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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24

Assistant. Puymaster Richard 3. NJ. Ball.
and Acknowledgment r. q. Brsthwaite
entitled to promotion to the next higher
grade.
The armored monitor Amphitrite was
placed In commission at the Norfolk navy.
yard this afternoon.
The flagship San Francisco reached Mar
sina, Asia Minor. yesterday. IN obedi-
ence to orders requiring her to touch at
various points for the protection OF
American missionaries. The San Fran
cisco Is due at Alexandretta In few
days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
TAXATION OF BONDs.
E,tnte of % Norfolk Man In New
York city.

NEW YORK, April 2}.-W. II. Page
representing the estate OF Albert +.
RYAN. moved before Surrogate F'itzger-
aid to-day to set aside an appraisers re-
port taxing bonds and stocks Of the es-
tate held here by bankers, and which
the Comptroller claims are subject TO
the transfer tax. Mr.. Ryan was resi-
dent Of Norfolk. Va lie left an estate
valued at 10000 of which $1,000 in
bonds is on deposit with Maitland
Phelps * Co.. bankers IN this city Inese
bonds have been taxed per cent. Of
their value.
Mr.. Page claimed that stocks and
bonds Of foreign corporations held by
non-residents are not taxable. The de-
cision IS reserved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24

The Auxiliary Of the Old Dominion Hos
pital will give a japanese tea on Thurs
day, April 18th. from 10 T. NJ al ~
east Franklin street. No admission VII,
be charged. but the cup and saucer WIZ
be given with each cup OF tea bought.
There will be many novel features. among
which there will be a competition OF dolls.
Prizes will be given for the Oldest. the
ugliest. the prettlest. and the largest
dolls entered. The entrance fee Tor q
doll will be 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
TOOK AN OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE
Robert l.. Rcbmnn, of Richmond
Thns Ends His Life.

The following press telegram was re-
ceived by the Dispatch early this morn
ing:
DENVER. COL, Aprii 23.-Rohert Lee
Rebman, 10 years old. a drug clerk. and
recently from Richmond, Va. committed
suicide here yesterday. He received a
letter from Richmond that seemed TO be
the immediate cause of the deed. short
time before killing himself. He took ar
overdose Of morphine"
The sudden death OF Mr.. Rebmsn was
announced in this paper yesterday, but
the cause OF his demise was not then
known. He was the adopted son OF Mrs.
Christiana Rebman, and was on visit
20 her daughter. Mrs E.. p. Lymmen. OF
Denver. where he had been sent about .
week ago on account OF ill-health. III,
was adopted By Ms. Rebman when a
mnra how.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Naval Notes OF Inherent.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Lleutenant-
Charles A. Foster. with the Presidents
approval. will be placed on the retired
list OF the navy. on account OF disabilities
incurred In the service.
The Presld,n, has approved the ex-
aiming boari's recommendations for the
promotion y Medical-Inspector Charles
A. White and Ensign Harry George.
The Naval Examining Board has FOUND
Pay-Inspector A. J. Pritchard. PASSED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
INCONE-TAx PAYMENTS.
Other Figures from Last statement
of Commissioner Miller.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Durlng the
past two months. February and March,
S2s,G57 has been paid into the Treasury
on account of the income-tax, as follows:
From persons. slsS02; from corporations
$3.50 For March the incorne-tax col
lected amounted to $l6.sS9
Other figures from the monthly state
ment prepared by Internal-Revenue-Com-
missioner Miller show that receipts from
internal-revenue sources for the nine
months ended March 3lst were slo9%o'olo,
an increase over 1894 OF sl.95O,l6S. as fol-
lows: Spirits. s63. sO2, S69 an increase Of
81 $50. 739; tobacco. s22l06.3Z6. an increase
OF S9Jl .635, fermented liquors, z'Dl'too'
a decrease OF sos, 2lj; eleomargarine. ST.
is. 2a2 a decrease OF 1852, 1873. and miscel-
laneous. $40. Z13. an increase of s360.039
The receipts for the month OF March
were s., go. $50 less than for March. 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
THE a. +. v. A. EXCURSION.
Final Arrangements Made fesfer'
day Aftern00n-Tho Programme.

A meeting OF the Executive Committee
and the Directory Board OF the Asso-
citation for the Preservation Of Virginia
Antiquities. was held yesterday after
noon. to make final arrangements for the
excursion TO jamestown on Founders
Day. The students OF William and Mary
will unite With the association In con-
tributing to the success of the occasion
The programme embraces speech ~
Mr.. Lyon G.. Tyler. and the reading or an
original poem by Mr.. Coleman.
IL was unanimously resolved to invite
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney to meet the ASSOC
citation at the island and be their guests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Seeking q Foreign Cline

I'm search Of pleasure or business
should be preceded by the purchase Of
natures great invisorator-Hostetter 5
stomach Bitters. the best and most
genial medicinal safeguard In existence.
Mariners, miners, commercial travellers,
tourists. and all who travel by land
or sea, speak Of Il In the highest terms.
Malaria, biliousness, constipation. indi.
cesticn. rheumatism. nervousness. ana
kidney trouble are rsmedied BY L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
TRUE BILL AGAINST WILDE.
Prosecuting Witnesses Threatened
with Popular Violence.

LONDON, April 23.-The grand jury
this morning returned to the Central
Criminal Court, Old Bailey. true bill
against Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor.
The prosecuting witnesses in the case
are being lodged with a number of po-
licemen in a house in Croydon street, 10
prevent them from being mobbed.
WILDES BRIC-A-BRAC TO BE SOLD.
LONDON, April 23.-Oscar Wilde's valu-
able collection Of prints, Moorish pottery.
brlc-a-br etc, will be sold at auction
tomorrow. The articles 70 be sold in
clude Carlyle's writing-table.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
A Jury Entirely of Negroes.

ROANOKE, VA. April 23.-(Special.)-
The case OF Charles Reynolds lcoloreD,
charged with attempting to assault Mary
Wade, good looking cClored girl OF II
years. was put On trial In the Hastings
Court this afternoon. The jury was Sc
lecied from a venire composed entirely
of colored men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
scnboard Doyco.t Case.

ATLANTA. GA. April 25.-The Sea-
beard AIRLINE VIII carry the tariff boy
colt case To the Supreme Court Of
Georgia. instead of before the Interstate
Commerce Commission. as was previously
reported
The lower court permitted the Southern
Railway and Steamship Associations
boycott against the Seaboard to remain
In force as TO through rates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24

Summary: Earned rGns-Roanoke. ).
Two base hits orcoran. Cavanaush.
Stolen bases Roanoke. 3; Norfolk, /.
Struck out-By Mcdonald, 3; 10y Fisher
Bases on balls-Od Mcdonald. 3; Off
Fisher. 4 Hit by pitched ball-Hagan
o. Mcdonald. Hoffman. Clark. Wild
piiches-Fisher. Passed balls-Clark 2
Time OF game. hours. Umpire, Mr.
DAILY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
stools, Tcn-Tables.

Fancy Chairs, Rockers,
SYDNOR az HUNDLEY,
Leaders IN Furniture,
III and 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Complete War Map.

showing battle-fields of Virginia. with
index. compiled from records OF War
Department, mailed to any address upon
receipt OF PC. JOHN ID. POTTS,
ID. Il. A., Chesapeake and ohio railway,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
ANyBoDy's GAME UNTIL OVER.
4 Splendid Exhibition in which
Farmers Defent Marines 4 to g.

PETERSBUEG. VA, April @.-tSpe-
cial THE Farmers and Marines gave
splendid exhibition Of ball-playing this
evening. and it was anybody's game until
il was finished. The game vas not marred
by the kicking that has heretofore char
actsrized the playing Of the Marines, ana
Umpire Saunders showed decided I'M
proycment in mis- work
The game opened with the Farmers az
the bat. ana they failed 10 score. Inc
Marines were more successful, making a
run on an error by Champlain, hit by
Joanes. ana a passed bail by McClung.
In the second inning the Farmers scored
two earned runs. on a two-bagger by
Sullivan and Sau;ords home-run hit over
lCft-Acld fence, while the Marines failed
20 score in their hall Of this inning.
TOOK TIE LEAD.
In the third the Farmers failed to score
and the Marines took the lead, scoring two
runs on "A base on balls. Tate being hit by
pitched bah. and single hits by Thurs
ton and Netter. In this inning, Dunkle
who was In the box tor the Farmers.
was Injured by Il batted ball. and retired,
I'm favor Of Packard In the fourth the
Farmers took the lead. making two runs
on a bas, on balls and HaNs home-run
drive over left field. The Marines failed
10 score. After this inning. both sides
PLAYED great ball, and in the remaining
five ianings neither side scored.
The features OF the game were the
battery work Of both teams. the field
work Of Hall and Lyons and Knox and
Tate. the fielding OF sanford, and the bat
ting Of Hall Score.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Couldn't Finish Last Night.

The press committee at work upon the
word contest for the bicycle onefeu 10y
Messrs. A. Saks * CO., could not iinisn
their labors last night The result VIII
be announced tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Change of Schedule on Rich mOnd,
Fredericksburg and Potomac

4 change OF schedule on the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad
takes effect Wednesday. April 4th. ina
morning train from the North VIII then
arrive at $40. instead Of s:il.
The Fredericksburg accommodation WIZ
arrive at $50 4. NJ. Instead or s:S5 A. VI
The south-bound New York and Florida
sueciaI was withdrawn from service April
z0th, and the corresponding train north
bound will pass through Richmond foI
the last time this season on Tuesday.
I'd instant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
=. a.. u.nx n. Cattiux Teeth.

he sure and use that old and weii-trsea
remedy. Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.
Tor children teething. II soothes the Child.
softens the gums. sllays all pain. cures
vind-eolic, and IL the best remedy sos
dtsrrhoea Twenty Ave cents bottie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Warninsl

How ssny people contract diseases ~ a''ns-
ing our polluted water, when they eouia svo"
ali danger By adding 10 70 80 drops OK AheeS
ruRA BrrERs, the voriA-ssnownea To0S q ~
Quiste favor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Refrigerators at Cut Prices.

Keep your food cold and pure. Buy
Refrigerator or Ice-Box at cut prices
Big stock and latest styles.
JOHN BOWERS. No. Governor street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24

men were out when stahl reached first
base, on hunt Crockett then grabbed
the bat. and retired the side by flying
out 20 Rogers. The umpire again gave
entire satisfaction. Following is the
score in fun:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24

last Thursday will recall the incident
In which Tate forced Wells TO leave the
coaching lines. claiming that he was out
OF his territory. and had no right TO
leave the bench when two coachers were
already up. Wells wrote 20 President ~
II. Young, OF the National League. Tor
his opinion on the question. and yester-
day the following reply WAS received
here:
you are perfectly right. Such sense
less kicking Injuries the game. The
Portsmouth captain should study the
rules. n. Il. YOUNG
The College Spiders 20 to Washington
to-day, and play the Georgetown Uni
versity lads this afternoon.
DidDt Like Defeat by Spiders.
LEXINGTON. VA. April 2.-(SpeciaD
the Washington and Lee University boys
were seen hanging around the telegraph
office here this afternoon for nearly Two
hours. waiting for the ball news They
were very much chaRrined 10 learn that
their team WAS defeated by the Spiders,
as they looked for a different result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24

There will be Book Reception at the
Woman's Christian Association. 100 and
I'll east Franklin street May I'd. from D
TO 10 r. VI. Each person asked TO bring
ono hook
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
SCORE BY INNINGS.



Rd. College 80. ...2ll$2Q 10
". and i4..........O.o }oo1l ] 9 t,,,yson
'rv'oHhas" White. lunsford Lock
EFT. and Pratt. First base on erroIs "a
Richmond College. 70; Washinsten, ann
Lee l. BASES on balls-On loche,t, .,
of Ellyson. 3; of Pratt. o. Strueh Vu'y
Ry LocAett. ]; by Ellyson. u; by fIa u.s. q
Bases from being hit--Rosebro. fassea
halls-F Foster. 3 Time OF game, l hou'
and a. minutes Umpire Mr. W. Duke
NOTES OF THE DIAMOND.
1.-THE little men played bali' YESTERDAY
before about 80 cranks. who Assembled
at the Academy OF Music. ana
howled with delight as the local team
moved on at victorious pace In Lynch-
burg The little men" We're In beter
condition yesterday than 'hev ''N
been, and the entertainment was OF
highly amusing character inc 1ei..e
this afternoon will also be detailed.
The many people who were In attend
snce on the Portsm2uth-Richmend game
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
ronrtNE rAvoRs THE OYSTERS.
Ningicians outbattcd Them and
scored u Victorious Defeat.

NOKt ok. VA April -(Special)--
Luck cpt quite a considerable figure in
the game here to-day between Norfolk
and Roanoke. In fact had IT not been
for toe star-eyed goddess who seems TO
oyershaG0w The Oysiermen. the would
not nov De iu second place. The game.
az a matter ~ fact, belonged 20 either
team until Crockett went 10 the bat iu
the ninth inning aud. with two men
out aud two m.n on bases, drove a Ions
high fly in deep right Held. IL looked
Ike a three bagecr and the rOotcrs
for moment held their breath IN aux-
ious suspense Rogers made q desperate
run. A brilliant catch, and the contest
vas over. The boys from The Magic
CIV outbatted the locals but their field
ire Was not near 80 brilliant. In fact
N NcDonaid's support had not been Of
me edge order. the result would have
been different
STRONG COMBINATION.
lie dld no, pitch Winning game. but
Iuck excellent fielding. and daring Dase-
,t,nri,g Was a combination too strong
f,r tho Mspfclnns. The Visitors made -FOUR
,,,cre and three Of them Melted runs,
,yhils the single error charged 10 the
ovsfer,oen amounted 10 naught. In the
,,intb inning the excitement was intense
The score stood 10 when heea' 'he
hrs, st The bat, hit safe 10 short iei'
nrid FOR one base Breen advanced nm
no second on a sacrifice TO hfsi naf,'
psdden drove a double 10 rlkh' h''u'
and Reed started for home. McIah.i'
as quick as "A flash. nelded the pan ~
Cesr. who headed the runner o" anu
pui him out between passS' w"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Inc S1nnninn NnNs Win.

STANTON. VA. April 23.-(Special)-
The Pautops Academy team crossed bats
with the stanton Columbias here this az
ternoon. The locals won by score OF
- 10 ii. Batteries: Pantops. Martin ana
Hogshead. Columbias. Wheat and Lewis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Didnt Like Defeat by Spiders.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Irwin Tries More Pitching Taient
with Di.pppofntiug Results.

BALTIMORE, MD. April 23.-Manager
Irwin tried two more OF his pitchers to-
day. with disappointing results. The Bal
timoreans took the lead in the first In
ming and won as they pleased. Esper
wGs batted hard, but he kept his hits
well scattered. lie tired in the esh,
inning. and the Philalelphians scored
four runs. The fielding OF the visitors
was not much better than their pitching
talent, and their errors were costly.
buckley succeeded Clements In the fourth
inning; Smith pitched the last two IN
nings. Attendance, $500. Score:
X. II. T..
Baltimore .......5 So Is II x-lG Is !
Philadelphia .... 0 o 4 10 IL
Batteries: Esper. Gleason, and ROBIN
son: VIEWING. Smith Clements, and
Buckley. Umpires-Murray ana Camp
bell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
Elegant

Leather Couches.
Corduroy Couches,
Box ,or Reception Couches.
Headquarters, SYDNOR * HUNDLEf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
.Nnrsific- Defeat the Bucktuii..

CHAELCTTLSNILLE w, AprlI q
(Speclal)-Eut little interest was mani
tested in the game here this afternoon
between the University Of Virginia and
Franklin ami Marshall College. Of Penn
sylvania. which resulted I'm a score Of
10 ], i'm favor Of the Virginians.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
WASHINGTON AND LEE.

Totuls -. -. = 70 y - % ~
smiley called out for interfering az
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-24
PETERSBURG.
Totals
PORTSMOUTH

|TTFf" . : . ~ = -
SCORE by INNINGS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-15

The Demorest silver medal con-
test at Spring Island on the evening
of Feb. 7th was fairly well attended
considering the intensely cold night.
The declarations were alternated
with fine music by Matthews orches-
ira. There was hearty applause for
speakers and musicians. At the close
a beautiful silver medal was awarded
to Ralph w. Kerns, aged IL. Subject:
"The Delusion of License for rum
selling" The judges were S. L. Lea
witt, Miss Lydia Scherer and Richard
Dornberg. J. L. Kerns, chairman,
S. L. Leavitt, sec'y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-15
LAKE CRYSTAL ITEMS.

LAKE CRYSTAL, Feb. 14.-Amuse-
mentS are numerous here thls season.
The last grand success in that line
was the MASQUERADE on Friday night,
when over 250 people attended, hav-
ing an enjoyable time. Inc next
public dance will be on February list,
at Union hall, and on Saturday OF
this week select party will trip the
fantastic at DR.. Woods hotel
A great event each year among the
Welsh people is a general literary
meeting. Such gathering Will be
held in Union hall March lst.
Captain Van Etten, a Silver-tongued
Prohibition lecturer from Dakota, has
entertained large audiences at tne
NJ. e. church four evenings this week.
The engraving work on Blue Eartn
county's atlas began last week Wnen
j. e. SwenSOn carried to Minneapolis
bundle of photographs to be en-
graved in half-tone copper-plates:
Died-On Saturday last, Ole Vulgar,
at his residence in this place, aged fl
years, from consumption. Mr.. Vulgar
has been in the blacksmith and wagon
repair business since the foundation
of the town, and leaves a wife, one
child, and large circle of friends to
mourn his decease. Rev. Martlnson.
of Mankato, otficiated at the funeral
on Tuesday.
Walter f. Brooks, civil engineer,
went to Mankato to search the county
records for additional information re-
gardng the surface of Blue Earth
county to go on the maps in the ga
zetteer Of the county now being COM
piled.
The Lake Crystal cigar factory has
moved into the Crane building on
South Main street, and is doing a
fourshing wholesale and retail cigar
business.
The board of trade has made appli-
cation to the State Fish and Game
commission for $4,000 small fry suit
able for the lakes here.
A petition has been circulated ask
ing that a game warden be appointed
at this place.
Richard Fairchild, the well-known
farmer at Garden City,, having sold
his farm, has rented Frank Strunk's
down town residence, and will move
his family over March 1st.
w. L. Mclaughlin is writing insur-
ance and loans for j. E. SwenSOn at
Worthington and other points this
winter.
The Baptist convention held here
this week was largely attended.
The executive committee of the
Blue Earth County Fair association
will meet at Union hall on Saturday,
the 23rd inst, at 10 o'clock.
A creamery at this place is now
settled matter, and work will soon
begin, - H.s-.x
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-15
BOWLING CLUB.
1t Will Go to ST Paul Saturday For
Contest.

The Bowling club held a meet
ing last night to decide on the
ways and means for a contest at St.
Paul.
The club will leave Saturday morn
ing in a body for ST. Paul, where
they will enter a contest against the
Twin City bowlers.
The St. Paul men are said to excel
lent players, and it will require a
vigorous effort on the part of the
Mankatonians to defeat them, but
our boys are in good practice and they
will go into it f1at-footed. The ST.
Paul team will play return game in
this city shortly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-15

The Wells Advocate says: Mr..
Jacob Niebuhr, of Dunbar township,
called at the Advocate office one day
last week and in conversation about
creamery matters, he expressed the
opinion that the introduction of
creameries into Faribault county had
been very great benefit to the
farmers. From ten ordinary COWS he
has received as high as $40 per month,
besides the milk returned. And this
is without the trouble of churning and
taking care of the milk, which was a
big item when each farmer made his
own butter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-15
WILL CELEBRATE.
Plans Prepared For the Fourth of
July--PuShing 1t Along.

On call of Fire Chief Phillips a
meeting was held at The Saulpaugh
at IL a. m. yesterday to discuss plans
for celebration July 4th. Following
were present: r. D. Hubbard, John
f. Meagher, L. P. Hunt, o. W.
Schmitt, G. III. Saulpaugh, E. 1. P.
Staede, N. P. Lee, J. D. Hilger, John
Lulsdorff, Goetfried and Henry Robel,
Alderman Fowler.
George Phillips called the meeting
to order by announcing the purpose
for which it was called, and stated
that it had been deemed advisable to
commence agitating the matter of a
Fourth of July celebration at this
time in order to be on the ground first.
A temporary organization was then
formed. and George Phillips was
chosen chairman and Alderman
Fowler secretary.
A lengthy discussion of means to
entertain large crowd of people on
the Fourth of July was then discussed.
A firemen's tournament, bicycle and
horse racing, balloon ascension and ball
games and shoot by the gun club
were suggested.
On motion of r. d. Hubbard a COM
mittee of three were appointed to ap-
point another committee to formu-
late program for the Fourth of July
and report at a subsequent meeting.
The committee was as follows: E. l.
P. Staede, J. D. Hilger, @. III. Saul
paugh. This committee selected the
following gentlemen to formulate the
program: John f. Meagher, chair
man; r. d. Hubbard, L. P. Hunt,
George Phillips, J. G. Wise, Jr.
Further suggestions as to the
features of the day were then dis
cussed. A band tournament, with
three graduated prizes was much in
favor, and display and practice run
by the fire department was also pro-
posed.
L. P. Hunt suggested an grafton by
some speaker of national reputation,
and the planwas' favored though it was
decided that the Grafton should be
short
On motion the meeting adjourned,
subject to the call of the president.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-15

The Minneapolis Journal of last
evening said: One of the pleasant
incidents of the senate session this
forenoon was the presence of Senator
Barr, of Mankato, who has been
absent from the sessions of the SEN
ate for some time on account of the
illness of his wife. He stated today
that her condition had improved to
such an extent that he expected to be
on hand at least little while every
day now,
Mrs. Thos. Thomas Lake. died
yesterday morning at her home in
Vernon Valley, where she has lived
since 1854. She leaves three sons,
Rice and Abram, who reside upon the
farm, and James, who lives at Lake
Crystal.
The West Mankato school will
give an entertainment on the 22d in
the principals room for the benefit of
the library fund.