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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
AVOIDING THE INFLUENZA.
A Local Physician Tells How 1t can
be Done.

Influenza colds are prevailing in this
city as well as in the other parts Of
the state. In speaking Of the subject
today, local physician said:
"People should be very careful
about contracting one of these colds,
and after getting one should not be
satisfied to let it wear off, but should
treat it promptly and as thoroughly
as any other serious illness. This
kind of a cold weakens the system
and the vitality, and makes it easy
for other diseases to be contracted,
such as typhoid fever and pneumonia.
The surest way to prevent catching
the influenza is to keep the system in
the very best condition, and to do this
plenty of rest is necessary. This
means plenty of sleep, and the absence
of over-work or over-Worry. This,
with proper food, will ordinarily keep
person in good health. We have
had long and in this respect hard
winter, and on the breaking up of
such a winter it is common for in
flnepZa and grip to be prevalent"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
Rapidan Items.

A boy at L. d. Mills and daughter
at VIM. Schultz are among the later
arrivals. All parties concerned are
getting along nicely, especially the
papas.
The social at the Rapidan mills
school house was grand success.
A basket party at Nels Lervik's
residence recently was a grand sue
cess in financial way. $50 was
raised, which will be used to help paw
for the cupola on the Norwegian
church here. So much for the young
folks.
Miss Carrie Johnson has bought a
aew organ.
Grandma Davis has been very i'll
recently
K. @. Davis, who had returned to
work in Iowa, was called home owing
TO his mothers illness.
Harry and Nina Davis have been
seriously ill, but at this writing are
seported better.
Quite number of our farmers at
sended the farmers institute in Lake
Crystal, Monday and Tuesday. This
meeting is considered to be the best
shat has ever been held in this county.
Rev. Waite will not preach in Dist.
Dog, March 18th, owing to some pre-
viously arranged meeting at Willow
Greek where he has a church. The
next services will be held on the Goth
Of March at 7:45 p. m.
Stock buyers have secured this
country pretty thoroughly and as a
consequence horned stock for sale are
pretty scarce.
The singing school conducted in
Rapidan has closed.
The singing school in district 1909.
conducted by Mr.. Davis has one more
lesson. Mr.. ID. has proven himself a
very efficient teacher.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
REOUISITlON PAPERS LOST.
The DiemeI Case Will be Heard
Thursday

An arrangement was entered into
Tuesday between the attorneys
whereby the preliminary examination
of Mrs. Anton Diemel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tochtrop and August Wendt, on the
charge of grand larceny from ]. G..
Gerlich, will take place Thursday. 1t
is set for tomorrow, but will be ad-
journed until Thursday. The hear
ing will then positively be had.
The secretary of state of Mis-
souri, has telegraphed to County At
torney Hughes that the requisition
papers which were sent for Diemel
have been lost. New papers have
been procured of Gov. Clough and sent
on.
Sheriff Bowen and Attorney A. r.
Pau are at Jefferson City, and Mr..
Pfau probably appeared before the
governor there Tuesday in behalf of
the granting of the requisition. 1t is
now thought probable that Sheriff
Bowen will return tomorrow with
Diemel, although nothing has been
heard from him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
CROOKS FAREWELL WORDS.
He Gives Out q Statement Over His
Own Signature.
Exoresses Sorrow For His Deed, and
Says That he Testified Truly
at His Trial.

Clarence Crook today gave out the
following statement for publication,
over his own name. He has undoubt-
eddy been at work at it for some
time, and his attorney brushed up
the phraseology a little, but without
changing the thought or meaning.
The production is entirely voluntary
from Crook, who has heretofore de-
clined to be interviewed:
My trial is over, and the suspense OF
waiting for an unkntWn result is
ended.
To all those who so Loyalty stood by
me in my trouble, l have nothing to
offer but heartfelt thanks. Through
thick and thin, without means or In
fIuence, my battle has been fought
against the whole power of the county,
and yet the people living at my home
have at all times befriended and SYM
pathiZed with, though, perhaps, az
the same time blaming ne for the
rash deed | did. In my circumstances
no one can express his feelings and
his thoughts, nor will his statements
be always believed. However, now,
at time when l have no inducement
TO lie, l solemnly state, that when L
went to the Bornt farm, l had no
thought OF injuring Henry ,Bornt or
any one else. And so far as L was
able 80 remember, L told the exact
truth when on the witness stand at
my trial.
Circumstances and prOpriety forbid
me saying anything against the de-
ceased. If he had his faults, he was
but human, and it were inhuman in
me to resurrect them from the Obliv-
ion of the grave. l am sorry, yes! a
thousand times sorry for his death,
and if life punishment in The penl-
tentiary would restore him to his
father and mother, | would gladly
suffer that punishment.
Of course, l realize that my life is
spoiled, but l shall try to make the
best of what is left of it, and perhaps
sometime l may in some measure, re-
deem myself in the eyes of those who
know me.
Were it not for mother and rela-
tiyes, my trouble would be compare.
lively easy to bear, for l know that
their trouble is double that Of mine.
To those who have interest in me-
bid goodbye. A quarter of cen
bury is long time, and | shall be an
old and broken man when these years
shall have worn away, but perhaps
those of you who are left will not al
together have forgotten me and will
be willing to extend the same ole
band of friendship that you did in
Gays gone by.
AS l cannot see you personally
again | say goodbye.
CLARENCE CROOK.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
ANOTHER WARRANT.
Marshall Sudieth's Troubles Thicker
About Him.

Tuesday was the day set for the pre-
liminary hearing of Marshall Sudieth,
on the charge of stealing watch
which Wenzel Hildebrand had given
him to hand to A. r. Coates, the
watch repairer whose shop is near, the
City Hotel. The state was not ready
to proceed with the hearing, owing to
the obsense from the city of County
Attorney Hughes, and an adjourn
ment was taken until Friday.
Sudieth will defend himself as his own
attorney.
This forenoon Miss Mary Blacher
swore out warrant against Sudieth,
charging him with petit larceny.
She claims that she gave him watch
to hand to Mr. Coates to be repaired,
and that he still has it in his
possession.
Sudieth acted as solicitor for Mr.
Coates for time, and another party
also claims that he did not deliver a
watch, given him to hand to the
repairer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
COURT CALENDAR REDUCED.

Judge Shissler faced the shortest
calendar of civil casesM onday since his
term began. The following cases were
disposed Of:
Helen J. Bosin VS. James Quinn,
settled.
j. p. Gulden vs.. Mic Kieinschmidt,
motion by the defendant to dismiss
agreed TO by the plaintiffs attorney.
Mdnkato Fruit Commission Co. VS.
Mrs. @. A. Wright, order for Judgment
for S79T2.
August Ulmen VS.. @. H. Koeble,
order for Judgment.
Z. &. Harrington vs. III. Williams.
Defendants attorney withdrew his
appearance, and on motion Of plaintiff
Judgment ordered
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
SCHMlTT VS.. BARNEY.

The civil suit of III. L. Schmitt VS..
M. j. Barney, of Garden City, was
tried in the municipal court Mon
day, and Judge Shissler has it under
advisement. Mr.. Schmitt sues for
S47.50, the amount Of mortgage on
some hogs given him by Geo. Rector,
of Vernon. Mr. Rector got written
order from Mr.. Schmitt to sell the
hogs, the mortgage to be paid out Of
the proceeds. Mr.. Barney had bought
up note given by Mr.. Rector, and
rendered it in payment for the hogs,
Mr.. Rector not having told him that
he was acting as agent for Mr..
Schmitt in selling the hogs. The note
was refused, but the hogs were taken
to Lake Crystal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
OBITUARY.

AS heretofore announced, Mrs.
Elizabeth ]. Wigley died at her home
in Judson in this county, on the 10Th
day of February last. Deceased was
the youngest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh w. Williams, Of South
Bend, who are old settlers of this
county. About three years ago she
was married to Mr.. William j.
Wigley, son of Hon. Joshua Wigley,
of Judson.
Mrs. Wigley was born, grew up to
womanhood and was married in Blue
Earth county, and was we'll known in
South Bend, Judson and Mankato,
where she was most highly esteemed
as lady of intelligence and Christian
character by wide circle of friends
and relatives.
Her death occurred under sad and
distressing circumstances, the birth
of her first child that died and was
buried with her.
Her friends and relatives join in
this tribute to her character and
worth. She was a girl and woman of
sunny and joyous temperament, of
warm and genuine sympathies, strong,
direct and practical in her thinking
and acts; sincere and true friend, a
devoted daughter, sister and wife.
Deep and reserved in her religious ex-
perience, pure, earnest, loyal, strong
and true, she left the world she came
in contact with brighter, purer and
better. These are words Of highest
praise; nothing better can be said of
any one; but she truly deserved them
all. At the brink of her grave we
mourn and stand amazed at the in
scrutable Providence that has re-
moved one so young and useful. We
do not understand it at all, and can
only take refuge in the words of the
Master, What l do thou knowest
not now, but thou shalt know here
after"
Measured by the only true test of
success, the life of Mrs Wigley was
not lived in vain, but was a genuine
and bright success; and the just YER
dict we now pronounce on her short
life may well be the aim and goal OF
our striving and aspirations, though
our stay be much longer than hers.
| One of the finest and hest things OF
this world is the boon of human sym
pathy; and upon this sad occurrence
of the death of Mrs. Wigley it was
poured out without measure to the
bereaved husband and family from
all neighbors and friends. The family
hereby beg to acknowledge graft
tude and appreciation which they
cannot adequately express in words.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
WOLF Is SUED.
John Gemmili Wants the Collection
Agent to Fork Over.

John Gemmill, of Oklahoma, has
commenced a suit in the municipal
court against A. G. Wolf, of Maple
ton, in which he alleges some curious
dealings on the part of Wolf. He al
leges in the complaint that Wolf pur-
ports to do collection business, and
that early in 1895 plaintiff sent to him
for collection a promissory note for
Sis given by L. Ogden. He goes on
in the complaint to say that the de-
PENDANT on Feb. g. 1895, had the note
renewed in two notes, one for S75 pay
able to the plaintiff Oct. 3rd, 1895, and
the other for $40 payable to Wolf Nov.
1st, 1895, both to draw ten per cent
interest. The defendant had Ogden
give chattel mortgage as security
for the $40 note, all of this being done
without the knowledge of the plain
tiff. In March, 1895, the defendant
sent the plaintiff So, saying that he
had peen able to collect only $40 on
the $40 note, and that he therefore
retained only So as fees. The defend
ant has since collected the $40 note
and refuses to turn over the proceeds
excepting the $S. The above is the
first charge in the complaint.
AS second ground for the action
the plaintiff alleges that the defend
ant has wrongfully converted the S75
note to his own use, and refuses to
turn over the note or it's proceeds to
the plaintiff. Wherefore the plaintiff
demands judgment for 1872 with in
terest at ten per cent since Feb Goth,
1895, and the $75 note or the money
with ten per cent interest from the
same date. Schmitt & Wilson are
the plaintiffs attorneys.
What Mr.. VOLTS side of the matter
is, we have not learned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12
NO DANGER.
High Water Cannot Back up in the
Sewer System. 7.

Sewer System. za
The question has been frequently
asked of late, whether the city has
any way to prevent the water from
backing up into Easements through
the sewerage system during high
water. The FREE PRESS put this
question to City Engineer Haynes
this afternoon, and received this re-
ply:
1.-The city has manhole near the
pumping station for this very pur-
pose A gate in the river side will
shut off the water backing in from
the river, and a rotary pump will keep
the man hole pumped out as fast as it
is filed from the sewers. The city
will be ready for operations on day
or two's notice. The river will have
to rise hig her than it has for years be-
fore it will commence to back up
much in the sewer"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12

-LosT On the Rapidan road to
Garden City, about four miles from
city, on Friday night last, eight photo
graphs. Finder will please leave at
this Office. Boil
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12

Farmers should SOW more clover
and timothy seed-more money in it
than anything else. 36t3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-12

-Seeders and haIrows; also best
disc harrows at bottom prices. J. G..
Roller. 39t3
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
FATE OF THE YouNGERs.

Minnesota Board of Pardons Con-
sidcrs Case of Famous Convicts.
st. Paul, Minn., July 13.-rhe state
board of pardons met Monday after
noon and began consideration of large
number of applications for their otii-
cial clemency, the one of most prom
inence being that of Cole and Jim
Younger, who have served 81 years of
their life sentence for completely in the
attempted raid of the Northtield bank.
The Younger application was taken up
at once, and the presentation of the case
and arguments in its support filled the
entire afternoon, being unfinished when
adjournment was taken for the day.
Much pressure is being brought to Lear
to secure the pardon of the two surviv-
ing Younger boys.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

summer by ultra-fashionable young
women, and that they are to form the
most brilliant feature of the summer
wardrobe.
The accompanying picture shows one
of the most effective parasols that have
been made this season. The foundation
is of changeable blue and green silk,
lined with satin of bright yellow. The
stick is of wood with handle of mala-
chite and gold. Peacock feathers of un-
usual size and variety of hue cover the
silk completely and suggest a wonder.
fully brilliant bird poised for fight.
French women, who originated the
fad, claim as one of its merits that
it can be worn with any costume. The
peacock plumage is harmonious with
almost any summer gown and is de.
cided ornament at any function where
it may be worn. An imitation of this
idea is seen in the parasols of heavy
silk, brocaded in a design resembling
the actual peacock feathers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17

ing near the ground, and mounting and
dismounting are easier.
Then there is the girl with her saddle
too high. The fault in position is not so
easily detected. If you notice the foot
on the pedal at the lowest point you
will find it is only reached tiptoed, as
it were. There is also a slight lateral
twist of the lower back muscles and
hips, which becomes very apparent in
hill climbing.
With the handle-bars too high, the
arms are too much bent at the elbow,
and there is loss of steadiness.
The position is regulated mainly by
(D the inclination of the trunk for
ward; (2) the relative position of trunk
and saddle; (3) the adjustment of han
dle-bars and saddle.
With body and saddle in the proper
relative position the weight is sup
ported where the pelvic bones rest on
the saddle, and there should be no
pressure at any other point. The tilt
of the saddle should correspond to the
inclination of the body, and the trunk
and saddle should always form a right
angle.
good test of the height of the saddle
is made by first placing the saddle far
enough forward to put the rider well
over her worl1-the forward tilt to cor
respond with the inclination of the
body. If, sitting in the saddle, the foot
can be placed under the pedal so that
the pedal will rest on the instep, but al
most i'll horizontal line with the toe,
the heigac is right.
Thess are some things that saddle
SHOULD sot be:
Fer the average woman rider
Il should not be too soft and springy.
Ii should not be too tara.
1t should not be too parrow.
1t should not have long peak or
horn.
1t should
Give equal support to both sides oe
the body
BE so adjusted that there is no an
terror pressure,
There must be perfect freedom of
movement at the hip joint. A saddle
with too broad horn restricts the free
action of tho thigh muscles.
My first and last advice to women is:
Learn to use your wrench and adjust
your own saddle, bearing in mind the
btrt position for the saddle and your
self
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
A HOST oE HusrLERs.


They MOct at Detroit in the Annual Con-
vcntion of the National League OF Re-
publican Clubs.
Detroit, Mich, July 14-Cool, pleas
ant weather was furnished for the
opening of the tenth annual conven-
tion of the National League OF Repub-
lican clubs, which was called to order
Tuesday morning. The Detroit audi
torium was beautifed by a considera-
BILE display Of patriotic decorations
1t was 1O:3O o'clock when President
Woodmansee raped for order. Rev.
Dr. Robert j. Service, of the Trumbull
Avenue Presbyterian church, offered
prayer
President Woodmansee then intro
duced Gov. Pingree to deliver the ad-
dress of welcome on behalf of the state
of Michigan. Once the governor was
compelled to pause for moment on
| account of an interruption caused by a
ripple of applause at the entrance of
the Illinois delegation, headed by Gov.
Tanner. Mr.. Pingree's address was not
a spread eagle speech. At one point
the governor aroused a burst of ap-
plause by a reference to the miners
strike, expressing the hope that it
would be successful.
Col. Henry M. Duffield, of this city,
welcomed the delegates on behalf of
Detroit. d. n. Dingley, of Kalamazoo,
was the next speaker. As president of
the Michigan League of Republican
clubs, he welcomed the visiting dele
gates. The president of the National
league, ID. ID. Woodmansee, of Cincin-
natl, then delivered his annual address.
A resolution was adopted directing
that telegram of greeting be sent to
President Mckinley, congratulating
him upon the success of the republican
administration and asserting that the
promised era of prosperity is now near
of fulfillment, and declaring that the
league has always been the friend of
Mckinley and will always hold up his
hands in advancing the interests of
the country. AT this point the follow
ing telegram from President Mckinley
to President Woodmansee was read:
l offer through you my heartiest congratulate
tions on the tenth annual convention of the
| Republican league and my continued best
| wishes for the increased usefulness and pros
pcrity of this worthy organization.
| WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Telegrams of regret We're read from
many distinguished republicans. All
resolutions were referred to the COM
mittee on resolutions The convention
then adjourned until 10 o'clock We'd
nesday.
Last nights mass meeting in the
convention hall was entertained for
the most part by eHtemporaneous
speeches, Senators Hanna and Thurs
ton and some of the others scheduled
to appear not being present.
The executive committee of the
league held session and heard the re-
ports of the president and secretary.
These showed clearing of all indebt-
edness and a small balance on hand.
Secretary Dowling's report showed
that the entire expense of his office, in
cluding travelling, postage, printing,
etc, had been S1,422, including all
which he had received as salary. Pres
ident Woodmansee reported having eX-
pended 81, 1,O39.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
OPEN DEFIANCE.
Uncle sam VIII Not Brook Japnneze
interference with Hawaii.


Washington, July 13.-The admins
tmtion has taken steps 10 keep its grip
on Hawaii. Any aggressive interfer-
encc on the part of Japan will result in
the landing of marines and the hosting
of the American flag, with or without
the ratification of the pending annexa-
tion treaty. The administration, real
izing that some crisis might arise while
the treaty still hangs fire in the senate,
has taken steps to be prepared for any
emergency. Rear Admiral Beardsley
will have, when the next steamer ar
rives in Honolulu, instructions giving
him power to act at the first sign of ag-
gression on the part of Japan or trouble
of any kind with which the local au-
thoritics are not able to cone.
1t was not until after the receipt of
the last mail advices from Hawaii that
the officials considered it necessary to
issue any specific instructions to the
American minister and the naval COM
mander at Hawaii regarding the course
to be pursued in the event of trouble.
While believing that the reports con-
cerning the possible aggression by
authorities have considered it prudent
| to have the American representatives
in Hawaii clothed with all necessary
authority to act promptly and forcibly
| if the occasion should arise. Rear Ad-
miral Beardslee will be given sufficient
force to carry out the programme that
events may force upon him. 1t is def
nitely settled that the battle ship Ore
gon, now en- route to San Francisco
from Seattle, will be dispatched to Ha-
waii as soon as she can be prepared
for the voyage. This will give Admiral
Beardslee three vcssels-the Oregon,
| Philadelphia and Marion.
Japan has at present but one vessel
| in the harbor at Honolulu-the cruiser
Naniwa. She has another cruiser al
San Francisco awaiting orders which
may take her to the Hawaiian islands
The senate committee on foreign re.
lations, having been informed of the
purpose of the administration to as
sumo control of affairs in Hawaii in the
event of japanese interference, do not
consider that the annexation treaty is
endangered by delay. The treaty will
be reported to the senate, but unless
some unexpected emergency arises in
the islands it is not the present inten-
ton of the committee to press it to a
| final vote during the present session.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-17
RlotInr Among Minors.

Danville, H., July 14.-Strife bo
tween the miners commenced in this
district last night. About 400 Bel
gian strikers gathered at the Pawnee
mine and when the colored miners who
had been at work reached the top of
the shaft they were assaulted. One of
the colored miners secured revolver
and defended his life. Shots were fired,
wounding several OF the strikers Later
the strikers attacked train on the
Chicago IL Eastern Illinois carrying
working miners TO the city. Miners in
side the coaches opened fire and about
bO shots were exchanged. One miner
was killed.