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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
FUN ON THE ICE.
Annual Curling Games and Burns Ami.
versary at MapIetOn.

The programs are out for the first
annual bonspiel of Southern Minnesota
curling associations, under the direc-
tion of the Maple River Curling club,
at Mapleton JAM oath and 25th, and
the 141st anniversary of Robbie"
Burns, to be celebrated at the Maple
ton opera house under the auspices of
the same curling club, Jan. 25th.
Prizes are offered for the bonspiel
The committee having charge of the
bonspiel is T. B. Taylor, H. G., Hotal-
ing, A, J, Ellis, G, Sellers and G, II,
Nerbovig.
The anniversary exercises will COM
mence at $50 p. M, and at 1870 a. m.
a grand ball will begin, with the
Mapleton orchestra, and j. A. Howie-
son and Hugh Mckay as floor manag-
ers, The curriers' annual outing is
called for p m. on the 25th, and a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

A deed was filed Saturday, transfer
ring from John G. Zieske to James II.
Doty seven acres in sec. 1S, Cambria, fol
S125.
Mrs. Eichstadt, of West Mankato,
was greatly surprised last Friday after.
noon by number of her lady friends.
They presented her with beautiful
rocking chair in honor of her 54th birth.
day. Refreshments were served and a
very enjoyable time was had by all.
Diseases of women speciality by DR.
Brandenburg, 4O1 South Front street
corner Jackson.
A. R Pau has decided to erect a
cottage on State street between his
residence and the old futile house
which he now owns. He expects tc
break ground in few days and during
the spring will put up house to cost
about ST. 500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
NICHOLAS TO MURAVlEF E.
Gar Highly Praises His Foreign Minii
Co. E9a,a.t Sorvicas

Gar Highly Praises His Foreign Minis.
ter for Recent Services.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 15.-The car
has addressed a rescript to Count Mu-
ravieff, the minister of foreign affairs,
highly eulogistic of the eminent quail
ties displayed by the minister in bring
ing about happy solution, in con-
formity with the cars instructions, OF
the disquieting political events arising
from the Cretan instruction and the
Turko-Greek war, thus showing true
appreciation of the historic mission
which has fallen to the lot of Russia.
After remarklng that the introduction
of an autonomous administration In
Crete ended the agitation which had so
long troubled the repose of the Turkish
East, while the maintenance of friendly
relations with all the powers showed
the fruitful influence of Russia's peace
full and continuous policy, the rescript
proceeds:
Appointed guardian of the most inn
| portant interest of the state you have
co-operated, while conforming exactly
| with the indications l gave you, in the
realization of the traditional tendency
of Russia to obtain in the far East an
| ice-free outlet to the sea. The agree.
| ment arrived at with the government
| of China, relative to the cession in
usufruct of the Kwang-Tung peninsula,
with Ports Arthur and Dalmy, while
testifying to the reciprocal friendship
and confidence which exists between
the two great neighboring empires, full.
| fills the evident necessities of Russia as 8
maritime power and will create in the
| Pacific new centre for the commercial
| and industrial enterprises of the entire
world. The negotiations subsequently
undertaken under my direction with the
British and Japanese governments leo
to the conclusion of partial understand
ings, which by removing any reasons
for misunderstanding in the politica
domain, enable Russia to devote he1
strength to the progressive develop
ment of the prosperity of her possessions
in the far East"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
DOCTORS TO PARIS EXPOSITION.

The excursion to Europe, Paris Elk.
position and Worlds Medical Con-
gress this summer, under the auspices
of the Iowa State Medical Society, as
planned by its secretary, DR.. James w.
Cokenower, of Des Moines, Iowa, has
assumed sufficient magnitude that the
boats, Getty of Rome" and Estate OF
Nebraska" have been chartered fol-
the Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska
doctors, their families, school teachers
and friends; leaving New York June &c
for a 40 days trip, everything fur
nished, including conductors and
guides for $3.50, from New York tc
New York, with tickets good for one
year. Programs sent upon application
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

Ben T. Monson & Co. the Grocers a {
421 So. Front. will during this week
close out a $4,000 surplus stock of
groceries at cost for cash only. 1t is an
opportunity of which economizing
housekeepers should not fail to improve.
The bullet in Mrs. Russell Burrilps
arm has not yet been located, although
it was probed for Sunday by the
physicians,
The hearing in the Stuart bankruptcy
case was concluded Saturday afternoon,
and Referee Flittie will take the matter
under advisement. A good deal of evil
dence was introduced on both sides of
this case.
Miss Catherine Glenn died in Fari-
bault Saturday evening and the re.
mains were brought to MankatoMonday
evening and can be seen by friends at
John Klein & Co. 8 undertaking estab-
lishment Arrangements for the flu
neral will not be made until after their
arrival. The deceased was 40 years OF
age, and was sister OF Will j. and
Thos Glenn. Her home was formerly
near Lake Crystal.
Miss Marcella Dow arrived from
Alma City Saturday evening to accept
the position of stenographer with the
Lampert Lumber Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
A NEW HOME.
Schiller Lodge, |. o. o. F., Leases the
L. P. Hunt Hall.

Schiller lodge No. 30, 1, o. o. F., at
its meeting Saturday night voted to
take lease of the third floor of the L..
2. Hunt building, on Jackson street, for
a term of five years, and directed the
committee to close the matter up. The
lodge will take possession during the
spring. 1t intends to make some neces-
sary changes and to fit up the lodge
room in an elegant manner, leaving the
dancing hall as it is This lodge is a
wealthy one and when it has fitted its
new home up it will have one of the
finest secret society habitations in the
state. 1t will have no trouble in sub
leasing the lodge room if it desires, and
the hall will be available for dancers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
MINOR ITEMS OF INTEREST

Felix Morris, the actor. is dead at
New York.
st. Paul has abandoned the ice carni-
val project.
A heavy fall of snow causes Wiscon-
sin lumbermen to rejoice.
The Cunard line steamer Umbria
which has been chartered as trans
port by the British government, has
sailed from Southampton with 2,2O(
soldiers. bound for South Afmaa-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The directors of the First National
bank, at their meeting Monday
reelected the following officers: Presi
dent, Stephen Lamm; vice president
John Klein; Cashier, L. A. Lin
der; Assistant Cashier, J. I'll. Thro
Teller, II. H. Nicholson; Book Keeper
F. ]. Leonard.
The directors of the Mankato State
bank reelected the following officers
President, J. H. Ray; vice president
DR., z. G.. Harrington; Cashier
John R. Thomas; Teller and Bool
Keeper; Emil Schoyen; Assistant Teller
T. G.. Nicholson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
CRESCENT BICYCLES.

Geo. B. Owen announces the arrival
of 1900 sample bicycles. This wheel
needs no introduction to the public, as
so many are in use and giving such
good satisfaction. We bespeak Mr..
Owen an increase of trade for the COM
ing season.
Mr.. Owen states that he sold nearly
100 Crescents in '99 and expects to dou-
BILE that number III 1900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
MRS. CLAYTON ILL.

Mrs. Clayton. the talented sister of
the Andrews brothers. is seriously i'll in
a hospital in Chicago with malarial
fever, contracted in Tennessee while
she was with the Andrews Opera Co.
She has been there about two weeks and
is reported trife improved and it is
thought that she will recover. DR.. An
drews is pursuing his work at the same
hospital. Mrs. Clayton's many Manka
to friends will hope for her speedy re-
coyery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
Citizens Burn a Pesth GUS e.

DIES MONIES, Jan. 1o.-The city pest
house in North Des Moines was burned
during the evening by citizens in order
to prevent its use for smallpox patients.
The council having determined to iso-
la all cases of the disease there, the
citizens of that part of the town rose
Indignantly and declared the pesthouse
would be burned 1t was fired and
burned to the ground.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

County Superintendent Freeman will
give the state high school examinations
on Jan. goth and 3Oth at Madison Lake,
Eagle Lake, Vernon Center. district 115
in Butternut Valley, and in district 30,
in Mapleton. These examinations are
for pupils of the common schools, and
will in no way conflict with the regular
county examination for common school
pupils.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
BARBER SHOP AFlRE.

The fire department was called out
at shortly before noon Monday by small
blaze in Louis Knuebler's barber shop
at No. 623 North Front street. The
fire was due to a defective chimney,
and did some damage to the building,
which is a frame one. 1t was ex-
tinguished by the use of chemicals, and
it was not necessary to turn on water.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

States internal revenue collector for
the second division, has moved from
Austin to Mankato and has his Office in
the federal building. He has fourteen
counties to look after and is necessarily
away good part of the time. Parties
in this city who desire to see him will
save themselves trouble by dropping
him letter, and on his reeurn he will
look after their wants.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Fl. Michels were
given pleasant surprise by the Bel
grade Mandolin club and about fifteen
other friends from that township, Sat-
urday evening. The Mandolin club
played number of fine selections, light
refreshments were served, and all had
a good time. The mandolin club num-
bers six, and is an excellent musical
organization,
Christopher Schultner met with a
painful accident in the Widell quarry
Friday Another workman allowed
a stone to fall on his left hand, crush
ing the little finger so badly that Dr.
Webster found it necessary to ampu.
tate it.
w. V. Dunton, representing the Min
neapofis Journal Newsboys' band, was
in the city Friday. The band is to give
concert at the opera house Saturday
evening, Jan 9th.
Miss Eva Simonds of Clark, S. Oak.
is spending few weeks in the city as
the guest of eer sister Mrs. U. B. Tor
rey.
Druggist G. W. Franchere, of Lake
Crystal, was in the city Friday evening.
! August Johnson, of Lincoln, had his
hearing Saturday on the charge OF
killing a dog belonging to John LOOMS,
of Sterling, and was bound over to the
grand jury in the sum of 300, which
was furnished. John Loomis and Chas
Krogel were the witnesses for the state
and the defense put on no evidence.
Daniel Carroll made complaint tc
County Attorney Hughes Saturday'that
North Front street saloon keeper hai
assaulted him and thrown him out Of
the saloon last evening. He exhibited
badly scratched face. His story was
that a couple of friends invited him tt
have drink, After this he remained
and stranger treated several wh(
were present, including himself. Tn,
stranger paid for all the drinks but hi
and then left. The saloon keeper
wanted him to pay, but he declared
that he had been invited to have
drink, He was then put out uncere
moniously. The county attorney wa
subsequently informed that Carol
was not sober at the time He con
cluded to investigate the matter NOR
fully before issuing complaint.
J. L. Wilson, of Garden City, wa
paid 81 today by Auditor Gunders a
bounty on a full grown wolf trappe,
: Dy MIN lew udyS ago.
, The hearing in the Stuart bank
ruptcy case was not completed Frida,
afternoon, but was taken up again Sat
urday forenoon. Considerable evidenc
has been taken.
A letter received Friday from
J. G. Moore by the clerk at the Mil
waukee depot contains the pleasing in
formation that Mr. Moore has passe
the danger point and is doing NIGEL
and feels greatly encouraged. His re
recovery is now considered to be merel
matter of short time.
Sleighs were out Friday and Satu1
day, and the jingle of sleighbells mad
a cheerful sound. The rain mad
a good foundation for sleighing, if
little more snow would fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
have been filed with the register of
deeds today:
David @. Davis to S. B. Wilson, lot 4,
blk 25 Warren's third add for 500.
Anton Hickel to Frank j. Dank, 81,
81, sci, sec. 80, Mankato, for SO, 400.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

Manager Bear has booked Otis
Skinner aud Walter Whiteside. Both
are too we'll and favorably known to
need any introduction to Mankato
audiences. Mr.. Skinner will probably
appear Feb. 18th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

The Lawton fund has passed the
$40, 900 mark. In this instance it can
not be said that republics are migrate.
full.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

The speech of Senator Beveridge is
still bothering the "antis" 1t left no
way for them to get around it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

banquet will be served at Union hall at
$50 o. m. The curling will take place
at the Kinks on John T. Knights lake,
weather permitting.
The program for the anniversary ex-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-19

The Inter Oceans Tele-
graphic Service is Ex-
elusive, and Every col
umn is Bright, Clean,
and Packed with News.
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It gives all important news of
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TRIBUNE

A new and remarkably attractive
publication, profusely illustrated with
portraits and half-tones; contains all
the striking news features of the Daily
Tribune. Special war dispatches, Do
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Short Stories, Humorous Illustrations
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-28
Fortunes on Finger Nails.

In the days when fortune telling was
more in vogue than at present, the
shape and appearance of the finger
nails were looked on as having refer
ence TO ones destiny. The nails were
first rubbed over with mixture of
wax and SCOT. and, after being thus
prepared. were held so that the sun
light fell fully upon them. On the
horny, transparent substance were
supposed 10 appear signs and charac-
tiers from which the future could be in
terpreted. Persons, too, with a certain
description of nails were supposed to
possess certain characteristics. Thus
a man with red and spotted nails was of
fiery. hot-tempered disposition,
whilst pale, iead-colored nails denoted
a melancholy temperament. Ambi-
tious and quarrelsome people were dis
tinguished by narrow nails. Lovers of
knowledge and liberal sentiment had
round-shaped nails. Conceited, OBJ
stinate and narrow-minded persons
were possessed of small nails. lazy. in
dolent individuals of fieshy nails; and
those of gentle. timid nature Of broad
nails.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-28
Literary Notes.

Especial interest will be attached TO
special article in the Campaign Number
of McClures Magazine, entitled The
Strategy of National Campaigns"
This article in the October issue will
describe some of the most striking
Presidential campaign leaders during
the past twenty. five years, concerning
which almost nothing has hitherto
been divulged to the public at large
The author, doubtless because of the
prominent part he has played in the
struggle he describes, prefers 10 write
anonymously. Mr.. Hambridge's por-
traits illustrating the articles are of
unusual originality and merit.
Among the special features of the
w oman's Home Companion for October
are The Recollections of Midget" by
the Countess Magri, formerly the wife
| Of General Tom Thumb; the first part
of an essay on Heroes and Heroines,
by Robert Grant; the first of series
Of travel articles by Lillian Bell; a de.
| scription by Edgar Fawcett of the
famous pleasure. grounds about London;
the presentation of Pope Leo NIL in the
light of house keeper, by Edward Page
CASTOR, and an article entitled The
American Girl Musician Abroad" by
Edward A. Steiner These, together
with the short stories, several articles
on Halloween and;the usual number of
articles devoted 70 the household max
ing this number one of especial interest.
Put SHE'D by the Croweil x Kirkpatrick
Co, Springfield, Ohio; one dollar
year; ten cents copy; sample copy
free.
1t is safe TO predict great demand
for the October New Lippincott,
owing TO the fact that it Cffrrs a splen-
did novel by Joseph A. Altsheler and
two long stories by Ed'th Wharton and
Mrs.. Schuyler Crowninshield. In ad-
ution to these special attractions there
are other stories bound TO please, and
timely papers by we'll known pens
Mr Altshtl"r's novel emitted "My
Captive; A Tal~ Of Tmleion's Ra;de "
Is stirring r. nance, vigorously treated
Tn" Captive il the daring daughter
ot British officer who gives consider.
able trouble ~ her captor, member of
the gallant MorRans band. She leads
him In "A ch So which ends in the capture
" the captor's heart There is adven-
ture galore, hairbreadth escal e. and one
particularly takingt situation in which
The girl has fine chance to show the
.tutf of which she is made. The tale is
quite equal to those that have gained
for the author reputation abroad as
we'll as in this country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-28
'OuF SGhOOlS,

Pearl May has left school
Ethel Brazeenas left school.
Miss Chase has four new pupils.
The third grade is studying seed pods
Bert Goeble is absent on account ofill
ness.
Mss Blanch Pugsley visited school
Friday.
Nellie Wheeler Is attending school at
Ithaca.
Miss Matte Hudson is absent from
high school
Flossie Bancroft has entered Miss Nc.
Laren room.
Alta Roads is a new pupil in Mis-,
Eagon's room.
Florence Pollit of Toledo, and Hattie
Mills entered the sixth grade.
The attendance Il such that five new
seats We're added to the high school room
Miss Struble is absent on account OF
illness ana Miss Nellie VIM is taking
her place
Claud Baker is taking studies at the
college besides his work at the Union.
Mr.. johnson has been absent because
his parents have been moving into town.
The busts of Washington and Lincoln
decorate the fourth grade room, very
nicely.
The literary society of the high school
will have very interesting program
Friday p. m.
The foot ball boys are practicing
hard for games in the future with 81.
Louis Ithaca and Mt. Pleasant
The pupils Of the high school were
very pleasantly entertained last Friday
afternoon by an impromtu musical pro
gram given by the members Of the
high school.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-28
College Department.
Devoted TO the interests of
Alma College.

Almost the entire class Of 1900 Of the
Ithaca high school is now registered IN
Alma College.
Still students are coming Everyday
some new students arrive TO swell the
already large attendance.
A large attendance was present at the
young mems prayer meeting Sunday
afternoon, and good interest III Nj.
e.. A. work was manifest
The Kindergarten training depart
ment of the college has full charge this
year of the town kindergarten, which
contains fifty.fiv children.
Everybody is delighted with the man
agement of the Ladies' Hall. About
eighty students are accommodated in the
dining room, which is flied nearly TO
the extent of its table capacity.
AT IA meeting of the athletic Associa.
ton last week. Prof. Mitchell was
elected q aduate football manager and
II. p Bush undergraduate football man
ager and baseball manager. K. ).
Brown was elected track manager
All the literary societies held their
first meetings of the college year Last
Monday night The Zeta Sigmas met
in their new room The FrGbel Society
gave an informal reception 10 the new
students of the kindergarten depart
ment.
The Young Women's and Young
Mems Christian associations gave re-
ceptiou TO the new students at Ladies
Hall last Friday night. 1t was more
largely attended than the opening re-
ception of any previous year. All en-
joyed good time.
The high school team furnished good
practice game tor the college team last
Saturday, and made for itself very
credltable showing. The high school
boys will furnish a very interesting pro-
position for any high school team that
may meet them during the present sea-
son.
The first foot ball game Of the season
will be played on the college gridiron
next Saturday by the Ferns Industrial
School and Alma College. The home
team is in good condition and under the
coaching OF. Prof. Allen it is expected it
will win out in the games of the season.
Only two or three games will be played
at home All should witness this game,
and give the team their support and in
thusiasm in the first game of the season.
The game will be called at , 80.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-28
Effective Intrenchment..

With regard to the Boer intrench-
ments, ii may be noted that, according
90 the reports of Boer prisoners, the
comparatively small effect produced by
the English artillery fire is largely ow-
ing TO the trenches being made in the
form of the letter instead of in the
straight lines adopted by European
armies. This pattern, which has been
borrowed by the Beers from old Basuto
methods, affords, ii is said, both freer
movements and greater protection.
Many of our present ideas with regard
60 Entertainments have been learnt
from the Turks.-London Mail.