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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-26

Washington Star.


Tell me. Rafferty," said Mr.. Dolan, lis
CIanty still walkin delegate?"
NO" was the reply.
Are you sure?'
Not iv me personal knowledge. But OF
take it fur granted he's roidin in a hack
be this time
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Political md socfnf.

Philadelphia Bulletin.
81 don't think women have any business
in politics. Do your
mo; neither do / think it possible for a
party to be complete without them
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A Rule.
Washington Star.

'You have something of a reputation as a
literary critic" said the deep mans con-
fldential friend
Yes" was the reply. THAT is easily at
tanned Whenever l find a book so inter
esting in plot that l can't lay it down.
you commend it,?
mo. l say it's rather clever, but it isn't
real literature"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-26

Yonkers Statesman.
Yeast-Where do they get the gold leaf
from?
Crimsonbeak - Oh, l believe they gather
them from the trees out at the Klondike.
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New York Weekly.

New York Weekly.
Small Daughter-It's most school time
and I've mislaid my geography.
Cultured Mother-Well tell me what the
lesson is about and I'll write out the answer
for you to learn.
Small Daughter-The lakes of Africa.
Cultured Mother-Um-er-if you've mis-
laid your geography, you careless child, you
can just hunt till you find it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-26
In WiIlie,s Midst.
Judge.

JUU50.
Mother-Oh, doctor, what is the matter
with him?
Physician with his hand on Willie's stom-
ach)-Nothing serious / think, madam;
merely the annual Christmas gathering
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Rather Slender.
Judge.

Cora-What made that Boston girl say
she would rather have a pair of spectacles
than anything else for Christmas?
Merritt suppose she wanted something
that would go in her stocking.
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ONLY a. shrewd Device.
Pearson's Athletic Record.

FtdTSOIl ; AIIIIVlIC INtOUIN'
Wallace-E didn't know you rode a wheel.
Ferry-I don't.
''Then what are you wearing knlckerbock-
ers and a sweater for?
ITO keep the fool bicycle riders from run
ming over me. They think I'm one of EN-"
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An Ungenerous Thrust.
Home Notes.

Home Notes.
She (having just rejected him)-But there
are as good fish in the sea.
He-That is just it. l shall be going
through the whole thing again in about
weeks time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-26

PHILADELPHIA Times.

PhlIadeIphla IImeS.
mo, Willie, dear" said mamma, 'no more
cakes tonight. Don't you know you cam
not sleep on a full stomach"
Well" replied Willie, Il can sleep on my
back"
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HUMOR OF THE DAY.
He Could Help.

1ellOW BOOK.
Rev. Mr.. Dullboy (who is calling)-Can ]
help you with that wakefu baby?
Mrs Wearywife-YeS, you can. Preach a
sermon please
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So She Would.
Philadelphia Record.
Almost any girl Just now would overlook
the past Of the man with present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
The Criminal Cases.

Martin Murray and VIM. Koch this
afternoon pleaded not guilty to the
Indictment charging Them with as
sault in the second degree upon Mary
and Joe Bush. They demanded
separate trials.
County Attorney Hughes states
that the trial of Gustaf Schram and
Rudolph Falk will be. CONNIE need
Monday, and that the trial of W. W,
Weller will follow. Schram and Falk
are charged with stealing wheat in
Pleasant Mound, and Mr.. Weller is
charged with assault in the second
degree. No criminal cases are to be
tried this week. 1t is thought that
the jury cases on the civil calendar
will be pretty well disposed of by the
end of the week.
Herbert Stage was to be arraigned
late this afternoon on the charge OF
shooting Rob. Collins.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
CITY CASE ON.
The $1,000 Damage Suit Now
Being Tried.
The Suit of Ira Ward VS.. VIM. Little
Tried and Submitted Yesterday
Afternoon.

Tuesday afternoon a recess was
taken il the district court from 800
to 400 o'clock, and at it's conclusion,
Judge Severance announced that he
would proceed with the trial OF cases.
The next case for trial was that of
Ira Ward VS.. VIM. Little. The latter
is a game warden and last August he
confiscated two guns and a dog be-
longing to Mr.. Ward while the latter
was supposed to be out hunting be-
fore the season was up. Mr. Ward re-
pleviued his property AID still has il
in his possession. ". N. Plymat is
his attorney, and G. L. Benedict is at
tOrney for the game warden.
Mr.. Benedict moved to dismiss the
appeal from the justice court, on the
ground that there was no hearing Of
the facts before the Justice and that
there was no decision rendered. When
the Justice court dismissed the case
that ended it, and the district court
has no Jurisdiction. Mr.. Plymat Op-
posed the motion, saying that the
plaintiffs attorney had appeared be-
fore the Justice, the defendants at
torney had moved to dismiss, this
was done, and an appeal had been
taken. The court denied the mo-
ton.
Mr.. Benedict said that this was all
that the defendant had to offer.
Mr.. Plymat waived a jury and tried
the case by the court.
Ira Ward was called and testified
that his two guns and dog were worth
S75 to him. Mr.. Little had taken
them away from him by force in Nor
rows pasture in Beaufort. He had
demanded possession and had got the
property by replevin suit, He con-
sidered that he had been damaged to
the extent of SIS to $40 by reason Of
the property being kept from him.
When asked to state particular in
stance of damage, he said that he was
unable to shoot hawks, which came
and killed flock of turkeys while his
guns were away. The dog was also
no good for the purpose for which he
wanted him when he was returned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
SPRING ISLAND.

Mr.. McPheeters has his berries all
down ready for winter. They remind
one of long rows of graves, but next
spring will tell different story. Rob
HyDson, Mr.. Swenson and J. W.
Powell together hope to put great
deal of fruit on the market next year.
Misses Lizzie and Allie Lewis came
out Saturday to spend Sunday with
Mrs. Councilman,
Our Normal young people were
home over Sunday. They are very
enthusiastic over their work and say
the country pupils don't know what
work, means in school. 1t would
be bet ter for them if they did.
The school is filling rapidly. There
are forty five already on the roll and a
number more to come. The board
have been Obliged to purchase more
text books and order more seats.
The Literary society met last week
for the election of officers. Cad Payne
succeeds Leslie Councilman as presi-
dent, Almeda Mccall takes Robert
Matthews rlace as vice pres dent,
and Mary Knoss will occupy the
secretary's chair which has thus far
been occupied by Florence Tuttle.
The new program is well under way
and promises to be as great a success
as those already given. Robert Nc
1lteters and Ellen Dornberg are act
il, with the officers on the program
committee. The subject this month
is Oliver Wendall Holmes.
Mr.. Timothy Leavitt, of Slayton, is
spending few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Leavitt.
Hal Councilman is taking lessons on
the guitar from Mr.. J P. Brastad. OF
MaDkato, and is enthusiastic in his
praises of his teachers excellence.
The progress he is making goes to
prove the truth of his statements.
Il can't pronounce this word" said
bright little girl in school one day."
"Spell it for me-" replied her teacher.
"W a-g-g ed" spelled the little one
what is it dog does with his taii?"
inquired her teacher. 20, yes" said
the child as she settled back in her
seat, she jiggles it,"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
SETTLED FOR $3.50.
The $4,000 Damage Suit Against
the City Ends.
The Suit of Casper F. ScheersChmid1
Against o. P. Smith is Now on
Trial.

The suit Of the Mankato Lime and
Stone Co. against the city Of Manka.
to, to recover 5000 damages for the
opening Of Third avenue, was settled
Tuesday asternoon, and the Jury wa S
discharged next morning. The basis
of settlement is that the city shall
pay the plaintiff $3.50, and the plain
tiff is to release Third avenue to the
city to be used as street. Each side
is to pay it's own costs.
The trial of the suit Of Casper f.
Scheerschmidt VS.. P. o. Smith was
begun this morning. A. r. Pau and
Thos. Hughes appear for the plain
tiff and III. L. Schmidt for the defen-
dant.
The case of Lillian Mills Ward VS..
Chas. f. Oakley was set for trial by
the court this afternoon and will be
the next case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
MCKENNA WAS DESPERATE
Fears That he and Carney May Attempt
Jail Breaking.

The United States officials would
not be surprised if Carney and Nc
Kenna, the Jackson postoffice robbers,
wonld attempt to break Jail before
next April, as they are looked upon as
bad men, Sheriff Bowen will keep a
strict watch upon their actions, and
it is not likely that they will succeed
in getting away even if they under
take it.
Deputy Sheriff Burrell, before TAX
ing the train yesterday afternoon,
told FREE PRESS reporter that he
was obliged to shoot six times at Nc
Kenna before the latter would sur
render. Mr.. BurrelI borrowed shot
gun while chasing McKenna in order
not to dangerously wound his man.
There was but one cartridge, and
when McKenna fell and still refused
to surrender, the deputy sheriff was
obliged to use his revolver. After he
had shot McKenna in the leg, the rob-
Der consented to throw away his re-
volver and give himself up.
Mr.. Burrell believes that Carney
and McKenna have been engaged in
other postoffice robberies that have
occurred in the state recently. The
two men will not give any satisfactory
account of their past lives.
Carney is now caring for McKenna
in the Jail. McKenna's left foot is
bandaged and it is with difficulty that
he moves around.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
WANTS FREE BOARD.

John Brown, who was recently sent
from Amboy for stealing, completed
his ten days sentence Saturday and
was discharged. During the day he
stole a coat from a farmers wagon
near the Glass Block. He sold it to
Jay Chittenden for a dollar, and in
this way he was detected. He was
arrested in a saloon at about six
o'clock last night, and admitted the
theft. His plan seems to be to secure
free board during the winter in one
way or another.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
u. S. COURT.
Tuans out to Be a Short Term
This Time.
lis There are no Cases for Trial, Court
AdjOurns Wednesday After
one day Session.

The November term of the United
States court convened in this city at
ten o'clocks Wednesday, with Judge
Lochren residing. and the full COM
pliment of court officers present.
Chas. L. Spencer, clerk of the U. 5.
distrit court; Henry A. Lapg, clerk of
the y. 5. circuit court: &. T..
Stringer, United States district at
torney;J. NJ. Reading, deputy U. s.
marshal; II. FL. Harm, official steno-
grapher; j. D. Conway, court crier;
and James D. Wood, q. S post office
inspector, were among the officials
present.
Hon. John Lind, of New Ulm, NOV
ed that Attorney Albert E. Young, of
Gibbon, Mimi ,ssbe admitted to prac-
tice in the United States court, and
the necessary oath was taken by Mr..
Young.
District Attorney Stringer moved
that the Indictment of Michael Muir
ray be auulled. Murray was indicted
in the. Fergus Falls district on the
charge of breaking government seals.
The call of the petit jury disclosed
the absence of MessrS. Crossman, Cor
man, Freeman, Hatch and Turrit-
ten.
The civil calendar was called as fol-
lows:
No. 10. First National bank of
Milwaukee vs.. the board of county
commissioners of Sibley county. To
be dismissed.
No. Sc. VIM. Lynch VS.. Samuel
Mather ct al. To be continued.
No. 81. Bernhard H. Franzen VS..
FL. f. Happenstedt. Ready for trial.
No. "a. John Frederickson VS.. The
Hastings & Dakota Railway company.
Dismissed on motion of plaintiffs at
torney, Hon. John Lind.
No. "a. J. L. Case Threshing Ma
chine Co. vssJohn Brzezinski ct al.
Bill of exceptions filed.
No. 60. VIM. Smith VS.. Chas D
Edwards. Motion to dismiss pend.
ing.
No. 81. John Butler ct al VS.. J. G.
Ives ct al. Demurrer. argued and
submitted.
No. 70. John Watson VS.. P. S.
Pickett ct al. Plaintiff gives notice
that he will make application to
amend his reply.
No. IL. Napoleon B. Van Slyke VS..
Gentford G. Hartley ct al.
The trial of No. 81 was commenced.
The actionis one to enforce the alleged
guarantee of mortgage, and from
$500 to So, 900 is involved in the suit.
e. S. Chittenden, of St. Paul is attor-
ney for the plaintiff, and John Lind,
of New Ulm, and Albert L. Young, of
Gibbon, are attorneys for the defen-
dant. n T. II ..--
The term of court promises to be a
brief one. There is no criminal case
to be tried, and not over two or three
civil cases.
In No. 81. a motion was made by
the plaintiff to amend his complaint
and he was allowed thirty days to do
SO. The case was then continued un-
til the next term. No. 70 will core
next. Court may adjourn this after
noon or tomorrow.
There being no cases for trial, court
adjourned at 800 p. No., and the court
officials returned to St. Paul this af-
ternOOn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
Two Arrangements.

When court opened Tuesday
Martin Murray and William Koch
were arraigned on an Indictment
charging them with assault in the
second degree upon Mary and Joseph
Bush, with the intent to commit
rape. VIM F. Hughes appeared as
their attorney, and they took until
two o'clock Wednesday afternoon to
plead. They intend to plead not
guilty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers
were filed yesterday:
L. G. M. Fletcher to Laird, Norton
& Co., part of lot three, block eight,
MankatO, for 81 200.
Bendt Peterson to Peter G. Peter.
son, two acres in section twelve.
Shelby, $780,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19

Couldn't Estimate its Value? DR. Agnew's
Cure for the Heart never fails. 1t relieves in sc
minutes, it cures. 1t is beacon light to lead
you back to health. w. II. Musselman, of G.
DIR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart entirely cured
me of palpitation and smothering spells. Its
val cannot be estimated. [ fell like new
man. Sold by N. " eed and P. Follman,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19

Deafness of IL Years Standing.-Pro-
tracted Catarrh produces deafness in many
Ca eS. Capt. Ben. onnor OF Toronto, Canada,
was deaf Tor IL years from Catarrh. ALI treat
ments failed TO relieve. DR. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder gave him relief in one day, and in a
very short while the deafness left b m entirely.
1t will do as much for you.-34
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19

The National Bank OF Commerce,
of Minneapolis, has been approved as
a reserve agent for the First National
bank of this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
HAS NOT LEFT.
A. B. Ewing Will Give Testimony at tht
State Prison Investigation.

A. B. Ewing Will Give Testimony at the
State Prison Investigation.
The following is from last evenings
MinneapolissJ ournal, in reference to
the state prison Investigation:
1t is impossible to determine at this
time how many witnesses will appear,
and how thorough the investigation,
therefore, will be. Two of the star
witnesses, whose tales the Globe
rolled as sweet morsels under it's
tongue for days and days, have sud-
denly gone out of the state, it is said.
A. B. Ewing. of Mankato, whose story
was published first in the Journal,
has gone to Illinois to remain for
several months, while w. G Forester
of St. Paul, an ex-guard, as is Ewing,
has gone to Nebraska. These two
men made some of the most serious of
the accusations, and If they cannot be
on hand to testify before the COM
mission, the Investigation will be to
that extent d failuIe. Officials at the
prison claim that the ''disappear-
ances" are very timely, and that the
men never intended to testify or place
themselves where their stories could
be put to the test of -examin-
alton.
When shown the above today, Mr..
Ewing Indignantly denied the article
so far as it refers to him. He has not
gone away to escape testifying. but
on the contrary, states that he will
no of h 10 civ h;
testimony. He returned Thursday
from the south, where he went with
large shipment of pototoes, and ex-
pected to leave Thursday with an
other shipment, but if necessary will
not go.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19

Sheriff Ness, of Window, came to
the city today and took the three
Cottonwood county prisoners who
have been in jail here for some time.
back to Window for trial.
Congressman McCleary has rec.
commended John Rempel for appoint
ment as postmaster at Butterfield,
WatonwaD County, vice Ed Wieneke.
"A marriage license was granted
yesterday to VIM. e. Tschach, of
GAINESVILLE, and Edith Frantz, of St
Clair.
WIN. Richardson, son of r. I.
r chardson, and Miss Ella Douse,
were married at SOP Glenwood avenue
at two o'clock this afternoon, by Rev.
@. E. Line, pastor of the M. e church.
A large assemblage of friends was
present, and wedding dinner was
served afterwards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-19
TO CURE CoLDINo DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure.
25c. The genuine ha, l. B. O. on each ia let.
The times., 1897-12-16
City Brevities.


Mrs. Rhods Blakey yesterday filed bill
for divorce from Solomon q. Blakey on
the ground OF cruelty and desertion.
John Stewart alias john Carey, charged
with larceny from tie person, was tried
and convicted yesterday before Chlei
Justice Bingham.
The annual opening Of the Workinemen $
Club VIII take place tomorrow evening
at s O'Clock at the clubrooms, No. 2lo5
PeunstIvauia avenue northwest. All work
iucmeT. arc invited.
Joha Goings cOlered, who was on trial
yesterday on the charge of setting fire
10 the f,ats FOR colored people ON tue cor
ner Of First and Pierce streets, was con
victed Of attempted arson.
A handsome banner. l..ade by Mr.. George
TmhHI, or London. England, was preserved
to the Banner Club al Old Ark Lodge,
No. 16e5, q. n. O. OF O. F., at odd
Fellows Han m 81 street, last night.
Goodwill Lodge 30. :, J. O. 9. T., held
au Interesting meeting At their tail Al
Eleventh street and Maryland avenue
Tuesday evening a public meeting vii
be held under tie auspices OF the lOde,
in Faith Chapter on N street near sixth
street southwest. at 40 O'Clock SUNDAY
evening.
Chr. Nander, sos 7th St: Cal. and Va.
Clarets from 20c 10 soc at. Ten kinds. IL
The Goodyear Rubber Company, SO7 Pa
ave, displa rs line assortment Of Mack
lnJashes for ladies, ccaJs, misses and chill
si-eu- also ho8ts. shoes and tCys. Presents
that wll h- apTreciatel, not only during
bat q fter Jhe holidays.
dcIG.I-.IS..O - "a
The times., 1897-12-16
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy Is GU UARANTEED
TO remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t il folly TO suffer
when a soc. bottle, procured from
your druggist, Will correct iu-
stantly all UNPLEASANT Sympt oms-
An infaIhbie Specific for Dyspepsia,
Heartburn, GSsGritis, and all dis
eases arising from an impaired
Digestive system Write TO Grover
Graham Co, Newburgh, n Y, for
pamphlet.
The times., 1897-12-16
RLrer ana Aarnur Inlprovem ,nts

Apr. pri1tious for the so-calied i'm
pro,c:aem- ul rivers and harbors VIII be
extremely few during the present session ''i
Congress some of the members assert
luat {, ere viii Le none and others with
equal posHivrreSs declare that there VIII
lse some. but none win venture the state
meut fIaat appropriations under this head
VIII bc made wltH the Same reckless eX-
travaga nee that is "a Characteristic of a
Republican, Congress in dealing with thi'
cOEmUtee TIE enforced economy 3ws'
its origin &C. the great deficit that The
Ungley tariff bHi has created, aud {.
lessen this deficit IS much as possible re-
quests 10y CongrrSsrnen for large appTopr.l-
lions for little creeks viii be received
COfdiH
The times., 1897-12-16

is said 70 be the inabnityof certain @bila-
delphia boudhUiderS TO be present.
An important meeting Of bondhyldcrs
will be held In the offices of the American
Security and Trust Company, at No. dos
C. street, at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morn
lis, when the matter will be given i'm
mediate attention. a notice has been
sent out by President Charles ]. Bell,
of the trust company, stating that the
presence of every bondholder is imper-
ativcly required
The Belt Railway Company is running
The times., 1897-12-16
b. x @. BULLETIN.
rNcI-RsInN RATES.

Account oc tie llUlida vs., tickets VIII
De sold a. the low rate OF ONE FARE
4 ANDfB NE-TlIIRb from Na:i insJun 10 Pitts
burg. Wheeling, PargerSbuTg and local
points between Wheeling and PiJtsbGrE,
D,,,d going on December II, %, and 81,
1887, aud January !, 1898; valid for re-
turn until January 4, 1855.
Special rates auu limits for students. Ap-
ply CITY ticket offices, r. < o. Railroad.
Commencing Tuesday, December Il,
T0I -RIST SLEEPING CARS viii leave
Washington every Tuesday fur the Pacific
Coast, via 81. Louis, at 3:40 p. n. IL
The times., 1897-12-16
GOMEZ DID NOT DEPosE cAporE.
senior Quesada Denies That There
Is Any Truth Iu the story.

Is Any Truth Iu the Story.
senor Quesada speaking for the Cuban
Junta, denied yesterday the sensational
story In tie New York Herald that IN.
Gomez dcposed Capote as vice president
and had Masso chosen to that place.
There is absolutely nothing in the
report" said senor Quesada. 'Ge1.
Come was not even at the place yhare
the election was, but was commanding
the forces 1T Las villas Vegas. he ,ook
no part in, nor influenced the election
ia any hammer.
"Capote was elected President OF 5he
assembly and nevei ran for ths presidency
Of tie Republic, tut was elected ,ice
president. gen. MaSso was the unanimous
choice OF the people as well as OF the
army"
THIS statement Of senor Quesada which
Is undoubtedly from the best sources or
Information, disposes OF tire story "f
qUaTels and disinterratioa III the 1epub-
lies military and civil torUes. The rest
Of the storr concerning the tamper;ng
o. gen. Bianco with tie Republics 1r,si-
dent Is also perhaps untrue.
The times., 1897-12-16
Widening Nineteenth stree;

The assessment oi values for the Condem
nation 80 land, FOR the widening Of Nine
teenrb feet atoee Florida avenue 20
California avenue, Uiil heEju tomorrow
before Fudpe Cox. The Jury WAS chosen
ana sworn Yesterday. The street is -
be- wIdeLed forty feet between these Jw3
avenues accoTdmg 10 the street eXtensiCl
ulau