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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
w. E. FREEMAN,
Co. Supt.

Fred H. Snyder returned from Lake
Okaboji, Iowa, where he has been
since Thursday.
W. J. Osborne left Monday for Fort
Collins, Col, to make his future
home
Henry Humphrey was down from
Lake Crystal Monday afternoon.
H. L. Schmitt spent Monday and
Tuesday in Vernon Center.
Ed. M. Bradseth was up from St.
Paul today.
The Royal Arcanum held well at
tended meeting last night, followed by
smoke social. District Deputy G. B.
Gedney, of Minneapolis, was present
and gave an interesting and instruc-
tive talk. D. V. Williams was install
ed as collector and E. J. Cook as secre-
tary. The council is prospecting.
Hunts Perfect" baking powder is
pure, wholesome and economical.
The Royal Arcanum and Knights of
Pythias ball teams are practicing for
the game to be played Friday evening,
Aug. Sd. The game will be fast and
furious one of five innings, and it is
expected that the Red Cross corps will
be on hand with an ambulance wagon
and stretchers to remove the injured
and played out.
The trial of Geo. E. Keene and P.
S. Lobdell for disorderly conduct at the
time of their shooting affair was set for
Wednesday. When the case was call
ed that day it was adjourned until
afternoon, and then it was adjourned
until Wednesday Aug. list, at 10 a. M,
when it is expected that final DISPOSE
tion will be made of the case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
The New Fair Store.

Since commencing business in Man
kato the new Fair store has enjoyed a
splendid business and steadily keeps
up with the times by increasing its
stock to satisfy the demands. The
stock is new and complete and consists
of dry goods, notions, tinware, etc.
"Quick sales and small profits, - is the
motto of this store and it is the means
of bringing big trade to them.
When you want real genuine bar
gains the Fair store is the place to
visit
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
July 27-Aug 8 10
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special Term,
July "a, 1900.
In the matter of the estate OF Frederick
Roberts. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Thomas
Hughes, administrator of the estate of Ere derick
Roberts, deceased. representing, among other
things, that he has fully administered said
estate. and praying that time and place
be fixed for examining and allowing the final
account of his administration, and for the
assignment OF the residue of said estate to the
parties entitled thereto by law.
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
and petition heard. by this court, on Thursday,
the 30th day of August, A. D. 1900 at 10
O'Clock a. m, at the Probate Office in the City
of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, That notice there
OF be given to all persons interested by publish
ing copy of 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 published at Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the City of Mankato the Gath day
OF July, A. D. 1900.
By the Court,
Probate Court Seal. WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge OF Probate.
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PERSONAL.

A. E. Clark was at BlueEarth today.
Miss Osborn went to St. Paul yester-
day afternoon.
Judge Severance went to Fairmont
today to look after case.
Postmaster L. G.. Beebe, of Winnie
bago City, was in Mankato last eve
ming.
Mrs. NJ S. Dean, of st. Peter, and
her sister, Mrs. Schimmel, are visit
ing in the city.
Judge Quinn, Of Fairmont, stopped
off in the city between trains yester-
day afternoon.
Miss Charlotte Davis, of Waupun,
Wis, is visiting Mrs. G. NJ Hobart
for few days.
Mrs. o. H. Roberts, of Minneapolis,
is visiting her brother, I. N. Griffith
and her family.
Mrs. G. L. Smith and Miss Nellie
Thayer, of Delavan were guests at the
City Hotel over night.
W. L. Comstock was at Albert Lea
yesterday on business connected with
the Brundin Bros. case.
Miss Hall left today for Vermont for
visit. She is daughter of Justice
Hall, formerly of North Mankato
VIM. Hodge, formerly clerk at the
Stahl House, has gone to st. James to
accept a responsible position in the
Park Hotel. His many friends will
wish him success.
w. G. Hoerr returned yesterday
afternoon from Watertown, S. d. He
reports the crops as not being very
good in that section. The harvest is
not as far along as it is in this vicin-
ity, and some of the grain will not be
ready for cutting before next week.
Louis Janda and wife will leave
Monday for New York. where they
will take the Hamburg American liner
Patricia on Aug. 4th for Europe.
They will spend three months travel
ling through Europe and taking in the
Paris exposition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
july ~ Aug 2-1O
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-SS.-In Probate Court, Special Term,
July 10th, 1900.
In the matter of the estate OF John
Wagner, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition oil Barbara
c. Wagner executrix of the estate of
John Wagner. deceased, representing among
other things that she has fully administered
said estate, and praying that time and place be
fixed for examining, and allowing the
final account OF her administration, and for
the assignment of the residue of said estate to
the parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court on Tuesday,
the 2Sth day of August, A. D., 1900, at
10 o'clock a. m, lat the Probate Office in the City
OF Mankato in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publishing
a copy of this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in
the Mankato Free Press, a weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the City OF Mankato, the 10th day
OF July, A. D. 1900.
By the Court:
Probate Court Seal. VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate,
GEO. w. MEAD, Attorney for Eexcutrix
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JUMPED THE TRACK.

PASSENGER train No. 3, on the Chicago
e Northwestern road, going west and
due in this city at - 80 p. M, was
delayed for an hour three miles the
other side of Mankato junction. The
front trucks of the tender jumped the
track and destroyed number of ties
The trucks were replaced as soon as
possible and the train proceeded to the
city. 1t is said that these particular
trucks have jumped the track several
times before from some unknown
cause. They were examined this morn
ing and seemed to be all right.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27

The GAINESVILLE Argus says that the,
Alma City creamery was burned on
Monday night last, the fire being
caused by lightning 1t was discovered
shortly before nine but had made such
Roadway that nothing could be done to
save the building. We have not
learned the loss. Undoubtedly steps
will be taken Immediately to rebuild.
In the mean time patrons will carry
milk to Cream and GAINESVILLE. There
was about $500 worth of butter and
cream in the building, besides years
supply of salt and butter tubs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
THE AUTHORSHIP.
P. A. Gunders is a Candidate for
denomination.
The Fight Over This Office, the Treasur.
ship and County Attorneyship
Getting Interesting,

P. A. Gunders announces that he is
candidate for denomination for the
office OF county auditor. This is not
intended as a surprise, for it has been
generally understood that he would
seek another term in the office which
he is now filling SO acceptibly to the
public. Mr.. Gunders' experience in
the office would prove of great advan-
tage to the tax payers if he were to be
continued in the office. 1t is one of
the most difficult to fill satisfactorily,
and when an official has proved his
efficiency it has become custom in
this and other counties to retain his
services for considerable period of
time. Probably the office was never
filled in this county by a more cap
able officer than Mr.. Gunders. He is
hard working, and his books are mod
els Of neatness and accuracy. If re-
nominated he would go in by an over
Whelming majority.
1t is said that L. o. Randall will
seek the Democratic nomination. AS
no one else is likely to want the empty
honor of a nomination to this office,
Mr. Randall's name will probably go
on the ticket. Whatever else is said
of him, he is certainly hustler, and
his candidacy will make the campaign
more interesting.
Ed. Weaver and J. E. Petersen, of
this city, and W. A. Whsle, of Good
Thunder, have already come out with
formal announcements of their candi-
dacy for the Republican nomination
for auditor. With four candidates in
the field. there will pc plenty of fun
for 'the boys" The "big show"
will be the fight over the authorship,
and candidates for other offices must
take their chances to greater or less
degree.
The fight for the Republican nomi-
nation for county treasurer is three
cornered one. D. S. Evans, Geo. III.
Clark and Lewis Davis re the con-
testants, and it is not likely that any
one else will enter the race at this late
day.
County Attorney Hughes and S. B.
Wilson are making pretty fight for
the county attorneyship, with the
prospect of dark horse who might
make them both jump sideways.
Coroner Kennedy will undoubtedly
desire a second term and no opposition
has yet developed. County Supt.
Freeman, Sheriff Gerlach, Probate
Judge Hughes, Register Bangerter,
Clerk Thorne and Surveyor Brooks all
have a clear field so far as known.
All have made excellent officials and
deserve another term.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
TWO NEW POSTMASTERS.

Congressman McCleary has recon-
mended the following persons for APP
polntment as postmasters in the new
towns on railroad extensions
Lismore, Mobiles county, Oils B.
Bratager.
Westbrook, Cottonwood county,
Sivert Norum
Mr.. McCleary has accepted an invi-
tation from the Republican national
committee to deliver three or four
speeches in Nebraska during the cam
paign.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
BABY EVA.

BABY EVA.
Did you know our baby?
She was passing fair,
Eyes the hue of summer skies,
And soft and shining hair,
And the tiny restless feet
In our home was music sweet,
While she added day by day
In the cunning baby way
Dainty charms, and winning grace
Each to other giving place,
Weaving round our hearts sepQ
Of love, no words can tell.
But she dropped, frail little flower;
Wealth of love had not the power
The death angels hand to stay
And our baby went away
Borne on angels pinions fair,
Home where all his jewels are,
Far away, and yet, so near
That her voice we seem to hear,
Lisping in loves sweet tone:
cease dear ones for me to mourn,
For l wait to clasp your hand,
In the Christians fatherland.
S. J. N.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
Buchanan, Mich, May 22

Buchanan, Mich, May 22.
Genesee Pure Food Co LIE Roy, N. Y:
Gentlemen My mama has been great coffee
drinker and has found it very injurious. Hav-
ing used several packages of your GRAIN-O,
the drink that takes the place of coffee, she
finds it much better for herself and for us
children to drink. She has given up coffee
drinking entirely. We use package of Grain-O
every week. / am ten years old.
Yours respectfully, FANNIE WILLIAMS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27
OBITUARY.

Died, at Vernon Center, Mimi,
July nth, 1900, of cebero spinal men
nights, Eva Margaret, youngest child
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Fernald, aged
two years and five months. The
funeral services were held at the house
July 10Th conducted by Rev. Geo. Mac
Dougal, pastor of Vernon Center Bap-
fist church
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27

The air in the city contains good
many chinch bugs. They are probably
some that have been driven out of
the harvest fields.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27

The street committee of the council
was out last evening, looking after
matters that had been referred to it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27

County Attorney Hughes and S. B.
Wilson are making a pretty fight for
the county attorneyship, with the
prospect of dark horse who might
make them both jump sideways.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-07-27

The fight for the Republican nomi
nation for county treasurer is three
cornered one. D. S. Evans, Geo. III
Clark and Lewis Davis ire the con
testants, and it is not likely that an,
one else will enter the race at this lat,
day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19

All day yesterday and until late -ast night
the State delegations were arriving in Phil
hdelphia. holding their meetings to perfect
organization, selecting National Commit
teemen and outlining action on the vice
presidential question
The National Committee is almost COM
pleted. In the Kansas contest Mulvane
won out over Cyrus Leland. Jr., which in
creases Burton's senatorial chances. Bur-
ton was chosen State delegation chair man.
In Pennsylvania Quay had a clean sweep.
He was rechosen National committeeman
and also was made chairman of delegation.
Hanna carefully set the time Of meeting
Of the Ohio State delegation for 10 o'clock
this morning, so that no expression came
from that State on the vice presidential
question.
2 O. J. Salisbury is leading In the Utah con-
test for National Committeeman, and Har-
~ New has beaten Milliken for member
nhip In the committee from Indiana.
Deliver is running well for the vice pres
Idential nomination
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19

mate welfare. Delegate Robertson precipi-
tated the issue by offering a resolution Ia
yorable to Roosevelt. 1t was opposed by
Colonel Hecker and others, on the ground
that such action was premature and the
resolution. as stated, was finally tabled.
In order to avoid possible msccnstruction
OF this action, d. NJ. Ferry, the Republican
candidate for Governor, and W. H. Elliott.
the new National Committeeman from
Michigan. were designated as committee to
explain the situation to Mr.. Roosevelt.
They told the Governor that the Michigan
delegates felt that his acceptance Of the
Vice Presidency would stand in the way of
his choice for the Presidency four years
hence, which was considered the real honor
awaiting him, and that the vice presidential
resolution was accordingly tabled as ad,
verse to his interests.
Governor Roosevelt expressed himself
pleased with what had been done and said
that he hoped other delegations would do
the same
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
Life Gradually Lenetbepinr

Recently published statistics prove that the
average health and average length of life Of
HI nan beings have grown stronger and longer
with the years In tho fifteenth century there
was not to he found in the largest and most
populous city a single or woman over sixty
years of age. 1t Is clearly demonstrated that
the change for the better has been brought about
by modern IDEAS and scientific metho-i. one Of
the agents which has been most instrumental in
I-.strvtng and iengtheninE life is Hostet,er's
Stomach Bitters. Thousands have died in the
asst from stomach and digestive disorders who
might have survived had they resorted TO the
Bitters II .s the greatest Of known tonics for
stomach and digestive organs. Il cures dyspepsia
indigestion. constipation and kidney and liver
disorders. and has done for the past nfty
Years. There IL nothing to equal II.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
ALABAMA.
National Committee Fails to Settle
All Contests.

Philadelphia. June 1s.-The contesting
delegations from Alabama have spent most
of the day in an effort to bring about a
reconciliation between the Vaughn and
Bingham delegates. whose names were
not placed on the temporary roll. The Ma
tional Committee failed to seat four dele
gates-at-large and four district delegates
referring the contest to the convention.
OF the fourteen seated, the Bingham fac
ton has q majority of two.
To-day the last of the delegation arrived.
]. II. Bingham stated that an amicable set
tlement Of the difficulty would be effected.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
WEST VIRGINIA.
Feeling Is Divided Between Dolli.
yer and Roosevelt.

Philadelphia. June B-While the West
Virginia delegation was meeting to-day Mr..
Do!liver called and was cordially received
He is native of West Virginia and has
many friends on the delegation. He was
assured Of the friendly sentiments enter
tanned Tor him, for. while the State Will
first compliment one of its Senators with a
vote. 1t will afterwards give him support
The sentiment is not solid, however, as
oped.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
new YORK.
Delegations Meeting Did Not Con
slider Vice Presidency.

Philadelphia. June ls.-Ths meeting Of
khe New York delegation was sort of
magnet to the delegates from other States
and the corridors in front of the commit
tee-rooms were crowded at o'clock this
-osvening that the local police had to be
sailed on to make a passageway for the
New Workers Not more than half the dele
gates Were present at $50 o'clock.
The aim OF the crowd seemed TO be to
yet sight Of Governor Roosevelt, for when
be came through the corridor there was a
I him through and soon after Senator Depew
got similar ovation.
hares Ths mfsng MryaS Mss opened by Dsegate
moved that C. M. Depew be selected as
chairman. The selection was unanimous
pnd Mr.. Depew took the chair. John W.
Dwight was named as secretary and then
&r. Platt was selected samid applause to
ee chairman Of the delegation; National
Committeeman Gibbs was reelected and
the usual selections for committees were
made.
In ten minutes the meeting had adjourned
candidates. Governor Roosevelt sat next
Senator Platt declined to talk on the ulti.
matum issued by Governor Roosevelt, and
the delegates about him seemed also ayerse
70 discussing it
Senator Platt went directly to his room
after the meeting and number OF the
New York delegates followed him. There
were enough remarks dropped to make it
evident that the leaders OF the New York
delegation We're convinced that Governor
Roosevelts statement has disposed of his
candidacy. To Mr.. Platt this question was
proposed:
"Can Mr. Roosevelt be defeated for the
s9tnationr To which he replied:
Ss. / think so."
oayt decidedly in keeping with this view
cent matter were the threats Of the less
1,nanciaof the delegation that 'if Roose-
,r,,h,~.nn not accept the vice presidency.
A,cnlsant be renominated for Governor
ranged frl retired to private life"
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
MAINE.
Will Vote for Long While He Re.
mains in the Field.

Philadelphia. June 1s.-The Maine delega-
tion held meeting at noon. The organiza-
ton was perfected. Sidney II. Bird being
elected chairman. Joseph II. Manley was
unanimously reelected National Commit
teeman. The delegation decided to vote as
a unit for Secretary Long as long as he Is
a candidate before the convention A COM
mittee OF five was appointed to act in con-
junction with the Massachusetts delega-
lion in booming the candidacy Of Long.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
ST. LOUIS c0NGRESSMEN.
Pearce, Joy and BarthOldt on the
Ground.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Philadelphia. June 1S.-The three ST. Louis
Congressman came over this evening from
Washington. Major Pearce maintains that
in spite of the Roosevelt movement. Dolli-
yer Of Iowa yet has an excellent chance for
the nomination. The Major was convinced
Of this after talks with leaders of The
House who are delegates to the conven-
tion.
Representative Joy has caught the Roose-
Welt enthusiasm. He predicts the New
Workers. nomination and says 1t will be the
wisest that can be made.
Representative Bartholdt also believes the
Roosevelt stampede will capture the con-
vention. The st. Louis members will go
back to Washington after the denomination
of President McKinley
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
KENTUCKY.
w. S. Taylor in Attendance, but
Taking No Active Part.

Philadelphia. June 1s.-W s. Taylor and
Governor Bradley are the two central fig
ures Of the Kentucky delegation, which has
quarters at the Continental The delega-
tion Is augmented by. the Mckinley Club of
things lively. DeiegatesW.TP. Ross summed
I'D the feeling thus:
Kentucky wants TO compliment Governor
Bradley py having his name considered for
the vice presidency. After that the senti-
ment seems strongest for Roosevelt IL he
VIII accept. with no definite choice among
the other candidates."
Mr.. Taylor is accompanied by his wife.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
PENNSYLVANIA.
Quay Is Made Chairman and Ma
tiOnal Committeeman.

Philadelphia. June 1s.-The Pennsylvania
delegation met this afternoon and unani-
mously reelected Colonel NJ. S. Quay Ma
tional Committeeman from this State Colo
mel Quay presided and he was also made
chairman of the delegation.
Senator Penrose moved that the delega-
ton be instructed for Roosevelt for Vice
President. State Senator c. l.. Magee
tanti-Quay) asked for n roll call. Congress
man NJ. j. Williams inquired whether
Roosevelt would accept II Endorsed. Sena-
tor Penrose said:
Il can assure the gentleman and other
delegates that Governor Roosevelt will ac-
cept IL the nomination is rendered him."
Senator Finn of Pittsburg tanti-QuaO
thought II rather early to tie up the dele
cation.
To this suggestion Chairman Quay re-
piled that there was nothing binding in the
motion: that it merely showed the prefer
ence of the delegation.
The roll was then called. resulting: Roose-
yelt. o.; Root. l: Long. /: Bliss, I; excused
from voting, Z; absent, 2
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
MONTANA.
Delegation Probably Will Support
Scott for Vice Presidency,

Philadelphia. June ls-The delegates from
Montana held their causus tonight and
selected Senator Thomas II. Carter to be
the chairman of the delegation in the con-
vention. William II. Dewitt was elected
National Committeeman 10 succeed Charles
Z. Leonard.
the delegation would support for Vice Pres
idept, he said:
The delegation came TO Philadelphia
wholly uninstructed as to the presidential
and vice presidential candidates, and the
delegates have held no conference for the
purpose of deciding on anyone. / believe
that the Montana men. will support Scott
for the vice presidency"
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-19
INDIANA,
Senator Fairbanks Says He's Not
a Candidate.

Philadelphia. June Ex-senator Fairbanks
presided at the meeting of the Indiana dele
CATION to-day, and was chosen chairman.
but no statement was made as 10 his vice
presidential purposes. although the Senator
continues to tell inQuirers that he is not
a candidate.
Colonel Charles Jewett. who was chosen
as the member OF the Committee on Per-
manent Organization, was formerly chair
man OF the Democratic State Committee
of Indiana.
The Indiana sentiment was expressed
by Delegate George Z. Haywood as fol-
lows:
IF Fairbanks would permit the use OF
his name he would have the strength OF
Indiana. and IL would be a powerful as
sistance to US IN Indiana Roosevelt prob
ably Is next in favor. but the delegation
has not been polled.'
Colonel Durbin'S nomination as Governor
requires his place to be filled on the Ma
tional Committee. Harry New of the In
dianapolis Journal and Frank Millgan. are
the candidates, with the chances apparent
ly favoring New.