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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
DEATH DAS DUE TO OLD AGE.
Mrs. Ann Corey Passed Away Late
Saturday Afternoon.

Mrs. Ann Corey died at about three
o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Patrick Kenney
332 Center ST., of old age A month or 50
ago she slipped and fell and broke heI
hip. and this has stoned her end.
Mrs. Cory was born in Ireland eighty
four years ago, and came to America
when twelve years of age. She first
located in New York. but moved to
Wisconsin in 1859, and resided at Ma
zomanie until January last. when she
came to Mankato to spend the remain
ing years of her life at her daughters
home. Her husband died some years
ago, but she is survived by her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Kenney, and by two sons
Edward F. and John Corey of Ma
ZOmanie
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
sIBLEY COST MORE THAN COMO
Expense of Maintaining the Park Will
Be Reduced.

The new park superintendent, Mr.
Penhale, has prepared figures showing
that it has cost ten dollars more pei
acre TO keep up Sibley park in the
past than it has Como park in ST
Paul Superintendent Penhale will
keep an account of all expenditures in
the parks, and hopes TO make a better
showing.
Work on the new house at Sibley
park is progressing nicely. There is
talk of leaving off the siding and put
ting on pebble dash coating, which
it is thought will make it look more
in Keeping with the surroundings thar
il the conventional style was to be
followed.
1t has been suggested that the park
superintendent be given the free use
of the upper rooms of this building
for his home, provided he will act a;
park policeman in the evening. 1t is
suggested that this would be giving
the superintendent the equivalent OF
$40 month extra pay for acting as
park policeman in the evening and
save the city the salary of special
policeman. which is $50 month, OF
something like that.
The park force today began to I'M
cover the flowers in Sibley park, and
to plant hotbeds.
One of the coons made its escape
Friday night. from its winter quarters
1t managed to break one of the wires
at the top of its enclosure and made
the opening wide enough to get out
Nothing has since been seen of it. The
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Session Will Be Held at Presbyterian
Church Friday, April 90.

The semi annual convention of the
Mankato Sunday Sunday school asso-
citation will be held at the PRESBYTERIAN
church on Friday, April 80 The ladies
will serve supper at six O'clock. This
will be followed by music and speaking
The speakers will be r. ". Mcleod
st. Peter: Rev. Dick of the Weslyan
Methodist church, Minneapolis. The
theme of the meeting will be "Sun-
day Schools and Missions" The pro.
gram in full will be given later.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
Old Gentleman Injured.

An old gentleman who was riding
horseback met with an accident in
front of Draper & Pettersen's store
late Saturday afternoon He had come
in from the country and his horse
took fright and reared and threw him
off and he struck the back of his head
against the curbing, cutting bad
cash in the scalp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
TOOK ROUGH 0NRATs
OSCAR GILMAN rs BELIEVED II
HAVE. COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Life Had No Charm for the Man; His
Third Attempt; He Had Applied
for Job on Mankato Police
Force; Was Despondent; Said No.
body Loved Him; Frequent Visitor
to the City.

| From Mondays Danx
| Oscar Gilman, living south of Loor
lake, whose mind has been weak fol
! some years, ate some Rough on Rats
yesterday afternoon with suicidal in
tent, and died during The night. 1t is
said to have been his third attempt al
suicide. Last summer it is said he
took some Paris green, but recovered
After being discovered. and medica
TO have anything done for him, saying
, that he wanted to die, as nobody loved
him. 1t was necessary to use some
force in treating him.
Gilman was found at about five
o'clock yesterday afternoon lying be
side straw stack at Herman Sepp
mans farm, beyond Minneopa, and was
groaning and writhing in agony. Wher
Mr.. Seppman's sons approached him
he was eating something out of a
box, which they discovered had con
tanned Rough on Rats.
Had Taken Poison.
DIR. w. A. Beach of this city was
at Manessa Scherer's farm i'm South
Bend, attending q patient, and was at
once summoned to Mr.. Seppman's fran
When he arrived he did all that he
could to save Gilman but the latter
had evidently taken some of the
poison an hour before. and when dis
covered was taking the rest of the
Of 1 no ho1
been absorbed into his system that the
pur9ing of his stomach failed to save
him. and he died a few hours later
He said that he wanted TO die, and
when DR.. Beach asked him why he
wished to die, he replide. Because
there don't anybody love me-"
Gilman, who was a man with a
stubby red beard, had been in the city
frequently of late and on Friday on
Saturday applied at the police station
for appointment on the police force.
He hastily left when iokngly told
that no one was appointed on the
force unless he could wrestle and
throw one of the officers.
He was in the city yesterday after
noon. and at one O'Clock called at
Dir. Beaeh's office. and made inquiries
about the condition of the patient at
Mr. Seherer's farm.
Secured Poison in Granary.
1t is thought hat Gilman secured
the Rough on Rats from Andrew Lees
granary in Rapidan several days ago.
He had asked his brothers. wife what
the effect Of the poison was, but
nothing was thought of the question
at the time. He is said to have been
suffering from rheumatism, and was
Respondent. Before his mothers death
he remained at home. but after her
death he wandered about the country,
working a little for this farmer and
that and getting his meals at different
before sustaining sunstroke a num-
Der of years ago.
The unfortunate man was about
forty years of age. and was born and
raised in the vicinity of Lake Crys-
tai, and was a. son of A. j. Gilman.
He is survived by four brothers and
one sister. George, Herbert. Harry and
Charles. and Ms. Knute Peterson. all
living not far from Lake Crystal.
Coroner Kennedy was summoned
this morning. and had not returned
early this afternoon, but it is thought
that no inquest is necessary. as the
facts seem to be plain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
OPPOSED pROBATING OF WILL
Hearing in the Seiffarth Estate; OPP
position From Abroad.

From TUESDAYS Daily
The hearing on the petition present
ing the will of the late Christian
Gotfried Seiffarth of Mankato town
ship for probate took place in the
probate court today. The German con
sui at st. Paul was represented by
Helm & Lovinger of that city. and
opposed the probating of the will on
the ground of alleged incompetency
and undue influence. He represented
brothers and a sister of the deceased.
who reside in Germany, and who were
left nothing. The estate amounts to
about $1,000, and the will leaves it to
a niece Nand her children The latter
were represented at the hearing by
City Attorney Schmtt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
FUNERAL OF JOHN B. MAYER.
The Services Were Held at the Resi-
dence Yesterday Afternoon.

From MONDAYS Dailv
The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late ]. B. Mayer, which
were. ne,u at the residence at halt
past two o'clock yesterday afternoon,
were attended by large number of
the friends and neighbors of the de-
ceased, and old settlers. They were
conducted by Rev. Il. Ross Paden,
and were very impressive. The floral
tributes were numerous and the must
cal numbers were touching The pail
bearers were George II. Hoerr, Adolph
Veigel Henry Zimmerman Jr., George
III. Lang, b. Banoerter ST.. and Fl. p.
Jensen. The interment was made at
GlenwOod cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23

Mrs Corey was most excellent
lady. and active for one of her age
up to the time of her unfortunate
accident. The remains were taken to
Mazomanie. leaving on the 4:45 o'clock
train yesterday afternoon, and Mr..
and Mrs. kenn"y accompanied them.
Funeral services viii probably be held
there, tomorrow morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
OPPOSE LOWERING LAKE VITA
Strong RemOnstrance Is Presented to
the County Commissioners.

From TUESDAYS Paiiv
The county board yesterday after
noon had hearing on the petition for
lowering Lake Vita two feet A re-
monstrance signed by number of
people was presented. and both sides
We're heard The greater number were
opposed to lowering the lake. No ac-
ton was taken, and this afternoon the
case was argued by S. B. Wilson, rep
resenng the petitioners, and County
Attorney Plymat against the petition
The county board visited the poor
farm this forenoon, accompanied by
Auditor Weaver, and this afternoon
held a session. No important matters
were expected to come up. and it is
possible that adjournment may be
reached before night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
Missionaries for Arkansas

st. Paul Dispatch: Evidently the
Chinese believe in reciprocity They
have decided TO send band of mis-
sionaries to Arkansas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
Strengthen
the Nerves
orce Ike electricity is harc to ex.

Nerve force like electricity is hare to e.
plain. !. 9S- ss,.sL5as b,
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Of the nerves such as headache, indigestion.
sleeplessness, irtitability. weakness Of the
bodily organs, prostration and partial paralysis.
This is the only way actual CUE can possibly
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they accomplish wonderful results in the cure
of diseases Of the nerves.
Mr.. H. Martin, r. F. D. No. ], Oak Grove,
Mich, writes: s'For twelve years l suffered
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23

other animals are all there and will
be placed in their summer quarters in
week or two.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
SCOTS Emulsion

s-E .
clothes the nerves and
muscles with warmfa fills
the veins with rich blood.
It makes children rugged
and hardy and fearless of
the cold. 1t fills the whole
body with warmth and life
and energy.
Thin people sometimes
gain a pound a day while
taking it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23
GRAIN QUOTATIONS

Mankato. Mimi. Apr. 10. 1909
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23

MINNEAPOLIS PUTS AND CALLS
Puts May Wheat 1919 Calls Nav Wheat T.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-04-23

Winnipeg received &C cars VS.. lC3 last year
Duluth received 22 cars vs..
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
OFFICERS OWE MUCH
Startling Disclosures in a
Closed Norfolk Bank.
BOOKS ARE BADLY KEPT
Report of Trustees Charge the Books
of Defunct Traders and Truckers
Bank show Different Figures Than
Those sworn 10 in Statement to
Corporation Commission.
special to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va. Nov. 6.-Startling disclos.
ures are made IN the report Of the trus-
tees on the recent failure Of the Traders
and Truckers Bank, filed to-day.
According to the report, the books OF
the bank showed deposits on August =.
1909. OF $1sS33s.54 and overdrafts OF $50
1913, as against a sworn report to the
Virginia corporation commission on June
q. 1903, showing individual deposits sub
jet 10 check OF ST, $50 IS and overdrafts
OF $1.O2a1a
The personal Indebtedness to the bank
by its president. Terry B. Gordon, ac-
eording TO the report. IS s542S4so. and By
its cashier. a y. Cruiser, So, 1904. obi
cations OF a plano player company had
also been assumed by Cruiser,
The report OF the auditors shows that
no proper balance OF notes and blus had
been made IN seven years, the auditors
saying IN this connection:
Although our examination OF notes
and bills shows the account OF them. as
kept by the Traders and Truckers Bank.
TO have been inaccurate and unreliable.
and we can find no evidences that a proof
OF notes and bills had been made by the
Traders and Truckers Bank for at least
seven years, although We are informed
by Mr.. Gordon that an attempt was made
20 prove the notes and bills about the
time he became president OF the bank.
Our work OF checking the notes and
bills extended back 10 July, 1903"
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
RIDES THROUGH FLAMES.
Auto Party Have Thrilling Expert
ence Near HhgerstOwn.

Hagerstown. Nd. Nov 6-The most
thrilling adventure in connection with
the extensive forest fires that have been
raging on the North and South noun
talns vas experienced by an automobile
party from Baltimore. while travelling 10
this city.
The party crossed North Mountain near
Clearspring. and drove their machine for
nearly two miles over the National pike
through a sea Of fire and dense smoke
At several points the flames swept SO
close 20 the machine that It was scorched
and the members Of the party were al
most suffocated by the heat
The chauffeur dashed through the fire
at full speed at the risk of the lives Of the
party. but they came out unscratched
Several Of the occupants Of the car had
their hair and eyebrows singed.
1t is estimated that the fire burned
over fifteen square miles and destroyed
thousands OF dollars worth OF timber.
Last night tho fire swept across the Ma
tlonal pike at Fairview and leaped 10
Bear Pond Mountain. ravaglnE tho tim
Der land OF the late Gov. Hamilton's
heirs and the Bridges tract. far UP into
Blairs Valley.
Relief came early this morning when
rain began falling. and the mountain
people were enabled to get the flames
under control.
A forest fire swept Elkridge from
Brownsville, about four miles 20 Viewer
ton. covering both sides OF the mountain
and destroying hundreds OF acres OF
timber. The properties Of J. c. Stone
brakeT and James Smith were saved by
the heroic efforts Of 100 men. who fought
the flames day and night. Mr.. Smith was
severely injured by falling over a preci-
pice
A second fire broke out on South Noun
tain, between Smithsburg and the Blue
Mountain House, yesterday afternoon
and Joined the fire which had been
burning there since Thursday. Gangs OF
railroad men from this city assisted the
mountaineers in fighting the flames until
rain came 10 their aid. AL the flames
are now under control.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
PORTSMOUTH WOOED.
Norfolk Proposes Consolidation of
Two Cities.

SPECIAL 70 Tho Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va, Nov. 6.-Ever since cities
became ambitious to throw out their
boundary lines and add to their DoDula-
ton. there has been agitation here for
the making OF greater city by the con
soNdation OF Norfolk and Portsmouth.
In tho meantime both cities have been
expanding their limits and adding hun
dreds 10 their inhabitants, and their
natural growth during the past few years
has been great
A definite move has now been made
for The consolidation OF the two munich
palit!es. the Common Council OF Norfolk
having adopted an ordinance proposing
to Portsmouth that tho two cities be-
come one Norfolk. II is safe 20 say, IS
ready Tor consolidation, but Portsmouth
is jealous OF It's civic individuality. and
win not surrender it without struggle.
A consolidation OF the two cities would
make a city the fifth IN point OF size
IN the South. not counting Baltimore.
Washington, Louisville, or ST. Louis. II
is estimated that the two cities have
$4,000 population
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
LAUGHING, LAZY FAT FOLKS
MADE SLIM WITHOUT DRUGS

During the "Old weather TAT people stay
at home and 10 not care much about re-
moving fat They eat heartily and dress
warmly. This time Of year Is the one
above ell others in which flesh should be
removed. The winter has a peculiar &C
ton on the blood. We all know how our
skin contains pimples and boils break out
In the spring owing to tho stagnatlon and
flugctshness OF the winter blood supply.
In the fat this condition Is appalling II
You will go 10 your nearest druggist and
buy a case Of Marmola tablets you viii
stop making Fat at once, and you may
eat when and what you will and the fat
will leave you at the rate of from twelve
70 fifteen ounces a day. and more than
that you viii not be left with large,
fiabby rolls Of skin and deep wrinkles.
These tablets are made after the IA
nous Marmola Prescription. and were so
made to supply a great demand for
handy fat reducer that every one could
carry in a purse or vest pocket so that
after any meal they could be taken and
evil consequences from such a meal thus
avoided. II you cannot secure MarmOla
tablets from your druggist, or should you
so prefer send 70 cents, the price Of
large case 20 the MarmOla Company. De-
troit. Mich, and they will send MarmOla
tablets 10 you in a plain sealed package,
postage prepaid
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR HELD.
Charged with Procuring Railroad
Pass Illegally.

npec1al % Inc washington heTGld
Roanoke. Va. Nov. 6.-W. A. lips
comb was arraigned to-day at Bluefeld
before Federal Commissioner John Dill
lard on q charge OF having violated the
Hepburn act with relation to that part
OF the act which applies 10 the receiv-
ing or procuring Of a railroad pass from
any common carrier unless the person
so applying is legally entitled 10 the
same.
Lipsconb was taken 70 Charleston.
where he will answer the charge before
the Federal grand jury at It's next sit
ting.
LipscOmb, IL IS alleged, while working
as a telegraph operator for the Norfolk
and Western Railway at Bluefeld Sc
cured a pass from the Norfolk and West
ern for a woman whom he represented
as HIS wife.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
MOTHER OF GOVERNORS"
Historian Lewis Claims This Honor
for West Virginia

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Charleston, ". Va. Nov. according
TO Virgil A Lewis State historian and
arch;vist. West Virginia is the Mother
OF governors"
Following the announcement that Sec
rotary Of state Thompson, Of Ohio. would
be a candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation FOR governor. Historian Lewis
began an investigation with reference 70
the number OF West Virginians who have
been chosen governors Of the several
States. Secretary Thompson is West
Virglnian He was born IN Wayne COun-
~ but emigrated TO Ohio with his pa
rents when a child
While Historian Lewis has not com
pleted his investigation. he says West
Virginia has produced hundreds OF able
men who have served other States IN
different capacities.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
Hans Is warfcId's Assistant.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. GA notice was
sent out to-day by S Davies Warneld.
chairman Of the executive committee of
the Seaboard Air Line Railway, to the
effect that in the future the title Of
l. G. Haas. agent for the receivers. will
be assistant 70 the chairman OF the execu-
tive committee OF the Seaboard. with
Offices at Portsmouth, Va All officers
Of the road who have heretofore reported
TO the agent for the receivers are re-
quested to report to the assistant TO the
chairman Of the executive committee.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
DIVIDES ESTATE; DISAPPEARS.
Charleston business Man Carries
100000 with Him.

Charleston, W. Va. Nov. &c. J. Cos
horn disappeared from here two weeks
ago. He was one OF the best-known
business men OF the city. A few days
before leaving here he settled his estate,
which amounted to $4,000 OF this sum
he gave his wife $4,000 and took $4,000
for himself. Shortly after he went away
his wife received n letter from Kansas
City to the effect that he would never
return.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
Houses Are Burned.

Cambridge. Md, Nov. 6.-Forest fires
still blaze in Dorchester County despite
attempts 10 subdUe them. The flames
have burned out or been extinguished
in the Radcliffe woods and in the for
ests near Dailsville. but are raging in
Kaentuck swamp. which has not been
burned over for twelve years. Several
houses occupied by colored people have
been burned. Late last night a dense
pail Of smoke overhwg Cambridge. Of
iensive to eyes and nOstrils.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
HEART ATTACK FOLLOWS GAME
Coach Was Overjoyed By Showing
of His Team.

Annapolis. Nd, Nov. 6-Shortly after
the football game at the Naval Acad-
envy this afternoon, John Aiken, coach
OF the Washington and Jefferson eleven.
was seized with a heart attack at HIS
quarters at Carvel Hall. and for a time
his friends were alarmed.
Mr. Aiken IS about thirty years old.
Alarm over his condition was caused by
the fact that Aiken's father dropped
dead Of heart failure several years ago.
The patient Is IN an improved condition
tonight.
Excitement over the splendid showing
made by his charges in the Navy game,
It is believed, caused tho heart attack
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
PLANS FOR BIG UNION DEPOT
Norfolk VIII Have Eight-story New
Station.
VirEinian Railroad VIII Occupy the
Building for General OFFICES.
Three Lines VIII Enter II.
spealaI % The was!singtgp Herald

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 6,-Work on the
new union depot, 20 be used by the
Norfolk and Western, the Norfolk and
Southern. and the NirgInian railways, viii
shortly be commenced. The building will
be eight stories high. and tho upper floors
will be used as general offices by the
Virginian. and by the Norfolk and West
ern for its divisional and local Offices,
and likely by the Norfolk and Southern
for its general Offices. The station will
be erected In East Main street By the
Union Station Company. which the State
corporation commission viii soon be asked
10 charter
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
COST OF TEMPERANCE FIGHT.
More Than Three Thousand Spent in
Washington County.

0IFIlaI % LI0 WHIRLPOOL H0IHIl-
Hagerstowr, Nd, Nov. 6.-Announce-
ment was MADE mere to-day that It cost
the general temperance committee S2,25S
to conduct the recent local option cam
paign IN Washington County.
An itemized statement Of receipts and
disbursements viii be flied next week
with the clerk Of the court. this being
in accordance with the provisions OF the
corrupt practices act. 1t is claimed much
less money was spent by the Merhants'
Protective Association. which championed
the cause OF the liquor interests.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
burning Ont Near Roanok
p,.i,l to The washington Herald.

Special 70 The washington hcrAld.
Roanoke, Va, Nov. 6.-Forest fires
which have burned in this county since
last Sunday continue, but are not as
fierce tonight as they We're two days
ago Reports to-day from the Back
Greek section OF the county. where there
are scores of fine orchards. are 10 the
effect that fruit raisers have suffered
heavy losses from the flames. a pail Of
smoke has rested all day over the city.
obscuring the sun and filing the atmOs-
phere to such an extent as to irrltate
the throat and eyes. No rain has fallen
here for several weeks.