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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
CURRENT LITERATURE CLUB
ENTERTAINED BY MRS. WINTER

Mrs. j. p. Winter entertained the
Current Literature Club in a delight
full manner at her home on Raley
street. The subject for the day was
Architecture and Learning in Holland
The following program was rendered
l. Education and Educational In.
stitutions in Holland-Mrs James
Johns.
Literary Guilds-Mrs. Robinson.
Cities of Leyden, Utrecht and Gro.
nigen-Mrs. Hampton.
2. Hydraulic Architecture; Church
es and Cathedrals: The Land of Bells;
THE Belfry of Bruges" Oongfellow)
Mrs, Fee.
Famous Town Halls, Museums
Gates-Mrs. Clark.
3. Charitable and Reformatory In
stitutions-Mrs. Rice.
Roll Call: Dutch proverbs.
Miss Angela Schroeder sang beau,
tiful solo. At the close of the pro
gram refreshments were served.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
RULE OF WHITE RACE
IMPERILED SAYS ELIOT

Boston, Jan. 1S.-"The lasting OF
the white race is involved in the
question of the social evil" said Pres
ident Emeritus Charles w. Eliot, OF
Harvard University, in an address al
the City Club last night I'VE have
got to remove this evil" he continued
"or this country will not be ruled by
the race that is now here. The fam
lily life of the white race is at stake
in its purity, healthfulness and fer
tility.
1--WE have tried the policy of silence
and the policy OF segregation, but
there Is no cure except the observance
by men Of the same standards thai
almost all races demand Of their wo'
men,"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
The OrDheun.

Ine Ofpheum.
A good program for Sundays
change Four full reels of the best
pictures.
/. Twixt Love and Ambition. Lubin
Featuring Edwin August and Miss
Ormi Hawley in a splendid picture
The story of a girl who's ambition to
go on the operate stage overrules love
and she and her sweetheart separate
Later they meet again in very
unique sway.
2. Two Many Caseys. Vitagraph.
3.Cork and Vicinity. Vitagraph.
4. His Mothers Hope. Having
wandered into a Gypsy camp when q
child, boy of wealthy parentage
sinks to the level of a thief. But he
finally is returned to his father though
their meeting is far different from the
dead mothers dream.
S. Driver of the Deadwood Coach
Kalem.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
CRUISER DENVER GOALS
FOR QUICK RUN SOUTH

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 1S.-Work of
coaling the cruiser Denver for the
run to Scapulco was begun this morn
ing at s o'clock from the Navy col
lier Justin, which arrived early from
California City. 1t will take about
eight hours to coal. All other sup
plies are on board the Denver, and
as soon as the coaling is completed
the cruiser will weigh anchor and
leave
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
The Pastime.

The home of good pictures. Sun
days change of program.
"The Dawning," Vitagraph. special
release in two reels. This is a pow
erful society drama with dramatic sit
uations, showing the susceptibility OF
womankind to flattery and the en-
couragement of her vanity by man.
kind. Miss Leah Baird is exceptions
ally strong in the leading role.
The Escape of Gas" Pathe. A
Max Linder farce that is extremely
funny.
THE Awakening of Bianca," Vita
graph This is simple story
of workaday Italian life very appeal
ing and pretty.
"The Octopus" Pathe, scenic.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
SLAUGHTERING QUAIL IN
WAIIIA WALIIA VALLEY

Walla Walla. Wash. Jan. 1S.-
Quail are being slaughtered in the
Walla Walla valley, according to
complaints received by Sheriff Mike
Toner. and 1t is expected that several
arrests will be made this afternoon.
Since Sundays heavy snowfall birds
have beeneasy prey for the gunners
as they haunt the barnyards where
the only food available is to be found.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
$4,000 ReWard!

Watch out for the following stray
horses; one grey horse, weight 1000
pounds. branded IL connected or
shoulder and one sorrel mare, weight
about $50 pounds and branded brace
on one shoulder. G G on one shoulder
and lazy S on stifle $40 reward FOL
information leading to recovery. Ad'
dress John Boyd, sos w. Poplar st.
Walla Walla, Wash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
"St Elmo, Tonight.

st. Elmo that ever popular and
world wide story, is the offering Of
the Wheeler Players tonight at the
Oregon. The Leffingwell version Of
this popular play is the one used and
the story is told in four acts of heart
interest and absorbing play from first
to last.
Meta Chamberlain will be seen in
the role of the orphan, Edna Earle
and her portrayal of this difficult
character is considered one of her
best attainments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
LOCALS

/. c. Snyder. chimneysweep. r. 1912
Fresh oysters, crabs and crawfish
at the st. George Grill
For bottled sodas and beers, phone
John Gagen. Main 1T.
For carpenter work. cali at 604
Lewis street. or phone Red 1882.
Haines' Orchestra for best music.
Grand Hotel. Phone Main 25.
For rent-Furnished rooms, 'ever1
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
4 MEMBERS OF FAMILY
HAVE 2 HEARTS EACH
Mother and Three Children With Du-
plicate Organs Live at Easton, Pa.

vi SuhS lIANC ut EltStOtts
Easton, Pa, Jan. 1S.-A family in
which the mother and three children
are each provided with two hearts, a
case said to be unequaled in medical
science, has been discovered here, ac-
cording to DR.. James Morganstein.
He has called several fellow physici-
ans to examine the family and they
have verified his statements.
In each case he found both of the
hearts performing their functions,
one in each side of the chest. The
mother and children have always beer
normally healthy, although they are
confined at present by a chickenpoS
quarantine. The woman is Mrs. Bur-
ton Perkins and her children are An.
ma, Allen and Doris aged 1S, IL and
4, respectively.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
Lady Maccabees to install Officers

The ladies of the Maccabees will
hold installation of officers at Moose
hall Monday evening, January goth.
All Sir knights invited. All invited
guests are requested to be present at
s o'clock sharp.
BY Order of Committee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
New Oari Room opened

Visit the new card room on ba-
cony annex at Connor's cigar store.
Also best pool and billiard tables in
the city. Gentlemen's patronage So
licited. Up to date in every partic-
ular and room for all.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
Let the Auto Truck Haul II.

Our specially is quick work. Phone
Main 339 for furniture and piano
moving short trips in the city or
transferring to the country. We haul
anything. Penland Bros
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
For Sale Cheap.

Good nine room house. modern.
with stone foundation and seven lots.
located near st. Joseph's academy.
win sell cheap II taken by January
LIST. For particulars call at this Of
fee NN,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
Mules for Sale

I have 13 head Of good mules for
sale at the Oregon Feed Yard. Pen
dleton. Some large mules weighing
1900 pounds and a few smaller that
are well broke.
]. e. VAN ORSDAL.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18

"Wheeler Players Sunday Night.
Sunday night the Wheeler Players
now at the Oregon, will be seen in
another one of their big popular plays
when they are presenting Milton e,
Mobiles great hit Friends"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-01-18
AMIUSEMENTS. ST.

son. 1t leaves a bad taste. Tonight
the company will present "st Elmo"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

Shanks family is making prepare
lions to depart next Saturday for
Idaho where they go to remain. Miss
Mabel Shanks will continue in her,
position as clerk in the FaiTmont
postoffice Mntil next September when
she, too, will go to Idaho to JOIN
the balance of the family. y Mr.
Shanks has been in the western state
several weeks making preparations
for the arrival of his family. For
several years he has owned a TWEEN
lty acre fruit ranch there which is in
| fine shape and will make them a
pleasant and no doubt a profitable
home. The trees are five years old
and many of them come into bear
ing this year. 1t is i'm one of the
finest fruit valleys in the west, only
a short distance from the Oregon
line Mr. and Mrs. Shanks are
among our oldest settlers and most
Highly respected people, their chill
dren have never known any other
home than Eafrmont, and while all
(regret the departure of this estim.
able family { they have only best
wishes. for their happiness and sue,
cess in the newer country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06
OFFICER SGHRODT QUITS
From ruesdav,s Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily. Il
Officer J. G. Schrodt, better known
to his friends as SANDY rendered
his resignation as a member of the.
police force last evening after MAX
ing couple of trips, and will leave
in about week for Presidio, Cal,
where he has a life government posi-
ton at a good salary, in the COM
missary department of the United
States army. Sandy served all
through the Spanish-American war,
and the return to military life is
very acceptable to him. Although
he never says anything about it, he
made quite record for himself
as a soldier and scout in the Philip
pines during the war. He is pre-
pairing to pack up his household
goods so as to leave Mankato for
California next Monday, and is or
dered to report for duty on the fol-
lowing Thursday. His rank will be
about the same as captain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06
Napoleon

Mrs. Charles Whitney left for an
extended visit with relatives in Ten
pessee. u -
Mrs. T. Penhiter entertained about
dozen ladies on Saturday afternoon
in honor of Mrs. Osteboe.
Dan Pierce of Beaufort suffered
severe accident last Friday while
building a fence, the wire swapping
and striking him in the eye. :.
Mrs. Charles McCarty passed away
Sunday morning at her home in
Mapleton. She leaves "a husband
and two children to mourn her loss.
Mrs II. M. Berry entertained the
K. K. K club on Thursday. Mrs.
Charles Borchert was an out OF
town guest and the young mothers
| all brought their babies.
! Mrs. Ida Green of Los Angeles,
CAL, is here for an extended visit
with relatives and friends. Mrs.
l Green is the mother of Clarence
I'M. Green who has been here at
tending high school the past year,
making his home with his aunt, Mrs.
Clara A. Davis.
] Mrs T. Busse entertained on Mon
day afternoon for the babies under
1.-TWO years of age and their mothers.
F! The out of town guests were Mrs.
/ Charles Borchert and daughter of
| Minnesota Lake, Mrs. Ed. Veeck
| and son of Mankato, Mrs. Charles
Hannah and son of Nebraska, and
4 Mrs. De Vaney and son of Hettinger
NJ D.
4 Miss Witzel, the principal of the
| high school, left on Saturday morn
1 ing for her home at Mitchell, S. D.
and Miss Clark also mem
4 Der of the high school faculty, left
for her home in st. Paul. These two
i young ladies' have done splendid
! work the past year and it is will
4 pleasure we learn that they are botf
j to return next year.
\ On Sunday evening Joseph Dobit
ireceived word that his Oldest sister
Mrs. Carlson of sDelavan, had suf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

Superintendent of schools F. J.Sper-
ry; William voecks VS.. Otto Voecks;
Lewis Swanson VS.. John Swanson.
Charles Kleinsehmidt VS.. John
Kleinschmidt; Norman Tweed fet al,
VS.. George IAtehison; Alfred WAken-
son VS.. Martin eSherwood; Frederick
Christiansopyys.E Evan Olson and john
.,Mcf<enzie VS.. "A. j. Rush
Disposition of Other Causes. q
The case of Michael Holden for
Sarah Pryor VS.. Metropolitan Life
Insurance company has been settled;
the cases; of ]. II. Macbeth VS.. 2. 5.
Cooke, lotto Peterson VS.. Minnesota
State bank, Village Of Good fhan.
der VS.. Nancy Michel, ct al, William
Granger VS.. Northern Land and Re-
atty company and E. M. Zael,
case in the matter of the ipetition
of Peter b. Peterson ct al, for
public ditch to be Judicial iI1iteh No.
l,3. Gerhard sZerwas as administrator
Of the estate of Peter ZerWas VS..
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. paul
Railway company, have been tried,
the case of the city of Mankato VS.!
Chicago, Milwaukee and St, Paul
| Railway company may not be
tried. The case of Sch. Zimmerman
VS.. P. III. ,Binnegan has been par
TALLY tried. The case of 1.-The First
National Bank of Mankato VS.. the
Van Duesen Harrington company, ct
al, has been tried and submitted
The case of the First National Bank
! of Laramie, Wy. VS.. Margaret Stanke
!, is not for trial, as a motion in the
/, case is pending. In the case of the
Merchants Collection agency VS.. the
.Widell company motion is pending
to Withdraw the reply and interpose
a demurrer. The case of Lena
Weigelt VS.. Rose Hance has been
tried and submitted. The case OF
McLaurin & Northrup VS.. aOle Rosen
dahl is "a jury case, but may not be
tried. The case of the MankatC
Plumbing and Heating company VS.
fC.iG. Carlstrom was passed. The
/ case. of Nicholas Peterson VS.. Flor
-ence Snow ct al, probably will BIZ
settled In the case of Otis DolsoI
! VS.. George A Mckinley and Fanny
Monks there is motion for con
tinuance, and in the case of Johr
Manning VS.. Verene Deuber, tn,
4 plaintiff has withdrawn. "
i The following cases were con
/ tinued: James Mathews VS.. "A. ]
4 Rush; Frank A. Stapher VS.. H. NJ
Griffiths; A. B. Nichols VS.. OFT,
Boettcher and J.'iJ. Waddell ct al
. VS.. J. Morrissey; The cases of Wal
ters Daniels VS.. Patrick McTighe an,
of G: H. +Saulpaugh vs.nR. o. Eber
hart were stricken off the calendar
ltThe cases of the State Bank o
i Isanti, Ray p. Skinner VS.. E. H
/ Jones, Evan Olson VS.. Charlie
sThompson were passed
q Fhe grand jury met at two o'clocl
this afternoon and after the custom
AIRY charge by Judge Pau, retired t
the grand jury room. F. X. Meagt
! er was appointed foreman.
i George w. Simmonds has been al
pointed one of the bailiffs for thi
term of court, and the other ha
not yet been named. 80
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

Martin Walser has sold his business
in this city to Paul Sondel OF Mil
waukee, Wis, Who will at once take
over the business. The negotiations
were started on Friday and were
completed this morning, when cash
sale was closed which included the
receipts of Saturdays business.
Mr.. Walser has enjoyed a success
full business career in this city and
his wife, who has been truly help
mate, has been closely associated
with him and shares with him the
credit for the success of the bust
ness.
Coming from Wirttenberg, Germany
to Mankato in 1872 to visit his broth
er, Ferdinand, who was at the time
employed by Peter Hoerr, who was
cattle-buyer he remained here
for a short time and then went to
New Ulm, where he remained
two years, working in a saw mill
and a flour mill When he again
came to Mankato he secured a posi-
ton with John Klein which he held
from 1874 until 1891 when he opened
racket" store. This store was
gradually changed from its begin
ming until it has become am up-tO-d2to
and complete dry goods business
During it's twenty-five years Of eXis
tence the store has won the con
fidence of buyers and Mr.. and Mrs
Walser have grown to be regarded
as most trustworthy and competent
people.
The store was first opened in the
building next to the McLaurin &
Northrop building and then was NOV
ed into the building next to thu
First National bank where the bust
ness was conducted for ten years
Then it was moved to the Griebe
building and about ten years ag,
to its present location in the Nyquis
building During 1910 Mr.. and Mrs
Walser spent three months visitin!
in their old home in Germany ant
enjoyed a splendid vacation. The,
will now take rest and later MI
Walser will again engage in som
business. He is still a young mai
and is full of energy and enthusiasm
and owes no man a dollar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06
VETO BY MAYOR NEFF
From tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesday's Daily.
Lake Crystal, June s. Mayor
George w. Nen is opposed to the
sale of cigarets in Lake Crystal. He
is likewise opposed to the smoking
of the coffin nails in his bailiwick.
Several weeks ago NJ E. Slattery
applied to the council for a license
to sell cigarets. BY unanimous vote
of the coWci!men the license was
granted Exercising the prerogative
which the charter invests in him,
Mayor Neff vetoed the license when
it was presented to him for his sig
nature. This veto was presented to-
the council at its regular meeting
last night
1t is understood that the matter
will come before the council at it's
next regular meeting. A four-fifths
vote is required to override the
mayors veto
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06
DECLINES THE POSITION

Miss Helen Cooper, daughter of
President and Mrs. C. II. Cooper OF
this city, has decided not to accept
the position as home secretary Of
the Paris Y. w. C. A., and will re-
turn to America about August l.,
Miss Cooper was offered the posi-
ton a short time ago and thought
seriously of accepting it, but found
later that she must promise to re-
main in the position for four years.
She felt that it would keep her away
from her home too long and she
felt that she, preferred to spend the
time in the teaching profession in
America.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

st. Paul, June 3.-Under a law
passed by the 1907 legislature, the
Indictment of the presidents of
every railroad entering the state on
felony charge is possible and it
was reported at the capitol yester-
day that a district judge in nearby
county WILL in a charge to a grand
jury today, call attention to this al
most forgotten statute.
The law in question makes it a
criminal offense, punishable by a
maximum of five years in the peni-
Tertiary, a fine of $4,000 or both,
for any railroad to charge more than
9 cents mile for carrying passen-
gers. 1t is chapter 81, Laws of 1907.
The bill was introduced by Sen
ator Schaller but because of the
then and still pending railroad rate
cases in the state and Federal
courts no effort has ever been made
to enforce it. The 2-cent fare law
different measure, and the right
of the state to make rates are the
questions now in litigation but the
law making it felony to charge In
excess of a given rate has never
been attacked or even thought of.
The action of the district judge i'll
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

fered a paralytic stroke and her
condition was very serious. Mrs.
Carson is sixty-three years old and
the mother of five children. One
daughter is at home with her father
and mother Mrs. Carson was in
Mapleton recently attending the Bap-
fist quarterly meeting and visiting
her brother and sister.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

question, if he makes the charge ex-
pected, will be watched with con-
siderable interest, as should ihdict-
ments be returned it viii place ana
entirely different phase of the rateE
situation before the courts. The fed
eral supreme court is expected to
hand down its opinion in the Min
nesota rate case within ten days,
but even should the state win it
would hardly affect proceedings I'M
der the Schaller law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06
TMASTERFORA

Washington, June 3.-Representa-
tive Hammond yesterday filed a rec
ommendation for the appointment of.
Mark T. Randall to be postmaster
at Amboy, Mimi, to fill a vacancy
caused by the expiration Of the term
of the incumbent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

We have some good farms for
sale in. Marshall county, MINI. Write
for our 80 page descriptive book, Civ
ing descriptions and pictures of same
at the places. Pioneer Loan & Land
Co. Warren, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06

Any farmer who needs a boy to
help on the farm during the sum-
mer should write to James Parsons,
IA Franklin Building, Minneapolis,
Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06
From FueydaY,s Daily.

From tuesdays Daily.
Redwing, June 4.-Railroad Of
ficials of the st. Paul road, Chi
cago Great Western and North
western line, all operating in
Goodhue county, will be subject
to trial which may result in
fines of $4,000 and Imprisonment
for five years or both, if grand
jury which convened today acts
on instructions Judge Albert
johnson and returns indictments
charging railroads with violating
statutes relating to overcharg-
ing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-06-06
Eagle Lake

Owing to a change of one word
in a telegram sent from Fort Wayne
Ind. the remains of Charles Macbeth
sarrived here one day sooner than
his friends and relatives here ex-
pected. The funeral was held at the
home of Mr. Macbeths son, George
Macbeth, Monday afternoon at two
Mankato Only the family and a few
friends were present, because the
room was inadequate for large
number. Many floral offerings were
sent in evidence of his wide friend
ships He was laid to- rest in the
Tiyoli cemetery. Mr.. Macbeth was
one of the best posted men in cur
rent events as well as in ancient
and modern history. He was stu
dent of the lives of men of all ages
and he burned the midnight oil
much in his readings. He was bless
led with good eyes and never wore
Lglasses until he was nearly eighty
! years old. He was an encyclopedia
of facts, not fiction. The people from
away who were here for the funeral
were Charles Macbeth, Jr., of Kan
sas City, Dr. Albert Macbeth and
wife of Fort Wayne, Ind, DR.. and
] Mrs. James Macbeth of st. Paul,
! Mrs. Richard Redner of st. Paul,
Mrs. Mathilda Dolittle of Whiting,
Ind The wife and the entire fam
lily of twelve children were in at
tendance. and will remain few days
to visit.
Invitations have been issued for
the wedding of Mr.. John b. Axtel
i to Miss Hattie Alvord of Oseola, Wis
The marriage will take place June
at $40 p. m. at the home of Rev
Ira Alvord, brother of the bride
Both Mr.. Axtell and Miss Alvort
are we'll acquainted in Eagle Lake
! having lived here for many years
Mr. Axtell is a lawyer by profession
!. and was municipal Judge for some
time in Wisconsin and also practice(
law in GAINESVILLE, Mimi, and in In
diana, until his voice failed him
Since that time he has lived re
tired life The bride, Miss Hattie
t lAlverd, lived for many years at Ma
Epleton and moved to Eagle LAX
with her parents about fifteen year
: ago. She is a school teacher b.
2 profession and was engaged in tina
f work for many years until her pal
ents' health failed. Since that tim
| she has cared for them. She los
8 lher mother by death about yea
] and half ago, and her aged fathe
Il is in feeble health in Oseola. TIL
friends of both Mr. Axtell and Mis-
! Alyord wish them much happines
v and although they are well out Q
e the sea of life it is hoped that thei
vi homeward pull will be over smoot
waters.