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The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
THE CONFERENCE FINANCIAL
MEASURE.

The financial measure reported by
the conference committee to which
was referred to the senate and house
bills, seems to give general satisfac-
tion. Various members have ex-
pressed their qualification at the re-
suit of the conference committee's
work. Congressman McCleary is re
ported by the Washington correspond
ent Of the ST. Paul Pioneer Press as
saying:
my work on the committee on ap-
propriations has absorbed my time so
completely that have only this even
ing had opportunity to read the bill
Compromises are not usually satisfac-
tory, but | must confess to pleased
surprise at the excellence of the bill
reported by the committee on confer
ence. 1t preserves in a marked de-
gree the best features of both bills. In
effect 1t places the question of the
standard beyond controversy. It i'm
poses definitely on the secretary of
the treasury the duty Of maintaining
the parity Of all forms of money is
sued or coined by the government,
and gives him the means and the ma
chinery for accomplishing this work
with the maximum of certainty and
the mlnimdm OF friction. I confess
to some fear that it may not be found
practicable to refund the outstanding
obligations of the government which
come due in the next seven years at
the phenomenally low rate of 2 per
cent. The countries of Europe whose
credit stands highest are England and
France. Their obligations bearing
per cent are but slightly above par,
If, however, the refunding is accom-
plished at 2 per cent it will be the
greatest exhibition of national credit
that the world has ever SEEM
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

M. b. Haynes went to Truman, a
new town on the Minneapolis & st.
Louis road, Monday, to stake out an ad-
dition. He staked the town out last
June and already fifty buildings have
been erected.
Postmaster A. W. Petrich, of Vernon
Center, was caller at our office this
week.
Geo. Ell. Brewster left Tuesday
for the Hot Springs, Ark. where he
will remain few weeks
A party of twelve ladies, members of
the Eastern Star gave pleasant little
surprise to Mrs. Clark Keysor Mon
day afternoon. Mrs Frank Fowler, in
behalf of those present, presented Mrs.
Keysor with with handsome Eastern
Star pin.
A marriage license was granted Mon
day to John G. Mosher and Miss Dollie
Wilson, both of Eagle Lake. The we'd
ding will take place next Monday, at
that place.
The hearing in the Gillis bankruptcy
case was adjourned again Monday un-
til March 18th.
DIR. j. G. Curryer returned Sunday
from his trip to Maryland, where he
assisted in farmers institutes. He had
very pleasant time and did much
sight seeing.
Ernest Trenvenbach, of Decoria, is
lying seriously ill at the residence of
Philip MilIor, on North Second street.
Messrs. Mayer and Millory, of Wa
SEGA, who are about to put up build.
ing there. were in Mankato Tuesday.
Adolph Pomeranski, of Decoria, has
sold his farm and was moving to Big
Stone Tuesday.
A. J. Stackpole and J. E. Swenson,
of Lake Crystal, were in the city Mon
day evening.
Miss Carrie Allen. of Worthington,
was registered at The Saulpaugh Mon
day evening.
F. M. Ware, of Amboy. was in the
city Monday afternoon.
T. J. Knox, of jackson, was a Saul
paugh guest Monday night.
Harry Paddock will return from his
Nevada trip next Tuesday.
L. S. Hackney, of st. James, was in
Mankato Tuesday.
Chas Allison and Thos. Cheson each
paid fine of $8 rs for disorderly con-
duct, Monday in the municipal court.
Roy Kingsley was over from Ovation
ma last evening.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

DR.. John Stafford, of Red Wing,
formerly presiding elder of the Manka-
to district, is in the the city to attend
the twentieth centurymeeting of meth
odist ministers. He reports his
family as we'll.
The voters of North Mankato held a
we'll attended meeting on Monday eye
ming at which they adopted some plans
for ensuring the defeat of license at
the spring election.
The quarantine which has
been enforced at Pillsbury acad
emy, at Owatonna, for three
weeks on account of smallpox was
raised Monday, and students were al
lowed to return home The school
will resume it's work in two weeks.
All of the students and many of the
teachers of the normal school have been
yaccinated.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
HOW IT HAPPENED.
Why Faulkner was Unable to Stand a
Five.B0ut Match.

Robt. Faulkner departed Wednesday
noon for Beloit, Wis, where he will
witness the wrestling match between
Rooney and Carey Osman, the Turk,
tomorrow night. He was accompanied
by his trainer, Jim Mcdonald. From
Beloit, he will go to London, Ontario.
Mr.. Faulkner was caller at the Free
Press Office before departing. He is
sorry to hear of reports on the street
that he threw the match to
Rooney, and denies this. He states
that he is more sorry for
those who lost their money on him than
for his own defeat and losses. He said
that he is too much of a gentleman to
come Lere and sell out, and that 5000
would not buy him. The reason that
he did not win was that as the match
progressed Rooney did better work and
appeared to be gaining strength, while
he was losing strength. In Canada the
bouts are for the best two in three, and
he was confident that he could throw
Rooney in any three bout match, but
he had not been trained to endure a
fve-bout match.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

Nine young ladies gave pro-
gressive cinch party at Williams hall
Tuesday evening to raise funds to fur
nish room at ST. Joseph's
hospital The attendance, was about
225, and nice refreshments were
served. The head prizes were won by
Miss Lillian Dittmann and Henry
Klughertz, and the foot prizes by Mrs.
A. M. Stein and A. A, Glotzbach.
All present had very nice time and
much credit is due the young ladies
who gave the party.
The hostesses were Misses Mary
Busch, Katie Weis Lucy Kieffer, Ida
and Katie Walz, Anna Borgmeier, Mol
lie Denser, Mary Hillesheim and Ger
trude Hodapp. In all, $50 tickets were
sold, at 25 cents each. The refresh
ments included oysters, coffee, sand
wiches and cake.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
March 2. 1900
Indian Lake.

Indian Lake, Feb. ~ Miss Aldrich
closed her school Wednesday, the 21st.
Mr.. Bucklein gave a magic lantern
show at the .Yaeger school house last
Thursday night. A sleigh load of
young people went over from Indian
Lake
John Erickson received silver medal
for ingenuity from the patent Office.
There was a charivari at Mr..
Possther's last Tuesday night
Mr.. Loe. while cutting wood, had
log roll against his leg, and conse-
quently was laid up for few days. ;
Mrs Hamline, from Dakota, has re-
Gently been visiting with Mrs. Foster,
her sister.
Joe Kern was seen going home the
other day with new range.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster have been visit
ing their daughter, Mrs. Payne, in Min
neapolis, who has recently been sick
with infammatory rheumatism, but
has now recovered.
George Ballard has been hauling con-
siderable wood to the poor farm.
Business has been suspended the last
two days on account of the disagreeable
Winds
Miss Anna Austin is working at
Mankato in the Clifton House.
There has been very little sickness in
this neighborhood this winter so far.
Mr. Olsen has men employed cutting
wood near the switch.
Better buy you thermometer while
they are low; they will be higher before
July.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
SUPPLY INEXHAUSTIBLE.
No Fear of Cement Making Rock Run.
ming Short.

There have been reports that the sup.
ply of rock capable of making good
quality of cement is nearly exhausted,
but this is not the case. The old ledge
is nearly used up, but the cement works
people have opened up a new ledge
across the Blue Earth river that is
furnishing satisfactory rock. Another
new field near the cement works, on
this side of the river, is being uncover
ed and has sufficient rock to keep the
works going for four years, even with
out supply from elsewhere.
Aid. Jordan states that the supply of
rock for the cement works is mex
haustible and that no fear is felt that
any shortage will occur. This will be
pleasing information for our people.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

Attorney Frank E. Putnam, of Blue
Earth, was in the city Wednesday
r. L, Morland and wife, of Worth
ington, and ]. A. Lemmenes and wife,
of Marshall, took breakfast at The
Saulpaugh.
Rev. N. B Foot. of Madelia, Rev. J.
A. Sutton, of Window, and Rev T. A.
Jones, of Luverne, are among the
Methodist ministers who are attending
the twentieth century conference
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

Two more cases of small pox are re
ported at St. James.
Thursday was the fret day o1
spring, according to the almanac.
Lent began yesterday, and socia
pleasures are supposed to be laid aside
for the next six weeks.
Taken this month keeps you we'll al
the year. Greatest tonic known Rocky
Mountain Tea, made by Madison Medi-
cine Co. 35c. John c. Tho.
Edmund Ore has purchased the Chas,
H. Lindsey residence property on
Clark street for $2,275, and will occupy
it after making some improvements.
The sale was effected by M. E..
Babcock.
Thos. and Evan Hughes have moved
into their new offices over the First
National bank, and are now nicely
located. They have good deal of new
shelving for their books.
The North Mankato board of educa-
tion met at the residence of T. J. Sherk
Tuesday for the monthly meeting
Nothing more than routine business
was tranacted. After this had been
completed, Mrs. Sherk invited the mem
bers of the board into the dining room,
where they found pleasant surprise in
the form of tasty refreshments.
]. G. Graham, Thos Hodson and
Henry Holman went to Minneapolis to
attend the g. A. r. state encamp-
ment Thursday and Friday. being dele
gates from Wilkin Post j. q. Fowler
also went down yesterday afternoon to
attend the encampment.
Wednesday was the warmest day in
five weeks, and the water ran in the
cutters. A few such days will take off
all of the snow and ice.
Complaint has been made to the city
attorney in regard to one of the stores
that employees man to stand in front
of it and shout auction" Mr.. Daley
took time to look up the law, as it in
wolves fine point. 1t is understood
that some of the other store keepers in
the vicinity regard the practice as a
nuisance.
Since the board of education of
Winona engaged a truant officer. a
number of new students have been
brought into the public schools. These
are to some extent of an unruly char.
acter. and their presence is proving
rather detrimental to the regular
pupils. 1t is expected the board will
this week arrange for truant room
with special teacher:
Dist. No. 40, town of Danville. Blue
Earth Co., will purchase a $40 library.
The sum necessary to do this was Sc
cured by school entertainments Libra
ries are becoming an indispensable
thing in every well regulated common
school. In very short time the school
not supplied with a number of good
books will be behind the times. Co.
Supt. Freeman speaks very encourag-
ingly of the progress being made in
the schools and thinks the number of
students entitled to be counted for ap-
portionment this year will be greater
than ever before in the history of the
schools.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
THE AMENDMENT ADOPTED.

Special to Daily Free Press:
Washington. Feb. 2S.--The amend
ment of the ways and means commit
tee making the Porto Rico duties Ii
per cent of those of the Dingley law,
in trade between that island and the
States was adopted without division.
The final vote has not yet been reached.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
B. D. SMITH PRESIDENT.

The insurance Budget, for February
contains the following item:
ga new Minnesota company, the
Twentieth Century Fraternal Accident,
of Minneapolis, has been authorized to
do business. Benjamin Smith. of Man
kato, is president, and the charter con-
templates writing casualty insurance
on members of fraternal orders-which
is certainly a wide field"
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
HOT FIGHTING.
Butler Meeting With Much Re-
siStenCe.
He However Captures Pieters Hill But
Boer Guns Did Terrible Ex-
eCatiOn.
sneoial to Daily Free Press:

Special to Daily Free Press:
London, Feb. 2S.-The war of1ce hae
received long kilograms from Gen.
Butler telling how he captured Pieters
Hill and took sixty prisoners, scatter
ing the enemy in all directions. de
adds that there seem still to be con-
siderable body of Beers left on Bulwana
Mountain. The losses, he hopes, are
not heavy, though advices from unof-
ticial sources tell Of terrible execution
done by the Boer gums.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
Motto of Knights Of Pythias.

'Tis friendships hand relieves distress
And smooths the brow of care,
Ennobling him whose heart it prompts
Alike with those who share.
o, charity word sublime,
How beautiful the thought
That man may bless his brother man
BY deeds of kindness wrought.
Benevolence-a synonym
For mercy, pity, love.
The soul that feels its thrill of JOY
Is gentle as a dove.
"A. j. Stackpole.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
HUMPHREYS
Witch Hazel Oil
THE PILE OINTMENT
One Application Gives Relief.

1t cures Piles or Hemorrhoids- or Inter.
nal. Blind Bleeding, Itchingor Burning, Fissures
and Fistulas.. Relief immediate-cure certain.
1t cures Burns, Sealds and Uleerations and Con-
fractions from Burns. The Relief misunderstanding
wonderful.
1t cures Torn, Cat OF Lacerated Wounds and
Bruises.
1t cures Boils. Carbuncies, Felons. "Runrounds, -
Ulcers. Old Sores. Itching Eruptions, scurfy or
Scald Head.
It cures Infamed or Caked Breasts and Sore
Nipples Invaluable.
1t cures Salt Rheum, letters. Scurfy EruptionE,
Chapped Hands, Fever Blisters, Sore Lips OF
Nostrils. Corns. Bunions, Sore and Chafed Feet
Stings of Insects Mosquito Bites and Sunburns.
Three Sizes, 25c., SOC. and $1.O0
Ssd by Druggists, sent prepaid on receptof price
HUMPHREYS MED. CO.,
Cor. William & John Sts.. NEW YORK
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
CHURCH MEETING CALLED.

A meeting of the trustees and elders
of the Presbyterian church was held
Monday to consider the resignation
of Rev. Lee w. Beattie as pastor of the
church. 1t was decided to call meet
ing of the church and congregation for
Thursday evening, March 9Th, to act
on the resignation.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.

The personal property tax collections
Tuesday were about $6, 600, and County
Treasurer Ewing predicted that the
amount taken in next day wouldexceed
$4,000. The taxes are coming in with
a volume fully up to the average of
previous years.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee, Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of
pure grains, that takes the place of coffee The
most delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from coffee 1t
does not cost over Il as much. Children may
drink it with great benefit, Is cts and % cts.
per package. Try 1t Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
THE SOUTH AFRICAN STRUGGLE

THE SOUTH AFRICAN STRUGGLE
Gen. Cronje finally succumbed to th'
inevitable and surrendered Tuesday
morning. 1t was a foregone conclusion
when Gen, Roberts headed him off, and
showed his ability last week to beat
back and scatter the forces that were
sent to his relief that it was only a
question of time when he would have
to surrender. What will be the effect
of his surrender upon the war? That
is a question as yet hard to answer.
Gen. Cronje is said to be one of the
best generals on the Boer side, yet if
the war continues any length of time
it is very probable it will reveal talent
as great as his.
But no matter what ones feelings
may be on the subject, there is no ques-
| ton but that the fate of Gen. Cronje
marks the result of the war, and is
really the beginning of the end. The
work of Lord Roberts and Kitchener
during the past two weeks, in its effect
upon the struggle more than offsets
all the British reverses Of the past few
months, Yet there is possibility that
the surrender of Gen. Cronje will not
mark the immediate steps of drawing
the war to close, farther than it may
place the British in a position to so end
it by her superior ability to crush all
resistance by superior force of num-
bers. 1t is doubtful whether either
side will be more willing, for time, to
take up mediation now than they were
before. If England is now waging the
war for the purpose of building South
African empire to be modelled after the
Canadian system, it is not likely that
in this first flush of victory she will
turn an ear to offers of mediation. On
the other hand the well known presis-
tency Of the Beers is more likely to
urge them on to more dogged resist
ance than has characterized them here
tofore. If, however. England is only
fighting for the purpose of forcing the
recognition of certain rights by the
Transvaal republic, but little more
fighting may follow, especially if it be
true that President Steyn, of the Or
ange Free State, and others are urging
Kruger to sue for peace.
But viewing the situation as one
may, there is no question but that if
the good generalship of Lord Roberts
and Kitchener is continued, Cronje's
fall means the beginning of the end.
There may be some further British re-
verses, but the end cannot be doubted |
are now being rushed
in. Plenty of modern artillery is be-
ing sent forward, and Roberts is now
better supplied than are the Beers. On
the other hand the Beers are at the end |
of their resources. They have no field
from which to recuperate their vanish
ing forces nor to strengthen their arm
ament. They have only the natural
advantages which the country gives
them, against their powerful enemy.
With the situation as it is, it is hope
full that the end may come speedily, I
that further slaughter may be stopped. |
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

Rev. P. S. Davies, of Houston, Mimi,
is the guest of his nephew.D. C.Davies,
for few days.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds recorded:
Nicholas Weis to John Meyer, west
half of sw4 ne4 sec. 10. Lime, for $500.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

Superintendent Spencer called on
Mayor Currier this afternoon to ascer.
tain whether the council has decided on
anything in particular in regard to the
street crossings in West Mankato. He
was informed that nothing in particu.
lar has been asked for, but it is desired
to protect the crossing at the park en-
trance as much as anything else. Mr..
Spencer stated that he would attend
the council meeting Friday night.
Rev. T. M. Edmands attended meet
ing of the Congregational club at the
Peoples church, st Paul, Monday night.
Papers were read on Imperialism" land
lively debate follow ed, in which Rev
Mr.. Edmands participated. Tuesday
he attended meeting of the home mis-.
sionary committees of the state,
State Auditor Dunn has disallowed
the following applications for abate-
ment of taxes: Luther Scherer, of Lin
coin; Herman and Anna Olson, of Lake
Crystal; Henry Rosin, of Shelby.
Pass & Schippel are preparing plans
for two story frame residence for Mic
SPENCER, who expects to build on West
Front street, near the lue Earth
river, the coming season. The house
will cost about 81, 800
County Surveyor Brooks has purchas
ed planimeter, which is delicate
machine for measuring areas in doing
map work. No matter how irregular
the outline or boundary, the machine
gives the data by means of which the
area can be readily figured out. It is q
very valuable possession
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
POLITICAL POINTERS.

Eugene Thompson, Of Garden City.
has concluded to become a candidate
for representative on the Republican
ticket. He is we'll known resident of
this county and if nominated would NO
doubt receive heavy vote.
The friends of Thomas Taylor, of
North Mankato, are talking Of him for
assessor. 1t is not known whether he
would take the office, but there is rea-
son to believe that he would. and he
would make first class official.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02
PLAINTIFF GETS NOTHING.
Business in Judge Cray's Court Goes
Along Briskly.

In the case of John johnson VS.
Betsey johnson, to recover 5000 for ma
terial and labor alleged to have been
furnished in building, Judge Cray has
rendered decision in favor of the de-
fendant. He finds that the plaintiff is
not entitled to recover anything, and
allows the defendant the costs and dis
bursements.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

The divorce case of Matte Kuester
VS.. Richard r. Kuester was tried be-
fore Judge Cray Wednesday. w. N.
Plymat appeared for the plaintiff. who
alleged cruel and inhuman treatment
and habitual drunkenness. The defense
withdrew it's answer.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

The next case for trial is that of Lii
liam Russell VS.. VIM, Oscar Schmidt
and Katie Schmidt. 1t is the last equity
case, and then the following law cases
will be tried in their order, so Judge
Cray announced this afternoon:
J. G.. Roller VS.. A. A Dickson.
Catherine Arnold ct al. applt., VS..
George Hilton, respt.
J. E Peterson VS.. the city of Mankato.
Frederick Knoss and Christian Knoss
VS.. G. w. Carey and Joseph q. Carey
ct al.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-02

The trial of the lien suit of the Pitts
burg Plate Glass Co. VS.. the Sisters of
the Sorrowful Mother, Kleinschmidt
Bros. and J. Schingle was commenced
that afternoon. A E. CLARK is attor.
ney for the plaintiff, and G. L. Bene-
dict, Arthur Schaub and G. o. Daley
appear. for the defendants.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-20

Tyeho was most regular and deyout
at our family worship. When the bell
sounded for the purpose he was in at
tendance and when the matron APP
peared followed by the line of domes-
tics he put himself at the head of the
procession, walked grayely to the end
of the seats and when he saw the
women seated then he sat on his
launches solemn and wise" When
we stood up TO sing Tycho stood up:
when all was over he marched out
first. Nor was he unmindful of Sun
day. When the sexton of Thorpareh
church went to open the church door
there was the dog. He would then
enter one OF the pews and generally
behaved very decorously. On one oc-
casion he forgot himself. Instead OF
lying stin the whole service, rs usual.
he took ii into his head to jump on the
seat OF the pew. Pvt his paws on the
back. take quiet survey Of the con-
gregation. and then finally fixed his
eyes on the preacher. 1t was my dear
old friend. Mr.. Newman. who said that
he could not stand that. He Redeemed
and at last smiled. the congregation
Uttered, and the dog was dethroned.--
r. w. Hiley's Memories OF Half q
Century"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-02-20

KIMBERLY has been relieved, but it
took $4,000 British soldiers to do it. The
Free State Gen. Cronje with his little
army of 10000 men was well out of the
way when French arrived with the
British advance. But French was
greatly surprised to hear that force of
Beers cut through his line, just at the
place where his provision train was and
carried off the whole convoy. This re-
port comes from both Boer and British
sources and is probably correct. This
move takes one third of the British
army to a point three hundred miles
West of Lady Smith, and having arrived
there they find themselves out of job.
Nothing TO do. No enemy in sight.
Meanwhile their line of communication
has been weakened and is being serious
ly threatened by the Boer forces who
have driven Gen Gatacre back for a
considerable distance There has been
considerable skirmishing all along from
Chievely to Kimberly, distance of
three hundred miles during the past
week, but no engagement of any inn
portance.