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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
DIFFERENCES coMPRoMisBbs

Pekin, Dec. 31.-Advices Just received
from Seoul, the Capital of Corea, aSsy
that compromise has been Effected 80;
an arrangement according 10 Mr.
StcLeavy Brown, the British tiIat thTna
agent, and NJ. Alexieff, the %s sRussi atlS
agent, to make room for whom III fsI
Brown was removed. will s
warships, which were present at CHI f1ss
ulpo, the port of Seoul, ARD III arg gi iYfs
order TO give moral SUPPORT 10
Brown ~.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
MILLS REDUCE wAGDs.

Providence, II. l., Dec 3l.-After de-
laying their decision to the last in the
hope that In the meantime conditions
might change so as to render the step
unnecessary, the agents Of the leading
cotton manufacturing corporations in
this State decided to-day to reduce
wages. The .cut-down will average
about IL per cent. 1t will take effect
January 18th and notices to that effect
will be posted Monday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
YEARS GOLD pRopUcT

Washington, Dec. 31.--The director OF
the mint from Information now at hand
says that there Is substantial evidence
that the worlds product of gold for
the calendar year Will Approximate, If
not exceed $2iO.000,0OO. an increase Of
nearly 20 per cent. over 1886 The gold
producer OF the United States, for 1896
was s53, 100000; for 1897 1t will approxi-
mate sGL500 coo, an increaes or IS. 400 coo
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
ACTIVITY IN NAvAL YARDS

London. January /, 1S5S.-A dispatch
to the Times from Hong Kong says
there Is the g.eates. activ4.y in the
naval yards there, while profound Sc
cresy is maintained. The movements
of the British fleet and lis whereabou, ,s
are not known at Hong Kong. The
cruiser Grafton having taken on sup
piles of coal and ammunition leaves to-
day Friday)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
BHRTBa OF a GREAT CITY
Down of tho New Ycnr on the
Grenrer New York Fitiingiy Ccic.
brufn.e

New York. Dec. 31.-The exit Of the
ola year and the inaugura ton Of
e,reater New York was celebrated flt-
.ihsig to-hlght. one of the events that
marked the occasion was n grand pnr-
ade conducted under the auspices of the
New York Journal and Advertiser.
The scene In City Hall Park previous
10 the arrival there of the possession
was Spectacular and brilliant. AL
thouGh the head of the parade was not
expected to reach that point much be.
1ore mldnight, the park was crowded as
early as o'clock. And the crowd
struggled and jostied for an bour or
more when, on the arrival of Police
Ss'Ptain Cross, in command of the
small army of officers, the park inyad-
ers were driven TO the street line, where
thcy were held in check by a Gordon of
ponce. Only those entitled by passes
were allowed within the park limits.
old City Hall was brilliantly illumi-
nhted with strings of electric lights.
beautifully colored electrical shields ana
American flags composed of revolving
lights. On the dome of the Municipai
building were placed eight search lights
thht mashed in all directions and cut
across lights that blazed their rays
from the roofs of the postofIlce and
newspaper buildings. Many Of the buii1-
ihgs surrounding the park were dp
cornted with handsome electric devices,
Whlie several bands of music We'd with
the bearers of trumpets and tin horns
10 entertain the populace
: In 'front.' of the City Hall main en-
trance platform had been erected for
the accommodation of the Judges Sc
lected to award the various prizes. 1t
was prettily decorated and surrounded
by myriad of electric lights.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
TEN PEiR CENT. REDUCTION.

New Bedford, Mass Dec. 31--The
owners of thc cotton cloth and weaving
mills in this city have voted to post
notices Of 10 per cent. reduction in
wages, TO take effect January nth
II is understood the reduction will ap-
ply 10 all salaries. The cut down will
affect nearly 10000 operatives
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
sTARTEiD IN a DAKERY

Nashville. Tenn, Dec. 3i.-Fire ori-
ginating III the bakery of Pierce and
Wilson, on East Main street. in Leban-
en-, 80 miles from Nashville. ait mid
night last night, destroyed eight OF the
principal business houses IN the town.
The losses aggregate $4,000; insurance,
$4,000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01

KILLED BY A SHIFrING ENGINE.
Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 3l.--Two men
were killed and three others injured to-
day at the Warden Boiler Works, Nine
teenth street and Allegheny avenue. by
a shifting engine which was backed
into the yard OF the works in q care
less manner. l5
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01
last IroPall cljaEsILIsIIH,i,,s

San Francisco, Dec. al - ..+o III, !, ! I
iternoon the Supreme Court Tsf,iaa5 4 q M
application OF q atllorneys FOR TiIe odore @
5Durrant for q certifi cate OF proba Fla
cause 5submltted to that body, yestef.l
day! s. (
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-01

Paris, Dec Sl.-The official newspa-
pers still insist that the reports OF
FRENCH occupation OF Hpi-Nan island
by Admiral de Ia Debeloire are abso-
lutely unfounded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
SET ON FIRE.
House on Sixth Street Destroyed Last
Night.

At about eleven o'clock last night
an alarm of fire was turned in from
box %, by someone who discovered a
fire in an old, vacant, frame building
on Sixth street between Main and
Mulberry back of the Catholic
church property. When discovered,
the fire was in the attic, and who
ever set it had to crawl up through a
hole in the ceiling as there is no
stairway. The fire was hard to ex-
tinguish, as it worked under the
rafters where it could not be reached
without tearing off the roof 1t took
some time to eXtinguish the flames
with water and chemicals, and the
building is practically destroyed, as
it is not worth rebuilding.
The house belongs to the order OF
Jesuit Fathers, and is one of the
oldest in the city. 1t has not been
occupied for some time, and was kept
to house poor families in time of
need. A report got around that
some of the Syrans had rented it and
were to move in today. The building
was not valued at over 800 to 5000,
and it is believed that no insurance
was carried on it. There is thought
to be no question but that is was
fired by an incendiary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
DIDN'T WANT TO TRADE.
Farmer Claims That he Has Been
Victimized.

A farmer was in today and related
to County Attorney Hughes the par
ticulars of peculiar horse deal, by
which he is out good horse and has
in exchange poor one. He said that
a certain Mankato horse trader
wanted to trade with him or at least
to leave horse there on trial, but
that he would not have it. The
trader then went to his son, who was
at work in the field with team, and
told the boy that his father had
agreed to try the horse for few days
and to let the trader have one of the
team to take it's place. The boy made
the exchange, and now the farmer
cannot exchange back again. The
farmer wanted to know what remedy
he has.
This is not the only complaint of
the kind that, has been made
concerning the same party, and
unless things are satisfactorily
explained and adjusted, a prosecu-
tion may be started that will bring
the case before the grand jury, so the
county attorney intimates.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
MANY APPLICANTS.
School Board Will Have no Trouble
Getting a German Instructor.

Getting German Instructor.
Many applications for the position
OF teacher OF German and English
history in the high school, to succeed
Miss Mumm, have been received by
the board of education, and there is
an excellent selection to choose from.
The board will hold a special meet.
ing Friday evening to ill the vacancy.
G. A. Campbell, young man from
Wisconsin, is in the city and is an
applicant for the position, He is
highly recommended as a
teacher of German and latin, and
Supt. Varney has become satisfied as
to his qualifications, upon investiga-
tion. Mr.. Campbell has called upon
the members of the board and has
left favorable impression. Should
he be elected, the English history
would probably be given to the
present latin teacher, oria re-arrange-
ment of the work made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
OF LOCAL INTEREST.
Some People we Know and we Will
Profit by Hearing About Them.

This is purely local event.
1t took place in Mankato, MINI.
Not in Buffalo or New York.
You are asked to investigate it,
Asked to believe citizens word.
To confirm a citizens statement.
Any article that is endorsed at
home
That obtains resident advocates,
Is more worthy of confidence,
Than far off foreign article,
Testified to by unknown people.
Mr.. VIM. Hunter, corner of Elm
and North Front Sts., says:-"Off and
on 1 have had lameness across my
kidneys and backache. On these
occasions 1 could hardly get straight
after sitting or bending, owing to
sharp twinges passing through me
like knife. 1t was painful for me
to move quickly or to lift anything.
1 read about Doan's Kidney Pills in
our local papers and procured box
of the Seldel Drug Co. I was so
desperately lame in my back that I
commenced with three or four of the
pills at a time. 1t was surprising
how quickly they acted. Before l
had completed the box their effects
were seen. I was soon over the
whole trouble, and up to the present
there has been no recurrence. have
great confidence IN DOan's kidney
Pills and do not miss an opportunity
to recommend them"
Doan's Kidney Pills so cents pei
box, for sale by all dealers. Sent by
mail on receipt of price by Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. sole
agents for the U. S..
Remember the name DOAN'S and
take no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
MADE NO MISTAKE.

The wisdom of the Republican party
of Minnesota in placing Hon. VIM. a.
Eustis in nomination for the govern
orship is being fully demonstrated
with each passing day, in the enthusi-
astic manner in which voters are
fiocking to his support. The fact that
he is an able, clean, public spirited
man, possessed of strong personality,
impressing the people generally of his
ability to give the state strong,
clean business-like administration, is
forecasting his election by the largest
majority ever rolled up for guber-
material candidate in the state. There
has never been a time in the
history of Blue Earth county when 80
many Democrats have come
out openly for Republican
candidate, as has been the
case so far for Mr.. Eustis. They are
as anxious to put on Eustis buttons
as is his most enthusiastic Republi.
can supporter. And more than this
there are a large number of Demo-
Gratis who have made no public state
ment Of their intentions, but have
quietly announced to their intimate
friends their intention Of voting for
him. The outlook now is that Blue
Earth county will give the largest Re-
nuhlican majority next November,
ever rolled up in It's history, and If
the same state of affairs exist all over
the state it will be regular Republi-
can Landslide,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
MAPLETON.

Mapletcn, Aug. 16.-Some of the
young people with Mrs. A. A. Buck
and Mrs. T. B. Taylor as chaperons
are camping at Bass lake this week.
Misses Mabel and Myrtle Force, of
Vernon Center, spent part of last
week as guests of Misses Spaulding
and Bishop.
Willie Kruger had the misfortune
to break his leg Saturday afternoon
by falling from swing.
Elbridge Healy, of Dakota, is home
for a visit.
Mrs. Mary Ann O'Connor, of Medic.
died Of consumption Sunday and was
buried Tuesday. She is a daughter
OF MI. and Mrs. Sheran, of Mapleton.
Miss Jessie Houk, of Good Thunder.
is visiting friends in town.
Old lady Hamm, of Beaufort. died
MONDAY, OF dropsy and was buried
wednesday from the Methodist
Hasking and Mr.. Geo. Hamm.
A farewell reception will be tender
ed Rev. Frank Parr and:family, at his
nome Friday evening. Rev. Parr ex.
poets to take post graduate course
at Hamlin University the coming
year.
Mr.. Kreuger, the blacksmith who
has been working for Mr.. Borchart
the past year, has moved to Good
Thunder where he has rented black
smith shop,
Miss Amanda Severson, who is
teaching music in Northwood, spent
Sunday at her home.
Mr.. Thos: Griffin has gone to Min.
neapolis to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wishart start
Ihursday for their new home in
California.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
GENEROUS WORKERS.
Minnesota Christian Missionary Con.
ventiOn to Meet in MankatO.

A missionary convention Of the
Christian churches of the state will
be held in this city Aug. 23rd to Goth
inclusive. The sessions will be held
at the First Church of Christ, and it
is expected that $50 delegates will be
in attendance, including both men
and women workers. The railroads
have granted reduced rates.
The sessions will open at 200 p. m.
on Aug. 23rd, and the program will
consist of the reading of papers and
reports, addresses. discussions, etc.
Among the prominent men who will
be present are DR.. VIM. Baird Craig,
of Drake University, DesMoines,
Iowa, Rev, @. G. Smith, of Cincinnati,
Rev. G. E. Morgan, Of Minneapolis,
and Rev. A. D. Harmon, of St. Paul.
The work done by the Minnesota
Christian Missionary society during
the past three years is remarkably
good. Last years per capita SUBJ
scriptions were 1915, which it is said
far exceeds the subscriptions of any
other denomination in the state.
There were thirty six churches re-
ported in the state, with 3,O61
members.
The following are the officers of the
society: President, DR.. David Owen
Thomas; vice-president, G. 81. Slack;
corresponding secretary, f. H.
Mellen; treasurer, NJ. r. Waters, all of
these from Minneapolis; auditor, J.
W. Donaldson, of st. Paul; recording
secretary, Rev. J. K. Shellenberger;
state superintendent of Y. P. s. G. E..
Ella L. Norris, Of Minneapolis.
The officers of the Christian
Women's Board of Missions are the
following: President, Mrs. Cary
Morgan, of Minneapolis; vice-presi.
dent, Mrs. Caroline Prentiss Kelly, of
Mankato: secretary, Miss BERTHE Ire.
land. of Minneapolis; treasurer, Mrs.
B. 81. Morgan, of Minneapolis; state
organizer, Miss Ella Norris, Mime
apolis; superintendent of young
peoples work, Mrs. Kittie Teeple
Battles, st. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19

1t is now thought that the 18th
Minnesota regiment, in which are
Major Mead and other Mankato men,
will be ordered to Havana to remain
during the transition period, until
a Cuban government can be estab-
lished and the country safely turned
over. This will be apt to keep the
boys away from home for long time,
Invitations haYe been issued for
the marriage Of Frank Lobdell and
Miss Dora Lille, both of West Man
kato, the ceremony to occur at the
residence OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Adolph Lille, Sunday even.
ing, Aug. 28th. Mr.. and Mrs. Lille
will at the same time celebrate the
silver anniversary of their wedding.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
TO REDUCE EXPENSES.
Charter Commission Considering
Change in the Board of Equalization.

Change in the Board of Equalization.
Among the changes in the charter
proposed by the subcommittee Of the
charter revision committee is one in
regard.to assessments. The assessor is
required to begin the work of gather
ing information for the real estate as
sessment in October, and to give his
time to the work until the following
summer.
The mayor, president of the coun-
Gil and president of the board of pub.
lie works are made board of review,
to supercede the council as a board Of
equalization. The meetings are to be
held in the daytime, beginning at 900
a. m. In this way it is thought,
that very few days will be re-
quired for the work, and the large
expense placed upon the city by the
entirescouncil sitting only evenings
as a board of equalization will be done
away with. The council met a great
many evenings last year and this
year, drawing days pay for each
session. The change proposed is sug-
gested largely in the interest Of
economy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19

Yesterdays city papers contained
the name of Chas. 81. Blake, of 20. G,
Twentieth y. S. infantry, as among
those who had died of malarial fever
at Santiago. Geo. Blake, of this city,
believes that it is his adopted son,
who is in Co. G, Second U. S. infantry,
unless there is another of the same
name. The numbering of the regi-
ment could easily have changed from
2 to 20 in transmission. Young Blake
is Is years of age and enlisted two
years ago next October, for three
years. His father will make an effort
to learn whether the deceased is his
son or some one else. At present the
regiment is on steamer on the way
to Long Island. Mr.. Blake will write
to the chaplain and also to Congress-
man McCleary.
Judge Wilson yesterday issued let
tiers of administration in the estate of
Franklin Abrams; On order linn
ting time in which to settle
same estate. An order for hearing on
claims in same; an order limiting time
in which to settle estate of John Por-
ter; an order admitting to probate the
will of Mary S. Francis; an order for
bonds Of executor in same; issued let
tiers testamentary in same; an order
to hear claims in same; an order linn
iting time in which to settle estate in
same.
Grafton by the Hon. w. W. Erwin
at the fair Sept. LIST.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19

A motion for new trial was argued
this afternoon in the application of
the creditors of Longini q Thoms to
receive dividends without filing re.
leases.
Judge Wilson made an order TODAY
setting apart the homestead in the
estate OF Sarah A. Burgess; and an
order appointing appraisers of the
estate Of Franklin Abrams.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
Chicago, st. Paul, MINI. & Omaha Ry

ARRIVE. EAST BOUND, DEPART
40a m No kansas City Mail & Ex 4:15a m
400 m No fist Paul&Sioux City E14 :O5p
$50 m No g. Mnpls & Elmore Pass 100 a m
$40 m No 10 $Elmore& Mankato Pass
ARRIVE. WEST BOUND, DEPART.
10 AS p m No tKansas City Mail & Ex 10 :4S o ~
1874 m No3 tSt Paul Sioux City Ex :O8 m
1851 m No sMnpls & Elmore Pass ZOO o m
No7sMankato& Elmore Pass Z :55 m
sDaily except Sunday.
tDaily with Elegant Day Coaches, Parlor
Cars and Through Sleepers,
Trains No. and 10 Connect at Elmore with
Trains on G. & N. w. to and from Points In
Iowa.
T. O. WHITTLESEY,
Ticket Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
Minneapolis & st. Louis Railway,

Depart Arrive
No. II and ~ Waterville
and Faribault Accommodate m 800 % m
No 81 and 32, St. Paul,
Minneapolis and Red Wing
Passenger 2:2O p m 1:3o pm
No, 80 leaves st. Paul 9:15, Minneapolis
$3.50, a. m. No. 81 arrives Minneapolis 500 D.
m. st. Paul $50. p. m. No. II ..makes close
connection at Watervtlle for points south on
the main line
Information regarding rates, routes, etc.
cheerruny furnished upon application to
W. N. BARR. Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
DAVIS ACCEPTS.
He is Named on the Peace
Commission.
To Settle Details Between Spain and
the United States.

Washington, Aug, I.-Senator
Davis has accepted place on
the peace commission to settle
the details of peace between
Spain and the United States, ten
dered him by President Mckinley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
The Railroads
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.

Trains arriving. pepartfns
No. 1Ol-123O p. m. No, I22-6:3O a. m
No. 119- 400 p, m. No, 1O4-2.8O n m
No. 1873 7:5O p. m. No. 1es-6:5O Q. m.
Nos 81 l22 and 1o4 connect at Wells for points
No. 1C4 makes connections at Austin with
Sleepers for Chicago, Milwaukee and all points
east.
No. 1872 connects at Austin with THROUGH
trains to Kansas City, Omaha, st. Louis and
Peoria. J. @. MOORE, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19
Chicago q Northwestern.
'Dena rfrra of Tsroioa

departure OF Trains.
GOING EAST
Passenger No. 4 (Ex. Sunday for
Wfnona, Lacrosse, Madison, Mil.
waukee and Chicago. .:............ 7:15:a. m.
Passenger No. 2 DAILY for Vino
ma, Lacrosse, Madison, Milwaukee
and Chicago. ..-..:....:...... =. 4:10 p. m:
Freight No. ID (Ex, Sunday carry
PASSENGERS to Waseca. ......... 2:55 o. III.
GOING WEST.
PASSENGER No. 8 DAILY for Tracy,
Marshall, WATERFOWL, Huron,
Pierre, Aberdeen, etc. 1925 D, m
Passenger No, z Ex. Sunday for
New Ulm and Tracy. 6:45 D. m
Freight No. Is (Ex. Sunday carry
passengers to Tracy. .............. S:5Oa. m
Arrival Of Trains
FROM EAsr.
Passenger No. 8 DAILY from Chi
cago and Milwaukee. .......... LOO %. m
Passenger No. z lex. Sunday nom
Chicago and Milwaukee,. -. .... 7:2O o, m.
Freight No. 15 (Ex. Sunday from
985 a. m.
FROM WEST.
Passenger No. 2 DAILY from Pierre
and Aberdeen :.....-. 4:45p pm
Passenger No. (Ex. Sunday from
Freight No. Ia (Kx. Sunday from
Tracy .......................- $50 p. m.
Through sleeping cars between Mankato and
Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19

Kansas raised $4,000, 900 bushels Of
wheat this year. That Is another
hard blow at Populism.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19

The Omaha road is beginning to
move great deal of wheat. Today a
train of fifty cars went north. and
!, three engines were required to take
. it up the grade. Yesterday train of
fifty-eight cars went north.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-08-19

John o. Parry returned Saturday
evening and will now make thorough
canvass for county superintendent.
John is rnstIer and is going right
after the Cfice.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-10
Two or More.

~vEN II the grammar of 1t is a bit
= wabbly. there is a sentiment to
which a good many people sub
scribe in the sentence in which the
Butte Miner remarked Tuesday morn
ing that lin politics there never has
and never will be room for three big
parties"
The point the Miner presents is de-
batable. still. the election has proved
that. measured by results. there wasn't
room in Butte for one big party and
three little ones. The big party in
Butte-the ~free-coinage, regular demo-
cratic party, swept everything before
1t. Among the three little parties the
Miner had a pair-it had Clark's gold
republicans under the regular repub-
lican head. on the Official ballot. the
Miner being the only organ the Nc
Kinley republicans had in Butte. Then
the Miner had Hogan hooked up with
its republican ~goldbugs on another
mongrel ticket.
These two were Clark's n both are,
for the Miner, a melancholy memory
this morning.