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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
VILLAGE SUED.
Two Actions to Recover on Railroad
Bonus Bonds.

Two suits of considerable interest
have been commenced in the United
States court in this city. One is by L.
s. Easton and the other by J. S Wal
lace. and the village of Alden is the de-
PENDANT in both cases. Mr.. Easton sues
to recover on $4,000 bonds issued by
the village in aid of the Southern Min
nesota railroad. and 81, 400 interest, land
Mr.. Wallace sues to recover on $500
bonds and $40 interest. The bonds
bear seven per cent interest, and were
issued years ago. Recently the village
has refused to pay interest, claiming
that the bonds were illegally issued.
Shepard & Catherwood, of Austin. are
attorneys for the plaintiff, and Chas.
Butts, of st. Paul, will appear for the
defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
MEMORIAL ARRANGEMENTS.
How the Day Will be Observed In Man.
kat0 This Year.

The plan for the observance of Memorial
Day has been very much modified from pre-
vious observances. Instead of the schools
participating in the general memorial ex-
ercises, each school will hold memorial ex-
ercises the day previous to Memorial Day,
at which exercises members of the Grand
Army will attend and make some remarks.
The exercises will be held in the normal
school from 1890 to 1890; in all city
schools including North Mankato, from
to $3.50.
Members of the Grand Army will attend
at the normal exercises before dinner, and
the post will assemble at the post hall at
1870 p M, from which point they will
divide in squads. and attend the exercises
at the different city schools. 1t is expected
that State Commander Ives and Post Com
mander Graham will attend the normal
school in the morning and one of the city
schools in the afternoon.
The exercises on May goth will be held
at Glenwood cemetery at o'clock p. m I,
and will consist of an address by Hon. M :.
]. Severance, and appropriate music fur
nished by the Woman's Relief Corps. Ar
rangements have been made so that tn ose
desiring to attend the exercises can be car.
ried from the Episcopal church to the
cemetery and return at the nominal fee
of ten cents each way.
The annual sermon will be preached by
the Rev. Willyard at the Christian church
on the Sabbath evening of May 27th. The
Post and Woman's Relief Corps will each
attend in body. The post will assem- BILE
at post hall at 1880 p. m, from which
place it will march to the church.
| The w. r. C. will, as usual. have
charge of preparing all floral offerings,
which will be prepared on Tuesday. the
2eth of May.
The following committees have been
appointed:
General arrangements, teams and ground
IN. Hanna.
Floral committee-B. F. Schafer, Frank
Rollins and John Dates.
Decoration of graves
Glenwood cemetery, Capt. Holmes.
Catholic cemetery. Dan. Carroll.
Lutheran cemetery, Henry Ascherman.
Minneopa cemetery, Grit Lewis.
Rapidan cemetery, George Parrott.
| Vernon Center cemetery, S. F. Heming
way.
Beauford cemetery. H. B knott,
| M Nichols
Garden City cemetery, A. D. Crane.
/ Nicollet cemetery. Thos. Hodson.
The following committee has been ap
pointed as an excursion committee to as.
sist the Womans Relief Corps in the Red
Wing Saltwater excursion-Commander
Graham and Comrades Davis, Plymat,
Hanna, Eldred and Holman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
SUMNER SCHOOL.

The Commercial College will conduct
summer school, beginning June 18th.
The subjects that will be taken up in
the English department are arithmetic,
grammar, penmanship, spelling, geo.
graphy and history.
This is an excellent opportunity for
those who wish to acquire a better
knowledge of the above subjects. Par
ticular stress will be laid on arithmetic
and grammar.
An excellent corps of teachers will
have charge of the classes, and every
thing that is conducive to the welfare
of the pupils will be done.
For particulars, call at the Office or
write Messrs. Brandrup & Nettleton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
A MISTAKE RECTlFIED.

Calvin Smith has paid to City Re,
corder Williams $56.23, being the
amount of his alleged shortage while
filling the office of city recorder several
years ago. The claim against Mr..
Smith was result of VIM. 81. Donald
sons examination of the city's books a
year ago, and Mr.. Smith, now that ne
is able to do so, has handed the cash
over to the city. The shortage is con-
sidered to be the result of carelessness
in keeping the books and not to any in
tent to deprive the city of its just dues.
Mr.. Smiths integrity has never been
questioned, and he has always stood
ready to rectify any mistakes found In
his hooks
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
DROPPING AWAY.
Another Old Soldier Hears the Last
Tattoo Sounded.

Charles O. True died at his home on
Agency Hill at five o'clock Friday Of
paralysis and the result of sun stroke re-
ceived while in the army. He was born
at Center Harbor, New Hampshire, July
10th. 1887, his ancestors being OF New
England stock and having come originally
from England. He moved to Westford
township, Martin county, in 1869, where
his fine farm and beautiful home in the
early pioneer and grasshopper days was a
welcome stopping place for all. -Four
years ago, he came to Mankato to reside,
and up to the time of his death was en-
gagged in the grocery business on Agency
Hill with his son, F. o. True.
The deceased served in the army OF the
Potomac during the Civil war, as a mem
Der of the thirty-sixth New York Cavalry.
He served as orderly for Col. Jacobs
and also at brigade headquarters. He was
a member of Phil Kearney Post No. IS,
Fairmont, and was also an Odd Fellow
He was highly respected by all, and the
close of his life, which was an active one
occasions general regret.
Mr.. True is survived by his wife ano
three sons, Jay w. True and F. o. True
of this city, and P. S. True. of Martir
county. and one daughter, Miss Leila H
True, of this city. Mr.. True's brothers live
in Martin county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25

A Washington dispatch says tina
Representative McCleary, as chairman
of the committee on library, will OF
Saturday act as master of ceremonies
in the house, when the statue of Grant
a gift to the nation by the G.. A. R., ii
formally accepted by congress.
! c. S. Primrose, advance agent fol-
, Gentry's Famous Dog and Pony Show
was in the city today, and arranged g
date for his entertainment in Mankatc
for June 9Th. The show is entirely
new this year and is far ahead of any.
thing it has heretofore attempted.
There was rumor Yesterday that q
new hotel was to be erected on the
Irving corner, at Front and jackson
streets, but Mr.. Irving denies that there
is any foundation for the report. He
owns the corner &c feet and has no in.
tention of building there.
Word was received Friday from Mr..
and Mrs. E. R. McKin ney, of the death
of their little daughter, Ruth. Mr..
Mckinney formerly lived in Mankato,
but is now pastor of one of the Baptist
churches in Minneapolis. The little
girl was very bright interesting child,
but had never been strong.
DR.. Marie Merrill went to Rochester
Friday afternoon, accompanying Mrs.
Albert Bierbauer and Mrs. James Hold.
son, both of whom are to undergo seri-
Gus operations by the Drs. Mayo. DR..
Merrill will go from Rochester to
Masonville, Iowa. to visit her parents
before assuming her duties at the St.
Peter hospital June 1st
Mr. and Mrs Fred Kron were married
twenty-five rears ago Thursday, and in
honor of the anniversary fifty of their
friends formed surprise party upon
them that evening. The Concordia
band played number of selections on
the lawn, refreshments were served
and very pleasant evening was had.
Mrs. M. E. Gardner, on behalf of the
assembled friends, presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Kron with a handsome silver
water pitcher. The friends of this
couple wish them another quarter of a
century of happiness and prosperity,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
POLICE INVESTIGATION.
The Special Committee Will Take it I'D
This Week.

Alderman Meyer states that he will
call the special council committee on
policies investigation together this
week, to take up the case of Chief
Bruels and Officer Thilgen. Aid. Weed,
who Friday'night declined to serve, has
changed his mind and will act with the
committee. although he insists that the
mayor ought to shoulder the response.
bility.
Chief Bruels states that he is ready to
have the committee look into the mat
ter at any time. His account of the
shooting affair and the occurrences that
led up to it may tend to throw con-
siderable blame upon the attorneys who
were present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
A NEW WORK AND A NEW MINISTER.

Rev. Chas. R. Adams, Senior in the
Mccormick Theological Seminary
arrived in the city Thursday to take
up work in the Hope chapel of this
city and in Wager school house for the
summer. He will begin his services
on next Sunday, preaching at the
wager school house in the afternoon
and in Hope Chapel at 8 o'clock in the
evening. He will also occupy the pull
pit of the Presbyterian church in the
morning. The pastor Rev. Lee w.
Beattie being in St. James and Madelia
to preach the sermons at the installa-
ton of DIR. Lanman and Rev. VIM.
baltimore. Mr.. Adams has secured
rooms at Mrs. Shields on Hickory st.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25

Parties living near Bradley's cross
ing report having seen small, brown
bear. The animal entered field where
man was blowing, and scared the
horses so badly that they could hardly
be controlled. Several hunters have
gone over the ground but have failed
to get any trace of the animal. Some
people do not think that it is a bear,
but the man who was blowing says
that the animal is certainly a bear.
The hunters saw one track that re-
sembled a bears track.
Prof. Gentry's famous dog and pony
show will exhibit in this city June 9Th,
on West Cherry street. 1t is three
years since it was last in Mankato. 1t
will be at st. Paul next week and at
Minneapolis the week after, and will
exhibit in Southern Minnesota towns
the week after.
The last of the month is drawing
near and people with real estate taxes
to pay should be getting ready to step
up to the county treasurers Office. If
they will take the description of their
property with them it will save time.
The taxes are coming in steadily aad
four men are kept busy waiting on the
tax payers.
The Mapleton Enterprise says that
W. A. Hanna has entered the race for
postmaster at that place.
To succeed in advertising requires a
pilot as much as any other harbor that
has rocks and shoals in the path.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
session devotional exercises were led
nv Mrs Joscalvn and the hast mart IF

session devotional exercises were led
by Mrs. Joscelyn and the best part of
the program was then enjoyed,
which was the address given by Miss
Sophia Blackmore returned missionary
from India. 1t is to be regretted
that the church was not filled to hear
Miss Blackmore. She has labored thir-
teen years in foreign lands and is a
very entertaining speaker.
"The Philippines for Christ" care.
fully prepared paper was read by Mrs.
Sperry, of Owatonna. followed by a
paper by Mrs. w. D. Tompkins, of
Mankato, on Notable Characters in
Missionary History" which was very
instructive. Discussion by Mrs. Sperry
''Dollie's Sacrifice sweet little
solo, was sung by Miss Neva Nettleton,
which was treat enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Hunt then read greetings sent
by the President of Marshall district.
The report of committees were accepted
and the same officers were re elected tor
the following year, with the addition OF
a vice president. The president of the
Austin auxiliary was elected vice
president for the district. Much credit
is due the president and secretary OF
this organization for their untiring
zeal in the work.
Mankato is beautiful little city
and the delegates were delightfully."- en-
tertained and all went to their homes
feeling that they had been much bene
fitted by the convention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
WRESTLING MATCH.

Articles of agreement have been signed
for a wrestling match between
Thos. Rooney, of Chicago. and Bethold
De Scheller, of Kansas City, to take
place at the Mankato opera house, Fri
day evening, May 25th. A 5000 forfeit
is up in the Citizens National bank,
and there is no doubt the contest will
come off as announced.
The contestants are powerfully built
men, and it will probably prove the
best match ever witnessed in the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
TRAMPLED UPON.

While hitching up team Thursday
afternoon, Henry Heidwinkle, who
lives three miles north of the city, was
painfully injured. A hen flew up and
came down between the horses, fright
ening them. They jumped and Mr..
Heidwinkle was thrown down and
trampled upon. His left cheek was
lacerated and cut two inches long
was made in his scalp at the back OF
his head. DR.. Warner was summoned
and dressed his injuries. which are
fortunately not considered to be serious.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
ANNUAL MEETING.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Meeting
Held in MankatO.

The seventh annual convention of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the M E. church was held at
Mankato, May II and IS, 1900.
The meeting was called to order by
the president. Mrs. o. F. Southwick, of
Wells. Rev. Eldred made a very
earnest prayer, after which Mrs.
D. L. Clements gave the adj
dress of welcome. Mrs. Clements
speaks with ease and gave such a
hearty welcome that the delegates inn
mediateIy felt at home. Mrs. G.. W.
Lent, of Wells. responded with her
usual ease, in graceful and becoming
manner.
Mrs. Schmitt then favored the audi.
ence with beautiful solo. Then the
president. Mrs Southwick, introduced
Miss Blackmore, of Singapore, India,
who also responded to Mrs. Clements
welcome. and expressed her delight
and appreciation at being able to be
with us at this time.
The president of the Mankato auxil-
liary, Mrs. F. w. Hunt, then invited
the audience to the church parlors,
where delightful reception was given.
Dainty refreshments were served and
all passed very pleasant social hour,
Friday morning. 900, meeting was
called to order by the president. Mrs.
Eldred, of Mankato, led the devotional
exercises. Roll call and report OF
auxiliaries was then responded to.
Mrs. F. w. Hunt, secretary of the or.
ganization, gave an excellent report OF
work done throughout the district the
past year.
The treasurer's report was read by
the secretary no treasurer being pre-
sent. S17.09 was reported ON hand.
The president then appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
On resolutions-Mrs.L entz, of Wells:
Mrs. Sperry, Owatonna; Miss Gable,
Mankato.
On nominations-Mrs. DR.. Jacoby,
of Wells; Mrs. R. N. Joscelyn. James
vile; Mrs. F. w. Hunt, Mankato.
''Do we Have Sufficient Missionary
Sermons" was responded to by Mrs
James. of Mankato, who gave very
excellent and helpful address. She ex-
pressed herself as believing that
bright missionary sermon should be
preached every quarter. Mrs. James
is much interested in South Africa.
Discussion was led by Mrs. R N.
Joscelyn, followed by Mrs. Sperry, of
Owatonna. A letter of greeting was
then read from Mrs. Winship, for
mer secretary.
An interesting paper, Benefits to be
Derived From Convention" had been
prepared by Mrs. J. Watson, of Albert
Lea. AS she was unable to be present
it was read by Mrs Altenburg, of
Wells Discussion was led by Mrss
Lentz, followed by the president, who
has just returned from the general con-
ference at Chicago. and is very en-
thusiastic in the work, having seen and
talked with so many of the missionaries
who are in attendance at the con-
ference.
A motion was made by Mrs. Hunt
that we tender vote of thanks to Mrs.
James for her most excellent and help
full address, which was responded to by
hearty vote from each member. A
beautiful solo sung by Mrs. Lentz, was
enjoyed by all. Adjourned to meet at
200 p. m.
AT the beginning of the afternoon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
KANSAS COAL COMING.

The J. R. Grove Co, of Kansas CITY,
is about to introduce few carloads of
Kansas coal in Mankato, having secur-
ed several orders. Kalsas coal will be
something of novelty IL this city, as
the supply has hitherto com from Iowa
and Illinois. 1t is claimed foA the Kan.
sas coal that it is of superior quality
to the Iowa product 1t il also little
higher priced. The result of it use will
be watched with interest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
DR.. KLlNE'S SUCCESSOR.

DR.. Partridge, graduate of Clark
university, Wooster, Mass, has been
selected to fill the position of instructor
in psychology and pedagogy at the
normal school. to succeed DR.. L. w,
Kline, who has accepted position in
Virginia for next year. He is highly
recommended.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25
ANOTHER RESIGNATION.

Miss Sophie M. Pendergast, who has
charge of grammar work at the normal
school, has decided to sever her connec.
ton with the close of the present year.
after four years of successful work.
She has been elected to and has &C.
cepted a position at the State Agricul-
tural school at st. Anthony Park, her
work there to be in the department of
English. She has made many warm
friends during her residence in Man
kato who will regret that she will not
return
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25

Three machinists from Chicago are
engaged III setting up the casks for the
new brewery. 1t will require about
three weeks to do the work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-25

The residents of Ogle & Davis addi-
ton are endeayoring to have the gas
mains extended there with prospects of
success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26
THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED.

The democrats, populists and little
Americans are dosing much talking these
days about the consent of the governed.
They are protesting much internst in
the insurrection Of the Philippines and
claiming for them rights denied millions
of American citizens by themselves, Tss
consent Of the governed in fact does not
comprise many of the population
since it is self evident that the defeated
minority in our elections are in fact
governed without their consent
There are now down south several
million American citizens officially
denied the right to vote, disfranchised
by the passage of laws designed for that
purpose and nothing else There are in
the Philippines several millions of an
alien race densely ignorant, and confess
eddy incapable of self government. many
in open rebellion TO our authority. and
vet the howlers are shouting we are
governing them without their consent.
II the contention of these people are cor
rect then in this country there is in
fact any quantity of governing without
the consent of the governed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26
BRYAN CHALLENGED.

Congressman Boutell of Illinois, in
order to test the sincerity of Mr.. Bryan's
professed love for the workingman and
of his apparent anxiety that no one
should he governed without his consent,
issued this challenge to him in the
course of recent speech:
i challenge William Jennings Bryan
between now and November 9Th, to
speak in the capital of each of the old
slave states, urging the repeal of all
constitutions and laws designed to dis
franchise the colored population or re-
strict their suffrage, insisting that the
state and local authorities shall see that
every colored voter has full opportunity
to cast his ballot and have it counted,
advising the white population to live
up to the Declaration of Independence,
respect the provisions of the constitu-
tion, and allow colored voters to give
their opinion in the choice of their gov
ernors and legislators, and submit them
selves to the rule of the majority, with
out regard to race, color or previous
condition of servifhde
That is challenge which Mr.. Bryan
would accept if he were honest in his
affected devotion to the principles of
the Declaration of Independence. But
he will not accept it. He dare not. He
relies chiefly upon the solid electoral
votes of the 5tates which have disfran-
chised half their population on the
ground OF their color for whatever
chance he has or thinks he has Of being
elected. he dare not go into those
states and proclaim that the same doc
trine shall be applied 20 colored citizens
of the United States as he insists, in
theory, shall be applied everywhere
else And yet he is quite as consistent
with this doctrine in indorsing by his
silence the Acknowledgement of the
blacks in the south, as he is in his
scheme Of turning over the brown peo-
pie of the Philippines to the rule of the
military oligarchy of Aguinaldo. In
both cases his practice is at war with
his theories. Pioneer Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26

Awful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the late brave General Burnham OF
Machias. Ne, when the doctors said she
would die from pneumonia before morn
ing" writes Mrs. 5. II. Lincoln, who at
tended her that fearful night, but she
begged for DR. Kings New Discovery,
which had more than once saved her
life. and cured her of consumption.
After taking shs slept all night Fur
Their use entirely cured her. This mar
velous medicine is guaranteed TO cure
all throat. chest and lung diseases Only
50 cents and $L0o. Trial bottles free a5
A. ]. johnson & Co. s drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26
: The Tate Mercantile COmpanv.
A Shocking Calamity

Lately befel railroad laborer. /"
writes DR.. A. Kelle-j, of Williford. Ark.
His foot was badly crushed, but Buck
lens Arnica Salve quickly cured him.
1t Is simply wonderful for burns, boils,
Files and all skin eruptions It's the
worlds champion hes Ter. Cure guaran-
teed: 25c. Sold by A. j. johnson g.
Co. drug store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26

Mondoyi Herald. Any way the re
publican party has never made failure
in carrying into effect its policies. 1t
has always been an aggressive party,
neither cowardly nor impotent 1t has
never stood in the way of progress but
has gone ahead blazing the way for new
developments and broader, better civ
ilizat n. 1t is moving party, not a
standing, bucking menace to progress
and prosperity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26
For the Benefit of Patrons.

AS we desire to make some changes
in our business we will offer for sale at
big reduction in price number of
grain drills and seeders, walking and
sulky plows, disc and other harrows
We will sell these goods regardless of
cost, as we will not handle them after
this year. DAVIS & WISE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26

Now that the season of one base ball
league il closed and that OF another Is
nearing the end, it is. confidently pre-
dicted that more interest win be taken
in the matter of electing a president Of
the republic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-26
A Word TO Mothers.

Mothers of children affected with
Group or severe cold need not hesita re
to administer Chamberlain Cough
Remedy Il contains no opiste nor
narcotic in any form and may be given
Us confidently 60 the babe as to an adult.
The great success that has attended its
use in the treatment of colds and Group
has won for it the approval and praise
it has received throughout the United
States and in many foreign lands. Ii is
for sale by A. J. johnson q Co.