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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
A DIVORCE GRANTED.
District Court Takes a Recess Until
Dec. 18th.

The divorce suit of Nellie May
Cole VS.. Harry Cole was tried before
Judge Severance this morning. The
ground for the action was desertion
Mrs. Cole was given the care and Gus.
tody of the minor child. D. A. Reed,
of Lake Crystal, appeared as the
plaintiffs attorney.
The trial of the suit Of Ferdinand
E. Fritz vs.. Julia Ramspot was com.
pleted Saturday.
Court took a recess this forenoon
until Dec. 18th, when it will be de-
cided whether court will adjourn or
try the cases that are set in cham
berS.
W. W. Weller's sentence will not
be pronounced until Dec. 18th or la
ter, the court having granted the
postponemenJ.
Judge Severance and Court Repor-
ter Davis went to st. James this at
ternoon, where a term of court is to
he held
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
DISCUSSED SOCIALISM.
The True and the False Pointed Out..-
An Interesting Paper.

The meeting of the Social Science
club last evening was well attended.
Rev. L. W. Beattie read paper on
1.-The True and False in Socialism,"
in which he dealt largely with what
he termed the false in socialism,
closing with reference to the true and
Its usefulness to mankind. He said
it was hard to give a definition of
what socialism really is, as there are
over one hundred and fifty different
definitions of it given by as many diff
men. II he we're to define socialism
he said he would say that cit Is that
movement of the times that has to do
with the idea Of men living and work
ing together instead of against one
another, of possessing together in
stead of possessing exclusively for
ones self" This he said was an i'm
possibility without benevoleDce or
wishing we'll of our fellow men, and
that man is not truly wishing his
fellow men we'll if his law of action is
merely self interest. He further held
that much of modern socialism IS
based on opposition to Christianity,
and held that socialism that is not
based on true Christian principles,
cannot succeed.
B. G. Taylor opened the discussion
which was INDUCED in by quite
number of members. There was much
severe criticism of the present condi-
tion of affairs, but it was also held
that much of what there was to So
cialism as spread before the public
was mere theory that would not work
when reduced to practice. The gen.
eral sentiment seemed to be that
there were many features of socialism
which when applied in practical
way would do much to improve the
present condition of affairs.
The next regular meeting of the
club will be held on Tuesday, Jan. IL,
1898, when s. B. Wilson will read a
paper on "Social Responsibility for
Crime" John G. Wise, Jr., will lead
the discussion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
GOING TO COLORADO.
Advance Guard of an Emigrant Move.
ment Reaches MankatO.

E. L. Alexander, of Denver, an
agent for an irrigation company in
Colorado, was in the city last night, a
guest at the Stahl House. on his way
to Colorado. In company with him
were two farmers from near North
field, W. lew and Thos. Swain. These
farmers will look over the ground and
if they are pleased with what they
saw they will make report to num-
Der of other farmers, and a large col
ony will emigrate to Colorado and set
tie upon land in the irrigation dis.
trict. Mr.. Alexander expects to re-
turn in about month. He had with
him samples of potatoes and apples of
monstrous'si size, grown there. al
The potatoes weigh two and a half
to three pounds each. Colorado po-
tatoes find splendid market in Kan
sas and Nebraska.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

This is the shortest day on the
calendar. 1t will be couple of
weeks before the days become notice
ably longer.
A deed was filed today transferring
from Ralph T. Smith to Jes Skow six
ty acres in the sci, and the east half
of the east half of the sw4, sec. 16,
Rapidan, for So, 100.
County Commissioners Roberts and
Hughes officially inspected the new
bridge over Perch creek in Ceresco
yesterday. They found the bridge
up to the requirements and will rec
ommend that it be accepted. The
party found the sleighiDg near Lake
Crystal good, but further away it was
poor.
Prof. U. o. Cox has finished up some
beautiful views Of Lake Washington,
which he took with his camera last
summer. The professors collection
of photographs is valuable one, in
Guiding views of the western regions
which he has visited in his official
: capacity with the fish commission.
Two full blooded Jersey cows came
in by express yesterday. John Page
received one from Des Moines, Iowa,
over the Milwaukee road, and one
came-billed to. Mrs John Clark from
Rock Rapids, Iowa, over the Omaha
road. They came in crates so that
they were easily handled and no harm
could come to them.
j. @. A. Marsh intends to appeal to
the supreme court from the decision
of the district court breaking up his
residence property and requiring him
to make a selection of city lot. His
attorneys will first move for new
trial on the ground that the decision
was not justified by the evidence ano
that it was contrary to law. Failing
in this, they will appeal from the
order refusing new trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

England is said to be getting lit
tie suspicious that there is deal on
between Russia and Germany regard
ing the division Of China, and would
like to know what it is. One report
is to the effect that she may conclude
to take hand 10 the work of despoil-
alton. On the other hand it is
claimed that an understanding, ex-
lists between the three nations, and
that Russia and Germany are to have
their own way in China. while Eng
land is to be unmolested in India,
Egypt and South Africa. In this
deal it is said that France is to be
left out in the cold without as much
as peanut shuck. This will doubt
ess cause France to exercise her
ung power.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

The Ulman barber law case has
been continued until Jan. 10th, and
it is likely that an appeal will be
taken to the supreme court from
Judge ShissIer's decision sustaining
the constitutionaliJy Of the law. The
other barber cases are continued I'M.
til the same time.
Edna James was before the munich
pal court yesterday afternoon and
paid a fine of S13.65 for disorderly
conduct, to which charge she pleaded
guilty. She stated that she has
lived in the city four or five months.
Judge Mead made an order today
confirming the sale OF. lands in the
matter of the estate of Penfield A.
Foster, deceased.
The suit of John A. Arnold VS. John
T. May, set for trial today in the
municipal court, has been settled.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
Common SETTLES.

Manager S. r. Snow went to Min
neapolis yesterday. This forenoon he
tele graphed back that Conner, the
man who left the other day owing a
bill of 81, bad been arrested in Min
neapolis and that he had seen the fel.
low and that sit was all right" tits
believed from this that Conner set
tied the bill and was allowed to 60.
1t is believed that Conner did not col.
lect for several of the bills of cigar.
cites which he sold in the city, and
some think that he will return to col.
lect these accounts
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
Dec 1S-25
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR
LICENSE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue Earth,
City of Mankato-ss.
Notice is hereby given, That applications
have been made IN writing to the County Cotl-
missioners said county of Blue Earth and
filed in my office, praying for license to sell in
toxicating liquors for the term commencing on
January Sth, 1888, and terminating on January
eth 1899, by the following persons, and at the
following places as stated in said applications
respectively, TOWN.:
Wiliam J. Frantz, the front room of the first
story OF saloon building situated on lo1 eight 49,
Haynes addition to Hit, n townsite, Village of
st. Clair Mcpherson t. wnship said county.
Joha G.. Hintze, the front room of the first
story Of the salo n building ON lot two (z) block
two ~ Hilton townsite to the village of st. Clair
Mcpherson townhsip said county.
said applications will be heard and deter
mined by said commissioners of the County OF
Blue Earth at the Office of the county auditor in
the court house in said City of Mankato.in Blue
Earth County, State OF Minnesota, on Tuesday,
tn 4th day of January, 1898, at o'clock p. m.
of that day.
Witness my hand and seal of said office this
seventeenth day of December, A. d. 1897.
lsEAL PA. GUNDERS,
Auditor Blue Earth County,
Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
AFFIDAVIT ADMITTED.
Minneapolis Times Libel Suit Still Drag
ging Along Before the Courts.

Special to DAILY FREE PRESS:
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21.-The courts
in the Times libel case this morning
admitted the Hart AFFIDAVIT showing
scandelous sale of West Pullman
bonds at normal value, as basis for
defense of Col. Haskell. This will
open up the whole deal and permit
the Times to show justification for
alleged libelous article. The defense
expects to occupy three or four days,
and the trial will undoubtedly fill the
entire week, if full merits and de-
merits of the case are entered into.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
WILL HANDLE COAL.
Kicker & BracnOber Buy the Mankato
Lumber Co.'s Yard.

Negotiations were closed yesterday
whereby the Mankato Lumber co. g
yard, at the corner of Second and
Plum streets, passes into the hands of
the Kicker & Bracnober Lumber Co.,
of Waterloo, Iowa. This latter COM
pany owns number of yards and is
negotiating with the Carey Lombard
Lumber Co. for the purchase of two
or three other Yards. A. W.. Robin
son remains as agent for the new
proprietors.
The new company will make num-
Der of improvements at the yards,
such as building new sheds, and will
branch out into the coal business.
Coal sheds will be put up, and hard
and soft coal of all kinds handled.
This yard has always enjoyed good
patronage, and the many friends Of
Mr.. Robinson are pleased to know
that he is to remain in charge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
GRANTED THE REQUEST.
The Knitting Mill Can be Operated by
Assignee Moffatt.

Judge Severance granted the re-
quest made by Assignee Moffatt yes
terday that he might be permitted to
operate the knitting mill until it
shall be sold. The court also set Jan.
18th as the time when the order to
show cause why the mill should not
be so operated shall be heard. If any
creditor objects for any reason he can
be heard then, but the assignee is
given authority to start the mill up
at once or as soon as he desires to do
SO.
When seen in regard to the matter
this Afternoon, Assignee Moffatt said
that he had made no arrangements
yet for starting and has not decid-
ed what day to open. The
continued operation of the mill
will give employment to large num-
Der of operatives who might other
wise be idle during the winter. The
action taken by Judge Severance will
give general satisfaction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
SUICIDED..
Ex-Secretary Herbert's Daughter Jumps
From a Third Story Window.

Special to the Daily Free Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. .2l-Miss Leila
Herbert, daughter of ex-Secretary of
the Navy Herbert, committed suicide
at their home in this city today, by
jumping from third story window.
SIN was at the head Of her fathers
household during the Cleveland ad-
ministration and very popular.
Acute melancholy due to spinal in
jury from a fall from a horse was the
cause of the act.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
SOME CHANGES.
Several Normal Teachers off on Their
Vacation.

With the continuous session at the
Normal school, one-fourth of the
teachers are supposed to be off on
their vacat ions at all times. Miss
Darling left yesterday for Boston, and
will devote her vacation to work at
Harvard University. Prof. Cox's de-
parture was mentioned yesterday. Mr..
Osborn left yesterday for Chicago
and will study for term in the Uni
veTsity there. $685..
Mrs. 81. I. Parry will have imme-
date charge of the work in the Inter
mediate department, for one term,
beginning in. January. Miss Darrah
will go up stairs and hear three classes
in methods, while still retaining gen.
eral supervision down stairs.
Prof. Chas. J. Dyke, of Leland Stan
ford University, California, will take
charge of the work in history and
mathematics for two terms, commence
ing Jan, 3rd. He is highly recon-
meDded professionally and socially.
There will be no graduating exer-
cises at the close of the present term,
but the few who have completed the
course will receive their diplom rs
with those who complete the course
in the latter part of March, when
about a dozen will graduate. Over
hundred will graduate in June. After
this year, class will graduate at the
close of each of the four terms, The
continuous session plan starts out
with every prospect of success, . -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

Judge Mead made an order today
admitting the will of Frederick Roe
to probate: an order to hear petition
for administration of the estate of
Gottlieb Sonnabend. deceased; an
order appointing Anna G. Widell
guardian of Gustaf F. and Anna r.
Widell; and an order allowing the
final account of the executor and
made the final decree and distribu-
tion of the estate Of Patrick Burns,
Col. VIM. Thomas left for home
Monday night. after being the guest
OF Congressman and Mrs. McCledrY
for few days. The dispatch omit
ted to mention what success he had
in getting the Mankato postoffice
Col. Thomas will return by way Of
Philadelphia and other Pennsyl Vania
points, and expects to get home next
Saturday or Monday. In letter writ
ten Monday to Attorney Harry Pad
dock, he states that he lis getting
hold of things" but makes no men,
t1on of the postoffice or of having seen
the president.
All the latest styles and the most
beautiful designs and cOlOrS in neck
wear, selling for about half price dur
ing our special sale for the next thir-
ty days. Model Clothing and Shoe
House.
II the new woman will bring her
old man to see us, we guarantee to
make a new man of him. 1t will not
cost much during our special sale,
wifi ch is to last thirty days. Model
Clothing and Shoe House.
A deed was filed today, transferring
from VIM. Fl. Blackmore to Robt.
Little the west half of the southwest
quarter of sec. %, Mapleton, for
So, 500.
Just a little better value and con-
derable more style for your money
here. Every article new and up to
date. The biggest lot Of clothing
ever seen in this city at prices to suit
everybody during our special sale for
thirty days. Model Clothing and
Shoe House.
Special sale fo1 thirty days. We
make our profits by buying, not by
selling. Come and see the bargains
we are giving. Model Clothing and
Shoe house.
Buy useful Xmas presents, such as
we offer at our special sale. Every
body likes useful articles. See our
special sale prices. Model Clothing
and Shoe House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
FOUND GUILTY.
Lincoln L. Chapman Tried for Wife
Abandonment.

Lincoln L. Chapman was tried this
afternoon on the charge of deserving
his wife, Kate Chapman, who was the
complaining witness. The warrant
was issued last Jan. 1st, and Chapman
was arrested by Sheriff Bowen at St
James on May 18th. The hearing was
adjourned for month, and by con-
sent of the attorneys was not taken
up until week ago, when the trial
was set for today. VIM. F. Hughes
appeared for Mrs. Chapman, and G. L..
Bened dict for Mr.. Chapman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman and DR.. K,
j. Davis were sworn. 1t appears that
the parties we're married Dec. 9Th,
1896, and that they lived together
twelve days. Their married life was
unpleasant, and Chapman is accused
of using violence upon his wife and
making grave threats. In fact, he
seemed to have gone insane, and was
taken before the probate court, but by
agreement of all of the parties his
family was allowed to take him, and
his wife consented to this as the best
thing. He did not again live with
his wife, but wrote letters from St.
James that he did not intend to live
with her again. He was under the care
of DR.. Davis for six months. and Is
not yet we'll. He had 5000 or $500
when he was married, but says that
he does not know what became Of it,
and claims that he has not a dollar
now and is unable to earn money.
When the evidence was all in. Mr..
Benedict moved that the case be dis
missed on the ground that the evil
dence did not show that the defend
ant wilfully and without her knowl-
edge had deserted his wife. This was
overruled.
Mr.. Benedict, in his closing argu-
ments, said that the case was one of
the most peculiar that he had ever
known. He said that this wife had
nagged her husband until he had be-
came maniac. There was no intent
on his part to abandon her, and he
had given her some money. She had
asked 81, 900 to get divorce. Chap
man shed tears while his attorney
was speaking. .zy.1 "a
Mr.. Hughes said that Chapman had
declared in the letters and told DR..
Davis that he never intended to live
with his wife again. The family had
never done anything for the wife. who
had given birth to a child premature
ly and had been worse of than Chap
man had. III Chapman was crazy, his
own conscience had driven him so.
He had thought it cheaper to marry
the girl than to stand an action for
bastardy. When she asked him tor
money to support herself with, he
would tell her that she could Rave it
If she would consent to divorce.
Mr.. Hughes was severe in his ar
raignment of Chapman's actions.
The court said that the case was
one filled with peculiarities. A wife
cannot consent to an abandonment.
The evidence as to the intent was
limited, but what little there was was
against the defendant. He said that
one reason for the separation may
haye been that other hands had med
died, and for people who would do
this be hadino Friendship or sympathy.
He found the defendant guilty and
placed the fine at $25 and costs, or
twenty days in Jail. At the request
of the defendants attorney, stay Of
twenty days was taken, and he was
allowed to 90 under his bond.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

1t is reportedthat Hon. John Lind
has declined to lead the POpOcratic
forces to defeat next year. 1t should
be carefully remembered that Mr..
Lind was was troubled with the same
declining affection last year, but was
cured of it by large doses of coaxing.
Perhaps ne wants the coaxing
reDeated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

Gov. Leedy, of Kansas, wants a
canal built from Montana down
through the arid districts to Texas.
He says this can be done for not to
exceed $3.50, 100000. The governor,
however, neglects to add how the
money could be obtained to build it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

Those Worrying Piles lone application of
DR.. Agnew's Ointment will give you comfort
Applied every night for three to six nights and
a cure is effected in the most stubborn cases of
Blind, Bleeding or Itching Piles. DR.. Agnew's
Ointment cures Eczema and all itching and
burning skin diseases, 1t acts like magic. 81
cents. Sold by P. Follman.-63.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

The Minnesota farmers after pocket
ing some SS.000.000 for their potato
crop, have no desire to brave the dan
gers of the Klondike. They have a
more sure gold mine at home, amidst
the comforts of civilization.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

Another hlg snow storm was in pro-
gress in Nebraska yesterday. This
makes from 20 to 30 inches of snow
there altogether. 1t looks as though
Dame Nature was preparing for an
other big crop out there next season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

The Mexican bull fighter is likely
to get jealous of Mr.. Bryan. if he re-
mains there much longer. But the
bull fighter is likely to be a favorite
long after Bryan is forgotten.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

An Uncle Toms Cabin company is
said to have reached Dawson CITY.
Threatened starvation does not seem
to be the only misery in store for the
Klondikers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

The New York World says that out
of 297, $50 workers in that city, the
records show that 92,O75 are out of
work. Last year at this time there
were 125,375 idle. Still there are
Popocrats who insist that times have
not at all imnrnved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

The most of the notes mentiUneo
above are endorsed by J. A. Willard
and M. G. Willard.
The Mankato creditors have claims
footing up little over $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
SCHEDULES FILED.
THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OF THE KNITTING MILLS.
The Former Foot up to SIS, l72.3O, and
the Latter to $50, 02l .64--.Some of
the Larger Items.

The scht dulles of the assets and
liabilities of the Mankato Knitting
Mill were filed with Clerk of Court
Thorne late yesterday afternoon. The
following is summary of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24

Washington reports are to the eff
feet that Senator Burkhardt, Of Wa
basha county, may be appointed col
lector of internal revenue for Mime
sofa, and Chas. T. Hendryx, Of the
Sank Center Herald, given consular
nOSitiOn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-24
ASSETS

Knitting mill building, site, machinery,
Merchandise and supplies. ......,.. II ss7. 81
Bills receivable: -; ...... 649.5S
Accounts receivable. .:.......... l3l24.o5
Total. ......-..... .............. .$ooIi2.5O
Under the head of merchandise and
supplies. the finished hosiery foots up
to $3.50 25 The. other items are un-
finished hosiery, yarns. wool, cotton,
dye stuffs, cases and paper boxes, gen.
eral supplies. needles, tools, etc.
The face value of the bills is about
81, 900. but the most of the items are
estimated as of no real value, and two
at ten cents on the dollar. The largest
items are M. G. Willard, 50, 237. 65 and
SO, 495.
The accounts receivable are very
numerous, and are generally small
items, and some are put in as of no
value or doubtful. The largest is
$647, 70, from the: National Automatic
Knitter Co. Royalties to the amount
of $2.677.S6 are pledged to secure a
SO, 900 note held by VIM. II. and Geo.
D. Mayo, on which 1922 ID has been
paid.
LIABILITIES.
The total liabilities are $50, 02l. "a,
of which $73, 1899 06 is in bills payable
and Sc, O22 Is in accounts payable.
The following are some OF the
largest creditors: ..
Union Ranking Co. ST. Joseph, Mich,