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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
NO ACTION TAKEN.
The Banks Are Not Yet Charging
for Exchange.

None of the National banks took
action Friday morning in regard to
charging exchange to New York and
Chicago.
The directors of the Mankato Ma
tional bank considered the matter,
but decided to take no action until
official notification should be received
that exchange fees are being levied by
the express companies.
The directors of the First National
bank at first thought looked upon the
matter favorably, but after talking
the matter over at their meeting this
morning decided to take no action
this morning. 1.-THE consensus of
opinion as expressed at the meeting
was against charging for exchange,
said Cashier Clark when asked about
the matter this afternoon. The
qualifications of the banking business
are not SO great that it would be next
to impossible to charge. and it would
involve great deal of trouble"
President Meagher of the National
Citizens bank. said that he overlook
ed bringing the subject to the atten
tion of the directors this morning, al
though it was on the list of matters
that he had intended to bring up. He
said: "The officers of the bank would
hardly care to take the step unless
first authorized by the directors. If
any united action were to be taken
by the Mankato banks, the first step
would be to publish joint notice,
placing the time when the agreement
should go into operation some time
ahead. No immediate step would be
taken in any event."
at is now twelve years since the
banks of Mankato have charged for
exchange" said Assistant Cashier
Under, of the First National, land it
was then a tiasco. 1t would be diff
cult to undertake the work now, and
might not be altogether successful"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
BOUGHT A TEAn.
Hook and Ladder Co. No. Takes
Itself a Present.

Hook and Ladder Co. No. Takes
Itself Present.
The committee of Hook and Ladder
Co. No. l to which the matter was
left, Saturday bought team Of
horses. 1t is splendid matched
team of big blacks, rangy and with
out blemishes, and with proudly
arched necks. The combined weight
of the horses is 2,66O pounds, they are
five and seven years old, and the
price paid is only 5000. The company
secured the team of Mr.. Hannay, of
Vernon Center, who is a son of COun-
ty Commissioner Hannay.
The horses were given a test at
hauling the heavy new hook and lad
der truck and gave complete satisfac-
ton. They easily took the truck up
the Normal school hill, part of the
way with the brakes set. The COM
pany will have right to feel proud
of it's latest acquisition. The team
will be kept at Geo. M. Phillips &
Sons barn for the present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10

The congregation of Rev. VIM
e. Evans presented him on New
Years eve with handsomely bound
copy of Worlds Congress of Religions
and Mrs. Evans with silver cake bas-
ket, butter knife and spoon. Pleasant
remarks were made by members of
the congregation and the pastor. Mr..
Evans has commenced his second
years work in Mankato, and he and
his family are well liked by all who
know them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
THIS MEANS BUSINESS.
Work on the Blue Earth River Piers
to Begin This Week.

Engineer Johnson, of the Omaha
road, went to ST. Paul this morning,
and before going said that the object
of the trip was to secure tools and all
working material required in an
active prosecution of work on the
new Omaha right-of. way. He ex-
pected to be back tomorrow, and
would commence work on the piers
for the new bridge across the Blue
Earth river at once. He thought that
he could get plenty of labor in Man
kato at present, among the unemploy-
ed of this city, and would not there
fore bring any men down with him.
The beginning of spring is now only
few weeks off, and it is time that
work was started if progress is to be
made before the spring breakup of
the river commences.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10

time, and on the frontier this and the other
Kickapoo Indian remedies are considered in
dispensible. had occasion to use Kickapoo
Indian Sagwa for malaria and chills with the
best of results, it is far superior to quinine.
l have also used Sagwa and Kickapoo Indian
Oil for rheumatism and was speedily cured.
You may use my name and say that for
what they claim to do the Kickapoo Indian
Remedies have no equal" Sufferers from
these troubles, or in fact from any derange-
ment caused by disordered condition of the
kidneys, liver, stomach or blood, follow this
illustrious mans example, get well by q
sure method. Where a cure is possible,
cure is certain and that too without danger,
as these medicines contain no mineral or other
poisonous ingredients. All druggists sell
them. Kickapoo Indian Sagwa ST a bottle,
bottles for S.. Kickapoo Indian Oil, 25c.,
Salve, 25c., Worm Killer, &c., Cough Cure,
Soc. Pills, 25c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
ALL WORK CLOSED UP.
The Atlanta Exposition Gives Out
Its Findings on Awards.

Mrs. l.. p. Hunt, member of the
ladies board of managers from Mime
soto at the Cotton States and Interna-
tional Exposition, returned home
from Atlanta Monday, having pack
ed and reshipped all of the exhibits
sent from this state.
Mrs. Hunt brought with her certifi-
Gates of awards for the lucky Mime
sofa ladies, and that they were treat
ed generously as we'll as deservedly is
quite well evidenced from the follow
ing list of medals granted:
Ojibway Indians, White Earth res
ervation, silver medal for lace making.
Mrs. Laura A. Tinsley, Minneapolis,
silver medal for taxidermy.
Miss M. E. Roberts, Minneapolis,
silver medal for study of wild flowers
in water colors.
Mrs. Jno. Weston, Duluth, gold
medal for design of stain glass win.
dow.
Minneapolis Public Library, Mime.
apolis, silver medal for Club exhibit
Miss A. Gales, Minneapolis, silver
medal for plaster cast from life.
Miss Amelia Center, Minneapolis,
gold medal for embossed leather.
Mrs. ]. A. Brant, Minneapolis,
silver medal for hand made lace.
Mrs. w. III. Tice, Minneapolis, sill.
yer medal for decorative china.
Wales Decorative Art. Co., Mime
apolis, silver medal for art novelties.
State of Minnesota, gold medal for
silk embroidered flag made by the
Fjelde sisters, Minneapolis.
The committee of ladies-Mesdames
II. f. Brown and G. f. Barrows of
Minneapolis and L. p. Hunt of Man
kato, are entitled to great deal of
praise for the nice showing they made
at Atlanta, for the large number of
medals brought to the state and for
the very small amount of money ex-
pended. We understand that all ex-
penses, including collecting of ex-
hiblts, freight, installation and main
tenance, will amount to only trifie,
if any, more than $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
A BIG JAM.
The Trial of the Glass Block En-
ployes Draws a Crowd.

ployes Draws a Crowd.
The municipal court room was
crowded to Suffication Monday and
Tuesday, reeking with heat and bad
air, all on account of the unfortunate
Christmas tree taken from a grave
yard near Eagle Lake last month by
employees of the Glass Block. The en-
entire question at issue in the trial of
the four employees is whether they
had permission to take the tree.
County Attorney Benedict is being
assisted by w. r. Geddes, while W..
L. Comstock appears for the four de-
defendants, Arthur G. Burgess, Frank
Siebert, Thos. l. Skeoch and Henry G.
Pickle. Half of Eagle Lake is pres
ent as witnesses or spectators, and
Mankato curiosity seekers complete
the crowd.
When the case opened Monday,
Mr.. ComStock moved that 1T be dis
missed, on the ground that the COM
plant does not state facts sufficient
to constitute an OffenSe, in that there
is no averment OF ownership and
that the wording, mot either of them
not being" formed a negative. Mr.
Geddes held that the latter was a
clerical error. The court held that
the language of the complaint follows
the statute sufficient to hold, and
over-ruled the motion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
HUMANE SOCIETY MEETING.
A Discouraging Lack of Interest
Shown.

Shown.
Only a bare quorum of seven was
present at the monthly meeting of
the Humane society Monday.
1t was stated that the committee
to see the council in regard to paying
a part of the agents salary has not
even been called together.
Agent Sheldon reported that he
had attended to numerous cases of
neglect of horses and other animals,
and of children. Two members re-
ported cases of children that are not
in school but ought to be, and they
were referred to the agent to invest
igate.
The society has only the. dues from
members to depend upon ito support
the agent. A member said today:
"The lack of interest on the part of
the people is discouraging. Even the
ministers have gone back on us, and
those church people whom one would
think would be most interested. The
minds of some people are way off in
China or Siam and they contribute to-
ward banquetting the natives and
the teaching of music to them, while
they are apparently unconscious of
the great work of practical religion
which awaits performance here in
MankatO."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
MAY BE APPEALED.
The Christmas Tree Costs About
$I4O to Date.


The trial of the four Glass Block
employees on the charge of removing
an ornamental tree from cemetery
without permission was concluded
Tuesday afternoon after we had
gone to press. Attorneys Comstock
and Benedict made more than usually
excellent arguments, covering all pos
sible points on both sides. Judge
Shissler then spoke for about twenty
minutes, reviewing the evidence in
thorough manner. He held that the
evidence showed that the defendants
had failed to prove permission by law
full authority to take the tree, and
that the defendants were old enough.
to know and were presumed to know
the law. Every man is judged by his
acts, whatever the thought or INTENT,
and it devolved upon the court to
find the defendants guilty. Each
was sentenced to pay a fine of SIS and
costs, the latter amounting in the ag-
SICSdUC w dUOuU VfO. uO
took stay of twenty days to prepare
motion for new trial or to prepare
an appeal to the supreme court. 1t is
intimated that failing to secure new
trial, IAN appeal will be taken, although
Attorney Comstock stated today that,
he is not prepared to say what step
will be taken next.
The civil settlement for the tree
cost the defendants S25, the fines
amount to 500, the costs to $40, and it
is estimated that the attorneys fees
and other expenses will bring the
total cost of the tree up to the pres
ent time to $40. 1t will undoubtedly
prove the most costly Christmas tree
ever erected in the county, before the
matter is finally settled.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
Wants to Help Adams Out.

Dodge County Record:
The Mankato FREE PRESS issued a
very handsome special Christmas
edition, of twenty-siX pages, that is,
with the exception of the recent il
Illustrated number of Fergus Falls
Journal, the finest we have ever seen
in Minnesota outside of the large
cities. The principal stores, factories
and their proprietors are illustrated
by fine half-tone engravingS. The
paper is credit to the town and
especially to the FREE PRESS office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
If there is man in America today. VIII,

If there is man in America to-day, whose
opinion of that which has to do with the In
dams and their habits is of value, it is
that of the Hon. VIM. F. Cody buffalo BilD.
The years of his life spent with them as a
government scout and his later life of success,
combined with the respect and admiration
felt for him by the entire world, make his
words an unquestionable authority, on any
thing to do with this subject.
When such man as this, in times of sick
ness resorts to medicines and obtains relief
by their use, that are of natures own brew
ing, made by natures own children the
Indian - from her all powerful roots, barks
and herbs, as they themselves gather them,
it would seem that the example he thus gives
to the world should be followed and prof
tied by.
Note what he says in his own words con-
corning the wonderful results To be obtained
by the famous Kickapoo Indian Sagwa:-
81 have known of its virtue for long
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
The First Minnesota Legislation.

The First Minnesota Legislation
The FREE PRESS also received the
following telegram from Congressman
McCleary regarding the postoffice
building:
"My resolution regarding our
government building has just passed
the senate. This is the first Mime
sofa legislation by this congress"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10

: Somebody who evidently had a
tip on the weather for today stole a
Mackinaw jacket from it front Of
Pond & Jorgenson's store, between
the hours of six and seven last eve
ming. The jacket was one that re-
tailed for $3.50. There is no clue to
the thief.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
VARIOUS COMMITTEE REPORTS
ACTED UPON.

The Electric Franchise Proposition
Talked Over, and Alleman s Snow
Say that They Are Not Out of the
Field-Farmers' Institute for Feb
ruary 9TH and Sth-Fourth of July
Arrangements Approved = Tele-
phone Improvements Considered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
Martin Madison's large barn

Martin Madison's large barn in
Kasota township burned few days
ago, and with it six horses, eight cat
tie, 500 bushels of rye, 200 bushels of
wheat, so bushels of oats, 700 bushels
of corn, four tons of hay and large
quantity of farm machinery. The
total loss was $4,000 partially covered
by insurance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
Thanks, Gentlemen.
CHICAGO. Jan. 9.

CHICAGO, Jan. z, 1886.
FREE PRESS, Mankato, Mimi. Gen
tlemen: We are in receipt of your
special illustrated edition and fine
thing it is, one that does you and the
city credit. We are glad to see evil
dences of enterprise of this character.
Wishing you success from time to
time and for all coming years, we are
Yours truly,
BAR MART BROS. & SPINDLEF
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
t. Cloud Journal-Press:

st. Cloud Journal-Press
The Mankato FREE PRESS recently
issued an illustrated number that
was credit to even it's energetic
editor, l.. p. Hunt. 1t was the best
paper ever sent out from southern
Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
THE SENATE CONCURS.
The Resolution to Restore the rlarble
Finish to MankatO POstOffice
fleets no Obstacle.

Special to Daily Free Press:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-On motion of
Senator Davis the house resolution
concerning the improvement of the
public building at Mankato passed
the senate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
KILLED..
A rlan by the Name of Wilson Run
Over by the Omaha Train.

A fatal accident occurred Monday
north OF St. Peter. A man by the
name of Wilson endeavored to cross
the track in front of passenger train
No. when the engine struck the
buggy totally demolishing it and
killing the occupant instantly. The
team attached to the buggy escaped
uninjured. The man was in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Joseph Mason, of St.
Peter, and was married about a year
ago. His remains were brought to
ST. Peter, on the train.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-10
BUFFALO BILL.
A NOTED MANS OPINION ON A SUB
JECT OF VITAL IMPORTANCE.

He speaks from experience. His life, his knowledge
of the Indians and his unimpeachable integrity
lend weight to his statements
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
Omaha Carpet Co.
Galpet tH aoasS here 1913 Dodge

Jordan, and Pete Boisen Of the First ward
announced five votes for himself and four
for Jordan. A poll Of the delegation was
demanded. but before the result could be
announced the nomination of Yates was
made unanimous.
On molten OF j. A. Beverly of the Ninth
ward, Il. +. Davis was unanimously re-
elected chairman OF the city central com
mttee.
Davis thanked the convention and sug
gested that the efficient secretary OF the
committee, a. w. Jefreris, be reelected
His suggestion was adopted and Jefers was
declared elected.
A resolution endorsing the Crawford sys-
tenn OF nominating candidates for Office was
read. motion to lay the resolution on the
table was lost and the resolution was re.
ferred to the city central committee.
The central committee was authorized tc
fiji all vacancies on the ticket
After naming the following members OF
the city committee the convention adjourned
First ward, Sam Scott F. K Darling
Peter Boisen; Second ward, H. Banker
George II. Stryker, John Anderson; Third
ward, Louis Burmester, John Wright. Henry
Rhoda; Fourth ward John G.. Kuhn. w. b
Whitehorn, Il, u. Duncan; Fifth ward, C.. l.
Saunders, George w. Lower G. ]. Shepard
Sixth ward, A. p. Gram, +. l.. Bugbee II
II. Taylor; Seventh ward, Joel Griffin, l.
Berka, L. Peterson; Eighth ward, S. X
Spalding, C. j. Anderson, Charles Djureen
Ninth ward. C. r. Malm, A. J. Beverly
Charles Unit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11

sistant in the auditors office. Cornell made
a short speech. in which he urged the cleo
tion of Holcomb and all the state officers
to help him run the thing popocratic. Price
made quite lengthy talk, in which he as
serted he had always been republican, but
now the party had left him
HYANNIS Nob., Oct. 10.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Judge Greene spoke here tonight tC
fair sized audience. He had nothing new
to offer in his speech but free silver and
himself, for congress. He blamed the re.
publcans for all the misfortunos of the
nation from the discovery of America until
the present time Greene stated that his
election to the judgeship was a sufficient
certificate as to his character
TECUMSEH, Neb., Oct. 10.-(Special Tele-
gram)-Judge G. w Ambrose of Omaha and
w. II. Kellger of Auburn spoke on silver
here this afternoon. A crCditable audience
greeted the speakers. Kelliger opened the
meeting in brief remarks, while Judge Am
brose spoke upon the silver question at
length
MCooK, Neb.. Oct. 1O.-(special Tele-
gram THE populists OF Red Willow county
held>a large and successful rally here to-
night. torchllght procession preceded
the speech, which was made by j. r. Suther-
land. An overflow meeting was addressed by
e. l.. Adams. l.. NJ. Graham also spoke
briefly in the hall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
ATTENDANCE AT POP MEETINGS.
Rallies of the Silver Forces Attract
Little Attentions.

LOUISVILLE, Neb., Oct 10-(Special.)-
Cyrus Llndall, the colored orator, spoke
here last evening for Bryan and free silver
to a very small audience, He did quite well,
considering the difficult subject he attempted
to handle.
CLAY CENTER, Neb Oct. 1O.-(Special)
Hon. Jerome Shamp addressed the popu-
lists of this vicinity last evening his text
being the Crime of 49," which Is about
worn out in this community patient au-
dience was in attendance.
HASTINGS, Oct. 10.-tSpecial.)-A heavy
rain all day yesterday and early last night
was the cause of the free silverites not hay-
ing q rally in this city last night. II was
to have been quite an affair, as the Bryan
club OF Hastings had just received its uni.
forms, which they Intended to spring on the
public as a sort OF surprise. But regardless
of the bad weather a fair sized audience
gathered in the opera house and listened TO
Governor Holcomb. free silver and populism.
TECUMSEH Neb. Oct 10.-(Special.D-
John Dundas and David Snyder. candidates
tor float senator and representative re-
spectively on the popocratic ticket, and Rev
william Murphy spoke on the political Is
sues Of the campaign to a small audience
at the court house here Thursday evening.
CRESTON, Neb,, Oct 1O-(special.) y
Wednesday evening the popocrats held a
meeting In this village t. give Cornell and
Price both OF Lincoln, an opportunity to
speak, Cornell is a candidate for state audi
tor on the popocratic ticket and Price Is as
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
POLITICAL DEBATE At AUBURN
Republican and silver Orators Join
In Discussion,

In "a Discussion,
AUBURN, Neb., Oct. 10.-(Special.) Hon.
Charles A. Robbins of Lincoln and c. w.
Cornell, an attorney of this place, dis
cussed the issues OF the day in Joint debate
at the opera house last night. The arrange
ments were made by a Joint committee of
three from the Bryan club and a like num-
Der from the Mckinley club. Long before
the time appointed the house was filed to
overlooking by an evenly divided audience.
Robbins opened the debate in a speech of
one hour and fifteen minutes, and Cornell
followed in a speech of one hour and thirty,
and Robbins replied In a speech OF fifteen
minutes. In his opening argument Robbins
stated these propositions and based his en-
tire argument on them: That the govern
ment, by its mint stamp, cannot create
value that the free coinage OF gold and
silver VIII result in monometallism, unless
the mint ratio be fixed and maintained at
the market ratio OF the two metals; that
the gold standard was adopted by the
United States in 1884, free silver coinage
at any ratio less than the market ratio
means silver monometallsm; low prices Of
farm products are not the result Of demon
citation. but rather the result of free
trade. These propositions were backed up
on sound reasoning and facts and figures.
which stamped Robbins as a finished orator.
In his speech Cornell made no attempt to
answer the arguments OF Robbins. but re-
lied upon ridicule. In closing Robbins de-
voted his fifteen minutes to correcting the
misstatements made by Cornell. 1t was
very plainly demonstrated early In the
evening that some of the Bryan followers
camo there prepared to adopt the tactics
OF other places in disturbing the meeting
so much that the advocate OF sound money
could not be heard but the wisdom of the
republican committee prevented 1t by its
insisting that the audience be separated,
the republicans being on one side OF the
hall and the Bryanites on the other, and
1t not difficult to locate the disturb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11

all over the civilized world compared the
condition Of the laboring man in the free
silver countries to that OF the United States,
Hon. r. II. Langford of North Platte, who
during the week has conducted successful
republican meetings in Dunbar, Boelus,
Gushing and Gage Valley, spoke in the
opera house here tonight. For October % re
publicans are making preparations for g
rally which will eclipse anything yet seen
in Howard county and besides which the
late popocratic rally will sink into insig-
niHcancp