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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
ANOTHER RAILROAD RUMOR.

Blue Earth Post For some time re-
ports have reached this Office, of a
party of surveyors who, though ad-
hitting but little, have, nevertheless,
gone quietly about their business of
running survey across the country.
1t is claimed, and it is probably true,
that the road has already been sur
veyed from Des Moines across Iowa
and as far as the county line north of
Wells. That the road is heading for
Minneapolis is evident. The men COM
posing the party say they are in the
employ of the Des Moines & Northern
Iowa Railway company.
Whether or not the above specula-
tions are true, one thing is certain,
the survey is being made. That Min
nesota is to have its railway mileage
enormously increased during the next
few years is foreeone conclusion.
We prophesy that before many harvest
shall have come and gone, there
will be railroad from the south west
passing through Blue Earth to Wells,
thence to Waseca, Faribault, Red
Wing, and ending at some point on
Lake Superior. This would tap rich,
agricultural section, putting us in
touch with the lumber of northern
Wisconsin and the coal from down the
lakes.
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SLIPPING AWAY.
Nearly One Fourth of the Legislative
Session Gone By.


st. Paul, Jan. 26.-Both branches of
the legislature have adjourned until
Monday evening at s o'clock. The eve
ming session will be brief and perfume
tory. When the Legislature meets Tues
day morning to resume the serious
work of the session, there will be
ninteen Of the ninety working days
gone. Adjournments do not put off
the day fixed by law for dissolution.
The session may not last longer than
ninety days, excluding Sundays and
holidays. This year final adjournment
must be taken April "a
There was not murmer in the SEN
ate against the recess, but in the
house jacobson led a minority fight
against it. II did not expect to win, -
jacobson said after adjournment,
''but l just wanted to put these fell
lows on record. Toward the close of
the session they will have some bills
they are anxious to get through, and
l have served notice on them that
don't intend to see any bills railroad
ed through without opportunity for
discussion and investigation. 1 am
not any more anxious for work than
the next man, but have a quantity
to do at this session, and it is about
time we were getting started"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
STABBING AFFAIR.
A Family Jar in West MankatO Leads to
the Stabbing of VIM. CATER.

Stephen 81. White, residing with his
family at 404 Wilton street, West
Mankato, was arrested shortly after
dinner Saturday on warrant issued by
County Attorney Wilson, charging
him with assault in the first degree,
with intent of murder. He was ar
raigned before Judge Shissler this
afternoon and placed under $1,000
bonds and his hearing was set for 10
o'clock on Wednesday, January 30th.
Mr.. White was seen by reporter that
afternoon and in answer to questions
asked stated as follows:
~ got up at the usual hour this
morning and in the course of converse
tion my wife stated that she was go
ing to attend the dance at LIE Hitler
this evening. In reply to this l said
that she could not go. She insisted,
and a family quarrel was the result.
Words led almost to blows when she
opened the stair door and called for
VIM CATER, who occupies room on
theSsecond floor. to help her. | pushed
her into chair and closed the door. -
CATER came down stairs and hot
words ensued and the two men grab
bed each other. White claims that
he pushed CATER into the next room
and that CATER tried to strike him
with a pail that he had picked up.
Failing in this he succeeded in getting
hold of a chair and struck White over
the head. White here drew a large
jack knife from his pocket and stabbed
CATER twice, once in the chest and
the second time in the side.
1t is alleged that Mrs. White did
not call for CATERS help until White
had struck her and pushed her into a
chair 1t is also claimed that CATER
did not strike White with a chair.
White does not seem to wear any
marks of having been struck.
Chief Bowen is in possession of the
knife used. 1t is large jack knife
and very sharp and blow from it
properly placed would result fatally.
White and CATER seemed not to
have been on friendly terms for some
time and family quarrels have been of
frequent occurrence.
DR.. Steel, who was summoned to
attend the wounded man, stated that
the wounds were not necessarily fatal.
The wound on the breast was slight
but the one in the side pierced the
lung slightly. CATERS side is badly
swollen caused by hemorrhages. He
is unable to say today just what the
result of the wound would be.
While DR.. Steel was at work on
CATER the lamp which was being used
was accidentally upset and exploded
when it struck the floor. The doctor
says there was some lively fire depart
ment work done by him for a few
minutes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
SERIOUS FIRE.

Mr.. E. L. Patterson received a tele-
gram last Saturday from Mr.. Nc
Williams of Odell, ILL.,, conveying the
sad intelligence of the burning of his
beautiful home early this morning.
Mrs. McWilliams and daughter, Mrs.
Patterson, are in Washington on a
visit and Mrs Patterson left the baby
with its grandpa, who stated in the
message that little of the contents
were saved but that the baby is all
right.
The home was one of the finest in
Odell, and was handsomely furnished
The loss is not known neither is the
amount of insurance. But the &C
cumulations of a lifetime cannot be
estimated in dollars, and the loss
will be keenly felt by Mr.. and Mrs
McWilliams, who had large collec-
ton of choice article that cannot be
replaced.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
NO IMMEDIATE CHANGES,
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Will Make Few Changes.

Duluth, Jan. 26.-The members of
the railroad and warehouse commission
put in busy day here, inspecting the
Duluth grain department. During the
forenoon they inspected the grain in
spection and weighing department, at
1 80 o'clock they received Mrs w. W.
Routh and Mrs. w. R. Baldwin, who
urged the commissioners to turn over
the grain samples to the Children s
Home society for the benefit of that in
stitution, and at 2 80 o'clock they met
with members of the board of trade at
the Kitchi Gami club to talk over
matters relating to grain inspection.
Probably the most important matter
of news interest in connection with
the visit is that there is strong SEN
timent among the members not to
make any changes in the state grain
inspection department until the ex-
piration of the present crop year,
which will be July 81 The reason as
signed by member of the commission
is that the present inspection depart
ment has inspected large amount of
grain and should have the response
bilitY of inspecting it out. This would
give the commission an opportunity to
start in fresh with an inspection de-
partment of its own appointing with
the beginning of the new crop year.
1t is learned that the commission did
not find the grain inspected in salts,
factory condition. In fact, to use the
expression of one of the commissioners
the condition was found to be
"rocky." In the weighmaster' de,
partment it was found that the force
is much larger than is necessary. II
was discovered that there is not only
a GOODNESS between the board of ap-
peals and the inspection department
here, but actually strained relations.
One of the commissioners says:
''There can be no good reason for SO
many cases Of differences in grades as
is indicated by the large number of
appeals and reversals. The conditions
are far from harmonious. - There is a
question as to whether the grain sam
piles asked for by the Children's Home
society belong to the con signees Of
grain from which the samples are
! taken or the state. The commissioner
were very gracious, but could give tht
ladies no definite answer. "
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
TESLAPS NEW SCHEME.
Perfects New System of Electric Light
ing.=-A Soft Steady Sunlight.

New York, Jan. 26.-Nicola Tesla
has at last perfected his new system of
electric lighting-daylight illumina-
tion, it may be called-and he hopes to
have it soon introduced into general
use.
. Under a full head of electricity the
lamp has the color of ice in the sun.
The light is soft and absolutely steady.
So diffuse is it that it deceives the
eye, and at first seems without much
power of illumination. This is the
light-the Perfect sanitary" light as
Tesla calls (which he has been seek
ing for There are neither wires nor
carbon filaments to break or burn out.
The lamp may be described as nest
of glass tubes, bent in rectangular
arms. Each lamp has about twenty
feet of white. flaming tubes. Into his
square coil of hollow glass of di-
ameter of lines finger the electricity
is sent quiverng from Testa s oscilator.
Bursting into light it floods the
apartment with the clear light of day.
1t is daylight-not the splepdor of the
sun, but the light of the sun, as on a
cloudy day, when one forgets that the
sun is shining. When a reporter saw
the little white, icy tubes shining
along the ceiling of Tesla's laboratory,
they appeared no more responsible
for the daylight in the room than the
glass pendants of a chandelier. In a
far corner an ordinary incandescent
bulb was glowing. 1t was extin
guished, but the daylight remained.
When Tesla's icy tubes were extin-
guished fireplace was in darkness
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
AN OIL QUEEN.
Woman Spectator Whose Income Aver
ages $1,000 a Week.

West Virginia developments of the
last few weeks have produced what
the operators are pleased to call an
"oil queen. She is Mrs. Mary Ihrig,
formerly of Sisterville, now living in
the Tyler county field, where her ven
turesome spirit and good luck Melted
her an oil income that has been aver
aging 81, 900 week for month.
Mrs. Ihrig was formerly engaged in
the shoe business at Sisterville, and
it was while living in that busy town
OF oil and oil Vaccinations that she
developed the speculative fever. Her
shoe business was not successful, and
she began to dabble in OIL Several
small ventures are said to have Melted
her enough to make her confident and
willing to undertake the development
of the most uncertain wildcat" ter
ritory in the state. She secured con-
troll of new territory in the upper end
OF Tyler county, and went into the
field for active operations. Several
months ago she contracted for drilling
of we'll on her land. A series of
mishaps prevented the completion of
the job until Dec. 4, when the drill
touched a pocket of oil, and a small
gusher resulted. The flow was pretty
heavy at first, but it has since settled
down to about $50 barrels day, with
every prospect that that output will be
maintained. The strike is the open
ing wedge in terrory that will proveit
valuable. Mrs. Ihrig is preparing to
put down other wells just as soon as
rigging can be hauled to her property
The woman Spectator has fixed upon
several spots upon which her agents
will begin drilling as soon as possible.
She has purchased a handsome home
at Parkersburg and will direct her
new interests from that place. Chi
cago Inter-Ocean.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
RICE DEPORTED.

Geo. I. Rice, the man who is being
departed from Manila, because he is
considered by the military authorities
as a menace to the military situation,
is said to be from Red Wing, and was
a member of the Thirteenth Mime
sofa. When the regiment returned
home, Rice was one of the few who
elected to remain on the islands and
engage in business there, and he be-
came the editor of a daily marine
journal called the Bulletin. Rice's
offense was the publication of charges
that the captain of the port had
charged excessive pilotage and moor
age fees, percentage of which he had
kept to himself. The report of Major
Mills, inspector general, who investi-
gated the matter, completely exoner-
ated the captain, and showed that
Rice had been mislead by figuring the
rates upon the new instead of the
gross tonnage, the later being specified
under the Spanish law. Rice would
not admit that he was wrong, nor
would he promise to refrain from pub
fishing such articles any more, so he
was ordered to be deported.
Rice was member of the state
training school at Red Wing several
years ago at the time Louis Wiser of
this city was officially connected with
the school, and the latter says he was
regarded by the authorities as one of
their most troublesome inmates and
Mr.. Wiser is not surprised that he run
amuck the authorities at Manila.
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February l, 100
Jan. %, Feb, 1-8, 1901

Jan. 70, Feb. 1-S. 1901
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
~ Earth-ss In Probate Court, Special term,
anuary 21st, 1901.
In the, matter of the estate of Rosalia
Heger, deceased.
Whereas An instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Rosalia
Heger, deceased, late of said county, has
been delivered to this court.
, And whereas, Alois Heger has filed
herewith his petition representing among other
things, that said Rosalia Heger died in
said county on the 10th day of January 1901,
testate, and that said petitioner is the
executor named in said last will and testament
and praying that the said instrument may be
admitted to probate, and that letters testament
tary be to him issued thereon.
1t is Ordered, That the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this court, at the Probate Office in said county,
on the 23d day of February, A. d. 1901, at 10
o clock in the forenoon, when all concerned NAV
appear and contest the probate of said instru-
ment.
And it is Further Ordered, That public no.
tice of the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested by publication
| OF these orders for three weeks successfully
previous to said day of hearing, in the Mankato
Free Press, a weekly newspaper printed and
published at Mankato, in said county.
Dated at the City of Mankato this 21st day of
| January, A. ID. 1901.
By the Court,
| probate Court SeaLl VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
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Ian. 2c-Eeh. 1-S. 1901

ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
= Earth-ss. In Probate Court. Special
Term, Jan oath, 1901.
In the matter of the estate of William
s. Smith, deceased.
Whereas, An instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of William
S. Smith. deceased, late of said county, has been
delivered to this court.
And Whereas, Ella May Smith has fled
Herewith her petition, representing among
other things, that said William s. Smith
died in Olmsted county on the 18th day of jan
uary 1901, testate, and that said petitioner is
the eyecutrix named in said last will and tes-
lament, and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted to probate, and that letters
testamentary be to her issued thereon.
1t is Ordered, That the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this court, at the Probate Office in said county,
on the 18th day sof February, A. d. 1901, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon when all concerned may
appear and contest the probate of said instru-
ment.
And it is Further Ordered, That public no.
tice of the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested by publication of
these orders for three weeks successfully pre-
vious to said day of hearing, in the Mankato
Free Press, a weekly newspaper printed and
published at Mankato, in said county,
Dated at the City of Mankato this oath day of
January, A. D. 1901.
By the Court,
[Seal Probate Court WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
S. B. Wilson, Attorney for Petitioner
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Jan. IS-25-Feb, 1, 1901

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-SS.-In Probate Court, Special Term,
January 14th, 1900.
In the matter OF the estate OF Charles o.
True deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Sarah
A. True, executrix of the estate of Charles o.
True, deceased, representing among
other things that she has fully administered
said estate, and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing the
final account OF her administration, and for
the assignment of the residue Of said estate to
the parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court on Saturday,
the 9th day of February, A. D., 1901, at
10 O'Clock a. m, at the Probate office in the City
of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publishing
a copy of this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day Of hearing in
the Mankato Free Press, a weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the City of Mankato, the 14th day
OF January, A. d. 1901.
By the Court:
Probate Court Seal. WIN. E. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate,
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Jan. %, Feb. Is 1901,
OUHs ~V1 IT OOs 7
ORDER TO EXAMINE

ORDER TO EXAMINE. ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-sS. In Probate Court, Special term,
January 3d. 1901.
In the matter of the estate of AdoIphus
l.. Dorpberg, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Ellen B.
DOrnberg, 'executrix of the estate of Adolphus
L. Dornberg, deceased, representing, among other
things, that she has fully administered said es-
tate, and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing the final &C.
count of his administration, and for the as.
signment of the residue of said estate to the
parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examined,
and petition heard, by this court, on Saturday
thu, 23d day of February. A. D, 1901, at 10
o'clock a. m, at the Probate Office in
the City of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, That notice there
of be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order once in each week,
for three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing, in the Mankato Free Press weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato,
in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 23d day
of January, A. d. 1901.
By the Court:
Probate Court Seal. VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
Daniel Buck, Attorney for executrix.
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The funeral of the late Ne

The funeral of the late Nellie Sea-
quist was held from her =
Tivoli Saturday. She was "a. mem
Der of the Christian church of this
city. and q member of the Christian
Endeavor society. A large number
of her schoolmates and members of the
Christian Endeavor society attended
thea funeral. Rev. Williams of the
Christian church officiated.
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SPRING POLITICS.
Considerable Side Talk of the MayOraI-
ity Question.

While little more than two months
yet remain before the city election
takes place, there is considerable quiet
talk heard anent Mayor Currier' S
successor.
While it is not definitely known
whether or not the present mayor will
be candidate for reelection, it may
be safely assumed that unless one or
both of the old parties nominate can
didate pretty generally acceptable to
the people, Mr.. Currier will not re-
fuse to enter the contest.
There is pretty outspoken feeling
on the part of business men-Republi-
cans and Democrats alike-that poll
tics will cut little figure in the coming
municipal election. If, however, the
Republicans are considerate enough
to place in nomination good man
whose business qualifications are such
as to warrant a clean-cut, business
like administration, he will be heartily
supported and can no doubt be elected.
If such man is not nominated, he
will not be strongly backed and of
course will not be elected.
The same is true of the Democrats.
The business men and tax payers who
vote that ticket will do so only in the
event that candidate is presented
who possesses elements Of worth and
stability. There will be no demand on
the part of either party for a non
partisan nomination for mayor, but
there will be strong and earnest de-
mand for the nomination of men
worthy of so responsible position as
the mayorality of the city of Mankato
has grown to be.
A number of names-good, bad and
indifferent-have been discussed by
both parties. While Mayor Currier
has made good official in many ways,
he has naturally offended some, disap-
pointed others and made good many
Indifferent. But his official course
has been, on the whole, very accept
able and exceptionally economical
Despite the fact that his candidacy (if
he should again be candidate) W ould
lack the strength of cohesive party
organization, it must be borne in mind
that independence has grown to such
proportions in Mankato as to make it
impossible to elect for mayor any man
who fails to come up to certain
standard in his personality, and whose
known views on economic city govern
ment is not in harmony with the tax
paying portion of the population.
There need be no difficulty on the
part of either of the old parties in
finding men who would make splen-
did candidates for mayor. Of course
every man who would make good
mayor cannot be prevailed upon to &C
cept a nomination Indeed it may be
said, without disparagement to others,
that the men who would make the
most ideal officials could not be pre-
vailed upon to accept a nomination
under any circumstance. But this is
not saying that first class men cannot
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-01
NEW TRAIN SERVICE.

The G. & N. W. railway announce that
beginning Monday a train will leave
over their line at II 40 a. N. for st.
Peter, Nicollet and CORTLAND, via. the
old line. This will be of great con-
venience to the people of Mankato, as
well as to all living along that line.