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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
First insertion Mch 5-12-19
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATOR

= TATE OF MINNESOTA County of Blue
> Earth.-ss. In Probate Court, Special
Term, February Goth, 1897.
In the matter of the estate of George P.
Devens deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Lavina
Devens, of the city of Mankato, in
said county representing among other
things, that George P. Devens, late
the city of Mankato in said county on tn
% day of October, A. d. 1896, at said city o
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 mother
of said deceased, and praying that
administration of said estate be to
Jacob DcvenS granted.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore this court on Saturday. the 9th day of
March A. D.. 1897, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, 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 publish
ed at the city of Mankato in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato the 26th day OF
February, A. d. 1897.
By the Court,
Seal of Probate Court. G. W. MEAD.
Judge of Probate.
Jno c. Noe,
Attorney for petitioner.
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March 5 II 10

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
=, Earthass: In Probate Court, Special Term,
March 1, 1897.
In the matter of the estate of David
Evans, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of David T.
Evans, executor of the last will and
testament of the estate of David Evans,
deceased, representing, among other
things, that he has fully administered
said estate, and praying that a time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing the
final account of his administration, and for the
assignment of the residue of said estate to the
parties entitled thereto by law.
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
and petition heard. by this court, on Saturday,
the 9th day of March, A. d. 1897, at 10
O'Clock a. M, at the Probate office in the City
of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, That notice there
of be gwen to ali persons interested by publish
ing this order once in each week for three sue.
ce,sive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the
Mankato Free Press a weekly newspaper
printed and published at the city of Mankato in
said county.
Dated at the City of Mankato the LIST day
of March, A. d. 1897.
By the Court,
probate Seal,1 GEO. W, MEAD,
Judge OF Probate.
ThOs. Hughes,
Attorney for executor,
MankatO, Mimi
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12

The Northeastern Agriculturist num-
bers among it's regular contributors
the best talent in practical farm liter
allure in the Northwest. Edited by
p. V. Collins and associated with him
in the regular work are Prof. Thos.
Shaw. Professor of Animal Husband
ry at Experiment Station, St. An.
thony Park. A. X. Hyatt has charge
of the Dairy Depar tment G. G. Ly.
ford, Beth Day, Mrs. Sophronia Irwin
Mrs. Effie Brown are also regular de.
partment editors. See the clubbing
offer in this issue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
Teachers Examinations

St. Clair, Friday and Saturday,
March IL and Is.
Paper will be furnished.
The usual program will be followed.
No certificates extended, endorsed or
renewed, and no private examinations
granted to any one. All permanent
certificates issued to persons who DUR
ing the present school-year did not at
tend a Summer School, are hereby re-
voked. and such persons, desiring a
certificate, must take examination in
all subjects.
GEO. w. SCHERER,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
Mankato, Feb. l, 1897.
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THIS SUBJECT CONSIDERED BY
The COUNCIL.
Aids Zimmerman and Peterson
Take Statements to Justify the
Action of The Council - Omaha
Track Removal Changes Values
Judges of Election Selected, and
Ballot Judges Ruled Out on q
Point of Law-Water neter Dis
CuSSiOn Resumed.

The regular meeting of the council
was held Saturday night, Mayor
Weaver presiding and all OF the alder
men present except Aid. Andrews.
The street committee asked for fur
ther time TO report on the Poplar and
Mills streets and Fifth avenue mat
tiers, which was granted.
The February report Of the chief of
police showed eleven arrests and forty
eight dodgers.
The monthly report of City Recor-
der Brown showed the municipal
court receipts to have been S64.60.
The Report of City Treasurer Will
liams showed balance on hand of
S735.49,
James Wilson appeared and pro-
tested against the manner Of grading
Locust street, saying that he did not
want to pay an assessment for bene-
fits he did not receive. The grading
was not according to the profile.
City Engineer Haynes said that the
grade was not very satisfactory. 1t
is impossible to say what ought to be
done until the grade of Pearl sstreet is
settled. Mr.. Wilson is on the down
hill side, and wants more of cutand
it will be easy to makeoit. Nobody is
satisfied with the street as it is now.
The entire work only cost $l49, which
is cheap enough, so far ,as the assess
ment is concerned.
The matter was referred to the
street committee to act in conjunc.
tion with the city engineer.
Aid. Zimmerman brought up the
matter of equalization of assessments
He said that the city papers had beer
making a great strife in regard to the
action of the board of equalization
AS chairman of the board, he did not
think it had done wrong, or that the
valuations had been raised so that the
city could issue more bonds. Who
ever makes this assertion says Wha
is false. For the satisfaction of TIT
people who don't understand this mat
ter, have taken number of insGan
ces in different parts of the city. On
part of the city has always paid al
of the taxes that it ought to, Will
the other parthas never paid enough
The property of the city has neve
been assessed, the assessors merel
copying the previous years valua
tions. The assessors have not don
their duty. Because the board G
equalization undertook to do what
right and fair for the best interests c
the city, it gets the worst of it. Thes
are actual facts. The City Hott
valuation was not raised, because tn
removal of the Omaha depot was
damage to it. The corner lot is a
sessed at 81, 900, and the building q
$1,000. When a man doesn't look OF
for the dollars and cents, his whee
don't track. Having the Omah
track removed was worth Thousand
of dollars to the south part OF I'll
CITY. Mr.. Zimmerman read lart
number of instances where the ooa
had raised svaluatiOns that were u
low, and compared those in dlfferel
parts of the city to show that thu
had ,been properly equalized.
Aid. Peterson said that it was
Aid. Zimmerman had stated. If
alderman docs something for Il
general good, he gets cursed for 1t. e
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HOW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J, CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRTAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Crtarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 72c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12

Hans Nielsen VS.. Ezra Cooper, April
9Th, 200 p. M.
Effie S. Hill applt VS.. James Miller
respt., April 9th, 10: 100 a. m.
julius Dalluge VS.. julius Iker,
March 7th, 1000 a. no.
= In re appeal, Anna G. Frescholtz
case, April 8th, 1000 a. m.
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To the Farmers.

l want your chickens, calves, hogs,
cattle and sheep, and will pay highest
market price at the packing house
Chas. J. Macbeth, Mankato. 14tf.
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The court calendar was gone over in
the forenoon. The appeal from justice
court in the criminal case against
Patrick Baynes.Was on motion of the
county attorney dismissed. The de-
PENDANT is to pay fine of S25.
The suit of VIM. Bierbauer VS.. Henry
Mohr and Gertrude Mohr was reported
as probably settled.
In the case of John Murphy and
Henry Thielman, co-partners, VS..
John Mahoney, Thos. Hughes, at
torney for the plaintiff, stated that
the defendant is dead, and moved to
substitute Jacob Mace, administers
tor, and moved that the judgemen,
of the lower court be affirmed, as the
whole matter had been settled
There being no objection, the court
SO or Tered
The following cases were set fol
trial by the COURT
Eliza J. Garvin VS.. julius and Chris
tina Iker, March 18th, 1000 a. m.
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not affect the prisoner as seriously as
it does some others, and his punish
ment is nothing at all compared
with the sufferings Of his mother
and sister. Both sides of this
case have been considered thoroughly,
and it has been thought best that the
plea be accepted. 1t is not a case OF
moral turpitude-a crime of passion
nor lucre. Whatever may be done 10
this case by the authorities hereafter
will be done for the best, and under
such circumstances as make it ap-
pear that the board of pardOns may
be applied to with the chance Of sue.
cess. The prisoner will not 20 to
prison with the same stain that one
does where moral turpitude is shown.
| He will receive good treatment in
prison, and will have a chance
to improve his mind, and in every re-
specJ His friends at home can aid
him. There is little broader hu.
mainly 10 the west than was once eX.
tended in the east. In the west, when
a prisoner serves his sentence, The
whole western world extends it's hand
and does all It can to aid him. This
fact is one of the glories Of this age
and nothing marks our advancement
more.
/! The court then sentenced Crook tt
twentyfour years and SIX months al
hard labor at the penetentiary
Sheriff Bowen took him there Tues
day.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
NATIONAL HOUSE.
House Agrees to Conference Report ON
Immigration Bill.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house
today agreed to the final conference re-
port on the immigration bill by an
overwhelming majority-217 to So
and passed two more pension bills over
the presidents veto. The modifica-
tions of the immigration bill contained
in the conference report, by which an
intending immigrant was required to
be able to read and write ''the English
or another language, and which per-
mitted his illiterate wife and minor
children to accompany an eligible i'm
migrant, removed the main objection
to the bill, but Mahany, Mcguire and
Kiefer opposed the whole theory Of the
bill on general principles. Bartholdt
and Mccall both spoke in favor of the
bill as modified.
The benefciaries of the pension bills
passed over the veto were both of the
class known as remarked widows. I"
President Cleveland has disapproved a
number of these bills, but he has also
allowed several to become laws without
his signature.
A bill was passed to place the naval
officer on the board appointed to ex-
anime the deep-water harbor on the
southern coast of California on the
same footing as other members of the
board in the matter of per diem allow
ance.
The senate bill to commission past
assistant surgeons of the United States
navy was passed.
A bill was passed to prevent the
fraudulent use of the word copyright"
on books and other publications.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
EXPENSE CUT DOWN
President Reduces the Mum.
Der OF Pension Agencies.
FROM EIGHTEEN TO NINE
Tho Change, 1t IL Certain, Can Be
Made Without Inc0nveniencing
the Pensioners.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The president
has signed, on the recommendation of
the secretary of the interior, an import
ant order, reducing the number of pen
sion agencies in the United States from
eighteen to nine. The object of the or
der is to effect very large saving to
the government without inconvenience
ing the pensioners. The secretary
demonstrates that by this reduction of
pension agencies, the cost of disburse-
ment of pensions can be reduced by at
least $50, 900 per annum.
The change was made possible by an
amendment to the law governing the
disbursing of pensions, which amend
ment was approved March 26, 1896. It
required that all pensioners should,
after that date, be paid by checks re-
mitted by mail. Reports from the
pension agencies in reply to inquiries
as to the operation of the new law were
to the effect that under it pensioners
are paid much more promptly; that the
possibility of error is minimized, and
that upon the whole, it is much more
satisfactory to the pensioners than the
former law. The agents also advise
that the pensioners receive their pen
sions when RENTED by mail at their
homes, where, being surrounded by
family influences, the pensioner is
much more likely to make business
disposition of his pension money. IN
der the previous law, many pensioners
collected their quarterly payments in
person and under the influence of bad
associations were often induced to ap-
ply these payments unwisely and de-
prive their families of the benefits
thereof.
This executive order will go into
effect September l, next, its action
having been postponed to that date in
order that no pensioner should suffer
inconvenience in consequence of delay
of receiving his pension, and to give
ample time for the removal of the rolls
and records from the agencies discon-
tinued. The consolidation was made
by uniting existing agencies and the en-
tire jurisdiction thereof in order that
no expense should be incurred by the
making of new rolls.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
FIVE MEN WE'RE HURT.

The southbound Oregon Express Ran
- Into Near Chico.
San Francisco, Feb. "a Chronicle
special from Chico says:
What might have proved very dis
astrous wreck, but was fortunately I'M
attended by loss of life, occurred at
Nord, about eight miles from Chico,
early this morning. The northbound
Oregon express, being fifteen minutes
behind time, the southbound train was
ordered to sidetrack at Nord and wait
for the northbound to pass. AS the
train pulled up on the sidetrack, it
was found that, as box Car had been
left standing, it was necessary for the
express to slacken speed and push the
box car ahead. Just then the north
bound train was seen approaching down
the track with no intention of stop
ping. It was impossible for the en-
gineer on the northbcund to see the
headlight of the southbound, as it was
behind the box car. Before all the
cars of No. Is could get on the side
track, the other train struck them.
The engine struck the smoker first,
blowing its way along to the next car,
which was the tourist car, turning it
completely over, but leaving the trucks
on the track. In this car the passen-
gers were thrown from their seats to the
lower side of the car, which was lying
in deep pool of water alongside Of the
track. The passengers at first thought
they had been thrown from trestle
into some river.
In this car were seven deserters from
the regular army, handcuffed together
and guarded by six soldiers. Forum
ately, the lamps in the car Immediately
went out. and only few Goals of fire
fell from the stove, and those were soon
extinguished by the water that came
rushing in through the broken win
dOws.
The passengers in this car were soon
released from their perilous position,
and it was found that only one was
seriously injured, one of the deserters
having an arm broken.
The damage to the engine of the train
was slight. a piece of scantling having
pierced the front.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18

Omaha, Feb. 1.-THE Union Pacific
eastbound flyer was derailed at the
"puzzle SWITCH" at the west end OF the
yard, this evening. The train was run
ming at high rate of speed when the ac-
cident occurred. Engineer w. Fl. Van
Noy was picked up unconscious. and is
now at the hospital. Fireman Thomas
Krautz was caught under the over
turned engine and scalded to death.
No one else on the train was injured.
Negligence of Switch-Tender Hem, it
is charged, caused the accident HEM
was arrested at IL O'Clock, and is held
At the central station, charged with
criminal negligence. The track was
cleared and trains running again at 8
O'Clock. Engineer Van Noy will prob
ably die. His injuries were found to
be very serious
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
EMBARRASSED MRS. CLEVELAND


Washington, Feb. 12.-Members of
the Presbyterian church, of which DR..
Sunderland is pastor, are greatly exer-
cised over an incident at yesterday
mornings service. At the conclusion
of the communion ceremony, DR.. Sum
derland addressed the congregation a.
follows:
Probably many present are not
aware that Mrs. Cleveland is in the
church for the last time; at least for
the last time she will appear in her
official position, and | would urge she
remain seated as the congregation rise
in order that they may take advantage
Of the opportunity of shaking hands, "
For moment CONSERVATION reigned.
The presidents wife sat motionless, as
If uncertain whether to comply or
leave the church. Discretion pre-
vailed, however, and though percep-
tibly embarrassed, she greeted those
who approached her with cordiality.
Many realizing the awkwardness OF
the situation, hurried out to discuss
the unheard-of appeal, regretful at the
turn of affairs and the plight OF the lady
in question.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
Greece Secs an Opportunity.

Athens, Feb. 1.-THE latest reports
from Canea are to the effect that the
situation on the island of Crete is crit
ical to say the least. In Canea it is
said. that the Christians have hoisted
the Greek flag and invited the COM
mander of the Greek feet to train his
guns on the city, in the name of the
king of Greece. It is also stated that
the Greek squadron, on arriving at
Canea, did not salute the Turkish flag.
If these rumors are true the whole
island is probably in a turmoil of war,
and the foreign fleets may have to take
action to prevent further disorders.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
A TOUR OF THE WORLD.
Extensive Trip Planned by President
Cleveland.

Extensive Trip Planned by President
Cleveland.
Toledo, O., Feb. ia passenger
agent of the Canadian Pacific, now in
the city, is authority for the statement
that President Cleveland will take a
trip around the world Immediately af-
ter the Inauguration of his successor.
The president and his party will go
to the Pacific coast over the Canadian
Pacific road, and Division Passenger
Agent Sheehy, of that line, will con-
duct the party in person. /.
It is the desire of the president to
start as soon as possible after the in
auguration Of Mckinley. He desires
to avoid public functions as much as
possible, and intends to make the cir
cult of the globe as private citizen.
Private Secretary Thurber and sew
eral members of his cabinet are expect
ed to accompany him. Mrs. Cleveland
and the children may accompany the
party; that matter has not been fully
decided upon.
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stoned bx Mob.

Philadelphia, Feb. lO.-When ex-
priest Joseph slattery concluded his
lecture at the Industrial Art hall last
evening and appeared at the door to
take his carriage to his hotel a mob
gathered. Two policemen got in the
carriage with Slattery and his wife and
drove of.
The crowd at the hall was held in
check by the police, but parties OF men
and boys armed with stones and bricks
were lying in wait in the alleys along
Broad street. AS the carriage passed
these points, volleys of stones greeted
it Policeman Clemens was cut over his
right eye; Policeman Doris was light
" cut and Slattery had similar In
iury. They reached the hotel safely.
but the carriage was badly wrecked.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
In the Senate.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE open ses-
sion of the senate today was wholly
perfunctory, and after transacting some
routine business, the doors were closed
and an executive session continued
throughout the day. The routine bust
ness was cleared away by 1885 P. M,
and, on motion of Sherman, the senate
went into executive session, and at
5:45 P. M. adjourned.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
r. 81. Sizer, of West Bergen, owns
Bible printed in London 297 years ago.

London, Feb. IA telegram from
the west coast of Africa, and dated
January a6, says: The Royal Niger
Company's expedition against the emir
of Nupe engaged in big battle, which
lasted from sunrise to sunset, ther71t-
ish columns driving their Fun
mics before them. It is estimat
s1ke followers Of the emir Of Nupe nnz!s-
berod at least 80, 900. Darkness then
stopped The action. Lieutenant Thorn
so11. Of the Leicestershire regiment,
Wa the only European hurt.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18
EDISON'S NEW DISCOVERY.
With the New Invention Surgeons Car
Sec Through the Body.

With tho New Invention Surgeons Can
See Through the Body.
New York, Feb. 1O.-Thomas A.
Edison is about to give to the world
another discovery as wonderful in it's
way as the Horoscope, by means OF
which he puts the K rays to practical
use in revealing the bony structure Of
the body.
cit was," said he, ''the action of
the K ray on crystals of platinocyanide
of barium which caused Roetgen to
make the original discovery. Imme-
diately afterwards I discovered that
tungstate of calcium was more power
full, and I constructed practical instru-
ment for utilizing the crystals in con-
nection with the < ray. Tungstate OF
calcium is not sufficiently sensitive to
transform the strange light discovered
by Roentgen to light that would SO
illuminate the interior of the human
body as to render its most delicate It's
sues visible, in other words, to make it
transparent.
Mr.. Edison set about to find a crystal
which would possess the quality. He
has discovered one. It's name he will
not yet reveal, saying he is still expert
menting with it, and desires to exhaust
its possibilities before announcing it to
the world.
BY means of newly discovered crys-
tails Edison will now disclose to the eye
of surgeons organs and tissues that have
hitherto been seen only. in the dissect-
ing room. It is probable that when he
perfects his new discovery the slightest
arrangement of the system will be re-
yealed to the Doctors sight
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-02-18

Tacoma, WASH, Feb. 9.-The ship
Senator, now loading lumber and wheat
here for South Africa, will carry to
Delagoa bay three tons-of ickel-in-the-
slot machines, which arrived today
from San Francisco. They will be dis
tributed from Delsgoa bay throughout
South Africa.