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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

1t is expected that there will be some
interesting developments at the meeting
of the stewards of the California Jockey
Club tonight when the charges recently
made that a huge rObbing scheme was
being operated under their very noses will
be investigated This charge is TO the
effect that a combination of bookmakers,
jockeys and others have been system
atically robbing the public for many
months, and had gathered in hundreds of
thousands of dollars. The simple but eff
fective method of having houses pulled
was the one pursued. Among those men
charged with working the job is Tom
Sharkey the boxer. If Sharkey has been
as crooked in his race track affair as he
is said to have been in his ring methods,
he will be in luck if he escapes with free
dom.
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Noteworthy values in boys clothing.

Lot of boys suits-in three
styles of black and blue and
fancy cheviots - Brownie"
styles in sizes to fit boys
from 3 to s-cute little eff
fects with vests that may
be left off in Summer time
tastefully braid trimmed
and REFER styles to fit boys
of same ages also double
breasted styles for boys from
5 to 16 years-lined with lin
ings that wear like IRON
values that you'll pay So
and $3.j0 for
Anniversary price of
81 OS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23
Last day Of the Csc wrapper sale.

OI0 OUIIO IUI PV s1Vs
We shall give you the choice OF fine tailor
made spring suits--consisting of stylish chev-
lot serges-in blue black, green and brown
with 2l-inch REFER jackets, handsomely lined
with silk-and skirts made in the latest fan
cut style-and also braided and tucked suits,
with the new and smart blouse iackets-none
of which can be found selling in any other
store under Sl5-ior only $3.50.
Anniversary price, 81. so.
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DR.. LEATHERMAN

NINE. La RUE Medium, tells past and pres
ent: gives luck and spells taken of. I223 10
St NV. Walk upstairs. mh2I-2v-em
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"En Route to the KIOndike' Photographed

THE TOWN OF SKAGUAY.
AN ALASKAN FRUIT STORE.
KLONDIKE TRADING cos HEAD
QUARTERS.
MAIN STREET, RAGTOWN.
BROADWAY. SKAGUAY.
RESIDENCE STREET, sKAGUAY.
IN THE SUBURBS
SKAGUAY AT HIGH TIDE.
ACROSS THE RIVER.
AT LOW TIDE.
CLEANERS AT ANCHOR.
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Nj Nj G. THEO.

Medium and card reader Washington's most
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

Finer dress suits for boys
in same Brownie, REFER
and dOuble-breasted styles
made of pure wool check and
plaid caSsimeres and chey-
lots = those patterns which
have become so popular. The
small sizes have collars,
plain broadcloih; the whole
suit is trimmed handsomely
with braid. The buttons are
OF real bone and the evil
dences Of thorough work
manship and real worth are
apparent everywhere. In
stead OF S4.98, you get them
at the
Anniversary price of
s.. 9S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

Lot Of those very stylish bayadere striped
skirts, lined and bound in the very best man
ner-aud finished very carefully-pot skimped
in the least-which are regular 50 values-wiH
he offered today for the day at the
Anniversary price, SI.98.
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-23

ROMANY RYE. Gypsy Queen. reveals your past
present and future; readings. I0c and 25c-
I13I 9TH st. NV Inh2f-3t
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
Mr.. Nye's Address.

Past Grand Representative W. G..
Nye, of Minneapolis, spoke for an
hour yesterday afternoon. He is a
brilliant speaker. He spoke of the
present age as being one in which USE
fulness is the greatest test. The In
depender t Order of Odd Fellows was
born in this age, and is an instrument
of useful service. The homes which
it has established and the charities
which it has dispensed are the visible
evidences of it's usefulness. 1t teaches
high ideals and strives to cause its
mem bers to realize them. The grand
est ideal which Odd Fellowship pre-
sents is that of human brotherhood
and the practice Of d spirit of
brOtherly love. Selfishness and help
fulness are the two great character
i>tics that have existed from the be-
ginning of the race, Fraternity
teaches common hope and helpful.
ness. The supreme ideal Of Odd Eel.
lowshlp is to bring about the day of a
universal brotherhood of man.
There flows outward from Odd Eel.
lowship an educational force that
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
TO COMPLAIN is EASY.
Congressman McCleary is interviewed by
aNewspaper Reporter.

Last nights Minneapolis Journal
contains the following statement
from Congressman McCIeary which
was undoubtedly called out by two or
three exaggerated reports recently
published in the Minneapolis Times:
A man in public life must expect a
certain amount of criticism no matter
whether he deserves it or not. 1t is
so easy to get wrong impressions that
even good people sometimes censure
where, with full knowledge, they
would applaud. The naming of q
postmaster is attended with many
difficulties. 1t is very natural that
disappointed candidates should feel
that somehow q mistake has been
made. 1t is also natural, that popo-
cratic organs should endeavor to stir
up strife among republicans. I be-
lieve that every man whom / have
recommended is competent and
worthy, and / am thoroughly satisfied
that time will vindicate my action.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
Address of Welcome.

Mayor Pau opened the exercises at
2:45 O'Clock with an address of vel.
come. He warmly welcomed the
strangers to the city. and to the hall.
He said that theswelcome was doubly
great on account of the purposes for
which they came to the city. They
belonged to one of the grandest orders
in the universe, he said, and one of
the greatest benevolent orders. This
was evidenced rby the fact that in
every civilized country of the world
is the order found, from the fact that
among those high in position are
found the members of the order, and
from the .fact: of the numberless
charities performed. II all Odd
Fellows were to be gathered together,
it would be gathering such as the
world has never seen.
Mr.. Pau said that ten years age
those who had built the first edihce
had thought it ample in size and
costly to the extent of their, means
One night the fell destro er, fire, ut
terly annihilatedihe building. Com
ing at time when there was finan
cial striDgency, almost, anyone else
would have been discouraged, but not
so with this lodge. 1t began to plan
not W neither to build again, but how
much better than before it coulc
build. Phoenix-like, there has arisen
one OF 1.-THE finest buildings in the
state. May its charity increase, al
has he prosperity OF the lodge. Mr.
Pau spoke in facetious manner Of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
/, SAD ANNOUNCEMENT.
News Received in Mankato This Morn
ing of the Death Of Conductor =
~ Hudson. So
Hudson.

Superintendent Spencer received
message from St. Paul this morning
conveying the sad announcement of
the sudden death of John Hudson, for
twenty-five years conductor on the
Omaha road between St. Paul and
Sioux City. M. Hudson went
through Mankato yesterday on the
BAT train apparently as well as ever,
and his death will prove great shock
to his large number of friends and ac-
quaintances. st1
Deceased was one of the oldest con-
ductors in the service of the Omaha
company, and was popular with every
body. His familiar face and hearty
greeting will be missed by the travel
ing public.
Mr.. Hudson leaves wife and two
sons. He was about fitty-two years of
age. The cause of his death was not
learned, but it is supposed to have
been heart failure.
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In The Evening.

A banquet was served at the A. D.
U. w. hall from 600 to 7:30 o'cloc k,
and several hundred people were fed.
The menu was ample, and the service
all that could be, desired.
At about 1880 o'clock, the progra M
at the 1. o. @. F: hall was resumed.
The lodge hall and the dining hall
were both crowded, every chair bel ng
taken. Jean A. Flittie presided.
A double quartet, composed of 81
81. Jones, Evan Hughes, Hugh d.
Hughes, Alvin Davis, Elmer Davis,
Chas, Davis, Evan Jones and G. e
Musser. rendered a selection and was
called back.
Mr.. Chas. Budd, of Month vedo,
president of the Minnesota Rebekah
assembly, was introduced, and gave
an interesting talk on the work of the
Rebekah.
Misses Alma Wagon and Elsie
Jache rendered piano duet in We ry
pleasing manner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04

formally dedicated this afternoon with
great impresslveness and under the
most suspicious circumstances. The
attendance was large, filling the main
large hall to overlooking. The
audience was resplendent with bril-
liant uniforms sprinkled thickly
through it, the members of different
cantons of the military rank appearing
in their garb of spotless blue with gold
trimmings The members of Canton
Colfax were present in force, and 9TH
er cantons were we'll represented.
The attendance from abroad is not as
large as had been anticipated, on &C
count of the weather, and perhaps the
fear of delay in getting home. How
ever, large delegations arrived on the
noon and afternoon trains from St.
Paul, Minneapo lis, st. James, Madelia,
Amboy, Good Thunder, Mapleton and
other places. Madelia sent thirty-two,
st. Paul twenty uniformed men, and so
on. A large part of the visiting broth
ers brought their wives with them.
It had been expected that Grand
Master D. H. Stinson, of Austin,
would be present, but he sent word
Yesterday afternoon that on account of
sickness he was unable to come. At his
request, w. g. Nye, of Minneapolis,
past grand representative, conducted
the dedication services.
The twin city delegations were es-
corted to the building by the band.
The visitors were slow in arriving, and
it was over an hour past the time ad-
vertised when the assembly was called
to order. The arrangement for receiv-
ing and caring for the guests was per
feet. Ushers directed the people to
cloak rooms in the basement, where
checks were given out for wraps. The
arrivals were then directed to the
third floor. Badges were given in ex-
change for the tickets of admission.
The lodge hall was beautifully decor
ated with evergreen stringers and
streamers of pink and green. The
room was filled with chairs arranged to
face the altar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
Z Jan 4-11-1s

. - t'.ite Jan 4-11-1S
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.
- TATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth-ss: In Probate Court, Special Term,
February. 1898. i
In the'matter OF the estate Of George Robson
Hair, deceased. -
Whereas, An instrument in writing purport-
ing, to, be the last Will and testamelt Of
Georg, Robson HAIR, deceased, late OF said
county. has been delivered to this court:
And whereas, William y. Coe1 ane has filed
Herewith ~ his petition, representing,
among other things, that SAID 90 ge
Robson Hair died in said q county
on the lard day of January, 1898
executor named IN sid asst will 4nd test ameut
and proving tn t the Sal instru nent may be
q mi ted t. p-obate, and that l.tt rs testa-
II entary be to him Is ued the con;
1t is ordered, That the proofs Of said instru.
mr. MT, and the said petition. be heard before this
court, at the probate Office in said County
on the goth day OF February, A. D., 1898, at 10
o'clock II the Forenoon when all CONCERNED NAV
appear and contest the probate OF said instru.
ment; so 4
And it is further ordered That public notice
OF the time and place of said hearing be given to
all persons interested by publication OF these
said day of hearing, in the Mank at.p Free Press.
a newspaper printed AM published at
the1 ity IF nankatu. in said county
/ Dated at the ity OF Mankato this LIST day
OF February A. ID 1898.
l. ~Ags1 BY tn Court sSg
Seal of Probate Court q. W. NEAD,
E. Judge of Probate
| Lame A. Fittie.
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04

the fact that the Office rooms had
been nearly all leased to lawyers. On
behalf of Matkato lodge No. Is, of the
Odd Fellows of the city, and of the
city of Mankato. he heartily welcom.
ed the visitors to the city and turned
the keys over to them, asking EN-
to so enjoy their visit as to take away
pleasant memories
Post Grand Rep. Nye responded
on behalf of the visitors, and said
that he would try to dedicate the
building so strongly in the principles
of the order as to overcome the fact
of the presence of the lawyers below.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Undersigned for the erection of a
brick store and bank building at Good
Thunder, Mimi.
Bids will be opened Feb 5 at $3.50 D.
m. A certified check for $500. made
payable TO the undersigned must &C.
company each bid.
Pans may be seen at the Office OF
Pass q Schlppel, architects, Man.
kato, MINI.
The undersigned reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
HERMAN BORNEKE,
ltd Good Thunder, Mum.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
Its principles

makes better citizens. Its principles
are pure and elevating. Odd Fellow
ship is one of the greatest agencies OF
the present day in the work of uplift-
ing humanity. Mankato lodge No. Is,
now having SO splendid a temple,
must become a leader, and to it's sister
lodges be as a light set on ahill. l
dedicate the building to everything
that is good and true and upright.
The closing ode was sung by all
present, the doxology and the bene-
diction were pronounced,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04

Bradley, herald of the north; G. W.
Bennett, herald of the south; G.. w.
Sugden, herald of the east; F. E. Day,
herald of the west; A. e. Clark. high
priest; Mrs. Eunice Melville, Rebek.
ah. A number of young girls in white
dresses also assisted.
Music by double quartet followed,
and then w. e. Nye, of Minneapolis,
gave an entertaining address,
The supper will be served from GOO
to 500 o'clock at the A. o. o.. w.
hall, and the dancing may also take
place there owing to the large mum.
Der expected this evening. A pro-
gram of speaking and music will be
carried out at the lodge hall after the
supper and before the dancing.
A. L. Bolton. of St. Paul, grand sec.
rotary, is present.
Everything connected with the
dedication of the new Odd Fellows
hall was a grand success, and every
feature of the program passed off as
planned. The various committees
are deserving of creditable mention.
The dedication committee, composed
of Chris Danielson, II. Zimmerman,
Jr. and II. R. Wiecking, has worked
long and faithfully. The banquet
committee deserves special mention
for the fine spread and ample service
which it prepared. This committee
consisted of Mrs. Fl. r, Wiecking and
Mrs. D. T. Bowen. The dancing was
in charge of Geo. R. Bradley, who
managed it right we'll, and was a re-
ception and introduction committee
and floor manager in himself. Hum
phrey Jones had charge Of the music,
and his careful work was manifest,
and the fact that the audience ap-
preciated this feature of the program
was shown by the frequent encores.
While the committees are being
mentioned, it IS proper to refer to and
co mmend the prudence, care and wis
dom of the building committee, con-
sisting of Henry S.cHOlman, chair.
man, VIII. Wilcox, @. L. Benedict,A.
G.. Meyer, Nels Anderson, f. M. Cur
rier and 81. Zimmerman, Jr. The
builders, John B. Nelson and Ole 0.
Grue. carried out their contract to
the letter and won the commenda-
tion of alt, The building will long
stand as monument to their ability,
as we'll as to the ability Of the archi-
tect, Frank Thayer, whose work now
speaks for itself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
The Dedication.

The formal dedication ceremonies
then followed, with the beautiful
ritualistic service. The dedication
officers were W. g. Nye, grand
master; Jean A. Flittie, grand mar
shall; W. II. Wilcox, grand warden.
Rev. T. M. Edmands, grand chaplain;
J. W. Wilcox, grand herald; G.. R.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04

An adjournment was taken to the
A. O. U. W. hall, where the floor had
been cleared, and dancing was indulg-
ed in for several hours, a program of
nineteen numbers being executed.
Over SOC hundred people were in ate
tendance, but all enjoyed the occa-
sion immensely: J. M8 -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
SPRING ISLAND.

Spring Island, Feb. Carl Knoss
is recovering quite rapidly from his
burn, and is hoping soon to return
to school.
Little Linda Payne and Mrs. Dorm
berg were on the sick list last week.
Harry Williams has secured job
with Mr.. Gregg, of Rapidan, and left
us Sunday evening.
Lee Jones was around bidding his
friends farewell Sunday. He leaves
at once for Winona county where he
is to take orders for circulating
libraries. The Spring Island people
wish him abundant success in his en-
terprise.
Mr.. Olson, teacher at Rapidan, and
Miss Mcdonald from the just school,
have consented to act as judges at the
contest on the 18th inst. The third
one has not yet been secured.
A number of smaller young people
surprised Herman McPheeters Mon
day evening. 1t was his seventh
birthday and delightful time is re-
ported
Mrs. Jenkins, who has been a guest
of her sister, Mrs. Jones, for some
time, has returned to her home in
Judson.
Rev. Mr.. Powell filled the Spring
Island pulpit last Sunday. We un-
derstand that DR.. Sta ford has ap-
pointed the Rev. Mr.. Petrie to take
charge of the Garden City charge from
this on until his return.
Quite a number of our people at
tended the funeral Of our beloved pas.
tor, Rev. G. r. Hair.
Peter Brude had slight collision
with a pitchfork on Sunday which
has laid him up for few days.
Our people are beginning already to
get out their seed catalogues and talk
hot beds. Now that January is gone,
spring seems almost here.
Several of the young people dropped
in at Mr.. Powell's Saturday evening,
bringing their guitars with them.
While all were enjoying themselves
with the music. tn y were surprised
by a serenade from some of the young
gentlemen of the neighbOrhOOd who
had not belonged to the first party 1t
was well done in spite OF bad colds,
and hearty welcome will always be
accordei them.
Miss Esteer England has been Sc
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04

Geo. BARTLETT was pleased yesterday
morning by the arrival of new boy
at his home.
Smith s. Schweig will open up
meat market at the old Lindsey g
Hanson store, Sol South Front street,
Friday, Feb. 4th. E4 ii
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
EAGLE LAKE.

EAGLE LAKE.
Eagle Lake, Feb. IA school meet
ing has been called at o'clock p. m.
Wednesday evening, Feb. 95h. for the
purpose of voting for an addition to
the school building. 1t would seem
that this is move in the right direc-
tion.
Tuesday and Wednesday of next
week the county examination for LIE
Ray township pupils will be held in
the school house in this place. 1t
will be conducted by the principal of
this school.
&c. Pressnall took the train Mon
day for Todd Co., where he thinks of
locating.
Toss Anderson is able to sit up.
Mr.. Brooks is moving to Mankato
this week. We are sorry to lose them
from our town.
While going to Madison Lake, La
fayette Shay met with what came
near being serious accident. One
of the clevis pins came out and let
the whiffietree fall on one of the
horses heels, they started to run and
the tongue came down and the horses
became unmanageable. Mr.. Shay
was thrown out of the wagon and one
wheel passed over his wrist, badly
bruising it. but no bones were broken
The tongue ran into an embankment
and the horses stopped.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
Respectfully yours.

ID. T. COnStanS.
Our correspondent was correct in
his location. but the proof reader
seems to have become badly mixed up
as to towns and located the church
and dedication in the wrong place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-04
A Correction.

Blue Earth City, February 2. 1898.
FRIEND HUNT notice in your
paper of Yesterday you give Winnie
bagO City credit for dedicating a
church which was built and dedicated
In Blue Earth City. Your article in
the main is correct, only we have the
church and Winnebago the dedi-
catinn