the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

later to inspect the Mamkato factories.
Cambele Ellis of Sterling was a
caller in the city yesterday.
DIR. h. c. Broderick of De Smet.
IS. d., arrived today for "A few DAYS
visit over the holidays with his wife's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis.
Miss Lucille Brandenburg is home
for the Christmas holidays from Ober-
lin, where she is attending the Con
servatory of Music.
Mrs. Harriet McCallister, who has
been attending the state normal school,
left today for st. Ansgar. Ia, To visit
a sister during the holidays.
The Misses Bessie and Jennie Jones.
who have been attending the normal
school have just returned to fipc
stone. Mimi, to, visit relatives during
the holidays.
Miss $. Rose Staiey. IA teacher in
the New Ulm public schools, is home
for the holiday vacation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
PUPILS ENTERTAIN FINE
Programs Are Nicely Carried Out
and Audiences Well Pleased.

From Saturdays Daly
The pupils of the Franklin school
gave a splendid entertainment yester-
day, in the upper hall, and ninety
five of the parents turned out Thirty
two numbers were rendered, eight
from each room. and all were well
done and interesting. The building was
darkened and lighted with japanese
lanterns, and the decorations were
holly
A four piece orchestra composed OF
pupils, under the direction of Miss
Hub, was feature of the enter
tainment and did finely. Mamie Casl-
son and Miss Peterson sang duet
very sweetly, to the accompaniment
of guitar by Miss Peterson The
boys of the lower floor also had a
chorus that was well trained and
effective The entire affair was
great credit, both to the teachers
and the pupils.
In Miss Bangerter's room was shown
an exhibit of the work of the pupils
of the seventh grade, that the boys IN
manual training and of the girls III
sewing. The benefit of this kind OF
training could not but be manifest
to the spectators.
The pupils of the Union school
gave a fine concert at the high school
building last evening that was great
credit to the school and its teach
ers and pupils. A large audience as
sembled and was delighted, and the
piano fund for the Union school KIN
dergarten room was swelled.
A feature of the program was a
chorus of eighty voices from the best
singers in the school, selected by
Miss Beatty. A girls chorus. and a
bows chorus. besides several excel
lent solo numbers, were given.
The entertainment was great sue
cess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
CIRCUS MAN IS DEAD
Gus Ringling,H Head of Big Show
Firm, Dies in South.
Promoter OF Amusement Line
Gives Way 10 Disease.

New Orleans, Dec. l9.-Gus Ringing
head of the circus combination which
controls the shows of Ringling Broth
ers, Barnum & Bailey. and Forepaugh-
Sells, died here yesterday at sana-
torium. Death was due to eompli.
cation of diseases. Mr.. Ringing came
to New Orleans about two weeks
ago with the hope that the southern
climate would benefit him.
Death was due to complication OF
diseases.
Charles and Henry Ringing, brothers
of Augustus Ringing, arrived from
Baraboo, Wis, the home of the Ring
lings and the winter quarters of their
shows. a few days ago. They have
been in constant attendance upon
their brother ever since, living in his
private car, which was parked near
the sanitarium where he was under
going treatment.
The casket containing the body was
placed in the Ringing private ear to-
udN, " lHc l<iiiIlSu
on the Illinois Central railway. 1t
will be taken to Baraboo, where the
funeral will probably take place.
Augustus Ringing was the oldest of
seven brothers. Born poor boy fif-
ty-fve years ago he educated himself
and accumulated sufficient funds with
his brothers to start the nucleus OF
the great shows he controlled at his
death.
Gradually, through thrift and man
agement, they were able to get to-
gether small travelling circus and
with their big red wagons followed
in the footsteps of the pioneer cir
Gus man, John Robinson, driving
across the country by night and show
ing by day.
The Ringlings began their careers
as showmen in Mankato. They are
nephews of Nick Juliar of Decoria.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
SICK MAN SLAsHEO HIS THROAT;
]. D. DOHERTY COMMITTED SUICIDE
BODY FOUND LYING IN A POOL OF BLOOD IN THE
REAR OF A HOTEL.
IEealh Caused Him Become Dependent Could Not Work
Steadily and Wondered WhatWas to Become of Him
When Money Gave Out.

fore. In the pool of blood on the
closet floor was found the open razor
No Inquest Was Necessary.
Deputy Coroner Moore was summons
ed and made full investigation and
satisfied himself that it was case
of suicide and that no inquest was
necessary. The body was turned over
to Landkamer Bros. & Davidson and
removed to their undertaking rooms
1t was found that there was a deep
cut upon each side of the throat
severing the jugular vein and the
carotid artery. Little was found in
the pockets of the clothing. The man
was warmly dressed, with two pairs
of trousers and two shirts, all OF
his clothing being good. The only
money found was six cents. In his
grip at the hotel was found some
working clothing and silver watch
chain, but no watch was found. An
order on Watcrville bank for $40
signed by Louis Sycks, and dated
March %. 1904, and payable two
months later was found.
The deceased was about ffty-five
years of age, and was single man, SO
far as can be learned and it is not
known where his relatives live.
Was In Ill Health.
Doherty has been in Mankato oc-
casionally for two or three years past
He worked for different farmers about
GAINESVILLE. ST. Clair and Napoleon and
in Decoria, st. Clair and Mapleton and
paid his bills, but for year past has
not been well. He wondered what
would become of him when he could
not work, and this morning, when ad-
vised to 90 to the hospital and have
an operation, said that he had no
money He drank but little.
Dougherty had been working for q
farmer in Decoria lately: and this
farmer owed him $40 for husking
corn and promised to meet him i'll this
city and pay him, but Doherty went
to the appointed place number OF
times but failed to find, him. Day be.
fore yesterday he offered to work fol-
his board for a farmer near ct. Clair
but that farmer had no need for. extra
help and did not take him. All these
things tended to make the man dis
pondent The ease is sad one.
John Benz today brought in tive
trunks belonging to Doherty. MIR
Benz resides near the city, and Doh
erty had left the trunks there fol
some time. going there occasionally
for something that he wanted. Thu
other day he told Mr.. Benz that III
was going back to GAINESVILLE ant
would write him to forward TIN
trunks The trunks contained SOM
| clothing and AN album with numerou
pictures, but no letters or anything t
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
j. ID. Doherty. u farm laborer from
GAINESVILLE, committed suicide at about
$50 o'clock this morning i'll the closet
AT the rear of the Commercial House
and when the door was opened hall
an hour later his dead body was seen
in full view from the sidewalk, while
a great pool of blood and blood
stained razor told the tale of how the
deed was done.
Doherty had been a guest at the
hotel for month, and was in i'll
health. having pain in his stom-
ach that sometimes caused him to
cease from his work in the field and
lie down. He was emaciated. and
Respondent because he was unable to
get some money that was due him for
work. and was thus unable to pay his
last weeks board bill at the hotel.
Visited Several Saloons.
This morning Doherty arose at
about six o'clock, as was his custom,
had his breakfast ut seven, and then
went out, after remarking to Land
lord Joseph Blazheim that when he
returned they would have game of
cards This was the last seen of him
at the hotel until his dead body was
found two hours later. He visited
several saloons, and complained of his
health. and at one was given IA glass
of whisky. This was about $3.50
o'clock, and he must have gone di-
rectly to the closet and cut his
throat. He always got shaved at a
barley shop. and was not known TO
have 4 razor.
Lying in His Own Blood.
Bernhard Otterson, travelling sales
man of Minneapolis, who was also a
guest at the hotel. went to the closet
at about nine o'clock, and saw a
pool of blood running out FROM un-
der the door and down the walk lead
ing to the sidewalk on Second street
He returned to the hotel, asked
whether that was the closet still in
use. and on being informed that ii
was he went back and opened the
door. The sight that met his gaze
was one that gave him "A shock. a
gray haired man was crouching over
with large pool of blood under
him. covering the floor, and sightless
CLASSY eyes staring ahead Mr.. Otter
son quickly closed the door and in
formed Mr.. Blatzheim of what he hac
seen, and the police station was called
up. Then Mr.. Blatzheim opened thu
door and the dead body was pulled
out upon the walk. where anothe
large pool OF blood quickly formed
Rigor mortis had not yet set in
showing that the death had not oe
cured more than few moments be
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Mrs. Eugene Coy went to Monte
yideo today to spend Christmas.
w. q. hoefr was a passenger I,
the Twin Cities today.
than two weeks. He will tomorrow re
sumo his duties of guard of the pris
oners sentenced to hard labor. Peter
Sanger served on the grand jury, but
returned a week ago
Alderman Gary goes to Minneapoli.
tomorrow morning, to arrange for a
bimonthly excursion TO Texas, to leave
Minneapolis in the morning every see.
ond Tuesday.
Ned Davies yesterday submitted to
an operation for a rupture, sustained
last week while handling heavy ar
tieles on the Wells Fargo dray.
Miss Kate Hubbard will arrive this
evening from North Hampton, Mass,
where she is attending Smith college,
and will spend the holidays at home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

show who Doherty's relatives are.
John Goebel was in and said that
he did owe Doherty $3.50 for husk-
ing corn. but paid him some time
ago in the presence of another man.
He recalled that Doherty had sis
ter, but that he had not seen her
since the Worlds fair, and did not
know where she WAS now.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
Insane Man Choked to Death.

st. Peter, Dec. 2l.-Andrew Mark
man, committed to the st. Peter
state hospital for the insane from
Ramsey county, met death in pc
culiar manner. While eating a meal
a piece of food lodged in his throat
and he died of strangulation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
Wreck in Iowa.

A report was in circulation today
that a wreck occurred on the Omaha
near Sibley, Iowa. From what can be
learned the wreck happened on the
Illinois Central road Local railroad
men were not conversant with the de
tails.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

The board of public works on Tues.
day afternoon confirmed the. assess
ment for the construction of sewer
on Spring street, no objection having
been filed. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27
viii Have a Quiet Election.

Er0rr Eatrrdav's DaIIv
Redwood Falls citizens have held a
meeting and agreed upon F. w. Phil
brick for mayor. The election promises
TO be harmonious.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

| fore. In the pool of blood on the
closet floor was found the open razor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

Prom Saturdays Daily.
The dancing party given last night
at the Toland Business university
was great success, well attended and
enjoyed. Lamm's orchestra furnished
the music.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-12-27

The LeHillier Social club met with
Mrs. f. r. Bohan yesterday after
noon. Fourteen ladies were present.
A tasty lunch was served. The next
meeting will be at Mrs. T. j. Cum
innings.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-15
FEDERAL COURT WORKING
No Time Lost in Getting Down to
Work at Bismarck-List of Jurors
That Are Serving.

The March term of the United States
court is in full blast in the U. S. court
rooms at Bismarck with a large civil
calendar. There are a number of at
torneys from various sections of the
state on hand and no time was wasted
in getting down to business. The Jury
is as follows:
M. L. Ayers, Dickinson, R. E. Walk
er, Darlington; J. G. Brown, Wheat
land; Fred w. Heidel, Valley City;
Frank Forester, Wales; F. w. Pear
son, Fargo; o. H. Olson, New Rock
ford; Gilbert Hanson, Preston; L. P.
Anderson, Fort Ransom; Jan Ebert,
Grafton; George Lutz, Walhalla; o.
Eelson, Hatton; A. B. Hutchinson,
LaMoure; c. A. Roberts, Fargo; Chas.
Langley. Dickinson; X. s. Olson, Ad-
ans; ]. NJ. Lamb. Michigan; J. 8.
Kemp, Galesburg; A. H. Hardy, Ca
thay; Henry Hordem, LaMoure; Oscar
F. Gray, Wheatland; Charles Helm,
Hankinson; Chris Ewald. Hebron;
Alonzo James, Leal; c. N. Barnes,
Grand Forks; E. l.. Scofield, Dickin.
son; j. E. Hall, Grafton; Ed Swan
son, Grafton; Robert Cochrane, Grand
Harbor; w. R. Lasham, Grand Forks;
Frank G. Johnson, Casselton; H. l..
Blout, Fargo; Graham Williamson,
Arvilla; William H. Campbell, Valley
City; David Purdon. Wahpeton;
Samuel Powers, Yynchburg; 4. ].
Ford. Rockford,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-15

Aug. s, Boston, Mass.-International
Brotherhood of Transfers.
Aug. 5-Asbestos Workers of Ameri.
ca; National Association of Heat, Frost
and General Insulators.
Aug. 6, Rockford, Ill.-Internationa
Glove Workers Union of America.
Aug. IL, Philadelphia, Pa.-Interna-
tional Stereotypers and Electrotypers'
Unio1 of North America.
Aug. IL, Hot Springs Ark.-Interna-
tional Typographical union.
Aug. 10, st. Louis. Mo.-Shirt Waist
and Laundry Workers International
union.
Aug. 81, Cincinnati, Ohio-Metal Pol
ishers, Buffers, Platers and Brass
Workers International Union of North
America.
Sept. 2, St. Louis, Mo.-International
Association of Machinists.
Sept 2, Indianapolis, Ind.-National
Association of Post-Office Clerks.
Sept 8, Chicago, Ill.-Sawsmiths'
National union.
Sept. 3, Eureka, Cal.-Internationa
Brotherhood OF Woodmen and Saw Mill
Workers
Sept. 9, indianapolis, Ind.-Interna-
tfonal Brick, Tile and Terra Gotta
Workers alliance.
Sept. ~, Memphis, Tenn.-American
Brotherhood of Cement Workers.
Sept. IL, Boston, Mass.-Cotton Mule
Spinners' association.
Sept. 16, New Orleans, La.-Interna-
tional Association of Bridge and Struc-
tural Iron Workers.
Sept. 16, New York City-Wood Cary
ers' association.
Sept. ~, Walden, N. Y.-Pocket Knife
Blade Grinders and Finishers.
Oct. =, Chicago, 1ll.-International
Union of Wood, Wire and Metal Lath-
ers.
Oct. 6, Milwaukee, Wis.-Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Blacksmiths.
Oct. Z, Chicago, Ill.-International
hoto-Engravers' Union of North Amer
lea.
Oct. =, New Orleans, La.-Amelga-
mated Association of Street and Elec-
trio Railway Employees of America.
Oct. z, Bay City, Mich.-National I'm
ion of Shipwrights, Joiners and Caulk-
ers.
Oct. Is, Rochester,, N. Y.-Interna-
] tional Car Workers association.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-15
TO PROSPECT FOR OIL
Wells Will BE Sunk As There Are In.
dfcatfens Of Presence of Burning
Liauid at DenbeigIl.

Parties who formerly have lived in
oil fields of Pennsylvania claim to be
certain that the Denbeigh section of
the Mouse river valley is underlaid
with gas and oil and an organization
has been formed for the purpose of
sinking a number of wells as an ex-
pertinent. There are many surface in
dications that oil exists in that neigh
borhood: Oil forms on the top of the
water in the we'll on a farm five miles
west OF Towner to the extent at times
that the water can scarcely be used
for domestic purposes. Should oil or
gas be struck in paying quantities, it
would be a great boon to that section
of the country and would relieve it
from the danger of future fuel or light
famines.