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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26
WHOSE FAULT IS 1T?
A Local Occurrence That Will Interest
Many MankatO Readers.

If, when fog horn warns the
mariner to sheer off the coast and be
still hugs the shore and wrecks upon
it, whose fault is it? If when the
red switch light is up and the engine
driver deliberately pulls ahead and
pitches into another train, blame the
driver. II a careless workman will,
in spite of warning, try to find out
how many teeth buzz saw has, and
the buzz saw tries to find out how
many fingers the workman has, blame
the workman, not the saw. If sick
man knows that certain medicine
is doing him good and carelessly neg
lects to use it, blame the man not the
medicine. If Mankato people who
have kidney complaint and backache
will not take Doan's Kidney Pills
when they are endorsed by Mankato
people. blame the people, not the en-
dorsers. Read this endorsement.
Mr.. Thos. o. Jones, of $40 South
Second St., says:--"I might say that
1 have always been more or less
troubled with my back. 1 suffered
from aching and lameness across the
loins and at times L was embarrassed
by irregular action of kidney secre-
tions, and pains in the top and back
of my head. l read about DOan's
Kidney Pills and saw statements
made by people similarly afflicted to
what l was, and who had been cured
by using them. procured two boxes
from the Seidel Drug Co., and used
them. They proved most satisfac-
tory and did me much good. l con-
scientiously recommend this remedy"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers, price so cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milourn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the U. S. Remember
the name DOAN'S and take no
substitute.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26
A STRONG TICKET.

The Republican county convention
yesterday did it's work well and placed
before the people of Blue Earth
county one of the strongest ticketa
ever put up. OF course there were
appointments. Where there are g
large number of aspirants there
always must be. But the various
contests were waged good naturally
and good feeling existed all around
The convention was composed Of 8
fine looking lot Of men, and was in
every way a most harmonious onel
The resolutions were strong and EN-
phatic, presenting the issues before
the people in most clear manner
The endorse ment of Senator Days as
his own successor for the United
States senate and instructing our
legislative delegation to vote for him,j
will meet the most hearty approval OF
the Republicans and people generally
of Blue Earth county.
The legislative ticket nominated is
strong one. Mr.. Benedict is bright
young man Of good ability and has
the training that will fit him for a
trst-class senator. For the house
Messrs. Guttersen and Nyquist are
tried men, and their experience will
stand them we'll in hand. Mr. Arget-
singer is popular young man, good
lawyer. and will add strength to the
legislative ticket.
The retention of Messrs. Gunders,
Ewing, Bangerter, Hughes, Thorne
and Brooks. in the offices of auditor,
treasurer, register, county attorney,
clerk of court and surveyor, respec-
lively, which they now occupy, is a
guarantee of the conduct of these of
ficers on the same business principles
in the future as in the past. They
are all courteous officials and their en-
dorsement is deserved.
And in the selection Of new officials
no mistake was made. Fred Gerlich
for sheriff, will bring strength to the
ticket, and he will make the county a
most excellent official. VIM. Hughes
for probate judge, will fill the office
we'll, and discharge the many duties
in an able and efficient manner. W.
E. Freeman is we'll qualified for the
position of superintendent of schools
and under him there is no danger of
the work suffering in the least E. r
Kennedy for coroner, is good selec-
ton, while the nomination of W. w.
Paddock and B. O. Killmer for com.
missioners in the Second and Fourth
districts, ensures two good men on the
county board who will look most care
fully after the peoples business.
The people of Blue Earth county
will make no mistake in approving
the work of yesterdays convention,
and we believe they will do so in No
vember by large majority.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26

The National Organization Commit
tee of the Independent Tor Mid Road)
Peoples party, because Of the Mime
apolis & St. Louis Ry. having violated
their agreement with the said COM
mittee, and because Of their inability
offer the same conveniences and
pleasantness of "trip, we the commit
Tee have decided to declare this 1.-THE
500 line) the official route of our dele
gates to the Cincinnati Convention
to convene September 5th. Special
train for delegates will leave Mime
apolis at 6 :35 and St. Paul 7:20 p. N.
Friday Sept. I'd and will reach Cincin-
natl Sunday evening following. We
the committee especially call your at
tention to the attractions of this trip
via the Great Lakes with its line
scenery. The committee and the
company guarantee that the expenses
going via this line will be no greater
than by way of any other route and
will afford pleasure which they will
long remember and never forget.
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insurgents Ready to Disarm
When Assured of Perman-
ent Protection.
Weather CLASSES IN LINE
Are Practically Unanimous in
Favor of Retention by
the Americans.
About to Form a Committee
to Take Some Action in
the Matter.

MANILA, Aug. a. The rumors Of
trouble between the natives and Amer.
leans are for the most part unfounded.
The fact is that the insurgents have
been unwilling to disarm until they
are assured of the permanent CO of
American protection.
The distrust felt as to the Spanish
bank, which originated in rumors as to
an excessive note issue to the Spanish
authorities, led to run on the insti.
tuition, but the British banking houses
came to its assistance and averted a
failure. Business is now booming.
The distractions in the Pasig river,
which floats through the town, have
been removed and the waterworks
have resumed operations.
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FAVOR AMERICAN RULE.
Weather Filipinos Unanimously of That
Opinion.

Weather Fiiipinos Unanimously OF That
Opinion.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-The Associated
Press learns that the Philippine junta
in London has received a dispatch
from Manila ammo uncing that matters
there are rapidly quieting down and
that the friction between Aguinaldo
and the Americans is disappearing.
The junta is satisfied that all friction
will soon disappear and that there will
be no trouble from the insurgents if
the Americans decide to retain the
Philippines. According to wealthy
Filipino now in London the Filipinos
in Europe are all well-to.do people.
Hitherto they have held aloof from the
insurgents, but they now realize that
their interests demand action and they
are about to form committee to open
negotiations with the junta here. They
are all in favor of having the archipel.
ago retained by the United States.
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Revolution in Italy.

The recent bread riots in Italy are
believed to be simply mutterings be-
fore the storm. The trouble is the
people are overtaXed. A great part
Of their earnings is taken by the
government. AS times 20 by the
crisis approaches and the end is likely
to be tue same as in the American
revolution. Many men and women
try to do too much. They overtaX
their system as governments overtax
their subjects. Then comes break
down. The. stomach, kidneys, liver
and nerves are affected. What is re-
quired is a medicine like Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters to restore the
strength. and build up new and
healthy tissues. Any druggist will
supply it, and the sufferer will be as
tonished after taking it to see how
quickly it acts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26
MUNICIPAL COURT CASES.

The following cases were disposed
of in the municipal court Tuesday,
upon the call of the calendar:
Connery Fruit Co. VS.. W. & st. f.
Railway company, stricken from the
docket.
R. L. Polk & Cows A. G. Richards,
order for judgment.
W. K. Landon VS.. Faddoul Kouri,
order for judgment for S77 10.
McCarty & Donnely rs. The Church
of St. John, order for judgment for
$146. Is.
Hanson & Lampert Lumber Co. VS..
Jacob B. Schmidt, order for judg-
ment.
E. M. Hopkins VS.. Geo. Chambers.
order for judgment for $l2.35.
Schorn Bros. VS.. Edward Carlson,
Gustaf Widell garnishee, order for
Judgment.
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CONVENTION OF MINI. DISCIPLES OF
CHRIST.

The second days convention Of the
Disciples of Christ now in session at
the Christian church of this city
grows in interest.
Tuesday nights trains brought in a
large increase of delegates. The audi
forum of the church is completely
filled. The deliberations of the morn
ing were given to consideration of
matters touching the missionary
work in Minnesota. The secretary's
report showed a splendid increase in
numerical strength and spiritual
power. 1t was enthusiastically re-
ceived.
The treasurer's report showed large
moneys raised and all Indebtedness
met. The report places Minnesota at
the head of the brotherhood in the
amount raised per capita.
An interesting feature of the morn
ing session was five minute talks from
five Of the pioneer preachers.
They recounted the trials and hard
ships of pioneer and Indian days, to
which the audience listened with
rapt attention. The leading address
of the morning was given given by
the president of the state board, DR..
D. o. Thomas, of Minneapolis, 1t
was prospective rather than retro
spective.
He suggested that the churches
continue to emphasize the plea for
restoration of apostolic Christianity,
which has been the success of the
church.
The morning session closed with
sermon by A. B. Moore, Of Mankato.
The Bible school has been in session
this afternoon, under direction of
Prof. Furgeson, of Sharon. His an
nual address was cheerful, accom-
panied by recommendation for future
work.
An able paper was read by David
Husband, of Olive, on How to Study
the Bible"
Mrs. B. T. Shoemaker, tersely pre-
sented the relation of Bible schools to
missions. The Importance of tenn
perance in the Bible school was en-
posised by Mrs. Van Dalart.
Mrs. Harmon, Of st. Paul, and
Robert Griene, of Duluth, electrih ed
the convention by short talks.
The afternoon session closed by q
sermon on temperance by James
Crook, of Madelia.
This evening will be the Christian
Endeavor rally and an address by
Miss HELEN E. Moses, of Kansas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26
ANOTHER INCENDIARY FIRE.

At shortly before two O'Clock We'd
nesday morning, fire was discovered in
vacant barn at the corner Of Franklin
and Broad streets. The barn belongs
to Martin Dem, and has been nailed
up. The residence is also vacant.
The fire burned from the first floor
up into gable, but the loss can be
repaired for less than $50. The fire
department saved the building by
prompt work. The department was
called to this same barn several weeks
ago, when refuse pile close by was
found to be on fire.
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BUSINESS CHANGE.

Mr.. II. L. Henry has sold his gro
Gerry store to HI. 81. Luehrs, of Clin-
ton, Big Stone county, who has taken
possession and is now conducting the
business. Mr.. Luehrs is also proprie-
tor OF a store at Clinton. which he
will continue to conduct there. He
contemplates, however, moving his
family to this city and making it his
permanent home here. Mr.. Luehrs
is a pleasant gentleman TO meet. and
will doubtless do we'll in his new
venture,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26
VARIOUS OPINIONS.
GOOD WHEREVER THEY ARE PUT.
venture,

GOOD WHEREVER THEY ARE PUT.
Winona Republican:
A few months ago the b4ttle snip
Oregon and monitor Monterey were
in port together at Sau Francisco.
Since then the Oregon has run $4,000
miles to reach Cuba, and the Mon,
terey 1000 miles in the other dlrec-
tion to strengthen Dewey at Manila.
Our war ships of all kinds are as
good at sailing as at lighting.
NOT A HOODOO
Sioux City Journal:
The Thirteenth Minnesota is the
only regiment from the state that
got into the game, and it received its
baptism of fire on the 18th OF August,
when it helped win the victory at
Manila. The number 13 was GER
tainly not a hoodoo in this case.
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Severely Wounded.
Carleton, Mervin, sergeant Co. e.
Williams, Henry E.. corporal, Go. T.
Crowl, Frank NJ, private, Co. g.
Little, Charles, private, Co. f.
Slightly Wounded.
Jones, William A., private, Co. T.
Wallace, Lewis p, private. Go. q.
Thorsen, Cuyman, artillery, Co. q.
Rice, Clarence T., private, Go. E.
Barrowman, Henry E., private, Co. +.
Twenty, George F., Co. E.
Ulmer, Louis, private, Co. l.
Kapt, George, private, Co. L
Moore, w. S., private, Co. l.
Ryder, Ernest, Co. L.
Fitzhoff, Henry, private, Co. O.
Trenhan, Milton A., private, %. D.
Hansen, Albert S., private, Go. f.
Apler, Charles j., private, Co. @.
Wood, Charles P, private, Go. e.
Died as result of wounds received in
action:
Burnston, Charles, sergeant, Co q
Died in hospital as result of disease.
Padden, Leslie B., private, Go. E
Dickson, Henry, private.
Pratt, Sydney, private.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26

Truth is the greatest good that
man can receive, and the next is a
course of training in the Mankato
Commercial College.
Christian Oberle, aged 10 years,
died Sunday morning at the home OF
his son, in North Mankato, after an
illness of four months. He leaves a
wife, two sons and three daughters.
The funeral will occur tomorrow
morning at 900 o'clock from the Ger
man Catholic church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26
NAV Bring Home the Cannon.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The secre-
tary of war has sent telegram to
General Shafter approving his request
to be allowed to bring home the can
mon captured from the Spanish army
at and near Santiago by the forces I'M.
der his command.
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T. NJ. Pugh came down from Duluth
Tuesday night for little visit with
friends and to look after the crops on
his farm, His many friends will be
glad to learn that he has been nomi-
mated for The legislature on the Re-
publican ticket as one Of the repre-
sentatives from St. Louis county.
The Republicans of his legislative
district have made good choice,
Tom has had experience in legislative
matters, is man OF good judgment
and strict integrity and the people
will always know just where TO find
him. We understand that while the
district is rather close, the indica.
tions are good for his election.
Agent Drake has received word of
the arrival in Minneapolis of one of
the carrier pigeons at 3:45 p. N. Sat-
urday, two more at 3:4S p. M, the
fourth at 900 a. m. Sunday, while
the fifth has not yet appeared. The
pigeons were liberated at 1:30 p. m.
Saturday, and spent about seven
minutes circling about, getting their
directions. The tirst three made the
trip in practically two hours, or less
than railroad time.
A copy Of he Pacific Commercial
Advertiser, of the date of Aug. 4th,
published at Honolulu, Hawaii, has
been received. 1t is called the "Boys
in Blue Edition." and is entirely de-
voted to the boys who were on their
way to the Philippines, two or three
transports then being in the harbor
there. Its patriotism for America is
unbounded.
Mrs. Kate Pirath died Monday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vein
gartz, No. S08 Willow street, aged
eighty-one years. She also leaves two
SONS, Anton, of this city, and one at
Redwood Falls Her husband died
some twelve years ago. The funeral
occurred at nine o'clock this morning
from the German Catholic church.
Wanted-A good man and his wife
adapted to work on dairy farm,
board help and be generally useful.
Also strong, neat girl with good
judgment to do milk work. For par
ticulars address or call at 327 Jackson
St., Mankato, MINI. References re-
quested.
W M. Farr has received word from
l.. A. Moore, of St. Paul, saying that
it was not his son, Russell, who was
wounded at the battle of Manila, but
another Moore. This will relieve the
anxiety of the many friends OF the
family in this city.
Schroeder & Murphy have on exhi-
bition at their store for a few days
the famous gold plated round oak
stove that caused such an attraction
at the worlds fair. 1t was manu-
featured by P. D. Beckwith, of Do.
wagiac. Mich, and cost $3.50.
The board of public works has made
an assessment for the grading of
Fifth avenue from the south line Of
Mankato city to Mills street. The
cost was 1892, and the assessment is
S1S.41 for each siXty-slx foot lot.
Judge Wilson today made an order
appointing an administrator in the
estate of Franz G. Deurtz; and issued
letters of administration in the same.
Walter Miller, who is at Chicka-
manga, is suffering from an attack OF
malarial fever, according to word
which has been received.
VIM H. Denison, of Amboy, an1
Miss Florence E. Griggs, of DanVille,
were united in marriage today at the
home Of the bride
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Mrs. Helen M. Wiswell has sold her
brick residence and two lots in Dukes
addition to August Langhof, OF
Brown county, for $1,675. Mr.. Lang
hoff will take possession in about a
month. Mrs. Wiswell intends to
move to Minneapolis eventually.
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CORTES THE LAST HOPE

Spanish Parliament Will Reasonable
About Sept. 10.
MADRID, Aug. 24.-An the papers
announce the reassembling of the
cortes between the 9th and 10th of
September.
Ell Liberal says: Parliament is the
last hope of the people. If it does not
arouse the nation from it's lethargy the
country will go into irreparable de.
crepitude."
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Hobson sails for SANTIAGO.

NEW YORK, Aug. A-The transport
Segurance sailed for Santiago at $3.50 p.
ant Hobson, who is going to try his
rubber bag scheme for raising two of
the sunkeD vessels of Cervera's squad
ron.
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STRONG TICKET.
Republicans Put Up a List OF
Winners.
Some Echoes From Yesterdays Big
Republican County Con-
yentiOn.

Now that the big battle is over, the
Republicans are taking account of
stock" The general comment heard
is shat the ticket nominated yester-
day afternoon is an exceptionally
strong enc. While the friends Of de-
feated candidates would have liked
to have seen their favorites succeed,
there is very little disposition to COM
plain. Where there were so many
candidates and such earnest strife for
success, it is natural that there should
be some Disappointment, but the un-
successful candidates as rule are
covering up their disappointment and
manfully declaring that they will
give the ticket their hearty support.
This is the right spirit, and ensures
the election of the ticket from top to
bottom.
VIM. Plymat made an excellent
chairman. He kept business moving,
was prompt and fair in his decisions.
and it is largely due to his efficiency
that there was an entire absence Of
wrangling that sometimes manifests
itself where there are so many con-
flicting interests.
Several very good nominating
speeches were made, and among these
were two maiden speeches SO far as
general audiences in Mankato are con-
cerned. Attorneys G. J. Laurisch,
of MapletoD, and A. O. Eberhart, of
this city, received numerous cOmpli-
ments on their first efforts ia political
conventions. They have the true
oratorical power, and will no doubt
be heard frequently in the future.
The resolutions adopted by the con-
vention have the true ring, and are
such as must appeal to the patriot
ism of the people generally.
Mapleton and the SecLiOn OF the
county adjoining secures represen-
tative on the ticket for the first time
in several years.
The convention was decidedly in ia
vOr of passing the offices around,
as is shown by the nomination
of new men for state senator,
sheriff, judge of probate and
county superintendent. Those of
the county officers who were re-
nominated generally have served a
term.
The Democrats now know what they
have got to 60 up against, and it will
soon be known whether they will be
tumblipg over each other to get their
party nominations. a.
Chairman Plymat has called the
nominees to meet at The Saulpaugh
Monday next at 200 p. m. to consult
in regard to the appointment of a
county committee and other matters.
The Democratic county convention
has been called to meet at the city
hall in this city on Wednesday, Sept.
18th, at 1000 a. m. The caucuses
will be held Monday, Sept. 18th, from
700 to 500 p. m.
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Angus tbs Arm Broken.

LONDON, Aug. "a. The Singapore
correspondent of The Daily Mail tele-
graphs that General August had his
arm broken while on his way from
Hong Kong to Singapore during the
prevalence of q typhoon.
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What About, NIerrittf

MADRID, Aug. 24.-Premier Sagasta
says that General Jaudenes being a
prisoner, General Rios becomes gov.
ernor general of the Philippines.
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THE DEAD AND WOUNDED,

Official Statement Of the Thirteenth
Minuesota's Losses at Manila.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Adjutant
General Corbin has received from Gen.
eral Merritt a list of the dead and
wounded at Manila. Among them are
the following from the Thirteenth
Minnesota:
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FARMING LANDS
CITY LOTS FOR SALE

Several quarter sections, improved,
near Mapleton.
Wild and improved lands near Red
wood Falls, also near Granite Falls
aud other Minnesota Valley towns.
No l wheat. corn and dairy lands.
Small traces near Mankato. cut up
to suit purchasers.
Cheap lots, we'll located, as we'll as
choice residence and business prop
erty. l take great pleasure in show
ing property and try TO make terms
agreeable TO purchasers.
Now is the ideal time to buy, as an
era of good times is just beginning.
and prices will advance at the close
OF the Spanish war.
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We notice by the Pixies Peak Daily
News the arrival on the summit of
Mary L. Lundberg, of Mankato.
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Chairman Plymat has called tn
nominees to meet at The Saulpaugl
Monday next at 200 p, m. to consul
in regard to the appointment of
county committee and other matters
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-26

The Democratic county convention
has been called to meet at the city
hall in this city on Wednesday, Sept.
18th, at 1000 a. m. The caucuses
will be held Monday, Sept. 18th, from
700 to 500 p. m.
Cañon City record., 1898-12-29
A Good Move.

The City Improvement Society of
Denver is doing good work as is
shown by the following copy of pos
tai carl being sent to the physicians
throughout the State:
The City Improvement Society OF
Denver realizes that Physicians can
do more than anyone to prevent the
spread of consumption, and to insure
sanitary reform in the matter of non
expectoration on the sidewalks.
To the Physicians of the City we
therefore appeal for cooperation,
that by instructing their patients not
to spit on the sidewalks we may have
cleaner and more beautiful City.
MARY LAvEY RILEY, EMMA J.WARD,
Secretary. Pre- sident