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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18

From Tuesdays Daily
Mr.. and Mrs. h. l.. DcRosia celc-
DRAFTED the fftieth anniversary OF their
wedding today at their home, 2lS
Walnut street. Mrs DcRosa had al
ways planned large affair but cir
cumstances prevented this. Neverthc
less, company of friends and rela-
tives assembled, nicely filling the
house. Dinner was served at l:30
o'clock, and was 'the kind that mother
used to make" and was partaken of
with great relish The afternoon was
spent in a social way, and supper will
also be served. The affair has been
a most enjoyable one, and among those
present were Daniel Cleveland and fam
lily of Lake Crystal
1t was fifty years ago today that
a very happy event took place ut
Clayton, New York, a beautiful place
on the st. Lawrence river. Miss Kate
NJ. Consaul and Captain l.. i. De
Rosia were joined in matrimony. 1t
was fine spring, even earlier than
this one, and navigation on the lakes
was open. Captain DeRosia was cap
tain of lake sailing vessel, that made
regular trips between Ogdcnsburg, n.
Y. and Chicago, and he left immedi-
atcly after the wedding on his first
trip of the season, leaving his bride
behind. They lived at Clayton for five
years, and then moved to Il farm near
Stoughton, Wis, where they resided
for four years. Then they came to
Blue Earth county and located on 4
farm III Medic, and lived there nine
years. They then came TO Mankato,
and have resided here ever since. They
ran the American House for four
years, aud then bought the CONNER
ctl House and conducted it until
they finally retired from the hotel
business.
Mrs DcRosia was a daughter Of
Lewis Consaul, farmer living near
Clayton, and her grandfather fought
in the revolutionary war The fam
lily dates its residence i'll this coun-
try back into colonial times. Her
mother lived until five years ago, when
she died at the age of ninety three
years, five months and nine days. Mrs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18

Voted for general expenses, $1,000;
Ludtkc bridge 5000; kictzcr bridge,
$500: special grade work, $l20; total,
81, go.
South Bend - Supervisor, Richard
Jones; treasurer, Moses Roberts; clerk
+. j. Melvin; justice, Jacob Lawrence !;
constable, William Smith; money voted
for general purpose, $l.00; road i'm
provement, $500.
st. Clair-H. Thiclman, president of
council; p. II. Bowe, J. w. Chase,
Henry Lubke, trustees; treasurer, c. j.
Pagenkopf; clerk, Charles O'Connor;
justices, Charles O'Connor and O.. p.
Miller: constablcs. James O'Leary and
y NJ Quinn. Money raised, general
purpose, $500.
Sterling-Supervisor, William Mead;
treasurer, c. II. G.. Hazel; clerk, William
Hall; justice. II. NJ. Fisk; constables,
Frank Rehse, Wallace Lamp. Money
raised, general purpose, $1,000.
Vernon Center Town-Supervsor, H.
r. Schwarz; Treasurer, Fred II. Mertes-
dorf; clerk, Fred c. Wilber; justice,
c. +. Brown: constable G. E. Francis;
money raised for general purpose,
$500; road improvement, $500; other
purposes, 5000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18

Travelled roads out of the city. The
present road is bad one. The Kerns
bridge is said to be in dangerous
condition, and the hills arc high and
steep that way. Several years ago
the Strand ravine road was graded at
an expense Of $1,000, with the cypccta
ton that bridge would be built at
Red Jacket, to connect, Int the road
still ends ut the river. The farmers
are very anxious TO have Il bridge
there.
The Consumers Power company will
ask the board to vacatc portion OF
the road now used at Rapldan Mills
ami 10 straighteu il. SO that it will
cross the river where the dam is. 1t
may request that the bridge be kept
there, to be placed over the dam. There
is also move to have it used as
an overhead crossing over the Mil
waukce track on one of the roads
Most ot the farmers, however, seem to
want il taken to Red Jacket aud set
up again, to Judge from expressions
heard.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18

Dcltosa herself was born in 1888. Mr.
DeRosia was born eleven years before
that. and his ancestors were Frencl
Canadians. His parents lived to be
cighty-scven ard eighty-ninc wears old
He was practically brought up on the
water, and began sailing the lakes
when but seventeen years old. He
crossed the ocean in lake sailing
vessel in 1851, going to Liverpool. His
father, Levi DeRosia, was farmer
Mr. and Mrs. DeROsia have raised
two sons, Joseph Burton, whose home
is in Omaha, and Louis Cullen, who
lives in this city. They have lived
to see wonderful changes take place
in this country, as well as in every
field of industry. They have seen the
most wonderful inventions put into
practical and every day use. They
have seen every possible field of re-
search entered thoroughly, AMI have
seen comforts of living adopted that in
their childhood days were unthought
Of
Mr.. and Mrs. DcRosia are both well
and active for persons of their age.
They have numerous warm friends who
will extend their heartiest congratu-
lations on this happy occasion in their
lives and will wish them many more
anniversaries, and health to enjoy
them.
The celebration of the golden we'd
ding anniversary of MIR. and Mrs. j.
l.. DcRosia, yesterday, an account of
which was given by The Free Press
yesterday. was most successful in every
way. The house was filled with
guests and callers all of the afternoon
and until late in the evening, and
man lovely flowers and nice gifts
were sent i'll by friends and neiglbors
Some who did not hear of the ami
vcrsary until they read the paper came
in today TO offer congratulations and
good wishes.
One of the gifts was a check for
$40 from Mrs. DeRosia's brother, Will
lam II. Consaul, Il prominent resident
of Clayton, n. Y.
As the callers arrived they were
served with refreshments, and regu
lar dinner and supper was served thu
guests who remained.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
Meetings Addressed By Rev. Alderman
Are Well Attended

The interest in the meetings which
are being held in the North Mankato
Methodist church is growing daily.
Bible readings are being held in the
homes at three O'Clock each afternoon.
Rev. Alderman is close student of
the Bible and a very helpful teacher.
The service tonight is for everyone in
the community and will be of great
interest Tomorrow night the address,
which was to have been given last
Sunday afternoon will be given to men
and boys. "Wanted, a Strong Man,
is the subject. Every man and boy
i'll North Mankato is invited for Thurs
day evening at 7:45. Friday evening
will be Rev. Ackerman's last meeting
here and large attendance is eX-
pected. Rev. f. b. Cowgirl will assist
the pastor i'll continuing the meetings
next week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18

county attorney OF Lincoln county be
gan assduously to prepare his case.
lie caused sixty witnesses to be sum,
moned and Lampe called twenty for
the defense. just rs the case was
ready for trial the county attorney
awokc to the fact that it would be
necessary for him to prove that the
box contained an explosive in order
TO establish Il crime. lie sent the
stuff to the state chemist and in due
time the report of that official was
received certifying that the package
contained mixture of tallow, bees
wax and saWdust. So the case was DIS
missed, Lampc breathes the air of
freedom. and the people of Lincoln
county are saying of their county at
torney, The doesn't know beeswaX.'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
DYNAMITE BOMB PROVES TO BE
BEESWAX AND TALLOW.

Redwood Reveille: Senator Clague
went to Lincoln county last Wednes-
day to appear as attorney for L. ii
I>ampc, who was charged with attempt
ing to blow one of the prominent cit
liens of Lake Benton into eternity
Last summer supposed Internal ma
chine was found OH the porch of this
gentleman in Lake Benton 1t consist
cd of box about twenty inches
square containing sixteen dynamite
sticks to which was attached fuse
This fuse had been ignited by means
Iof candle and had bGrncd several
inches aud gone out. There was dyn-
amite enough in the box, judges of the
explosive had stated, to wreck the
whole town of Lake Benton.
Lampe Was Under Arrest.
I. Ii. Lampe of Sanborn. former
Lake Benton resident, was arrested for
the crime. He secured Senator Clague
tc defend him. At the fall term of
court Mr.. Clague secured an order al
lowing him to have the dynamite OK
amined. When he had completed he
was pretty well satisfied with his case
As the spring term approached the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
Matter to Be Taken Up at Meeting
of the County Board.
From MondaY,s Daily.
From Mondays Dali

The county board will hold an i'm
portant meeting tomorrow afternoon
The matter Of main interest and i'm.
portance to come up will be that OF
placing D bridge over the Red Jacket
ford, SO as to make more direct and
better road to Rapidan and Good Thun-
der. All realize that the construction
of the dam at Rapidan is going to
cause a lot more travel between that
point and Mankato, and it is likely
that this viii become one of the most
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
Warren Street Between Broad and
Fourth Streets.
From Mondays Daily.

FIOUi MoHudy lazy
The attention Of the city authorities
is called to Warren street between
Broad ami Fourth and to broad street
in front of the Episcopal church. While
the other streets are dry, or nearly
SO, this stretch of road is still in the
condition of monster mud pie. The
farmers and everybody else having oc-
casion to use the street are complain
ing. This is one of the most Travelled
streets in the city, leading up the cent
etery road. as it does. The farmers
come to the city on well graveled
and dry roads until they strike this
block and half, and then their horses
and rigs go into the mud. This is Il
disgrace to the city, and steps ought
to be taken at once to fix it, The
street is in the same condition after
every rain, long after other roads
are dry.
The city officials should at least put
a good coating of gravel there, if the
street cannot be improved permanently
at this time. A quantity of gravel
can be had within half a block for
the hauling, and it is certainly dis
graceful to neglect this road as it has
been done.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
To Entertain Fairbanks.
tspeciaI to The Free Press.1

New York, March l6,-Former Vice
President and Mrs Charles w. Fair
banks will be guests of honor at the
fourth annual dinner of the Daughters
of Indiana at the Hotel Astor this
evening, the reception being planned
as a welcome home" to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fairbanks. who have just arrived from
a tour of the world.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
Have Received REQ Cars.

j. A. Lewis & Son have received four
of the new our-cylinder REQ touring
cars, and expect three more today, and
SIX others within two weeks. They
coming today, aside from the demon
strating car. Those already in have
been delivered to DR.. j. w. Andrews,
George Klein and c. L. Wise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
Death of Hazel Wilkes

Hazel Wilkes, the siX-year- daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. j. Wilkes, 705
West Sixth street, died yesterday aft
enoon of typhoid pneumonia The time
of the funeral will be announced later
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
At SCENE Of BATTLE
ROOSEVELT VIEWS PLAIN WHERE
DERVISHES MET DEFEAT.
Astonishcs British Officers; Former
President Exhibits Marvellous
knowledge of Military Tactics EN-
plOyed by Both British and Khali-
fa's Troops; Regrets He Is Unable
Way of Frisco.

Khartum, March 16.-Colonel loose
velt's second day in Khartum was
given up largely to sightseeing and
the most interesting place to the for
mer president was the battlefield of
Kerreri, which lies seven miles north
of Omdurman. 1t was here that the
advance of the Anglo-E Egyptian army
under Sir Herbert Kitchener was con-
tested by the khalifa and his troops,
numbering about 10000, and it was
here that the bodies of 1000 dead
deryishes were counted the following
day.
Colonel Roosevelt, accompanied by
Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel and Kcr-
nit, Slatin Pasha, the inspector gen
eral OF Egypt; Major Wilson, the gov
ernor of Khartum; Prince Auerspert;
Mrs. Asser, an intimate friend of Mrs.
Roosevelt. and others proceeded to
Omdr:Maa 81 @ne5firl@r's yacht Elfin
and from there on cumcls to the scene
of the great battle of. Sept. ., 1898.
An escort of Sudanesc cavalry was
in waiting when the yacht came to
her dock and Colonel Roosevelt imme-
diately became interested in the horse
men. who were picturesquely attircd.
He inspected the squad and then the
members of the party mounted camcls
preparatory to the seven-milc trip
over dusty roads, with the mercury
ranging high.
Where the lsnccrs Fell.
The cavalcade started with the cav
airy escort in front and in the rear.
The first halt was made at the monu
mcnt arected to the Twenty-first Ian.
GERS, who Eerc received their baptism
Of fire. In this battle the lanccrs
made desperate charge to save the
day. but fell into an ambush at one OF
the dry water courses scanning the
plain and many of them were speared
by the dervishes. The guides took the
party to the very dOnga where the
spearmen were concealed and de-
scribed the humiliation of the lanccrs
Thence they proceeded to hill
overlooking the battlefield. Slatin
Pacha explained the position and at
tack and graphically described the
operations. Colonel Roosevelt las,
tonished the inspector general and the
others with his marvellous knowledge
of the history of the Omdurman and
the military tactics employed by both
tho British and khalifa's troops.
Before leaving n son of ii. ii. As
quith. the British premier, was intro
duced. The party then returned to
the Elm and proceeded to the palace,
thoroughly delighted with the trip.
The former president expressed his
regret that he would be unable to re.
turn to the United States by way Of
San Francisco, as the approaching
marriage Of his son. Theodore, Jr. ne
cessitatcd his presence in New York
early in Juno. This was in response
to invitations extended to him by va
rious Western cities to pay them a
visit on his journey homeward.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18
'COUNTOUR|NGA PR|L
UNCLE WILL FIND OUT HOW MANY
CHILDREN HE HAS.

Why Government Takes Census Every
Ten Years; Basis of Apporticnment
of Members of Congress; No Hahn
Can Result to Anyone Answering
Question; What Will Happen if
No Replies Are Forthcoming.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18

When girl tells young man she
htes him, it's sign that she doesn't.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-03-18

Philadelphia Record: Sillicus
dc you suppose caused him to go 10
the bad?" Cynicus-Trying to be good
fellow.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-25
DR.. OAKMAN QUITS PRACTICE.
Will Devote Time 10 Laboratory Work
For Raw Chemical CO.

Will Devote Time 10 Laboratory Work
For Ray Chemical CO.
DR. Carl s. Oakman, the well-known
Detroit physician, has given up his
practice entirely and In future Will de-
vote his entire time TO the laboratory
OF the Ray Chemical Co. OF which
concern he is director Several
changes have been made In the official
personnel OF the company. Cornelius
y Ray, retiring from the presidency
and active interest in the company 70
become general manager OF the c. II.
Little Co. Charles T. Miller, former
ly treasurer and manager becomes
president aud manager; Gustavus ID.
Pope remains yice-president. j. b.
Schlotman becomes treasurer and r..
A. Burnett. in addition 20 being super
intendent. assumes The duties OF sec.
Rotary OF the company
Working with pr Oakman on the
Laboratory STAFF will be II r GRADER.
formerly OF Boston. pharmaceutical
chemist OF note. and graduate of the
Massachusetts School Of Technology
The board Oh directors comprises Dr
Oakman. f.. T. DuCharme and VIII
lard Pope.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-25
MULE RUINED HEARsE.
Runaway Caused Panic at Funeral and
Undertaken Wants Damages.

How a long-eared mule broke up "A
funeral procession almost ruined q
earse and smashed the half-mile
speed record. was told in Justice or ;
court Thursday during the trial ~
the case OF Undertaker j w Nancy
against Peter Seaman
Seaman. with tie mule hitched TO
a light wagon and drawing 20 bushes
Of potatoes. was coming down Four
teenth-ave., Nov. s. 1909. at the same
time a funeral profession turned out
CT Assist. The mule was breaking all
speed laws. so Nancy testified. and he
saouted 10 the driver 10 stop. The
animal was going 30 fast. Nancy said.
that he did not know il was mule
Inntil II had crashed into his hearse
smasfiing one Side and almost over
turning the coffin. Then the animal
fell In a heap unde' the hearss, with
every strap OF harness torn from H.
The driver refused 10 give his name
aid Nancy held MIN until mourne-
called the police Nancy asks for
$3.50. Justice or withheld his de-
Z iSlOD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-25
WARMING OF DEAD
NUN SAVES LIVES
Sister Lorcher, Suicide in Italy,
Sends Message To ST. Peters
burg Spiritualistie Seance

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 24.-The
attention OF Societies Ior Psychi,Al
Research Is called 10 this well au'
thenticated case. which aristoerats
here are discussing wonGeringly
Baroness Buxhoyegden. who be-
lieyes in spiriualism. invited "a few
friends To seance at her home re
Gently Among them Was Countess
GTaboyskaga, a famous society beauty,
who SCOTS at spirtualism a@d who
went 10 tie seance jus, for FUN. rs
she put H.
The little company seated them.
selves arodnd table Scarcely nad
they Joined hands when the countess
fell into trance. She wept; the
tears coursed down her fair cheeks
In a whisper. broken by soos, she
said
Il am the soul OF Sister Lercher
the nun. | have Just committed SUI
eide in Italy. near Naples. was
travelling with NY dearest friend and
charge. Baroness Lily | suffer so Ter
ribly that cannot keep from weep
ing.
Here the emotion OF the countess
oyerCame her. heT tears redoubled
Recovering herself. she proceeded
sadly
Il have come ~ tell you OF my
death because KNOW that Lily is SO
distressed she yearns TO follow n!
example. But you must do all In your
mower to keep her alive. for | am SUI
/ fering ia. greater torments than
endured in life.
The countess became silent. grew
calmer. awoke.
Where am IL" she asked wonder
ingly. Why does every one look 80
solemn"
Although perturoed. Baroness BuN
hoyegden tried TO reassure herself
Il have cousin, Lily. who is travel
ing in Italy for neI health she said
With her is nun Sister Lercher. a
| truly pious woman who, | am sure,
would not dream OF taking her life.
Besides. | had "A letter from Lily only
" sterday in which she said theY
we're both well and in good spirits. SO
| there can be nothing of truth IN the
vision that has cone 10 the countess.
for she knows neither Lily nor Sister
! Lercher
The very next day the baroness re-
ceived a mourntul letter from Coun'
tess Lily. telling her the nun hal
taken her life and mat she purposed
u follow her, for life was not worth
living without her dearest friend.
Baroness Buxhuvedgen took the
first train 10 Naples She was IN time
aud dissuaded her respondent cousin
from her suicidal purpose by descrio'
ing what happen d at the seance ann
particularly by repeating the warning
Keep her alive, Tor am suffering
far greater torments than | endured
IT. life
Since the seanco Countess Graoov'
skaga has been In nervous collapse.
But who can answer the question:
Why did the warning come throush
the coun ess. who Was unknown TO the
nun. rather than through the baroness,
I the sisters friend and patron?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-25
COMMITTEE SPLIT ON SIZE
OF BONDING LIMIT BOOST
Trevor Would Double II. While Grind.
ley Thinks Halt of One Per Cent
Sufficient

A difference OF opinion. which the
council may have 10 adjust has arisen
among the members OF the council
committee on charter and city legis-
latlOn over the amendment TO increas-
the bonding limit. Chairman Trevor
believes IA a Two per cent Increase.
doubling the present bonding limit
Mayor Breitmeyer takes this view
Aid Grindley thinks that an increase
OF one-half OF one per cent is suth-
cient He has the backing OF Goa
troller Doremus
We might as we'll put the limit
where II ought TO be al once, instead
OF increasing IL a little bit az time
saws Trevor The increase OF one
half per cent is nol enough 70 provide
for some things which the city may re-
cuire We could not build a conven-
ton hal with a bonding limit OF thar
size II We make the smaller increase
this year. We shall have 20 make an
other increase next year. There IS
no use in so many elections
Doremus and Grindley hold that the
| half per cent increase will take care
/ OF the city's actual necessities. and
! that there X no need OF going farther
now
clean sweep OF all the proposed
amendments. except that for civil
service system. is 20 be attempted in
the Thursday afternoon session. II
necessary. a special meeting OF the
committee will be held TO consider
civil service Secretary Scnreiter sent
out notices for most OF the heads OF
Departments TO. be present at this
meeting and 10 express their views on
the proposed charter amendments
before these are sent back 10 the
council
The length OF time that (; will take
10 get the charter amendments ready
for submission--it being probable that
they will not be finally passed on Dy
the council until some time in April
gives the advocates OF municipal
ownership OF street railways opportur-
fly 10 complete their petition in time
20 have their amendment submitted
with the others al the next special
election
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-25
Isle BANK ROBBED
May Morris Accuses Ella Plouffe Of
Stealing From Stocking.

Miss May Morris, Of No 347 Wood.
ward-aye.. has always felt that her
worldly wealth was safe, when she
kept her money in her stocking. But
while she was taking a bath, Feb. IA,
the safe deposit was naturally out OF
business, temporarily During that
short, bath-tub period. Miss Morris
was robbed OF 800. She accuses
Ella Plouffe OF No 1905 MOnroe-ave..
OF turning the trick.
Miss Plouffe roomed in the Morris
home al the time Miss Morris &C
cused her OF taking the 800, and /;
is alleged that she admitted II. and
promised 20 return the money, when
was said 10 be in valise in her new
roomIng house But later she report
ed that she. In turn. had been robbed
OF TIE money II is alleged The war
rant followed
Miss PiOume was arraigned before
Justice Jehries. Thursday noon she
was seized with a TT, and fell into
The arms Of court officer A plea
OF not guilty was entered for her, and
her examination was set FOR March
s. She was allowed 20 go on her per-
scual recognizance.