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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-12-18
Methodist Annual Dinner.

| The ladies OF Centenary Metho-
dist church held their annual chick.
en- dinner and sale OF fancy articles
and home-baking yesterday. The
dinner began to be served at 1880
O'Clock, and was OF most excel
lent quality. The biscuits served
with the dinner were made by the
lady who . Is demonstrating the X.
c. baking powder at the library;
they were of very good quality,
and were enjoyed, with the other
good things which made up the
appetizing meal. by more than one
| hundred guests. The sale Of articles,
and home-baking. and homemade
mInce-Ineat was well patronized and
the ladies will clear neat sum
for their treasury.
Reception at Christian Church.
Members of the Christian church
last evening held reception in the
church parlors I'm order to give those
newly enrolled an opportunity oi
getting acquainted with the rest
About hundred and twenty-five
were present. They were received
at the door by committee consist
ing of the pastor. Rev. c. w. Com
stock: Mrs. Comstock: Mrs. w. p
Seaquist. president of the Christian
women's Board OF Missions; Mrs
NJ. d. Culp. president OF the Ladies'
Aid society. and o. T.. Plowman
president OF the Christian Endesypl
society. Leslie Wolfe, missionary
from the Philippine islands. display
ed stereoptican views OF scenes In
missionary work on the islands and
gave a talk on each. Literary reel
tations were given by Miss Margaret
Hotaling, Miss Constance Comstocl
and Cleo Thompson. Another feat
| ure OF the evenings entertainment
was Joke Christmas tree. will
! presents for various members, eacl
calling 10 mind humorous episodes
OF past experiences This was undei
the management II Mrs, L. 2. Smith
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-12-18

Sugar beets are being raised I'm the
vicinity OF Mankato with decided
success, and one of the beet raisers
has compiled some interesting figures
on the cost OF raising them, and
the profit In II. Joseph A. Hell OF
Limetown planted twenty-five acres
ON which $40 tons and ninety-six
bushels were raised. They sold fol
$1.749.s1. The beets we're worked by
contract labor by the acre and the
work. seed and other expense amount
ed to s413.29. leaving Mr.. He'll a net
profit Of s1.336.5a, or ss0.75 for the
acre.
Henry Heinzmann had Eve acres
worked by the same process which
amouBtSC to SO tons ard ifty-five
pounds. which sold for s4f7.T5. ant
the net profit amounted to s7o.ss an
acre.
Many other farmers around Man
kato are raising the beets with simi
lar results and as Mr.. Hell says
"Beets don't have hog cholera
Besides the actual profit In tho
crop from the sale of the. beets
there is an Indirect profit In putting
the soil In excellent condition F
II. Snyder Of Belgrade township
had a field of sixteen acres plante,
10 sugar beets two years ago. HI
rented his farm TO Thomas Maize
who drilled in wheat without pillow
ing. and narrowed the field ono
afterward. Mr. Mnher raised twenty
nine bushels Of No. wheat from
the same land without any fertilize
OF any kind. q
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-12-18
Complimentary Concert.

The following is the program TO
the complimentary concert that will
be given under the direction of Mis-
Katharine Won Ewertsen at thu
Presbyterian church at eight io'clocl
Monday night:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-12-18
Concord AZ the Normal.

The concert given at the normal
school last night by the MacPhail
Concert company was notable sue
cess and one OF the most enjoy
able heard in Mankato. this sea.
/, son. The company consists of a
string quartet headed by William
MacPhail, violinist. assisted by Mrs.
MacPhail margaret Gilmor) and
Miss Grace Chadbourne, soprano. Mr..
MacPhail is one of the leading vio-
! iinists of Minneapolis. where he
conducts a. school for violin and
takes prominent part In the must
cal life OF the city. f@f
Mrs. MacPhaiI has within short
time become known as one OF the
best accompanies In the twin cities.
These young people have also be-
come widely known throughout the
state by means of their frequent
concert tours.
Last night the string quartet gave
a fine reading OF one movement from
the Hayden quartet IN ID minor. This
was played through with due re.
gard for the traditions and at the
same time in the spirited style
suited to the merry music of this OLE
master. The quartet later in the
evening rendered. arrangements of
Schuman's "Tranmereiv aud the Ia
miIisr 'Minuet.- by Boeherini. They
were much appreciated by the ran
dience and in response to an en-.
core they gave an arrangement Of
MacDowell's $40 q Wild Rose
! Margaret and William MacPhail
. played the beautiful sonata in +
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
Zion Church Prospsrs Under
Or. 8 ". Swain
HIS MINISTERIAL CAREER.
Features of Work at the A. N. e. Zion
Church In Boston and What Its Pas
tor Has Accomplished the Past Two
Ysars-Warm Friend Of the Young
People.
Nv CLEVELAND G. ALLEN.


Boston.-One of the ablest and most
progressive of the A. NJ. E. Zion
churchmen in this section Is the Rev.
DR.. B. W. Swain. the popular pastor OF
the Columbus Avenue A. N. e. Zion
church Of this city. Dr. Swain since
becoming pastor Of this church has
won the confidence and esteem OF the
public. The personality Of DR.. Swain
has been keenly felt, and today the
church enjoys the most prosperous pc
riod Of its long history.
In the short period Of two years the
church has undergone an almost COM
plete reorganization.
The success of DIR. Swain's pastorate
at this church has been that he has
sought to build up every department
and to touch the lives Of the young
people. The church is one OF the lar
gest and most beautiful OF the Zion
edifices and has seating capacity OF
1900. 1t is valued at 100000 and has
membership of 800.
The ability of the pastor as tinan-
cier is seen in the success that has
como to him, in the large amounts he
has raised. During the two years OF
his pastorate he has raised $16.3I3.44.
The Sunday school has an enrolment
of 4SS pupils. and the Christian En-
deavor society, which is one Of the
most active of the church auxiliaries.
has a membership Of 200. One OF the
inspiring features of the work of this
church is the Young Mems Bible class.
which has a membership of $50 thrifty
young men.
These young men are influencing the
lives of other young men OF the city
in most helpful way. They have
been the means Of inducing many of
them to join the church.
The pastor is always ready and will
ing to accord the young folks place
in all departments of the church;
hence n lively interest in. the work is
kept up the. year round As race
man DR. Swain is alert to the best in
terest of our people along all lines of
useful endeavor He is a member OF
the National Association For the Ad
! vancement of Colored People. the
Equal Rights league and the New Eng
land Suffrage league.
The Rev b. w Swain was born in
Southport. y. C. and received the
rudiments OF his early education in
the public schools Of his native town
He studied theology under the Rev
Drs. Huntington and r. T. Sanderson.
two OF the ablest theologians and
preachers Of their day DR.. Swain has
been very successful~In .Iohnstown. y
Y: Paterson. n. j: Worcester Mass.
Hartford. Conn. and in Virginia He
is well known in the y NJ f. Zion
connection and bids fair I" rise t.
still greater heights in IA. w"re ~
the denomination
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
DENVER STAR RECEIVES LEI
TER sFROM VOTERS.
Glenwooa Springs. Con.

Mr.. GSS. Muse. Editor Denver Star.
Dear Sir: Let me first thank you
for your very able and timely editor
ial of Oct. 3rd inst. in answer to the
stand that the Sunday Alliance" has
taken concerning the candidacy of
Senator Patterson for governor. Now
wish to be plain in the matter and
have no fight to make upon the Sun
day Alliance" and have at all times
entertained great respect for that or
ganization, as the Alliance in times
past has done some great and noble
things and today l believe the organ
ization is in position to do much good
in the future. Yet cannot convince
myself why the Alliance should be
overshadowed by Patterson inhu-
ence" only. as many other men have
done noble and great things for US.
politically and otherwise. l have
never heard of any political appoint
ments for Negroes secured by the
learned Senator while there. nor any
thing save his manly defense OF truly
democratic principles. Now many
other men believe with me that we
should not be classed as "ingrates' or
enemies to the race, because we don't
think like the dominating influence
of the Sunday Alliance. / have often
wondered II the Sunday Alliance tina
endorsed Patterson is composed now
of that kind of stuff it consisted OF
when Rev Jno. Ford was pastor OF
Zion. Senator Patterson when
member Of the U. S. Senate demon
strated to the world that he was not
our enemy; not only while editor ans
owner of the News and Times. but at
all times, he stood out ready to de-
lend us when defense was necessary.
But because Senator Patterson has
shown his friendship for US, as you
so ably stated, is no reason why we
should blindly vote for him NOW,
when by so doing we have no assur-
ance that it will benefit us in the fu-
ture. The union organizations, 10
which the Senator has pledged ms
support at all times and under all
circumstances, has stubbornly fought
the Negro, attempting to prevent him
from properly providing for his lam
ily. Hence l must say that it is to
the best interest o. the Negro to vote
for and support the nominee OF the
party that stands for fair play and
An equal chance to work ana n'e.
And for that reason ! heartily agree
and concur with the Star in the sup
mort of the Republican party from top
to bottom.
Respectfully,
w. II. DUNCAN.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31

Boston police department and one Of
the best policemen in the city. He is
also one of our best and most constant
friends Sergeant Homer not only
knows the police business throughout.
butebe knows men. and he knows the
work.; ha wing been wide traveller
before he became policeman"
Sergeant Homer was born in Farm
ington, Conn, May ~. 1S4S. and was
educated in the public schools at the
place of his birth. He commenced ac-
tive work as waiter and graduated
from that into the position of steward
on steamboat He also held posi-
tions on railroads, and in these posi-
touching every state in the Union. He
had many experiences In wrecks.
where he had narrow escapes. He is
widely known and has many friends.
He was appointed to the police de-
partment Dec "a. 1878, as a Christ
mas token and was assigned to duty
as messenger in headquarters for
the commissioners. He has made
good record in the department. and.
"Itt INV Z pSVh uiauS III
administrations. yet. like the brook. he
continues to go on. adding to his fine
record. He has guarded we'll the out
er doors Of the commissioners offices.
making himself so valuable through
his experience and willingness that
each succeeding board has seen ht to
retain him.
1t was in September. 1925, that this
officer was promoted to the rank of ser
geant us reward for good work and
faithful service. OF course this carried
with it an increase Of salary. He Is
one OF the busiest men in Boston. for
when he is not at work for the city he
is busy making ornaments for his home
out ot the thousands of cancelled stamps
which he has collected from time to
time These ornaments have attracted
much attention, and large numbers of
people have visited his home to see
them. They are used in decoration
in his handsomely furnished home
at CSC Massachusetts, avenue. Nothing
Is more attractive than his bookcase
which for beauty Of design and perfec
ton cannot Ike excelled In any OF the
Boston Back Bay residences.
Step by step he has made his way
to the front. until today there is no
man in the police department who has
made friends and who stands higher
among all classes Of people than Ser
geant Homer. 1t is case where merit
alone has won promotion. In all parts
Of the country are to be found in vari-
.ous avenues of activity men of the
race who are making good and that
are being heard from. Sergeant Ho-
mer is but one Of the many.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
FACING THE LIONS.

The election of the Hon. Hubert
Work as the Senator from Colorado in
the place OF Sen. c. S. Thomas (Dem
is a matter OF exceedingly vital con-
cern. not only to the Republican par
ty in the State but in the Nation as
we'll If in the coming elections, the
Republicans OF this country sustain
a net loss of only three United States
Senators. the Democratic membership
in the Senate becomes so increased
that 1t will be impossible for the Re-
publicans, under the most favorable
circumstances, to secure q majority
in that body until March 4, 1919. This
means. should Republican be cleo
ted in 1916. that he would be con-
fronted with a Democratic Senate for
at least the first two years Of his
term. Senate hostile to his policies.
doubtless antagonistic to his admin
istration, and blocking the way Of
all affirmation legislation. Why, thus
embarrass the coming Republican
President and his administration,
when true Republicans can now set
tie all doubts as to the future?
For instance: No tariff law protec-
tive to American industries could be
enacted until after March 4, 1919,
four years hence and then some-and
the business and labor interests OF
the country for that period of time
could receive no relief from the In
furious effects OF the present Demo-
cratic tariff law. The Star wants to
see the intelligent women along with
the intelligent men OF the country
vote. Tho Republican party Is pledged
to It and for that and other reasons
is why we must elect DR.. Hubert Work
~ the successor to Sen. c. s. Thomas.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM IN
A NUTSHELL AND WHY THE
STAR FAsoRs THE SAME.
Recause H.:

T..
Because II: &
Commend. past achievemsnt.sof the
Party.
Declares for a Protective Tariff.
Condemns the senatorial career OF
Chas 8. Thomas.
Favors liberal appropriation by the
National Congress for more and bet
ter roads.
Favors Federal Constitution a.
mendment providing for Woman suf-
frage.
Favors a firemen's pension law.
Favors a state Constitutional
amendment providing that a proper
tionate per cent. of signatures for re-
ferring and initiating bills shall be Sc
cured from each judicial district.
Favors a more liberal policy towards
actual settlers ON Government and
State lands.
Favors a farm loan law.
Favors workmen's compensation
law.
Declares that the water Of every
stream is the property Of the people OF
the state.
Condemns the efforts of the Recla-
nation Service to prevent the utiliZa.
ton of the waters.
Declares that the paramount issue
of the hour in Colorado is just, effici-
ent and impartial enforcement OF law:
declares the people must not be d.
verted from this issue by those who
have openly violated the laws or by
their sympathizers, attorneys or
bondsmen.
Declares the right to work is the
right to live.
Compares the cost of mointainlng
the state under Republican and Dem
ocratic administrations and shows
that under Democratic administration
the state ran behind $1,O54.70 for each
working day.
Declares that the liquor laws should
be enforced justly and impartially the
anne as all other laws.
Promises the abolishment OF un-
necessary boards and bureaus.
Promises the enforcement of civil
service law through examinations that
will weed out incompetent employees.
Eavors Just and reasonable regula-
ton of all corporations.
Invites immigration from the hon
est, intelligent and industrious for
eign- born citizens but declares that
the vicious, the ignorant, the hwless
and the temporary sojourner should
not be allowed to invade our country.
Demands that all employers OF Ia
Dor observe all laws enacted in the
interest of health and safety.
Demands the upholding of the au-
hority and integrity Of the courts.
Condemns the Ammons administra-
ton as a whole but offers sympathy
to Governor Ammons because OF the
handicaps which surrounded him.
Appeals to all good citizens to re-
buke strongly the spirit of lawless-
ness which has prevailed in Colorado
the last few years.
Declares in favor of an International
Court Of Justice and the disarmament
of all nations.
Upon this declaration of principles.
The Star asks the support Of the law
abiding citizens of Colorado.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31

Homer has made place in the police
department Of Boston for himself and
his race. He is among the men who
have contributed to the uplift of the
city and nation. and. while he Is one
Of the busiest men in Boston, yet he
always finds time to contribute to the
success of friends and visitors to the
city. This was shown at the recen:
convention of Odd Fellows held here.
In speaking of Sergeant Homer
some time ago the Boston Globe said:
HE is the only colored man In the
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
MONEY TO LOAN
ChattelS

We Loan Lots of Money Anybody, $lO SIS, $50, 81
$3OI $40, $50 $65, $75 500 or. your fur
nure piano sewing ranges CATTLE dirtea
lemcnts fixtures income lands lots.
thing else of value all left you possession; very
private quick hour all DONE plenty clerks and
60 any place
2945 Larner Street
Phone Main 1888 Office Hours 10 m. 20 p -
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
FROM D0ORMAN
2. 1o0SERCEANT
Rise Of Il. j. Homer on Boston
Police Force.
FAITHFUL TO EVERY DUTY.

Man Who Made Good a. Waiter and
Steward on Steamboat Fiils lmpor-
tant Place In Public Safety Depart
mont of Great New England Munich
pality With Much Credit.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
North Side New and
Second Hand Furniture
Store
F. 4. uNDENAlER. Psp.
294l Zuni Street

All kinds of Repair Work
neatly done. Rehnishing a
specially. New and Second
Hand Furnitare bought and
sold
The Denver star., 1914-10-31

Lux out thar jerry, yur goin to brak
your gosh dang neck with them ak
robaticks. haint a akrobatin, i'm a
praktshin the tanaoo fur the AN
NUAL HARVEST DANCE. NOV. 5th,
FERN HALL.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
Sam L.nstord o.s..t. ounbo.t Smith.

Sam Langford Defeats 0unboat Smith.
Sam Langford thrned the tables on
Gunboat Smith in less than three
rounds in sensational fight in Bos
ton Tuesday night. Oct. 20. 1t had
been predicted that Smith would give
Langford the fight Of his life and Anal
iy win the decision over the Boston
heavyweight. but those who thought
Langtord had seen better days were
disappointed. Strength OF muscle. skill
and bulldog determination made
I.angford the victor. and the much dis
cussed American white hope" went
down like skyrocket recetling FROM
its meteoric flight.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31

The Midway Theatre, located AZ
1916 Larimer street. has opened un-
der new management and promises
somethino fine in the way OF pictures.
Everybody welcome. Watch for the"
advertisement.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31
TO THE CLUB WOMEN OF THE
CITY.

The Star will publish monthly list
OF the meeting places OF the various
clubs VI the city during the dineren'
months. II furnished with same by the
drsf Wednesday 'n each montn.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31

Al road. lead to the Midway Thea
tre. where the thrilling western pic
tures are shown nightly.
The Denver star., 1914-10-31

REPUBLICAN, PARTY IS SHIP
ALL ELSE SEA.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-22
VALLEY TOWN INUNDATED
HIGH WALL OF WATER SWEEPS
DOWN VALLEY.
Warnings Of Approaching Flood Sent
Residents Of Several Towns
Scurrylne TO Safety.

Cumberland, Md.-Huddled in rude
shacks and about blazing camp fires,
hundreds of food refugees watched
and waited In the West Virginia hills
while the northern branch of the Po-
tomach river, a swollen, icy food,
swept through their homes In the
towns that dot the valley below.
A wall OF water, starting from the
broken dam of the West Virginia
Pulp and Paper company on Stoney
creek, moved down to the Potomac,
inundated the town of Schell, w. Va,
where the two streams meet and
started a flood wave laden with wreck
age and ice down the Potomac valley.
Warnings of the approaching food
sent the residents OF small towns
along the river scurrying to safety in
The hills.
Telegraph and telephone commune
cation was cut off by the flood for a
day before being re-established. Ru.
mores of several men caught in the
food waters at Shaw, w. Va, 20 miles
from Schell, which could not be con-
frmed, were the only reports of
casualties attending the flood. The
food warning emptied the town of
Shaw and sent many residents of
Blaine, Harrison, Kitzmiller and other
small places in the path of the water,
hurrying TO the ridges.
The big dam, which impounded a
lake Of water FIVE miles long and
which was Go feet high, had been
weakening for several days. Wednes.
day night 1t began to crumble and a
farmer from the mountain village OF
Mount Serm rode down the valley
warning the few inhabitants OF the
impending break.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-22
BRITISH SUBMARINE Sinks
ELEVEN MEN ENToMBEp 100
FEET UNDER WATER.
Graphing Irons Dragging Bay Fall to
Locate Exact Spot Where Vessel
Sank In Whitesand Bay.

Plymouth, England.-Two officers
and nine men, comprising the crew
of the British submarine boat Al, are
trapped in their craft beneath the wa
tiers OF Whitesand Bay, about five
miles southwest of Plymouth. The
exact spot where the little vessel sank
has not been definitely fixed. The
AZ. in company with the AS and 40,
made a plunge while engaged in ma
neuvers. Her sister ships came to the
surface at the end Of the maneuvers.
but nothing has been seen OF the Al
since she opened her valves and dived.
Rescue boats we're Immediately
rushed to the vicinity where the Al
went down. They threw out crap
pling irons and dragged the bay all
afternoon and until darkness set in.
Their efforts were fruitless, however,
for never once was there a tug at a
chain to indicate that the iron sides
OF the plunger had been struck.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-01-22
STRIKE LEADERS GIVE BOND
viii Not Be Extradited, County
Officials Announce.

Calumet, Mich.-Twenty-one Of
the 80 officials OF the Western
Federation OF Miners. indicted by the
special Houghton county grand jury
for alleged conspiracy in connection
with the strike of copper mine work
ers, have been arrested. All were
taken before Circuit Court Commits
sioner Rounavaar and on motion of
Special Prosecutor Nichols, bail was
fixed at $1,000 each.
No attempt will be made by the
Houghton county officials to secure
the extradition of the indicted fedora
tion members who are outside the
state. The charges will be ignored
II the men remain away from the
strike district, it is said,