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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
GUARANTEES GOOD SERVICE.

Realizing that our service in both
the gas and electrical departments has
not reached the desired degree of ex-
cellence for some months and that
statements made in the council chamber
last Friday night were warranted, at
least in part, we desire to make public
an explanation of our position.
In July of last year an expert con-
structing engineer was employed, plans
drawn, and in August contracts let for
the construction of buildings and in
stallation of machinery involving an
outlay of nearly one hundred thousand
dollars, and designed to give Man kate
a light plant of which any city might
Justly feel proud. Work was immedi-
ately begun, but owing to the failure
of eastern manufacturers to make de-
liveries within the limit of time speci-
fed has dragged along and is still in
an unfinished state. The last and final
shipment of materials was made from
West Virginia on Sept. Sd and is
still in transit. When this arrives the
quality of gas will be greatly improved
and with it the efficiency of gas en-
gines which generate power for the
electric station. Should deficiencies
still exist they will be remedied i'm
mediately at whatever cost necessary.
1t is our purpose and determination
to furnish Mankato people with a
quality of light and service second tic
none in the country but we are forced
to seek the indulgence of our patrons
and ask an extension of time in which
to bring about the desired results.
Yours Respectfully.
MANKATO GAS & ELECTRIC
LIGHT COMPANY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
|: Around About Us


Prof. William W. Payne, Phi. D., di-
rector of Goodsell observatory at
Mortified, has completed thirty years
of honorable and faithful service with
Carleton college.
The board of directors of the Dakota
county fair have decided to postpone
holding fair until 1902.
Nick Mertes of Bird Island died Sat-
urday night from Inflammation of the
bowels, brought on by kick of a
horse.
A boiler in the city water and cleo
trio light works at Willmar, exploded
at 2 o'clock Sunday morning. The
reason therefore is unknown. The
damage is estimated at $50, 900 with
insurance at $1,000
Gen. Israel Garrad died at his home
at Frontenac early Sunday morning.
He. came to the state in 1864.
The Winona Manufacturing Co. has
been incorporated, with capital stock
of 800, 900. Its business will be the
manufacture of implements.
The small pox epidemic at Winona
last year cost So. 900.
A fire at Madison early Sunday
morning destroyed property to the
amount of about $50, OOO The fire was
more extensive than otherwise would
have been the case, ewing to the fail
ure of the fire engine to work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
NOVEMBER JURORS.
Those Who Will Serve at the Next Term
of District Court.

On Saturday, Clerk of Court Thorne,
Sheriff Gerlich and Justice Louis P.
Mueller of Lime township met and
drew the jury for the November term
of the district court, as follows:
Grandchildren Bennett, Mankatc
twp; Henry Vosbeck, Second ward
Malachi Gainor, Lyra; Casper Schim'
mele, Mapleton John Mander6eld,
Mankato twp; Arne Knudson, Medo
L. R. Evans, South Bend; A. M.
Stephens, Shelby VIM. Zellmer, Pleas.
ant Mound; Geo. b. Hoerr, Second
ward; E. F. Wilson, Mcpherson
VIM. Froelich, MCPHERSON J. w.
iSwedberg, First ward; P. Hughes,
Lake Crystal J. Mace, Decoria; B. L.
Miller, Leroy; John Oyer ST., Beau
ford; B. F. Rollins, Fourth ward; T.
L. Rogers, Rapidan E. J. Scott, Nc.
Pherson; Chas. Cheney, Rapidan
Walter Garvin, Lyra; L. W. Wells,
Sterling.
QUIZ w LIZ -. LyOuS, Cdu0SUOWu
Henry Croak. Pleasant Mound; John
Wass, First ward; S. Billings, Sixth
ward Nels Sherer, South Bend Joe
Boetsch, Sixth ward; o. NJ Reynolds,
Rapidan; Jacob Busch, Mapleton M.
Russell, Ceresco; Albert Roos, Second
ward 81. NJ. Fisk, Sterling; Andrew
Engvaldson ST., First ward P. Nc.
Tighe, Lime; Fayette Wilder, Decoria
John Gainor, Lyra; John Eckhart,
Third ward; Richard Wigley, Fifth
ward; Joseph Stagmire, LIE Ray; S.
W. Kenward, Danville; John Muck,
Mankato twp Fred Sonnenberg, L
Ray; John Leas, First ward T. D.
Hays, Vernon Center W. W. MOBILES,
Garden City; Luther Scherer, Lincoln
A. W. Finch. Fourth ward; o. w.
Born, Second ward Henry May, Man
kato twp; Chas. R. Brewer, McPher-
son A. Fitzloff. Mcpherson.
The grand jury is summoned for
Nov. 18th, and the petit jury for Nov.
14th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
The Up-tO- Little Lii
TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
How the City Editor of the Review Was
Watched,

A party of gentlemen who thought
that ]. E. Reynolds, city editor of the
Review, would bear watching, gath
cred at Judge of Probate Hughes office
late Saturday afternoon. Judge
Hughes had asked him to appear at
80 p. m, and when he came, j. Max
Wiser stepped forth and said that the
party had decided to watch him.
The excuse that he did not know what
time it was when he got home late at
night would not go after this. After
a few more remarks, he drew an an
cient time piece from his pocket and
held it out. Mr.. Reynolds, who looked
upon the matter as joke, reached
for it, when Mr.. Wiser sidestepped
and putting his other hand in his
pocket drew forth a handsome new
gold watch and chain and charm and
handed it over to Mr.. Reynolds, who
was too surprised to speak for q
moment. Attached to the watch was
a handsomely prepared card, giving
the names of those who had partici-
pated in the gift, eighteen of his
friends, who wished to give testi-
monial of their esteem.
Mr.. Reynolds replied with a few
words that fitted the occasion, express
ing his satisfaction at the gift and the
friendly feeling back of it.
The watch has an Elgin movement
and is very neat and valuable time
piece.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
BOARD OF TRADE.
Corresponding With Parties Who Wish
TO Locate Here.

At the meeting of the board of trade
Monday, H. P. Jensen of the COM
mittee on manufactures reported that
the committee was in correspondence
with several parties who wish to To-
cate here, but nothing definite had yet
been decided upon, but they hope to be
able to make a report at the next
meeting of the board.
Jno. N Hall moved that committee
of three be appointed with Thos.
Hughes as chairman to draw proper
resolutions regarding the death of
President Mckinley. The same was
adopted and the chair appointed Jno.
n. Hall and Jno. G. Wise as the bal
ance of said committee.
On motion of 81. P. Jensen, Geo. w.
Achard was elected member of the
board of directors to fill vacancy and
the board adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
GERMAN METHODIST APPOINTMENTS

The North German Methodist con-
ference closed it's sessions at Winona
Sunday evening. The.appointments for
the Southern Minnesota district were
as follows:
John Hauck, presiding elder, Man
kato; Albert Lea, 81. Clement Airing
ton, J. Schneider; Blooming Grove.
J. j. Hoffman; Echo and Florita, g..
Babe; Faribault, E. J, Funke; Fair
fax, F. E. Meyerbachtol Jacksonville,
h. A. Potthoff; LIE Sueur, w. W..
Weber; Mankato, g. Goose; Morgan
and Eden, F. ]. Wiegand New Ulm
and Lafayette, G. R. Fritze; Owa-
tonna and Aurora, A. F. Kreinke
Sleepy Eye, W. F. Fritze Spring
field, J. E. Benz Waseca, Daniel Pfoff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
CZOLGOSZ' TRIAL.
1t Opened this Morning a
Buffalo.
He Pleads Guilty, But Plea is With
Drawn and Work of Getting Jury
Commenced...ChicagO Anarch.
lists Discharged.

Buffalo, Sept 23.-The Czolgosz trial
began at ten o'clock this morning
The prisoner pleaded guilty to the in
dictment, but Judge White allowed
the defendants attorneys to withdraw
the plea. The selection of jury was
then proceeded. At the noon adjourn
ment eight jurymen had been secured.
Anarchists TO be Discharged.
Chicago, Sept. 90 AT the hearing
today the prosecution said there was
no evidence against the anarchists held
under arrest here and agreed to their
discharge. Similar action will be
taken in the case of Emma Goldman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
MANKATO FREE PRESS.
THE TAY LEVY.

Recorder Williams has figured out
the per centages of the city tax levy
for next year, as follows:
Current fund $40, 600, 1893 per cent
road fund, $13, 600. .2s9 per cent; in
terest fund, SO, 900, 1922 per cent
library fund, 81, 600, .OS9 per cent
sinking fund, $500. .O1s per cent park
fund, So, 500, .O7s per cent; bills pay
able fund, 81, 900, .0SS per cent. Total
levy $40, 600; total per cent 1000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
MOVED TO MANKATO.

Mr.. E. N. Englerth sold all his farm
implements and stock at auction last
week and with his family moved to
314 jackson street, Mankato, where
they wish US to announce, they will be
at.home after the Goth and will be
glad to see any and all of their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Englerth have resided
near Eagle Lake for a good many
years and have lent their assistance
and aid in the growth and prosperity
of the country. They have taken an
active part in some of the social and
beneficiary societies in Eagle Lake and
the News joins with their many
friends in wishing them success. -
Eagle Lake News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
GOT HIS MONEY.

Ernest Mayer. business manager oil
the king of the Opium Ring" Co.,
left the company in this city Saturday.
He claimed $40 back pay, which the
proprietor was unwilling to pay be-
fore reaching st. Paul. He secured the
services of Pau & Pau and got out
attachment papers. Officer Daniels
was about to attach all of the property
of the company late in the afternoon
when the claim and the costs were
paid, $43 in ALL This enabled the
company to go on with its perform.
ance. Mr.. Mayer left for the east.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
EARN For SALE.

Three hundred and twenty acres. in
township Ceresco, four miles southeast
of Madelia, $40 per acre. Good house
and barn. All fenced in. 100 acres fall
plowed, go acres pasture. Eighty acres
timber on farm for fuel I will take part
trade a small farm or house and lot in
town. E. F. Wilson, Alma City,
MINI,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
The DEEDS PASSED.

The purchase of the addition to Sib-
ley park has been completed, and the
city has received the deeds and filed
them for record Monday. The checks for
the purchase price were also paid over
today, $500 to Hannah Burmister and
SIG to w. L. Wilson. The checks were
signed last week by Acting Mayor
Taylor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
BLUE EARTH BUTTER.
This County's Product Takes The State
Fair Prize.

The state fair premium of $50 fol
the best county butter exhibit was
carried off by Blue Earth county,
whose five enUries averaged grade OF
o.. Meeker county came next with
SO. 62, and Carver third, with SO. SO.
Kandiyohi's entries averaged o. %,
but there were only three, and in order
to compete each county had to send al
least five exhibits.
Blue Earth county took about every.
thing in sight at the state fair
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
WILL NOT RESIGN.

Since Capt. keysor handed in his
resignation as member of the school
board, he has been urged by large
number of the patrons of the schools
not to insist on it's being accepted
Yielding to this generally expressed
wish, Capt. Keysor has practically de-
cided to withdraw his resignation, or
at least not to press it. His services
are too valuable to the district to lose
The chairman of the committee on
property and expense has large
amount of extra work to do, and ade-
quate compensation should be provided
by the board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27

Everything must be sold regardless
of cost at the closing out sale of the
Hub. Clothing store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27

Winter overcoats and suits for less
than wholesale price at the closing out
sale of the Hub Clothing store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. I. F. Hinton,
a boy, Wednesday morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-27
Society,".

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Nena S. Olsen and
Mr.. A. w. Wells of Herman, MINI.
Oct. I'd, at the home of the bride
father, Mr.. Paul Olsen, 221 Marshall
street.
The Western news., 1901-11-13
No Hot Water.

don't believe you know quite all the
troubles people in office have, anyway.
There is, for instance, an estimable
lady of my acquaintance who is en-
ployed in one of the departments. and
l won't say it isn't the Agricultural De-
partment l met her after hours the
other day, and she complained of head
ache.
II didn't get my tea at noon to-day"
she explained. You see we make tea
every day for luncheon. several of us
together. and the messenger brings US
hot water. But some days he can't get
us any, and to-day was one of the
days."
"Why couldn't he get any to-day /" I
asked.
why" she answered. "you see Mr..
Secretary was taking bath. We can't
have any hot water on the days when
MIR. Secretary takes his bath."-Wash-
ington Post
The Western news., 1901-11-13
Cots as Government Officials,


Several years ago letter containing
q large sum Of money disappeared from
the New York postottice." writes Hugh
Netherton, in The Ladies' Home Hour
nal, in telling of "Cats that Draw Sal
aries" "A month after the disappear
ance a desk in one of the rooms was
meyed, and on the floor was found a
nest Of young rats resting on bed of
gaepnbac cks-all that was left
of the missing letter. Uncle Sam at
last decided to employ cat to protect
the New York postoftiee. from rats and
mice. The first appolntee in the United
States Rat and Mouse Catching Sery-
ice was large. gray tabby. She Sc
cured the place through the recommen-
dation of her owner, who certified that
she was not only a good mouser, but
also a friend of the Administration
qualities which she at once eXempliiied
by her work.
with New York as an example, 9TH
er postotfices asked for cats, and to-day
nearly every large office in the United
States has its official mouser or rat
killer. who receives from SO to $12 a
year. This income is expended under
the supervision of the postmasters for
the purchase of food. Milk is the chief
item, for the cats are supposed to pro-
vide themselves with meat"
The Western news., 1901-11-13
Fnll Plow np.


One trouble with fall plowing Is the
careless way in which it is done. Often
times the land is simply piowed in a
careless manner With the thought in
mind that 1t can be finished in the
spring If il Is to lie fullow. Some
times the plowing is no more perfect
when winter wheat and rye is to be
raised. The ground should be as care
fully plowed and prepared for grain
sown in the winter as for that sown
In the spring. AS a rule five or six
inches is Il most satisfactory depth to
plow in the fall, although. of course,
1t depends somewhat on the character
of the soil. II the ground is Intended
for fall seeding. 1t must be handled in
accordance with its character If In
clined &c lie loose. the harrow and roller
should be used until it is well compact
ed II the soil is naturally heavy, 1t
should he loosened up just before seed
ing. by a straight tooth harrow, and
If rain should come in few days after
the seed is sown, it always pays to go
over the entire plot and loosen up the
soil by 4 light narrowing.
The Western news., 1901-11-13
MAlARlAL LORE,
Statements Made by an Expert on tho
Subject of Mosquitoes.

Statements Made by an Expert on tho
Subject of Mosquitoes.
The man who kills female mosuui-
to is public benefactor according to
Professor A. Cell, as quoted in the
Philadelphia Medical Journal. The
best time to destroy these carriers. Of
malaria Is In the spring. "For every
mosquito killed." says the malaria ex-
pert. there will be 20O,0O0,OOO less IN
the following year If eggs are laid four
times, and 20000,OOO,OOO less when
eggs are laid five times" Petroleum
thrown upon the pools of stagnant
water where they lay their eggs de-
stroys the young as soon as hatched,
the oil getting Into their breathing ap-
paratus when they come to the surface
for air. The expert warns persons sus-
ceptible to malaria not to sleep In the
open air, but to remain indoors at night
and in the early hours of the morning.
II the windows are open no light
should be lit-to prevent the ingress Of
mosquitoes. Windows and doors
should be covered with netting.
II one Is obliged to be out at night
in mosquito-malarious country. the
face and neck should be covered with
a veil and the hands with gloves. Tur-
pentine, turpentine soap, iodoform,
menthol, and paste Of valerianic acid
are good chemical protectives. Senor
Cell makes the novel observation that
''in malarial country patient sick
with malaria Is danger to others and
should be isolated" He is a source Of
infection to the mosquitoes that bite
him, and through the mosquitoes he
infects his feuow-men. Quinine dsin-
fects the blood, but 1t is of little use
against certain parasite forms that
produce relapses, and of no use against
the amoeba which completes the sexual
cycle in the mosquito. Sun.
The Western news., 1901-11-13
BECOMING A REPORTER.
A Bit of Experience in the Life OF An
Immigrant to America.

A Bit of Experience in the Life OF AN
Immigrant to America.
Things enough happened to take
down my self-esteem good many
pegs. 1t was about this time | made
up my mind to go into the newspaper
business. 1t seemed to me that re-
porter's was the highest and noblest
of all callings. No one could sift wrong
from right as he, and punish the wrong.
In that l was right. have net chang
ed my opinion on that point one whit,
and l would rather die good reporter
than millionaire. The power of TACT.
is the mightiest lever of this or Of any
day. The reporter has his hand upon
it, and it is his grevous fault If he does
not use it we'll. thought would make
good reporter. My father had edited
our local newspaper, and such little
help as | had been to him had given
me taste for the business. Being OF
that mind. went to the Courier office
one morning and asked for the editor.
He was not in. Apparently nobody
was. l wandered through room after
room, all empty. until at last came
to one in which sat man with paste
pot and pair Of long shears. This
must be the editor. He had the imple-
ments Of his trade. told him my er-
rand While he clipped away.
what is it you want?' he asked,
when had ceased speaking and wait
ed for an answer.
Work" l said.
Work" said he, waving he haught-
lily away with the shears. I'VE don't
went. abashed. tried the Express
next. This time had the editor point
ed out to me. He was just coming
through the business Office. At the
door l stopped him and preferred my
request. He looked me over, lad
fresh from the shipyard. with horny
hands and rough coat, and asked:
"What are you?"
"a carpenter" l said.
The man turned upon his heel, with a
loud, rasping laugh, and shut the door
in my face For moment | stood
there stunned. His ascending steps on
the stairs brought back my senses.
ran to the door and flung it open. "You
laugh!' l shouted, shaking my fist at
him, standing half way up the stairs
"You laugh now. but wait'- And
then l got the grip of my temper and
! slammed the door in my turn. All the
same, in that hour it was settled that
| was to be a reporter. knew 1t as
| went out in the street.--Jacob Riis In
The Outlook.
The Western news., 1901-11-13

The first incubator made it's appear
ance in this country in 1915. A Yankee
put one on exhibition on Broadway,
New York. He charged a shilling to
see the wonder and out of curiosity was
we'll patronized. His machine was
considered a fake. Men would not be-
where except under hen, so the show
man began demonstrating to prove the
virtue of his invention. He would
break eggs from the machine to show
the different stages Of incubation, and
finally succeeded in convincing good
many that it was not Il fraud. Time
has proved that it was far from being
a humbug.
The Western news., 1901-11-13

MRs.zi>A ID. Tuux,4 religion was so
great that she was entrusted with
part of the mysteries of the temple.
While there she told of a vision in
which she had seen an angel and been
invested With the gift of tongues and
Interpretation" the power to speak in
language used only by the chosen ones
of God, and to understand this strange
speech.
She married one Of Smiths converts.
ana two children We're born to them.
She deserted them ut Nauvoo, ILL.,,
when Joseph Smith had a ''revela tom
that she had been set aside for him as
wife for "time and eternity" She was
sealed to the prophet as plural wife.
and was his favorite until he was kill
ed by mob in Illinois.
Brigham Young, who then had sew
eral wives, had revelation that she
should be sealed to him for "time." She
followed Brigham Young in the event
full journey from Illinois to the Salt
Lake valley in the late 4O's. She trudg-
ed behind wagons. slept in tents, cook
ed for the travellers and bore many
hardships. entering the New Zion
with the first settlers. After the death
of Brigham Young she lived in Salt
Lake City. She was always an earn
est advocate of polygamy.
Only four of the widows Of Brigham
Young now survive. They live in Salt
Lake City.
The Western news., 1901-11-13


Connerthy. of Chunchula. Ala. and Jo-
sef Rothweller. of Chicago, Ill., In or
der that the appliance for manipulating
the binders may not interfere with the
control of the horse on ordinary occa-
sions separate pair Of cords is pro-
vided, leading back to the carriage. The
blinds are held normally open by
springs on the bride. being hinged to
the side straps. A pull on the cords
throws a lever out from the rear por-
tion OF the hinge and presses the blinds
over the eyes. thus shutting out the
vision Of whatever has frightened the
animal. AS soon as the pressure is re-
leased on the cords the blinds resume
their normal position by the action of
the springs.
The Western news., 1901-11-13
Farm Notes,

All trees should be examined early
in the fall for borers.
Farms are getting smaller; the aver.
age size In 1850 was 2O3 acres; in 1880.
1877 acres.
Large profits from farming in Alas.
ka are claimed. 1t has been suggested
that stock farms near the larger set
Elements would pay.
Rape may be fed to best advantage
in the early fall. and hence is of valua-
BILE assistance in fattening lambs for
the fall or early winter.
1t costs no more per pound to raise
colt than a steer. and the colt will
sell for four times as much as the
steer If the colt is of the right kind.
The grape leaf hopper lives on the
underside of grape leaves from mid
summer until they fall in autumn.
Burn all fallen leaves.
Bederwood strawberry seems to be
the best all round perfect Towering
variety at the Michigan station, either
for home use or for general market.
ing.
Tests at the Geneva (N. " station
are said to strikingly confirm the gen.
eral belief that soda cannot take the
place of potash In the growth of
plants.
A hired man who persists in swear
Ing at or speaking to the teams In a
loud, harsh manner should not be toll
Grated ALI farm animals should be
treated with kindness.
Indian Runner ducks are attaining a
good degree of favor just now among
fanciers and by them are recommended
to farmers and other practical folks on
account Of their great prolidcacy.