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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Many a Heart-Sick Rheumatic Spends
His Miserable Days.
Rheumaticure Will Cut The Bonds

that is banishing the Rheumatic plague
from communities wherever known and
tried.
Rheumaticure cures Rheumatlsm-the
long standing cases as well as the new
Here is the grateful tribute of one man
whose life Rheumaticure has frightened:
Battle Creek, Mich, July 18th 1895.
To whom 1t may concern:-
Two years ago had rheumatism several months
In my hip and shoulder. 1t was very painful much
of the time. I tried Rheumaticure. found relief
in the first bottle and the second bottle cured me.
have recommended II to many others and have
always heard good reports from 1t.
Alexander Finley, Policeman.
Rheumaticure is also a good remedy
for Indigestion. Used in connection
with Colman's Petroleum Balm it is the
best thing in the world for Catarrh.
Booklet mailed free. 1t tells more
about Rheumatism and Rheumaticure.
Address Specific Remedy Co., Kalama-
ZOO, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Her Leading Question.

When he wooed and won a sculptress.
And his tale Of love had told,
Then the maiden brusQuely queried:
"Will you love me when mold?"
Judge.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
She Is Wearing It Now.

She Is Wearing II NOW.
Maude--George, dear, I wish you
wouldn't knock at the front door when
you call.
George-Then how shall enter?
Maude-With q ripg.-Chicago News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
Filled Their Coal BunkerS at
Key West and Left on a
Secret Mission.
HEAD OFF The SPANIARDS
Will Destroy Porto Rico or
Occupy 1t Before Their
Ships Arrive.
Decisive Engagement Between
the Two Fleets Likely
to Follow.

LONDON, May ga dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Key West, sent by
way of Tampa in order to escape GEN.
sorship, asserts of positive knowledge
that Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet will
steam at full speed to Porto Rico, either
to destroy or to occupy the coaling STA
ton as a naval base before the Spanish
squadron arrives, and then put to sea
and try to engage the Cape Verde feet
News was also received here during
the day from Lisbon that the Spanish
feet from St. Vincent had returned to
join the squadron at Cadiz. This last
story, all things considered, is
Not Very Generally Credited,
and, with the Oregon hurrying north,
accompanied by the Marietta, and
Sampson steaming south with his big
battleships, both likely to meet the
Spanish ships, in the event that they
have not turned back but are on the
way to Porto Rico, naval experts here
believe it is possible that the greatest
naval battle in the worlds history may
be fought in a few days in West In.
dian waters. This view is based on
the assumption that the Spanish fleet
is willing to try conclusions with the
American ships, which is somewhat
doubtful.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
NAVAL BATTLE FIRST.

Movement of United States Troops to
Cuba May Be Delayed.
TAMPA, Fla, May Sit appears to
be almost settled belief among army
officers here that no movement of
United States troops toward Cuba will
take place until after the meeting of
the Spanish fotilla with Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron. which is now be-
ieved to be inevitable Nevertheless,
everything possible is being done to
put the United States troops in readi.
ness for immediate shipment.
Plans for division hospitals and the
allotment of surgeons have been prac-
tically completed. The First infantry,
one of the regiments which will be
landed in Cuba, was put through the
emergency entrenchment drill, and
long practice marches in heavy march.
ing order was given other regimentc.
Preparations for the landing of large
force of native Cubans at some point in
Cuba within convenient reach of Gen.
eral Gomez army are being pushed as
fast as possible. How large a force
there will be is yet uncertain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
SPRING ISLAND.

May baskets are the order of the
day.
Miss "Spring" hasn't been very we'll
for over a mouth. A bad cold with
alternate weeping and ague are among
the disagreeable symptoms.
The potato planting time has ar
rived, and many are taking advantage
of it.
School closed Friday, and after the
checking off of the books in the morn
ing the day was spent in the woods
and at the house Of Mrs. Councilman.
About thirty-four pupils were pres
ent, and they managed to make things
lively. The closing exercises of the
school were held in the school house
on Saturday evening. The rain kept
good many away, but the pupils
were nearly all there, and even some
of the friends from Rapidan. The
boys and girls rose to the occasion and
fairly outdid themselves, and the
audience called them back repeated
ly. 1t was by far the best literary of
the year, and the pupils may we'll feel
proud of their success in that line.
During the evening Mrs. Councilman
got notice that she was elected to a
position in Minneapolis public schools.
Mr.. Leavitt has his wind mill in
running order again.
There is to be another box social a
week from Saturday, at the house of
Geo. McPheeterS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
PLATE GLASS GONE.
A Brick Crashes Through Front Win.
dow of the Central Block.

A fine plate glass window IN the
Central block, owned by Mic Peterson
and Adolph Lille, was destroyed by a
brio k thrown through it last night by
someone, supposed to be Thos
Mitchell. The window was at the
front Of Miss Heidel's millinery store.
The brick was thrown by Mitchell at
some one else, so it is believed, and
struck the window. The plate was
worth $75.
Today, Mr.. Peterson procured a
warrant for Mitchell's arrest, charg-
ing him with the malicious destruc-
tion Of property. 1t is believed that
Mitchell has left the city, as he is
said to have made the statement
that he would do so. He is one of the
parties whom Ed. Austin had arrest
ed for stealing lumber, a couple of
years ago and who subsequently sued
him for malicious prosecution.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

The Free Press special offer of the
portfolio series of the AmericanNavy,
Hawaii and Cuba is being received
with great favor. Every household
should have a complete series of these
portfolios. However, each number IS
complete in itself. Order by number
as indicated in the advertisement in
another column. Remit 10 cents for
each number ordered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
OUR SPECIAL OFFER /!

We want everybody to subscribe for
The Mankato Free Press. and we are
going to offer the people a special in
ducement to do so at once.
Let US tell you what we are going
to do. We have arranged to make a
thorough house-t toulouse canvass of
this whole county, and when our rep
resentatives call on you, you will be
glad to see them, for they will show
you the finest thing you ever saw in
the way of portraits, done in either
crayon or water colors, and If you sub
scribe for The Mankato Free Press, or
are already subscriber, you will be
entitled to one as premium. made
from any good picture you have.
Remember these portraits will be
high grade, first class hand work por-
traits, real work Of art, and not these
cromyde prints, such as you have per-
haps been offered before, and these
portraits will.really be offered free of
charge, as the only expense subscrib-
ers will be asked to pay will be the
regular subscription price of the
paper, $3.50 per year, and the actual
expense of material used in produc.
tion of the portraits and you will not
be compelled to purchase a frame of
US.
Remember this offer will only be
temporary, as it will involve heavy
expense. But we want new subscrib.
ers and we are going to get them.
Look through your album and select
the picture you want enlarged, and
be ready to hand US your subscription
when the agent calls.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
MANKATO FREE PRESS
MAPLETON.

Mapleton, May 4-The declamatory
contest held here last Friday night
between the Mapleton High school,
and Lake Crystal High school,
resulted in complete victory for
Mapleton, Kathryn Bishop and
Bloss om'Spaulding, of Mapleton, re-
ceived first and second places among
the girls, and Chas. Spaulding, Of
Mapleto and Horace Crookson, of
Lake Crystal, first and second places
among the boys. The judges were
the superintendent of the schools of
Fairmont, Blue Earth City and st.
Peter. After the programme a re-
ception was given in Union hall.
Lake Crystal came came over in a
body between seventy-five and one
hundred strong and their colors were
very prominent in the afternoon.
The kiDdliest of feeling prevailed
during the day and evening
H. L. Berry, Marcy Lowell,
Florence Buck, Blanche Wyman and
Helen Grannis, of Vernon, spent Fri
day and Saturday with friends here.
Alfred Adams has an infant very
sick with pneumonia.
Little Willie Zimmerman died
Saturday night with the Group. His
bereaved parents have the sympathy
Of the entire community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin Baker, of
Pennington are visiting friends here
Rev. Fifield, of Vernon, will preach
in the Baptist church next Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
REGARDED WITH SUSPICION.
Not Believed the Cape Verde Fleet Has
Returned to CadiZ.

Not Believed the Cape Verde Fleet Has
Returned to Cadiz.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Great interest
is felt in the reported return of the
Spanish Cape Verde fleet to Cadiz, but,
while admitting the possibility of the
fast vessels of the Spanish flying squad
ron making the passage in the five
days that the vessels have been out
from st. Vincent, the naval officers
were disposed to regard with great sus.
pioion news of this kind emanating
from Portugal because of the recog-
nized sympathy of the Portu guese with
the Spanish side. It would be worth a
good deal to the Spanish admiral com.
manding the flying squadron, suppos-
ing he were on his way across the At
lantic, to throw us off our guard by
having us believe that he had returned
to Spain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
PORTO RICO.
The President Says 1t Will
Be Taken in a Day
or Two.
The Present Spanish Dynasty
Is Said Now to Re
Doomed.
Said Great Britain Will Sup
port U. S. if Other Powers
Interfere.
Special to the Daily Free Press.

Special to the Daily Free Press.
Washington, May 5-Senator Bur-
rows, Of Michigan. called upon Presi-
dent Mckinley this morning upon
business and upon leaving the Presi-
dent said: Everything is moving
along smoothly and we'll. What we
want now is Porto Rico. We ought
to have it tomorrow" Asked by the
Senator if it would be as soon as that,
the president replied: Eyes, prob
ably in a day or two"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
DESTINATION UNKNOWN.

Simpsons Vessels Coaled to Their FULL
est Capacity at Key West.
KEY WEST, May 5.-The exodus of
Admiral SIMPSONS feet, after brief
return visit here, has been the only in.
cident of the dullest day since HOSTILE
ties opened. Where they have gone is
officially unannounced, but surmise is
plentiful and varied. The fact that the
big battleships and monitors coaled to
the fullest capacity before steaming
away is taken to indicate plan occu-
pying considerable time. The Cuban
blockade is still rigidly kept by the
smaller cruisers, under the temporary
command of Captain Converse of the
Montgomery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
STARVING.
People off West Coast of Hayti
Said to be Short of Provisions.

Special to the Daily Free Press.
Washington, May Sit is reported
that the people of Navassa, off the
west coast of Hayti are in great dan
ger of starving There are said to be
seventy Americans there, and relief
will be sent at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

DR.. Brandenburg, assisted by Drs.
Frisbie, Hielscher and Stephan, per-
formed an operation upon a lady from
Decoria at the hospital yesterday. 1t
was the first time such an operation
has been performed in this city and
was successful.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING.
Said That John Bull Will Sup
port the u. s.

Special to the Daily Free Press.
Paris, May Sit is said there that
negotiations are pending between the
United States and Great Britain by
which the latter will support the
former if the other powers of Europe
interfere in favor of Spain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
WEEKLY FREE PRESS.

The news this morning is that Spain,
or rather the queen regent and the
government, are tired of the war, and
desire to yield. Whether they can do
this and save the throne, remains to
be seen, should it be attempted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
OREGON AND MARIETTA SAIL

Bsttleship and Gunboat Leave Rio Ja-
Metro for Home.
BUENos AYREs, May GA dispatch
Just received from Rio Janeiro an
nounces that the United States battle
ship Oregon and the United States
gunboat Marietta have sailed. The
United States dynamite cruiser Mic.
theroy will follow them very soon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

The queen says that Spain will
fight to the bitter end. 1t will no
doubt find the end filed with the full
measure Of bitterness If it tempts fate
any further.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

The Republicans of st. Paul did
nobly yesterday. A Republican mayor
to be succeeded by Republicans no
small matter-in a Democratic CITY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
Guarding New York's Water Supply.

ALBANY, May 5.-Governor Black
has authorized the aqueduct commits
doners of New York to appoint 100
special deputies to guard the Croton
aqusduct 30 as to prevent any attempts
that might be made by Spanish spies
10 blow up the same and thereby Grip
pie the water supply Of New York
~.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
DYNASTY DOOMED.
Weyler and Robledo in the
AScendancy.

Special to Daily Free Press
London, May 5-A letter just re-
ceived here from Madrid says that
the Spanish dynasty as we'll as the
government is doomed. Gen. Weyler
and Senior Robledo seem to be in the
ascendancy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
We have a large
stock of.
!: WALL
PAPER. IT,.

which must be disposed of at
once, and in order to do this we
shall make PRICES AN OBJ
JECT. We are offering good
quality, and stylish papers at Is
per cent below the usual prices.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
DISTURBANCES CONTINUE.
Spain Seems to be on, Verge of a
Revolution.

Special to the Daily Free Press.
Madrid, May 5.-The disturbances
continue in the provinces, and looting
and shooting is reported from various
points.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
ENGINEERS ON HAND.
A Party of Them Haye Arrived
at Kew West.

Special TO the Daily Free Press:
Key West, May 5.-The steamer
Adams, from New York, has just ar
rived with a detachment of West
Point engineers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
SAILED FOR KEY WEST.
Lawton of Gen. Skaters Staff
Will Map Out Plans.

Special to the Daily Free Press:
Tampa, Fla, May 5. -Lawton, o
Gen. Skaters staff, has sailed for Key
West. 1t is believed he has gone to
map out plans for an early forward
movement to Cuba.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Spain says she wants one more
chance. That doubtless means that
she wants one more drubbing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Doubtless SPANS honest private
opinion of America is. that she is a
hot one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

SPANS discovery in America this
time will not be as pleasing as in 1892.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Those who were kicking because
the conduct of the war did not move
fast enough to meet their impatient
views, ought to be satisfied with the
course of events. 1t has hardly been
two weeks since the war opened, and
vet our naval forces have fought one
of the greatest naval battles in his.
tory, and rapid movements are going
on in other directions which will
doubtless disclose important news in
a few days. No other war in history
has been prosecuted as rapidly as has
this. The administration was abused
and censured for its slowness, but we
have noticed that those who were en-
gagged in that kind of work have MOTH
ing to say now. The present is re-
vealing It's wisdom in delay while it
was energetically preparing to strike
severe, well directed blows upon the
enemy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Commodore Dewey Is to be made an
admiral. Just as it ought to be. He
has well earned the honor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06

Doubtless Spain will have to revise
her opinion of yankee pigs"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
Terms Easy.

Two houses left; month"; payments.
Money on hand, 5, st, 6, 81, and 7
per cent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
thegena, eight Thousand miners are
rioting, and conflict with the troops
has occurred. .. '
WILL CUT 1T OUT.
has occurred.

Senate Finance Committee Will
Not Recommend Bond Issue.
Special to the Daily Free Press:
Washington, May Sit has been
practically agreed by the senate fl
nance committee that it will decide
against recommending the bond issue
clause of the war revenue measure.
What it will substitute is not known,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
STEWART ! HOLMES
BOOKSTORE.
Davis & Wilhartz,
1O3 Odd Fellows Block,
MankatO, MINI.
Gosh WheQt $I.25..

Why not buy lands that pro.
duce good crops, large crops and
where failure of crops are un-
known. Heavy loan, black soil,
have produced from 80 to 40
bushels of wheat to the acre. At
prices ranging from $500 to
$1,000 per acre.
Terms Easy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
8 CENT PAPER SELL.
ing NOW AT 5 CENTS

To all who need wall paper
paper, here is a chance to
save money. Call at once.
We have frst-class work.
men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
NOTHING FROM,DEWEY.
Not Word Has Been Received
by Anyone.

Special to the Daily Free Press:
Eastern Telegraph company says
that neither President Mckinley or
anyone else has received a message
from Commodore Dewey yet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-06
GETTING DISCOURAGED.
Some of the Mankato Volunteers
Would like to Return.

We understand that the Zumbrota
company took all or nearly all of the
Mankato contingent Of volunt GERS.
Reports say that some of the boys now
regret that their military ardor led
them to enlist, and are anxious to
avoid being mustered into the service.
Having had no experience in the life
of soldier, the hardships and re-
straints wash off the glamour of mill
tary glory. If the boys are mustered
in, they will fipd the life easier after
they have become accustomed to the
new order of. things, especially after
they have left the state and get away
from the vicinity of home. and their
thoughts turned to other things.
Their stamina will then return.
We understand that some of the
boys have written home to have their
parents secure their discharge, on the
ground that they are not of age. The
weather and their surroundings have
been unfavorable for the growth of
their military aspirations.
The block on Front street between
Hickory and Walnut streets was
spiked and rolled last night. The
roller was at work all night, and made
a smooth street once more, where it
was rough. The next block north will
be taken tonight, and the entire
street is to be put into good condition
again.
Married, at the home of the brides
parents, Ida E. Bishman and Frank
M. Pixley, by the Rev. Lee W.
Beattie, at 7p.m m, Wednesday, May
4. A number Of friends of immediate
family were present. A bountiful
repast was served. The bride was
the recipient of many useful and
beautiful presents.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-01-14
A Christian Endeavor Letter.

DEs MoISks, Iowa, Jan 8, 1895.
Oda Haight, Albany, Or, Dear Friend !.
Whiie passing through your place. On
the Christian Endeavor excursion last
summer, / happened to get q bououet
with your card attached. i came across
it again today. in looking over nv things
aad thought would write you a line ia
appreciation OF your kindness in greet
ing Us as We passed through your pIace
We had most delightful time in our
journey westward and also on our return.
ing eastward as sell as viii. e we stooped
at San francisco.
] also went on the excursion to Bo,ton
with the c. E's revei al years age, SO from
ocean to ocean have been with them
and believe there is no better class of
psople TO join then the Christian En-
deavor Band.
/ spent thirteen days with forty six
other Z. Els in Yellowstone Park and am
slill enjoying the memory oil il. IL will
always be bright spot in my life.
After returning to my home In Des
Moines, ! felt the heat OF summer yery
much. ALI through the month 6. oc-
tooer the weather here was unusually
warm. A great contrast to the Pacific
Coast climate.
Des Moines. You know, is the capital
OF our state. We have q very fine cap
tol building, and this winter we have q
sessie n OF the legislature which converes
every alternate winter. Gov. Shaw the
recently elected governor, will be inaug-
urated on the 18th OF this month.
Would be pleased to hear from you at
your leisure. Sincerely,
REBgccA II 0gwrG,
2Ol 5th st. nes Moines, Iowa.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-01-14
HOME AND ABROAD.
French the jeweler

French The jeweler
No one can af ,ri t. be wi,hoata elosk.
see the low prices a. FrAuch's iswelry store.
Set yonr watch with french's reyala or
II you SAINT the correct time
II you wan. TO "~ake up" tuy an alarm
clock At French s jewelry store.
This 10 self denial weex in the Salvation
Army. Every week Is self deniRI week
with the DEsocRAT man and several Of
his friends.
DR.. J w Hin. principal Of the Bishop
Scott academy. Monday made an assign
meat 10 George II Hill. for the benefit of
his creditors. This will not affect the
school.
An editor sarcAsticaliy remarks thai he
wants to buy n sack OF four. pair of
shoes and felt hat. and is ready 10 re-
ceiTe The lowest bids for the same. tie
says that some OF his o~n townspeople
treat him that waY when they want
printing done TO the am gunt OF two or
three dollars.
Tongue has introduced the following bill /:
Granting n pension 10 iitiIetoa 1Indsay
Of HiIIsboro, Or. Lindsay was a re'eran
OF the Mexican War. and IT is proposed to
pension him al SIS per month. To pen
sion John kearns, OF St2ytou. Or. al S35
per month. Providing for the payment
unpaid on Oregon and Washington terri.
tory Indian war claims for the suppression
OF Indian hosiiii'ies In 1855 and 1859.