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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
DEATH FROM HER BURNS a
MOST DISTRESSING ACCIDENT

Further particulars of the most de-
plorable and distressing accident that
happened at the home of j. B. Rad
cliffe in Sterling township last Mon
day evening and which caused the
death of Mrs. Radcliffe, a woman be-
lieved by all who were fortunate
enough to know her. Just how it
happened or what caused the accident
is not known and never will be, as
Mrs. Radcliffe was practically alone
at the time, and supposition can only
be made from circumstances which
occurred just before and after it
took place. But we do know that a
good woman was stricken down in
active life and amid terrible suffer
ing hurriedly taken into the beyond,
says The Mapleton Enterprise.
Mr., Radcliffe, although a man well
along in years, had been at his sons,
a half mile away, helping in the
harvest field as the son was short
of help. About six o'clock he return
ed home and as he passed the house
on his way to the barn to do chores
he saw mis- wife in the act of draw
ing gasoline from a large can on
the porch. He had only just passed
from view when his wife called him
by name. Instantly he rushed back
The sight which met his view was
one of horror. The porch was filled
with flames which reached even up
to the roof and the grass for several
feet around was also blazing and in
the midst of the fire was Mrs. Rad
cliffe her clothing being rapidly con-
sumed. There was some bedding
hanging within reach which he could
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Approves FaribauIt Changes.

rrHrn rrfaa Z; D7itv.
The state railroad commission has
granted permission to the Wiscon-
sin, Minnesota and Pacific railroad,
which is the name under which the
Great Western road operates it's line
to Mankato to abandon part of its
tracks in the city of Mortified from
Pine to Second streets. This involves
a change in the site of the COM
pany's station and is made because
of some city improvements.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Frrr1 Fri6av's DAILY,

Frrr1 Fri6av's Oaflv.
The American Osteopathic associa
ton which is in session in Kirksville
Mo-, this week is attracting much in
terest from all over the country and
osteopathic doctors from all over the
United States are in attendances
Portland, Oregon, has been making a
strong fight for the 1914 convention
and New York and Philadelphia are
also DESTROYS of securing the meet
ing.
IN Tuesday morning the people at
tending the convention raised a purse
of $4,000 which was presented to the
elder DR.. Still on his eighty-ffth
birthday which came that day. He
in turn presented the money to the
A. T. Research institute at Chicago
On Wednesday a baracue was held
when 1000 pounds of corn fed Mis-
souri, beef was roasted. A parade
about the city and the unwilling of a
statue of DR.. A. T. Still took place
on Wednesday ALSO DR.. D. b. Cat
lin of this city is attending the con,
vention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Fria7v's Dailv

From Fria7v's DaiIv
George Weber returned this morn.
ing from Perkins, Iowa, where he
was taken about a week ago., charged
with taking SAL from the Great North.
ern station agent there. Weber was
in the employ of the Widell company
at Perkins and became friendly with
the agent at that place. He spent
considerable time with him and dur.
ing that time an envelope containing
Sal disappeared
A Great Northern detective was
sent out and he came to Mankato to
get Mr.. Weber who had completed
his work in Iowa and came to Man,
kato for his wages. Weber was
taken back to Perkins where he said
he was kept for three days and was
given third degree treatment He in,
sisted that he was innocent of the
charge and was released.
In telling of his experience this
morning he said it Was the worst
thing he had ever had happen to
him, and that after three days OF
cross examining he was almost ready
to say he was guilty and take a
sentence which he did not deserve,
just to have the questioning over
with.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Saturdays Daily.

FVFH SdtuFUdVS DSsiV.
Albert Lea. Mimi, Aug. S.-A suit
for $4,000 damages against the Rock
Island railroad was filed with the
roads attorneys, Morgan & Meighen
OF this city today The plaintiff is
John R. Lloyd, lit North Washington
street, this city, fireman between AL
bert Lea and st. Paul.
On July 8 last while running at a
high rate of speed between Medford
and Owatonna Lloyd observed jack
screw standing in the center of the
track. Thinking the rails were out
he jumped through the cab and claims
he received injuries to the above
amount.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Washington, August 8.--After
conference with President Will
son at the White House Secre-
tary Bryan. announced he had re-
ceived message from Manuel
Cara Adelpe, acting minister of
foreign affairs, declaring on be-
half of President Huerta that the
presence of John Lind would be
undesirable in Mexico unless he
brought with him recognition of
the Huerta government Mr..
Bryan said there was no change
in the plan with respect to Mr..
Limbs mission. He declined to
say what nature the American
governments reply to Adelpe
message would be.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Mankato Young Lady Attended
Alumni Banquet.

Mankato Young Lady Attended
Alumni Banquet.
lie Sueur Center Leader: One of
the most enjoyable events of the
season was the alumni banquet which
was given at the home of F. A. C.
Tits last week Thursday. The grad
yates present of the class of 1913
were the following: Miss Ruth Sny-
der of Mankato, Edith Athens, Jen-
ME Moudry, Henry Traxler, Frank
Moudry and Kenneth Poehler. The
alumnae present were the following:
Kathryn Smith, Kilkenny; Lola Bur-
CESS, Richville; Frank Weber, Min
neapolis; Laura and Grace Chadder-
don, Winnebago; Jessie McMillen
and Hazel Hughes, Cordova; Mr.. and
Mrs. Rollo Harmer, Veronica Moudry,
Cecilia Krava, Alice Krava, Eliza
beth Collins, Alice Smith, Bessie
Hinze, Kathryn Butler, Gladys and
Bernice Iltis, all of LIE Sueur Center
dainty three course luncheon was
served on the spacious porch, the lat
ter being decorated in the school
colors and baskets of sweet peas.
The initiation of the graduates fol-
lowed, which proved very. entertain
ing to all present. After the initia-
ton short business session was
held. The party dispersed at 2 a.
M and shall long be remembered by
those present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Saturdays Daily

From Saturdays Daily
Prize winners of the July butter
and cheese contest of the state dairy
and food department were announced
yesterday, w. e Redman, Montrose,
MIMI, getting first in the butter en-
tries, with grade of SO. ]. w. En-
gel, Pratt, and Gus w. Holt, Bergas,
tied for second. with a grade of 95%
Joseph Parentau, Mantorville, took
the first prize for cheese, with a
grade of 81
There were 2S6 entries, which is
the largest July contest ever held
The Judging was done by experts
from the agricultural college Prizes
will be given out by State Dairy
and Food Commissioner j. G. Winkjer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Fridays LAZY.

From Fridays LAZY.
j. II. King, an umbrella mendel
who was seen about town several
times yesterday, was arrested last
night for drunkenness by Officer Frank
Bienapfi, and was given fine of SIS
and costs today, and the sentence
suspended on condition that he work
here long enough to pay his fine
He was ordered to report at six
o'clock this evening.
King put up quite scrap" last
night after he was brought to the
police station. He was picked up
on the sidewalk on North Front
street, and had just enough red
liquor in him to be surly. He did
not at first want to come! with the
officer, and then insisted that Mr..
Bienapfi carry his grip and bundle
of umbrellas. This the officer re-
fused to do, and finally he persuaded
his prisoner to come along peace
ably.
AT the station, King again became
angry, and when Sergeant T. H.
Foley attempted to search him, he
tried to break away, and made a
vicious uppercut at Mr.. Bienapfi Mr..
Bienapf collared him and damned his
head up against the wall, and after
choking him a little, King promised
to be good. AS soon as he was re-
leased however, he made another
jab at his captor,1 and this time the
officer lost patience with him, and
grabbing him by the neck, he forced
the umbrella man over on the cot
in the office, and got his head down
in the corner and held him there
until the man begged and gave up.
He was docile enough after this, ara
although he was bigger and heavier
than the officer, and powerfully built,
he was thoroughly cowed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Quiet Wedding.

Miss Clarena Viola Crandall and
Mr.. John Herman Halter, both of
Mankato, were married Thursday
evening, at the home of J. R. Sim
mons! $50 South Front street, by
Rev. R. w. Hobbs. Only close friends
of the young people were present
At the close of the ceremony, Mrs.
Simmons served dainty refreshments
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From FRIDAYS Daily.

A near fatal accident occurred
Wednesday morning at Sheldon, Ia,
when an automobile driven by E.
Denherder was struck by an Omaha
north-bound train at a crossing north
of the freight depot. Mrs. Denherder
sustained injuries which may prove
fatal, fractured skull, broken shout
der and several broken ribs. Her
six-months-old baby and her husband
escaped without serious injury. Road
master Dunbar was present at the
time of the accident. He picked up
the child and held it in his arms
following the accident. The child
slept soundly throughout.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Entertained For Mrs. elements.

Winnebago Enterprise: Monday
afternoon, Mrs. C. B. Baker enter
tanned the Birthday club in honor
of Mrs. A. M. Clements of Mankato.
Refreshments were served and Mrs.
Clements was presented with a hand
some souvenir spoon. Mrs. Clements
departed Tuesday for her home
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Fridays Dailv.

From fridays DaIiv.
Electricity flashed from one of the
wires of the Consumers Power COM
pany at Elysian Monday morning,
and threatened to do considerable
damage before lineman repaired
the break in the wire several hours
later in the day The escaping cur
rent was heard several blocks off
early in the morning. The wire that
was down was one of the small
wires, said to be used for telephone
connections, but it was certainly
"live" enough at that time to supply
a hot current. Where the line touch
ed the ground the grass was burned,
and couple of dogs that strayed
across the track were electrocuted
and frightfully mutilated. The
break CHANGED to be on a vacant
street or considerable damage might
have resulted. In opinion of those
who visited the scene, the wires so
heavily charged with electricity
should be insulated on that portion
Of the line where it passes through
the town.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
New Electric Line

From fridays DaiIv
Contracts have been awarded for
the construction of an electric line
from Minneapolis to st. Cloud. The
road will in time be extended to
Mile Laos lake. The road will be
known as the Minnesota Central.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From fridays 1alIv.

from FrIdays Oaify.
Frank A. Gotch, the Humboldt
Iowa champion wrestler, has closed
deal which tgives him the owner
ship of 920 acres of land in Polk
county, south of Crookston, in Ham.
mond township. 1t is understood
that he will begin at once the devel
oping of a model farm, spending part
of his time on it each year, and will
have summer home there within a
year.
Gotch bought the entire Ellsworth
tract. With the exception of 200
acres, broken last year, all is wild
prairie land, but most of it will be
broken next year and farm buildings
erected. Gotch plans to raise prize.
winning stock
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Get Your Tickets.

Manager Griebel announced TODAY
that all reserved seat tickets ordered
for the Maude Adams engagement
must be taken bv tomorrow evening,
otherwise they will be disposed of to
other parties. A great demand from
surrounding towns is coming in for
tickets.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Fridays Daily.


Band concerts three times a week
automobiles to take the men to the
city evenings, street car transpor
i tation to the chautauqua park, and
no work after 6 p. M are some OF
the inducements offered by farmers
around Devils Lake, N. D., to get
laborers to help gather the harvest
according to adyices received at some
of the railroad offices in st. Paul.
Last year much of the bumper
crop in the lake region of North Da-
kOta went to waste because the
scarcity of men delayed the harvest
ing until the early snowstorm spoiled
the grain This year the region has
another big crop and the farmers are
appealing to the officials in the CT
ties of that legion, who in turn ap-
peal to the railroads for harvest
hands.
"The harvest is great, but the la
borers are few" writes one farmer
to railroad office in st. Paul
In addition to the evening trips in
big touring cars to the band concerts
in the city, special Sunday sports
and amusements are being arranged
at Devils Lake for the harvesters,
and Wednesday was set apart as a
special amusement day for the farm
laborers. The Devils Lake Yacht
and Boat club arranged fete known
as "the stampede, combination
land and water carnival
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Fridays Daily.

Members of the Johnson memorial
commission intend to have every
thing in readiness for the unwilling
of the replica, which is to take
place at ST. Peter on Sunday, Sep
TENDER 81, the fourth anniversary OF
Governor Johnson's death. Another
contract was awarded this week, and
the excavation for the base of the
monument was completed on We'd
nesday.
/ A meeting of the commission was
held last Monday afternoon, when
bids were received for the concrete
and cement construction. Two pro-
posals were submitted The st.
Peter Stone Sidewalk company Of
fered to lay the concrete base for
the statue, construct the various
cement walks and do other neces-
sary brick and concrete work about
the site for $500. The j. B. Nielsen
Construction company of North Man
kaIo, made bid of $685. for the
same work, and the contract was
awarded to the ST. Peter firm.
Work on the site was begun Tues
day afternoon, when three trees were
removed from the court house lawn
The following day an excavation
seven feet each. way and six feet
deep was made for the base of the
monument This will be constructed
of concrete, and will be five feet
four inches square. 1t will support
the granite pedestal, which will be
shipped from st. Cloud in a week
or ten days. This portion of the
work is to be pushed with all pos
sible expedition. and the statue will
be i'll place in ample time for the
unwilling.
1t will be necessary for St. Peter
to raise about $500 to complete the
monument fund, and to provide for
necessary expenses in connection
with the dedication. This amount
will be raised without any difficulty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Miss Hart Will SING.

Minneapolis Tribune: Miss Kath,
leen Hart, the Minneapolis soprano
will be soloist tonight at the weekly
concert to be given opposite the Gar
den theatre at Eighth street and Sec.
ond avenue south. The First regi
ment band under the direction of J.
P. Rossiter will continue to furnish
music at the free open air entertain
ment. The concert is given under
the patronage of the New England
Furniture and Carpet company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Mapleton

Mapleton Enterprise: Frank Nc,
Lauren and Geo. Rodman of Man
kato, were taking in the sights al
Mapleton last Wednesday evening.
Mayor Meyer of Mankato was in
town Monday afternoon between
trains. Just at the present time Mr..
Meyer is a very busy man the city
having decided to install it's own
electric light plant owing to the fail.
ure of the Consumers Power Co. to
furnish satisfactory rates. Perhaps
if the present company cannot sell
their power at Mankato they will
come down the line and furnish
twentyfour hour service to the
towns which now have but night
service.
Messrs. T. R. Coughlan, the we'll
known contractor, and Frank Pay OF
the Austin Cement Works, came up
from Mankato Wednesday afternoon
between trains to secure pointers on
Mapleton's new paving. They were
greatly pleased with the work and
are of the opinion that it will be
the future paving throughout the
country.
W. G. Hoerr, Mankato's we'll known
capitalist, was in town Wednesday
| afternoon looking after his property
interests here. Mr. Hoerr was MAX
ing the trip over the county by au.
tomobile and reports crops as being
/ very good
! Mr.. Sam Fowler of Mankato. was
lin town Tuesday afternoon looking
over the paving job and was greatly
pleased with the way the work has
been carried forward. Mr.. Fowler
does great deal of cement work
himself and knows a good job when
he sees it,
Simon and Elmer Osmundson, cou-
sins, bad very narrow escape from
a serious accident Wednesday after
noon. The two boys were mounted
on motor cycle and when just
south of Robert Jager's they came
IN with Orson Chase who was com
ing to town with a load of wheat.
The boys were tearing along at a
breakneck speed and when Mr..
Chase turned to the right they turned
In the same direction and the road
being narrow they were forced against
the bank and thrown off, One of
the boys, Elmer. son of Osmund Os-
mundson had his face severity cut
and bruised but fortunately suffered
no broken bones. Robert jaeger says
that there is altogether too much
fast driving and he has wondered
that there has not been more acct
dents along that stretch of road.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
From Fridays Daily.
School Alumni Had Picnic.

The alumni of the German Luth-
eran school yesterday enjoyed a pic
mic at Sibley park. A six o'clock
picnic dinner was served, after which
the remainder of the evening was
spent in games and other amuse-
ments. Everybody had a delightful
time
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
inspectors of Game wardens.

From FrIdaV'S Daifv.
Two inspectors of game wardens
with salaries of $1,000 were appoint
ed by the state game and fish COM
mission at its monthly meeting late
Yesterday, the positions being created
for the better supervision of the
work of protecting game birds ami
mails and fish from marauding hunt
ers. Sherman C. Bailey, Bemidji, and
T. ]. Storey, Duluth, experienced
wardens, were given the places.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-08-15
Porch Party.

Porch Party.
Mrs. H. G. Gerlach entertained yes.
terday afternoon at a porch party
which was very delightful affair
After spending social afternoon
very nice refreshments were served
Among the guests were Mrs. w. w
Weller of Rapidan and Mrs. Butler
of Heron Lake Mrs Butler is the
house guest of Mrs. C. H. Cooper.
J. F. Parrish Of Worthington spent
yesterday in Mankato
Mr. and Mrs. ]. J. Hantgen of
Bellefontaine, Ohio, are visiting in
Mankato this week.
John g. Gage and Albert Wegner
of Springfield called on friends here
yesterday.
G. S. Jones of Worthington is
transacting business here today.
A. E. Schueller of Owatonna is
in Mankato today ON business.
7. A. Johnson of Sleepy Eye is
spending today with friends here.
Carl Knudsen of Delevan is a
Mankato visitor today.
New Richland Star: Tim Linnihan
and family and Mrs. K. Gjerset and
son motored to Mankato and the
Rapidan dam Sunday and were de-
lightfully pleased with the trip. 1t
is well worth the travel to see and
examine the immense dam, the cost
of which was about $95O,00O, and
the drive is very pleasant one.
Mrs. Gjerset was very much inn
pressed with the natural beauties
in and about Mankato and remained
there for few days visit, return
ing to this place Wednesday after
noon
Elmore Eye. Mrs. Kircher and
daughter Edith left Thursday for
Mankato, where they will visit for
The state herald., 1913-07-25
Exnorts and Tariff.

Long before President Tafts term
of office ended our foreign trade bal
ance swung around to most satisfac-
tory position. In the last ten months.
an official report shows, American ex-
ports have amounted in value to ST.
251 900. This" says Secretary Red
field OF the department of commerce.
is the biggest human fact know"
The New York Herald calls upon
Secretary Redfeld to remember that
another equally big human fact" is
that this export Of American goods
has come under the operations OF n
protective tariff policy. which Presi-
dent Wilson pronounces restrictive OF
American enterprise" II would be In
teresting for the president to explain
this obvious discrepancy between his
theory and this biggest human TACT
American enterprises are not restrict
cd when such gigantic foreign trade
is built up. Therefore the question
now is, what will be the effect upon
our foreign exports OF a reversal OF
this policy7
The state herald., 1913-07-25
prnar...l.s Pro.pse,s.

We have no desire to deprecihts thu
strength OF the Bull Moose party. or
To belittle the aims and ideals OF tho
unsclfsh and patriotic men who.
weary OF the Internal conditions OF
tho two old parties. Joined the Pro
gressiye movement In the hope OF bet
ter things But II IL evident that there
arc not yet sufficient number OF Rc
publicans and Democrats who are
ready 10 cut themselves on from all
association with their old political ms
rociatoh and TO rcpudiate their an
Client political convictions. TO establish
n healthy and hopeful third party
Rochester Herald.
The state herald., 1913-07-25
kInalaks on Port.

Kinglnkc. the historian, wao polite,
yet frank. II Ia related that. upon one
occasion. while dining with old DR.,
Marsham. the warden Of Merton. he
was asked 10 give his opinion Of some
port wine which was supposed to b
remarkably good. Il am no Judge OF
port myself. Kinglako." said Dr. Mar.
sham; but ! know you are. and I
should like your opinion ''
Well" raid Kinginkc. Il have three
ways OF judging port wine Tho first
In by the color. tho second Ia by the
odor. and the third In by tho flavor.
Now. the color OF your wine. Mar.
sham"-holding Il up and looking n, 4,
critionily-'in good: tho odor"-hero
he held tho glass TO his nose for n
moment. and then added. with nome
hcnitAtlon-"iu far from unpleasant: /:
the favor is"-horo hs tasted II. and
put the wlncglaaa down hastily.
Would you be Kind enough TO pass
mo the sherry San Francisco Ar
gonaut