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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

Increase of murders and homi-
cides IN tho United states is THO
greatest national problem, according
TO Judge II. P. Chase of Anoka, who
delivered a stirring address at the
dinner OF the Loyal Legion Tuesday
night at the Ryan hotel. St Paul.,
i During the six years, immediately
preceding 1907 said Judge Chase,
r43, 900 lives were taken Z in the, Unit
{. ed States as the result of this
honiicidal mania The. proportion OF
homicides In this, country was four
teen times greater than the rate 10
england and Wales and twenty-five
times greater ttha in Germany. What
we need is more men ard fewer
mollycoddies sitting as jurors in
cases OF. ma ior... crime, the rigid en-
forcemsptsrofa existing laMs and not
persistent advance of the npwrit-
ten law, imaginary insanity and
spectacular pleas for sympathy We
need. an: awakening Of the national
spirit. a rejuvenation of the national
IDEAL q
The address brought on a lively
discussion, Judge. Ell. Torrance Of
Minneapolis declaring for capital
punishment. while. ". p. Roberts OF
Minneapolis declared that capital
punishment docs not deter crime.
and that life sentence in prison
Is. q more severe penalty. b, .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

James a. Hart. the father of Mrs.
j. NJ. Vance of this city, died at
the home of his daughter in Simcoe.
Ontario, yesterday at the age ot
eigbty-ope. years James Hart and
Tom Hart, former residents of this
city, are sons and they, with Mrs.
Vance, have gone toOsian, Iowa. TO
attend the funeral. The remains are
being brought to that city. Mr.. Hart
will be buried beside iis wife who
died hirty-five years ago. He former
ly lived, near Austin in this state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
From thursdays Daily.


Rev. Sidney Smith, veteran. Episca.
pal clergyman and Grand Army vet,
eran, fell dead from heart failure
yesterday while eating dinner at the
Soldiers Home, Minnehaha. He had
been in feeble health FOR several
weeks, but was able to go to tho
table for his meal yesterday moon. &.
Rev. MIR. Smith was about seventy
five years old and for the last fifty
years had lived most Of the time in
Minnesota. He was born in England.
He spent his early boyhood, however.
in Philadelphia. and came to Minnes6-
Ia a short time before the Civil war
began. " 3of =
He enlisted in the army and served
continuously In Company of the
Fourth Minnesota regiment from 1854
to 1864. He was promoted TO cap.
taincy in 1864. He, was a member OF
Shermans army. which marched from
Atlanta 10 the sea- e:s
He was ordained to the priesthood
Of the Episcopal church in Minnesota
IN 1872. He served for many years
as pastor of the church at Rushford,
Mimi. He came to st. Paul ia 1905
and became assistant pastor of the
Church OF the Good Shepherd, serv-
ing until 1908. For % time before his
retirement he was in charge of, st.
Peters church.
He had relatives in st. Paul and
brothers in yFashirgto Lake, MINI,
His wife. died several years ago.
Funeral service will be held at
2:30 p. m. Saturday from the. Church
Of the Good Shepherd, T@eltth and
Cedar streets. 81
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

s Charles Craig walked into tho mu
nicipal court late yesterday afternoon
and handed Clerk, Bates o roll OF
bills. This was an installment on the
fine !, and costs, assessed against
Fred Craig, son Of Charles, FOR
having assaulted p. H.. Finnegan
Tuesday. afternoon. The cider Craig
said that he. would pay the balance
of the S55,10 Friday morning. 81.
Mr. Ffnnegan, who was so, viciously
assaulted. was. able 10. he. up aud
around the, hospital today He states
that Charles Craig has been on the
farm, sfnce last Apral; that he was
not acquainted with Fred Craig until
the day before the auction Mr.. Fin.
negan claims that he, had treated
the CTafgs with great Consideration
and q blow was what he received in
return. Mr.. Ffnnegan ordered the
Craigs loft. the farm. so he stated
this afternoon. 8. ~. 49,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
!. Admits He FAXED.

Alfred DriskelPs confession to the
Chicago police, yesterday that he
killed Alice Matthews was made be,
cause he wanted to come to Min
neapolis and was without funds. He
was arrested In Chicago for va
srhney and on the suggestion OF the
minneapolis police. The poles. theye
forced ;him. 10 adtnitssnis confession
was a hoaS. }n Is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

An outing TO Fairmont was en-
joyed by q number OF Mankato bust
ness men today. The. party went ia
autos, took dinner in ftairmont and
will return this oyeninii. Tne fillow-
ing gentlemen made UP the party:
II. A. Patterson, Judge Lorin Graz.
G. II. Palmer, Mayor 4. G. Meyer,
w. D.. Willard, C. L. Brett, F. e.
CrandalL A. j. Veigel. George w.
sngden. DR.. c. J.. Holman, II. f.
Carney, II. l.. Schmitt, r. E. Brown,
Louis Mayer, f.. w. Hunt, Allan.
jackson, C. NJ. Masters, E. II. Scar
ing. Messrs. Patterson, Willard, Hol-
man and Mayer furnished the autos
for the trip.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24


Rev. George. "A. Way ldied Tues
day sat his home near Claremont
after q long illness with cancer OF
the stomach. Mr.. Way .Ytas a mem
Der of the Minnesota conference oil
the Methodist. church and was pre-
siding elder of the Fairnlont district
for some years, and lived in Lake
Crystal. He spent several years in
Oregon. AFR Way was fifty-seveu
years. Of age at the time of his death
and is1suryiyed by his wife and one
daughter. who is. a teacher.
Thee funeral was held in the Meth
odist church in Claremont yesterday
and Rev. r. c. Roberts was in charge
Or: G. A. Cahoon of this city. Rev
WI. Robinson OF Gilmore and Rev. II
IL Gowsr of Dodge Center, were
present, and assisted in the service
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
Sent COMMUNICATIONS.

Mr.. and Mrs J. Longini OF slin-
neapoliB and Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
Patterson are among those who seIt
congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. W.
B. Craig on the occasion Of that
couples fiffieth Wedding anniversary.
Their names were inadvertently omit
ted from the list handedEto The Free
Press for publication in the issue Of
yesterday. sex -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
RaiIroad Company Enioined

An. Injunction suit has been
brought against the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad company 70
prevent the company from maintain
ing the stoekyards in their present
location at Waseca. The suit is
brought by some citizens Living. near
the yards 81
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
! Al informal Reception. !.

The elders and trustees Of the
Presbyterian church and their wives
will assist Rev. and Mrs, 7. Il.
Paden In entertaining the cOngresa
ton and their friends on Friday even
ing. The Ladies' Aid society has
asked Mrs. Douglas Little and Mrs.
p. ". Currier to assist, the hostess.
The affair iss to he entirely informal.
All who wish. TO avail themselves ef
this. occasion to meet their friends
will be welcome. "A ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
Granted Marriage License.

CLERK of Court George g. Krost,
today sissAeds - marriage license to
Ruth Robertson and 0rval Clayton
Mcdonald; both of Lake Crystal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

J.. A.. O. Prcus, state insurance
commissioners, yesterday in Il lefter
to the heads Of the Northwestern
Plainsmcn, an order made up Of
insurgents from the Modern Wood
men, refused to rule on whether
they could poin the new order o
still retain their membership in
the old until petitions in proper
form are presented TO him.
Nr. Preus said last night that
he was first consulted w the legisla-
ture, and had advised that those
who desired to join the new order
be allowed TO retain their member
ship in the old. This, he said, was
opposed by J. Z. Sunbeam OF Min
neapolis, head Of the insurgents
and he prevailed or theslesislaturc
10 pass against it.. Accordingly, Al
toFney General Smith ruled thai
any one wishing to join the new
order should socede from the OLD.
After this ruling was made, Mr.
PIeus said, he was asked 10 alter
the ruling again. I
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

The new directory at Albert Lea
gives that city "a population of H.
200. Residents OF Albert Lea are
feeling quito chesty over the growth
of their city,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

~
While removing q blowout patch
from an old tire, Charles Johnson, an
empiiyee in Glen. Aliyn's. garage, had
the misfortune TO cut his knee with
the knife that he was, using. The
cut was mot apparently of a serious
nature at FIRST but blood poisoning set
in and the young man was taken to
Emmanuel hospital where he is re.
cajying treatment. 1t was found nee
essary 10 open the knee: Joint in or
der to thoroughly cleanse. the. wound
The physician who is attending the
case said, that it is possible that a
stiff joint may result from the in.
jury. The young man is a son OF aTr
and Mrs. William A. Johnson. liz
North Fourth street. rs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

The sfapleton Congregational
church gave chicken pie supper
last night in the new basement Of
the church. The building has been
greatly improved, an entrance. hall,
cloak room, reception room and
Sunday school room, with 4 well
equipped dining room and kitchen,
having been added. A heating plant
has also been installed. The poo
pie Of the church are 10 be con-
graduated upon the completion of
this work which cost $1,000. The
ladies realized $50 on their supper
last night.
The supper was follewd by q de-
dication service. Rev. Edward Con
stant Of Mankato gave the open.
ing address. congratuIating the poo
pie upon the splendid improve
ments. Rev. Leasher OF st. Paul,
superintendent OF missions for the
state, gave the dedication address
speaking upon Opportunity, Pos,
sibilitites and Responsibilities" e
G.. Argetsingcr made. the report
Of thebuilding committee, and thC
mixed quartet sang several splendid
selections.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

zobetRese. esd 2,.-
New Ululs Review: The nuptials
OF Paul Zobsl. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
.Zobel sof Mankato, and Miss Ger
trude Rose, daughter OF Mr.. aud
Mrs. Frank REESE of this eltys we're
.solemnized at the Frindens church
yesterday afternoon at four O'Clock,
Rev: Mayer officiating The wit
nesses of. the ceremony were the
Misses Ella Rolloff and Lillian Rose
and Messrs. Andrew Wagner and
William zobel.
3 The bride has made her home
here with hav parents who live near
the fair grounds and the groom ID
employed by the New Ulm Brewing
and Mating company. For o time
thoy will mako their home with the
brides parents but ptan~ to go to
| housekeeping by themselves later
The wedding celebration was held at
the Tivoli in the evening followins
the marriage. u.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

eSherburn Advance: Mrs. Mildred
sandon and daughter, Lois, Of Man
kato have .haeh VISITING at the Gtigs
BY home. the past week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
| Church Gave Twenty
| Cents To Aid Schoo!

90 = ii
From thursdays Daily.
saptists in. session at Worth.
ington decided to hold the 1914
convention In Mankato. This
will mean. the coming of more
than zoo visitors to this city to
remain severa! days. The invita-
ton TO meet here was extended
by Rev. r. W., Hobbs, pastor of
the Baptist church.
Worthington, MIMI, October 16.-
The annual report of the convention
board, presented to the state Bap.
tist conference here, gives the fol.
lowing statistics for the present year:
Men under appointment, So, giving
1852 weeks of service, preaching g..
901 sermons, holding 2,48t prayer
meetings, making 1867 religious
Visits, regularly serving 81 churches.
more than 100 churches ministered
to by general workers, 157 churches
helped, AZ outstations kept mp and
Sc Sunday schools maintained.
ING ilii9H io!i eiiui Sfo9 ieieou 9f4'
of3.23 for all purposes, Sl4,8S6.S7
lof Improvements new blildlngs or
oebts; Se,loo.91 Tor beneVelehce.
TWO new churcnes have beeh Or
gahlzed' D SUNDAY scnoois started,
parsonages Dulit.5 Is houses OF Wor-
snip erected OF greatly improved
AGA persons bapti2ed' more IMAM
double the number IN the preceding
year.
b. The Years expenditures.
The years expenditures We're: For
pastors S7,95l.o2;f OF district mis-
slonaries, s5'9S7.52; Tor eyangelsts
Sl,494o6; for students, sS9li2; gen.
eral expenses, s3,4l9.15; Tor ehureh
buildings, Sl,35266; TOTAL Y22,5b6.
me lotoWlnS oluceTS Ntfo elecI-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
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Women Vote .Wet.n,

Redono beach. Cal, October Ia
Women voters assisted yesterday in
keeping Redono. Beach wet" They,
polled onehalf of tho gotes in, the
initiative election regarding the abch.
ton CT saloons. The dry element
was defeated by a. vote CT 92s TO
ga. n
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
indoor picnic.

Indoor Picnic.
A number Of young people who
are connected with, Brett's store en-
joyed an indoor picnic last night at
the home Of Mr.. aand Mrs. John
Page. It was planned TO have q
wiener roast but the rain made that
Impossible. There were twenty-ono
guests and after having supper they
enjoyed music furnished by mem
bers sof.. tho party. Later in the
evening the entire number, attended
n. moving picture show, ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

Past .,faSs wore resallAdgSSnd the
nleasant memoftespf sthasearly day
history Of the Afkaaisation we're dis
cussed,
During the evening Mrs. Burgess
served, a fine repast. which was par.
taken of with relish by the COM
pany.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

The rate commission held g. meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the city
hall. Attorney A. r. Pfaus Jr.., stat
ed that the report that had been
asked for from the. Consumers Pow
er company was being prepared and
would show what was paid for qthe
gas plant, the physical valuation of
the, plant, the monthly receipts, and
the monthly expenses.
Tho work of the commission is
now in progress and Engineers
Jackson and Foster are compiling a
map of the gss system in the city
/ and are making a house, 70 house
visit to verify the work. 1t is ex-
pscted- that the work will be finished
in two weeks and at that time; an
other meeting 1of the commission
will be. held and he question of the
valuation and MANNER OF making the
valuation will be brought before the
commission. ~
~ The report of the commission will
base its rate report largely on the
valuation figures of the engineers,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
John r. johnson Married.

John, Il. johnson, who for, q NUN
Der of years was telegraph operator
at the Northwestern freight depot in
this city,, aand, who now holds a
similar position, with the company
at Owatohna. was married yesterday
to- Miss Marie Krieri of that, city.
The. couple will make their homo at
Oyatonna. 9i+
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

I O. ". walker Will build p garage
on his property on sonth Second
street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

Hill City.
From thursdays Daily.
Attorney General Smith has deter
mined to enforce rigidiy that portion
OF the inheritance tax Law which pro-
vides that any transfer or gift Of
properly made in expectation Of death
or to take effect upon death IS snb-
iect to the tax. A searching in
yestigation is to be made into the
distribution of estates probated in
the last few years 1t is believed that
many thonsands Of dollars can be
recovered.
William !. Stevenson, assistant at
torey general, is in charge OF the
work. The law says that il the at
torney general. is in charge OF the
son. or persons have knowledge OF
any such transfers or gifts they can
be cited to appear with MI books and
papers bearing on the case.
j. This section has not been used, but
yesterday two heirs of g large Min
neapolis estate appeared and dis
closed q gift of $4,000 in real estate
and a considerable sum OF personal
property made in expectation Of
death. because the law says the at
torney general must keep Information
gained on such Investigations strictly
confidential Mr.. Stevenson cohld not
at this. time disclose the names of
the heirs cited or tho memo of the
deceased.
S Several other cases are pending
and hearing have been set. Accord
ing to Mr.. Stevenson. there has been
more or less evasion of the inherl-
lance tag law because of the fact
that when. cStates are probated the
courts have not examined into trans
fers prior 10 death. IT was impos-
sible for the attorney general to
take up each case in idetail because
of lack Of assistance.. but the last
Legislature made an appropriation for
this work, available August j.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

The Blue Earth County Sunday
School association will meet In Lake
Crystal Saturday and Sunday, Octo-
Der 25 and 26. A. ". Locker, Mrs.
Jean Hobart Miss ElizaDeth xii
patrick and A. l.. Powell, state
workers; Will give addresses and
lead discussions in their special
lines Of work. n rare treat for Sun
day school workers will be found in
tho meetings. Officers and teach
ers With one other delegate from
each department. OF the schools are
invited to attends and a large dele
cation is greatly desired. Free en-
tertainment will be provided for all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

When the state pardon board
meets Monday at 2 p. m. it will
face q calendar of seventy-five cases,
thu largest in its. history. OF these
ten are continued.
: The work of the pardon board is
growing so heavy it has been pro
posed that the next legislature pass
a law restricting applications. I'm
der the present system. il Is said,
the securing of pardons has been
made regular business by some
attorneys. Although the results OF
their efforts are few, they persist III
getting cases on the. calendar which
the board members consider without
merit. IS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
win Give a Program.

VIII Give a Program.
D. e. Olson OF Minneapolis. presi-
don't OF the Scandinavian Christian
Unity Missionary societq, will give an
entertainment in the Christian church
tomorrow evening for the benefit OF
the Christian Endeayor society OF
that church. His program will
consist Of number of excellent
readings.
Included 4 In tho program will be
the following numbers: "How Ruby
Played. lizard Shell baptist Ser.
non,p Election Stump Spaech," ~
Forged Ny Notes. Tho Gladiator
'fNo aects lin Heaven Mat Muir.
ply at .Gampbeil's Point" "a Med.
10y of instrumental Pieces ''IIealth
Suggestions ! Which, 1t VIII De
Worth While For Hundreds to Hear
Mr.. Olson was in Mankato several
weeks sIast year conducting evan.
gelistio s. services in < the Christian
church and is known to many Man
Ratio people, VINO will welcome this
opportunity to hear him in on en-
|tertainment. >y
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
Fro,p thursdays Dails.
PLEASING { SutprIee Party.

Miss ! Gertrude Clements was the
honor guest at a surprise party Civ
en- at hof ,oule last evening by
afint thirty Young ladies from the
junior class OF the normal school
Yesterday was Miss Clements, birth.
day and she had one or two guests
for dinner. who took. Miss Clements
away firm the house for a. short
time. Wehn she returned homo at
time. When she returned home al
ali gathered in her home and the
surprise was complete one. Dur
ing the. evening. Miss Mildred Par
melee and Miss Clements sang and
Miss Marinda Cantine read several
selections: Later; games we're played
and refreshments were served. The
guests presented Mics Clements witt
IA beautiful box of candy. in homo,
OF the occasion. TX
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24

er, Buffalo; W. II. Dunbar. Isanti;
aohn sinonson. Constance; r. e.
Avery. Hutchinson; Charles f. Kaiser,
Hill City.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
Viii Marcy This evening.

VIII Marry This Evening",
/ Hiss Louise Marie Thompson. the
only daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Thompson of Marshall street. and
Mr.. Bert Ernest Yarwood. a son of
Mr. and Mrs. z. A.. Yarwood OF
North Mankaae. will be married AT
the. bone Of the brides parents this
evening at Eight O'Clock. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-10-24
from thursdays Daily.

lin Ryan walked into the Saul
paugh buffet this morning and ordered
a glass. OF beer and while he was
auaf1Ig the contents Of the foaming
beakef, Frank Lehman the bartender,
thought that he recognized in the
face OF the thirsty man, the visage
Of he who was supposed TO have
been murdered some. time ago and
whose body was found covered
With branches ), on the. river hank
above "a" street Being very
cure that this. was the case,
Ne. Lehman yentured TO remark:
you are supposed to be sdead.'
Ryan, who seemed to be some peeved
said that the reports Of his death had
been greatly exaggerated and ne de
Mod that be, had been murdered. \
train had. just come in and thirsty
travellers were claiming the attention
OF the. men behind the: bar so that
i'm the rush Ryan slipped away. and
was not questioned further. = -.
y Looked Like White Hope.
However, Ryan was told ,that tho
police, were looking fer him. This
innocent remark seemed to stir UP
Ryan to- some degree of heat, for
, he came back with the remark tina;
he could dick" the entire police force
He then walked ont Of the buffet. fIc
had every appearance OF one who
was destined TO become the white
hope Of all future time. -
Facts that, we're gathered later SHOW
that the. man was indeed Jim Ryan
aud that he had worked on the pave
ment at aIapIeton also that he was
the living image of the man who has
been missing but that, he is not the
man for which the police have been
searching. Later in the day adr. Ryan
got quite peevea, ct someone who
accused him Of being a dead one"
and threatened to denolish the ono
who had made the REMARK. Ryan Il
spent oiast evening in the. city hal
while he slept OF The effects of his
fayorite beverage. He. stated that, he
was working on Q farm not far from
the city:
E 4
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-27

81 have always felt that we OF the
middle west have about the best of
everything in the United States" a
Missouri man who is in New York
said. But am willing to admit now
that we play the part of the goat in
the currency deal
You will never know the signifi-
canoe of the term iron dollars until
YOU have carried the big wheels
around in your pocket" he continued.
And you will doubtless never carry
the cumbersome coin as long as the
good-natured western brother consents
to deal with that part of the currency.
In the two months that l have been in
the east I haven't had my hands on
an iron dollar and I'm not homesick
for the sight of one. When l return
am going to try to carry enough pa
per to last me until come back
again"