The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-05

to meet. It was then voted
to hold the meeting at Mankato, but
the time was undecided, although 1t
is understood that the league will
have another meeting before the
next session of the legislature.
E. M. Lawless suggested that a
uniform plan of organization for the
counties be adopted, and Secretary
Ball read the report of the bylaws
cemmittee. He stated that the
shorter and fewer bylaws made, the
better it would be, and hence the
committees report was very brief.
Mr.. Ludlow at this point suggest
ed that the secretary and treasurer
ship be combined, because of the
advantages, which he cited. A vote
was taken and carrier, to this effect,
but it was later reconsidered.
MIR. Thompson Resigns.
Vice President George r. Thomp-
son of Chatfeld sent in his letter
of resignation, and Mr.. Odell nomi-
mated Mr.. Day to fill the vacancy.
A little fun was had at the expense
of Mr.. Day at this juncture. Mr..
Neill arose and said that in behalf
of the eastern part of the state, he
took great pleasure in seconding the
so arose and said that in behalf. of
the county, he took pleasure in
seconding the nomination, and final
ly, Senator Haycraft said he second
ed the nomination of behalf of his
constituency.
Now will you be good?" someone
asked Mr.. Day, for just previous to
this Mr. Odell had been nominated,
but upon his refusal to accept Mr..
Days cries of "Sit down, sit down;
put the motion, Mr.. Chairman" ETC.,
had aroused Mr.. Odell to the extent
that he smilingly nominated Mr..
Day and when the vote was taken,
Mr.. Day was elected.
Gentlemen, am indicated,
said Mr.. Odell. "He has shown that
he is the right man for the posi-
ton
Mr.. Day Speaks.
Mr.. Day then gave utterance to
further remarks in which he call
ed attention to the work done
by "his senator" Haycraft, as
he called him He wanted
people to go out on the stump and
conduct a strong campaign for the
seven senator bill, and then he com
pared the dweller of the city with
the country farmer. In the city, he
said, the laborert earns hardly
enough to eat. Hence this was the
cause for humanity, fight for the
life of the country.
Secretary Ball then moved that a
rising vote be taken to thank the
residents of ST. Peter for their en-
PERTAINING ways, and especially
those who sang, which motion was
unanimously carried.
Executive Committee Meeting.
At the conclusion of the regular
meeting, the executive committee
met. 1t was decided that Secretary
Ball be given salary of 5000 and
office expenses, a year. President
Bonnallie said that he could hardly
act as general manager during the
next three months, but after that he
could take up the work. 1t was
then voted to give Mr.. Bonnallie a
salary of 500 a month for the next
year, he to spend all his time on
the work, or get the help of assist
ants. Mr.. Bonnallie will then be de-
tailed to collect the $500 assessment
from each county.
After the meeting was over, Mr..
John R. Snow of Mankato took a
photograph of the group on the
court house steps. The automobile
trip was not taken, as it was near
ly six O'Clock at the time of adj
journment Neither was the even
ing session held as planned. because
of the absence of some of the
speakers and the, long afternoon
meeting.
Report of Secretary.
| Secretary Ball submitted a report
as follows:
Immediately after the organization
of this league at Mankato on April
2, 1912, the permanent officers con
sisting of T. G. Bonnallie of Tracy,
president; George r. Thompson OF
/ Chatfield, and Alison Blodgett, Jr., of
Faribault. vice presidents; ]. B. Bud
/. low, Rushmore treasurer; G. F. Ball,
North Mankato, secretary, held a
meeting to map out a plan for or
ganizing the thirty-one counties com
prising the league. President Bonnal-
,, lie, divided up the work, giving to
each officer list of about six coun-
ties to attend to, in the way of Sc
Iecting a central committee man for
each county, to act as organizer for
the county, and in conjunction with
the permanent officers. constitute
the executive board. In due time the
officers reported their selections to
President Bonnallie, who made the
following appointments:
Sturgeon Odell, Marshall, Lyon
county.
c. H. Kelson, Tyler, Lincoln
county.
Albert Houser, Sleepy Eye, Brown
county.
Bert l. Weld, slayton, Murray
! county.
F. E. Millard, Candy.
Albert Emerson, Lamberton, Red
county.
Mr. Blodgett has made the follow
ing appointments:
Herman Roe, Mortified, Rice
county.
T. E. eastman, Owatonna, Steele
county.
Curtis l.. Mosher. Redwing. Good
hue county.
C. W. Glotfelter, Waterville, LIE
Sueur county.
DIR. Orr. Jordan, Scott county
D. C.. Mckenzie, Lake City, Wa
basha county.
Mr. Ball has made the following