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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
MAY RECALL JUDGE BUM.

The st. Paul correspondent of the
Fairfield Standard writes: IF one
can judge from reports coming in
from several sections of the state
the oleomargarine decision recently
handed down by Judge Bum of
the state supreme court, will cost
him a bunch of votes among the
farming constituency when he
comes before them this fall for re-
election. His decision grew out of
an action brought against a Man.
katO business man charged with vio-
lating the law in selling the product
of Swift & Co.'S plant at South ST.
Paul. AT the trial last fall Assist
ant Attorney General James secured
a verdict for the state. When the
case came before the supreme court
for final adjudication Judge Bum
wrote lengthy decision upholding
the rights of the manufacturers to
put their product on the market.
Many farmers contend that this de-
cision is an opening wedge which
will ultimately badly cripple the
dairy industry Of the state and they
seem to be disposed to hold Judge
Bum responsible for the condi-
tiCn.'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
ROB AT new HIGHLAND

Sunday morning the hardware
store of J. R. Tyrholm & Co. of New
Richland was broken into about 3:15
o'clock by two burglars and a guam
tity of revolvers and some silver
ware taken.
1t seems that thu burglars tried to
get in through a window in the tin
shop in the rear of the store but
failed, then went around to the
front, broke out hole in the plate
glass in the front, but this slid down
so they broke the glass in the door
and went in and made away with the
loot, says The Owatonna Journal.
Grin Matson and James Peterson
were found in a box car in the
yards. They answered the description
given by those who saw the burglars.
These men had in their possession a
glass cutter and some other tools.
They were arrested and although
both men denied their guilt they
were bound over to the grand jury.
The main evidence against these
men consists of glass cutter found
in their possession and the fact that
their shoes exactly fitted some tracks
found in the rear of the store near
pile of lumber in a place where
no one would be likely to go unless
they had a purpose.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
UNCLE SAM WILL
PROFIT BY CALAM|T|ES

Washington, July 1.-THE recent
publication of figures showing the
surplus wealth of the United States
has revealed the fact that Uncle
Sam gains hundreds of thousands of
dollars every year through calaml-
ties, especially calamities that in
volve the destruction of personal
property, such as earthquakes, con-
f1agrations, etc, where paper bills
that can never be redeemed are
destroyed. Every year millions OF
dollars are lost or destroyed and
these are never redeemed. Of the
$400, 100000 of legal tender notes is
sued early in the Civil war, $4,000
900 are still outstanding of the
small denominations alone; of $780,
100000 issued from time to time
directly after the war, over $15,O0O,-
900 is carried on the treasury books,
and but a few hundred dollars worth
of notes is presented yearly for re-
demption. These are the old "shin
plasters." Ten thousand checks out
of $4,000 issued for the Spanish
war loan, most for small amounts,
have not yet been presented for pay
ment. What will Uncle Sam do
with all of this velvet" An at
tempt is being made by a number of
prominent citizens to have it devoted
to some humane purpose and it has
been pointed out that nothing would
be more appropriate than fund for
the relief of victims of disasters,
such as floods, earthquakes, confla-
grations, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19

methods, so as to lay a foundation
for using his figures in the federal
case.
The Minnesota commission finished
its hearing last October, and ever
since has been holding back its de-
cision, because the Sanborn decision
in the railroad rate case left the au-
thority of the commission in doubt.
The state express rates will be fix
ed very soon after the supreme
courts has acted, if it reverses the
Sanborn decision. If the decision is
affirmed and the state commission
authority is nullified, there will be
no use in such an order, but the
reduction of interstate rates will be
made before that time, and will have
the effect of compelling some reduc-
tions even within the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
THE CouoNEL's YELLOW PERIL.

The colonel has always been a
little weak on economic questions,
however strong on moral issues. 1t
sure whether it is the tariff or the
trusts that are responsible for the
high cost of living
Like the Sizar in the oriental tale
when asked whether the sun revolv-
ed around the earth or the earth
around the sun, gravely answered,
Sometimes one and sometimes the
other" so it may be sometimes the
tariff and sometimes the trusts; the
colonel is not quite sure.
But to the colonel's mind tariff re-
form centuries a new terror-a yell
low peril. His imagination bodies
forth the day when the tariff, afford
ing no license to exploit the people
for special benefit within their own
boundaries, the angered beneficiar-
les will go to China and Japan,
where with their capital and cheap
labor, they will flood the home mar
ket and undersell the domestic man.
ufacturer. Truly, a Dorking hallu-
cination.
American labor must still be pro-
tected. From polyglot Lawrence to
the little children in the southern
cotton mills, this barrier must be
maintained against the cheap labor
of Europe and Asia. IL is better to
let well enough alone than to ex-
change the incubus now on our
shoulders for more dread monster
from over the seas.
How the leader of the people has
missed the clarion cry of the coun-
try again high protection surpasses
all understanding unless there be
method in his deafness. $4,000, 900
nomination campaign might give the
mind some bias and there is a third
party to organize and another cam
paign to conduct
Predatory capital and the yellow
man make a nightmare in combina-
ton calculated to still the murmur.
ings against any assault on the walls
OF privilege. Did Mr.. Perkins tell
the colonel this fairy tale?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
TO MINNESOTA'S CREDIT

The Minneapolis Journal in com
menting on express reductions, says:
The people of Minnesota paid $685.
600 for the gathering of evidence
on express rates, which makes up
an important part of the record in
the interstate commerce commits
sion's investigation, eliminating in
an order issued yesterday looking
toward a general reduction of ex-
press rates. Work done under SUI
pervision of Minnesota officials was
followed up by federal authorities,
who recognized that the Minnesota
investigation started in 1910 was
the first scientific inquiry that ever
had been made into the subject.
The Minnesota case was started
February Is, 1910. George T. Simp-
son, then attorney general, acting at
the request of the state railroad
commissioners, filed complaint
against all express companies doing
business in the state, demanding a
reduction in rates. This followed the
filing of several complaints by pri-
vate parties in isolated cases, the
first having been by Senator B. E.
Sundberg of Kennedy. The commits
sion decided to go to the bottom OF
the whole subject, and employed a
rate expert, C. w. Hillman, who as
sembled a staff of accountants and
went to work on the books of the
Wells-Fargo Express company in
New York, checking up more than
100000 waybills to arrive at the
cost of doing express business, the
division of cost, and the profits on
long and short haul business. This
was the first time such an investiga-
ton had been attempted. The rail
road companies were also brought in
to show the cost of handling express
business The interstate commerce
commission started it's general in
vestigation June 8, 1911, and from
the start made use of the Mime
sofa method. When the Minnesota
accountants work was finished,
copies of it were filed as evidence
before the interstate commerce COM
mission and Mr.. Hillman was on the
stand for two days explaining his
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
HAS THE TRUE RING.

This from the Brainerd Tribune
will receive the hearty approval OF
every true-blue republican,: "If Sam
Gordon, William E. Lee, c. A. Lind
bergh and the others who have an
nounced their adherence to Roose
velt's new party, have the monu
mental nerve to attempt to file for
office as republicans, they should
and probably would be, promptly
enjoined by the courts from doing So
The secretary of state should not
permit them to file as republicans
after declaring themselves not re-
publicans,- but members of an op
position party"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, July 6-Cattle-Beeves,
$5.5569.55; Texas steers, $5.O0@715;
Western steers, $590@7.60; stockers
and feeders, $3.S0@8.30; cows and
heifers, s260@770; calves, $650@8.-
rs. Hogs-Light, s7.20@7.671a; mixed,
s710@767k; heavy, S6.95@7.62k;
rough, s6.95G7.15; pigs, s5.5O@7.35.
Sheep-Native, s3.15@5.25; yearlings,
lambs. S400m7225
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs
cents per bottle. Sold by all Drug
.gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
situation,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Winnebaoo Bank May Reopen.

Winnebago, Mimi, July 17.-There
is a prospect of the State Bank OF
Commerce being reopened under the
management of an Iowa banker A
committee of stockholders presented
the matter to Kelsey Chase, the
state superintendent of banks, at St.
Paul. day or so ago, and he will
come here Thursday to confer in re-
gard to the matter. ga
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Bank Wins Suit.

Judge l. M. Olson has handed
down an order in the matter of the
Mankato State bank against Alice
Morse, ct al, in which the plaintiff
is to recover $2,572.20 and interest
from November 16, 1911, from the
defendant, together with costs. The
bank brought action against Mrs.
Morse to prevent her from trans.
fcrring her property, upon which
the bank held Judgment, to her
son. S. B. Wilson was attorney for
the plaintiff, and A. r. Pfau. Jr., and
c.. J. Laurisch for the defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Crosby BOOMING.

George H. Crosby has announced
that he will Immediately begin the
erection of 20 more residences in
Crosby. The demand for dwelling
houses has become so great that it
has become imperatively necessary
to build residences to house .the rap.
idly increasing population there. At.
torney D. J. Severance and family
recently moved to Crosby.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Death of Mrs. Staben.

Mrs. Minnie Staben, widow,
sixty-eight years of age, died at
seven o'clock this morning at one
of the local hospitals, after linger-
ing illness of several months from
chronic Bright's disease. She lived
at 31S East Vine street. She is sur
vived by two sons, William and
Frank of this city, The funeral will
be held next Friday afternoon from
the German Lutheran church. Rev.
Winter will conduct the services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received at the
town clerks office up to July 80 at
2 o'clock p. m. for the grading of the
hill between sections 15-16-21 and %
Rapidan township. The town board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. Profile of grade may be seen at
town clerks office. BY order of town
board. o. M. Reynolds, Town Clerk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Steering Wheel Loosens.

At least once, Thomas Pearson is
glad that farmer did not use con-
crete fence posts for which he is
agent. He was driving out of Gar
den City Monday when his steering
wheel came loose, and he lost con-
troll of the car. The automobile
shot to one side, and broke three
fence posts before it could be stop
ped. The only damage done was to
one of the Lamps on the machine.
Had the posts been made of con-
crete, Mr.. Pearson would now be
his car in repair shop:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
viii Design Mayo Memorial.

Rochester, Mimi, July 17.-John K.
Daniels of ST. Paul has been select
ed to design the memorial for the
late DR.. w. w. Mayo, which will be
erected in Mayo park by citizens of
Olmsted county The memorial will
be a life size bronze statue of DR..
Mayo, and will occupy a command
ing position in the park. Mr.. Daniels
has visited Rochester and conferred
with the committee in charge of the
project The memorial will cost
about $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
MINNEAPOLIS Grain,

Minneapolis, July 16-Wheat-July,
s1.05h; Sept, 96Bc; Dec, 1880.
Cash close on track: No. hard, ST.
0Sla: No. Northern, S1.08; to arrive,
s1.061a; No. Northern, $1.06; to ar
rive. sos; No. Northern, $1O4; No.
3 yellow corn, 73@73hc; No. corn,
6S@69c; No. 3 white oats, 45@46c;
No. 3 oats, 40@43c; barley, 45@S5c;
Flax, s1.95; to arrive, S1.94
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
South ST. Paul Live Stock.

South ST. Paul, July 16.-Cattle-
Steers, $6.00@S.5O; cows and heifers.
$3.25@700; calves, s4.0O@775; feed
ers, $3.50@5.50. Hogs-s7O0@7.4O
Sheep-Lambs, s3.25@7OO; wethers,
$3.75@4.50; ewes, $1.25@4OO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19

Both Sam Gordon and E. T. Young
are playing to the grandstand and
using the name of Roosevelt as
an assistance in their attempt to win
support for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago. July -Wheat-July,
$3.50; Sept, 961sc; Dec, 9S1sc. Corn
July, 72Ac; Sept, 67Bc; Dec,
s7Ac. Oats-July, 42Ac; Sept, 33Rc;
Dec, 34Rc. Pork-July, SITS; Sept,
s1S.07. Butter-Creameries, 23@25c:
diaries, 20@24c. Eggs-15R @17kc.
Poultry--Turkeys, 12c; chickens, 13c;
springs. 1908.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax,

Duluth, July 16.-Wheat-On track
and to arrive, No. hard, s1OS; No. l
Northern, $1.05; No. Northern, 81 O3;
Sept, 9SAc. Flax-On track and to
arrive, $500; July, $500; Sept, s1SS;
Oct, S1S1.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19
BECAUSE

Because it has capital and surplus of
$1l1,000
Because it's resources exceed $500, 900
Because its directorate is very strong
Because it has every facility for serv-
ing you
Because it pays the highest INTEREST
Because you can open an account with
$40 and upward,
Because of all these reasons, the place
for YOUR account il with the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-07-19

Whatever the public honors ana
emOlumentsg Sam Gordon and E. T.
Young have enjoyed came to them
at the hands of the republican
party. Now both of these gentle
men are doing what they can to
split the party in twain
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16
Wildey Lodge No. 80, I. o. 0

Wildey Lodge No. 80, l. o. o.
F. held a very pleasant session last
Saturday night. 1t was purely OF
a social nature. 1t was favored
with a visit from the Grand Mas
ter, Mr.. James E. Snooks, OF
Greely, Grand Warder; Senator
Won Tilborg, of Cripple Greek
and Mr.. Charles J. Nash. of Den
YER. In addition to these, eighteen
members of the Central City
Lodge came over to join in the
pleasures. The local lodge pre-
pared . feast that tickled the pal
ates of all those present and
along with these were shor'
speeches that created enthusiasm
of the highest order. Wllde3
Lodge is in most flourishing con
dition and its me mbership is up te
the highest standard.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16

Crusader Command der, No. 2e,
held conclave last Thursday
night at the Asylum that was of
unusual interest and pleasure.
Sir Knights Bishop and Fine OF
Denver were present. The lat
ter is Past Eminent Grand Com.
mander of Color ad. Sir Knight
Bishop is the Deputy Grand Com
mander of the state They are
members of the Committee that
has supervision of the Triennial
Conclave Of the United States
that meets in Denver next year
and at which it is expected there
will be 100000 in attendance.
This is an annual visitation, YET
at the same time their specific OBJ
lect is to create special interest
in the Grand Couclave and te
secure the jealous cooperation
of this and all the commander
les in the state. At the meeting of
the local Conclave the Order oi
Malta was conferred. The eve
ning's program closed with ban
quet interspersed with brilliant
speeches by the visitors and also
the local members. It was pro-
nouuced as one of the most inter.
esting occasions in the history of
the Conclave.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16
Amundsen's Own Story

In this issue of the Siftings you
will find the original story of Cap
tain Amundson discovery of the
South Pole. This intrepid ex-
plorer has just returned from his
trip of hardships and peril. The
story was cabled from Hobart
Tasmania, to London and re.
cabled to New York, thence wired
to CHICAGO at which point it was
arranged as part of our special
newspaper service. The story is
copyrighted and we feel compli
mented on being able to give you
the first authentic version by
Amunsden of this latest great
discovery.
You can always rely on the
Siftipgs to give you the authentic
copyrighted stories of every great
event. Read it sure.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16
School Notes

Mr.. R r. Graham delivered
splendid address before the each
ers of the public schools Tuesday
evening on the subject, The
Teachers Relation to the Commu-
nifty Mr.. Sraham's experience
as mem Der of the Board of
Education for twelve years makes
him intimately acquainted with
all sides of the question. He
pointed out clearly what a respon-
slbllity rests upon a teacher when
she comes to community and
what the community may right
fully expect from her both in
school and out. The address was
timely and forceful and we'll re-
ceived by the teachers.
Prof. Mooney of the State
Teachers college spent Wednes-
day visiting the local schools.
He expressed himself as well
pleased with the work.
The Girls of the High School
Glee Club will give an Operetta
entitled Visitors from Strange
Lands, at the ymnasium Thurs
day evening. A small admission
fee will be charged. On Wednes
day evening the Seniors will give
the play entitled Too Much of
Good Thing This will also be
given at the Gymnasium and a
small admission fee will be charged
to pro ride money for a rug for
for the room being fitted up at
the Manual Training.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16

The Idaho Springs Hotel CON-
pany have secured the services of
Mrs. Robert E. Price of this city
as masseure and lady attendant
for the women's department at
the hot cave baths. Mrs. Price
is very widely and favorably
known in this community and
the patrons will find her most at
tentive and acc ommodating in the
perform ance of her duties. The
new COMPANY is acting very com
mendably in securing competent
assistance in TIE several depart
ments and the patrons will appre
ciate this while at the same time
carrying out the practical idea OF
patronizing our home people in
securing their employees.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16

On, account Of the inclement
weather on last Monday night,
the attendance at the annual meet
ing of the Commercial Association
was so small that an adjournment
was taken until next Tuesday
evening, March 10Th. at which
time it is hoped there will be a
good attendance of members.
The principal object of the meet
ing is to elect eleven members of
the Board of Directors for the en-
suing year. From this board
the officers will be chosen. The
meeting will be held at the Office
of the CITY Clerk at eight O'Clock
P. M. sharp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16

The attention of the republican
voters and those who intend to
affiliate with the republican par
ty, is called to the call of the
county convention and to the cau-
cuses to select delegates thereto.
There should be full turnout al
the caucuses which will be held
in the several precincts on March
1S.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16

From an ore body that averages from
four to ten feet in their lease in the
Gem mines, Shaffer and company are
making shipment of approximately
1000 tons. They have their lease in
the eleventh level. In addition to this
from the fourth level of the Freight
ers' Friend to the Gem.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16

Linderman Lodge, No. 5Oz Loyal
Order of Moose celebrated the first
anniversary of the local order in this
city on Thursday night. 1t was a So
cial session at which the members
their wives, sweethearts, sisters and
invited friends were present. The
freshments served All had a jolly
good time. The lodge is in very
flourishing condition.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-03-16
ELKS' REUNION
Lodges Over the State Planning for the
Greatest Gathering in their History

Lodges Over the State Planning for the
Greatest Gathering in their History
Ouray, Colo, March 8, 1912.
Secv. Executive Committee,
Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Dear Sir:-The Elks OF this city
have appointed a committee OF three
to form an Idaho Sprin9s-Ouray
club, for the purpose of making ar.
engagements to visit your city during
your convention.
Fhe club is nov progressing very
nicely in every way, having already
a m-mb mbership of twenty five and
great many yet to see. There is little
doubt that We will have any trouble in
leaving here with fifty members, not
including band of twenty five pieces.
It is needless to say that taking
band of this size on such long trip
will naturally be very expensive, cost
ing VIZ figure about $1,000, but this Is
not such large amount that we can
not raise it as we are going to give
number of entertainments which will
net us good part of it. I will also
state that this band IS in elegant
shape and can compete with any band
in the state Every man is profess
sional and all will have bright new
uniforms.
We intend to run a special train
from here and leave Ouray at least
fifty strong not counting on members
that may take portion Of their fami-
lies with them nor non nmembers who
will take advantage of the trip. We
intend to have our train routed via
Grand junction g. Leadville and will
more than likely pick up quite mum.
ber of Elks in Montrose, Delta,
Grand junction and Leadville. We
believe We can take the largest bunch
from the western slop. that has ever
attended q convention in the state
and might also add the liyllest bunch
as Ouray has a wonderful lot Of very
good spenders and real live wires.
Trusting I will have the pleasure of
hearing from you during the coming
week, l remain
Your fraternally,
| THos. V. CANAvAN,
Secy. Idaho Springs Ouray Club.