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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
WOODMEN PICNIC.
May Come to MankatO Again
Next Year.
The Local Camp Votes to Invite ii II the
Citizens Will Subscribe $500
Toward Expenses.

Blue Earth Camp 730, Modern Wood.
men of America, considered at its meet
ing Tuesday the matter of having the
annual picnic of the Woodmen of
Southern Minnesota held in Mankato
again this year. The picnic came last
June at the time of the great rains and
washouts, when traved was interfered
with and the weather was very uncer-
tain, and the attendance was therefore
small in comparison with the crowd
that had been expected. On this &C
count, the Woodmen are anxious to
hold their picnic in Mankato once
more, hoping that conditions will be
more favorable, when 10000 people will
come to the city to celebrate the an
nual Woodmen outing.
The camp was very deeply in the hole
financially as result of last years
picnic, and for this reason many of the
members oppose having the picnic here
again this year. Strong opposition de-
veloped at last nights meeting. but it
was finally voted to invite the picnic in
case the citizens will subscribe $400. 1t
is intended not to expend money on so
elaborate scale this year if the picnic
is held here.
Walter Daniels, VIM. Morgan and
Thos. J. Jones were appointed COM
mittee to secure subscriptions from the
citizens. They already know where
about $500 can be secured, and it is
hoped to have the entire $500 pledged
by Feb. 10Th, the day the delegates
from the various camps meet at Win
nebago City to choose location for the
picnic. 1t is hoped that our citizens
will cooperate literally, as very
large attendance of very excellent PEG,
pie will be on hand if the weather is
favorable The Weodme1 were not
very we'll pleased with the cooperation
extended by some of the business men
last year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
DIED.

At Woodstock, Pipestone Co.. on
Feb. $1,000, Arthur Ewens, aged A
years, 10 months and 81 days.
The deceased was born in Canada,
March 5, 1856, and removed to Eagle
Lake, Mimi, in 1878, where he resided
until 1899 when he removed to Wood
stock where he resided until the time
of his death. On the 21st of January
last he was taken ill and the physicians
in attendance pronounced his disease
appendicitis. During his illness his
sufferings were severe and those who
witnessed them felt death to be a
merciful release.
In Mr.. Ewens the community loses a
kind neighbor and friend. and while we
shall miss him in our midst we hope to
meet in happier home where partings
never come. K.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

There is going to be no lack OF candi-
dates for railroad commissioner. There
are at present, positive and prospective,
no less than seven or eight good Repub-
licans up for the place, and how many
more may materialize before the con-
vention date is hard to guess. Mr.. P.
P. Quist, of Winthrop, is the latest to
actually announce himself, preceded by
only day by Mr.. Howard, of Mime
apolis. Mr.. Quist is a splendid gentle
man, and would do credit to any posi-
ton he may be called upon to fill. He
is thorough business man, staunch
Republican and popular with all who
know him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
SOME BIG CONTRACTS.
Standard Brewing Co. Lets Them to the
Amount of $4,000.

The directors of the Standard Brew
ing Go. met last evening and again to-
day and have awarded contracts to the
amount of about $25, 1000. Eleven rep
resentatives from eastern firms who are
bidders, have been given an audience
The contract for the copper work and
big tank was awarded to the American
Copper, Brass and Iron Works, of Chi
cago, for about Sc, 800,
The contract for the iron stairs,
galvanized iron work and elevator en-
closure was let to Frank Scaar, OF
Chicago,
The contract for the large wooden
tanks, tubs and casks was let to Thalen
Bros, of Chicago. The small cooper.
age, such as barrels. half barrels, ETC.,
goes to John Rath, of Chicago. The
cooperage contracts foot up to about
81, 700.
The Vilter Manufacturing Co, OF
Milwaukee. gets the contract for fur
nishing the ice machine, at about
So, 500.
The steel work which is being put up,
and which was contracted for some
time ago, cost about $500.
The directors are still in session
awarding some of the minor contracts
When this is done, everything of this
nature will be cleaned up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
SETTLED FOR $500.
Henry W. Browns Friends Pro-
duCe the Money.
The Grand Jury Will Consequently Not
be Asked to Look Into
the Case.

The Harry W. Brown shortage has
been adjusted by the payment into the
city treasury of $500. The money was
turned over through City Attorney
Daley at eleven o'clock this forenoon.
Mr.. Daley effected the settlement on
the lines agreed upon at the secret
meeting of the aldermen last week, and
the matter will not be brought to the
attention of the grand jury. Mr.. Daily
declined to say from whom he received
the money, but it is thought that some
of Mr.. Browns relatives went into
their pockets rather than that he should
suffer the disgrace of possible indict-
ment and prosecution on a criminal
charge. Mr.. Brown has lucrative posi-
ton with his brother-in law, A. P. Man,
at Mineral, Va, and is in position to
repay any loan made to him for this
purpose.
An alderman, in speaking of the set
Element this afternoon, said: GAS a
business proposition this settlement is
the best way out of bad matter for
both the city and Mr.. Brown. The lat
ter had given no bond, and the evidence
was in such shape that there was a
question as to whether he could have
been indicted, or if indicted whether he
could have been brought back to Min
nesota. If the case had come to trial,
it might have been difficult to have
found jury that would convict. AS it
is, the city gets $500 and neither it nor
the county is put to any further ex-
pense. Some people will probably crit
icise the settlement and complain be-
cause Mr.. Brown was not prosecuted,
but l think the best thing was done I'M
der the circumstances.
City Attorney Daley gave Mr.. Brown
: a receipt in full for the city's claim
against him. Of course, the settle
ment would not preclude a criminal
action in case anyone wanted to bring
the matter before the grand jury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
THE KENTUCKY SITUATION.

The situation in Kentucky remains
unchanged, or at least was up to last
night. Today is the time set for the
converting of the legislature at London,
under the proclamation of Gov. Taylor.
The Democratic leaders yesterday made
the claim that Gov. Taylor had receded
from his position and had agreed to al
low the legislature to assemble at the
state house in Frankfort But the gov.
vernon Immediately declared that this
was not so, and that the meeting would
be at London. 1t is now apparent that
the firm manner in which Gov. Taylor
has held matters. has alone prevented
the outbreak which might have follow.
ed the acts of those who are attempt
ing to usurp the reigns of government.
The constitution of Kentucky gives the
governor authority to adjourn the legis-
lature to some other point, when g.
state of instruction prevails at the
capital. and that was what practically
prevailed last week when he took action.
To have allowed things to have gone
further, with the state of feeling exist
ing on both sides would have been to
invite the most dire consequences. Had
the legislature been allowed to assemble
and act upon the report of a packed
committee, which had not given the
Republican side fair hearing, in fact,
had it's mind made up as to how it
would report before it commenced it's
formal proceedings, there is no doubt
much blood shed would have followed.
The results have shown that no justice
could be expected from the legislature,
and from their actions since, Gov.
Taylor has 40 reason to expect justice
from the local courts. The governor
has doubtless considered how far he
could 60 and has been careful not to
step over the bounds. At all times he
and his advisors have been willing to
submit the question as to contest to the
federal courts, and abide by the decis-
ion, which ever way it might go, but
the Democratic leaders, as yet, have
not been willing so to do.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
L. B. GARRETT DEAD.

L. B. Garrett. died at his late resi-
dence in Rapidan at $40 p M, Feb. 9th.
from a complication of diseases.
The deceased was born in Boone
county, Indiana. Feb. Z. 1888. When
the civil war broke out he enlisted in
the 72d Ind. Vol and was appointed
first sergeant, from which position he
was promoted for meritorious service
to that of first lieutenant. He removed
to Minnesota settling in this county,
where he has since resided. He leaves
a widow and one daughter. The
funeral services were held from his
late residence at one o'clock p. m.
Thursday, Feb. Sth. Rev. Ainsworth
officiating. The services were in
charge of the G. A. r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
is UNDECIDED.

Hon. Gilbert Guttersen, Of Lake
Crystal, was in the city Wednesday. He
stated that he has not yet made up his
mind whether to take advantage of an
opportunity that now offers to go into
business at Lake Crystal or to enter
politics again. He feels very friendly
towards Auditor Gunders and would
not do anything to prevent the latter's
denomination next fall. He will await
developments for awhile. as it is early
uat
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
THE MAPLETON CURRIERS'.

The members of the Maple river
curling club who were in'the city Tues
day afternoon were w. Frantz, G..
S. Sellars, N. w Taylor, James s.
Taylor. Ben Taylor, Chas. Herman,
VIM. L. Mcqueen, Robt. Sutherland,
T. B. Taylor. Sam Chandler, G. 81.
Nerbovig, A. J. Ellis and VIM. Nor
row. They enjoyed Scotch dinner at
the Clifton House.
Steps are to be taken toward organic
ing curling club in this city in the
near future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
PHILLIPS & BOWEN DISSOLVE.

Phillips & Bowen have dissolved
partnership, Mr.. Phillips buying the
interest of Mr.. Bowen, who retires
from, the business. Mr.. Phillips will
carry on the business alone in the
future. He has had many years ex-
perience with his father, and the livery
stock is first class in every particular,
additions having recently been made to
it. Mr.. Phillips will continue to make
a speciality of city trade, single rigs.
traps, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
GOEBEL DEAD.

The death of Goebel Saturday even.
ing did not come as surprise, as the
information that he had sinking spell
d uring the day indicated that the end
was not far removed. The strain which
he must have been under in addition to
the dangerous nature of the wound.
would seem to have precluded all chance
of his recovery, whatever his chances
might have been aside from that. What
effect his death will have upon the
situation in Kentucky remains to be
SEEN There is no doubt but that
Goebel was the chief actor in the con-
spiracy to steal the governorship of the
state. Whether Mr.. Beckham, who
succeeds him in the claim for the gov
eruorship, will be able to keep up an
interest in the cause and the party
leaders engaged in contest, is for the
future to tell. AS the situation now
stands, it is one full of danger, as a
clash in authority is likely to come at
any time, and clash of arms will
naturally follow. 1t may be that cooler
Judgment will prevail and the difficulty
yet be adjusted in the courts, but the
hot blood of Kentuckians is aroused
and no man can tell what will result
therefrom
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Rebecca Charlotte Swartout,
wife of N. B. Swartout, after a long
illness died at her home in Decoria,
Tuesday last at o'clock p. m. She
was great sufferer and had been an
invalid for several years. She bore all
with patience and was only waiting to
hear the summons "Child come home. :"
Mrs. Swartout was born Dec. 25,
1887. in town "a miles from the city
of Dublin, Ireland. When she was
nine months old she came with her
parents to America. They located in
New York and stated there until she
had reached womanhood, when she met
and married Napoleon Swartout, of
the same state. They were married in
Saratoga County, April 4, 1866. Two
years later with her husband she camo
to Minnesota, locating in St. Paul,
where they stayed few years. then
moved to Faribault County, on a farm
near Delevan, staying there IL years.
They then came to Blue Earth County
and finally 10 years ago last fall located
on the farm they now own miles South
of Mankato A husband and nine
children survive her and four children
have crossed the dark river and are
waiting to welcome her on the Golden
shore, The children have all reached
maturity. Three are married, the
others still at home. Mrs. Swartout
was a member of the Presbyterian
church in New York, but had never
united with the church here, though
she still loved its precepts and chung
to the faith of her childhood. All that
loving hearts and willing hands could
do was done to alleviate her sufferings,
but consumption, that fell destroyer,
had marked his victim and earthly
help could not avail. DIR. Warner was
the attending physician. She talked
with her husband and children, said
she was ready to go but it was hard to
break the earthly ties that bound her
heart to theirs She was confined to
the bed six weeks and suffered untold
agonies during that time. Sometimes
she would say "why must suffer SO"
The night and day preceding her death
she was unconscious most of the
time. Sometimes she would arouse
and say Ppm going home to heaven"
She was faithful wife and loving
mother, and leaves vacant chair in
her home that time can never fill. Her
two daughters and seven stalwart sons
will never forget the good advice and
kindly interest she always took in their
welfare. She had little more than
reached her three score years when her
SUNNI ms came to go with the boatman
pale and join the loved ones who were
waiting to welcome her on the other
shore.
Rev. Harding, pastor of the U. B.
church. of Beauford, conducted the
funeral services at the residence which
took place Thursday, at 10 a. m The
remains were inferred in Decoria
cemetery The bereaved family have
the sympathy of their many friends in
this great sorrow May God who cares
for his flock guide and comfort them
is the earnest wish of the writer.
She has gone to Heaven before us,
But she turns and waves her hand,
Pointing to the glory DER us,
In that happy spirit land.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

President Stickney, of the Great
Western, is quoted as saying that very
extensive improvements of the roadbed
of the line will be made this year.
Wooden bridges will be taken out
wherever they exist, and iron put in.
There are to be considerable purchases
of cars and locomotives and new coal
warehouses and other conveniences are
to be built at various points.
Referee Flittie and Attorney w. L.
Comstock have returned from Albert
Lea, where the hearing over the ap-
pointment of a trustee for Brundin
Bros, bankrupt, was commenced yes
terday. The filing of claims and the
determining of the representation took
up some time. Several names for the
trusteeship were mentioned, but no one
was selected, and an adjournment was
taken until March LIST.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

Landlord W. L. Grant, of Waseca
stopped over in Mankato today on his
way to the twin cities.
The will of the late VIM. Webb, of
Sterling, was admittedto probate Mon.
day. The property, amounting to
about 81. 800, is left to the widow. A
few items of personal property and
some most excellent advice in regard to
filial duty is given to the children.
Brown County, New Ulm, Journal
Mr.. and Mrs J. o Andrews have
moved into the Hers residence on
Broadway, and are now "at home" to
their friends.
A marriage license was issued Mon
day to Peter P. Miller and Lotiska
Schneider, both of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

The North Star" political para
grapher of the Minneapolis Journal
avs the Free Press the compliment of
''an able article on the one convention
proposition" but proceeds to crush our
hopes by informing US that there will
be two state conventions all the same.
OF course the twin city papers will
bring the state central committee to
the two convention policy if such a
thing be possible. One convention
would bring only thousand or fifteen
hundred delegates, candidates and ad-
vocates to the cities, while two conven-
tions would bring twice the number.
We. may be mistaken in suggesting that
the eagerness of the twin city papers
for two conventions smatters more
strongly of a commercial business prop.
osition than it does of political ex-
pediency, but if 80 our metropolitan
contemporaries have thus far failed to
demonstrate that fact by any argu-
ments that have come under our OBJ
servation There are just about as
many good reasons to be advanced why
the Republicans should hold two state
conventions this year as there are why
the Democratic donkey should be pos
sessed of two tails.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
currency,

Two thirds of all the sugar of the
world is now said to be produced from
sugar beets. 1t used to be thought that
sugar could only be produced in the
tropics, but the cultivation of the sugar
beet has revolutionized the business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
disappears

1t is said that the Pillsbury- Wash
b urnmills at Minneapolis have an out
put of ten million barrels of -four year.
This calls for an immense amount OF
raw material in the shape of wheat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

w. P. Coffin has just received letter
from Chas. III. Austin, in which he
states that he had just shipped fifty
boxes of lemons and some sample boxes
of oranges from his ranch, which is
eight miles from San Diego, Cal. He
speaks of the beautiful scenery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

From 1891 to 1898 the number Of i'm
migrants coming to the United States
was Is, 490,378. Of these over two mil
lion came from England, Scotland and
Wales; 1916, 499 from Ireland, and
5,007, 88s from Germany. Norway and
Sweden furnished 1908, 1873.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

The total coinage of the United States
minis for the month Of January exceed
ed $14, 05S, 431. of this over eleven mil
lion was in gold. Mr.. Bryan should
take notice that the adoption OF the
gold standard is not contracting the
currency.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

The excitement over the gold find at
Cape Nome bids fair to rival that
which was witnessed over the Klondike,
and the rush there in the spring will
probably exceed anything lever known
to the Klondike regions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
"THE MASTER AND THE HORSE"

As the war horse DER the battlefield sped,
With his master on his back.
His master patted his stately held head
And urged him on his track.
In the distance the bugle sound was heard.
Which spirited horse and man.
The horses side the soldier spurred.
And the battles fray began.
The command that was given was forward
charge"
And the bullets whistled Through the air,
The battle was fierce, and the slaughter was
large,
But the master and horse were there.
So homeward they galloped with highest speed,
Their victory to proclaim,
But many were in greatest need,
For their braves had been slain.
MARTIN MATTRAsoN.
Age IA years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

The Indianapolis News remarks that
there is nothing to encourage the Popu-
list in the present business situation.
That is a fact, calamity has entirely
disappeared.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

W. P. Coffin reports the sale for Ira
Coffin to Ole E. Holey of the west ten
acres of the ne4, net, sec, SO. South
Bend, for $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
HIS LONG SLEEP.
A. c. Cook, of North Mankat0, Passes
Away Suddenly.

A. G. Cook, an aged and we'll known
resident of North Mankato, died unex-
pectedly at his home at sol Wheeler
street at four o'clock Wednesday He
was as well Tuesday as he ever
was in his life, but during the
night became restless. He passed
away as easily and painlessly as
one falling into sleep. His death was
due to old age, he being SO years old
The deceased leaves four daughters
and one son, Mrs. A, L. Wheeler, Mrs.
o. E Bennett, and Miss Dena Cook, of
North Mankato, Mrs. F. L. Bennett, of
Verndale, and Alexander Cook, of
Plains, Mont Miss Dena Cook resided
with her father. Mr.. Cook came to
Minnesota in 1869, and had resided in
North Mankato for nine years
He was highly respected by all
who knew him, and had rounded out an
active and Industrious life. Mrs. f. L.
Bennett is expected to arrive this even
ing, and after the son has been heard
from, arrangements will be made for
the funeral
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

J. A. Peterson, of Belgrade, left Mon
day afternoon for Todd county to
look at farm offered for sale tn ere.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

Gustaf Schultz died at his home in
North Mankato early Wednesday
aged "a years, of kidney trouble, after
an illness of six years. He leaves wife
and two children. The funeral will oc-
cur from the German Lutheran church
at two o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-18

Late Monday night a party Of
about fifteen contented-looking. be-
grimed men, armed with fishing para
phernalia of all sorts, from fish hooks
to small black bottles, arrived in the
city from Tobyhanna and Mt Pocono,
where part of Sunday and all of Mon.
day had been spent in patiently wait
ing for speckled beauties that wouldn't
bite. and in rejecting over the precepts
of Izaak Walton.
They comprised the members Of two
parties who had been fishing at Mt.
Pocono and Tobyhanna. Chief of Police
Frank Robling and City Detective John
Moir were members of the Mt. Pocono
party, while among those In the other
aggregation were eXSheriff Charles
Robinson, Victor Koch, Charles Miller,
Emil Schimpff. David Pritchard, DR.. 5.
Il. Feinberg and Mr.. Lorenz, the drug
gist.
About sixty-three pounds of hand
some brook trout was the net result OF
the days angling, and about the same
number of yards of fish stories which
would delight the heart of Baron Nun
chausen, Ananias, and other gentlemen
who were never known to possess any
little hatchets, was another result of
the day.
Ex-Sheriff Robinson was the bright
particular star of the party, having by
far the handsomest collection of fish,
and one sixteen-inch trout in particu-
lar which weighed about five pounds.
winning him the envy of the rest Of
the fishermen.
Chief Roblng also proved a winner.
He had large and varied collection OF
trout none of which were particularly
large in size. but which together made
a choice string.
1t was an auspicious opening of the
season, and the lovers Of the sport
were so pleased by their days outing
that in all probability they will try
their luck again pretty soon.