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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
FORTY-THREE TO CHOOSE FROM
PAUL A. GUNDERS,


The present auditor, is known to have
made one of the most competent, pains
taking and popular officials the county
ever had in that office. This opinion is
shared in by everybody who have had
business with the office. 1t is no dis
paragement to the other gentlemen
who are seeking the nomination to say
this, and to add that the many reforms
he has wrought in the conduct
of the county's affairs coming
under his personal supervision have
been valuable to the proper and correct
conduct of the business. and will long
stand as strong vindication of the
party in placing him there. What must
prove most gratifying to Mr.. Gunders
is the fact that his strongest friends
are those who have been most closely
allied with him in the transaction of
county business fact that cannot fail
to add strength with the party gener-
ally in choosing his successor.
e. PETERSON
Is a young man entitled to anything
the party can bestow upon him. He is
one of the active young Republicans
who has never felt it hardship to get
out and help his friends to anything
they wanted, and has always given
freely of his time to help the party
ticket at every election He is one of
the prominent leaders in the Swedish
American club that has done telling
political work in past campaigns, and
his friends are active in his support.
Mr.. Peterson is thoroughly competent
to fill the position of auditor. He is
good accountant, a nice penman, gen.
tlemanly and affable, and would be
popular in any public position. For
years he has been bookkeeper in Mr..
Widells quarry, and the strongest en-
dorsement that can be paid him is the
fact that his associates and friends with
whom he has had business relations for
a long time have their coats off for his
nomination, and are most sincere and
active in his behalf.
w. A. WHSLE
Is the popular postmaster and all
around good fellow of Good Thunder,
who is willing to serve the county as
auditor, and he would be an official
that everybody would like. Mr.. w.
has been for several years one of the
leading business men of his town, and
it speaks we'll for him that Lyra will
send down shouting delegation for
him. When it comes to fitness, it is
only fair to say that Mr.. Whsle pos.
sesses every qualification for superior
public officer. Heis a business man of
splendid attachments, and one of the
most agreeable men in the county to
meet. His friends may feel proud of
their candidate, and if nominated the
people will have cause to feel proud of
his official conduct of the Office. Like
his competitors for the same posi- ton,
Mr.. Whsle stands high up in the scale
of popularity with all who know him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

county ever had. He will be a strong
candidate before the convention and
should he receive the nomination, will
prove strong member of the ticket.
BENNETT WILLIAMS,
OF Judson, is an active candidate for
the Office. He is one of the solid and
successful farmers of the township, an
old resident of the county and highly
respected by all who know him. He
possesses many elements of strength
and will doubtless crowd the rest of
the boys pretty hard. If nominated
his election is beyond question, and he
would devote his best energies to the
discharge of the duties of the office and
make the county splendid and faith
full official
FRED GERLACH,
OF Mcpherson, is also a candidate for
this office and his many friends are
confident that he will secure the lucky
number of votes in the convention. He
is the present postmaster in his town,
is possessed of plenty of energy and
push and has the reputation of making
a success of any matter he enters upon.
He is endowed with the elements for
making a good sheriff, and should
he be selected will make the county
a most excellent official.
CHRIS PoLCHoW,
Of this city, is also in the field for the
office of sheriff. He is an old president
of the county and has been identified
with various business interests in the
city during his residence here. He has
always been Republican and willing to
labor for the interests of the party
when called upon. He held the office
of deputy oil inspector for several
years, but has never aspired for any
other Office until entering the race for
sheriff.
GAYLORD LAMB,
Of this city, is willing to serve the pub
lie as sheriff and is making fan active
canvass for it. He is an old resident
here, we'll known throughout the
the county, and has many friends who
will use every honorable endeavor to
help him land the prize.
POREPU, uITCuES
Of Lake Crystal, has also decided he
would like to make his home in the
sheriffs residence and is actively before
the people for the office. He is an old
resident, has served the county board
for many years. and if selected would
doubtless make capable official.
NICK KLEINsCHMIDT,
Of this city, an active, popular young
man. and Blue Earth county boy, be-
ing raised in Mankato township, is
making an active canvass for the
office. He is possessed of the qualities
for making irst-class sheriff, and if
S1NCh IlC pOSlUlOu WOulu UIO
duties connected Herewith with credit
to himself and the county. He has
been connected with the business inter-
ests of the city for years, is obliging
and accommodating at all times, and is
held in high respect by his many
friends
CLARK TATTJN
A prominent farmer of the town of
Shelby, is also candidate for the office
and is actively engaged in presenting
his case to the people. Mr.. Latin is
somewhat familiar with the duties of
the office, having served as deputy, in
which he made a good record. He is
an active, stirring man, and has all the
qualities to make a splendid official
should he be lucky enough to land the
prize.
JUDGE OF PROBATE.
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FOR STATE SENATOR.

The list of candidates for state sena-
tor is confined to two well-known Man
kato residents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
CLARK LATIN,
JUDGE OF PROBATE.
GEO. w. MEAD,

Of this city, has announced himself Jas
a candidate for judge of probate. Mr..
Mead has filled the Office for several
years up to last spring when he resign
ed to go to the front. He proved him
self faithful official, discharging all
business which came before him
promptly and in an impartial manner.
He instituted many reforms in the Of
flee during his occupancy which greatly
facilitated the dispatch of business
therein and lessened the chances for the
settling of estates to drag along. He
will be unable to be in the county dur
ing the campaign on account of his
duties with his regiment, but his inter
ests will doubtless be we'll looked after
by his friends and should he be chosen
by his party, promises to return in time
to qualify and take possession of the Of
fee.
WIN F. HUGHES,
Of this city is a candidate for probate
judge subject to the action of the con-
vention. He is lawyer enjoying a
good practice and has had considerable
practice before the probate court and
is well versed In the procedure of the Of
flee. If the Republicans see fit to Sc
lect him as their candidate, they will
secure man who will make a pains
taking, careful official, carefully look
ing after the many trusts which are
imposed upon the occupant of that
office.
w. B. TORREY,
Of this city. one of the old residents
of the county, is also an aspirant for
the probate judgeship. He is new
conner within the Republican ranks, or
rather has returned to his first love, and
has yielded to the solicitation of his
friends to enter the field. Mr.. Torrey
filled the Office couple of terms few
years ago and was good official in
every respect. Should he be the choice
of the party an excellent official would
be secured for the next two years.
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COUNTY CORONER.

For this Office the candidates are not
so numerous as for some others. but it
will not be allowed to go vacant by de-
fau1t
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
CLIFFORD L. BENEDICT

Is one of the rising young men of Blue
Earth county, and his candidacy for
state senator at once commends itself
to the Republican party and the voters
generally. Reared to young manhood
on farm in Lyra township, he struck
out for himself by teaching school.
This occupation he followed but short
time, however, taking up the study of
law several years ago. After admit
lance to the Blue Earth county bar, he
practiced law in Mankato, and later
served the county two terms as county
attorney. In this position he gave ex-
cellent satisfaction. and proved his
worth by watching closely after every
interest in which the county was a
party. Under his administration no
quarter was shown criminals of high or
low degree, and his legal advice to
county officials was always found to be
valuable and reliable Mr. B. is a good
business man, and his life training fully
equips him for any duties connected
with the position he seeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

is an active candidate for the position.
He has ample qualifications for the
place and time to devote to the many
duties that are imposed upon the &C.
cupant of that office from the city. All
county business demanding his atten-
tion would be we'll and carefully looked
after, and affairs economically admin
istered.
HENRY APPEL,
Who is we'll known to all our citizens,
is also candidate for the place. He
has been engaged in the furniture and
second hand store business for several
years back. He is we'll acquainted
with the needs and wants of the city,
and if chosen for the place would de-
vote the necessary time to the discharge
of its many perplexing duties.
ED. SCHUMACHER,
An old resident of the county any city,
and thoroughly acquainted with all
matters pertaining to the business af-
fairs of the county, has also announced
himself as candidate for commission
En- Mr.. Schumacher is at present en-
gagged in the farm machinery and
plumbing business, but would give
plenty of time to the discharge of the
duties of the office if called upon to fill
it. He is possessed of good business
Judgment and would doubtless make a
pOod official
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E. r. KENNEDY,

Of this city, has announced himself a
candidate for the place. He is an old
resident of the county, we'll known to
all, an old soldier, and would fill the
Office we'll should he be selected.
W. L. BRADSHAW
Has also announced his candidacy for
this position. He is a resident of Man
kato and has been in the grocery bust
ness for several years back He is a
good citizen and amply qualified to dis
charge the duties of the Office if selected
for it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
GEO. Il. BARR


Has served the county so long and so
faithfully in the upper house OF the leg
islature that he is known OF all men by
his works. 1t is not saying too much
to assert that the county never sent a
man to the senate who stood higher in
the estimation and esteem of his fellow
senators than does he. Thoroughly
honest in his every public as we'll as
private acts, his influence on matters of
legislation has never failed to be felt
and appreciated. His vote has never
failed to be recorded on the side of
right and justice, and his devotion to
the material interests of the people of
the state is admitted by everybody. He
has proved himself most faithful pub
lie servant as we'll as conscientious law
maker.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
FRANK A. WILDES.

Who is we'll known among our citizens
as an old resident and also as teacher,
is making push for the nomination.
He is graduate of the Normal school,
has taught number of terms of school
in the county was principal of the Nor
ristown school for one year and of the
Royalton school for two years, and has
most successful record. He is ener-
getic, keeps in close touch with every
advance made along educational lines.
and being thoroughly practical would
no doubt give an able and satisfactory
administration of the Office if chosen to
fill it,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
OSCAR J. OLSON,

OSCAR J. OLSON,
Of Decoria. is also in the field for the
nomination. He has had considerable
experience as teacher and has made a
good record in the schools in the coun-
ty. He is possessed of all the qualifica-
tions for the Office, takes great interest
in all educational matters. and if Sc
lected for the position would doubtless
make most excellent official
w. E. FREEMAN
Is another of the several candidates
for the position of superintendent. and
has excellent qualifications for the
place. He has worked his way up
alone to one of the leading educators
of Southern Minnesota. He is a grad
uate of the Normal school and was
connected with it's faculty for two
years after his graduation. He has also
been principal of the Caledonia and Bel
bingham high schools, where he gave
most excellent satisfaction. For the
past two years he has been connected
with the Commercial College of this
city as one of it's proprietors and.is very
popular with all whom he meets. If
he should secure the position the
schools of the county would not suffer
under his administration.
D. G.. ROBINSON,
Of this city, is also reported in the
field as an active candidate for the NOM
ination. Mr.. Robinson was out of
the city at the time this roster was put
in share and we were unable to see him
as to his candidacy. He is an old teach
er, having taught for a number of years
in this state with great success. He
is at present local agent of the New
York Mutual Life Insurance Co. He is
most excellent young man, possessed
of great hustling qualities, and
thoroughly up to date in all matters
pertaining to education and would
doubtless make good official.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

Of Lake Crystal, has also decided he
would like to make his home in the
sheriffs residence and is actively before
the people for the office. He is an old
resident, has served the county board
for many years, and if selected would
doubtless make capable official.
The age-herald., 1898-01-29

Frankfort, Jan. 2S.-When, next month, the battleship Kentucky glides from the ways at Newport News, her docks will not be bathed in champagne or good whis- key. The fair sponsor, Miss Christine Bradley, will uncork a beautifully embel- lished silver vessel full of pure water
 On the farm in LaRue county, where Abraham Lincoln was born, there is an unfailing spring of cold,- crystal water, where, in his boyhood, the great emanci- pator was wont to slake his thirst, using gourd or oak leaf dipper
 The idea is to have committee formal ly visit the spring, fill silver vessel with sparkling water and seal it with appropri- ate ceremonies. Then the vessel will be given to Miss Bradley, who will guard 1t as a sacred thing until the time for break ing the seal on board the Kentucky.
 Therell be many an aching stomach
 If you could see them all;
 Therell be many a hungry goozle
 After the Kentucky's christened.
 Therel be many nose made paler
 If you could see them all
 Therell be many cussin colonel
 After the Kentucky's christened.
The age-herald., 1898-01-29
BUCKLEY BEING
 KNIFED DEEP DiSOrderly PaftiSanS Ordered Out Of Com
 mittee Room. CHANGES FOR HIS DEFEAT When His Confirmation for MOntSOmery'S POStOfiiCe Comes Up in Senate. sTALLINGs AGAINST SIMMONS Says His Confirm a,ion Will Be a Disgrace to Alabama-BilI Granting 25,000 Acres
 of Land to Industrial School
 FayorabIy Reported.
AGAINST SIMMONS
Special to The Age-Herald.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The sub-commit- tee on Alabama appointments of the sen- ate committee on postoffices and postroads and another hearing this morning. The charges against Buckley, the appointee for postmaster at Montgomery, wereheard, and the different factions became so dis orderly that Senator Gear was forced to call in a messenger and put them out of the committee room.
 Unless he has some evidence up his sleeve which has not yet been produced, Buckley's confirmation will be defeated The charges against him are of a very serious nature, and he has thus far failed to impeach the testimony of Walkers wit nesses. Both factions are out in force, Aldrich, Barker. Buckley, Vaughan, Sim mons, Walker and Mabson being present at the hearing.
 The, committee on public lands today made a favorable report on the bill grant ing twenty-five thousand acres of land to the Normal school and twenty-five thou sand acres to the Girls Industrial school at Tuscaloosa. This bill has already pass ed the senate
 stallings Fighting Simmons
 Representative Stallings is taking a hand in the fight against Frank Simmons, appointed marshal for the Southern dis trict. MT. Stallings went before the com- mittee on Judiciary and laid bare the full record of Simmons.
 "It was the worst appointment which could have been made in Alabama" said MT. Stallings, land is a disgrace to the administration. There is no charge we can bring scarcely that we could not prove. I have submitted charges and en- tered protests, and if the republicans con- firm him after what I have told them, and what reputable republicans have told them, then the bargains made in the states for nominating votes must have been more shameless than we can imagine"
The age-herald., 1898-01-29
KENTUGKYS HUMILIATION:
 COLONIES TaKE TO WATER Miss Brdd6u VIII S6t th6 Example in 6hrSt6n-
 in0 th6 Bdttl6shD Kentucky. NOT 6HHMPHGNE, BUT MERELY H VESSEL OF ICY WRITER VIII Be Dashed Against the Hull Of the New ManOf-Wdr. The Liquid Will 6Om6 from Spring Where Lincoln
 SIdk6d His Thirst in BOuhOOd.
NOT CHAMPAGNE, BUT MERELY A VESSEL OF ICY WRITER

Therell be many a rusty stomach,
 For water will transform them all;
 Therell be many a smaller hat
 After the Kentucky's christened.
 The days of miracles will never cease, and 'tis said now that the seasoned stomachs of Kentucky 'colonels" will no longer bask and bath in the exuberating influences of pure liquor. When the frolicsome "colonel arises in the morning. catches whiff of the chilly breezes that come sweeping over blue grass regions he will take a long draught of natures elixir, pure sweet and wholesome water, look at the casks that were full and sigh. Sigh for the days that were,
 Pine for the liquor that ain't
 As free as it used to were,
 For the days of vermilion taint Was ostracised by a beautiful belle
 Them days when he used to paint And the colonels say its h-l.
 Perhaps the impression may prevail that all Kentuckians have joined the "blue rib bon'' procession. Not so. The example will be set by beautiful belle in christen- ing the battleship Kentucky and when did ever ''colonel's' chivalry insult fair woman by refusing to obey her mandate?
The age-herald., 1898-01-29
WILL NOT BE BROKEN,
Is the Belief in Regard to the Tennessee
 Deadlock.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 2S.-The democratic legislative senatorial caucus met again to- night and balloted 13 times without making a nomination.
 Several changes during the balloting were made, but the last ballot showed that these changes had been only as "feelers' to discover whether the supporters of any one of the three candidates could be stam- epded or their line broken. The last ballot, the 127th, stood:
 McMillin, 35; Taylor 29; Hurley. 25; one member being absent, who would have voted for McMillin leaving the situation practically with 1 vote gained for McMil- lin The caucus adjourned until next Monday night The belief that the dead- lock will not be broken is growing.
The age-herald., 1898-01-29
LEADERS DIE WITH THEIR MISTRESSES Aranguren Following Suite Met the Same
 Fate. WAS SHOT WHILE WRITING Not Believed Spain Will Send Her Entire
 Fleet to Cuba. HOME PORTS ARE UNPROTECTED Reciprocity Treaty Negotiations Between the United States on One Side, Spain Cuba
 and Porti Rica On the Other
 Cuban Emissary.
HOME PORTS ARE UNPROTECTED

Havaha, Jan. 2S.-Further details regard ing the killing of Nestor Arrangueren, the insurgent brgadier-general, known as the Sheridan of Cuba have been received. They show that Colonel Branzaba, of the Spanish forces, had known for some time tting his mistress in a hut in the Tapaste hills, and the day before yesetrady he or dered three columns of troops, reinforced by cavalry to surprise the insurgent chief. and killed with one of his companions. The troops also captured two women and the father of Arranguren's mistress, who is described as being the dynamiter of the band
 About 4,0O0 D ersons have visited the morgue where the body of Arranguren lies exposed among them being many ladies, the uncle of the deceased, ose Maria Ar ranguren. and his nephew, Nestor Arran- guren. The remains were identified by the chief of the fire department, several officers and number of firemen as well as by his
 
 in different circles here at the fact which Is now being pointed out, that nearly all the insurgent chiefs of the province of Havanan have been killed owing to their visiting their mistresses.
 Itsis said the mistress of Aranguren and another woman, who were both wounded when the insurgent chief was captured have since died of their injuries. Arangu- ren 1t is now stated, was shot while he was writing. The remains of Aranguren will be quietly buried today.
 The Spanish officials say that among the papersy which fell into the hands of the diary, showing that he ordered the execu- ton of Lieut.-Col. Ruiz.
 Capt.-Gen. Blanco, 1t is announced from Spanish sources at Manzllo, in addressing the municipality of that place. said the country should look forward with confi- dence to the near approach of peace. which, he believed, would be arrived at in Febru- ary, owing to the new policy adopted by the government and the support 1t was re- ceiving from the country. Gen. Blanco will remain at Manzanillo at present and in- spect the forts.
 Bishop of Havanna.
 upon considerably in social circles, is that the bishop of Havana has visited all the secretares of the autonomous government while, although two weeks have elapsed since he did so, the secretaries have not returned his visit.
 General Pando. the acting captain gem
The age-herald., 1898-01-29
EARLE TnE RECEIVER.
Dawes Names Him for the Chestnut Street
 National Bank.

Philadelphia Jan. 2S.-Comptroller of the Currency Dawes came here today from Washington to confer with the managers of the plan for the voluntary liquidation of the affairs of the suspended Chestnut Street National bank.
 The comptroller declined to make any modification in the amendments to the plan proposed by him few days ago. As the managers declared they could not accept the amendments, the comptroller therc- upon announced that he would at once ap- point a receiver.
 To show his confidence in the ability and integrity of the managers of the plan, he selected one of them, George P. Earle, Jr., as the receiver.
The age-herald., 1898-01-29
BURNS HAD, NERVE.
Tried to Fight His Way Into Luetgert Trial With
 Two ReyoIvers.

Chicago, Jan. 2s-A remarkable scene was witnessed at the Luetgert wife murder trial this afternoon. John Burns attempted to secure admission to the court room to att tend the trial.
 He was refused and drew two revolvers and A knife. Deputy Sheriff George AL brecht knocked the knife from hls hand. Intense excitement prevailed.
 Women screamed and bailiffs rushed about in the crowd. Burns, who was in- toxicated, was locked up at the East Chi cago avenue police station.
The age-herald., 1898-01-29
Lumber Firm rnils.

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 2s.-By an appli- cation made in the superior court today the failure of the w. F. Swords Lumber company, probably the largest concern of it's kind in Connecticut, bevame kAown, and Judge Thayer appointed Frank Miller as receiver with bonds of $50 ,000 The lia- bilities are said to be s150.0OO, and the as- sets $2O0,0 ,000.