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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
A GRAND FEATURE.
Some of the Things to be Seen at the
Athletic Club Exhibition.

One of the many good features on
the program for the athletic exhibition
to be given at the opera house on Mon
day evening, May 7th, is that of the
iron wand drill performed by the mem
bers of the New Ulm class, who in June
Will attend the national funniest given
by the North American Turn Bund at
Philadelphia. The exercises will be
those that they, in company with classes
from all over the United States, will
perform at that gathering.
Another good feature is that of the
double trapese performance by Messrs.
Youst & Hughes, for nothing of the like
has ever been witnessed by the people
of Mankato. Wand and dumb bell
drills and exercises by the girls and
boys classes, tumbling, apparatus ex-
ercises, torch swinging, fencing, etc..
are features that will long be remember
ed by all those who attend this per-
formance You cannot afford to miss
it. The prices of admission have been
placed at %, 30 and 80 cents; no extra
charge for reserved seats.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
NO DIFFICULTY.
The Mound Avenue False Work
is Erected.
Threatened Trouble Averted by a Guar.
antee...Completi0n of Mankato New
Ulm Is Hustled.

The work of completing the Mankato
& New Ulm road on this side of the
Blue Earth river was taken up yester-
day and is being pushed by large
force of men. Before night yesterday.
300 feet of rails had been laid, and it is
expected that all of the rails will be
down by the end of this week.
Four carloads of material for
the Blue Earth river bridge was
unloaded yesterday, and more
is coming. This bridge will be
completed by June 18th. The Howe
truss, combination of wood and iron,
is expected to last about eight years,
after which it will be replaced by steel
bridge.
The Omaha road has given up the use
of one track in order to facilitate the
work on the Mankato & New Ulm.
Crawling has begun, and rip raping
will soon follow.
Yesterday morning force of men
was put at work on the culvert over
Mound avenue, where false work was
to be erected, to supply the place of the
steel trestle, which cannot be delivered
by the manufacturers until next fall.
By evening they had the work nearly
completed, and it is now all done, re.
ducing the width of the roadway to
fourteen feet.
The street committee of the council
visited the crossing yesterday afternoon
and there was talk of an injunction to
restrain the road from narrowing the
width of the avenue. The matter was
finally adjusted by the representatives of
the road promising to give a written
guarantee that the false work will
be torn down by Dec 1st next. The
steel trestle is expected in September,
but the date was set far enough to
make sure. Engineer Hall is expected
this evening, and it is thought will
sign the guarantee. Unless this is
done, the city is likely to send force
of men to chop down the tim bers that
are in the street, on the ground that
they are an obstruction. The opening
is wide enough for load of hay to go
through, but not wide enough for two
teams to pass. The matter came be-
fore the last council meeting, but no
definite action was taken.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

well says: SIN bestowing his millions as
he did he cast aside opportunities for bene-
fcence that would have enrolled his name
with those of band of philanthropists
whom the nation honors as it does its fore
most statesmen, soldiers, discoveries and
inventors. Instead, he chose course
which will consign his name to the swift
oblivion which awaits those of whom
nothing in particular can be said except
that they were successful in making money.
Just as the world delights in keeping ever
fresh the memories of its Girards, its Pea
bodys, its Hirsches, its Leland Stanfords,
its Peter Coopers, and applauds its mil
lionaires who scatter their wealth in bene-
fcence while living. so will it take grim
pleasure in stamping out, SO far as it can,
all recollection of those who like Sawyer,
have failed to recognize the obligations
which modern Christian civilization m ore
and more imposes upon the rich"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
TRIED SEVERAL STORES.
The Short Change Men Put in Full Time
Tuesday.

The second of the short change men
was brought in from Mankato juno
tion late Tuesday afternoon by Off Ger
Morrow, who found him waiting there
for train. He was placed in the coun :
ty Jail, so as to be kept separate from
his confederate, He gave the name of
Charles Lee, and said that his home
was in Toledo, Ohio. Both men claim
that they came from Minneapolis
Monday.
Wills Millet, which is the name given
by the first man arrested, tried to work
his short change game at J. A. Luis
DORIS store, where he bought a few
screw hooks. He also tried it on the
cigar stand clerk at The Saulpaugh,
but failed in both cases. Lee tried the
game on Peter Krost, buying hand
kerchief for ten cents and handing out
$40 bill Mr.. Krost watched the
transaction SO closely that the fellow 8
game did not succeed,
Tuesday Mr.. Malzahn telephoned
from Good Thunder that the short
change racket had been worked at his
saloon on Monday, and gave descrip
ton that Tailed with that of Millet.
Robt. Malzahn arrived from Good
Thunder Wednesday and looked at the
two prisoners. He thought that they
were the same parties who were in his
saloon, but was not positive, as they
were not fully dressed. They were in
his place at nine o'clock Monday morn
ing, and succeeded in getting So from
him by means of the short change
racket.
When searched, Lee had only a few
cents in his pockets. He refuses to say
anything further than that he never
saw Millet. He says he left Minneapo.
lis at four o'clock Monday afternoon
and arrived in Mankato yesterday
morning. He was visited at the Jail
by Mr.. Wilson this forenoon.
Wednesday, j. M. Karmany sign
ed a complaint charging the two men
with grand larceny in the second de-
gree. County Attorney Hughes hest
tated whether to charge that or swind-
ling, but chose the former. He is dis
posed to press the prosecution of the
men, as he considers them professional
swindlers. Mr.. Karmany expresses
himself the same way and refuses to
talk settlement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
DITCH IS OPPOSED.

The county board met Tuesday after
noon. The most important matter tt
be considered is the granting of the
petition for the construction of ditch
No. 3. in Jamestown. The ditch will
be opposed. Judge Severance. w. E
Young and G. L. Benedict will appear
for parties interested, The matter
came up Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Mcclure, representing a mar
publishing company of Minneapolis,ap
peared before the board this afternoon
This company is about to publish 6
township atlas of Blue Earth county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
STREET COMMITTEE.
Matters Referred to ii Are Looked
Into.

Into.
The street committee was out last
evening, looking after matters that had
been referred to it.
A compromise will be recommended
in the matter of grading the alley from
Cherry to Warren streets in the block
between Fourth and Fifth streets The
petition calls for fifteen foot cut. but
six or eight feet is all that the COM
mite feels like recommending at the
present time, owing to row of trees
belonging to Mrs. E. Parry.
A cross walk at the corner of Lewis
and Byron streets will be favored.
The committee will favor the grading
of West Fourth street to the full width
from Front to Sibley streets.
The matter of grading First avenue
will be dropped. owing to the re-
monstrance against it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The Democratic party is about to meet
with another great affection. Potato Pin
gree, it is said, is about to flop into its
folds. Ping. will make an ideal Demo-
crat of the Bryan calamity sort. and will
fairly Guido Bloody Brides Waite, or Pen
meyer in yelling about the bogies. 1t is
hoped there will be no installing about his
going. 1t is probable, however. that there
won't be. He has waited long through
the dreary months of winter for a cooling
voice to call him to an office, but it didn't
call In all the talk of running mate for
Mckinley, he has never been mentioned.
No wonder he is hot under his No. Is COL
lar, and holds that the only hope of the
country (himself) is in the Democratic
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
A Big SHIPMENT.

The Minneapolis Threshing Machine
company will load train of thirty cars
with their machines for Mexico this
week. 1t will arrive in Mankato al
about ten o'clock Saturday forenoon
and will be in charge of Burt Kenaston.
While in the city, J. E Hickey, general
agent of the company, and Chas Sohre,
local agent, will be pleased to see as
many of their friends at the union de-
pot as are interested in this large ex.
portation of a Minnesota product.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The Sioux City Journal sensibly re-
marks: Minnesota Republicans are said
to be somewhat agitated over the propriety
of taking some stand upon the Porto Rican
question at the state convention. There is
no Porto Rican question before the coun-
try now. Such as it was, it has been set
tied in favor of temporary tariff and per-
manent free trade. The Minnesota Re-
publicans may safely confne their atten-
ton to live issues
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Will be Wa ched With Interest.

Mr.. w. A. Funk, of Mankato, has en-
tered the political field as candidate for
the Republican nomination for congress.
Mr. Funk is an able man and jealous Re-
publican and his campaign will be watched
with interest. AS far as Mapleton is con-
cerned, it is more than probable that Nc
Cleary will secure the delegation, in view
of the postofice fight. although it must be
admitted that Mr.. Funk has some strong
friends here. -Mapleton Enterprise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
GOOD SIDEWALKS.
They do Much Toward Beautifying a
City.

What helps to make city beautiful
more that good sidewalks? They raise
the value of ones property more than
three times the amount expended in
construction. 1t is we'll known fact
that the Portland cement walk is much
cheaper than stone, looks better, and
never heaves or gets out of order if put
down by men who understand their
business 1t pays to have the best, and
once laid, one of these walks will last a
lifetime.
Fowler & Pay have laid over three
miles of their Portland cement walks
during the past two years, and there is
not foot but what sis perfect in every
respect. If anoyne wishes to secure
estimates on walk, this firm will be
pleased to give the very best prices fol-
the very best walk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Some who are talking that Bryan will
sweep the country next November are
figuring that the people will act as they did
in 1892. Possibly they will, but we do not
believe it. The rememb rance of the four
years that followed can scarcely have van
ished from their minds as yet and it is not
likely they will care to run the risk of in
viting its recurrence. They were mis-
led by the promises and mistatements of
the Democratic free trade leaders. Now
they know that such statements we're false,
and that they can expect no such pros
perity under their rule as is being exper-
fenced at present,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Hugh Thompson, of Polk county is

Hugh Thompson. of Polk county, is a
candidate for railroad commissioner on
the Republican ticket. The East Ora nd
Forks Valley View says he will go into the
convention with the backing of the Seventh
district together with considerable support
from other districts. The View says that
not only is he first-class man for the
position but that his nomination would do
much to help swing the Red river valley
counties into line with the Republicans.
Of his qualifications it says:
Years of actual experience as grain
raiser, miller and shipper have given Mr..
Thompson peculiar fitness for the posi-
ton of railroad and warehouse commits
sioner. 1t is difficult to find such men.
and many who aspire to the place, it is
safe to say. would have to serve many
months to gain the training necessary to
make them familiar with the duties thereof.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
PRELIMINARY SURVEY BEGINS.

A telegram from Glencoe in last eye
ning's ST. Paul Dispatch states that the
chief engineer of the Duluth, st, Cloud,
Glencoe and Mankato road has arrived
there with a corps Of surveyors and is
ready to commence the survey from
Glencoe to Mankato. The necessary
funds for the preliminary survey have
been secured, and the work will be
pushed, so Capt Reed announces.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The fellows who are telling how Bryan
will sweep the country next November
ought to go back four years and look over
the predictions made for him at that time.
No room was left for the Republicans to
stand on but somehow or other Bryan
slipped on a banana peel and got left.
Wherein he is stronger now than at that
time, his admirers have so far failed to
show
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

In the St. Paul municipal cleo
ton yesterday, the Democrats were
successful, sweeping everything clean,
Comptroller ]. ]. McCardy being the
only Republican to pull through, and it
was thought this forenoon that he would
win by IS or 20 votes. St. Paul is naturally
Democratic city, and that ticket wins
when the party pull together. which it did
this spring, besides having the Lind-Ros-
ing syndicate bucking in its favor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
If Not McCleary Then an Outside Man

w. A. Funk, of Mankato, the chairman
of that political conference convention,
held in Mankato in the spring of 1898 of
politicians in the interest of Eustis, was a
candidate for county attorney of Blue
Earth county. 1t is reported that Funk
had his picture taken lately, and it looked
so well that he got congressional bee in
his head, visited a fortune teller, and re-
ceived such encouragement, that he an
nounced himself candidate for congress.
1t won't work, Mr.. Funk. If McCleary
does not receive the nomination, no man
residing in the city of Mankato will
Martin County Independent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The management of the high school
athletic association desire to thank
the public for their generous
patronage, they also appreciate
the efficient service rendered by the
players, the orchestra and others who
assisted, and most especially they de.
sire to thank Miss O'Donnell, under
whose instruction the play was given.
The proceeds from the play amounted
to $22 go.
Considerable grain is being marketed
these days, when the farmers have a
little time between seeding and corn
planting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
LOSS ADJUSTED.

John Kollmann today settled the loss
on his saloon furniture and stock for
$44917. He was insured with the
Millers & Manufacturers Co, of Min
neapolis, of which Ell. F, Leonard is
local agent The loss was adjusted by
E. Ct. Henry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The Chicagoites gave Admiral Dewey
his breakfast about the time the farmer
goes to his dinner. 1t is probable the Ad-
miral slipped around to the kitchen early
in the day and got bite, or else carried a
sea biscuit in his pocket.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
VARIOUS OPINIONS. |
PERSISTENT UNDER SET-BAcKs

Faribault Republican:
The trend of Republican politics in the
state is toward the nomination for gov
ernor by the Republican party of Capt.
Van SAINT. The captain has been persist
ent, preserving his equanimity under re-
peated set backs. and his constancy bids
fair now to receive the hoped for reward.
The outlook at present is for his unanl-
nous nomination. which will be the pre-
cursor of his triumphant election.
THE MILLENNIUM NOT IMPOSSIBLE.
Morris Sun:
When we read of congress debarring
polygamist, the senate unseating boodler,
Chicago with four rascally bankers in states
prison and two corrupt spectators en-
route the millennium does not seem to be
among the things wholly impossible of
eventual attainment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Out of a fortune of some So, 600, 600, ex-
Senator Sawyer, of Wisconsin. left bare
ten thousand dollars for charitable pur-
poses. The world was kind to Sawyer, but
he missed his opportunity and will be lit
tie missed in return. The ST. Paul Pho
neer Press in commenting upon his course
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Senator Wellington says that ''the Re-
publican party in Maryland is in jeopardy"
Well, if it is then Senator Wellington is
largely too blame for it. He has turned
out to be mighty small potatoes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Charles H. Allen was We

Charles H. Allen was yesterday inaugur-
ated civil governor OF, Porto Rico, and the
new civil government is now in the pro-
cess of formation. Gov. Aliens inaugural
remarks were well chosen and the follow
ing out of his line of thought will insure
the island a sound, stable government.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The Hartford Post thinks that South
Dakota will get a divorce from Senator
Pettigrew, on account of desertion. The
Post is undoubtedly correct The case
will be heard during the fall months, and
the bill granted on the 9th of November
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

According to the weather bureau the
weather for April averaged seven degrees
warmer than that for the same month for
the past thirty years. May does not seem
to start in with any such anxiety.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

J. D. Hilger, who was in the clothing
business in this city five years ago, was
in Mankato short time Saturday on
his return from trip west. He now
resides in st. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
Not This Fall,

Frank Day is perfectly confident that a
good Democrat can defeat McCleary, and
perfectly willing that some other good
Democrat shall try it.-Dispatch.
Not this fall though -Madelia Times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Dewey in Chicago and Smith in ST.
Paul, seemed to have everything their
own way yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

If Judge Canty had any gubernatoria
aspirations they doubtless got nip
ped in the frost he gave the Bryanites.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

President Mckinley has appointed Presi-
dent Dole, of Honolulu. as governor of
Hawaii.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

party. and is ready to slide off the cellar
door into oblivion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

o. FL. Davis, of Madelia, brother of
DR.. E J. Davis, was down from Mad
della Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

In a month the census man will be in
the field counting noses.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-07-04
EttranciaI.
THE STOCK MARK E1.
Successful EFpr, 10 Advance Prize

| GuccrssfuI Effort 10 Advance Pricea.
New York, July 3.-There was an OBJ
vious effort this morning to continue
the manipulated advance in prices
which was set on foot yesterday by a
clique of professional traders. The at
tempt met with considerable success for
time, assisted as it was by special in
nuences affecting one or two individual
stocks. There was an active revival of
old and neglected rumors concerning
dividend prospects Of a number Of rail-
roads, which have been pursuing 4
| downward course for some time on ac-
count of the general supposition that
surplus railroad earnings would be con-
served for future needs, rather than dis
tributed as increased dividends. Promi-
nent in this class were Baltimore and
Ohio and Missouri Pacific which were
advanced about point or over by an
active bidding uD process during the
morning, Sugar rose with an appear
ance of strength, but relapsed on realiz-
ing with the announcement of further
rise in the price of the product, The
early depression from London, where
the growing seriousness of the problem
III 1lllud tldQ us tIltG., SeeIueu 10 De
totally ignored in this market and had
no influence in checking the opening adj
vance. No so with the influence of the
wheat market, which again demonstrat-
ed its dominating power on stocks.
When prices of wheat were seen to adj
vance railroad stocks turned down.
wards and found no effective support
for the rest of the day. The general
level of prices fell below last night in
the late dealings, but there We're some
stocks which retained small net gains,
though much diminished from those at
the higher level of prices. The market
during the latter part of the day was
dull almost to the point of stagnation
The money market was very dull and
not quotably changed, but the diffusion
of interest and acknowledgements has
evidently commenced.
The bond market moved in sympathy
with stocks. advancing In the early
dealings but yielding somewhat with
the reaction in stocks Total sales par
vale 1910, 900
United States old As and new As ad-
vanced u and the IS and SIS u in the
bid price
NAH rom STOCK rtRKEr
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-07-04
POLICE AND FIRE BOARDS

, Organized With New Members Last
Night.
The board of police commissioners and
fire commissioners held meetings last
night and organized with the newly ap-
pointed members present. The fire
commissioners elected Commissioned
Kegelmeyer president of their board
but Mr.. Kegelmeyer declined to serve
and Commissioner Holcomb was re-
elected president.
Robert A. Snodgrass, hook and ladder
man of Truck No. l, was dismissed
from the service, having been found
guilty Of charges of refusing to obey
orders and disrespectful language to
superior officers. The resignation Of
Button K. Jones, q substitute fireman,
was received and accepted.
The police commissioners elected Will
son HI. Lee president of their board. The
following committees were elected: On
finance, Messrs. Lee and Avery; on eff
cheney, Messrs. Clark and Shannahan;
on supplies, Messrs. Landers and Corey;
on revision of the rules, Messrs. Lee,
Avery and Clark. The superintendent
monthly report highly commended Pa
trolmen Clancy, McAllin and Hanrahan
and Detectives, DAILY and Donnelly for
specially meritorious performance Of
duty. 1t was voted to allow Patrolman
Richard Moore to accept the munifcent
reward of SIS for finding and restoring to
the owner pocketbook containing $3.50
and gold pin lost by a student. Os-
car Wiegand and Charles Wedmore
were appointed special constables