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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-28
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George Bach. Utioa.
Detailed to Bury Spaniards.
For sale by

William HOrtOp received a bright
letter from his son Russell among the
many Manila letters received Friday
last. Obedient to the writer's re-
quest we refrain from publishing the
letter, though handed us by Mr.. Hor-
top, but take the liberty of making a
short extract, showing the condition
of the boys quarters and lending
some light on Spanish atrocities. The
writer says: 1--WE are q%uarterd i'm one
of the big churches; it is a hot place.
We are upstairs, and under us in the
main room are a number of graves
which have been opened, and when
we first moved in the bones were
scattered all over the floor. They
had been dug up by the natives, who
were expecting to find valuables bur-
led with them, but 1 think they were
disappointed, as the Spanish are not
burying valuables with their 'stiffs.'
1 think the majority of those buried
here were priests, as they used to
make a practice of killing them. But
the pretty part of it was that Ed
Grindrod and myself We're detailed to
bury the bones, and l can't say that
l was stuck on the job. There is one
place here that you can see where a
Spanish captain was nailed to the
wall, and see the blood spattered
over the wall, and the nail holes"
Private Russell thought at the time
this letter was dated, Nov. 3, that
the boys would probably remain the
full term of their enlistment, doubt
less gaining this opinion from the ar
rival of fresh troops. He says that
Julius Riser has been quite ill, but is
recovering, and that Carl Anderson
came very near dying, but is now on
the mend. The general health of the
company is good, food is plentiful
and Of good quality, and the spirits
of the boys appear buoyant.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-28
Installation of Officers.

The following lei installed as
officers of Lewistown Lodge No. 81,
f. & A. NJ, on Tuesday evening last;
W. MI. ID. Waite.
s. wa. j. Stephens.
j. WI. w. Eldridge.
Sec'y-H. A. MOulton.
Treas.-F. E. Wright.
s. DC. W. Baylies.
j. D.-JOs. H. Stiles.
Tyler.-J. W. Luton.
S. Sd. L. Stuart.
j. S.-W. S. Smith.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-28

Soothing, healing, cleansing, De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is the i'm
placable enemy OF sores, burns and
wounds. 1t never fails to cure Piles.
You may rely upon 1t. c. F. Little.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-12-28
The money-backing of
,Scka2IzuqS Best

tea baking powder
coffee f1avoring extracts
soda and spices
is not a catch-penny de-
vice. 1t is an iron-Clad
guarantee. lis
For sale by
George Bach, Utica
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
AVOID BOTH EXTREMES.

Editor Free Press: We notice in
Thursdays issue an article referring
to certificates of teachers. Having
had some experience as a teacher,
feeling an interest in educational
work, and knowing how natural to be-
come embarrassed, think can see
wherein set code of principles, COM
bined witt certain routine of prepar-
ed questions might work an injustice
and encouragement to many a
worthy and we'll qualified person seek
ing employment as teacher. AS an
Illustration, suppose the same num-
Der of questions, difficult, but under
different surroundings, were present.
ed, unawares, TO this same committee
1T might surprise US all to see their
answers. Some of the smost success
full teachers have had the least ad-
vantages, and some of the most un-
successful have had the best of college
advantages but lack in dignity and
government. These differences of
qualifications cannot be learned in a
few hours examination. To govern
others is to first become master of
oneself. Do not mistake our mo-
tives, reasonable examination
should be strictly observed, but evade
both extremes. AN OBSERVER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
THE WATCH RETURNED.
Articles Taken From the Late Miss
Mastin's Room.

S. A. Mastin, of California, publish
ed notice the other day giving until
Thursday noon for the return of a
number of articles taken from the
dress making rooms of his sister, the
late Miss Matte Mastin, saying that
otherwise the parties who took the
articles would be prosecuted with the
utmost vigor. The notice caused the
return of gold watch, which had
been taken by some unknown party.
Friday afternoon, true to his
word, Mr.. Mastin called at the county
attorneys Office and asked for a war
rant for the arrest of young woman
who lives near Smiths Mill, and who
he claimed has bicycle. bicycle
shoes. enlarged picture, ETC., of the
deceased, Upon inquiry, the county
officials learned that the young
woman had learned the dressmaking
trade of Miss Mastin. Happening to
be in the city month ago, she
called upon Miss Mastin and found
her sick. At Miss Mastin's request,
she remained and cared for her until
her death. 1t appeared that she had
not been paid anything for this work.
but that possibly Miss Mastin had
given her the articles as a recon-
pense. At all events, Mr.. Mastin was
advised to pay the young woman for
her trouble and then ask for the re-
turn of the articles.
Mr.. Mastin consulted with Mr..
Hughes again today, but was refused
a warrant on his own statement of
the case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
INSPECT THE EASEMENTS.
A Practical Suggestion Made by Fire.
man.

A business man who is a fireman
and never misses fire, has this valu-
able suggestion to offer in the interest
of the protection of large buildings:
''The trouble in reaching the scene of
basement fires is the fact that the
firemen are unfamiliar with the crooks
and turns of the Easements of the
city, and cannot get around in the
smoke, even with lanterns. Two men
from each company who attend all
fires should be selected to make an in
spection of Easements of some of the
principal buildings of the city twice a
year. They would thus familiarize
themselves with the way to reach var
ious portions and know what obstacles
were to be met. These men in'case of
fire could direct their companions
where to 60. Property owners should
be glad to have such inspections
made. At the same time, the fire.
men could make suggestions as to the
disposition of rubbish that they might
find to be source of danger"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
RUNNING OVER TIME.
The Knitting Mill Running Nearer Full
Capacity Than Ever Before.

Assignee Moffatt was running the
knitting mill .eleven hours day last
week to catch up with the orders that
are in. The usual hours are ten.
Seventy-fve hands are now on the
pay roll and 275 dozen pairs of hosiery
are being turned out daily. This is
more than the mill has ever done be-
fore.
The sale of the plant will occur
Saturday. Thus far no in
quiries from abroad have been re-
ceived, although several hundred cir
cular letters have been sent to eastern
business men. The reason for this is
believed to be the fact that many
wooden mills in the east are for sale,
as business is overdone there, and the
people do not realize that the condi-
tions here are different. II a sale
should not be made next week, there
are a number of orders in that would
keep the mill running for some time
longer to fill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
"A PROFESSIONAL TOURIST.
Found to Be Insane and Taken to St.
Peter.

VIM. E. Busch was brought to
Mankato from Garden City last Thurs
day, examfnedias to his sanity Fri
day by Judge Mead and Drs
Warner and Harrington, adjudged in
sane and taken to the st. Peter asylum
that afternoons by Sheriff Bowen.
Busch is believed to be a tramp,
and was entered on the official record
as ''a professional tourist" He is a
single man, thlrty-seven years of age
and is'a cook by profession. He came
to Mankato last fall, and worked for
Michael Russell, in Ceresco, during
the winter. He went to Garden City
two or three days ago, and his queer
actions attracted notice. He declar-
ed that he was being prosecuted, call
ed fora revolver to defend himself
with, and did other extraordinary
things. When at the jai FRIDAY, he
noticed the telephone instrument in
the office, and wanted to telephone
to Cuba. where he said that he had a
brother fighting. Busch states that
he has brother at Shetopa, Kansas.
His mental trouble began year ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
EARLY SETTLER GONE.

Martin Nelson died at his home in
Judson at five o'clock Thursday after.
noon of a complication Of diseases.
He had been i'll only about a week
The deceased was born in Hellestad,
Sweden, April 4th, 1880, and settled
in Judson in 1858, where he resided
ever since. He was married Feb. 9th,
1868, to Johanna Johnson, and seven
children were born to them, of whom
three are alive-MIs. @. A. Seaquist,
of Tlvola, A. J. Nelson. of this city,
who is employed with the l.. Patter
son Mercantile Co., and w. Henry
Nelson, who lives on the farm in judi
son. Mrs. Nelson also survives her
husband. The latter was highly re-
spected by all.who knew him.
The funeral will occur from the
residence Sunday at 11:OO a. M, and
the interment will take place at Min
neOpa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

D. G. Davies today handed Col.
VIM. Thomas a cheek for 1925, the
full amount of insurance carried by
the latter in the London & Lancaster
Insurance Co. Nothing further has
been heard from the adjusters of the
insurance carried on the Young Mems
building. 1t is understood that they
are endeavoring to ascertain the cost
of replacing the building, and whether
the condition of the walls iustifies a
deduction being made from the in.
surance as salvage.
Next Wednesday evening thirty
members of Blue Earth encampment
No. 8, 1. o. o. f., will take the train
for Amboy, and will assist in the NOV
ing of an encampment from Winnie
bago City to Amboy. A class of
twenty-five is to be initiated. The
Mankato delegation will leave on the
500 p. m. train, and return on the 7:l5
o'clock Thursday morning.
A fine 800 acre farm within one mile
Of the village limits of Mountain
Lake. This is all good tillable land,
has good house and barn, about all
under cultivation. Thissis a. fine farm,
and the location makes. it very de.
sirable. Price, $26 per acre. Want
81, 500 cash, balance on time to suit
the purchaser. Call on or address F.
w. Hunt, Mankato. MINI.
Chas. P. Pframer and family and
Levi Randall, of North Mankato, and
and Henry Robinson and family and
Mr.. Russell and family,of Bunker Hill,
moved to Staples, Mimi, on Mon
day. Mrs. Randall will join her hus-
band In the fall. Mr.. Pframer *
poets to remain couple of years, and
the rest permanently. They have
been buying some of the low priced
land in that section. and will farm.
The suit of Bohan VS., Watts, ov
nayment for we'll, was tried before
Judge Severance today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

The work ON the Minnesota river
bridge was completed Friday, and
travel by team was renewed. During
the past two days the bottom land in
North Mankato has been blocked
with teams, where the owners have
left them tied and walked across the
bridge to do their trading.
Ray Eaton, aged one year and nine
months, child of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
Eaton, who reside at No. ITO North
Broad street, died at five o'clockThurs
day afternoon of bowel trouble.
The funeral will occur tomorrow
morning at Eagle Lake.
Postmaster Cross, of Amtoy, was in
the city one day last week, to pay a
$500 note that he had signed with a
friend, who was unable to meet the
obligation. As has been the case with
other big hearted people, David's gen.
erosity has in this instance cost him
dear.
Peter Mertesdorf, of Vernon Center,
Norman Beebe, of Lake Crystal, and
N. Durrin, of Madison Lake, were
court house visitors today.
Decoria voted $1,000 at the town
ship election I tuesday,.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
A SAD CASE.

The authorities of The hospital at
Albert Lea have written to the
county board of this county saying
that they cannot keep Mrs. Olson,
the Medic patient. there any longer
except at $40 week. Some time ago
an arrangement was made whereby
the county board paid S1.25 a week
and Mr.. Olson a similar amount.
Mrs. Olson is consumptive. The
hospital authorities do not want her
there any longer, and want the chair
man of the county board to take her
away. They say that they have
written several letters to her hus-
band, but have not heard anything.
Mr.. Olson is too poor to properly care
for her --sza.-4.s,---..sz
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
ARE YOU TO LIVE in ALASKA
Some Requirements That Will Be Found
Indispensable.

The universal article of diet i'd that
country, depended upon and indlspens-
able, is bread or biscuit. And to make
the bread and biscuit, either in the
camp or upon the trail, yeast cannot be
used-it must be baking powder; and
the powder manufactured by the
processes of the Royal Baking Pow
der Company, miners and prospectOrs
have learned, is the only one which
will stand in that peculiar climate of
cold and dampness and raise the bread
and biscuit satisfactorily.
These facts are very important fer
every one proposing to go to Alaska
and the Yukon country to know, for
should he be persuaded by some OUT
filter to take one of the cheap brands
of baking powder, it will cost just as
much to transport IL, and then when
he opens it for use, after all his labor
in packing it over the long and diff
cult route, he will find solid caked
mass or lot Of spoiled powder, with
no strength and useless. Such mis-
take might lead to the most serious
results. Alaska is no place in which
to experiment in food, or try to econO-
miZe with your stomach. For use in
such climate, and under the trying
and fattguing conditions of life and
labor in that country. everything
must be the best and most useful, land
above all it is imperative that all food
supplies shall haYe perfect keeping
qualities. 1t lis absurd to convey
over such difficult and expensive
routes an article that will deteriorate
in transit, or that will be found when
required for use to have lost a great
part of it's value.
There is no better guide to follow
in these matters than the advice Of
those who have gone through similar
experience. Mr.. McQuesten, who is
called the "father of Alaska, latter an
the camp, and in the use of every
kind of supply, says: "We find in
Alaska that the Importance of q pro-
per kind Of baking powder cannot be
Overestimated. A miner with can
Of bad baking powder is almost helpless
in Alaska. We have tried all sorts, and
have been obliged to settle down to
use nothing but the Royal. 1t is
stronger and carries further, but
above all things, it is the only DOW
der that will endure the severe climat-
ic changes of the arctic region"
1t is for the same reason that the
U. S. government in it's relief expedi-
tions, and Peary, the famous arctic
traveller, have carried the Royal Bak-
ing Powder exclusively.
The Royal Baking Powder will not
cake or lose it's strength either on
board ship or in damp climates, and
is the most highly concentrated and
efficient Of leavening agents. Hence
it is indispensable to every Alaskan
outfit. 1t can be had of any of the
trading companies in Alaska, but
should the miner procure his supplies
before leaving, he should resist every
attempt Of the outfitter to palm off
upon him any Of the other brands of
baking powder, for they will spoil
and prove the cause of great disap-
pointment and trouble.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
CatarrhIC annot.be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. az
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease, Catarrh is a blood or con.
stitutional disease, and in order to
cure is you must take internal RENE.
dies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription, 1t is
composed of the best tones known.
combined with the best blood puri.
fiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, tree.
E. j. CHENEY & Co., Props Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
BATH HOUSES.
A Plan for TOboggan Plunge at Sibley
Park.

1.-THE complaint is often heard that
that there is no suitable place around
Mankato for river bathing" said Park
Superintendent Blake today, "but it
would be an easy matter to provide
one. 1 would suggest bath house at
Sibley park, on the Blue Earth river
( or $500, the river could be damned
and I would be willing to guarantee
such damn for five years. This
would raise the water three feet.
Bath houses could be put out in the
water on piles, and a toboggan slide
into the water be made from the top
of the mound. Certain days could be
set aside for ladies. The bottom of
the river is clear and sandy, and just
fitted for bathing purposes. This
would prove one of the most popular
features of the park, in my opinion.
A dancing and picnic pavilion on top
of the mound, surmounted by look
out tower, would also be nice thing
whenever it can be afforded"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

William Stark ROsecrans was born
in Ohio in 1919. and was therefore
about 70 years. He graduated
at West Point in 1912. In 1862
while at the head of the
army of the Mississippi he defeated
the Confederates at Corinth, and
Jan. 2, 1863, defeated Gen Bragg at
Stone River. He again defeated
Bragg at Chickamauga on Sept. goth
OF the same year. Relieved of his
command he was afterward given
command of the Missouri district in
1864. In 1868 he was appointed
Minister to Mexico which position he
held for a short time. His last
years have been spent in retirement
in California.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
Wheat used 1913 blu: D

Wheat used 1913 blu; pork, 2,26S
pounds; beef, go pounds; wheat on
hand, 4OS bushels; inmates present on
Jan. 7, 1897. 20; admitted during the
year, %; total. AZ; inmates discharge
and sent to relatives, Is; died, /;
total, Is; total number present Jan. l.,
1898, 26. The average cost per in
mate, including some improvement
made on the farm and outside of farm
products was $1.59 per week.
The item of miscellaneous expense
includes the expenditures for per-
manent Improvements on the house
and farm made during the year.
The showing made by the report is
very good, as can be seen by compari-
son with other poor farms of the
state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
DULUTH HEARD FROM.
A Sagacious Republican Pr0gnOsticater
on the GubernatOriaI Outcome.

Duluth, MINI. March 9, 1898
L. P. Hunt ESQ.,,
MankatO, MINI.
Dear Friend: [ see by the Mime
apolis Journal that you are going to
have a mass Republican convention
at Mankato, March %, to be called to
voice Republican opposition to the
ClOugh-Van SAINT alliance. | want
to make a guess as to the final out
come.
Judge Collins was up here about a
week or so ago and spent few days
seeing friends, and also different
factions, in the city, I think he saw
them all. He went away well salts
fed. II he is in the field there is no
doubt but what he will carry the
county. 1t looks to me that he will
carry the district and also st. Paul
in fact most all of Northern Mime
sofa. Eustis will carry Minneapolis
and presume Mankato district.
Van SAINT will carry the first dis
trict and possibly one or two more
which know nothing about. Eustis
and Collins will be the leading candi-
dates. When Van SAINT finds he is
not in it think his friends will go to
Collins and Collins will receive the
nomination for Governor, and he will
be elected. We need a man that can
draw all the Republican votes to be
elected.
My opinion is that Collins will be
the strongest man in the state. He
will carry his own county where u.s.
ually it is carried by the Democrats
by $500 majority. Although 1 have
nothing against the other two gentle
the party will dictate Judge Collins
nomination. MEG UEss.O.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
SCHMITT & WILSON DISSOLVE.

The law firm of Schmitt & Wilson
has dissolved partnership, to take
effect March 18th. Mr.. Schmitt will
retain the firms Office in the Odd
Fellows block, while Mr.. Wilson will
60 into the rooms vacated by the
Citizens Fire Association, over the
First National bank. The two mem
bers of the firm are enterprising
young men, who are rapidly rising in
their profession, and the many friends
of both will wish them continued sue
cess in the future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
PERMISSION DENIED.
County Commissioners Must Ask for the
Filings of the C0unty's Claim.

FlllngS OF the COunty Cldlm.
.JudgeSeverance Saturday made an or
der denying leave for the county
treasurer to file the county's claim
against the insolvent Mapleton bank.
In his order, he says:
sit is perfectly apparent that the
county of Blue Earth has a meritor-
ious claim against the insolvent CO.
partnership which it ought to be per-
mitted to prove unless it has been
guilty Of inexcusable negligence, but
l do not think that the county treas
urer is the proper partJ to urge this
claim. think the board of commits
sioners should do it, as the claim is
one on the part of the county. For
this reason the application should be
denied
sit is therefore ordered that the ap-
plicatiOn of the petitioner be, and
the same is denied, and the order to
show cause is discharged, but without
prejudice to an application for the
same purpose by the board of county
commissioners Of said county,"
County Attorney Hughes states
that he will next week ask for leave
to file the claim, having the petition
signed by Chas. Graf, as chairman of
the county board. Another order to
show cause will then be made, it will
be argued, and the same formalities
gone through as in the case just COM
pleJed. Mr.. Hughes has no doubt
but that the court will allow the
claim to be filed,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
Money in Land.

Yes, you will make money by buy
ing the N. P. r. r. lands and the
foreclosed farms, offered by me in
Mimi, N. OAK, Idaho and Washing
ton. Ample experience and the fact
that deal on commission only, en-
ables me to handle only first class
bargains. Call on me at the law Of
fees Of Jean A. Flittie, rooms 2O5, I'd
floor Odd Fellows block, Mankato.
JOHN FLITTIE.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

MEDO.
Supervisors-John Ward, chairman,
Elias Nelson, J. w. Atcherson.
Clerk-G. N. Alderman.
Treasurer-N. T. Oftedahl.
ASSESSOR. L. Aldrich.
Justices-Thron Hoverson, A. G..
Engebritson.
Constables-Jas. Faley, Sam Sever
son..
Five hundred dollars was voted for
general town purposes. A two mill
road tax was also levied.