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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-12
Philander c. Knox.

Philander Chase Knox, who will be
Hr Taft's secretary of state, receives
the cabinet after five years in the
| United States senate, to which he was
appointed i'm June, 1904, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Mat
thew M. Quay. Like most of his col
leagues in the new cabinet Mr.. Knox
| is a lawyer and first came into nation
al prominence as attorney general in
Mr.. McKinley's first cabinet when he
successfully prosecuted the Northern
Securities case. Mr.. Knox is fifty-siX
years old, having been born in Browns
Vile, Pa, May 6, 1853. After gradual
| ing from Mount Union college at ALI
ance, Ohio, he began the study of law
in Pittsburg and three years later was
admitted to the bar in that city. When
Mr.. Knox was only twenty four years
of age he was appointed assistant Unit
ed States district attorney for the
western district of Pennsylvania. After
resigned and entered private practice
with James H. Reed. under the firm
name of Knox & Reed. The firm be-
came counsel for many large interests
and it is said that Mr. Knox has re-
ceived some of the largest fees ever
paid in this country. During the Home
stead riots in 1892 he was counsel for
the Carnegie Steel company, and d.
rected the legal end of that famous
labor disturbance. When in 1901 Mr..
Mckinley appointed him attorney-gen-
eral Mr.. Knox's participation in the
Homestead affair caused some opposi-
ton on the part of labor organizations
to his confirmation. AS attorney gem
eral Mr.. Knox not only prosecuted to a
successful issue the governments suit
against the Northern Securities COM
pany, but conducted the case against
the so-called Beef Trust with the re-
suit that that combination was dis
solved by the final decree of the United
States supreme court. Mr.. Knox has
been credited also with having pre-
pared and carried through the Panama
canal purchase in 1903. 1t was shortly
after the conclusion of the Panama
purchase that Mr.. Knox was appointed
to the United States senate by Gov
ernor Pennypacker to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Senator Quay,
and afterward he was elected by the
legislature for the full term expiring
in March, 1911.
1t was at Mount Union college that
Majo Mckinley first became acquaint-
ed with young Knox. Mr.. Mckinley
was at that time prosecuting attorney
of Stark county, and the acquaintance
begun when they We're both young fin
ally ripened into the friendship of later
years, and eliminated in the Pennsyl-
vanian's entry into the second Me
Kinley cabinet. 1t has always been
understood that President Mckinley
sought to induce Mr. Knox to accept
the attorney generalship in his first
cabinet, but the offer was declined on
the plea of private interests. Mr.. Knox
is entitled to twice write the degree
of IL. ID. after his name, both the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania and Yale uni
versity having conferred that honor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-12

with him for private business-and not
even fair competition at that"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-12
Richard A. Ballinger.

-Four states may claim q proprietary
interest in Richard A. Ballinger, the
new secretary of the interior. He is a
native of Iowa, having been born in
BoonsborO in 1850; after practicing law
in Illinois for while he removed to
resident of Port Townsend in Wash
ingtOn state. The next year he was
appointed United States commissioner
at Port Townsend and later was elect
ed judge of the superior court of JEFF
ferson county. Five years ago Mr..
Ballinger was elected mayor of Seat
tie, and when his term as mayor eX-
pired President Roosevelt appointed
him commissioner of the general land
office.
Mr. Ballinger's father studied law in
the office of Abraham Lincoln, and his
ancestors on both sides participated in
the war of the Rebellion and the war
of 1912. He was prepared for college
in the public schools and is a. graduate
of Williams college, class of "a. He is
the author of "Ballinger on Community
Property and of "Ballinger's Ammo
tated Codes and Statute of Washing
ton" Mr.. Ballinger is republican
state committeeman for the state of
Washington, and was member of the
advisory committee during the last
campaign.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-12

The political situation in Alabama
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-12

March is acting up a bit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-12
Jacob M. Dickinson.

Jacob McGavock Dickinson, the new
secretary of war, is the southern mem
Der of President Taft's cabinet. A
Mississippian by birth, he is a citizen
of Tennessee and as a Cleveland demo
crat supported Mr.. Taft for the presi-
dency. Probably his most notable pub
lie service was as counsel for the
United States in the Alaskan boundary
case before the arbitration tribunal
in London in 1908. He was an assist
ant attorney general of the United
States during Cleveland's administra-
ton, and has been general counsel for
the Illinois Central Railroad company
for some years, spending most of his
time in Chicago, where the general
offices of that company are located. Mr..
Dickinson is So years old, having been
born in Columbus, Mississippi, in 1851.
He is graduate of the University of
Arts, and he studied law at Columbia
university, at the University of Leipzig
and in Paris. He is president of the
American Bar association, and belongs
to the Chicago club, the Onwentsia and
the Iroquois clubs, all of Chicago. Mr..
Dickinson is the owner of the famous
Belle Meade stock farm in Nashville.
George Won Lengerke Meyer.
noo.oo xyn,, 7 ar,uorlya Mavar who
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
BEST NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
To Live More Faithfully by the Golden
 Rule, Says Edwin Markham.
LTo BE CONTINUED

To Live More Faithfully by the Golden
 Rule, Says Edwin Markham.
 The noblest resolution that any citi- would be the resolution to live more faithfully by the Golden Rule, that sublime principle of conduct for this world and for all worlds. Failure to live by this law causes the chief sor rows and collisions among men.
 Let each earnest man search into his words and ways, determined to find the special manner in which he breaks the golden law, his special habit that works injustice or unhappiness in his shop, his office, his home, his city, says Edwin Markham in SucC ess Magazine fer January. He will find perhaps that in tho shop he is in the habit of misplacing tools, and this flinders the work of his comrades; that in the of fee he is in the habit of being late in keeping appointments and thus steals other peoples time; that in the club he is. In tho habit of belittling worthy competitors and thus joins the gang of thieves who steal regulations; that in the home he-is in the habit of mouOpo- lizing the conversation and thus failJ to draw out the powers of others; that In the city he is in the habit of spit ting on tho sidewalk and thus spells the comfort of his townSmen; that in business he is in tie halit of misreD- resenting his goods and thus robs un- der the cover of custCr.
 These are problems in the Golden Rule, and here arc ample spare ard verge for New Year resolutions. space ard verge fer building character character which Is the greatest thing in man.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

"MGke G hundred thOtLsdnd tctth 1t" and you'll clean up a hundred thou sand at the least. Isn't it simple /! There are a thousand people with money. who would just love to have this chance. And I'm giving 1t to you because of our friendship. l want to doyou a good turn. I've got my money in there"
 Young Langdon was visibly i'm pressed.
 "YOu've always treated me right. Charlie; you've been for me, l know But suppose the government doesn't SC. lect Altacoola. Gulf City's in the run ming"
 Norton laughed sarcastically.
 Gulf City is a big bunch of mud flats. Besides. I'll tell you something else. Just between us remember" He waited for the boys eager nod before he went on. "The big men are behind AltacOo?a. Standard Steel wants Al tacoola, and what Standard Steel wants from congress you can bet your bottom dollar Standard Steel gets. They know their business at No 10 Broadway. Now, then, are you satisfed?"
 Randolph was more than satisfied. Already he felt himself rich, and hon. estly rich too, for Morton had con- vinced him that there was no reason
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

''You down here to see Langdon, tooT commented Bud.
 Cullen nodded. Queer roost where this senator Is to hang out. isn't tt?"
 Ut can't be rich one, then" sug- gested Haines.
 Cullen chuckled.
 Perhaps he's an honest one"
 ''I hadn't thought of that. You al ways were original. Dickie." comment cd Haines dryly. By the way, what do you know about him?'
 Nothing, except that the Evening Call printed a picture of his eldest daughter-says she's the queen daugh- ter of the south, famous beauty, rich planter for a father, mother left her a fortune"-
 Shell cut quite a social caper with this hotels name on her cards, won't sher' broke in Haines as he led Cullen 10 a seat to await the expected legis- lator, whose train was late.
 ''I don't know very much about him ,ySelf," said Haines. "All I've been tDle to discover is that Stevens said the word which elected him, and that looks bad. Great glory, when l think what a senator of the right sort has a chance to do here in Washington-a nonpartisan, straight out from the shoulder manY He paused to shake his head in disgust. You know these fellows here in the senate don't even see their chance. Why, if you and didn't do any more to hold our jobs than they do we'd be fired by wire the first day. They know just the. old pc litical game, that's all"
 Its great game. though, Bud, sighed Cullen longingly, for, like many
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
NOTICE l!

Are your going to have yonr property lines investigated or survey made of your property? If you are. don't fail to consult with F. N. MOORE of WIN STED, CONN, SURVEYOR and MUNICH PAL ENGINEER. lie has made an ex- tensive and thorough study of the sub ject of running property lines. He has copies of original maps of towns in this section. These copies perfected by study of early records. He uses the very best methods. suiting the method to tho re- quirements of each individual case. If anyone can find the truth about your property lines MT. Moore can do it. Don't fail to consult with him.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
CARACAS REVOLUTION.
Author Back From Venezuela Says It
 Looked Like Opera Bouffe.

Lookeo Like opera DouHes
 Samuel Hopkins Adams, the author, who recently returned to New York. was in Caracas. Venezuela, when Pres ident Castro sailed for Europe and saw the rioting in Caracas Dec. II, which constituted a revolution, he thinks, that lifted Acting President Gomez into the permanent place of president, so far as any office Is per manent in Venezuela. The 'revolu- tion"was like an opera bouffe to MT. Adams and other foreign observers.
 Few believe that Castro will eveY return to Venezuela" said MT. Ad- ams He i3 really sick with liver and kidney trouble, and, besides, he must soon know that it would be fool hardy to go back there now. He car jed with him and sent out before he started some :"2.O00OGO which he had squeezed out Cf the country.
 "C2stro is very unpopular with his own people. lie ruled for private profit Tn the nine "cars that he hal been president so far as I could find out, he put his hand upon every sort of trade CT enterprise out of which money could be made, calling it a gov ernment monopoly and taking money for it. Thus the necessities of life were made msnopolies and farmed out, sometimes for political profit, more often for private profit"
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

Mississippi"
 newspaper men, he had the secret feel ing that he was cut out to be a great politician.
 Sure, it's a great game, as a game '' agreed Haines. ''So is bridge, and stud poker, and three card monte, and f1im- fam generally. Take this new man LangdOn, for instance. Chosen by Ste vens he'll probably be perfectly obedi- ent, perfectly easy going, perfectly blind and-perfectly useless. Whats wanted now is to get the work done, not play the game"
 Thoroughly cynic through his years of experience as a newspaper man, which had shown the inside workings of many important phases of the seemingly conventional life of this complex world, Cullen pretended unbounded enthusiasm.
 Hear! Hearv' he shouted. All you earnest citizens come vote for Re former Haines. Pm for you, Bud. What do I get in your cabinet? I've joined the reformers, too, and, like all of them, me for PURIFY as long as she gives me meal ticket"
 But not even Cullen could make Haines consider his views on the necessity of political regeneration to be ridiculous. His optimism could not be snuffed out, for he was a genuine believer that the natural tendency of humankind was to do right. Wrong he believed to be the outcome of un- natural causes. This quality, com bined with his practical knowledge of the world and his courage, made him a formidable man, one who would one day accomplish big things-if he got the chance.
 You know you can't shut me up, Dick" was his response to Cullen's Oratorical flight. "I'm going to have my say. I don't see why a senator shouldn't be honest. All I want them to do is to>play a new game. Let lem at least seem to be honest, attend 10 their business, forget politics. The country sends them here to work, and if they do the work the people really don't care hang what party they be- long to-"
 Come out of it, Bud. Your brain is wabbly," yawned Cullen wearily. I'll buy drink if you'll quiet down. Let's be comfortable till this fellow Lang don appears" He caught his friend by the arm and in spite of protest dragged him off to the cafe just as young Langdon and Congressman Nor ton came down through the lobby.
 Though but few years older than Randolph Langdon, Charles Norton had long exercised strong influence over him because of his wider experi- ence in the worlds affairs. Like his father, young Langdon had stayed close to the plantation most of his life, particularly after leaving school devoting his attention to studying the business of conducting the family's big estate. Norton brought him the atmosphere of the big outside world he yearned to see even as did his sis ter Carolina, and he initiated Norton's s manners, his dress and mode of speech, The congressman's habit of confding in Randolph, a subtle com pliment, was deeply appreciated by the lad, who unconsciously became a continual advertiser of Norton's many virtues to Carolina and to his father, all of which the congressman knew.
 That Norton's political career was
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

why he should not use the $50,0O0 of his fathers, when 1t had to lie in the bank anyhow all winter, and he would have 1t back in time to use on the plantation in the spring when 1t was needed. How proud of him his father would be when he showed him a clear profit of $10O,0OO!
 "Ill go get the drafts at once. Char He. and Pm mighty much obliged to you" he said. with gratitude in his r<inn
 Norton's smile was one of deep satis- faction.
 That's all right, Randolph. You know l want to do anything can for you"
 Randolph was starting for his room when Haines and Cullen turned sharp ly around the corner of the hotel desk. Again Bud and the young southerner accidentally collided.
 "Where are you going? Can't you look out?" blurted Langdon.
 Haines grinned.
 Guess it's your fault this time."
 'Oh. it is, is it?' irritably replied Randolph. who as the young marse"
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

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 It is the peoples love of beauty that has made the Eaton, Crane & Pike writing papers so widely used. Of course quality in paper is the paramount consideration, but a beautiful writing surface, an artistically cut envelope and an attractive box go quite a long way toward making the paper popular.
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Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

LoTIgooH Ic'tS f1etpteSS' over his (HainesO shoulder as though to throw the young attacker with the wrestler's flying mare" Langdon was helpless, as Haines had also secured his free hand but instead of completing the throw" the reporter walked away with his foe held securely on his back-to put him to bed, kindly service, in view of Randolph's mental state.
 From across the lobby Charles Nor ton had watched Randolph's discomfit. ing encounter with Haines with amuse- ment
 "Now that I've got the young fellow to sew up his old mans money in Alta. coola land," be chuckled, reckon Sen ator William H. Langdon won't see anything wrong with that same noble tract of universe when he comes to vote for the naval base. Senator Ste vens will be pleased"
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25

had been accus- toned to consid- erable difference on the plantation. Well. take that, |" he angrily cried. aiming a savage swing at Haines.
 The reporters athletic training proved of ready service. Dodging under the clfnch- ed fist, he tur.Ied dexterously, seiz- ed young Lang don's outstretch- ed wrist and bent t h @ arm down
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
MRS. JESSE H. LANG

We received a letter dated June
26, from J. H. Lang, Oberlin, Ohio,
in which he stated that his wife,
Mrs. Mary E. Lang, died on Monday
evening, June 14th. He also stated
that he had sent us copy of the
Oberlin News containing her obit-
uary. They were old settlers in
Grand Rapids and have many old
time friends here who will be inter
ested in reading said obituary. We
therefore republish it as follows:
'This highly esteemed lady closed
her earthly course at the family
home, It's East College street, ODER
lin, Monday evening, June IA, 1909.
She had been a sufferer for sew
era1 years from chronic rheumatism,
and in recent months had expert
enced very special disability, result
ing from a fall, which made her
practically helpless. There seemed
at times to be an improvement, and
it was thought that perhaps, owing
to the remarkable vitality and re-
cuperating power previously shown
by her constitution, she might in a
measure regain comfortable health.
But these hopes were disappointed
and very gently and quietly her vital
powers failed and her life on earth
ceased.
''Mary Elizabeth Fitch was born in
Sheffield, Lorain county, Ohio, April
II, 1929. She received her education
in the common schools of that town
ship at a time when those schools
were relatively larger than at pres
ent. In early days the public dis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01

the sufferings and trials which had
been her lot. The hymn, He Lead
eth Me-, was sung at the funeral,
because she herself had been very
fond of its sentiments of Christian
faith and trust. Regarding her de-
parture, as far as concerned herself.
her only thought seemed to be a de-
sire to go, and the wonder that she
was allowed to remain so long, and
indeed her death leaves a bereaved
husband, who has most special oc-
casion to feel lonely. For weeks and
weeks, when awake in the night, a
voice from her couch broke upon
him, and the care of her was con-
Stantly in his mind. And as it is
observed that we especially miss
those who are particularly dependent
upon us, Mr.. Lang could not other
wise than feel most deeply the lon
illness which thus became his lot.
The deceased leaves a sister in Ore
gan, and a few other relatives, less
intimate. But the most of her fam
lily connection had gone on before
her. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon, June 16, at
two o'clock, conducted by her pas
tor, Rev. DR.. Tenney, assisted by
long time friend of the family, Rev.
DR.. Pond. The Oberlin News, June
%, 1909.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION.

To the City of Grand Rapids:
The undersigned respectfully re-
quests that License be issued to
William Johnson for the sale of
Strong, Spirituous, Malt, Ardent or
Intoxicating Liquors, in quantities
less than one gallon to be drank on
the premises at the west room on
the ground floor of the frame build
ing known as Centralia House, sit
uated on
sos Grand Avenue
Wisconsin, that Harvey Gee and
James Mason are the bondsmen on
the bond required by section fiji
teen hundred and forty-nine Q549) of
the Wisconsin Statutes. z
Dated June Is, 1909.
WILLIAM JOHNSON.
Filed June %, 1909.
C. E. BOLES, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
vESPER

Warm now. Said to be 100 in the
shade. Much need of rain Crops
look splendid. Best crop of grass in
years. Plenty of pasture and the
outlook for everything is fine.
Equalization was had at the town
hall last Monday and Tuesday. Nash
Mitchell was there and tried to fix
things up, but it was hard work, and
he, of course, could not satisfy all,
but he did what he could and that
was quite a little.
Why can we not have good roads?
Enough money is appropriated every
year to fix all the roads in good
shape, but when we have pathmas-
tiers that do not tend to their duties
or really do not understand roads,
there is not much use in paying
taxes. A good idea would be to have
every one who is appointed path
master take course in road MAX
ing.
A banquet was given by the M. w.
A. and K. N. A. camps of this town
last Thursday evening. A splendid
program was prepared consisting of
vocal and instrumental music and rec
itations. A fine supper was served.
Only Woodmen and their families and
Royal Neighbors were invited.
John Hassler home
Lucy Hackbarth is spending few
days at home.
JOS. Hayo spent a few days at
the home of his son, John, and fam
lily.
No celebration here the Fourth of
July
The meeting in the town hall was
we'll attended last Sunday evening.
Miss Das proved herself capable of
holding the attention of the audience
when she spoke of the need of mis-
sionaries among the Indians in our
own land. She urged upon her hear
ers the necessity of remembering
that Christianity, like charity, begins
at home. Miss Das left Monday for
New Jersey to visit her sister, be-
fore returning to her work in New
Mexico. We wish her success.
Mr.. McMillan's automobile went
through here last Tuesday.
VIM. Cole spent Tuesday at. Grand
Rapids.
The fawn which was caught here
few weeks ago, was sold to O. Oh
son last week. The Vesper people
asked the game warden to let them
keep it, but he decided otherwise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01

F. P. Premeau left Wednesday
night for Tomahawk, where he is
employed for the Tomahawk Pulp &
Paper Co., as sawyer in the wood
room. He has been home on a Wis
it for the past two weeks.
The excessive hot weather of the
past few days has been oppressive
to everybody. The thermometer has
been lowering between Sc and SO de-
grees every day with little air or
wind moving.