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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
Bic FEET ARE BLESSING
That Is What a Chicago Woman
Told Others of Her
Sex.
Especial to The Free Press

=
Chicago, March 13.-Big feet are
a blessing after all and Chicago
women may now clamOr for rec.
ognition. The woman physician by
whom was revealed this tardy, wei.
come conclusion is likely to
have both fame and fortune for it
and others who are not averse to
newspaper mention are wondering
why they never thought that one
out, 1t all transpired at a woman's
clubs session.: Many OF the shoes
were skies. Hist: big feet are a
blessing" said the speaker. ''If
yours are 'whoppers' You have
cause, for rejoicing. Women who
wear a No. shoe have no cause
for regret" she added.
l.f.s = Pride in Big Feet.
"a man who wears a No. IL
should feel great pride. They are
a distinct advantage. Perhaps they
are not graceful but they are in
deed most practical. Women es-
pecially try to squeeze No. 6
foot into a No. shoe Their minds
are filled with but one thought
style, 1t may: not appear aesthetic
at first thought" she said, ''but I
recommend the wearing of sandals
by all persons--men, women and
children-when they are in their
homes. 1t will make the feet larg-
er. Men and women both should
remember the fact that big intel
iects do not. go with little feet.
Cultivate large feet. The intellect
then will grow automatically"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
GEORGE KIBBE A BANKRUPT
Proprietor of Merchants, st. Paul
Filled His Schedules.

ST. Paul, March 13.-George R.
Kibbe, manager of the Merchants
hotel, Third and Jackson streets,
lessee of the West hotel, Minneapo'
lis, and of the union depot restau
rant, ST. Paul, filed voluntary peti.
ton in bankruptcy in the United
States district court yesterday after
noon. His liabilities are listed at
ST, 649.16 and his assets at $49,.
241.62, only $425 of which are de-
clared to be exempt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
QUITE IMPORTANT, IF TRUE
Window Paper Says Something Anent
MEETING Here.

Window Citizen: A little meeting
was held in rMankato the other day
anent the second district politics.
The details have not been made
public as yet, but inasmuch as Alex
James was in the meeting it might
be construed to mean that he had
been brought out for congress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
T0pPLED INTO A RIVER
Train Is in Bad Accident; Sew.
eraI Passengers Are
Injured.
Especial to The Free Press. !,

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. March
l3-The first section of the TWEEN
tieth Century Limited of the New
York Central railroad was thrown
from the tracks mile south of
Hyde Park and three parlor cars
and the diner after humping along
the ties. toppled over into the
river. Many persons were serious
ly injured. two perhaps fatally.
The accident is believed 10 have
been caused by a broken rail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
COMPLIMENTS THE MARSHAL
A. r. Neuman Receives Nice Letter
From c. e. Keller.

A. T. Neuman, village marshal
of Lake Crystal, has received a
letter. from c. e. Keller, the state
fire marshal, in which Mr.. Keller
compliments Mr.. Neuman on his
work in the arrest and prosecution
of the Ballinger brothers, who were
convicted of arson and sent to the
penitentiary. Mr.. Keller wrote: 81
take this occasion to compliment
you for the very efficient work you
did in making the arrest and in
bringing about the prosecution and
conviction of the Ballingers. 1t is
very encouraging to this depart
ment to know that there are some
men in this state who are ready
and willing to lend their efforts
in running down and convictng
firebugs'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
BIDS FOR ST. PETER. ARM0RY
Mankato Contractors Submit Pro-
posaIs to Proper Authorities.

The J. B. Nielsen Construction
company and Otto Neitge OF Man
kato were two of the contractors
who submitted bids for the construc'
ton of the proposed armory at st.
Peter. The militia there, Company
K. has about $4,000 available FUNDS
and the lowest bid was $1S,364. The
bids were called for for the build
ing as originally planned and with
certain portions, which are not alb
solutely necessary, left off. The
bids were: John Lohse, Winona,
S27,3O9.06; after deductions, $22,-
1906; j. B. Nielsen Construc-
ton company, $4,000; after deduc-
tions, $20,465. Otto Neitge, North
Mankato, $22,572; after deductions,
$4,000. Ole Fredricksen, st. Peter,
$780, after deductions, $1S,S64.S7.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
PASSION PLAY IN PICTURES
Films Will Be Displayed at Y. M. C..
A, BUILDING Tonight.

The Christian EndeavOr society OF
the Christian church has made ar
rangements to give motion picture
entertainment in the Y. nj. c. A.
building this evening, and the pro-
ceeds will go toward paying their
pledge for the church support. The
pictures will be the Passion Play
and there will be some good music,
several solos, one or two with slides,
and there will be piano music dur
ing the entire performance. The En-
deavorers have the entire entertain
ment in charge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
TAFT IS IN LEAD TODAY
For the First Time Since Free
Press Inaugurated Its
Contest.

For the first time since The Free
Press inaugurated it's voting contest,
President Taft has forged ahead of
his most aggressive competitor
Several friends of the president be-
stirred themselves with the result
that he is in the lead by a few
votes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
Boston Truck Show.

Especial to The Free PreSS.J
Boston, March ia great dis
play of commercial vehicles of all
kinds, including trucks, delivery
wagons, fire apparatus and ambu-
lances, was opened today in the
Mechanics Building by the Boston
Commercial Vehicle association and
will continue to March 90
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
Weekly Band Concerts.
COURT RESUMED BUSINESS
Case of Jessup VS.. Bank of Conn
merce Is on Trial.

merce Is on Trial.
District court convened again this
morning after having been adjourn.
ed since last Saturday The case
being tried now is that of the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce VS.. C. w.
Jessup. 1t is expected that this case
will be finished this afternoon. This
is case concerning an elleged lost
bank note. Hughes & Ellsworth are
attorneys for the plaintiff and Attor-
ney Thomas Hughes is appearing
for the defendant.
The jury returned verdict in
favor of the defendant.
The case to be taken up after
this one is that of Casper Oftedahl
VS.. Village of st. Clair. II. L. &
j. w. Schmitt will appear for the
plaintiffs and A. r. Pau, Jr., and
C. J. Laurisch will take the part
of the defendants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
BROWN-ERNE FIGHT TONIGHT
Fight Will Take Place at National
Athletic Club.

Special to The Free Press.I
Philadelphia, March 13.-Phila-
delphia will be the scene of an
other important battle between
lightweights tonight when Knock
out Brown of New York and Young
Erne of this city meet in a six
round affair at the National Ath-
letic club. They will weigh in at
1873 pounds at six o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
) Funeral of Joseph SCHROEDER.

The funeral of Joseph Schroeder.
who was shot on March at Hot
Springs, will be held at the st. Peter
and Pauls church tomorrow morn.
ing at nine o'clock. Interment will
be made at Calvary cemetery. 81
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15

F. H. &AFFIN is PRESIDENT
Better Road Work Will Result;
Seek Electric Light For
the Village.
From Wednesdays Daily.

Good Thunder business men, rec
ognizing the Importance of united
action in order to accomplish def
mite and lasting results for forward
movements, have organized the, Good
Thunder Improvement club, an or
ganiZation that will look to the adj
vancement of the village. =
Griffin Is President.
Definite action was taken last
night, and the club was brought into
being by the election of +. III. Grff.
fin president, r. l.. Houk vice pres
ident, o. w. Seaquist secretary, T.
III. Morlock, treasurer. DIR. ]. r.
Schlesselman, e. w. O'Neil and F.
w. Bruscke were made members of
the executive committee
The club starts out with a mem.
bership of thirty-seven -. -
Advance Road Work.
Among other important matters
considered was that which has to do
with the permanent improvement of
the Mankato-GOod Thunder state
road. A committee made up of DR..
Schlesselman, f. III. Griffin and r.
l.. Houk was appointed to confer
with the Mankato Commercial club
and the county commissioners in re-
gard to the work that is to be done
on that highway and to reach some
definite understanding.
Want Electric Lights.
Also a committee was named to
confer with the Consumers Power
company and the village council with
the hope that an agreement can he
reached between the company and
the. council that will result in the
lighting of the village. by, electricity.
For some time past the business
men have felt the need of more
upoto-date lighting system in the vii
lage. * lyv
Weekly Band Concerts.
The matter of having weekly band
concerts during the summer months
was taken UP and discussed. 1t
is quite likely that something will
be done in this direction.
1t developed at the meeting that
there is not a vacant house in Good
Thunder. Some plan will be devised
to encourage the building of resi-
dences in order to accommodate those
who, may wish to make the village
their home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
MASTERS is AN ALTERNATE
Former Resident of Mankato Inter.
ested in Politics at Manila.

eSteo IN foIittCS dt "dniids
The Free Press is in receipt oil
a copy of The Cablenews American
of February 6, published at Manila
p. l., in which report of the ter
ritorial republican convention held
the day previous, is published. viii
liam G. Masters, formerly of Man
kato, now a resident of Manila, was
elected an alternate to the republic
an national convention which will
be held in Chicago in June. Mr.
Masters will no doubt attend the
convention and before returning to
Manila will visit his relatives and
friends in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
KILLED TRAIN ROBBERS
Express Messenger Traps Two
and Then Properly Says
Both Men.
Especial to The -.,e- ~,.Sss. {,

San Antoine, Texas. March l.3--
An Express Messenger named
David Truesdalc baked the rob-
berry of Southern Pacific train
near Sandcrson early today when
he trapped two highway mcn who
held up the train and killed them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
STARTS ACTION FOR DIVORCE
Mrs. Barbara Bowen Starts Suit in
District Court

Mrs. Barbara Bowen has started
an action for divorce from D. T.
Bowen alleging in the complaint
cruel and inhuman treatment. Mr..
Bowen was formerly sheriff of Blue
Earth county. 1t is understood that
c. z. Phillips and S. B. Wilson are
attorneys for Mrs. Bowen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
Coal Dealer Doesn't seieh.

ST. Paul Pioneer Press: Mr..
Carnegie says the farmer is the only
happy man in this country. Possi-
bly,, but the coal dealer is not
grumbling.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
Marriage License Issued,

Marriage License Issued.
A marriage license was issued
this morning by Clerk of Court
George Krost to John Franklin Orr
and Miss Grace Woman, both OF
MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
Accepted the Passionate.

Rev. Bailey has accepted the pas
torate of the Presbyterian church at
Kasota
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
BISHOP EDSALL IS TO PREACH
Will Also Confirm Glass of Ten at
Episcopal Church. I.

Bishop S. d. Edsall will be at
St Johns Episcopal church this
evening when he will confirm
class of ten and will preach. The
bishop will be guest at the rectory
while here, and will go to st. Peter
tomorrow to- confirm a class in the
Episcopal church there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
LAID THE MAYOR ON HIS BACK,

Rev. NJ. w. Kinney Trounces Chief
Executive of North st. Paul.
Rev. Martin w. Kinney u North
st. Paul was called a liar by Mayor
Pat Murphy of that village yester-
day. Result, the mayor was laid.
fat on his back by the minister.
and it was done in calm dignified
way, much becoming a man of the
cloth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15

Supervisor, three years, John Nc
Namara;. clerk, NJ. J. Ryan; treas
urer, Adoiph Hoehn; justice of
peace, e. j. Russell; constable, two
Continued on Page Four,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

the elevation of Judge Cushman will undoubtedly be filled imne- diatcly. after the senate confirms his appointment. Among the possibilities to succeed Judge Cushman are George R. Walker. present United States district al t"rney for ihis judicial division. Who IS an old classmate of the president, and has ambitions to wear the judicial erminr.
 Tn" Hon. Cornelius D. Mu- rane, former district attorney for this division. and now federal Judge in Nome. is known io have a strong desire to fill the seat made vacant by Cushman'S pro- motion. Judge Muranr has very strong influences behind him and may land the plum. On inc ofb- CT hand Judge Overficld has ncv- or been quite satisfied with the interior and would like tn again preside over the Valdez district. Should one or the other judges be sent here the vacancy will be fill ed from either the Second or Fourth divisions.
 During the day Judge Cushman has been shOwered with cnngrat- ulatIonS by his nurmrrous friends.
 It is generally thought that Mr. Ed. M. Lakin. the present clerk CT the court, will follow his chief to the City of Destiny. While his friends are sorry to see Mr. l.akin leave Valdez. they rejoice in the knowledge that he is gn- ing [" a much better position.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10
NEVER AGAIN
 SAYS M'|NTOSH
We'll Known Valdez Freighter Will Stay by His Own Fire
 side

Robert Mcintosh, the well known freightcr, has returned from the Chitina trail, where he has been the entire winter freighting. He reports that trav- rl along the line has been very heavy but that 'hc freight busi- ness has been light.
 For the past month there has been no snow in inc vicinity of Ehitina, and that all staging be- tween that point and Meyers roadhOusc has been done on wheels. About the only freight ing he did was for Mr.. IIaZclcti. ;'3d hIs teams are now on the Trail bound for Valdez. If the trail is in fair travelling condi- tioT they should arrive here to- night. Mir. Mcintosh is glad to get 5ack and says "nrver again" ;"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10
WILL
 / HAVE CANDIDATE.
Ballot is Now Being Taken in Territory for Candi-
 date

\ fifth candidate for delegate to congress will be the person of q member of the Socialist party. To nominate their can didatr the Socialists are now holding referendum ballot among the locals of the terri tory. II iS said there are some i2 or i5 aSpiraniS for the honor of representing the followers of tn" international red flag.
 Tl"S" candidates must have hr"n ::IrmhrrS of inc Snrialisi party in ".Ud standing for a., least th"r" years. The party cannot endorse the candidate of any other party under penalty of accommodation.
 It is in behalf nf the candi- date to b" named that Inc Nation al Socialist Committee sent MT. Chase to Alaska. This speaker will soon bc foIl9wrd by anoth- or, the two, together with their nominee. to canvass the entire territory.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10
DR. KRUL|SH
 COMING NORTH Will Write Sanitation Code for Alaska After Studying
 Conditions

Seattle, April l0.--Dr. Krulish who is being sent to Alaska to undertake the task of stamping out tuberculosis among the na- tivcs, has arrived in this city.
 He goes to this work prepared to adopt the best measures to accomplish the task. Dr. krulish will write a sanitation code for Alaska when he has become fla miliar with conditions. He will endeavOr to impress upon the natives the necessity of keeping their homes in a sanitary condi- lion as a primary measure in fighting the ravagrs of the dis ease.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

inrr of the Chicago convention IS an indication that he wants to continu" united Republican party. It is pointed out that he has uSurped the leadership of the progrrsSIvrs without whom there would be no hope of elect ing Taft. To run as the head of an independent party would mean a sure defeat for the Republican party and il is believed an under standing has been reached where by he will have the support of the administration four years hence for his uniting the party in the present campaign.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10
PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICANS
 . WILL HOLD CONVENTION
JUDGE WickERsHAM WRITES FRIENDS WILL SUPPORT SUTHERLAND AN OTHER THEY MAY nom-
 NATE--vALENTINEs ESTIMATE OF GILMORE

would support whatever steps his friends would take.
 This means that Judge Wick ersham will again be a candi- date for delegate, as it is the conccnsus of opinion that the present delegate is a better vote Ectter tban Dan Sutherland, or fOH> thI matter any other candi- datcXhc progressivcs might cen ter/on\
 /Mayor\ Valentine, of Juneau, (has been Very active in getting the Wickersham adhcrents to- gether and Is bitterly opposed to the nominee of the Shackieford convention, as the following tele- graphic correspondence will show.
 W. M. Eddy, chairman of the Gilmore campaign committee, telegraphed az follows:
 Nome, Alaska, April 2, 1912. Mayor Valentine, Juneau, Alaska.
 Both factions greatly pleased nomination Gilmore, unptsdsed and unpromised; arc you with us 2 Second division give him big ma iority. Everybody unitsd here;
 (Continued from page D
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

Lloyd party passed in reaching Muldron Slacicr. The expedition lost serc,al weeks in trying io Hhd the route followed by the Lloyd party but was forced to give up as the. season was too iai' advanCtd io attempt the ascent.
 The ,Npedition was financed by Fairbanks people through the Fairbanks Daily Times. Tn, failure of the expedition to ac.. con.plish the feat is a disappoinl- n"nt tr the people here. Tho members of the party state that owing to the mild winter condi- Gons are not SO favorable as in former years, according to old timers in that region.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

A rumOr is prevalent on the streets today io the effect that Dan Sutherland. formerly mar shal of the First division, had declared himself a candidate of the Progressive Republicans and that hc would be supported by Judge Wickersham on the stump. It is not backed up by the facts, but is a garbled version of rath- CT an interesting situation exist ing among the Wickersham Re- publicans, who are by no means satisfied with the Cordova con- vention, or it's manipulation by National Committeeman Shack leford.
 For some time Wickersham's friends have been in correspond ence with the delegate with @ view of lining up to some con- eerted program, by which their work of past years would not pass into inoouous desseutude. Today letters were received rom Wick ersham announcing that he was in hearty syrnpaihy with the pro- gressive Republicans and urged them to get together and settle upon some candidate and that he
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10
WINNING TEAM
 WERE MALAMU7Es
Team Driven by "Scotty" Allen Is Owned by Mrs. Dar-
 ling

Seattle, April i0--Cuns idcrabln money changed hands here as d result of the Nome Swccpstakc dog race. All AlaSkanS were in tercStrd in the event and backed their favOritrS tO win.
 The winning ican, driven by "Scotty' Allen, is owned by Mrs. Darling, of this city. They are malamut"s and were raised by Mrs. Darling while in Nome. AL len has cablrd Mrs. Darling that it required S7 hours. g minutes tn cover he distance. owing to a blizzard raging over Death val ley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

of life, being but iG years of age. He was born in the state of Iowa, where he grew to manhood. re- moving tO the state of Washing ton in 1893, entering the practice of law at Tacoma. He was as siStani United States district at inrnry under Wilson R. Gay and Jess" A. Frye and was subSe- qurntly appointed special assist >anI to the attorney general, with headquarters in San Francisco.
 The position made vacant by
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10
FAIRBANKS EXPEDITION TO
 MT. MCKINLEY IS FAILURE
MEMBERs OF FAIRBANKS PARTY WERE INEXPERIENCED AND COULD NOT FIND moPHEE PASS LEADING TO MuL pRon
 aLAoIER--REAoH ALTITUDE OF ss5o FEET

Fairbanks, April iO-Thc Fair banks expedition to Mi. Mckinley has been a failure. The party returned to town yesterday >and reported they had been unable Co gct higher than 995O feet. This altitude was reached on a ridge on the north side of Mount Mckinley.
 The party left Fairbanks on February 6, and was composed of Martin Nash, George s. Lewis aud Ralph Cairns. They are ir- experienced in mountain climb ing, and being unfamiliar with the country were unable to nuo McPbee Pass, through which the
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

since made good in Alaska, and without further ado appointed the judge of the Third division Lo the Washington state position.
 Naturally Judge Cushman is highly pleased with the promo ton he has received from the hands of President Taft. f'hc position to which he has beqh ap- pointed is a life one anf Takes him back to his home fity and among his friends.
 Judge Cushman is in the prime
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10
Vacancy Caused In Western Washington By Judge Donort Resignation Has Been Filled By Appointment of Alas kan Judge By President--Congressman Hun
 phreys Wanted Position

\ telegram was received today announcing the appointment of Judge Edward F.. Cushman as judge of the federal district court for Western Washington.
 Before being appointed to the Alaska bench, Judge Cushman was an applicant for the position to which he has just been ap- pointed and was strongly urged to the president by his brother. Congressman Cushman, then a representative from the state of Washington. At the time Scna- tor Piles was urging the appoint ment of Judge DOnworth, his law partner, and to settle the difficult ty the president appointed Cush- man to the Alaska bench and named DOnwOrth for the Tacoma position.
 Some time ago DonwOrlh sent in his resignation from the bench, desiring to return to Se- attle, his former home, when Congressman Humphreys, of Se- attle, became an active candidate for the position. Active opposi- l tiOn to his appointment was made by the bar, and the president, much against his will, was forced to consider some other name. Consequently crop of candi- dates for the position sprang up. each with more or less backing, : resulting in all interminablc mixup in which the bar and poll ] iiclans were all actively cngag- cd. II was at this psychological moment President Taft thought of the former applicant, who had
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

posits of silt by the river. Many prosperous sections of the valley have been laid waste and every building washed away. It is cs- timated that fully 100 persons suffered death in the flood and thousands have been made home- less.
 Steamers which carried relief to the stricken districts are re- turning crowded with homeless women and children.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-10

Chicago, April tO.--Col. Rnosr- vrli's Fort Wayne uttrrancc is taken to signify that he is pre- pairing to give way gracefully to the president. His declaration that he would support the nom-