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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
THE VALUE OF FORESIGHT.

To those who do not see the value of
looking ahead and preparing for emer-
gencies, it would be good plan to
mention the condition of the hostili-
ties between the Beers of South Africa
and the British 1t is always we'll to
make provision for future occurrences
and not occupy our mind entirely with
the present.
1t is the person who sees that his
prosperity is under cover for the night
that escapes the ravages of the noctur-
nal storms and not he who rushes
wildly out when he hears the roar of
the approaching hurricane, and the
ability of the Beers to stand off, the
English is good proof of this.
1t is said that the citizens of the
Transvaal have been preparing for a
difficulty with the British for upwards
of five years, and the Royal govern
ment suspecting this sent detectives in
to the south African republic some two
years ago to ascertain, if possible, the
the extent and strength of these de-
lenses. The willy Beers had all their
principal implements of war hidden, so
that the detectives returned with the
report that the defenses were very
weak and should any controversy arise
the invading force would have a
''snap."
But now the conflict has really come,
the adherents of Dom Paul have SEEM
ingly pushed the result of their extern
sive preparation to the front, and the
English have struck an immutable
barrier that forces them to stop their
march to Pretoria. There seems to be
something mysterious in the Boer de.
lenses, something incomprehensible,
that calls a halt to the English ad-
vances, and puts so complete and eff
fectual a check to their operations,
that it is doubtful that with all their
forces, their armies will ever reach
even Ladysmith
Gen. Butler crossed the Tugela river
with very little opposition and after a
brief skirmish gained the summit of
Spion Kop. 1t would seem that the
Beers had no desire to prevent him
from occupying this position for, while
they needed this position for their
own use, they came at him with much
vehemence and he was forced to eyac-
uate and even re-cross the Tugela
with loss of 1, 500 men.
Kruger is no fool; he is one of the
sharpest schemers of modern times,
and forseeing the impending trouble
with Great Britain he laid his plans
carefully, secured his apparatus and
material and placed everything in
readiness, with the result that the En-
glish can no more penetrate to Pretoria
than they can march through noun
tain.
The fall of Ladysmith is inevitable
and when that occurs, the Beers are
ahead quite supply of guns. ammuni-
ton. etc. and the English armies on
the outside are no nearer to the coveted
ground than before.
JULIUS JoNsON.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
w. R. B. SMYTH RESIGNS.
Is Succeeded by j. c. Rice as Genera
Manager for the Mccormick Co.

w. R. B. Smyth was Friday sue.
ceeded as general agent of the McCor-
mick Harvester Machine Co. by j. G.
Rice, of Grundy Center, Iowa. Mr..
Smyth's resignation of the position was
handed in some time ago, to take effect
Feb. LIST, and in reply he received the
following letter:
Chicago, Jan. 81, 1900.
Mr.. w. r. B. Smyth,
Mankato, Mimi.
My Dear Sir: Your resignation as
general agent of this company is &C
cepted and we desire in this connection
to express our regret at the severance
of our long and pleasant relations,
During your thirty-one years of service
with this company and its predecessors
you have shown the strictest integrity
and have been always loyal to its in
terests. Our best wishes for your sue
cess go with you in any future under
taking. We are
Very truly yours,
MCCORMICK HARVESTER Co., CYRUS
81. MCCORMICK, President.
Mr.. Smyth has not as vet formulated
any plans for the future. He has been
an efficient and faithful representative
of his company, and an excellent citi-
zen, and it will be the general hope
that he will continue to make Mankatc
his home. He has many warm friends
here, and the respect and confidence Of
all.
Mr.. Rice, who succeeds as genera
agent, is very pleasant gentleman
and will be welcomed to the city. He
has served the Mccormick company
for twenty years, for the past three
years being assistant general agent
with headquarters at Marshalltown
Iowa. He will move his family to the
city as soon as he can secure desira
BILE residence.
w. S. Krebs, of the Chicago Office
was in the city Friday forenoon ASSISTING
to induct Mr., Rice into his new position
He said that there was nothing to bt
said about the change except that Mr.
Smyth had resigned after long anG
faithful service and had been succeeded
by Mr. Rice. There would be ne
change in the Office force.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
A SIMPLE QUESTION.
Mankate People are Requested to
Answer This,

Mankato People are Requested to
Answer This.
Are not statements from repre- senta.
tive citizens of Mankato more convinc.
ing than the doubtful utterances OF
people living everywhere else in the
Union? Read this:
Mr.. VIM. Hunter, corner of Elm and
North Front street. says:
"Off and on I had lameness across
my kidneys and backache. On these
occasions I could hardly get straight
after sitting or bending, owing to the
sharp twinges passing through me like
knife. 1t was painful for me to move
quickly or to lift anything. I read
about Doan's Kidney pills in our local
papers and procured box of the Seielle
Drug Co. was SO desperately lame in
my back that l commenced with three
or four of the pills at time. 1t was
surprising how quickly they acted.
Before had completed the box their
effect was seen. was soon over the
whole trouble, and up to the present
there has been no recurrence. I have
great confidence in Doan's Kidney pills
and do not miss an opportunity to re-
commend them"
Sold for so cents, by all dealers, Sent
by Foster Milburn, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the u. s.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no other,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

bate Judge lifts, of Glencoe; j. A.
Sawyer, of Owatonna; D. A. Reed, OF
Lake Crystal; and Chas. Thompson, of
Amboy.
Sheriff Gerlich has appointed Frank
Flanagan, of this city, and Eugen
Thompson, of Garden City, bailiffs for
the petit jury, and Albert Hotaling, of
Mankato township, bailiff for the grand
jury.
Judge Cray announced that he would
hear motions and orders to show cause
at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
VIM. WEIGH, the complaining witness
against Stelzer and Weber, has thus
far failed to put in an appearance, al
though subpoenaed for the first day of
the term. He agreed to let the sheriff
know where he was at various times,
but letters to Mapleton and Mankato
have failed to reach him, and it is
thought that he does not intend to show
up. Stelzer and Webber were bound
over to the grand jury last fall on the
charge of holding up and robbing
Welsh of small amount. If he does
not appear, no indictment can be re-
turned.
The court room has been rearranged
since the last term, the jury box being
transferred to the north side of the
court room. The new arrangement is
little more convenient than the old,
and is calculated to have it quieter in
the vicinity of the jury.
No settlement has been affected in
the Harry Brown matter, and it is ex.
pected to be presented to the grand
jury Immediately.
The injunction suit against the county
and the tax experts is to be tried on its
merits during the term, as early as pos
sible, in order that it may get before
the supreme court at the April term
This was agreed upon at conference
of the attorneys on both sides this fore
noon,a lat which Judge Cray was present
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
FIREMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
A Fine Spread at the Opera Cafe
Afterwards.

Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 held its
annual meeting Monday evening, and
elected the following officers:
Captain-Philip Lease.
First lieutenant-Nic Kleinschmidt.
Second lieutenant-Wm Funk
Secretary-TonyK ieffer.
Assistant secretary-Albert Lamm.
Treasurer-Geo nj. Phillips.
Following the election, banquet
was served at Me Kleinschmidt's
Opera cafe, with twenty-eight plates,
several invited guests being present
aside from members of the company.
The spread was an elegant one and the
affair was greatly enjoyed by all
present,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
CURRIERS' AT PLAY.

The Maple River Curling Club
arrived in the city Tuesday andl dur
ing the afternoon gave an exhibition
game on the ice on the Minnesota
river below the bridge. A number of
people watched the game with inter
est, it being the first time that it had
been played in this city. 1t is pro-
posed to follow this by organizing q
club in MankatO
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
FRANCHISE GRANTED.
North MankatO Council Pav0rs the
Street Railway Company.

The North Mankato council held its
regular meeting Tuesday and granted
a franchise to the Mankato Electric
Street Railway, Light and Power Co.
The council took the ground that this
would open the field for competition in
lighting.
A petition asking that certain alleys
be vacated in blocks one and two, Leo
Lamm's addition, was granted.
Action was taken to secure the
Nicollet county surveyor to survey
lines for sidewalks on West Belgrade
avenue, there being some difference in
the lines previously run. 1t will be
left with him to decide which is right
The council will hold special NEE t.
ing March 3rd to receive the reports OF
the recorder and treasurer and to ap.
point judges and make other arrange.
ments for the coming election.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
A HEALTHY LOCALITY.

A. Anderson, the recorder and health
officer of North Mankato. informs us
that only two very mild cases of con-
tagious disease have been reported
there during the past year, This
speaks we'll for the health conditions
of the village. There were twenty-four
births and eight deaths reported during
the year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
A SUDDEN DEATH.
John J. Martin Passes Away at his
Home This Morning.

John ]. Martin died at half past
two o'clock Tuesday at his home,
No. PIP North Second street. He was
taken with an attack of the mumps
about week ago, and was obliged to
stop work last Thursday, but it was
not until Sunday evening that his
condition became serious. He sat up
yesterday, but at about one O'Clock
this morning he was sliced with a
CONFUSION and gradually sank until
he died. His death was due to the
formation of an abcess at the base of
the brain. He was injured on his
head several years ago and sometimes
since then had complained of pains
In his head.
The deceased was born in Mankato
twenty.seYen years ago and was the
youngest son of the late w. J. Martin.
He was married about a year and a
half ago, and his wife is Frustrated by
his sudden death. Mrs Martin was
formerly Miss Anna Fischer, and she
has the sympathy of all in her sad
affection. Mr.. Martin had been in the
employ of the Omaha road for several
years and was brakeman and baggage
man on the run between Mankato and
Gilmore. He was member of the
Elks lodge. He was warm hearted,
industrious young man, popular with
all who knew him, and his unexpec t.
ed taking off causes general regret.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
PACKING HOUSE STARTS UP.

The packing house started upSaturday
under the new management and over
sixty hogs were killed. Hogs were
brought in on Friday from as far as
twenty-five miles away. The market
is an excellent one.
Hoerr & Ore are killing beef every
day, and it is hoped that the butchers
will patroniZe the home industry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
were filed for record today:
Chas. N. Andrews to John III. Klein,
blocks fourteen and fifteen, second ex-
tension to East Mankato. for $4,000.
Same parties. block thirteen, same,
for 81 900.
Frederick Kriewold to Carl Willie,
81, swa, sec. 16, Beauford, for 81, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

Braden Clements entertained num-
Der of his little friends last evening,
from five to eight o'clock, at the home
of his parents on South Second street.
Games were played, refreshments
served and the little folks had an en-
joyable time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

Herman Kontop pleaded guilty to the
charge of disorderly conduct. in the po-
lice.court Wednesday morning, and paid
fine of $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lorentz are happy
over the arrival of ten pound boy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
HealthGuarantee

Geta bottle of Hostetter's stomach
Bittees from any druggist 1t will
cure your weak stomach. The Bitters
is for constipation, indigestion, dyspep-
STA, billiousness, nervousness and. all
diseases arising from weak digestion.
1t has been known all over the country
for the past fifty years as the Conqueror
of Dyspepsia. See that private reve-
nue. stamp covers the neck of the bottle.
It Makes A0Sfeffes.'s
- Stomach
Ncn biOOo. Bnfes.S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT.

The following is an abstract of the
monthly report of City Treasurer Will
liams:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

Representative Nels Nyquist was in
the city yesterday, and his presence set
many tongues to wagging. When asked
by Free Press reporter whether he in
tended to ask for denomination, he re-
piled that he had two terms and could
not we'll ask for more. In case it should
be offered him, he would not refuse. He
said that politics has not been talked to
any extent yet in his part of the county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-02-09

The term of Commissioner Hughes
and Borchert expire next fall, but it is
not known whether they will seek re-
election. However, it is presumed that
they will.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14
RAILROAD COMPANIES SUED.
Wilbur I<immelI Claims Heavy Dam
ages for Personal Injuries.

Wilbur l.. Kimme.l yesterday filed suit
against the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Company, and the Philadelphia. Whining
ton, and Baltimore Railroad Company. TO
recover $4,000 claimed as damages for
personal injuries caused the plaintiff by
the defendants. II Is explained that KIM
nell was an employe OF the Adams Express
Company, and in ths discharge OF his duty
was engaged at work in one OF the cars OF
the defendants. which was under its sheds
at what is known as the Baltimore and Po-
tomac depot, at Sixth and p Streets south
west. While so engaged, Kimmell declares.
the car in which he was at work was
rushed from under the shed at terrific
rate Of speed by the defendants That the
car he was in came into collision with
another. and as result of the accident he
was seriously injured about his back, arms.
and hips.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14
A DOGS FREEDOM INVOLVED.
An Action Mt Law TO Enjoin the Dis
frict Pouudmastcr.

There is a little dog named Pet Which
Poundmaster Samuel Einstein Will steer
clear of today if he should happen to run
across him in his search for muzzleiess
CANNES. There is nothing vicious aoon'
Pet" so 1t is not for this reason that
the. agent of the Commissioners viii LOOK
with Partially upon the animal.
The dog in question is owned by Thomas
Edward Clark, who filed petition in the
Supreme Court of the District, yesterday,
asking that an order be issued restraining
the poundmaster from taking his little pet
and incarcerating him in the pound. since
the PRONUNCIATION of the police regulation
requiring that all dogs which run at large
should be nuzzled, MIR. Clark has taken an
active interest in the matter. Mr.. CLARK
holds that the license tag issued by the
District is evidence that the law has been
complied with. and that the muzzle re-
quirement is obnoxious and unjust.
The petition was submitted to Justice
Barnard, who issued a temporary restrain
ing order, enjoiDing poundmaster Einstein
from Selling or impounding the complain
ants dog Pet until further order of the
court.
When the order enjoining the poundmas-
ter from Interfering with the dog IN ques-
ton was issued. Justice Barnard appointed
February % as the time for hearing argu-
ment on the matter as TO whether the IN
junction shall be made permanent. IL Is
expected that before the time Tor the hear
ing that several others will join Mr.. Clark
in his protest against the ''muzzle' law,
for 1t is generally conceded TO be looked
upon with great disfavor by the owners OF
dogs in the District.
It is eoutended by dog owners that there
! is no more reason for the PRONUNCIATION oil
law requiring the muzzling OF dogs than
there would be for requiring them TO lie
''hobbIed." Under these circumstances II
Is contended dog would be just as harm
less as when muzzled. IL is further main
tanned that since the Commissioners have
! issued a license to the owner of a dog in
the shape of tax tag" which is per-
nit under the law that he shall b. allowed
to roam about the streets unmo,ested by
the police or the poundmaster. they have
no right 10 impose a further hardship and
expense upon the owner and disfgure-
ment and burden 10 the animal.
Aside from this il is argued that there
are several other reasons why dogs should
! not be muzzled. Many of these reasons
have heretofore been published in COM
munications on the subject. II is known
that the matter will be presented TO the
court in all its phases when II comes up
for argument. and that not only he Legal,
but also the humanitarian aspect Of the
case Will be submitted for constellation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14

GO Ladies' Fine Imported Plaid-back
Cloth Suits; come in greys, tans. browns,
castor, and mode. The jackets are the
new nobby Etons. short, tight-fittin
shapes. The skirts have the new Grecian
fold backs and made with wide corduroy
facings. A very stylish. CO no
servicesble suit. A special M/%
SIS prize for. .......-...-.-.. " s6sOO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14
THE POLICE COURT.
Fines and Sentences Imposed ON
Minor Offenders.


In the Police Court yesterday Judges
Kimball and Scott disposed OF the folio wing
cases:
Theodore Owen. convicted Of disorder
ly conduct, was sent 10 the workhouse for
thirty days.
George T. Walker. convicted of disorder
ly conduct, was given a workhouse sem
tence of thirty days.
Fred Brown, convicted of breaking a
window belonging 10 Thomas Mackey. was
sentenced to she workhouse for thirty days.
John Browning. for using profanity, was
sent 10 the workhouse for fifteen days.
Annie Thomas. for acting in a disorder
ly manner. was sent TO the workhouse
for thirty days.
James Kelly and James Lansing were
charged with being Migrants. Kelly was
released and Lansing was fined 81. with
the alternative OF serving fifteen days in
the workhouse.
Joseph Sloane was sent to the worl house
for fifteen days on charge OF vag-ancy.
Susan Pleasant and Charlotte DAVIS. for
fighting in Garfield Road, were eacl fined
50. with the alternative OF serving fifteen
days in jail.
Samuel Allen, convicted of using pro-
family, was sentenced TO the workhouse
for fifteen days.
John C. Seaborn. convicted OF ASSEMBLING
Enoch Broakins, was sentenced 10 iaiI for
thirty days.
Horace Schoaler and Frederick Down
ing were convicted of the larceny of chair
belonging to Mason c. Grasty- SchoaleT
was sentenced TO jail for six months. and
Downing was committed TO the reform
school indefinitely.
Mary Mayo, convicted of assauling her
sister. Cecilia Mayo. was ordered 10 pay a
ane of $40 or go TO Jail for thirty days.
William Bowers, for committing an as
sault on his wife, Alice, was sentenced to
| Jail for thirty days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14
uNEEDA BISCUIT.


Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to VII.
liam :. Clinton and Willie G. sands; Charles A..
Chapley. jr. Easton, Nd, and Janet Mary Dali
Vliesh, District OF Columbia; Charles Nash and
Annie Hawkins; John 5. Wood and Georgiana
Lancaster: Thomas Welsh and Cora Lloyd: h
Wilson Belt and Daisy f. Howell; Otis II. Miller
and Mary f. Hall: Francis P DOYLE and Louisa
Adams. both Of Baltimore; Charles o. Shsar.
steelton. Pa. and Eleanor Roe Ramsey: John
Wesley Young and Margaret Tanner. both Of Bal
timoIe: Elmer T.. Clinton and Matilda Young.
both OF Baltimore Jacob Willis and Mary Wash
inf.ton; Thomas A. Sorrell. Baltimore. Md. and
Anna Maria Brown; John W Willard and Seleng
H. Turner; u. Franklin Click. rakoml. Wash.
and Emma Whistler; Edward Lewis. New YORK
city and Bessie Callvsy. IynehbuTg. Va AoTls
ham Taylor and Eliza Qullles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14

The balance OF our German Saxony
Striped Eiderdown Wrappers, which are
made and finished equal to the finest tea
gown, in dark colors only. C n An
Were s3.50 and s3.9s. Reduced NJ Nv
10 go at -...--.-...-.--------- We ~
Wrapper Department, second fiooT-ad-
Joining the Undermuslin Department.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14

Also more new arrivals have been added
10 our se.9s table; they consist Of new
black camel-hair cheyiots. tan covert
cloths. grey homespuns. and vicuna. They
are worth from SIS 10 SIS per
suit; every skirt has new box q n no
plat back. Our exclusive spe- M 4N
- "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14

Edmond Brockenborough, e0lored, sewing ma
chine agent, was charged in the Police Court
Yesterday before Judge Scott and jury with
destroyirg private property. The complainant,
Fstelle Jones Of 80 Defrees Street northwest
testified that Brockenborough came to her house
and attempted TO remove sewing machine
which she had purchased from him on the in
siallm.nt plan Upon being refused admittsnce
the defendant broke in the front door The jury
returned verdict OF guilty, and fine of SIS
Mas imnossd.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14

i lot of fine Sample Suits. in black, cas-
Tor, brown. greys. and blues. New Elton
fly front and tight-litiin Jackets; part of
the suits are made With taffeta silk bands.
with rows of stitching, and others are self
trimmed Being samples. they mostly run
s s : e. !; s' $50 1' g 6 9. S1298
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14
,p..,.,on Exncct.d Today.

The arguments in what has come to be know"
as the Mutual Fire Insurance Company election
ease was concluded yesterday attarnoon. Justice
Cole. who presided at the hearing, continued
The nrcceedipgs until after & o'clock in order
that the ease might be closed on both sides.
At the time of the adjournment Of the court he
announced that he would take the matter under
advisement and would probably render de
eision this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-14
Robbed by Roomcrs.

The police we're informed late last night OF
robbery at the home OF Mrs. Rogina Stearns, Co
sixth Street northwest. when the following ar
ticles are said to have been stolen; solid golt
ring. set with diamonds; blue enameled ring
with diamond centre: gold neck charm, Will
pearl setting; gold fob chain, several article
Of clothing, silk umbrella, velvet hat, anu
dressing sseque, together with - in money Y
is further reported by Mrs stearns that te'
/, ,romap who roomed in the house.