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The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
NEW CHARGES UNJUST.
Aid. Meyer Makes a Complaint. Against
the Railroad.

A. g. Meyer has prepared COM
plant against the four railroad COM
panies entering Mankato, to be laid
before the state railroad and ware.
house commission. 1t recites that
about Jan 25th the roads changed the
of artificial marble, stone
and the manufacturers of same, mon
uments or tomb stones so that they
were raised from the fourth to the
third class in l.. G. L. and from class
D to fifth in Q. L., the rate being ad-
vanced according to classification. The
complaint alleges that the charges un-
der the new classification are unjust
and unreasonable, and the commission
is asked to restore the old classification
and the old charges.
Other business men will doubtless
follow the lead taken by Mayor Curri-
er and Mr.. Meyer. and with vigorous
effort it is believed that something will
be accomplished.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
WILL BEGIN SOON.
Geo. M. Palmer ConsuIts a Well
Expert.
A Man From the Oil Fields of the East
Favors a Smaller Pipe Pat Inside
of the Present One.

Geo. M. Palmer was in Minneapolis
Thursday for the purpose of consulting
with S. Swenson, contractor who
operates six we'll digging outfits, in re-
gard to repairing the big mill wells.
Mr. Swenson was not at home, but MI.
Palmer saw his chief assistant, who is
from the oil regions Of the east, where
he has had seventeen years experience
with deep wells This man favored
putting down smaller inside
pipe in the present eight inch pipe and
running it down well into the rock and
fastening it to the rock with rubber
packer, which can be pressed out by
screwing the pipe. He stated that all
of the flowing oil wells in the east are
treated in this manner and no trouble
is had with leaks. He considered that
the trouble with tho mill wells is that
they leak when the pipe goes into the
rock.
Mr.. Palmer has concluded to put
down six inch pipe inside of the pres
ent eight inch pipe, but running it fur
ther into the rock and fastening the
lower end solidly to the rock with a
rubber packer. Before doing this, the
drill will be sent to the bottom of
the wells to see that they are
clear of distractions. Mr.. Palmer
expects to have work on the
wells commence within three weeks.
President Porter, of the board of pub
lie works, agrees with Mr.. Palmer as to
the best method of repairing the wells.
Mayor Currier takes the stand tina t
the city should dig new well before ii
undertakes to repair the old ones, for
fearsthat an accident or unexpected de-
lay in the work might cause the
city's water supply and fire protection
to give out.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
RESIGNATION WITHHELD.
Street Commissioner Andersen Still on
Duty.

Street Commissioner Anderson has
concluded to withhold his resignation
for the present, in view of the turn af-
fairs took at the meeting of the council
dast night. Whether he will present it
April 1st, as he originally intended, re-
mains to be seen.
There, is general sentiment am ong
the business men and taxpayers that
Mr. Anderson's services should be re-
tanned, if possible. The same feeling
extends to the laboring class. One of
the street men, who has worked for the
city under several street commissioners
said to the reporter this morning: "Mr.
Anderson has been the best boss that
we have ever had, and I hope that he
will not resign. He comes around
early in the morning aid is attending
to the city business all day. We like
to work for a man like that. and work
harder. The city could never find
another man as good as he is for the
position"
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
Referee Flittie and W L. Comstoc

Referee Flittie and w L. Comstock
returned Friday night from Albert Lea,
where the hearing on the appointm ent
of trustee for Brundin Bros. was
completed D R. P, Hibbs, of Albert
Lea, was elected trustee by majority
of the creditors. Next Monday there
will be hearing before Judge Lochren
to determine as TO the disposition of
the real estate. The bankrupt firm de.
sires that the real estate be turned over
to the trustee for all of the creditors,
while some of the creditors are trying
= secure preferment on an execution
sale
F. V. Springer expects to go to
Sanborn any day to take charge of the
work being done by the Chicago &
Northwestern road in that vicinity
during the spring. He will return next
summer to take active charge of the
work in this vicinity.
Gen. E. M. Pope, state public exami-
ner, is in the city on private and public
business.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
DISTRICT COURT.
Several Law Cases are Heard by Judge
GRAY.

Sfdys
Friday afternoon a hearing on de-
murrer was had in the case of Frederick
and Christina Knoss VS. Q. w. and
Joseph G. Carey ct al. Judge Cray
made an order over-ruling the demur-
rer to the amended complaint.
The hearing on demurrer in the case
of j. E. Peterson vs.. the City of Man
kato was also had
In the case of Catherine Arnold ct al,
applts., vs. George Hilton, respt., w.
r. Geddes moved for the defense to
substitute Horace Cummins as defend
ant for Geo. Hilton, deceased.
The case of John Trenheiser VS.. John
Menier was called for trial this fore
noon, but no appearance was made for
the defendant. Mr.. Trenheiser was
sworn.
Judge Cray does not yet know when
Judge Brown can be present to help
try the tax case.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
NEW RESIDENCES PLANNED.

Architect Gerlach has prepared plans
for So, 500 residence and an $500 barn
for John Widell. The residence will
contain all modern improvements,
hardwood inside finish and steam heat.
1t will be constructed by days work
and Mr.. Widell will buy all the mate.
rial necessary, personally.
Architect Gerlach has also prepared
plans for an up to date residence to
cost about So. 500, for FL. c. Pomwith,
of Cleveland, LIE Sueur county; brick
modern residence for David Isaac, at
Mountain Lake; a brick business block
and opera house for Anderson Bros, of
Minneota; and brick bank block for
the State Bank of Minneota. He is al
SO working on other plans which will
be announced later. Mr.. Gerlach
thinks building will be nearly as brisk
as last season.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
THE SECRET SESSION.
Council Gives the City Attorney Free
Hand in the Taylor Case.

j. The secret meeting of the council
Friday night, in City Attorney Daileys
Office, was held for the purpose of talk
ing over what steps to take in the Sol
Taylor suit against the city, in view of
the verdict of $500 given the plaintiff.
The matter was talked over, and it
was concluded that the jury gave Mr..
Taylor verdict out of sympathy and
not because of the evidence was strong
on his side. The aldermen authorized
the city attorney to take whatever
steps he deems proper.
Mr.. Daley will move for new trial
He takes the ground that there wal
contributary negligence on Mr.. Tay
lor's part sufficient to warrant the set
ting aside of the verdict of the jury
He does not say what other steps h
would take in case the motion wa
denied, but it is highly probable tina
in such an event he would appeal t.
the supreme court. No other bushes
came up at the secret session
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

Armin Rockey lost the tip of the
middle finger of his left hand while
handling some machinery in Klein
schmidt Bros. factory Monday morning.
DR.. W. A. Beach dressed the injury.
The Pilliquody family gave its en-
tertainment at the Cambria school
house Friday evening for the benefit of
Congregational church in this city. The
school house was crowded and about
s25 was cleared.
A dispatch from Owatonna says: "a.
K. Ware, of Northfeld, has leased the
Metropolitan opera house in this city,
and will run the same in connection
with Northfield and Mankato.''
The concert given at the Welsh G. M.
church Friday evening was success in
every respect. Prof. Protheroe. who
gave it, left for st. Paul this morning.
For Sale--A desirable residence lot
centrally located. Ought to bring
81 200, can be bought now for $500. In
quire of D. G. Davies, Odd Fellows
block.
Miss Elizabeth Wood left Saturday
morning for Blooming Prairie, where
she has accepted position in the city
schools.
"A few of the local Populists met Friday
night at Rosenberger & Curriers' Office
and cast their nominating referendum
ballots.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
NOT SMALL P0X.
Albertine Andrews Has Some Other
Complaint.

DR.. H. M. Bracker, of Minneapolis ar
rived in the city Thursday and with
the city health officer and the attend
ing physician visited Miss Albertine
Andrews, who was suspected of having
contracted varioloid. Her condition
had by that time changed to such an
extent.that he had no hesitation in pro-
nouncing it something else of much
less serious nature. This will be pleas
ing information not only to the many
friends of Miss Andrews but also to
the public at large, as much anxiety had
been felt by the more timid lest an out
break of small pox was imminent. Peo-
ple.haye been Aocking to the doctors Of
fees to be yaecinated, and before the
papers came cut yesterday afternoon
giving the true state of affairs so far as
could be ascertained at that time there
were all kinds of exaggerated reports in
circulation.
The attending physician and the
health officer are to be commended for
the prompt steps taken In case that
was at least suspicious. The public ex-
poets nothing less of the medical fra
ternity in such case as this, and the
same course should be followed when
ever any suspicious case seems to war
rant it's being done. 1t is by being
eyer watchful and active that much
sickness may be prevented and perhaps
lives saved. The fact or fear that
somebody's trade may be diminished
for few days is too small a thing to be
weighed against the proper administra-
tion of the city's health department.
The quarantine of the Andrews resi-
dence was raised last evening, but the
case will be under observation for few
days as matter of precaution. The
only cases of contagion in the city at
the present time are two cases of scar
let fever. There is no diphtheria.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

February of last year was the coldest
month that anyone can remem Der OF
for years, but the mean temperature OF
last month was just as low, eight de-
grees. The normal February mean is
fifteen degrees. TheSt. Paul weather
observer says it was the absence of
warm days. for the temperature got
above freezing only three times, then
only to So. and dipped below every
night. below zero seventeen times,
twice to eighteen below. Precipita-
tion; was deficient, less than three
quarters of an inch melted. where the
normal is g inch.
A local architect, in speaking of the
price of building material and it's ef-
feet on building, states that it is his
opinion that lumber will not again be
lower than it is now. He says that in
five years, in his opinion, there will be
no pine left in this section of the coun.
try, and whatever is used in building
must be brought from the Rocky
Mountain section or from Canada. Iron
and other material entering into build
ings will not decline.
A Welsh Eistedefod was held at
Lake Crystal Thursday, a choir from
the Welsh church of this city and one
from Salem church participating. Prof.
Daniel Protheroe, who gave a con-
cert at the Welsh church this evening,
was adjudicator. The Mankato choir.
which numbered fifteen, took two of
the three prizes. The hall was filled to
its capacity.
Mrs Daniels, wife of DIR. A. W.
Daniels, died at the family residence in
st. Peter Thursday, .of neuralgia of the
heart. The deceased was one of the
Oldest settlers of that place. A hus-
band, two sons and one daughter, resid-
ing there, and Mrs. J. I. V.Dodd, of st.
Paul, survive her. The funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon.
On Thursday. March 9Th, at 7:30 p.
m. in Williams hall, the instituting of
st. Cecilia court, No. 449, Women's
Catholic Order of Foresters, will take
place, also the installation of officers.
Mrs Elizabeth Rodgers, of Chicago,
high chief ranger, will be present and
conduct the ceremonies. All members
are requested to be in attendance.
A, Blissenbach will leave in day
or two for trip to Europe, and will
visit Germany, France and Switzer-
land before returning. He will be gone
several months, and during his absence
his photograph gallery will be in charge
of his brother, Joseph, who has had
several years experience in the business.
Clarence Thorbus,a prominent young
business man of Sparta, Wis, was the
guest of &. F. Jones Sunday. He
left for home in the afternoon we'll
pleased with the city.
Congressman McCleary has recon-
mended Frank Haskell for postmaster
of Madison Lake
M. W. Lang, of Mapleton, was in the
city Friday on his way to Moorhead
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
LOST A FINGER.

Roeert Ballard. while starting out to
chop wood near his house, three miles
from the city on the poor farm road
slipped on pieceof ice Friday morning
and fell The axe struck his left hand,
cutting the little, finger off clean at the
second joint and lacerating the next
finger. He came to the city and had
Drs. Andrews and Zimmerman dress
the inJury.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
Kruger and Steyn TO Meet.

Special to Daily Free Press:
London, March 3-President Kruger
is said to have left Pretoria for a con-
ference with President Steyn of the
Free State. Some significance is at
tached to the consultation in view OF
the reported visit to England of Chief
Justice Devilliers and DR.. Tewater.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

E. Rosenberger has received letter
from ST Paul saying that the Peoples
Party balloting on candidates for
nomination is resulting in F. M. Cur
rier receiving many votes from the
Second district for the congressional
nomination.
Mr.. and Mrs Mic Petersen left last
week for their trip to Germany
and other European countries.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds recorded:
John Koonze to Chas. Domogala, lot
s, bleck 26. Mankato city, for $500.
Chas. Domogala to Eva Kraus, same.
for $500.
Edward Z. Kepdall to Geo. w. Buck
meister, BLOCK one, Vernon Center, for
$261.
E. L.. Kendall to Guy D. Fessenden,
lot one, block three, Vernon Center, for
S25.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
NEARLY DONE.
Business of the February Term of Court
Almost Over.

The trial of the suit of the Pittsburg
Plate Glass Co. VS.. the Sisters of the
Sorrowful Mother, Kleinschmidt Bros.
and J. Schingle was completed in the
district court Thursday afternoon. A
Rocky was the last witness for the de-
fense. John w. Sorenson went on the
stand on his own behalf as ALLEN claim
ant. Harvey Williams was sworn on
the part of the plaintiff. which then
rested in the Sorenson case. John and
Emil Uppstrom and John A. Berg were
sworn on their own behalf as her
claimants and the case rested
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
HELP PORTO RICANS.
President Recommends Use of
Duties Collected.
CroDie Arrives at Cape TOwn...PrOvi-
sions Reach Ladysmith... Bishop
Gilbert Dead.
Special to Daily Free Press.

Special to Daily Free Press.
Washington, March 2-The president
has.sent message to congress recon-
mending the appropriation of monies
which have been received through
customs from Porto Rice, since the
United States took possession under
the treaty, to be used for general pur-
poses and for the relief of the Porto
Ricans. The sum appvoximates two
million dollars.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
INCREASED TAX COLLECTIONS.

The tax collections last Wednesday
footed up to about $15, 800, and the to-
tai collections from Jan. 1st to March
1st were about s45, which is about
$4,000 more than last year. Some OF
the taxes were due to the work of
Messrs. Fleener and Saylor The settle
ment will be made the latter part of
the month, and the city. exclusive of
the school district, will get about $12, :
600.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
Bishop Gilbert Deed.

Special to Daily Free Press:
st. Paul, March 2-Bishop Gilbert,
coadjutor of Minnesota. died this morn
ing from an attack of pneumonia. at
his residence in this city, after an ill
ness of ten days.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
Cronie at Cape Town.

Special te Daily Free Press.
Cape Town, March 2-Gen. Cronje,
who was captured by Lord Roberts,
has arrived here, where he will remain
during the remainder of the war.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
Provisions at Ladysmith.

Special to Daily Free Press:
London, March "A dispatch from
Gen. Butler announces the arrival at
Ladysmith of seyenty-three wagon
loads of supplies.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
CUT THEIR SUPPLIES.
Beers Said to be ConceDt 'rg
for That Purpor II
Kruger and Steyn in ,e...Jus-
tice DevilIiers 70 sit
England.
Special TO Daily Free Press.

Special TO Daily Free Press.
New York, March "a report from
private sources to George Van Siclen,
Boer resident here, says Beers are rap
idly concentrating to cut British supply
lines. Other coups are also in progress.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
Not Confirmed.

London, March 3 The rumor of the
relief of Mafeking is not confirmed.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.
List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the post Office at Mankato, Mimi. for
the week ending March I 1900.

the week ending March 1, 1900.
Avery, Henry. Halter, Frank,
Bennett, @. w. johnson, j. E.
Browne, Prof. E. s.. Kunz, Miss Ella.
Brush, Miss Annie E. Mourie, George.
Bum, Mrs. c. A. Olson, A.
Gable, Mrs. Anna. Page, Mrs. Carrie.
Close, Lockwood s. Riff, o, 81.
Diamond, Matthew. Robinson, @. r.
Filfs, Mrs. George, Wacsin, Mrs. Minnie.
Frye, Mrs. =. T, Weeks, Edward
Griffith, Erwin. WINNER, E.
In calling for the above letters please
say advertised" and name date of this
list. One cent extra will be charged
for each advertised letter. Letters re-
naming unclaimed at the expiration of
Is days from this date will be sent to
the dead letter office.
L. P. HUNT. Postmaster.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

The case of Lillian Russell VS.. VIM.
Oscar Schmidt and Katie Schmidt was
tried Friday forenoon. John S. Morrow,
F. d. Enfield and Emma Gessler were
witnesses for the plaintiff, and Geo..
Wilson and Adolph Lille were wit
nesses for the defense.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

J. J. Bill, of Madelia, was a Saul
paugh est.Thursday evening.
DR.. E. J. Davis term county ply
sician expired Wednesday, and DR.. A.
W. Beach took up the duties of the
position Thursday. DR.. Davis has
served for three years in most satis-
factory manner.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

J. @. Moore went to Rochester
Friday for final looking over by the
Drs. Mayo He was accompanied
by Viyian Robson, of Window, a
member of the graduating class of the
normal school. who arranged for an
operation for appendicitis.
The mumps seems to be going the
rounds of the high school. There are
thirty students absent on account of
illness.
Miss O'Donnell, of the high school
faculty, was called to her home at
Saltwater Thursday by the serious ILL.,
ness of her mother.
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09
AHealthyStOmaCh

makes pure blood. vigorous nerves "a
strong body. Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters strengthens weak stomachs. An
occasional dose will keep the bowels
active Taken regularly, it will cure
indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia,
billiousness. inactive liver, or kidneys,
malaria, fever and ague. 1t will cure
you. See that private revenue stamp
covers the neck of the bottle.
1t has no HoSIESnEES STSMacs
Superior BITTERS
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

The'law cases were tried Friday after
noon,
The Mankato free press., 1900-03-09

. Miss Helena Rosenberg entertained
about thirty of her young friends at her
home in West Mankato Friday evening,
Delicious refreshments were served,
and all present report an enjoy able
time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Several buyers of the dry goods
house of Miller Rhoads & Co. are Sc
lecting goods in New York and the
Northern markets. They are Miss
John Ii. Slsman, who has charge of the
ladies' suit and cloak department; Mr..
w. Clark Barrett of the mems furnish
ing department, and MIR. f. ID. Berry,
of the dress goods and silk department.
There VIII be q large stock and ii great
er variety of articles in each of these
departments in their elegant new store
building.
Miss Mildred Wilson. who has been
teaching the school at Wallaceton, mas
resigned and accepted n position in the
school at South Norfolk. She was
much loved at Wallaceton by the pa
irons OF the school who all regret her
departure.
The Norfolk and Western and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railways will run
excursions to Richmond to-day.
The dog catcherS, who have captured
between 200 and 300 unlicensed CANNES,
discontinued their work last evening.
Mr.. Roulhac Rufiin, brother of Dr..
kirkland Ruiiin, of Norfolk. died We'd
nesday in Duluth, MINI.
Rev. Sam y. Jones will lecture in the
Academy of Music. this city. Thursday
evening, November 18th, under the aus
pieces of Glass No. 1 OF Cumberland
Street NJ. Il. Sunday school. Subject,
The Battle OF Life and How to Win
IT.
Mayor Hayes, of Baltimore. has de-
clined an invitation to speak in the in
terest OF the Democracy of this district,
being too bus he says, with his may
orally duties, to speak outside of his
own city.
Mr.. George w. Owen. who has been
at work in Cleveland. Ohio, for several
months has returned to Norfolk.
Mr.. Frank D. Owen. who left Nor
folk in February last 10 accept n posi-
ton under the United States govern
mcnt as assistant meat inspector at
New York, is in The city on Il ten DAYS
visit to his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Owen. of Bank street. Mr.. Owen will,
on October p bepin the study of voter
mary science Mt the New York Ameri-
can Veterinary College.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
Y. nj. @. A. Motea.

The classes in the physical depart
Inent of the Young Men-s Christian AS
ISOLATION will open October LIST. The
night classes will meet Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at S:15
o'clock. Business mems class Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:15
d. m. Boys classes Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 3:45 p. m. and Saturdays
at 10 n. IN. Physical Director Ward is
ready to make APPOINTMENTS Tor piTysf-
cal examinations.
An important feature of this seasons
work will be class for business and
professional men. which will meet
Monday and Thursday forenoons with
special attention to individual needs.
The evening educational classes will
open the week OF October list.
: An invitation is extended to all mon
to attend a meeting at the Association
tomorrow afternoon at 4 p. m. Mr.. a..
w. Marks, of Baltimore, Md, the
laughing philosopher, VIII speak, sub
sJect, Happiness Music by the Assoc
citation Mandolin and Guitar Club.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-23
A wellKnown co.ored Man.

One of the best-known and most
highly respected colored men of this
section was Undertaken James N.
Jones. of Norfolk. whose funeral oc-
Cured Friday ut D. m. from st.
JOINTS A. Nj. T.. Church. DIR. Reynolds
o1tciated and was assisted by Revs.
8 Burke and McTirahan. AS a tribute of
{ their respect host Of people was pres
aent. He was q member of several
sfraternities and hence the procession of
\ brother and sisterhood was at least q
Quarter of mile long. When added to
this number III carriages it would
reach fully mile and q half. 1t was
perhaps the largest attendance that
Z ever assembled in Norfolk to pay re-
spect to a cclored citizen. The costly
\ casReti was furnished by Undertaken
OLIVER while the supervision of the
funeral was in charge of former
manager of Mr.. Jones' establishment.