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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
UP FOURTEEN CENTS.
The Turn i'm the Wheat Market Has
Arrived.

What seems to be a permanent up
ward trend of prices for wheat is now
in process. Wheat Saturday brought Sc
cents in the Mankato market, which
is fourteen cents higher than the
lowest point reached during the sum-
mer. The advance began Sept. 10th,
and has been steadily maintained.
Every day this week has seen an adj
vance. The price started in Monday
at 81 cents, advanced to 81 cents Tues
day, SO cents Wednesday, IS cents
Thursday, and is Sc cents today.
A large amount of wheat is being
marketed in this city, the farmers
taking advantage of the present
prices, not knowing how the market
may 60 in the future. How long the
advance will continue is highly prob
lematical. There is brisk export de-
mand, and the crop in the two Dako-
tas and Minnesota this year was far
less than last. At the great wheat
centers the receipts are only one-half
of what they were year ago.
At the big mill it is stated that the
present rise is all due to the law of
supply and demand, and not to specu-
lative influences. The demand is good,
and the supply is very much curtailed.
This fact seems to warrant the belief
that there will not be another decline,
with the chances good for a still
further advance.
1t is interesting to note that the
present rise IN wheat is entirely at
variance with the rules laid down by
the free silver orators. The latter
have been harping on how wheat and
silver necessarily fluctuate in price
together. Silver is almost at the
lowest point yet reached, as the sup
ply is unlimited and far in excess of
the demands of the world. With
silver as with every other product,
the law of supply and demand is the
only one that has any permanent in
fiuence on prices.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
CHRISTOPHER WINS our.
His Father Willed the Wrong Quarter
Section.

Judge SeveranceSaturday filed an i'm
portant decision in complicated will
case. Thomas McGovern died in 1882,
and made will intending to leave his
farm to his wife. His farm was the
southeast quarter of section SIX, Nc
Pherson township, but by mistake the
will described the property as the
northeast quarter of the same section.
When Mrs. McGovern died she willed
the use of the land to four children,
leaving her son, Christopher, out.
The beneficiaries under Mrs. Nc
Governs will, through their attorneys,
Schm lit & Wilson, petitioned the
probate court to have the mistake in
Thos. McGovern's will corrected.
Christopher McGovern retained W. E.
Young as his attorney and objected
on the ground that will could not be
changed after the maker had died.
The probate court refused to make
the correction, and the beneficiaries
appealed to the district court. Judge
Severance confirms the action of the
probate court.
This decision will render the will of
Thos. McGovern null and void so far
as it willed the farm to his wife, who
therefore had no right to will away
it's use. AS the matter now stands,
the property will be divided among
the five children in equal shares, &C
cording to law. The form is worth
about $4,000, and Christopher's share
will be 81, 200.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
DRUM CORPS BOYCOTTED.
EDITOR FREE PRESS

EDITOR FREE PRESS
Under the above headline the Re-
cleso Thursday published the follow
ing article:
The Mckinley club has boycotted
Kings drum corps, because Mr.. King
is a Bryan man. At least such is the
conclusion to be drawn from the pro-
ceedings of last evenings meeting of
the club. The matter of engaging
the drum corps to play at the depot
when the Alger combination arrived
in this city was brought up, but was
defeated on the above grounds, in
spite of the work of some of the men,
bers favoring the boys.
1t is a small piece of business, but,
however, Mr.. King is now stronger
Bryan man than ever.
There is not one word of truth in
the above. The matter of having
music on the arrival of the Gen. Alger
combination tomorrow was discussed,
and each of the bands and the Wilkin
Post boys drum corps was mentioned
favorably. Somebody expressed the
belief that as Drum Major King was
known to be a Populist and free silver
man, that therefore he might not con-
sent to the drum corps taking part in
a Republican demonstration. The en-
tire subject was referred to a COM
mittee, which was to make a selec-
tion from the three musical organiza-
lions mentioned. 1t is not known
that the committee has acted yet.
There was no thought of a boycott
The Mckinley Sound Money club does
not believe in boycotting principles,
and it's members are not that class of
people. The fact of Mr.. King being
Bryan supporter would not in the
least influence the club in it's desire
to secure the services of the drum
corps.
l offer this in justice to the men,
bers of our club, and that the public
may not be misled by the partisan
methods adopted by the Democratic
organ. III. G. BURGESS,
Secretary Mckinley Sound Money
Club.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Charles Schell Accidentally Shot
With Target Rifle.

Saturday afternoon, three fifteen
year old boys went squirrel hunting
into L. G.. M. Fletcher's grove, north
of the city. They were Adolph Muel-
Ter, Chas. Schell and Geo. Bangerter.
There was one small target rifle be-
tween them, and Adolph carried this.
While trying to load it, cartridge
exploded prematurely, and the ball
struck Chas. Schell in the center of
the forehead, glancing upward and
passing through his hat, while the
empty shell flew back and struck
Adolph. Charles came to the city,
and DR.. Harrington dressed his
wound, which was not serious. 1t
was narrow escape for him, and
should teach Adolph lesson to be
more careful in what direction he
points a fire-arm while loading or
carrying it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
TWO DECISIONS.

JudgeSeverance Saturday made an or
der dismissing the demurrer to the
complaint in the case of Wheaton &
Reynolds VS.. Adams & Single
He also made an order in the case of
Henry Jones VS.. Cicero III. Brenizer
giving judgment to the plaintiff, con-
firming his title to certain land.
Hughes Bros. are attorneys for the
plaintiff.
The suit of the village of Madison
Lake VS.. The M. & st. L. railway, to
open a street across the track is on
trial this afternoon. G. o. Daily and
A. r. Pfau are attorneys for the plain
tiff and w. E. Young for the defend
ant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02

The reference in last night It's
Revieap to "King's drum corps is an
swered in another column by Secre-
tary Burgess, of the Mckinley Sou nd
Money club. In addition, it nigh t
be stated that the drum corps is not
Mr.. Kings Eany more than it is the
property of any other member of
Wilkin Post. The corps was organ
lied by Wilkin Post, which paid the
entire expense of instruction and uni
forms. The post appointed Mr..
King as drum major, and he has de-
voted much time to the work of Or
ganization. The corps is an adjunct
to the post, and can be ordered out at
any time that the post desires.
Harry, the nine year old son of
Frank Halstead, city street inspector.
while jumping off the terrace at the
Normal school yesterday forenoon,
during recess, fell and fractured the
bone of one arm at the elbow joint.
DR.. Brandenburg has the case, and
the little fellow will be all right again
in couple of weeks.
"A Good Thunder man is arrang-
ing for special car to go from
this city to San Francisco, to accommo-
date those who contemplate trip to
California this fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
r1ANKATO WANTS 1T.

The executive committee of the
Commercial club held meeting
Wednesday night and considered the
matter of securing the annual meet
ing of the National Buttermakers'
Association in this city. Winona has
offered bonus of 5000, contingent up
on the attendance of 700 members.
Austin offers 81, 900. The committee
believes that a good offer could be
made from this city, which would be
accepted, as Mankato is in the center
of the best dairy section of the
country, besides having all facilities
for the meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
PROVED AN ALIBI.

The examination of Seward Pratt,
of Amboy, on the charge of assault in
the second degree upon James Wilson,
took place before Judge Shissler Sat-
urday, and the defendant nwas
discharged. Wilson had no other
witnesses than himself, and five or six
witnesses proved an alibi for Mr..
Pratt, who was able to account for his
whereabouts the entire evening of the
assault. Attorney Fairfield Smith, of
Amboy, appeared for the defendant,
and County Attorney Benedict for
the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
INJUNCTION DENIED.
The Madison Lake School Difficulty
Again,


Judge Severance Saturday denied the
application of W. III. Allyn to have a
permanent Injunction issued, re-
straining J. K. Knapp and Harry
Towel, two of the new trustees of
the Madison Lake school, from hiring
unnecessary teachers for the school.
Mr.. Allyn claimed that as the old
board had already elected Prof. Camp
bell, the new board had no right to
hire new teachers.
Judge Severance holds that this
move on the part of Mr.. Allyn was
not the proper way to get at the mat
ter. Mr.. Campbell has been ready to
try the case on it's merits, to deter
mine whether or not his contract is a
legal one, but the other side has re-
fused, so his attorney, w. E. Young,
states. Mr.. Campbell has been teach
ing the school since the action COM
menced. The other side now threa-
ten to resort to another mode of at
tack, and it looks as though there
would be more legal jousting.
gThe WEEKLY FREE PRESS is the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.

A big and enthusiastic meeting of
the German sound money club of
Worthington was held at that place
Saturday night. A torchlight process
sion preceded the speaking, and 1900
people listened to speeches by Messrs
Funk, of this city, and Cutcheon and
Oar Reese, of ST. Paul. Fully one
half of the audience are said to have
been sound money Democrats.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
SOLD THIRTY LOTS.

FL. P. Christensen sold about thirty
of the forty-six lots which he offered
at auction sale Saturday afternoon,
and received about an average price
of $50 for them. The sale is looked
upon as successful, and Mr.. Christen-
sen is deserving of the credit of hav
ing starting metropolitan practices in
the handling of Mankato real estate.
He expects to have another auction
later on. His scheme is good one
for those wanting cheap building lots
on easy terms
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
IN COURT AGAIN.

julius Iker, of Good Thunder, is
again in the clutches Of the law. He
was arrested by Officer circuit Thurs
day on a warrant sworn out by W.
Tuppen, charging him with assault in
the third degree on Marie Liedloff,
committed on Sept. goth. He appeared
in court today, pleaded not guilty, and
the trial was set for Oct. Sth. He was
released on his own recognizance in
the sum of 800. Iker manages to
have good deal of trouble with the
law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02

"A huge banner indicating the Re-
publican headquarters was stretched
across Jackson street Saturday
from the FREE PRESS building to ii.
P. Jensen's building. 1t can be read
for several blocks on each side. The
Republican headquarters occupy the
entire third floor of the L. P. Hunt
building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
PLEAD GUILTY.
Joseph Robinson Fined $40 and Costs
for Shooting at G. j. Klein.

Joseph Robinson, who fired several
shots at Landlord Klein, of the
Clifton house, on last Friday after
noon, got off very easily in the
municipal court this morning. Mr..
Klein consented to the change of the
charge against him from assault in
the first to the third degree. Robin
son plead guilty to this charge and
Judge Shissler fined him 500 and costs,
a total of S23.65, or 10 days in jail. 1t
is understood that Robinson will pay
his fine. He telegraphed to brother,
who lives near Worthington to come
up and help him out of his difficulty,
and it is expected he will be here late
this afternoon or in the morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02

The undersigned having made a
speciality of the potato for few years
and having tested a number of varie-
ties would say that l have several
varieties of extra early which l offer
at reasonable prices. They are all
dug and in fine condition. First come
first served.
ID. ALWAY,
Eagle Lake, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02

@The WEEKLY FREE Press is the
best paper ia the county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02

EgThe WEEKLY FREE PRESS is the
best paper in the county.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-27

ity and proper roadways constructed, it was found that this debris made ex- cellent pavement, and miles of Kim berley streets were paved with this refuse from the mines. The amalga- nation of the mines in 1887, followed by the shutting down of two mines, threw many diggers out of work, caus- ing a great deal of distress This caused attention to be drawn to the dormant wealth of the Kimberley pavements. The town council decided to gradually parcel out portions of the streets among the unemployed and this has been going on up to the pres ent time. The pavement is broken up, then washed and carefully sorted for diamonds, upwards of G40,000 worth of diamonds having been thus recover ed in one year alone. AS showing the loss entailed by the old dry sorting process, from twenty to over 100 carat diamonds have been found in this de- bris. AS much as G2,0O0 worth of diamonds have been found out of a patch 100 feet square. Diamonds are picked up in the streets of Kimberley almost daily, especially after rain fall, and the diamonds still contained in the pavements are estimated at a fabulous sum.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-27
A DIAMOND PAVEMENT.
Miles of Kimberley's Streets Filled
 With Dormant Wealth.

When in the early seventies the four great Kimberley mines were discover
 ed the innumerable diggers who rushed 10 the new Eldorado found themselves |seriously handicapped owing to the scarcity of water. Water is indispen- Sable to the successful working of dia- nondiferous ground. Dry sorting,'
 Ps it is called, which the Kimberley
 pioneers were compelled to resort to turing the first two years, involved a
 treat loss of diamonds, thousands hav-
 Ing been lost in this manner. The
 Eround thus sorted became known as
 |ebris, huge mounds of which can till be seen about the mines. When
 Kimberley was created a municipal
Arizona republican., 1896-12-27
CHEAP RATES TO DENVER VIA s.
 F. P. 6 P.

Commencing October 20, 1896, and lntil further notice, we will sell round trip tickets to Denver, good three months, at rate of $75. This is the standard route, connections sure, time the best, and is the only direct line east. City ticket office, A West Washington street E. w. Gillett, general agent.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-27
MARICOPA & PHOENIX & SALT
 RIVER VALLEY RAILWAY.

HIV ER VAILEY RAILWA ". Commencing July l the fo' lowing rates will g0 into effect: Phoenix to Mesa, 50 cents.
 Mesa to Phoenix, 50 cents
 Phoenix to Tempe 40 cents. Tempe to Phoenix, 40 cents.
 Tempe to Mesa, 40 cents.
 Mesa to Tempe, 40 cents.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-27

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Arizona republican., 1896-12-27
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Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills, Salt and Band, the Only Obesity Treatment Admitted at the Worlds Fair, Cure Corpulency and the Chronic Dis eases Which Cause It and Are Caused by It.
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Arizona republican., 1896-12-27

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-29
MURDEROUS HIGHWAYMEN
They Kill Young Married Woman and
Drag Her Husband From q Car.
riage and Rob Him.

Norristown, Pa, Oct 2S-MurderOus
highwaymen did bloody work just out
side the limits of this borough early
this evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kiser, a young couple of Norristown,
were returning from an afternoon
drive, when, just before they reached
the borough limits, two men sprang
from the roadside and seized the
horses head. The men were armed
with revolvers and they demanded of
Kiser that he turn over to them his
valuables. Despite the threatening
pistols, Kiser refused the demand of
the highwaymen and started to whip
W his horse. Thereupon the desper-
ADDE'S opened fire. Kiser was shot
through the arm and his wife was shot
through the head and instantly killed.
Undaunted by the murderous effect of
their fire, the highwaymen completed
their work. They dragged Kiser from
the carriage and robbed him of his
watch and the money he had about
him. The ruffians then rified Mrs.
kiser's body of her gold watch and
made their escape. Bleeding and faint
ing, Kiser dragged himself to nearby
house and summoned assistance. He
was brought to his home here and Is
badly wounded. Kiser was able to give
the authorities a good description of
the highwaymen and the police of this
borough and Philadelphia are bending
every effort to capture the bandits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-29
GARRET HOBART
AT LONG BRANCH
Lively Cimpaign Work by the Vice.
Presidential Candidate.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM IN NEW JERSEY
Major McKinley's Running Mate
Awakens the Slumbe ring Patriotism
Along the Atlantic COast.. Brief
Talk on the Currency Question.

Long Branch, N. j., Oct. 2S.-Thou-
sands of people crowded into the Ocean
theater at Long Branch tonight and
heard the issues of the campaign dis
cussed by Garret A. Hobart, Governor
Griggs. Wallace Bruce and other not
able speakers. Owing to the torch
light parade it was nearly o'clock be-
fore Hal Packer, chairman of the Re
publican campaign club, called the
meeting to order. William A. Heisley,
of Long Branch, was chosen chairman.
Mr.. Hobart was greeted with cheers
and applause and 1t was several min
utes before he could be heard. He pre-
faced his address by an appeal to the
voters to return to congress Benjamin
A. Howell in order that the free silver
fallacy might be totally obliterated. He
also spoke in favor of the local nomi-
nees.
1t was good days work when you
elected Governor Griggs. l never could
understand why Monmouth county gave
Grover Cleveland majority of 13OoO.
There was prosperity and plenty or wages
then. The national credit was perfect
the public debt was decreasing. You have
tted ADMINISTRATIONS under protection
and free trade. Which do you like best
1t is for you to say whether or not you VIII
go back again to the present hard times.
i
issue. You are to decide whether it shall
be "a debased currency or the standaM CT
currency you now enjoy. Free silver
means the confiscation of one-half of the
property you have saved; the reputation
of half of your debts. Is there any reason
for this? The whole Is a conspiracy OF
the silver mine owners in order that they
might get rich at public expense. Under
the Bland and Sherman laws the United
States bought i65,0Oo,o00 ouices of silver.
At the present price of silver the gov
ernment has lost Sl55, 1000 which you and
] must pay for Free silver, according to
Gle Chicago Populistic PLATFORM. will
make us fifty-cen nation. No honest
dollar can be made from fifty cents worth
of silver plus a legislative fiat.
In closing, Mr.. Hobart quoted from
the speech of Bourke Cochran. While
in Long Branch, Mr.. Hobart was the
guest of his aunt. Mrs. Garret A. Van
derveer. He visited the home of his
birth at Loyaltown. on the outskirts
of Long Branch, and later paid his re-
spects to the local politicians.