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favorably known and aifi.willi wish
them abundant happiness.

favorably known and aifiHwill wish
them abundant happiness.
Robert Baker, son of D. Baker, has
a good position as advertising man on
The Sioux City, Iowa, Tribune, and is
making good.''
Fred w. Kruse is in the Twin Cities
where he will get ideas for fixtures
for the new store he is to open in
September. He was accompanied by
j. r. Knott of Odiard & Knott. This
firm will manufacture the fixtures.
Charles j. Macbeth took last even
ine's train to Duluth.
Postmaster A. J.. Veigel was a pas
Isenger to Madison Lake this morning
Albert Kruse has resigned his posi-
tion in the white goods department
of Brett's store, and will go to, Min
neapolis tomorrow to take a position
in the white goods department at Don
aldson's.
NnaTleS MllclcH 10 FioilihS III H'Hoh"
Greece, and has mailed County Attor-
ney Plymat post card from there.
r. H. Johnson, village recorder of
Vernon Center, spent last evening in
the city visiting friends.
Mrs. d. S. Evans returned last night
from Albert Lea, where she attended
the attended the funeral of his cou-
sin.
Alex G. Graft of Madison, formerly
of Lake Crystal, was in Mankato to-
day.
w. I. Moore of Delavan was in Man
kato over night.
w. l. Kern of GAINESVILLE was in Man
kato today.
Mrs. L. J. Hill of Mortified was
a visitor in the city today, having ar
rived this morning.
III. A. Patterson was confined to his
bed with a cold today.
Edward Anderson and Emil johnson
two Waseca young me nhave been sent
to the reformatory. They burglarized
residence III NdSccd..
J. A. Fisk of Sterling Center passed
through the city en- route for Bird
ISLAND yesterday at which place he
has secured creamery to. operate.
Orvile Terry of Truman was in the
city yesterday.
Evan Olson spent few hours in
the city Yesterday.
Orvlle Terry of Truman was in the
Watertown, s. d., passed through the
city one day this week. They were
en- route from Amboy where they had
been in attendance at the funeral OF
Mrs. Pederson's father, Mr.. Rue of
that village.
Mrs. J. C. Thro spent the day in
the Twin Cities.
+. NJ. Coy. of Usage, Iowa, who has
been a conductor on the Great West
ern road for many years, and is the
oldest on the road in point of service,
has returned to us run on this di-
vision after being on some other di-
vision for six months past.
Clerk of Court Thorne returned yes
terday afternoon from ColfaX Springs,
Iowa, where he has been for couple
of weeks treating for rheumatism.
G. A. Lewis transacted business in
the Twin Cities today.
H. f. Carney made a business trip
to st. Peter yesterday.
Clifford Thro returned last night
from few days visit with relatives
in Faribault.
+. J. Flynn, the United States army
recruiting officer, has been transferred
to Albert Lea. but expects to return
to Mankato later.
John Peterson and Herman Henge,
furniture dealers of Faribault, were in
Mankato today, having missed their
train.
Alderman Frank Mahowald was able
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Bridge Needed, But.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The county board went out last
week to Ceresco and viewed the place
where bridge over Perch creek is
petitioned for. The board found the
bridge needed, but there are no funds
on hand at present to build it with.
The Lake Washington road will not
be visited until after the next board
meeting.
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From THURSDAYS Daily.

Miss Viola r. HOdson and Mr.. Elmer
H. Conklin were married at high noon
today. The ceremony was performed
at the residence of the brides parents
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Hodson in He.
bron, Rev. w. S. Emery, pastor of the
Belgrade Avenue church, North Man.
kato, officiating.
The guests present from Mankato
were Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Conklin
father and mother of the groom; Mrs
Desiah Lockerby, grandmother of the
groom; Mrs. A. NJ. Call, Mrs. Hugh
Jones, Mrs. Laura Thomas, Allen Mey.
er, Clarence Sheldon, Clifford Sheldon
and James HodsOn; Mr.. and Mrs
C. B. Crane and son, Hendricks, Mimi;
10. X. Door, G. A. Drake, Misses Grace
and Blanche Door of Hebron.
The couple received many valuable
presents, among which was a hand
some Naval rug from a sister OF
the bride, Miss Ella. Hodson. of al
buerque, New Mexico.
|; This afternoon the bride and groom
departed for Portland, Oregon, where
they will make their future home.
/ Both bride and groom are well and
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From Friday'S Daily.


Ed Ore, who lives three miles south
of Mankato, was pleasantly surprised
a few evenings ago at his home, when
about eighty friends and neighbors
came in while he was returning home
from town. The occasion was his forty
seventh birthday, and his wife had
planned the party in advance. A de-
/ lightful time was had by all present.
The marriage of Miss Maud Buell.,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. o. p Buell.,
and Mr.. Ben Rinkle of st. Peter will
be solemnized at Kasota this evening,
Mapleton Enterprise: Miss Florence
Latourel, who came from Mankato
last week, to care for the sick ones at
William Kruger's, returned to her
work in that city last Monday, the
sick all being on a fair way to COM
plete recovery. No new cases have
put in an appearance and the disease
is stamped out in the only home
where it made its appearance.
Professor Young of the normal will
deliver lecture at Window this even
!, ing.
T. f. Nattrass and Mrs. W. S. Post
and daughter of st. Paul are visiting
with their sister, Mrs. A. c. Gran.
| A. C. Gran went to ST. Paul today
on business.
| Conductor Frank Root, well known
in Mankato, has been laid up at his
Wells home for the past week, with a
severe attack of muscular rheumatism,
but was able on Monday last to go to
Colfax, Iowa, where he expects to find
relief at the medical springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Blossom are
in the city. They have had a
Wonderland theatre. They have had a
very successful season and few
months ago they purchas beautiful
summer homeN on the shore of Lake
Tetonka, Watcrvillc. The cottage con-
sists of seven rooms and it is sur
rounded by an acre and half of
ground.
G. Albin of Springfield was in the
city over night.
J. L. Sparks of Rcdwins spent the
night in the city.
O. r. Powell of st. Peter was in
the city today.
A. C. Stevens, ex-Mayor of Roches
ter, visited Mankatc today.
Z. f. Hardy. f. S. Humbee, II. Bruce
and Swan 7. Ecklund of Kasota spent
the night jim the city.
Fritz Busch goes to Fairmont to-
morrow. where he will organize Sons
|of Herman lodge. He expects to be
gone two weeks.
|, Miss Margaret Vaughan of st. Peter
visited in the city today
Ed, Lizzie, Zizelle and Catherine Weir
of Good Thunder arrived in the city
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MANKATO FREE PRESS

DAYS ago to attend the funeral of his
mother who was buried yesterday. He
will remain here several days. Mr..
Ewing is now engaged in the real
estate business, and he and Mrs.
Ewing are doing well, and like the
country. Several Blue Earth county
people are located near Boise, all of
whom are engaged in the fruit bust
ness.
Miss Mamie Carlson went to Min
neapolis today.
d. NJ. Neill of Red Wing was in
Mankato a few hours today and was
the guest of President John Nyquist OF
the Mankato Commercial club. Mr.
Neill was enroute to st. Peter, where
tonight he delivers an address before
the st. Peter Commercial club on
Organization and Development" Mr.
Neill is the state president of the
Federation of Commercial Clubs.
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Requisition Honored.

Prom MOndaVS DalIV.
Sheriff Donahue has written home
that he arrived at Denver, Col, and
that the requisition papers for Ray
mond J. Donahur were honored by the
governor of Colorado. He expects to
return at once with the young man, ar
irving about the middle of the week.
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FROM Wednesdays Daily.
Miss Lizzie Kepner of this city and
William j. FERGUSON of Appleton,
MIMI, are to be married at eight
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WANTED-By young man, position
on farm to work by month. In
quire 1896 Third avenue.
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UNITED STATES DEPosIrARY
OFFICERS:
of Mapkato, Minnesota

LORIN CRAY, President E. K MEAGHER Vice Proc
e GEO w. SUDDEN, Cashier. f. K DURoE ASST Cashier
.s... w. A ANDERSON and J. N. DEGLMANN. Tellers
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Ten new members were admitted to
the Ladies' Relief society at meet
ing of that organization held yesterday
afternoon when Mrs. L. A. Under
entertained at her home at 800 Liberty
street.
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From Tuesdays Daily.

The Maccabee dance at the Son
of Herman hall last night, was wei
attended and was very pleasant
affair.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
CHILD SEES MOTHER SHOT
Uncle Wanted By Police Folioscang
Murder of WidO7c.

Mrs Amelia Roach widow was shot 10 oeasn
as she slept between her two children IN hef apai
men. at No 4ol West SD street yesterday MOI
ing A general alarm has been sent out ioi H
'uncIe Robert F. Wood. who lived at the sftihe Gu
dress and is missing. Mrs Roachs son Der 'idiAi'
forr wears old and her daughter Agatha TWO !eai'
old we're with their mother when she was hlleu.
The hoy told the police that his uncle hau sh0'
his mother. 49,, ur
Mrs Lawrence McConney. q sister OF 'he M. ii'
dered woman who was asleep In the heAl ioo' %
WAS awakened early yesterday by the souho oi pc
fol shots Rushing into the room she Ioni, - -,
Roach dead Wood sh. says was JUST IeA''Hs
anartment and she ran part OF the way uo",i otN'-
after him James Curran, 4 walter VINO iFe' -
lower floor in the same house, tried 10 ca''ii
Wood but he escaped. .z d
Mrs NcConney and Curran were arrested an,
later released by the coroner. The 1orIhef .o
tbe notice of the West 18th street station ltd' 49,
had ouarrelled with Mrs. Roach because s"e nov
refused to marry him and that he nao oous".
ra,,olver some time age. He remarked al t
time she said that he had had suuesie VIZ"
God and the devil" but had decided 10 locA "P
the vreapon and think the matter over.
coroner Dooley found that Mrs Roach hao peen 'e.
sbot twice in the left temple and once IN hel ie'
law Detectives were detailed TO watcn all ie !. -
Tanroad stations and steamboat landings ana II Is
thought that Wood will be captured wlthlh twenty
four hours.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
RETURNS WILGUS PLAN.
Z. S. {. Not Satisfied 7cith His SoIu-
ton of EleUenM AUenue Problem.

William j. Wilgus. who was formerly of the
vice-p presidents of the New York Central & Hud-
son River Railroad Company, and retained last
May by the Public Service Commission to formu-
late plans for the removal of the Centrars tracks
from the side streets. has had the plan which he
submitted returned to him after giving back to the
commission the $1,000 retainer he received
Owing to his familiarity with conditions the
grade tracks Of the railroad the West Side, Mr..
Wilgus was asked to submit suggestions for the
solution of the problem. Mr.. Wigus who is pres-
dent Of the Amsterdam Corporation, at No. 165
Broadway made his report last June sending to
each member OF the commission a handsomely
printed and bound copy of his report. with original
maps in ColOrs, and the name of each member Of
the commission in gold on the cover.
From what Commissioner Bassett said yesterday,
Mr.. Wilgus's interest in the subject has grown so
that he desired TO occupy untrammelled rela-
ton the future development of the problem. and
If he chose, to associate himself with persons who
might aid in the business features. Under the
circumstances" said Commissioner Bassett, the
committee considered that it proper for MI
Wilgus TO resign adviser unless he could give
Up any thought of future business connection
Mr.. Wigus unhestatingly agreed that he could
not in justice himself the sake OF the present
brief employment put out OF mind the possibility
of a future business connection. he returned
what the commission Lad paid on account"
The Public Service Commission is not at all satis-
fed with the manner In which the New York Cen
trail is obeying the commissions orders in regard
to policing its tracks in Eleventh avenue, from
3Oth to Goth street. Several weeks ago, COM
plant of the Eleventh Avenue Track Removal AS
sociation the commission ordered the company to
place additional iasmen at street crossings and TO
keep agmcn posted at certain crossings for longer
hours than was formerly done This order
complied with by the company, but the observance
of the conditions accompanied by decrease
in the number of brakemen employed on the trains.
which has not tended to add to the safety of the
operation OF the trains.
At the hearing on October the commission will
go more extensively into the whole subject of the
operatiou of trains on Eleventh
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
MEDALS FOR HEROISM. !
Boys and Girls Among Those Hon
Ored By LifesaCing Corps.

When Miss Dolly stevenson stepped forward ia
her turn at the yearly presentation OF medals FOR
heroic rescues from browning by the United states
Volunteer LifeSavinE Corps IN the Aldermanie
chamber at the Cry Hall yesterday afternoon
Alderman DoulI had to lean down over the Prest-
dents desk to place the medal in her hard. Miss
Dolly Is small being only twelve and npt large
for that age but she has plenty OF courage. On
July 20 she saved little playmate Minnie Richard.
from drowning in the waters Of GraVesend Bay
near which she lives
Miss Dolly who Is dark-eyed little girl with
the neatest OF dark hair rolled back from her facs
and hanging ia a braid down her back Is also
brave enough admit that she was frsnteneo
when sfe mad the rescue
Were Won afraid?" some one asked her ysster-
day.
Yes. I was she said promptly Il thought
was going to drown Minnie got hold Of my iss
and pulled me down
How did YOU herr?
.aTbAra were a lot of children in the water tnar
dav. and 7 told them to keep near the shore oe
cause they didn't know how to swim. and s'arte1
10 swim out. Minnie was pretending 10 SWIM A--
the other children told her. That's no falF' Soa-
feet are on the ground Then when L was ~
far out heard them screaming Ike any'Ilus, a--
Minnie had got out OF her depth ana was uio
ing Before 1 could reach her she had sunk ana
treaded water to find her, and she caushl my Is
and pulIed me down. When GOt her 10 me 81
face she twisted her arms and legs arouhd iHe -
We went down again. but then I got one arm - -
and with that swan to shore with her. liA' -
said Miss Dolly in matter Of fact way
In spite Of that and other experience - -
which she saved a playmate from dro~nins Nv
Dolly saws she Is Just crazy for the Ns.
didn't ike it when I little. but when va ~
six papa taught me to swim with belt anu SIM
then just love IL. -, ,,,,
Among the eighty-odd who received n'eu4'S - -
tho IifesavfuS Corps were several others srea''
IN beroisro than In stature. Elmer Earl hreSS'
blond haired little chap. only ten years o1'
cefved a medal for remarkably courageous resi-
of two boys from drowning One year you"s
than Elmer Is Jacob W Scherer. who. win tnesN
redder than the new necktie he wore. receives
medal for saving Florence Hartmann in psrue
larly dangerous part OF CrOmwefs CreeA- -
mites given medals for heroic rescuss were -
aid Mccormack Charles :. Martin and CIn''N -
Redding. .s
One woman Mrs. Ennie r. Daily. was honO- -
with a medal She rescued another woman "U
drowning last summer at Pelham Bay PafA
large number OF men and boys received , mse
some OF them well dressed. some IN WoFAn WoFA
garb some very shabby. Their friencs hiisN :
aIdermanic chamber and appIauded each nero 50
heroine so enthusiastically that the walls res0unu
ed from the beginning OF the presentation % Wv
end -.
James r Howe. president of the Noluntee'
saving Corps made brief speech introducing
rick H. McGowan. president OF the Bosra u -.
dermen who spoke Alderman Doull macs
presentation speech and gave the medals
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
ALIENS BRING ACTIONS.
Panic Feared at Offices of Small
Banking Firm.

Three involuntary petitions in bankruptcy were
filed yesterday in the United States District Court
against small steamship company agencies which
deal in tickets and forward money to foreign coun-
tries. One of these agencies is known Poiowe,
MogiIowsky & Werner and has an office at No SSl
Grand street. The petitioning creditors alleged
preferential payments and transfer OF property had
been made. Edward Mas, of the petitioning
creditors said:
The alleged bankrupt engaged in the busl-
ness OF sending money to foreign countries and
receiving money deposit, and there are hun
dreds of persons having deposit accounts with the
firm these proceedings will necessarily cause ex-
citement and commotion in the vicinity Of the
bankrupt's place OF business. and it is necessary
that receiver be forthwith appointed to properly
preserve the of the bankrupts estate for the
that the petitioner verify believes that panic
will reign and attempts will be made TO confiscate
assets in the bankrupt's place Of business by de-
posltors having accounts with the bankrupt. nearly
all of these depostors being illiterate and for
eigners."
Judge 1t appointed Leo Oppenheimer receiver
cash on hand is estimated at 5000 and its real
estate and notes at $4,000
Another involuntary petition filed against
Domenico Vetroile, who conducted business as a
steamship agent. exchange broker and private
banker at No. 16O Mulberry street The claims of
the petitioners amount to 1919. Eduardo Avallone.
a steamship ticket agent and private banker at
No 1S1 Bleecker street. is charged in a petition
with concealing property worth 81 coo The claims
against him amount to 81 III
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
FOR GREENSBORO BRIDGE.
Aldermen Change Name, but Mayor
UM Hare to 4pwoUe.

BY a unanimous vote Of the Aldermen yesterday
the name Of the BlackweIls Island Bridge was
changed to greensboro Bridge Inc resolution
before It becomes effective, will have to be signed
by Mayor Mcclellan.
Alderman Walsh made speech of some length
which effectuaiy sidetracked for the meeting yes
teriay resolution authorizing the appropriation
of 500 600 for use in connection with the Queens
boro Bridge The Alderman asserted that 1t was
on1, another attempt Of the Board of Estimate to
get through another appropriation for an inspec-
ton of the bridge.
We voted down that proposition once, SAID 'le
Alderman land here the Board of Estimate sends
q boc, ~ Is again in another form L do not
think we want to pass It," And the Board did not,
Mrs NJ S Rowland sent a letter to the Board
in reference to ticket spectators in the streets
the Brooklyn League communication ASKING that
stems be taken stop noises in the streets OF that
torouqT, and the Eleventh Avenue Track Removal
Association asked for the support of its eHorI.
Mrs Royland's letter was referred.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
FLOOD OF FOREIGN MAIL EXPECTED.
Reduction of Letter Rate to and from Great
Britain Effective Tomorrow.

Because of the reduction of the postal rates for
English mail the Postoffice authorities facing
an extraordinary situation. Business houses have
been holding back large quantities OF advertising
matter which usually is out during Septem-
ber for the reduction which will into effect to-
morrow The 2-cent rate for letters will become
effective then
At $50 a. m mails will close for the Baltic and
the Amerka mails for the Campania will close on
Saturday and every available clerk in the Post
office will be pressed into service to handle the
enormous mass of mail which is expected To flood
the Postoffice.
The new rate does not apply postal cards, par
GELS newspapers other matter, but is confined
strictly to letters. Letters mailed in Great Britain
for the United States will be delivered for one
directions
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
SURPRISE IN HART C4SE.
4fdo51t Submitted to Shoe les
totOr Obtained DirOrc6.

Following the attempt of Estene Kitty Hart 10
break the will of Benjamin Hart a wealthy Amer
lean who died last May in Paris, on the srouho
that she was Hart's widow, counsel for Michael
Hart a nephew. sprang surprise yesterday Wheh
an affidavit was submitted showing that Hart oo-
tanned an absolute divorce from his wife on May
10 1883 on statutory grounds Stewart K Shearer'
counsel for Michael Hart, contend that under the
terms of the divorce Mrs Hart is forever excluded
from any share in Hart's estate.
pantanin Hart first accumulated small fortune
as a pedler Of clothing in Virginia From this pc
ginning he increased his fortune by dealing IN real
estate For twenty-five years prior TO his death ne
lived at No. % Rue de Galilee. Paris. where his
household was managed by Nine. Gabrielle Juliette
Antonette de Bic, whom he left an annuity OF
SIG 900 year his Paris house and $4,000 in cash.
to be paid to her Immediately after his death 10
his nephew Michael Hart, who lives at the New
York Athletic Club. he left 100000 in cash ana
the income from the residuary estate amounting to
several hundred thousand dollars. No bequest was
made 10 his adopted daughter, Nine Isabel Hart
Guilemn.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
ELKINS SUIT PLAINTIFF MISSING.
Actress Who Brought 100000 Breach Of
Promise Suit Said to Have Gone South.

Ada Louise Lonsdale. the actress who brought
suit in West Virginia few days against Blaine
Elkns for breach Of promise, has left her apart
mant in West 25th street, and her attorney says
he does not know where she is. She just took her
trunk and presumably left the city.
There was some talk of a possible settlement or
the 10000 suit but Alfred Epstein, the plaintiffs
counsel. secuted this.
Il don't know" said Mr.. Epstein. where Miss
Ionsdale is and | have heard nothing of any set
tleInent being made in the breach of promise ac-
ton. don't believe that it has been settled; GER
tainly II mas not been done through this office"
So far as could be learned the actress left her
apartment on Saturday. One OF her friends said
that she understood Miss I.onsdale had gone South
Her lawyers theory was that she went away to
escape annoyance
New-York tribune., 1908-09-30
FIRES UNDER CONTROL
Heary Rain of Monday Efecf'uety
Checks Forest Flames.

The destructive forest fires which during inc
last few weeks have caused extensive damage
throughout the eastern section OF the country
appear to have been effectively checked ne
ports from all sections to-day are that the
heavy rain OF yesterday and last night stoppeu
the progress Of the fires which. In some cases
had been beyond control for days. Whle nreS
still are srraouldering at many points Ihe "le
wardens are thought to have the sl1uaioh wen
in hand the drenched forests ana "iiue " o9'
do not readily fall prey TO the flames
Al one Of the most seriously threatened points
q, the Asirondacls where the Trudeau Cottage
ssnatoriur.a near Saranac Lake, was regarded
as in peril the fires We're under controi To-Day
Investigation of reports of loss of life ana OF
people missing since the destruction on SUNDAY
Of the hamlet of Long Lake West in the Iup-
ner Lake region. was retarded to-day by the
tnterr7Iption of wire communication