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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

r. B. Burshill, agent for the Union
Mems Mutual Insurance Co., of
Duluth, was in the city today. He,
paid a claim to ]. E. Lewis. the man
who was injured in the cement works
a year and half ago. Mr.. Lewis was
not insured at that time, but took
some insurance and his claim was for
an injury received recently.
Hon. Gilbert GutGerson is making
strong canvass for the house, and is
meeting with much encouragement
from all parts of the county. He has
wide acquaintance, is popular with
everybody, and previous legislative
experience gives him pretty strong
pull with the people, !.
Judge Wilson has made an order to
hear claims against the estate of John
Porter; an order authorizing the ad-
minlstrator of the estate of Sylvester
P. Shepard to satisfy mortgage; and
an order allowing claims against the
estate Of Johanna Mahoney.
The Nlcollet county fair will be
held at St. Peter August 81 and Sept.
lst and I'd. No pains are being spar
ed to make it most attractive fair.
Some good races are. promised for
Thursday and Friday, the last two
days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
Gold Found In the Philippine Islands.

On Mindanao, one of the Philippine
Islands, gold is found in the river beds
but owing to the primitive conditions
prevailing there it is not known how
rich these deposits are. With the ad-
vance of civilization this matter will
be fully Investigated by shrewd pros
pectors. Great discoveries may be
made, but no discovery was ever
greater than Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters, which civilization long ago
investigated and found to be all that
is claimed for it. In case of loss of
appetite, indigestion, biliousness and
constipation it acts in truly wonder.
ful manner. The bowels are made to
act mildly, the desire for food is in
creased, sour stomachs are sweetened,
and healthy color is given to the
face. A trial is recommended.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
VARIOUS OPINIONS.

Anoka Union:
Most of the retired men in Anoka
today made their money from farms
within the limits of the county, and
there are number here, but not a
single retired merchant. Here is a
lesson for the rising generation.
Study it.
HOW TO MANAGE IT.
Minneapolis Journal:
The bunting trust has taken advan-
tage of the situation to advance
prices. People who want cheap bunt-
ing will have to keep goat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

There has been an attempt on the
part of some T opocrat papers to make
it appear that the relations between
Senator Nelson and VIM. H. EuStis
are strained. Just to what point
these relations are strained can be
be judged by the following extract
from a letter from the Senator to Mr..
Eustis, In which the former says: II
am at your service in the campaign to
the extent of my ability. Your vic
tory at the polls will be an easy one."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

II is claimed by those who know
that the cause of Don Carlos in Spain
is lost. The nations of Europe are
said to be against change in the dy-
nasty, and Gen. Weyler has proffered
his support to the queen regent,
which will have the effect of keeping
the army loyal. However, Don Carlos
is better off with his fortune Of $780,
OOO,OO than he would be with the
bankrupt throne of Spain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

The noblest inheritance that can
ever be left by father to son, far
excelling that of all lands and houses,
is course Of training IN the Mankato
Commercial college. Send for their
catalogue.
The lien case of the Carey-Lombard
Lumber Co. against L. P. Hunt was
settled and discharged from the rec
ords today. The suit involved claim
of about 1900, The court rendered
for $1S1 and costs, the total footiI G
up to 1854 81.
The Mankato Mutual Building and
Loan Association voted at it's special
meeting Saturday night to reduce
the rate of interest TO be charged on
loans hereafter from eight to seven
per cent. The proposition received
sol votes for to none against, and will
take effect Aug. 1st. A semiannual
dividend of four per cent will be paid
on the last six months business.
In our article Saturday suggesting
an improvement in the manner of
handling surface water from Glen
wood avenue we intended to suggest
that two catch basins be placed over
the culvert over Warren creek on
Warren street. This will dispose of
the water before before it reaches
Broad street, and there could be no
such flood as occurred Friday evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
TRIED SUICIDE.
Train Jumper Would Jump Into
Eternity.
Rasmus Roe Attempts to Cut His
Throat StrangIe Himself, and
Batter His Brains Out.

Rasmus H. Roe, the train jumper
made desperate attempt to end hit
own life in the county Jail Sunday
He took the precaution first to tie
the lock, so that If discovered the Of
ficer would be delayed in coming tc
his rescue.
Roe was placed by himself in the
woman's ward. on the second floor, tC
be away from the other prisoners, as
he is held only on an insanity charge.
He reached through the grating and
caught hold Of gas fixture and
twisted it off. Then he took towel
and one shoe string, having tied the
lock with the other, and twisted them
around his neck. Inserting the gas
fixture between this and his neck he
began to twist. He was already
black in the face from strangulation
when discovered.
Failing in this method of ending
himself, while the sheriff was at
tempting to undo the lock, he drew
the sharp, broken edge of the gas fix
ture across his throat from ear to
ear three times, in an attempt to cut
his throat, but he succeeded only in
badly scratching himself.
Roe then leaped upon radiator
with the ferocity Of hyena, and dove
head first into the stone floor, cutting
his scalp badly, but doing no other
injury to himself. By this time, the
sheriff had reached him and took him
in charge, preventing him from in
fiicting any more self injuries.
Sheriff Bowen decided to place a
guard over Roe, to prevent any fur
ther attempts at self destruction.
Roe is in bad shape, with his mental
Authorizations and his physical in
juries He began to show a DISPOSE
Gion to injure himself Saturday eve
ming for the first time. He had been
handed his supper, with knife, and
when Deputy Brunson stepped in to
take the plate after supper, Roe was
at work manning himself with a
knife. His injuries were so serious
that DR.. Davis was called.
Frank Jones is acting as special
guard for Roe, and the latter has not
since been violent.
Saturday afternoon, Roe was exam
med as to his sanity by Judge Wilson
and Drs. Warner and Harrington, and
was adjudged insane. Judge Wilson
at once telegraphed the secretary of
the state board of corrections and
charities, and this morning received
a telephone message from him saying
that State Agent Gates is out of The
state, and will be back in two days
and will then come after Roe and
take him to Illinois.
In the meanwhile, Judge Wilson
committed Roe to the care of Sheriff
Bowen until the further order Of the
court, and he will remain in the coun-
ty Jail until the state agent arrives.
In the examination, it!developed that
Roe fell on ice and hurt his head ten
or twelve years ago. He has had
trouble with his head since June 1st.
The sheriff will breathe more easily
when he gets rid of his troublesome
charge
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
A STREET FAIR.
The Board of Trade Appoints a
Committee TO Talk it Up With
the rlerchants.

At board Of trade meeting Monday
morning the matter of holding street
fair sometime during the fall was
brought up, and the Importance of
having something done in the matter
at once, if one is to be held, was COM
mented upon. After some discussion
committee consisting of M. B.
Haynes, Oscar Schmidt and f. M.
Currier was appointed to talk the
matter over with the merchants.
President Shoemaker presented a
resolution recommending to the char
ter commission the ACCESSIBILITY of
increasing the membership of the
common council from six to nine.
That the members be elected one
from each ward, and that the extra
three be distributed as follows: One
from first and second wards; one from
the third and fourth wards; and one
from the fifth and sixth wards. w.
D. Willard pointed out that where
this scheme had been tried the best
results had been obtained by electing
the additional aldermen at large.
Several members Of the board thought
that the location of our city would
make it more advisable to have them
elected by districts and the resolution
was adopted as read.
Mr.. John N. Hall called up the mat
ter of the Importance of having the
office Of the deputy internal revenue
collector located here because of the
trouble there would otherwise be in
G citing at all times an adequate sup
ply of revenue stamps for local use
and distribution from this point, and
the secretary was instructed to cor
respond with Congressman McCleary
regarding the matter.
The matter of real estate assess
ment came up again, and the sugges-
tion of impressiug upon the charter
revision commission the Importance
of making adequate provision in the
assessors office for the proper and just
assessment of real estate in the city.
There was some discussion as to what
ought to be done, but no action was
taken in the matter and the board ad
journed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

ler's on Cherry street, be torn down
Mr.. Phillips, at the request of the
! fire department, asked that the coun.
Gil build fire station. The fire
men of the state want to come to the
city, but the fire department is asham
ed to have them come as their is moth
ing to show. A fire station is neces.
sary.
Aid. Bradley asked in regard to the
Young Mems Investment Co., and
what was to be done about the rub
bish in the street.
Gaylord Lamb was present and said
that the contract for building the
sidewalk had been awarded, and that
after this is done the rubbish is to be
removed.
Aid. Peterson moved that the two
buildings mentioned by Chief Phillips
be ordered torn down within thirty
days, and this was carried.
Chief Phillips spoke of the people
who take out building permits and do
not comply with the permit. People
take out spermlts to build veneered
buildings and then put up frame
buildings. He mentioned several in
stances.
The board of public works reported
in favor of curbing and getting the
streets in the vicinity of Rosenberger
& Curriers' candy factory, and estimat-
ing the expense at S4OS. The matter
was referred back to secure bids.
Aid. Fritz moved that S. II.
Grannis'. on dropping his litigation
with the city, be permitted to pay
his Fourth street assessment less
the ten per cent penalty, on his re.
Gently purshased Terry property, and
this was carried.
Aid. Bradley said that there is
much complaint of thistles near the
slough. and moved that the street
commissioner be directed to cut the
and it was carried.
President Porter said that L. G.. M
Fletcher refuses to build a sidewalk
in front of the old Tom Warren pro-
perty, making two claims - that he
does not own the property and that
he does own it. The board does not
know whether he owns it or not, and
would like the council to take action.
The committee on street was direct
ed to investigate the matter with the
mayor, city engineer, and Mr.. Flet-
cher, Monday, 10 a m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

and the other one, who is agent for
the transportation company, has the
rest" The Journal is about right. OF
the thousands who have rushed OH to
that country very few will come back
with more than they started with.
The man who contemplated going,
and finally gave it up, to stick to the
job he had at home, is the one who is
now congratulating himself upon good
judgment used.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
MRS. SOUTHWICK'S TROUBLE.
Relates the Events of Her Life to County
Officials.

Mrs. f. L. Southwick, who com.
planned to the officials of the city and
county Saturday that her husband
had deserted her, is stopping at the
City Hotel temporarily. County
Commissioner Graf will investigate
her case and, if he is satisfied that it
is not scheme on the part of herself
and husband to get free transporta.
tion. he will probably buy her a
ticket to Oskalsosa, Iowa, where she
wants to CO.
Mrs. Southwick related the story
OF her life to Attorney Evan Hughes.
Her mother died when she was ten
years OF age, and she afterwards re.
sided with her uncle for two years, at
Oskaloosa. When fourteen years old.
she was sent to Catholic school. and
remained several years. She was
married to Southwick six months ago.
and is now nineteen years old.
SouthWlck is twenty-five.
Southwick, according TO his wife,s
story, worked in the packing house in
this city asix or seven years ago.
Afterwards he worked around Os.
kaloosa. Mrs. Southwick's sister did
not want her to marry him, and when
the young lady told her lover of this
he became angry and went north. He
afterwards went back and they were
married. He worked around Oska-
loosa for time, then worked for
Patrick Mcclure near Waseca for
short time, then moved into Waseca,
and from there came to Mankato two
weeks ago Thursday, taking board
with Mrs. Hurst on Minnesota street,
SouthWick looked for a house Int
could not find one to suit him. and
SAID that he would move to a farm
and work, having place in view. He
SAID that this would be cheaper. He
went away week ago last Sunday,
saying that he would either return or
write on the foil owing Sunday. He
did not return, but Mrs. Southwick
received a long letter bearing his sig
nature, and dated at Madelia. July
3lst, the address indicating that he
was working for A. Bundy.
The letter, which Mrs. SouthWick
to Attorney Hughes and which
purports to have been written by her
husband to her, is a most heartless
one. La it, he informs his wife that
he intends to 60 into the business of
buying cattle and trading horses, and
ADVISES her to marry some one else
and hopes that she will be happy with
MIN. He says that he has never
liked her since she told him what her
sister had said regarding him, before
they were married. He tells her not
to get divorce, as he will never make
her any trouble. He wound up by
saying that he was going in to have
good time after this. The letter con-
talns other things still more heartless.
Mrs. Southwick states that her hus-
band never talked to her like this and
that his conduct is surprise to her.
She says that when she left her
uncle's home he told her that she
could return at any time.
Mrs. Southwick'5 father is a carpen-
Ter and draws a pension of S12 a
month. She has two older married
sisters and two younger unmarried
ones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

Spain has decided not to be rushed
and will take until next week
to formulate an answer to Americas
terms of peace. The real reason for
this is doubtless a desire to play for a
time with the various elements at
home and get them accustomed to
the terms, so that revolt may be
prevented.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

Spain is now finding out that it
would have been cheaper 80 have
complied with President McKinley's
request last spring. Now she has lost
her navy and will lose large portion
of her colonial possessions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

The Texas Democrats by two
thirds vote in their state convention,
decided to favor the policy of territor-
ial expansion, or "imperialism," So
called. 1t looks as though Democracy
is split over this as badly as it was
over silver.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

Spain is said to be disgusted with
Porto Rico because of the manner in
which the people are rising and well
coming the American army. Some Of
the Spanish political leaders are re-
ported assaying that under the cir
cumstances it would hardly be worth
while to make the attempt to save the
island.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
TROUBLESOME MATTER SETTLED.

The street committee of the coun
Gil, mayor and city engineer met with
L. G.. NJ. Fletcher on South Front
street where the angle occurs and
agreed upon sidewalk line. 1t was
agreed to have the street line proceed
straight until it meets the straight
line of the street coming from the
west. This will make but zone angle
instead of two, and enters the land
enclosed by Mr.. Fletcher distance
of about twelve feet. All parties are
satisfied with the arrangement, and
new walk will be laid at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

A still alarm at ten o'clock Satur-
day night took part Of the fire depart
ment to the L. Patterson building at
che corner of Front and Cherry streets
Smoke had been seen pouring out of
the cornice, but when the fremen ar
rived neither smoke nor fire could be
discovered. The only explanation
is that the smoke came from defec-
tive chimney from a heater in the
basement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

1t is said that Tom Platt is willing
to accept Col Roosevelt as the Repub-
lican candidate for governor of New
York, The Boss must have protited
by the humping he got last year in
the city campaign.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

The popularity Of the government
war loan that has just been fioated
seems to cause the St. Paul Globe
and some ether Of it's cooperative
contemporaries considerable worri-
ment,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

While it has often been remarked
that the present season has been
great one for crops, it should also not
be forgotten that it has also been a
great one for history making.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

Health Officer Hielscher reports
nineteen births and eight deaths dur
ing July. OF the births, eight were
males aud eleven females, and of the
deaths three were males and five
females. No cases of contagious
disease were reported.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

If Aguinaldo and his followers
want a more liberal government than
they have been living under, they
are pursuing mighty poor course to
obtain it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

1t begins to look as though one re-
suit Of the war would be to make
Teddy Roosevelt governor of New
York. Not a bad one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

1t is said an examination of Moro
castle at Santiago shows that it was
armed only with Anticipated guns that
under ordinary circumstances could
do little harm against modern guns
1t is also said that SIMPSONS fleet in
flcted little INJURY upon it, which is
taken as an evidence that warship
is but little good against shore de.
lenses. This last is probably true in
the main, as coast Notifications can
use heavier and longer ranged guns.
But the chief difficulty AZ Santiago
was the great elevation of Moro and
the adjacent batteries. Had they
been situated as some towns are, more
On the level Of the sea, the fleet would
have inflicted severe pun
Sfment upon them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

Spain has been sweating for several
months. And now McKinley's terms
has given her cold sweat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12
FRIDAY, AUGUST II. 1898.

Spain seems just now to be the
"sick man" of the east.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

The bills were allowed, and the
council adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-12

Tie Minneapolis Journal remarks
~Ewhen Seattle reports that ten
4 MNikers returned with s215, 600 rs,
N Nhe Hen usually have the IS cents
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-19
he GOT EVEN
His Customer Beat Him at the START
But lie Got Back ut Him
in Good shape.

There is an old retired merchant In De
troit who delights in recalling his expert
ences when an active man running a gen
eral store in one OF the northern cities u
the lower peninsula.
IL used to reap a harvest when the men
were coming out OF the woods, he re
lates. They were not up IN styles, and
about any old thing would suit them pro
vided the color was right and the Int even
passable. But there were trlcksters among
them and | had to have my wits about
me in order TO keep even with them.
GLOW much is this hatg asked a strap
ping six.footer who arrived from camp
one day with a pocket full oil money.
1.-Two fifty | replied.
"Then he informed me that he always
had the crowns of his hats punched full
of holes in order to keep his head cool, and
his hair from coming out. i soon had this
attended to, and then he asked what the
hat was worth. Two fifty | responded,
in surprise, but he laughed at me for asking
such a price for damaged goods. He had me
and got his hat for a dollar while the jolly
crowd with him had laugh at my expense.
He wanted to look at some 'tiddles,' and
after pricing one at $40 concluded to take it.
where's the bow he asked, as l was
doing up the package.
"'You only bought the fiddle ] laughed.
The Others saw the point and laughed, too.
The giant tried to bluff me, but ! kept good
humored and got even on the hat by charg-
ing him $3.50 for the bow. | not only got
even, but the others were so pleased with
my Yankee trick that they spent plenty
Of money with me.'-Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-11-19
A MUCH MOURNED MOTHER.
Col. Shaftcr Thought Twice in One
Month Was TOO Often for
Her to Die.

When Shafter was senior colonel of the
army he was temporarily in charge OF some
western post, and numbered in his com
mand an exceedingly bright, capable fellow
whose cleVerness was continually getting
him the noncommission stripes, and whose
escapades were just as frequently getting
him reduced to the ranks. One day this
soldier turned up at Skaters quarters with
a long face and applied for leave to attend
the funeral OF his mother, who had died the
previous night, he said, ia the town. The
request was granted, but later on, in looking
over the same records, the colonel discov-
cred that the same man had been granted
leave the month before on the identical pre-
text. Shatter said n, ching, but a couple
OF days aiterward encountered the bereaved
warrior on the parade ground. Look here,
my man, said Pccos Pul, solemnly, Il want
to ask You a question. Were you good to
That mother of yours while she was ~aiive?'
well, Sizes, sir-that is, | hope So"
stammered the culprit, not knowing what
was coming.
Il hope so, too replied the colonel. Owe
heard OF mothers dying for their sons. but
never OF one dying twice in 30 days for one,
You may 60 in mourning for month-at the
suardhouse IN. o. Times Democrat.