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SUBSTITUTE FOR CELLULoID.
A New Material Made by Boiling
Leather in Oil.

A New Material Made by Boiling
Leather in Oil.
Consul LiefeId writes from Freiburg that
in a recent issue of Black Forest news
paper a new substance closely resembling
ceIIuIoid is described in short article. as
follows:
In London a new substance has been
produced by the boiling of untanned leather
in oil which has, first of all. the property
of being a good electrical insulator, but.
beside this. can be used for manifold pur
poses. This new material, TO which the
inventor has given the name 'marloid. can
be polished on both sides, and in its struc-
ture resembles horn, and can be pressed or
worked into any form whatsoever, either
directly after the boiling process or later,
after the hardened hide has been made soft
and elastic by being dipped into a salt or
alum bath. The boiling process lasts from
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one to ten minutes, depending on the quail
ity OF the leather.
by means of polishing. this material can
be made almost transparent, and 1t can also
be given different degrees OF hardness, SO
that a substance is obtained which can be
kneaded, embossed, stamped pressed.
drawn. and twisted into any desired shape,
style. or design From this description. 1t
is evident that out OF marloid any and all
articles can be manufactured which up to
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Saturdays surprise" specials
in our millinery department.

Our millinery department is the most
popular in town. Here you receive po-
lite, courteous attention, no matter
whether you desire to buy the tiniest
item or the most expensive creation
or merely come to note the style, 8"
which we show in abundance. We have
gained a splendid record for our miIIi-
merry both for its beauty and low prices,
Here you find exact duplicates of all
the foreign and American novelties
priced at about half We mention a
few specials" for Saturday selling:
LADIES' TRIMMED HATS in tur-
bans, large and medium shapes. and
bonnets Of all the prevailing styles,
made and trimmed with superior quail
ity materials. all the newest effects
and fashionable colors. $5.4S S9NQ
VaIue at...... .................,..~O ~O'TO
LADIES GOLF, ROUGH RIDERS.
and NOBBY WALKING HATS-AH
the jaunty shapes and beautiful colors.
Velvet bound edges. trimmed with
folded band of velvet and quill
good value at s1.49. Special sur zoe
prise at.... ......-.-............
LADIES' FRENCH FELT HATS
All colors; slightly soiled; reg
ular $1.25 hats. Special surprise 1SC
al. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
CHILDREN'S TAM O. SHANTER
CAPS-Splendid colors good mate
rials; worth CSC. Special surprise 16C
at.................................ZJ 70
OSTRICH FEATHERS Black and
white; single and pon pons; in
bunch; worth respectively 79c AOC
and Csc. Special surprise at. ~
OSTRICH FEATHERS-Bl and
colors; some are single, others in
bunch, worth respectively 8Sc 16C
and CSC. Special surprise at. EJ
WINGS, QUILLS, AND FANCY
FEATHERS. in all the newest effects:
a table loaded with them; cheap I 7C
at 39c. Special surprise. ........... ~
BIRDS, WINGS, QUILLS AND
FANCY FEATHERS, all this seasons
novelties; a table full Of them: 15C
worth 89c Special surprise. .,..... ~
HAT BUCKLES. all the latest fads;
very brilliant effects in pastels, enam-
el, steel, gilt Thinestoues and jet.
Sell always from 69c to sec. DOC
Special surprise. e...............-... =
You may have them charged"
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WILLIAM o. DOUGLASS DEAD.
He Was for Many Years II Merchant
in This city.

William o. Douglass, for many years a
merchant in this city died yesterday at
Richmond, Vt, after a long Illness For
many years he was engaged in business in
the old St. Cloud Building. at the corner
of Ninth and f Streets. where the Wash
ington Loan and Trust Company Building
now stands. He was Interested to a great
extent in the first suburban development OF
Washington. Mr. Douglass belonged to sew
eraI secret organizations, among them the
Mystic Shrine aud the Knights TempIar A
widow and two children survive him. His
remains will probably be inferred in Yer
mont.
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FeI From 81 Cnr.

Dennis Collins is patient at tie Homeopathic
Hospital, suffering from slight injuries about the
head and face. He fell from a OF the Metro
p0litsH Railway Company yesterday at the
ner Of ThirtysiKrh and Streets northwest, and
was sent TO the hospital in the police ambulance.
The physicians anticipate no serious results from
the accident.
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We excel in ladies' ready=tO=
wear garments.

'@~%A %sAA hAASAAASS
Our success in ladies' man tailored
garments has not been attained by
chance. Wide experience has taught
us that it is not alone that the materials
must be right and the workmanship
proper, but it is the so-Called minor
details that aid in turning out success
full garments. Ours have style fit,
finish. and fabric Of the best-each in
its respective class-thats why our
sales are over double of those Of more
pretentious houses. Note these values
for Saturday:
LADIES SUITS IN BLACK AND
BROWN CHEVIOT AND SERGE.
tight-ftting, fly front or box front,
habit or saddle back splendid SQ 90
ly made, worth SIS. Saturday Vo'Jo
LADIES SUITS in Venetians. home
spuns, and cheviots. These suits are
made in the extreme of fashion and
cannot be fully described in our limited
space. 1t will pay you to inspect them.
They are really worth $40.
We mark them for Saturday S11 50
at ........--..........
LADIES SKIRTS, in cheviot and
serge; we'll made; stylish cut;
perfect hanging. Worth s.. 81 QQ
SATURDAY. ". 20
LADIES CREP0N SKIRTS,
splendid quality. For Satur- e 40
day at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. V'T0
LADIES FINE SILK CREPON
SKIRTS, large blisters; magnificent
finish; skirts selling elsewhere 81 QQ
al $129S; here Saturday at. ~
LADIES KERSEY COATS, elegant
ly stitched, front and new dip in
fashionable shades Of tan and castor,
also black; fine quality silk lining;
large pearl buttons worth S7 E0
$3.50. Saturday. y................~A 'JV
LADIES BEADED PLUSH CAPES,
box pleat back, full sweep, beautifully
trimmed with tippet fur; very 81 mn
stylish; worth $40. Saturday for. VV'VV
Have them charged" if you wish.
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,Iay Extend tbe Line.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-The Kansas City.
Memphis and Birmingham Railroad, which
has its Eastern terminals at Birmingham,
Ala. is making surveys between that city
and Brunswick, Ga, for the purpose OF ex-
tending It's line 70 The latter CITY
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Mems fancy vests.

"Tattersall style" double breasted, in
all the latest checks and plaids; sup
erb colors; Just the thing for stylish
dressers; regular 81 value. Sat 81 M
urday at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -'"V
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Pants and vests specially priced.
Mems wOrSted pants.

in neat stripes. etc. four very dressy
styles; elegant cut, fine workmanship.
These pants cannot be excelIed any
where at from $3.50 to 81. Sat 81 50
urday at................... ~-'"V
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THE ALASKAN B0UbDAKL
Americas Claim TO the Disputed
Territory Fully EXp.arned

Hon. John W. Foster, Member Of
the Joint High Commission, Lee
graphic society - British Protest.
of Recent Date-Russian Treaty.
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1oc-ALL DRUGGISTS-1Oc DC

this time have been made from eelluioid,
horn, or similar material
Hopeful Of Raising the Hooker.
Quartermaster General LudiEgt0n re-
ceived yesterday from Quartermaster Miller
at Manila a despatch saying that the cen
tractors hope TO raise the Cableship Hooker
within the next few days. Colonel Miller
reports the damage TO the snip greater thas
was at first expected.
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MEMS DERBYs. IN back and brown.
and MEMS ALPINES in pearl. black.
and brown, with silk band and binding;
latest fall blocks; $3.50 values. 0QC
This sale. e.-....-............... ~
BOYS GOLF CAPS - Fine coler
blue; good quality silk lining; all 10C
sizes: worth 39c; This sale..-.... y
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Mems $3.50 overcoats and top coats.
IN covert, rough oxfords and chevfots
Made in the very height Of fashion
$125O
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$3.50

for mems $3.50 worsted suits in
beautiful checks and stripes. blue and
black cheviots, thfbets etc. These
suits equal custom tailoring in every
respects-$125 so
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81 so

for mems $3.50 cheviot suits.
styles blue and black and handsome
mixtures; single and double breasted,
Italian lined; satin piped; French
faced; so.
Mems $3.50 overcoats and top coats
in covert cloth, cheviots, etc-some
herringbone stripe. some with velvet
collars; finely made; $3.50.
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Mems SIS overcoats and top coats In
meltons. kerseys. Coverts, and chew
lots; plaid body lining with satin lined
shoulders, collars OF velvet or same
material, SO
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Just received, $50 of the celebrated
Otto Muller Gloria Umbrellas, guaran-
teed sterling silver handles, Paragon
frames, steel rods; every umbrella
warranted: never sold less than 0QC
$148; while they last.-...-...... ~
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MEMS ALPINE AND STIFF HATS
in all the popular shades; newest
blocks. These stiff hats are known as
nOn-breakable, also the new golf
hat with wide brim and low crown,
and the new Alpine with white band.
bound or raw edge. Positively ldenti-
cal with those sold elsewhere at 81 50
50. This sale. ..-...............'t .JV
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for mems SIS worsted suits in fancy
stripes. plain and fancy cheyiots. cas-
simeres and thibets. Vests and coats
either single or double breasted, hand
somely lined, $40.
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LINEN NAPKINS. plain and 9IC
plaid; 17-inch; regular sc value. "
LINEN FINISH HUCK TOW
ELS: 17Haa; usually retail at 72c
i l-2c. 2c............--...... .......-..-....
"MONNIE" CLOTH, BUREAU AND
CENTRE SCARFS, good quality linen;
yard long; fancy designs; regu- dc
lar 33c value ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. =
ALL LINEN TABLE DAMASK, 90C
two yards wide; soc quality, at. u
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
Aug Is. 25-Sept. l.

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.


ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
q Earth-ss In Probate Court, special term.
August 18th, 1899.
In the matter of the estate of Ellen Jones,
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Thomas Y. Davis, of said county.
1t is ordered, That all claims and demands
of all persons against said estate be presented
to this court, for examination and allowance, at
the Probate office in the city of Mankato, in
said Blue Earth County, on the following day,
viz: On Thursday.the 18th day ofFebruary, AID.
1900 at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
1t is further ordered, That six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court, or not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further, That notice of the time and
place of the hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina-
ton, in the Mankato Free Press, weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 18th day of
Angus t, A. D.1Ss9.
SEAL VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
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Judge J. H Quinn was over from
Wells Tuesday night.
O. Monson, of ST. James, was in tie
city renewing acquaintance
Ed H. Huebner, prominent attor-
ney of Winthrop, is in the city.
Mrs. O. Odjard and daughter, Cora,
left Tuesday afternoon to visit friends
at Minnesota Lake.
Chas. M. Andl ews wife and child re-
turned Tuesday from two weeks spent
on the shore of Lake Superior.
Mrs. Jennie Lake and daughter, Flor
ence returned Monday night after a
visit of two weeks in Duluth.
Mrs. 5. Lamm and daughter, Miss
Carrie, and Mrs. John Lamm left this
= morning for Milwaukee, to visit for a
couple of weeks
S. P Wilson and Ed Roberts have
gone to Mile Laos county to look at
some land with the view of purchasing
1900 acres.
The proposition to increase the size of
Amboy by annexing some territory was
carried at special election held there
yesterday The proposition received
sixteen votes to twelve against it.
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Race neetlng at Dubuque.

During the week commencing August
81, there will be held at Dubuque one of
the best race meetings ever held in the
west. There will be 100000 offered in
prizes, and an unusually good list OF
in fine condition and an excellent sport
is promised.
Ga three nights of the week boxing
tournament will be held in which some
of the noted pugilists of the country
will take part, two bouts each night of
twenty rounds each haye been arranged
for
The Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway will make rate of one fare for
the round trip for the occasion. Call
On the Ticket Agent for rates and
d ates
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Aug. IS. 25-sept. L
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-Ss.-In Probate Court Special Term.
Aug 18th, 1899.
In the matter of the estate OF Mary
L Hidden, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF John A.
Reese, administrator de bonis non of the estate
Mary L. Hidden, deceased, representing among
other things that he has fully administered said
estate, and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining, and allowing the
final account of his administration, and for
the assignment of the residue OF said estate to
the parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court on Monday,
the 18th day of September, A. D., 1899, at 10
O'Clock a. M, at the Probate Office in the City
of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publishing
a copy of this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day OF hearing In
the Mankato Free Press, a weekly news,
paper printed and published at Mankato in said
Dated at Mankato, the 18th day OF August
A. D., 1899.
By the Court:
Seal of Probate VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
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ALUMNI MEETING.
Normal School Graduates Have a Good
Time.

The business meeting of the normal
school alumni association, held at the
school yesterday afternoon, was not
largely attended, but the attendance
was much better at the social session
in the evening, number of classes be.
ing represented. Thos. J. Jones presid-
ed over the meeting, and the following
officers were elected for next year:
President-Fred Smith.
Vice President-F 0. True.
Secretary-Miss L0ttie Roberts.
Treasurer-Miss Amelia Iceberg.
1t was decided to hold the next meet.
ing on Thursday, June 18th, next year.
This date falls in commencement week,
and better attendance is expected.
After a sociable time in the library
rooms in the evening, the members ad-
journed to the Palace restaurant, where
refreshments were served. The follow.
ing toasts were proposed by Toastmas-
ter I ]. Jones and responded to:
Our School" President CHI. Cooper.
''The Girls, Geo. E. Orsborn, class of
9S.
"reminiscences. Chas. D. Geddes,
class of 81.
The meeting was much enjoyed by
those present.
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Prof. E. w. Bohannan returned yes
terday from his visit in the east and
will spend the remainder of his vacation
in this city and at Lake Washing ton.
G. N. Alderman, of Medo, was in
town Friday.
A. Il. Emerson, formerly of this city,
but now of Lamberton, was in Manka-
to Monday. He reports the crops around
Lamberton as not very good.
Mrs. W. H Pay and Mrs, G. A.
Richardson and families are spending
the month of August at Lake Wash
ington, on the east side.
Mrs. Henry Vogelpohl and Mrs. Bru-
no Roemer will leave next week We'd
nesday for a trip to Germany. They
will return soon after the holidays.
Commissioner Paddock was over to
Mapleton Monday and noticed five
threshing machines at work. Some Of
the yields are good, while others are
poor. -ot
VIM. N. Plymat has been retained by
A. H. Dobbin and is preparing a de-
murrer to the complaint of Mary E.
Soule and Henrietta Foster in their
action to have the sale of lot on South
Front street set aside. The demurrer
is based on the ground that the com
plant does not state facts sufficient to
constitute cause of action, and on the
further ground that the court has no
jurisdiction
Reports from the lakes indicate that
the fish are biting well.
Mr. and Mrs. c. D. OFT. of Lake
Crystal, were in Mankato Tuesd y.
Congressman McCleary and family
are in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyom-
ing, and will remain there the balance
of the week.
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Mr.. John B. Meagher is receiving
congratulations upon the arrival of
twin boys at his home Tuesday.
Sohre & Co. delivered the eighth
threshing outfit sold this season by
them Tuesday to Messrs. Graf, Wan
dersee and Daniel, of Beaufort. The
company is doing large business.
General Agent Hickey reports his bust
ness as never better than this year,
which speaks well for Minnesota thresh-
ing machines.
j. N. Day & Co. have secured the con,
tract for erecting Attorney Andrew G.
Dunn's new residence at Winnebago
City, their bid being the lowest The
residence will cost S., 900 to $4,000.
Martin Johnson has begun work on
the culvert on the st. Peter bluff road
near Mankato Junction. This is one of
the culverts that went out in the June
storm.
A deed was filed Tuesday, transferring
from F. o Radtke to John R. Talbot
lots thirteen and fourteen, block two,
Radtkes addition to Amboy, for 1915.
The bulge in the wheat market the
past few days has caused much new
wheat to be marketed.
A number of people from LIE Sueur
attended the funeral of the late David
J, Jones.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Marion Alice Chaplin, of this
city, and Mr.. Frederick James Clark,
of Rochester, to take place Thursday
afternoon, August Gath.
Geo. Arnold, whose farm on the LIE
Sueur river is rich in mineral deposits,
has received report from Prof Win
chell, of the state university, on speci-
mems, sent him. Prof. Winchell finds
that there is no gold but some anne
thysts, topaz and magnetic stone
A hearing was had before Referee
Flittie in the bankruptcy case Ct
James a Gray, of Luverne. The
creditors made an effort to find out
whether there are any assets, Mr.. Gray
having asserted that there was none.
A telegram received Wednesday
from L, r.. Hobart at Upton, Iowa., by
his brother, states that his creamery
burned last night. He had taken pos.
session the first of August and was just
getting nicely started when the fire oc-
cured. No particulars was given as to
the loss or what part was covered by in
surance.
J. 7. Swearingtop, Of Fairmont, and
F. L. Aldrich, of Medo, were Clifton
house guests Mo nday night.
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Colonel Cody buffalo Billy will give
the anxious ones a chance to see what
they have for long time wished to
witness. He has, after considerable
trouble, succeeded in securing twenty
five of these famous warriors. Men
who actually saw battle. took part in
skirmisbes, and in fact were wounded
in different engagements These men
ARE known the world over, and have
been secured especially for great herioc
charge up San Juan Hill, to be accur-
ately reproduced by this organization
7 which will be shown here on Saturday
Sept, End.
These Rough Riders are only part of
the six hundred persons who are to
truly represent to the people the Rough
Riders of the different nations, includ-
ing war painted Sioux Chiefs and
braves. sinewy Cossacks from the
Caucasus, fanatic Bedouins on their
Arabian steeds; Lancers from the
Queens Own Company, Chasseurs and
4. Cuirassiers from the crack cavalry
regiment of their native countries
Uhlans, South American Gauchos
detachments of United States Cavalry
and Artillery, Mexican Ruralies
Vaqueros, Czikos, dashing Cowboys
Scouts and Frontiersmen, Texas Rang
ers, and Others Miss Annie Oakley
will introduce many new and novel
shots never accomplished by any other
sharpshooter. and Johnney Baker will
appear in remarkable feats with the
rife. Colonel Cody will appear at
every performance.
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SHOULD BE CAREFUL.

In conversation with farmer day
or two ago, he called our attention to
the fact that farmers should be very
careful in burning off their stubble
ground this year, as it is much heavier
than usual, and the possibilities great
er for the fire getting beyond control.
Before setting such fire, he said,
number of burrows should be plowed
around the field. One or two will not
always be sufficient to stop the fire
should heavy breeze suddenly come
mn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
DAVIES ! N|LRARIl.
Odd Fellows Block,
MANKATO, MINNESOTA.
TRADES:

so acres near Midland City, Michigan
Will trade for property in or near Man
kato
100 acres S. w. Mankato, 80 acres
timber. For sale or will trade for city
property.
20 acres S. w of Mankato to trade
for city property.
100 acres in Mile Laos county. Will
trade for Mankato property.
100 acres in Blue Earth county. Will
trade for city property,
1900 acres, covered with live timber,
good soil. About miles from R. r..
Good money in the timber on this tract.
Price 81 90 per acre. INVESTIGATE
800 acres, miles from town of 1,300
inhabitants, soil good Will take So 90
per acre for this tract. 1t is we'll worth
$500 per acre.
We have nore and Better Bargains In
City Property Than Ever.