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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
RENEWED THEIR LEASE.
Hoeffler Bros. Will Run the Opera
House for Another Year.

Jack Hoeffler and his brother have
reconsidered their plans for the future
and have leased the opera house for
another year. They have booked
some fine attractions to appear there
during the fall months, and will give
the amusement loving public some
fine entertainments. On Saturday
night, Adg. 21st, VIM. L. Roberts and
Olive Martin will appear in Faust.
Other attraction will be Lloyd Lor-
raine in a Shakespearian repotoire,
Aug. 23rd. Francis Jones, "Old
Madrid," Sept. 9th. Clay Clement, in
NEW Dominion" Sept 18th. Nellie
McHenry, in might of the Circus"
Sept. 18th. Giffen & Neil Stock Co.,
from St. Paul, Sept. 10th. Side
Track Co., Sept. 18th. Carl Gardner,
Sept, Goth. Prof. Herman III, Sept.
9th. "Tennessee's Partner" Oct. 4th.
Primrose s. Vests Minstrels, Oct. It'll.
Hanlon Bros. "Superba," Oct. 23rd.
Other fine attractions have been
booked to follow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Mr.. BRYAN AT BUTTE.
Great Popular Demonstrations Responded
to by Short Speeches.

GREAT POpular DEMONSTRATIONS Responded
to by Short Speeches.
BUTTE, Mon, Aug. 14.-Amidst the
screeching of steam whistles and shouts
of welcome from 30, 900 throsts William
J. Bryan was received in Butte. House
tops sagged under the weight of thou
sands and every window where view
could be obtained was crowded with
faces. At the depot the crowd was so
immense the police could not cope with
it. Reaching his hotel Mr.. Bryan re-
sponded to calls of the people, and made
a brief address. He referred to the
fact that this day was the anniversary
of the notification and speech of &C.
ceptance at Madison Square Garden,
New York
81 had not thought" he said, "of
celebrating the occasion in this place,
but l am forcibly reminded of the ma
terial difference between the two cities.
l said on going to New York that [ was
going to the enemy's country. 1t would
take liar of big dimensions to declare
that I was in the enemy's country on
this occasion. am pleased to meet my
friends and especially to meet people
who were so universally on our side
during the campaign"
Later in the day Mr.. Bryan went to
Walkersville, suburb Of Butte, where
a monster demonstration took place.
He also spoke at the race track. The
track has been under the ban of labor
unions because Of a difference with the
carpenters. Mr.. Bryan declined to
speak there until the boycott was de-
clared off for this occasion. Mrs.
Bryan, who is guest of Mrs. Charles
W. Clark, held a reception to the ladies
in the McDermott hotel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
BIDS ASKED FOR.
Receiver Clark Will Receive Them on
the Glass Block Stock.

w. E. Young returned Saturday
night from Lake Emily, where he
went to get Judge Cadwelps signature
to an order for fixing the date for the
sale of the Glass Block stock. The
date of the sale is fixed for Saturday,
August 18th, and bids will be received
on the stOck and furniture up to 900
o'clock a. M. of that day. At 10 o'clock
a. m. of the same day the bids will be
opened to the public at the clerk of
courts Office. Each bidder will be
obliged to put in check for $500 to
be forfeited to Geo. H. Clark, the re-
ceiver, for the benefit of the creditors
in case of failure to take the stock in
case the sale is confirmed by the
court. The bids will be on the goods
in bulk
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20

-Messrs. w. M. Farr and II. P.
Jensen, representing the board of trus-
tees of the First Presbyterian church
of which DR.. Snow is member, &C
companIed Rev. Lee w. Beattie, to
LIE Sueur Sunday afternoon to
the funeral of Mrs. Snow, which &C.
Cured at the residence of her father,
Mr.. Lorendo Curtiss, at five o'clock.
There was an exceptionally large at.
tendance, which, with the abundance
of floral offerings, testified to the hign
esteem and warm love in the county
for one who, though dead,yet speaketh
in her life Of faithfulness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Strike on Chicago School Buildings.

CHICAGO, Aug. IA. Union workmen
to the number of $500 initiated strike
on the public school buildings of
this city. By noon work on 30
buildings will be at standstill. The
strike, which is inaugurated by the
building trades council, is the outcome
of the refusal of the board of education
to place a clause in all contracts for
school building work binding the con-
tractor to employ none but union men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
BATTLED WITH BATS.
Family Near Webster City, Ia, Has an
Exciting Time.

TauIIIy Ntar WeDsItF OIUy, Ia, Has dn
Exciting Time.
WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Aug, IA
drove of bats took possession of the
house of Alonzo Ferrill near Bushy and
a battle ensued. The family had just
retired when Mr.. Ferrill heard a fut-
tering sound in another room and went
to investigate. In the dim light he saw
large bat and taking broom killed
it. The sound continued and in an
other moment a half dozen Of the pests
were buzzing about his head. He called
his two sons to assist him and when
the war of determination was over they
found that 90 bats had been killed.
The men had their faces badly scratched
and were nearly blinded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
MANY MILLIONS INVOLVED.
Value of Foreign Goods Imported Through
Canada.

Value of Foreign Goods Imported Through
Canada.
WASHINGTON, Aug. IA statement
prepared at the bureau of statistics
shows that the value of goods imported
into Canada and again exported into
the United States during the year, sub
ject to the 10 per cent discriminating
duty under the recent opinion of the
attorney general, was $1,96O,74O. In
1894 the value of foreign goods coming
into the United States through Canada,
under consular seal, was about Sc, 0OO,.
600. The question Of the assessment of
the 10 per cent discriminating duty on
this class of goods is now under consid-
Grafton
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Honored by a Presidential Visit.

CHESTER, VT, Aug. 14.-This town
was in holiday attire in honor of the
visit of President Mckinley. The local
committee met the presidential party at
the station with military escort. After
a reception the party was driven to the
camp of the Vermont national guards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Strikers Defy the Sheriff.

CoFFEN, Ills, Aug. 14.-Bradley's
army of striking miners still threatens
the town. No attention was paid to
the sheriff's proclamation ordering the
strikers to leave the county and the men
are as defiant as ever. Sheriff Randls
says if the strikers do not leave or dis
band before morning he will force them
tO do So
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Ex-COrean Minister Dead.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Mr. Pom
Kwen Sob, ex-minister from Corea,
died DIT $50 of acute consumption, gen.
orally aggravated by over exercise. The
funeral arrangements will probably be
attended to by the Corean legation. II
was Mr.. Soh's wish that his body
Should be cremated
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Six Prisoners Escaped.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Aug. 14.-Six
prisoners made their escape from the
county Jail by saving the bars in the
steel cage in which they were confined.
They were in for highway robbery and
larceny.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20

OTTAWA, Aug. lathe Dominion
government is fully determined to col
lect royalties from miners in the Klon-
dixie and elsewhere in the Canadian
territory in the Yukon. Arrangements
are now being made to see that royalty
fees are collected
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20

There are 1875 rooms in Castle How
ard, the Earl of Carlisle's seat, near
Nation, Yorks. When it was refur-
nished some years ago, 40 suits Of new
furniture were required
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Quiet Around Decatur.

DECATUR, Ills, Aug 14.-The situa-
ton at the different camps of the min
ers from other cities is quiet. Alto
gether 500 men are in camp. Deputy
sheriffs guard the roads in the vicinity
of the camps.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
=. W. PUTNAM.

Science; L. o. Howard of the depart
ment of agriculture, Washington, sue
ceeds Professor Putnam as permanent
secretay. Boston was chosen as the
place of meeting for 1898.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
AMERICAN SCIENTISTS.

Professor Putnam of Harvard Elected
President.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. l4.-Professor
Frederick Ward. Putnam of Harvard
was elected president of the American
Association for the Advancement of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-08-20
Indiana Miners Return to Work.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 14.-The
miners at Wooley's, Coughs, and Mes
tors mines on the Louisville and
Evansville and St. Louis road, a few
miles above this city, have gone back to
work
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

The kermess TO be given for the
benefit Of the Fremen, will be the
most beautiful aud elaborate ever
presented before a 'rcxarkana au.
dicucc, The ladies who have the
Kermeas In charge have secured the
services Of Prof Christopher Weiss
ner an artest Of the terpsiehorian
art The entertainment will be un'
der personal direction Of the Pro-
tcsacr who proposes 10 present on
that evening features that will de-
light and charm all present A
class Of 6tty young ladies aud gan'
tIcmcn will be trained aud drilled
In the popular marches and nallons
al dances, Mr. y, Z, SollnsNy h the
business manager assisted by Mes
danes, r. l., Wisdom, Harry Taylor
Nettie Klein, Frank Poihamius aud
! j, NJ Carter
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

From tomle opera to straight
comedy Ia a radical aud most eopr
plete revolution, the magnitude Of
which Is hardlyappFeeiated by those
who are not fully acquainted With
the extreme ahtllhcsls Of the two
types Of entertainments II has,
however seemingly been most sue
eesstully achieved by the popular
comedian, blgby liell aud his
ehamAg vile, the brilliant eohtrals
10, Laura Joyce He'll, aud In their
depletion OF obeacon 'fldd" aud the
spmsteh "LiHie Gfout, Ia lloyt's
charming comedy aud story Of New
England character IA Midnight
llrlr The advent Of the admiras
bic organization presenting MI
lloyts masterpiece AZ the Opera
House Friday jaA lblh,will be hails
"a with delight by the theatfese6a
ing public, aud is eagerly ahti5ipat.
ed Judging by the heavy advance
sale Of seats fheeSeeIlence Of the
supporting company the quantity
aud quality Of the scenic presehta.
tl0H, aud the admirable music, has
aroused d hofe than usual degree
OF interest on the part Of lheatfes
nolnn people, aud II IA safe 10 as
sOme that the capacity Of the thes
atfe will be tested 70 the utmost
The incidental music Of the piece,
as we'll as the vocal numbers were
especially affonpsdby Messrs. Per-
ey 0raul aud Victor Herbert, COIN
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14


Why patroni2e slop wash houses,
opium joints and dens Of infamy,
where a filth breeding process Of
washing Is done; where your clothes,
aud on down to the commonest and
lilthlest yagaboud aud negroes all
dumped and washed In the same
water2 Aud still worse Is the des-
perate chance yeu take of contrae'
ting that most horrible aud loath.
some disease, the leprosy, which has
often been conveyed TO families In
this manner An awful Instance OF
tins character was reported In the
Laundry Journal a few days ago,
We will be glad to receive your
laundry and our wagon will call In
any part Of city for same, Our of
fees are with Sharpe n Brewer, Il,
KIngbury aud on State Lane, near
Postonlee, Laundry lett at either
place, or given to wagon, will have
our prompt and careful attention,
We solicit your patronage, and will
do our utmost TO please We thank
our lriends and the public generally
Tor the very liberal patronage they
have extended TO ua In the past and
hope for a continuance OF same,
Respectfully
e. R0st HILL STEAM Ia Co
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

The Midnight Bell, at the Opera
House tomorrow night, is one of
Hoyt's best productions-said to be
his masterpiece 1t is said to be
brim full of comedy and fine music;
If you like such a play go out.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

At this time the Draughon Bust
ness College has in attendance "a
pupils. Truly fine showing, and
we congratulate its promoters,
Profs. Draughon and Luman, May
it continue to grow.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Remainder Of the old stock Of
millinery OF the Temple Of Fashion,
which was to have been auctioned
Off, was sold yesterday to Mr., L.,
Kingsbury, Tor an out of town Gus
toner In a few weeks, as soon as
business house is repaired, Temple
of Fashion will move back into its
former quarters,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Those having bicycles should rec
member that a listelass maebinist,
Mi Thompson, eau be found at nd
wards Harness Shop, who will re-
pair all breaks qultkly ana At feas
hnhhhIe nflrpa
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Attorneys Paul Jones and w. H.,
Arnold have returned from Rehs
mond, where they have been In at
tendance upon Little River Circuit
court,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Mr. G. b, Wright believes in good
sidewalks. Yesterday he placed
several thousand small corks, drawn
from Hop Ale bottles during the
prohibition period, on the West
Side, on the crossing between "Oak
Hall and Winters dry goods store
corner They made it passable, on
his side.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

in the same condition. DR.. 5. A.
Simmons makes a daily visit to see
them both.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

No trace of themurderrr otMeltay
as yet=no arrests today up to 9
o'clock this afternoon Onlttfs are
stlll diligently at work seeding a
clue.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

The Cosmopolitan Hotel ID 0gur
Ing 90 putting back Ne gas machine
aud mailing its ewh lights II
was taken up some time since, SO
as TO get Mai Gbio's taBk6ut Of the
ground
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

The T. u Ft, s, Ryo has given
tie contractor D. A. RImes more
territory as tlc mnshcr now has
20 miles, Mr. Rimcs a a huellcE
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

We regret 10 hear that MI,
Swift Of boegy is stIll very low
aud Is not expected 90 live also
that MI Simeon Roberts, another
old clllten VI Miller county, IL lylau
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Already the Twin City Furniture
Company are fast getting rid of
their big stock at its great cost
sale; delivery wagon is kept busy,
Bargain prices always catch the
customer, who needs the goods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Mr. Tony DcGrasIer Is "as happy
as a big sun flower" this morning,
A 10 pound son arrived at his home
YeaterdaN
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Judge D, ", Bryant OF sherman,
passed through this morning, en-
route home from Tyler lie wau a
guest at the Cosmopolitan
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Col y, A, Rimes was a visitor In
the city, from Winthrop yesterday
"a gueat at the Benefited
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

The ineaudeseent electric lights
were all right last night damage
TO engine was completed yesterday
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Our theatre goers have some Ane
shows to take In at the opera house
during the next few days,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Lumberman A, j. Neimeyer of
st, Louis, was in the city yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Monogram whisky l6 years old,
will be served over Tony DeGraaier's
bar
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Sorry to hear hat both Mr., W,
u, Welcome and his wife are quite
sick with the LaGrlppe,l
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

General Manager Edison of the
Cotton Belt Ryo was In the city
last night
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Try Chancellor clgar-name on
the ash-at S, M. Ragland's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

The weather report sent ont thls
morning by the weather bureau,
says Generally fair Friday colder
tonight Eastern Texas, showers
this afternoon and tonight
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Make new blood, try Browns Iron
Tonic. Smith Drug Co,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

See attractive new "ad" Of
Sharpe a. Brewer Prices cut half
In two,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Attorney j, D, Cook left today
for Arkadelphla aud Little Rock,
on legal business,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

h, E, Allen Of Fulton, spent yes
terday In the CITY,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Try those inylgoratiug hot drinks,
chocolate, coffee or beef tea, at
the Palace Drug store, 1916,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Ebbs, "Who shall decide when
doctors dlsagree2" asks the poet,
uebbs "Oh, the undertaken usu,
ally comes in and buries the bone Of
contention. Town Topics,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Hon H. H. Persons aud James
Winston Of Garland came Ia this
morning, They lett for Shreveport
this afternoon Via the "p0ft
Arthur Route"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Nothing new In the Arkansas
Legislature yesterday House did
not complete la organization
great and cumbersome bodies move
very slowly In the Senate eight
bills were introduced one Of them,
u relief measure for drought suffer
eB In Union and other counties,
passed the body We shall try to
keep our readers posted 40 to I'm.
portaut business passed upon by
our law makers,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

OUITA COAL. Ask Texarkana
Ice Co. about It, Il
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Col H. Nj. Thornton has about
wound up the last Of the business
for the old First National Bank, as
receiver Next week he goes on a
business trip 10 Dallas,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14
GladnesS Comes

AJith q better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due TO any actual dis
ease, but simply TO a constipated condi"
ton OF the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why IL is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and is
everywhere esteemed 80 highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
qll important, in order TO get it's bene-
fetal effects, 20 note when you pur-
chase, that you havR the genuine arti-
Gle, which Is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists,
II in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system Is regular, laNatlves or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended 10 the most skillful
physicians, but II in need OF q laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest Gnd Is most largely
used and givesmost general satisfaction
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

A sQuabble Ia up between the
Iron Mountain aud A. X =, Rysn AZ
TO d change of schedule they have
been unable 10 agree for oyer a
week on more past
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

The Arkansas Gazette Of this
morning gives pictures of eight
members Of the General Assembly
OF Arkansas, with labels showing
measures each will cham
pion, Naylor Is labelled Railroads
by Conylcts," Amaker 'R, II, Com
mission" McMilin "Uniform Text
Books" etc,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Nothing as good as Browns Iron
Tonic, Smith Drug Go,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Mayor j, ~ Cook has fined a doa-
en- or more ylolators Of the stock
law, In the past few weeks, He
strongly believes In enforcing the
laws we have, and he is right,
Reason officers do not take up more
stock Is because they can find no
owner, and have no pound, We
certainly hope the city council will
quickly appoint u pound master
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

And still il rains.
Fresh oysters at Joe McShanes
TODAY.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

Yesterday afternoon the remains
of Mr.. John Mckay, who was so
audaciously murdered Sunday
night on Rose Hill, was inferred in
the Catholic cemetery by instruc-
tious of his cousin, Mr., M, Printy,
who had arrived from lmogene,
Iowa, His blood cries aloud to
heaven, for vengeance,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

We regret to learn of the pain
full accident that befell Miss Aggie
Eek, yesterday While swinging
some companions, in the school
yard of the 81, Agnes Academy, the
wooden swing utruck her ankle and
broke two of the bones therein,
Trust her enforced absence from
school may not be prolonged,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-01-14

poser of ''Prnce Ananias", "The
Wizard of the Nile" and the conduc-
tor of Gilmores famous band.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-26
TO PURIFY DRINKING WATER.
Cumberland People Investigate n
New system.

CUMBERLAND, March 2s.-President
Robert Shriver and Messrs. Thomas
Footer and Isaao Hirsoh, a committee
OF Cumberland's City Council. have re-
turned from Philadelphia where they
had been sent to investigate tho ozone
treatment for contaminated waters, with
a view of adopting the system Tor Cuhi-
herlands water supply, which Is no"
being taken from the Potomac rlVer,
but which stream has become unft Tor
many uses. caused by the pollution OF
the water by pulp-mill acids ana otheI
filth that is being constantly allowed
to pour into the river from the towhs
above. President Shriver says the new
system Of water purihcation by electrl-
city and ozone gas would proDabiy De
the cheapest that could be had, II the
nrocess will do what is claimed for It.
4 plant sufficient for this city, 1t Is es-
timated would cost about $1,000. The
foul water at the experimental plant
shown the committee enters wooden
trough ten feet long and eighteen inch-
es wide and one foot I'm depth. This
trough is divided into three sections,
connected so that the water VIII now
through, and yet each section can De
cleaned. when necessary separately
from the other sections. In these COM
partments. is an electric arrangement
composed of carbon and iron psates'
through which the water passes. me
effect of the electricity is TO cause
sediment to settle and a scum to rise
to the surface. An overflow pipe In each
permits the scum TO pass
of. and an outlet pipe I'm the bottom
permits the sediment to be removed
when necessary. by flushing the whole
When the water reaches
the further end. after the impurities ara
thus removed, the ozone gas IS injected
into Il. thereby completing the purhlca-
ton and sterilization Of the water. Inc
ozone is generated In receiver con-
tanning compressed air, into which elec-
trio sparks are admitted. The claim
made for this system Is that IL not
only removes the sediment, but the or
ganic matter, such as Is found III INC
water at Cumberland, and also Wheh
treated with the ozone gas Is complete
Iv sterilized. and is not easily reintecteo
bv bacteria. The natural condition Is hot
affected. except that hard water Is maue
softer.