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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30
FINE PROGRAMME Is PROMISED.
At Benefit Performance By Amateurs
Friday Night.

The entertainment at the opera
house next Friday night for the bene-
fit of the Americas Cornet Band and
storm sufferers of Galveston. sharing
the entire proceeds, Will be we'll worth
attending and goodly audience will
greet the amateurs. Some of the best
local talent is included in the caste,
and the minstrel features and other
parts are first class. The admission is
only 90 cents, and all should assist in
this worthy cause.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30
BOUGHT A LARGE PLANTATION.
Atwood Farm East of Americas Has
Been Sold.

Mr.. julius Brown, a prosperous far
mer of Sumter, bought yesterday the
Atwood plantation of one thousand
acres, eight miles east of Americas.
The place had been leased for several
years past by Mr.. w, r. Chapman and
is widely known as the Chapman mill
place. The consideration was 81, 800.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

Put your stomach, liver and blood in
healthy condition and you can defy
disease. PRICKLEY ASH BITTERs is a
successful system regulator. DIR. +
J. EIdridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

TAKE LAXATIVE CHOCOLATE; cure
Choronic Constipation and Liver
Troubles. Purely Vegetable. Pleasant
TO take. Guaranteed by Dodson's Phar-
macy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30
Moro Hews of Cotton Goods.
0hey IRE Costing More 7

Manufacturers of the stocks we have
on hand now would gladly buy all we have
at profit on the prices we paid for them.
If you knew the stock as well as they do
this store could not hold the throngs who
would come to get share of these goods
As It is the lots are disappearing, Is this
fair warning ? It's meant to be.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30
For Sale.

Dooly, Sumter and Webster county,
Ga, Seed Rye at Geo. divers for
$1.50 per bushel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

Stockings |01- d Inc ex so Tfs
Ole Boys and Sfrls. of stockings;
suited for school wear. If bought here
they'll be bought right. Yes, right in
every particular
Boys Fast Black Cotton Hose, double knee
and toe '-'''''''''''''''L2 L2c per pair
Boys Seamless Fast Black Bicycle Hose,
extra weight and length at 20c per pr
Misses Ribbed Cotton Hose, double knees,
high spliced heels, Onyx black at I5o M.
Misses Onyx Black Ribbed Hose, double
knees, guaranteed stainless, any o5, ~.
size from TO l-2, at....-.-.........% 90 pr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

Germany has begun the direct i'm
portation of South African wool, ow-
ing to the Boer war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

Tew Seperato The .'ma I'D this
SKIRTS. wear will continue 10
fill prominent place. You'll find style
and economy com bined in these lots.
Ladies or Misses Knitted Underskirts,
solid shades OF black, navy, en-
garnet, pink or blue at go. OOC c0cH'
Ladies or Misses Underskirts, better qualI-
t ty. all wool, plain or fancy bord- 81 each.
eIS d. '..'...--'"..,s- ..... ~ %@S"'
great variety Ladies' top or dress Skirts
of the very latest styles and approved ma
Ladies' or Misses MerCerized Saline Under
skirts in pretty shaded of hello, cerise, navy,
black, etc, elegantly tailor c/ * -
eu' dL'''.. ....--..-.. .-...- s~' y ~ S%S<S'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30
Americas Cotton Market.

AMERIcUs, Ga, Sept. 30, 1900.
Reed today at warehouses, SOB bales,
Reed previousIyzat IS 14,054 s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30
0Nl1 - 01 9, ss,89 ekou NegAIaoo Shirts.

Last year we held this cleanup sale
later in the season, and had more shirts
than are now offered; then the lot was al
most sod In one week. These numerous lot
number in all about five hundred shirts
Among them are some of the most desirable
kinds that we have shown. No shirt in
the lot is worth less than Use; most of them
are our 81 grades, though a fair proportion
are regular 81. SO kinds Choice, soc. each.
All sIzes-sale begins Monday
Morning, October 1Sf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

IT, .c.Aao/ Can show you some very
pretty weaves for the
dresses. school girls new gown
Most attractiveIy priced.
36Inch French Flannels, all new and de-
sirable shades, every fibre pure wool, and
matchless elsewhere at the A1o MR. ,,oI
price. ~"' O0> g"
popular shades, brown, blue, garnet. castor
ana gray mixtures - '''''''' SOC. per ya
34Inch Tartan Plaids, in bright colors for
smart school dresses at L2L 2c per ya
28-Inch. Atwood filled Serges, in new and
pretty shades only ....../2 lie per ua
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

Total warehouse receipts 1887
Americas Market Quotations.
Good Middling, ....... .95@lOc
Middling Observation-Disclosures. 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30
CAUGHT IN A BLAZING HOUSE,
Several Men in Section House Had
Close Call

A railroad section house near Gate
wood, four miles from Americas,
burned night or two since and sever
al white men sleeping in it were nearly
smothered before they made their es-
cape. One of them, it is said, was
burned quite severely. 1t is not
known how the fire originated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

Standard Shes tings; heaviest weight
made; short lengths, to 20 yd. pieces
at .......... ,Yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-30

80 inch Fleeced Back Outings; fifty
patterns, at SC. J~d.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-10

They report that there are calls from
all paris OF the Islands for public schools.
school supplies and English teachera
greater than the commission can provide
until comprehensive school system "a
organized. Night schools for teaching
English 70 adults are being established III
response 70 popular demand Native chi
dren show aptitude In learning English
Spanish Is spoken by a small fraction ~
people. and in a few years the medium ~
communication In the courts public or
Aces and between different tribes viii no
English. creation 81 central Rovernmen,
within eighteen months. under which ana.
stanfialiy all right described in the nm
OF Rights In the Federal Constitution are
10 he secured TO the people OF tho phliln-
pines. will bring 10 them contentmen,
prosperity. education and political en-
iightmcnt"
This shows 20 my counfrymen what has
been and ls being done % bring rho hen
eats Of liberty ana good government, 70
these wards OF the nation. Every effor,
has been directed 20 their peace ana nros-
perity. their advancement and weil-belnr
not for our ACKNOWLEDGMENT nor for prIae
o. might, not for trade or commerce M,
for exploitation. but for humanity ana
civilization. and FOR the projection Of the
vas' majority OF the population who vel
come our sovereignty against the a.
signing minority whose FIRST demand az.
er the surrender Of Manila by the snantsh
army was 30 enter the city that thc,,
nigh, loot Il and destroy those M, n,
sympathy wiki their selfsh and PREACHER
GUS designs.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-10
Cuba and Porto Rico.

We have been in possession Of Cuba
since the first OF January, 1893. We have
restored order and established domestic
tranquility. We have fed the starving.
clothed the naked. ana ministered to the
sick We have Improved the sanitary con-
diiiou OF the island. We have stimulated
Industry. introduced public education. and
taken a full and comprehensive enumera-
ton OF the inhabitants The qualification
OF electors has been settled and under Il
officers have been chosen for all the mu-
nicipaliues OF Cuba. These local govern
msuts are now IN operation. adj
miuistered by the people. Our military
establishment has been reduced from 81
90 10 less than 5000 An election has
been ordered. to BE- held % the i5th Of
September. under fair election law al
ready tried IN the municipal elections. 70
choose members OF constitutional con-
veution and the convention. by the same
order IL 70 assemble or the fret Monday
Of November to frame a constitution up
on which an independent government for
the island will rest. All this Is a long
step In the fulhlment Of our sacred guar
antecs 20 the people OF cuba.
We hold Porto Rico by the same title
as the Philippines. The treaty OF peace
which ceded as the one conveysd TO Us the
other Congress has given 10 this island
"A government m which the inha Otants
participate elect their own Legislature en-
oct their own local laws. provide their own
system OF taxation. ana In these respects
have the same power and privileges en-
;oyed by other territories belonging 20 the
United States and much larger meas
ure OF self-government than was given
10 the inhabitants Of Louisiana under JEFF
lsfereou. A district court Of the United
states for Porto Rico has been esta blish-
"a and local courts have been inaugural
Cd all OF which are Ia operation. The
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-10
commerce aud ships.

Siusty-one per cent % our exports
and imports are now carried by foreign
snipS. For ocean transportation we pay
annually TO foreign ship-owners over $is5.
Dp0.Vo We ought 20 own the ships for
our carrying trade with the world. and
We ought 20 build them IA American ship
yards aud man them with American sail
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-10


on oct. q. 1895. while the Pace Commls-
sion was continuing it, negotiations in
Paris the following additional instruction
was sent:
1t II imperative upon US that a. victors
we should be governed only by motives
which will exalt our nation. Territorial
exhaustion should be our least concern
a. % we shall not shirk the moral obliga-
t,Ous Of our victory Is OF the greatest IL
Is undisputcd that SPANS authority T.
permanently destroyed In every part OF
the Philippines. To leave any part IN her
feeble control now would increase our Diff
fculties and be opposed 20 the interests
OF humanity. Nor can we per-
NIT Spain 20 transfer any OF the islands
60 another power. Nor can we invite an
other power or powers to Join the United
states In sovereignty over them. We must
either hold them or turn them back ~
Spain.
consequently. grave as are the respon-
slhiliucs and Unforeseen as are the dir
nculties which are before us. the Presi-
dent can see but one plain path Of duty.
the acceptance OF the Archipelago. Great
, er difficulties ana more serious compiler
tlons-administrative ana international
would follow any other course The Presi-
dent has given 20 the views OF the COM
missioners the fullest consideration. and
~ Itsthihk Aut NoHttuSioH hpeNt dhuou"N-
cd IN the light OF Information communi-
Gated TO the commission and to the Pres
ident since your departure. he has been
Influenced by the single consideration OF
duty and humanity. The President II not
unmindfui OF the distressed financial con-
daion Of Spain and whatever considera-
ton the United States may show must
come from iis eerse O. generosity and ben
evidence. rather than from any real or
technical obligation"
Again. on Nov. u, ! Instructed the COM
mission;
From the standpoint OF indemnity both
the archipeiagocs porto Rico and the
Phillppines are insufficient to pay our
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
PERSONAL.

Lieut.. Governor Smith spent the day
in the city.
L. L. Davis and family were down
from Madelia today.
w. N. Plymat left this afternoon fol
trip to Polk county
Attorney Frank Clague, of LANDER
ton, was in the city today.
]. c. Moore is in Duluth. looking
after some property interests.
Miss Lathy and Miss Holt went to
st. Paul today to spend few days.
FL. l. Olston, of Lake Benton, s. D.,
banker and real estate man, was in the
city last evening.
Congressman McCleary will give ar
address to the Scandinavian club in
Minneapolis tomorrow evening.
Mayor Currier, Rev. S. D. Works
Geo. M. Palmer and Harry Palmer re
turned last night from Hayward, Wis
where they went to look for bargains il
land They made an offer on some
but do not yet know whether it will b.
accepted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

fore, to make a clean sweep. is for
McClearys friends to come out to the pri-
maries, and to see to it that only trusted
friends are placed on the delegate tickets.
The stuff that is being sent into the
country districts that Funk has every
thing his own way in the city" is the
merest bluff. Mr. Funk has good many
friends in Mankato-and a good many Of
his friends will not support him against
Mr.. McCleary. They do not recognize
any such elements of strength in Mr.
Funk's candidacy as they do in Mr.. Nc.
Gle ary's, and the great majority of ou1
people feel just as the Fairmont News has
expressed it-that Mr.. Funk has been
"buncoed.
The Republicans of Mankato and Blue
Earth county will not fall into the trap
that has been set by some of the ambitious
boys over in the other corn field.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
FINAL ACTION DELAYED.
County Board Will Act on the Ditch Petit
ti0n May 30lh.

The county board gave about all of
yesterday afternoon to the hearing on
ditch spetition No. 3. Forty or fifty
witnesses were sworn and the proceed.
ings we're of judicial complexion,
"Judge" Graf presiding The board
finally decided to postpone action on
the matter until May 30th, when an.
other meeting is to be held.
The board disallowed the petition of
Ed. Flynn and others. of Good Thunder,
for the alteration of the boundaries of
school districts 81, so, SO and 1O3, because
it did not comply with the law.
The contract for repairing the iron
bridge in sec. 81, Sterling, over Rice
creek, was awarded to Mayer Bros. of
this city, for 1928. The county sur
veyor is to prepare the plans and speci-
fications for the bridge.
The board adjourned this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
MR.. FUNK'S CANDIDACY.

Under the above caption the Fairmont
News, whose editor is thoroughly posted
on Second district politics. has the follow
ing information to impart which, coming
as it does, from paper published 'sout-
side" of Blue Earth county, shows what
Mr.. Funks candidacy means. and for what
purpose it is being worked:
If the papers of this congressional dis
trict reflect public opinion. Mr.. Funk has
hard row to hoe in his contest with Nc
Cleary. In fact he will never get fairly
started in the race. If the Republicans of
Blue Earth county wish to retain the con-
gresham they will not attempt to swap
just now and we believe they are sensible
enough toknow it There has been an
organized attempt get several men in
the district to come out as candidates in
the hope of thus having majority of the
delegates against our present member, but
Mr.. Funk is the only man to fall into the
trap. He will find that the men outside of
Blue Earth county who have encouraged
him have no idea of supporting him if their
support will do him any good. In other
words they are using him as cats paw, to
injure McCleary. hoping to be benefited
by his labors.
The Free Press, from the very outset,
has been entirely satisfied that the parties
outside" of Blue Earth county who have
been urging Mr. Funk on to make fight
for congress against our present member
were doing so with no intention CT per-
hitting Mr.. Funk to be nominated. Blue
Earth county will not be the home of the
congressman that succeeds Mr.. McCleary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

You may advertise in 5000 papers.
but you only get one bill monthly from
the advertising agent.
Mayor Currier, who returned last
night from Hayward, Wis, is pleased
with some of the land in that vicinity,
where many Mankato people have pro-
perty. He passed through forest fire
all night, and reports much damage
done. He is enthusiastic over the
lakes The party brought back sew
eral Indian souvenirs.
DR.. Warner yesterday amputated the
second finger from the right hand of
Will Stevens, who resides near Garden
City. Mr.. Stevens scratched his finger
on nail while pulling off horse shoe
amonth ago, and it has steadily grown,
worse until the bone became diseased.
1t is thought that the amputation will
stop the trouble.
The agreement between the city and
the officers of the Mankato & New Ulm
road in regard to the removal of the
false work at the Mound avenue cross
ing was approved by Engineer Hall,
who arrived in the city last evening.
Mr.. Hall will forward the agreement to
Chicago for the signature of the proper
officials. By the terms of the agree
! ment, which was prepared by City At
tor ney Daley and the street commit
tee on one side and Attorney Pau for
the railroad company, the false work
is to be removed by Jan. 1st, 1901.
Judge Hughes today appointed John
Murphy guardian for Larry Griffin
! and wife. The two latter took the af-
ternoon train for st. Paul, where they
will enter the home for the aged. Their
property will no doubt be disposed of.
Frank White. of Fulda, and Schnei-
der Bros, of Sleepy Eye, today filed
petitions in bankruptcy with Referee
Flittie.
Lake Crystal Union: W. Fl. Robin
son, of this place, sold two and one
half year old steer weighing 1,450
pounds for Al cents per pound, which
Melted him S6525. This is considered
a good Investment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets.

To nearly all points in the United
States on sale at all ticket offices of the
Chicago Great Western railway on the
first and third Tuesdays of May and
June, at the very low homeseekers rate
of one fare plus 80. 90 for the round trip.
Tickets good for return within 81 days
from date of sale. Persons contem-
plating trip will save money by call
on any agent of the Chicago Great
Western Ry. and obtaining detail in
formation regarding the homeseekers
rates, or addressing F. 81. Lord, G.. P.
& T. A, 113 Adams st Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Cures dizzy spells, tired feeling, stom.
ach, kidney and liver troubles. Keeps
you we'll all the year. Rocky Noun.
tain Tea taken this month. 35c. John
c. Thro.
Water that was out of doors last
night was coated with ice this morning
There was killing frost, and vege-
tables and fruit trees suffered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The beardless young man who writes
North Star Politics in the Minneapolis
Journal, has strayed away from home and
has evidently got lost. He writes from
Luverne that the congressional fight in
Blue Earth county is between Funk and
L. P. Hunt. Evidently Gaylord Lamb has
been 'stringing" our young friend from
Minneapolis. Lamb knows tender root
when he sees it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The Democrats of ST. Paul didn't leave
a grease spot of the Republican city ticket.
Even McCardy, the invincible, was knocked
out by IS majority. This little threshing
will no doubt bring the Republicans of the
metropolis together, and in November they
will roll up good majority on the side of
good government and economy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Everything that has been written by news

Everything that has been written by news
paper publishers, whether favorable or
unfavorable to our present member, with
singular unanimity make this declara-
ton. There are several ambitious gentle
men residing in this district who want to
go to congress, but they are too shrewd to
precipitate fight this year in such man
ner as will in any wise complicate or en-
barr ass their chances for the future.
The question for the Republicans of
Mankato and Blue Earth county to de-
termine at this time is whether they are
ready to yield the congressman to some
outside county. If so the support of Mr..
Funk can be made to bring about such a
result. If, however, it is felt that we want
to continue a faithful servant, who has
made a reputation for his home city
throughout the United States through his
priceless services to the party and to the
country, and whose district is known of all
others in the Northwest the support of
Congressman McCleary is the only way to
express such desire.
With Blue Earth county behind Mr..
McCleary there will hardly be an opposing
county in the approaching congressional
convention. And there is no question
about what this county will do. With no
disparagement to Mr.. Funk, it is not too
much to say that, left to popular vote of
the Rep ublicans of the county, eighty per
cent would favor the retention of Mr.. Nc
Cleary. All that will be necessary, there
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
WHAT DO The CHILDREN DRINK.

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you the
new food drink called Grain-O? 1t is delicious
and nourishing and takes the place of coffee.
The more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their sys
TENS. Grain % is made of pure grains, and
when properly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee but costs about Il as much. All
grocers sell it. 15c and 25c. .7
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
List of Entries in the Different Division
and Number of Premiums in Each.
Entries list

Three were commended, two in the culinary
and one in the baby show.
The exhibit of 1899 being month
earlier than the year before, the very
busy season of the year. and radical
change in the premium list. made a
difference in the number of entries, but
the character of the exhibit was much
improved. Respectfully submitted
J. G.. CURRYER, Sec.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Annual Convention Grand Chapter of
Minnesota Order of Eastern Star
at ST. Paul May OIL, 1000.

For the above convention the Chicago
Great Western Ry. will sell on May
to II round trip excursion tickets on
the certificate plan Good to return to
May 18th For further information
inquire of any agent G. G. W. Ry. or
address F. Fl. Lord, G. P. & T. A 113
Adams ST.. Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Wanted-Men to learn the barber
trade. No expense if you will work
for us, good wages paid graduates, new
opportunity, complete outfit of tools
presented. Catalogue and special Of
fer mailed free Mohler College, Min
neapolis, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Meeting of Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans. Boston. Hay S.I2, 1000.

For this meeting the Chicago Great
Western Ry. will sell on May 40
round trip excursion tickets on the GER
tificate plan for a fare and one third.
Goo d to May Is, 1900. For further in
formation apply to any agent, G. G. W.
Ry.. or F. r. Lord, G. P & 7. A 113
Adams st, Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Joseph Kraus has commenced suit
against Mary and Hannah johnson to
foreclose a land contract on four lots in
Mankato City, valued at $500, nothing
having been paid on the contract and
possession being refused. Mr.. Kraus
bought the lots of Joseph Kron, who
had contracted to sell them to the john
son ladies. Daniel Buck is Mr.. Kraus'
attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
MATTERS IN COURT.
Action Brought by a Widow to Recover
$1,000 Accident Insurance.

Mrs. Katie Wolff has commenced an
action in the district court against the
Fidelity and Casualty Co.. of New
York, to recover 1000 accident insur-
ance carried by her late husband,
Henry A. Wolff, coal HEAVIER on the
Great Western road, who was fatally
injured in the company's yards in the
city last September H. L Schmitt is
the plaintiffs attorney.