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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-02
continued From Pace Three.

to work worked
Patrick McTishe's
and worked for him three months and stayed on the
aee" u'1 near T' mt ,o but that his mother is dead He
brother City Iowa. sister in Ohio He can
Ledbeter should die that Mrs
He said while drunk he might
expected to Mrs. ledoeter
: Mrs LedDeter
Sheriff Phillips dispatched sanborn
with being accessories to the
: murder
: Lasts evening Smith
face the county JAIL the presence ss Of Gw psn
and the newspaper and an hour was spent the paey
meeting. of
Deputy his in which he
LedOeter the statement tissue Of lies and
:" k her ' she did not do this or that or say this or
qualified admission to something that did not i'm
Guilty innocent she showed that she possessed
: complete mastery herself
BRIDGE after tearing it 1t lost from
M D Labt ne bs and wanted smith to prn to
said that this needless
Smith who put through severe cross examination by
that he shot with
the shot This not long and he thought he
Mrs ledbetr was also carefully cross examined by those
the body found that he could then ahead tell his
Mrs Ledbee after Smith finished with Informed
that she could have her she had attempted to speak while
talking,
poison her husband hy should want do that she asked
her by her husband She Of Smith to know the
the Smith
that he did not know the
Smith LedDeer something
rot told him to make the story about tedbeter coming to him
jacket why
that he would tell her later "You scared
WANTED
Smith,
did with
run and she replied that this She
replied in the
marry
she afraid that Ledbeter would live his
have to be soften ,,, rid of in so some
Didn't SIN
Frank
to buy poison dirty, filthy thing.
had tried to buy
chic % from and when asked by reporter what ri" name
wished to get the drug she replied that she had wished
Mrs Ledbeter thought
not until Ledbe had
turned recently She thought that disappeared
Smith would be no equal unless he was she admitted this
She Smith
something.
point controversy, remarked to Mrs.
ledbeter: al it the
Mrs Ledbeter retorted "You l."
by this but off
n
they bedding things
+ blanket
BURNED THE BLANKET
"You burned the blanket"
1.-The be
Mrs Ledbeter,
that
a to what
bee after helped
not noticed until asked
words After helped kill
Several
+ Kill thing if they didn't
7
Asked giving gun telling watch the
gave Frank gun
+
'Had there been chickens stoen?" asked
"Why several hundred
Smith became
for if would tell
told the truth If be
:
Smith demurred to this, Ell
+ lies will
+ Smith ~ told
in
return: Didn't call Dutchman
and planted the potatoes spite of your
When Smith told Of Ledbeters alleged
Ledbeter to
make people believe your"
whether
7 making a to him
Asked about the cutting Of the brush ditch
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-02

Mrs William scwand has been writing to her husband at San
! born in the code language these letters found Mr.
Shwandt when he reached the Jail translated reads
+ follows. That set in the bold type translated
NJ
Dear Will lonesome for kid it since
= and its only been three weeks.
that sheriff Phillips down there
a little detective did to
you2 Did ne think you had boxed up
The fool! kknow awfuly and
tiled of this don't what There another
coming out finish this till
maybe will have something tell then
Hurry and get the that time she
will have Hows
that Ell? will glad
with kid you tired
living worry worry, all the time
and head aches 1 feel awful
down yesterday the from
Z down there. L much 1 SO lonesom
If it wasn't the work
pretty busy to bring the with Mabel
wouldn't have her. could She
: to but that makes diff 0
The letter continues discussing things-tne marriage
friend, acknowledgment other
similar the cipher being express
her lonesomenes but nothing further possible public
I written
This the postal card:
Dear WllCant Tues g. going
day, and she can't be left Will let you
4 | will Lovingly Gold
= p s-Win write l find something
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
GOING ON THE wARPATH.
lrate Ohio Man Threatens 10 XIII
Many Public Characters.

Toledo, March 24-Threats TO kin Pres
ident William H. Taft. Mayor Brand
Whitlock, Joseph Cannon, Speaker Of the
House Of Representative. and Pat Nc
Carren. State senator from Brooklyn,
were contained in a letter sent 10 Mr..
Cannon in Washington from Toledo on
March ~. and signed Polish Voter" The
letter was returned to Toledo by Mr.. Can
non to-day. Mr.. Cannon says he did not
want 10 turn the letter over 10 the Sc
cret Service or 10 the post-office author
tiles.
Poorly written in ink. IN a scrawling
hand. the letter reads:
Mr.. Cannon: I have been reading
about you. Now. I am Polish man.
nv uncle help to XIII three bad men in
Russia, and I viii kill you i viii give
YOU one year 10 better yourself II you
don't do better I will KIN you and Taft
and McCarren. I have friends in Brook
lyn. y. Y. / am no fool or crank. have
wife and fve children 1 had a house
nearly paid for and lost all for you and
hard times. Mayor Whitlock he tells
boys to play ball ia street and breaks
windows I fix three windows last sum
mer Whitlock don't pay for glass. We
Ak that sleeper next TALL ALA time
sleep. sleep. some time week. then
rite book He is no good II he be mayor
again me XIII him. POLISH VOTER
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
MRS. TAFT NOT IN THE RACE
Refuses to Enter Lists for Presi-
dency of D. A. R.
Statement Made by Charles p. Taft's
NewSpaper-Mrs. sherman Also
Refuses TO Run.

Cincinnati. March 24-Charles p. Taft s
newspaper to-day has the following news
item, under the caption Mrs. William II.
Taft refuses 70 enter the lists for presi-
dency D. A. R.
AS the time approaches for the conven-
ton OF the continental congress Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution in
Washington. April II 10 "A. the subject
Of the general presidency takes on Un-
usual Importance. Mrs Matthew Scott,
OF Bloomington. is known as the admin
istratiOn candidate and has received the
Endorsement OF Mrs. Donald Mclean, the
present president general. and the in
dorsement Of her State. It is conceded.
however. that IL Illinois is to he success
ful in the campaign launched for the
leadership Of the national society. Il will
not be without IN aggressive struggle
Already there are rumors afoot OF an
opposition 10 be raised by insurgents IN
the ranks who are opposed to the 'ad-
ministratiOn's scheme for the filing OF
the national offices. and who are planning
to put into the field candidate Of their
own. The strongest candidate yet men
toned by the opponents is Mrs Decker
of Denver. formerly president of the Gen
eral Federation OF Women's Clubs.
'Tt Is said that both Mrs. William H
Taft and Mrs. James S. Sherman have
been approached on the subject of enter
ing the race. but have declined to con-
slider the offer. The Cincinnati delegates
who VIII go on for the convention include
Mrs John A Murphy. Mrs Frederick
Burckhardt. Mrs. James r. Murdoek, Mrs
Charles Pauly and Mrs W W Glen"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
ROOSEVELT IN ~sIMPLE~ LIFE
Lifts Weights and Does Other Stuat
a. p..fF,,e

Lifts Weights and Does Other Stnats
as Pastime.
New York. March 2s.-The World pub
fishes the following:
"On board the steamship Hamburg. via
siasconset. Mass. March 24-Col. Roose-
welt is leading the simple Rooseveltlan
simple life on shlpboard.
Before breakfast he PAGES the deck one
hundred times He eats only Two meals
Oay. Re has not been seasick an in
stant- he takes a kindly interest in the
other passengers. who are less fortunate
stopping al their chairs and urtering
few snaDpy sentences TO cheer them up.
When not on deck or busily writing in
his staterOom. the ex-President Is in the
gymnasium He rides the automatic
steei-geared bucking broncho with en-
thusiasm- When the metal sprockets Of
the machine become Eot he gets OF and
INDUCES in weight lifting and few
simple maneuyers on the flying rings.
When the ship reaches Gibraltar Col
Roosevelt viii make an unofficial visit
10 the Notifications.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
ILLINOIS SDEADLOGK UNBROKEN
Hopkins Forces, However. Take
Fresh Hope from Developments.
Gov. DeReen Blocks Plan 10 Elect
Him SenatOr-SessiOn AdJOurns
After Sixtfeth Ballot.

Springfield. III. March Il - Speaker
Shur,leR failed to-day 70 break the dead
lock in the election OF a United States
Senator 10 succeed Albert J. Hopkins. and
after the slxtieth ballot. which showed no
material change, had been taken the
Joint session adjourned The speaker had
threatened to keep the Joint assembly IN
session until midnight. The anti-Hopklns
leaders predicted that the Hopkins vote
would be broken UP. and a man other
than Hopkins elected by that hour.
Gov. Deneen got busy early in the day
and checked a plan 10 elect him United
States Senator. II was only by dint OF
tireless effort. beginning AT > o'clock this
morning. that the governor was able 10
halt the plans OF the leaders. II was IN
no gentle manner that he declined the
toga his friends and enemies alike would
thrust upon him. Every member OF the
legislature friendly to Deneen was sum
mOned and informed that under no cir
cumstances could the governor forgive d
friend who voted for him to-day.
The governor Is said 70 have shown
such feeling that some OF the legislators
fed from his presence. As result OF
his effort he is believed 70 have weakened
enough Of the allies 70 prevent an imme-
disIe stampede. The utterly demorauzed
forces OF ex-senator Hopkins. staggsred
BY the developments OF the night gath
cred courage for the fray.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
PROFFERED WEALTH SGORNED
Commissioner Bingham Refuses
$500, 900 in One Year.
scores Board Of Aldermen of New
York for Withholding Funds for
secret Service Work.

New York. March 24-Stung by the re-
fusal % the board Of aldermen 70 pass a
resolution providing for an appropriation
OF $4,000 for a secret service fund, Com
missioner Of Police Bingham to-day In
dulged in some ironical comments on the
members OF that body, and also told
how he had scorEfuliy rejected proposals
10 him. BY the accsnfance OF which. he
could have become a millionaire before
his term expired
Why" said the commissioner, It could
have had $4,000 the first year I was N
the head OF the department, but was
on the honest lay and turned the Of
fer down"
Questioned as 20 where the offer came
from. Mr. Bingham said:
"Of course. I cannot tell that A man
prominent in affairs came 10 me and
offered me $1,000 month for a service
which he designated. and 1 do not doubt
I could have had Sa5.000 a month from
him. I ordered him from the Office. I
have always been honest. and always
will be-
Asked as TO the rejection Of his secret
service fund plan by the aldermen, the
commissioner said:
"Oh. they did il simply on the ground
Of personal hatred Of me. But they are
not punishing me; they are punishing the
city. which is sorely In need OF the Sc
cret service
7 have heard II said that the members
Cf the board Of aldermen intended 10
serve. In the future, without pay. On
that basis, do not doubt that many OF
them would still continue 10 make a
great deal or money"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
BRIDE BOUND AND GAGGED.
Mrs. Cuiberson Is Fatally Injured
by Jealous Rival.

Mrs. CuibersOn Il Fatally Injured
by Jealous Rival.
Yincennes. Ind. March 24-Uaconscious.
bound and gagged. with her arms and
body bruised and her throat terribly
burned with carbolic acid, Mrs. Russell
Culberson. a young bride. was found In a
woodshed al her home This afternoon. dy-
ing A heavy white cloth eavrapped her
head. II held the burning liquid from
escaping and spread il over her face
Mrs. Culberson regained consciousness
when stimulants were administered and
said.
a man and woman dragged me into
the shed and poured the stuff down uy
throat
Then she lapsed into Inconsistencies.
DR.. John c. Jones says the woman cannot
live.
Four days ago the police were appealed
TO by Councnn.aa Joshua Brazieton. Pc
publican county chairman, TIE father-in-
law OF Mrs Culbcrson. 10 apprehend the
writer Of anonymous threatening letters.
supposed 20 have been written by q rival
for the love Of Mrs. Cuiberson's husband
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
PEACE IS PRAISED
In NATIONAL SONGS
Present Quiet of the Worlds
Armies Is Celebrated.
MR.. WI OBJECTS TO DIXIE
China's Ambassador Says IL Is n
War song. and Ought Not to Be
Sung at n Peace Gathering-Sev-
erai other Diplomats Present.
Great ChOruses sing Songs.

New York. March 24-Wu Ting-fang
SAT next 10 AIr. Carnegie on the stage OF
Carnegie Hall tonight. smiling and beat
ing time With his foot during all the
sraf. ehorgs of the various nark5nal
singing clubs gathered In what the pro
sranngne announced % be an international
peace festival. 10 celebrate the present
condition CT the world peace. Then. when
most of the singing was over. the Am
bassador from China arose and took ex-
cepuon 10 one OF the musical numbers.
The chorus from Germany has sung
tonight that song called Dixie" said
Mr.. vi 'It may be a very pretty song:
II Is a very pretty song: but from what I
learn 4 is a war song In the South. 7
don't think that a war song IS a very nice
song 70 sing at a peace festival I want
10 hear more and more OF the grand songs
Of peace, such as I have heard the repre-
sentatIves or the various nations here
tonight render"
His eXceilency's exception seemed 20
have been taken purely on philosophical
grounds. and not from the viewpoint
OF the musical critic.
SenOr Francisco de Ia Barra. Mexico's
Ambassador at Washington. was the only
diplomat Of the highest class present. bl,t
the legations OF Austria Hungary and the
Netherlands were represented by attaches.
and ten OF the other nations had their
consul generals sitting in boxes.
Carnegie Radiates Peace.
On the stage the peace OF. the world.
which the event was 20 celebrate. was
graphically represented by groups Of sing
ers OF various natiOnalities. who SANG
their national songs.
Gentle arbiter and leader Of them all
Mr.. Carnegie. sat in the center OF the
front row. smiling and radiating peace.
with Mr.. wa. clad in q mourning blue
gown and plum-colored tunic. together
with two legation secretaries.
What Mr. WI had to say after NJ
Carnegie had introduced him between
songs bore heavily upon the peaceful
intent OF China.
I am man Of peace he said, and 7
represent a peaceful nation-one OF the
most peaceful on the face OF the earth
We have implicit confidence in your peo-
pie and your nation. II you arm your
SELF We do not fear you. but sim I think
it is unwise for your statesmen 10 urge
heavy srmaments. for on the strength
OF your influence in the family OF na-
tons alone you have control over the
worlds peace
Mr.. Carnegie spoke briefly IN the course
OF the evening.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
Mr.. TAFT is A BILL"

To President Taft WAS pre-
scented yesterday set Of rersIu-
sIORs making him n member OF
"Biii Club. No. I. Of the WORLD
an organization formed at EK-
eelsiOr SPri -, Clay COunty,
No, In February.
The resoIutiOnS-eBgra en-
bOssed, and frRmed-Ycre pre-
scented TO the President by Bfil
Warner. n member Of the club,
and also United states Sena-
tor frOtn Missouri. The resOIu-
tiOas are signed by four Bills
They set forth that the PresI-
dent II entitled 20 membership
hecHuse he responded 10 the
name Bill immediately after be-
ing christened William.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
FAMILY PARTIAL TO SUICIDE.
Baker Stays Himself, as Did Two
Wives and Two Sons.

Baker Stays Himself, as Did Two
Wives and Two Sons.
New York. March 24.-wnliam Doll.
a baker. sixty three years old. committed
suicide by gas to-day IN a furnished room
at 22s East seventy-frst street. He
had been dead several hours when
found.
Mrs Bertha Freud, the suicides
landlady said that he had been out OF
work for some time. and that he told
her one day last week that he was
going the way Of his two wives and
his two sons.
The bakers irst wife killed herself
with poison. and the second one took
gas. One of HIS two sons blew out
his brains. and the other killed him
self with gas
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
TORNADO SWEEPS KANSAS.
Property Damage Is Great. but No
Lives Are Lost.

Topeka Kans. March "A tornado
swept over Northwestern Kansas this
morning. doing great damage 10 property.
-Four persons were pinned under wreck
age near Brewster. and were not released
until late this afternoon
A Rock Island freight train. running
at fifteen miles an hour. Was caught by
the tornado and wrecked Only the ca
boose and engine remained on the track,
and the lives OF the train crew were
saved. Two Of the cars we're lifted clear
OF the right Of way and landed in q
wheat field go feet from the track.
Reports coming in tonight say a score
OF houses were wrecked by the storm last
night. and that probably fifty persons
were injured No deaths have been re-
ported. Telegraph and telephone wires
are down IN three counties.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
ELIOT MENTIONED
FOR REID'S PLACE

The Massachusetts senators.
Hr. Lodge and Mr. Crane, have
been asked on behalf Of Presi-
dent Taft ~ they viii assist 10
the nomination Of President
Charles W. Eliot. Of Harvard
University, for the Oaice Of Am
baSsadOr TO the Court Of II.
James, n Il L. serf TO the senate.
Both have responded in the
affirmative.
No teade- Of the umbasszdor-
skip has been made to Dr Eliot.
and viii not be, probably, until
he Eisifs Washington on Mnrrh
30. 10 attend n Harvard dinner.
He did not make application for
the ofiiee either directly or EndI-
rectly.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
VALUABLE PICTURE STOLEN.

Thief Robs sunday school Room OF
Metropolitan VI. Z. Church.
Report was made 10 the police yester-
day by Gilbert Gray. Of 1877 o street
northwest, Of the theft from Metropoli-
tan NJ. E. Church OF valuable paint
ing. The canvas was stolen in the last
TWO weeks.
The picture, said to be by a famous ar
tist. was kept in the Sunday school room.
and was gift 10 the church. How it
was taken is a mystery. Central Office
detectives are working en- the case.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
COAL STRIKE IS AvERTED.
Anthracite Miners VIII Not stop
Work. Convention Decides.


Scranton. Pa. March 24-Shortly after
the mine workers convention reassem-
bled tonight in the Lackswanna County
Courthouse a report was submitted by
the committee on policy.
The convention, after a debate Of seven
hours. decided 70 approve the. report, and
IN so doing accomplished these things:
1. No suspension April I. or pending a
settler snt OF the demands.
? Resfirmed all demands which were
made by tine convention Of October.
s. Gave the committee for the confer
ence absolute power 10 obtain the best
they were able from the operators.
A resolution authorizing the committee
Of district officers 10 refer the matter 10
President Taft was adopted without a
dissenting voice.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Nirginia-Rain
to-day; colder tonight; fair to-
morrow; high southerly, shifting
to northwesterly, winds.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
BEREsFORD IS CHEERED.
Popular Admiral Receives Big
DemonNtratfon in Porfsmnufh.

London. March 4.-AdmiraI Lord
Charles Beresford always has stood for
a big navy. and a rousing popular demon
stration was given him to-day at Ports
mouth. and afterward in London. after he
had hauled down his flag as commander
Of the channel fleet The demonstration
was significant of how deeply popular
feeling has been stirred by recent events
When Lord Beresford was questioned
I'm reference 10 the naval situation he
said that the whole matter was too
serious 10 discuss. and that he had not
yet decided what course he would follow
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
spong HeId for GRAND Jurr.
he Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Nd, March 24-Mattias
Spong. eighty years old a civil war vet
eran, who shot and dangerously wounded
his brOther-in-law. Charles w. Bennet
following a disagreement over financial
matters. was to-day given a preliminary
hearing before Justice Brashears AT
Sharpsburg and held for action of the
grand jury. The evidence showed thst
Spong was being pursued by Bennet. who
had threatened to FIX" him when Spong
turned and opened fire, two OF four shots
taking effect. Bennett is expected TO re-
cover
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
The Strnus Sale To-dnv,

This Is the most important day OF the
Straus sale. numbers Isl TO 20 being sold
at the morning session t11 o'clock and
numbers Z71 20 $50 in the afternoon at 3
including rare Adam furniture. fine old
Flemish oil paintings, beautiful oak pieces
Of desirable shape. Oriental rugs, fine
embroidered kakimOnss, and other Chi
nese and japanese art objects At the
Sloan Galleries 1407 G St
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
TORNADO KILLS TWELVE.
Great Storm In Texas Wrecks All
in It's Path.


SlideH. Tex, March 24.-AS D. Rice, a
farmer. and his wife. FIVE children. and
q farm hand were burned TO death in
the wreckage Of their home, which was
destroyed by a tornado last night. Two
negroes. caught in the ruins OF their
cabin, were crushed to death. The
charred bodies OF two men who apparent
" sought refuge under a haystack, ard
we're burned 10 death when the stack
was ignited by lightning, have also been
found. They cannot be identified. A
number OF others are missing. Forty
residences and buildings were wrecked by
the gale, and twenty persons were in
jured.
A cold wave IS sweeping through Ok
lahona, Arkansas. Southern Kansas, and
Southwest Missouri Severe hail is re-
ported.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

Kingston. Jamaica. March 2+-American
detectives are here seeking 10 unearth
the headquarters Of an alleged band who
are engaged N smuggling Chinese into
The United Stct-s
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
NEW BILL SCORED
BY CHAMP CLARK
Payne Tariff Figures Are
Picked to Pieces.
CHEERED REPEATEDLY
Minority Members Did Not
Know It's Contents.
CHEERED REPEATEDLY

Nissourian Declares that II Such a
Courtesy Had Been Extended the
House WouId Now Be in Better
Position 10 Consider Provisions.
Answers Many QuestiOns-Reads a
Number OF Letters.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
BOY IDENTIFIES
THE KIDNAPPERS
BILLY" Whitla Recognizes
Prisoners in Cleveland.
HIDING PLACE is FOUND
Second Woman, Sought by Po-
lice, Dies Suddenly.

Lad Is Taken 10 Police Station in
WOmsn who Took Him Away from
SeheOI-NearIy All Ransom Money
RecOvered-POIice Believe Suspect
ed Woman Died from Poison.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
POPE DISCUSSES AVIATION.
Expresses Admiration for Results
Achieved by wright Brothers.

Rome. March 24-The Pope to-day gave
TO Hart Berg. the representative
OF the Wright brothers. and Mrs. Berg
He interestediy discussed aviation. and
expressed admiration for the Wrights,
who. he said, had solved the most difi-
cult problem IN the world
Deputy de Felice. g socialist, has given
notice that he will question the govern
ment in the chamber regarding the mur-
der OF Lieut. Petrosino and the action OF
the police in the matter
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

Paris. March 2A-Prime Minister Gle
menceau is 81 OF influenza
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

BiackistoRe's American Beauties.
Magnifcently developed. Sturdy. 14th & II
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
watched the Speaker

Sir Andrew was watched with a great
deal Of interest as he stepped forward 10
the rostrum TO speak He is a small
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

GeorziR Flooring, Straight Grain, &c
A foot, L4boey & Co, eth and y. y. sys.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

Dressed Fence Boards, &c n Foot.
Frank Libbey & Co., 6th st. and n. Y. ayl
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

DreEsed Fence Rails, IS IT., 25c AuIeee.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th 81 and n. y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

Good Red Cedar Posts. soc Apiece.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6th q. and y. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

Continued on page q. column /.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

Dressed Fence PalinEs, &c Apiece.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9th st. and n Y. ave
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

All OHr GRASSES Of Lssnber
Are the hiGhasL L5ssy q ca
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25

COntlnued on Page 4, COiunas ?,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-25
Takes Son Voluntarily.

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