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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
DISHEARTENED BY ILLNESS.
D. r. Brooks Takes His Own Life at
Hot Springs, Ark.

D. r. Brooks, we'll known resident
of Lime township, presiding about four
miles north of the city on the St.
Peter road, committed suicide at Hot
Springs, Ark, Sunday morning. He
was at Hot Springs for treatment for
rhe umatism, from which he had been
sufferer for years. He had taken
the baths there several times before
with good results and concluded to try
them again this winter. He wrote a
letter home Feb. 2Sth saying that he
was not feeling well and was confined
to his room. No intimation of his be-
ing discouraged or of an intention to
take his own life had ever been given.
Mr.. Brooks was seventy three years
of age and was one of the early set
tiers of the county. He leaves
widow and seven children, Chas.
Brooks, Mrs. Robert Bradley and Mrs.
Ida Mead, of this city, Nathan and
Morgan Brooks, who live north Of the
city, Mrs. W. f. Coffin, of Hamline,
and Mrs. c. 81. Bradley. of Minneapo-
lis. He was highly respected by all
who knew him, and his death will
cause general regret. The remains
will arrive in the city Wednesday.
A dispatch from Hot Springs, Ark,
to the Pioneer Press gives the follow
ing account of the suicide:
I'D. R. Brooks, we'll known man,
both in this city and in Mankato,
Mimi, committed suicide here this
morning owing to sickness. He has
spent great part of the last six years
here, where he found time to add to
his wealth by the purchase of timber
lands. After leaving his horse in front
of the postofice today, he took a seat on
park bench. A negro on a railroad
platform saw Brooks put revolver to
head, fire, and fall over dead. Despon-
dency over sickness probably caused
his suicide"
Mr.. Brooks located in this county in
1857. The funeral will probably occur
Thursday, but definite announcement
as to this will be made later.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
A NEW ROAD.

Under the settlement of the truce be-
tween the Northern Pacific Ry Co..
and the Oregon Railway and Naviga-
ton Co., as it is telegraphed from New
York, the Oregon railroad will build N
miles of track between Riparia and
Charleston, Vineland, opposite Lewis.
ton. From present indications Clarks-
ton is going to be the center of good
deal of railroad activity. A short time
ago the O. R. & N. Co. paid S155, 900 in
cash for right ofway through Vine
land. its depot grounds for Lewiston
Charleston being in Charleston Just at
the end of the Lewiston bridge, and
central to the entire valley. The right
of-way is five miles long and sixty feet
wide. The purchase seems to confirm
the report that the road is to build up
the west bank of the Snake river to the
mouth of the Salmon, thence to meet
the Pacific and Idaho Northern from
Weiser, forming complete line for
the Union Pacific in Charleston. Thus
the rich new mining region will be
made tributary to lewiston Charleston,
in addition to the great territory now
surrounding the valley towns as a
trading center.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09

The order to show cause why County
Treasurer Ewing should not be re-
strained from turning over the share OF
Mary E. Barney and Emma j. Mills in
the inheritance tax paid on the estate
of the late A. G. Wood to the state
treasurer, was to have been heard be.
fore Judge Cray today, but the hearing
was adjourned until March nth, by
which time it is expected that the de-
cision of the supreme court on the mat
ter will be printed in full.
At the Presbyterian church Sun.
day notice was given of called meet
ing of the entire congregation for
Thursday of this week at $50 p. M, to
take action on the request of the pastor
for the dissolution of the pastoral rela-
ton between the church and himself
Every member of the church and con-
gregation is expected to be present.
From many sides, Mr. Beattie has been
besought to reconsider this request. but
while he appreciates the spirit, that
prompts such desire. he hopes the re.
quest will be granted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09

The bond of VIM. Page for 81. 800,
with John H. Page and John Page as
sureties, was approved.
The council, at the request of the
city attorney, held secret session, ad-
journing to the city attorneys office.
This session lasted three.quarters of an
hour.
The city recorder submitted the pro-
file of the culvert on the extension OF
Pleasant street across the slough, the
estimated expense being 1898 Engineer
Thompson said that the present wooden
bridge is likely to tumble down at any
time. The matter was referred to the
street committee to report at the next
meeting.
The bills were allowed.
Aid Meyer moved that the s25 de-
posted two years ago as security for
costs in a criminal proceeding by the
state BARRIERS board be refunded and
this was carried, and the council ad-
journed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
A BEAUTIFUL LIFE ENDED.
Mrs. Evan H. Evans Passed Away This
Forenoon.

Mrs. Evan Fl. Evans died at her
home on Locke street at II o'clockMon-
day in her SD year. She was the
daughter of VIM. and Catherine Jones,
Gelli-Addraenen Llanfihauget-Pen-
nant, Merioneshshire, w. Wales. She
emigrated to Utica in 1910, and there
in 1874 she was married to Mr.. Evan
III. Evans. They soon moved to EN-
met, Wis, and thence to Minnesota in
1866. They settled on farm in South
Bend and lived there until the death of
Mr.. Evans in 1888. After his death
she moved to Mankato, where she has
lived with her son, Mr. Hugh Evans.
She was faithful member of the c. M.
church of this city, and a very beautiful
character.
Mrs. Evans sudden death will be re-
GREETED by wide circle of friends and
acquaintance. She leaves three sons,
William, Edward and Hugh, the latter
being member of the L. Patterson
Mercantile Go. The funeral occurred
from the Welsh @. NJ church on State
street Wednesday at loo p. M, and
thence to Minneopa cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
Protecting Crossings.

Aid. Jordan stated that part of the
street committee had met earlier in the
evening with Supt. Spencer. The lat
ter had offered to put in an electric bell
at the park entrance crossing, When
train is 1000 feet from the crossing
the bell will ring automatically, Mr..
Spencer had desired that nothing be
done in regard to the Elm street cross
ing until the G. & N. w. trains run
through the city, when some arrange
ment can be arrived at with both roads.
The council voted to accept the pro-
position
Aid Taylor asked for further time to
determine what to do in regard to re-
pairing the city wells.
Fourth street. from Jackson to Null
berry, was ordered stricken from the
sprinkling district, as property owners
had demonstrated against it's sprink.
ling.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
New Business.

A petition for a new street in Monks
addition, signed by % property owners,
was received and referred to the street
committee. The street is to run into
Highland avenue.
A petition was received asking that
the pest house on Highland park be not
used as pest house. 1t was signed by
80 property owners and was referred to
the committee on parks. The petition
advanced number of reasons.
R. E. Brown protested against a
sewer assessment of $65 on Fourth
street. He said that it was double
assessment, as he had put in a private
sewer at an expense of SS5 when pre-
vious council had required him to put
in one and agreed that it could be used
as public sewer whenever desired.
The matter was referred to the com
mittee on sewers.
City Recorder Williams reported the
the city's bill against the county is
1869 80
On Aid. Deebachs motion, the city
attorney was instructed to present the
bill to the next meeting of the county
loard.
Aid. Meyer said that probably com.
mittees from the two organizations
could get together and agree on
something, as the county has a bill
against the city. The two bills might
offset each other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
Should be Done.

DR. J. w. Andrews spoke for COM
mittee of the board of trade which ap-
peared and asked that the council suita-
bly, fit up the rooms of the board on the
second floor of the city hall. The board
was an old organization and had done
a great deal of good for the city, hav-
ing expended $4,000 for the purpose
during its existence. The room is large
enough for holding small meetings, and
the city should have such place. The
hallway also needs repairing.
F. G. Heinze, the other member of
the committee present, ais spoke and
said that to take the boards morning
visitors to the present room is a give
away on the city. There are many rep
resentative men from other cities who
visit the board. There are no chairs
and no place to hang hats in the room.
1t would not cost much to put it in
order.
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee on city property to report at the
next meeting.
The report of lights out for February
showed 25 lights out.
Chief Bruels reported ten arrests and
thirteen dodgers during February.
E. H. Roche, Inc, presented petit
ton requesting that the SIS paid the
city by him for the special meeting to
reinstate his liquor license be divided
equally between the four aldermen who
voted for the reinstatement of the
license.
Aid. Meyers, who was referred to in
the letter as having been i'll and unable
to attend the meeting, denied that he
was i'll and said that he thought the
petition cheeky.
The award of the sprinkling contract
to VIM. Page was approved.
Aid. Leonard said that very poor
sprinklers were used last year and
much complaint was made all around.
Aid. Meyer seconded this, and sug-
gested that the contractor be required
to place his old wagons in good condi-
ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
VILLAGE EXPENDITURES.
They Temporarily Exceed Receipts in
North MankatO.

The North Mankato council held a
special meeting Saturday night to re-
ceive the reports of the recorder and
treasurer and to arrange for the com.
ing election. The treasurers report
was not complete and as he was away
nothing was done. This and the cleo
ton matter were postponed until to-
night. when a regular meeting will be
held.
The reports of the treasurer and re-
corder show the receipts for the year
were about $500 and the disbursements
about 1000. The disbursements in
clude $500 paid for sidewalk construc-
ton. and as this is assessed on the pro-
perty benefited it is expected to come
back during the coming year. Taking
this out, there would be surplus left
in the treasury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
City Wagon Missing.

Aid. Jordan asked where the city
wagon was. Mr.. Anderson said that
he understood that it had been sold.
Aid. Meyer said that the wagon was
stolen and moved that the police be in
structed to get it.
Mr.. Anderson said that Officer Bien-
aph had telephoned to him on Sun
day about the wagon and he had tried
to find the First ward alderman, but the
latter had gone to church.
Officer Bienapf was called in and
said that some one had wanted to bor-
row the wagon, and he had telephoned
to Mr.. Anderson for permission, which
was given.
It was stated that the present holder OF
the wagon and Runners holds them for
SIS owed him by a former city official.
The motion of Aid. Meyer was
carried.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
ection BE would like to commence

lection He would like to commence
work Monday.
Aid. Jordan advocated standing by
the fire ordinance, which does not per-
NIT such building there.
Aid. Meyer favored granting permits
sion, saying that more dangerous build
ings are to be found in the center of the
city
Aid. Jordan did not favor granting
permission to one and refusing it to
another. He would not let the bars
down now.
Aid. Weed moved that the applica-
ton be granted.
Chief Phillips said the city engineer
had issued permit for the construc-
ton of large building in a lumber
yard. If the ordinance was violated in
one respect, why should it not be in an
other?
Mr.. Clements remarked that he did
not see why the lumber business was
any better than the butter and egg
business.
The motion was carried, five to one,
only Aid Jordan voting no"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
Has Been in Poor Health Some
Time and the End Was Not
Unexpected.
ORATOR AND THEOLOGIAN
Dead Prelate Recognized as
One of the AbleSt Men of
His Church.
Rev. Charles Secombe, Pioneer
Missionary, Dies at Spring.
field, S. D.

DUBUQUE, Ia, March 5.-Most Rev.
John Hennessy, first archbishop of Du-
buque, died at a:25 p. M, aged "a years.
In March last Archbishop Hennessy was
stricken with partial paralysis of the
brain. Though for days at the point of
death he recovered and continued well
until Feb. Is, when he was again
stricken. Friday night he was seized
with another stroke and though attend
ants expected death every moment he
rallied slightly and when Archbishop
Ryan of Philadelphia arrived showed
signs Of recognition though unable to
speak. He then began to sink and at
1926 he passed away quietly andwith-
out sign of pain, The funeral will take
place Thursday.
Archbishop Hennessy was recognized
as one of the greatest orators and most
profound theologians in the Catholic
hierarchy and because of his zeal in
educational matters has been named
"The Apostle Of the American Catholic
Parochial School," His latest work in
the cause of education was the founding
of seminary here designed to be one Of
the largest in the country.
Archbishop Hennessy was ordained a
priest in 1850. His first mission was at
New Madrid, Mo-, embracing 5000
square miles of territory, without a
single mile of railroad, and where he
endured the hardships and privations Of
pioneer. He was appointed bishop Of
Dubuque in 1866 and made archbishop
on Sept. II, 1898.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
CRITICIZE BRITISH CONSUL.
e. III. Morphy of st. Paul Blamed for Scor-
ing Governor Lind.

e. III. Morphy of st. Paul Blamed for Scor-
ing Governor Lind.
MINNEAPOLIS, March Sc. 81. Nor
ply, British vice consul at st. Paul, is
being severely criticized for his speech
at meeting of British born citizens
here in which he spoke Of Governor
Lind as blatant politician" who, in
proclaiming his sympathies with the
Beers, was prostituting his Office for
votes.
Parallels are drawn with the Lord
Sackville West incident and Governor
Lind has been urged to make complaint
to the federal authorities. He has de-
clined, however, to take notice Of the
incident.
Mr.. Morphy declares that he is an
American citizen and spoke as an Amer
lean citizen, as was his right.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
WANT PEACE.
RnmOrs Say Transvaal Has
Opened Negotiations.
They Come by Way of LourenzO Marques
-.!Sen. Davis Introduces Bill to Elk.
tend Constitution to Porto Rico.

Special to Daily Free Press:
London March ga special to the
Times from Lourenzo Marques, dated
Sunday says: Persistent rumors con-
tinue that the authorities of the Trans
vaal republic have opened negotiations
looking to the securing of peace On
the other hand it is asserted that the
Beers will make stand at Glencoe
and Laings Mex, and that in the
meantime Entertainments at Pretoria
are being extended in anticipation of
siege"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
OF
D. Q. DAVIES.
Successor to Davies & Wilhartz.

80 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 i've miles from the
city for $45 per acre.
An improved farm Of 24O acres, about
8 miles from the city. Will trade for
city property. Price $40 per acre.
A well built house containing seven
rooms, good sized pantry, four
clothes closets. separate fuel, fruit
and vegetable cellars, making in all
fourteen rooms, good cistern and well
water in 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
dening. Situate in a pleasant locality
This is a choice place for a retiring
farmer who wishes to keep a horse,
cow and some chickens and have
ground enough left to raise fruit and
vegetables for family use. Will trade
for improved farm land.
A Broom frame house and well of
soft water. All 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 &c feet,
price $1,000.
A neat house on Minnesota street
$3.50,
An 8-room house on pleasant COR
ner on Van Brunt street. This place
is In good shape and cheap at $25OO.
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 lO-room house on nice lot on
Byron street, $500.
A house and lot on West Fourth
streets, $3.50.
A nice Groom house on Mound ave.,
$1100.
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 90 IS
per acre has been sold and cannot be
bought today for less than So per'acre.
Do you want to make some money?
II so, see us in regard to our Mile
Lace county land.
We have the following places for
rent:
A 7-room house on No. Sixth street.
This place Is cheap at So per month.
Two 7-room houses on Lincoln ST.,
SIP per month.
A modern ten room house on Stat
street, 800 per month.
Two flats over Nyquist & Iversons
store. One of two rooms and the
other of three rooms. These are new
and consequently clean. Rent rea-
sonable
A fat over John r. Bowen's store,
per month.
SSA fat over J. M. Karmany's store,
$8 per month.
A 5-room house on Fuller street, %
per month
We represent some of the oldest and
most reliable fire insurance compan-
les doing business In the U. s.
Money to loan at reasonable rate Of
interest.
Should you desire anything in our
line, call and see US at our Office.
Suite / Odd Fellows Block.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
WAS A PIONEER MISSIONARY.

Rev. Charles Secombe Passes Away at
Springfield, S. ID.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., March 5.-Infor-
nation has reached here of the death at
Springfield, S. D., Of Rev. Charles
Secombe, one of the pioneer mission
aries Of the Northwest He established
the first Congregational church at Stan
ley Falls, Mimi, and narrowly escaped
with the lives of himself and family
during the Minnesota Indian war. He
was one of the pioneer ministers of Da-
kota, having been the pastor of the Con-
gregational church at Springfield from
1881 up to year or two ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09

Mayor Currier has received letter
from the National Boer Relief Fund
association asking him to forward any
money that may be given by our citi-
zens for the purpose. and to allow the
use OF his name in this connection. He
has not replied, but his sympathies are
largely with the Beers in their strug-
gle to maintain their liberty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
ROONEY WON 1T.

Papers from Beloit, Wis, give an &C.
count of the wrestling match there last
Thursday evening between John J..
Rooney, of Chicago, and Kara Hasan, a
Turk. The match was for two falls out
of three. The Turk won the first fall
and Rooney the next two. The audi
ence numbered about 200. No mention
is made of Faulkner being there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
DIVIDES HIS SALARY.
Congressman Sibley Gives q Thousand
Each to Five Hospitals.

Congressman SibIey Gives Thousand
Each to Five Hospitals.
FRANKLIN, Pa, March 5.-Shortly
after the election, Hon. Joseph Sibley,
as congressman from the Twenty
seventh district, announced that he
would divide his salary for his two
years term between the five hospitals in
his district. In fulfillment of this prom
Use, the officials Of the projected hospi-
tai in this city have received check
for 81, 900 from Congressman Sibley and
a check for the same amount was re-
ceived by each of the hospitals at Oil
City, Warren, Bradford and Kane. At
the end Of his term each hospital will
have received $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09

Politics are said to be warming up a
little in North Mankato, and it is likely
that saloon and an anti-saloon ticket
will be in the field. A caucus of the
saloon force is said to be scheduled for
Saturday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty deeds filed:

Warranty deeds filed:
John R. Norton to Geo. G. Wiesner,
four and one-half acres in section ten,
Mapleton, for S575.
VIM. R. Roberts to Henry w. John
son, nw4, set, ne4, sec. 26, Cambria,
for S170.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
The wolcott Missing.

SEATTLE, WASH, March 5.-The
steamer Wolcott of the Pacific Steam
Whaling company is missing and fear
Is felt that she has experienced disaster
in the north Pacific. She left here for
Unalaska by way of Sitka, Valdes and
Cooks Inlet, Dec. %, and has not been
heard from since.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09

Miss Rena Johnson was given an en-
joyable surprise party by about twenty
five of her classmates of the eight grade
of the high school Friday evening at
her home, 1919 Lewis street. Refresh
ments were served, and the evening
was spent in playing games.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
Parents Were Attending a Dance.

OLYMPIA, Wash, March John,
Charles and Emma, aged respectively
8, Z and 8, children Of Charles Wenge1,
living II miles from here, were burned
to death during the night. The parents
were absent from home attending
dance and an elder sister, aged II. was
left in charge Of the house and the chill
dren
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
Boute11e Again a Candidate.

BANGOR, Me-, March 5.-Congress-
man O. A. Boutelle has so far recovered
from his recent illness, which made it
necessary to send him to Boston for
treatment, that he has decided to seek
reelection. His brother has just an
nounced the candidacy Of the congress
man for denomination.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09

Twenty members of Schiller lodge
No. 80. I. O. o. F. formed surprise
party on Sheriff Gerlich Saturday eye
ming. Mrs Gerlich had been let into
the secret and had abundant refresh
ments prepared. The evening was
pleasantly spent in playing cards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
Constitution Extended.

Special to Daily Free Press:
Washington, March Ex-senator Davis
has introduced a bill extending the
provisions of the constitution to Porto
Rico, in so far as relate to protectio q
and Interstate commerce.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-03-09
Permit Granted.

f. B. Clements applied for permission
to erect a brick veneered building for
storage, two-stories high. at No. 713
South Front street. He said that the
adjacent property owners have no OBJ