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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
PLANS PREPARED.
Proposed New Building on Normal School
Grounds.

Architect Gerlach has prepared plans
of new building which is being
talked of by officials of the normal
school. 1t would be located if the
legislature were to provide for its con-
struction, on the side hill at the south
side of the grounds. The building
would be used as gymnasium above
and steam heating plant below, and
as its dimensions would be 40 by "A
feet it would give ample room. The
plans call for a handsome structure.
1t is also proposed to add second
story to the rear wing of the present
building and move the library TO it.
The cost of the proposed Improvements
would be about $40, 600, but the benefit
would more than offset the cost.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
No Doubt of it.

Prof. Smythe was lecturing in
Ossipee on natural philosophy, and in
the course of his experiments he in
troduced one of Darlington powerful
magnets with which he attracted
block of iron from distance of two
feet.
"Can any OF you conceive of
greater attractive power?" the lecturer
demanded.
81 ken, answered voice from
the audience.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
TELEPHONE SERViCE
1t Was Great in Getting the Election
Returns.

Returns.
The Northwestern and Citizens
telephone companies are entitled to
the thanks of the people of Mankato
for the splendid service they rendered
Tuesday night in reporting the election
returns. Both offices were open all
night and received bulletins at fire.
quent intervals, sending out to the
various headquarters by their special
messengers.
The long distance Northwestern tele-
phone service was splendid, reaching
as it does every town of Importance in
the county.
The Free Press extends its thanks to
both telephone companies for cOur-
tesies received, and congratulates the
"hello girls for their splendid work
and good nature in the tiresome work
they were forced to perform during
the long hours of the night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
SOMEWHAT IMPROVED.
Senator Davis Undergoes Slight OPP
Grafton and Rallies at Once.

Speaking of the condition of Senator
Davis, the Pioneer Press this morning
said:
"Two minor operations were per-
formed yesterday upon Senator Davis
poisoned foot. He rallied at once, and
continued to display uncommon con-
stitutional vigor. DR.. j. B. Murphy,
Chicagos noted surgeon, who per-
formed the operations, agreed with
DR.. A. J. Stone in the opinion that the
senator's rally was most encouraging.
IF his system can be sustained until it
casts out all infection further anxiety
will be dispelled.
cdr. Murphy, summoned Sunday
night by telegraph, arrived yesterday
morning. He breakfasted at the Hotel
Ryan. At 10 o'clock he accompanied
DR.. Stone to the home of Senator
Davis, 1870 Harrington avenue. On
first examination DR.. Murphy was in
clined to view unfavorably the sena-
tors condition. DR.. Murphy approved
unreservedly, however, the course of
treatment that had been followed.
He advised that the little toe be am
putated. 1t was the chief seat of in
lection and was already destroyed in
part. An incision through the sole of
the heel was also recommended.
oef
the designated operations were per-
formed by DIR. Murphy. He was aided
by DR.. Stone and by DR.. Howard
Lancaster. Upon opening the foot the
tissues were found to be far more
healthy than the surgeons had antici.
pated. Senator Davis had passed a
tranquil night. He was feeling strong
enough during the morning to dictate
a vigorous letter to Senator Nelson up
on political issues.
"After the surgeons had finished
their patient recovered more promptly
from the effects of the anesthetic than
after the previous operation. His first
request was for cigar, which he
smoked with satisfaction. During the
afternoon and evening he remained
free from nervousness or severe pain
At midnight he was sleeping soundly.
He had no fever. His pulse was 49, -
In speaking of the case DIR. Murphy
said: 1.-THE whole thing depends upon
the ability of the senator system tc
resist cell disintegration. 1t is not a
question of what doctor can do, but
| the question of the senator's own
power to offer cell resistance to the
absorption of the poison. His strength
must be maintained and increased az
much as possible. His foot has been
opened three times. 1t may have to
be opened three times more. For
whenever pus pocket is found the
accumulation must be released. How.
ever, the senator is better this evening
than he was this morning, and h
was better then than he was three
days ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

The fame of cat the White Horse
Tavern, which will be seen at the
Mankato Saturday evening is well
known throughout this country and
Europe. 1t has won purely ON its
merits. Coming from the home of
"The Private Secretly, from sources
that has supplied William Gillette
with more than one brilliant success,
and for years and years the fountain of
Augustin Daly's most laughable farces,
it awakened interest Immediately.
Berlin started the laughter, New York
followed, and in line came. Chicago,
Boston, Pittsburg, Washington, Cleve-
land, etc. Daniel and Charles FTohman
were caught with its success in Ber-
lin, and they will present it here ex-
actly as it was done at Wallack's over
year ago. 1t is undoubtedly the
success of the decade. Laughter in
cessantly, interest without breath to
break the spell, it weaves round the
audience love and sentiment to COM
plete the picture that one never tires to
gaze upon. This is what New York
says, what Berlin said, and what
Mankato will be called upon to indorse
Saturday evening
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
HEART FAILURE.
Sudden Death Monday Night of Mrs
Joseph Kunz.

Mrs. Joseph Kunz died suddenly at
II 80. o'clock Monday at her home,
Ola North Fifth street. She was ap-
parently in good health Sunday and
was around as usual She was taken
i'll in the evening and expired soon
afterwards. Heart failure is given as
the cause of death. She was ffty-one
years or age she leaves husband
and three sons Mrs Kunz was one
of the earliest settlers, having come
to Mankato forty-four years ago and
resided here ever since. She had
many friends who will regret her sud-
den death
The funeral will occur at nine
o'clock Thursday morning from st.
Peter and Pauls Catholic church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
VOLCANIC ERUPTION.

. While the Republicans had every
confidence that President Mckinley
would be reelected by an overwhelm-
ing majority, even. the most sanguine
did not believe that the result would
prove SO overwhelming. 1t was not
only a landslide but veritable vol
canic eruption. Our telergaphic COL
umns bear the information necessary
to convince the people that prosperity
under Mckinley has been acknowledged
by the people generally.
For the second time Organism has
been buried beyond recognition.
This time it has been buried SO deep
thaat it will not raise it's head again.
While the information from Mime
sofa is somewhat meager, sufficient is
known to believe that Gov. Lind goes
down with Bryan. This will be grand
news to Minnesotians With one fell
ohOoP ~ WipOS Oh CAO mop oth1uucSOGd
the stigma of Populism which is OBJ
noxious to every well thinking man,
ana redeems the state in the eyes ofthe
nation.
While the Free Press does not make
absolute claim to Nebraska, Bryan's
own state, yet the returns indicate
that Mckinley will have plurality.
In South Dakota the Republicans
make splendid showing Mckinley
carries the state, and the Republicans
claim the Legislature by forty major
ity, which puts an end to Pettigrew-
ism. This single result, if it shall
prove true is cause for uni
versal rejoicing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09


1t is reported Dom Paul is sick on
board the Dutch worship Gelderland.
which is conveying him to Europe:
He is said to be suffering from in
creasing exhaustion which will prob
ably oblige him to renounce all diplo-
matte action which he was intending
to engage in on reaching Europe and
take long rest. 1t is not surprising
that this kind 'of news comes from
him. President Kruger is an old man
and the strain that has been upon him
for the past two years has been a
terrific, one. While man of great
physical strength. yet there is limit
to all things human, and as he comes
out away from the strain it is not at
all wonderful that he borders on the
collapse therefrom.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
Society,".

A very pleasant birthday surprise
party was held on Matte, the youngest
daughter of Mrs. B. johnson, ON North
Front street. Monday. About thirty
participated and good time was en-
joyed by all Light refreshments Were
served
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

reply, such as a Chinese diplomat
knows how to write, he disavowed.. all
desire to offend and promised reform,
and another international episode
closed. Minister Tsui was recalled
and Senator Stewart took an inventory
of his once magnificent property. :. The
result would have been appalling to
poorer man. 1t cost him nearly $50, 900
to renovate the interiorof the mansion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
SHOT TWO DEER.

F. L. Hansing returned on the noon
train from his northern hunting trip.
He went out into the woods from
Grand Rapids and succeeded in shoot
ing two bucks, which he brought back
with him. One was three years sold
and the other good deal older
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
Hot Stuff.

Here is hot stuff in the way of a
table beverage, Golden Grain Belt"
beer; it should be in every household
and on every Mipnesotian's family
table. Brewed of pure barley, malt
and hops by the Minneapolis Brewing
company and sold in sMankato by M.
j. Smith.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

: Now that the campaign is over and
the country saved, matters of general
and world interest will occupy more
attention and the world will fall back
more fully to the situation in China,
the remnant of the Boer war, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

John R. Thomas, the furniture man
has purchased what is known as the
Roberts property, next to Jos. Man
derfeld's on Cherry street, which used
to be occupied by 81 G. APPEL, with
his second hand store. The considera-
ton was 1000, cash. Mr.. Thomas
will have the building entirely re-
modelled and use it for his constantly
increasing undertaking business. 1t
is good piece of property and Mr..
Thomas obtained bargain
Capt. Albert steinhauser, of the 10th
q. s. V. Infantry, of New Ulm, and
Private Chas. Koehne, of the q. S.
A. hospital corps. of Winthrop, were
guests at The Saulpaugh over night.
Capt. Steinhauser was severely
wounded ina battle in. the Philippines
and returned on that account. He
was well known. attorney-of New
Inn before eniisting
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

Mrs. Geo. A. Harris went to Roches-
ter Monday to undergo an operation
for appendicitis. The operation was
performed Tuesday and she is doing
nicely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

Arches wedding postponed2 That
will be shock to his friends What
is the trouble2''
He and his best man overate them
selves, or something. at his farewell
bachelor dinner Chicago Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

I'll tell you what, there's dark
outlook for that young man"
''Why2"
He has a night job in signal
tower. Chicago Times-Herald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

Miss Biff, has your employer any
tyrannical habitsP''
Yes, indeed he buys candy and
eats it before.my eyes Chicago Re
cord.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

The cost of sprinkling the streets of
the city this year has been about 5000
more than last, but the difference in
the assessment on, each lot will be very
slight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
McCLEARY'S ADDRESS.
He Closes the Campaign in This
City Monday Night.
A Clear, Logical, Mastery Address Which
Showed the Fallacy of
Imperialism.

Congressman McCleary was given
packed house Monday in his clos
ing speech of the campaign His ad-
dress was a most interesting one and
held his large audience to the last.
His treatment of the Bryanistic i'm
perialistic bugaboo was most thor
ough and exhaustive one. He showed
that it was an old cry which started
before the constitution was adopted.
How it was claimed that the consti-
tuition was an imperialistic document,
and yet how in its workings it en-
tirely excludes the possibility of i'm
perialism or militarism, unless the
people themselves desire them. His
address in this part was most exhaus-
tive, and one can readily see why he
was in such demand in all parts of
the country as campaign speaker.
He also turned to his vote on the
Porto Rican bill and explained the
condition of affairs there, the three
lines Of help ;. that could be extended
the people there, and why in his Judg-
ment, as we'll as that of a majority of
congress. it was best to give them the
proceeds Of tariff which amounts to
| is per cent of the Dingley law: One
may disagree with Mr.. McCleary as
to the wisdom of the course that was
adopted, :, but if candid and fair, he
must admit that the Congressman
made out a strong case for himself and
time seems to be justifying the action
which congress took in the matter.
Owing to the lateness of the hour,
Mr.. McCleary was not able to deal as
I fully with the trust question as he
would have liked. But in the few min
utes at his command he gave very
clear and concise statement of the Re-
publican position regarding them. He
brought out most clearly that large
aggregations of capital were not ne
cessarily bad. He showed how under
present conditions of civilization the
great trade of the world must be con-
trolled by large aggregations of CAPT
tai, and how these great corporations
are bringing millions of wealth to this
country as a result of their extension
of trade. .-But he also showed that
there evils which should be curbed,
and he explained how the states are
unable to remedy them. The. Repub-
lican party recognized this, and at
tempted to provide way whereby the
federal government could be given
adequate power to control and regu =
late them, but this was defeated by
the Democrats. This fact how the two
parties stood in relation to trusts
The address from first to last was a
strong one delivered in Mr.. McCleary s
clear, easy and pleasant way and could
not but make him friends and ad-
herents.
Speaking of Congressman McCleary'
speech at the opera house ondaynight
Dr. Driver said: ''For breadth and
sweep of thought, completeness and
exactness of historical research,
lucidity of statement, clarity of an
laysis felicity of expression, aptness
of illustration, grasp of the great fun
damentaIs of the constitution of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09
CLUB INDIGNANT.
Warm Meeting of Athletic Club
Tuesday Night.
The Refusal of Rooney's Manager to ac-
cept the Articles of Agreement
Calls Forth RetOrt.

The regular meeting of the Athletic
club was held Tuesday. President
Ed Schumacher presiding
Seven new members were admitted.
The reports of the officers showed
the club to be in a prosperous condi-
ton.
The committee on the wrestling
match reported that the articles of
agreement mad been sent to both
Rooney and McWeeney and that they
have been accepted by the latter, but
refused by the former. -
The members of the--club felt very
Indignant over the action taken by
Jack Hopkins, Rooney's manager, in
addressing lettersto newspaper for
publication instead of dealing with
the club direct. In the letter accom-
panping the articles of agreement it
was distinctly stated that if the ar
ticles were not satisfactory the club.
would meet Mr.. Rooney in any pro-
position within reason. One of the
members of the club. in expressing his
opinion, stated that Mr.: Hopkins is
either showing great deal of ignor-
ance or lacks good business ability.
1t was decided that Mr.. Rooney be
notified that unless the articles of
agreement sent him by the Athletic
club be accepted the club would con-
slider the match off, as far as the club
is concerned.
The letter in part sent to Mr.. Rooney
by the committee today is about as
follows:
1.-THE articles of agreement are en-
tirely legitimate and there is nothing
in them which should have tendency
to arouse the indignation of anyone
with any kind of common business
sense If your manager read the letter
accompanying the articles he certainly
displayed great lack of business ability
by writing a letter of such tone as
was published in local paper last
evening. A man with business prin-
ciple will answer a, letter to the one
requesting same and not write letter
to parties who are not in any way con-
nected with the transaction. 1t was
asked blythe. committee that : if the
articles were not satisfactory that it
be SO notified. This was not done by
your manager, out insteadsa lot of
nonsensical stuff was written and pub
lished, branding the Athletic club as
8 lot of ignorant people who know
nothing. We consider it a lack of
common sense on the part of your
manager and simply consider where it
comes from.
The club has accorded Mr.. Rooney
every wish in the past and his dicta :
ton was in no way denied. The club
now brings a business proposition,
and it is not accepted by Mr.. Rooney's
manager.
The following nominations for
officers to be elected at the next meet :
ing of the club were made:
President-Dr. F. L. Stephan.
Vice president-Walter Levi.
Secretary-Chas. Bangerter, R. W.
Bates.
Financial secretary-Bruno Roemer,
Chas. K. Mayer.
Trustees-N. SPENCER, G.. Gersten-
hauer, Chas. Bangerter, Frahk Kieffee,
Geo. Zimmerman, Roy Bates, Aug
Narschner, Chas. Mayer, Frank Brett.
A lot of routine business was trans
acted, whereupon the club adjourned
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

- Speaking of Congressman McCleary's
speech at the opera seMondaynight
DIR. Driver said: "For breadth and
sweep of thought, completeness and
exactness of historical research,
lucidity of statement, clarity of an
laysis, felicity of expression, aptness
of illustration, grasp of the great fun
damentals of the constitution of the
United States and the most cogent and
relentless logic, combined with the
utmost bonhomie and fairness to his
opponents, Congressman McCleary's
address last night was masterpiece.
IT. was not narrowly partisan but
broadly patriotic ). it was not a politi
ca. harangue but the lofty deliverance
of profound and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
statesman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

The motion for a new trial in the
two Little will cases of Mapleton is to
be heard by Judge Cray on. Saturday.
The case was settled upon Tuesday
nv rhe ATTORNEYS $1,000 - aaa--.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

.. While the Republicans had every
confidence that President Mckinley
Wnnld he 70 nlnctnd nv an nunrmhalrn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-09

comes from.
The club has accorded Mr. Rooney
every wish in the past and his dicta
ton was in no way denied. The club
now brings a business proposition,
and it is not accepted by Mr.. Rooney's
nanauar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-03
twain and the other 1--WE cars were thrown

twain and the other five cars were thrown
on Ni 6nel peT Tioes; 1 eemp Ei5iag IN 6em the drst two
cars and the others in those coaches badly
manned. As soon as the crash came a
and those who had not been injured quick
" crawled or jumped from the cars and
Many were pinned down by wreckage and
had to be freed by the liberal use of axes.
were killed instantly, the others dying on
their way to the hospitals. All the in
Hatfield station and the lead were re-
moved to a barn. Messengers were sent
70 tne nearby vidages dor phySic an ann
Bethlehem. With fifteen doctors and half
srd0ze sat purses, 2 aus spS 6cfard tram e nss was se I'M
scene of the wreck it was signaled to re-
Nearly near 70 ali He the injured had s Started for thai
place. On the run from Hatfield to the
hospital three of the injured died. Great
relatives away from the injured on the
train so that the doctors gathered from
near Hatfield could attend to the wounded.
The special train arrived at Bethlehem
at n:30 and was met by July 1000 per-
sons. all clamoring to get a bit of news
loved ones. were among the victims. The
news of the wreck had reached Bethle-
hem at 8 O'Clock and spread like wildfre:
All the policemen In town were gathered
Guilty that the injured were removed to
the waiting anbulances and other vehicles
A0A zig 1AAS 0@t
Catasauqua and other places came pour,
ing into Bethlehem, and confusion reigned
throughout the day. The second section
of the excursion, made up of persons from
towns other than Bethlehem and Allen
town, left soon after the first section, but
it was tagged before it reached Hatfield.
AS it could not get through on account Of
the blocked tracks, it was returned to
Bethlehem, and there was great rejoicing
at the narrow escape of Its occupants from
the catastrophe.
The coroner of Montgomery county Wis
tied the wreck early and spent the entire
day at the scene. He at once directed, the
removal of the deal to Lansdale, a short
distance south of Hatfield. He promises
a rigorous investigation into the horror:
There are conflicting stories as to the
responsibility for the accident One YER
sion is that the enginee of the excursion
train had been warned at Souderton, the
station above Hatfield, that the milk train
was a few minutes ahead of him. Another
story is that the train dispatcher's OFFICE
in Philadelphia was at fault The train
men refused to talk of the accident.
Fifteen hundred tickets had been sold
for the excursion TO the s~eashore, and it
was to have been the last of the season.
Wellington H. Rosenberg, a representa-
tive in the Pennsylvania house of repre-
| sentatives, was on the milk train, He had
his Jaw broken, and was also internally
injured. His condition is serious.