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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-05
LOCAL ACTIONS IN THE
STATE SUPREME COURT
That One Involving City Charter
Will Be Argued.
From Mondays Daily.

Attorney G. o. Daley will go to
st. Paul tomorrow to take up the
matter of setting the date for the
hearing in supreme court of the
quo warranto" proceedings brought
to test the city charter Attorneys
C. i. Benedict and Arthur Schaub
will appear for the plaintiffs and C.
o. Daley and Judge Lorin Cray
will do likewise for the city Both
attorneys for the defense will argue
the case, while it is understood that
C. l.. Benedict will argue for the
plaintiff
Several other cases originating in
this county and handled by attOr-
neys of Mankato will be heard at
the April term of the supreme court
Anna Hail and sister, Mrs. John
Renner VS.. Ed Cousander, ct al, in
vOlving the estate of Matthias Stof
fel is one of them. C. o. Daley
will appear for the plaintiff and
Phillips & Hunt will appear for the
defense.
Several Other Actions.
Another case is that of Peter Pc
terson VS.. National Bank of Com
merce, involving the title to a piece
of land near Amboy. S. B. Wilson
is attorney for the plaintiff and C.
o. Daley and Thomas Hughes are
attorneys for the defendants.
T0h Hctr
ton Auto company is another case
that has been tried in district court
and appealed to the supreme court.
Attorney Miles Porter will appear
for the plaintiff and a. r. Pfau, Jr.,
and C. J. Laurisch will appear for
the defendants. Mr.. Porter will
leave this evening or tomorrow for
the twin cities.
The case of Samuel H. Grannis
VS.. H. M. Hitchcock as guardian Of
the estate of Horton w. Nelson, an
incompetent person, will be argued
by Miles Porter for the appellants
and H. L. & j. w. Schmitt for the
respondents.
Bank VS.. Mckinley.
The case of the National Citizens
bank VS.. George A. Mckinley, c. n.
Sonnesyn and Brainerd Lumber and
Mercantile company has been heard
in the supreme court before refer
red back to the district court and
again comes up in the supreme
court. H. L. & j. w. Schmitt viii!
nf
Phillips and Judge Lorin Cray for
the respondent.
Judge w. L. Comstock will appear
for the plaintiff and A. r. Pau, Jr.'
and C. J. Laurisch for the defend
ant in the case of Charles Thinner
man VS.. A. E. Whiting, involving
land contract, and the latter two
attorneys will appear for the PLAIN
tiff and Judge Comstock for the de-
PENDANT in the divorce case OF Net
tie Bachelor VS.. Sherman hatcher
lor.
The OIeo Case.
The case of Lena Nelson VS.. Marie
Giestrum and Martin Gjestrum with
s. B. Wilson for the defendant ana
H, L. and J. w. Schmitt Tor the
plaintiff, will also be taken up.
It is believed that the Oleomar'
garine case of the State VS.. Oie
Hanson will also come up III the
April term. In this case 5. Il. WIZ
son assisted by Robert e. Olds, VIII
appear, for Mr.. Hanson, while the
,+tornov general will take up the
case for the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-05
WHAT A MINNESOTA FARM CAN DO
AN ADDRESS BY HON. ]. ]. FURLONG

iare from the soil of Japan and
China, which has been under cult
walton since time began. The system
of farming may wear out, but the
land never does. The finest farming
lands of the state do not lie in the
! virgin sections, but they are right
| here in Southern Minnesota.
/ Work for Development League.
There is work for development
league in other ways than bringing
settlers to our state. Such a league
should supplement the excellent
! work of our state agricultural de
partment and urge the farmers to
work along scientific lines. Too many
! of us are satisfied with our work
and our results. Poor farming is a
stumbling block to countrys de
velopment. Our average yield OF
| corn, of oats, of barley, flax and
potatoes is low because of poor
farming, but it is as high as it is
because of the number Of good farm
ers. And as the number of scientific
per acre will also increase.
Should Advertise State.
I'VE need to advertise our lands
to the intensified farmers of the
older states. We want them to
come to us with their methods OF
agriculture. Our land at half the
price of theirs will give them larg
! err yield at less cost of time and
labor. We should welcome them
for they can teach us much. We
want one of these men to replace
every discontinued farmer of South
ern Minnesota. No man, discomfort
ed with his life work, can make it
a success. Even in farming, a man
can work for the joy of the working
If he can't find some joy he ought
to sell out to the man who can
We are getting many of the Illinois
Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa
farmers in Southern Minnesota, and
il welcome their coming. They are
building new houses, finer farms
and dotting the landscape with silos
They are bringing to us new i'm
pulses, and arousing new interest
! in our work.
"They are an inspiration to us
We are in competition with them
and rivalry is an incentive to work
There are hundreds, yea, thousands
of farmers on these high priced
lands of the older states, who would
gladly come to the rich alluvial
soils of Southern Minnesota, if the
facts concerning our climate and our
lands could be brought to their no
tice The Northern Minnesota De
velopment league is doing a good
work in advertising this state and
right here | want to commend the
splendid work which is being done
by the rea leState men who are
sending, far and wide, literature rel.
alive to Minnesota and thus bring
ing hundreds of good farmers to US
There is a great field of work
for a Southern Minnesota Develop
ment league. 1t will not be antag
onistic to, but an ally of the North
ern and Middle Minnesota Develop
ment leagues, and of our state inn
migration department. We have the
goods, and we must advertise the
fact. The work which you have un'
dertaken today is full of promise
The time is ripe, conditions propi.
tious. The cry of the day is, Back
to the SOIL Let us make it Back
to the Best Soil, the soil of South
ern Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-05
Bells Case Continued.
Eronn Mnndav,s Daily.

Oliver Bell, who was recently ar
rested on charge of abusing
young girl, his mother being pres
ent, was up before Judge Comstock
this morning. The charge preferred
had been Withdrawn and another OF
indecent assault, issued. The case
was continued, however, until April
s at two o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-05
PASSENGER TRAIN IS DELAYED
Enoine on a Freight Jumped Track
Blocking the Way.

From Mondays Oaiiy.
The Northwestern passenger train
No. SIT coming from Chicago and
due in this city at 1850 p. m. was
delayed several hours last night at
Lime Siding just beyond Mankato
Junction. The engine on freight train
No. 502 had left the train on the
main track and had gone down the
siding for stock car. In doing so
the engine jumped the track in
such a way as to obstruct the main
passage and the passenger train was
delayed for. some time. With the
help Of the engine on the passenger
train, however, the track was clear
ed and the train pulled into Man
kato about three o'clock this morn.
ing. No one was hurt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-05

Cannon Falls Voted Dry.
| From Tuesdays Daily.
Cannon Falls, heretofore wet, vot
ed dry yesterday. The majority
was tWenty-six.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-05
MARRIAGE License Granted.

| From Tuesdays Daily.
A marriage license was granted TO
Oliver r. Morris and Edna G. Evans
both of Lake Crystal, today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
An Upright Hen

From the New York Press.
 A farmer in Miamisburg, O.. Is lament ing the loss of the only upright hen in the world Not that this particular outlets morals were more elevated than those of her feathered associates, but she met with an accident under an automobile in her early chickenhood and had both legs broken at the joints. Her owner put the broken legs in splints, but when the band ages were taken off ir was found that they had become united at the joints in such way as to be perfectly straight and unbendable, making the hen walk or stand In a perfectly upright position. From in front she resembled a four footed creature of some kind walking on it's hind legs with it's forefeet hidden. Loco motion was difficult for her at first, and she had to move with care to keep from tumbling, her uncertain steps being like those of child learning to walk. After few weeks, though, she could run about with great rapidty. but had to be fed from the hand. as 1t was impossible for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
NAVY IN MOVING PICTURES
Spring Practice of the Atlantic Bat
 tleshfp Fleet Before Camera
From the New York Times.


 When the reorganized Atlantic battle ship fleet, which now consists of six dreadnaughts, 15 first class battleships and division of armored and scout cruis CTS. next engages in target practice the great spectacle will be perpetuated in moving pictures of which are to be made under authorization of the navy depart ment It will be the first time in the his- tory Of the American navy that such a thing has been attempted. and naval offi- cers are eagerly waiting to see what the result will be. The pictures will cover the whole field of the practice, showing the great guns firing singly and In salvos sometimes one ship. again a whole di- vision, and also if possible all of the fleet in action at the same time.
 The pictures will not be limited to the big guns in action, but will also show the fleet maneuvering In divisions and as a. fleet. the life of the sailors on board va rious views of the commanding and sun- ordinate officers in command of the 10000 men on board the vessels. The pictures will be shown all over the United States, and 1t Is believed they will be the best means yet found to bring a realization or the greatness of the American navy home to the people.
 When the pictures are taken, probably during the exercises off the capes of the Chesapeake next spring, it Is probable that the dreadnaughts Arkansas and Wy oming will have joined the fleet. In that event the fleet will then include eight dreadnaughts, and the Wyoming will have taken the place of the Connecticut as the fleet flagship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Byron's Literary Agent

From the New York Press.
 Much has been Written lately about lit- crary agents, as if they were a new in- vention of the evil one for the torment of publishers. But in looking over Byron s letters the following one shows clearly enough that the first John Murray, who published for Byron, had to cope with authors representatives just as the third and fourth John Murrays do today-and, by the way. John Murray ", who is an active and pleasing young man, is taking more and more of the burden of his fla thers business. Here Is Byron's letter to John T.:
 Cant accept your courteous offer These matters must be arranged. with MT. Douglas Kinnaird He is my trustee and a man of honor. To him you can state all your mercantile reasons, which you might not like to state to me personally such as heavy season, flat public, don't go off, 1ordship writes too much,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
The Discouraging Note

''Now and again there creeps Into the columns of the press the discouraging note that the time for great opportunities has passed. This is only glancing blow at optimism. The human brain in it's ceaseless activity daily discloses new ave- nues of opportunity which the pessimist is unable to foresee. An Italian peasant makes the wind whisper messages across seas and gives employment to thousands of brains and thousands of hands: a. pea nut vender on a Pacific train makes one wire do the work of four; makes a rub Der plant into storehouse for the hu- man voice, and makes homes possible for everyone who possesses funnel and some mind. Another takes a sheet of paper and a piece of glass, and the whole world be- comes photographers; another punches holes in & strip of paper and makes Wag- ner possible to every man or woman with two feet, natural or artificial.
 And so, almost without number, in- stances might be supplied of new oppor- tunities for brain and brawn. The past 10 years have given to civilization more opportunities for individual achievements than the preceding 5o The very air is vi- brant with tremendous activities to come. Tell me that the day of opportunities has passed that optimism has become a sub ject for .caricature or cartoon!
 Conscience and Purpose
 Tt is difficult in discussing the news paper of optimism to avoid referring to the policies pursued by the publication with which I have been connected for 19 years. 1 do want to carry the con- victon to my Rochester friends that there is behind the printed pages a conscience and purpose, always awake in the h. terest of uplifting the masses. A news paper that sends out to the world daily nearly 1.C0o.e9e copies can be made most potential agent in promoting education, ambition, contentment and good. That has been our ideal-an ideal that had it's in- ception In the brain of the penniless boy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
SOCIETY IN LONDON
ny LADY MARY MAINTAINING

And he devoted himself to Miss Lucy; and London tourned a deep purple Of course, every one, from King Edward down, knew that Handsome Charlie" was fickle. Had he not paid ardent attentions to a dozen other beauties and heiresses.
 King Edward was bitterly angry, and suggested to the marquis that he go abroad indefinitely. He went to Aus tra.
 The next move concerned the Guests.
 It was intimated to Mrs. Guest that ] the English climate was disagreeing g with her charming young daughter AL most immediately Miss hodge left Lon don and came to New York 10 stay with her venerable grandfather. The Guests hastily closed their Lon don house and exiled themselves in Canada.
 The Honorable Lionel, who was sev- eral years younger than his wife, owned several large ranch properties in Can ada. It was announced officially that he had to live in Canada to look after his large interests there So far, So good.
 Miss Lucy grieved sorely for her English friends. Whether she has evcr been in love with Handsome Charlie, D no one can say After few weeks in New York she joined her mother and stepfather in Canada
 Earl Grey was governor general. Gov ernment housa of Ottawa was very bril- liant. The Greys made much of the Guests, and pretty Lucy rapidly became the belle of the government circle
 For two winters Miss Dodge led a most fairylke existence
 Then the Greys were recalled and the Dominion hardly recovered itself before the word came that the Con- naughts were to succeed. Mrs. Guest has announced that she will go to England in February, talk ing Miss Dodge with her. With the Connaughts in Canada. there Is now no reason why the late exile should avoid London.
 Prince Christian, who has just reached the age of sl, spent several hours of his birthday in the hunting field. Ris- ing, as is his won't about 730, he received the congratulations of Princess Christian and his son and daughter. After breakfast, at S:15, and reading congratulatory messages from royal and other friends, Prince Christian motored from Frogmore to White Waltham for the meet of the Garth hounds.
 An said the prince, as he smiling ly acknowledged the hearty congratula- tions of the hunt" I have had too many biftiudAS. tt He looheu lillle over 50 as he rode off on his bay horse with the members of the hunt. in close com pany with Col. Van de Weyer, another venerable follower of the Garth
 The prince attributes his continued good health to his love for an open air life. He has always been great walk CT. He is fond of racing, is a good judge of a horse. and is keenly inter- ested in all truly English sports. In fhe public fairs of Windsor he takes a practical part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

London, March Especial l)-Socety has been quietly discussing the news that Mrs. Lionel Guest and her beautiful daughter, Miss Lucy Begeow Dodge, are returning to England from Canada, and 1t is wondered how much Princess Pa tricia of Connaught has had to do with the return of these two ladies who were immensely popular in London in the time of good King Edward.
 Miss Dodge is the only daughter of Mrs. Lionel Guest by her first husband. Mrs Guest was Flora Bigelow. the younger daughter of the late John Bigelow While Lucy was growing up Mrs. Dodge spent the greater part of eacn year in Eng land. As daughter of John Bgelow she naturally was on intimate terms with the British royal family, and as Poultney Bigelows sister she was on the warmest terms with the German Empress.
 Mrs. Dodge could go informally to visit either tile German or English royal fami- lies. As Lucy grew up she had a wonder fully brilliant social career in London and Berlin.
 In the meantime Mrs. Dodge. having d. vorced her first husband, Charles Stuart Dodge, married the Hon. Lionel Guest, a younger son of the Baron Wmborne. and. oddly enough British and German society dil not frowni
 After her second marriage Mrs. Guest took a house in Grosvenor square, and en- tertaned all classes of English society. King Edward was frequent visitor. Then Lucy came out. She attended various royal balls. was presented at court and became great friends with the Princess Pat. Perhaps because of the lovely Pat S love of freedom she has always made friends eagerly with American girls.
 Then came the trouble. The Duchess of Westminster gave one of her sump- tuous balls at Grosvenor House. Prin : cess Pat was the guest of honor, and the American beauty was also a guest At this ball was the handsome. de- bonair, extremely wealthy Marquis of Anglesea. For months London had gos- siped about the marquis and the prin- cess. At this ball fuel was added to the fire of rumor.
 Handsome Charlie" broke the rules of royal etiquette by asking the princess to dance with him. He should have hung back until a plush clad flunky announced in his ear that "the princess graciously gives you the priv ilege of the next dance"
 Instead. the marquis stali1ed brave- ly up to the princess, bowed. and said :: This is our dance, l believe" and happy Pat smiled and said: Tt is, and so are the next six. if you want them."
 Well. when the marquis finished the seventh dance. all the duk es. duchesses. counts, countesses and flunkies decided that Handsome Charlie" had won.
 But, at the end of the seventh dance. fhe Duchess of Westminster dra gged him away to meet "a pretty little Amer ican" And when Handsome Charlie" looked at pretty Miss Dodge it is said ho straightway forgot all about Prin- cess Pat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
He Was Honest

from the Portland Oregonian.
 It was evident that things were new to him in New York, but as an evidence that he was quite willing to learn he blew into the place marked Cafeteria" to get something to eat. When he got inside the door and saw people helping themselves to food carrying their plates to the steam tables to be helped to this or that, 1t was evidently too much for him, and he turned to the neraest man:
 How do you get anything to eat here7' he asked.
 Help yourself" said the man gruffly. having no time for verdant strangers and being in hurry to get his own luncheon
 So the stranger, nothing 10th, pitched in. He got his plate and knife and fork and went about picking up the best there was to be found. He surely had a generous meal and enjoyed every bit of it, and when he was through. no one having come to him for money or with check, he walked to the cashiers desk. nonchalanr- ly selected the best toothpick he could find and then, unnoticed, wandered down. stairs.
 He stood in front of the place. looking lonely. until he happened to notice a man standing close to him. To this individual he unbosomed himself
 i've heard a lot about New York being a nest of robbers, but to my mind it's the honestest place I've ever met up with. Ever eat upstairs there? Say, l dropped in just now, had some prime soup, roast beef and all the vegetables. cup of COT fee and piece of pie and nobody charged me a cent for it. Tn only thing worrying me Is. maybe that spread up there's Jest for poor folks. I'm perfectly willin' to pay, and I been thinking maybe I've robbed some poor fellow out of a meal.'
 When 1t was explained to him that peo- pie in the Cafeteria are on honor and were expected to settle with the cashier before they left. each telling the cashier just what he had had. the countryman re- piled.
 Well. I declare, never thought tf that. An I just walked out without pay ing nothing. swear. that's shame. But say, stranger, maybe that cashier'n come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

can be bought any drug store in sealed tubes with full directions for using l have found them the most reliable and gradually curative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

ling sensation after speaking which is accompanied with a slight cough and hoarseness Can get re- liefs"
 Answer; You will not only be relieved. but you will be cured by using the following Ask your druggist for 12 bottle of essence mentho- laxene 1his be taken pure or can be made into a full pint of cough syrup. Full directions are given on the bottle for making. This Is very easily made nt home and is perfectly safe as 1t does not contain any harmful ingredients as do most Of the so-cailed cough cures.
 "Ida" writes: q have suffered with stomach trouble md constipation for about two years. md fear it will cause appendicitis if cannot get some rcef.'
 Answer: recommend that you get tablets tri- opeptine and ake q pink tablet after breakfast, B whlte tablet after dinner and blue tablet after supper This is very excellent treatment and is widely prescribed for its gradual curative action. Con- time this treatment for several weeks and sure you will be cured.
 I,octor: Several years ago I took tonic which yon prescribed for mo. but if has been long that have forgotten the ingredients. Ii the best nerve nnd system tonic that over took. Will you kindly publish the ingredients agnin?
 Answer The tonic always prescribe for people ln your condition is Syrup of hypophosphites comp md lake teaspoonfuI before meals. This is the best nesie and system tenc that know of
 Miss Jane" says; T am very unhappy and very uncomfortable account of my excessive weight. Please tell me of quick and safe remedy.
 Answer: Your excessive weight need cause ynu unhabpiness because yon can be quickly relieved. A reduction of a pound day Is not . usual after taking the medicine for week two. l advise you 10 get these two medicines separately tn atoid substitution. mix and shake well and take teaspeonfll for three days after meals and there after take two teaspoonuls. Get ozs. of aromatic elixer and l of glyeol arbolene. Mix. Continue several weeks or months as your require.
 Tom writes; 'I have very poor health on ac- count Of long standing constipation. I take medi- cine all the time. but would like 10 get something that would me-
 Answer: More illness is caused by constipation than by any other ailment. You get plenty of medicines that will relieve but If you want something that will cure you I would advise the use of three grains sulpherb tablets fnot sulphur tabets. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

her to pick up anything from the ground. A pan of water also had to be elevated be- fore she could drink. and she was allowed the freedom of the garden, as she was ut terly unable to scratch She met with an untimely end; neighbours cat mistook her for some kind of an animal, killed her and ate her up.