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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
MANKATO WILLING
Will Put Up Its Share for Rail
road Survey.
Board of Trade Members Declare the
Matter Ought to be Pushed
Through, so Start 1t.

There was an extended session of the
board of trade Monday and several
matters of interest were up, principally
the question as to what the city should
do in relation to the proposed north and
south road running to st Cloud. There
is to be a meeting OF the directors in st.
Paul next Friday to consider the mat
ter of survey and other important
matters. Naturally the resident direc-
tors wanted to know what our people
do so they could act advisedly in the
matter, and as an organization repre-
senting the business interests of the
city the question came before the
board.
Mankato is expected to raise about
$500 as its quota toward securing pre-
liminary survey. The question was
whether this money could be raised or
not. Those contributing can have the
same apply on share of stock if they
80 desire.
An extended discussion resulted in
which the benefits of the road to Man
kato were alluded to, and the possibili-
ty of its soon being built was freely
canyassed. Not only the resident di-
rectors present, but also other of our
business men thought if the survey was
made, the conditions were such that it
would be built without much delay
1t was finally decided that the amount
ought to be raised at once SO that the
resident directors would know definite
ly what to do at next Fridays meeting.
John Klein, who was appointed on
committee at the meeting of the board
of citizens at the visit of Capt. Reed a
few weeks ago, asked to be relieved
from serving and on motion Geo. Fl
Clark was appointed in his place. 1t
was also stated that A. L Wheeler, of
North Mankato, another member of
committee, was out of the city, and M.
G Willard was selected to act in his
place.
A motion by M. G.. Willard that it
was the sense of the board that $500,
the amount assigned to Mankato to as
sist in the preliminary survey ought to
be raised, was adopted. and the follow
ing subscriptions pledged by individu-
al members of the board present at the
meeting:
l. Patterson. 49,. .......<........$ 1926
L. P. Hunt. Observation-Disclosures. 25
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j. w. Andrews. ...... ............. 10
A communication was received from
the Commercial club, of St. Paul, to-
gether with resolutions adopted by that
body in relation to the reclamation and
settlement of Arid America. These
resolutions ask that the gov eminent
lands left be reserved for actual settlers
only, and also ask congress for an ap.
preparation of $3.50, 900 for surveys, etc.
in relation to the building of storage
reservoirs. Action thereon was defer
red to the next meeting of the board.
An invitation to appoint delegates to
a trans Mississippi congress to be held
at Houston, Texas. April 18th to 21st,
was received having been sent to May
or Currier, and the mayor was elected
a delegate thereto,
Mayor Currier presented to the board
the matter of the City FIGURING mills
recently burned He said Mr. Williams
wished to rebuild and would like to Or
ganize a stock company, as he is not
able to handle it alone Several letters
were read as to his ability as miller.
No action was taken in the matter by
the board
Several other matters were called up,
but as it was getting late, the board
adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
STOLEN JEWELRY FOUND.

Louis Hager. an employe of T. R..
Coughlan, made quite find in the
quarry Monday. A dead man" was
being moved, and hidden in one of the
crevices was package containing
watch chains, rings and other kinds of
jewelry. Q From the quantity and the
newness it is evident that the assort-
ment was stolen and hidden where
found, Mr.. Hager turned the jewelry
over to the police, and the owner can
have it by scaling at the city hall
hall, identifying his property and pay
ing costs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
NEW SCAVANGER ORDINANCE.

City Attorney Daily was busy today
preparing an ordinance for the board OF
health, repeating the present ordinance
which provides for one city scavanger.
The new ordinance proyices for licen-
sing all scavengers and requiring them
to give bonds to the city. The license
fee is placed at the nominal sum of a
dollar a year, but the bond is to be for
5000. The new ordinance will go be.
fore the council tonight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
TWO MORE MEN.
Chief Phillips would like them and q
Combination Truck.

Chief Phillips Friday night recon-
mended togcouncil the employment of
two more paid men at the central fire
station. He also recommended the
purchase of a combination chemical
engine and hook and ladder truck. to
take the place.of the present hook and
ladder truck. 1t will have two tanks,
with thirty-fye gallons capacity each
and the ladders will be lighter than
those now in the possession of the de-
partment,
The two extra men will make an
even fifteen on the fire department pay
roll
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
HONORS EASY.
British and Beers Capture Each
Others Forces.
Beers Take Five British Companies Out.
side of Bloemfontein- Methuen Takes
Beers Northeast of Kimberly.

Special to Daily Free Press.
London, April 6th.-Lord Roberts
reports that five companies of British
troops have been captured by the
Beers near Bethany, just outside of
Bloemfontein
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
Gen. Brabant Cut Off.

London. April 9-The retirement of
the Irish rifles leaves Gen. Brabant
without communication with other
British arms. He has about three thous-
and colonials in good defensive country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTION.

The annual election of officers of the
fire department was held Thursday,
and the old officers were reelected.
They are, Geo. M. Phillips, chief; A.
D. Beach, first assistant engineer.
These names will be recommended to
the council tonight for endorsement.
Chief Phillips read his annual report.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
DIED in WASHINGTON.
Geo. w. Scherer Receives Sad Int Ill.
gence of His Father.

Geo. w. Scherer received a telephone
message Monday from hisl broth
or, Robert, at New Ulm, saying that a
telegram had been received by him
containing the sad information of the
death of their father, Peter Scherer, at
seven o'clock this morning in Washing
ton, D. c., while on his return home at
New Ulm from a trip to Europe. The
telegram also said that the remains
were cremated at ten o'clock, which
would indicate that death was due to a
contagious disease. Mr.. Scherer had
probably gone to Washington from
New York after disembarking from the
steamer. 1t was not known by his son
that he had been sick.
Mr.. Scherer was sixty-seven years of
age, and leaves a wife and seven chill
dren. the latter being Mrs. Clara Olson,
of Washington. D. G Geo. W., of this
city; Capt. Louis G. Scherer, of the
Twenty-sixth U. S. infantry, now in
the Philippines; Mrs. Emma aVoss, of
Echo; Robt. W., Miss Ollie and Carl
Scherer, of New Ulm. The deceased
was born in Germany, but at san early
age came to America, locating in
Ohio. He was member of the Gin
cinnati colony that located in New
Ulm in 1866 or 1856. For many years
past he was engaged in the lumber
business. He held various local Offices
serving for quarter of century on
the school board He was known to
many OF the older residents of Man
kato, and by all was held in the high
est respect. By industry he accumulated
a competence, and FIVE months ago lief
with his wife for trip to Europe, Wis
iting his birth place and other
places of interest, including Paris.
He enjoyed the trip and wrote to
his son. George, as late as March
18th. He was member of the Turn.
yerin. The remains will be brought to
New Ulm for burial, Robert and Carl
leaving this afternoon to meet them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13

Austin, Texas. April 9.-Reports from
Bastrop, Fayette and Wharton counties,
on the Colorado river. below here. are
to the effect that the full force of the
flood is just being felt there. The peo-
pie are fleeing from their homes Twelve
persons were drowned last night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13

The Lutheran Trinity church began
work Saturday on parsonage, behind
the church, to cost 81. 500. In order to
supply it with water, a petition is be-
ing circulated, asking that the water
mains be extended block on Van
Brunt street, from Byron to Carroll.
Architect 81. G. Gerlach is able to
be out on the streets again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
Anti.Cigarette Law Upheld.

Washington, April 9-The federal
supreme court has rendered decision
which upholds the Chicago anti-cigar-
cite law,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13

Digested food
m a k e s rich
blood f g r
mented food
p T o d u C e 8
p o i s o n and
f r o m t b i s
springs
Constipation,
Dyspepsia and
Liver Trouble
T b g Bitters
will help to di-
gest your food.
and thus create
healthy active
blood. It's an ex-
celent spri n 6
tonic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13
MUST BE DISCONTINUED.

The practice of washing ice on the
sidewalks of Front street is to be put a
stop to by the authorities. Orders have
been issued to the police to see that the
practice is discontinued. This will eff
feet the saloons and meat markets
more than other places. The order is
aimed to cause a,more clearly condi-
ton of Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13

A surprise party was given at the
Scandinavian Baptist church Wednes-
day evening, the 4th inst. to welcome
their pastor and family. Rev. Ell. Blem-
gren. Good music was furnished.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-13

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST.. NEW YORK.
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the clubs follows:
TO MEET A PICKED TEAM.
Special Event Prepared for George
town University Relay Runners.

Finding it impossible to secure a college
team sufficiently strong to give its fast relay
team a good race, the management of the
indoor carnival to be held Saturday night
al Convention Hall. under the auspices of
the Georgetown University Athletic Asso-
citation. has picked team from the various
colleges and athletic clubs of New York.
The men chosen to represent the metropo-
lis are all stars and feel confident of their
ability to defeat the team which has low
cred the colors of every college four against
whom they have competed. The local var
sity men are trained to the hour and are
determined to retain the championship so
battle royal will be seen when the teams
meet. The Georgetown team will be the
same as that which defeated Harvard two
weeks ago. when the worlds record for the
distance was broken, and will comnrise
Mullgan. Dessez. Holland, Herman and
Sheridan.
The New York team will be picked from,
Long Walsh, Kent, Flores, Thurston ana
Gargues.
Long is the intercollegiate record holder
for the 44O yards, which he has covered in
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~ seconds. 3 He Is regarded as the most
graceful runner In the country. long,
swinging stride, beautiful body work and a
good head have carried him to victory on
more than hundred occasions. Walsh is
from the Xavier College. He is the DO
cred the two furlongs in 81 seconds. He is
also very last sprinter and will be seen
in the fifty-yard dash. Kent is from the
Pastime Club, aid is regarded by New
Workers as the peer of any indoor runner
in the country. with the exception of Duffy,
the American champion. He is a terrific
finisher and has won more races lat the
try. He is credited with 81 seconds for the
quarter, and can be depended upon to run
hard, nervy race.
Flores is another man from Xavier. He
has been remarkably successful this year
In his contests with the veterans around
New York. and starting in the 40 at the
hn1ckerbocker games from the eight yards
fast time OF 50 seconds. This would bring
him to fifty-one flat for the distance, so it
Will be seen that, the average of the New
York team Is about 50 20 seconds. To de-
feat such team will be an immense honor,
as these men represent various institutions,
and no one college in the country, unless it
DC Georgetown, has such an aggregation
of furlong flyers.
The Georgetown team has three men ca
pable of going under fifty-one seconds.
while the fourth will just about shade that
nSure, so on form II would look as though
the New Workers will win by about two
yarcS in the mile. Much will depend upon
the ability with which the varsity boys
take the corners, as, while the visitors have
done much indoor work. the local runners
have trained on a straightaway with I'M
banked turns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.
Recently Made Propositions Defeated
on a Referendum Vote.


Nineteen organizations were represented
at last evenings meeting of the Building
Trades Council Mr.. E. ]. Ratigan, the
president, occupied the chair. and Mr. Mil
ford Spohn was secretary.
A communication was read from H W.
Steinbiss, general ary-treasurer Of
the National Building Trades Council, call
ing attention to the fact that there is
strike among the members of the building
trades in Chicago, and requesting that all
mechanics remain away from that city.
The result of the vote of the affiliated or
CARNATIONS on the three propositions re-
ferred to them some time ago, and named
below, was announced. They were de-
feated on a referendum vote. These propo-
sitions We're as follows:
First. That all union men affiliated with
the Building Trades Council refuse to work
on any job where non-union men are em-
ployed.
Second. That no individual union shall
declare strike on it's own account, but
shall have its grievances adjusted, or, if
necessary, a strike declared by the Build
ing Trades Council, and all unions shall
abide by the decisions of the Building
Trades Council.
Third. That the Building Trades Coun-
Gil shall employ a walking delegate to at
tend to its affairs, such agent to be paid
by increased dues to the Building Trades
Council. either by per capita or by organi-
Zations.'
The proposed amendment to the constitu-
should be barred from representation in the
council because of national utilization, was
defeated. The purpose of the amendment
was to rescind a law of the council which
prevents the admission of any knight of
Labor Assembly to the Building Trades
Council
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SAME AS WEEK PREVIOUS,
Number Of Deaths In District for
Period Ending Saturday.


The deaths in the District during the past
week numbered 10 being the same as in
the week previous. OF these, II were of
whites and 81 co1ored. The annual death
rate was 220G per each 1000 inhabitants;
for the whites, 1850 and for the colored,
297S. In diseases of the brain and nerv-
Gus system there was an increase, as COM
pared with the last report, from - to IS,
and decrease in those of the heart from
16 to and consumption from % to IL. OF
the infectious and contagious class there
were fatal cases of diphtheria of ty-
pho.d fever and 3 of grip epidemic infiu-
enZa).
AT the close of last report there were 81
cases of diphtheria in quarantine. During
the week 10 new cases were reported and
30 were discharged, leaving At cases in tso-
lation in 30 premises.
Or scarlet fever there were 14O cases I'M
der treatment at the close of last report
During the week % new cases occurred and
81 were discharged, leaving III cases, with
warning cards in 81 premises.
OF smallpox there were cases in hos
pital under treatment at the close of last
report. During the week no new case de-
veloped and one was discharged leaving 3
cases at the close of this report
The mean weather conditions prevailing
during the week were: Temperature Of the
atmosphere. 43 degrees: relative humidity,
u, and barometer, 29.T. There was a rain
fall of 1.33 inches, with northwesterly winds
averaging S miles per hour, rising to rs
miles per hour on the 9th. The highest de-
gree of temperature was IS on the Sth fall
ing to % degrees on the 10th.
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CARRoLLs WON THREE STRAIGHT.
frightened Their Grip on First Place
in the District Bowling Leaxue.


Carroll Institute frightened it's hold on first
place in the District Bowling League last
night by winning three consecutive games
from the Columbia Bowling Club The re-
suit must have been severely disappointing
to the Columbias, for in previous games
this season they had been able to defeat
the CAROLS in four out Of six meetings.
So last night they were buoyed up with a
hope that filled their bosoms. and through
their determined efforts-outside of the
opening game-they came near winning two
from the champions. But the games were
lost, and though the margins were small
the average league player experiences more
disappointment from that than from a good
trouncing. IT, becomes d big word after
these close defeats and the players are very
prone to figure ON that spare which
might have won. Outside of Columbia's
first game all of the scores were creditable
to the league In the opening game the
home team scared upward to great total
The second and third games were ideal
contests on account of their closeness. the
attention of players and spectators being
riveted to the matches at every stage. In
the last game, Harlow, who had been
proving his ability as a rooter for the
previous two hours. was given chance at
the pins in the sixth inning. Captain Cox
retiring The change no doubt saved the
game for Carroll, since the clever little
bowler ran up 106 pins in his half of the
game. Rodrick, the league leader, hurt his
average to quite an extent, bowling only
one good game. Desio played about the
steadiest game for the visitors. Rice put
Up a great average and helped the CAROLS
in every one of their games.
The first game was a landslide for the
home team, Columbia playing like novices
They We're not dangerous factors at any
stage and the home team won hands down,
by good score, and with great run of
strikes. The score follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14

Mystery Concerning Former PoIic.
man of WashinEton and Hi. VIC

Ex-Policeman John F. Peach of this citx.
and his wife were found dead in bed In
their room at No. 1926 Ingersoll street
Philadelphia, yesterday. Their deaths re-
suited from poison, but under what cir
cumstances it was administered will nron-
ably never be known. Peach was FORTY
seven years Old, and his wife was twenty
years younger. He served on the poIice
force in this city for several years. doing
duty in the third precinct He was re-
sarded as an excellent officer. and would
probably have remained had II not he
come known that he was an epileptic. For
TINS reason he was compelled to resign.
After he had been off the force several
months ne was commissioned as a special
pohcenlan Tor duty in the neighborhood of
connecticut avenue and 1. street One
iisnt ne was caught by Sergeant Bradley
GIVING policeman whisky while the lat
Ter was on duty, and his commission was
revoked Later he went to Philadelphia
with MS wife and two children. He had
oeen out OF employment for some time,
and last Saturday he and his wife moved
to the room in the house on IngersolI
street, sending their two children to the
mouse OF Peach's sister. Peach and his
wife entered the room Saturday afternoon.
and the other people in the house saw.
no more OF them until their dead bodies
We're found yesterday
The only furniture in the room was the
bed on which the couple died and a trunk
containing some clothing.
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Renewed Talk of Locating an Asso-
citation Club in This City.
M'GRAW EXPECTED HERE TONIGHT
Election of Officers and Directors
in Chicago.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

The election of officers of the new Amer
lean Association of Base Ball Players in
Chicago yesterday afternoon resulted as
follows: President, A. C. Arson, Chicago;
secretary and treasurer, Phil. Peterson
Baltimore. Directors. C. s. Havenor. Mil
waukee: George D. Schaefer. st. Louis; w.
J. Gilmore, Philadelphia
Bylaws and rules were adopted. The ap-
pointment of a schedule committee was
placed in the hands of President Arson.
The season will be opened April 16 Harlan
and Richter were named to draw up a
players contract. Meeting adjourned sub
ject to the call of the president.
McGraw and Peterson are expected here
tonight to confer with local capitalists re-
garding an association club here. McGraw
said before he left Chicago last night:
I'VE are assured Washington can be got
We have other men than the Wagners to
depend upon Mr.. Peterson and leave for
the east tonight to get the eighth city,
Worcester was thought to be the lucky
eastern city until noon. But McGraw and
Peterson spoke SO encouragingly for Wash
ington that Worcester was thrown over
board.
Col. whiteside of Louisville was not sum.
moned to the meeting until 1890. He i'm
mediately displayed so many kilograms
that Louisville was taken in with open
arms and Detroit was dropped.
The circuit consequently will be: East
Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and pos
sibly Washington. West-Chicago, St
Louis, Milwaukee and Louisville.
AL. Sphinx. representing st. Louis. said he
had eight good players signed. his grounds
were near the National League Park, and
he would get the patronage If he had to
admit people free. McGraw said he had
all the players signed that he needed for
Baltimore.
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Red Men at National RfAes' Hail

The committee on the entertainment at
National Rifles Armory tomorrow even
ing promises to give a pleasing program.
The following well-known talent has been
engaged: Prof. Carl E. Gundlach, in the
oriental black art; the boy soprano. Master
Harry Helwig; the famous banjoists, Love-
less and Loveless; the old-time song enter
tanners. Messrs. Hoy and Phillips; the cake
walkers, song and dance artists, the Big
Four Costers. and the delineator of Shake
spearean tragedies. Mr.. s. II. Jacobson;
also Lend Me Five Shiiings." with the
following cast: Mr. Fred. R. Hoadley as
Mr. Golightly. Mr.. r. Irving Holbrook as
Captain Phobbs and Mrs. Robt. F. Martin
as Mrs. Major Phobbs.
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Interesting Papers Before the Wash.
ington Academy of Sciences.


The Washington Academy of Sciences an
nounces that the second of the series Of
meetings for the exposition Of ''Photog-
raphy as an Aid to Research" will be
held at Columbian University at 8 pm.
Thursday, February 10, when the following
topics will be presented Photography as
an Aid to the Study of Plants" by F. "
Coville: Photography in the Study of Ami
NAL Physiology and Pathology" by DR.. D.
S. Lamb, and photography an Aid in
Medicine ana Surgery by DR.. w. C. Bor-
den, U. s. A. These will be Illustrated by
lantern Slides rI
At the succeeding meetings. to be an
nounced later. the following topics will be
presented: photography in the Study of
Animals; in Geographic Research and Sur
vey; Geology, Palaeontology, Astronomy.
Physics, Physical and Criminal Anthro-
pology, Ethnology. Archaeology, Literature
and History or
The public is cordially invited to all such
meetings of the academy, which are inter-
esting and instructive to an eminent degree