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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
ANNUAL nEETING.
The Citizens Fire Association Policy
Holders Meet and Elect Directors.

The annual meeting of the policy
holders of the Citizens Fire Associa
tion occurred Tuesday at the
office of the association in this city.
Article of the articles of the as
Sociation was amended so as to leave
the depository of funds within
the discretion of the board OF direct.
OrS instead of being required to leave
policy fees in the various banks
throughout the country as provided
by the original article. This change
was deemed advisable for two reasons
One of which is for convenience, and
the other to enable the association to
derive interest on surplus funds.
There is now over $21 900 cash on hand
as against $1,000 one year ago. At
least ten or twelve Thousand dollars
will be Immediately placed in bank
on interest bearing time certificates,
and a considerable revenue will thus
be derived which, under the old sys-
was impossible.
The company has prospered during
the past year beyond the most SAN
guine expectations of the manage
ment. Every loss has been fully paid,
aggregating over $4,000 for the year,
and So, 100 in dividends has been paid
to policy holders. Compared with the
business done in 1895, policy fees for
1896 almost doubled those Of the for
mer year, while the amount Of cash on
hand Dec. 81, is almost three times
greater than that Of the corresponding
date of 1895.
The Citizens Fire Association has
now passed the stage of probation and
has become solid institution, and
one that offers fire insurance at from
20 TO 30 per cent below that demanded
by board companies. Secretary Van
Fleet and Assistant Secretary Frank
j. Busch, are entitled to much credit
for the splendid showing made by the
association, while the watchful care
and advice given by the board of d.
rectors have aided materially in plac-
ing the affairs Of the association where
they are.
The result of the election this after
noon shows the ole board of directors
to have been elected as follows:
John A. Willard, Anton J. Busch,
Geo. E. Brett, John Klein, Isidor
Longini, H. p. Perrin, A. G. Meyer,
L. P. Hunt, j. w. Andrews.
The directors will meet at 7 80 to-
night to elect officers and transact
other business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
COUNTY BOARD ORGANIZES.
Chas. Graf Elected Chairman After
Four Ballots.

The county board "Wednesday after
noon and proceeded to the election OF
a chair nan for the ensuing year. -Four
ballots were necessary to choice,
the first three standing Roberts and
Graf each two and Hughes one. On
the fourth ballot, Mr.. Graf received
three votes to two for Mr.. Roberts,
and was declared elected.
1t had been hoped that the com
missioner from the city would have
secured the craftsmanship, owing to
the much greater convenience 10
transacting business between meet
ings with chairman residing where
his duties are to be performed. While
nothing can be said against Mr. Graf
the fact that he has had term as
chairman, and Mr.. Hughes has had
another, ought to have made them
willing to let Mr.. Roberts serve a
year.
The report of the board of audit
was received.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

asked today what steps would be
taken to enforce the payment of the
license, said that no further permits
to do work would be issued to any
plumber until he had paid the
license fee of 500. Before undertake
ing any new work, the plumber must
receive permit from the board of
public works, and in case the plum
Der should do any such work with
out permission, he would pro-
badly be arrested and prosecuted
under the ordinance. No permit is
needed in doing the ordinary repair
ing which plumbers are called upon
to do in winter, and it may be some
time before any work is done requir-
ing permit.
What action the plumbers will take
about trying to get their 800 license
fee, if any is taken, remains to be
seen. Having paid the license fee
without protest, it is considered
doubtful whether they haye any
recourse at law
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
INJURED IN A RUNAWAY.
DR.. Beise i'm a Critical Condition at
Tracy.

Or. l. d. Webster was called to
Tracy Sunday to see DR.. @. j. Beise,
who recently moved there from
Mapleton. DR.. Beise's team ran away
with him Saturday forenoon about
six miles from Tracy and the buggy
went over the side of culvert,
throwing the doctor out. He held on
to the lines and after being dragged
some distance managed to stop the
horses and get into the buggy and
drive back to town.
Symptoms of paralysis set in, and
DR.. Webster found that the patients
right side was paralyzed and that he
was speeches., although conscious.
The paralysis was due to an injury re-
ceived on the left side of his head,
and Dr. Webster considers DR.. Beise's
condition as very critical.
Dr. Beise was recently married to a
prominent Mapleton lady, and has
numerous friends in this county who
will hope for his recovery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
INSTITUTE OF OSTEOPATHY.
A Branch to Be Opened in This
City.

Mr.. T. f. kirkpatrick, Of Ninnea-
polls, has arrived in the city and leased
rooms 314, 315 and BIG, in the Young
Mems Investment Co.'s building,
where he will open a branch of the
Northern Institute of Osteopathy.
He has been with this institution In
Minneapolis and would be pleased to
meet anybody who is directly or indl-
rectly interested in the treatment.
Several Mankato ladies have under
gone this method of treatment
at the Minneapolis institute, and ex-
perienced marked improvement, and
if all that is claimed of it is true it
will prove an important addition to
the interests of our city.
Mr.. kirkpatrick expects to have
something to say to the public in
day or two.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
AN AUTOGRAPHiC LETTER.
DR.. Cleveland Receives One From
James Whitcomb Riley.

James Whitcomb Riley recently
sent to DR.. Cleveland, of this city, an
autograph copy of his last volume OF
poems, "Child World" with his COM
pliments. In acknowledging the re-
ceipt of the volume, DR.. Cleveland
wrote expressing his thanks and
praised the book. In reply, he re-
ceived the following letter the other
day, in the poets own hand writing
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec, %, 1896.
DIR. III. A. CLEVELAND,
DEAR FRIEND: Thanks thousand
for your good words for the Child
World. 1t being bred of my own
childhood, and therefore sacred his
tory, felt great affection for it, yet
fearful that my estimate was biased.
Now, how rejoiced l am, you must
imagine, with the almost universal
second of the public throughout the
reaches Of my home country, with
sound cOmmingling halls from over
seas. Of my vast gratitude therefore
I charge you true full measure-for to
such Immediate friends my deob is
first and greatest of all obligations.
WITCH all best Christmas greetings
of your grateful and abiding friend,
JAMES WHITCONB RILEY.
-LO, the tidings now as then
Peace on earth; good will TO men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
GOES TO LOUISVILLE,

Mr.. Geo. III. Klein who has been at
tending the Northwestern University
Dental School at Chicago for some
two years back, has gone to the Gen.
trail University, at Louisville, KY, to
finish his course, and the following
letter from the secretary of the
Northwestern University Dental
School explains the reason for his
change:
CHICAGO, Jan. 2, 1897.
Mr.. G. ]. KLEIN,
Mankato, MINI.
My DEAR SIR: Your son, Mr.. Geo.
H. Klein has now fully finished his
time in Junior Course, which he lost
on account of sickness during session
of 1885,.
He now goes to Louisville, KY, as
that school opens it's session today.
We regret very greatly to lose your
son from our school as he has made a
most excellent record in this institu.
tion. We would indeed be happy to
have him graduate from Northwest
ern University. But as he is anxious
to complete his course at the earliest
date we consider it, best to transfer
him to Dental Department of Central
University of Kentucky. He leaves
this institution carrying with him
the highest regard Of his fellow stud
ents and the esteem and confidence OF
the faculty.
Regretting the necessity of parting
with him at this time and' wishing
him God speed in his new school, we
remain sincerely
Yours Truly,
THEO. MENGES, Secty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were
adopted at meeting of H. & L. Co.
No. l, Jan. 4, '97:
WHEREAS The wise and almighty
God in his infinite wisdom has re.
moved from our midst the beloved
wife of our chief and brother fireman,
G.. M. Phillips. Be it
Resolved That we the members OF
II. & L. Co No through the under
signed extend our heart felt sympa.
thy Be it further
Resolved That by her removal ouI
chief and brother lost an ever loving
and affectionate wife, and her son a
devoted mother. She lives in OuI
memory as an upright and industrious
woman always friendly and neighbor.
ly. We sorrow in her death.
Hook & LADDER Co. No. L.
PHILLIP LEAs. Capt.
0. w. SCHMIDT, Secy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

The following officers were installed
by Mankato lodge No. Is, L. o. O. F.,
Monday night:
Noble Grand-Henry Holman.
Vice Grand-Chris Danielson,
Secretary-W. D. Tompkins.
Treasurer-H. R. Weicking.
Warden-Oric Noble.
COnductOr-Fred PrOuSe.
Left Supporter-A. L. Wheeler.
Right Supporter-L. Lampert.
Inner Guard-Walter Koke.
Outer Guard-Soren Nelson.
The Minneopa Rebeckahs install
their officers tonight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

A drowning man would have little
use for a method of rescue which
would require days. A dyspeptic
doesn't want to bother with remedy
that is going to take weeks to show
it's beneficial effects.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers are
offering product under the name OF
Shaker Digestive Cordial which yields
immediate relief. The very first dose
proves beneficial in most cases; and it
is owing to their unbounded conf
dence in it, that they have put 10
cent sample bottles on the market.
These can be had through any drug
gist; and it will repay the afflicted to
invest the trifiing sum necessary to
make trial.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial re-
lieves by resting the stomach and aid
ing the digestion of food.
Laxoi is the best medicine for child
rem. Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor Oil.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
The Subject of Better Roads Lead
ing From the City Con-
sidered.
Move to Change the System of Do
ing Road Work.

There was a fair attendance at the
regular monthly meeting of the Com
merciaI club Monday, and President
Alleman presided.
A request for the exchange of cour-
teSies was received from the Com
mercial club of F ed Wing, and it was
granted.
H. p. Christensen brought ur the
subject of good roads and suggested
that an effort should be made to in
duce the farmers to haul crushed
stone and distribute it on the roads.
If this was done, he advocated the
city's giving the use of the steam
roller to roll down the broken stone on
the roads leading out of the city. He
called attention to the splendid roads
made in this manner last year, and
thought that they should be ex-
tended.
A motion was made and carried to
instruct the committee on legislation
to use its efforts to have the pres
ent Jaws amended by the legislature so
that cash shall be paid for road work,
which shall be done by contract. This
would take the place Of the pres =
semi-farcical system of work. e. out
the road tax. The sentin Ut in the
club on this matter was all one way
The subject of having social
party, with refreshments, cards and
dancing, in order to bring the club
forward, was considered, and it was
voted to hold a special meeting next
Monday evening to consider the mat
tier. If fifty of the members each
take one ticket at one dollar, the
party will be assured, and would be
notable social event.
Several matters of routine business
were considered and the club ad-
iourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
RESOLUTIONS
Read and Accepted by Superior Lodge
No. S, ID. of II.

WHEREAS, Our beloved sister,
Josephine Phillips, has been called
from our circle to a higher sphere, by
the inevitable hand of death, while
yet in the prime of life, we are re-
minded again that our lives are but
shadows. Day by day the advancing
tide is sweeping US all on still nearer
to the eternal shore. Therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death Of sister
Josephine Phillips, Superior Lodge
No. 5, Degree of Honor, has lost
loved sister, an untiring worker for
the good of our loved order and society.
Words seem idle in attempting to
order, and the love and esteem that
those who knew her, had for her.
Ever ready with helping hand and
kind words of cheer to those In trouble
or sickness-her time, talents and
energy seemed inexhaustible and all
she freely gave for the betterment and
advancement of the order she Sc
honored and loved.
Resolved, That we tender ouI
warmest sympathy to the befeaved
ones, who have lost the companion.
ship of loving wife and mother, and
we thus offer our sympathy while the
tones of sadness are Yet falling heavily
and vibrating in their hearts and
ours. And yet let US remember THAT
thought we weep when our loved ones
sleep, when the rose on the cheek
grows pale, yet their forms of light
lust concealed from sight, are only be-
hind the veil.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolu
tions be presented to our esteemed
brother, G. M. Phillips, and that the
same be entered in the records of this
- lodge.
MARY LOUISA LANG, Chm.
MINNORA E. APPEL,
LAURA B. DAVIES,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

In speaking of what 1897 has in
store for humanity, Thomas A. Edi-
son says, ''The idea has been all
along to make the electric light so
cheap that it would supersede gas and
all other illuminants and become the
one universal light. That point we
are approaching rapidly. Wen do
away with the steam engine before
long and get electricity right from coal
itself. When we get to that we'll
make another change in the economic
conditions. Well have gas for fuel
altogether then.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
MUNICIPAL POLITICS.
What is Brewing in the rlinds of Local
rlanipulators.
Prospective Candidates For City Of
fices and Aldermanic Chairs.

In about three months the bien.
NAL municipal election will occur, land
already there is beginning to be some
talk as to who some of the candidates
are likely to be. Thus far all is Cos.
sip, for no candidates. have been an.
nOunced
During the last few days there has
been considerable speculation as to
what Mayor Weaver intends to do. 1t
had been supposed that he would not
be in the field this spring, but some
of the wise ones claim to believe that
he will again be a candidate for mayor.
DR.. Andrews, who withdrew for Mayor
Weaver two years ago, is much talked
of in connection with the nomination
this spring, but he has not as yet
given any indication as to what he
would do. The names of Frank
Fowler and f. g. HeinZe are some
times mentioned. Alderman Peter
sen is believed to desire to be the
city's chief magistrate, and Alderman
Zimmerman has also been spoken Of.
Mr.. Petersen maintains close
reserve as to his intentions.
H. w. Brown will be candidate
for city recorder on the Democratic
ticket, while A, G. Matter has an
nounced himself as candidate for
the Republican nomination.
For municipal judge, the present in
cumbent, Judge ShiSsler, has no op-
ponent in either party thus far.
City Treasurer Williams is the only
name mentioned in connection with
that office.
The office of city assessor enters in-
to the calculations to considerable
extent. 1t has been understood that
Aid. Petersen has the promise of that
office, but if he should not desire it or
should fail to receive it, he may come
out for the mayoralty. Those who know
the ropes also hint that Alderman
Adams is to be the next assessor. In
case Aid. Petersen is not elected to
that office, Aid. Adams is said to be
slated, but if Aid. Petersen gets the
office, then the present First ward
Alderman will be candidate for re-
election to his present office, without
much doubt.
Alderman Zimmerman may be Op-
posed again by ex-Alderman Gus.
Widell in the Third ward, and it
would be a battle royal, for Mr..
Widell's friends say that he is much
stronger than he was four years ago,
when he defeated Mr.. Zimmerman by
single vote.
There is little or no talk as to the
aldermen in the other wards, but it is
thought that Aids. Bradley and Lille,
would not be averse to succeeding
themselves In the Fifth and Sixth
wards.
AS the time for the election ap-
proaches, more candidates will show
their heads, and the present state Of
uncertainty will gradually give away
as purposes and plans come to the
surface.
WThe WEEKLY FREE PRESS is the
host nanar in the cOuntv
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
S. OF II. INSTALLATION,

The Sons of Herman lodge will have
it's annual installation of officers to-
night, and the following will be in
stalled:
Joseph Bienapf1.
Vice president-Louis Lille.
Corresponding secretary = John
Kohlman.
Financial secretary-Joseph Blatz-
helm.
Treasurer Haase.
Trustee-Abraham Leib.
The installation will be conducted
by Grand Vice President Paul
Heseke, of st. Peter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
A HOG DEAL.
II Gets a Garden City Buyer Into
Trouble

Attorney III. L. Schmitt some time
ago took a mortgage for S52 on some
hogs from Geo. Rector, Vernon far
mer. Mr.. Rector desired to sell the
hogs, and got a lawful written order
from Mr. Schmitt, the mortgage to
be paid out Of the proceeds. Mr.. Rec
tor sold the hogs to M. j. Barney, of
Garden City, buyer. Mr.. Barney
had, unknown to Mr.. Rector,it seems,
bought up a note given by the latter
to some one else. This note the buyer
rendered to Mr.. Rector in payment
for the hogs, but Mr.. Rector refused
to accept it on the ground
that the hogs were not his
but Mr.. Schmitt's. Mr.. Barney could
not pay cash, but had the hogs taken
to Lake. Crystal, where they turned in
to the stock yards with numerous
other hogs.
Tuesday Mr.. Barney was arrested
On warrant sworn out by Mr..
Schmitt, charging him with conceal
ing mortgaged property. The defend
ant was brought before Judge ShissleF
in the afternoon, and his hearing was
continued until Jan. I1th, and he was
released on $500 bonds Benedict 81.
Flittie are his attorneys. The offense
alleged is an indictable one, but Mr..
Barney may have a good defense to
make. The above account OF the af-
fair is as it comes to US, and is the
plaintiffs version Of the matter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
Mankato, Jan. 4, 1897.

The FREE PRESS job department
has turned out orders for calendars
for the Citizens Fire Association,
Mankato Manufacturing Co, Manka-
TO Boiler Works, ]. S. Rolfe the
tailor, Odjard & Knoff, Chris. Daniel
son and }. r. Snow. These firms are
distributing the calendars among
their patrons, and beautiful pieces of
work they are, well worth preserva-
EOn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The directors of the Citizens Fire
Association held a meeting Tuesday
and reelected the following officers:
j. A. Willard-President.
H. B. Perrin-Vice President.
@. L. Van Fleet-Secretary.
Frank j. Busch-Assistant Secre-
tary.
L. A. Linder-Treasurer
The board of audit, composed of L.
P. Hunt, Geo e. Brett and Ell. B.
Perrin, was also reelected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
TAX ABSTRACT.

Valuation of the Taxable Property In
the County.
County Auditor Gunders has com
pleted an abstract of the tax list OF
the county, and it shows the following
totals:
Number of acres exclusive of town
and city lots, 1859, 985.O6.
Value of same, including structures
Sc, 300.414.
Value of town and city lots. includ
ing structures, $2,94O,9S3.
Value of taxable personal property
81, $780, ia.
Total value, $40. SOL, 5l1.
Total taxes levied in the county
1924, l16 81,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

THE storm of Sunday and Mon
day was general throughout the north
west. East of us, at WinOna and
through Wisconsin it came In the
form OF rain, freezing as it fell. TIC
the north and northwest it was snow
as here, but far heavier, the fall be-
ing more than twice as much, and
trains are more or less blockaded. 1t
is said to be fully as severe through
North Dakota as the storm which oc.
Cured Thanksgiving week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

SENATOR BARR, as chairman Of the
Republican senatorial caucus, was
authorized to appoint caucus COM
mittee. and has named the following
senators: Senator Collester, chairman;
Senators Miller, Stockton, Stevens,
Wyman, Hodge and Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

, STEPHEN CRANE, who started for
Cuba with a tiubustering party, was
ship wrecked, and was one Of the
party escaping with their lives. He
will doubtless have plenty material
now for another novel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

Dora, the months old child of
Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner, of this
city, died Wednesday, and was buried
yesterday morning from The German
Catholic church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08
THE PLUMBERS LICENSES.
How the Fee Will Be Collected B,
the b. p. w.

None of the local plumbers have
yet applied for license under the
new rate. Engineer Haynes, when
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

Mrs. Michael III. Lamb, who has
been sick with Inflammation Of
the bowels, is reported better today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-01-08

NThe WEEKLY FREE PRESS is the
best paper in the county
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-03-14

THE esteemed Fort Smith Times Democrat does not agree with the esteemed Pine Bluff Cona8aerciN to the effect that Billy Bryan, like the parrot, is talking too much. The Times Democrat very correctly says: "Some one has said MT. Bryan is talking too much. Grievous error, that Mr. Bryan is talking too much. If Mir. Bryan were a politician seek ing a nomination Presidential, the criticism might be good, but Mir. Bryan is not such. He is simply telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,
 and telling it only when asked. And the truth is not going to tangle itself, nor trip itself, nor hurt itself. As Daniel Webster used to say. all truth is in harmony with all truth, while error is at war with truth and at war with itself Mir. Bryan talks what he believes and is not afraid of the consequent .ces. If Mr. Bryan is telling too much truth, and if too much truth is hurtful, then perhaps Mir. Bryan is talking too much, butif the truth is a good thing to tell and fl the truth dispels error and points the way to justice, then Mr. Bryan is talking just right, and the more the better.