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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24

saying that the people are divided in
sentiment and need information, and
the resolutions do not bind the coun-
Gil. He believed that the bids would
enlighten the council and citizens.
The bids could all be rejected if the
council wanted to do it.
Aid. Peterson said that Aid. Brad
ley had said at the last meeting that
he would never vote to tie the city
down, and that companies hearing
this would not bid.
Aid. Bradley said that he still stood
ON the same ground and would never
vote to pay $l15 light No harm
could come from receiving the bids.
Aid. Andrews referred to Aid.
Peterson's interview in the FREE
PRESS and commended the ideas he
had expressed in regard to the NUM-
cipal plant. 1t is an old saying that
"a wise man changes his mind, a fool
never" A few months ago all wanted
a municipal plant, but who wants it
now? Three out of every five letters
received in reply to his circular favor
the combination lighting and street
car plan. The resolutions cover
what the citizens and council are ask
ing for.
Aid. Peterson said that he was cor
rectly reported in his interview, and
that he had said nothing in it that
ne had not already stood for. He
had heard much talk that lower COM
mercial rates are needed. He was
opposed to the combination plan. The
council has held enough special meet
ings this winter to know all about it,
and much is heard about 81 900 bonus
being needed.
The resolution carried, only Aid.
Himmelman voting mo"
Aid. Andrews moved that the city
recorder be authorized to advertise
for bids in accordance with the re-
solutions, and this was carried.
Engineer Haynes said that it would
be desirable to deviate the line of
Mound avenue where it crosses the
new line of the Omaha railroad.
The usual number of bills were
allowed.
City Recorder Smith stated that
his summary report was not in shape
to be reported. He said that 81 500
would be needed to pay the bills al
lowed, and the committee ON ways
and means was authorized to borrow
it.
At 9:20,the council adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24

The Mankato Cigar company made
voluntary assignment Wednesday
to j. G. Fowler. The latter will 60 to
Blue Earth City this evening to pre-
sent a bond for $4,000 to Judge Sew
erance for his approval, before actively
entering upon his duties. The bonds
men are Robert Roberts, Fred
Becquette, Geo. w. Monks, Geo. Pond
and Geo. M. Phillips.
d. w. Selleck and his son, Chas. Sell
leck, compose the firm. The former
estimates the liabilities of the firm at
at IS, 500, and the assets at Sill, 900.
The liabilities consist of $500 bor-
roWed money secured by mortgages on
a lot in Duluth and farm in Kings
bury, South Dakota, and $4,000 due to
various firms on the stock.
The assets consist of the real estate
mentioned, stock valued at ST. 900, and
bills receivable to the value of ST, 500.
The Duluth lot is on the principal
business street and has been held by
Mr.. Selleck atS12, 000,an the schedule
value is considered very reasonable.
1t was purchased by Mr.. Selleck eight
years ago for 5000, and he afterwards
had an offer for $500. ltwould have
been better had this been accepted, as
the lot has been the cause of Mr.. Sell
leck's financial embarrassment. Every
year heavy taxes and assessments have
had to be paid until the lot has cost
$4,000 above the purchase price. The
company's business was on paying
basis, but the drain caused by this lot
was greater than could be withstood.
Mr.. Selleck has made every possible
effort to prevent the assignment, Sc
curing his collections as rapidly as
possible, but it was of no use. The
quarter section in Dakota cost Mr..
Selleck ST. 900, and it is believed to be
worth at least that amount now.
Mr.. Selleck has been in business in
Mankato for the past four years, and
was in business at Eagle Lake for
twenty years. This is the first fnan-
cial trouble that he has experienced,
and it has weighed greatly on his
mind that all of his efforts
to prevent the assignment have
been unavailing He and his son will
have the sympathy Of all in the pres
ent difficulty, and if good will could
accomplish it, they would soon be on
their feet again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24

All of the aldermen were present at
the regular meeting of the council
Saturday night, and Mayor Weaver
presided. The minutes of the last
regular and three special meetings of
the council were read and approved.
A petition for the construction of a
sewer along Clark street from Byron
to Parsons was received and was re-
ferred to the comittee on sewers.
The petition for special water
bond election for the benefit of the
hill district was received, signed by
lis people from all parts of the city,
and was referred to the committee
on water works.
An application for liquor license
was received from Fred e. Heinze,
and Feb. 18th was set as the day for a
hearing, it being regular meeting
night
Aid. Andrews presented Secretary
of State Berg's certificate that Man
kato's official population is 10,173.
He also offered in this connection the
the following resolution:
Whereas, having received official
notice by and through certificate
dated at st. Paul the seventeenth
day of JAM, 1896. and signed by AL
bert Berg, superintendent Of census
and secretary of state of Minnesota,
and,
Whereas, said certificate gives the
total population of Mankato ten
Thousand, one hundred and seventy
three 10, 173) and,
Whereas, the laws of the state of
Minnesota make it illegal to grant to
any person a license for selling spirit
uous, vinous, or fermented liquors for
a less term than one year.: and less
sum than 1000, in any city where
the population exceeds ten thousand
100000 inhabitants, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Common COun-
Gil of the City of Mankato that the
action taken by this council in receiv
ing applications for liquor licenses
at a special meeting called and con-
vened on the evening of Wednesday,
Jan. 8th, 1896, is hereby rescinded,
provided that this resolution shall
not apply to the applications of those
persons who at this time have no
liquor licenses, or to those whose
license expire before Feb. 10th, 1896.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24

1857 W Polk St., CHICAGO, Oct. q, 1888.
THE OWEN ELECTRIC BELT AND APPLIANCE Co.:
Geratlenen-Solely in the interest of others
who are, or may become similarly affected with
myself, venture to offer my experience with
the use of the owen Electric Belt, and that
am actuated entirely by that motive must be
apparent from the fact that until you see my
name and address recorded on this letter you
had no knowledge of either. had long been o
sufferer from chronic dyspepsia and nervous
prostration, contracted or aggravated by many
wears residence in the East Indies. About three
years ago purchased one of your Belts in the
hope that its use might afford me some relief.
and wore it continuously as directed for about
four hours every afternoon for a month or SO,
and the result wae perfectly marvellous. My
indigestion with all its attendant miseries, ner-
vousness, depression irritability and insomnia,
from which latter was a great sufferer, have
disappeared. then discontinued the use the
Belt (the existence of which i had indeed for
gotten), until about six weeks ago, when a
recurrence of my old trouble very forcibly
reminded me of it. ! again put it into wear
(after ceasing its use for over one and one hall
years., and with the same extraordinary results.
being again restored to health, strength and
VlSOr, aIL6r W6drluS IL lOI Ouly ICh uoyo. ChdCA
these circumstances l can most emphatically
recommend to others suffering from the ailments
which have endeavored to describe, the adop-
ton of the use of the Owen Electric Belt.
had long been aware of the curative powers OF
electricity from what had read on the subject,
and on my return to England purchased from
Pulvermacher of Regent street, London the
combined chain bands, of which he is the
patentee, for which paid three guineas, and
although 1 must admit that / derived some
benefit from their use l am bound to say the
general result did not approach the benefit
derived from the use of the Owen Belt
besides which its utility is SO great an jsrprove
ment in comfort and convenience; 1Alver
machers' being cumbersome and complicated il
adjusting to the body, besides causing from
being uncovered, blisters and sores, and above
all not being able to regulate the current as IL
the case in the Owen Electric Belt. Yor
are at perfect liberty to make what use vol
think fit of this letter, and shall be glad tt
answer either verbally or by letter any inquir!
made from me on this subject. am, gentlemen
Yours respectfully,
W. j. BRoDIE.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The Hanson-Lampert Lumber Conn
pany has Prosperous Year.

pany has prosperous year.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Hanson-Lampert Lum-
Der company was held at the company's
Office in this city Mondays and
the following officers were chosen for
the year:
Jacob Lampert, president.
L. Lampert, secretary.
III. j. Hanson, treasurer.
L. Lampert was also chosen general
business manager. He and his
brother will leave tomorrow afternoon
for Winona and Milwaukee, and from
the latter city will go north into the
pine woods of Northern Wisconsin
and Michigan to buy stock of lum-
Der, and expect to be gone about ten
days. They promise that if they sue
coed in killing any bear they will have
it shipped to a Mankato butcher and
remember all their friends.
The reports of officers for the past
year made good showing. Speaking
of the outlook for the present year, L.
Lampert said this afternoon: "The
year does not promise to be a lively
one, or at least the first half of it does
not. The best market this year will
be in Mankato, owing to the money set
in circulation by the Omaha railroad
Improvements, and the many houses
cut off by the right-of-way. Should
there be good crop, and fair prices
prevail, there will be plenty of building
going on in the country during the
last half of the year. If the crops
are not very good, then the country
trade will be dull throughout the
year"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
BUNKER HILL BURGLARIES.
A Successful Raid rlade There
Sunday Night

Sunday night sneak thieves visited
several places on Bunker Hill with
more or less success, At f. G..
Thayer's, plush lap robe was stolen
from the wagon shed. At Mr.. Kelley's,
some chickens were stolen. The
thieves tried the door of VIM. Ohm
stead's house before the family had
retired. Mr.. Olmstead went to see
what was the matter and saw couple
of parties run toward the barn.
Petty thieving is becoming SO fire.
quent of late that the wrong place
will be entered some of these nights,
and the burglar will be revealed with
a charge of shot in him.
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Res0lved, further, that hereafter
IN applications shall be received for

RESOLVED, further, that hereafter
an applications shall be received for
license for selling spirituous, vinous,
or fermented liquors from any person
who at the time of such application
holds license which does not expire
within thirty 1907 days from the time
said application is made.
The vote to receive the official
notice was tie, and Mayor Weaver
cast the deciding vote in favor of re-
ceiving it. The resolution was then
lost, Aids. Andrews and Bradley
casting the only favorable votes.
The appraisers, Ernest Mahlke,
John Adams and Henry Tanger,
found n. P. Lees building to have
been damaged forty per cent. of it's
value before the fire, and recon-
mended that repairing permit be
granted.
Engineer Haynes asked who the
permit was to come from. The en-
gineer is allowed to grant permit on
ly.for fire proof building.
The mayor explained that no per
NIT is necessary in such case as this.
The street committee reported
that the south half of Madison
avenue is already an open street, and
if there are any distractions, the
proper persons should be ordered to
remove them. The report was adopt
ed.
Engineer Haynes submitted pro-
file of the alley IN the rear of the
government building, and it was
adopted.
The board of public works reported
the list of water consumers for 1896
with their rental, and the report was
ordered published in the official
paper, as required by the charter.
Engineer Haynes reported having
given a building permit to j. J.
Gould to erect $50 building in the
fire limits. The building had not
been built to comply with the ordi-
nance, and he had placed the matter
in the hands of the city attorney.
Under the head of unfinished bus
mess, Aid. Andrews presented the
electric lighting resolutions which
are officially published in another
column. He said that he had pre-
pared the resolutions because the
people of Mankato want the council
to do the things mentioned in them,
and throw open the field to the world.
He thought that the desired informa-
tion could be secured by means of
them.
Aid. Zimmerman said that the
council would be fooling away it's
time and would get no bids, as it has
been advertising all winter and got
no bids yet.
Aid. Bradley favored the resolution,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24

TIMOTHY BYRNEs, our own Mime
apolis "Tim' has been chosen as SER
geant-at-arms of the Republican ma
tional convention at ST. Louis. This
is first blood for Minnesota, and Tim
can be depended upon to see to it that
none of the passage-ways to the con-
vention hall will be unnecessarily
barricaded against any man with a
Minnesota tag on his coat. 'Rah for
Tim.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
CORNER LOT SOLD.

Jno, e. Noe reports the sale of lot
ten, block 40, city, for Elizabeth Copp-
to A. j. Busch, for $1,000. This is
corner lot on Fifth and Main streets,
opposite Mrs. j. w. Hoerr's residence.
1t is vacant at present, and is cheap
for the price, being a desirable loca-
tion for house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
VIM. BENDER DEAD.

VIM. Bender died at his home at
Lake Crystal Tuesday, of neuralgia
of heart, aged eighty years. He was
an early settler in Lake Crystal, and
was the father of Mrs. VIM. Humphrey
and Mrs. Garner Cole. He was highly
respected by all who knew him, and
his death is regretted by ALL
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
THE BEST is what the People
buy the most of. That's Why
Hoods Sarsaparilla has the largest
sale OF ALL MEDICINES.
A PLEASANT TIME.

Mankato lodge No. 2,053, Knights
of Honor, had a social dancing party
at the A. 0. q. w. hall Tuesday
From fifty to sixty couples were pres
ent. Pahls orchestra furnished the
music, refreshments were served, and
the evening was very pleasantly spent
in dancing and card playing. The
net receipts of the evening were S35.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
A tired stomach is very much like a

A tired stomach is very much like a
Sprained ankle. Ii you suffer from
any of the symptoms of dyspepsia,
your stomach is tired. 1t needs a
crutch. We must relieve it of all
work for time, or until it is restored
to it's natural strength. 70 do this
successfully,we must use food which
is already digested outside of the body,
and which will aid the digestion of
other foods that may be taken with it..
Such product is the Shaker Diges-
tive Cordial.
The Shakers have utilized the di-
gestive principles present in plants
for the manufacture of this article,
and its success has been truly pheno-
menal. You can try it for the nomi-
nal sum of 10 cents, as sample BOTTLES
are sold by all druggists at this price.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
BIDS ASKED FOR.
THE COUNCIL SUBMITS THREE
ELECTRIC PLANS.

The Propositions for City Lighting and
for the Combination Plant Will be
Received Until Feb. 22nd-ResOlu-
tons to Carry Secretary Berg's
Notice into Effect are Voted Down
Several Matters of Minor Inter-
est Attended to.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24
IN DIFFICULTY.
THE MASKATO CIGAR co. MAKES
AN ASSIGNMENT.

Mr., Selleck Places the Liabilities at
So, 500, and the Assets at $II,OOO--
Expensive Duluth Property the
Cause of the Faiiurc==EffOrts of the
Firm to Keep Afloat are Unavailing
j. q. Fowler Named as Assignee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-24

LaxOl is the best medicine for
children. Doctors recommend it in
place of Castor OIL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-23

that judge Vaddll. Mr.. Edgar Allan,
and others OF the active leaders. YOU'D
raise some objection TO any one VINO
would interfere with their prospects Tor
controlling the patronage. and IT Is thought
Judge Lewis chances Of securing the
nomination are not very good
PRESIDENT INGALLS, TALKS.
President NJ. T.. ingalls,, OF the Chesa-
peahe and Ohio Railway Company ana
the Big Four railway. stopped over FOR n
while in the city yesterday on his way
TO Newport News, where he will remain
until some time to-day. and then return
to Richmond 10 spend n day
When asked If he still held 10 the Views
he recently expressed through the coll
umns OF The Times, 20 the erect that
he was not only strongly In favor OF the
gold standard OF currency. but could not
vote for the Chicago nominees, though he
was a Democrat. Mr. ingalls, said:
"The more / think over this matter
the stronger becomes my opposition 10
tho Chicago ticket. | have been looking
into Bryan's record. and lind that he has
always had PopuI.stic tendencies. ] hnd
nothing there that should entitle him 10
Democratic support"
Continuing. Mr.. ingalls, said:
Aside from gold and silver, which IS
an economic question. the platform r. revo-
lutiouary and disastrous 20 all the inter
osts of the country II II Is Democratic
my forty years study Of the principles or
Democracy have ayailed me nothing. Inc
populists have stolen the Democratic
livery TO serve the devil with. That Is tie
way it looks TO me-
The ticket will be beaten I'm Noyem-
her I'm my opinion there will not be
corporars guard supporting II. Tho
people are too wel-educated. and too loyal
TO their country to give support TO men
and a platform that will wreck the coun-
try.
II have travelled al over our system
since the Chicago nominations were made
and talked with employees and patrons ot
the company. 7 have yet TO find the first
Republican who will vote for Bryan and
Sewall and scarcely any Democrats In
| favor OF thom.'
BREAK UP THE IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. ingalls, was asked what effect the
triumph OF the Chicago ticket would have
on the proposed Chesapeake and Ohio Inn
provements here 10 which he replied:
Il have told you that ] believed that
/ there was no hope FOR the Chicago ticket
but win tell you that a declaration FOR
| free silver would put an end 10 any oil
the proposed local improvements. l VIII
20 further and say that II would force
the company TO stop all improvements
everywhere: IT would force the compan'
10 dispense with the services OF many OF
its present employees. and force 1t TO re-
duce the wages of those remaining IN It's
| employ"
THE BRYAN-SEWALL CLUB.
The Bryan-sewall Campaign club whlcr
organized last Thursday night at olo
Market Hall. will have meeting to-nigh'
an tho same place \ large crowd Is eN,
pocted 10 attend this meeting There VII
| be a number OF speeches made by h'cH-
| mond orators.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-23
PhiladeIphin Banks Ready.

PHILADELPHIA. July 21.-The Clear
ing-House Committee representing the
hanks Of Philadelphia. met this morning
and discussed Informally the plan. OF the
banks of New York city 10 furnish So
OnOUoO 10 protect the treasury gold re-
serve. but those who were present stated
,ba, no stems were taken. President
Jnmes y. Watson said that in his opinion
there existed no good reason al present
for the Philadelphia banks moving for
the relief Of the treasury. ana PRESIDENT
George NJ. Troutman, Of the Central Ma
tional Bank. declared that Philadelphia
would respond readily If the occasion de-
manded action, but he could see no neces-
sitv for such a movement at this time.
n was learned that the Clearing III Juse
banks of this city have on hand about
SSroD 900 gold. Although no concerted
movement has been begun. the presl-
dents of several banks said this afternoon
thar they would assist gladly in any step
looking TO the replenshment or the treas
urv reserve-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-23
ANOTHER CANDIDATE OUT.
Capt. R. E. FraySer Wants the Con-
greSSiOnal Nomination.
He IS OUT And OUT FOR FREE SILVER.
Mr.. George 4. Haw and Mr.. Conway IL.
sands Are still Jndecided-Wili
There be sound Money Can
didate i'm the Field?

The local political arena after n brief
rest frQm the turbulence OF campaign
work. is beginning to take on some more
life. ANA ere the next congressional cleo
tfon rolls around it is thought there Is
going 10 bee a rather heated contest.
Whether there is 10 Doe a dual, triangu-
lar. or quadruple fight for the honor OF
"A seat in Congress cannot at this writ
ing be predicted Certain it is that Colo
mel Tazcwcn Eilett Will not get the nomi-
nation without opposition. There Is al
ready one opponent, and still there are
half q dozen others to hear from Since
Mr.. Ellotts statement I'm the morning pa
pers as 20 his position ON the Chicago
platform, there has been a good deal or
comment as 20 whether he would have
opponents The impression seemed to he
that the nomination would by 10 means
go a-begging. and that there would be a
lively fight carried an the way 20 the
district convention for settlement.
ANOTHER CANDIDATE.
Up TO yesterday Mr. Elicit was tie
only asplrant who announced himself
as a candidate for the nomination. Last
night Captain Richard r. Frayser for
maly announced his purpose 10 join IN
tile race.
Captain Frayser IS well known 10 the
citizens Of tho Third district, and he
says ne is in the race TO stay. lie has
boon prominent I'm local politics for many
years. and has been successfully engaged
IN journalism IN Richmond for thirty
years. Captain Frayser VIII stand upon
the platform rs framed IN Chicago, and
he accepts the entire platform. He Is
an out-and-out free-silyer man. When
seen last night he stated his position
in the following language:
"The depressed state OF the country, in
my opinion. may be attributed partially.
II not wholly. 10 the domonetzation OF
silver, causing Industries OF every kind
10 be paralyzed AMI 10 suspend opera
tons. thereby throwing large numbers
OF honest lahorers out Of employment. l
do not think there is sufficient gold 10
meet the demands in the legitimate chan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-23
Princess Maud Weds

LONDON, July 22.-Prncess Maud. OF
Wales. youngest daughter Of the Prince
Of Wales. and granddaughter Of queen
Victoria. was married to-day TO Prince
Charles of Denmark. son OF the Crown
Prince. and grandson Of King Christian
TX. OF Denmark. The ceremony took
place in Chapel Royal. 81. James Pal
ace. The west end was profusely deco
rated with flags. flowers. etc, and there
was a conspicuous blending OF British
and Danish flags Life GuaAs and Cold
stream Guards lined the route through the
house 70 Buckingham Palace, and crowds
OF people. mostly ladies' were gathered
in the vicinity OF the palace awaiting the
arrival OF the procession. The ceremony
took place at 1880.