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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21
WOULDN'T GO OUT.
Electric Light Defied a Hotel
(iueSf yCTGT
A Green Young Man Ties His Clothes
Around the Light and Starts
Fire.

The guest who occupied room so at
the City Hotel last night had an awful
time trying to get to sleep. He arrived
in the city in the afternoon and regis
tered as Max somebody-his last name
cannot be deciphered. He did not write
down his address, but he wanted to
know when the train left this morning
for New Ulm. He appeared to be a
foreigner to the customs of a great city
as well as to the country.
Max did not care to trust himself out
on the streets last evening, so when 500
o'clock came he asked the clerk to show
him room, and he was taken to No.
So 1t was dark and he asked whether
he could not have little light so that
he could see to go to bed. The clerk
accommodatingly reached up and turn
ed on the electric light and then left
his guest after bidding him good night.
Max's trouble began when he was
ready to step into bed. He tried to blow
the electric light out, but blow as hard
as he would the pesky thing wouldn't
go out. Then Max thought that he
would let it burn, so he got into bed
and tried TO go to sleep. He was not
accustomed to sleeping with light in
the room, and could not get his eyes to
remain closed with the bright electric
rays twinkling away at him. After an
endeavor to sleep, he got up and blew
some more at the light and then
thought few bad thoughts about the
lamp. The light would not cease to
burn, and Max sat down to think it
over. 1t was strange to him. He never
had seen light before that he could
not blow out. After his brain had be
gun to work little, happy thought
struck him. He would call the clerk
and have the light put out. Then he
thought that probably the clerk had
gone to bed, as it was past chore time,
and even if he did find the clerk he
might get laughed at.
The young man cast his eyes about in
despair, looking for some way to make
the light stop burning. Finally they
rested on his wardrobe. He concluded
that if he could not put out the light,
he would at least cover it up, and this
was why he wrapped his coat around
the little glass lamp and then tied his
trousers around his coat. The room
was dark now and he was happy, as he
could sleep. He slid into bed in
triumph, and soon the regular, fog horn
sounds that issued from his room showed
that he was dreaming of hisrural home,
with the pigs and COWS. .@..413 "
About four o'clock this morning, Max
awakened to find his room full of smoke
and his coat and trowsers in a bright
glow andsthe lamp shining through
them. He pulled his trowsers from the
lamp and ran down stairs and threw
them out of the front door. When he
went back for lis coat, there WAS not
enough left of it to carry down stairs
He explained to the clerk that he did
not think the lamp was SO hot He
fortunately had macintosh, and with
this on and we'll buttoned he took the
train for New Ulm this morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21
He Says He Can Raise Anything that
Grows In the Temperate Zone.

have lived in Aitkin County since
1890; have never found anything that l
could not raise that would grow any
where in the temperate zone. I think
this is a first-class country for stock
raising. You are always sure to get
a CIR p. AS a practical farmer I much
prefer Aitkin County to any other
place have ever lived. The winters
are short, .the extreme cold weather
rarely lasting more than two weeks.
ROBERT TERRY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21

Gov. Lee is finding vast amount of
among the fathers and
mothers of the boys of the South Dakota
regiment in the Philippines, who re
sent the calling off of their sons in the
face of duty. If he sent the letter for
a political move, it has turned out as a
bad move for him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21

ORIG Noble and Otto Mann. are happy
in the possession of seven weeks old
Llwellyn setter pups. Thesepups have
long pedigrees, their mother being
owned by John Schweitzer, the Maple
ton druggist, and the sire by Prof
Herman. of st. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21
What Settlers Have to Say
About Aitkin County MINI.

The following words are the enthus--
iastic expressions of actual settlers OF
,Aitkin County Minnesota. Many OF
these men have lived here for years.
Coming here without any money at all,
they are now. without exception, pros
porous and well-to-do, and know
whereof they speak.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21

General Eastern Land Agent, F. w.
Wilsey of the Northern Pacific Land
Department, st Paul, Mimi. is sell
ing lands of the quality occupied by
these settlers at $500 to $500 per acre
on sra all down payment and long time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21
A Prominent Stockman Expresses
Satisfaction.

find the raising of stock in Aitkin
County very profitable l have more
than one hundred head on my farm and
our market gives us the advantage OF
the highest prices. j. MAISTON.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21

T. w. Fowles and family were given
a pleasant surprise party last night by
a number of friends, who spent the eve
ming with dancing and music. Refresh
ments were also served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21

Mic Kleinschmidt had birthday on
Tuesday, and he was remembered by
Hook and Ladder Company No One,
which presented him with fine silver
water set. Chief Phillips and Capt.
Lease did the honors of the occasion,
and Mr. Kleinschmidt was both surpris
ed and delighted Adolph Jesse and
Henry Thelssen also presented Mr..
Kleinschmidt with fine Office chair
Altogether, it was very pleasant and
profitable birthday, and his friends will
wish him many more such. ss
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-21

Nephi, son of of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
a Harris, was operated on at Roches-
Ter Tuesday for appendicitis, and is do
ing as well as could be expected. His
parents are with him.
Brings bright eyes, red lips, health.
Rocky Mountain Tea. Thro.
Makes creamy complexion, lips like
<Eupid's bow. Rocky Mountain Tea.
Thro.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
BOER FLAGS OVER COLONY TOWNS.

Cape Town, Nov. 14.-The Boer commando
from Rockville. fifty strong. entered Aliwal
North yesterday and hoisted the flags Of both
republics in the market square. proclaiming the
district republican territory. The British were
given fourteen days notice TO quit
The Beers occupied Burghersdorp on Tuesday.
November IA. and ii is believed that they were
then on the way to seize Stormberg Junction.
Advices just received here show that No
vember 16 combined force OF Free State and
Transvaal burghers occupied Colesberg. Cape
Colony, without opposition by the residents, and
proclaimed the district to be Free State ter
ritory.
Sir Alfred Miner Governor Of Cape Colony
and British High Commissioner, has issued
proclamation declaring that the Boer proclama-
tons annexing territory. impressing or
seizing goods, null and void, and should not
he obeyed. He promises full recognition Of and
fair compensation for actual injury resulting
from loyal adherence to British allegiance.
W. P. Schreiner. the Premier, has instructed
all civil commissioners TO announce that there
IS no intention TO call out the burgher forces in
the Colony. as the Colonial Government con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
TROOPS SHIP FOR MANILA.
THE HsT REGIMENT GOES ABOARD TIKI
LOGAN. WHICH MAY SAIL TO-DAY.

THE IsT REGIMENT GOES ABOARD THE
LOGAN. WHICH MAY SAIL TO-DAY.
Another regiment OF soldiers is on It's way to the
Philippines 1t is the 41st United States Infantry.
which reached New-York from Camp Meade. Penn
syvania yesterday and is now aboard the trans
port Logan which is lying off Liberty Island. The
Logan is expected to sail for Manila this afternoon.
The regiment was carried from Jersey City to
Brooklyn in two ferryboats and was marched at
once aboard the Logan which has been In readi-
ness for some days. The boat left the pier and
put out into the stream in order 70 do away with
the possibility of assertions. large sang OF work
men was taken out the boat, and they were
busy yesterday putting on the finishing touches to
the equipment
The usual scenes at the departure OF troops were
witnessed at tile pier but there was little chance
for the friends TO make extended farewells. The
41st is a fine body of men. 1,132 in all. many OF
whom are veterans. The Logan represents the
height OF perfection reached by the Government
in the construction OF transports.
The list OF officers Of the 4st Infantry is as
follows:
Commanding officer-Colonel e T. c. Richmond.
Lieutenant Colonel Mallory, Philippines.
Major Wood. Philippines.
M Ms}or R WSoiiy.
surgeon-Major Allen NJ Smith.
Assistant surgeons-Captain Thomas 2 Mar
shall Lieutenant Edward J. Barrett and Leuten-
ouartermaster-Captain c. K. Mower.
Commissary and ordnance officer-Lieutenant
John Kennedy. -
Battalion adjutants-First Lieutenant John f;
Hemphill Second Lieutenant Frederick Koch and
Lieutenant l.. =. Butler. .
Captains James A. Shpton, william r. stand-
L. Davidson James Clark James II Martin. George
L. Baker. Clarence s. Nettes Charles W. Wads-
worth Brady G. Ruttencutter. Ernest A. Green
ough and Richard J. Tanning
First Lieutenants Louis T. Boiseau Albert W
Foreman. John s. Johnston. John H. Boston tr.,
Charles A. Cummings, Arthur b. Christey. Walter
Harvey. william GoodaIe Clarence A. Mcln ltsf
and Frank J. Glover and Second Lieutenants How
ard L. Landers, C0nsuelo A. SeoGane; acting regI-
Mitchell. William r. Taylor, George II. Bailey.
Russell Beall, Edwin j. Nowlen, Horace \. Clax-
tom BENJAMIN l. Towson. Simmons and Roeder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
KNOY REMINDED UNTIL TO-DAY.
REouIsITIoN PAPERS NOT SENT ON TO THIS CITY
FROM ALBANY.

REoUIsITION PAPERS NOT SENT ON TO THIS CITY
FROM ALBANY
Detective sergeants Foy and Holland. OF Captain
McCmsky's staff. arragned Robert J. Knox, al
legged TO be one o: gang OF swindlers. before City
MAGISTRATE Mayo in Centre-st. court yesterday
morning and requested that he be held until the
arrival from Albany Of requsition papers which
will give him into the custody Of the Pittsburg
police The only paper In the presented to the
magistrate was an uncertihed copy of the case as
prepared by the Pittsburg police. and the Court de-
INJURED at remanding Knox such evidence OF
crime Knox spoke up to the Magistrate and de-
clared he had been I'm the Tombs since Monday. and
that there must be some irregularity in the pro-
ceedings to delay requistion papers so long
81 know for a fact" declared Knox. that the abb
sence OF the Governor from Albany is no excuse
for the failure 10 send on the papers The practice
when the Governor is out of town is TO have blank
papers bearing his signature that all the clerks
have TO do is to I'LL them out. All there Is against
me here is hearsay evidence that the papers were
sent 10 Albany"
Magistrate MAYO called Detective Shaw. Of Pitts
burg TO the bridge and asked him what he knew
OF the requistion proceedings. Shaw declared that
on Tuesday he mailed from Plttsburg an envelope
containing the papers to the Secretary OF the Com
mon wealth at Harrisburg. Detective Sergeant Foy
ant District Attorney lie Barber was Informed by
telephone from Albany that me papers cou p no'
be forwarded to Ne"-forK uh'i "o'er"o' No'
welt returned. - 10,
Magistrate Mayo was not satisfied and he asked
II IL were possible TO speak TO Captain McClusky
over the telephone. This was arranged at once.
and Captain McClusky told the Magistrate ina
Governor Roosevelt IL not following the RUE oo
served by former Governors In the matter Oh
requIsiton proceedings pointed out by Knox,
but reviewed each himself .. . :,
Knox was then remandcd until to-day at o'clock .
I'm the afternoon Magistrate Mayo told the oincers
I'm the case that hereafter copies or requisitloh
papers must be produced In court when an APP
pllcaton is made for the commitment OF prisoner
n w Galiup assistant cashier OF the First Ma
tiona Bank OF Woonsocket, X, L., which was
swIndled by the gang. and A. j. Bennett reai
estate broker OF the same town, In court.
They identified Knox as "R. +. Webster. VINO de-
nosited Nth the bank a bogus draft on the Law
renee National Bank, OF Lawrence. Kan, for
$4,000 The Woonsocket police are anxious 70 get
Knox and Charles r.. Stewart, VINO operated with
him there but who Is held In Pittsburg Detective
Sergeant Foy said he thought the Pittsburg police
would turn both men over TO the Woonsocket au-
thorties as the latter say they have perfect
case aKainkt them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
BOERS LOST HEAVILY.
Continued from nrst page.

,,,rdred to seven hundred strong. advancing on
Ims,conrt from a northwesterly direction. One
er.v FIVE hundred strong, moved toward the
puu,av bridge half mile to the northwest or
Estcourt -, .
N"Our outposts fired on the enemy. and one OF
49, naval guns fired a shell at 5000 yards range.
.he shelf bursting close to the enemy. who then
hurriedy retired
AT ~ o'clock reports were received from
.,rae pickets that a large number of Beers were
n sight on hill above Leslie's homestead The
troops have returned TO camp.
A special dispatch from Estcourt. dated Sun
day. November 49, says:
All is quiet here. The enemy is believed to be
.rcamped six miles away. Our position Ia good
and our forces sufficiently strong to repulse
attack.
The following additional dispatch was re-
cs,yed from General Butler at o'clock this
evening:
Cape Town, Sunday. $50 p. MIN continue
ton OF my telegram of November IS referring
nort that three more men Of the Royal Dublin
Fusiliers are missing. namely. Lance Corporal
BRADY. Private J. Fitzgerald and. Private f..
Mcguire.
General Butler has also telegraphed as fol-
lows;
Cane Town. Sunday. $50 p. MA telegram
from the British Consul at Lourenco MARQUES
dated November Is. reports that 1fty-six prison
ers CAPTURED from the Estcourt armored train
have reached Pretoria. | believe Winston
Churchill is missing. but as yet have been un-
able 10 ascertain for certain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
BRACES BODY AND BRAIN.
What Mariani Wine Does to Stimu-
late, Strengthen and Sus-
tain the System.

Win Mariani (Mariani Wine) is recommended
as g tonic by the medical profession all over the
world II has received written recommends
tons from more than 5000 American physicians.
Mariani Wine stimulates, strengthens and
sustains the system and braces body and brain.
1t gives strength and is an aid TO health and
longevity Makes the old young; keeps the
young strong
Mariani Wine is specially recommended for all
malaria fevers 1t gives a sense Of buoyancy
and vigor.
Mariani Wine is Furthermore Of special value
IN case Of Neuralgia. Nervous Debility. Muscu-
lar Relaxation. Mental and Physical Oppression
and Exhaustion. Overwork or Overstrain. In
somnia, Headache. Nervous Dyspepsia, loss Of
Appetite. Emaciation and Consumption. 1t
builds up the vital forces and is a powerful
retuvenator. 1t gives frmness and elasticity to
the muscles and richness TO the blood.
Marlani Wine is palatable and suited 10 the
most delicate stomach. In the case OF pale,
puny. sickly children II is used with great
benefit
fOr overworked men and delicate women
Mariani Wine gives excellent results
To overcome Malaria and La Grippe use WIN
Mariani in the form Of hot grog.
Mariani Wine is sold by all druggists Try II
and you will find that Il will well sustain It's
reputation. One word Of caution however
lei no representation or explanation lnouce you
10 accept a substitute. and thus AVOID disap-
pontment.
To every one writing TO Mariani d Co., o2
West 10th Street New York City VIII De sem,
mee' II this paper IL mentioned, an ihielestns
httle book containing portraits ana au,osfapn n
or Emperors, Empress, Princes. Cardinals al en-
bishops and other distinguished personages IN
dorsing Vim MarianL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
NAY KEEP GOEBEL OUT BY FORCE.
GOVERNOR BRADLEY WILL NOT RECOGNIZE
HIM AS HIS SUCCESSOR IF LOUISVILLE
RETURNS ARE THROWN OUT.

Lexington. KY, Nov. Ex-Governor Bradley ana
the Adjutant General Of the State Guard Dahlei
Collier conferred here to-day with Colonel X ~
Williams Of the ID Kentucky Regiment ana the
latter returned with them to Frankfort. None OF
them would talk Republican leaders processing 10
be close TO the Governor. but having no announce
ment from him personally, say that If the vote OF
Louisville is thrown out Governor Bradley VIII re-
fuse to recognize Goebel his successor. ana VIII
maintain his position If forced to use the
militia The Governors movements are closely
watched from all sides.
Iouis1ille Nov l9-"The Courer-Journar to-day
sad that the official count Of the election returns
IN the twelve wards of the city Of Louisville gave
Tavlor plurality of 1890 votes. Those figures IN
clude thrty-one precincts which nave peen con.
tasted nv the Democrats. but do not include the
vote in ten precincts. which have oeen PasSgrIt 10y
the Commissioners for final consideration. u.s. n,,e
ten precincts according to newspaper returns gave
orbe Cnnrier-Jo journals unofficial figures give
rouieyille and Jefferson County to Taylor by Z9-s
rotas To-morrow the election officers VIII take
IN the count in the thirty precincts IN the cou I
opntside OF Louisville These will increase Iayior
plurality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
WHY MR. BELMONT rs TO RETIRE.
REASON FOR MR.. CROKER's SELECTION OF
JOHN w KELLER FOR THE PRESI-
DENCY OF THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB

There is a story back OF the nomination OF John
w. Keller. president OF the Charities Department
to be president Of the Democratic Club Mr.. Keller
is popular both with Tammany men and those
who are not Tammany men. and his nomination
was naturally to be expected; therefore the story
does not deal with him The tale relates to Perry
Belmont the present president and his sorrows
The Democratic Club will be the Mecca OF promi-
nent Democrats from all over the country next
year II Mr.. Croker has his way. Mr.. Croker has
gone over to Bryan horse. foot and Dragons. Hs
has delivered his organization intact. He intends
that the Democratic Club shall take a prominent
place In National politics next year. and he in
tends TO make its influence felt from end OF
the country to the other II he He wanted q
good man 10 handle the helm account OF these
ambitious desires. Perry Belmont knew OF Mr..
Croker's plan for extending the influence OF tho
club. and he wanted to remain president He
gave Mr.. Croker so to understand. but Mr.. Croker
thought differently.
Mr.. Belmont in 1896 was gold standard man.
He has fought Bryan and Organism steadily, and
has involved himself in personal controversy with
the Nebraska leader. When Mr. Croker and the
Tammany organization went over to Bryan. Mr..
Belmont was left I'm embarrassing position. He
tried to hedge and get into the circus tent by
crawling under the flaps. but loud objections were
heard when his intention became apparent. Mr..
Belmont was ready TO capituiate II is SAID ana
dency of the club: Mr.. Croker knew this. and he
mapped out a different course. he called a meet
ing OF the Board OF Governors. and they decided
upon addition 10 the bylaws. which makes II Inn
possible for a president to succeed himself. II u
said that at the meeting on December T. Mr.. Bel
mont will retire president Of the club but that
he will be elected member OF the Board OF Gov
errors This II is said. will be made a rule and
each retiring president will be elected member OF
the Board of Governors.
Goodness Where DID the Joneses get that pit
silver loving cup that is in their parlor window
why II was given to them by the neighbors that
used their lawn mower and telephone all summer
nd Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
A COMPLICATED SITUATION
LITTLE NEWS FROM LADYsMITH-BoERs
APPARENTLY HEsITATING-METHU-

LITTLE NEWS FROM LADISMITH-BOER
APPARENTLY HEsITATING-METHU-
EMS RELIEF COLUMN.
London. Nov. 20.-This mornings news gives
little that alters the complexion Of the situation
Since the fight Of November matters so far as
known. have been fairly quiet at Ladysmith
II is not unlikely that the Beers. badly Informed
es 10 the nature and extent of the British prep
arations TO advance to the relief Of the town.
may be hesitating regarding the next move
The situation in Natal is complicated, more es-
pecialy If the reports be true that the great
Tugela Bridge has been destroyed
The success of the next move on either side
will depend more on strategy than on superior
numbers The Beers have three lines Of action
open. They can hold the railway with the force
they have at Ennersdale. falling slowly back
before the British advance and threatening II
from Weenen: or, in the second place, they can
advance from Weenen and try to carry EST
court or, in the third place, they can advance
due south from Weenen to Weston. cut the rail-
way and blow up the bridge over Moot River.
II it be true that there are ten thousand Beers
under General Joubert and General Botha
marching south to meet the British relief forces,
heavy fighting is in store.
Nothing is known with certainty regarding the
the immediate interest centres in the relief Of
Kimberley. General Methuen has a splendid
knowledge of the country where he will operate
and is laying his plans with the utmost care
An interchangeable worker, he is busy night and
day cutting down the baggage to a minimum
and issuing orders with a view Of insuring that
the officers shall be indistinguishable from the
men to the eyes of the Beers. A naval brigade
with searchlghts from the cruiser Doris, under
Major Ernest Rhodes. Will accompany the col
umn. and Major Rhodes is confident that he will
see his brother, Cecil, in Kimberley. The col
umn will take all the materials for repairing
the railway which, it is believed there will be
no difficulty in doing. The advance will be
made by forced marches the column reaching
Modder River in four days.
An Orange River dispatch. dated November 10.
says that the Beers were then concentrating
their forces outside of Kimberley.
According TO the latest advices from James
town there had been no signs Of a Basuto rising
up to Saturday last.
The Beers have renamed Aliwal North Oil
versfontein in honor Of their commandant
From Lourenco Marques comes a report that
three German oficers-ColOnel Won Braun. Lieu
tenant Brutewtz and Lieutenant Won Kunze-
have arrived at Pretoria with the intention OF
joining General Joubert's staff.