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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31

Body Crushed In.
Death must have been instantaneous
The right side of Cornells body was
crushed in and several ribs were
broken.
Where the accident occurred there
is a sharp curve. Cornell must have
heard the train approaching and step
ped off the track, but did not get far
enough away from the rails. He was
struck by the locomotive and hurled
down the eInbankment. He was ~
ing OH his back when discovered by
L. E. Camp, a farmer living near by.
Mr.. Camp notified the city police of
the accident.
Engineer Brooks was in the loco
motive of the engine that was pulling
the passenger train, but it is evident
that he did not see the man near the
track or did he know that an acct
dent had occurred he made no re-
port fit to Agent Walker. A passen-
ger on board the train saw what he
believed was the body of dead man
lying at the foot of the embankment,
and he informed Roadm1ster Hines,
who was aboard the train. The road
master. on reaching Mankato, instruct
+! ed Section Foreman Nelson to make an
investigation.
Conductor James Richard of the
freight following the passenger was
notified at Rapidan of the accident
and he was requested to bring the
body of Cornell to Mankato.
Coroner Kennedy decided this aft
ernoon that an inquest was unneces-
Elfy.
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Almina Branvold to Frank Nelson of
st. Peter. Miss Branvold will be re.
membered as the former principal of
the shorthand department at the Man
kato Commercial college. Both young
people are widely known in their home
towns and also in this city, and their
hosts of friends express sincere con-
CALCULATIONS over the wedding event.
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Episcopal Sunday School Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree exercises at the
st. Johns Episcopal church occur this
evening at seven o'clock, when a Christ
mas service will be participated in,
which will include the usual tree fes-
tivities, and the interchange of remem-
brances. The gifts which the children
bring this year are to be sent to the
Birch Cooley Indian mission. Fol-
lowing the exercises at the church, q
Christmas party for the children will
be give at the rectory.
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Entertained for Mrs. Young.
Misses Eva and Margaret Gable of
Clark street, entertained at five hun
dred this afternoon in honor of Mrs. j.
S. Young of Minneapolis, who is in the
city over the holidays as guest of
Mrs. j. P. Mcconnell. Throughout the
rooms was a pretty arrangement of
ground pine and poinsettias the sea-
sons colors of red and green being
carried out in detail. The game was
played at three tables and refresh
ments were served.
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Six O'clock Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Quinn of North
Second street entertained at six o'clock
dinner last night in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs Claude Crandall. Among those
present were Miss Ida Fuller, who re-
Gently returned from Brainerd Mimi,
Mrs. A. NJ Quinn of st. Clair aid Mrs.
Fitzsimmons of Good Thunder. The
evening was spent in playing five hun
dred and honors were won by Mrs.
Claude Crandall.
Decoria Young Felix's Marry.
Miss Maude Eva Clark and Willis
Mace, two prominent young people of
Decoria, were united in marriage, this
forenoon by Judge w. F. Hughes at
the court house The bride is a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark, and
the groom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Mace They returned at
! once to Decoria where they will re-
side. taking with them the best wish
es of all.
Class Reunion and Sleighrde.
The members of the class of 1900,
of the high school enjoyed a delight
full sleighing party last night that was
in the nature of class reunion,
about twenty participating in sleigh
ride to Kasota in the Blue Jay. The
class was entertained at the home of
Miss Margaret Wilcox, where dance was
enjoyed and refreshments We're served.
Will Present Cantata.
The children of Hope chapel, under
the direction of Miss Ida Holm, will
present the cantata "Santa's Decision"
tomorrow evening, Dec. 20. a cordial
invitation is extended to all who are
! interested in their work.
Will Be Married Thursday.
The marriage of Miss Amelia Nelson,
formerly of this city, but now of
Brighton, Mimi, to August Anderson,
occurs on Thursday of this week at
! the home of the bride.
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Oktw Delta Club Entertained.
This evening the "Oktw Delta" club
will be entertained at a Christmas tree
| Williams of Byron street.
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Harry Swanson, bookkeeper at the
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From Fridays Daily.
Exercises at Congregational Church.


The Christmas exercises at the First
Congregational church last evening were
a very good example of amateur act
ing. The simple Bible story lends it.
self to dramatic treatmcnt, and the
children enjoy playing it. This school,
in its annual Christmas le-play, has
really revived the mystery play, SO
common in the middle ages. The first
part, "What Came Before" opened
with chorus of angels seen in the
sky, and a group of citizens below
who introduced the play. Then APP
peared nine prophets, new feature
this year, their costumes modelled as
nearly as possible according to Sar-
gents painting. After their parts had
been given the leader, Miss Eleanor
Mott, as Isaiah, gave the passage:
unto us child is born T.. And
the government shall be upon his shout
der, and his name shall be called Won
derful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
This was taken up in an air from Han.
dels Messiah and sung by all on the
stage, then echoed by the angels. The
first part closed with the appearance oil
Zeeharias and Elizabeth to Mary.
The second part, ''What Happened on
Christmas Day." opened with a scene
of the shepherds in the field, and the
appearance of the angels. In the sec.
| ond scene, Miss Alice Perrin, as Mary
was seated beside the manger, with
Joseph (Mr. Evan Hughes) standing
behind. Then came upon the stage, in
succession, Simeon and Anna, the
shepherds, the children of Bethlehem
/ the wise men and their servants. and
the climax, where all were grouped to.
gether on the stage, with the angels
above, was singularly beautiful. The
children seemed to fall naturally into
their parts, the singing was good, and
the costuming, though simple, very eff
ective. After the angel heralds had
spoken the words of transition, the
school formed its procession for the
third part, "What Came After" the
Christ-child's Christmas tree. This
also has come to be an annual affair
The children bring gifts to the tree
, instead of receiving them, singing
around it, Shelley's rousing carol
''No-el, Noel, the Christ is Born. .
The school is certainly to be commend
ed for keeping it's exercises so close
to the Christmas story and the Christ
mas spirit.
Box Social Entertainment.
At the Decoria church last evening a
Christmas entertainment and box social
was given by Miss Genevieve Wingen's
school, District No. III, and the fol-
lowing program was given.
MUSIC Orchestra
School song. ."No Kriss, No Christmas
christmas Dream" Dialogue
"Ticket Office" Dialogue
Solo. Everett Dodds
Polka Dots. .Tableaux
Song, Absence. Josephine Wingen
Christmas Drill
Trio. Josephine Wingen
Everett Dodds, William w. Afeixner
Servants"
Song. .................. Everett Dodds
aunt Dinah's Christmas Dinner"
School song 'When Visitors Come
houiiu -...........
"a Surprised Grumbler" (. Dialogue
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by Lack Drug Co., Druggist.
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Vasaries Of q CoId.-You cen never be
quite suro where cold is going to hit you.
In the full and winter It may settle IN the
bowels, producing severe pin. 10 not
be alarmed nor torment yourself with fears
of appendicitis. At tie first syn OF cram2
take Perry Davis PainkiEerin warm, sweet
ened water and relief comes at once. ihero
is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
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! When in Minneapolis stop at the
Beauford Hotel. 1t has pleased thous-
ands of others. 1t will please you.
ll2 Third st. South. Opposite the
postoffice
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Cash paid for poultry. Highest mar
ket price. L. c. Diamond, 426 South
Front. Both phones.
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Branvold-Nelson Wedding.

Announcements have been received
i'll the city of the wedding which takes
place today at Redfeld, S. D., pf Miss
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FRANK CORNELL
Continued From Page One.
Body Crushed In.

4 black working shirt and hevy tramp
inc shoes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31

Almina Branvold to Frank Nelson of
st. Peter. Miss Branvold will be re-
membered as the former principal of
the shorthand department at the Man
kato Commercial college. Both young
people are widely known in their home
towns and also in this city, and their
hosts of friends express sincere con-
gratulations over the wedding event
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31

Entertained Thimble Bee.
Miss Margaret Lloyd and Miss Bes
sic Lloyd of Cherry street entertained
informally this afternoon at thin
bic bee, in honor of their girl friends
who are in the city for the holiday
vacation.
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Will Give a Reception.

Mr. and Mrs. c. j. Macbeth and Mr.
and Mrs. T. j. Gardner have ISSUED
invitations for a reception at the
Saulpaugh hotel on Tuesday evening
January 4, 1910.
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Will Entertain Sunday School Class.
This evening, j. Z. Hart of CLARK
street will entertain his Sunday schoo
class of fifteen young men at $3.50 din
ner, after which social evening will
be spent.
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Japanese Lantern Drill. ............
Song, Someone" Josephine Wingen
Trio. ............. Josephine Wingen,
| Everett Dodds, William W. Meixner
"Darkies' Delight. ..........D Drill
Solo. Everett Dodds
Grandma Shaws Visit" . Dialogue
Good Night Drill NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
At the conclusion of the program,
Santa Claus, impersonated by Everett
Dodds, made everyone happy in the
distribution of presents from beauti-
full Christmas tree, that was brilliant in
its holiday decorations.
A box social was another very in
teresting feature of the evenings
pleasure and netted goodly sum for
the school A very large number OF
pupils, parents and friends were pres
ent to enjoy the program of fun and
merriment that had been prepared to
celebrate the Yule Tide.
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Progressive Whist.
Mrs. J. E. Stanley of Center street
entertained on Monday evening few
friends at progressive whist. Holly was
artistically used in the decorations
throughout the rooms, and the seasons
colors were predominant.
The game ives played at five tables
Miss Stanley of st. Paul winning tn,
honors. Refreshments were served al
the conclusion of the game.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
WAITING TO BE
EATEN BY JAGUAR
WILL HE BEGIN At HEAD
OR FEET?
The Decidedly Unpleasant E|PeT'-
ence of Hunter Whose Only
Protection Vas Blankets.

Few Americans are aware that one OF the most
t.rocious Of wild animals quite In the DIE bdi'7
o,oee may be encountered not far from the oo'us
~ Teras This = the jaguar, the Tiger OF tI'
Western Hemisphere. whose expioilS III I@I1iii4
cs+t1e and filing peasants with terror almost
o,raI those OF his Oriental cousin A T. rep
burn of the Chase National Bank OF thiS city
ond believer in the theory OF strenuous FeeEea-
ton went on q taguar hunting trip 10 Mexico
lately and returned with the peIts OF seven goouy
IogIara which are said to have fallen 10 MS
unerrIng aim The hunt occurred IN the Fai'uoo
E2iver territory and shared In Dy se'era4
Americans and a number of Mexican guldes'
Taurfe 2 Freeman, of Pasadena, Cal, globe
,rotter and hunter who has had many intlnals
.x,arfances with the Mexican tiger, and once "AS
forced 10 an unpleasant speculation as 10 "Letl7I
taquar was going to eat him feet first or he~u
erst@hopIng that the beast would kindly Deslh at
the head-relates the following story OF ms au-
venture: . Mount
..1+ was IN the Verde Creek Canyon or Mount
Son Pedro Bata California. in the spring OF tHe
year lust at the time when the last OF the sea
.on,s storms come In rains in the valley nan ana
s1aat in the foothills and lower spurs, and solid
snow, on the lofty mountain The camp was III
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11

the canyon we'll inside the boxed-in stretch The
Mexican cook had deserted a week before, and my
oompanions were off on a three-day mountain
sheep hunt leaving with a stiff knee alone in
the camp.
Late one afternoon the air became close and
stuny the breeze died out and great black clouds
came wheeling down from the summit Of San
Pedro Soon the thunder began to roll and rumble
among the crags and echo with deep reverbera-
tions through the canyon. while the lightning
flashed with vivid glare and shot in zigzag lines
from cliff to cliff Then the rain came. and in
torrents. I retreated supperless, into the tent
which was under the taIest and thickest pine
a little bench a bend of the stream The thun-
der roared louder than and, pulling IN the
tent flap. I looked out The lightning leapng
from pole to pole and the heavens were fairly
ablaze. At this juncture it suddenly occurred 10
me that lightning always struck the talest trees
and, grabbing my full of blankets, I rushed
into the rain, stopping until l in
clear space. we'll beyond the range OF the big
pine. Then I rolled up in the blankets-there must
have been eight ten in alone after the other.
making a big, half-soaked bundle, almost high
as it was long. Ny arms. head and shoulders
were out Of the main wrapping, but I protected
them somewhat with the loose end of the last
blanket.
In half hour the rain ceased and the heav-
ems began clear but the thunder and lightning
were still busy, and I afraid myself
under the l was just getting ready to unroIL
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11

coughing, snorting and walowing, such as q large
animal makes when bathing.
Every symptom Of complete and unmlxed fear
which I have ever heard descrioed-dry ups.
trembling hands. ouakng knees. going hot and
cold and turning 10 goose-iesh-I can distinctly
recall experiencing that last fifty yards. and my
companfons later admitted much regarding their
own sensations. The snorting and coughing m
caased in volume as we advanced. and the ghostly
,i+ t7JoLered on the polished leaves of the trees
IN ouivering waves OF green and blue These re-
fleeing struck family through the hush ana re-
eaIed 10 each of US the set half-dazed expression
on the faces OF the others
as we struck a bar OF pebbles near the benz OF
- i,.or and the hard round stones began rat
,1inp ,,nderfoot the noises suddenly ceased 'he
waves of light grew DINNER, and for q fe" mo-
rnents. almost died out The deeper darkness oe-
scended and wrapped like a pail ana III In0
5a-ttIv shaken with the grim, unearthly mystery
Of pIi
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
THE CITY DEBT LIMIT.

General Benjamin F. Tracy. referee OF tho
Supreme Court has decided that the constitutional
debt limit OF the city New York June co. 1908
was SI06 2O5 IA is and for public
yruvemeuts are not debts under the meaning OF the
constitution until the consideration has been
ceived by the city. Hence. the referee does not in
clude in MS estimate Sj4 10000 Of contracts
which Controller Metz the Bureau of Municipal
Research. and others figured into the debt limit.
Deputy Controller McCooey held that by the
method Of computation used by General Tracy the
debt limit would be $l54 0O0OU". while
cording the figuring OF his office It is only about
$4SeoC00
AS the report OF General Tracy is subject 10 the
action Of the courts. his findings the debt limit
Will be taken final until the question has
been decided by the Court OF Appeals TO which il
viii be taken BY general consent of the parties
interested"
Thomas F. Ryan, Peter A b Widener and
Thomas Dolan the estates OF William c.
Whitney and William L. Elkins have paid back 10
the Metropolitan Securities Company the sum OF
SbS2,29 80, which amount the company paid to
Anthony y. Brady for distribution the time
Of the purchase OF the Wall & Cortandt Street
Ferries Railway Company. the famous .pspsy ~=Sy-
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
FOLLOWING SPECTRAL sPooR

AcCordi-gls-the Judge and with revolvers and
the Lieutenant with his shoJgUn-Vye set out down
the water path. after wasting some minutes in q
futile endeavor 70 induce some Of the blacks
show Us the way. The moon had not risen, and
the narrow trail. closely walled in by bananas and
Casui scrub and overarched by the inteTtangiing
branches OF the bWina, the shade Of the cacao
vas n inby blackness. save where the darting fire
flies laced the sir with evauescenU wires Of gold.
Presently. as emerged from the bush into the
ribbon % clearing hong the river bank became
aware Of q spatJered line of dull luminosity run
n-sls right angles 20 our path OF approach. such
2 IrxsI a. might leave by scattering broadcast
hsnc~lLls Of glow worms he walked. ] heard The
heavy breathing Of Iny companions, and
scious OF something like gasp from my self the
oawning recollection OF how the dog Of fire. was
reported as always leaving behind him a wake OF
light he ran.
Glanciug ueryoasly 60 right and left We ad-
vanced examine The spectral spoOr- The glowing
matter was cold and Wet TO the touch and emitted
q faint light. b. which Just able make
out the .rdstnct prints Of the feet Of some animal
on the tender grass. The tracks seemed heading
upstream and in that direction We followed them
for hundred yards more only 10 lose them
entirely through the ultimate dying OF the light
particles More Tnysrifed than ever, We doubled
back 10 the point where had first encountered
me sDoor. and from there followed Il downstream.
In Sis erection the train grew brighter every STEP
Before long faint glow, such might have been
thrown from smoudering camp FIRE was per
ceptible through the trees ahead AS we ap-
prosched z sharp bend Of the river. above the
besvv hum Of the water where it was thrown back
In = whirlpool by elbow OF jutting rock came 10
ev- .zrs the confused but unmistakabIe sounds of
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
w FOR THE BUSY MAN

road property the history OF which was disclosed
at the Public Service Commissions traction inves-
tigatlon in the autumn of 1907. OF the money thus
restored the Whitney estate paid $245,6S 20. which
was the amount originally received by Mr.. Whit
ney and the others S1 652 rs each. The suit which
was brought by the Metropolitan Securities Com
pany in 1907 has been discontinued. The de1ehd-
ants while returning the money, state that they
reserve the right to demand repayment from the
METROPOLITAN Street Railway Company, TO Which
they assert the money was originally lent NO IN
terest was paid by the defendants IN maAlhg 'he
settlement.
A series OF fatal automobile accidents que 10
reckless driving led to the formation Of the Ma
tionaI Highways Protective Society, organized 10
apture and punish vOlators OF the speed Id" anu
take other measures to protect the life and limb
Of the pedestrian. Between January /, l9Vo' anu
April l. 1909. 10l deaths have been caused IN THIS
CITY by automobile accidents. according to the
rsco-ds of the Bureau of Vital Statistics Since
January J. 1903 mere than twenty lives nave PAID
the forfeit demanded by speed manIacs.
''Supplemeating the Travis-Lee consuLutI"Il4l
amendment. designed TO furnish funds for ne"
subways in New York City. a bill was introduced
by Senator Travis and Assemblynan beverly X.
Robinson TO amend the rapid transit act proVld-
ing for the building of new transit lines on the
assessment r,Iau the cost OF the lines TO be
assessed on the area benefited Special assessment
bonds would be issued. the purchasers or the oonus
paving as the road progressed toward compIeuoh
The fixing Of the assessment area and the ieTyins
OF Estimate the Public Service Commission and
the Board Of Assessors
Police Commissioner Bingham asked the Gov
er-or for legislation which would give the police
power to stop or supervise prizeAghts- 1Ae ehu-
berts the theatre owners and managers. with
drew from the theatrical syndicate dominated by
KIevy a FIranEer, and announced that they would
form another syndicate. in which they would be
the dominant factors They expect 10 contro Iour-
teen theatres in this city and big theatre war
is expected. Congressman Rhinock IS one or the
chief hackers Of the Shuberts. federal court IN
Buffalo revoked the citizenship OF the husband OF
Emma Goldman. the anarchist, thereby opening
the way for her deportation, which is sought oy
the government.
Charles IS. Stover, secretary Of the citizens COM
mfttee organized oppose the plan Of permitting
the National Academy of Design TO erect gallery
on the site Of the Arsenal. in Central Park re-
ceived many letters of protest against the con-
templated invasion Of the park The legislative
hearing on the Brough bill, drafted by the Com
mittee of Fourteen 10 do away with Raines law
hotels the chief feature of which is the legal open
ing of saloons on Sunday from 1 to II p. was
t,1rtp off for week.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-11
MUSCLES PARALYzED BY FEAR.

.s the uncauny sounds were again heATo' VIC
messed forward in the pickering light anu Ie"cAe
noint where only dense clump or casul cut US
off from the sink beyond the bend. from whlch aP
,a.-a5 n .ss,Ie the noises and the light Round
This we were sealthily picking our way When ui :
,vrip snapped under some ones foot ana Tue
walIowing abruptly ceased again TINS uIne 'no
heavy soutterng respirations Of large animal
were distinctly audible. II may have oeeh "iilS d
few seconds a minute or two or three minutes
that We had waited thus when the judges patience
or his nerves or something Of the both. gave way
Without 2 word OF warning he dashed forward
rounded the cIump Of casui and fired shot IN the
direction OF the sink. The next moment there ouTs'
forth hoarse snort OF rage, and the ghostly hGht
famed up again. to reveal our hasty host VICE
eyed with terror ars surprise. staring blankIy
ahead and discharging his revolver aimiessly INTO
the moss st his feet An instant later the heu-
tenant and I had sprung out beside him. 10 recon-
in turn before as fearsOme and unearthIy slSht
as ever rner rhe ewes of r-OTtal man
In 4 depression In the earth. dozen yards or 50
from the low rim which confined the outer edge OIL
1le Whirlpool the bend. was a glowing pond OF
lio1,id fire dirny luminous for the most part. but
snerEIng IN epurts and flashes Of green and blue
flame where it was churned by the legs Of large
animal that was splashing through It to the bank
For description Of the beast itself words fan me
Reekinc with fire, snortins fire, scattering fire 1t
would have been terrible enough to an Unimpas-
stoned observer watching from he top Of tree.