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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
POUNDS HIS SONS.

Nebraska FARMER Attacks tHe boys TUT
Voting Republican Ticket.
Chadron, Neb., November 6.-James
Gillespie. a farmer living in Orange
precinct and one of the riders in the
Chadron- Chicago cowboy race during
the Worlds Fair, attacked and Sc
verely injured two of his sons be-
cause, it is alleged, they voted the Re
publican ticket.
Gillespie secured a neck yoke ana
beat the boys over the head in brutal
manner, seriously injuring one OF
them.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
LAMONT OUT OF POLITICS.

PORTLAND. Oregon. November g.
Daniel S. Lamont. vice president of the
Northern Pacific railway. has arrived here
on tour of inspection of his road. He re-
fused positively TO sps ak Of the recsnk cleo
,ffens. declaring he had abandon itics.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
MILLIONS IN THE KANSAS BANKS.
Enormous Increase in Deposits Over the
Past Year.

Topeka. Kas.. November 6.-Late re-
ports of the comptroller of the eurren-
cy and State Bank Commissioner
Breidenthal show that there is on de-
posit in the national, State and private
banks of Kansas $40, SS3 ,261, an in
crease OF 100000 900 over the deposits
of year ago.
This sum, added to the S14,000,00O
of capital in these banks, make bank
ing fund in Kansas of about $55, 000,-
600, by far the greatest in the States
history.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
MRS. J. B. POTTER'S SUCCESS
The American Actress is Extremely
Well Pleased

With the Professional Rank She
Has Won-A Winter Devoted to
Rest-She Thinks That After Ten
Years of Hard Work She is En-
titled to Leave the Stage for a
Time-A New Biography Of Queen
Victoria is Attracting Attention
in London.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
ONE HUNDRED APPRENTICES.

MARE ISLAND. Calf. November g.
The commandant of the navy here has re-
ceived Instructions from the navy depart
ment to ship one HUNDRED apprentices for
the ships Of the Pacificl squadron that are
not In commission.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
HANNAHAS A NARRONM MARGIN
He Must Be Able to Hold Every Re-
publican Vote in Line,

Including Independents and Those
Whose Nominations He Opposed.
If There is a Legislative Caucus,
Several Members Will Be Hard
to Drive in, and If There is None
the Talked-of Combination With
Democrats May Go Through-Re-
A.. publicans orking Against
Hanna.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-07
A FIGHT FOR A BIG FORIUNE,
The Widow and Her Step-Childrsn
Doing Legal Battle

Over the Eccentric N. Y. Million
aires Estate-He Lived in Spite
House--The Witnesses to the Doc.
ument Could Not Get Into One
Room in the Strange Structure
He Left Three Wills of Conflicting
Provisions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
A PLEASING EVENT.

A farewell reception in the form of
a complete surprise was rendered Mrs
S. Melville Sutton Friday evening,
April End Mrs. Burt opened her
spacious parlOrs, and was herself a.
large factor in helping to make the
evening success socially. In few
well chosen words Mr.. D. Willard
presented Mrs. Sutton with a sub
stantial token Of real, true friendship.
The little lady was equal to the occa-
sion and expressed her thanks in
pleasing and,heartfelt manner.
Being especially requested Mrs.
Clara Gish Ewing gave one of her
witty recitals in her own charming
style.
Mrs. Sutton leaves many warm
friends in Mankato who will always
take a deep interest in her future
welfare, and who will constantly send
her happy thoughts and good wishes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
RAPIDAN ITEMS.

The water in the Blue Earth river
is falliog very fast.
The roads are almost inpasaDle,
the mud in many places being two
feet deep.
1t is reported that the fish in Loon
lake have all been frozen out this
winter.
Mr.. Steinitzke has done some
seeding.
G. Bartleson is reported seriously
sick.
S. M. Marsten is very low with lung
fever
Lee Jones, who had his arm torn
off ia the mill here, is able to be out
of bed.
The acreage of wheat sown in this
township in 81 will be three times as
much as in '96.
Another branch of Lettus was
added to Mike Leetus' bunch recently
in the shape of fine boy. This is
not a green house variety.
Owing to the bad condition of the
roads, Rev. Waite did not preach at
Rapidan Mills the 9th. His regular
appointment will be next Friday
evening, pril 9th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

Fred Kron Friday procured a
warrant for the arrest of James
Furgeson, the man who stole bolt
of cloth from in front of The Leader
that day, charging him with petit
larceny. Furgeson was arraigned be-
fore Judge Shissler Saturday and
pleaded not guilty, and the trial was
set for April 10 at 1000 a. m. The
bond was placed at 800, and in
default thereof Furgeson went to Jail.
Furgeson lives in St. Paul, and
claims to be railroad man. He
claims to have found the bolt of cloth,
but for man who had only found the
goods he ran away pretty fast. This
is not his first visit TO Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
OLD RESIDENT GONE.

Arnold Goesman, an old resident of
Mankato, locating here in '56, died at
at the Sontag hotel Thursday at
the advanced age of rs years.
The old gentleman was taken with
rheumation about two weeks ago,
which terminated fatally. He leaves
no family, his wife having died about
twenty years ago. He has no near
relatives here other than nephew,
Theodore Neihoff, who lives in Man
katO town. The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at $50 from the
German Catholic church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
FROM HOT SPRINGS.
What MankatO People Are Doing
There.

Hot SPRINGS, Ark, April I'd, 1897.
Elder Stafford and l arrived here
March 3lst, after very pleasant
trip. We saw no snow after leaving
Minnesota and no water bothered us
until we got to St. Louis. We .were
delayed only about two hours after
We leaving St. Louis. Our train had
little excitement the first evening,
before reaching Anamosa, Iowa,
where state prison is located. Two
prisoners sentenced to ten years each
were shandcuffed together in the
smoker, with the sheriff in seat be-
hind them. They suddenly and I'm.
expectedly made jump for the door,
and beth leaped from the trai
which was going at the speed of forty
miles an hour. The train was STOP
ped at once and the sheriff and his
deputy got off to look for their men.
We arrived at St. Louis at tseven
o'clock Tuesday morning, and DR..
Stafford's brother joined US at the
depot and escorted us to the Metropo-
Titan hotel for breakfast. While in
the city we were shown through one
of the largest wholesale hardware
stores in the south. This house Mr..
Stafford has travelled for for the past
fifteen years. We met the proprie-
tors who INVITED us to lunch with
them at12:30 o'clock at the Business
Mems Club House and Restaurant.
This is fine building and I will say
right here that we were served with
a royal luncheon. We were then
driven through the cyclone district,
which is pretty well rebuilt and will
soon show no signs of the damage
done by the storm. We left ST.
Louis at $50 p. NJ.
GA arriving here Mankato and
st. Peter party-Jno. f. Meagher and
Mr.. and Mrs L. Patterson, MIR. and
Mrs. H, NJ. Hamilton, of Cedar
Rapids, iowa, Mr.. and Mrs, f. A.
Donahauer, of ST. Peter,J. H. Lesher,
of the firm of Lesher & Co., of Chi
cago, Major Sackett, of ST. Peter,
w. W. Paddock and myself, took a
carriage under the management of
Mr.. Hamilton, and were driven to
White Potash. Sulpher Springs, six
miles from here. All enjoyed the
trip and visit, we were driven to the
Ouchita river, which is a beautiful
stream, Noted for its splendid fishing
The ladies of the party will not for
get this river trip, as the carrYall
came near turning over number of
times. but we returned all feeling
we'll paid Tor the trip. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamilton will return to their home
this week. They have fine suite of
rooms at 500 per week. Mr. Meagher
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. Patterson are
feeling splendidly, and expect to re-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09

The West Mankato W. G. TT,
held silver medal contest at the
Free Baptist church last Friday even
ing, April End. There were six con.
testants. The medal was won nv Miss
Mamie Pratt. The second prize q
years subscription to the Home Maon-
zine, was won by Miss Opal Wilson.
There were several other recitations
solos and duets. There were several
songs by the West Side choir. The
West Side mandolin club also rendered
several selections.
-Ihe board of audit received bids
from the Madison Lake bank and tho
State Bank of Mapleton. for denosifS
of the county funds, and authorizes
che county treasurer to deposit 81. Ooo
in each OF these banks. The bond of
each was placed at Sc, 900, and will
probably be furnished at the board
meeting next Tuesday.
Judge Mead has made an ordor
directing the payment of legacies in
matter OF the estate of John T
Haggard; and made final decree and
distribution of the estate of Samuel
FL. Foster.
"ANTED-Active and reliable
young man to take care of soda fonnt-
ain ana DO other work in fancy
grocery. Write or call on at once
u. "A. ROBERTS, GAINESVILLE, MINI.
IL pays TO buy music of music
dealer and one who carries full line
OF music. The place is 2O9 N. Front
Organ repairing done and salts.
Iaction guaranteed, L. E. Scott, 2os
South Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
W. G. BRIGGS DEAD.
Passes Away After a Weeks Illness
With Pleuro-Pneumonia.
Committee Places J. q. Fowler on the
Ticket to Fill the Vacancy.

W. G. Briggs, Republican candi-
date for alderman In the Sixth ward,
died at his residence in West Mankato
of pleuro-pneumonia, at fifteen
minutes before five O'Clock Sunday
afternoon, after weeks illness. While
it was known that he was quite sick,
1T was not thought that he was
critically i'll, and his death was a
general surprise. He got up to make
the fire week ago Sunday morning
feeling unusually well, but soon COM
planned of being sick. From that
time he sank rapidly, despite the hest
of medical attendance and care.
: The deceased was about fifty-two
years of age, and leaves a wife and
five children to mourn the loss of a
kind husband and indulgent father.
Mr.. Briggs enlisted in Company E,
Second Minnesota Cavalry, Dec. 22d,
1868, and served until Nov. 22d, 1865,
when he was honoraEly discharged.
He afterwards worked at the car
penter's trade, and resided in Man.
kato for many years. He was an
active member of Wilkin post, G.. A.
H., and had served as commander, and
at the time of his death filled the
office OF senior vice commander. He
was held in the highest respect by all
who knew him, as an honorable citi-
zen and a Christian gentleman. The
sorrowing family, whose head has
been so suddenly removed, has the
sympathy of the community.
Mr.. Briggs was born in Cook county,
ILL.,, in 1915, and with his parents came
to Minnesota in 1854, locating in Fill
more county. He moved to Mankato
in the early sixties. He was united in
marriage with Miss Amy Simmons
Aug. 18th, 1868. Four daughters and
one son were born to them, and two
of the daughters are married. The
son is II years old. The deceased be.
longed to the Northwestern Legion of
Honor and carried $1,000 life insur-
ance in the order. He was a trustee
of the M. E. church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
A. q. rlatter Placed OH the Racing
Board of the Minnesota Division.

A. q. rlatter Placed OH the Racing
Board of the Minnesota Division.
The above is the name of the new
Minnesota wheelmen's association.
1t is well known that at the annual
meeting of the League of American
Wheelmen, recently held in New
York, the western states got the
worst of it in every way, and since
that time there has been great deal
OF talk of organizing new league in
the western states. Minnesota is one
OF the first of these states to do so
and new organization has been
started, beginning with the wheel
men Of the twin cities. >. This orgaai-
zation will take in all the towns in
the state.
Among the'objects of the new as
ISOLATION are the pushing of better
roads, better legislation for the
wheelmen, and the building of cycle
paths, to secure reduced rates for
wheelmen at the different hotels, and
to control all racing within the state,
both track and road. This is to be
done by means of a racing board to
consist of three members, who shall
have entire control of same Mr.. A.
6. Matter, of this city, has been asked
to become member of this impor-
tant board
The legislation of the league is to
be carried on by board composed of
one member from each town having a
membership of rs or more. There is
need of something of this kind in
this state among the wheelmen and
there is perhaps nothing which will
or could be of as much benefit to
Minnesota wheelmen as an associa-
tion Of this kind.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
MANY PATRONS.
Annual Report of the Public Library
Board.
An Immense Issue of Books During
the Year.

The annual report OF the board OF
directors of the public library, for the
year ending March 1st, 1897, was ready
to be presented to the councilSaturday
1t recites that the quarters have
grown from two to five rooms, with
accommodation for present needs and
some future growth. Considerable
expense has necessarily been incurred
in this change and in supplying light,
water and sanitary conveniences.
New shelving, cases and tables cost
over 5000, and $1,000 was spent for
books, The full amount of the city
tax levy and the small reserve fund
has been used. The steam heating
plant has worked successfully and
with great economy and con enience.
The library has for issue 2,S76
books, including public documents
and referenceIbooks. The number
issued during the year was 80, al,
being an increase of fifteen per cent
over last years issue, and larger
number of issues, compared with the
number of bo- ks, than can be shown
by any public library in the country
to whose records the board has
access.
The use of books of fiction has
actually decreased, while there has
been marked and wonderful incre ase
in the use of periodicals, gain of
fifty per cent in literature and of 30
per cent in the reference department..
The report refers to the help given
by teachers, students and other
friends of the library.
The financial report is as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09

Judge Mead today made the final
decree and distribution of the estate
of Mary Neary, deceased; and issued
letters of administration in the mat.
ter of the estate Of Esther M, Hall
and Mary G. Hall, and made an order
for hearing claims.
The seven year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Flemmiug, living in
Lewis street, died at five O'Clock
yesterday afternoon OF heart trouble.
She seemed perfectly we'll at four
o'clock, but an hour later had passed
away. The remains will be taken to
Garden City for interment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
THE THlES CONCERT.
A Delightful Musical Entertainment
Friday Evening.

The cheerful and inviting dining
room ofTheSaulpaugh was Friday eve-
ming abandoned for the time from it's
real purpose and converted into a
concert hall. A hundred friends and
admirers of Herr Thies gathered to
listen to the excellent program which
had been arranged as a complimentary
benefit to him by members of the
Concordia orchestra, assisted by Mrs.
Caddie Louise Andrews and Miss
Rice. The Liedertafel society also
favored the audience with couple of
we'll rendered vocal selections.
The Concordia Orchestra has de-
veloped into most excellent musical
combination, and it is certainly a
credit to the city. Few towns the
size of MankatO can boast of as fine
musicians, and with Herr Thies as in
structor and leader it is destined to
be one of the very best orchestras in
the Northwest.
Mr., Thies is certainly superb
vlolinist. He plays with such ease
and unconscious grace that it is truly
refreshing to sit and watch him draw
the bow. The musicians in thesscity
have taken great interest in him and
are doing all within their power to
make it an object for him to remain
with US. Coming here as a total
stranger and only recently from the
country of his birth, his birth, he is
rapidly becoming acquainted with
our people, and is adapting himself to
the ways and language of his adopted
country, with surprising rapidity. He
is bright in other directions than
music, and deserves the warmest sup
port and encouragement from our en-
tire popuIace.
Mrs, Andrews never sang better in
her life than she did last night,
and she added much to her popularity
as singer. Her voice seemed es-
pecially clear and strong, and the en-
thusiastic encores accorded her were
expressive Of genuine appreciation.
Herr Thies, on his own behalf, de-
sires the FREE PRESS to return his
sincere thanks to all who participated
on the program, and also to those
who showed their interest
in him by their presence. 1t does so
with pleasure, and bespeaks for the
young man the aid of all who have an
interest in music.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09

-WANTED-BaDkers Life Associa-
tion, assets over S766, 100000; largest,
strongest and best Minnesota Life
company, furnishing life insurance at
lowest cost,consistent with absolute
security, wants number of additional
agents in Southern Minnesota, and
will give to producers every facility
and assistance for writing largest pos
sible business. Here is an opportunity
for some able men to secure excellent
incomes. Address DOUGLAS PUTNAM.
Sec'y, st. Paul, MINI. Alta
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
to see the railroads ab)nt carload

to see the railroads ab)nt carload
rates.
Mr.. Mobiles moved that there
be committee to look over
the rules and regulations of the old
board and attend to such other
matters as may be necessary. This
was carried.
President Mobiles appointed J. w.
Davies, Fl. j. KnoA, III. H. Matueson
and F. NJ. Currier.
An adjournment was taken until
Tuesday. May 4th, when it will be
decided whether TO make the Or
ganizatiou permanent by or not.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09

turn home the last of next week. All
of the Mankato parties are enjoying
themselves. The weather is warm
and beautiful. The thermometer
ranges from 70 to IS degrees, and
everything is in bloom
4. w. III.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, .,
LUCAS COUNTY. IS
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
+. j. CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo: County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of
December, A. d. 1886.
; SEAL A. W. GLEASON,
- Notary Pubic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
k87 Sold by Druggists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
County Lands.

Will sell at a sacrifice all or any part
of $500 acres farming lands in South
ern Minnesota. Write M. Hewetson,
Chicago, Ill. Att
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
1ARCH REPORT.
Monthly Sta'ement of City Treas
urer Williams.

The following is an abstract of the
March report of City Treasurer Will
liams:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09

On moGion, BOARD adjourned.
CHAS. GRAF,
Attest; Chm. Co. Board
2. A GUNDERS,
County Auditor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
THE MANKATO pOSTOFfICE,
Business for Year Ending March
81, 1897.

GENERAL-POSTAL ACCOUNT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-09
The financial report is as follows:
UNITED WHEELrIAN OF AMERICA

Due First National bank. $50. IS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05

Professional and business men buy season
ticket three months $500; one month
500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
Trains Leave Oakland Beach:

For Providence a. m, 6:57 a. m, 7;57 q. -
SOD a. M, 8,57 a. m, 1857 a. m, 1857 p, m
2:57 p M, 4:57 p. M, 6i57 p. m, 9:57 p. m.
SUNDAYS-8;57 a. M, 1887 a. m, 1857 p, m,
2'57 y. M, Asst p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
HOTEL AND COTTAGES.
OAKLAND BEACH.
TEN MILES FROM PROVIDENCE.
Splendid Carriage and Bicycle Road

Trains Leave Providence:
For Oakland Beach-6:20 a. NJ, 800 a. M, 1920
am, 1920 p. m, 220 p. M, 4:20 D. m.
5:O4., p. m, $40 p. NJ, 62O p. m, 7;20 p. m.
ll:20p.m
SUNDAYS 1920 a. M, 1920 a. m, 1920 p. m.
2:20 p. m, 4:20 p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-05
EverYbodY Saw So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
Gerful medical discovery of the age, pleas.
ant aud refreshing TO the taste, net gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
Of &. &. G.. to-day; 10, -, 20 cents. Sold and
guaranteed 10 cure by III druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-19

Col. CARR, Of Galesburg, and A.
Lieberknecht, Of Geneseo. both want
to be minister to Denmark. While
Carr WAS in Denmark under Harrison
hs persisted in putting his feet under
other peoples table so often that
they called him the "Great American
Dining Car" It is not for the Arena
to say which should have the place.
We have not sheen seen" by Adam
or the colonel yet in regard to our
support. From an architectural
point OF view Col. Carr seems to be
the appropriate man. That is, Adam
amt built that way, and anybody
who knows Carr and has compared
them can appreciate the comparison.
Both are extensive men. Adam is
liniar and vertical, 50 to speak ;
while Carr is best measured with a
barrel hoop. Prince who dweils be-
tween the devil and the deep blue
sea as chief Of the Mckinley pie
wagon in this district is said to have
turned his old friend Carr down. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-19

QUEEN VICTORIA has % state car.
risges. which are kept in the coach.
house attached to Buckingham Pal.
ace. In addition to these, she has a
great variety Of ordinary road car
risges. such as clsrences, barouches,
sociables. phaetons. ETC., that would
not be used in royal procession, bu,
be employed for conveying visitor:
to and from railway stations. The
"howers" OF the royal stud are II
cream-colored horses that are never
harnessed to any carriage save thai
occupied by the queen, and then only
on occasions OF state. Ten powerful
blacks are also held in reserve fol
occasions OF ceremonial.