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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
LITERARY NOTES.

Harper's Weekly for October 22nd
will contain some important contri-
buttons on 1.-THE Expansion of the
United States" written by Hon. J.
G.. Carlisle, Senator Gallery, G.. L
Rives and others, Henry James's
new novel, "The Awkward Age"
and the resumption of the pages de-
voted to Music and the Drama, lend
an added interest to this journal of
civilization.
The article in the October Serb,
ner's on the BATTLE of San JUAN" by
Richard Harding Davis, is not only a
vivid description of that famous vic
tory but a complete and careful
analysis of the conduct of the whole
Santiago campaign. He points out
with perfect clearness the problems
involved, shows the lack of adequate
preparation, and says that the final
success obtained was due solely to the
splendid and persistent valor of the
troops who fought under the most
trying and discouraging conditions,
combined with the destruction OF
Cervera's fleet by the navy. Mr..
Davis places the blame where he be-
lieves it is due, and at the same time
gives all credit TO the men who did
the real work. 1t is deliberate and
conscientious history of the cam
paign, and worthy of permanence as q
recond. The illustrations are from
photographs and drawings Of actual
scenes,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

The schools of Blue Earth county
are in most excellent shape, and are
the equal in every respect to any in
the state. The great advance that
has been made during the past few
years, is due to the ability and ener-
getic work of the present incumbent
of that Office. In the Republican
candidate for superintendent, Mr.. W.
e. Freeman. there has been presented
to the people a gentleman most
admirably adapted to carry on to a
still higher plane this good work. He
is possessed of good executive ability,
has good education. is abreast of the
times in all matters pertaining to
educational affairs, and in fact pos
sesses all the necessary qualities to
make first class and progressive
superintendent of schools. He has
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
Indian Lake.

Indian Lake, Oct. Isl. b. Watts
is Smuggling his. house and putting on
a porch.
Mrs Robert Stewart is making her
brother, S. F..Keenan, a weeks visit.
Her home is near St, Cloud.
Mr.. Danohue is having some trouble
with his limbs, the wounds having
broken out. The doctor has made
him a visit recently.
Mr.. Wolcot has sold his place at
Whittaker's crossing to Mr.. John Col
Inns, of Tinkcomville. Mr.. Wolcott
will sell clothing for Mr.. Jones, of
Mankato.
The people in this vicinity were
we'll pleased with the fair in Mankato.
Mr.. VIM. Watts, Jr., has rented his
t lther's farm for three years, and
bought his team and stock. Mr.. VIM.
Watts, ST., expects to take the world
little easier.
We are glad to hear of Miss Anna
Garberg's improved health.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
Other Matters.

J. r. Thompson, city engineer. es-
timated the cost of repairing the
Silver ravine road at S35, and on Aid.
Himmelman's motion the work was
ordered done.
Mr.. Thompson reported building
permit granted to, Miss Martha
Brandt.
Aid. Zimmerman moved that re-
pairs be made at two points on Seventh
and Fifth streets to keep the water
from the cutters from running over
private property, and this was car
ried.
The board of public works reported
the award of the Fifth street sewer
extension to the Mankato Plumbing
Co. The contract and bond for 1858
with A. G.. Bierbauer and W. G. Hoerr
as sureties, was approved.
Bids for doing the official city print
ing were opened. The Free Press and
Review each bid so cents for the first
insertion and 25 cents for subsequent
insertions, which is the same price as
the city is at present paying. They
were referred to the printing COM
mittee to report during the evening.
The committee subsequently recon-
mended that the contract be awarded
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
Wants $3.50 Damages.

The following communication was
received:
Through the negligence of city Of
ficials in not covering and Keeping
covered the dumpings and refuse de-
posted in the dumping place on Pop
lar near D street, near which l lives
my boy caught this germs OF d1pth-
liberia and became seriously Ill. The
rest of my family were also infected
with the disease, and for ten weeks l
was uuarantined. In consequence,
was put to great expense and suffered
severe damages, for which hold the
CITY of Mankato responsible. The bills
of doctors employed by me during
said illness and the cost OF medicines
prescribed by them alone amounted
to $3.50. My attorney has advised me
that can hold the city of Mankato
responsible not only for the said sum
of $3.50 actually paid out by me. but
also for all other damages sustained
by me through the said neglect OF
city officials and the illness of my
family occurring in consequence
thereof.
I should, however, be satisfied II
the city would reimburse me for the
said amount Of money actually ex-
pended by me during said illness.
Soon after said illness originated,
complained to the health officer Of the
city in regard to said dumping place
and he admitted to me that he
thought the germs OF disease had
originated from said dumpings and
refuse left in said place, and within
short time thereafter the cause OF the
complaint was removed and the dump
aud refuse was covered up.
I ask that you, the city council, In.
vestigate this matter, and do not
doubt but that you will find the facts
as have statedIthem.
Yours truly,
WILL M. GEORGE.
The communication was referred to
the committee on claims and &C.
counts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
NEXT YEARS FAIR.
1t Is Already Being Talked About by
Business Men.

The street fair proved to be SO
great success that there is already
much talk about next years fair.
One proposition advanced is to have
two fairs, one in June and one in Sep.
TENDER. There is also talk that the
council set aside the proceeds of one
or two saloon licenses to aid in the
project. We understand that the
executive committee of the fair asso-
citation proposes to call meeting of
citizens soon to consider these mat
tiers. If the business men show that
they are interested. then something
will be done, otherwise it will be
dropped.
The officers are winding up the af-
fairs of last weeks fair as rapidly as
possible, and in few days will be
ready to close the books.
1t is estimated that the fair drew
49, 900 strangers to the city, and if
these left an average of only dollar
each it would mean good deal, but
it is likely that they averaged several
dollars apiece. 1t is probable that
from $4,000 to 100000 was left in
Mankato besides what was taken
away through various sources. This
sum, entering into circulation, will
make itself felt in increased pros
perity. In no matter whose hands it
went in the first place, it will soon be
passed from one to another.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
HOsRE STOl EN-!

A bay mare owned by F. F. Enfield
was stolen from the pasture two and
half miles north Of the city some
time between Saturday evening and
Monday morning. The mare is four
years old. There were three other
horses in the pasture, but the others
could not be caught. There is no
clue to the thief, but a wagon track
was traced TO the pasture and could
be followed for some distance, and
the tracks Indicated that the mare
was tied behind the.wagon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
MANKATO NEXT YEAR.
Three Hundred Delegates are Expected
for q Week.

The Baptist State Anniversary was
held this year with the First Baptist
church of Winona, and was one of the
most successful ever held.
The report of the secretary shows
245 churches with total membership
of 19, 1853, with 2,257 additions during
the past year; 2l4 Sunday.schools with
an enrolment of II, 466. About fifteen
thousand dollars has been expended
for state missions, chiefly in the
northern portion of the state, which
is being rapidly settled.
The denomination owns Pillsbury
Academy, of Owatonna, which has
buildings and endowments worth
nearly half a million of dollars. Grad
yates are admitted to the University
of Chicago without examination, a
privilege rarely accorded. The de-
has expended $50, 1926,
on various benevolent and missionary
enterprises during the year.
The anniversary will be held next
year with the Baptist church of Man.
kato, and at least 300 delegates are
expected to attend. 1t will be held
in the second week in October and
will continue for five days. Sessions
will be held in the church. Rev. S.
d. Works of this city, was elected
vice-president and a member of state
board of managers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
WANT BETTER DRAIN AGE.

A petition has been presented to
the county board asking for the con-
struction of a ditch in LIE Ray, on the
grounds of public health, convenience
and welfare. 1t is asked for to COM
mense at the source of the natural
outlet of Indian Lake, to follow this
outlet to Lake Alice, and thence to
follow the outlet of Lake Alice to
Madison Lake. The petition is to be
heard by the county commissioners
Dec. 18th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
CITY WILL PAY.
Mayor Pau Intimates
Much.
City Will Make II All Right With
Strangers Whose Clothing Was
Damaged Saturday Night.

The disgraceful occurrence OF last
Saturday night was brought officially
to the attention of the mayor and
council last night in the shape OF a
resolution introduced by Aid. Fowler
The latter said that he had been re
ouested to introduce 1t, and that ne
approved heartily of it. The resolu'
tion reads as follows:
WHEREAS, On last Saturday even,
ing, Oct, Is, 1898, a disorderly crowo
of Young men and young women pro-
ceeded along Front street throwing
fiour and other stuff over the clothes,
MATS and bonnets OF the cltlZens ana
visitors in our city, causing damage
and ruin of many garments; and
WHEREAS, The police did not make
an effort 10 protect the people from
such damages; therefore
Resolved, That the mayor is nereOy
instructed to bring action Ior Dam
ages against all who can be proved TO
have thrown -four or other stun on
the clothes of any person VINO was
quietly and orderly walking on tne
street or otherwise occupied.
Resolved, Further, that the city OF
Mankato holds itself liable for all
damages caused by said lawless action
of those of it's citizens who lnaugur
ated and took part in such wilful VIC
lation of law.
Mayor Pfau said that while he re-
GREETED the action Of Saturday night
as much as any one, he did not ap-
prove of the resolution. The police
were not altogether to blame. Ii the
city passed this resolution, there
would be lot of claims presented.
The city will no doubt see that
strangers who were damaged are
taken care of, but our citizens Will
have to grin and bear it, so far as the
city is concerned. 1t was an unfortu-
nate thing, started in sport, but like
some other things spread too far. Ii
the resolution was adopted there
would be more claims presented than
there were clothes injured.
The resolution was not pressed
further, after the expression on the
part of the mayor, which seemed to
meet the general approval OF the
aldermen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

f. N. Stewart and wife, of Elan
dreau, s. D., are visiting in the city
for couple of days.
Notices were posted today calling
meeting in the North Mankato indie
pendent school district for Oct. 31st
to elect officers.
A deed was filed Wednesday trans
ferring from VIM. 81. Glasgow to Mar
tin McHale, the south half Of lot niney
block forty, city, for $500.
Gunder Anderson, of Mapleton, has
broken the record of the present year
by killing twelve mallard ducks at
one shot. The ducks were standing
on rat house.
Ben Ash secured one first, two Sec
ond and one third premiums at the
dog show. He has sold one Of the
dogs exhibited, a fox terrier pup, to
A. A. Buck.
Francis Adams paid 1855 and
Allen Burdick and Morris Truman
each paid SS65, in the municipal
court this morning. All pleaded
guilty to the charge Of disorderly con-
duct.
A. B. Chapman, has through the,
urgent request Of the party from
whom he had rented at Wells, Mimi,
cancelled his lease and rented the
store room known as the Noe build
log and occupied as an art gallery
during the fair. His many friends
will rejoice to know he is to remain
here. AS citizen and business man,
he has met with popular favor.
The son of Rev. John Roberts, of
Judson, aged twenty years, was taken
sick Friday last with Inflammation of
the bowels and died Monday morning.
AS his father is in South Dakota and
cound not be found until today, the
funeral was postponed until one
o'clock Thursday afternoon. The,
sudden death of the young man
causes sorrow among all acquainted
with the family.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
FLAGS SHALL FLOAT.
Law Requires Them Over Voting Places
on Election and Registration Days.

Town supervisors and judges of
election should recollect that chapter
1873, laws of 1897, require that the
national flag shall fly over every vot-
ing precinct in the city and county on
each election and registration day.
In case of failure to do this, the
judges and supervisors are to forfeit
their pay as judges of election. The
officials are required to make state.
ment to the county auditor to accom-
pany the election returns, land shall
say whether the flag was flying or
not. Precincts which have no flags
should provide themselves with one
at once, as next Tuesday is registra.
tion day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
TO QUIET TITLE.

Mrs. Satie Hamlin has commenced
an action to quiet title to 100 acres of
land in Blue Earth county, which she
claims to have purchased from G. II.
Estelle and wife, She says that she
did not record the deed and that after
it was delivered someone changed the
name in the deed to D. P. Hamlin.
She asks the court to declare her to
be the owner Of the land. W. F..
Hughes and w. r. Geddes are Mrs.
Hamlin's attorneys, and all the
parties reside in South Dakota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Fire on Saturday destroyed a new
separator belonging to Harry Lynch,
of St. Clair, and three or four stacks
of grain on Mic Lynch's farm, in Nc
Pherson. Harry Lynch is cousin of
Mic Lynch and was doing the thresh-
ing on the latter's farm. The loss on
the separator is $500 or 500, with no
insurance. There was some insur-
ance on the grain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

had the experience of some ten years
successful teaching, portion of
which wasiin the country schools, so
that he is well versed as to their
needs and requirements. Mr.. Free
man has no opposition for the posi-
tion to which he aspires, as the oppo-
sition has failed to put up candi-
date, and he will. therefore, be cleo
ted by a large vote.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
CITIZENS LECTURE COURSE.

Order tickets to the Citizens Lecture
Course are now on sale at @. III.
Grieble's, 200 South Front street and
by the lecture committee. Reserved
seats may be secured on and after 500
o'clock a. m. Monday, Oct. "a. Let
no one fail to purchase an order
ticket and be on hand early to reserve
your seats. The demand will be
greater this year than ever before.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
CHANGES HANDS.

Judge Severance has purchased the
o. Brown residence property at the
corner of Fifth and Jackson streets,
the consideration being $1,000. This
is most desirable location and the
Judge obtained a bargain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

Louis Lille, an employe at
Schweitzer & Hodapp's, had narrow
escape from a broken foot Tuesday.
A large piece of ice which he was'hand-
ling slipped from the tongs and fell on
his instep, bruising it considerably,
DR.. Brandenburg was called to dress
the injury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
Oh, the Pain Of
Rheumatism!

rheumatism often causes the most i'm
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever. Rheumatism is blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
A few years ago was taken with inhamma-
tory Rheumatism, which became SO intense
that I was for weeks unable to walk. tried
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con-
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
1 suffered agony. l tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me.
Upon the a d e of q
friend / decided to try
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8. s. s. Before allowing me 70 Take II, hoW-
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potash or mercury. felt so much better after
taking two bottles, that continued the rem.
edy, and in two months was cured completely
The cure was permanent, for have never since
had a touch of Rheumatism though many
times exposed to damp and cold weather.
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Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism.
Throw aside your oils and liniments, as
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
THE BOOK
OF THE WEEK

Will deal with
the weeks fore
most offering from
A m rio a n pub
lishers-an extern
sive review will
be given in many
cases, a reading
from the book it.
self, a brief story
of the authors
life-all fully illus
trated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
U NDER DE EVEN!NG
L a Mp Arm 1 soNc 1 HSp sT M,s5

A page bearing this
title gives an entertain
ing collection of short
bits of that sort of read
ing that one does not
care to miss-anecdotes,
information, the strange
and the wonderful are
all touched upon inter-
estingly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
THE PASSING OF
THE OLD NAVY

Two charming articles on
the romance, antique GUS
toms and duties of the old
trading-vessels, the progress
of modern naval science,
and how invention has
killed much of the poetry
of sea life. One of the best
A m eric an illustrators of
marine life is now painting
pictures that will accom-
pany this series.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
Blood

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

The regular subscription price
of the Posi- is $3.50 per year.
1t is offered on trial for so small
a sum simply to introduce it.
There are I6 pages every week,
the same size as THE LADIES' HOME
JOURNAL, and as handsomely illus
trated and printed.
The Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

VI series articles
AMERICAS GREATEST ACTORS sin
will
Side RUSSELL be followed
illustrated photographs original drawings
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
AMERICAN KINGS AND
THEIR KINGDOMS

BY the great preachers of
the world it gives real, per-
sonal non-sectarian help
toward better living.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-11
An old and unlqus sldeboara.

Frank C. Stiiham hasa sideboard which
Is perhaps the most unique, oldest and
most valuable one In the city. He pur-
chased II several days ago from Mrs. Ferre
OF Ycrklyn who received 1t from her
mother Mrs. Bartholomew, The sale of
the relic was advertised in the REPUBLI-
CAN and secured by Mr.. Stidham ut pri-
waite sale before the day of the advertised
auction. Quite number of people were
anxious to buy the sideboard and when II
WINS announced chat Mr.. Stidham had
bought itthore was much Disappointment.
The sideboard is SAID TO be 1870 years old.
1t is Of solid mahogany. feet long and :
feet wide, 1t has u squatty appearances,
being less than 8 feet high. There is u
small glass in front of which is marble
slab. Glass forms the knobs on tho
drawers and doors. 1t is handsomely
carved and stands on four clawed feet. The
interior of the sideboard is unique. Ga
one side is n cupboard fitted out with II re-
volving shelf, on which is cut holes for
the reception of jugs of wine, etc, an in.
dication that sldeboards in the last CEN
fury were used for the same pur pose
as many to-day and that its ow neis
were lavish entertainers. Mr.. Stidham iu-
4 tands to have the relic repaired. He al
] lows everybody to sec 1t ut his auction
/ room and if he Can got bis price he will
aall IL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-11
A WIFE BEATER SCORED.
Warning Of What will Happen to
Him II he Assaults His Wife.

The warning note to corner loungers
was sounded last evening when officers
James Quinn arrested two young men ut
Fifth and Market streets. Complaint AT
ter complaint has been made by women
who have been insulted. Young men con-
gregate at the corners and along the curbs
of Market street. They take advantage Of
the occasion when young women come
along The street without an escort They
use ungentemanly language and throw
tobacco cuds at the girls dresses. The
lounging will be broken up.
The police will see that all loungers
are kept from the curbs and corners.
The judge of the Municipal Court told the
young men in court this morning that 1t
was the Intention Of the court to assist
the police. Not only would the charge OF
corner lounging be preferred. but one OF
disorderly conduct For the good name or
the city and for the benefit of tho young
men of tho city the Market street corner
young men arrested last evening were
fined II and costs each.
AThe coming of u detachment of tho
Fourth artillery TO Fort Delaware and
Fort Mott caused William Niegler and
Charles H Robnette to got druuk: They
know that 1t will DO safe to be IN New Cas-
tie Jail They were fined 81 and costs
each
H. w. Lopez and II. G. Richardson were
rated ut the same amount
Thomas Council was arrested last night
on II warrant sworn out by his wife charg-
Ing him with assault and battery. When
the police went after Council the door
was locked. They were informed that
they would have to break down tho door
to get into the house. They did not de.
lay long and started to get in. Connell
was taken out and when arraigned In
the court pleaded not guilty. His young
wife asked that he be allowed to go.
Judge Ball after servere reprimand
dismissed tho case, on tho payments Of cost,
at the request Of the prosecuting witness.