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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-12-14
Forenoon Session.

The court room rapidly filled up
this morning to view the completion
of the jury which was expected to
take place shortly after 10 o'clock.
The sheriff returned the special
venire at 9:20. The new panel was
composed mostly of men from town.
The first one drawn was John Luis
dOrf, who asked to be excused on the
ground that he was fireman. He
was questioned by the court and by
the attorneys, and the statutes were
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-12-14
The Highwayman Indicted.

The man who held up Policeman
Schuette's son Wednesday evening
and who gave his name as Francis
o. Brien, was brought into court this
morning on an Indictment and ar
raigned under the name under which
he was indicted, Frank Willard. He
will be arraigned and allowed to plead
tomorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-12-14
Changed Her Residence.

Last evening Mrs. Burt, of the Man
kato house, sent for William Plymat,
and stated to him that she did not
longer desire to keep Mrs. Stein, who
was duly notified at late hour
in the evening. This morning the
lady and her mother left for the City
hotel where they will remain until
the close of the trial
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-12-14
Plaintiffs Complaint.

The plaintiff, Miss Victoria
Stein, alleges that in May, 1889, :
on divers other days since that t.
and in October. 1893, and before
commencement of this suit, in 6
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-12-14
Plaintiffs Reply.

In her reply to defendants amend
ed answer, the plaintiff specifically
denies every allegation set forth by
defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-12-14

Many men ask for a certain
brand of tobacco through force
of habit, without stopping to
think whether there is anything
better to. be had for the same
price. Ifyou want the best, ask
zfor CLIMAX PLUG.
ayaaw
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-12-14

The ever-increasing popular
ity of CLIMAX PLUG can only
be attributed to it's high quail
ty, delicious flavor, and satisfy
ing substance-three features
which all judges of Chewing
Tobacco know to be essential.
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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
One ON Joe Bailey.

Senator Perry J. Lewis tells story on
Congressman Joe Bailey, for which, how
ever, he quotes Senator A. NJ. Carter of
Fort Worth as authority.
Zone day." said Lewis, "Carter and
Joe Bailey were standing on the stree;
when they saw approaching them /,
darby mounted on a frisky and spirited
horse, whose fine appearance caught the
fancy of Carter, who is a lover of fine
horsefesh. Carter hailed the darby and
Remarked:
"That's pretty spirited animal you
are riding, old man. Is he good run.
ner?"
We'll, no, sab, he isn't much of a
runnin hoss,' replied the rider.
"'Oh, then he is a good trotter, sup
pose,' remarked Carter.
"'No, sab, he amt no trotter neither,
said Scipio Africanus.
"'Oh, I see,' calculated Carter; 'heis a
No. PAGER
"'No, sab, dis boss amt no trotter,
nor he amt no PAGER needer.'
"'Well, what is he fit for anyhow
asked Carter.
just ter prance aroun an look fine,
boss replied the darby, AN dat's why
has outen accomplishment named him arter
Marse Joe Bailey dar.'" - Galveston
News
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
An IIElbrella~

''Show me an umbrella, says q manu-.
facturer. that has holes worn in the silk
about the ring at the top, while the body
of the material is still intact throughout,
and will show you the owner of an u,n-
brella who doesn't deserve to own one.
It it is a good one. And show me an UNI
brella that has holes in along the ribs be-
fore natural use Of it should make them
come there, and [ will show you an own
er who carries his umbrella more for the
sake Of appearance than for utility"
A wet umbrella placed handle down
drips the moisture from it at the edges
Of the frame, and the material with which
it is covered dries evenly and leaves no
spot still soaked with water. If the
handle is upward, the water runs down
to one spot at the top, where the strong
cloth lining about the ring holds good
deal of it and in comparatively short
time rots the material, and it breaks
easily.
The man who carries his umbrella
swathed in its case when it is not called
into use by rain will soon find it wearing
out from top to bottom.
This is because of constant friction be-
tween the case and the silk, and no mat
ter Of how good quality it may be the
holes will appear in it long before they
should, and the provider of the umbrella
will of course be blamed for selling in.
ferior or damaged goods. There are
many people so ignorant of the proper
treatment of an umbrella that they will
actually roll it up when wet and leave
!, it to rot and mold until the next time
they want it for use.-New York World.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
The TOrnadO's Twist.

The tornado and the cause of its for.
nation seem to be less perfectly under.
stood than even the ever mysterious elec-
tricity. That a tornado has a violent
spiral motion and distinct ascending
movement is we'll established. The rapid
rotary motion tends to form a vacuum
in the center of the funnel shaped vol
ume, and this sucking force brings about
devastation. When a tornado surrounds
a house, the air inside of it forces the
walls asunder instantly.
But the inception of tornado and the
causes which lead up to it have not vet
been discovered. The scientist tells us
that the air of valleys becomes heated
and rises, cold air rushes in to take its
place, the wind hits against a hill, is
changed in its course and goes cavorting
down the valley, and that makes a tor
nado. Bnt what gives it the twist? And
there are no mountains in the Missis-
sippi valley, but cyclones form there.
Weather bureaus, with all their costly,
delicate instruments, have never vet
satisfactorily explained what gives the
tornado it's twist. The world is looking
for a man who can discover the tornado
in its native lair and definitely define,
distinguish and describe it. All this is
for the benefit of our neighbors of the
east, for the tornado never visits Cali
fornia.-San Jose Mercury.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
TATTOO THE WEDDING RING.
A British social Reformer Suggests Brand
ing Both Bride and Groom.

A British Social Reformer Suggests Brand
ing Both Bride and Groom.
& DEAR SIR wish in all earnestness to
make known suggestion that would
save many broken heart among the
sensitive and many q breach Of promise
case among the mercantile, and would
considerably tighten the labors Of the
police courts and law courts. Ny sug-
gestion is that every married man and
every married woman should have cir
Gle tattooed around the third finger of
the left hand in place of or as well as
the wedding ring. This would be sign
that could never be taken off or effaced
and would therefore leave lesser mar
gin for the treacheries and tricks of biga-
mists and other great and small offenses
against law. society and individuals.
To make this,:'.'onasition practical land
distinctive, Ok car lain rules would
have to be ,~,7n T>r Instance. any nm
married m,>-- J.tli.i tattooing their
third finger to !3> i ::s:.assy.l. Gned. Every
widow and wiloE:"r t. ala a distin-
gushing mark :, III, + ,.ng. Every
married man CT w,o.ntl ,..iilnited by
law to have b:sc ~ CTS ~ across their
wedding ring, an to- eep:l,vry two
or three times to >- circles
accordingly. ...... ..c-.
The operation OF, t. - !: cv:- With
all reverence be per-. i : ~ ex-
pert in the vestry after 49,. e: sew
ice, or at the registrar, ,;t i :. :iiu<,
who only go through the { : ,:;'rS.n >nv.
This tattooing may seel-t / i lS:::. :,
barbarism, but our much ."rA.as. c:v.
ilization has introduced SUI. 1l,a,2 ~:>l;::
aids to deceit that safegl.-z=, =. :,
warning, such as a tattooed ~: ~ !;
ring. would become practical ~ j: :,.i.-
i've of much sham, folly and wro.;r.
Only those who have sympathy : ~,
lawful liberty will demur again. IL
idea being realized. I shall be plc. %!
to hear from all who approve of -:
scheme and are willing to assist in To-.
ing a society to influence others in brinY-
ing about custom that would help to
insure peace, respect and happiness to
many homes and hearts. Yours faith
fully, B. T. KNoLLYs.
Letter to Pail Mall Gazette.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
WEAKNESS or. II yMAN NATURE,

Eagrrness Of People to Take Undue Ad.
vantage of Practical scheme.
''Do you remember me?'' inquired the
man as he quietly slipped up to the city
editors desk.
81 can't say that I do replied the city
editor, looking him over carefully.
''You remember I was in here some
time ago giving policies Of insurance on
punches of keys?''
''Oh, yes, remember. i.ow. took
one.''
.'Of course. All y; .aen 10. At the
same time, if you recall it, I told you ]
had great scheme for insurin5 umbrel.
las on the same plan:'
II believe do recall it. How did it
come out?'' - =:
The man threw up his hands hope.
lessly.
"Well," he said, '';ncforo that week
was out had my u1n ::1',:..:. Insurance
company at work, with ;;::en;: Ill ove1
town. The success was imnl2: i:,:e and
phenomenal. Everybody ,:;::l,v.l to j..
sure his umbrella. The preln;:::::2 WIS J
cents year. The amount to tt paid I :;
persons returning lost umbrc la, 49,; 5:
about the average price of Ill lIi:4 treil !
man doesn't like to lose, you know.
Agents turned in policies by the loc.:;e::.
fuls the first week. 7 hadn't any idea
there were as many half dollars in circu.
lation as received at my Office. Second
week they kept coming, and began to
think of plans for a great building on
Woodward avenue for the accommodate
ton of the business, to be known as the
Umbrella Insurance building. Third
week it was still going. Fourth week it
rained. Fifth week umbrellas began
coming in. ! didn't know there were 50
many umbrellas in the world.
''Sixth week it was worse, and be-
gan to investigate. Watched the people
who brought them in and got the So.
Mostly people above suspicion-to look
at. Discovered they had been stealing
them; always picked out one with our
tag on it. Didn't know there were so
many people who thought it no sin to
steal an umbrella; never thought Of that
when l got up the company; wasn't an
umbrella in the lot worth So; didn't
know so many people wore cheap UNI
brellas; something rotten in Denmark.
Just come up here from my office; string
OF people there reaching half way around
the block waiting to get in. There isn't
money enough left in the fund to buy a
ferry ticket with. I've come here to see
if you won't lend me that amount. I'm
not going back, but I notice in the
paper that Mr.. Dingbat, the we'll
known president of the Umbrella Insur-
ance company, having been suddenly
called to China, left this morning by
way Of Windsor and Quebec. Do I get
the price Of q ferry ticket? Thanks. .
And he went out, leaving the city editor
in condition, of partial paraly sis.-De-
troit Free Press.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
Miss EussclFs Fondness For Poker.

am informed that one reason of the
little rift within the Perugini lutte con-
sisted in Miss Russell's prediction for
poker. This is a science to which the
golden diva has devoted much study.
She likes a game of poker and plays it
on the strict rules laid down by Gen.
eral Schenck. Her parties for this di-
version are usually composed of four or
five people, each of whom is million
aire. But Miss Russell's income aver
ages $50, 900, and shecan afford to play.
The limits high and the betting lively.
Signor Perugini, whose salary is only
$3.50 week, could not sit down at such
game without rislzing his entire weeks
earnings. Consequently he was ruled
out and had to solace himself with SEN
timental arias up stairs while his wife
was winning or losing fortune down
stairs. This isolation brought dis
quietude to his thoughts, and next morn
ing he was perhaps not SO cheerful a
companion as diva would wish at the
breakfast table. New York Press.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
No OHense.

A boy was once brought before odd
Steady" Baker, the mayor Of Folkestone,
for stealing gooseberries. Baker turned
over Burns Justice" but not being able
to find the article he wanted in the book,
which is alphab etically arranged, he lift
ed up his spectacles and addressed the
culprit thus: My lad, it'syery lucky for
you that, instead Of stealing gooseber-
RES, you were not brought here for steal
ing goose. There is statute against
stealing geese, but can't find anything
about gooseberries in all Burn, SO let Il .
prisoner be discharged, for SUPPOSE: s
no ofense. San Francisco Argonau.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
Another Use For Paner.

Among the latest things made out of
paper are artificial straws for slipping
cobblers and various iced drinks. Eyery-
body knows that real straws are apt to
be defective, but the limitations never
fail to draw. After they are rolled they
are treated with paraffin to render them
water tight and nonabsorbent. The same
patent covers mouthpie PIECES for cigarettes,
which are manufactured in q similar
fashion. -Philadelphia Times.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
A Time Killer

Ed-What do you do to pass away the
time?
Ned-Easy enough. I just give my
promissory note to some one for 80 days,
and the time passes quickly enough, I
assure you. london Culver.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
a Shaggy CONGREGATION.

Little 81 BE people at the Epis-
copal chur, are very slangy, don't you
think, mammal
MammaNo, dear. What makes yen
think 20? .ss
Floesie Well, every time the minister
/ stopped reading theyall said ah there
Chicago Inter Ocean.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
Over Long AGO.

He (who has just proposed Don't give:
me your answer now. Think it over.
She (calmly)-I did think it over. Il
thought it was all over when I saw you
flirting 30 outrageously with the Barstow
girl. New York Herald.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
something She would Stop ~.

Something She Would Stop At.
.I don't believe that horrid Miss Boil
ton would stop at anything .
E Bob Did you ever try her with 8
soda fountain? Chicago Inter Ocean.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
Too Paltry.

Mr.. Superintendent. have eoL.s /,
report That last night as was go
home melody fired q pistol at me, t-.s
ball Of which went right through my hat
here.
is that alR You can come again when
the bul /: has gone through your head.
Before then I am not in . position 70 deal
with Z e matter. I'll X.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-07-04
A Mistaken Idea,

She was reading over the column of
marriage notices.
''1t can't be true" she said, .that mar
riage is a lottery" !.
.'And why not?'' asked the young man
with her.
Because there is law against adver-
Using lotteries, and look at this she re-
piled. handing the paper to him.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-26

Sioux CITY, Ia., Dec, 26.-Suit has been
begun In the Iowa supreme court involv-
Ing thousands of acres of land in north
western Iowa. In the early fifties John
Irwin located u large number of military
warrants upon some of the choicest lands
in northwest Iowa. During the war Irwin
became financially embarrassed, and fall
Ing to pay taxes upon his Iowa lands they
were sold at tax sale. The tax titles thus
acquired were purchased by parties who
opened the lands and for many years re-
sided upon them. In October, 1893, Irwin
died in Nebraska, and now his heirs have
Brought suit to redeem them from the tax
sales, claiming Irwin was insane at the
time of his death. In Clay county alone
over seventy different farms are involved.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-26
CAN ANTS TALKf
Another Tribute to the Brain Power Of
These Remarkable Insects.

Another Tribute to the Brain Power of
These Remarkable Insects.
Twas ono day standing in my garden
near the trunk Of an old willow tree, up
which scattered line Of ants was crawl
ing After time observed an occasional
straggler coming down In the opposite di.
rection. Hero and there o couple OF ants,
ascending and descending, CHANGED to
meet, but there was no stoppage and NO
talk. Presently, at about five feet from the
ground, smeared q little hollow In the
trunk with large spoonful OF thick urea
Gle to see how long it would remain undis-
covered. I then went away for short
time, and on my return found about Q
dozen ants busily feasting on the treasure.
A minute OF two later one Of the feastrs
crawled slowly down the trunk with
heavy feet and when near the ground met
friend, whom he suddenly arrested on
his way up, and with his antenne, which
ho piled vigorously, held a good talk.
What was said know NOT but the friend
knew and thereupon marched steadily on
up the tree to the newly found treasure.
Meanwhile the benrer of the good tidings
made his own way quickly back to the
nest q few yards off In the grass, to which
! watched him. He was soon lost to view,
but beyond all doubt soon spread the news
Oh tresisufe trOFe turuuShUht thu Suiouy'
Within half en hour of that time long
unbrokan line OF hungry ants was march
ing direca to the tree, making straight for
the feast, remaining there for time and
then returning to thu nest in another line
on the nthsr side Of the willow. This proc
ess of ascending and descending termitsa
went on tor some hours-in fact, until
dusk-when the numbers of advancing
guests grew less and less and finally
ceased Before 1t was dark not a single
ant was to be seen, though early the next
morning fresh band of adyanturers ses
out in ths same fashion, coming and 60
ing all day until every morsel OF the sweets
had disappeared.
Here therefore, clearly some talk of tho
, surprising dainty had taken place between
| the two anita meeting on the road to 10,
while tidings had been carried to the col
ony, which ut once reused all the inmates
to go forth direct to the feast, possibly led
| by tho very guide who had first discovered
| 1t. So much for the general intelligence
which enlightens and guides the whola
life and work of this wise nation of In
sects.--I .ondon Culver.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-26
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Laes u Govt Report
R>!aza!!! q! Rs%asga Rskieg
ABSOAUTEEY PURE


The prosecuting attorney in western
Kansas village had been out with the boys
the night before and taken u lending part
In free fight, in which one saloon had
been cleaned OUT and considerable damage
done to the glassware and fixtures In an
other.
In the pursuance of his regular duty as
an official he appeared before the police
magistrate the next morning, fully sohered
and ready for business. In front of him
was stack Of lawbooks, and he held In
his hand a warrant for his own arrest on
the charge of drunkenness and disorderly
conduct.
.'Your HONOR he said, rising and ad-
dressing the court with emphasis and de-
liberation, "as village attorney / am here
to prosecute this case, and as defendant" Z"
he added, jabbing long bowie knife into
the table and laying huge navy revolver
down by the side Of 10. Il am here, sir, to
defend myself"
Enter a nollc pros, Mr.. Ferguson"
said the magistrate hastily.-Chicago
Tribune
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-26

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec a8-GeneraI John
S. Clarkson, who rarely submits to news
paper interviews, has fallen victim to the
wilcs Of one OF The Examiners Christmas
edition lady reporters and talked of presi-
dcntial possibilities. General Clarkson
thinks that if the convention were held
this year Mckinley would be tho Repub-
liean choice, but two years are to inter-
veue, and in the meantime Mr.. ClarLson
thinks Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, will
come forward as a powerful candidate. He
thinks Mr.. Reed the strongest American
intellectually, and he would make n great
president He also spoke Of General Har-
rison, Senator Cullom, Robert Lincoln,
Senator Spooner, Senator Davis and Sena-
tor Allison as possibilities.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-26
BETTER I.EGIsLATION.
Formation OF the Businesn Mems Repnbii-
can Club of Wilmington.

can Club Of Wilmington.
The Business Mems Republican Club OF
Wilmington has been formed, and the
en
President-Henry G. Morse.
Vice Presldents-F'irst, 4. Allen Hilles;
second, Edward q. Bradford third. George
S. Capelle.
Secretary George II. Hoflecker.
1Teasurer-W. J. Ellison.
Executive eCommittee-Henry G. Morse.
r.. Alien Hiles, Edward q. Bradford.
George S. Capelle. Charles w. Plsey.
Colonel Henry A. DUPONT, A. s. Iced,
Alfred d. Warner. DIR. Merritt Hulburd.
The purposes oi the Organization are set
forth as follows;
i. Such leg isIation as. under the con
stitution. will give 10 all citizens regurd.
less OF party equal opportunities for the
exercise OF the elective franchise.
.. Free. equal. fair, honest and PENCE
| able elections. and the prosecution and
punishment OF all Vlolators OF the election
lave.
, 8. ho defeat Of all proposed legislation
in!m.cal to the welfare and interests of
| The people.
4. lie appoint ment and election of
capable and suitable men TO public office.
5. The arousiDg Of u stronger public
sentiment that IL ie the duty Of every citi.
zen to qualify himself to vote anu TO ex'
I
Tie work ami the membership OF the
club will not be confined TO Whining on.
but will embrace the entiIe stute. While
| the membership. as The name indicates.
made up of Republicans, 1t 10 not to be
mado par rtisun organization. The eeri.
| oua need OF radical reforms is recognized.
ana The club will make an earnest effort
| to accomplish the purposes Tor which II
| WIS organized.
| The mem bership thus far is ms toiiows
John Bancrott, Charles W. fusey.
| Ldward Il. bradford, Howard Pyle.
George W. Bush, Frank Pyle.
| Charles Baird, William Luke,
George S. 1apelle, Daniel Ross,
William Il. Crosby, A. Il. Heed,
Henry A. luPont w. Ii. Rogers.
A. l. DUPONT, Ii. Z. scott,
}. Taylor Cause, Thomas Ii. Sayery,
Horace Cause, james q. Morrow,
| W. j. Edison, John q. Satterth wait
}. Newiin Gawthfop, Ciement B. Smythe
Ir Merritt Hulburd, Henry Is. Thompson
George H. Honeeker, Alfred ID. Warner,
4. Allen Hilies, Il. Iatnnll Warner,
Job ii. Jackson, John w, Todd.
Henry G. Jones. Mm. ". Latdeil,
Holm II, Mari, Daniel W. Taylor,
A. A. Maher, benjamin Nieide,
Henry G. Morse, Thomas II. Melvin,
O,Eo Noniand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-26
They nrcn,I,cd t;n..

illuminating gas which escaped from a
gas stove nearly asphyxlated Joan und
WIN. Rex of No. 8 East Front street yes-
terday morning. Early In the morning
John retired and before doing so turt ed
out the light in the store. When Vim. re-
turned home he emelled gas end thinking
the burner was open turned the stop. lie
then retired John awoke about $50 o'cIoclr
when a pt culiar feeling ami on finding the
gas escaping rushed to tile bedslde OF his
brother VIM. was breathing heavily and h
required the work OF Dr. James Ii. Nor.
gan for one hour befoIe onc!ousness was
restored. John was Ill only short time.