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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
AN OLD AND FAMILIAR CRY

Not long ago man in Illinois wrote
to newspaper, protesting against an
agitation concerning certain highways,
says The Youths Companion. it hurts
business" he said, ito be forever talk
ing about the muddy roads OF H
nois." There was recently Il mid
outbreak of smallpox in New Eng
land city, and earnest efforts were
made to suppress the facts for fear
that publicity would injure the COM
mercial interests of the community.
One of the reasons why Montreal
gave up its practice of erecting Il
beautiful ice palace each winter was
the argument that it hurt Canadian
business to have the impression OF
severe winters 90 abroad. When the
gift of one million dollars was made
for the purpose of fighting the hook
worm. few people in the south re-
scented it on the ground that the cru
SADIE would injure ,he good name and
the business prosperity of that part
of the country.
Similar instances might be multi
piled The cry of Don't hurt bust
ness!" is raised by timid souls who
fear agitation of any kind, by poll
ticians who have an instructive horror
of publicity, and by wellmeaning peo-
pie who honestly believe that business
is affected by various external and
wholly foreign influences. As for the
last class. it is safe assertion that
their fears are usually groundless.
Trade is Il matter largely determined
by the needs, convenience and habits
of the buyer. Business, local, sectional
or national, depends upon bigger and
broader considerations than those men
toned at the opening of this article.
No one will hesitate to buy Canadian
lumber because Quebec Province has
cold winters, and Illinois corn can com
mand its price regardless of the state
of us hiohWaVS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

The Newfoundland Society for the
Prevention of tuberculosis is carrying
on vigorous and necessary campaign
this year in the island The death
rate from the disease in New found
land is very large. About one in
every five of the total population dies
of it, and what is worse, in the last
six years the death rate, which is sta
tionary or decreasing elsewhere, has
increased about fifty per cent. This is
due largely TO the native horror of fresh
air in the house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
He Fell By the Wayside Here; DRINKS
and Disorderlies.

from hurSddy'S Oai'y.
David Stevenson was before the
court this morning. charged with drunk
enness, third offense. He is from near
Lake Crystal and Officer Austin ar
rested him last night, drunk at the
union depot. He pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to pay fine of $40 and
costs or to serve ten days in the
county Jail.
Edward May ne, from Dakota, was
found asleep OH the Main street
bridge last night by Officer Budde and
was locked up. This morning he plead
ed guilty to the charge of disorderly
conduct, in the municipal court, and
Judge Comstock sentenced him to a
fine of S. and costs or to serve seven
days in the county Jail at hard labor.
Joe Niederkofer reported that he has
a job, and his case Was, continued unit!
the last of April. Mr.. Oinger, his
employer, appeared in court, and said
that the young man is doing well, and
he offered to see that he refrains
from getting into any trouble with his
step mother, who caused his arrest
some days ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
COMPANY THAT DOES THINGS

The Consumers Power company is
doing things that will win for thar
enterprising corporation the confidence
and encouragement of an appreciative
public.
Today the company announces re-
ducton in the price of gas, and states
that it will make every effort to eN-
tend its service into every house in
Mankato.
Mains will be laid to West Mankato
so that the residents of that part of
the city can be served with the illum-
mating fluid and fuel for the cook
stove.
The broad and liberal policy of the
company is sure to have most benc-
fetal effect on the puDnc.
The company is aggressive, and its
policy is one that means a great deal
for Mankatos future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
He Was Exceeding Speed Limit Will
Auto, Says Judge Comstock.
From Saturdays Daily.

Judge Comstock yesterday afternoon
found G. G.. Cummins guilty of VIC
lating the state law in running his
motor car from lafayette street into
the main thoroughfare of Front street
at speed exceeding seven and a hall
miles an hour. A stay of judgment
was taken until April Is at a. m.
The evidence showed that Mr. Cum
minis ran three blocks while Mayor
Meyer drove his horse one block at an
estimated speed of eight miles all hour
so the court figured out that Mr. Cum
Minis was driving at a rate of twenty
four miles an hour, which was not un-
lawful on a back street that is not
largely travelled, under the state law
the limit being twenty five miles. I'm
der the city ordinance, it is unlawful
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

Judge V. S. Refer, at Hammond, Ind,
ruled Oh the question of when man is
drunk. Mrs. John Van Willigan
brought suit against Emil Schrieber,
proprietor of a roadhouse, charging
him with being responsible for the
death of her husband, who fell into Il
ditch after drinking three bottles of
beer in Schrieber's place and then dy-
ing from exposure as the result of ly
ing in the ditch. Judge Refer instruc-
ted the jury that man is drunk
when he reflects an inebriated condi-
ton i'll walk or conversation and
when ordinary judgment is suspended
or his common sense disturbed. Judge
Refers instructions are said TO set
a precedent in findings of this kind i'll
Indiana courts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
City Engineer Makes Report on Extension Of
Germaina Street

City Engineer Wilson presented the
following report and estimate to the
council last night in regard to the
proposed extension of Germania street
Mankato, Mimi, April |, 1910
Beard of Public Works, Mankato Sirs
In regard to the extension of Germania
street, an investigation of which was
ordered by the council some time ago
[ beg to report rs follows: The nap
have prepared, together with the pro
| file, shows two routes a" line and
l"B' line, and that YOU may more
clearly understand the topographic con-
ditions of the two routes, ! have
sketched in the topography, using five
foot contours.
The a. line leaves Germana street
extended at an angle of ninety de.
lgrees, leaving piece of land ore hun
dred and fifty feet wide between the
quarter quarter line, OH Il strip suffi
ciently wide to permit the laying out
of lots adjoining the suggested road
and street. The street then turns an
Iangle down the lavinc and connects
with the Gucnther hill road.
The "B" line takes a more direct
route. but as you see by both the
lprofile and topography, a much steep
CT one, and connects with the Guenthc:
Ihill road at the same point.
The cost of opening and grazing
IA" line will be about as follows, and
including strip thirty three feet wide
along that portion of
Germania street now only thir-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

A significant phase of the campaign
against tuberculosis in Sweden is the
establishment, by various industrial
concerns, of sanatoria for tuber-
culous workmen from their own
factories The Vulcan Match COM
pany, the Ljusne Voxne Timber COM
pany, the Sandwich Hardware COM
pany, the Ericsson Telephone company
and the Stora Kopparsberg company
are among those who maintain such
institutions, each accommodating from
fifteen to thirty patients. At these
sanatOria the workmen are received free
and their families may be admitted for
a small charge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

Owatonna is some chesty. That city
claims to have landed in the Mankato
class. Here is the story as told by
The Owatonna Journal Chronicle: I'm
der arrangements made with the
northwest editors of three of the Twin
City dailies at least one news item
each day will hereafter appear FROM
Owatonna. Heretofore OwatonGa has
been rated in the big newspaper Of
fees among the seconds cities from
which only news of the greatest i'm
portance would be used but on these
papers it will hereafter be classed with
Redwing, Winona and Mankato and
more publicity will result to the city
The local correspondent of the papers
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

Making totai .....,,......... 81 SOL
L should think that the timber Oh
the ground in either case would be
worth what it would cost to clear the
ground, and | have therefore made 10
allowance for the clearing.
The proposition. as l understand it,
is that the people OH Germania street
will deed the city the necessary lanI
free of charge, providing the street
is declared open, and that they have
10 desire that any grading be done at
present, the object being to insure a
shorter walk for pedestrians, who at
present trespass OH private property.
Tie proposed road will decrease the
distance to be walked by road from
cIe-quartcr to one-half a mile. The
question is, therefore providing for the
future needs, rather than for the pres
ent.
Neither of the routes | have shown
will make Il good road, as the grade
is too steep. The grade of line "A'
being about one foot in hundred
sleeper than that of the stecpcst
grade OH Main street hill, while that
on line "B" is still sleeper. Lire "A''
leaves the property in much better
shape for future sub division than line
B." and the cost of securing and
maintaining grade would be much
less. The only advantage of line
"B'' is that it is three hundred feet
shorter than line "a" If either line
is to be adopted, it would seem as
if we should not hesitate to select line
"a" as a walk of three hundred feet
is hardly worth considering. Yours
truly, John Wilson, city engineer.
The report was ordered paced on
file, and, on motion of Aid. Hampl, the
matter of getting the necessary land
was referred to the city attorney and
city eng incer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

General regret is expressed at the
death of Joel p Heatwole, late editor
of The Mortified News. He had long
been identified with the affairs of Min
nesota and was prominent in politics.
Every newspaper man looked upon
him as his friend. and he was loyal
and true in his friendship. He was a
genial gentleman. courteous and af-
fable. As Il fighter, he was fair and
square. He asked for 10 quarter and
gave none.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

The death rate per 10000 from tu-
berculosis in Victoria. Australia, has
fallen from l4.5S in 1890 to 9.5S IN
1907. and in Melbourne and suburbs
from 20 in 1890 in Jig in 1907. The
fall is attributed to the aggressive
campaign against this disease, includ-
ing the registration of tuberculosis
cases. the erection of institutions for
treatment and the general Improvement
of sanitary and working conditions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

A bill will be brought before the
new British parliament, calling for
steps to be taken to prevent the high
mortality from tuberculosis in Ireland.
The bill will demand the compulsory
notification and registration of tuber.
culosis cases. the establishment of spe-
cial institutions for consumptive pa
tients, the instruction of the public
about this disease, and improved con-
troll over the meat and milk supplies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
John F. Wallace Passes Away al
JamestOn, North Dakota.
From Saturdays Daily


John +. Wallace, formerly resident
of Mankato, and who conducted gro
Gerry store here for several years, died
yesterday in jamestown, N. d. The
telegram received by John r. Bowen
did not state the cause of his death.
He will be buried in Bismarck. He
was member of the Odd Fellows
lodge of this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

One of the most highly priced schol-
arship honors at Columbia university
has been awarded this year to negro
student. George w. Scott, 1911,
southern negro, is the winner OF one
of the two Curtis medals for oratory.
His Grafton was on the subject, rs
the Negro Fitted for Full Citizenship"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
Prepare for Woodmen Camp,

: Buffalo, N. Y. April 2.-Head camp
officers of the Modern Woodmen of
America met here today to make pre-
urinary plans for the national con-
vention of the order, which will be
held in Buffalo in June l9ll
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
She Was the Daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas c. Norman.

FTOn Saturdays Daily,
Miss Martha Estella, the eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Nor
man of Garden City township, died at
the home of her parents at five o'clock
yesterday afternoon of blood poison.
She had been i'll six weeks She was
twenty years old and bright and
lovable young lady who possessed a
host of friends. The funeral will be
held from the Methodist Episcopal
church Monday afternoon at two
o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

The Minneapolis Journal says: The
plan of using the average vote for
state officers penalties those counties
that cast large vote for Johnson
Hennepin is therefore punished Tor
having voted for Johnson We'll,
Hennepin, it serves you right. You
ought to have voted for jacobson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
John Lafferty, Resident of Pipestone,
Is the Victim.

Pipestone, Mimi. April John Laf-
ferty, pioneer resident of this city,
ninety years old, met death yesterday
III fire which partially destroyed his
house where he lived alone. He was
not badly burned, but died from ibe
effects of suffocation few minutes
after being taken from the house bv
liremen. An overturned lamp was
probably the cause. Lafferty was in
feeble health and unbalanced MENTALLY
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
Taft Cancelled Engagement.
Especial to The Free Press,

Washington, April G.-President Taft
has cancelled his engagement to visit
Indianapolis May ). No explanation is
given out, but it is believed his ac-
ton is the direct result of yesterday 5
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

The way rich men can get into
everything in this world makes you
suspicious st. Peter will treat them
the same in the next.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

Net total expenses ...... SO, 23l SO
Hose Laid During the Year.
+ During the year just closed the de-
partment has laid total of l2,05O
feet of hose.
A detailed statement of fires, losses,
insurance, etc, follows:
At the fires, the value of buildings
involved was $77,725, the insurance
was $4,000, the loss was SG,l63, the
value of contents was $J6.S00, the in
surancc was $4,000, and the loss was
1852.
Recommendations.
+ As YOU will note from this report,
our stock of hose, and especially that
part thereof that is in good condition.
is very low. We need at least ono
thousand feet of new hose. and l trust
that your honorable body will pur
chase the same for AIS at once. A suf-
ficient supply of good hose is in my
opinion the most essential thing in
handling a large fire.
! We should also have motor driven
combinat ton chemical and hose wagon.
! This would be of great benefit, cspec-
tally SO to the outlying districts that
now have little or no fire protection.
! An important Improvement to our
apparatus would be an aerial hook
and ladder. truck. Our city has really
outgrown the hook and ladder truck
now in the central station. This i'm
provement becomes more necessary
every time a new block more than two
stories high is erected in the city.
; / would suggest however, that any
apparatus purchased by. the city in
the future be motor driven, as / firm
! ly believe this would be the most
efficient apparatus and the most Geo.
Eomcal in the end.
! Conclusion
In conclusion | wish to" thank his
honor the mayor, the members of your
honorable body and the committee on
fire department for the favors shown
the fire department also extend the
thanks of this department to the po
lice department for their cooperation
and assistance at fires, and to all
other city officials for the many fav-
Ors extended.
TO assistant Chiefs Hanna and Leas,
/ extend thanks for their kindly as
sistance and the interest shown in the
welfare of the department,
! To the officers and members of the
department l feel grateful for the
faithful and efficient manner in which
they have performed their duties, and
the entire department appreciates t'c
kindness and words of encouragement
received from the press and public.
Respectfully submitted, B. Bangerter,
Jr., chief engineer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

The II. P. Jensen Realty company
today sold for Joseph Schooner forty
acres of land in Rapidan to Louis
Yaegar. Consi4era ton, $1,000 cash.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
Disposed of Residence.

DIR. E. j. Holman has disposed of
his residence on Broad street, opposite
the public library, to Dr. f. Dumot,
the consideration being $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

growing Importance Of Owatonna and
they have agreed to cooperate with
him in this additional publicity"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

And much is done in the name of
many.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

No, Cordelia, rain checks never check
the rain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08

Someone has threatened to kidnap
Harry Thaw. Well, did you ever?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-08
Fires and Alarms.

During the year just closed the de.
partment has responded to seventy
alarms of fire, classified as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-25

and bonbOns are placed the dinner
table. All sorts of animals, too supposed
TO represent the proves of the redoubt-
able Nimrod in African wilds. are ready
for Fourth entertainments. all bedecked
in red, white and blue ribbon Just what
relation to independence day these beasts
of the jungle are supposed to bear Is d
question; but here they are, the feature
of the Fourth. il seems.
Chantceler also has a place-which was
quite to be expected; as the 'cock-o'-
the-walk" has become popular guest Of
the summer. Pretty little gilt and silver
bowls, designed for almonds or bOnbons.
as place favors, have lively looking roost-
erS pe-ched on the edge. The little metal
receptacles will also make attractive ash
trays. as long the chantecler fad con-
tinueS.
A mother who has four hopeful young
sters to Undue with a patriotic spirit is
planning to have a Fourth of July break
fast. the gayly dressed table being used
for all three meals during Independence
day This seems rather pretty idea.
and one that may appeal 10 Other mothers
of young Americans. The dining room
and table will be decorated over night.
and between the meals the cloth need not
be removed. the crumbs being brushed
away and the specially dressed table Ie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-25

of gelatin will supply the desirable
roseate shade, or a little red raspberry,
currant or strawberry juice can be en-
ployed. Slices of banana. Strawberries
cut in quarters. ripe pitted cherries add tn
the holiday appearance Of this cooling
beverage.
Cherry Shrub.
Mash two quarts ripe pitted cherries
through a fruit press. Make a syrup Of
two pounds sugar and two quarts water.
and cook five minutes. Add the cherries
and the juice of two lemons, strain and
set aside until very cold. Serve with
some o. the fresh cherries. pitted, float
ing on the surface OF the shrub.
Lemon Ginger Mint.
Make an unusually strong lemonade. al
lowing five lemons and cup Of sugar to
each quart of water. To every quart
lemonade add Quart of ginger ale.
Put both together in a big punch bowl
with a piece of ice. Have ready a num-
Der OF sprigS of mint carefully washed.
Bruise the stems and lower leaves be-
tween the fingers to bring out the full
flavor o. the mint Half al hour before
serving pour into the punch bowl.
A Barbecue on a Small Scale.
barbecue on a small scale is a good
camp Gish for Independence day Lay
the ribs of a sheep on a grill, brush
over. using a swab of clean cloth tied
on the end of stick, with a mixture of
melted butter and vinegar. WHIPPING a
half cup so tened butter with quarter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-25
Summer Neg1iges Follow Lines of New Frocks-
Fluted Fril1s of Other Days Are No More
A Neglige Not for the Hotel Break.
fast Table - Making a Neglige
From the Old Evening Cape.

with uncongenia outside conditions
would any of care to have our charac-
tiers judged by those same dressing
gowns?
The trouble with a neglige is that one
gets SO attached to the thing 1t is SO
hard to give 1t up in favor of some new
affair that may be pretty enough as far
as that goes. but which las no associa-
tons of long companionship to make it
dear. The lines of the old gown. its trim
mings, its faded colOrng. the arrangement
of its pockets, the length of it's sleeves
are all so much more comfortable than
those of any new and unfamiliar garment
could possibly be. One feels a positive
sadness in casting out the old neglige and
assuming this untried friend-this ar
rogantly fresh and new affair which seems
without understanding and sympathy .or
ones little ways.
The summer dressing gown somehow
never seems to have this homelike, con-
genial quality possessed by the coy
winter dressing gown The summer neg
lge. indeed. is an airy thing: one does
not really need il, though il is dome