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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23

st. Paul, June 17.-Without oppo
sition, J. A. Everett of Fairmont
was elected department commander
of the Minnesota G.. A. r. at yester
days session of the annual encamp
ment Announcement of his selec
ton was greeted with a round OF
applause, and Mr.. Everett made a
brief speech of thanks. Other officers
chosen for the ensuing year were:
Senior Vice Commander. NJ
Bowler, Minneapolis.
Junior Vice COMMANDMENTS. c. Nj
Wilson, Duluth.
Medical Director-Dr. o. S. Pine,
st. Paul.
Council of Administration-A. w
Guild, E. F. Kenrick, ]. F. Wyman
u. F. Perry and B. j. Mosier.
Address BY commandments
To the old soldiers the interesting
feature of yesterdays session was
the address of John A. Gilman of
Boston, commander-in-chie of the G
A. r. Mr.. Gilman arrived in St
Paul and shortly after eleven o'clock
was with the encampment in the
senate chamber of the old capitol
Only accredited members of the G.
A. r. were allowed on the floor when
the head of the old army delivered
his address, Two soldiers stood at
the doorway, armed with muskets,
and it required a password, counter
sign, badge and button to get by.
Talked to the Women.
While the G. A. r. members were
electing officers, the Womans Relief
corps meeting in the Central Metho-
dist church, listened to an address
by Mrs. Belle C. Harris of Emporia,
Kan, national president, and after
wards an address by Commander
Gilman of the G. A. r. The relief
corps presented the old soldiers with
a draft of $511.35, representing the
total of small contributions from the
the state. This is the first time
money has been given them in this
manner
THE ranks are getting thin" said
Mrs. Cora j. Fritz of Mankato
treasurer of the corps, land we de-
cided to do this to replenish their
depleted treasury"
Mrs. Mary E. Wilson of Staples,
was elected president of the relief
corps. Her opponent was Mrs. Car
RE Nelson of Minneapolis.
Fowler Elected Delegate.
Ten delegates and ten alternates
were elected to the national G. A. r
lencampment to be held in Rochester
N. Y, August 81 to 26. c. ]. Lewis
of Minneapolis was elected delegate
at large and ]. d. Force of Duluth
as his alternate. One delegate and
one alternate was eelcted from each
congressional district, the delegates
name being given first, as follows
First district, c. A. Warren, George
Andrus; second, ]. G.. Fowler, l.. A
Allen, third, A.. H. Reed, w. F.
Define; fourth. William j Sloppy
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23

sidered in the superStructure of
the new buildings, and fully be-
heve a serious mistake will be
made if used.
Not only is Mankato stone
vastly superior to Bedford, but
from the fact of Makato stone
being produced here, it does not
argue well for the support of the
new institution from the people
of this vicinity if its leading
products are not used.
'MankatO, thus far, has grant
ed every request asked, and we
feel a great injustice will be
done if Mankato's leading indus
try is to be ignored and a for
eign stone used.
This committee has given its
time literally in performing the
duties incumbent upon them,
and as business men we are vi
tally interested in Mankato's well
fare, and earnestly request of
you your cooperation and as
sistance in the securing of the
adoption of Mankato stone in
this work. Yours truly, Build
ing committee, George j. Klein,
chairman"
Reason for the Telegram.
The local building committee ha
been informed that it was the il
.ention of those in charge to us
Mankato stone and one
bird Bedford in the construction G
he mother house. This was nc
to the committee, an
having faith in Mankato stone an
desiring that so far as possible HON
products be used, the committe
wired Father Abilene. their desire
n the matter. The Milwaukee prizes
was quick to respond in favor {
MankatO stone, all of which will b
pleasant news to Mankato people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Minneapolis, June 16-MemberS
of the Minnesota Grand Army of the
Republic met yesterday at the old
capitol, st. Paul, for their annual
encampment. During the year PA
veterans died. the number being
ffty-fve greater than the number
the preceding year.
The Women's Relief corps is also
holding its annual reunion in Cen
trail Park Methodist church, st. Paul,
and if the statements of individual
members be accepted, more skirm-
ishing is promised in that depart
ment than among the veterans.
The principal contest is in the
selection OF president, which is to
be decided today. Mrs. Carrie X.
Nelson of Minneapolis is in the field
for the honor and is opposed by
Mrs. Mary Wilson of Staples. Both
aspirants are supported by strong
following.
Address BY Governor.
AT the opening session yesterday
Governor Eberhart welcomed the
veterans, and the response was by
Judge Ell Torrance, past commander
in-chief. A considerable part Of the
days session was taken up with
routine business including the re-
ports of officers.
Last night about 800 veterans
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-23

from Tuesdays Daily
To the Free Press: AS your pa
per goes to large percentage of
the township of Garden City, and
as there is now being circulated
among the voters of that township
petition to centralize the schools
of this township into one school,
in what used to be before the dis
solution of its corporation known
as the village of Garden City. By
centralizing the schools of a town
ship it will not only work great
hardship upon children living in the
outside districts, but it will also
decrease the value of farm lands in
outside districts at least 25 per cent.
Having lived in this locality for
nearly forty years, | know some
thing about conditions. The wealth
er during the winter is often too
severe for children under ten years
of age to get to the schools. The
roads are blOckaded with snow which
will make it impossible for team
to make its route on anywhere near
schedule time. The muddy roads in
the spring will again make the roads
impossible Homeseekers from 9TH
er states coming here today refuse
to buy land that is over one mile
from the school.
The only good that is derived
LOT, Of
be to help the property owners,
owning property in the district now
included in the village OF Garden
CITY. build new school house. The
property owners outside of this dis
trict would be obliged to pay their
share towards erecting a school
building that will cost at least nj
teen to twenty thousand dollars.
This building requires an annual
outlay of ten to fifteen thousand dol
lars for teachers hire, janitor's Wag-
es. and other necessary expenses.
The taxes today in the township OF
Garden City are great deal high
er. both on personal property and
real estate than they are on any
ajoining township. This was caused
by building bridges and cement cul-
verts in the vicinity Of the village
which were unnecessary, and now
to put an annual increase OF the
estimate above designated would
throw our township into a very de-
plorable condition. Let every tax
payer or owner, owning land out
side the village join hands ana
break down this petition, for II IL
should carry, your old school house
will sell for trif1e, you chlldren
would be deprived of school owing
to it's being impossible to go so
far and in two or three years you
will want to redistrict your town
ship and want to rebuild the old
school, q and get back where you
are today The promoters OF this
petition will have their school mouse
built. and you will have built 1t,
but you can't get your money back,
if you have already signed this
petition recall your name. II you
have not signed it refuse to do so.
Do not take any wily-tongued ora
tors word for it's being a great sue
cess in other places, and common
sense will tell you that it is not
O. Do,l Tuno II GovarnOr Ehpr-
The Lovington leader., 1911-12-08

would 20 waiting for her on tao lawn
bench. Seeing the General and Daphne
she drew back, but she heard his quss-
tion about the hat and Daphns's IN
swer.
NO." Daphne said. r brought this
hat for Harry Swifton."
Lucy silently came down the stsps
and stood in tAs shadows.
"What?" the 0eneral asked. rs
he getting up . hat trust! He must
think . lot Of that little Aancee &
his"
"oh." paphas explained carelsssiy.
1T isn't for her. He told NJ Il vas
for another woman"
Daphne passed the General. Arst
picking up The hat box. and tripped
up Tie steps and through the open
doorway. The General walked away.
shaking With laughter and chuckhAg;
Harry u up 70 hIs old tfick1."
Harry, from his place u conceal
msnt was about 70 rush forth and
speak to Lucy. hut this time ths
Count restrained him. Lucy stood and
sighed:
-0h. Harryl"
Primmer appeared. still lugyins his
Aat hgx He almost fell down u
stspessE peelag Laey alone q lAst
NY u - lstfpel!" hs saiA -
stAtieallN n teeg, pooe Lacy! !
hsys his1 ~ Z ~ - aians,
Here! Lst - " J ~ = lleat
toksa q mn Atrocities III y -
Il tpr ny eaks!s Il y sIs
He was SURPRISED by tAs saSesns6G
wttA which Lacy sstssd u bon hpa
~ 1nn1e. X.
1Nsl. ~ ssslaims4. ''olve
Il to ~ ~, lsw1n vsassitls 4
Priminef ~ Sbost to. bsIst tsEta
INTO rap6x xet1s. whsn - said:
'.Nayl lft, 6Ste1k u ussls 1aase
me, ! bsg!Sl , Z anto The Aaass,
primmsr IN 1 1r II. bewil1a.
xbant holding ~ y ~ eAee.
spAas sans sat Z \ -: ~
The Lovington leader., 1911-12-08

b at home By this ume. worrying
herself sick over my absence"
Al he descended the steps Daphne
Darlington. breathless. cams up the
walk. In her hand she carried . hat
box containing the hat she had rushed
to compilation a. . favor to Harry.
That worthy and Count von F1tz
nudged each other q they saw ths
general and the little milliner meet
"General!" said Daphne. dropping
the box and clasping her hands.
"Daphne!" exclaimed the General.
The window above opened slowly and
Mrs. Blazss peeped out upon the tab
leau.
"so!" the General said. bitterly,
Flirting. we're you! And with that
scrub Of Dutch count!'
"Loafer vat he iss!" mumbled tht
Count, and Harry clappsd his hand
over the Counts mouth In fear Of be
Ing discovered.
ANY woman" said the General
stsrnly to Daphne, ought to b
ashamed Of being seen with him.
Daphne Looked about her for some
way Of escape. But The General wsa'
On: !.
.And this ring you gave nsi II,
A.-s M doc that hA-YHd0X ~
The Lovington leader., 1911-12-08

well! They're III going ezaU
here. can't And any 90 who vfa
listen to me at Ill"
Harry came from his hiding place
and said:
Ibid you want to ~ msi"
"Yes. Here's your hat Nov. lete
have our supper. Harry"
ITS no use, Daphne" hs told Asr.
II can't accept your kind invitation
You're . couple Of years late with t.
I'll pay you any price for The bat
but
Daphne came down. % him ana
looked at him with amxssmsnt
'Ycu don't mean that Harry. Do
your ihe said. why. don't talk
about the cost q the hat ItS he
dinner J want"
Lucy again came TO the door. BE
wanted. to nnd Carolyn and tell her
that she was going homo. Now shs
saw Harry ana the nillinsr. Daphne
refused 70 b convinced by Hafsy's
shaking Il his head. and sAid:
ITO think of you treating me me
that! After al rye done for you"
"Yss, Miss Daphingtoa, ! know"
Harry replied. sobsrly.
~oA, Harryl How caA Jon b -
colA snd cruelfs Daphne asked.
seAan y E1Aupv enaA. hnNhaavnAv MThatsn
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02
Fidelity Shown by Virginia
'Darky" That Annals of
History May Be
Searched to
Match.

Dick was a niger. just Virginia
slave Niger. When a little boy. he
was scullion In the kitchen. He car
ried the wood and water for the cook.
and secured the pots and kettles, and
turned the spit when the turkey was
roasting. dipping and basting the
gravy from the pan, and nodding In
his work after the manner Of all small
darkies.
When the war came the carriage
rested in the carriage house. the
horses were taken by the Yankees.
and Dick became my servant In the
army Of the south-a gentleman's gen.
tleman. as he called himself.
No man ever had a more faithful
and devoted follower than ! had In
Dick. He was captured twice with me
by Union forces. and each time re-
fused the freedom which his capture
gave him. II don't want to be no freer
than | always has BEEN" he said on
both Of these occasions. Once | dis
charged him for being drunk. Think
OF discharging a slave! II was at
CHATTANOOGA, and Dick hung around
headquarters for several days and was
very unhappy. Finally he came to me
with a Bible In his hand and said: i
wants to swear on this that II you VIII
take me back | will not drink a drop
during the war" He took the oath
and kept It faithfully to the end. at
Appomattos.
When I was captured at Rich Noun
,aip I was Ill. and was sent TO the
Federal hospital. an immsDss tent |
had not fully recovered whsn we evac-
uated our position, and wandering
about the mountains In the rain for
two days and two nights without food
had brought on a relapse. And be
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02
High Degree of Devotion

sides enduring the exposure, we had
forded the river nine times In the
vain effort to avoid large bodies OF the
enemy's troops. The sand had got
into my boots. and when my socks
we're taken on. the skin came of with
them. was a pitiable object. Dick
stuck to me. He was free now TO go
where he pleased, but he never left
me. He was by my cot all day, kept
of the flies from my raw and skinless
feet. and did what he could to allevi.
ate my sufferings. At night he orept
under my cot and took his only rest
on the bare ground When I was well
enough to go north with Colonel Peg.
ram. | asked Dick what he was going
TO do. now that he was free. He said
that he would go with me. When |
told him that was impossible. he
said: We'll. II can't go with you,
! will go back to Mis- Lizzie" (my
wife).
When he was leaving gave ain.
5000 in Virginia Valley bank notes (it
was before the days OF Confederate
money!. and he walked 263 miles-by
way OF Staunton $50. and down the
valley, hundred and thirteen-to my
home in the valley. and gave my wife
1876 OF the money.-Maj. A. r. III. Ran.
son. Late Major OF Artillery. C. 8. A.
In Harper's Magazine.
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Tnis he said with q smile. that danced
In his eyes. as the sunbeams
Dance on the waves OF the sea. and
vanish again In a moment.
Alden laughed "a he wrote. and stu
the Captain continued
Look! you can see from this window
my brazen howitzer planted
High on the roof Of the church. q
preacher who speaks to the pur-
pose.
Steady, Straightforward. and strong.
with irresistible logic.
Orthodox. flashing conviction right
into the hearts Of the heather.
Now we are ready. think. for any
assault Of the Indians:
Let them come. II they like. and the
sooner they try II the better
Let them come. II they like. be It saga.
more. sachem. or powwow.
Aspinet. Samoset, Corbitant. Squanto.
or Tokamahamon."
Long at the window he stood. and
wistfully gazed on the landscape.
Washed with a cold gray mist. the
vapory breath Of the east wind.
Forest and meadow and hill. and the
steel-blue rim OF the ocean.
Lying silent and sad. In the afternoon
shadows and sunshine.
Over his countenance fitted a shadow
like those on the landscape.
Gloom intermingled with light: and
his voice was subdued with emo
ton.
Tenderness. pity. regret, as after a
pause he proceeded:
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Physical Limitations.

There was a very stupid play pre-
sented early In the New York season
an adaptation" II was called by the
author Even the best .natured critics
went away In disgust One newspa per
representative turuea TO another and
said; If this tumuis had been pre-
sented on the other side OF the water
IL would have been missed. "A there
were a lot OF foreign visitors present
I wonder that Il wss not !"
- really 10 q wonC err WAS the
others reply \ would like 10 have
hisseu myseli but-yos cant yswt
and hiss - the ss'1s upH - Metro
acitan MaHssIaf
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Better to hide from the indian scouts
the graves Of our people.
Lest they should count them and see
how many already have perishedi'
Sadly his face he averted, and strobe
up and down. and was thoughtful
Fixed to the opposite wall was a
shelf OF books, and among them
Prominent three, distinguished alike
for bulk and for binding.
Bariffe's Artillery Guide. and the Com.
mentaries OF Caesar.
Out Of the Latin translated by Arthur
Goldinge OF London.
And. as II guarded by these. between
them was standing the Bible.
Musing a moment before them. Miles
Standish paused. as II doubtful
Which of the three he should choose
for his consolation and comfort.
Whether the wars OF the Hebrews. the
famous campaigns OF the Romans.
Or the Artillery practice. designed for
beliigerent Christians.
Finally down from It's shelf he dragged
the ponderous Roman,
Seated himself at the window. and
opened the book, and In silence
Turned DER the well.worn leaves.
where thumb-marks thick on the
margin.
Like the trample OF feet. proclaimed
the battle was hottest
Nothing was heard In the room but
the hurrying pen OF the STRIPPING.
Busily writing epistles important. to
go by the Mayfiower.
Ready to sail on the morrow. or next
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02
Miles StdndiSh
In the Old Colony days. In Plymouth

In the Old Colony days. In Plymouth
the land OF the Pilgrims.
To and fro I'm a room OF his simple
and primitive dwelling.
Clad in doublet and hose. and boots Of
Cordovan leather,
Strobe. with q martial air. Miles
Standish. the Puritan Captain.
Buried In thought he seemed. with his
hands behind him. and pausing
Ever and anon to behold his glitter
ing weapons Of warfare.
Hanging In shining array along the
walls OF the chamber
Cutlass aud corselet of steel. and hts
trusty sword Of Damascus.
Curved at the point and inscribed with
its mystical Arabic sentence.
While underneath. in a corner. were
fowling-piece. musket, and match
lock.
Short OF stature he was. but strongly
built and athletic,
Broad in the shoulders. deep-chested
with muscles and sinews OF iron :
Brown as a nut was his face. but his
Fiaked with patches of snow. as
hedges sometimes In November.
Near him was seated John Alden. his
friend and household companion.
Writing with diligent speed at table
Of pine by the window:
Fair-haired. azure-eyed. with delicate
Saxon complexion.
ha M hn
beauty thereof. as the captives
Whom Saint Gregory saw. and ex.
claimed. mot Angles. but Angels .
Youngest Of all was he of the men
who came in the Mayfower.
Suddenly breaking the silence. the
diligent scribe interrupting.
Spake, in the pride of his heart, Miles
Standish. the Captain Of Plymouth
Look at these arms" he said. the
warlike weapons that hang here
Furnished and bright and clean. as II
for parade or inspection!
This Is the sword of Damascus
fought with In Flanders; this
breastplate.
Well remember the day! once saved
my life In a skirmish:
Here in front you can see the very
dint OF the bullet
Fired point-blahk at my heart by a
Spanish arcabucero.
Had 1t not been of sheer steel. the for
gotten bones Of Miles Standish
Would at this moment be mold. in
their grave In the Flemish
morasses."
Thereupon answered John Alden. but
looked not up from his writing:
Truly the breath of the Lord hath
slackeaed the speed of the bullet !:
He in his mercy preserved you. to be
our shield and our weapon!"
Still the Captain continued, unheeding
the words of the STRIPPING:
See. how bright they are FURNISHED.
as II In an arsenal hanging:
That Is because I have done II my
self. and not left 1t to others.
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AazMuz
m1&~1@z

If Mrs. Jones buys her coffee at
Smiths each week
II the coffee in your store is bet
ter than Smiths and cheaper
Why, TELL MRS. JONESi
Don't dash wildly across the
street to tell her, though; she'd
laugh at you. Insert sane. force
full advertisement in this paper
about your coffee.
Wen catch her eye by making
your ad. attractive. Then all that
Is left for you to do is to take in
the money for the coffee Mira
Jones buys.
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4z1I~
Find the Man

Every man and woman Is anxious
to buy some article necessity or
luxury-every day Of his or her life.
Single handed 1t would take you
months to seek cut those interested
in your line of business.
An advertisement in this paper
does the work instantaneously.
1t corrals the purchaser-brings
him to your store-makes him buy
things you advertised.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02

tor charity. or do you adver-
tise for direct resultsf
Did you ever stop to think
how your advertising can be
made a source OF profit to
you, and how its value can be
measured in dollars and
cents. II you have not. you
are throwing money away.
Advertising is a modern
business necessity. but must
be conducted on business
principles. II you are not
satisfied with your advertising
you should set aside a certain
amount OF money to be spent
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02

served. Is an excellent adago.
10 ! take care Of my arms. as you OF
your pens and your inkhorn.
Then. toU. there are my soldiers. my
great lnyincible .-smy.
Twelve men, oil equipped. having each
his rest and his matchbox.
Eighteen shilling a aionth. together
with diet and pillsge.
And. like Caesar. I know the name OF
each Of my soldiers"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02
The Right KxI,d Of
Reading Matter

The homo news; tho doings Of tho people In this
town; the gossip of our own community, that's
the first kind of reading matter you want. 1t is
more important, moro interesting to you than
that given by the paper or magazine from tho
outside world. II Is the irst reading matter
you should buy. Each issue of this paper gives
to you just what you win consider
The Right Kxs1d Of
Reading Matter.
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day at latest. God willing!
Homeward bound with the udings OF
all that terrible winter.
Letters written by Alden. and full OF
the name of Priscilla.
Full Of the name and the fame OF the
Puritan maiden Priscillai
CTo BE CoNTINUEDJ
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II you are in
business and YOU
want to make
more money you
will read every
word we have to
say. Are you
spending your
money for ad-
vertising in hap
hazard fashion
as il intended
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02
Enlarging Your Business

annually, and then carefully
note the effect it has in in
creasing your volume Of BUSH
ness; whether a 10, 30 or so
per cent increase. II you
watch this gain from year to
you will become intensely in
terested in your advertising,
and how you can make it en-
large your business.
II you try this method we
believe you will not want to
let a single issue OF this paper
60 to press without something
from your store.
We will be pleased to have
you call on US, and we will
take pleasure in explaining
our annual ontract for so
many inches, and how il can be
used in whatever amount that
seems necessary to you.
II you can sell goods over
the counter we can also show
you why this paper will best
serve your interests when you
want to reach the people Of
this community.
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copyriss,. The Bosss Merrill Company,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-11-02

LESSON TEXT-Daniei s.
MEMORY VERSEs-2s, rs
GOLDEN TExT-"God shall bring ev-
cry work into Judgment. with every So
cret thing. whether Il be good or WHISTLER
Il he evil"-Ecci 1f.it.
TIME-The event described belongs 20
the last years OF the exile, II. G. $50.
when Babylon was taken by Cyrus and
his generals.
The decree OF return. and the FIRST re-
turn. occurred year or two later.
PLACE-Babylon the capital. enlarged.
beautihed and fortified by Nebuchadnez-
EAR.
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