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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

When one does discover grateful
woman. she appears to be vcritabic
rara avis. and Is regarded ms posscss-
Ing an unusually finc character. where
as she only has the dcccncy to be prop
crly npprcciativc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25
Meals on stree,

A plan is under conslds
cag0 TO attach buffer ear,
ordinary street ear. /
seat twenty persons aud
l,e 8 cents extra for otdln
crew will consist Of a {
the porter. who Is also d
OF the Kitchen" so call,
will consist of the sms
iirns as In railroad burej
system o man may take d
customers to luncheon a
the city nj the sam. lid
take his breakfast whlle
ONCE. -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25
Abandoned Farm. In New England.

Abhuuonea Ne" buEthhus
My attention has been called to what
is known as the abandoned farms OF
New England. A personal inspection
OF some OF these farms shows that
they are not abandoned on account OF
sterility of soil, but are In many cases
capable of afIording a good living to
Industrious farmers. and under more
favorable auspices than are farms In
some OF our newer states. on account
OF nearness. to market, educational in
stitutions. and other desirable en-
vironments. The agrostologist Of the
department has visited several Of these
farms to ascertain in what way help
, can be given by the introduction OF
grasses suitable to their various con-
iditions, and the soil physicist will
study conditions on these farms and
indicate which soils may be profitably
cultivated and which should be de-
voted to forestry. The forester will
also visit these localities and determine
what varieties Of trees are most desir-,
able. The department will endeavor to
have farmers bulletins prepared
along these several lines for distribu-
ton among the farmers of New Eng
land.-Secretary of Agriculture Will
son.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25
Dl.po.l.lpn of Hawaiian Public Land,

Washington, Jan. 23.-The House
committee on territories to-day gave n
hearing upon the subject of disposition
of the public lands of Hawaii. Mr., Her.
mann, commissioner of the public land
office, favored placing the lands under
the public land office. and his attitude
was opposed by William Owen Smith,
attorney general of Hawaii, and other
Hawaiians.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25
Great Electric Dea, on In New York CIT,

Great Electric Deal ON In New York CIty
New York, Jan. 23.-The World SAYS:
general consolidation of all the gas.
electric light and traction systems OF
the city, under the supreme control of
the Rockefellers. is impending.
There has been general harmonic
ing of interests, brought about by
Rockefeller influences, which promises
gigantic results. Directly 1t marks the
absorption of the New York Gas and
Electric Light, Heat and Power Com
pany by the Consolidated, and points
to the probability of an early end of
the gas rate war. -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Judge Shlras of Iowa has decided
that married woman cannot be COM
PEELED to attend school. 1t Is always
cheerful to learn OF common sense be.
Ing used on the bench.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Fashion has ordered womankind 70
again wear hl.h-heeicd shoes. This
Is not the sole onensc of the fussy old
dame. either. - .HE =.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

A child feels that life is worth iiv.
tns when II Is allowed 10 drive with
out some sro~n-up holding the reins
back Of IL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

A Chicago woman dreamed OF burs-
lars and awoke to md them In her
room. In other words. Il was mo
Dream.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

liza woman has but one gray hair IN
her head. II is going to show just at
the time when she Is tryin. to I'm.
press some one that she is younger
than she really Is
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Miehisan's nkhtins parson is'nov 10
spar for charity. Hut he has mot been
reported as turning the other cheek
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

You can never convince = man that
. luncheon can be as sausfyins - .
dinner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

All women are born eauai-but some
OF them spoil Il by marrying worthless
men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Ppopriesor-"if you dga
so much candy I'll have
Drug Cirrk-"oh. say 4
I am q valuable clerk 4
quilt Keeping candy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25
TIE cnstaH for sti

Has lately attracted a I'd
tentiOu. The Use OF ,hei
increasing. This clearly
hausted condition Of ID
blood. which may H. nd
strengthening the st0mas|
Stomach BitIers will I'd
II cures dyspepsia. I'd
nervousness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Drosay treated free by n
ooas. of Atlanta, Ga nsl
spscialists In tho world n
tissussut In another coluHs}
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

The fellow that kicks the most about
taxes Is the one who pays none At all
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

The Afuncie High School OF Muncis
Ind. is self-governing and in contro;
Of the Students. The governing board
consists of president, who must be
q student elected by popular vote, the
superintendent of public schools, the
principal Of the High School, a mem
Der OF the school board, woman mem
ber of the faculty and one member
chosen from each Of the high school
grades. Five student vice-presidents
are the heads of as many departments
All questions of government are
brought before the board, on which
students hold the. controlling vote
The regular studies and study hours
except where they may conflict with
some department law, are controlled
by the teachers, as usual. A company
Of uniformed High School cadets is
supported; tennis, football, basket hall
and baseball teams are kept I'M and
field day sports are directed. The as
sociation also keeps up a glee and
mandolin club and a dramatic club
dramatic club manager and pronortr
man are among the officers. The Ara
tralian ballot is used.
Representative Berry OF Kentuclv
wants the government to coin 2-cent
pieces with round hole in the center
one-quarter of an inch in dia,neter
The Kentucky congressman has proh.
ably had a-cent coin put off upon him
at some time for a dime and is taking
precaution against the recurrence of
the act. Possibly, also, he NAV have
borrowed the idea from Chinese coins
In which the hole is SO large and the
value of the metal so small that man
- e to load himself down with
Rsh in order to pay for o
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

"Of course. Alice. ! eahIl
spending money; but ~ 4
ing for . home. "wrli J
buy me a hat. hut you kn2
wont buy n house and I'd
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Truth is the xrandest word In the
language. but few can discover IL
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25
MURDERED A GUARD.
FOUR PRISONERS ESCAPE.

Co, tsis kssssy stabbed To the Heart ssa
Othv GsssAs Assaulted After which
tie Dsspss.ss cesstsss scale tbs waiis
Of The realtestaaSy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

II would be a blessing u the whisky
trust trusted nobody,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Potash and Peach Trees.-Peaches,
like all other products OF the soil, need
feeding. Potash and phosphoric acid
are the principal constituents required
in making the fruit. An excess of nj
-trogen will produce rank growth at
the expense of the fruit buds. Take,
for instance, the peach tree near the
kitchen door which gets plenty of
soapy water, which contains large
amount of lye (potash). 1t always has
full crop. A few pounds OF potash
and phosphate around each tree during
the later winter and you will be more
than repaid for the trouble and ex-
pense.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25
Z. Nysssss Uss AiI....l

- n Wvou~v Uee Aii~e'eI
A-Nowder. Your ,se(
Portable. nervous. and 4
damp. II you have Ssss
oe light shoes. try Aid
Sold By all drukEis;s ID
3S csutS- Sample sen,
Ailsa 9. oin'strd. L. nd
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

THAT palm reader ,aIA 4
unbouuded faith In my II,
Then he made me plank
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

1t Is reported that packers arc no
longer demanding very heavy hoes.
and one that weighs $50 pounds IL
now considered good one.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-25

Unless the lambs are to be fattened
feeding them oats should be stopped
after the season Is advanced enough to
make good. nutritive grass. But the
oats. varied with some dry wheat br>u,
will be needed by the eve until her
milk dries up. In this way n eve may
be kept in milk longer than she is
likely to be when she grows only one
lamb, and receives only the usual
treatment given to ewes with lambs.
There will also be two lambs instead
of one, and both better than the one
would have been if 1t received only
ordinary feed and care.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
DUE TO ILL HEALTH.
Real Cause of the Resignation of Rev. S.
D. Works.

1t is known to but few of the more
intim ate friends of Rev. S. d. Works
that the real cause of his resignation
as pastor of the Baptist church is i'll
health. His throat has been giving
him serious trouble for some time
past, and he has also suffered from in
somnia and other Affections, and he
was forced to relinquish his pastoral
work and adopt something that would
be change and give him more free
dom for out door exercise and less
mental strain. He has given excellent
satisfaction to the members of his
church, and has worked hard. The
church has taken in more than 100
members while he has been at the
head of it. His many friends will be
glad to know that he will probably re-
main in the city.
1t is felt by Rev. Works friends that
the real cause for his resignation
should be known, in order that none
may labor under the impression that
he chose to exchange his ministerial
work for the land business for the
purpose of pecuniary gain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
You Get All the News in the Free Press-$1OO a Year
A QUIET DAY.
Thanksgiving Was Day of Rest and
Recreation in Mankato.

Thanksgiving passed off very quietly
in this city, the streets having much
the appearance of Sunday. There
was very little business transacted,
and the day was very generally OBJ
served as holiday. The union SER
vices at the Presbyterian church in
the forenoon were well attended, and
Rev. Fl. D. Williams, of the Christian
church, preached an excellent sermon.
on the place of gratitude in the
velopment of life and character. The
thought was clear and stimulating,
the expression was forceful and inter
esting. All who attended the service
felt that they had new reason for
gratitude as they pointed out the rela-
ton of thankfulness to the strong, sin
cere life,
The day was pleasant change from
the past week or two in that it was
clean and dry and bracing. The damp
and chilling atmosphere disappeared
the previous night and the morning
broke most beautifully, with the trees
and bushes thickly plated with silver.
AS the rays of the sun fell on the en-
trancing scene it made one think that
he had suddenly awakened in a magic
world. During the day the frost
melted off and much of the snow dis
appeared.
The schools are closed for few
days vacation The normal school
opened Tuesday for enrolment and the
active work of the winter term will
begin Wednesday.
The small boy had the pleasure of
putting in the day coasting, which
is something unusual for Thanks
giving.
Matters were quiet around the
police headquarters.
The usual number of family dinner
parties were given, and the pleasures
of the dance and the theatre were en-
joyed by many in the evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
WORKMEN ELECT OFFICERS.

The Ancient Order of United Work.
men lodge held its annual election of
officers Wednesday evening, with the
following result:
Master Workman-John r. Thomas.
Foreman-B Roemer.
Overseer-H. G.. Hanson.
Recorder-A. J. Nelson
Receiver. A. Under
Financier-Charles Schildknecht
Guard-Theodore Kramer.
Inside Watch-John Wass.
Outside Watch-Jacob Norlin.
Trustee for three years j. J. An
derson
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
NEW COMMISSION.
Old Charter Commission Legis-
lated Out of Office.
Law of 1899 Makes the Term of Office
Four Years and Makes Provisions
Where a Charter is Defeated.

The question arose at the last meet,
ing of the city council whether the old
charter commission would be the pro,
per body to prepare the proposed new
charter, or whether a new commission
should be appointed. The city attorney
was unable to answer the question on
the moment, and promised to report
at the next meeting.
Judge Severance, who appointed the
old commission, was asked today for
his opinion on the question. He
holds that new commission will
have to be appointed. The constitu-
tional amendment permitting cities to
prepare their own charters provides for
the appointment of the commission by
the district judge and says that in no
event shall it's term of Office exceed six
years. In 1897 the legislature passed
law to carry this amendment into
effect, and this law provided that the
commission was to hold office for the
length of time provided by the consti-
tuition and laws of the state. 1t made
no provision for another new charter
to be prepared if the first one was
voted down.
In 1899 the legislature passed an :
other law about city charters, in
which the term of Office of the charter
commission is fixed at four years, and
it is provided that when charter
prepared by it is voted down it may
prepare another one for submission to
the people.
Judge Severance holds that the law
of 1899 differs from the law of 1897,
covers the whole ground under the
constitutional amendment, and must
be held to repeal that law. He holds
that the old charter commission which
he appointed is functus officio-that is
dead, legislated out of Office. There
was nothing to give it power to pre-
pare another charter when the first
one was defeated.
The law of 1897 gave the district
judge power to appoint charter
commission consisting of fifteen fir ee
holders who had resided in the city
for five years previous to the appoint
ment, when asked to do so by petit
tion signed by eight per cent of the
votes cast at the last general election,
or when requested so to do by an or
dinance passed by the common coun
Gil The law of 1899 requires the petit
tion to be signed by a number of citi-
zens equal to ten per cent of the votes
cast at the last general election and
says nothing about the council 1t
gives the district judge power on his
own discretion to appoint a commits
sion without any petition.
While the council could pass a
motion requesting Judge Cray to ap-
point a charter commission, this would
not require him to do so. Legally
it would have no more weight
with him than the request of
any other six citizens, but
coming from the city council it would
carry great moral weight and might
induce him to appoint the commission,
backed as it is by large sentiment
on the part of the tax payers of the
city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
Superlative
in Strength
and Purity.
SOCiety..

Miss Grace Fowles and Mr.. Eugene
IrwinMcCun the latter of Minneapolis,
were united in marriage at IL 80
O'Clock Friday afternoon at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. W. Fowles, 408 Center
street. Rev. Geo. 81. Davis, rector of
st. Johns Episcopal church, perform
ed the ceremony in the presence of a
few relatives and intimate friends.
Miss Sybil Jewison, of this city, was
maid of honor, and Mr.. Albert F. Owen,
of Minneapolis, was best man. The
bride was presented with many beauti-
full gifts.
Mr.. McCune was employed in this
city some years ago and has many
friends here. He is now connected
with the Minneapolis agency of the
Armour Packing Co. His bride has
resided in Mankato for some years and
is favorite with a large circle of
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCune took the
afternoon train for Duluth, and
carry with them the best wishes of all
for their happiness and prosperity.
They will be at home in Minneapolis
after this week.
The wedding of Miss Margaret
Sheran and Mr.. Walter Sanders, of this
city, occurred at st. Mary Thursday
morning. The ceremony was perform
ed at st. Mary's Catholic church by
Rev. Father Coleman, assisted by Rev.
Father Sheran, of Hill university, a
brother of the bride, and Father
Cahill, of st. Paul, secretary to Arch
bishop Ireland.
The bride has taught school in this
vicinity for several years and is an es-
timable young lady. The groom is a
young man of sterling qualities. The
many friends of both will join in
wishing them full need of happiness
in their new relation. They will be
dG uOm0 III ILLS CIV HlloI D0C. 1OUu.
The annual THANKSGIVING dancing
party given Thursday evening by the
Knights of Pythias was attended by
about hundred couples and was a
gratifying success Schwanenburg' s
full orchestra furnished the music
and the ladies of the Episcopal church
served the refreshments The affair
was enjoyed by all who attended.
The dance given by the Athletic
club at it's hall Thursday was at
tended by about a hundred couples.
Lamm's orchestra furnished the
music. and all present had good time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
GOES TO HONOLULU.
Prof. Chas. B. Dyke Elected President
of the Normal School There.

Prof. Chas B. Dyke, a former
teacher in the normal school, whose
marriage with Miss Darrough, another
teacher in the school, occurred soon
after their departure, has been selected
as president of the normal school at
Honolulu, Hawaii. His salary in his
new position will be $4,000 year,
and he will also have residence fur
nished him. He and his family will
leave for their new home at Christmas
time. Prof. Dyke is now principal
of the normal department of Hampton
Institute, at Hampton, Va. He is a
young man who gave great pbromise
while in Mankato, and his friends
here will wish him success in his new
and wider field of labor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
USED THE x-RAY.

Deighton Little submitted one of his
hands to theX-rays in the Office ofDrs,
Andrews and Zimmerman Friday eve
ming, and portion of needle was dis
covered in that badly swollen member.
This morning the needle was taken out
by following the information gained
by the use of the rays. Mr.. Little
accidentally ran the needle into his
hand last week while at work on his
farm, and the member grew worse in
spite of all he could do. Fearing
that piece of the needle was in his
had he consulted the physicians,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
JUDGE SEVERANCE.
Gov. Lind Said to be Considering His
Name for U. S. Senate.

A well known Democratic state
senator is authority for the statement
that Gov Lind has under considera-
ton the appointment of Judge Sever
ance as United States senator to sue
coed the late Cushman K. Davis.
Should he appoint Democrat, he
could make no more appropriate or
popular an appointment than by select
ing Judge Severance, whose ability
and ringing oratory would do credit to
the senate Judge Severance was at
Window today and could not be seen,
but it is not likely that he would re-
fuse the appointment with its brief
duties but lasting honor Judge Sew
erance has been constant Democrat,
standing by the essential principles of
the party, but not being carried off
by Bryanism
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
A LARGE AWARD
Mrs. Catherine Maher Wins Her Suit
Against North NankatO.

The appeal of Mrs Catherine Maher
from the award of the commissioners
in North Mankato of $75 for her land
that was condemned for street pur-
poses went to the, jury Friday after
noon in the district court at st. Peter.
Word from there this afternoon con-
tains the information that Mrs. Maher
won her case, the jury finding her to
be entitled to $3.50 damages G. O..
Daley was Mrs. Makers attorney,
and W. R. Geddes appeared for the
village council.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
SHIPPING TO ERIN.
Leslie & McAfee Send Paper to Old
Ireland.

Leslie McAfee Send Paper to Old
Ireland.
A notable way in which Minneapolis
is expanding commercially is afforded
in change which will take place in
the jobbing concern of Leslie & Me-
Afee, wholesale paper dealers on
January l. This instance is of par
ticular interest as showing how expan-
sion is sometimes accompanied by in
crease in population and in proportion
of foreign capital.
The paper house of Leslie & McAfee
was established there by John Leslie six
years ago. After two years Mr. Nc
Afee died, and since then Mr.. Leslie
has conducted the business alone, de-
veloping it from small beginnings to
one of the largest paper jobbing bust
nesses in the city. Last spring the
concern moved from its original quar-
tiers to the present building on First
avenue B, where it has six floors,
44x130 feet in size But it is still
growing, and a few months ago Mr..
LIE slie arranged with W. B. Heagerty
of Cork, Ireland, to come over and
join in the business. As a result of
these negotiations the John Leslie
Paper company has been incorporated,
with capital stock of 800, 900, and
will commence business on Jan. 1.
Mr.. Leslie becomes president of the
corporation, Mr.. Heagerty is vice
president, S. 81. Mitchell will be treas
urer, and W. R. Wylie, secretary.
Mr.. Mitchell has been for the past
years credit man of the firm, and Mr.
Wylie was the first salesman of the
house when it started both are now
rewarded for faithful and efficient
service by membership in the corpora
tion.
Mr.. Leslie, the president of the new
corporation. is native of the north
of Ireland, and learned the paper bust
ness in wholesale house in Dublin.
He came to st. Paul fifteen years ago
and entered the employ of Wright
Barrett g. Stillwell After six years
he moved to Minneapolis as manager
of the Minneapolis branch of the bust
ness, known as the Minneapolis Paper
company, and three years later found
ed the present business. Since start
ing the firm of Leslie & McAfee he
has established paper jobbing houses
in Duluth and st. Paul which are in
charge of his two brothers. The Min
neapolis house now has travelling men
covering Minnesota, North and South
Dakota and Montana, and will con-.
siderably enlarge its territory after
Jan. l. This does not indicate the
limits of its trade, however, for the
concern recently shipped car load of
paper to Iceland. This is believed to
be the first paper ever exported for
Minneapolis.
Mr.. Wylie, the secretary, is one of
the salt of the earth . He has made
this territory for several years, has
built up large business for the firm
of which he now becomes member,
and his old trends and patrons will
join in wishing him all kinds of sue
cess. The Free Press extends best
wishes.
The funeral of Senator Cushman
K. Davis occurred at ST. Paul Saturday
and thousands gathered to pay last
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
Closing Out.

intend to go out of business in a
short time and wish to announce to
the public that am going to close out
everything at cost.
Any one wishing to go into the mil
linery business can well afford to call
and see me as Amboy is as good
place for business as anyone can find.
MRS. G. E. NIENOW,
Amboy. MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-07
AMPUTATED THE TOE.

DIR. Steel Monday forenoonamputated
the great toe on Judge Shissier's only
remaining foot He states that the
condition of the foot is fairly good
and that there are no signs at present
that another operation will be neces-
sary or that the foot will have to go.
The judges trouble is senile gangrene,
but he is standing his trials with
manly fortitude. He will be confined
to his residence for some time yet,
but his friends hope to see him at his
post again at the city hall before very
long.