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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
..aeform". in Cuba.

A great deal is being said nowadays
about reform in Cuba" 1t is mani
testify for the. interests of the admins
tration in this country and in Spain to
encourage the impression that reform
is coming The Spanish feel that they
have won a diplomatic victory over OIL
ney, as they undoubtedly have in Sc
curing through him pOstponement of
action on the part of this government.
In return for this they have conceded
nothing except underlined promises that
sometime, somehow, after certain VIC
tories may have been gained they will
offer certain underlined reforms. though
reforms as they propose to put into
effect in Porto Rico,also that they have
promised to introduce them in Cuba 30
soon as they have pacified the island.
The plan is stated to be nothing more
than the law passed by the COrtes in
1895 Just after the outbreak Of the
Cuban revolution. 1t is the PROPOSE
ton to transfer to a council of admin
istration on each island powers former
ly exercised by government officials in
Madrid. This council is to deliberate
upon financial matters and upon the
petitions and legislative reforms ,ema-
mating from the provincial assembly.
The make-up of. the council will not be
necessarily confined to Spaniards hav-
ing little or no interest in the welfare
of the island beyond it's capacity for
revenue. but there appears to be moth
ing to prevent it being made up in that
way. A supreme court is to have juris-
diction over an appeal from the decis-
ion of the provincial assembly.
IT makes little difference what Spain
may promise in the way of reform. 1t
| is not probable that whatever she does,
she will relax her greedy clutch upon
the revenues of the island. So long as
Ashe retains that she will wiring from
,uba the money to pay her horde
ncorrupt officials. never absent from
colonial government. and above all
~, on the burden Of debt that has
rwbelnned re
Ylfd the den -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

The match trust has been attacked,
but of course it will strike back and the
smoke of battle will undoubtedly be
SulphurOus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Debs now announces himself a social
ist There are few roles left in which
he may appear before the public from
4 time. to time. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Aren't the editors, who are writing
ON 1.-THE passing of Bryan a little be-
hind the times?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
|le
Turning q New Leaf.

Now what is that noise?' said the glad
New Year.
Now what is that singular sound hear!
AS if all the paper in all the world
Were ratified and shaken and twisted ana
twirled?" ..a
,Oh. that said the jolly old Earth, us
the noise
OF all my children. both girls and boys,
A-turning over their leaves so new.
And all to do honor. New Year, 10 you
WHAT THE LEAVES SAID.
won't steal Alice's sticks OF candy:
| won't call Robert a jack-a-dandy
/ won't squeak my pencil on my STATE
| won't lie in bed every day ana be iate'
I won't make faces at Timothy Mack;
| won't make fun behind any ones BACK.
Rustic and turn them. SO and so!
The good Shall come and the bad shaH go.
/ won't tear "barn DOORS in all my
frockSs
won't put my toes through all my SOCKS;
I won't be greedy at dinner table
At least.-I think won't-if I'm able.
I will not pinch nor poke nor tease.
| will fist sputter nor cough nor sheeZe'
will not grumble nor fret nor scoid,
| will do exactly whatever I'm told
Rustic and turn them, SO and so;
The good shall come and the PAD Snai. 80.
Laura f. Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
Mothers. s1oth.r.,, afother., 81,

othefss Mothers3s Mothers TT
mrs WIxsLow's 6oorHlxe SYRrP has been used ID
. over FIFTY YEARSky MILLIONS Of MOTHER0 ID
siisr while TEErHING, with PERFECE
S STuHsCsESS; y SOOIHES the CHILD, SOFTEN6 tn
ana - AaLAlS Al PAIN; CURES WIND collie,
nggists In every part Of the world. Be sure and al
los .Mrs; Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take q
""es sna. Twenfy-five cents hottie. dAwlH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Vain regrets for Hhe old year dis
solved in the sunshine of the new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Not Only Poor, but Silly and Spiteful.
(RockIand Star.l


They are in poor business who seek
to discredit Thomas B. Reeds loyalty
to the next administration. If there
ever was a patriotic American and a
rock-ribbed Republican, it is Mr.. Reed.
He was cast in too large mould to al
low a personal disappointment to out
weigh his obligations to his country
and to his party. His craftsmanship
is not grounded in selfishness, nor
measured by his ambition. There is
nothing petty about the man in whom
Maine glories and in whose wise coun-
sells the nation has an interest.
Their Good wishes Accompany Him.
(Aroostook Pioneer0
Governor-elect Llewellyn Powers will
start next Friday for Augusta. to con-
|clude preparations for his induction into
the gubernatorial Office. The good wishes
of his fellow townsmen and Of the coun-
ty where the greater part of his life has
been spent. will go with him as he as
sumes the duties and responsibilities of
the important position to which he was
elected by such a phenomenal majority.
He follows a governor who has filled the
office with ability, fidelity and honor
Powers a conduct of the. affairs of our
commonwealth no less honorable and
able than that of his predecessor.
lIlitsratss Ia Bryan and mckinley States.
Boston Advertiser.)
Taking the states which voted for Nc
Kinley and those which voted for Bryan
1t Is worth noticing that in the % states
voting for Mckinley there are but S22,-
600 white illiterates. and there is an an
nual school expenditure of $107, 000. 900. In
the ~ states voting for Bryan the num-
her of white illiterates is about 2OO OO0
and the annual school expenditure is but
$50 900, 600. OF course. if the proportion of
cOlOred illiterates should be taken into
account, the showing would be still worse
against the Bryanite movement.
0A.0ToRIA.
dHdls ~ ID G.
|Qesstu5o/ eveay
4 D&NN [Z[ZN Vappoe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Machias can brag about its port
Vessels which loaded and discharged
at her wharves entered and cleared
every month during the year 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

The following outfit has been sighted
in York county and headed toward
Caribou: 1t has little wheels, no larger
than those on safe, and runners at
tached but above, SO that in case II
strikes snow it can proceed with equal
if not greater celebrity.
Were YOU lucky enough to get one
of those dainty little reminders ION
which was printed, 1.-The compliments
of Mrs. William L. Ellis CPhoebe g.
Sawtelle) on the anniversary OF heI
one hundredth birthday anniversary
Sidney, Maine. Born Jan. 3, 1871
Lakeshore. Jan. 8, 1897.
A Brooks smoker is having lots OF
fun with his Christmas present. 1t is
a huge pipe with capacity for an en-
tire plug Of tobacco. When a FRIEND
approaches the proud pOssessor with MS
pipe screened from view borroWs
pipeful of the weed and the friend
who is so unwary as to respond, sets
out Immediately for the nearest tobac-
co store to replenish his stock.
A rainbow was visible to Houltor
Ipeople few mornings since. Some may
have concluded that it was bow o!
promise of new normal school.
Rockland Star: The citizens were
somewhat surprised yesterday to see
gang of men clad in striped black ano
white. handcuffed to each other, and
also to a long chain passing through
the streets yesterday. They were pris
oners at the Jail and in accordance
with the orders of the county commits
sioners, were set to work pounding ston'
lin the stoneyard at the head of TIL
sons wharf Deputy Thomas was II
Icharge and looked after the safety o
THE prisoners. The men will be WORKED
| in the yard from six to seven hours
day. This move is taken to get rid o
| the tramps who seem to have taken
warm regard for Knox county Jail thi:
winter. The men themselves say the,
have no objection to pounding stone
| for Knox county. but they do dislike II
be herded through the streets like cat
| tie.
Winterport would almost like fire
| To show off her new waterworks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Winterport would almost like fir
to show off her new waterworks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Now the smaller cities are piping up
for new charters. 1t seems to be the
fashion lust now, but probably not
useless one. sH4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-02

Riddeford has romance. A be-
witching French lass had rivals for
her favor. One got permission to skate
with her the other evening and they
skated into mole in the river. where
the lover knew the water wasn't deep
enough to drown a baby. He rescued
her with great eclat and now she thinks
him hero and the other fellow is en-
tirely in the shade.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23
CHAs. GRAF.
ROBT. ROBERTS.
ROBT. S. HUGHES,
A. M. HANNAY,

VIM. BORCHERT.
County commissioners Of Blue Earth
county, State Of Minnesota.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of July, A. d. 1897.
P. A. GUNDERs,
Auditor Blue Earth County, MINI.
On motion, the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That there be levied on
the taxable property OF the county OF
Blue Earth, state of Minnesota, q per
centum sufficient to produce for the
various funds the following:
For general county purposes. SIS, OOO
For support of poor and poor FARM. 10000
For court house bonds and interest....... 1900
$4,000
Resolved, That there be levied on
the taxable property Of the county OF
Blue Earth, state of Minnesota, one
mill to be known Is the general road
and bridge tax for the construction,
maintenance and repair Of roads and
bridges in said county.
Resozued, That there be levied on
the taxable property of the county of
Blue Earth, state OF Minnesota, one
mill to be known as the local mill tax
and one and 1900 mill tax to be
known as the state school tax fund,
as required by law.
On motion board adjourned until
July 14th, 1897
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deaf
ness, and that is by Constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing
and when it is entirely closed Deaf
ness is the result, ond unless the in
flammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to it's normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur.
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu.
lars, free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
~Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23
TAKING AN INVENTORY.
Clerks Put at Work In the Glass
Block.

The force of Glass Block clerks was
summoned to the building at two
O'Clock Saturday and set to work
taking an inventory Of the stock, on
behalf of Longini & Thoms, while
Geo. 81. Clark and ]. G.. Fowler are
present in the interest of the credi-
tors.
Attorney Cray, when seen about
the matter, said that the inventory
was being taken at this time by
agreement of all parties and in &C.
cordance with the stipulation ap-
proved by Judge Caldwell. An inven-
tory would have to .be had in case a
receiver is appointed, and it would
save several days time to have the
work done now, in case receiver
should be appointed.
E. A. Holden, of Chicago, who rep
resents the parties who are to advance
the money with which Longini &
Thoms intend to make settlement
with their creditors, arrived in the
city this noon, and will remain several
days.
The invoice will be rushed, and
more help is desired in order to finish
it by the middle of next week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23

The Concordia band gyve its first
open air concert Saturday night, at
the G. & N. w. depot square, and a
very large crowd on foot and in car
riages gathered to listen to it. Six
selections were played, when it be-
came too dark to see the music. The
concert was greatly enjoyed by all,
and the remaining concerts will be
looked forward to with pleasure.
"A bunch of bananas from Hondur-
as, received by the Fruit Commission
Co. Saturday, had big tarantula on
the outside. 1t jumped from one
bunch to another and gave the clerks
a lively chase before it was captured.
These deadly spiders are encountered
quite frequently in the banana ship
ments.
AT the school meeting at Maple
ton Saturday evening, J. M. Sprague
and Jas. Mclaughlin were elected as
their own successors as members OF
the school board of that place. A
special tax for school purposes Of S2,-
200 was voted; also tax of $1,000 to
build two room addition to the old
school building. There was not a
large attendance at the meeting.
John Freeman died at his home
on S. Fifth street Saturday after.
noon. He had been feeble for some
time, and as he was seventy-nine
years old, his death was probably due
to old age. He leaves wife and two
children. The funeral occurred Mon.
day from the Swedish Congre'
gational church in North Mankato.
Mr.. James Clement Ambrose, OF
Chicago, has been engaged to deliver
his highly intellectual and at the
same time decidedly humorous leo
ture entitled, ''The Fool in Politics,
| in our city September 7th-a great
treat for old and young. See an
nouncements from time to time.
L
The saloons were closed al
promptly twelve O'Clock Saturday
night and most of them were tight
ly sealed Sunday. Chief Yate!
states that the order which he re
ceived from the mayor will be strictly
enforced.
Lost yesterday, a bunch Of letters
and an expensive book and one So!
note. Finder please return same tt
Clifton House and receive reward. G.
w. Trout.
"A marriage license was granted
today to Joseph Bruter, of Lyra, ano
Caroline Bisch, of Jamestown.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23
July 9 16 %.

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
= Earth:oss ON In Probate Court Special
In the matter of the estate Of Edna Phobe
Jones, deceased.
Letters Of administration on the estate OF said
deceased being this day granted unto George L.
Barr, of said county;
1t is ordered that all claims and demands OF
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance, at
the Probate Office in the City of Mankato in
said Blue Earth county, on the following day
viz: On Monday, the 7th day of February
1898, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon OF that day.
It is further ordered, that seven months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex.
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court or not proven to its satisfaction.
shall be forever barred; unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further, that notice OF the time and
place Of the hearing and examination OF said
claims and demands shall be given by publicar
ton of this order for three successive
weeks prior to the day appointed for such ex'
animation in the Mankato Free Press, q
weekly newspaper printed and published al
the city of Mankato, in said county.
Dated at the City Of Mankato, the End day o.
July, A. D. 1897.
By the Court:
[Seal OF Probate Court GEO. w. MEAD,
Judge of Probate.
Lorin Cray.
Attorney for Administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23

The Rutland Creamery company,
near Fairmont, purchased full out
fit Saturday from the Creamery Pkg.
Mfg. Co. The latter shipped Satur-
day night carload of candy pals to
Seattle, Washington. This 10 an un-
usual distance for orders to come
from.
-Kleinschmidt Bros. began work
on the L. Patterson Mercantile Co. s
building this morning with force of
men. 1t took out a building permit
and gave bond for $1,000 for the use
of the street for material. ]. B. Mel.
son & Co. commenced work at the
same time on the new Odd Fellows
block.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23
July1, 6, 16, q, 80, Aug. 6, Il

=
= Earth, In District Court, Sixth Judicial
Mantste National Ba1 %so,. GO essrRS.stioS9,
Thoms, defendants.
SUMMONS.
The State of Minnesota to the above named
defendants:
You, George W Thoms and Henry G. Thoms,
are hereby summoned and required to answer
the complaint of the plaintiff IN the above en-;
herewith served on you, and to serve copy Of
your answer to said complaint upon the sub
scribers at their office in TIE city hala building
summons on you exclusive of the day of such
service and if you fail to snsw?F the aS said
for the sum Of Nine Thousand Dollars with in:
terest thereon from and since the 9TH day OF
annum, less Two Hundred Dollars paid Noyem-
Der 18th, 1885; One Hundred and Fifty Dollars
paid December 18th, 1895; One Hundred and
dred and Fifty Eight and 6s1oo Dollars paid
February 18th, 1895 One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars paid February 18th, 1895; One H1ndred
Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid April soth,
1895; One Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid June
End, 1896; One Hundred and Fifty boilers
Dollars paid August LIST, 1895: One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars paid september. LIST, 1895
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid October
LIST, 1896; One Hundred and Fifth Dollars paid
November LIST, 1895; One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars paid December 18th, 1895; One Hun
dred and Fifty Dollars paid January End,
1897; One Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid
February 4th, 1897; one Hundred and Fifty
Dollars paid March srd, 1897: One Hnndred
Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid May 6th, 1897,
and One Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid June
7th, 1867, and for his costs and disbursements
herein.
Dated at Mankato, Blue Earth County, Mime
sofa, June 18th, 1897.
Attorneys for said Plaintiff, City Hall Build.
ing, Msnkato, Blue Earth County. Minnesota
To the defendant Henry G. Thoms, in the above
entitled action:
The complaint in the above entitled action
was filed in the Office of said clerk of said court
on the Sth day of July, A. D.. 1897
| PFAU & PAU,
Attorney for said Plaintiff, City Hall Build
ing, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23

The school fight at Madison Lake
Saturday night resulted in the success
of T. B. Murtaugh, the candidate Of
the Allyn-Durrin side, by vote Of
eighty.niue to eighty-four. A year
ago the other side won by narrow
vote. Some time ago we stated that
G. w. Allyn was in the city looking
up school law, etc., preparatory to the
election. It should have read w. a..
Allyn, a brother of G. w. Mr.. Allyn
was in the city mainly on private bus
mess, but incidentally made some in
quiries in regard to school law, 80 we
were informed at the time by his at
torney.
Cards have been received in the
city announcing the marriage of
Prof. Homer E. Perrin and Miss
Anna II. Rucker, which occurred
Saturday, July 10th, at Los Angeles,
Calf. They will be at home at San
Bernardino, Calf, after Sept. 1st.
Prof. Perrin was formerly a member
of the faculty of the Normal school
in this city, but now teaches book
keeping. penmanship and commercial
law in the public schools Of San
Bernardino. His Mankato friends
will extend congratulations.
Judge Mead today made the final
decree and distribution in the matter
of the estate of Darius M. Chapman
aud issued letters of administration
to Olof P. Anderson in the matter Of
the estate of Carl j. Olson.
The Lilly and Lincoln creameries
Of this county, have replaced their ole
Russian separators with new Alpha
separators, purchased of the Dreamer!
Package Mfg. Co.
Cards are out announcing thu
coming marriage on the 10Th inst. Of
Miss Lena NJ. Deuber, daughter Of Rev
and Mrs. s. Deuber, of this city, t.
Rev. Theo. ]. Seifert, of St. Peter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23


CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- - Earth,ss. In Probate Court, Special
II the Meter 9s.. q the estate OF Andrew
On reading and filing the petition Of Ida Lind.
quist, of the city OF Mankato. said
couAty representing among other things,
that Andrew Llndquist, late of said
city of Mankato, Minnesota, on the
2Sth day of August. A. DIS 1896, at said
city OF Mankato, died intestate, and be-
ing an inhabitant of this county
at the time of his death, leaving goods,
chattels and estate within this county, and
that the said petitioner is the widow
OF said deceased, and praying that admin
istration OF said estate be unto her said
Ida Lindquist, granted.
It is ordered, That said petition be heard be.
fore this court on Saturday, the 31st day of
July, A. D., 1897, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at
the probate Office IN the city of Mankato, in
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, q weekly newspaper printed and publish.
ed at the city of Mankato in said county.
Dated at the city Of Mankato the LIST day OF
July, A. D. 1897.
BY the Court,
Seal of Probate Court. GEO. W. MEAD.
Judge of Probate.
Thos. Hughes,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23
The Best Is Cheapest.

It matters not what you buy the
best is always the cheapest in the
long run. This rule applies to insur.
ance as to anything else. And when
it comes to insurance, the farmers
should exercise ;great care that they
deal only with reli able companies.
THE ALLIANCE HAIL AND CYCLONE
INSURANCE Co., of Austin, is unques-
tionably the most reliable company
of it's kind in the Northwest. 1t pays
every loss in full and promptly ad-
justs every claim.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-07-23
July IS q 30
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR

July 10 20 ~
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
= Earth, IS. In Probate Court. Special
term, July II, 1897
In the matter of the estate of Christian
Sodaman, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mary
Sodaman, of Mcpherson in said county,
representing among other things, thatChristian
Sodaman, late Of the Town of Mcpherson.
on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1887, at
said town of Mankato died intestate,
and being an inhabitant of this county
at the time of his death, leaving goods, chat
tells and estate within this county and that the
said petitioner is the widow of said
deceased, and praying that administration
of said estate be to her, said Mary Sodaman,
granted:
It is ordered. that said petition be heard be.
fore this court on Monday, the 9th day OF
August, A. D. 1897, 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
a weekly newspaper printed and published in
the City of Mankato in said County.
Dated at the Git! City of Mankato' the 18th day
By the Court:
SEAL GEO. w. MEAD,
Judge of Probate