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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Mankato State Bank, of
Mankato, Mimi, for the election of
nine directors of said bank, will be held
at their banking rooms Tuesday. Janu.
airy 9th, 1900 Polls open from 200
o'clock to 400 o'clock p. m
JNo, r. THOMAS, Cashier.
Mankato, Mimi Dec. 18th, 1899.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29
REMEMBERED ITS EMPLOYEES.

The L. Patterson Mercantile Co.
has made its'customary Christmas gift
OF ten dollar gold piece to each of its
ten Office and warehouse employees.
This is custom which the employees
appreciate very thoroughly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29
PETITION IN B BANKRUPTCY.

Lyman S Babcock, of Vernon Center,
has filed petition in bankruptcy
with Rereree Flittie. The liabilitie s
are placed at 81, 800 and no unexempt
assets. Mr.. Babcock is engaged in the
meat business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29
SAFE BLOWN OPEN.

The safe in the hicagO Great
Western depot at Faribault was broken
open by burglars Friday and SIS In
cash and twenty-five pay checks were
stolen
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29
QUICK SAND ENCOUNTERED.
Delay in Connecting up the MankatO &
New Ulm Telegraph Line.

The telegraph line along the Mankato
& New Ulm road ha not yet been com
pleted Delay has been caused by en-
countering quick sand and boulders,
preventing the setting of poles without
great trouble. 1t is thought that the
line will be connected m in two or
three days, but the telegraph men do
not think that the railroad will be
operated this winter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29
IN the Curb.

a very amusing incident happened at
ore of our leading clothing stores re-
ceatly. A German, after having pur-
chased hat for his son, the clerk asked
him if there was anything more
wanted
Val, thinks wants to buy me one
hat, too" was the mans reply.
What kind of hat would you
wish?" asked the clerk.
sob, veil, just hat to wear, you
know" was the answer.
tWhat size do you wear?" asked the
clsrk.
Oh, nefer mind de size, just so EN-
fits, answered the man.
"But, my dear sir, cannot pull down
all these boxes trying to find hat to
fit you. Have you no idea what size
You wear?' politely asked the clerk.
"Val, l don't know. What size was
dat you give my leddle poy?" asked the
man.
"That was six and seven. Fights" an
swered the clerk.
''Den gif me nine, ten, eleven" was
the quick reply.
County Commissioner Paddock had a
caller few days ago who made kick
on the quality of the wood given his
mother by the county. The man said
that he could pick out better wood than
this was. The commissioner informed
the man that the latter could pick out
the wood next time and pay for it, also.
The caller replied that he could lot
support his mother as he had too many
taxes to pay. 1t developed from this
conversation that the man has plenty
of property. and the old lady's name
has been stricken from the list of those
who receive county aid.
Is the Spanish cannon at the city hal
Headed? City Engineer Thompson
thinks that it is not, but there is cop
per or brass metal plug in the gun that
is causing much curiosity. 1t is about
half way down the gun, and expert
iaents from both ends show that is
| ia about six inches long The city en-
gineer believes that the Spaniards drove
j metal plug into the gun to render it
Useless before surrendering, and thinks
| that it can be driven out of the rear
end.
| che fact that two of the guns sent
from Manila to the Washington museum
were found to be loaded, after they had
been on exhibition several weeks, may
be recalled by some. The gun is point,
ed directly across the street from the
first floor of the city hall.
The cannon will be allowed to remain
where it is until next spring, when it
will be set up in Sibley park The gen.
eral feeling is that the little gravel cir
Gle in the court house square would be a
good deal better place for it.
Chief Bruels and Officer Daniels went
into Butternut Valley this afternoon to
serve some papers. Mr.. Bruels has a
curiosity to see jack rabbit and
offered to give Officer Daniels dollar
if he would show him one. Both went
prepared to do harm to the rabbits, and
anybody wanting jack rabbit stew for
Christmas dinner can leave an order at
the city hall Mr.. Bruels, in his trips
through the country, has never been
] q hln To Goa q iacl RI hhit and thinkS he
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29

J. Ct. Roller wants 500 bushels of
beans for Philippine Island shippers
Will pay highest price. 25t4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29

Leave your orders for coal at j. G..
Rollers, 504 South Front st. 1t will
cost you less money for the best coal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-29

The work of moving the Western
Union telegraph Office to the rear room
of the first floor of the First National
bank building will begin Tuesday and
is expected to be completed by the last
of the week. Thomas and Evan Hughes
will occupy the room vacated by the
telegraph company as law office on
Feb. 1st.
Will Kin Post, G. A R, and the Wo-
mans Relief Corps will hold joint
public installation on the evening OF
Jan Sd. AL old soldiers and their
families are invited
The Kindergarten department at the
normal school had Christmas tree at
nine O'clock Friday, and large
number of parents were present. A
few exercises were carried out. and it
was enjoyed by old and young alike.
The placing of telephone in the
West Mankato scnool building will
require the setting of four blocks OF
poles. The is 40 much rock there
that much troupl- in doing this is an
icipated.
The record-union., 1899-11-22
AT OTHER POINTS.
Marks of Respect to the Late Vice
President.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Flags on the
Postoffice, sub stations, custom houses,
sub-treasury and assay offices are fly
ing at half-mast to-day and the Vice
Presidents death is being similarly OBJ
served throughout the financial districts
in this city, where he was we'll known
by reason of his long and active con-
nection with many large enterprises.
Mr. Hobart was also for long time
a member of the Trunk Line Associa-
ton, which embraced all the more i'm
portant railroad systems between Chi
cago and Boston. At the time of his
election to the Vice Presidency he was
a member of the associations Arbitra-
tion Committee.
The City Council met to-day, and as
a mark of respect to the late Vice Pres
ident adjourned, after passing resolu-
tions expressing regret for the death
of distinguished citizen and a faith
full public servant, and expressing SYM
pathy with the family of the. dead Vice
President and the citizens Of the State
of New Jersey in their loss.
Resolutions were also adopted by the
Board of Aldermen.
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS REGRET
HIS DEATH.
CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-News of the
death of Vice President Hobart was re-
ceived with regret by members of the
National Democratic Executive Com
mittee, who without exception spoke
highly of the dead Republican leader,
both as a public official and as a pr
vate citizen.
Senator Jones, when told of the Vice
Presidents DEATH was much shocked.
Vice President Hobart, as presiding
officer of the United States Senate, was
fair and just at all times, he said. ION
account of his recent rally l had enter
tanned hopes of his ultimate recovery.
He was an ideal presiding officer, and
am very sorry to hear of his death"
AT TRENTON, NEW JERSEY.
TRENTON On. j., Nov. 21.-When
news of the death of Vice President Ho
bart reached here, all the flags on the
State House We're placed at half-masr,
to remain until after the funeral. The
front of the Capitol will be draped in
black for thirty days.
The record-union., 1899-11-22

they have been notified aud have ac-
cepted.
Attorney General Griggs, VINO was "a.
washington. telegraphed that he "ouio
return to Paterson at the earliest pos
sible moment, and he is expected 70
take charge of all the details OF the
funeral.
From dispatches received by coionei
Bright. Sergeant alarms OF the SEN
ate. there will be large representation
of members of that body at the wee
Presidents funeral. About thirty Sena-
tors have replied to the kilograms sent
at the direction of President Fro Iem.
Frye. informing them of their selection
as members of the committee 10 at
tend the funeral. Twenty-four Oh them
have promised to be present. Colonel
Bright will so to Paterson in DAY
or two to render any assistance ne may
in the funeral preparations, SO lar as
the Senate is concerned.
Clerk Mcdowell of the House OF KEEP
resentatives arrived this afternoon. AS
a result of consultation with pros
pective Speaker Henderson, he VIII
make arrangements for a committee OF
the House to attend the funeral. This
will include such members as may be
in the city.
The record-union., 1899-11-22
The Price Went Un.

A good story is being told about a
popular operate tenor, who was ZAP
preached" by certain gentlemen rela-
tive to tour in Australia.
The colonials thought a bargain could
better be struck at a time when the
soul of the artist was joyful, and con-
sequently little dinner was arranged.
1t passed off in the pleasantest possi-
BILE fashion, and after another bottle
of Clos de Vougeot and a good cigar,
business was resumed.
The artist suggested f100 a week for
four representations weekly. The
management, however, imagined they
might do something better with another
bottle, and Romance Cont of 1870 was
uncorked.
This, however, served to widen the
views of the tenor, who thought 1900
and three appearances a week about
the mark. Another bottle brought the
figure UP to $500 and two representa-
tions week, until at last, as it is wick
edly reported, the meeting broke up at
L O'Clock in the morning upon the
proposition by the vocalist that he
should receive $500 week and not sing
at all.-Tid-Bits.
The record-union., 1899-11-22

tee of the Whole to represent the Sen
ate at the funeral of Vice President
Hobart at Paterson at o'clock p. m,
Saturday, November 10Th. The COM
mittee will meet at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. New York City, where arrange
ments have been made for your enter
tainment while in New York, and pro-
ceed to Paterson by special train at II
o'clock This train will run from Pat
erson to Washington, arriving at the
Capital at 1 p. m, November 10Th.
r J. BRIGHT Sergeant-at-Alm ms"
The record-union., 1899-11-22
Seal Goat Leather Shoes
for Bows and Youths.
It l. Women's 75c Quality Undervests ana
Pants for 48c Garment.

ments of wheat from a single port on
the Pacific-Portland, Or.-to Hong
kong have been swelled 1000 per cent.
within the past decade. and, annually,
the cities on our Pacific Coast are send
ing millions of dollars worth of Amer
tcan produce and manufactured pro-
ducts to China and Japan. Mr.. Bar
rett says there is no reason why ten
years hence China should not take
every year $20,000000 worth of Amer
lean cottons. It's imports are con-
stantly increasing, and our geographi-
cal position entities us to the highest
percentage of China's trade.-Leslie's s
Weekly.
The record-union., 1899-11-22
VICE-PRESIDENT'S
CHAIR VACANT.

scontinued from First Page.l
The record-union., 1899-11-22
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
No Provision in Law for a Success
sor to the Office.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Vice Pres
ident Hobart's funeral on Saturday will
be attended by the President. members
of the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, the
Senate in a body and large commit
tee from the House of Representatives,
besides many dignitaries from the Gov
ernment who will journey to Paterson
to pay their last tribute of respect to
the memory of the Vice President.
Every Senator has been invited to be
present. and the Senate will meet at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York
Saturday at IL O'Clock, thence travel in
The record-union., 1899-11-22
Engraving Done Free
While You Wait.

We engrave all items in the way of jewelry and
sterling silver novelties purchased at our jewelry
counter he engraving is free of all charge to
customers, and in most instances be done while
you wait without inconvenience you. The ad-
vantages OF this offer evident it is saving OF
the usually paid for engraving, and
that holiday gifts will not be delayed in the
hands OF jewelers..
This is good place to say that new line of
sterling elites for holiday gifts is here. 1t
is not bit too early to make such purchases now
for the stock is full of pretty novelties that will melt
rapidly away when the holiday business starts in
The record-union., 1899-11-22

The law further provides that when
one of the above Cabinet officers sue
ceeds to the Presidency he shall call a
special session of Congress. A proviso
limits the succession to those who
would be eligible to the Presidency un-
der the terms of the Constitution, and
who have been appointed with the ad-
vice and consent of the Senate. The
effect of the law is not to provide a sue
cession to the Vice President, but mere
ly to insure succession to the Presi-
dency
By the death of Mr.. Hobart Senator
William P. Frye of Maine becomes
President pro tem., and will discharge
all the duties of the Vice President as
presiding officer of the Senate The
Senate rules specifically provide that no
election is necessary at the beginning
of the session. Senator Frye according
ly Will continue as presiding officer till
the end of President McKinleys Ad-
ministration, unless he chooses to re-
sign or the Senate wishes to elect an
other Senator to the office
The record-union., 1899-11-22
Trade Value of Philippines.

Our Pacific Coast is now within easy
touch of China, one of the greatest of
the consuming nations. No other COM
mercial nation is nearer it than we,
and the possession of the Philippines
makes US the next-door neighbor of all
the undeveloped portion of Asia, and
opens enormous possibilities of trade
in that direction Russia, England
Germany and France, awake to the
possibilities of the future, are constant
ly intriguing to secure points of van
tage in the East. American interests
are threatened by these intrigues. for
we are not expected to share in the
commercial advantages that these ma
tions seek, and they will exclude US
from them if possible. They cannot
exclude us if we retain the Philippines
for we will then stand at the gate
way of Asiatic commerce. and it will
be ours to command the situation. AL
ready, as the Hon. John Barrett. ex-
Minister to Siam, points out, our ship
The record-union., 1899-11-22
UNDERTAKERS.

NOS 1917 AND 1919 FOURTH STREET.
Telephones 124.
Geo. G. McMullen. Mrs. J. Miller.
The record-union., 1899-11-22

Angostura Bitters. says a long time
sufferer from Indigestion. thoroughly
cured me. Sole manufacturers. DR.. j.
G. B. Siegert & Sons At all druggists.
The record-union., 1899-11-22
The Excellence of Our
Mems WOrsted Trousers, s.. so

The excellence of our mems worsted trousers at
S. 50 is favorite theme with clothing manager.
Our customers seem to be very familiar with the
merits OF these trousers WE'LL for sell hundreds
of pairs every season. We have, in limited sense,
grown famous for these $3.50 We are famous for
them, because OF the value that put in them. We
90 not skimp them in any way; we have them made
OF worthy materials, properly taored know
that they VIII fit well, wear we'll and hold their
shape.
There are patterns for both dress and business
wear in bl,les blacks and tasty stripes Price S. So
Separate vests, made OF good quality black clay
worsted sizes "a to AZ chest, ST. 50.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Relic pilferfng Ministers.

The superintendent of public build
ings and grounds. who has charge of
the Washington monument, says one
of the greatest troubles the watchmen
at the monument have to contend with
is the chipping Of these memorial stones
by relic hunters,
lone Of the strangest things in re-
gard to these relic hunters said the
superintendent. lis the fact that more
than half OF the men arrested for
chipping off relics are clergyman. When
t9.r police arrest these despoilers and
with them to the station house,
..n Viii begin to ask what is the
~ and try to beg off. He is told
y.-..t the tine is heavy one, but that
SO security can be put up for appear
ance in the police court. Then the pris-
oner explains that he is minister of
the gospel and meant ne harm, and
that he could not stand the disgrace of
appearing in police court He ends up
by giving up the collateral after gener-
ally trying to cut it down to $40, say
ing he has only that amount with
him New York Mail and Express
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
wnshington,s Sea Voyage.

As the companion of his invalid elder
brother, Lawrence, then in rapid con-
sumption, George Washington sailed
from Virginia on the 28th of September,
1861, arrived at Barbados ON or about
the Sd of November and sailed thence
on his return to Virginia on board the
Industry on the 22d of December His
passage each way was rough one and
prolonged to five weeks The methodical
young Virginian kept a diary during
his trip, extracts from which were pub
lished by Jared Sparks in his Writings
of George Washington. This was the
only time George Washington ever
went outside the territory that became
the United States. Note the fact that
five weeks were occupied in making
this little trip to Barbados Buffalo
Commercial
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
The Macaw and the Portrait.

While Northcote was studying paint
ing with Sir Joshua Reynolds he paint
ed the portrait of one of the housemaids
and placed the picture on the parlor
floor, resting against chair for the
family to see it. Sir Joshua had large
macaw, which he often introduced into
his pictures. Between the bird and the
housemaid there was no little hostility,
as she had to clean up after him and re-
sented his roaming habits.
When the picture was placed against
the chair. the macaw, being in dis
tant part of the room. did not see it,
but on retraeing its steps the bird saw
the portrait Of its enemy and, with out
stretched wings furiously rushed at the
hated face and even tried to bite it,
Discovering that the face did not
move, the macaw attacked the hand in
the picture. AS it moved not the bird
marched round the picture, as If exam
lining what the thing was. and then
walked away. Again and again the
macaw repeated the advance. the at
tack and the retreat
The singular story was noised abroad,
and Edmund Burke. DR. Johnson and
Goldsmith visited Sir Joshua parlor to
see the exhibition w nat mace 1t the
more remarkable was that when the
macaw was tried with any other por-
trait it took no notice of the picture. -
Youth s Companion.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Faunds rs snnI.

After the Lucky Baldwin theater and
hotel fire in San Francisco there were
nine feet Of water in the basement,
where the instruments Of the orchestra
were stored. When little Of it had
been pumped out, August Hinrichs,
leader of the orchestra, hired man to
swim in and get out his famous Amati
violin
1t was wrecked-water soaked,
warped, twisted and broken up into So
pieces. The hot water had soaked out
all the old glue, and every piece had
fallen away from its neighbor, besides
good many patches Of wood. put in
when repairs had been done. To all APP
pearance the thing was smashed beyond
recall
Nevertheless Herman Muller, a local
violin repairer, who knew and loved
the old fiddle, took it in hand Twice
he carefully joined the time darkened
pieces Of wood Twice he decided that
the Amati would not do
So once more he soaked the rs bits Of
wood apart Then he carefully modelled
out of clay an arch such as he remem-
bered that of the old Amati to have had
and for nine weeks kept the bits of
wood bound to it until they had gained
the proper shape.
Once more he put the bits Of wood
together Then for five weeks more he
patiently vanished and polished the
more than 200-year-old fiddle until it
TN
his bow across the vibrating strings
and the violin spoke. 1t sang, wept
bubbled with life and joy.
The Amati had found it's soul San
Francisco Examiner
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Smiths Dry
Goods Store.
Dressing SaeQaes.

Ladies wishing comfort,
convenience and style all
combined in your home
dress, come and see cur
new dressing sacquesat CSC,
sI.I5 and sI.25. If they
are not convenient enough
we can show. you WRAPPERS
which are sure to please
you. Don't buy your IN
DERwEAR until you see what
we have.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
SOUVENIR PORTRAIT co.
Now Ready for Business on East Pleas.
ants Street.

We are again ready for business af-
ter suspension Of several weeks du-
ration for repairs and enlargement Of
studio We have the largest in the
state and shall be able to greatly sur
pass our former work We will give
grand opening and free sitting 20
everybody on Friday, Saturday and
Monday, Oct. 9TH, 2Sth and 10th.
Call in and see us in our new quar-
tiers over Acme Cos. Publishing
House. A. A. ROGERS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Politics.

Mr.. Ward Heel-Booze has promised
me that if | help nominate him he will
give me q job
Mrs Ward Heels this man Booze
sure of getting it9
Mr. W. Fl. Not by any means Old
Slydog is running against Booze.
Mrs W. e. And if Slydog gets it
Mr. W Hill be all right anyhow
I'm under contract to help nominate
both of them on the same terms. Ohio
State Journal
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Smiths.
w. Fl. Gilmore
Livery Sale and Feed Stable
BEtCHURST AVENUE.
Telephone III.
Telephone II.
LIVELY BUSINESS.

AT the Morgantown Planning
Mill, Beechurst Ave. They have
just received five cars of yellow
pine consisting of Flooring, Cell
ing, Casing, Base and finishing
lumber of all descriptions. They
now have on hand and can furnish
on short notice anything in the
House Building line. Call and see.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Notice TO Hunters.

Hunting with guns or dogs on
any Of my land is positively forbid
den The law will be enforced
against any person disregarding
this notice
46 Ct GEORGE ROGERS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Land For Sale.

A parcel of land containing about
seven acres on the West Side of the
river, one-half mile from town Land is
good for pasture or farming For furth-
er information inquire at this office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
For Sale.

One Ten Room, Dwelling House on
Front street front brick and back
frame, Gas aud water, good corner
lot, inquire on premises.
T. &. WILLIAMS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
j. c. McVicker Druggist has
zoo boxes stationary he is Clos
ing out mt cost.

THE New England Bakery is carry
ing things by storm. For Saturday
they will have fifteen kinds of small
cakes, five kinds of large cakes, fresh
cream puffs, fresh maccaroons fresh
doughnuts, five kinds of rolls and six
kinds Of fresh bread IT would be
well to telephone your orders for sup
plies. The wagon will call at your
door and leave anything you want
The success Of the young men has
been remarkable. A few weeks ago
they took the place and opened on
new scale. They have been crowded
with business ever since and it looks
as though they would have to enlarge
their capacity.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Lost.

Between the depot and d. G. Hoff-
mans residence on Monday evening
Knight Templar charm. Finder
will be literally rewarded by leaving
at this Office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-28
Nelsbach Lights Reduced to Si.25

Large mica chimneys 40c extra We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine sWelsbach. /" All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction Of
any one selling spurious burners as
ssWn