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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
TWO SMALL BLAZES.
Sunday Quiet Disturbed by Incipient
Fires.

Two small fires were discovered
Sunday afternoon in time to eX-
tinguish them without sounding the
general alarm. A still alarm was
turned in at 3 80 o'clock, owing to the
burning out of chimney in small
building on S. Front street, near the
Lofoten Hardwood Co.'S factory. The
apparatus near by was used, and the
chemical quickly put out the fire,
which had communicated to the
woodwork of the building, owing to a
defective chimney. The damage was
but slight. The property was form
erly owned by Mr.. Crane, but now be-
longs to Garden City man.
At one o'clock yesterday afternoon
a blaze was discovered back of the
"Post," on Hickory street, by A. F.
Chiquet, who secured help, and it
was extinguished with few pals of
water before much damage was done.
1t is supposed to have started from
cigar stump or matsh.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
AN UNWARRANfED STEP.

The action of the council Saturday
night in shutting off the electric street
lights was ill-advised and serious
blunder. 1t is matter which will
not meet the approval of the people
generally, and if we mistake not the
temper of the public, it will not hest
tate to let the council know the full
limit of it's displeasure. To so manage
the affairs that the people of this city
are to be left in total darkness so far
as the streets are concerned, lis trifling
with public feelings just a little too
much.
The excuse given is that the city
has no money for the lights, and
would be obliged to borrow therefor
until spring. Why has it no money?
Simply because things have been run
with such lavish hand that certain
funds seem to be nearly or quite eX-
hausted.
The expressions of our business
men as heard on the streets today
show that they do not approve of such
kind of work. The bad weather Of
late fall and early winter is now just
ahead, and in many respects it is,posi-
lively dangerous to leave the streets
in total darkness, and the damages
the city might be compelled to pay
from such course might far exceed
the saving made. The people have
asked for economy in public expendi-
lures it is true, but they have not
asked for move Of this kind, which
cannot be tortured into anything in
the direction Of economy.
With the long evenings at hand
and the holiday season rapidly ap-
preaching, when the streets will be
used to a greater extent than at any
other portion of the year, the shut
ting off of the lights at this time is
worse than a blunder. 1t is a bad
thing for the city in many ways, CIV
ing US bad name to strangers, while
sneak thieves could not have been
better suited had their wishes been
consulted
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25

into the Centennial grounds, where
Judge J. NJ. Anderson made short
address, in which he said, ATLANTA
had done well, but Nashville would do
better" He invited the Minnesota
press to come again next year and
bring their state with them. Mr.. L.
P. Hunt was then called upon to re-
spond, and he did it in such way as
to elicit more applause than any
speech that had been delivered by any
member of the Minnesota Press AS
ISOLATION.
Returning to the city supper was
had at the Nicholson, after which the
entire party attended the dialogue,
"Yankee Doodle and Dixie" by Hon.
ALT. Taylor and his brother Ex-Goy.
Taylor, at the conclusion Of which
the Minnesota editors expressed their
thanks to the people of Nashville,
through the medium of one OF the
young ladies of the party, who was
greeted with round of applause be-
fore and after her speech. We left
Nashville with one more bright day
in our lives. MARIE COLLINS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
MRS. j. K. LANYARD DEAD.
A Former rIankato Lady Passes
AWAY.

A Telegram received Tuesday
from Redwood Falls announces the
death there Sunday of Mrs. j. r.
Lankard. The funeral occurred at
one O'Clock Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lankard resided in
this city for five years, and have
many friends here. Mr. Lankard is a
graduate of the Normal school, class
of 1878. On Oct. 9th, 1878, he was
married to Miss Susie Wakefield, a
daughter of'Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Wake
field, of this city, who proved good
and dutiful wife to him during the
seventeen years that have interviewed,
and he is sadly bereaved in her death,
and all who knew her have lost val
we'd acquaintance.
The deceased was born in Lawrence
county, Ohio, and was thirty six
years of age. FIVE years ago she
moved to Redwood Falls with her
husband. and has since resided tn ere
For nearly year past she has suffered
from consumption; for the last three
weeks she was unable to eat of solid
or liquid food. Four children sur
vive her, the first born having died.
She was an excellent woman, possess
ed of many graces of character, and
the sympathy of all who know them
will be extended to the afflicted fami-
ly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
NORMAL VS.. PlLLSBURY.

The Normal football aggregation
returned from their Owatonna trip
Saturday evening and were met at the
depot by large number of students.
BY the demonstration they made and
by the reception they received one
would be led to believe that they re-
returned victorious but such was not
the case as they were defeated by the
very close score of to %.
The boys are exceedingly proud of
this score and well they may be when
one considers that unframed and hav-
ing played but one game together they
met the trained athletes of Pillsbury
Academy who have been practicing
under a professional coach during the
entire season. The game was seventy
minutes long, but the four points
were made during the first ten min
utes, after which neither side was
able to make a touch down.
They speak very highly of their
treatment while there, both in and
out of the game, as everything pos
sible was done to make their stay
pleasant.
The return game will be played here
next Friday p. M, when our boys are
determined to reverse the result of
the other game. The teams are eX-
ceedingly well matched in every way
and close game may be looked for.
The game will be played late in the
afternoon so that business men will
be enabled to attend.
The boys are endeavoring to put
some good games before the people
this year and should be encouraged
in their efforts. They have been at
a great deal of expense in purchasing
uniforms and apparatus and so are
somewhat behind financially, but it is
hoped that from the money taken in
at this game they may be able to
square themselves.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
FUNERAL OF GRACE NELSON.

The remains of Miss Grace Nelson,
who died in Texas few DAYS ago, ar
rived at GardenCity Monday morning
and the funeral occurred at 1:3O
o'clock from the Christian
church at Garden City. The deceased
was daughter of. j. Nelson, of
Garden City, and was twenty-five
years of age. She had been sick with
consumption since last spring, and
went to Texas month ago for a
warmer climate to spend the winter.
She was related to the Piper family,
and had many friends in this city
who will regret her death, as she
was most amiable young lady.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
WANTS PROTECTION.
Jacob Freund Applies to Gov. Clougf
For Aid.

The following is fICm Sundays
Pioneer Press: Jacob Freund, an
elderly and wealthy resident of Blue
Earth City, Faribault county, has ap-
piled to Gov. Clough for police protec-
ton. He tells weird story, in petit
tion to the governor, of alleged perse-
cution at the hands reputable citizens
of Blue Earth City. He goes so far as
to claim that they have twice tried
to kill him, and failing, have made
three attempts to cause not only his
death, but that of his family, by set
ting fire to his home. He asserts that
the authorities of Blue Earth City
turn deaf ear to his appeals for pro-
lection and, fearing that he will be
murdered, he asks Gov. Clough to in
tercede in his behalf.
From the allegations contained in
Mr.. Freund's petition, it appears that
he claims he is being made the victim
of secret organization, composed of
twenty-one persons, who, he alleges,
have sworn to take his life. Whether
or not this be true, it, nevertheless, ap-
pears that Mr.. Freund's life has been
made miserable by systematic perse-
cution ever since last spring. Mr..
Freund is being prosecuted because, it
is alleged, he caused the death of a
young woman at Blue Earth City and
has since been released on bail and
stands chaLce of being acquitted of
the terrible charge preferred against
him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
BONDS ILLEGAL.
SO Farson, Leach & Co Claim, in Re-
fusing Them.

Mayor Weaver has received a letter
from Farson, Leach & Co., who were
awarded the electric light bonds, re-
fusing to accept the bonds. They
state that they had referred the proofs
of legality forwarded by the city to
their attorney, and that the latter has
expressed his opinion that they were
illegal The letter gives the grounds
for this finding, which are practically
the same as those noted by cores
pendent Of the FREE PRESS some
weeks ago.
This will probably end this matter
until spring, as it is not likely that
other bidders would take what Far
son, Leach & Co. have stated are ille-
gal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25

The number of strangers who at
tended the dedication of the new
German Luthern church at Good
Thunder yesterday may be judged by
the fact 250 tickets were sold at the
Milwaukee depot Sunday morning for
the special train. If the other towns
turned out in proportion, the village
must have had its hands full, and the
church over-crowded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25

1T is remarkable how the lights
in windows of houses show up when
the street lights are not burning. 1t
is novel sight to see them up and
down the streets shining so brightly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25
DECLARED OFF.
The Corbett--FitZSimmonS Hill
Said to Have Been De-
clared Off.

Special to the Daily FREE PREEs
ST. PAUL, Oct. 21.-An Associated
Press bulletin from the Hot Springs
says the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight
has been declared off by the Florida
Athletic club.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-25

"A sample copy of the Blue Earth
county atlas that is to be given away
can be seen at our Office. Call and
see it.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05
Central Presbyterian Church.

filled by the members of the church and tn cir friends and the eveuing was most enjoyable one.
 Every part was greatly enjoyed, and the AGE HERALD would make special mention of each participant did space permit, for there was not one participant who did not win applause. The solos of MT. Benthuy sen were repeatedly encored, and all who heard him expressed delight that such a tenor is to make his home in Birmingham and add strength to our musical circles.
 Dr. Handley, the pastor, was full of joy on this anniversary occasion, and was unanimously accorded full right to rejoice that the church under his charge has at- tsined such vigorous growth in the brief period of five years.
 The subjoined historical sketch of the church gives some idea of the great work it has accomplished.
 The building is a two-story structure, covering 50x100 feet on beautiful and con- veniently situated corner. The lower floor or basement is still used for church wor- ship as well as Sunday school and church parlors. Up stairs the main auditorium is handsomely finished in hard wood, but is
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05
By answering the above questions you will
REEE CLIMBING UP.

When the cow jumped over the moon beef was pretty high, and it is still climbing. The price of cattle in Chicago has advanced 25 per cent. Ia New York the retail price of beef has been advanced 2 cents pound. The death of many cattle in the estduring tue severe winter, and the failure of the Western corn crop are the prime reasons for the advance. The manager of the Armour Packing Company states that there are A 1000 less cattle in sight for the Kansas City market than this time last year. The West is short on cattle and has been draw ing on the South for meat, as it did for corn. A large number of cattle have re- gently been shipped to the Northwest from Tennessee and Alabama. Several car loads have been shipped from Birmingham.
 The local ma rket has not been affected yet. The home supply of cattle is still sufficient to keep down prices, and the home packing company keeps the market steady. Birmingham consumes about 2O00 cattle month.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05
MITCHELL'S MESSAGE,
SAYS JAMES BURBRIDGE, AMOUNTS TO NOTHING MORE THAN A BLUFF.

SAYS JAMES BURBRIDGE, AMOUNTS TO
 NOTHING MORE THAN BLUFF.
 CLEVELAND, O., April IA copy of Governor Mitchell's message to the legisla- ture of Florida was shown Janes Burbridge fast evening. He was asked what effect it would have on the Corbelt- Fizsimm fight. Burbridge is prominent member of the Duval Athletic club. He said:
 'There is nothing in it but bluff and buster. Nothing but Fitzsimmons' failure to post his stake or the death of one of the principals will prevent this fight from com Ing off in Jacksonville next September. Mitchell has 10 infiuencs with the leg islature. He is known as gruff old fellow, bull headed and persevering. The legisla- ture will take no action on his recom- mendation, because the leading business men and politicians of Florida compose the Duval Athletic club. We know to letter what will be done, and have recently given Corbett and Fitzsimmons 5000 each for training expenses.'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05
THE EXTRAORDINARY JURY
AFTER THREE MONTHS SERVICE MAKES
 TTc FINAT PEpnRn

AFTER THREE MoNTHs' SERVICE MAKES
 ITS FINAL REPORT.
 NEW YORK, April Alt was stated this morning upon the best authority that the extraordinary jury of the court of oyer and terminer, which has been in session since January T, has finished its labors at last, and that its session of today will be the last.
 s'The extraordinary jury' will r,:et to- morrow and then go into the court of oyer and terminer and present it's final present. ment to Justice Ingraham in addition to 8 number of indictments. The persons named in the indictments, it is under- stood, are by no means as prominent off, cially as the public anticipate. The name of the superintendent of police, it is inti- mated, however, will figure prominently and frequently in the presentment, in com pany with a number of officials equally as high In other municipal departments. The grand jury will then be dismissed by Justice Ingraham sine die after an address of thanks from the court.
 It is stated that the fual efforts of the Parkhurst society yesterday evening to have the superintendent of police indicted upon the evidence of Dr. Newton White- head failed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05

MIR. HowELLs is sorely grieved over the relapse of English fiction into the crude romanticism from which he has tried to lift the art of novel writing in our own coun- try. He takes turns at being pessimistic over the novel and over drama, and just at present it is the turn of the novel, while the stage, which he used to revile on every oc- casion, is praised by way of contrast. In an article just published in Harper's Weekly he says: "In the novels they have back again all the people in pot metal who used to thrill the tough nerves of former generations; the hero has reverted to the type of his grandfather, and his sword is out in the magazines everywhere, cutting and thrusting in the good old circu instance, remote from anything the race ever really knew. In the plays, on the contrary, there is distinctly a disposition on the part of the author to grapple with actualities of several kinds, and especially to wrestle with prob lems and to struggle with motives
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05

pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city after having served
 that church faithfully for about fifteen years. Informal meetings for prayerful consideration and organization were held from night to night in the rooms of the Young Mems Christian association, and
 there the church took firm root and un- folded it's banner for the cause it had es- poueed. The first regular service was held in O'Brien's opera house on the first Sab
 bath of April, 1890. That was day of hope and strong resolution on the part of the pastor and people. So strong was the faith of those who composed this little company aud so sanguine were they of success that even before the church was organized the lot was purchased without a dollar in the treasury. Five thousand dol lars was promised to be paid for it in eight months. Rev. L. s. Handley, D. D., was opera house on the first Sabbath Of May, 1S9U. Rev. w. w. Houston, D. D., pre- sided and preached the sermon and charged the pastor. Rev. J. A. Bryan of the Third Presbyterian church of this city charged the people. Immediately after organiza- tion the church appointed trustees and rat flied the contract for the lot purch ased and made the proper papers. It was grand undertaking. For three months they. worshipped in the opera house, paying rental therefor. While the faith of some trem bled when they looked at the noun tain that rose up before the church, and many outside predicted only disaster and failure for the enterprise, and while some sought to hinder and impede the work, yet the Lord did not permit the faith of His people to fail or their zeal to flag, but in- spired confidence in His people. There was a spirit of self sacrifice born with the church that deepened with it's growth. After three months use of the opera house, by courtesy and magnanimity of spirit on the part of the members of Temple Emanuel Our Hebrew friends. for fourteen months the church found home in their beautiful temple, while no charge was made for rent, having the entire use of the building. The lot was paid for, as prom
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05

not yet furnished. The membership prom ises to proceed with this work at an early date. When this is done and large organ is purchased the Central Presbyterian church, while not a gorgeous temple, will be one of the most comfortable houses of worship in the city.
 HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.
 The following historical sketch of the church was read:
 The Central Presbyterian church was organized on the fourth Sabbath of March, 1890, being the 23d day of the month, by Rev. B. F. Bedinger, evangelist of the North Alabama presbytery. Sixty-three names were entered upon the roll of the new church and the following officers were elected, ordained and installed: Elders, s. J. Cummings, J. B. Roden and H. s. Snyder; deacons, F. V. Evans, w. G. Montgomery, A. s. Elliott and Richmond Rochester. The place of organization was association, which were then located on Morris avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty first streets. W nile there were in this original number a few whose locks had grown white in the service of the Master, the young church was composed mainly of middle aged and young people, who had never taken an active part in church work in this city, but were men and women of deep conviction, fine quali- fcation and ready to do the Lords bid- ding. With firm resolution they laid themselves, their talents and limited means upon Gods altar and went to work zealously in the name of Jesus Christ. The church at once called Rev. l.. 8. Handley, D. D., to be its first pastor, he having resigned as
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05

ised, on the 1st day of January, 1891. Then the church took immediate steps toward the erection of a house of worship. Messrs. J. B. Roden, William Snyder, J. O. La Coste and J. K. Brockman were appoin ted building committee. Messrs. F. V. Evans, 5. J. Cumming and w. c. Mont gomery, finance committee. Messrs. Maddox 6 Sons, architects, pre- pared and presented plans and specifica- tions free of charge. The contract of the building was given to Messrs Adkins & Sons. Ground was broken June 1, 1891. On October 4, 1891, the congregation of the Central Presbyterian church worshipped for the first time in their own building. There was large attendance in the morn ing, aud the services were exceedingly in- teresting to those who had the good fortune to be present. It was a day of general re- joicing, and the services partook somewhat of the nature of house. warming. Rev. |. 5. Handley, D. D., took Tor his text Psalm cxxvi, 8: "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are bers have been added to the sixty-three charter members since the organization of the church, making in all au enrolment of 321. Or these eighty-on have been re- moved from the rolls; some by death and some by transfers to other churches. While the church has passed through sea- sons of financial depression and has been burdened by heavy responsibilities, it has up to date met it's promises to the world, and it's members have, by united effort and in spirit of harmony and zeal, cheer fully pressed onward, cheered at all times by the encouraging spirit of the Master whom they serve. The Central Presby- terian church has clearly demonstrated in the last five years of it's existence that a band of Christian workers, led by faithful pastor, under the guidance of the divine hand, cannot fail in it's divinely appointed purpose.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05
Of the Central Presbyterian Church
 Celebrated Last Night
IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER
History of the Church and a Brief Sketch of It's Be-
 loved Pastor.

The fifth anniversary of the Central Pres.- byterian ch urch, corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, was celebrated last evening by most enjoyable entertain- ment arranged by the ladies of the church. The following was the
 PROGRAMME OF THE EVENING: Recitation-Miss Olla Roden. Song-Miss Bessie Snyder. Duet-Misses Edna and Edith Snow. Song-Mr. Benthuysen.
 Music, sLlst Rose of Summer Mrs. J. B. Dopelson.
 Recitation-Miss Schoolar. Song Mir. Calder.
 Recltation-Mr. J. B. Wadsworth. Miss Belle McCoy, accompanlst. Readng-Historioal sketch of the Central Presbyterian church.
 Refreshments.
 The church parlors were comfortably
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05
PROFESSIONALS FAIL.

ELyRIA, O., April 4.-The door of the vault in the county ireasurer's office here was plugged with nitro- g ycerine last night by robbers, who then attached fuse. The floor was found covered with half dozen blankets. The outer,doo and window had been forced and a complete kit of tools was found near the vault. which contained $17 900. The fuse appeared to have been lighted. The sheriff telegraphed for an ex- pert 10 opan the vault, being afraid that the nitro -glycerine will explode if tempered with. There IS no clue to tn @ men who made such careful attempt to blow up the vault, but it was the work of prnfassinn aI
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-05
GOLD GOSSIP.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-The rate of sterling exchange has reached $4.90, point higher than for several years past. The point on which gold can be shipped at a rrofitIis said to be around $4.s7 to .Ss. At has gone abroad, but the Morgan Belmont syndicate is said to have such thorough control over the gold export market that treasury officials entertain no fears of gold being withdrawn for shipment, at least for the present. The syndicate is said to be ahead of it's contract in supplying gold to the treasury, and has succeeded in placing abroad greater block of the S65 ,00O, 900 re- cent bond issue than was at first expected. The treasury gold stands at s9J ,500, COO, with SIS, ,001, 1000 still owing by the syndi- rofa