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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
GETTING READY.
American Batteries Being
Placed In Position tor
Attack on Santiago.

KINGSTON, jamaica, June 27.-Fours
batteries of,American artillery ana
one gatling gun have been placed On
the hill overlooking the> basin olI
Santiago de Cuba. The American
troops were within 200 yards Of the;
Spanish troops Saturday night
The city is in plain sight.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
PANIC STRICKEN.
Serious Situation in Havana,
Police Watched to Pre-.
vent Revolt.

KEY WEST, J une A.-Reliable news
just received from Havana says a
reign of terror exists there. The
police tbrea tened to revolt and are
being watched by the troops.
Famine IL Imminent. rhe city is
panic stricken.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
FLEET.
Iowa, Oregon and Newark.
Cruisers and 3 Golfers
"4, Bound for Spain.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-The Nag
ship Newark, >ba ttleships Iowa: and
Oregon, cruisers Yankee and Dixie
and three colliers comprise WatsOn's
fleet, which will sail Immediately
from Santiago for Spain. a.... ..s>.1 5
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
Rueklop,s Arnlca Salvo

Tho best salve In the world foI
cuts, bruises, sores. ulcere, SAT-
rheurn. fever sores, letter. chapped
hands, chilblaiDs. corne, and all SKID
eruptions. and positively cures piles.
or no pay required. 1t Ia guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price Is cents per box:
For salc nv l.. ID. BROWN
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
TO VISIT. 7 THE D0NS
Com. Watson viii Command
........ a Squadron Bound
. @..,*s for Spain ..s

4 ya.AYAsHlNGTON,s June The navy
department has posted the following
bulletin: Commodore Watson sails
today IN the Newark to join Salnp
son, where he will take under his
command an armored squadron
with cruisers and proceed at once of
the Spanish coast. r-: =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28

I The Democrat discusses the city
council .'from Mecusker up to Tom
Martini,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
NOT ARRIVED.
The American Transports
Not Reached Manila at
Last Reports.

Hone KONG. June 27.-WOrd re-
ceived from Manila says the Amer
lean transports had not reached
there on June %.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-28
C0ALllNG FORBID.
Camara'S Fleet Cannot Coal
at Port Said Under
Present Orders.

PoRT SAID, June 27.-Upon appli-
cation of the United States consul
orders have been issued iOrhldding
coaling Camara's fleet until further
orders.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
Sealed box of Matches found to be part.
ly burned.

A. B. Ewing sold box of matches
Monday to Geo. Drake, and when
the latter went to open it he found
that The heads of the matches in one
end of the box were all burned off.
The box had never been opened be-
fore, and it is evident that the match
es must have caught fire by spontan-
eous combustion or by rubbing to-
geJher. That the flame did not ex-
tend to the other matches in the box
or consume the entire box Is hard to
explain unless it is due to the case of
boxes beingapractically air tight, and
thus smothering the fire. Had a fire
OF any consequence resulted, nobody
would have known how il started, and
it would perhaps have been laid to in
cendlary origin. This is not the first
case of spontaneous combustion re-
ported, when the fire was extinguished
quickly enough to show the cause.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
AN AVERAGE APRIL.

April was just an average month,
according to the figures of Observer
Lyons, at st. Paul. The mean tenn.
perature of the month was 46 degrees,
while the April mean temperature for
twenty-eight years has been As de-
grees. The hottest day was the 18th,
when the thermometer marked II.
The coolest was the 9Th, with mini
mum Of 10 degrees. The precipita.
tion was 1.22 inches, while the aver.
age is ESQ inches. There is an excess
of temperature on the daily means OF
697 degrees since Jan. 1st, of which
April contributed 80 degrees. There
has been deficiency Of precipitation
of .O5 inches since Jan. 1st.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

An order was made in the probate
court for hearing and notice of
application for appointment of admin
istrator of the estate Of f. Godfred
Schritt.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Jones return
ed to Mankato Monday from Ma
tional City, CAL, where they have
been residing for six or seven years.
They expect to make this city their
future home, and are welcomed back
by numerous friends.
Farmers who have been in the city
during the past day or two say that
the present cool weather is the best
possible kind of weather for wheat.
which is getting we'll rooted. A fine
crop is anticipated, although there
are future dangers to be avoided.
The horse and buggYs that was
found by Officer circuit early Mon
day morning in the north part of the
city turned out to be Peter Kern's
The horse ran away Sunday afternoon
and instead of going home, as was
thought, it stopped in the city limits
and some one tied if up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
THANK GOD
For the Victory Of Commodore Dewey
and our Brave Sailor Boys.

The official board of the Centenary
M. e. church in their regular month
ly meeting Monday evening May I'd,
DR.. J. M. Driver, D. f. Clements G..
FL. Lindsey. H. ]. Kuhn, T. G. Peart,
A. II. Allen. S. II. Grannis, II. S. Ell
dred, Geo. w. Sugden, ]. H. Baker, U.
0. Cox, and Cnas f. Koehler being
present., authorized the following reso-
lutions:
WHEREAS, We believe the distress
and suffering of the Cubans and also
of the Inhabitants Of the Philippines
caused by the cruelty and inhumanity
Of the Spanish is sufficient cause for
our Intervention, and
WHEREAS, We believe our cause
to be just and prompted by pure and
noble motives in the interest of the
down trOdden and oppressed, and
WHEREAS, We truly believe that
GOD Is active in the affairs Of nations
a. well as OF individuals, and that He
always suStains and aids the side of
the righteous, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we have reason to
rejoice, and do hereby rejoice, at the
victory of Commodore Dewey aud his
brave sailor boys over the Spanish
fleet at Manila, and that we devoutly
thank God for this victory, and all
other victories in this mOmentous
struggle, and implore his help and d.
rectiOn in all our future national
movements, whether of war or peace.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
SHERIFF'S BILL.
The Offsets Almost Cover the
Amount Asked.
The County Board Listens 10 a Peti.
ton for q $500 Appropriation
for Garden City.

OThe county board met Tuesday
noon, all of the members present ex-
cept Commissioner Roberts. The first
matter to come up was petition pre-
scented by the town board Of Garden
City asking for an appropriation of
$500 to build a bridge over a creek
leading to the Watonwan river, where
it crosses the Garden City and Vernon
Center road. The board. w. Schultz
A. E. Bixby and John E. Stevens, was
present, and Mr.. Schultz acted as
Spokesman. He said the apprOpria-
tion wanted amounts to about what
the township pays into the road and
bridge fund annually. The board
prom ised to consider the matter dur
ingSt he present session. The same Pc
Triton came up at the March meeting,
but ohe board did not take favorable
action at that time.
Several saloon petitions were consid-
cred during the afternoon.
County Attorney Hughes has pre-
pared a report to present to the board
in regard to Sheriff Bowen's bill for
S7S1. 30 for balance due on board OF
prisoners. He will find that the bill
is one that should be paid, but he will
also find that the amount which the
board has paid him for washing for
prisoners. 1926 60, should be deducted.
He will also find that about $3.50 for
collecting delinquent taxes should be
deducted, as the law does not allow
the sheriff anything for this work, and
that there should also be deducted
something for summoning jurors
where more than one was summoned
on the same trip, so as to allow only
for the actual miles Travelled, and not
complete mileage on each summoned.
This will leave only about $50 due Mr..
Bowen. The report will not be pre-
scented before tomorrow, and after
looking into the matter more, a great
er alance will be found due to MIR.
Bowen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
OLD RESIDENT GONE.
Death of David P. Davis, q Well Known
South Bendite.

David T. Davis, of South Bend, a
well known and highly respected resi-.
dent of the county, died at 9:45
o'clock Tuesday, after a long i'll
ness. He was SS years of age, and was
born in Wales, coming to America in
1888 and settling in Ohio. In 1856,
he came to Minnesota and
located at South Bend, where he con-
Quoted store for many years. His
wife died six years ago, but six child
rem survive him-Mrs. Morgan, of
Custer, Lyon county. MINI; Daniel P.
Davis, of Cambria; j, P. Davis, of
Tracy; d. P. Davis, who now con-
ducts the store at South Bend; Eben
P. Davis: of Cambria; and Evan
Davis, of AZusa, Cal.
The deceased possessed the esteem
of all who knew him. His life was
and his faith in the princi-
pies of Christianity was deep, His
death, although not unexpected, will
cause much sorrow. The funeral will
occur from the house at 200 p. M.
Friday, and the interment will take
place at Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
GALEN'S DICIPLES.
Semi-Annual Meeting Held in
MankatO Tuesday.
Doctors of oulhern Minnesota Listen to
Papers and Transact Considerable
Business.

The semi-annual meeting of the
Minnesota Valley Medical Associa.
tion was held in parlor ga" of The
Saulpaugh Tuesday. The attendance
was not as large as usual, but such
well-known gentlemen as DR.. 81. A.
Tomlinson, of St. Peter. president OF
the association; DR.. 81. M. Workman,
of Tracy; DR.. G. J. Spratt, of Mime
apolis; DR.. G. 1. Smart, of Blue Earth
City; DR.. A. J. Gillette, of St, Paul ;
DR.. G.. F. Merritt, of St. Peter; and
DR.. John Williams, CT Lake Crystal,
were present from abroad.
The session was opened with prayer
by DR.. Driver.
DR.. J. H. James, of this city, gave a
report of a case of obscure eye disease.
DR.. John Williams, of Lake Crystal.
read a paper on Medical Ethics"
DR.. A. S. Gillette, of st. Paul, pre-
sented paper on Diseases of the
Joints Other Than Tubercular or
Rheumatic.
DR.. J. w. Andrews, of this city,
had paper on "The Radical Cure of
Hernia"
Drs. J. 81. James, G. f. Warner and
G. f. Merritt were appointed COM
mittee to prepare suitable resolutions
on the death of the late DR.. d. B.
Collins, of St. Peter, to be read at the
next meeting.
The president was authorized to
appoint delegates to the meeting of
the American Medical Assn at Den
yer in June. They will be named
later.
The following new members were
voted in: Drs. A. o. Bjelland, J. S.
Holbrock and Marie Merrill. of Man.
kato; Mccarthy, of Madelia; Chas.
Germo, of Balaton; anG o. Fl. Justice,
of St. Peter. The ballot was not clear
on one other applicant.
The annual meeting of the associa-
tion will be held on the first Tuesday
in December.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
NEW TOWN HALL.

John Bestman and Patrick Lynch,
of Mcpherson, members of the town
board, were in the cityTuesday arrang-
ing to advertise for bids for the erec-
tion of a town hall at St. Clair. The
town has voted $1,000 for the purpose,
and it has been decided to go ahead
independent of the school district
and put up a building "a by 66 feet
with 16 tt. posts. Bids will be opened
May 14th. The hall is to be arranged
50 that it can be used as theatre. and
it will be completed in time for the
campaign speakers next fall. A hall
of some kind has long been needed
there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
JUDGMENT RENDERED.
Judge Severance Decides the L. p. Hunt
Lien Case.

Judge Severance has filed decis-
ion in the lien case Of the Carey, Lom-
bard Lumber Co. VS.. L. P. Hunt and
others. Lorin Cray appeared for the
plaintiff, B. D. Smith and G. A.
Severance fer Lewis p. Hunt and
Lisbeth P. Hunt, A. r. Pau for
Joseph Manderfeld and J. II. Macbeth
and Harry Paddock for Edna Phoebe
Jones and Esther Elizabeth Jones.
The action was one brought to en-
force lien of about 81, 800 and inter-
est upon l.. P. Hunts building.
AS conclusions of law it is found,
that the plaintiff is entitled to judy
mrut against Edward G. Burdick,
Michael:Coughlan, Joseph J. Walraf,
co. partners as E. Q. Burdick Com
pauy, in the sum of S1,771.97 as prin-
cipal and interest, together with the
costs and disbursements Of this &C
tiou, and to have said judgment to
the amount of $1S1.35 made specific
lien as Of the date of Sept. IA, 1895,
upon the building constructed by the
said e. G. Burdick Co. for the said
Lewis P. Hunt on the lands described
in The complaint; and to have judg
ment ordering and decreeing sale OF
said building and the equitable in
terest and ownership Of Lewis p
Hunt in the land. The court grants
astay of thirty days.
Tne portion Of the judgment which
is made specific lien on the building
is an amount covering the cost of the
fl ring in the third story.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
VOLK'S CLIFF INN OPEN.

The Northwestern railway COM
pany's summer resort guide for 1898
contains mention of Volk's Cliff Inn,
this name having been adopted for
the popular Lake Washington resort.
Mr.. Volk was in the city today and
reports that he has added some new
boats to his fleet.
Mrs. Alfred Bent and two sons and
Mrs. Richards, of Minneapolis, have
arrived there to spend the summer
and enjoy the fresh air and the.
pleasures Of the lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
CHANGE OF LOCATION.

The county w. G. T. U. convention
which was to be held at Garden City,
Saturday and Sunday May 18th and
18th, has been changed to Amboy. and
will be held in the Presbyterian
church. There will he a gold medal
contest Saturday night. Memorial
services Sunday morning. Sunday
school temperance" rally on Sunday.
The US will have a special part in
the program. Addresses, papers and
fine music are being prepared. A
complete programme will soon be out.
Every one is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers
have been filed:
Andres Fuchs to Geo. Gmach, nw4,
sw4, sec. Is, LIE Ray, for S1.4OO.
Clara Bienapfl to Henry Lill, lot
three, block one, East Mankato, for
S125.
Daniel z. Mallory to VIM. 81. Per
rim, lot one, block three, Amboy, for
$1,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Mr.. A. H. Crausby, of 158 Kerr ST., Mem
phis, Tenn, says that his wife paid no at
tention to small lump which appeared in
her breast, but it soon developed into
cancer of the worst type, and notwith-
standing the treatment of the best physi-
clans, it continued to spread and grow
rapidly, eating two holes in her breast.
The doctors soon pronounced her incurable.
- celebrated New York specialist then
treated her, but she continued to grow
worse and when informed that both her
aunt and grandmother had died from can
Ger, he gave the case up hopeless.
Some one then recommended S. S. >. land
though little hope remained, she begun it,
and an improvement was noticed. The can
Ger commenced to heal and when she had
taken seven bottles it disappeared entirely,
and although several years have elapsed
not sign of the disease has ever returned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
School Officers and Others

please take notice, that the School
Textbook Committee elected at the
meeting of school-officers recently
held in Mankato, will, meet for final
action in the County Superlntendent's
Office on Saturday, May 18th, 1898, at
2 o'clock p. m.
All persons interested in the adop-
tion of the best books, are cordially
invited to be present and make such
suggestions as they may deem of i'm
portance. GEO. w. SCHERER,
Co. Supt, Schools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Have You Catarrh aint?-Heres strong
evidence of the quickness and sureness of that
der: For years was a victim of Chronic
Catarrh-tried many remedies, but no cure was
effected until had procured and used DR.. Ag-
news Catarrhal Powder. First application
gave me instant relief, and in an incredibly
short while l was absolutely cured. james
Headley, Dundee, N. Y. Sold by P. Follman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
MANKArO FREE PRESS.
TWO WEDDINGS.
Matrimonial Business Is Picking Up In
MankatO.

MankatO.
Mr.. Edward G.. Cross, of Amboy,
and Miss Jessie M. Jones, of this city,
were united in marriage at the resi-
dence of DIR. s. f. Snow, No. 327 Full
ton street, Tuesday. The bride
is niece of Mrs. Snow and is a very
estimable young lady. The groom is a
popular young man. The many
friends of both will wish them long
and happy life.
Mr.. Chris. Danielson aud Miss Jen-
ME Larson were united in marriage
at eight o'clock that evening at the
Norwegian Trinity Lutheran church,
by Rev. Mr.. Mortenson, the pastor of
the church. About fifty invited
guests will be present. and Mr.. Mike
Hanson will be best man, and Miss
Christiana Lee and Miss Lena Larson,
sister of the bride, will be brides
maids. Following the ceremony,
reception will be held by Mr.. and
Mrs. Danielson, at 204 State street.
where they will reside.
Mr.. Danielson has for twoyears past
been the agent for the Deering Har-
vester Co and before that was en-
gagged in business in the city for many
years. He is reliable and enterpr's
ing young business man. His bride Is
a highly esteemed young lady. Their
many friends will join in extending
best wishes for their future happi-
ness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
SUGAR BEET SEED.

The Minnesota Beet Sugar Mfg. Co. IS
imported sugar beet seed has been re
ceived at E. 1. P. Staede's, in The
Saulpaugh block, and the farmers can
get it in any quantity they wish to
plant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Where there are SYMPTOMS of heart weakness,
there should be DR.. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart, it's magical remedy, gives relief in
testify that it cures permanently. Mrs. W. T.
Ruudle, of Dundalk, Ont, says: Il was for
years unable to attend to my household duties.
suit was wonderful, the pain left me immedi-
atey after the first dose, and a few bottles
cured" Sold by p. Follman,-13
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Nothing has been heard in regard
to the Mennonite families that are
coming to this county to raise sugar
beets, and as no contracts have been
entered into for land, part of the SO
acres selected by Senator Kellar's
agriculturist has already been seeded
by the farmers, who are unwilling to
hold the offer open any longer.
Judge Severance, Court Reporter
Davies and Attorney Cray went to ST.
James Monday afternoon, where court
opens. The term is likely to last for
a couple of weeks. The Madelia Farm
er's Warehouse cases are on the calen-
dar, but may not be tried at this
term, owing to the fact of Attorney
Young being confined to his home.
Captain F. Wildes, of the United
States cruiser Boston, which is one of
Commodore Dewey's squadron at
Manila. is second cousin of Mark
Wildes, of Washington Lake. The
latter has never seen the Captain,
but knows other members of his
family, and is watching the progress
Of events in the far east with
interest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATIONS
for pupils of the common schools will
be conducted at the usual places on
Tuesday and Wednesday, May oath
and 25th.
All pupils who intend to finish the
course and desire to secure a county
diploma are urged to attend.
GEO. W. SCHERER,
Co. Supt. Schools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Mr.. Felix A. Hottinger and Miss
Marcella B. Creighton, Of St. James,
were married Tuesday. 3. esatGs 4. b
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT.

The following is summary of City
Treasurer Williams monthly report:
On hand April list. ....... & 5Q21 At
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Mr.. William Wa1po1e, of Wa1shtown,
South Dakota, writes: "About three years
ago, there came under my left eye little
b1otch about the size. of small pea. 1t
grew rapidly, and shooting pains ran in
every direction. 1 became alarmed and
consulted good doctor, who pronounced
it cancer, and said that it must be cut out.
This would not consent to, having little
faith in the indiscriminate use OF the knife.
Reading of the many cures made by .. ..
S., I determined to give that medicine a
trial. and after 1 had taken it few days,
the cancer became irritated and began to
discharge. This after awhile ceased, leav-
mo a small scab, which finally dropped
off, and only healthy little scar remains
to mark the place where the destroyer had
held full sway.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-04
CASUALTIES AMONG OFFICERS
Shafter Furnishes a Partial List of Hi
Killed and Wounded.

Washington, ID. c., July 3.-The fol-
lowing dispatch from General Shafter
was received at the War department
tonight:
Playa del Este. July 3, 1893, Adiutant
General, o. $. A., Washington, ID. g.:
Camp near Santiago, July 3.-Ihe fol-
lowing is a partial list of officers killed:
Col Charles A. Wikoff, Twenty-Sec-
ond infantry; Lieut.. Col. John NJ. Hamil-
ton, Ninth cavalry; Lieut.. w. III. Smith,
Tenth cavalry; Major Torso, First cav
airy; Capt. O'Neill, First volunteer cav
airy: Lieut. Jules g. Ord, Sixth infan-
try; Lieut. VIM. Il. Ship, Tenth cavalry.
Following is n partial list of officers
wounded: Lieut.. Col John Ii. Patter-
son. Twenty Second infantry; Lieut.. Col.
Henry Carroll, Commanding First bril-
gade cavalry division; Major Henry w.
Vessels. Third cavalry; Capt. Augustus
=. Blocksom. Sixth cavalry; Captain
John Il. Kerr. Sixth cavalry; Capt. Geo.
A. Dodd. Third cavalry; Capt Charles
w. Taylor, Ninth cavalry; Lieut. Frank
II. Mccoy. Tenth cavalry: Lieut. W IN
throp S. Wood, Adjutant Ninth cavalry
Lieut.. Haskell First volunteer cavalry;
Lieut. A. l.. Mills. First cavalry; Lieut..
Oren b. Meyer. Third cavalry; Lieut..
Arthur Thayer. Third cavalry: Lieut..
Walter C. Short, Sixth cavalry; Capt
John Il. Rodman, Twentieth infantry.
(SgneD ''SIIAFTER.
major General