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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
MAN ATO FREE PRE- IS

ing these officers on the same basis as
other city officials and have their term
OF Office two years and proviso-- that
they may be removed at any time
for cause, but would have them select
ed by, the council. The recommends
tlons of the volunteer fire department
have always been followed in the
selection of these officers, and would
doubtless continue to be as long as
there is volunteer department.
Mr. Farr was in favor of framing
the section SO as to be prepared to
gradually change to a, paid depart
ment, which would follow as the city
grows
Mr.. Phillips said that there are at
present five or six paid men and
elghty-seven volunteers. The paid
men have no voice in the recommends
ton of officers, but should have.
Mr.. Farr moved that the chief en-
glneer and his two assistants be elect
ed by the council every two years and
be subject to removal for cause.
Prof. Koehler moved to amend, so
that they be appointed by the mayor
and confirmed by the council. This
was carried. and further consideration
OF the matter was postponed until the
next meeting and the commission ad-
jo urned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
RELIEF FOR 8ELTRAMl.
Three Bills Affecting 1t Are Recon-
mended for Passage,

Three Bills Affecting 1t Are Recon-.
mended for Passage
Senator Wilson made three attempts
many bills relating to Beltrami coun-
ty, but each attempt was futile. Sen
ator Mccarthy spoke warmly in OBJ
jecting to the amendments and took
decided exception to the remarks of
the senator from Hennepin. He de-
clared the 1920 settlers in Beltrami
county were bona fide settlers and re-
sented the imputation that they were
Adventures. He then drew pathetic
picture of the result of the amend
ments in that the schools would have
to be closed, the Jail doors thrown
wide and the pesthouse opened for
the exit of its dozen smallpox pa
TENTS. His bills were recommended
for passage by reclamation.
The bill to reimburse employees of
the St Peter hospital for the insane.
who lost their personal effects in the
fire last March. was reported out by
the finance committee with its appro-
priation cut in half and came up on
general orders. Senator Johnson
amended the bill as amended by the
committee by substituting the original
amounts asked The bill was recon-
mended to pass in its original form.
The Dorsey bill, which was passed
by the house and which provides for
the division of certain townships. was
referred to Messrs. Sivright and Grin
deland for consideration The bill
will retain it's place upon general or.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

Mayor Currier went to st. Paul
Tuesday morning on business.
J. G. Griebel is able to be around
after two weeks illness with the
grip G. FL, Griebel is suffering from
a strained back.
Mrs. Dittman and her trimmer have
returned from Chicago with a com
plete line of millinery. Her opening
will be announced later.
[. A. Moen, who was formerly
blacksmith for the Mankato Mfg. Co.
and who during the past winter has
operated shop of his own on South
Front street., went to Fairmont yes
terday, where he will open shop and
make that point his future home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
ONLY ONE TICKET.
North MaBkaiO People Re-elect ! heir Pre-
sent Officers, Save One.


Only one ticket was in the field in
North Mankato Tuesday, and that was
the Peoples caucus ticket. 1t is as
follows: ..ns
President of council, J. B. Nielsen
councilmen, O.. E. Bennett, David
Glass, Peter Carlstrom recorder, A.
Anderson assessor, o. Larson treas,
urer, Thos. Smith; justices of the,
peace, S. A. Walrath, John A. It'd
land; constables, Frank L. Bennett
W. S. Nichols; street commissioner
A Hintz.
Mr.. Smith is the only new officer
on the list, which shows that the peo-
pie of North Mankato are pretty well
satisfied with the way things have
been run the past year.
Mayor Curriers' petitions were out
Tuesday and received numerous sigma
lures About 200 are required in or
der to get Mr.. Curriers' name on the
ballot as an independent candidate,
and half the necessary names have al
ready been secured. There is no doubt
about the balance being secured.
The Sixth ward board of registration
left 1913 names on the register at its
meeting Tuesday
D. P. Young has been mentioned for
alderman in the Third ward, but de-
clines to become a candidate.
E. D. Wilmot has been urged by
MANY Sixth warders to become a can
didate for alderman on the Republican
ticket, and he has consented to dc so,
subject to the action of the caucus.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15


of ST. Peter Hospital for Losses by
Fire Goes Through the Senate.
St Paul, March 12.-The Dunn
Hillmond primary election bill passed
the house on vote of SO to IA. Be
fore final action on the measure Mr..
Dunn sent up an amendment to re-
move state officers from the applica-
ton of the bill AS it originally eX-
cluded township and village officers
the bill now affects only districts Qeg-
islative, judicial and congressional.
county and city officers
Mr.. Hillmond, the Democratic mem
Der from Grant county, who was the
original author of a primary election
bill in the house, through a mutual
agreement with Mr.. Dunn, consented
to have the Dunn bill substituted for
his measure and then worked in unison
with the Ramsey county member for
the passage of the substitute.
Before the bill got through there
were some half dozen amendments
proposed, but the only one adopted
was that offered by Mr.. Dunn himself,
which provided that the measure
should not apply to state officers.
great deal of discussion arose over
this. Mr.. Dunn stated that it was his
personal desire to have the bill apply
to state as we'll as other officers, but
he - "o~";"oed that measure of
so WiU could not be passed
at this -, and, as the people
wanted sLn4> of primary cleo
ton bill for an experiment at the next
election, he was willing to sacrifice
this one provision.
The early proceedings of the house
were uninteresting. A few bills were
introduced and a few more were
passed. Most of the time was spent
in monotonous roll calls and only a
few of the bills passed were of any
Importance or interest.
Torry's bill to sell the so-caIled
capitol lands" in Kandiyohi county
was passed, as was also Kelly's bill
to prohibit policemen from taking or
eXacting fees from individuals for do
ling their duty.
Washburn's bill for another tax
clearance sale of all lands bid in by
the state a year ago was put back on
general orders for further discussion
| Mr.. Hurd introduced a resolution
authorizing the appointment of com
mittee to investigate the fees offices
of the state, especially that of oil in
! spector.
Two other bills passed were Mr..
Umland's bill preventing divorced par
| ties from enjoying the privilege of
marrying again within six months.
and the Sweet bill making Lincoln's
birthday. Labor day and Thanksgiv-
Ing day legal school holidays.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature and passed one house, al
lowing towns to accept gifts fol
library buildings like that rendered
Mankato by Andrew Carnegie some
weeks ago. The bill is little late as
the cities have already accepted them.
But the real purpose of the bill is to
make it possible for cities to accept
such gifts by providing way fol
them to levy the necessary tax tc
meet the expense required. In some
of them the sum required annually
amounts to slightly more than the pro-
ceeds of the one mill levy now author
lied by law amounts to, as is we be-
lieve the case in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
NORTH MANKATO w. c. T, U.

Mrs. J. E. Muzzy entertained the
last meeting of the North Mankato w.
G. 7. u, fifteen ladies being present.
Two of the new members gained at
Mrs. Scovells meetings were re-
ceived in full membership 1t was
voted to entertain the Nicollet county
convention in May. also TO engage the
services of the national lecturers who
are to work in our state this year,
each for one date. Mrs. Sophie Grubb
comes in May and June and Mrs.
Collia Howe in September and October.
A committee was appointed to solicit
names for '"Y'' mission in North
Mankato to be organized soon.
The mothers meeting had to be
cut short on account of the business,
nevertheless Mrs Sherk read a leafet
entitled ''Pitfalls For Our Boys"
which was followed by discussion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
PASSED PRIMARY ELECTION BILL

The house late yesterday afternoon
passed what is known as the Dunn
primary election bill by vote of SO
to ID. 1t was amended so as to exclude
state, village and town officers and
applies to every county in the state.
1t also provides that the voter when
receiving his ballot shall declare his
political utilization and receive bal
lot of that party. 1t sets the day for
the holding of said primary election on
Tuesday, seven weeks prior to general
election day, and makes that date the
first dav for registration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

A provision of the constitution
makes it necessary for congress to
call constitutional convention for the
purpose of amending the constitution
upon demand of two-thirds of the
states. Pennsylvania and Oregon have
passed resolutions asking for such a
convention to submit an amendment
providing for the election of senators
by direct vote of the people. Min
nesota Legislature has passed resolu-
tion favoring such election by direct
vote, but VIII ether it calls for consti-
tutional convention or not we do not
recall If not, such a resolution in
accordance with those of Oregon and
Pennsylvania ought to be adopted be-
fore final adjournment. The idea is a
good one and should be pushed along.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

The recent contract which the secre-
tary of the navy let for war yes els
will, when the vessels contracted for
are completed, about double the often
sive strength of the navy. The letting
of this contract is said to have been
one of the greatest transactions on the
records of the navy department. The
contract calls for the construction o f
the bulls of five battleships. six armed
cruisers, and two heavily protected
cruisers. all fighting ships of the first
rate, and when ready for service they
will represent an outlay of at least
$S1, 600, 900. This little war fleet will
be the equal if not the superior of any
thing afoat. 1t is expected the new
ships will be ready for commission
late in 1904.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
Former Officer in the United States
Army Is Sent to Lisbon.

London, March 12.-The Lourenzo
Marques correspondent of the Daily
Mail, in reporting the compulsory en-
barkation of surrendered Beers on
Portuguese transport, states that an
American officer named Martinson OBJ
jected to being taken to Lisbon, and
sought the protection of his consul,
who appealed unavailing to the gov
ernor. Martinson was then arrested
and placed on the transport He
stated that he resigned from the Unit
ed States army to ioin the Beers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

When the extra session of the senate
has ended, Vice President Roosevelt
will drop into innocuous desuetude. -
Duluth Herald.
This is wish that occurs to the
entire opposition. There is no man
they would sooner see drop out of sight
than Theodore Roose Welt, but he has a
habit, very detestable one from their
point of view, of not acomm odating
them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
JOHNSON DEEANGEO.
Cashier of the Suspended Niles
(Mich.) Bank Breaks Down.

Cashier of the Suspended Niles
(Mich.) Bank Breaks Down.
Niles, Mich. March 12.-Mrs. c. A.
Johnson returned from Chicago dur
ing the day. She has talked with no
one except w. w. Stevens. the sOn-in-
law of Bank President w. K. Lacy.
Mr.. Stevens, who is a director and
one of the heaviest stockholders in
the suspended First National bank.
said that Charles A. Johnson. the
missing cashier of the First National
bank here, is in Chicago in the care
of his brothers and that he is de-
ranged. Johnson went to Chicago di-
rectly after the bank closed to secure
funds, but broke down under the
strain. 1t is said that the bank di-
rectors feared such result, but did
not like to depose the man who made
the bank one of the best paying in
situations In Southwestern Michigan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

George Gould says that he found
marvellous prosperity everywhere in
his recent visit to the southwest, and
believes it extends all through the
west. What did he expect to find. He
ought to come west often enough to
get acquainted with the conditions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

The worst blow the free traders have
had since McKinley's election in 1896
when their theory was repudiated by
this country, is the statement that Eng
land will abandon free trade in order
to raise revenues sufficient to meet
expenses of the South African war.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
COMMITTED TO ST. PETER.

Nicholas Braun of Eagle Lake, aged
twenty-six years and born in Ger
many, was Tuesday examined
as to his sanity before Judge Hughes
and was ordered committed to the st.
Peter asylum. His trouble came upon
him three weeks ago, and manifests
itself by religion excitement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

Minneapolis is getting jealous of
Andrew Carnegie's gifts to the smaller
towns surrounding it, and the Tribune
says that after while the million aire
who breads to die rich may get around
to do something of some kind for Min
neapolis. Why don't you work your
own millionaires?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
GARDEN CITY SPLIT.
The Question of Incorporation is the
Cause of DessensiOn.

The county board was in session
Wednesday, and this meeting.will have
to decide upon two petitions where
public sentiment is divided.
A petition for the incorporation OF
Garden City as village has been re-
ceived, but there is strenuous opposi-
ton on the part of some OF the resi-
dents. Both sides are present in force,
and the hearing will come off at ten
O'Clock tomorrow forenoon.
A petition for new school district
in Butternut Valley was heard this
afternoon. There was strong opposi-
ton and both sides were we'll repre-
sented.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
CHANGE OF PLACE.
The Remainder of the KOehne Lectures
TO be Given at the Baptist Church.

DR.. Koehne delivered the second of
his course of lectures on Bible topics at
the Presbyterian church Tuesday even
ing to an appreciative audience. 1t was
a summing up of the religions of the
world, and was brilliant descrip ion
of each and the position they occupy
in the affairs OF the world. 1t showed
wide study of the subject and the
result of much thought thereon and
was not only an interesting review of
the subject but profitable one as well
to all who heard it.
The remainder of the course of lee
lures will be delivered at the Baptist
church instead of the Presbyterian
church. The subject this evening will
be "Christ and Caesar The lecture
will commence at eight o'clock. A
silver payment will be taken at the
door at the close of the lecture.
Jot Williams paid So. Go into the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

And now the dressmakers have
formed union. Come to think Of it
why shouldn't they be in STYLE.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

A. E. Clark has returned from Glen
coe, where he attended meeting of
the directors of the Duluth, st. Cloud,
Glencoe & Mankato railway company.
1t was decided at this meeting to be-
gin work first on the branch between
Mankato and Albert Lea by obtaining
the right of way, for which funds
have been provided. AS soon as the
right of way and bonuses have been
obtained, construction companies
stand ready to build the track.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
SUPT. SHAKER HERE.
Meets With Aldermen in Regard to New
Omaha Track.

Superintendent L. F. Shaker of tn g
Omaha road met with Aldermen
Meyer, Weed, Taylor. and Leonard
Wednesday and went over the ground
of the proposed new Omaha track
east of the union depot. No action
was taken by the aldermen but the
matter will come up at the next regu-
lar meeting of the council In the
meantime Omaha surveyors will stake
out the ground that the coun-
Gil may know just what the road
wants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

Jot Williams paid $3.50 into the
municipal court this morning for max
ing noise and disturbance last night
in restaurant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

Mrs. J...SE. Muzzy-- is spending the
week with relatives inst. Peter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15
PASSES AS AMENDED
THE PRIMARY ELECTION BILL
APPROVED BY THE REP
RESENTATIVES.
EXCEPTS STATE OFFICERS

AS 1t Stands the Measure Only APP.
plies to County, City, Legislative,
Judicial and Congressional Nomina.
tions-Bill to Reimburse Employees
of ST. Peter Hospital for Losses by
Fire Goes Through the Senate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-15

D. P. Young has been mentioned foi
alderman in the Third ward, but de-
clines to become a candidate.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-26

then all right. Now when feller is in distress and comes in here to get a little official accommodation, he finds you in bed, and when you do finally get up you don't know him. I thought it was mighty funny you knew me so alfred well that night in Glendale, when I'd never seen you before in my life and never wanted to, till now. Every one of you fellers was my friend before election, but now I don't seem to have a friend in the hull durn court house."
 But his little speech did the business and he got the license. While the judge was making it out he explained to MT. Jack that during a campaign acquantanccs are formed very rapidly and sometimes man, will forget face which has not been seen for a long time He assured him that the circum- stance related refreshed his memory and that the pext time he wanted a license he would grant it without iden- tification,/ and incidentally, that he hoped Mir. Jack would keep voting Tor him /fil his grandchildren were big ensGgh to buy marriage licenses.
Arizona republican., 1901-02-26
THE RIPLEY RECEPTION
Visitors To Be Entertained in True u1zs, Western Style.

The plans for the reception Of Presi- dent Ripley of the santa Fe railroad and the members of the Commercial club of Chicago. who will accompany him. have been completed. MT. Ripley and his party. who are coming by special train. will reach Phoenix the evening of Thursday, March '. Early Friday morning they will be met by a tally-ho, automobile and other car riages and either driven to the Indian school or the ostrich farm. as they may prefer.
 At the former there will be a drill and concert by the Indian students, and after luncheon the visiting gentle men will be the guests of honor at the steer tying and bronco busting contest 10 be held at the Phoenix park at 2;3O. In addition to the steer tying and bronco busting there will be an exhjbi- ton of Indian archery and foot racing, given by the Pima and Maricopa h. dians.
 The committee in charge of the ar engagements for the reception of the guests have asked the following gen
  mittee: Governor N. O. Murphy. Sec retary c. H. AkeIs. Mayor Emil Gang. Col. s. M. McCowan. B. Heyman. J. Ernest Walker. J. w. Benham. Dwight E. Heard. A. c. Bartlett. J. w. Evans. Charles Han. J. c. Adams. Walter Talbot. Dr A. J. Chandler. Harry Ad- ams. Vernon l.. Clark. B. A. Fowler Col. William Christy. Col. Myron Me- Cord T. w. Pemberton, Dr. l.. IT. Goodrich. .. F. Ainsworth. A. Gold berg.
 The prizes for the contests are very liberal and should attract the best tal- ent of the territory. Following is a copy of the letter which was sent out yesterday to some of the most expert Topers of the southwest:
 My Dear Sir: On the occasion of the visit of MT. Ripley. president of the Santa Fe railroad. and a party of Chi cago gentlemen. We desire to entertain
Arizona republican., 1901-02-26
Personal Mention

lNlNRINIll NIHElNANGtiAs
 w. Shillam of Benson is a guest ol | the Hotel Adams.
 Dr. G. B. Bowlby left last night for . visit in Los Angeles. Mrs. r. J. Farley. county recorder of Yavapai county. was in the city yes terday.
 Mrs. E.. J. Fowler and Miss Ethy Harrington of Ottawa are guests oi the Hotel Adams.
 Miss Leah Cole, of the University of Arizona, is visiting her parents, Dr and Mrs. N. B. Cole. ..
 General J. A. Zabriskle of Tucson was in the city yesterday, a guest of the Commercial hotel Mrs. E. A. Tovrea of Jerome is in the city on a visit to her husband, F.. A. Tovrca, mayor of Jerome.
 Miss Mary Begester leaves tonight for Bisbee Arlz., where she will join her sister, Miss Ida Begestcr.
 Mir. and Mrs. William R. Wlders ana Miss Wilders of New York are among the guests of the Hote! Adams. Mrs. Robert Gird Dawson, Miss Daw- son and Miss Mary Page of New Or leans are guests of the Ford hotel.
 Dr. and Mrs. Frank E.. Condish of Hilo, Hawaii, arrived here yesterday morning, registering at the Hotel Adams.
 Col. Zabriskie of Tucson was vis- itor in the city yesterday and an at tendant at the capitol dedication exer- cises.
 Among yesterdays arrivals in the city to witness the capitol dedication ceremonies was Col. Zabriskie of Tucson.
 Mrs Co, Rood. and her daughter Mrs. Nannette Magruder, are in San next week.
 H. P. Anewalt, T. G. Norris. F. II Burmlster of Prescott are among the visitors here and are registered at the Hotel Adams
 O. D. M Gaddis, q Kingman busi- ness man and a former member of the legislature, is in the city guest of the Hotel Adams.
 Miss Anna Locke, Mesa City; Miss Mabe! Crum, Tucson: Miss Mary Burt, Jamestown, N Y., are registered at the Commercial hotel.
 Col. w. P. Harlow and wifel G. F. Christ. Jr, and r. K. Guild of Tucson arrived here yesterday morning, r'gis'
Arizona republican., 1901-02-26
tering at the Hotel Adams.

tcTInB dt tHe IiottV ftudHiS Mitchell Gaines, Winchester, Ky M. A. Livermore. Kansas City, and P. Storm and wife and H. c. Storey O Prescott are registered at the Fort hotel.
 R. Zellver, Jr., Los Angeles; J. Geo Seyner, Denver; F. J. Castenada, anc Wm. Zeek. Benson; E. G. Caruthers Gila Bend; Thomas F. Weedin regis tered at the Commercial hotel yester' day.
 Louis Cohen and Perley Lowe, Chi. cago; Wm. Powers, Minneapolis; F. E Stock, San Francisco; J. 1T. Davis, F Paso. and C. l.. Manning of Los An geles. are among those registered al the Hotel Adams.
 John Tourney. Bisbee; Quinn Ander- son, Walter Wakefield, Mrs. M. E. Aguirre. Miss N. Turner, R. N. Leath- erwood, Tucson; George A. Olney, Saf. ford. and w. T. Webb, Pima, are al the Comm rcial hotel.
 Mir. w. T. Webb, a merchant of Pima, Graham county. arrived in the city yesterday morning. Mir. Webb is a prominent democratic politician in his part of the country and was an active member of the last territorial dem6- cratic convention. He will remaM in the city until the latter part/sf this week.