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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
Aug 5 l2 10
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-SS. In Probate Court, Special term
August I'd, 1899.
In the matter of the estate of Charles G.
Young, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of
Genevieve Sawyer, formerly Genevieve
Young, Administrative of the estate of Charles
g.. Young, deceased, representing, among
other things that she has fully administered said
estate, and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing the final &C.
count of her administration, and for the as.
signment 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 August A. d. 1899 at IL
o'clock a. M, at the Probate Office in
the City of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, That notice there
Of be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order once in each week,
for three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing, in the Mankato Free Press weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato
in said county.
Dated at Mankato, the I'd day of Augusta. D..
1899.
By the Court:
Seal of Probate VIM. F. HUGHES,
I Court. 5 Judge of Probate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
DITCH CONTRACT AWARDED.

Auditor Gunders this afternoon let
the contract for digging ditch No 2 to
J. A Tidland, of North Mankato, for
$1,000. The price is considered very
reasonable. The ditch will run from
Indian Lake to Lake Alice and thence
to Lake Madison, and will drain. several
hundred acres of land. The work must
be completed during the fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t cures pain
nails, and instantly takes the sting out of corns
and bunlons It's the greutest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight
sweating, caIlous and hot tired aching feet.
Try it to-day Sold by all druggists and, shoe
stores. By mail for 25c in stamps. Trialipack-
age FREE Address Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy.
N.Y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
Davies & Nilhartz
Odd Fellows Block,
Mankato, -: MINI.

Here are a few of the very
choicest residence bargains in the
city:
Nine-room cottage with modern i'm
provements, large barn. fine shade
trees lot 66x157t. Lot itself worth
81, 500. This property for the next ten
days for SO, 800.
A large, two story brick house on S.
Fourth street, in A 1 condition; ought
to bring So, 500 For short time it
can>b bought for 81, 500.
A fine, two story frame dwelling,
modern in every respect, located on the
finest corner on Byron street, 81, 500.
A ten-room brick house, on one of the
best corners on Fulton ST., $1,000.
A cosy, five-room cottage, about FIVE
minutes walk from the post office, 1915.
A four-room cottage, new, and three
lots, $3.50.
A i've room, frame house and two
lots, $500.
A seven-room, frame house. $3.50.
A five-room, frame house, $3.50.
A house and two lots five minutes
walk from the post Office, $3.50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the post Office at Mankato, MINI. for
the week ending August 3, 1899.
Anderson. Adolph Knowles, Stephen 7.
Assmus, Karl. Roller, John.
Bottin, Miss Minnie. Olson, Miss Mary.
Caswell Mrs. Minnie, Runde, F. Mansfield
Hanchett f. NJ. Scharder, Miss Maggie.
Head Mrs Katie. Shultz, Jos
Houde, A. h. Stevens, II. III.
Kelly, j. o. Thompson, J. @.
In calling for the above letters please
say advertised" and name date of this
list. One cent extaa will be charged
for each advertised letter. Letters re-
naming unclaimed at the expiration of
Is days from this date will be sent to
the dead letter Office.
L. P. HUNT, Postmaster
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
SCIEN TIFIC TOPICS
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
French Scissors Fill Every Want
An Antiseptic Broom-The Progress
of science-Photograph ing at the Paris
Exposition.


The British association, meeting
this year at Dover, has once more
marked the worlds progress in those
matters which are commonly grouped
under the word science. The presi-
dent, in his opening address, drew an
interesting comparison between the
state of knowledge as 1t is now with
that of 100 years ago, and by way OF
illustration he pictured the town OF
Dover as it was in 1899, with its I'M
lighted streets and its meager cross
channel service of sailing vessels. He
claimed that, although most rapid
advance had been made in the manu-
facture of weapons of precision, and
in explosives, there was deep under
current of influence sapping the very
foundations of war, for the touch OF
science made the whole world kin.
Even now arrangements were being
made by which, the leading academies
of the world will, by representatives,
meet at intervals to discuss questions
in which the learned OF all lands are
interested and he thought it probable
that this first meeting would be held
at Paris in connection with the worlds
fair which Is to be such distinguish
ing feature of the close of the nine
teenth century.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
4 Bright Outlook.

La Porte, Texas, is now attracting
he attention of the business men OF
The United States and during ls0O
treat interest will be manifested IN 1t.
Owing to an advantageous natural To-
.ation 1t Is destined to enjoy growth
n commercial manufacturing and
shipping interests which millions OF
dollars in advertising and years OF en-
,rgetic promotion could not give 1t
we're 1t not so favored by nature. Men
Of affairs with large experience IN the
upbuilding of cities are predicting q
!uture for La Porte which II but halr
realized will make 1t the greatest sea-
port on the Gulf OF Mexico and indeed
one of the principal seaports OF the
United States as we'll as a city OF great
Importance in the manufacturing, rail-
.oad and commercial world. 1t is at
he head of Galveston Bay in the cele-
,rated coast country of Texas and has
/ summer and winter climate which
makes it resort for travellers the year
:ound. The farming land surrounding
t is as fine as any in the United
States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
Antarctic Exploration.

In the Strand Magazine Sir George
Newnes tells the story of the Southern
Cross antarctic expedition up to Feb.
q of the present year. What has hap
pened since then none but the brave
band of ten determined men can know
until January next. Our winter Is Of
course their summer, and then the ice
will break up and melt, and the
Southern Cross, which has returned to
warmer ATTITUDES during the interval,
will steam to Cape Adair once more"
1t is the belief of scientists that the
most important work of exploration
yet to be done lies in the antarctic
continent, and the subject has prom
inent place at all the geographical So
cieties of the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

An interesting process is reported
by the chief of the dairy division of
the United States department of agri-
culture, Major Alvord. This is new
composition somewhat resembling Gel
luloid made from skinned milk.
Paper sizing is now made in consider
able quantities in the United States;
it is the dry caseine from skinned
milk. 1t requires considerable of the
SKINNED milk to make this product,
but at the same time vast quantities
of SKINNED milk are now wasted
which can be utilized in making the
new material, which is suitable for
the manufacture of oilcloth, book COW
erings, billiard balls-in fact, for
many things for which either celluloid
OF hard rubber is now used, and it has
many advantages of its own, including
impermeability to water and non
1t is thought that it
can be used in the manufacture Of
electrical insulators.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

A broom which will contain in itself
the means for destroying moths and
disease germs is evidently an article
which will be of no little value in the
household. Such broom has been
invented by an inventor of Sa-
vannah, Ga. 1t will be observed that
the antiseptic substances are contained
within the broom straws in bag held
in place by the initial wrap of steel
wire and transverse rows Of stitching,
says the Scientific American. The
penetration of the bag by these rows
of stitching opens up numerous out
lets for the antiseptic material. In adj
dition to the meshes Of the cloth. The
action of sweeping causes the anti
septic material to be distributed in
limited but sufficient quantities for the
thorough deodorizing and disinfecting
of the carpet and of the room. The
broom itself. ordinarily fertile breed
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Shoes can be quickly laced by the
use of a new attachment, comprising
pair of slotted ribs carried by the
edges of the upper, with headed studs
set in the slots to slide freely, with a
lacing attached to the studs to draw
the edges of the upper together as the
studs are raised.
A handy tablet for telephones has
been patented by an Ohio man, COM
prising a reel suspended in two brack-
cts at the edge of the battery box, a
roll of paper being placed on the reel
and held smooth across the top for
writing, with sharp metal strip to
sever the sheet after use.
An improved automatic safety lock
for elevators is formed of two tri-
angular blocks plvoted on top of the
car and held in folded position by
the cable, the breaking of the latter
throwing the blocks out and operat-
ing two links, which catch in the sides
of the we'll and support the car.
A handy adjustable bracket for use
on painters easels has a sleeve to fit
around the upright legs of the easel,
with an L-shaped arm pivoted in each
sleeve to engage notches in the legs
when in lowered position, allowing
the sleeve to be raised or lowered
when not engaging the notches.
Moving and reaping machines can
be provided with a new whip-holder,
which is formed of support attached
to the tongue of the machine, carrying
whip socket with gear wheel at the
rear, which meshes with gear shaft
extending in position for the driver to
turn it and operate the whip.
An Australian has designed a new
device for attaching pumps to bicycles,
consisting of socket-piece clamped to
the under bar of the frame, with
coiled spring set in the bottom of the
socket, against which the pump is
pressed, the opposite end being held by
a ring attached to the frame.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Three tours of the beautiful island
Of Puerto Rico are scheduled to leave
Chicago December q, January % and
February 10. Special Pullman sleep
ers and dining cars will convey the
party to New York, thence on board
the splendid new steamships Ponce
and San Juan, through and around the
island by rail, automobile, carriage
and boat. Tickets include all ex-
penses everywhere. These select lin
tied parties will be under the special
escort of Mr.. Walter Boyd Townsend,
under the management of The Ameri-
can Tourist Association, Reau Camp
bell, general manager, 1923 Marquette
building, Chicago. Itineraries, maps
and tickets can be had on application
to the agents of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul Ry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
Safety In Racing Yachts and Bicycles

Safety In Racing Yachts and Bicycles.
Land and Water says the bicycle
and yacht are the two means of loco
motion in which the factor of safety
is reduced most nearly to the vanish
ing point. 1t is estimated that in the
case of heavy rider on road wheel
riding over rough roads, when his ma
chine experiences it's heaviest jolts,
the metal is being strained to within
25 per cent Of its ultimate strength,
hence the frequency of broken forks
and buckled frames. Commenting on
the mishaps to Defender, Columbia
and Shamrock, it says that while "in
the larger elements of yacht, such as
the hull and spars, weight may be
judiciously saved to within a certain
safe limit, there are smaller but ex-
tremely vital elements, such as the
spreaders, the steering gear, and GER
tain details Of the rigging, in which
economy of material may prove to be
the worst form of extravaganza"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
POPULAR Low Priced California Excursion

The Santa Fe Route daily excursions
o California in tourist sleeping cars
ire deservcdly popular. Cars are OF
newest pattern and very comfortable.
having every necessary convenience.
These excursions are accompanied by
Pullman conductors and porters, and
are patronized by many Of the best
people. Low rate tickets.
The Santa Fe California line Is re-
markably picturesque. Its middle
route across the continent avoids e1-
treme heat or cold
For descriptive literature, address,
GEO. w. HAaENBUciI. p g. I. A,
Santa Fe Ry.. Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
Winter Tours.

Should you desire information re-
garding California, Arizona, Texas or
Mexico, and the long limit, low rate,
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased, or re-
garding one way first and second-class
rates, through sleeping car lines,
first-class and tourist call upon or ad-
dress. w. G. Neimyer, Gen1 Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 23S
Clark St., Chicago; w. H. Conner,
Cont Agent, Chamber Commerce
Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio, or w. J. Berg.
TRAY. Pass. Agt.. 220 Ellicott So, Buff
falo, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
Solid Trains TO Northern Michigan.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway is now running solid trains
Of palace sleeping cars, dining cars
Serving meals a la carte) and first
class day coaches, through from Chi
cago to Calumet, Houghton, Hancock
and other points in the Copper country
without change of cars, with direct
connection for Marquette, Negaunee,
Ishpeming, ETC., and passengers from
the East, South and Southwest will
find this most desirable route.
All coupon ticket agents sell tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
The bulldog is a typical open-f aced

watch.

Waves travel faster than the wind
which causes them, and in the bay Of
Biscay frequently, during the autumn
and winter in calm weather, a heavy
sea gets up aNd rolls in on the coast
twenty-four hours before the gale
which causes it arrives ard Of which 1t
Is the prelude.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
PhotOgraphinE at tho Paris Exposition


Amateur photographers will receive
excellent treatment at Paris The
French commissioners have made a
ruling concerning the taking of pic
lures at the exposition. Cameras will
be allowed on the exposition grounds
after a permit has been secured from
the exposition authorities. A charge
of 10 cents will be made for this, and
the applicant will be required to fur
nish his name, age and other personal
data, together with his residence in
Paris. Only the buildings and gen.
eral group can be taken. Photographs
Of individual exhibits will not be al
lowed, as the patent laws of France
guarantee the patentee against photo
graphs of articles exhibited. A charge
of So was made for similar privileges
at the Worlds Fair in Chicago, and
photographs were even then taken
with difficulty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

One of the latest German inventions,
report tells US seriously, is beer loz-
enges. These are made of the powder
and contain all the ingredients of this
popular beverage. The only needful
thing to turn them into sparkling
ale is to dissolve them in water in
which some carbonic acid gas has been
added.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

The B. & o. r. r. has just placed
an order for 43,500 tons of So pound
steel rail for delivery in 1900. The
contract price is about SO per ton or
81 per cent more than the Receivers
paid for rail during the time they had
charge of the property. OF the total
amount just ordered the B. & o. proper
will get 10000 tons, the B. & 0. S. w.
1880, the Pittsburg and Western
1000, and the Cleveland Terminal and
Valley 1000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
HoW'g This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
f. j. CHENEY CO., Props. Toledo o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists Toledo,
o.; Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Testimonials sent free Price
55c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-O. made 0. pure grains.
that takes the place Of coffee, The most
delicate stomach receives It without
distress. and but few can tell 1t from
coffee. II does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cents and % cents
per package. Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE

OF the Lake Shore Book OF Trains is
something entirely out of the ordinary
in the way of railroad literature and
will be Of interest to all. Copy will be
sent to any address on receipt of 2-cent
stamp.-F. NJ. Byron. G. w. A., Chi
cago; A. ]. Smith, G. P. A., Cleve-
land.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Invention by a Frenchman is trium-
phantly pointed to as proof that in
ventive ingenuity, which has been the
boast Of Americans, is by no means
monopolized by the Anglo-Saxon race.
In fact, 1t is claimed that no American
ever invented so small tool which
could be successfully used in so many
widely differing operations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

ing place for bacteria, is constantly
kept in sterilized condition by rea-
son of its antiseptic properties. The
bag is so perfectly inclosed and COW
cred by the outside wrapping Of
straws that the broom presents the
appearance Of an ordinary broom
without any hard external projections
to scratch and mar the furniture of an
DECENTRALIZATION Traveller.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

The San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
Railway covers central and south
Texas. Good lands, reasonable prices,
mild and hcalthful climate. Address
z. j. MARTIN, Genl Pass. Agt.,
San Antonio, Texas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
Cost of Our Vacations.

Between 100000 and 10000, 900 peo-
ple in the United States take vacation
every summer, according to fiend for
a fondness for estimating. They spend
more than $40.0Go.000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
II You Use Plug Tobacco

You should read the Star Plug Tobacco
advertisement in this paper. They make
the most attractive offer ever made for the
return Of their Tin Tags.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

When two nations are at war even
the dispatches conflict.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
Six Tons Resistance.

II is ascertained on scientific data
that the air resistance to a railway
train Of average weight moving sixty
miles an hour is 11.374 pounds-nearly
ak tons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been q
family medicine with us since 1885,. r.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Much Of the discomfort experienced
from chapped hands in cold weather Is
due to washing with inferior soap, the
ingredients being poisonous to the
pure soap. II warm rain water and
Ivory soap are used in washing the
hands, they will be smooth and white
ut all seasons. ELIZA r. PARKER.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

King Alfonso of Spain has new
automobile.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Narrow minds overlook a CHART
able act and search for the motive.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Too many of the men who boast OF
being self made seem to have been
interrupted before the job was finished.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Time and patience will enable q
person to conquer almost any obstacle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Ex-President Pieroa of Peru has
$50, 0OO, 900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Tho Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever Is bottle Of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine II
o taSteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, Soc
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

If man is una BILE to sell or give q
thing away he proceeds to rattle it off.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Courage is the thing that enables
us to forget our fears.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

French Scissors Fill Every Need.
A French inventor has just patented
what he calls the universal scissors,
and the possession of which will make
1t unnecessary for the ordinary house
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Argentina's president has 81, 500
uniform.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Earl of Harrington owns q grocery
N London.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

The descendants of Queen Victoria
now number seventy-one.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-09-14
TOM REEDS OPINION OF WAR
FREEDOM AS DEAR TO THE FIJI
IPINos AS 1T rs TO US.
And They VIII Fight Just As Long
For It-Americans Will Soon Tire
of the Great Expense.

New York, Sept. 1S.--A special to the
Tribune from Portland, Me-, says: In
railroad train last night Thomas 3.
Reed took part in a discussion with
two Portland men and plainly expressed
his sentiment in regard to the war in
the Philippines. One of the friends
with him. who is a radical expansion
list, remarked that to withdraw our
troops from the Philippines now would
humiliate the nation before the world
Mr.. Reed replied:
You don't think those Filipinos
would chase our soldiers 1909 miles if
they should start for home, do you?"
The Portland man replied that IT was
not fear of the Filipinos, but humilia-
ton in the sight of other nations, that
was referred to, whereupon Mr.. Reed
said:
II have always observed that with
individuals the fear of humiliation IS
exactly in proportion as they deserve
it, and 1 believe the same principle
holds good with a nation as with a
party. Some people seem to be afraid
that these Filipinos will put their
tongues in their cheeks at US. They
have done that already. They have
watched our failure as others have. |
don't know how long it will be before
the American people get tired Of spend
ing 100000 600 a year trying to conquer
these people. but it does not seem TO
me it will be very long. l can conceive
that freedom is just as dear to them
as it is to US, and that they VIII fight
for it Just as long"