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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

This world I've found is a queer old
place;
AS through the years it rolls apace.
The older I grow the more l find
That sorrows and joys are here COM
bined.
One day may be bright, no clouds in
the sky,
The next may be stormy, the breakers
swell high.
One day may bring joys and blessings
untold,
The next may sorrow and troubles I'M
fold.
Thus as day follows day and year
chases year,
Bringing one sorrow, another good
cheer;
Yet ought we complain and think our
Perchance fate with another will deal
worse still.
Each n should be happy and look be-
yond the dark cloud,
That the whole blue sky does occa-
sionally enshroud.
For behind the dense cloud is a ray of
light
Which soon doth break through and
dispel the dark night.
Eleanor Reese.
Lake Crystal, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
TO-DAY'S RESULTS.

The wheat market opened steady at
about unchanged prices. Liverpool
opening quotations were somewhat of
a disappointment, being only Is
higher. The close, however, was I'D
higher. Minneapolis received 297 cars,
Duluth ii, Chicago 81, last year 80,
1870 and Al. The lighter receipts was
something of an encouragement to
longs. Chicago reported 60, 900 bushels
sold for export and said they were
likely to move considerable export
stuff at these prices. Armour was
again reported as a buyer today.
Liverpool also reported as buying
Chicago May. Total primary receipts
AT, 600, last year 479, 600. Total
shipments 1923, 900 last year 1879, 600.
Clearances of wheat and flour today
27S, 600. The market was not so board
as yesterday, but shorts show con-
siderable nervousness. The range
from high to low points in Mime
apolis was q. In Chicago it was 58-4.
The decline in the last hour was due
to proft-taking by scattered holders
All advices seem to indicate that
strong interests in Chicago are work
ing for higher prices, but they need
outside speculative support, which as
yet is lacking. Minneapolis 2 p m.
Puts 7438, calls 74B bid, curb 74%.
New York sold 80 loads for export.
Corn-This article exhibited con-
siderable activity and firmness, ad-
yancing Is from yesterdays close.
Shorts were and the bulls
were aggressive. Total clearances T.
900, 900 bushels, receipts Col, 900, last
year 645, 600, shipments 420, 000, last
year 497, 900. Oats and pork show
considerable frmness and more ac-
tivity.
In the Minneapolis sample market
there was a fair demand for good mill
ing wheat, low grades were in better
request than for some days. Sales
No. 1 Northern 1876, No. 2 North
ern 7O-71H, No. 3 Northern 60-67, no
grade 50-57. Corn 81 cars, market
strong, 36-364. Oats 80 cars, stron G
254-26R. Rye nothing doing. Barley
II cars, fair mailing 81, feed barley
461a. Flax IA cars, buyers not
anxious, 81. 55-$1. 56 was bid for best
samples of rejected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

The Electric for February opens with
the complete text of Lord Rosebery's
recent rectorial address at Glasgow
University, upon The British Empire,
which has attracted wide attention
abroad by its literary qualities hardly
less than by it's political timeliness.
Another important political contribu-
ton is Signor Crispi's review of
Italian affairs"After Eighteen Years, -
which is translated from the Nuova
Antologia. Some interesting views of
the causes which led to the preserva-
tion of the foreign legations at Pekin
are presented by the Rev. Roland
Allen, an English missionary who was
among those who went through the
horrors of the siege. The story of The
Evolution of a Wheat Crop by that
graphic writer, Harold Bindloss; an
account of Steinitz and the Chess
Players by Antony Guest and an
out-of-door paper by GA Son of the
Marshes are among the other striking
features of the number. Published by
The Living Age Company. Boston.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
THE WICKED FLEE.
An Embezzler Runs From an Old Fellow.
TOwnSman.

A man who came from. "a Pennsyl-
vania town, stepped out of the side
door of the Fifth Avenue hotel the
other afternoon, came face to face
with another man, who, after giving
him one look, dashed around the corner
at top speed and disappeared in the
crowd. The Pennsylvania man was
puzzled. In dim sort of way he re-
membered having seen the man who
had disappeared sc suddenly before,
but where he could not tell. All the
rest of the afternoon he wondered
what there was about him that had
caused the other man to flee, and that
evening he explained the circumstances
to several friends with whom he ate
dinner. A score of suggestions were
made, but the mystery was still I'M
solved when the Pennsylvania visitor
went to bed. Along about 2 o'clock
the next morning he woke with a
start, and in a moment the whole
affair was clear in his mind. That
afternoon when he met his friends
again he said: ''It is certainly true
that the wicked flee when no man pur-
sueth. The man whom | met yester-
day about twelve years ago lived in
my town. Suddenly he disappeared,
and his employer afterwards found
that he vas about SIS short in his &C
counts. Nothing was done about it,
and the chances are that he would not
be molested were he to return, for his
old employer is dead and not many
persons ever heard of the theft. When
he met me yesterday, though, the old
hunted feeling evidently came over
him and he fled without waiting to
see whether or not he was recognized.
1 cannot help wondering whether
in all the twelve years since he left
my town he has felt as if justice was
after him. New York Sun.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
NJ. S. Dossett, the Madelia banker,
was down last evening.

M. S. Dossett, the Madelia banker,
was down last evening.
Hon. W. S. Hammond of st. James
was in the city yesterday afternoon.
Half the price of s~ome-better than
any-Hunt's Perfect" baking powder.
Ed. Ore and Mr.. Webster have gone
to Sioux City, Iowa, and will return
with three carloads of draft horses.
A beacon light to the sick and
afflicted. A life enco urager. Take
counsel with yourself today and use
Rocky Mountain Tea tomorrow. Peace
and comfort follows it's use. J. G.
Thro,
1. Longini returned last evening
from a two weeks business trip to the
east, where he purchased a large line
of spring goods,
Sam S. Haislet Jr. of Adrian, deputy
organizer of the Pioneers Life associ-
alton of Luverne, is in the city and
will remain some time and start a
local organization.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the post office at Mankato, MINI.
for the week ending Feb. IA, 1901.
Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Paul.
Barry, Mrs. Lizzie; Bathurst, A
Blank, 81. A.
Faw, Faw, Mr..
Griffin, VIM.
Hill, Carlett Hoskins, G. N,
Jarrett, Bert Johnson, Miss A.
Kater, Rev; Kennie, Mrs; Kratz,
Frau Anna Maria.
Lawrence, Miss Madge.
Nelson, Henry.
Nortin, Mrs. w. A.
O'Brien, M. Frank.
Pratt, George E.
Snyder, Johnny Splinter, G. W.
Tester, Miss Clara; Thayer, Mrs.
Minnie.
In calling for the above letters please
say advertised" and name the date
of this list. One cent extra will be
charged for each advertised letter.
Letters remaining unclaimed at the
expiration of 10 days from date will be
sent to the dead letter Office.
l.. P. HUNT. Postmaster.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

County Surveyor Brooks has return
ed from Lincoln township, where he
has been engaged for three days in
laying out a judicial road M and a
quarter miles long.
Great tonic, braces body and brain,
drives away all impurities from your
system. Makes you well. Keeps you
we'll. Rocky Mountain Tea. es35c, ].
G. Thro.
w. A. Kuhlman has returned from
New Ulm where he on Tuesday and
Wednesday enrolled a number of new
students in the International CORES
pOndence schools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
He Looked Like Harrison.

The other morning a gentleman
with a white beard. closely cropped,
and quite an aldermanic girth walked
down Pennsylvania venue to the
capitol. On the way he stepped into
a shop kept byssJohn Denham to make
a purchase. The shop-keeper looked
at his customer closely.
did any one ever fell you," he
asked, THAT you look like ex-Presi-
dent Harrison?"
YES" was the reply; 81 have
heard it said very often. Do you
think there is a resemblance"
II should say so" answered Den
ham. II never saw General Harri-
son, but from his picture I should say
you were a dead ringer for him."
: The purchaser gave a little chuckle,
as if he were intensely pleased and
then went out of the shop, proceeding
on his way to the capitol. Denham
went to the door and looked after him.
Standing in the doorway was Al
Reed, the district agent of the Allan
tic Coast line. "AI." said Denham,
''did you see that man who was in
here just now?"
Eyes, said Reed.
II told him." said Denham, "that
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

In the matter of the state oil inspec-
tors salary bill, there seems to be
quite a general sentiment that the
senate will kill the bill as it did two
years ago.. Considerable work is be-
ing done to influence senators against
the bill, and it is said to be of the
kind that is effective. Those in a posi-
ton to know something of the senti-
ment that prevails in that body, do
not seem to be very sanguine of the
C OF the measure. The senators
ought to stop and consider that the
house is fresh from the people, and
that the vote of 81 to IA very correctly
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

1t does not appear that the telegram
of President j. j. Hill of the Great
Northern road, that he favors the sub
sidy bill as amended will have any bear
ing in getting the bill through at this
session. The bill it seems has not been
amended as he supposed at the time
he sent the telegram, that is, so that
the amount provided for will be more
equally divided between the shipping
interests of the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans, and that the time limit be re-
duced to ten years. But it is said that
Senator Hanna is willing that such
amendments be adopted. 1t would
seem however that it would be better
for those pushing the bill to allow it to
drop for the present session as moth
ing will be gained now even though
it does pass the senate. Speaker Hen
derson is said to be opposed to its con-
sideration in the house at this late
day in the session, and that practically
kills it in that body for the present at
least. 1t is said that it is now prob
able that an extra session will have to
be called in the spring anyhow as there
is 10 much important business before
congress that members despair getting
all of it through before March 4th.
And some are afraid that some of the
appropriation bills may fall by the
way. The Cuban matter still causes
much u~neasiness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
Suite 1,
Odd Fellows Block.

Are you looking for a lot on which
to build? If so, look this over. We
also have others.
Two Of the finest vacant lots on
Second street, that we can sell you at
a bargain.
Fine lot on Record street for $3.50.
Two fine lots on Bradley street,
worth 81, 600 each, but can be had for
less.
Best residence lot On Broad street.
A fine full lot in Ogle & Davis ad-
dition. A snap.
Four nice lots in West Mankato for
1926 each on monthly payments.
A fine 13 acre tract one mile from
postoffice, with house, barn, chicken
house, good well and other buildings,
oil tillable for only 50, 700.
Fine residence on Pleasant street
So, 900.
Fine residence on Fulton street,
So, 800.
We have several choice farms on
which you a make some money,
one of 1O3 acres for So, 300.
40 acres close to city, about 20 acres
OF heavy timber. that will pay you to
investigate.
80 acres in Blue Earth county. partly
cultivated, no buildings, will take
small house and lot in city in part
payment, only $25 per acre.
Fine farm of 100 acres near Vernon
Center worth $50 per acre, at $42. 80.
We can fit you out in Redwood,
Lyon, Clay, Wilkin, and Mile Lac
counties. 1t will pay you to look us up
before you buy.
We can make farm loans on easy
termsa and at low rate of interest.
We can write your fire insurance in
the best companies doing business in
the country.
Hoping to receive a call from you
when in need of anything in our line,
we are,
Respectfully yours,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
Duchess Tablets.
LITERARY NOTES.

The. Century is to have a serial story
by Irving Bachelor, the author of
that popular novel. "Eben Holden"
It is a border tale of 1912. Two types
of the men who have helped to make
America are set forth in it one, a
Northern Yankee, quaint, rugged and
wise the other, a man who has the
hardy traits of a Puritan with the
romantic temperament of a Cavalier.
The scene of the story is in the neigh
borhood of Lake ~Champlain, and the
title is "D'ri and L." 1t will begin
in the March Century and run for six
months.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty deeds filed

Warranty deeds HE'D;
Mankato Mutual Building and Loan
association to Geo. B. Owen, lot two,
Jas. R. Cummings sub, block "a,
for So, 500.
Geo. Affolter to Benedict Truwe,
six acres in sw4, sw4, sec. %, Shelby,
for $500.
Reinhard r. Runge to Chas. Sohre
and James E. Hickey, lot six, block
five, Houk's add. to Good Thunder,
for $500.
Chas. M. Francis to VIM. L Dobie,
eH, nw4, and sw4,. nw4, and
twelve acres in sell, sw4, sec. II,
Sterling Center, for 81, 800.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

New York-Ennis & Stoppani {:
"Market will probably open up a little
Thursday and there may be a little
drive against the short interest which
is large, but we should not be sur
prised if there was a sharp reaction
again later in the day. Sugar looks
as though it would go lower"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

represents the sentiment of the people
upon that question. If the senators
kill the bill, they@will do so against
the best wishes of the people, and in
this instance the people know pretty
well what they want, and what, is
right. Watch the senators closely and
note those who vote against the salary
bill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

At.the.--biennlal state. conventionu
of the Modern Woodmen of America at
st. Paul yesterday, J. R. Snow was
elected one of the delegates to the head
camp, which meets in st. Paul Jnne
18th. B. D. Smith was endorsed for
member of the board of directors of
the head camp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

he looked just like ex-President Har,
rison."
"Of course he did! exclaimed
Reed. ''That was Harrison himself. !"
Washington Post.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

w. W. P. Mcconnell, the news.. state
dairy and food commissioner, is going
to take personal charge of the organ
ization of creamery associations in
every county of the state, with the
view of stimulating interest in scien-
ti6c dairying. - So
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

This years class at West Point will
contain two Minnesota boys, Ray
mond S. Pratt and Allen G. Keyes.
They stand 30 and Sc res pectively in
their class, which numbers 70.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
MARRIED.

Mr.. George Randig and Miss Flor
ence Snow at Springfield, Mass, Feb.
18th. Mr.. Randig is the Oldest son of
Mr.. George Randig ST., an old time
resident of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

The private masquerade party given
by the Athletic club last night at it's
hall was a very pleasant affair. About
seventy-hve couples were present,
nearly every one was masked, and
many of the costumes were beautiful.
The Athletic club mandolin orchestra
furnished the music, and the evening
was spent in dancing. A punch bowl
| was served.
Mankato lodge No. Sc, knights of
Pythias, will celebrate the thirty
eighth anniversary of the founding of
the order on Thursday evening, Feb.
21st. Members and their families are
invited, and cards and dancing will
be the amusements. Coffee, cream
and sugar will be furnished, but each
family is expected to take a we'll filled
basket. The committee of arrange
ments is T. W. Hart, W. n. Plymat
| and J, b. Richards.
| Valentine .Schwarz was pleas
antly surprised at his home, 317 Vine
street, last evening by a host of
friends in honor of his namesday. The
following were present Mr.. Hack
of st. Paul, Theodore Niehoff,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Sanger, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Radnig, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bude, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Wenner, Leo Fl. Schultz Mrs. M.
Roll and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Mic
Bruels, P. Roesch, Miss Anna
Randig, Miss Katie Randig. Cards
were played, refreshments served and
the party remained until the wee sma'
hours.
The Eastern Star held an enjoyable
session last evening. The early or
childhood photographs of thirty-six
members were fastened upon the wall,
| and prizes were offered to those who
| should correctly name the originals of
most Of them. Miss Gertrude Durkee
named thirty-two and was awarded
| the lady's prize of a handsome framed
| picture. John R. Thomas was most
successful among the gentlemen,
naming twenty-four, and W. N. Ply
mat was a close second with twenty
two. Mr.. Thomas was awarded a can
dlestick and candle, to en- able him to
make out more next time. A musical
program followed.
The Gopher club held a meeting
last night in the Leidertafel club
.oo-, cd LoI ofuo,h~oorHo ,1o,ol
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

Mrs. A. B. Ewing, :. who underwent
an operation at st. Joseph's hospital
Tuesday, Is doing nicely and is on the
high road to recovery, although suffer-
ing from extreme nervousness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
The Markets

The following market reports are furnished
by the branch Office of Geo. II. Daggett & Co.
Nos. 1874 National Citizens Bank building
Mankato.
Mankatn MINI Eoh 10 1an1
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15
TRIAL COMPLETED.
Contradictory Evidence Given in the
Hamilton Case.

The trial of VIM. j.. Hamilton on
the charge of having robbed VIM. T.
MaXam of about nine dollars was not
completed until late this afternoon.
Hamilton and his wife were the only
witnesses for the defense. Mrs. Hamii-
ton claimed to have picked up three
silver dollars on the floor of the room
where Maxam slept, when she went to
it after his departure. She also claimed
that MaXam came to her a few days
ago and said that he did not know for
ure whether Hamilton had robbed
him, and that if Hamilton was con
victed he would see hat she was cared
for. Maxam denies this.
Jack Seagers and VIM. Kelly were
o. Andrews and Della Saindon in re-
buttal for the defense.
Maxam testified that Mrs. Hamilton
and her attorney came to where he
worked, neal Truman, and wanted him
TO drop the proceedings, promising
that if he did so his money would be
returned. This was denied by Mrs
Hamilton and her attorney, who gave
another version of the purpose of their
visit to him.
The trial of Emily Foss on the
charge of allowing gambling devices
in his rooms was next taken up.
Judge Cray hes filed an order grant
ing Lottie c.. Parker a divorce from
DR.. Norman G. Parker, and allowing
her to resume her maiden name.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

Two more recruits for the army en-
listed yesterday, bringing the total up
to seventeen -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

ALBION Man Jr. left yesterday after
moor for a trip to the South of several
weeks. He will spend a few days in
Chicago and Cincinnati and will visit
Richmond, Virginia, Washington and
other cities during his stay.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

The Gopher club held a meeting
last night in the Leidertafel club
rooms, and had refreshments, played
cards, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-15

The trial of Emily Foss on the
charge of allowing gambling devices
in his rooms was next taken up.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-07

I. I. z How He Earned Breakfast ,.-
I must have walked the streets (of
Richmond) till after midnight. At Last
4 became so exhausted that could
walk no longer. was tired, / was
hungry, I was everything but discour-
aged. Just about the time when I
reached extreme physical exhaustion
came upon portion of q street where
the board sidewalk was considerably
elevated. / waited for q few minutes
till I was sure that no passersby could
see me and then crept under the side
walk and lay for the night upon the
ground, with my satchel Of clothing for
q pillow, Nearly al night could hear
the tramp Of feet over my head. s3 .:s
The next morning / found myself
somewhat refreshed, but was ex-
tremeiy hungry. because it had been q
long time since I had had sufficient
food. AS soon as 1t became light enough
for me to see my surroundings ! notic.
ed that i was near q large ship and
that this ship seemed to be unloading q
cargo of pig iron. I went at once to the
vessel and asked the captain to permit
me to help unload the vessel In order
to get money for food. The captain, q
white man. who seemed to be kind
hearted, consented. worked long
enough to earn money for my break
fast, and It seems to me. as ! remember
! Il now, to have been about the best
breakfast that + have ever eaten
I Booker e. w Washington IN Outlook.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-07


from various editors of the state. As
ffar as 4 c'omp pleted, the prog ram i as fol
lows:
ass'aN hat Does It Cost to Makes News
paper a g. Plunle argo Forum. 81 Fl
g. 't9[1 he News ana TIE PoIitician I
Grant s. 8Hager, st. Th homas Times.
he legal Hog iilliam A. Stick
Icy, Wells County n gs7ss
ss'A Prarie Breeze as, ". Foley, Jr.,
Bismarck Tribune. 81
u How To Maintain dvertising Pat
.lrosnage1 8 E Mercer. u rimore Leader.
Ss$s'f Newspapers il Genera" Dan Rich
ter, Larimore Pioneer.
q: Others who have promised to handle
subjects vet to BE mentioned are ] D.
Scanlan, Grand Forks Herald; Alex II
Wright, Dickey County Leader; w j.
3Hoskins, Turtle Mountain Star; Mrs.
Bates. Grafton News and Times; Mrs.
Dougherty Michigan City Inde dependent,
and and az r. Kellogg, jamestown Alert. 5ls Y N
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-07
ENDoRsEnl lENT rs Z. TI N: d q RoD.

Benson County News: Hon w. Bar.
rett, Cor missioner 81 Forestry and Fish,
was il Leeds 81 Friiday last circulating
q petition asking for . rear intment at
the hands Of Governor Vhite Oar
people gave him generous endorsements,
making list Of nearly feet IL
length. As result Of near twenty
hours of active canvass. ths listof on
dorses On ~ Barrett''s petition makes i
roll Of 2s feet IA length feet from
Benson county feet from Ramsey
county and "a feet from Cando, ToWner
county ne endors rsers consist of editors
Judges, legislators, business and profes.
sional men, intell lligsnt and successful
farmers, etc. Sss5