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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
A FORGERY.
How Henry Van Bernhard Go!
His New Clothes.
A Smooth Young Man Disappeared from
Lake Crystal, But is Arrested in
Iowa.

Monday evening, a spruce appearing
young man stepped into Chas. Jenkins
store at Lake Crystal and purchased a
suit of clothes He did not have the
money handy to pay for it, but epxlain
ed that he had money coming to him
from Gustav Wallschaeger, a farmer
for whom he had been working, and
that he held Wallschaeger's note for
the amount and would leave it as Sc
curity He gave his name as Henry
Van Bernhardt, and the note was for
SAT, drawn in his favor. Mr.. Jenkins
was satisfied and turned over the cloth
ing and retained the note. Van Bern
hardt left town that evening,
Becoming suspicious, Mr.. Jenkins
communicated with Wallschaeger and
assertained that the note was forgery.
Mr.. Jenkins afterwards received let
ter from his customer, which had been
mailed on train in Iowa. Van Bern
hardt said that he was sorry to say that
the note wasn't worth anything, but said
that he would pay Mr. jenkins for the
suit next summer with interest at ten
per cent,
Mr. Jenkins informed County At
torney Hughes and Sheriff Gerlich
about the matter yesterday, and tele-
grams were sent out to different points
in Iowa. A reply was received this
morning from an Iowa town saying
that a man answering Van Bernhardt's
description had been arrested there.
Deputy Sheriff Stevens left for there
today. 40 ygo4
Van Bernhardt is Twenty-Five years
of age, five feet six inches tall, and
wore small light mustache. When
last seen he was well dressed and wore
a long. black overcQat. He had work
ed for Mr.. Wollschaeger, bat'not recent
ly He is said to Ohave3 been work
ing in the country for two. or
three years. The, foficers found his
trunk and in it were letters from an Iowa
town, leading them to believe that he
would go there, and the officials of the
place were notified with the above re-
suit A photograph of Van Bernhardt
was also found, from which the above
cut is made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
w. A. FUNK is OUT.
Declines to Enter the Race for
the MayOralty.
While Reform is Badly Needed, he has
not the Time that Should be Devoted
to the Work.

Mr.. w. A. Funk announced Wednes-
day his definite determination not to
enter the contest for the mayoralty,
although he had received assurances of
support that would probably have
landed him the Republican nomination.
To Free Press reporter, Mr.. Funk
gave his reasons for declining to become
a candidate, as follows:
Il am interested in building up my
law practice fullyas much as in NUM-
cipal reform in Mankato, GLADLY as the
latter is needed. My private matters
and professional business fully occupy
all the time have. don't feel that l
could conscientiously accept the office
of mayor when it is apparent to me
that I would be obliged to slight its
duties. The mayor should devote a
great deal of time and attention to the
duties of the office. which under the
circumstances should beT1nable to give.
IF l should succeed in being elected,
1 should be obi ged tor neglect my
duty to the public in parton else make
considerable sacrifices of my private in
terests, Believing that there are
equally good men who are so situated
as to give municipal matters the atten-
tion they so sorely need I feel it my
duty to stay out of the race. At the
same time l feel grateful to my friends
who offered their encouragement and
support
Mr.. Funk's withdrawal will be a dis
appointment to large number, who
had hoped to see him the next mayor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
REWARD OF nERIT,
rlankatO People Are Ever Ready to
Reward Merit.

Merit rarely goes unrewarded
The public readily appreciate "good
thing
They tell their friends about it..
They make it public.
When an article is just as good as
claimed for it $50
Is just as represented. L.
Mankato people gladly testify.
Our citizens endorse Doan's Ointment
They say it will cure Piles, Eczema,
or any itchiness of the skin. aS ~
They have learned this by experience,
They give merit just reward.
Mr.. w. S. Taylor, of 335 Clark ST.,
carpenter, says:
'Iwant to say that Doan's Ointment
is very neat preparation. | tried it;
I know what it is to suffer from itching
hemorrhoids Like all sufferers'from that
intolerable annoyance experimental
considerably trying to find some com
pound to be depended upon. put up a
pile ointment myself, and 1 thought it
the best on the market. but am will
ing to acknowledge that Doan's Oint-
ment was more effective in my case than
any other I ever used. Mine is very eff
fective in relieving this aggravating
trouble, hemorrhoids or piles, but 1t
does not equal Doan's in quickness OF
action. When man steps out OF his
way to endorse an article which COM
petes with his own preparation, he Ger,
tainly must have strong reasons and
actual experience to back him up.
This, in my estimation, is as strong a
recommendation as can be given fol-
Doan's Ointment,
Doan's Ointment sold by all druggists
so cents per box. Foster-Milburn Go
Buffalo, N. Y. sole agents for the U. 5.
Remember the name DOAN'S and
take no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

from her brother-in-law, who resides
near Morris, MINI.
Mrs. FL Shelter and Mr.. d P. Davis
are improving after their severe illness,
Miss Eliza Steele was on the sick list
last week.
Miss Jennie Wright has purchased a
piano.
Mr. Charlie Mitchell is working on
the Minneopa park farm.
Mr. Geo. J. keenan, editor of the St.
James Plaindealer, paid short visit to
his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Keenan,,
last week.
Miss Sarah McMahan is able to be out
after an illness of several weeks.
School re opened Monday after va
cation of two weeks.
Mr.. David Herbert and Dick Jones
are row attending court, having been
drawn on the jury.
Some of the young people took ad-
vantage of the coasting last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
WILL CARLETON'S LECTURE.

The lecture at the Opera house last
night by Will Carleton on the Drama
of Human Nature" was one of the best
that has been delivered in the course
this winter. No more important points
of his lecture being illustrated by read
ings from'his own POEMS Mr. Garlic
ton is perfectly at home upon the plat
form and reads his poems with great
effect, bringing out all the principle
points whether humorous or pathetic.
He touched upon all the various classes
and professions and gave many telling
hits on various features of social life
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

mittee consists of Geo. Phelps, Walter
Daniels, Albert Schippel, j. G Moore,
J. r Snow and four more to be named
later.
There has been collected $3.50 among
the members of the local camp to pay
the funeral and other expenses of Mr.,
and Mrs Pinch, which is aside from
what the camp pays. The camp has
asked to have w. III Pay appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate, so that the
So, 900 of life insurance carried by Mr..
Pinch can be paid over for the benefit
of the children.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
DID NOT WORK.
Letter Intended to Clear John
Phillips.
A Mythical Parsonage Writes COnfesslng
the Theft and Declaring Phil.
lips Innocent.

A sensation was developed Tues
day afternoon during the trial of John
Phillips on the charge of stealing
clover seed. 1t appears that Monday
evening a letter came to Phillips at
the county Jail, bearing special de-
uyeJy stamp. Sheriff Gerlach 'manag
ed to ascertain the contents Of the
letter and communicated them to
County Attorney Hughes yesterday
morning.
The letter purported to be dated at
New Ulm. while the pcstmark on the
envelop showed that 1T had been
mailed from Lake Crystal. The
writer, who signed some uncommon
name, said that he was the one who
stole the clover seed and that Phil
lips was innocent.
Mr.. Hughes at once telephoned to
the pt stmaster at Lake Crystal and
learned that Mr.. HickoK had mailed
the letter. Mr.. HickOk was gotten to
the phone and stated that a stranger
had stepped eff the train at the
depot and handed it to him to mail.
Mr.. Hickok was summoned to come
to Mankato forthwith as witness.
Among the witnesses for the de-
Tense was e Bennett, of Martin coun-
ty, a half brother Of Phillips. He
came to Mankato on the train Mon
day evening, and Mr.. Hickok recog-
nized him as the party who gave him
the letter to mail at Lake Cry stall.
On cross examination, Bennett ad-
mitted stepping off the train at Lake
Cryst9l, but denied handing letter
to Mr.. Hckok to mail. Further ties.
timony along this line was ruled out,
on Mr.. Plymat's objection. Mr.
Hughes challenged the defense to
produce the letter, but it was not
forthcoming.
All of the evidence on both sides
was gotten IN yesterday, and the case
will be argued tomorrow morning.
Today being a legal holiday, there
was no session of the court.
Sheriff Gerlich expects to take An
derson to Saltwater Friday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

Judge Hughes made'an order Wednes-
day for hearing and notice of application
for appointment of administrator of
the estates of Grace Roberts and Allie
B Pynch, deceased, and petition for
letters of administration in the Grace
Roberts estate.
Mic Kleinschmidt has presented to
the firemen for the new central fire sta
tion fine deer's head of plaster paris,
made by Otto Koke
A nine pound daughter was added to
the family of Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Lor-
entz Wednesday, which accounts for F.
j S. bland smile today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

Prof. Campbell Obliged to Give up
School Work for q Time.

Prof Gavin A. Campbell, teacher of
German at high school, rendered his re-
signation to the school board Thursday
on account Of continued ill health. He
was given last week off, and went to
his aunt's in Minneapolis, in the hope
that he would benefit, bnt as he did not
improve he was forced to give up his
school work. He is afflicted with a
nervous exhaustion and bronchial
trouble. Prof. Campbell was doing
good work in the school and made
many warm friends in the city, and
his trouble is source of much regret
to all.
Supt Varney has received several APP
plications for the position, and expects
that the place will be filled at once, SO
that that the work can go on. A special
meeting of the school board will be
held Thursday night to fill the vacancy
Martin Wiltgen has purchased the
team of handsome black horses owned
by John Schweitzer, of Mapleton for
$500. This team took the first prize at
the street fair last fall, and will make a
fine hack or hearse team. The ages are
six and seven years, and each weighs
1860 pounds. The team is a valuable
acquisition to Mr. Wiltgen's stable.
Geo. M. Palmer has made application
for the final hearing on his accounts
March 10Th, as assignee of R. D Hub
bard, through his attorney, w. E.
Young.
Referee Flittie Tuesday discharged
Alfred L Bither, of New Ulm, from
bankruptcy.
c',ae. Ga iNF, ~ OIL settler Of Lime
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

Peter Green. who has been in the en-
ploy of John Klein & Co for six years
has leased. Martin Weltgen's farm in
Belgrade.
NJ Olston and wife are the happy
parents of 81 pound boy since Sunday
morning. Mother and child doing we'll
A telephone message from st. Paul says,
that the senate Thursday afternoon
passed the sugar bounty bill over the
governors veto by vote of 46 to Is a
@. H. Nerbovig and wife, of Ma pie
ton. were Stahl House guests Wednes..s
day night.
Miss Luella Darr, who is teaching at
St. James. arrived home this afternoon
for visit of day or two
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
BIDS OPENED.

The following are the bids for putting,
up August Neibels house on North
Fifth street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
THIRTEEN INITIATED.
The Modern Woodmen Raise Money for
the Pinch Children.

The Modern Woodman camp held an
important meeting Tuesday night The
final degree was conferred upon thirteen
candidates. and seven more applications
were received. The work continued
until after midnight The camp is now
over 200 strong, and is in furnishing
condition.
1t was decided to send committee of
nine to Wells March 10th, when the
place and date of the next general pic
mic will be settled upon. The picnic
will be held in Mankato, as this was
practically pledged when Mankato lost
it to Austin last year ny one vote Tt
u xp@"t I,ne, 80 Ola, sra, Y
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
c. T. TAYLOR WlTHDRAWS
Maukato Plumbing and Heating Co
Moves TO Jackson Street.

.Chas T. Taylor has withdrawn from
the Mankato Plumbing & Heating Co.,
and the latter company has leased the
Thayer building, corner, of Second and
Jackson streets and is now moving in.
Mr.. Taylor will continue in the same
line of business as heretofore at the
Saulpaugh location. The plumbing Co.
will continue to do a general plumbing
and heating business
The friends Of both Mr.. Taylor and
the company will wish them continued
success
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.

A. dispatch from st. Cloud in this
mornings Pioneer-Press says that Pres
ident Kleeberger of the Normal school
of that city was stricken with form
of paralysis on Friday last, and his fam
ily is much alarmed over his condition
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
A CONVENTION IS CALLED.
Democrats to Get Together on
March 24th.
The Convention Will Have Thirty-Sla
Delegates. Other POLITICAL News
of the Day.

The Democratic city committee held
a meeting at Arthur Schaub's office Tues
day evening. Among those present were
Chairman J. A. Hielscher, Secretary
Schaub, Jacob Effer and A. w. John
son from the First ward, Chas. j Mac
beth from the Second ward, and P. H.
Jordan from the Sixth. A number OF
politicians, office holders candidates,
and wire pullers were present to get
things started right"
1t was decided to hold the city con-
vention March oath, at the city hall,
which is the day after the Republican
convention 1t will be called together at
two o'clock in the afternoon. The pri-
| maries will be held March 22nd from
$50 to 500 D. M, at the usual polling
places. except in the Second ward,
where it will be held at Henry F..
Leonard's office, No. sos North Front
street.
The representation was placed at one
| for each twenty-five votes or major frac-
ton thereof cast for John Lind in 1898,
This gives the first four wards fair
representation and the Fifth and Sixth
very little The representation will be
as follows:
First ward seven Second ward eight,
Third ward eight, Fourth ward six,
Fifth ward five, and Sixth ward two,
total thirty six.
Friends of Henry F Leonard are urg-
ing him to become candidate for alder
man in the Second ward. Henry would
be winner if he went in for it, as Aid.
Petersen is understood to be not very
anxious to succeed himself. although
willing to do so if the nomination comes
unanimously
A prominent Republican has handed
us the following ticket as his choice,
with the request that we publish it:
I Mayor T w Hart.
Judge-Ira P Shissler.
Recorder-W Osborn.
Aldermen
First ward S A Anderson.
Second ward-Oscar Bierbauer.
Third ward--Clark Keysor.
Fourth ward-Henry Holman.
Fifth ward-A G Meyer
Sixth ward-E P Rutan.
The name of Geo T. Barr was pro-
posed today as one who would make
strong candidate for the Republicans
for mayor, and a most excellent official
if elected He served a term as mayor
several years ago and gave the city a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

Mr.. u A-ufn ioe. " :. u ol
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
South Bend.

South Bend, Feb. 21-Colds are prev
alent throughout the neighborhood.
Mr. Lee Sore'l has Purchased cut-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtin, Plsin6eld, Ill,
makes the statement. that she caught
cold, which aettled on her lungs, she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told her
she was u hopeless victim Of consump-
ton and that no medicine could cure
her. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle and to her delight found
herself benefited from first dose. she
continued its use and after taking six
bottles, found herself sound and well;
now does her own homework, and is as
we'll SIS she ever was,-Free trial bot
ties of this Great Discovery at u. H.
Aliens and f. S. Leadbeater & Sons
Drug Stores. Only so cents and Sl.OO,
every bottle guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02
TELEGRApHIC BREVITiES.

The little torpedo boat Somers, pur-
chased in Germany before the war with
Spain, but which broke down and bad
to put into an English port where she
was detained, arrived at Nav York to-
day on the steamer Manhattan.
Three masked men attacked Emory Flesch
or, of Newport, Pa, while standing on his
doorstep last Saturday night. They demand
cd money and when he refused thev set upon
him with their,fsts. Fleischcr defended him.
self vigorously and succeeded in administer
ing knock out blows to all three of bis as.
sailants.
Two miners named Thompson and Suili
van, who were smitten on the same young
lady. dressmaker. lately fought a duel at
Circle City, b. c. as the only means Of deter
mining who should be the possessor of her
hand. The duel resulted dsssrously to the
mon, as both will die.
The big American plate glass strike at An
derson, Ind which has boon in existence for
three months, was settled last night. and the
$40 strikers have returned to their places on
the companys terms They renoGnce union
ism and return as individuals.
Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the
Democratic National Committee, sailed from
New York for Europe today OR tho steamer
Trave. Senator Jones has been i'll for some
time and will travel abroad for several
months TO regain his lost strength.
Two metoors fell at Vincennes, Ind, yes.
to-day. One struck slab of stone OH fiat
car, shattering the stono TO atoms at the
samo moment the other meteor struck
pile of brick with loud crash and shsttcred
il into con tloes fragmeDtS
Miss Margaret Sullivan. % years old, a
chambermaid in the Hotel Cardilnc, New
York, walked in her sleep ont Of the window
of her room on the second floor early this
morning. She fell thirty feet and was fatally
injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02
GEN. WALKER ADMITS SHOOT
ING


The cases of the Commonwealth
against ex-ConGressman James a.
Walker. indicted for shooting Attorney
w. s Hamilton, and against George
Z Davis, for shooting Walker, on the
night Of March II, while taking depo-
sitons in the case of Walker against
Judge William F Rhea, Congressman
elect, were called in the Corporation
Court at Bristol yestei day.
The case against Walker was con-
tnued, on account of his physical con-
dition. He is very weak. The case
against Davis was begun, and Walker,
the first witness. was called to the
stand. He stated that he and Hamii-
. ton had some words over pert reply
of witness George U. Steffner, and that
they used harsh words toward each
other. Witness stated that he shot
Hamilton with q derriuger which he
had purchased in Washington, and that
G. E. Davis, stenographer of Judge
Rhea, at once shot him (Walker) twice
Il said that he also had a six.shooter
army pistol on his person, but mad no
dirk knife in the belt found about his
waist.
r. NJ. Caltee, clerk to the ex-Con-
gresham, was the next witness, and
his testimony was very much the same,
except he did not see who shot Hamil-
ton, but did see Davis shoot Walker.
He said he helped undr5ss Walker, and
that they found the six-shooter on him,
and also a dirk knife. At this point
court adjourned until today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

DUEL wIrE PRINCE OF SIAM.-The
son of the King of Siam, who is pupil
in the Potsdam Military Academy, has
distinguished himself as the victor in
duel With young sub-lieutenant, ali also
one Of the aeademy's pupils. The
Young prince haa bsen for some time
victim of annoyances at 1leo hands OF
some of his fellow students aud nna!jy
asked permission to fight the rineleader
of his prosecutors, which was granted.
He therefore challenged the lieutenant
to FIGHT with. aWords and at the fifth
passage the lleutenaA't tell severely
wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

A GOLFER KINGS PALACE Senator w. A.
Clark, the Montana copper king, now IN
Paris. says that the mansion which is TO De
bujlt for him at Seventy, street and
Fifth avenue. New York. will be the hnGst
in that city, and tina; in it he will have the
best collection of pictures in the Un no0
States. The mansion Is TO cost Sl,oOOooo
and is to be constructed of white granite III
the style of Louis NV hodernizeu' re y
lures and statuary are TIC nave separate e"',
ferries. That for the pictures is TO nav a
ceiling 20 lest high and is TO be SO alF"" ESo
that II can DO turned into y theatre. Inc
st t,.,s will be hidden away aloft when not III
nse and can be lowered by an electrical nj
rsopement. The dining rooms. salons, siecp-
ING sptrtments and other rooms arc tuil w" TWO
score and neither money nor ingenuity Will
he SCARED in adding to their splendor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

IaE PRIMARY to decide the tie vote
Gas. q, the recent democratic primary
,oF 1e-srs Peter Aitcheson and I. a.
Moore for Councilman in the First
N'd has been progressing slowly all
Gay. Nr. Moore having announced
Yesterday that he would not enter the
Democratic primary, but would be
candidate at the general election left
Nj Altcheson the only candidate in
Today primary and therefore but few
ieop.e took the trouble 10 60 to.the
polls TO Vote. At o'clock this even
ing sd votes had been cast, most OF
"a.ca were for MIR. AitchesOn, and he
VIII be declared the democratic nomi
Ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

i BANDIT CHIEF EXECUTED Juan
Caballero, the chief of the bandits who
are terrorizing the holgnin district,
Cuba, was executed ut Magyar on Sat
urday. An attempt was made to res
Gus the convicted man by his friends,
but the rural guards prevented 1t and
shot two of the would-be rescuers. The
others were arrested Cabsllero' 5
band of banditti are gradually realizing
that under the new order OF things
safer living is in following peaceful pnr'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-02

SONoNEp To PHILADELPHIA.-Mr.
Jo1u Aayior today received telegram
from Philadelphia summGping him to
TIE bedside of his son, William Naylor,
vino was recently operated upon st q
losp.a! II that city. Some time since
Mr. Nayi0r fell and sustained severe
lguy 10 mis- head. after suffering
SOME time be went to Philadelphia and
few days siuee an operation was per-
iorme1 upon him. He was thought 10
be getting a.ong n!ceiy, but this morn
.lg turn for the worse took place III
OBS condition and his father was sum
aoaed, and from the telegram he was
TO believe that there is but little
pope Tor his sons recovery.