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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
LAID AT REST.

Victor M. Johnson, whose death
was recorded in these columns Mon
day, was buried in Glenwood GENE
terry Tuesday.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Lee w. Beattie at the residence
of Mr. K. 9. Sweet on Byron street,
at the conclusion of which the
Knights of Pythias, of which order
deceased was member, took charge.
A goodly presentation of the order
was present to pay their last respects
to the departed, and at the grave the
beautiful Pythian burial services were
performed. A handsome floral piece
in the form of shield, made of roses,
carnations, hyacinths and other cut
flowers, with the letters ''F. G. b.
beautifully wrought, presented by
Mankato Lodge No. SO, rested upon
the casket, and with other floral offer
ings testified the affection of friends.
The young wife has the sympathy
of all who know her in being thus
early bereft of her helpmeet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
DISCUSSED RENT.
The Social Science Club Spends an
Evening Studying This Eco
nOmic Subject.
Prof. Searles Reads a Paper Thereon
i'm Which Its Various Phases Are
Carefully Considered.

The. various attractions Tuesday
interfered somewhat with the attend
ance at the Social Science club
| but not the least in the interest mani
| tested in the question under discus
sion. Rev. Father Prior was down
upon the program for the paper upon
| the subject of 'Rent," but had been
unable to prepare the same, and Prot.
| O. M. Searles volunteered to prepare
it. The short time at his disposal was
well put in, and an interesting and
instructive paper upon that subject
was presented, which was thoroughly
enjoyed. He defined rent, and dis
tinguished it from interest, with
which it is often much mixed, quoting
from various economic writers upon
the subject and commenting thereon,
showing rent to be really the payment
for the use of land, the value of which
has not been created through any indi-
vidual act, but by the progress of the
community as whole, giving several
illustrations as to this. From this he
went on to show that rent was not
factor in the cost of production
though he did hold that in many
instances it did have tendency to
somewhat diminish it. This point
was disputed, however, it being held
that if it had tendency to in any
way diminish production, it would
also have the same tendency at times
to increase it, and so enter into the
cost of production.
While those present protested that
they knew very little as to the details
of the subject, and had had but little
time to inform themselves, they were
drawn into an interesting and fruitful
discussion of the subject.
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday evening, April I'd, when Mr..
f. L. Meservey will read a paper re-
viewing Prof. Ely's book on Social
ism and Social Reform"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
I25 CART WHEELS.
Mrs kremer Gets This Amount
The " Smell" Suit.

The case of Gertrude Kremer, who
sued for $500 from her divorced hus
band, Peter Kremer, went to the jury
Monday at 6 O'Clock. After being
out until 1880 o'clock, the jury brought
in sealed verdict, which was opened
| when court convened this morning,
and was found to grant the plaintiff
1925. Geo. Scherer and I'll. J. Boegen
were sworn as interpreters for the
German witnesses in this case. The
witnesses were Mrs. Gertrude Kremer,
Nicholas Cortz, Frederick Dahl and
Nicholas Kremer for the plaintiff, and
Peter Kremer and Mrs. Kremer for
the defendant.
On the application of the defendant,
a stay of thirty days was granted.
Tusday morning the trial of the suit
of Mrs. Welhelmine Frankson VS..
Louisa Bierbauer and Albert Bier
bauer as executors of the will of the
late VIM. Bierbauer, was commenced,
and it will probably continue all of to-
morrow. Mrs. Frankson sues to re-
cover $4,000 damages on account of
the stencil arising year or so ago
from the Guenther creek bed. She
alleges that the waste beer from the
brewery flowed down the creek bed
and becoming decomposed gave forth
a very unwhOlesOme odOr. Two of her
children have died of diphtheria,
which she attributes to the foul con-
dition of the creek bed. There are
two other similar suits on the calen-
dar, and one of these will follow the
present one. W. N. Plymat is at
torney for Mrs. Frankson, and Lorin
Cray and Pau & Young for the de-
PENDANT.
The jurors selected in the case are
Louis Pitcher, Ferdinand Waller,
Chas. j. Peterson, David Thomas,
A. T. Mobiles, Thos. Howieson, Nor
gan Brooks, G.. w. Thayer, Frank
Phillips, Clark Keysor, Thos. McGraw
and A. w. BiXby.
Mr.. Keysor was excused from SER
vice on the jury by consent of both
parties, and it was agreed to proceed
with the case with eleven jurors.
This was because Mr.. Keysor once
was a member of smelling COM
mittee" that visited the creek during
the height of it's fame as perfume
factory.
Albert Bierbauer and Mrs. W..
Frankson were examined for the
plaintiff this forenoon.
The defense has not yet indicated
what it's line of operations will be-.
The case is important in many re-
spects. Mr.. Plymat states that there
are presidents tor this action. In
any event, the case is an interesting
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
WORTH CONSIDERING.

The matter of supplying water to
residents of the bluffs back of the
city will soon demand careful con-
sideraton. Their supply must of
necessity be Independent of our pre-
sent system, as our reservoir, while it
is located on one of the highest parts
of the bluffs, is too low to supply any
large territory on the hill. 1t is pos
sible that the old Bunker hill well
may be made source of supply by
using one of the new Pohle air lift
pumps which have lately come into
use with great success. The present
condition of the well is not known but
the matter should be looked into and
if the well can be restored to its con-
dition when finished this costly bore
may yet be made useful.
M. B. HAYNES.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
CENTRAL AMERICA.
on. John Flittie Talks of His
Visit There.

Hon. John Flittie arrived in the
city Tuesday for brief visit with
his sister, Mrs. Hans Jorgensen, and
left Wednesday for Minneapolis
where he will open an Office and do a
brokerage and commission business.
Mr.. Flittie is graduate of the Man
katO Normal school and was secretary
of the state of Dakota for some years.
He has just returned from an extern
siVe business trip through Central
America, having left there last Sep
TENDER and spending the winter in
San Francisco, California.
In speaking with FREE PRESS re-
porter today, Mr.. Flittie said: 81
spent some time in Guatemala and
Costa RIGA. There has been consider
able talk in these countries of politi-
cal union, for years past, but it is not
likely to come about, unless by force.
There are very few Americans there,
only seventeen in all Costa Rica, and
not many in Guatemala. A few
tourists visit the latter place. Ameri-
can trade is not in the aScendency,
and the Germans are getting the
lions share, even knocking out the
English. The Hamberg merchants
are the most enterpriSing in the
world, and their subsidized ships ply
along the west coast. Then, again,
the Germans are not as over-bearing
as the English and take better with
the people.
"The great staple now being raised
is coffee, and old plantations are
worth from 81, 900 to $1,000 an acre in
their debased money, which is worth
only half our money. Unimproved
coffee land in good locations is worth
hundreds of dollars an acre, but can
be had inland for SIS an acre, but the
owner would have to travel through
dangerous localities. Cocoa raising is
being talked of more lately, while
there is some tropical fruit growing.
"That country is no place for an
American to make money unless
combined in corporation with
plenty of capital. An individual with
$40, 900 or $4,000 could do nothing.
''Great Britian's demand for an in
demnity from Nicauraugua is part of
a plan to secure Corn island, which
she has been after for long time.
seen. Barrios, president of Guete-
mala, was educated at the United
States military academy, at West
Point 1t is not thought that he can
hold his Office very long, as there are
stronger men in the country,
the strongest being his minis
ter of war. / saw President BarriOs
often and found him a pleasant and
| well informed man. He always
dresses in a military uniform and
wears a sword. The climate of Cue
temala is the finest in the world. 1t
is 5, 900 feet high, on the central pla'
teau. l like the country as resi-
dence."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
THE GUNTHER CREEK CASE.

The case of Mrs. Frankson VS..
Louisa and Albert Bierbauer, as ex-
ecutors of the estate of the late VIM.
Bierbauer, occupied the attention of
the district court today. A number
of witnesses were examined, and at 3
o'clock this afternoon testimony was
still being taken, but it was thought
all the testimony would be in and the
case given to the jury tonight, though
should the lawyers prove talkative
this will hardly be done. The case
excites considerable interest, and
there were quite a number of specta-
tors in the courtroom this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
DISSOLVED PARTNERSHIP.

The firm of Kuehne & Berg, located
on Main street, manufacturers of car
riages, buggies and wagons, and who
also made a speciality of sign painting,
have dissolved partnership. Mr.. l..
Berg retiring. Mr. Chas. Kuehne will
continue the business alone. Mr..
Kuehne will collect all bills and pay
all debts contracted by the late firm.
Mr.. Kuehne has been successful in
persuading Mr.'Berg to continue in his
employ. He is a first-class carriage
and house painter, and the firm has
as good a reputation in this respect as
any firm in the west.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.
The Middle of HAY Selected for This
Event.

The shooting tournament will be
held about the middle of May for
three days. The Mankato Gun Club
is not back of this tournament, but
those who are back of it are gentle
men who have sufficient push and en-
thusiasm to carry it through success
fully. They are G. Fl. Saulpaugh,
Benz. Powell and A. G. Bierbauer.
These names are sufficient guaran-
tee of the success of anything they
undertake. They have determined to
hang up purses aggregating 5000 to
$500.
The attendance promises to be very
large, and already it is known that
prominent marksmen from Iowa.
Nebraska, the Dakotas and Wiscon-
sin, besides all parts of Minnesota,
will be present and contest for the
various prizes to be offered. The
tournament will be the greatest of its
kind ever held in this section, and
some good scores may be counted on.
In anticipation of this meeting,
nearly all OF the local sportsmen have
ordered the finest guns now manufac-
tured, and that they will take lead
ing place in the contest is foregone
conclusion. On each of the three
days, shooting will occur all day.
Many OF the details will be settled
by next week, when further informa-
tion of the meet can be given.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
THREE BARNS LESS
FIRE DESTROYS THREE BUILDINGS
NEAR SHAUBUT STREET.
Harry w. Brown Loses All His
Household Furniture and the 1ost
of His Valuable Library=-TWO
Horses Burned to Death--The Loss
and Insurance.

The entire fire department was
called at LIS Tuesday morning by an
alarm sent in from box in the Fifth
ward. A barn belonging to M. j. Null
+. len, now residing in Denver, was all
in a blaze when the fire was dis
covered, and as it was then impos-
sible to save it, the building and con-
tents were completely destroyed.
A barn across the alley and one on
the same side of the alley'next to the
Mullen barn took fire from the heat
and sparks and were partially de-
Estroyed. Three streams of water were
turned on in an incredibly short space
OF time after the alarm was sounded,
but the principal thing that could be
done was to stay the spread of the
flames. One house near by nearly
took fire from sparks. The door of
the Mullen barn was locked, but the
| window could be opened.
Two weeks ago Harry w. Brown,
the city recorder, stored his house
hold goods and large part of his Ii
brary in the Mullen barn. e. A. Hop
kins rents the Mullen property and as
he did not occupy the barn, offered it's
use to Mr.. Brown, when the latter's
family left for Missouri to spend the
summer These goods and books
were valued at somewhat over 81, 900.
They included furniture, carpets, din
ing room utensils clothing, ETC., be-
sides number of valuable pictures.
The library comprised several hundred
volumes, many of them valuable, as
they comprised large part OF the
late'Judge James Browns library. Mr..
Brown had taken about third of his
books to his rooms, and has not yet
ascertained exactly the list of volumes
destroyed. Mrs. Browns winter cloth
ing was all burned. The contents of
the barn, the property of Mr. Brown,
were insured for ST, 900 in the Hanover
Fire Insurance company, but the in
surance will not cover the loss. The
UdLH lUScll WdS a SlIldll OhC dhu hOO
worth over S75. Mr.. Brown did not
hear of the fire until eight o'clock this
morning.
)One of the barns belonged to VIM.
Harlan, of the North Star Pillow works,
and was worth about 5000. 1t was in
Sured for this amount. None of the
contents of this barn were destroyed.
Mr.. Reardon, who teaches near ST.
Peter, owned the third barn, and this
was also worth about $780, This barn
contained two horses belonging to
Mr.. McVay, who moved to Mankato
last fall from Dakota. He employed
these horses in doing work by the day.
and they were part of his depend
ence. They were burned in the barn.
These three barns were located on
the alley between Shaubut and Lewis
streets, the Mullen barn being on No.
2l2 Shaubut. The fire made bright
light that could be seen long dis
tance, and large crowd of spectators
was attracted. Had there been a
heavy wind much more damage would
have been done, as number of frame
buildings are crowded together in that
neighborhOod.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22
A SAD DEATH.
Victor e. Johnson Receives the Final
Summons.

Summons.
Victor Emanuel Johnson died at six
O'Clock Monday afternoon at the
home of K. G. Sweet, on Byron street,
after a lingering illness with consump-
tion. He came to the city last fall,
shortly before Christmas, and took up
Nhis residence with his father-in-law,
Mr.. Sweet. He was then sick, and
gradually failed since that time, I'm
til death relieved him of his suffer
ings.
Mr.. Johnson was born near Cannon
Falls, Rice county, Minnesota, twenty
five years ago. He was ticket agent
at Waseca for several years. Two
years ago next June he was united in
marriage with Miss Clara Sweet, of
this city. He then moved to Boise
City, Idaho, where he served as ticket
agent until his failing health caused
him to give up his position. dis wife
and one child survive him; also a
brother, Chas K. Johnson, of Mime
apolis, and sister, Mrs. Josa Berry,
st. Paul.
The deceased was member of the
Knights of Pythias lodge of Boise
City, and leaves many friends in that
city as well as in this city and at the
eother points at which he has lived.
He was young man of much promise
and excellence of character, and his
death will be sincerely regretted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-03-22

Complaint comes from Agency
Hill that police supervision is needed
at the horse trough. The supply OF
water is scant. Parties come with
1barrels to fill and keep away women
= and children who want only pailful.
The police should attend to this at
once,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-14
Sixth District Court.

In tho Sixth District Court this morning
Edward shannon pleaded guilty TO the charge
of entering the residence of May Tierney,
Dale street, and stealing "A clock. He was
bound over to the common pleas division of
the Supreme Court in the sum of $500.
John Carr. Robert Dolan. John Clair. and
Frank Hagney, were charged with driving off
a team belonging TO Edward +. Doc. The boys
stole the team about o'clock, and had il in
their possession at Z o'clock when they were
arrested. The first two named pleaded guilty.
Carr was sent 10 the reform school during
minority. and tho Dolan boy was fined $40
and costs. The other two boys were held until
Friday for trial. The Carr boy has been
charged with a like offence five times before.
The case of John Reynolds. for assaulting
Jeremiah O'Sullivan, was continued until
Tuesday.
John Flynn was adiudged insane, and com
mitted 10 the State asylum.
The case Of Jerry sullivan was continued
for one month, a. matters had been pleasantly
settled in the household.
William Walsh, for fast riding on bicycle
on Pine street a few days ago, when John Is.
Caswen was seriously injured, and is stil at
the Rhode Island Hospital, was fined $40 and
costs. An appeal was taken.
Mag McKeon was sent 10 the state farm for
six months ON the charge of being common
drunk ard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-14
NORTH END Ne WS
A Little Fugitive From the
Reform School Captured.
THE NEWS BUREAU,
NORTH IND. 12s BRANCH AVENUE,
Telephonn QOl-l y

Matthew McGninness, the lad who es-
capped from the Sockanosset School, was
found on Gladstone avenue last evening
and went back TO the school this morn
ing.
The horse attached to McElroy's pro-
vision wagon took fright in Randall
square this morning and ran away, ma
king a bee line for McCrady's store door.
The animal was fortunately caught on
the sidewalk.
1t is reported that Charles Cassidy, who
bravely went to the rescue of the Italians
Sunday, is suffering considerably from the
effects OF the sewer gas. He has lost five
pounds this week.
Fireman Fleckenheimer, alta ched to En-
gine 10, has caught the bicycle craze. He
is said 10 be quite an expert rider.
The st. Antonio Society had picnic
yesterday, preceded by street parade.
As a license could not be obtained in the
city, the picnic was held just over the
line on Charles street.
1t is understood that one OF the partici-
pants in the fight which occurred at Me
Hale's corner, night before last, is around
apologizing today.
Everything at the Geneva Mills is re-
ported as remaining unchanged. So far
as the management is concerned there
does not appear to be any concern be-
cause the 20 girls went out yesterday.
The mill will be kept open, and all who
desire may work. Those otherwise in
clined may stay away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-14
Twas the Cause Of Young
Nelson's Misfortune.
He Was a Trusted Clerk in a Store
But $218 Are Missing,
Arrested Last Night After Trip to
New York-Pleads Not Guilty.

j. Elmer Nelson, a young man who has
always borne an excellent reputation, was
arrested last evening at his home, l76
Gallup street, on the charge of embezzle-
ment from w. Il. Horton, the grocer of
3645 Elmwood avenue. Young Nelson
had been in the employ OF Mr.. Horton
for three years, and was considered trust
On Saturday evening he received his pay
as usual, but failed to put in his appear
ance Monday morning. Mr.. Horton was
somewhat surprised at this, and thought
that Nelson might be confined To his home
by illness.
A portion OF his duties were TO collect
and deliver orders. This work was done
by oneI of the other clerks OF the store,
for Mr.. Horton had no doubt but That
Nelson would come later in the day.
The young man that went on the
delivery wagon Monday morning was
given a number OF accounts TO collect but
he had not gone far when he discovered
the cause of the non-appearance of Nelson,
as many OF the bills had been paid, and
the customers held receipted bills which
had been receipted by Nelson. Upon in
vestigation Mr.. Horton found that Nelson
had collected s21S. % in this way and failed
To make any return TO the Office A mes
senger was sent TO his home on Gallup
street but his mother said he was not at
home and had not been since Sunday
evening. The detective department was
notified, and Nelson was taken into
custody last evening, he having just
returned from New York.
When arrested he had none OF the
money. Nelson says that bad company
is the cause of this action. He was given
a hearing before Judge Sweetland in the
Sixth District Court this morning,
pleaded not guilty, and was bound over
TO the common pleas division OF the
Supreme Court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-14
CONSTlTUTlONALITY
OF the Exemption Of Manufacturing
Property From Taxation
In East,Providencc Considered In Su-
preme Court Today.

The East Providence tax assessment for 1904
was again before tho appellate division Of the
Supreme Court today. The whole subject OF
the alleged illegality came up upon the two
points made by the plaintiffs, William IA. Nc
Twiggan and others, against George +. Hunter
and others. The plaintiffs claimed that the
tax was illegal, because the assessors gave no
notice of the time and place Of their meeting.
and because said assessors willfully, inten'
tionally and illegally exempted tho property
of the Grosvenordale Company from taxation.
The defendants claim that due notice of the
meeting OF the assessors waskgiven. and that
the exemption Of the Grosvenordalo Company
was legal and proper.
jackson w. Frank A. Iron ot al. This case
was roargued on the question of the standing
and responsibility of Samuel a. Iron and
Nicholas Molter, who signed on tho back Of
tho note the usual hank guarantee waving
notice Of default. The note made pay
able to tho Citizens Bank, and bore date of
August l. 1873
Tho petition OF Emma +. Sweet for divorce
from her husband, Albert l.. Sweet on the
ground Of extreme cruelty, was heard. The
chief point in the case is the second one, in
regard 10 the exemption OF manufacturing
property from taxation by town or cities
under the act OF the General Assembly OF the
State enabling them TO SO do. the constitutions
ality OF its action being attacked by this pro
ceeding.
Edwin p. Allen and Cooke a. Angel repre-
sent the complainants, and lBassett II
Mitchell the respondents.
None OF the cases on the calendar OF the
common pleas division of the court was ready
for trial so the court adjourned until tomor
row morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-14
Park Commissioner Deming's State
ment.

Commissioner II. II. Deming said this after
noon that be understood that the committee
voted 90 name the new street between the
Miller estate and Roger Williams Park, Wilk-
inson avenue. He suggested this name at the
hearing yesterday because he thought IL would
be appropriate. and a very graceful compl-
ment TO the memory OF ono who would have
given the park many valuable gifts, in addi'
tion TO the beautiful statue II ne had lived.
in fact, Mr. Wilkinson once told Mr.. Dcming
that he should present the commissioners a
fine painting.
The statement, that an agreement had been
made 10 the cffoct that no fence should be
erected at that portion OF the park boundary,
struck Mr.. DcminS "a being unusual, and ho
said it should be thoroughly investigated. He
fails TO sec why he should never have heard Of
it before. and he was greatly surprised.