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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
NOT A D|SC0RDANT NOTE IS
HEARD IN THE STATE MEET;
TAFT GIVEN AN ENDORSEMENT
Especial to The Free Press.1

Minneapolis, April l6.-State Chair
man a. B. Cole called the state re-
publican convention to order at ll:25
today and an invocation was offered by
Rev. DR.. Morrill, of Minneapolis. Mr.
Cole then gave the gavel to Former
Congressman Samuel P. Snider of
Minneapolis, who had been selected
for temporary chairman. John A. Dali
zell of Morgan was elected temporary
secretary and then the delegates voted
to dispense with the committees on
credentials and rules, as there was no
contests for seats. State Senator
Ripley Brewer of st. Cloud was unani
mously chosen permanent chairman
and Mr.. Dalzell was made permanent
secretary.
Parsons Pulls Out.
w. B. Parsons of Winona surprised
the convention by withdrawing from
the race for delegate at large and
moving that the four other candidates
be chosen by acclamation: After sew
eral hearty seconding speeches the mo-
ton carried by a rising vote. The
delegates at large are Frank B.
Kellogg of st. Paul, Walter w. Hef-
felfnger of Minneapolis, E. B. Haw
kins of Biwabic and Frank E. Put
nam of Blue Earth.
The committee on resolutions with
NJ. ID. Mum of st. Paul as chair
man, was then appointed and with
drew to draft the platform.
Nominated the Electors.
E. E. Bentley, Montevideo; G. NJ
Sprague, Sank Center; d. c. Shell
don, Pine Island, and w. B. MARI
Aitkin, were chosen alternates at large
by reclamation.
The following were nominated for
presidential electors: At large, John
j. Eckland, Duluth; Job Lloyd, LIE
Sueur county; First district, R. E.
Thompson; Second district, Andrew
C. Dunn; Third district, H. L. Stump
ton; Fourth district, James B. Mel
in; Fifth district, Steward Gamble;
Sixth district, H. A. Turrittin; Sew
enth district, Thomas AndersOn Eighth
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
ART HISTORY CLUB Meeting
Mrs. w. J. PeIi Is Elected President
Of the Society.

The Art History club held it's fina'
meeting for the year yesterday after
noon at the, home of Mrs. j. III. James
on South Second street, nearly every
member being present Officers for next
year were elected, as follows: Mrs
w. J. Pell, president, Mrs. J. H. James
vice president; Mrs. d. B. Catlin, sec
rotary and treasurer.
Arrangements were also made for the
sugdistrict meeting of the Woman's
Federated clubs, to be held in. Man
kato May 5 and 6. The clubs of the
entire congressional district are expec
ted to be represented, and from IS t.
so delegates are expected. The meet
ings will be held at the Methodist Epis
copal church.
Mrs. Thomas Hughs and Mrs. w. A
Funk were elected delegates to the
convention.
Refreshments were served and the
meeting was very enjoyable one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
Delighted With Band Concert.

A number of Mankato people went
over to st. Peter to enjoy the concert
given by the Royal Kronoberg Regiment
band, of Sweden, at the Gustavus
Adolphus Auditorium last evening. The
band, assisted by Madame Mally Hoeg-
berg as soprano soloist, rendered a
highly interesting program, character
lied by number of Swedish folk
songs, military marches, etc. The
band is a very capable organization,
and was enthusiastically received.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
CIGAR SPREAD LIKE BALLOON
Joke Is Played on Billie Spornitz BY a
Railroad Man.

William Spornitz, the gentlemanly
assistant passenger and ticket agent
at the Omaha depot, wa presented with
cigar the other day by railroad
friend He lighted it and started for
the bank While in the bank he was
astonished to notice that the cigar was
expanded. Il spread out fan shaped
until he could hardly see over it as he
held the small end in his mouth. In
vestigation showed that it was a new
kind of joke cigar. After it had burned
a certain distance it released spring
that expanded the cigar. Mr.. Spornitz
has been laughing about the occurrence
ever since, and expects in time to
get back upon his railroad friend.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
SPRINGFIELD FANS ORGANIZE
Ball Team There This Year Will Do -
Strong rs Ever.
From Tuesdays Daily.

Springfield, April 2l.-At a well at
tended meeting of the baseball fans
Springfield organized their baseball
team by the election of the following
officers, Ed j. Fernholz, manager; Ed.
Prahl, assistant manager, secretary and
treasurer; E. Bendixen, captain. As in
the past Springfield will be represented
on the diamond by one of the fastest
teams in this section of the state, as
there is an abundance of material to
pick from, which will be whipped into
shape to open the season April rs.
Mike Kramer has already been Sc
cured to do part of the twirling and
he is considered one of the best anna
teur pitchers in this part of the state.
Fred Jaeger has also been secured as
another one of the slab artists. A NUM-
Der of fast players have been secured
and with the available material it
looks as if Springfield has team fit
to meet any amateur team in the
state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
EXHIBIT HERE MAY II AND IA
State tuberculosis Display to Come
to Mankato Soon.
From MONDAYS Daily.

The first tour of the travelling tuber.
culosis exhibit of the state board OF
health will be through the southeast
ern part of the state and will occupy
about seven weeks. The general plan
is to allow a week for each community
four or five days for the exhibition it.
self, and the remainder for setting up
taking Gown, packing and shipping from
one place to the next. The exhibit may
also stop at few smaller places along
the route for day or two.
The following places have already
made definite arrangements to receive
the exhibits.
Saltwater, May As.
Mankato, May l2-l6.
Winona, June S-l3.
Several other places, including Owa-
tonna, Rochester, and Wabasha are
considering the matter and Lake City
has decided to have the exhibit for
half week but the date has not
yet been fixed.
The exhibit will be conducted by
the state board of health but in each
case will be given under the auspices
of local organization which will meet
strictly local expenses and properly ad-
vertise the exhibit. Mr.. Christopher
Easton, the representative of the state
board of health, has recently returned
from trip to the above mentioned
places to make preliminary arrange
ments. In every place visited much
enthusiasm in the project has been
shown. In saltwater the Washington
County Medical society will take a
leading part. In Mankato the city
council has voted fifty dollars toward
the expenses of the exhibition and the
Commercial club is taking an active
interest Winona, however, will proba
bly, have the best attendance and most
enthusiastic exhibition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24

fame as fire fighter, he was prom
inent athlete in his younger days.
iKehoe was appointed to the depart
ment in March, 1886, and the next
year was transferred to hook and
ladder company because of bravery In
entering burning buildings. He became
lieutenant in 1888 and captain in 1895.
He was promoted to the position OF
district chief in 1902.
Kehoe was forty-seven years old and
is survived by his wife and four chill
dren, who live at the family residence
at 2405 Sixth Street S.
The dead fireman was brother Of
Thomas Kehoe of this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24

district. Daniel Anderson; Ninth dis
trict, E. j. Harrington.
While the convention was waiting
for the platform, addresses were made
by the men who had been elected
delegates at large.
Taft Is Endorsed.
The platform was read by Mr..
Mumm and adopted by reclamation.
It endorsed Roosevelt's administration,
declares in favor of river and harbor
improvement, believes the time has
come for tariff revision and instructs
the delegates to vote for Taft for
president.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
Shin Stock to Another Town.

Before the end of the week the stock
of general merchandise in the New
Store will have been packed up ready
for shipment to town in the western
part of the state where Messrs. Son
-nesvn and Olson have leased build
ing and will open store. The fix
lures are also being removed from the
Sonnesyn or Union block, which will
be occupied after May l, by the fur.
niture store of S. NJ. Morris.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
DOG HAS ONE GOOD QUALITY
Canine That Coenot Bite 10 Owned
BY w. r. Hammett.

w. R. Hammett yesterday received
a Mexican hairless and toothless dog
from New York, by express and has
been busy ever since trying to keep
it from running away. He spent q
good part of yesterday rounding it
up when it followed strangers away.
Mr.. Hammett says that this kind of
dog is very good variety to have, as
it cannot bite. George Atchison il
the western agent for these dogs, and
will fill all orders by express, pre-,
paid, from New York. ..,A
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
"a
Two Solons Are Injured in
Street Car Collision TODAY
Especial to The Free Press.]

Washington, April 22.-Representa-
tive Tawney of Minnesota, chairman
of the house committee on appropria-
tions, was injured in the back and
Representative John C. Chanty of In
diana was painfully injured on the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
Meet at Belgrade Church.

The people of Kerns are requested
to meet at the Belgrade church fol
work Friday, April "a. A new fence is
to be erected, and other work of i'm
provement done, and the people are
asked to meet as early in the day as
possible.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
THE LODGE AND THE CHURCH
Paper Discussed at Meeting 81 the
Social Science Club.

The Social Science club held its last
meeting of the season last evening,
with a goodly attendance and an in
teresting program. 1t was ladies
night, and number attended. Rev.
E. H. Willisford read we'll prepared
paper on "The Lodge and the Church, =
and A. C. Gran led the discussion, and
was followed by number of the other
members. The meeting closed with the
serving of refreshments.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24

hip and a score of other passengers
suffered slight injuries as the result
of rear end collision on the Penn
sylvania avenue line of the Capital
Traction company. Messrs. Tawney
and Chanty later proceeded to the
house of representatives.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
There Will Re Swe11-eratiOn

The Saltwater Gazette AYERS that
there will be swell-eration of heads
in Mankato on the morning following
the formal operation of the electric
railway
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
Conventions to Come.


is ballot
In Tennese ones
Al Missouri conte sts in o st.
to the
The ate conyen
or
to voe for #.
liy declared their
The following ended
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
Those "Merry Widows"

Those "MefTy W1d6wS. - ~
Hibbing Mesaba Ore: Mr.. Dunn of
Princeton is authority for the statement
that the interests are not interested
in Alarm Clock Jacobson's candidacy.
That's one political question settled,
ANYWAY
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
MR., TAFT HAS THE NOMINATION
ABOUT BOTTLED UP; HIS LONG
LIST E-ENOUCH DELEGATES
MANY OF THOSE UNRESTRICTED HAVE
DECLARED IN HIS FAVOR
Nearly Six Hundred Are Already Selected; Where
The Favorite Sons Get Into the Game;
Situation In Detail
atonalco nion

elected the republican
atiOnal follows:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
PE0NAGE CASE HALTED
Government Must Show Foundation of
 Conspiracy Charge at Once.

New York, NOV 12--After severa, witnesses had testified to-day In tho trial of agents of the Florida East Coast railroad, charged with keeping employees of the company in peonage, Judge Hough in the United States court brought tho proceedings to an abrupt end by refusing to hear further testimony until the government had established the conspiracy charge against the defendants.
 Judge Hough sustained objection of counsel for the defendant saying:
 "It seems that the government is prepared to show just two facts; one is that the Florida East Coast Rail road company contracted with certain New York labor contractors for men to work on the construction of their road there; and the other Ia that the conditions i'm those construction camps were excessively unpleasant. However, all that may be dcplored still 1t has nothing to do with the conspiracy charges made against these defend ants"
 As the witnesses desired were not in court the case adjourned until toe morrow
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
LIQUOR TARIFF RIGHT
Brewers Apparently Satisfied With Im-
 port Tax on Their Wares.

Washington, Nov, 12.--The wave of prohibition which, it is claimed, has spread over the country, apparently has had little effect on the consump- ton of alcoholic liquors and spirit ous drinks, according to evidence brought out at to-day's hearing on the proposed tariff revision before tho house committee on ways and means It was apparent, too, that the liquor interests are, on the whole, well sat isied with the present tariff on spirits, wines and other beverages, as the wine growers and importers were practically the only interests repre- scented at to-days hearing.
 W, E. Ilildroth of Now York; q champagne expert, declared that tho cost of making American wines was much greater than was that of pro- duclng French wines and cham pagnos He was telling the commit tee that Americans only pay for the French labels, when Mir. Clark re- marked; "There are not q thousand men in the United States who after they havo had three drinks, can tell what they are drinkng,'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
ANOTHER FOR ROGERS
Finance Board Wants to Know About
 Engine Site

The members of the board of f- nance last night informally talked over the Water street site, which has been under consideration for some time, but took no definite action on the subject. In connection with it there arose q discussion of the citys powers in regard to the selling of the site of the present engine house in Water street in ease new quarters should be secured. and 1t was consd- cred knotty legal point, as the pres- ent site was gift to the city under peculiar conditions The question was finally referred to Corporation Counsel Rogers for an opinion which Is 10 de- termine the city's power and Interest in the site, and also what right 1t would have to dispose of 1t in any way and if the right does not exist to see what, if any, legislation would make it proper for tho city to dispose of the property
 Attorney Benjamin Sladn appeared | before the board from the board Of education asking for an appropriation of $1,0o1.50 as an additional sum for the Prince street school, which the board has just started to build. He
 explained that the board expected to run against unforeseen expenses which it was trying to provide against. The mayor and members of the board of finance explained that the board of fl nance is powerless now to make any | appropriations whatever as tae entire
 estimated income of the city for next 1 year has been appropriated
 Tho request of the park board for a transfer of s25O for the purchase of land at West Rock park, which was | tabled last week for inquiry as to | whether the board could purchase
 without the consent of the board of aldermen was made last night. It was found that vote of the board of aldermen passed July 6, 1897, allowed such power to the park board and it l had not yet been repealed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
MAIN AND FRENCH
 FOUND IN WRONG
Continued from First Page.)

ing where 1t Is and stating that the property can be obtained by someone coming and proving ownership noth- ing will be done along that line as the local police department does not in tend to have any of its members go- ing to West Haven to prove ownership of property that was taken away from them. The local board has no desire to create a big disturbance over the affair as it considers 1t in a reality q trlne which has been made rather overmuch of It believes that the dignity of the New Haven department can be well cared for without indulg- cnce in any exctable methods of &C., ton.
 The question of the patroling of Yale field for the Harvard game Is still In an unsettled state, Manager Davis of Yale called upon Mayor Mar tin yesterday at noon and as the re- suit of the conference In which he asked that New Haven police protec- ton be given for the game, 1t Is all most certain that some form of pro- tection will be furnished. The mayor stated last night that the department will look out for the people. But just what arrangements will be made and the details of the handling of the game have not been decided.
 Manager Davis also asked the mayor to issue his usual regulations regarding the closing of streets and he informed him that the Orange authorities were anxious to cooperate in this matter. The mayor stated that he would issue the usual regulations covering all the streets under his jur- isdictlon which practically covers everything, but he declared last night that this year he thinks he will issue his alone and without any co-opera- ton on the part of Orange.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13

prevent Emperor William from pur- suing an independent course in the for eign affairs of tho empire. In well in- formed circles 1t is affirmed tonight, however, that the committeeman did nothing more today than read certain papers relating to the Casablanca in- cident. There is still considerable doubt as to whether or not Prince von Buelow will remain in office and free mention Is made of possible successors. The names of Dr. Theobald Bethmann- Hollewig minister of the interior and Baron Won Rheinbaben, Prusslan min lster of state, arc most frequently heard in this connection
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
APPEAL TO SHOPPERS.
Help Tired Clerks by Doing Christmas
 Buying Early.

The Christmas shopping committee of the Consumers league, who by their appeal last year did so much to persuade the public 10 shop early in the season, published their first appeal of the year yesterday The campaign on behalf of the clerks and store en- ploycs waRed last year amelorated conditions to a great extent during the crowded weeks after December 1.
 The appeal in part is as follows
 We, the members of the Christmas shopping committee of the Consumers league, appeal to the shoppers for CO., operation in our work. This appeal is not to those whose daily duties limit their hours for shopping, or who must go only when they have received their wages, We appeal to those who are quite free in their use of time anu money, who can shop just as well this month as next month, just as well in the morning as in the evening
 Shop before o'clock Shop beford the middle of December! Shop with good sense and good temperl Give your address carefully that you may not rage over non-deliyery. Take your small bundles home, and be proud to carry them. Pay your bills so prompt ly that the shop keepers as well as the clerks may rejoice in your patron ago. Mover insist on delivery after 6 oclock During the week before Christmas in many large stores boys are working until 12 and o'clock In the morning. Shall your boys be made glad at the expense of these others The shopkccpcrs are earnestly helping US to make the season happier for every one. Buy all that you can but shop thoughtrullN consIdoratcly specdllyl
 The committee; Mrs. C. $. DoForcst. Mrs. C, F Treadway Mrs. ]. A. Nor- cross Mrs A. N, Wheeler, Mrs. Her bert Warren, Mrs. lr l.. Blgolow, Mrs POwning, Mrs Macdonald, Mrs F. IT, Sheath, and Miss Susan M. Day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
INSTANTLY KILLED
Continued from First Page)

an oX-mayor of the city of Ansonla and one of the presidential electors from this state who will vote for Judge Taft in the electoral college He is prominent in business and so- cial circles, not only in Ansonia, but also throughout the state,
 There Is an added touch of tragedy about the killing of Mr, Lndstaedt from the fact that this is the second death from violence that has visited the Llndstaedt family within few months only last summer the older Of his two boys was caught between the cars m the hriss- itross al Savln Rock, and his leg vas so badly torn that he died from the Injury at the New Haven hospital MT Lindstacdt was a man of about thirty-tive years of age He is survived by his wife and one child, little boy.
 Mrs Lindstaedt was on the scene soon after the accident, as she was mo- tihed at once The woman's grief was pitiful to see, This second tragedy In her family in so short a space of time, taking away, as 1t did, her hus- hand and supporter made her almost insane with grief, and 1t was with dllll- cultY that she could be controlled and kept from becoming hysterical for q long tune HLtet the aCCluenL, PfleUuS were afraid to leave her for fear sho would loss sclf-control when left alorG with her dead.
 Dr, Bartlett visited the scene of the accident within q short time of it's occurrence, and made an examination, and heard the statement of the occu- pants of the automobile. He then set his inquest for this morning. Alton Farrell and the other two occupants of the ear were then allowed to proceed on their way to .Ansonia
 At o'clock this morning Medical EX- amner Bartlett gave the Information that the men in the car were Alton Far rel and Franklin Farrcl, ir. He did not learn the name of the lady who was also in the car.
 Dr. Bartlett stated that as nearly as he could learn the man stood for a moment apparently waiting for the auto tu pass, and then when it was near him he suddenly darted in front of It. Mir Farel turned his ear to- wards the sidewalk and drove In so that the car knocked over a hitchlng post at the curb. but was unable to avoid striking Llndstaedt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
Developing and Printing

We uso tho Kodak Tank System of development for both plates and films, which produces q higher percentage of good negatives than any other method Failures in development do not occur because a fresh solution of tested tenn perature and strength Is used for each roll of film or set of plates.
 We use "Velox" 10 make the prints and we choose the grade and surface Of paper which is best suited to the negative. If your negatives are not satisfactory we are only too glad to assist you in making correct expos ures.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
sAIlNMAN HNENKs LIaG.

Henry salzman, the well known Con- gross avenue liquor dealer fractured his leg last night while helping an undo- sirablc citizen from his cafe Mr. 5al2- man slipped at the street door and fell heavily on the sidewalk. He was at- tended by Dr Lamb and his condition was reported as comfortable al q late hour.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
GERMAN DIPLOMATS MEET
Committee on Foreign Affairs Said to Have Considered Only Casablanca.

Berlin, Nov. t2.--The five members of the foreign affairs committee of the federal council held meeting today
 and discussed recent events. The as semfbllng of this committee is of very rare occurrence. and much interested speculation was aroused by the intl- matlon that the meeting was called with the idea of taking some step to