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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

The enthusiasm with which Capt.
Van SAINT was received by the Republi-
cans at the Lincoln banquets in Mime
apolis and st. Paul on Monday indi-
Gates the high place he occupies in the
hearts of the Republicans of the state,
and that his nomination for governor
will be practically unanimous next
June. The sturdy and loyal devotion
he has always given to the party even
when his ambitions have been turned
down by it, has won for him deep ad-
miration, which has grown into un-
bounded enthusiasm. And as governor
he will be the same Capt. Van, SAINT
that he is today and will make an Off
cial the state will not have cause to
blush for on any occasion, nor for any
act. There is no question but that he
will wage an enthusiastic campaign and
one that will be successful against the
combined hosts of fusiondom.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
CLASSES OF FOOLS.


The last entertainment on the citi-
zens' lecture course was the lecture
last evening by P. S. Henson, d. D.,
LII. D., pastor of the First Baptist
church of Chicago. The Presbyterian
church was crowded. In introducing
the lecturer, Rev. S. d. Works said
that the lecture committee had expend.
ed about 5000 and finds itself about
eye at the end of the course, which
had not only proven successful but had
furnished delightful series of enter.
tainments.
DR.. Henson, at the request of the
co mmittee, gave his lecture on Fools. .
1t abounded with humor and kept the
audience convulsed with laughter a
good share of the time. The lecturer
paid his compliments to the misery rich
man, coarse men who have grown sud-
denly rich, spendthrift young men of
wealth, snobs, those who are victims of
drink, the student who wastes his eff
forts, the blcomer woman, chronic
gigglers, long faced preachers and
at hiests. Through all of his discourse
he pointed serious moral lessons. DR..
Henson proved himself to be not only a
teacher of higher ideals, but also an
orator Of ability.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
SPITE WORK.
So Joseph Maroon Calls His
Arrest.
FaddouI Kouri Has Him Locked up on
the Charge of Obtaining Money Un-
der False Pretenses.

new turn was taken late yesterday
afternoon in the trouble between Fad
doul Kouri and Joseph Maroon. houri
showed up with warrant for Maroon
arrest, issued by justice of the peace
in Carver county. 1t charges Maroon
with grand larceny in the second de-
gree in securing money on draft oy
falsely representing himself to be
Kouri. The draft was on the Security
bank of Minneapolis and was for $S2.
1t was cashed by the bank at Glencoe
on Oct. 9th, 1897 The transaction
complained of is alleged to have taken
place at Norwood, Carver county.
Kouri placed the warrant IN the
hands of Officer Morrow, who served IL
in the district court room, where
Maroon was awaiting the verdict OF the
Jury in his suit for wages against
Kouri Maroon was taken to the city
hall and message was sent to the
sheriff of Carver county to come and
take his man.
Maroon said that he was innocent OF
the charge preferred by Kouri, but re-
collected the transaction. He said that
he and John Peter started out from
Norwood to peddle for Kouri. Peter
went first with wagon, and a
little while afterwards Maroon walked
out on the same road with pack.
When mile out, Maroon saw slip of
paper on the ground and on picking it
up saw that it was draft for $32 in
favor of Faddoul Kouri. He kept
it and when he got to Glencoe he sign
ed Kouri's name across the back and
drew the money. A month later, he
turned the money over to Kouri, with
other money, and John Peter took re-
ceipt for it. Maroon says that he was
authorized at that time to collect
money for Kouri, and shows letters to
prove his statement He says that the
arrest now, after more than two years
have elapsed, is piece of spite work
on Kouri's part, because of the suit for
wages which Maroon has brought
against him.
The sheriff of Carver county arrived
on the night train and took Maroon to
Chaska on the early train this morn
ing. Maroon has not yet retained an
attorney in this case
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
BOUND OVER.
John Anderson is Charged with Grand
Larceny.

John Anderson was arranged in the
municipal court this forenoon on a
warrant sworn out by Ole S. Olson, of
Amboy, charging him with grand
larceny in the second degree. The
property alleged to have been stolen
consisted of team of gray horses, a
bob-sled and wood rack, double har-
nesses, four blankets and a fur over
coat. the whole valued at 1916. Ander-
son was asked whether he wanted an
attorney, but replied that it would be
of no use for him to have one. He said
that the people could do what they
pleased with him, that it made no diff
ference to him whether he had an ex-
animation or not. He finally waited
an examination and was bound over
to the grand jury in the sum of 5000,
and was committed to Jail to await the
action of the grand jury.
Mr.. Olson had sent Anderson to Good
Thunder to bring home load of wood
that he had purchased. Anderson
states that he went to Good Thunder,
drank some liquor there, and then
drove to st. Clair, where he got some
more. He does not know why he sold
the team, but says that he had intended
to drive it back to Mr.. Olson and try to
settle the deal with Mr.. Randall as
best he could. He says that he must
have been drunk or out of his mind to
do as he did, and feels much downcast.
He says that he did not buy railroad
ticket, and did not intend to take the
train, and does not know where his
money went, unless he was robbed.
The fur oyercoat was found in the st.
Clair hotel where Anderson stopped,
but the blankets and log chain which
he took with him on the sled have not
been found.
| When arrested yesterday. Anderson
claimed that the sale of the team to
Mr.. Rasdall had not been consummated.
He came to Amboy from Blue Earth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
SAVED THE PIECES.

Probate Judge Hughes usually
steady and reliable horse got gay this
morning and tipped the cutter over at
the corner of Fifth and Warren streets
and spilled his honor out without cere-
mony, after which it made hot foot
for home. The cutter looked like
thirty cents when it got back. The
judge followed the trail, picking up
the pieces, and now has enough kind
ling wood to last until spring. IT
'Bill' makes as good run next fall as
his horse did this morning, he will
have no trouble in holding down the
probate Office another two years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

After day of rest Cupid has con-
sented to appear at the Valentine social
at G. M. Palmer's residence tomorrow
vening, ready to pierce hearts and
rry messages of love galore. Every
body invited. Bring a few extra pen
MES, and present dime at the door.
Many surprises and a dainty lunch
await you.
Mr.. and Mrs A Blissep bach lost their
three months old daughter at six o'clock
this morning, of pneumonia. The
funeral will occur from the German
Catholic church at two o'clock tomor-
row afternoon.
A deed was filed today, transferring
from Joseph L. Stevens to Joseph W.
Spr ague the south half of lots two and
three, block one, Maplewood first ad-
dition to Mapleton, for $3.50.
A p etition in bankruptcy was filed
today by Hans A. Teslow and John N
Haugen. who are engaged in the
merchandise business at Brielyn, Fari-
bault county. The liabilities are esti-
mated at SO, 900, and the assets at nearly
$4,000 Fl. L. Schmitt is the firms at
torney.
Sick headache, sour stomach. kidney
and liver troubles cured by using Rocky
Mountain Tea. Ask Thro.
The friends of Miss Cora Oliver will
regret to learn that she is very low,
she having suffered another relapse.
Rocky Mountain Tea never fails to
give joy and comfort to all, who use it.
See Thro.
1t was decided at Owatonna Monday
night at consultation at which DIR.
Bracket, secretary of the state board
of health, the city board and authori,
ties of Pillsbury academy were present
that the academy should be closed for
the remainder of the term, about four
weeks, and that the institution should
be quarantined on account of varioloid
The first case, that of young lady
student from ST. Paul. is convalescent.
Her roommate, who has been isolated, is
still in good health, but a young lady
student who roomed across the hall de.
Aeloped a case two days since.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
TWO STATE CONVENTIONS.

The Republican state committee at
it's meeting Tuesday decided on two
state conventions, one for choosing four
delegates to representative state at the
Republican national convention, May
10Th, at Minneapolis. and the other for
state officers June 28th, at st. Paul.
The representation was fixed on the
vote for President Mckinley in 1896.
and gives total representation in the
convention of 1880 delegates. Blue
Earth county will be entitled 81 dele
gates. The county convention for the
May convention will be held on May
9th, and for the June convention on
June 21st.
The representation of the counties in
the Second congressional district is as
follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

Asmarriage license was issued today
to Byron McGregor and Amanda E,
Cummings, both of Mapleton.
A petition was FLED WITH Auditor
Gunders today asking for the construc-
ton of ditch number five, and bond
tor $500 was also put up. The ditch is
to start in the sw4 of sec. 8, Danville,
and have its outlet in the east side of
the net, sec. %, Medo. A branch is to
start at the east line of the SET, sec. 2,
Danville. and join the main ditch in
sec %. Medic. The cost will be some.
thing like 50, 900. The petition will be
presented to the board March Goth
The annual village and township
elections occur Tuesday, March 18th.
The mercury stood at thirteen de-
grees below zero this morning. The
cold weather is preserving the sleigh
ing, and trade is brisk in consequence.
Fl. G.. Slater. of st. Peter, was guest
at The Saulpaugh today.
H. L. Schmitt was in Delavan today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
RAPIDAN !:

RAPIDAN, Feb. 15.-Owing to the
high wind during our last snow storm
there is neither good sleighing or
wheeling, the snow having about all
blown off of the grades into the bitches
along the sides of the road.
Word has been received by friends of
the deceased. Mr.. L. B. Garrett, of his
burial last'Sunday morning, at Lebanon
Ind. The remains were taken in
charge by the members of the Com
pany of which he was LIST Lieut. during
the civil war.
Ed. Erickson has gone to Lake
Hanske where he will work during the
coming season.
Mr.. Harris, nephew of Mrs. Philip
Putrah is here on visit with his aunt
and other friends. He formerly lived
here but moved away about II years
ago.
The young people of the Norwegian
Lutheran church at this place have
organized society to raise funds with
which TO purchase an organ for their
church. They will meet at the home
of,A Lee next Tuesday evening.
c. Erickson whose condition has been
considered critical has so far recovered
as to be up and about the house.
We are informed that there is to be
dramatic entertainment given in the
Yaeger school house next Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. Felix of Garden City bought the
steam wood saving rig which was
recently owned by W. A Just and Co.
The new mill is about ready to begin
operations on feed.
There are number of bevies of
quail to be seen in the country at this
writing and if left alone will stock uI
the country in good shape for next
falls shooting. The weather thus fan
this winter has been fine for them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
D. Q. DAVIES.
Successor to Davies & Wilhartz.

90 acres Of good land, one half mile
from city limits, worth 800 per acre,
can be had for short time for $50 per
acre.
An improved farm of 80 acres with
comfortable frame dwelling, granary,
well, pasture, and enough timber for
fuel, located about five miles from the
city for $45 per acre.
An improved farm of 240 acres, about
8 miles from the city. Will trade for
city property. Pric5 $40 per acre.
A well built house containing seven
rooms, good s zed pantry, four
clothes closets. separate fuel, fruit
and vegetable cellars, making in all
fourteen rooms, good cistern and we'll
water Ia kitchen, frame barn, nice
box elder shade trees, apple and plum
trees, currant, gOoseberry and raspber-
ry bushes and over one half acre of
ground with soil well adapted for gar
denng. Situate in pleasant locality
This is choice place for a retiring
farmer who wishes TO keep horse,
cow and some chickens and have
ground enough left to raise fruit and
vegetables for family use. VIII trade
for improved farm land
A room frame house aid well of
soft water. ALI in good shape. Price
$500.
A splendid building lot in Warren's
addition. Adjoining lot sold for $500.
This lot can be had for few days for
5000
The finest residence lot on N. Sec !
ond street, with frontage of sc feet,
price $1,000
A neat house on Minnesota street
$3.50,
An S-room house on pleasant COR
ner on Van Brunt street. This place
is In good shape aud cheap at $2500.
A fine, modern house on S. Second
street for $4,000.
A substantial 7-rOom house on splen-
did lot on n. Sixth street, $500.
A 10-rOom house on nice lot on
Byron street, $500.
A house and lot on West Fourth
streets, $3.50
A nice room house on Mound ave.,
SLIGO.
A Groom house and two lots on
Locke street, snap at 500.
A house and lot on Walnut street,
s1O5O.
A better house and lot on Walnut
street, $1,000.
1900 acres fine farming land in Mile
Laos county, 1915 per acre. We want
to say in this connection that the $50
advertised three weeks ago at 81. 70
per acre has been sold and cannot be
bought today TOR less than Sc per'acre..
Do you want to make some money!
II SO, see us in regard to our Mile
Laos county land.
We have the following places for
rent:
A 7,room house on No. Sixth street,,
This place is cheap at S. per month.
Two 7-room houses on Lincoln ST..
SIP per month.
A modern ten room house on State
street, 800 per month.
Two flats over Nyquist & VERSIONS
store. One of two rooms and the
other of three rooms. These are new
and consequently clean. Rent rea-
sonable.
A fat over John B. Bowen's store,
per month. u
s8A fiat over ]. M. Karmany's store,
So per month. 80
A Groom house on Fuller street, 81
per month.
most rellable fire insurance compan-
les doing business in the U. ).
Money to loan at reasonable rate or
| interest.
Should you desire anything in our
| line. call and see us at our office.
Suite 1 Odd Fellows Block.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

Mic Petersen and family will sail on
the Fuerst Bismarck from New York
for trip to Europe on March 10TH.
They will leave Mankato in about two
weeks and will spend ten days visiting
in Chicago. They will take in the Paris
exposition and will take trip through
several European countries, remaining
all summer.
M. N. Lang, of Mapleton, and E. J
Wheeler. of Moorhead. were in the city
today. Mr.. Lang left this afternoon
for Bismarck, N. D., accompanied by
John Kleinschmidt, and will be joined
by st. Paul parties. He has some real
estate business there.
Mr.. and Mrs. b., W. Martin left for
Winona today to attend the state con-
vention of the Young Mems Christian
association, which continues over Sun
day.
Deputy Sheriff Stevens returned this
afternoon from Minneapolis, where he
went on private business.
Lester S. Chandler, of Minneapolis, is
in the city to prosecute his damage suit
against the corporation.
A q. Matter, of Goodwin, S. D., was
in the city today renewing acquaint-
ances.
U G. Argetsinger and Robert Little.
of Mapleton, were in Mankato today.
Mrs. Walter McBroom, of Mime
a.aolis, was in the city yesterday,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
MAROON WINS.
He Get Verdict for $462 Against the
Syrian Merchant.

The jury in the case of Charley
Maroon, by his guardian ad Item,
Joseph Maroon VS.. Faddoul Kouri was
out two hours and forty minutes yes
terday afternoon, and then brought in
verdict for the plaintiff for 1852 IS
A stay of twenty days was taken, and
Mr.. Kouri's attorney will move for a
new trial.
The suit of l.. B. Lindsey VS..
butcher & Holton, which was the next
case for trial yesterday afternoon, was
settled. the plaintiff receiving between
$500 and $500.
The case of N. E. Fuller, applt., VS..
the board of county commissioners of
Blue Earth county, respt., has been
settled
The suit of Samuel Sternberger VS..
Geo. II Clark, as receiver in insolvency
of Longini 81 Thoms, may be dismissed
The damage suit of II, J. Fuller VS..
the Winona & st. Peter railroad com
pany, for injury to property caused by
the alleged spreading of the embank-
ment over it. is now on trial Chas. N.
Fuller, Morgan Brooks, John Meyer
and VIM. Saylor were examined for the
plaintiff. Up to this afternoon, L. P
Yale, l. H. Walker and w. W. Hotch.
kiss had been examined for the defend
ant w. A. Funk is attorney for the
plaintiff, and w. D. Abbott, of Winona,
is conducting the defense.
The next case for trial is the So, 500
damage suit of Lester S. Chandler
against the city of Mankato and R. G.
Hill, for injuries sustained by reason of
tip over on South Fourth street. Mr..
Chandler drove into pile of dirt in front
of Mr.. Hills property. and his injury
consisted of broken leg. His attorney
is w. l.. Comstock, and City Attorney
Dailey,appears for the city, and Pau &
Pau for Mr.. Hill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called Grain 0, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over I as
much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. 15c and 25c per pack
age. Try it. Ask for Grain-O.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
SUES FOR $1,000.

Mrs. Agnes F. Serle has commenced
a suit against the Masons' Fraternal
Accident Association of America, to re-
cover 81, 900 insurance on the life of her
late husband, who died in this city
last summer. Mr.. Serle, who was a
locomotive engineer, died of traumatic
erysipelas. S. B. Wilson is the plain
tiff's attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
Excursion Rates to the Mardi Gras
and Winter Resorts.

Via the North Western Line. On &C.
count of the Mardi Gras at New Orleans
and Mobile, excursion tickets will be
sold February 10 to 25. inclusive, at
very low rates, limited for return pas
sage until March 10. Excursion tickets
are also on sale daily at reduced rates,
to the principal winter resorts in the
United States and Mexico. For full in
formation apply to ticket agents Chi
cago q North Western R'y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

Lincoln day was more widely OBJ
served this year than ever before. IT'S
well. A people that remembers Lin
coin, studies we'll his life work and fol-
lows his ideas of government, will not
go very far wrong.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

New Orleans and Mobile Mardi
Gras Carnival, Feb 9th, 1900, the c.
M. St. P. Ry. will sell round trip
tickets Feb. 10 to Feb. %, good until
March Is at S3S 80 to either point
Good service, close connections.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

The G.. A. r. Post at ST. Peter, has
passed resolution favoring Hon. G.. S.
Ives, of that city for department com
mander of Minnesota. Mr.. Ives is a
first class man and would fill the posi-
ton well, and the Free Press would
like to see him selected for that place
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

The new city charter of Duluth was
defeated by IS votes. The council can
vassed the recent vote and declared T.
W. Hugo elected Mayor. Mayor Truel-
son talks of making contest, but is
not encouraged in this by his friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

The supreme court of this state has
decided the inheritance tax law of 1897
unconstitutional on the ground that it
is not uniform in its operations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

Mankato. Feb. II, 1900.
To Whom it May Concern
| have thoroughly investigated DR.. Riven
burgh's method for the cure of stammering anC
ali impediments in speech and find his system
scientific, practical and easy of application
and l believe any one placing themselves under
his care will become entirely cured,
+. w. HUNT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
TO HELP NATIVES.
If Beers Attempt to Invade
Zululand.
So Declared in Parliament in Reply to a
Question as to What Would
Be Done.

Special to Daily Free Press:
London. Feb. 15.-In the house of
commons during the course of the re-
ply to a question relative to the prob
able Boer invasion of Zululand, the
secretary of state for the colonies,
Joseph Chamberlain, said that the
government had decided that if native
territories were invaded by the Beers,
the natives would be encouraged and
assisted in every way in defending
themselves"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16
Notice.

On account of going away l am
closing out my entire lot of young
breeding ferrets, cheap Also two
full blood Jersey bull calves. A. M.
Hinton, 1872 Division St., Mankato
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Half Rates to National Creamery But
ter Makers Convention, Lin
coin, Neb.,

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at one fair for
the round trip, from all stations, Feb
ruary II and Is, limited for return un-
til February %, inclusive Apply to
agents Chicago & North Western R'y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

Fresh dairy butter and fresh eggs at
f. w. Forces, successor to w. W.
Phalen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

James Dobbin, prominent resident
of Faribault, is in the city today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-16

The suit of l.. B. Lindsey VS..
butcher & Holton. which was the next
case for trial yesterday afternoon, was
settled, the plaintiff receiving between
! 5000 and $500.