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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. J.
Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address f. j. Cheney & Co, To
ledo, o. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
An American Girl Gives an English-
man a Little Light on
Ladies.

A Louisville girl, who was recently in
Germany, met a young English officer who
was in the same city, and, in fact, in the
same house with her for two months, study
ing German for his promotion. Like most
Europeans he had the usual absurd ideas
about the girls of this country, who, IN the
minds of the untraveled foreigner, are rather
hoyden creatures who smoke and have other
masculine traits.
After dinner one day, in the early ae.
quaintance of the couple, the officer offered
the Louisville girl a cigarette, and, upon her
refusing it, he said:
why, | thought all the girls in the
United States smoked"
80 we do" replied the girl, but never
cigarettes; only pipes. If you will get that
pipe off the mantelpiece in the next room ]
shall be charmed to smoke with you"
Not suspecting the joke she was playing
on him, the officer brought the pipe and
filled it, and it was not until he saw the wry
faces his friend made in attempting to carry
out the joke that he appreciated the situa'
ton. He was continually telling the Amerl
can in a tone of surprise that she was Just
like the girls at home in England, and heI
rejoinder was:
Lieutenant, don't you think a lady is a
lady the world over?'-Louisvllle Courier
journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
Gost of Custom. ColIectIons.

Washington, Jan. 2a.-Secretary
Gage has sent TO congress an estimate
of ST.sT2.000 as the cost of collecting
Tie customs during the next fiscal vear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
wealth in Northern Arkansas.

Is the title Of an illustrated pamphlet CIV
ing detailed information relative to the min
ing region of Northern Arkansas, conceded
b. experts to be the richest zinc and lead
mining district in the world. This district,
practically undeveloped, offers investors the
be mailed free. Address j. i. Lockwood,
Kansas City, Mo.
A bachelor says that widows weep not be-
cause of the loss of a husband, but because of
the lack of one.-Chieago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
Reelected nv Reclamation.

indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 20. John
Mitchell and ~. &. Pierce were reflect
ed president and secretary-ireasurer OF
the l'riied Mine Workers By aeclama
tion,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
nied Of old Age.

New York. Jan. 23.-Alfred Watts,
the inventor of crystal gold, which is
used in dentistry. died Monday at his
home in brooklyn Of old age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
Austrian ministry Resigns

Vienna. Jan. 90 Emperor Francis
Joseph has accepted the resignation of
The ministry Of DR.. II. Won Nittek, and
has entrusted 10 DIR. Won koerber the
task OF forming a new ministry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
Death of james PYLE.

New York. Ian. 20.-.iames Pyle.
tie ~weiI-known soap manufacturer.
died at his home II this city Saturday.
aged - years,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25

VIII ReceIye Mr. White.

Washington, Jan. %. Montagu
White. who arrived here Sunday from
New York, will be received as the con-
sular and diplomatic representative of
the rransvaaI republic. The state de-
partmeni has formally determined
upon such action. and Mr.. White has
been given an intimation of this in
fpntion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25

Brig. Gen. Anderson has been placed
on the retired list and Brig. Gen. Wade
succeeds him as commander Of The de-
partment of the lakes.
After March 10 Rev. &. M. Sheldon,
author of I'm His Steps, will edit the
Topeka (Kan.) Capital for one week on
What Would Jesus Doe" lines.
In Fort Scott, Kan, a mob lynched
George and Ed Meeks. two Kansas City
criminals, who were convicted of the
murder of Leopold Edlinger, d young
farmer.
The Oregon democrats will hold their
state convention in Portland on Au-
gust IL.
The two daughters of Rev. c. N. Day
were drowned in Cheat river, nea Par
sons w. Va.
In New Orleans four of a family
named Giordano were burned to death
in a tenement house fire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
Alcoholic or Not.

Customer-My room is full of rats, and
Drug Clerk-Yes, sir. Do you want bro
mo or Observation-Disclosures Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
r. rura = CoIa m one nav

Some folks say this worl' is not dey home.
OATS why dey moves w'enever house rent
come due.-Atlanta Constitution.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25

Calling terms-telephone rates.-Philadel-
phia Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25

1t isn't so easy to collect as to r~ecolleet
what men owe you.-Chicago Dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25

CoIson Indicted for WtIIfui Murder.
Frankfort. KY. Jan. 22.-The grand
jury reported indictments charging
Col. David q. Colson with the wiiIfui
murder of Ethelbert Scott and L. w.
namarae
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money fit failsto cure. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
HIS MISTAKE.

Your obi. servant,
(Signed) Jacob Reichert.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-01-25
TWO MEN LYNCHED.

the aggregate loss $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
BAND CONCERTS.
Suggestion That Open Air Concerts be
Had Every Week.

The suggestion was made today
that series of out of door concerts by
the band be arranged for during the
remainder of the summer, to be given
one evening each week. The concerts
given a couple of years ago were
greatly enjoyed by all. 1t is sug-
gested that the same plan as then be
followed, a subscription to meet the.
expense being taken up among the
citizens
1t might be well for the committee
on entertainment of the board of trade
to take the matter up. 1t is believed
that the business men would heartily
cooperate with the committee to the
end that the concerts be secured Band
music these evenings, when nearly
everyone is out of doors, would be a
treat
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
NEW BRIDGE WANTED.
Added Railroad Traffic Makes the Pres.
ent One Dangerous.

Since Mankato has been placed on
the main line of the Chicago & North
western road, the interruption to traffic
over the Main street bridge has be-
come more frequent by the closing
of the gates to allow trains to pass.
This has renewed the agitation for an
other bridge across the river, which
shall be high enough to extend over
the tracks and thus prevent delay and
danger
A we'll known business man who was
recently in st. Cloud states that there
are three fine wagon bridges at that
city spanning the Mississippi river.
1t is proposed to locate the second
bridge south of the present one. South
Front street business men have long
advocated another bridge and this
seems to be the time to act, as there
is a new and added argument in favor
of second bridge. Perhaps with the
proper effort aid could be secured
across the river in the way of voting
some of the bonds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
GARDEN CITY.

Garden City, July "a The W. G.
Z. q. meet with Mrs. O. G. Rector
Tuesday afternoon.
The Misses Eliza Wilson, Minnie
Cornish, Mable Force, Maud Atwood
and Helen Grannis, of Vernon were in
town Wednesday.
Mr.. Jones, of Minneapolis, visited
at w. J. Osgood's Wednesday.
The Royal neighbors will give pie
and ice cream social in the hall next
Saturday night.
A number of young peolpe spent last
Friday evening at j. Wolverton's.
Miss Fife Rector is attending sum-
mer school at st. James.
A number from this place are con-
templating taking in the excursion
to Duluth next Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Sandberg expect
to leave for Blakely this week.
Mrs. Dennis, of Mankato, is visiting
in town.
Mrs. Geo. Lamberton is expected
home this week.
Mrs Nellie Nixon, of Wells, is
visiting at Amos Warmers.
Archie Lamberton, of Lake Crystal,
was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Judd lockwood was in Lake
Crystal Friday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
Need of Tax Law Revision,

St. Paul Dispatch: The decision of
Judge Cray, of the Mankato district
court, will invalidate most of the
clearing tax sales if sustained, as it
probably will be, on appeal The tax
law requires that, before the title ac-
quired by tax sale becomes absolute in
the purchaser, notice of the expir-
alton of the period of redemption be
given the owner Evidently Judge
Cray holds that this requirement APP
plies to the cases where the land is bid
in by and for the state in the absence
of private bidders, and that the state
must give the notice as well as the
individuals. Where this notice has not
been given, the right of redemption
survives and cannot be cut off by
subsequent sale even if it be made
absolute and final by the act provid-
ing for resale The decision merely
invalidates the title, but protects the
purchaser by securing to hin. the
statutory lien upon the land for the
amount of taxes, interest and penalty
due the state. This continued litiga-
ton over tax titles only increases the
need for complete revision of our
tax enforcement laws, basing them
upon method that will not, as does
this confscatory one, invite the hos
tility of courts by its rank injustice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
HIS QUESTION ANSWERED.

Editor Free Press: Monday the
Free Press published letter calling
for the assessed valuations of the
members of the county board of equal
ization, who were so anxious to put up
values in Mankato. 1 have consulted
the books in the auditors Office and
find that Chas Graf is assessed at $14
an acre on so acres in Mankato town
ship that would sell for $50 an acre.
The structures must have cost So, 900
to So, 500 at the lowest, yet they are
assessed at but 1926.
VIM Borhcert has 80 acres of land
in Mapleton village that are assessed
at $50 an acre. The structures at a
very low value are worth $4,000, yet
they are assessed at but $3.50
L. Troendle's residence at Mapleton,
that cost $13, 900 is assessed at 50, $50.
CITIZEN.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
GUESTS AT CLIFF INN.

G. W. Babcock and Rev. Mr.. West,
of Kasota, were guests at Cliff Inn,
Lake Washington, Friday.
Mrs. c. w. Babcock and children
and Miss Carrie Steinbach, of Kasota,
who have been staying at Cliff Inn
for the last seven weeks, have gone to
Mankato to meet friends and relatives.
Chas. A. Brown and Otto Baumnan
of Omaha, arrived Thursday
Messrs Mcintosh and Pennock, two
prominent lawyers of Omaha, arrived
Thursday.
w. Fl. Wyman and wife and Miss
May Wyman and Crosby Wyman arriv-
ed Saturday evening.
G. E. Thro and Thos Ehrhart were
guests at the Inn Wednesday.
DR.. Eberhart and wife arrived Sat-
urday evening.
Messrs. Van Iuzen, Puffer and
Croker, of Omaha, took supper at
Cliff Inn Saturday evening.
Judge Buck and Alfred Buck and
family were at the lake Sunday.
F. K. Meagher, Frank Hoerr and the
Misses Kennedy, E. F. Soaring, G. o.
Daley, Chas. K. Otto, DR.. Webster
and family, Supt. Freeman and Miss
Sneeberger, Messrs. Maves and Web
ster and Misses Dandy and Miss Mil
Ter of st. Peter, II. E. Carney and
Miss Mary Carney, Mr.. Wood and
lady, of st. Peter, Ivan Parry and Jno.
R. Thomas, and DR.. Dodds were at the
Inn Sunday.
Mrs Moe and two children arrived
this morning from Omaha for a few
weeks stay at the Inn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
WHY DID THEY Do IT?

Scattered about in different town
ships of Blue Earth county are many
new residences that cost So, 500 each or
more, and these houses are assessed at
only about $500 each. Similar houses
in the city of Mankato are generally
assessed at 81, 200 or more. And the
land in the different towns in the
county are generally assessed at some
$40 to $12 dollars per acre. They can
easily be sold for more than three
times that amount; while in the city
of Mankato the greater part of the lots
are assessed at more than twothirds of
what they can be sold for. During the
past few years farm lands have nearly
doubled in value, while in the city of
Mankato only small part of the pro-
perty has held it's value, and much of
it has deprecated. and some of it has
deprecated very largely. These facts
are well known to the commissioners
and auditor. Residents are at loss
to know why they raised the valuation
in the city 80 per cent. Did they ex-
pect it would make them popular in
the townships and so enable them to
get elected to office? If so they will
learn their mistake as the great ma
jority of the township people will con-
dem their actions. If this is not the
reason then what could it have been?
TAX PAYER IN CITY AND FARM
LANDS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
PETITION RESISTED

The application of Mrs Hannah M.
Martin, widow of the late John Mar
tin, for the administration of the es-
tate of the late VIM. J. Martin, who
was the father of John Martin, was
heard Tuesday by Judge Hughes
Mrs. Sarah A. Martin, widow of VIM
j. Martin, resisted the application and
asked that she be appointed admins
tratrix. The estate is inventoried at
So, 600 real estate and $1,000 personal
property. Arthur Schaub and A. E.
Clark appeared for the petitioner, and
W. R. Geddes for Mrs. Sarah Martin
Judge Hughes has the matter under
advisement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
TWO KILLED.
Milwaukee Train on the River
Division Ditched.
An Accident Tuesday Night That Cost the
Lives of the Engineer and
Fireman.

The passenger train on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad leaving
st. Paul at 10 o'clock Tuesday night
was ditched between Lake City and
Wabasha, on the River division. The
engineer and fireman were killed,
being caught under the engine, which
turned completely over. At five
O'Clock this morning the body of one
had been recovered and work on the
wreck was in progress.
A freight train had passed over the
track safely an hour before, but in the
interval landslide occurred, cover
ing the track This threw the en-
CINE from the track. The river divi-
sion goes through rough hilly section
of country
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
FLOATING DEBT $4,000.

The floating Indebtedness of the
city is now about $43, 600, or $2S, 900 in
excess of the legal amount. There is
So, 500 available which the council can
apply on the purchase of notes, which
will reduce the debt that much and
stop the payment of some interest.
Fifteen notes bearing eight per cent
interest are still outstanding. The
debt has been reduced $14, 900 by the
Currier administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.

Rural free delivery will be establish
ed at Madelia on Aug. 1st. The area
to be covered by carrier aggregates
forty square miles, with population
of 495. Ira E. Chase was appointed
carrier. The service will also be es-
tablished at. Vernon Center on Aug.
1st, and will embrace an area of fifty
eight square miles, with a population
of 92S. E. H. Chaddney and A. L.
Brighton are named as carriers
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
POLITICAL POINTERS.

Manly B. Haynes, formerly of Man
kato and now of Seattle, Wash,
writes as to the political situation
there: "Glad to hear of McCleary' S
nomination. l wish Seattle had as
good man in congress. There will
be no danger of Bryan getting a state
on the Pacific coast. Good times have
killed Populism. Prosperity, expan-
sion and Mckinley are what we all
want. +"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.

Mrs. Chas Graf, wife of the county
commissioner, was stricken with pa
ralysis Tuesday. afternoon while on
South Front street, near M. A. Sherk
& Sons store. She was taken to the
residence of Mrs. Chas Veigel, on
Byron street, where she is receiving
medical attention. She is somewhat
improved now and it is expected that
she will soon be able to remove to her
home in Mankato township.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27

Aid Weed and G. Fl. Higgs have
ordered cement walk laid in front
of their property on South Second
street, and it will be extended in front
of Mr.. Body's place by the city, SO we
are informed. The city is laying a
cement walk along the Liberty street
side Of Major Gleason's property, and
also in a number of other localities
where the present walks have been
condemned.
The importation of foreign wool
reached nearly 351, 600, 600 for the fiscal
year ending June 3, 1897, which was
just before the Dingley tariff law be-
came operative. Last year the wool
imports were less than 1000, 900
pounds. This is another instance
where protection has been beneficial
to our interests
A little hail fell in Rapidan during
the storm Monday morning, but did no
damage. The rain did not extend as
far west as Lake Crystal. People
driving to the city from there first en-
countered mud at the railroad cross
ing mile or so this side of the vii
lage. On the other side harvesting
has been in full swing.
Peter Milliger, stranger, was ar
rested Sunday evening near the Great
Western depot in a drunken condition.
He pleaded guilty to the charge of dis
orderly conduct Monday and paid
a fine of So and costs. He declared
that he would never work again and
threatened to do serious things.
D. NJ Hall and daughter, of Fairfax,
are in the city. Mr.. Hall has dispos-
ed of his interests at Fairfax.
Mrs. H. F. Keith, of Lincoln,
Neb., has been visiting her father,
John Diamond, for the past three
weeks, left for her home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Rausch have returned
from two weeks visit at Waseca.
A. L. Sackett, of st. Peter, is in the
city.
The German Lutheran library, that
has been in Fred Ichhorn's store for
the past two years, was moved to the
school house last week.
K. o. Sandum, of Bricelyn, formerly
in the newspaper business in this
county, was in the city last evening.
w. A. Funk and his daughter, Miss
Nettie, will leave tomorrow for Chi
cago and Odell, ILL.,, to be gone a
week.
Mr.. G. M. Reese, of Minneapolis,
spent the afternoon in Mankato look
ing the city over with his old friend
j. F. Furguson. This is Mr.. Reese S
first visit to our city in nineteen years,
and he notes many evidences of growth
and prosperity.
C. Fl. Brush, of Fergus Falls, ma
tional bank examiner, arrived in the
city today.
Editor B. c. Sanborn, of Madelia,
is charging and remodeling his house
on Center street, for rental purposes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds filed:
M. Green to Daniel H. Thew,
Hoover's outlot MOI and lot F, audi
tors subdivision, Vernon Center, for
5000.
Dorias A. Brewer to Henry R.
Schwartz, se4, se4, sec. 20, and one
and half acres in sec. %, and e1a,
and 40 acres in se4, sec. 80, ne4,
Vernon Center, for Sc, 440.
Hannah Shaubut to Daniel r. Will
son, 1515, Garden City, for 5000.
Rebekah Burris to Catherine Cole,
OF 8, block 1874, Mankato, for $3.50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
A NEW WAREHOUSE.

A. j. Busch & Co. have purchased
the 33 foot lot on North Second street
where the F. G. Heinze bakery is To-
Gated, and will build warehouse SO
by 100 feet, one story high. They
will also use the barn on the premises
for their horses. This will give them
plenty of additional room for the pre-
sent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
July 81. Aug. $40.
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTER ATOR

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth, IS. In Probate Court. Special
term, Ju 9th, 1900.
In the matter of the estate of Mary K.
Walser. deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition of Lizzie
Walser, of Blue Earth County, Minnesota, rep
resenting among other things, that Mary K.
Walser. late of Blue Earth county, Minnesota,
on the 10th day of'June, AID. 1SS4,at the county
of Blue Earth, died intestate, and being
resident of this county at the time OF
her death, leaving goods, chattels and
estate within this county, and that the said
petitioner is a daughter of said de-
ceased land praying that administration of said
estate be to Martin Walser granted.
It is ordered, that said petition be heard be-
fore said courtonM Monday, the Goth day of August
A. D. 1900, at 10 o'clock a. M, at the probate
Office in Mankato in said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons
interested, by publishing this order once in
each week, for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Mankato Free
Press. weekly newspaper printed and publish
ed at Mankato in said County.
Dated at Mankato, the goth day of July, A.
D. 1900.
BY the Court:
Probate Court Seal. VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
SCHMITT & SCHMITT.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
Society,".

Miss Marah HOrtnese Halstead and
Mr.. John Francis Adams were united
in marriage at the home of the bride S
parents, Mr. and Mrs F. A. Halstead,
at 225 Shaubut street, at ten O clock
Wednesday. DR.. J. NJ Driver pas
tor of the NJ E. church, performed the
ceremony in the presence of some
forty or fifty relatives and intimate
friends. Mr.. Frank Halstead was best
man and Miss Edyth Parson maid of
honor. Fannie Halstead was flower
girl. The bride received a number of
presents. She wore beautiful dress
of white swiss. The wedding march
was played by Mrs A. P. Man.
Mr. Adams is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. J. Adams, of White, S. D.,
and was born in Mankato and has re-
sided here from time to time He is a
nephew of ex-Ald John Adams. He
is now the editor of the White Leader
and is meeting with much success in
his profession. His bride is esteemed
by all who know her, and the numer-
GUS friends of both extend their best
wishes. They left on the :45 train
for White, where they will make their
future home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27

Special Agent Olmsted left FIJI
day afternoon for Chicago. He stated
before going that the result of the re-
count showed that the request for it
by the citizens of Mankato was fully
justified