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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
LOSS QUICKLY PAID.

Odjard & KNOTS fire loss has been
promptly adjusted and paid. The fire
occurred Friday forenoon and the
loss was adjusted Saturday by Sec
rotary H. B. Perrin, of the Mankato
Citizens association, and was paid
within an hour afterwards The amount
paid was S241. So Odjard & knott carry
all of their insurance with the local
company and are more than pleased
with the quick adjustment and pay
ment of the loss
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28

The Drs. Mayo performed successful
operation upon Mrs. L. A. Under at
their hospital at Rochester Saturday
1t was found necessary to remove
the right arm at point above the ell
bow, in order that there may be no pos
sibility of return of the disease,
The physicians feel confident that
Mrs. Under has now returned to her
full health, and her many friends will
join in the hope that this may be so.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28

A deed was filed today, transferring
from J. A. Ewing to Mrs. Lavinia War
wick lot one, Harrington's subdivision
of block sixteen, Van Brunt's addition
for $780,
Henry Case, of Vernon Center, was
in Mankato Friday.
Mrs. Bird arrived Thursday from
Chicago, and is visiting her brother
Geo. Pond.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
REPORT FILED.
Right of Way Commissioners Award
Damages.

The report of the appraisers in the
matter of the condemnation of the right
of way for the Mankato q New Ulm
railway was filed Friday. The commits
sioners are w. M. Farr, w. w. Pad
dock and Richard Wigley.
Owing to lack of space, we are un-
able to give the list of awards today,
but will do so tomorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28

John B. Meagher has decided to finish
off the second floor of the building next
to the National Citizens bank. Work
on the second floor of the bank building
is we'll along.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
ROOT ACCEPTS.
The New Yorker Succeeds AIger as
War Secretary.

Special to the Daily Free Press:
WASHINGTON, July 22.-Elihue Root,
of New York, has been rendered by the
president and has accepted the secre-
tarship of war.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
q. M. PHILLIPS,
A. D. BEACH.

The report was referred to the com.
mittee on fire department
The following is the list of persons
notified to place fire escapes on their
buildings, as required by law:
Mr.. Hubner, N. Front street, between
Spring & Elm.
9. ID. Saulpaugh, Saulpaugh hotel.
Stern & Hance. Model building.
w. q Hoerr, Union hotel.
Rev. Father Sutor, Catholic college.
h. Zimmerman Jr., City hotel.
). II. Ray, corner Front and jackson
streets.
w. G. Hoerr, American house.
Theo. Williams, corner Front and
Hickory.
John Duane. Washington house.
Stephen Lamm, 1913 South Front.
Mrs G. G. Burt, Mankato House
block.
L. l.. DeRosia, Commercial house. =
Geo. III. Clark, state normal school.
j. II. Ray, Mankato state bank build
ing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
INGERSOLL DEAD.
The Great Infidel Passes Into the Great
Unknown.

New York, July 21.-Robert G. Inger-
soil died of appoplexy at his home at
Dodd's Ferry this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
SALE OF PROPERTY.

Chas. H. Mohr, who has been con-
Quoting grocery store at No. III n.
Sixth street, has sold his business and
the house and lot where it is located to
G, Cane for 81, 400. Mr.. Cane will con-
tinue the business. He is we'll known
resident, and deserves to succeed, and
it is the hope of his many friends that
he will do so.
The suit of the Mankato Lime and
Stone Co. VS.. w. B. Craig was tried be-
fore Judge Severance today. W. N.
Plymat appeared for'the plaintiff and
W. L. Comstock for the defendant
Mapleton is taking steps toward hold
ing harvest carnival.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28

The fire wardens of the city submitted
the following report to the council Fri
day night:
Mankato, July 81, 1899.
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil of the City of Mankato:
Gentlemen-I have the honor to sub
NIT to you report of the fire wardens
of the city of Mankato for the first quar-
ter of the fiscal year.
We find but two of the property
owners out of the fifteen notified have
complied with the law in regard to fire
escapes, the notification being served in
the month of April
We find that % merchants in our city
handle gasoline, and we find that most
of it is In what we consider safe place,
with two or three exceptions, for which
we have ordered changes made,
The following buildings were con-
demned: Three buildings on Cherry
street belonging to L. g. M. Fletcher;
building on jackson street belonging to
John Michaels; frame clubhouse of w.
T. Mills, rear of 508-10 South Front ST.
coal sheds of ] G.. Roller, rear of 406-
8 10 South Front street.
Buildings erected but not complying
with the permits granted in regard to
veneering; house of VIM. Thomas on
Spring street; barn of Mrs. N, P. Lee at
1873 Cherry street; barn of Odiard &
knott. at SIC Pike street
g. M. PHILLIPS,
A D. BEACH.
r RANGFRTER JR
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
FIRE WARDENS REPORT.
Only Two Property Owners Have Put Up
Fire Escapes.

The fire wardens of the city submitted
the following report to the council Fri
day night:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

KEROSENE For PoULTRY.-The
many uses that kerosene may be put
to in the poultry yard make it al
most an indispensable article to be
charged to the expense account and
no other article will enhance the
profits of the poultry yards as kero-
sene diligently and intelligently used.
For painting the inside of nest boxes
for sitting hens there is nothing to
equal it, as it surely kills all vermin
with which it comes in contact, and
prevents other vermim from enter
ing the nest until it is entirely eyapo-
rated, which, if the crude oil is used /,
will give the hen ample time to hatch
her brood. A few drops in the drink
ing water occasionally has good effect
upon the general health of the flock,
and for colds or roup there is nothing
better if carefully applied. Scaley
legs may be cured by simply wetting
the legs of the towel affected occasion
ally, and the crude oil is best in this
case also, as it takes a much longer
time to evaporate. When this crude
oil is not readily obtained, some
kind of heavy oil or grease should
be mixed with the. kerosene to stay
evaporation. As remedy for cholera
it has been highly recommended
Fancier's Review.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

THE ELEVENTH CAVALRY. The
Eleventh cavalry is now fact and no
longer a subject of fiction. Many a
writer of novels, knowing that there
were but 10 regiments of cavalry in
the United States, has used the term
eleventh cavalry" when describing
some command, in order to make bis
story appear more realistic, and at the
same time not get caught describing
troops actually in existence. More
than that, it has been the custom OF
army officers, when referring to the
many "colonels," "majors," "cap-
tains," and other officers whose titles
are generally self-made and self-adopt-
ed, to say that they are officers of the
Eleventh cavalry" An officer and a
troop of the eleventh cavalry" have
always been regarded as myths, and
the titles to such have been placed in
question. 1t is not believed that the
Eleventh cavalry, of which Colonel
Luckett is commander in the Philip
pines, will be any myth, and that it
will render good service to the govern
ment. Although it is volunteer Or
gapization, its number begins imme.
diately after the regulars, which is the
same rule adopted in numbering the
volunteer infantry regiments.-Wash'
ington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

WHAT SMITH THOUGHT OF HIS
PROPOSED SERMoN.-Smith, who lives
on the West Side, had his hair cut
short last week. And as Smith bas
been wont to wear it rather long, the
difference in his appearance is marvel
lous. The day after it was cut he met
Green. He hadn't seen Green for over
a year. Green hardly knew him.
"And, by Jove," exclaimed Green,
pointing to the white tie, "you look
almost like preacher"
Smiths features Strengthened them
selves out.
"Then you haven't heard?"
"Not thing" said Green.
~ see," replied Smith, who is still
a lawyer, in the proper sepulchral
tones. ayes, am preaching now"
"The-the-well, you don't say o."
exclaimed Green.
"Oh, yes. Come and hear me next
Sunday, won't you ?"
"Why-er-thanks, yes-that is, if
can" stammered Green.
"Well, 1 hope you'll find time," an
swered Smith, severely. Remember
that We are not always for this world.
And besides," he added, "you'll hear a
HI of a good sermon. ."-Chicago
Inter- Ocean.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
FIRE INSURANCE.
The Oldest Agency;
The Strongest Agency;
Most Progressive Agency
THAT the companies composing. my

THAT the companies composing my
l. agency are popular, strong, reliable
and trustworthy is fully attested by the
rapid and solid growth of my fire insur-
ance business. No one can appreciate
your business more no one can give 1t
better attention no one can give you
better protection no one can give you
lower rates. write all classes of proper
ty owned and occupied by trustworthy
and reliable owners. See my list Of giants !:
THE IETNA. of Hartford, Connecticut.
THE CONTINENTAL, of New York.
THE DELAWARE, Of Philadelphia.
THE MANCHESTER, of Manchester, Eng.
THE NORWICH UNION, Norwich, Eng.
THE NORTHERN, of London, Eng.
THE NIAGARA, Of New York.
THE ORIENT, of Hartford. Connecticut.
THE PENNSYLVANIA of Philadelphia.
THE PHENIX, OF Brooklyn, New York.
THE ROYAL, of Liverpool, England.
When you want the highest class OF
protection against loss by fire or cyclone,
see l.. GEO. GRIST, Agent, at The En-
quirer Office. His rates are as low as any
company who pays their losses.
Mr.. Sam NJ. Grist, whose life insurance
office is in the front room over the Gan
son Dry Goods store will give you any
information concerning the fire insurance
business in my agency.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
BELIEVED In MACADAM.-An off

BELIEVED In MACADAM.-An OIL
cial who quite generally knows what
he is talking about was dilating the
other afternoon upon the funny hope.
lessness for all reasonable purposes OF
MANY of the little creeks and rivers for
the Improvement" of which congress
was asked to appropriate money under
the river and harbor bill.
"When Grant was president" said
the official, she used to alternately
chuckle and illuminate against the ex-
penditure of good government coin
for the Improvement of measly little
streams that he himself knew could
never be made fit for any human pur-
pose. There was Virginian who,
failing to get congress to stick in an
appropriation for the dredging of a
little stream down in his section, final
ly importuned Grant in the matter.
"Let's see,' said Grant, musingly,
Il believe crossed that stream in 1864,
wasn't it?'
"'The Virginian, who remembered
Grants crossing of the stream pretty
well, replied afirmatively.
"Look here,' said Grant, after a
pause, his face lighting up suddenly,
'why don't you macadamize it t?''-
Washington Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

WATER-PRooF Coat. ANY one may
have, at small cost, a coat that will
turn rain. Get eight yards of 30-inch
duck, as heavy as you can get for 124c.
per yard, and make into a long coat to
snit your taste. Make it double on
shoulders and back, and have three
large pockets inside, for they will be
useful. Now, dip the coat in boiled
linseed oil two or three times, let it
dry in the shade, and it is ready for
use. A coat of this kind will cost
about $1.25.-Benj. Williams.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
WILL MAKE 1T INTERESTING.
The Beers Are Not Entirely Defenseless
Against Great Britain.


IF war between Great Britain and
the Transvaal should come, its decla.
ration would be attended with an exc
dus to which history affords but one
parallel-the flight from Egypt. The
"good folks at home," as a Pretoris
correspondent of The Daily Telegraph
recently pointed out can, scarcely rea'
lize the situation. If England were
approaching hostilities with Euro
pean nation, an insignificant fraction
of people would have to clear out o
the enemy's country. In the Trans
vaal whole towns would be nearly de-
serted.
Practically the nearest place of re-
fuge would be Durham, 4S3 miles away
from Pretoria, while Cape Town is
LOLA miles away. The railway fare
to the capital of Cape Colony is s49
for single man, and the British Out
lander workingman with wife and
family would find the cost Of removal
come very high, particularly if, as is
probable, he had to sacrifice his house
hold goods, and had no prospects OF
immediate employment on arrival in
British territory. During the last
Boer war, in 1881, many Englishmen
remained in the country. Now, how
ever, feeling is embittered and only
those would stay who absolutely could
not get away.
To large section of the Outlanders,
therefore, war would spell immediate
disaster. According to the authority
already cited the Beers also are seri-
ously afraid of war. A new genera
tion has arisen which has learned that
the 400 men defeated at Majuba Hill
were not the whole British army.
"They have" says the London Tele-
graphs correspondent, "a just and not
dishonorable apprehension of war with
England. must not disguise, how
ever, the truth that they have pretty
generally proud belief in their in
Yincibility. The Beers have been
wonderfully fortunate in their military
history. Their enemies, the Hulus and
the British, have done exactly what
they would have wished. One of Dom
Paul's earliest recollections, when he
was a mere boy, was the fight OF
Vechtkop Battle Hill when 5000
Matabele were repulsed by handful
of the foretrekkers. He there learned
how easy it was for men accustomed
to the rifle to NOW down the naked
Zulus. At Weenen English Weep
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

INTERRUPTED THE PROGRAMME
"Did that thar sharp what give show
in the opry house last night ketch bull
let's in his teeth as he said he would on
his placards ?" asked Porcupine Pete.
"He ketched a few" said Lariat
Lem "but not exactly as he allowed
he was a-goin to-"
"'Nother one of them tenderfoot
swindlers, I s'pose."
"Mebby. I dunno. He didn't git
fur enough so We could tell whether it
was a swipdle or not. You see, he
begin his puformance by askin' for
some gentlemanly member of the au-
dience to lend him hat"
"Wot happened then"
"Well, Dog Faced Dick handed his
hat up, and the professor started of
by breakin' a passel of eggs into it.
The bullet ketchin' part of the pro-
gramme happened right thar. The
coroner's waitin' to hear from his
friends in the east, if he has any,
Chicago Times Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
Aumuro1ls department.
INCLINED To BIG WORDS.

On one occasion reporter took the
following stenographic account, the &C
curacy of which is not questioned.
Gesticulating wildly, as described, the
preacher began on the favorite theme
of magnifying the greatness of Jeho-
yah.
"De Lawd made de heabens and de
yearf, and he sea an all dat transmor-
graphies the atmosphere"
"But what yo' know about what dat
means? You don't know cause yo'
hain't been luci6ed. Use been 'struct-
ed in de mathematics, and I knows"
eyes, yo' do-'deed yo' do"
"Ef a strain of kyars could run o
million yeahs, wild steam up, dey
would not reach de circumboundary
lines of dis yearf, an, yet de ole moon
climbs dem hills every night and slides
down de odder side jest as easy as a
black snake 'mong de reeds, an de
moon doan' 'quire no steam"
"Dat's fac, brudda dat's fac'."
"Dis yearf is bigger'n dat, an /
might as well tell yo' if yo' doan
know how big it is. Hit is 25,Ooo,oOO
miles in diameter an S,0OO,OOO miles
across de BEAM"
"Hear dat, will yo'; hear dat, hon.
ey! Lord bless us ~
And thus the discourse continued |;
but after some weeks of an Intellectual
effort to subsist by his deep learning
and eloquence alone the preacher left
the county and abandoned the hope of
building up a new congregation.
Another Negro preacher on one oc-
casion began his sermon as follows:
"Rerligion tinktutabulates all froo
de systematical anatomy oh de human
hart"
Then he went on to tell what he
knew about the Bible, mixing the Old
and New Testaments ad libitum and
having Christ and Moses preaching to-
gether in the streets of what he called
Jerorushillim. - Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
EDUCATOR PAR EXCELLENCE.
Tribute to the Late President Grier, o.
Erskine College.

Washington Post.
In speaking of the sudden death at
Due West, S. c., Sunday, of Rev.
William Mofatt Grier, the president
of Erskine college, Mr.. ]. Altheus
johnson, of the Washington bar, who
graduated from Erskine in 1879, said
yesterday:
"Dr. Grier, personally modest and
unassuming, was accorded by common
consent the foremost place among the
Associate Reformed Presbyterians. For
81 years he presided over their college,
and has been at the same time teacher
in theological seminary, admittedly a
specimen of the finest type of the cul-
tivated Christian gentleman. Standing
for so long time at the very spring OF
their educational life, he has exerted
an influence given to no other man IN
the denomination.
"His clear, analytical mind and hap
DIV faculty of expression-his diction
not inferior to acknowledgements him
an ideal instructor in the class room.
His fine personal presence, earnest
manner and ringing voice gave to the
young men their beau ideal of public
speaker when heard on a college ros-
trum, commencement platform, or in
the pulpit.
"Only few weeks ago South Car.
olina editor said of him : 'We know OF
no more courtly gentleman than DR..
w. NJ. Grier, the president of Erskine
college. In the everyday affairs of
life, in the classroom and elsewhere,
the instincts and bearings of the schol-
arly gentleman are always present.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

Mock MAPLE SYRUP.-Take doz.
en- corn cobs, preferably red, and wash
them clean of dust and chaff, put them
in a kettle of water on brisk fire and
let them boil for half an hour, then
pour the water off and strain into an
other kettle or pan. Add water until
there is as much as the amount of syr-
up you wish to make, then put on the
fire and let come to a boil. Stir in
brown sugar until of desired thickness
and taste, then pour into pail or pan
to cool. This will not be maple syrup
but it is a good substitute. If you
don't believe so, try it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

AIRING BED CLoTHING.-Many
cases of illness have resulted from i'm
proper airing of beds and bed cloth
ing. Many housekeepers make their
beds the first thing in the morning for
weeks and months at time. Sheets,
quilts, blankets, pillows, feather beds,
mattresses, ETC., should be aired and
summed at least once week. During
the winter the clothes should be out in
freezing weather when the air is not
too damp. Clean, fresh beds are much
nicer and healthier than those made
up every morning without airing.
Pure air is most important if we would
have good health.-N. G Sharum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

CAUGHT IN A BoX.-"Why is it,"
he asked, "that beautiful women are
always the most stupid ?"
"Sir," she replied, lam I to under
stand that you desire to cast refec-
tions upon my mental capacity ?"
"Oh, MOI" he hurriedly returned. l
have always said that you were one OF
the brightest girls ever"--
But he didn't finish. Before he
could do so he realized that he had
said the wrong thing and could never
make it right.-London Fun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09

His example for his whole lifetime has
been an inspiration to those who have
come within the radius of his influence.
"Dr. Grier was native of South
Carolina. He served as private in
the Civil war, having enlisted in a
volunteer company when a young man
fresh from college"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
The aJurkrille Gnqairer.
Published Wednesday and Saturday
TERMS FSUBSCRIPTION:
ADVERTISEMENTS
nd an extra copy for acIub OF ton.

Inserted at One Dollar per square for the
first insertion, and Fifty Cents per square
for each subsequent insertion: A square
consists of the space occupied by ten lines
of this size type.
ms- Contracts for advertising space for
three. six, or twelve months will be made
on reasonable terms. The contracts must
in all cases be confined to the regular
business of the firm or individual con-
tracting. and the manuscript must be in
the office by Monday at noon when in
tended for Wednesdays issue, and on
Wednesday when intended for Saturdays
issue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
CHATTEL MORTGAGES, LIENS

EOR RENT AND SUPPLIES, Title
I to Real Estate and Real Estate Mort
cages in blank form for sale at THE EN-
QUIRER OFFICE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
AS Far As Prices

Are concerned, you need not worry your
self along that score. know that my
prices are reasonable and you will agree
with me when I tell you what they are.
I am also prepared to develop and print
pictures taken with pocket cameras. II
YOU have a Kodak or Vive or any other
camera, and for any reason you can't de-
velop and print your pictures, bring them
street. j. II. SChOnD'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
PHOTOGRAPHY
rs AN Art

A ND it takes an artist to be q photo:
n grapher. One who is not an artist
doesn't stand much of chance of MAX
ing a success at photography. I have
given years of study to this especial line
and I can say with pride that my work *
photographer in this section.
The best and most perfect photographs
are the results of experience and not e1-
periments. do all Of my developing,
retouching and finishing, thereby obtain
ing the best possible results.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-09-09
SOUTH CAROLINA & GEORGIA
EXTENSION RAILROAD co.
In Effect 1901 a. m, Sunday, June Is, 1899.

BETwEEN
CAMDEN, 8. G., AND SHELBY, N. c.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-11
GENERAL SHAFTER TESTIFIES.
He Said He Ate Canned Roast Beef Al
though It Was Not Appetizing.

Washington, April n.-Major General
William r. Shafter was before the beef
inquiry court today. He detailed the
main events connected with the Santi-
ago expedition in narrative form. The
quantity of supplies taken was largely
determined by the capacity of the ships.
He had no discretion in the matter of
ratons, and took what was sent by the
commissary department.
1t was utterly impracticable to take
beef on the hoof. After the troops had
landed he ordered all troops forward
with three days rations. The meat ra-
tion was not specified, so each COM
mander determined whether it should
be bacon or roast beef. He heard no
complaints about the canned roast beef
until after his return from Cuba. Nat
urally, in such a climate, it was not ap-
petizng, but he ate it every day him
self. The health of the troops was fair
ly good up to the surrender, and he re-
called only one complaint against the
refrigerated beef.