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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14
THE MARCH SURPLUS.

Despite the heavy expenditures that
are necessary because of the heavy mill
tary expenses and expenses caused by
our new possessions, the treasury
figures show practical surplus Of
about So, 900, 900 in receipts over expen-
ditures during the month of March.
While this is most gratifying feature
for the public in general, it is one not
relished to any great extent by the OPP
position who have been all along tel
ing the country how the deficiency
would keep growing. From the present
outlook it is thought likely that there
will be no more monthly deficits dur
ing the present fiscal year. The Ding
ley law is doing far better than it's
friends predicted, and is showing itself
to be one of the best revenue producers
the country has ever had. while the
war revenue measure is meeting the
extra expense caused by the late war,
and at the same time it is not proving
such burdensome law as its enemies
have predicted. AS to the working of
the Dingley law and the revenue it pro-
duces, the Sioux City Journal says:
'"The gain of customs duties under
the Dingley bill for the nine months
ending April over the corresponding
period, last year has been most remark
able. Since the first of last july the
total duties on imported good have
amounted to $151, $40, OS7.29. During a
similar period the preceding year the
total was only $lO7, 500, 1878, showing
an increase of GA, 3O7, 939. 6s. The GUS
toms receipts for March were 500, $685.
436. The best previous record was in
January last, when the total was ST.
991, 741. .. 49,. .ss.r
Receipts from all ordinary sources
during the month of March averaged
about 81, 100000 day. The ordinary
expenses of running the government
are now running along at the rate of
about $50, 900, 900 month Adding to
this the $12, OOO,OOO of excess war ex-
penditures gives total monthly expen-
diture of about $40, 1000, 600. If the
March gait of receipts is kept up it will
accordingly be seen that there will be
little balance to the good at the end of
each month hereafter. Even if the GUS
toms receipts should fall off some
what there need be no worrying over
the probability of big deficit. As
things look now the treasury officials
have good hopes of making both ends
meet from now on. They may do lit
tie more than this or littleless, In any
case the deficit will not loom up in awe
inspiring proportions as the anti-every-
hing orators have been trying to make
us believe
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

1t is said that Admiral Dewey will.
return to this country with the other
members of the Philippine commission
about Sept. 1. He will not be recalled
officially, but work has been conveyed
to him that the word of the navy in
fleet movements in that section of the
world is practically over, and that he is
at liberty to return home at any time.
1t is also said that it has been intimated
to him that request for shore duty
would be granted at once. !
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14
FLAVORING EXTRACTS,
SPICES, ETC..

The reason is they are scien-
tific preparations and are sold
entirely on merit.
These remedies have stood the
test of over thirty years trial in
this state, having always been
sold on the plan of satisfaction
or no pay"
Mr.. F. G. Thayer the agent for
this section of the state, has over
$1,000 regular customers in his
territory eight counties) and
could give hundreds of testimo-
malls if necessary as to the merits
of "Dr. Wards"
In fact DR.. Wards Remedies,
Extracts, ETC., can be acknowl-
edged standard of excellence
everywhere. Our competitors will
say they have something "just as
good" or ''just the same except
in name" Don't be deceived;get
the best, get the genuine. See
that DR.. Wards, Watkins and
Winona are blown in every bottle
Remember every article is war.
ranted.
Our motto: Satisfaction or NO
pay.
Respectfully,
F. G. THAYER, Agent,
Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14
CLAIM AND COUNTER CLAIM.

The Nichols & Shepard Co. has
brought an action against VIM. and B.
II. Gerlich to recover the value of a
promisory note for 500, given toward
the purchase price of a threshing ma
chine and engine. The defendants put
in counter claim for ST, 500 for loss of
time and business due to the failure of
the engine to give satisfaction. After
trying to make the engine work, the
company exchanged another one for it.
A. E. Clark is attorney for the plaintiff
and w. E. Young and w, R. Geddes
are attorneys for the defendants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

During the month of March thirty
four corporations were chartered in the
state of New Jersey, with capital
stock ranging from one to sixty-fve
million dollars. The total capitalize.
ton of the corporations chartered ex-
ceeded 1876, 600, 900. How many repre-
sent actual business, and how many
were speculative we have no means of
knowing. But doubtless only few of
them will eyer become permanent insti-
buttons,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership.

To whom it may concern Notice is
hereby given of the partnership here
tofore existing between F. M. Cleaves
and F. L Hansing. of Mankato, Mimi,
co partners under the name, firm and
style of the Mankato Coal and Coke and
Cedar company is hereby dissolved.
The said F. L Hansing to continue
the business in his own name and is
hereby authorized to collect all accounts
due said partnership and shall pay
all debts of the same.
Dated this 9Th day of April. 1899.
F. M. CLEAVES.
f. L. LANSING.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14
DENTISTS MEET.
Tooth Repairers of Southern Minnesots
Get Together.

The fourteenth annual meeting or the
Southern Minnesota Dental Society open
ed at the SaulpaughW ednesday forenoon
with a good attendance from abroad.
The meeting will continue three days.
The forenoon was spent with clinics at
DR.. Woods Office, and another clinic was
held in the afternoon. The work is en-
tirely practical and technical and has
to do with prosthetic dentistry.
Among those present from out of the
city are Drs. D. S. Cummins and wife,
of Waseca; H. j. Miner, of GAINESVILLE;
E l. Sinclair, of Rochester; j. W. Pen
berthy and wife, F. B. Cremer, G. M.
Barley and 7. G. st. John, of Mime
apolis; S. Bond, of Anoka; Geo. S. Mon
son, M. o Nelson and W. A. Moore,
of ST. Paul; D c. Cordry, of GAINESVILLE;
F. P James, of Sleepy Eye; A. G.
Rosenquist,, of st. Peter and w. A.
Dredge, of Lake Crystal.
The program for the three days is as
follows:
TUESDAY, APRIL IL.
900 m. to 10 NJ
Clinics at DIR. Woods office.
Contour filings of quick setting
alloy by the following opera
DIR. G. A. Rawlings, DR.. J. H.
Doriyal, DIR. E. B Weeks, DR..
G. A. Palmer, DR.. F. J. Wagner,
DIR w A DamO
Outline of Technic Course and
Principles of Occlusion.-Dr.
Monson.
2:3Op, m
Making the Bite" and mounting
of Models in Articulation, full
upper and lower
400 o'clock
CLINIC,
Trueing and shaping Carborun-
dunn Wheels-Dr. Monson.
$3.50 to 900 = ---...-----. ....--.....
Grinding and arranging teeth.
500 o'clock ~
Call to order. Roll call. Paying
dues. Reading minutes of last
meeting. Reports of commit
tees.
Presidents address.
Discussion.
~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL ~.
900 a. m
Grinding and rearranging teeth
Completing technics of pre-
vious day. t..... 81 ... 49,
1900 H.
Adjournment.
1:30-
Making the bite" and mounting
of models in Articulators, full
upper to natural lower teeth
800 o'clock
Grinding and arranging teeth.
800 o'clock
Adjournment.
500 o'clock
Social evening
~ TUESDAY, APRIL Is.
Mounting of models of partial
= cases in articulator.
1000 o'clock -
~ Grinding and articulating' teeth.
1900 NJ
Report of committees.
Election of officers.
Adjournment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

done in arithmetic, geography, gram
mar, history, reading, spelling, writing,
music, drawing, temperance and hy-
giene. He also referred to the parents
meetings that have been held, and the
good results that have come from them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

Current Literature says that F. L.
Stanton, the Georgia poet, is the best
known American poet among news
paper readers of the day. Possibly this
is so. But if the question were put to
the average gathering of people, doubt
less the name of James Whitcomb
Riley would come to mind about as
soon as any.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

The legislature has entered upon the
last full calendar week of it's session,
and will close its labors on Wednesday,
the 10th inst, or at least it is supposed
to adjourn at that time, as the pay of
the members stop at that time and they
have not been in the habit of lingering
after that date in the past.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14
KILLED..
British and American Officers
and Marines Killed in
Samoa.
The 18th Minnesota Meets With Losses
in Philippines...Two Killed,
Several Wounded.
special to Daily Free Press:

Special to Daily Free Press:
Auckland, N u, April 10 Dis
patches from Apia, Samoa, April 1st
says party of 195 American and British
sailors were forced to the beach after
having been caught in ambush on a
German plantation on that date. One
British officer and two marines, and
two American officers and two marines
were killed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

The Minneapolis Journal says that
the new American navy will rank
fourth in size and first in nervousness.
And some of the other navies of the
world are likely to get bad nervous
shock if they rub up against it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14
Other Matters.

A communication was received from
Prof. Uline, the teacher in German.
who succeeded the late Prof. Campbell.
stating that he had received the offer of
a position, very much better than any
thing that could be offered him here
The place is that of assistant curator in
the Field Columbian Museum at Chica
go, and was first offered him at the time
he came to Mankato, but he declined to
accept unless he could get honorably re-
leased here The place has been ten
-dered him again, and he wishes to &C
@cept. He offered to secure substitute
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

The attendance was just two more
than for the month of March last year.
The total enrolment is 1923.
The usual bills were allowed, and the
board adjourned
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-14

DR.. L. w. Kruger, M. A. Gilmore,
wife and family, and G.. w. Champlain,
of Mapleton, and Peter Kremer and
wife and J. w. Vance and wife, of
Minnesota Lake took in the intertain-
ment Tuesday night.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
DEWEY NOT A TALKER
HE IS aANouErED AT rHlEsrE.
When Called Upon to Make a Speech Tries
to Get His Flag Lieutenant to Talk
To Visit the Emperor.

Trieste. Austria. July 22.-Admiral
Dewey win give u dinner tomorrow
night Oh the cruiser Olympia in honor
of Minister Harris. with whom he may
20 the next day TO Vienna. Subse-
quently the admiral may 20 TO Tschi
10 call ON the Emperor of Austria and
then into the Tyrol for rest.
Thiestc, July 2o.-Admiral Dewey.
accompanied by Captain Benjamin b.
Larnberton and Flag Lieutenant Brum-
by of the United States cruiser Olym-
pia. landed here to-day to return yes
terday's visit to the admiral and to
call officially upon the governor of
Kustenland. Count Goss. The Amer
lean officers also called upon the mayor
of Trieste.
tria- Hungary, Addison G. Harris gave
n banquet tonight in honor of Ad-
miral Dewey. After toast to Presi-
dent Mckinley had been drunk. Mr..
Harris proposed the health of Admiral
Dewey. who. in reply, said simply:
Il thank you sincerely and drink TO
your good health"
Mr.. Harris then proposed ''The Cap
tain and Crew OF the Olympia and
requested Admiral Dewey TO relate
something Of the battle of Manila. The
admiral replied:
II only know that having asked the
steward for something TO drink. he
gave me lukcwarm weak coffee. which
made me feel quite sick. but my flag
lieutenant kept the record and invite
him TO speak"
Flag Lieutenant Brumby said:
II was midshipmnn under Admiral
Dewey. and he taught me not to talk,
so VIII only say. Dewey did II"
Admiral Dewey rose again and said:
You ask me about the guns and the
superiority OF our firing. We fired ten
shots minute with our tive-inch guns
against three shots n minute. ! found
at Manila no more neutral flag than the
Austrian"
Admiral Dewer, then addressing
himself to the o. mpia's chief engin-
eer. said he hnd mtributed to the sue
cess Of the shT., in entering the bay of
Manila by admirable steaming. bring
ing the speed up TO eighteen knots
Immediately when ordered 10 put on
full steam. In concluding the banquet.
Mr.. Harris proposed a toast TO Empe-
ror Francis Joseph.
A large crowd gathered outside the
hotel to watch the arrival of the
guests.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
p,sas.rous Results of n strike.

New York, July 22.-The Iongshore-
mems strike continues and to-day
nine miles Of freight cars loaded with
perishable freight, fruit and vegeta-
bles are delayed at the various rail
road yards about this and Jersey City.
The contents of the cars will be n to-
tai loss. as the health department has
ordered that none Of the decayed veg
etables or fruits be delivered TO the
commission houses Commission mer-
chants throughout the city are badly
crippled as n result.
The strikers are firm in their de
mands and the railroad companies af-
fected show no signs of relenting. In
stead the latter continue 10 employ
men to fill the strikers places. A
number of assaults upon non-union
men were made last night.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
Epuor.h Leasne Meets.

indianapolis, Ind. July 20.-The
opening session af the international
convention of the Epworth League.
conducted simultaneously to-day in
TomIiusou hall and the Epworth tent,
was attended by id,o00 people. Only
1000 delegates arrived. but Indian
ap0lIs people turned ont and swelled
the attendance to oyertlowing. Five
hundred negro delegates from the
southern states arrived just before the
convention opened and mingled with
thsi- brother lcaguerS. cxemplifying
the oblIterntion OF the line OF division.
The entire session was devoted TO
speeches d. +. Fitzgerald Of Nash
VILE. Tennessee. representing the NJ.
+. Church. South. delivered an address
in Tomiinson hall which kept the au-
dience in continual good humor.
The night session WAS held in three
places. the tent, TUmlInson hall and
the opera house.
The evening train augmented the
number OF delegates and the three
meeting places were crowded to stand
ing room.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
BIG CHICAGO MEETING.
Aitgeid's Adherents Attend and Hear Bry-
an Speak

Chicago, July 2O.-0ver 1900 people
crowded into the Auditorium tonight.
despite the sweltering heat, to attend
the political meeting given under the
auspices OF the Chicago Platform Dem
ocrats. 1t was. from first to last. n sill
yer meeting, an Altgeld meeting. an
antitrust. and an anti-expansion meet
ing. All of the speakers save ex-Gov-
ernor Stone of Missouri, who was III,
anu talked for less than two minutes,
declared In favor Of 10 TO and against
the war In the Philippine islands
The speech OF Mr.. Bryan evoked
great enthusiasm among his hearers,
especially when he declared that the
American government should pursue in
Luzon the same policy as was pursued
In Cuba. The Philippines. he said.
came into our hands by accident of
war and, being there. they should have
been treated on American principles
and not on those practiced by Euro
peAn governments. The policy Of the
United States, he claimed should have
been to create a republic In the Philip
pines and say to all the world. Hands
on and let that republic live
His audience was in sympathy with
his suggestions regarding the Philip
pines and punctuated his speech with
cheers
The meeting was largely made up of
the local adhrrents OF the Chicago plat
form and personal followers OF ex-
Governor Aitreld. The meeting there
fore partuok somewhat OF the nature
Of a personal tribute to him.
About une-half of the members of
tue national committee occupied seats
on the platform. the balance OF them
failing 20 put In an appearance.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
HAWAIIAN ERUPTION.
Volcano Bursts Forth with Great Violence
and May continu. for some Time.

Hilo. Hawaii. July s. via San Fran
cisco. July after term or rest
and nearly complete i1lcness extending
over a period OF several years the vol
cano Of Mokuhweoweo has again hrok-
en out aud gives promise OF the OF the
greatest demonstrations ever furn-
ished by the volcanoes 81 Hawaii.
The eruption was first no1Sced at the
Volcano house. where early on the
morning OF July Ith the guests OF the
hotel were awakened by an explosion
and On making their way TO the veran-
das witnessed one Of the most grand
and slahorute displays OF Pele's dis
pleasure ever yet given, The outbreak
occurred ON the side OF Mauna Loa, at
an elevation Of about lO.ODG feet, and
In about the SAME place where issued
the tiow OF lsSlSl Two immense
fountains Of lava were forced in the
air 10 an elevation OF many hundred
feet and frum these and the constant
overflow from the mountain Were rap
Idly formed the three lava flows which
are now steadily making their way
down .ile mountain side toward the
sea. These streams of lava have each
taken different directions, and the
rnpIdity Of their movements is depen-
dent on tine distractions and depres-
siOns OF the country through which
they pass. The smaller flow is In the
direction OF Kiiauca and Is now about
twenty miles distant from the hotel.
George Patty. who has resided on
this island for the last thirty years and
who has witnessed all the outbreaks
during that time. says this seems to be
the most extensive OF all. starting as II
did SO far from the summit, and the
prospect Of a long Siege Is favorable.
People from adjoining Islands are ar
riyiug Mt the scene in large numbers
and steamship lines are doing a thriv-
ing business In consequence OF the
erupfiDn
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
Floods at Manila

Washington. July 22.-The following
dispatch has been received at the War
Department:
washington-Sto still prevailing
barometer rising. Indicating improving
weather conditions. Average rainfall
July several years 141a inches: for
twenty days July now closed. IL incn-
es. Country flooded Troops on out
posts have suffered and former lines of
communication cut in some instances:
not serious No material increase in
sickness reported. Telegraphic com
munication maintained San Fernando,
RaCor aud nearly all other points. Un-
able yet to coal returning transports
OTIS.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
BOB INoERsoLL DEAD.
The Noted inndei suddenly succumbs to
Apoplcxy.

Dohbs Ferry. N Y. July a2-Rob-
crt Green Ineersoll. the famous law
yer. orator and infidel. died suddenly
at his country home here at 30
o'clock. His last words We're. I'm
not such an invalid yet that | can't
go down 10 lunch"
Lunch had just b1en announced and
he arose from his chair to 90 TO the
dining room. when he fell back dead.
Robert G. Incersoll was born at
Dresden. New York. August IL. 1888.
His father WAS Presbyterian clergy
man OF such liberal views that he was
prosecuted for them. In his early life.
Robert c. IngersOll imhibed an intense
hatred OF Calvinism, which grew with
his growth and finally made him an
aggressive opponent of all generally
received forms of religion.
BY the removal OF his family TO the
west. Mr.. Ingersoll's hoyhood was
partly spent in Wisconsin and partly
in Illinois. He studied law and in
partnership with his brother began to
practice In Shawneetown.
In 1857 he went TO live in Peoria, IL
lInofs, and there laid the foundation
for lucrative practice. In 1862 he
became captain of the Eleventh llli-
nois cavalry and after the was was
over he began to be heard of as an
orator and campaign speaker. In 1876
he proposed the name of James q.
Blaine in the national Republican con-
vention in speech so eloquent that
his own fame. hitherto somewhat re-
stricted. extended to all parts of the
country As n lawyer. Ingersoll was
connected with many noted cases. He
defended the star Route" case and
was associated with others of nation
al Importance.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
Big Tax for Pistol Dealers.

Austin. Tex, July 22--The pistol
carrying habit in Texas, which has
been the direct cause of so many
killings recently. is to be suppressed
by legislative enactment. If such a
thing is possible. At tc-day's session
of the state tax commission Il bill was
drafted which imposes tax of $500
n wear on each dealer in pistols or
other firearms that may be concealed
ON the person. The bill will be sub
mitted to the special session of the
Legislature which meets in November
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
German cities Lighting Plants.

Strasburg. July 21,-According to
the official statistics of the empire. just
published. 1t appears that 13 per cent.
Of the cities of Germany practice mu-
nicipal ownership of electric light
nlnnts. of the cities with population
OF more than 10000 517 in number,
100. or more than % per cent. own
their own electric lighting plants. OF
the .. 200 smaller cities, 800, or IL per
cent, have municipality owned plants
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
A Pneumatic Leg.

An artificial leg that can be inflated
like pneumatic tire is now to be
had. Ii is n hollow rubber chamber,
the foot having framework of wood
and rubber-faced joint that permits
of the same movements as those of the
human ankle-New York Journal
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
sim More Counterfeiting.

The Secret Service has just IN
eaTthed another band of counterfeit
ers. and secured quantity of bogus
bills. which are very cleverly executed.
Things of great value are always Sc
lected for imitation, notably Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. which has many
imitators hut no equals for disorders
like indigestion, dyspepsia and consti-
patton.
The Lamar register., 1899-07-26
THE COMPLETE ANGLER.

Some men must fish In April
While others vote for May;
And some declare the choicest sport
Is On a bright June day.
But III take any day at all,
And reap its full delight:
The easiest fishing | have found
Is when the fish won't bite.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-24
MODERATE.

Miss Prism-Don't let your dog bitt me. little boy Boy-He won't bite a'am Miss Prism-But he is showing his teeth, Boy (with pride)-Certainly he is, mat am; and if you had good teeth as he has you'd show 'em too.--Chioagc News.
 A Vengeful Thought.--"In some future year, said the citizen with powerful imagination, ''the human race will find the sun extinct That once glowing orl- will cease to shed it's rays upon our world, Then what'll we do?" What shall we do?" echoed the morose man That isn't the question. What will the iceman ndo?"-Washlngton Star.
 Mrs. Gushwell--Of course you love children, MT synnck?
 Synnick-Immoderat
 Mrs. Gushwell--And which do you like best, little boys or little girls?
 Synnick- That depends. When there are little girls present l think I prefer little boys; but when l am in the com pany of little boys, my heart goes out to the little girls.-Boston Transcript.
 At the Yildiz Kiosk,--Grand Vizier- Those BugarianS affairs are beginning to look rather ominous. We'd better go rather slow o Fragrant Monarchl or we'll be getting ultimatums again, as we did few years ago. The Sutan-They cannot come any too soon, I shall pro- mitigate an trade to the effect that all ultimatums henceforth sent into the country shall bear a revenue stamp Puck