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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
REMAINS PRESIDENT OF THE
MANKATO LIBRARY BOARD.
Resignation of Miss Lydia Deuber;
She Is Succeeded By Miss Stella
Hanson

The public library board held it's
monthly meeting last night, and its an
nual election of officers. Jean A. Fit
tie was reelected president, Rev. Father
Hughes vice president, Prof. J. A.
Hancock secretary, and +. +. Barnard
janitor. These are all reflections.
The resignation of Miss Lydia Deaf
Der as assistant librarian was received
to take effect Sept. |. and it was ac-
eepted. 1t is understood that Miss
Deuber intends to give up library
work
Miss Hanson Succeeds Miss Deuber
Miss Stella Hanson was elected to
succeed Miss Deuber, but she may not
be able to take hold by Sept. l. She
is well qualified for the position. hav-
ing assisted in the MankatO public
library, and later taken a course in
library work, and she is now public
librarian at Two Harbors
The board ordered sanitary foln-
tain installed in the lobby of the IL
brary, which will prove a great con
venience. 1t also decided to have the old
walls and ceiling cleaned.
The monthly report of the public
librarian was received. and appears in
another column.
The meeting was the most import
ant held for a long time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
WAS CLOSE TO DEATH JAFLITTIE REELECTED
BOY CROSSING TRACK CAUGHT
BY PASSENGER TRAIN.
Is Hurled Between the Depot Plat
form and Tracks; Accident Hap
pened at GAINESVILLE.
Copyright by American Press Association.

Arthur Hochstein of GAINESVILLE aged
nine was Monday evening struck by
Northwestern passenger train number
Ia, which left this city at 5:l5 p. m.
and hurled against the depot plat
form to what, as it seemed to spec
tatOrs, must result i'm his instant
death. BY some strange providence,
however, the boy was only bruised
and stunned and Tuesday morning the
physician attending him reported that
he, would recover.
Was Crossing the Tracks.
Travelling men, who witnessed the
accident, say that the little fellow was
crossing the tracks at GAINESVILLE just
as the train pulled into that station.
and that apparently the little chap had
his eyes glued on someone on the de-
pot platform and never saw the APP
preaching train although he crossed
but a foot or two ahead of the engine
Fell Between Platform and Tracks.
The pilot struck the boy, hurting
him against the edge of the platform.
from where the little boy fell between
the tracks and the edge of the plat
form. Fortunately he was so stunned
that any movement was impossible
and the little form remained perfectly
rigid beside the tracks until the train
came to a stop and the Mortified spec
tatOrs could rush forward and pick the
child up. Had he been conscious and
attempted to get up, he must certainly
have been struck by the passing ears
and dragged beneath the wheels of the
moving train.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
WHAT WILL BE DONE AT THE
COMING MANKATO FAIR.
Move Is Made to Encourage the Breed
ing of Cattle; Purpose of the
Exhibition

The Minnesota State Dairyman's
association has offered a number of
silver loving cups for the best dis
play of dairy cattle at county and
other fairs. DR.. Wood, superintendent
of cattle for the Mankato fair, has
received notice from f. d. Currier,
secretary of the association that the
cup offered will be sent to him in
few days together with the condi-
tons governing the competition. Wish
ing to encourage farmers and small
breeders further to bring out their
grade stock, DR.. Wood has submitted a
list of prizes to be offered for such
cattle. as many of the farmers can
show it they will take the trouble to
do so.
1t is the intention to have the so
Letting committee who are soon to 90
out raise the funds and premiums for
these special prizes. As soon as the
list is accepted and approved it will
be published The encouragement OF
farmers to breed better cows is one of
UnP alIilS Ol IillS ldlI oHC
which should command the attention OF
every farmer who takes milk to a
creamery.
There are many good cows in Mime
sofa, there are also many that do not
yield enough to pay their cost of keep
ing, the average for the state being
about lG0 pounds of butter per year.
1t is claimed by authorities that in
order for a COW to pay her board for
her care and interest or her purchase
price she must produce 200 pounds or
butter per year. The cows of Wiscon
sin just across the Mississippi from us,
average fifty pounds per year more than
those in this state This has been
accomplish by the use of pure bred
dairy sires. According to reports of
the dairy and food commissioner there
are enough cows in Minnesota to add
$5,000,OO0 per year to the wealth of
the state if those cows produced this
additional fifty pounds each.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
PRIZES FOR BEST COWS LADY TO Do HIKE STUNT
DIR. ALICE SHEPHERD KELLEY TO
WALK 900 MILES.
She Proposes to Count the Ties Be-
tween St. Paul and Currie,
Murray County.

st. Paul, August 3.-Dr. Alice Shep-
herd Kelley, $50 East Fourth street,
will leave st. Paul Thursday morning,
alone, for a walk of 200 miles to
Currie, Murray county. She expects
to Westonize about twenty miles a
day, and she will do it in the cool
of the mornings and evening, resting
during the heat of the day.
DIR. Kelley is a member of the st.
Paul Health league. She has long
planned OH spending her vacation by
taking a journey on foot. and her
final conclusion was to go to Cnrrle,
on Lake Shctek, home of her youth.
and where she was married.
The town is on the prairies of South
western Minnesota, thirteen miles
south of Tracy, which place will be
the last stop to be made by the pedes-
TRAN.
Would Like a Companion.
Il am going TO walk to Currie," said
Dr. Kelley today, "and my only regret
is that [ have found it impossible
to get anyone to 60 with me. But
am not afraid to make the trip alone
II am not the least bit afraid OF
hoboes and | expect to enjoy the jour
ney very much. The only thing | am
a bit timid about is the farmers
dogs. If they have the kind of dogs
I know I would have il [ were on a
farm, they are dangerous, and for that
reason 7 shall not stay in the country
when / can help it, but will walk from
village to village.
Not Out for a Record.
II am not out for any record. / am
Just going to take my time and see
the country as | 90 along. [ have
several friends to call on in the vii
lagos through which / shall pass
DR.. Kelley is an osteopathic prac-
titioner and has been prominent in
health producing athletics. She will
wear an appropriate costume, short
skirt and easy walking boots. The
start will be made on street car, as
she does not wish to tramp the city's
hard pavements. She will be gone fol-
month and will return on the train
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05

Cal Smith went to Duluth yesterday
to remain a month on the lake shore.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
GAIN IN THE BEER DRINKING
Consumption During the Month of
July Increased Considerable.

st. Paul August "a statement is
sued yesterday by Major Fred Won
Baumbach, collector of internal revenue
for the Minnesota district, covering
collections made during July, 1910,
shows that despite enlargement of the
prohibition territory in Northern Mime.
sofa, and aggressive campaign on the
part of prohibitionists elsewhere, there
is gain in the manufacture and con-
sumption of beer over July, 1909.
The total collections during July,
1910, amounted to $4S9,l4Oss. Of this
the new corporation tax payments
came to $l77,2l5.5S, leaving regular col
lections to the amount of $3ll ,925.3O.
These show an increase of $l2,O83.25
over the regular collections of July,
1909. The increase is due to the in
crease in the tax collections from the
manufacture of beer, this increase be.
ing $l9,2Oc.5O.
There is falling of. of S6,S0S. now
ever, in the sale of government saloon
licenses. This shows the effect of clos
ing saloons in Northern Minnesota.
Beer taxes constitute the principal
item in the internal revenue collec-
tions. The taxes aside from liquor and
corporation earnings are small.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
DEATH TAKES AN ONLY CHILD
Aurora Harriet Lee Is a Victim of
Dread Disease, tuberculosis.

Aurora Harriet Lee died this morn
ing at three o'clock at the home of
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs o. j.
Lee, 1873 Clark street. She was the
only child of Mr.. Burton Z. Lee. who
is a bOokkeeper for Macbeth & Gard
ner. She was four and half years
old. When a small child her parents
moved to Denver, Colorado, hoping to
benefit her mothers health but she
died of tuberculosis last October. Mr..
Lee brought his little daughter to
Mankato where they have resided
with his parents.
Little Aurora was a sweet, beauti-
full child and the pet of all who knew
her. She was exceptionally bright
and happy and to oil appearances
healthy until seven weeks ago when
she was stricken with that most
hopeless of all diseases, tuberculosis.
She has suffered greatly from the
first but bore it bravely and pa
tiently. All that loving hands ard
medical skill could do was done for
her relief. but the little spirit took
its flight and went to the mamma
of whom she talked and called for
during her illness.
The remains will be taken to Brook
ings, S. d., tonight ana the funeral
held at the home of her mothers
parents tomorrow. and she will be
laid at rest beside her mother in
the family cemetery. The sympathy
Of all will go out to the family but
especially to the young father who is
nearly Frustrated with grief.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
MANAGER EBELUNDECIDED
DooG Not Know Whether He Will Run
Sunday Theatre This Season.

Manager Griebel stated today that
he had not decided whether he will
day evenings during the coming season.
But if 7 do none but the very best
attractions will be engaged" said Mr.
Griebel.
Mr.. Griebel is signing up ATTRACTIONS
for the season. He has number of
high grade plays on the list.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
COURT GRANTS A NEW TRIAL
Judge Pfau Issues An Order in the
Case of Arne Johnson.

Judge Pau today filed an order in
the case of Arne Johnson vs.. the
Village of Lake Crystal and the board
of trustees of the village. Mr.. John
SON sued to recover $4,000 damages
because of injuries sustained by fall
ing off of sidewalk last summer
The case was tried at the November
term of the district court, and Mr..
Johnson received verdict for $500.
The defendant moved for judgment
Notwithstanding the verdict, or else
for a new trial.
In his order today, Judge Pau
denies the motion for Judgment not
withstanding the verdict, and makes
an order granting a new trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
NEXT RUN OF THE AUTO CLUB
1t Will Be to New Ulm, Thence to St.
James and Return.

The Mankato Automobile club will
probably make it's next run to New
Ulm, through Nicollet county, thence
to st. James, and then back, covering
a distance of about 100 miles. The
touring committee of the club is work
ing on the matter and will soon have
some announcement to make, no doubt.
This would make a fine run. Expert
ence gained in the first run will be
made use of.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
BOARD OF AUDIT is Of WORK
Making an Examination of the County
Books

The county board of audit, consist
ing of Auditor Weaver, Clerk of Court
Krost and Chairman Young of the
county board, have been for nine days
engaged in checking up the books ana
receipts of the county treasurer, ana
have just gotten as far as the city
book. This examination is something
new, and has been ordered all over the
state by the public examiner as an add
ditional check upon the treasurers.
Thus far, the examiners nave not
found one penny discrepancy, and, of
course, do not expect to find any.
similar examination will have to
be made three times a year, hereafter,
and it will take u good deal of time
The officials who are instructed to do
this cannot deputize anyone else to do
the work, but must do it themselves.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
SHUT OFF WATER TONIGHT
Consumers Should Provide Themselves
in Advance; Territory Affected.

In order to make necessary repairs
to the water mains, the water will
be shut off at nine o'clock tonight on
the following streets: Front street,
Walnut to Cherry; Second street,
Main to Cherry; Walnut street, Second
street west; jackson street, Second to
Pike; Cherry street, Second to Min
nesota. Lawrence Henlein, water COM
missioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
PRIESTS TO GO INTO RETREAT
Those in the This Diocese Will As
semble at Winona Seminary.

z The annual retreat of the priests of
the Winona diocese has been set to be
held at the Winona seminary begin
ming Monday, August %, and con-
Guiding Friday, August %. This will
be the first retreat in two years az
none was held last year on account
of the diocese being without a bishop
in the death of Bishop Cotter, Bishop
Hebron will meet with the priests at
the retreat. The instructor for the
gathering has not yet been named,
but it is expected he will be announced
shortly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-05
Seldom, If Ever.

Duluth Herald: sat least one dead
man would have remained to tell the
stbry had he not dived overheard"
says a story in the New York Times.
It's a pity he jumped overheard. 1t is
not often a dead man is so loquacious.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25
Y. M. C. A. ANNUAL REPORT
SHOWS MEMBERSHIP GAIN
Association Secures 1749 Situa-
tionS for Unemployed


The annual report of the state z. M. c. A,
made public yesterday at the headquarters in
this city shows a marked increase in the
membership Of all departments.
There are now 3444 boys and 1914 men who
are members of the organization, showing an
average gain of SO per cent over the total
membership of a year previous. Enrolment in
the physical department is $3.50, of whom $3.50
are men and 1860 are boys. The gain over tho
last year is SO per cent
Membership in the Bible classes now totals
1908, with 1898 boys and 2310 men. The ad-
vance is 2S per cent over the last year. The
educatioDal department shows an increase OF
45 per cent the total membership being 2O24-
1349 men and 675 boys.
The annual statement shows 1749 situations
secured for unemployed s207 2O4 paid out for
current expenses s266, 800 received for build
ing and new organizations, 6S5 men and boys
attended seventeen summer camps established.
The report further shows that 1869 college and
university men are members Of the association
and of these 752 are in Bible classes, 159 at
tending educational lectures and practical
talks. Fifty-four teachers are employed in the
educational department. The cost Of educa-
tional work for the last year has been s15,7
one hundred and thirty boys Joined the
church through the association. Thirty-three
associations are in the state, twenty-seYen Of
them employing 101 secretaries.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25
VOTERS MUST REGISTER
BY NEXT WEDNESDAY
Good Government Organization
After Signatures for Peti-
tions of Candidates

The Good Government organization
and the Democratic county committee
are making extra efforts to see that
voters who favor their respective
tickets are properly registered by next
Wednesday, the last day of registra-
ton. Many who have failed to register
do not seem to realize that the oppor-
tunity expires September 28.
A special effort is being made by the
Good Government organization in con-
nection with the securing of sigma
lures for the ticket indorsed by that
body. Inasmuch as no voter who has
declared himself by voting at the
primaries can sign the petition it is
who registered with their preferences
not stated or otherwise failed to vote
at the primary election. A clean sweep
Of the business district is being made
by the verification deputies for unregis-
tered voters. One deputy took five men
down to the nearest registering point
yesterday afternoon.
''If any voter who is supporting the
Good Government movement and who
is not registered will telephone our
headquarters" said r. w. Reynolds
who has charge of the verifcation
deputies, 1--WE shall be glad to send a
man to register him, no matter what
part of the city he lives in. There are
many voters who are not yet registered
and they should remember that
Wednesday will be the last day Our
workers are making a canvass of the
business district and wherever a regis
tered voter is found he is urged to
register. There are many elsewhere
whom we can reach if they will tele-
phone u.s."
The telephones now installed in the
headquarters of the Good Government
organization at 31S Fay building are
Main 6603, Main 556, F4792 and A4116.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25
SIMPSON AUDITORIUM
ENGAGES WOMEN USHERS
Follows Example of Chicago and
New York TheaterS

The preliminary step in arranging for wom-
en- ushers for the coming season in Simpson
auditorium was taken yesterday when Ira G.
Hoag, head usher for L. E. Behymer, met
young women applicants in the afternoon, en-
gagng many for the work.
Women ushers will be an innovation in this
city, but in the larger eastern cities, such as
Chicago New York, Philadelphia and Boston,
women have ushered in the larger theaters for
years The managers of the eastern theaters
where women are employed claim that they
make fewer mistakes, are more courteous and
move more quietly in the course of their duty
than do the men.
Mr.. Behymer, in speaking OF the change to
women ushers in Simpson auditorium said:
'T think that they are going to prove the
right thing in the right place. OF course, the
four head ushers will be men, Mr.. Hoag and
three assistants.
''The majority OF the girls who will usher
are students in music and many are strug-
Cling for a musical education. Making them
ushers gives them the opportunity TO attend
the concerts without paying out the usual
dollar. which they can use in paying for an
other lesson.
"At these concerts 70 per cent Of those who
attend are women, some coming unattended.
These will appreciate the change. 1t will be
an education for the girls employed, and
have no doubt but what 1t Will work out all
right" ,-.a - ..1,.. -.
fore the season opens many rehearsals Will
be held to get them accustomed to the new
work.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25
LAUNCH WANDERER
OUTW|TS SHERIFF
Salisbury Boat Reaches Three
Mile Limit, EIuding Pat with
a $4,000 Attachment

SAN PEDRO, Sept. 24.-Deputy Sheriff
L. E. Hotchkiss was outwitted today when
after an exciting chase in the fast launch
Pat, he was unable to serve attachment
papers on the launch Wanderer before she
got outside the three-mile limit of his Juris-
diction. GU
The Wanderer is owned by E. O. Sails
bury a son of H. A Salisbury. she arrived
this morning from San Francisco IN com ON
mand of Captain Ward, who sailed the
yacht Mollilou in the Honolulu race EVIL
IDENTIFY the owner of the Wanderer eXpecteu
that an attempt might be made to serve
an attachment. for she did not come IN
side but cruised around the end of the
breakwater. A launch was sent out to meet
her and Captain Ward was brought ashore
and sailed for San. Francisco on the steamer
Hanalei. ,,., l..
Late this afternoon the deputy sheriff. In
the fast launch accompanied by Edward
e. Taylor attorney for b. +. Plerce' Who
attached the Wanderer on claim or $324O,
went outside to serve the papers in the
case No sooner did they come In sight OF
the Wanderer than she put out 10 sea anu
the chase began. In spite OF tne Latt ~ tiae n
broken rudder, she succeeded in getting
outside the three-mile limit before the swift
launch Pat got within hailing distance.
The Wanderer recently arrived at san
Francisco from Mexico 1t is said that she
had a party of Mexicans aboard bound for
Alaska with Salisbury. Plans were aban-
doned for some reason ana 9eptemper q tile
launch cleared for this port II is not
known whether she has clearance papers Tor
Mexico or not. Allen Brunnick. a well
known yachtsman here. was taken aboard
the launch this afternoon. but whether ne
has been engaged to take her to Mexico or
not could not be learned tonight.
The Wanderer is a large cruising launch
about fifty feet in length, equipped with
Gasoline power Several women are included
in the marty she has aboard. The last seen
of the big launch she was steering a course
toward San Diego with the aid of an oar to
take the place of her broken rudder.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25
FUNERAL Of COUNTESS
AWAITS SONS ARRIVAL
Host of Friends Mourn Death of
Constance WaChtmeister,
a Noted Theosophist

Failing to hear from Count Axel
Wachtmeister who is speeding west
ward on board the Coronia, arrange
ments for the funeral of his mother,
Countess Constance Wachtmeister,
who died Fridays evening, have not
been made by friends of the deceased.
The countess, who held large land
interests in Los Angeles, as we'll as
in Sweden, came to the coast fire.
quently and had a host of warm
friends here.
Previous to the departure of the
count for his estate at Rattvick in
Sweden in July. the countess and her
son, Count Axel Wachtmeister, were
house guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Mitchell at Lomita, on Vermont ave-
nue.. The count left to arrange his
affairs in Sweden and also to study In
the musical world of Paris for two
years, while the countess went to
Catalina for a few weeks.
Upon her return to the city, before
taking UP her residence for the winter
with her friend, Miss Elizabeth Knud-
sen, at the Hotel Hollywood, she went
for q short visit to the home Of Prof.
and Mrs. Watts, where she was taken
i'll and died.
BORN OF NOBLE PARENTS
Countess Constance de Bourbelle
was born in France seventy-three
years ago, of one of the oldest French
noble families. Her mother was OF
English parentage and she was edu-
Gated in London, where she met her
cousin, the Count Axel Wachtmeis-
ter, who was ambassador at the court
of st. James at the time.
Count Wachtmeister was Swedish
ambassador at all of the different
courts of Europe at different times,
his country comforting all honors pos
sible upon him. On account of the
high standing Of both her own and
her husbands families, the countess
was privileged to obtain an audience
at any court of Europe by the simple
presentation of her personal card.
By reason of her close association
with Madame Blavatsky, the noted
Theosophist, the countess stood at the
head of the Philosophical world, and
no one was so fitted to take that noted
woman's place after her death as was
Countess Wachtmeister, but her mod
esty and dislike for notoriety prevent
ed her acceptance of the position.
WORK IN LECTURE FIELD
Her publication, entitled Life and
Memoirs of Madame Blavatsky," and
other Theosophical studies are widely
known. Her work in the lecture field
was of unexceptional success, and her
fuency of speech in English, German,
French and Swedish languageA was
remarkable.
Arrangements for the funeral will
not be made until the arrival of Count
AXel Wachtmeister. Word is expected
of his arrival in New York on the Co.
ronia, which is due there today. Since
the death of her husband, Count AXel
Wachtmeister, more than twenty
years ago, the countess estates, both
in this country and abroad, had in
creased greatly. Her only son, Count
Axel Rauol Wachtmeister, is the prin-
Cipal heir.