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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
ALL WILL GO.
Nobody Shows the White Feather in the
New Military Company.

The volunteer militia company met
Thursdas for drill on the square in
front of the Chicago & Northwestern
depot, and was put through the foot
movements for an hour or two.
Seventy-two men participated in the
drill. and all entered into the spirit
of the occasion. After the drill was
over, Capt. Comstock made a brief
statement as to the near prospects Of
being ordered into active service, and
said that is there were any present
who from any cause did not expect to
respond to the call for volunteers and
90 to the front they should make it
known at once, as it was desired to
know who and how many to depend
upon. Not single one present fell
out, all signifying their intention Of
remaining by the colors.
The company will meet Saturday
night for drill again, at seven o'clock,
and at that time the Appointment of
non-commisioned officers will be an.
nounced. Capt. Comstock is very
proud of his company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
MILITIA MEN LEAVE.
Nine Mankato Boys Off With the New
Ulm Company.

The order came Sunday for sthe
Mankato members of the New Ulm
militia company to join the company
Monday. The nine members took the
1920 p. m. train for New Ulm. Co. A
will left New Ulm Tuesday or
Wednesday for Fort Smelling, and
will leave the latter part of the week
with the Second regiment for Wash
ington.
After the order came there was
much hustling about in preparation.
The boys are not allowed to take
much with them to camp. Good byes
were said, and a crowd was down at
the depot to see the boys off. All
left in the best of spirits and with
plenty CT military ardor.
Those who left were Frisbie Pope.
Schuyler Hawkes., R. D. Soule, J. W.
Girvin, VIM. Burgess, Geo. Taylor, G.
E. Barnes, John Mansfield and Carl
G. Iceberg.
Mr.. Barnes was formerly musician
in Co. F. First regiment, but has
been transferred to Co. A, Second
regiment.
DR.. VIM. Jacoby, of Wells, is sur
geon of the Second regiment and dur
ing his absence with the troops his
family will reside in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
AN AIR SHIP.
A Maplet0n Man Thinks He Can hip
the Spanish.

A Mr.. Proehl, of Mapleton, was
examined Friday as to his sanity by
Drs. Bishop, of Mapleton, and Hol-
brook, of this city. He was adjudged
insane and taken to St. Peter that
afternoon by Sheriff Bowen.
Proehl's insanity is due to epeleptic
fits from which he has suffered since
childhood. He has lately developed
strange Authorizations, one being that
he is an inventor and has invented an
air ship. He says that he has it pictur-
ed out in his mind and that he is going
to Washington and have the govern
ment build one. He says that the
government can do this easily from
the plan in his mind. He then pro-
noses to sail three or four miles high
and drop explosives upon the Spanish
forts and warships, and annihilate
the country's enemies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
TAYLOR VS.. SALET.
Suit to Recover the Value Of Property
Stolen by Boys.

The suit of C. T. Taylor VS.. L..
Salet to recover SLIPS, the value Of
the brass fixtures which the plaintiff
claims the defendant purchased Of
the boys who are alleged to have
stolen them, was tried before Judge
Shissler Saturday. Evan Hughes ap-
peared for Mr.. Taylor, and V. A.
Tenney and A. r. Pfau Jr., for Mr..
Salet. who is the proprietor of the
pawn broker store. The complaint
AYERS that on or about Feb. oath. the
defendant "unlawfully and wrong
fully took possession and converted
to his own use" the articles enumer-
ated, and refused to turn them over
on demand. The defendant in his
answer. says that he purchased some
brass fixtures of some boys, for which
he paid IS cents, which was the rea-
sonable value of the property. He
does not know whether it is the same
property which the plaintiff lost. He
had bought the property in good
faith.
Mr.. Tayler was sworn, Oand then
young Hopkins was called. The de-
Tense objected to his testifying on
the ground that he would incrim-
mate himself, his own case being
pending before the grand jury. The
court sustained the objection, and an
adjournment was taken until two
O'Clock. The plaintiff had the other
three boys, Waddell, Kehoe and Keith,
as witnesses. Unless they volunteer
their testimony they cannot be heard,
and their attorney advises them not
testify.
That afternoon, the trial was com
pleted and the arguments were
made Monday. Hopkins testimony
was admitted in part, he having
taken some of the brass fixtures into
Salet's place for the other boys and
getting the money, according to his
testimony. The testimony of the other
boys was ruled out. Evidence was
introduced as to some admissions by
Salet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
VERDICT FOR S4S7.
The United States Court Concludes Its
Session.

The United States court adjourned
at three o'clock Friday afternoon and
court officials returned to St. Paul on
the afternoon train.
The jury in the $1,000 personal in
jury suit of John Paulson, administra-
tor of the estate Of Paul j. Paulson,
deceased, VS. the Parsons Band Cutter
and Self Feeder Co., brought in a
verdict that afternoon in favor of
the plaintiff, assessing the dam
ages at $4S7. AS the injury con-
sisted in the death of the deceased,
it would seem that if the
company was responsible, it was re-
sponsible in greater sum, or if it
was not responsible it should not have
been assessed anything. The ver-
dict was evidently compromise one.
the various extremes meeting at a
central point.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
SUGAR BETS.
This is the Subject Before the Board of
Trade.

The only matter considered by the
board of trade Monday was that
of sugar beet raising.
H. P. Jensen reported that he had
secured 60 acres in Belgrade and that
it was possible to get 200 acres there,
to lease to the Nebraska farmers who
are coming.
Jno. G. Noe said that he had not
been successful in getting land for
this year, as it was too late, but that
there would be plenty of land avail
able next year if the Nebraska far
mers make favorable showing on a
larger acreage.
M. G.. Willard said that he had not
been successful in securing land in
South Bend.
F. M. Currier said that he did not
60 out.
Mr.. Noe said that 80 to 10 acres
could be secured in South Bend, from
reports received.
E. I. P. Staede reported that a
little over 400 acres had been pro-
missed. The land is a good average
and some some of it is the very best
The agriculturist promised by Sena
tor Kellar had not arrived up to this
morning but was expected at noon.
Eighty families have arrived at Min
neapolis from Nebraska, and five have
been assigned to Mankato.
On motion of M. B. Haynes, the
committee was continued and the
members will show the agriculturist
the land which they secured.
On motion of Mr.. Haynes, the
board voted to enforce the rule
whereby members who are five min
utes late at meetings will be fined q
cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
HERE AND THERE.

Austin has nearly completed a
waiting room for farmers and their
families similar to those at Faribault
and Rochester. There will be ex-
tensive shed and stable room in con-
nection to accommodate $50 horses.
There will be separate rooms for men
and women where they can be at
leisure and where they can check ar
ticles until needed. James Spencer,
of Grundy, Center, Iowa. has leased
the property for five years.
did you know, children, that
Methuselah completed nine CEN
turies?" asked a Sunday school
teacher. Didn't know they had
bikes in those days." came from one
of the bright ones.
A copy of confidence game letter
has been received in Winona. 1t pur-
ports to be written from Spanish
prison tells how, upon the sending of
5000 to parties in France map and
detailed description will be forwarded
telling where $4,000 in buried treas
ure can be found, of which the finder
will entitled to one. third and the re-
naming two thirds are to go to the
prisoners daughter. The confidence
man did not find a sucker in Winona.
Mistress Bridget, told you half an
hour ago to turn on the gas in the
parlor. Bridget-Sure an 1 did,
mum; don't yez smell it?
f. E. Jefferson, of Belgrade, re-
Gently bought the whistle that was
on the steamer Julia when it sunk in
the Minnesota river below the city
thirtyone years ago. After the
steamer had sunk, boys took the
whistle off and sold it to Mr.. Miner.
of ST. Peter, who put it on his saw
mill, but afterwards sold it to Chas.
Peterson, of Hebron. Mr.. Jefferson
purchased it of Mr.. Peterson and has
put it over his feed mill, where it is
now doing good service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
NOT A CANDIDATE.
W. A. Funk Frankly States His Position
on the Senatorial Question.

Mr.. w. A. Funk has been frequent
ly mentioned as possible candidate
for state senator. but has until today
made no definite statement as to his
position. He now authorizes the an
nouncement that he will not be can
dldate. This will be source of re-
greet to his many friends, VINO have
recognized in him that true worth and
independent manhood from which the
best timber for public serviceis derived
Mr.. Funk is an attorney of ability and
gentleman in every sense of the
word. and the future no doubt holds
many good things in store for him.
When seen by Free Press reporter,
Mr.. Funk said, in substance:
"You can say ann not candidate
for the senate or any other office To
60 to the senate is an honor l should
appreciate, but my business affairs
are in such shape as to require all my
time; and even if successful in the
fight, success would mean such imam
cial loss and sacrifice as l am not at
this time justified in making. So have
decided to voluntarily drop out of the
list of senatorial possibilities. In
taking this action 1 recognize no
superior claim of other aspirants. In
fact, hold that no man has a claim
to any office. The offices belong to
the people, and it is the duty of the
people to select the best, most honest
and efficient servants, without regard
to their financial or social standing,
or their pull with any element or
faction. l hope and believe good
man will be nominated by the Re-
publicans of Blue Earth county, and
pledge in advance my hearty support
to such nominee"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
PROBATE JUDGE.
Petition Out Asking For O. O.
Pitchers Appointment.
S. B. Wilson Also PavorabIy Spoken of
and May Be Candidate if Not
Too Late.

The resignation of Judge Mead up
on the mastering in of the militia
as volunteers next week, the neces-
sitv for which resignation was set
forth in these columns Thursday, will
leave vacancy to be filled by appoint.
ment by the governor. A petition
was being circulated today asking the
governor to appoint Hon. o. O.
Pitcher to fill out the unexpired term.
1t is said that Mr.. Pitcher would be
willing to accept the Office and not
seek the nomination next fall as
against Judge Mead, and that the
present deputy, Miss Mead, would be
retained, in the event of Mr..
Pitchers appointment. Such an ar
rangement would be satisfactory to
Mr.. Mead's friends, and Mr.. Pitcher
is thoroughly competent to fill the po-
sition.
The friends of Attorney S. b. Will
son are pushing his name today, and
when it is ascertained whether
or not the office has been
promised in advance by Gov. Clough,
if this is found not to be the case, an
effort will be made to push his in
terests to successful conclusion. 1t
is limited that Mr.. Wilson will very
likely be a candidate for the Republic
can nomination for judge of probate
next fall, and for this reason the
friends of the present incumbent
would probably prefer to see Mr..
Pitcher appointed. The office of
judge of probate is a desirable one
from most points of view, has
goodly compensation attached to it,
and it will not 60 begging next fall.
Mr.. Wilson's friends believe him
thoroughly qualified in all respects to
satisfactorily administer the Office,
and if he wants it he will be formid-
able candidate.
1t is understood that a letter has
been dispatched to Gov. Clough ask
ing him whether there is still fair
field for all candidates for appoint
ment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
FOUND HIS WHEEL.
Ben Males, Of Kasota, Locates His
Stolen Property.

Ben Males, the young man from
Kasota who came to this city Fri
day in search of his stolen bicycle,
has found it in the possession OF a
Mankato business man, who bought
it couple of weeks ago from a local
dealer, who, in turn. bought it five or
six weeks ago of man who repre-.
sented himself to be Males.
According to the story told by
Males, he loaned the wheel to a
chum, who said that he wanted to
ride to his home two and half miles
from Kasota, and would return the
wheel next day. The fellow, instead
of doing as he had agreed, came to
Mankato and disposed Of the wheel to
local dealer for $40, saying that his
name was Ben Males and that he
owned the wheel.
Males is more anxious to get his BIZ
cycle back than to prosecute the
thief. He is about twenty years OF
age, slow of thought and speech, and
at first the officials did not take much
stock in his story, but on investiga-
tion found that he was telling a
straight story. The wheel is a last
years Crescent and was purchased by
Males of P w. Satory at St. Peter for
S75. The fellow who stole the wheel
is about the same age as Males, and
told the latter that he had pawned
the wheel with a man in Mankato for
80. Males consulted County Attor-
ney Hughes and Pfau & Pfau, and
steps have been taken to both recover
the wheel for Males and the $40 from
the thief. The tangle will probably
be Strengthened out by tomorrow.
County Attorney Hughes decided
Saturday to issue warrant for
the arrest of Roy Westlake, ) of Kasota,
whom Males accuses of having stolen
the bicycle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
A JOYFUL OCCASION.
The Knights Of Pythias Have q Red Let
ter Day.

A milestone in the history OF Man.
kato lodge No. SO, X. of p, was pass
edThursday evening. 1t was one OF the
pleasantest evenings that the lodge
has ever had. The attendance was
about eighty, including class of
seventeen that was advanced one
rank into the mysteries of the order.
Visiting brothers were present from
Vernon Center, Lake Crystal, st.
James and other lodges. Those from
Vernon Center lodge were Chas. Por-
ter, G. c., G. G. Stoner, G, Halverson,
H. Thompson, E. D. Barnes, T. L.
Atwood and Gus Nelson. Among
those from the Lake Crystal lodge
present were Chas. jenkins and Gill
bert Gutterson. Among the out OF
town members of Mankato lodge
present were DR.. Jno. Williams, OF
Lake Crystal, 'and tJno. V. Ellis and
w. w. James, of Judson.
Grand Chancellor Robt. Stratton,
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
Fred E. Wheaton, and Brother VIM.
II. Eustis, of Minneapolis, were
present and assisted in the work. The
second rank was conferred upon two
candidates and the first rank was con-
ferred.upon a class Of fifteen. Follow
ing the adjournment of the lodge, an
elaborate and we'll prepared supper
was served in the banquetting hall
by Caterer f. G.. HeinZe. Prof. Bras.
tad's mandolin club furnished num-
Der of pretty selections while the sup
per Wassin progress. Afterwards a
program of tOasts was carried out
with Brother L. P. Hunt as toastmas-
ter. Brothers Stratton, w. L. Com
stock, Eustis, w. B. Davies land
Wheaton responded to toasts, speak
ing in happy strain. Several OF the
toasts contained illusions to the war
withLSpain, and breathed with the
most fervent patriotism. All refer
ences to. the coming freedom OF Cuba
and the part to be performed by Uncle
Sans navy and army were received
with enthusiastic applause. At the
conclusion of the speech making, Mr..
Eustis proposed three cheers for Capt.
Comstock and his company Of VOlun-
teers, and three cheers for Cuba,
which were given with will. Then
three cheers were given for Bother
Eustis, land everybody departed in
the best of good feeling. The eve
ming will long be looked back upon by
all present with the happiest Of
memories.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
DECORATION DAY COMMITTEES.

At it's meeting Wednesday night,
Wilkin post, G. A. R., appointed the
following committees to prepare for
the proper observation of decoration
day:
Application - Comrades M. L.
Lockerby, Rollins and Keene.
Entertainment and Conference
Comrades DR.. E. ]. Davis, Gen. E.
Pope, Gen. ]. II. Baker, Henry Hol-
man and Keene.
Graves-Adjutant Exofficio, Com.
rades M. Hanna, G.. f. Lewis, Jno.
Graham, Warren, Hemingway,
Veigel and Oschman.
Finance-Comrades Pope, Andrews
and Burgess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
MINISTERIAL INSTITUTE
For the MankatO District of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.

The Ministerial Institute for the
Mankato district will be held in Yer.
non Center, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, May 3, A, and 5. and the
following | is the program for the
three days session:
TUESDAY EVENING.
$50, Sermon. =. j ohm Stafford, d. D., Mankato
$50, Social hour.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
$50, Devotional. ID. FL. Carmichael, Cleveland
800, How Can We Best Increase Our Mem
bershipT 6. n. Quigley Lake Crystal
Discussion opened by Geo. Fl. Ware
ham, Amboy.
Symposium on churc affairs:
% AS, Official board meetings. ...-:......
...................J.A Hovis. LIE Sueur
Discussion opened by VIM. Cooke,
Brownsville.
(2)1O is, Church records and certificates of
membership F. S. Seeds, MadisonLake
Discussion opened by N. B. Foote,
Madelia.
C3)1O As Conduct of prayer meetings.. 80.
...........H. F. Alderman, Delavan
Discussion opened by F. Parr,
MapletOn.
ii 10 no . oo. -. . Davis, Alden
Discussion opened by c. H. Norton,
MOrrlStOWn.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
200, Devotional. ............L.C G. Klenke, Lyle
2:15, The use of abuse of the Ritual.
...............J.M M. Wilkinson, st. Peter
Discussion opened by Alfred Cressey,
Blooming Prairie.
Symposium on the pastors Sabbath:
Q) 3 90, Conduct of the public service. ......
........W. j. Robinson, Dodge Center
Discussion opened by S. Ellery,
......................G 6. W. Lutz, Wells
Discussion opened by j. III. Buttle-
man, GAINESVILLE.
81 LOO, The day outside of the pulpit. .......
................E.E f. Satterlee, Vernon
Discussion opened by w. E. Thomp-
son, Grand Meadow.
"WEDNESDAY EVENING.
80, Song service.
s 90, Platform meeting:
.U Freedman Aid. ........G. S. Perry, Elmore
(0 Missions JohnMerritteD Driver, DID. Mankatc
THURSDAY MORNING.
s 80, Devotional. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
....T. II. Wilkinson, Minnesota Lake
9 90, Our literature in relation to spiritual
culture and UNCONVENTIONAL loyalty.
IF. d. Newhouse, ID. D. Blue Earth City
Discussion opened by +. A. Cone,
Austin,
10 90 Free Parliament: :...;.;;..;;...;
........... John Stafford, ID. D., Mankato
Business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
SOME APPOINTMENTS.
Mont Officers Named by
Capt. COmstock.

Captain Comstock announced some
of his appointments of non-commis-
stoned officers Saturday night, when
the new company of volunteers met
for drill. Those appointed are the
following:
Second sergeant-J. r. Wysong.
Third sergeant-R. @. Burnett.
Fourth sergeant-C. K. Otto.
Fifth sergeant-A. E. Clark.
Corporals-John Jorgenson, Guy r.
Currier, L. J. Bennett, G.. E. Orsborn.
Wilfred Fowler.
The remainder of the appointments,
including the important one Of first
sergeant, will be announced at drill
tonight. The company will meet at
the city hall at 700 O'Clock this even
ing for drill.
Capt. Comstock desires that the
company be recruited up to 12o men,
and this number has practically been
reached. He believes that the COM
pany will go with the first call for
troops, as part of the state quota, as
the regular militia organization will
not supply Minnesota's quota.
No orders have come yet to any of
the militia organizations to rendes-
vous at Fort Smelling, but they are
expected before the day is out, and it
is believed that Wednesday will be the
day set for the gathering. The Man
kato company expects to meet there
on that or the following dag and offer
its services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

A motion to discharge the garnishee
was made Mondoy afternoon before
Judge Severance, in the case Of Geo.
E. Keene VS. A. e. Walters, Mankato
Savings bank garnishee. The motion
was made by s. B. Wilson, attorney
for the garnishee, and was based on
the ground that the disclosure taken
Jan. 18th failed to show that the
garnishee held funds on that day. A..
E. Clark appeared for Mr.. Keene.
Judge Severance dismissed the mo-
tion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

VIM. 81. Hamilton has sold his
house and lot on West Eighth street
to Geo. May for 1925.
The WEEKLY FREE PRESS, the
New York Tribune and "Fifty Years
Improvements in Farming" for 81. 80.
The Presbyterian state synodical
Sunday school institute will be held
in Mankato June %, 20 and 30. About
200 people from outside of the city
are expected The committee of ar
rangements meets Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

DR.. Amos is back in the city and
will remain here. All wishing to be
treated by him call at once at the
American House. 42t5
See our offer elsewhere this week.
1t is the best yet. Subscribe for the
FREE PRESS.
10000 bushels of potatoes wanted
quick. Highest price paid. J. G..
Roller. 46t3
See our offer elsewhere this week.
1t is the best one yet. Subscribe for
the FREE PRESS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Piles Cured in to Nights.-One applica-
ton gives relief. DIR. Agnew's Ointment is a
boon for Itching Piles, or Blind, Bleeding
Piles, it relieves quickly and permanently. In
skin eruptions it stands without a rival
Thousands of testimonials if you want evil
dence, So cents, Sold by P. Follman.-7.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Awful Experience with Heart Disease
That Dr.Agnew's Cure for the Heart works like
magic, and cures is proven by the testimony of
Mr.. l.. j, Law, Toronto, an. Il was so sorely
troubled with heart disease that l was unable
for eighteen months to lie down in bed lest
smother. After taking one dose of L T. Agnew's
Heart Cure, l retired and slept soundly.
used one bottle and the trouble has not re-
turned. Sold by P. Follman.-5
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

J. G.. Roller wants 10000 bushels of
corn, rye, oats, barley and clover seed.
also potatoes at highe It prices,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Sheriff Bowen has sold his fine sad
die horse to Lieut.. Col. Mead, who ex-
poets to ride him during the war.