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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
The Tourists Paradise.

No state in the union offers such at
fractions to the pleasure traveller as
Minnesota, with her ten thousand
beautiful lakes, charming scenery and
delightful climate. The quiet grand
eur and picturesque beauty of the
summer resorts along the line of the
ST. Paul & Duluth railroad has become
a matter Of common knowledge. and
with the summer winds come strang-
ers from far and near to enjoy the ben
etitS and luXuries afforded by these
bright spots of recreation and repose.
The many charming lakes offer I'M
equaled attractions to the tourist,
angler, hunter, or seeker after health
or recreation, and the excellent serv-
ice OF this road places them all with
IN easy reach Of the cities. The ST..
Paul & Duluth railroad is the popular
route for all classes of travel between
st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, West
Superior, and the Lake Superior coun-
try. 1t is the only line Offering strict
ly flrst-class service. For descriptive
matter pertaining to these resorts,
giving a synopsis of game and fish
laws, rates of hotels, boats, and list of
varieties of fish caught at the various
points, apply to agents or to w. A.
Russell, general passenger agent, ST.
Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award

Representative McCleary had an
amendment tackled upon the river
and harbor bill, providing for sur
Vey of the Minnesota river at Manka-
to, with view to taking necessary
steps for the protection of the banks
from erosion. Representative Boon
tried but failed to secure the adoption
of an amendment appropriating
$40, 900 to secure a survey and esti-
mates of the cost of connecting the
Minnesota river with the Red river.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
Hoods Cures.

In saying that Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures, its proprietors make no idle or
extravaganza claim. The advertising
of Hoods Sarsaparilla is always with
in the bounds of reason, because it is
true; it always appeals to the sober,
common sense of thinking people, and
it is always fully substantiated by en-
dorsements which, in the financial
world, would be accepted without a
moments hesitation.
Read the testimonials published in
behalf of Hoods Sarsaparilla, all from
reliable, grateful people.
They tell the story Hoods Sarsa-
parilla cures.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
TEACHERS REFLECTED.

The school board held a special
meeting last night to consider the
election of teachers for the coming
year. 1t was voted to suspend the
rule for one year which provides for
the increase in salaries of teachers
who are reelected. This action was
taken owing to the general financial
stringency, and leaves all the salaries
the same as during the present year.
The following teachers were re-
elected:
superintendent, G. F. Kenaston.
FRANKLIN SCHOOL.
Doth and 9th grades, Minnie Benger-
ter.
3rd and ,4th grades, Emma Kohler.
End grade, Ada Fletcher.
Sub-1st, Mary Coon.
UNION SCHOOL.
9Th and 9th grades, Clara L. Sweet.
4th grade, Annie e. Jones.
3rd grade, Ella Durkee.
ISL grade, Maria Chapman.
Sub-Primary,' Lizzie f. Keysor.
PLEASANT GROVE SCHOOL.
9Th grade, Cora Haynes.
9Th grade, Augusta Shellbach.
4th grade, Allie Lewis.
3rd grade, Amelia Iceberg.
End grade, Carrie A. Brewster
1st arade, Mrs. G. L. Treat.
Sub-1st, Alma L. Wilson.
Primary, Hetty G. Crawford.
WEST MANKATO SCHOOL.
9TH and 9th grades, Cora Noble.
3rd and 4th grade, Lenore Roblee.
End grade, Mary Dougherty.
The board will hold another meet
ing next Wednesday night to elect
the remaining teachers, including the
high school teachers. There will
be only a few vacancies to fill on &C
count of designations, and three new
positions to be filled. Those who
have resigned are Prof G. E. Goodell,
who takes better position in Frank
Ign college, Miss Mary Ingerman and
Miss Duclos.
The new positions will be two new
rooms in the FRANKLIN building and
one in the new East Mankato school.
A resolution was passed, requiring
that all of the teachers shall pass an
examination to be held before the fall
term. They will be given permanent
or temporary certificates, according to
excellence of their standing, those
getting the former being exempt
from examinations in the future. All
new teachers will hereafter be re-
quired to take an examination. There
is some opposition to this new rule
among some of the older teachers, who
believe that they ought not to be re-
quired to submit to an examination.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11

If King Solomon was alive he would
now say: $50 to the travelling man,
learn his ways, and be WISE" Mr.. c..
w. Battell, a Cincinnati travelling man
representing the Queen City Printing
Ink Co., after suffering intensely for
two or three days with lameness of
the shoulders, resulting from rheuma-
tism, completely cured it with two
applications of Chamberlains Pain
Balm. This remedy is gaining wide
for it's prompt cures of
rheumatism, lame back, sprains,
swellingS and lamenesS. so cent bot
ties for sale by j. G. ThrO, Druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
BURGLARS AT KASOTA.

VIM. Aust, of Kasota, was in the
city Monday following up two parties
whom he suspects of burglarizing his
house last night. He states that
burglars entered his house, and went
into his bedroom and stole S11 from
his pants pockets and from box in
the bureau drawer. He was not
awakened. A neighbours house was
also entered and Satchel containing
painters materials was stolen. Two
tramps were begging in town Satur-
day, but were in this city to-day
drinking at different saloons and had
plenty OF money, SO Mr.. Aust says.
They got off the train from Kasota,
at the depot, but were, not seen to
have Satchel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11

An original widows pension has
been granted to Dorathy Klasses, of
Caroline Station.
The first annual meeting of the
Southern Minnesota Art League will
be held in Architect Thayer's build
ing Thursday, May 10th, at $50 D. m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

f. Kron to D. Carroll, lots l to
s and IL to 16, inclusive, blk.
17S, West Mankato. 49, 900
j. n. Hall and M. G.. Willard
to III. Ahlenstorf, H. So TT. of
lot 3, blk. 80, Mankato City 100
Julia Smith to Mary III. Par
rett, Ell, n. so a. of mel, sec.
Il, 1927. l
A. G. Wilbur to Nettie P.
Selby, lot IL, blk. 4, Vernon
Center. 225
J. Schweitzer to A. mccarthy,
lots 3, and 5, blk. 2, Pagen-
kopf's adj, Mapleton. ...... 175
S. Roland to T. Erickson, WI n
% net nw4, sec. q, 1927. 437.5O
Total. -. 6 deeds. 49,. 50, S3S.5C
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
FOR THE PLAINTIFF.

Judge Severance has rendered a de-
cision in favor of the plaintiff in the
suit of Charles t. Taylor VS.. w. j..
Glynn, giving Mr.. Taylor judgment
for 81, 1868 and costs and disburse-
ments. Sheriff Glynn was backed by
the Moline Stoddard Co. This settles
a case that has been hard fought in
the courts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
RuckIen'S Arulca SaIye.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, saltrheum, fe-
yer sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions;
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 80 cents per box. For sale by
Lamm & Merchant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11

Milo Tanners examination on the
charge of bastardy, preferred by Anna
0. Halverson, took place in the NUM-
cipal court sroom Wednesday He
was defended by Lorin Cray, while
County Attorney Benedict was as
sisted by w. n. Plymat. A number
of people from Medo, where the part
les live, were present. Judge Shissler
found that there was probable cause
to believe the defendant guilty, and
certified the case to the District
court. The defendant was released
on furnishing $500 bonds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11

We find Mr.. W. P. Spaulding bus
lily engaged in G. III. Austin & Sons
shoe store. He will be pleased to have
his friends call and look over the new
styles of shoes which are arriving ev-
cry day from the factories. He will
take special pains to show goods wheth-
er parties wish to buy or not.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings
New Discovery know its value, and
those who have not, have now an OPP
portunity to try it Free. Call on the
advertised Druggist and get a Trial
Bottle, Free, Send your name and
address te III. E. Bucklen & Co., Chi
cago, and get sample box Of DR..
Kings New Life Pills, Free, as well
as a copy of Guide to Health and
Household Instructor, Free. All of
which is guaranteed to do you good
aud cost you nothing. Lamm & More
hart, Druggists.
Canton 'Colfax held its religious
services Sunday afternoon, at the
Episcopal church. 1t marched in a
body, the uniformed members in front
Rev. Mr.. Taylor preached an able
sermon,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
Miss Redner has some surDr

Miss Redner has some surprisingly
cheap bargains in trimmed and I'M
trimmed hats and bonnets for ladies
and children. 1t would pay you to
call before purchasing elsewhere.
Rooms over Clements grocery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11

On motion board adjourned to July
9th, 1894.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11
For Sale Cheap.

One of the finest places on Glen
wood Ave. EDMOND GRUBB, agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-05-11

Good fifty cent hats for children,
all trimmed ready to wear at Miss
Redner'S
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-02-16
AMERICAS HOTTEST SPOT.
st. Louis Man Runs Across 1t Out II
Arizona.

Arizona.
''SiX months ago l was travelling in
Arizona in a stage" said a traveller re-
Gently. 1.-The temperature was a
hundred and something in the shade,
and 4 hundred and twenty odd inside
the coach, which rivaled it's fellows for
stuffiness and discomfort. There wasn't
a vacant inch of space, and as two of
the passengers were Cinnamon on their
way to some town where they had
heard there was a vacancy in the
laundry business, the condition of af-
fairs was abominable. We, that is, the
English-speaking passengers, fretted
and fumed and looked at our watches
about every five minutes At last we
stopped to change horses at little
town where two white men were wait
ing to join the coach. AS there wasn't
space left for child | supposed they
would have to wait till the next day,
but they didn't.
The two Cinnamon were forcibly
elected, and, despite their chattering
and evident protests their seats were
occupied by the newcomers, and we
continued our wearisome sweat-boX
Journey. No one but myself was in
the least way disconnected at what ap.
peared to be a most unwarranta bic
outrage, especially as the heather Chi.
nee had paid their fares to the place
they had been reckless enough to de-
sire to go, and there was no suggcs-
ton of n refund or rebate. On the re-
turn trip a few days later l had the
curiosity to inquire what had become
of the evicted Cinnamon and found
to my surprise that they had accepted
the situation philosophically, had
started a laundry in the town they were
thrown into and were doing a fair bus
mess Whatever may be the defects in
the Chinese get-up. and they are many,
/ doubt whether the members of any
other nationality would have regarded
an outrage of that character as the
finger of destiny and fallen in with the
DEGREES of fate so peacefully."-St
Louis Globe-Democrat
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INSLEY. EDWARDS COUNTY, KANSAS,

inquired slowly, trying with all her
might to keep her voice steady.
81 don't know. You needn't get
scared. Maybe they were looking for
deserter or something"
Father says there's likely to be a
battle over on the creek some day, the
bluffs are SO high" remarked Anna
Its the best place around here to
hide
Lucy knew in a flash why the man in
gray had been in the woods adjoining
the creek, though she wondered a little
why she had not seen any signs of the
union soldiers the youth spoke of. Per-
haps she had not gone far enough down
the valley. Had the guests not been
too intent on themselves they would
have missed their hostess a few minutes
later. Had the noise been little less
in volume the visitors might have heard
an upstairs window open and detected
a scratching sound on the wall of the
house But had they done SO they
would have thought nothing of it, nor
did they notice anything amlss when
Lucy came downstairs, flushed but
smiling, and nervously anxious to for
"dIo duy dAuoCuCuO VI Llc
Dancing would not begin until after
supper. and some good fashioned
games had been prepared for the in
terim. Then there would be a recess
for costulning and the gathering would
take on an eighteenth century appear
ance.
As Lucy appeared the games had COM
menced. The pOstmaster's son stood
on chair holding in his hand little
hatchet
'It goes to the one who cannot tell a
lie," he was announcing in a mock
serious tone. Three judges will be
appointed and you will be examined
one by one. He or she who answers
the questions with, in the judges opin-
ion, the nearest approach to the truth,
will get the reward"
With solemn visages the trio COM
prising the jury took places on raised
dais intended for the musicians later
in the night They were decorated
with huge paper crowns and made a
grotesque appearance.
Rapidly the guests were called out
and questioned The absurd queries
put to them, the references to jokes
which had attached to their history,
embarrassing confessions as to their
personal likes and dislikes came fast
and kept the audience in constant
laughter.
The quick wit of the leader and his
knowledge of his subjects made the
exercise one of lively amusement to
all, and time after time did he announce
that no worthy successor had been
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and intertwined her slender fingers.

and intertwined her slender fingers.
| But she did not speak.
The colonel returned to the hall and
they heard him say: 81 am sorry, cap
tain, that we cannot help you. but nc
one here has seen or heard of the per.
| son for whom you are looking"
Then the two Mau exchanged good
night greetings and the captain de-
parted.
The postmaster's son went on with
his game, although the crowd had lost
interest in it
''Only two more" he announced, and
called Lucy Dean TO the inquisition.
The questioning was rather tame
now and she could easily answer all
the queries. She was dismissed with
fattering congratulations and the re-
naming subject" was ordered for
ward.
The judges deliberated but moment,
and then with their minds somewhat
biased by courtesy, perhaps, declared
the hostess the winner, and the gilt.
tering toy was handed her with admo.
nitions to let cherry trees severely
alone.
1t was a gorgeous train that trooped
downstairs half hour later. Pow
dered wigs and continental uniforms
| adorned the guests, and the old house
seemed to have been set back century
in the twinkling of an eye.
Lucy was not with the merrymakers.
Back in the servants quarters was an
unused closet large enough for bed
room, but devoted to storehouse OF
odds and ends.
There on pile of worn-out bedding
sat the stranger in gray. The hostess
stood before him, her hatchet in hand.
"You must eat as fast as you can and
CO." she was saying. ''They are look
ing for you all round here, and if they
should search the house, think where
we would be.
81 took that loaf of bread from the
table for you and there is some lini-
ment for your leg. Remember, you
promised ME not to fight any more"
81 promise" said the stranger, "this
wound alone will stop that 1 can't
thank you enough for this
Don't try, then. Now you must go. "
She laid the hatchet on the floor and
pulled from pile of rubbish an an
tique coat and hat
You can pass for Miles Standish or
Thomas jefferson or somebody like
that They are all busy and will not
notice you. Go down the front stairs
boldly and out the front way"
His dropping spirits revived by the
bounteous lunch and every faculty
alert, the stranger prepared to obey
her.
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Washinxton's Coach,

In Philadelphia, in accordance with
the spirit of the times and with what
Washington believed to be the pro-
prieties of his station, he lived in state
ly style. Not the least striking indica-
ton of the importance of the president
and of the government was the splen-
did coach in which Washington rode to
church and when travelling or on out
ings for health Made in Europe and
especially imported for the presiden-
tial use, it was of white decorated with
medallions. When travelling, this white
coach with four bay horses, two uni
formed outriders and the same mum Der
of footmen and positions, with its
ferce-mustachioed coachman in white
and red livery, with cooked hat and
well-incased queue, the presidents
chariot was sight to overawe the
rural spectators In our day such splen-
dor of official dignity would not be rel
ished. We are more democratic than
our fatherS-William E. Grifis, in S. S.
Times
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"Tom," began Lucy the first after.
noon. 81 have a confession to make
aided and abetted the enemy as the
newspapers say"
Then she told him the story and add.
ed: 81 have never told father. for he
might be angry-I want you to do it
Besides, my conscience has troubled
me for accepting the hatchet for SUI
perior adherence to truth-even if ii
was in jest"
Much to her wonder Tom roared with
laughter. wait minute" he said,
and went to his knapsack. Out of it
he took something bright and shining
and held it up before her-the hatchet
''When I was sick down among those
Virginian swamps, young fellow took
me to his home and let me stay for
three days until could be removed to
hospital He gave me this to return
to the angel who saved his life. He
also gave me a letter for her. which l
will now deliver"
Lucy took both with downcast eyes
and ran off to her room to inspect them
She would not tell what the letter
contained, but Tom noticed that q
month later the mail contained a mis-
sive for her with n Virginia postmark
The colonel scowled little when he
heard Lucy's story, but the scowl van
ished when he heard Toms
Then, the next winter, the young Vir-
ginian came up to see them-to see Tom,
of course. On the anniversary of his es-
capade beneath the same roof he sought
the colonel in the library.
Lucy has decided that she has no
right to the hatchet," he began, ''and
will deliver up her prisoner"
He handed out the toy. The colonel
took it and with mock solemnity re-
Piled: "Who is to be the jailer?"
''She will, and for life too, if you will
allow it,
WELL" and the colonel gave sigh,
as if the fates were all against him, II
see no other way out OF tin fact, 1
have rather expected some such result as
this ever since learned how that gray
coat found in the storeroom came into
the house"
-Cut PJ ia MOpr.1- napnrp
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found for the venerated emblem OF
truth SO closely identified with the ma
TONS history.
Suddenly there was a sound of heavy
feet without and a ring at the door that
told OF sterner caller than some be-
lated guest A halt came to the merri-
ment and all stood in silence while Col
| Dean in person answered the summons
In response to his greeting an officer
with sword at his side stepped into the
hall He was in blue and had stern
| face.
| Again the color fed from Lucy's
| cheeks, and she sank back into the cor
ner Of sofa where the shadows made
the expression of her features Of little
consequence.
All could hear occasional words in
the low conversation in the hall Anna
volunteered the suggestion that the Of
ficer wanted to make one of the party
and was decidedly in favor of his doing
so.
But the errand was of an entirely
different tenor.
Mr.. Dean, after few minutes of con-
ference, came forward and mouxted
the little platform. beside the judges.
THE gentleman in the hail." he be-
gan, lis Capt. Morris, of the union
army. and his object here is not a pleas
ant or attractive one. A confederate
soldier captured few days ago by his
command has escaped. The prisoner is
believed to be in this vicinity. He is
young and was wounded in the slsir-
mish where he was taken. Knowing
you all to be of the captains faith 1
volunteered to ask you :. anyone pres
ent had seen or heard of any suspicious
person who might turn ou. to be the
missing prisoner.
He halted, but no one spoke.
II know this request is unusual, and
it is made on my own responsibility,
not the captains He has searching
parties out and believes that he win re-
capture the prisoner before morning. -
Again he looked over the little as
sembly, and tho osy-cheescd girls and
by!sht.eyed young men smiled at ons
another and shook their heads,
All hnt caesEshe psshsa fasshes back
sste sas eaAdow saa nsstsaflf twihsa
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Wondering About Washington.

This is NY and Gen. Washin't toms
birfday," said little G. ". Brown as he
sat waiting for his party" to arrive.
81 wonder how he came to be borned
same day was Iwonder if he ever had
a biriday party. 1 wonder if his
mamma made him big cake all full OF
raisinS wonder if his papa gave MIN
a pretty pony like mine. wonder if
his grandma used to hug him and call
him Geordie' and give him chocolate
drops? He most seems like some la
ton to me, bein' borned the same day
and named the same name. Guess he
must "a been named after memo, ]
fnk mamma said I vas named ate.
hin But ] believe "a rathAr bs ns
tasa Gen w,shss'tsui"~ "~YastA's Gem