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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

The bass at Madison Lake which
have been on 'hike' from Hiking
for several weeks are getting into tne
game. C. HI. Norton of Avoca, Iowa,
and Jack Sanderson of Minneapolis
brought in a beautiful string contain
ing thirteen black bass besides mum
erous other varieties
Roy Hetzel of Avoca and Wagner
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

Mrs. Ca1ista Wertz died at midnight
last night at her home 1901, North
Broad street, after long illness. She
was stricken with paralysis year
ago, and for six months past had been
confined to her bed. She was fifty
four years of age, and had lived in
Mankato for thirty-six years. She
is survived by her husband and eigat
children, arrangements for the fun
eral have not yet been made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

Jacob Roemer, a Lime Ntownship
farmer, drove to Mankato this fore
noon with a team and light spring
wagon loaded with milk cans for the
creamery. He delivered his milk and
filed the cans with skinned milk, and
then hitched his team on Main street.
The horses took fright at passing
street car and broke away and ran
up to Broad street and thence north.
At Plum, man attempted to stop
the horses, but was knocked down
and run over and sustained several
scalp injuries. The horses were event.
ually stopped, and were unhurt, but
the wagon was badly broken up. The
runaway happened just before noon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26
Crushing Defeat for Sleepy Eye.

Springfield gave Sleepy Eye crush
ing defeat today by a score of 10 to
2. Kramer toyed with the Sleepy
Eye batters, having allowed them but
three hits. Batteries: Kramer and
Pietsch; Bzcskie, Berg and Hertz
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

From Fridays Daily.
George P. Jones, known as Jones,
of Rock" who is now practlclng law
at Edgeley, N. D., passed through st.
Paul en- route to Hutchinson, where
he married today, Miss Lydia 5. Ricn-
ardson, of that place, says The st.
Paul Dispatch.
Mr.. Jones, who has always been a
staunch johnson supporter, expressed
the opinion that Bryan would capture
the nomination at Denver because
Johnson's candidacy has been placed
in a false light by those who have
declared MIN to be the nominee OF
''the interests" In North Dakota, Mr..
Jones said, the situation appeared to
favor the chances of Congressman
Thomas Marshall for the senatorshlp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

There was discussion the other day
among fisherman as to the relative
merits and red and blue as attractive
colors for fish bait. So to settle the
matter two rivals tried it out, one
with "red ibis fly" the other with
a blue bait. They industriousIy thresn-
ed and east for an hour or more and
then by mutual consent abandoned
the contest and resorted to frogs
just the good old common frog-and
they were both equally successful.
The bass took the frogs and they
took the bass.
The lake is falling despite the rains,
and it would seem as though the
submerged pastures and fields must
soon be relieved of surplus moisture
There is mucn damage to crops in
low lands about Madison lake. Wheat
suffers equally with corn. But not
withstanding the unfavorable present
outlook this portion of Blue Earth
county will doubtless as usual, show
the best crops in the county.
The village of Madison Lake is max
ing one improvement of great interest
to autoists and that is the widening
of AlIyn's hilL This hill has long
been very dangerous piece of road
but wnen present improvements are
completed it will be safe and con-
venient.
Barclay hill is also to be improved
and the roadway widened out.
Mankato autoists may rely on meet
ing many tourists from the Twin
Cities during the coming summer at
Point Pleasant and arrangements are
being made by which this will be one
of the Sunday tour points as soon
as the roads become settled.
A phenomenon is visible in the
sudden return of the blue gill or big
golden Sunfsh to Madison Lake after
an absence of some ten years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

Malbrook of Omaha and n. Z. Putnam
of Des Moines, Iowa, were among the
successful anglers.
There was a discussion the other day
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26
NEWS FROM HOME AND ELSEWHERE

pee; treasurer, Henry Meierbachtel of
Blakeley. Committees were appointed
on constitution and bylaws, member
ship and statistics.
The next meeting to receive the re-
port of the committees will be aeld at
LIE Sueur on July l.,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26
AWNINGS. TENTS

Stack Covers, Flags, etc. Wrlte TOT
prices and catalog. American Tent &
Awning Co., 2o7-2c9-sl1 Wash. Ave-. North.
Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

A phenomenon is visible in the
sudden return of the blue gill OF big
golden Sunfish to Madison Lake after
an absence of some ten years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26

The lake is falling despite the rains,
and it would seem as though the
submerged pastures and fields must
soon be relieved of surplus moisture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
SOUTuINCTON RIOT
One Man h Hsspiial and Several
 BsdIy Isiursd.

Southington, Nov 4.-John Con ners of this place Is at the Hartford hospital in a critical condition, rnd eight or ten other men. among them being Chief-of-Police Andrews and Oficer Bowers, are more or less in- jured, as the result of riot that oc- cured here during the election cele- bration last night. The clash was between members of an Italian band and couple of drum corps. which were parading, and is said to have been caused by the jostling of tho Italians by the crowd. Knives vera evidently used by the participants in the fight as all of the wounded are suffering from cuts and gashes. Those most seriously hurt besides the above mentioned are George Kane, Frank Castles, Charles Welsh and Morris Lenny, all of whom were bad ly cut, but are not thought to be in a dangerous condition. Two arrests have already been made and 1t is Nkely that others will follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
TIMELY TOPICS

Freshley opened oysters, at the Public Market for 35c quart, long and round clans, three quarts for 25c.
 Look at the prices of wash goods and domestics at Currans' for to- night, also bargains in mems goods.
 Ladies suits, long new model skirt made of broadcloth at Miller & Pecks for s9.9S.
 Duesler Bros have grape fruit, or anges and cereals for breakfast, per lection buckwheat, ham, bacon, etc.
 Bring your framing to the Curtis Art Co.'S. They have good assort- ment of frames and mating.
 I. Chase & Son have stock of especially attractive children's hats and bonnets.
 Look at Wenzers two piece under wear, or their union suits from sI up.
 Langley has a stock of oil heaters that are priced from 8 up. House hold heaters s15 up.
 Gold bond hats at Upson, Single ton & Co.'S are only g. Stetson flexible hats s350.
 Tomorrow will be bargain day at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands. "Rubdry, towels SIC each.
 Johnes. Morgan & Co are showing some handsome fall suits at SIS and up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
McCarthy-Walsh.

A very pretty wedding took place at the church of the Immaculate Con. ception at o'clock this morning when Miss Mary D. Walsh and Mich ael D. Mccarthy were united in mar riage by the Rev Father Frederick, who also celebrated the nuptial mass The attending couples were Miss Nel- lie Walsh. sister of the bride, and Dennis j.. Mccarthy. nephew of the groom. The bride was attired in a gown of pongee silk and wore hat to match. The bridesmaid was at tired in pale blue and carried white roses. After the ceremony break fast was served at the home of the bride.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
THE CRIDIRON
All waterburys Have Accepted the
 Challenge of the Brooklyns

The All Waterburys and the Brook lyns may at last come together on the ball field. that Is If satisfactory terms can be agreed upon. The Brooklyns have been issuing repeated challenges, which Manager Lawlor of the All Waterburys has ignored up to the present. Now he has agreed to meet Manager Dunphy at Bauby' E corner thls evening and arrange for a game next Sunday. The All Wa terburys are scheduled to play with the All New Ravens next Sunday. but they will cancel that game provided the Brooklyns agree to meet them. This Is the only Sunday that they can give Brooklyn, as all the other dates are closed. Manager Dunphy claims to have nineteen men in good con- dition. so that there can be no ax- cuse on either side why the game could not be arranged for next Sun day. A meeting between those two teams will settle once and for all time as to which is the best team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
FORDHAM IN FRONT.
Georgetown Sinks Under Score of
 22 to 0.

22 to o.
 New York, Nov 4-By a score of 22 to the Fordham college eleven defeated Georgetown at American league park yesterday. The work oi the Fordham players in the first half was disappointing, but they managed to score touchdown through the ef- forts of White, who, later on, made a sensational run of eighty yards, which resulted in another touchdown early in the second half. Neither of these plays yielded a goal.
 The score at the end of the first half was to in favor of the loca collegians. A half-doZen changes were made in both teams during the second half, but no player was seri- ously injured.
 On forward pass Gargan got over the line for Fordham's third touch down and Geary kicked the goal. By a clever run helped by good interfer- ence Geary made touchdown and also kicked goal, increasing score of Fordham to 22. The game ended with the ball on Georgetown's twen- ty yard line.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
League Standing.
THE POLO AVERAGEES.

Teddy Lewis has replaced Lincoln as the leading goal getter of the Ma tional Roller Polo league, and he has thirty-two to his credit. His part ner, John Roberts, Is second with thirty. Jason and Lincoln are tied for third place. Lincoln is still in tha lead in capturing rushes, with Loxon. Lewis and Duggan tied for second. Schiffer is in sixth place and he holds the same position in goal making. There are six men who have caged one goal each and Dupre of the Capitol city team is in the number. Wild Charlie Farrell has got a good lead in making fouls, with Fahey and Barney Doherty tied for second place. Bannon has the best average as a goal tend, with White second and Candy Harper third. The averages are as follows:
 T,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Last Nights Games.

At New Haven-New Haven 5, Pawtucket 2.
 At Providence-Providence 9, Worcester 1. At Fall River-Fall River &, Brockton 3.
 At Bridgeport-Bridgeport 10, Sa- lem 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04

There was remarkable change in the weather to-day. which showed that it varies almost as much as some of the voters in this city This morning about 5 o'clock the atnios- phere was springlike, the sun shining brightly. A couple of hours later real wintry weather was in thes city, caus- Ing general furry for heavy wraps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
Goal Tends Averages.

J. B. Mullings & Son have right ly-made" clothing from SIS up, copy of their $40 to sS5 suits.
 Reid & Hughes have bargins for all who come after them after 6 o'clock tonight.
 F. L.. Marks < Co are showing all the styles of the season in millinery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-04
POLO IN NEW YORK.
Several Waterbury Players Will Re
 in the Line.uD,


 in the Lineup.
 The New York state league of roll CT polo will begin the season next Monday. Henry Hellmann of this city is owner and manager of the Cohoes team and he will have several players from this city on his team. The league is comprised of Cohoes, Albany, Schenectady, Amsterdam and Glens Falls. There is another city to be taken and three applica- tions have been made for the fran chise. All the managers feel confi- dent that the league will be a go be- cause they do not have to pay. fancy prices in salary. The referees in the league will be Walter Ahearn and Toby Lancaster Of Waterbury and George Welch of West Haven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-10
MT. PLEASANT W. C. T. u.
Many New Members Added to the
Roll-QuarterIy in January

a meeting of the Mount Pleasant Aux
Hilary Of the w. G. T. e, was held in the
Calvary NJ Z. Church, Tuesday evening.
The president, Mrs. Curtis F. Gresham.
presided. and Mrs. Fred Buell. led deyo-
ional exercises.
The calling committee. consisting OF
Mrs. c. II. Hall. Miss Conkey, Mrs. Crew,
Mrs. Sasscer, Mrs. r. \. Dellett and Mrs.
Imrie, reported seventy-seven calls.
Mrs. l.. D. Clark reported the Mothers
Club meeting at headquarters. when Mr.
James L. West spoke of the campaign for
homeless children.
The following new members were re-
ceiyed: Mrs. Sarah II. Hill, Mrs. Edward
Webster. Mrs. Eliza w. Cook, Mrs. Mary
a. Gilfoyle. Mrs. W. w. Wild, Mrs. Phebe
T. Cnderhill, Mrs. Elizabe X. F1eck,
Miss Cora L. Hall, Miss Hart, Mrs Flor
ence Brown and Mrs. Sarah G. Hall.
1t was announced that the w. C.. r. L.
quarterly will be held in the Mount Pleas
ant Congregational Church In January,
when lunch will be served by the Mount
Pleasant Union. and Mrs. r. B. Hitch
cock was appointed chairman Of the
lunch committee. and Mrs. NJ. A. Tyndall
chairman of the committee on decora-
tons.
Mrs. Sidney Phillips, president Of the lie
Droit Union, spoke on Prohibition Prog
ress,' and said that over 1900 600 peo-
pie in the United States are living in pro-
hibition territory. also that fifty-four
out of lightweight in Ohio are
now dry.
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GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT

The winter lying-up time OF the Potomac
feet of wood and lumber carriers Is on.
From now until all danger Of Ice Is past
a large proportion of small vessels trading
to this port will be in safe harbor down
river waiting advent of spring.
The schooner g. L. Bowen. which left
here Tuesday for river point, Will lay
up in Nanjamoy creek. The Eleanor Rus
sell has already found harbor in Chica-
muxen creek and the Bertha May at
Nanjamoy.
The schooners Isaac Solomon, Mary Ann
Shea and Nayfiower are discharging their
last caYgoes for the season and Will go
from this city to river points to be placed
out of commission. The Solomon will lay
nm near Riverside. the Shea near Cloe
Landing and the MayfiOwer in NanjamOy
creek.
1t is estimated that with the next week
or ten days fully two-thirds of the wood
and lumber freigi1ters will be out OF
service. The oyster runners will he kept
in service throughout the winter and
many of them will sheath their hu!ls with
metal so that they can tow through the
ice in order to get cargoes to this city.
Before the vessels laying up return to
service they will be Overhauled and re-
painted.
The northwest winds of Tuesday night
and yesterday morning caused low tides
in the river ALI the flats and shoals
about this city were showing dry and
above water at low tide yesterday after
noon.
In many of the docks about the city
greater part of the day Yesterday
afternoon, at the sailing time of the
steamer Harry Randall to lower river
points, the steamers bow was on the
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schooner Mayfower, light for a river
point TO seek winter harbor; tug Rosalie.
light. for the Piscataway creek with q
tow of sand and gravel carrying scows.
Memoranda: Schooner a. H. Quinby
has arrived at TylerS, Pamonkey river.
Va. To load lumber for this city: schooner
Fannie Stewart has sailed from Carteret
n. j., with fertilizer material for Alexan-
dria: schooner Peri IS at a river point
loading lumber for this city: S. O. tug No
at Baltimore from this city: schooner VIII
liam Zurich has gone to bay point TO
load oysters in the shell for the Christmas
market here; schooner LYDIA Vernon is at
a river point loading for this city.
The orders OF the Washingt on-owned
schooner Samuel Wood. which was TO
have gone from the eastern shore or
Maryland to Leonarsitown tn load cord
wood for this city, have been changed,
ard Harry Carter, her owner, will have
her winter at Cambridge. Md. Orders to
this effect have been sent to the master
Of the vessel
One of the largest nocks of wild ducks
seen on the Potomac this season was
passed yesterday afternoon by the steam
er Estele Randall on her way to this city
from Grinders and other points The Off
GERS Of the steamer state that there We're
several hund ed birds in the flock anu
that the large majority OF them We're
mallard snd other large varieties of the
duck species.
The tug NJ. Mitchell Davis of the TAYLOR
fleet OF this city, which il employed in
towing Oh Chesapeake bay. is laid up out
OF service at Baltimore while some boiler
work Is being done aboard her The tug
will be out of service for several days.
and the Taylor interests will be looked
after by the tug William H. Yerlses, IT.,
which is towing between the capes and
Baltimore.
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Every Family to Have a Farm.

Mr. Birrell in his eXplanat ton estimates
that the additional sum of $500, 0OO, 900
will be necessary to complete the work.
to provide every family in the rural dis
tricts OF Ireland with a farm Of their own,
and, with the intention of doing that, he
asks an appropriation Of that amount.
which will bring the cost of the Irish
Land policy OF the British government up
to nearly $9O0,OOO,OOO.
This does not include the expenditures
of the conRested districts board which
have been $4,000 annually for several
years. and in the future are to be ST.
10000 year.
Nor does It include several millions of
dollars which have been expended under
previous land acts to purchase farms for
the tenant occupants
Nor does ii include the $4,000. COO APP
propriated several years ago upon the
motion Of James Bryce, now British am
bassadOr at Washington, to build cot
tages for the agricultural labOrers--the
farm hands OF Ireland.
Under Mr.. Brice's bill any farm hand
VINO wants home of his own need only
apply to the guardians OF the poor in his
parish, VINO Will permit him to select an
acre OF ground wherevec he wishes It,
purchase the land for him and erect him
"A stone cottage of four rooms, with Il
slate roof, at cost not to exceed 81 600,
which is equivalent to three times that
amount OF money in this country The
farm hand thus becomes the owner of the
property forever, provided he pays an an
nual interest of 81 per cent to meet the
interest upon the money borrowed by the
government for that purpose, and TO pro-
vide for sinking fund TO paw for the
bonds at maturity. Upon the most ex-
pensiye cottage that is provided under
this law the annual installment does not
exceed $50 or $40 year. and the avera ge
is about 81 a year, or $2D.
What Britain Has Done for Ireland.
During the hard times some years ago
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bottom. but her big engine soon worked
her into deep water and there was no
delay.
The steamers landing at the creeks
down river were able to make all their
landings, but it was only with the great
est difficulty that they dragged over the
mud In Upper Machodoc creek and other
points In order to reach BerryS and Brick
House WharveS. The rivermen are look
Ing for the tides to run somewhat higher
this afternoon than they were yesterday
afternoon.
Georgetown this season is having an
oyster market of it's own, at which the
bivalves in the shell can be purchased
from the run boats and the dealers. and
hOusekeeperS are more than pleased at
the convenience. Until this season the
Oyster-laden boats seldom went to George
town to dispose of their cargoes. and
dealers and others from the west end of
the city when they wanted supplies Of
the she'll fish had to come To the 18th
street wharf for them. This winter. how
ever, several run boat masters have been
carrying their stock to the Georgetown
wharves, which, it Is said, they obtain
slightly better prices than are obtained
at the larger market at this city. Yes
terday two vessels with oysters aboard
We're at the Georgetown wharf.
Arrived: Tug Camilla. towing lighter
and Il holster from Cambridge. Md. to
Georgetown: schooner Nett:e White, oys-
tiers in the Shell from the Potomac beds
for the market; schooner Isaac Solomon,
cord wood from down-riyer point for
the dealers: schooner Charles III. Dagger.
oysters in the shell from the lower Poto-
mac beds: tug Walter r. Meade. with
tow of sand and gravel carrying vessels
from Greenway and other points; tug
Capt. Toby. with a tow from river
point.
Sailed: Schooners Onwood BluebelI.
Eta. Avalon and Kirby. light. for oyster
beds in the lower Potomac and Chesa-
peake bay TO load back to this city: tug
James o. Carter. with tow of light yes
sells for river points; schooner Five Sisters,
for Quantico to lead back to this city:
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Washington Boys Success.

The friends of John F. Higgins SON Of
the late Capt. Nj. l.. Higgins and brother
to Frank NJ. Higgins. late chief examiner
of the civil service commission. have been
advised that he has just been elected
mayor of Vancouver. Washington state
Mir. Higgins went west when q very
young man. and aside from politics has
been very successful in a business way 1t
is said. He will be in Washington for the
Inauguration and will visit his mother
Mrs Della Higgins. who, with her
daughter Claire. has taken an apartment
at the Ashley for the winter months
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Went to New York for Suicide.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. December 1O--The
mystery surrounding the sudden disap-
pearance several days ago of NJ A.
Bethel, a foreigner, who for some time
was employed as steward in the quarters
Of Capt. Charles ]. Badger. superin-
tendent of the Naval Academy was
cleared up Yesterday. when information
came from New York that the man had
committed suicide there. The man left his
work without giving any notice to Capt.
Badger, and no one knew OF his where
abouts. No motive can be assigned for
the mans deed.
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which are patrolled by the guard. The
houses and streets are electrically lighted
and each house is numbered.
Hagerstown Woman Shoots Herself.

lIAGERSTOWN. Md, December 10
Mrs. Mamie Payton aged twenty eight
years. wife of John II. Payton OF
Hagerstown. fireman on the Norfolk and
Western railroad. accidentally shot herself
in the abdomen, three inches below the
heart. at her home yesterday while ham
ding a revolver. Her husband was in the
room when the accident occurred. He
stated that his wife In handling the pistol
probably pressed the trigger unconscious
ly. She Is In a critical condition.