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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
HON. JOHN LIND.

Crookston for treasurer. No nominal
tions were made for lieutenant governor
or attorney general, as these offices are
TO be filed by the Populist convention.
The sensation of the convention was
the unseating of National Commit
teeman Lawler, J. J. McCaferty and F.
w. M. Cutcheon, prominent gold Dem
ocrats of Ramsey county, because of
their announced intention to not sup
port Bryan for president. A hard fight
was made against this action. but the
roll call showed that two-thirds of the
delegates favored it. Mr. Lawler was
also deposed as national committeeman
and T. D. O'Brien of St. Paul given the
position.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
THE PLATFORM.
Endorses Bryan and Sewall and the Chi
cagO Declaration of Principles.

Endorses Bryan and Sewall and the Chi
cago Declaration of Principles.
The Democracy of the state of Mime
sofa in convention assembled hereby re-
affirms the platform recently adopted at
Chicago and hereby approves it's selection
of candidates, Bryan and Sewall, for the
high offices of president and vice presi-
dent.
We furthe h>denounce the platform of
the Republican party on the all absorbing
issue of the day, namely, honest money.
1t processes to favor bimetallism, yet it
proposes to submit the question to other
leading nations, when it we'll knows that
those nations are solidly in favor of the
continuation Of the present gold standard.
The question, therefore, now before the
people is whether we shall be obliged to
remain on the gold standard with all it's
destructive tendencies, or whether we
shall follow the traditional policy of the
United States and hold both gold and sill
yer to be the standard money of our peo-
pie, freely coined on the old legal ratio of
16 to /. On this all important question
we earnestly invite the cooperation of
every citizen who is anxious for the culture
prosperity of the country.
Regarding State Affairs.
We demand that the policy, which for
the past 3S years has controlled the legis-
lation of our state and the administration
of it's institution and affairs, be now
changed. Wrongs older than genera
ton remain to be redeemed. No state
can ever prosper which commits for so
long period it's affairs to the same politi-
Cal party. We now congratulate the peo-
pie that this long period of misgovern-
ment is about to end and that the people
are now ready to resume their right of
honest government and the reform of all
abuses.
We denounce the Republican party of
the state for its subserviency to corpora
tons, rings and trusts, and it's total disre-
gard of the great producing masses-the
middle classes, the common people, farm
ers, mechanics and laboring men. We
hold that these latter classes should re-
ceive the fair and first consideration of the
legislative and executive powers of the
state. We pledge the people, if given the
authority, that corporate and monopolis-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth, SIS. In Probate Court, Special
Term, July 27th, 1896.
In the matter of the estate of GeorgeW. Cham
berlain, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Nellie
b. Green, OF Otseg, state of New York,
representing among other things that George
W. Cham berlain, late of Mt. Upton. New York
on the day of April, A. d. 1866, at Mt:
Upton, New York, died intestate. and
beng all inhabitant of New York at
the time OF his death, leaving goods, chattes
and estate within this county, and that the said
petitioner is a daughter of said de-
ceased. and praying that administration of
said estate be to A. NJ. Rutan. granted.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore this court on Saturday, the 22d day of
August A. D. 1896, at 10 o'clock a. M. at the
probate office in the City OF Mankato, in said
county.
Ordered further. That notice thereof be given
to the heirs OF said deceased and to all persons
interested, by publication of this order once in
each week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Mankato Free Press,
weekly newspaper printed and published
at the City of Mankato, in said county.
Dated at the City of Mankato the 9th day OF
July, A. D. 1896.
By the Court,
Seal of Probate Court. G. W. MEAD,
Judge OF Probate.
NJ Rutan,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
FOR SILVER AND BRYAN

Convention Loudly Cheered Their Men
ton by the Chairman.
It was II :15 when Chairman Mo.
Dermott called the convention to order
and declared that this was the freest
convention ever held in Minnesota.
When he got as far as "free" he was
loudly cheered in expectation Of the
word "silver." But it did not come.
Mr.. McDermott approached his climax
with great adroitness, so when he
sprung the name Of Bryan he brought
down the house.
The reading of the call was dispensed
with. and T. D. O'Brien nominated E.
T. Champlin for temporary chair
man, referring to the fact of Mr..
Mr.. Champlin's turn down at the last
convention, when the gold men held
the reins. Seconds came thick and fast,
and Mr.. Champlin was elected by ac-
clamation. T. D. O'Brien, Judge Rea
and Mr.. Rosing escorted Mr.. Champln
70 the platform, and he accepted the
honor in BETTING speech.
The Party Of the People.
The Democratic party, he said, was
the party of the people, and it was with
pride that he announced that he was a
Democrat. He predicted the trium-
plant success of the Democratic ticket
and declared that the last Democratic
congress had made gallant stand for
the interests Of the people in the repeal
of the infamous" Mckinley bill and
the force bill. It would be long time,
he said, before Republican congress
would pass such legislation.
Mr.. Champlin argued for silver and
charged criminal practices in the en-
actment of the characterization law.
The audience held its breath for a mo-
ment when the newly elected chairman
Took Rap at Dan Lawler,
who sat Immediately in front of him,
for his alleged party disloyalty. He did
not name Mr.. Lawler, but every one
realized the subject OF the remark when
he said that "the men who had raised
the banner of treason in the Democratic
party must remember that no one man
is greater than the party" There was
loud and prolonged applause at this
thrust and there were few cries OF
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. InProbate Court, Special Term
August 9Th, 1896.
In the matter OF the estate OF John
Heger, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of John
has been delivered to this court;
And whereas, Rosalia Heger has filed there.
with her petition, representing among other
things, that said John Heger died in
said county on the 18th day OF April 1896,
testate and that said petitioner is the sole exc
cutrix in said last will and testament, and
praying that the said instrument may be
admitted to probate, and that letters tes'
tamentary be to her issued thereon;
ment, and the said petition be heard before
this court, at the probate office in
said county, on the 18th day of September A.
DISCO, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, when all
concerned may appear and contest the pro-
bate of said instrument,
And it is further ordered that public notice OF
the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested by publication
OF these orders for three weeks successfully
previous to said day of hearing, in the MAN.
KATo FREE PRESS, weekly newspaper printed
and published at the City OF Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the city of Mankato this 9th day
of August, A. D., 1896.
By the Court.
Seal of Probate Court. GEO. w. MEAD,
Judge OF Probate.
Schmitt & Wilson,
Attorneys for petitioner.
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Aug. q.
ORDER FOR HEARING GUARDIAN
ACCOUNT.
A NJ Rutan,
Attorney for Petitioner.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special term
August &, 1896
In the matter of the guardianship of Arthur
Holbek, minor.
Upon filing the final account of guardianship,
with petition for final settlement and allow
ance of Henry P. Christensen guardian of the
above named minor
1t is ordered that the petition be heard, and
the settlement and allowance of said account
be made at a special term of the Probate
court to be held in and for said county of Blue
Earth on Tuesday the Sth day of September,
A. D, 1896, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at
the Probate, office in the court house in the
City of Mankato in said county.
1t is further ordered, That notice thereof be
given to all persons interested by publishing a
copy of this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing
in the Mankato Free Press a weekly news,
paper printed and published at the City OF
Mankato in said county.
Dated at Mankato the 9th day of Auguet
A. d. 1896.
By the Court,
SEAL. GEO. W. MEAD,
Judge of Probate.
JOHN G., NOE, Attorney
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
"I,awler,, and "Hit him again. ("

"Lawler'' and "Hit him again"
John F. Stone of Pine and @. A..
Quist of Hennepin were chosen as Sec
retaries and the usual motions for COM
mittees were made and carried.
M. J. McGrath moved the appoint
ment of a. committees of seven by the
Chair to confer with the PopuIist state
committee in regard to joint ticket
and the committee was named. The
convention took a recess at IL 40.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
Heinrichs of Hennepin for SEQ
rotary and Alex Mckinnon
for Treasurer.
populists VIII Endorse Them
and Name the Remainder
of the Ticket.
Sensation of the Convention
the Ousting of Committee
man LaWler.
THE TICKET NAMED.

a.vornor John Lind
Brown County.
a.cretarv of State Julius Heinrichs
Hennepin County.
rraasurer Alex McKinnon
Polk County.
Electors-John Day Smith Hennepin
H. L. Bonnewen Mcleod
Charles dAutremont St. Louis
Wilson Borst Cottonwood
III. Ives Ramsey
Nominations for lieutenant governor
and attorney general were left open and
will be filed by Populists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
Great Storms in Nicaragua.

NEW YORK, Aug. ga dispatch to
The Herald from San Juan del Sur,
Nicaragua, says the captain of the
steamer Costa Rica, which has arrived
here from Ell Rama, reports that heavy
foods have occurred at that place. de-
stroying houses and plantations, and
causing great loss of life. The Nicara-
guam government is trying to reopen
communication so as to confirm the re-
pOrt
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

The explosions of dynamite heard
occasionally from west of the city are
made on the Omaha right of way,
where cut is being made through
rock toward the junction with the
main line near Minneopa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
Indians Declared Not Guilty.

WINNIPEG, Man, Aug. 5.-Aimaisis
and Lucky Bear, the Indians who were
brought back from Montana and placed
on trial for completely in the Frog Lake
massacre during the rebellion of 1885,
have been acquitted by the authorities
at Regina
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
Senator Davis Sneaks.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 5.-Senator @. K.
Davis opened the campaign for the Re-
publicans in Minnesota in this city last
night. The meeting was held at Mar
ket hall and was well attended.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
SHOT THROUGH THE HEAD.
Martin Peterson the Victim of Gross
Carelessness.


Carelessness.
TYLER, Mimi, Aug. 5.-Martin Peter
son aged 16, was shot through the head
by George Miller, the 15-year-old son of
a neighbor. The Miller boy was spend
ing the day at Peterson's and had his
rifle with him. He was continually
pointing the weapon at young Peterson,
who protested in vain. He finally aimed
at Peterson's head and pulled the trig-
ger. The ball passed in at the left side
of the nose and came out behind the
right ear. Seeing what he had done
Miller fed.
The boys were good friends and were
much together, consequently it is re-
garded as case of extreme carelessness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 5.-The Demo-
cratic state convention, as predicted,
nominated Hon John Lind for governor
and came out fatfooted for the free
coinage of silver Julius Heinrichs OF
Minneapolis was nominated for secre-
tary of state and Alex McKinnon Of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
Wood Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned up to August goth, 1896
for furnishing 200 to 300 cords OF
mixed dry wood, delivered at my
store: The right to reject any or all
bids is reserved.
GEO. E. BRETT, Incorporated.
Mankato, MINI. Aug. 3, 1896.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
To the Farmers.

l want your chickens, calves, hogs,
cattle and sheep, and will pay highest
market price at the packing house
Chas. ]. Macbeth, Mankato. 14tf.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

In the private schools of China a
teacher is paid about cent day for
each pupil
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

Binding Irvine and binders.
will sell the best Irvine at tbs lowest
possible price. The Osborn Pony
Binder at bottom price. See me
before you buy. J. G.. ROLLER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

Chris Danielson sells the J. L
Owens four-horse equalizer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
July 81 Aug 7 ID

ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATORS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14

tic selflshness, greed and power shall not
control our conduct, and that while we
have no desire to strike down and injure
in the slightest degree vested rights, we
will see to it that the rights of the COM
mon people shall not be trampled upon
but jealousy guarded.
Demand Free Ballot.
The ballot is the weapon of American
freemen, and the sacredness of the ballot
can only be preserved by its secrecy We
unqulifedly condemn all efforts of corpo-
rate or private employers to enquire into
or investigate and uncover the true senti-
ments of the voting employees, thus by a
covert threat challenging his vote and
neutralizing his influence and making him
tributary to interests which may be op-
posed to the interests of the people,
The constitution provides that taxation
of property shall be as nearly equal as pos
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-08-14
Aug z 21
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL

JOHN G. NOE, Attorney.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-05-01

WASHINGTON, April 30.--Genera de-
bate on the bankruptcy bill was contin-
tinued in the house today. Tomorrow
the bill will be open to amendments un-
der the five minute rule and final vote
taken at o'clock Saturday. Friends of
the measure are very sanguine that it
will pass by safe majority.
Bailey of Texas gave notice today
that he would offer as substitute his
voluntary bankruptcy bill. The sur
prise of the day was the announcement
of Culberson of Texas, ex-chairman of
the judiciary committee, who has al
ways heretofore fought every bank
ruptcy bill containing the involuntary
system, that he he would vote for the
pending measure.
Daniels, Ray and Culberson spoke in
favor of the BILL and Strobe, Terry and
Bailey in opposition.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-05-01
Nose Snimn Dead,

Moses l. Sniflin died at Columbus
hospital at 6 o'clock yesterday evening
after several months illness with pneu-
monia. His mother, who resides in New
York city, was at his bedside when the
end came.
Mr.. Sniffin was about % years of age
He came to Montana about years ago,
and had resided principally in Great
Falls Until he became i'll he worked
at the B. Il M. smelters
He was jovial big hearted and genial,
and all who knew him liked him. His
family has been prominent for many
years in New York state.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-05-01
SQUALLS AHEAD
The New French Premier States His
Policy to the Chamber
Of Deputies,
AND MEETS WITH APPROVAL
Bourgeois Radicals Will Agitate for
an Amendment to the Con-
stitutlOn.

PAEIs april 30.-At the opening of
the chamber of deputies today, Meline,
the new premier, read a statement in
which the government recognizes the
preponderance of the chamber of depu-
ties, but atlirms that it is impossible to
govern without a senate.
The statement of the prime minister
was heartily applauded. The senate then
by vote Of 2li to ~ refused to consider
the proposal for revision of the consti-
tuition 10 anticipation of the announce
ment Of the ministerial program, the
galleriee Of the chamber of deputies were
crowded TO-DAY, and there was a full at
tendance of members. Premier Meline's
statement was greeted with applause by
the Centrsts, particularly in its denun-
citation of the socialists. Bourgeois spoke
for a revision of the constitution.
Ricard, minister of justice in the late
cabinet, reintroduced his motion of
April %, to which bourgeois had just
alluded, and demanded the urgency for
it, which, on the demand of Meline, was
rejected by "a vote of 27J to 251.
Premier Meline then accepted a mo-
ton affirming preponderance Of uni
versal suffrage and approving the gov
ernments s statement. The first part of
the motion was adopted by unanimous
vote. The second part was adopted by
vote of 23l to l9G. The motion as a
whole was then adopted, the vote stand
ing 299 ayes to 2JG nays.
The chamber then adjourned until
May %.
The radical and socialist minority met
after the sitting of the chamber today
and decided upon an active campaign
in the senate and in favor Of universal
suffrage in every commune in the coun-
try, The meeting appointed a central
committee, including Bourgeois, Lock-
rey, Gibolt Deumer and PolIaetan.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-05-01
HIS OWN STORY.
Scott Jackson Attempts to Saddle the
Murder of Pearl Bryan on
Walling.

NEwpoET, Ky, April 20--Only one
witness was examined today and he was
Scott jackson. All the forenoon and
afternoon, with very little questioning
he told how he did not murder Pearl
Bryan and how Walling must have done
the whole thing himself. His statement
admitted his partnership in tho scheme
which brought Pearl Bryan TO Cincin-
natl for unlawful purposes, and also his
active completely with Wallng in drop
ping the girls clothing into the Ohio
river, His attempt TO explain why he
was active in hiding the girls clothing
is looked upon as lame,
He said Waliing agreed to relieve the
girl secretly and when all was over and
she was fit to be returned home he
would turn her over to witness. lie says
he took her valisc. the one afterward
found stained inside with blood, carried
it to his room on Tuesday afternoon,
tried to return it on Wednesday to Wal
ling, but could not find him. He said
that on the Saturday night Of the day
on which the body was found he and
Walling dropped some clothing into the
river, which Waling without further OK
planation told him was unsafe to keep in
their room. When he made inquiry
about the matter Waling told him to
ask no questions. His explanation Of
his shifting the valise around WAS very
awkward. When called upon to explain
why he participated in hiding Pearl
Bryan's clothing, he eaid be was actu-
ated by fear that the part he had taken
to bring her here to save Will Wood
might implicate him.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-05-01

MIR, g. Cailloutte druggist, Beavers
vile, H., says: 40 DR.. Kings New
Discovery | owe my life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried all the physi-
clans for miles about, but of no avail
and was given up and told | could not
live Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
in my store sent for a bottle and began
it's use and from the first dose began to
get better, and after using three bottles
was up and about again. 1t is worth its
weight in gold. We won't keep store or
house without it," Get free trial bottle
at Driver Bradley Drug company.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-05-01
ROJ GIL ON REED.
Vermont Republican Convention En-
Enthusiastically Ind0rseS Major
llckinlpy.

MoNrrNlrEH, April 29.-~The repub-
lican state convention met today, W. A.
Lord calling it to order and being made
permanent chairman.
After the platform had been adopted
a supplemental preamble and resolutions
were introduced and carried with dem
onstrations OF enthusiasm, as follows:
"While we recognize the wisdom of
the precedent which has heretofore sent
our delegates to national conventions
without tying their hands with positive
instructions, yet we feel we will be un-
true representatives of those who sent
us here did we fail to give voice to their
convictions; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the great apostle
of protection, William Mckinley of
Ohio, we recognize the first choice of
the republicans of Vermont for their
presidential candidate"
The following delegates at large to the
national convention were chosen:
Senator Redtield Proctor of Rutland,
DR.. II. d. Holton of Brattleboro, Col. f.
G. Smith OF st. Albans, |. Il. G. Proutie
of Newport.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-05-01
POR A NEW DIAL
Bill Reported to Regulate the Power
of Judges to Punish For
Contempt.
THEIR AUTHORITY IS CURTAILED
Citizens Will Be Permitted to Have a
Hearing and Defend
Themselves.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Hill,
from the committee on judiciary, today
submitted report on the bill in rela-
ton to contempt Of courts, the senator
presenting new bill as the result of the
committees deliberations. The bill do
fines direct contempts to be those com
mitted during a sitting of court or a
judge in chambers IN its or his preeence;
all other contempts are indirect. 1t pro.
vidcs for the immediate and summary
punish ment Of direct contempt without
written accusation. Especial interest in
the bill centers in the provision for the
punishment of contempt of court com
mitted not in the courts presence, as in
the Debs case. The provision upon this
point is as follows:
That upon a return Of an officer or a
process or affidavit duly filed showing
any person guilty OF indirect contempt,
a writ of attachment or other lawful
process may issue and such person be
arrested and brought before the court
and a true pen written accusation set,
ting forth succinctly and clearly the
facts alleged to constitute such con.
tempt shall be filed, and the accused re.
quired to answer the same by an order
fixing the time and place of hearing
and the court may. on proper show ing
extend the time so as to give the
accused reasonable opportunity tc
purge himself of such contempt. After
answer, or in case Of refusal to answer
the court may proceed to hear the ac
cusation upon such testimony as may
be produced. If the accused answer
the trial shall proceed upon testimony
produced as in criminal cases, and he
shall be confronted with witnesses
against him, but such trial shall be by
the court, or in its discretion, upon ap
plication by accused, trial by jury may
be had, as in any criminal case. u
found guilty, judgment shall be entereC
accordingly, prescribing the punish
| mcnt.'
The bill allows an appeal 10 the su
Drcmr court