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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
ITS A PUZZLER.
What to Do with the Board of Public
Works.

Only eight members of the charter
commission were present at. Monday s
meeting, and as this was less than a
quorum no business was transacted.
In an informal way, the question of
what disposition to make of the board
of public works was talked over. The
members find this difficult question
to decide, for the duties which it per-
forms are so many and so complicated.
A good many of those present last
night thought that the office of city
engineer has TOO much power attached
to it, but how to change the duties
and have everything go along smoothly
is not so easy.
Another matter that was talked over
was when to submit the new charter
to vote of the people, and when to
have it go into effect. 1t was the gen
eral opinion that it cannot be gotten
ready in time to submit at the spring
election. Opinion is divided as to
whether the new charter would legis-
late out of office those who are elected
at the next spring election. Some hold
that it would and that it should be
made to take effect as soon as possible.
Others believe that it would not and
that it should therefore not be made
to take effect until the spring election
two years hence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
A BUSY MEETING.
Athletic Club Has Several Projects on
Hand.

The regular meeting of the Athletic
club was held Monday evening, about
fifty members being in attendance.
The wrestling match committee sub
mitted a report, showing net proceeds
of $67. So
The amusement committee reported
that masquerade will be held tomor-
row evening, and that private mas
querade for members only will be held
on next Wednesday, February 18th.
Three new members were admitted
and the treasurer reported balance of
$241 in the treasury.
A committee consisting of Mess rs.
Gerstenhauer. Fuller and Madison was
appointed tossvisit the several schools
of the city with the view of having
them appoint committee to act in
conjunction with this committee for
the purpose of holding field day in
May.
More new apparatus will be bought
and base ball team will soon be or
ganized.
A lot of other minor business was
transacted
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
NO NEW THING.

Few people know that the slot
machine was invented centuries before
our time. Twenty two centuries ago
Hero, the Grecian mechanic, per-
fected slot machine which stood in
the court of one of the temples of Alex
ander, and was used by worshippers
who dropped coin in the slot to get
water with which to wash their
hands.
Progress has been made along the
lines of greater perfection and purity
rather than in novelty-for instance,
beer as a drink is not new, but
"Golden Grain Belt" beer is COM
paratively recent perfection, for it
stands for purity and perfection of
brew. 1t is produced from the best
barley malt, favored with prime hops
to make nourishing, healthful drink.
Ii you need toning up, don't fail to
have case in your house. Order from
your nearest dealer or be supplied by
M. J. Smith.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
GETTING DOWN TO WORK.

House Passes Three Bills and Puts
Three on the Calendar.
The house, in committee of the
whole, passed three bills on the cal
endar and in general orders recon-
mended to pass after the develop
ment of several spirited debates,
three bills, and laid one on the table
indefinitely.
The measures recommended to pass
were Mr.. Sweets bill, fixing the max
imum penalty for kidnapping at 20
years Imprisonment; Mr.. Ganrud's
bill for the repeal Of the law pro-
viding a reduction of road taxes for
the use of broadtire wagons, and Mr..
Roberts antitrust memorial.
On the calendar, Mr.. Grass bill reg
ulating appeals from justice courts,
and Mr.. Bury's bill to fix the salary
of the Judge of probate in Lake coun-
ty, together with Senator Johnson's
bill legalizing the functions of secre-
taries of library boards, were passed.
A bill for the relief of James Car
ney, a former inmate of the Still
water penitentiary, was introduced
in the house by Representative Hill
airy, Washington county, by request.
The bill asks for an appropriation of
81, 800 to reimburse Carney for the
loss of his right arm, which, while he
was an inmate of the prison, was so
badly mangled in a Irvine machine
that amputation was necessary.
Representative TORY, Meeker, in
troduced a bill authorizing the sale
by the usual method employed in the
disposition of state lands of the old
state cauitol site in Kandiyohi county.
Representative Torson, Watonwan
county, introduced bill for the pro-
lection of owners of animals wrong
fully killed under the workings of thu
law for the prevention of the spread
of contagious diseases among domes-
tic animals.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
STREET CAR PLANS.
Very Little That is New Has Come to
Light,

S. Wilhartz go to St. Paul Thurs
day, and may learn something
more concerning the new street rail
way project. The new owners Of the
franchise declined to accept his resig-
nation as secretary, although the resig
nation of all of the other officers and
directors were accepted. 1t is under
STOOD that Mr.. Wilhartz and probably
Leo. S. Lamm will be connected with
the new company, but all of the other
members of the old company are out.
The new companysshas invested$7, 700
in the project thus far, and the old
company has received the money which
it was to get for the franchises 900.
1t is said that Engineer Gray's sur
veys are to besused by the new COM
pany, .-as they were very thoroughly
made.
People are wondering why some
thing is not heard of the new COM
pany, as day after day goes by and no
representative of the company appears
and no word is received.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
A GOOD SUGGESTION.
Plan Proposed for Obtaining a Public
Library Building.

The following dispatch from Sioux
Falls, S. D., was published in the St.
Paul Pioneer Press Monday: 1-7a
The mayor and city council of Sioux
Falls were advised today that Andrew
Carnegie would donate $25, 600 for the
construction of a public library upon
condition that the city contribute
So, 500 annually to maintain the same.
The generous offer will be accepted.
1t has been suggested by leading
business man that if the proper repre-
sensations were made to Mr. Carnegie
he might be induced to do the same
for Mankato. Mr.. Carnegie is a man
of great wealth and has made numer-
GUS large donations for various good
purposes If his attention was called
to the need of library building in
Mankato it is possible that he might
do something for the city. In any
event, we will not get anything with
out asking for it.
Let the matter be taken up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
CAUGHT in THE STORM.

A letter from L, P. Hunt written in
Chicago late Sunday afternoon states
that they arrived in Chicago that
morning just as it began showing and
had gained such fury that one could
hardly see across the street, and that it
had continued up to the hour of his
writing without abatement. He says
nothing has been seen like it in Min
nesota for several years. Snow plows
were put onto the street cars some time
before-noon and at the hour of writing
some were operating with difficulty,
while others were completely showed
under
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
WILL DO NOTHING
Milwaukee Road Refuses to Comply with
the County Boards Wishes,

The county board will met Wednes-
day. At the last meeting, the county
attorney was instructed to correspond
with the officials of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul railway company
with view of having it construct an
overhead bridge or crossing for the
highway on the line between the town.
ships of South Bend and Rapidan, secs.
SO and "a, because the present cross
ing is considered to be extremely dan
gerous.
Mr.. Wilson has had a correspondence
with the officials of the road, and has
received reply to the effect that they
ale not disposed to do anything. They
say that they opposed the putting of
the crossing there in the first place.
In view of this reply, it is not
known what action the board will
take.
Wood bids are to be opened at this
meeting, and successor to DR.. Smith
as county physician in st. Clair dis
trict must be chosen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
DOLLIVER'S ACCOUNT.
Throws the Blame of His Wrong Doing
Largely on Tappey.

Frank Dolliver was taken before
Judge Shissler late Tuesday afternoon
on the charge of grand larceny in the
second degree, preferred by e. A.
Patterson, and waived an examination
and was bound over to the grand
jury. He does not have means to hire
an attorney.
Dolliver this afternoon gave an &C
count of the affair to a Free Press
reporter. He said that on the night
when the burglary was committed
three weeks ago he and Tappey had
been drinking heavily and were
''full. . Tappey proposed that they
break into the cottages on oint
Pleasant and he consented. They went
to the Point and entered the Patter-
son, Hunt, Ray and Uneeda Rest cot
tages, but did not use an axe or break
any doors. They went through the
windows of the Patterson and Uneeda
Rest cottages, but found the doors of
the others open. The door of the
Uneeda Rest cottage had already been
broken in, as they noticed.
Tappey entered the cottages first and
Dolliver followed. At Tappey's sug-
gestion they took the booty to Geo. E.
Brett's barn, where Tappey said they
would leave it and if nothing was said
about the theft for few days they
would go and get it. Two days later
Tappey suggested that they get the
stolen goods and they went and took
the booty to Tappey's harm. A few
days ago, Tappey said that he wanted
to put straw in his barn and asked
Dolliver to help move the booty.
Tappey handed the stolen articles to
Dolliver, who carried them across the
alley to vacant building, where the
officers found them Saturday night.
A part of the stolen goods had not
been placed in Mr.. Brett's barn, but
had been divided between Tappey and
Dolliver The latter took the officers
to the place yesterday where he had
his share hidden, and he says that
Tappey's share has not yet been re-
covered and he does not know where it
is.
Dolliver says that Tappey led him
into the cottage breaking several years
ago, but kept still and was not sus-
picioned, although he wore out some
of the stolen clothes. He says that
Tappey has told of deals that he was
into in Nebraska before coming to
Minnesota.
Dolliver is sorry for his part in the
theft, but is willing to shoulder his
full share of the responsibility, but not
that of Tappey. He says that he has
worked hard since his other arrest and
built up reputation, but met with
hard luck last summer and things have
been going against him. He states
that he will never return to Madison
Lake, where he has a mother, sister
and uncles.
Tappey has not yet been located,
although the officers have visited sur.
rounding towns and secured the coun-
try. He was adopted by a family in
Nebraska when young and came to
Fillmore county and thence to Madi-
son Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
NELSON WILL TALK.
Will Make Speech Upon the Subsidy
Question.

QuCStiUus
The Minneapolis Times Washington
correspondent in his special to that
paper this morning says:
Senator Nelson announced this after
noon that he would make a speech on
the subsidy bill He will speak to two
amendments, one reducing by five
years from twenty to fifteenl the time
for payment of susbidy, and the other
giving no extra compensation to YES
sells over sixteen knots.
There is much citation tonight be-
cause it is said that Nelson is lining
up against the bill. His action will
not bear this construction. The bill
may be changed quite bit under the
hammering it will get from foes and
half friends, but there is no reason to
doubt that both the Minnesota sena-
tors will vote it if the measure ever
comes to vote.
The fact that Mr.. Nelson is to make
a set speech shows that he is against
the bill, but does not show that he will
vote against it. The fact that he ia kes
up the time in assisting to the main
tenance of the flibuster shows that he
does not want the bill to come to a
vote.
Senator Spooner is more outspoken
in his opposition. He is another who
would give the bill vote if the meas
ure ever reaches the stage where he
must say yes or no, but he will do all
that he can to prevent it coming to a
vote. He voices that intention when
he said he was ready to push the
Circuit bill..if Mr.. Hanna did not hurry
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
sTRACED BACK TO ST. PAUL.

Sheriff Gerlich has received letter
from Deputy Sheriff J. ". Hurst of
Portage, Wis, dated Feb. 4th, in
which the writer states that Henry
Nelson, the defaulting shipping clerk of
the Standard Brewing Co. had been
at Madison in company with two gam
blers and had been traced by the
writer back to st. Paul. Nelson wrote
one of the gamblers that he would be
in Sparta last Saturday night, but it
is not thought that he showed up.
No further trace of Nelson has been
secured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
secured.

Otto Lamm returned Monday from
st. Louis, after a months vacation:
He came back by way of Milwaukee,
where he saw his parents and sister,
who are on their way south.
Wanted-To exchange 200 acre, we'll
improved farm right up to market
with good buildings, for improved 40
or so acre farm in Blue Earth county.
W. E. Allen, st. James, Mimi
Mr.. Longini, of the Star clothing
house, left for the east Monday to
purchase their new spring stock. Mr..
Longini assures us that he will make
every effort to secure the nobbiest line
Of suits and furnishing goods that
ever came to Mankato.
The funeral of the late Mrs Davies
was held at her late home in Lake
Crystal at 2 O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon. The remains We're inferred
in the cemetery at Lake Crystal
instead of at Judson as at first
intended.
Mrs Augusta Block, the mother of
State Treasurer Julius Block, died
Sunday at her home in Nicollet county
from the effects of a fall on the previ-
GUS day. She was born in Germany
seventyfour years age and came to
Minnesota in 1850.
The Boston and Duluth Land COM
pany incorporated Monday, with
capitalization of $3.50, 900. The head
quarters of the company will be at
Duluth and the promoters are J. L.
Washburn, S. F. Snively and J. G.
Williams.
At the annual election Of the Man
kato Mutual Building and Loan associ-
alton, held Saturday evening the fol-
lowing officers and directors were
chosen: President, Geo. Pass; vice
president James Wilson treasurer,
Geo. B. Owen; secretary, Geo.. W.
Slade directors, George T. Boynton,
NJ. o. Sundt, J. B. Ford, B. Frank
Pay, John R. Thomas, Thomas r.
Coughlan, Thomas Hughes, L. N.
Holmes, Thomas A. Sherk, Soren Mel
son, A. NJ. Smith
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
Powerful Yeast.

The veteral editor of the Golden
(Colo.) Transcript, who hates a liar as
he hates a delinquent subscriber, and
who uses only the old reliable George
Washington brand Of truth in his
business, fathers this strange story:
"A Larimer county farmer lost a
COW in very queer manner last week.
The animal in rummaging through a
summer kitchen found and swallowed
an old umbrella and cake of yeast.
The yeast, fermenting in the poor
beasts stomach, raised the umbrella,
and she died in great agony."-Denver
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
HAS CANCER.
Edward VII Said to be Suffering From
One in His Throat.

A cable to Tuesday mornings ST.
Paul Pioneer Press from London says
King Edward is victim of cancer
of the throat. There is absolutely no
doubt of this, and the best specialists
in the kingdom agree that his days are
numbered. His case is exactly similar
to that of the late Emperor Frederick
of Germany, and also that of the duke
of Edinburgh.
Sir Felix Semon, who is in regular
attendance upon his majesty and
sprays his throat at frequent intervals,
is authority for the statement that the
dread disease runs in the family of the
king and that there is absolutely no
hope for his recovery.
The story is told that Sir Felix, who
is acknowledged to be the greatest
throat specialist of the empire, keeps
constant watch upon his royal patient.
At the meeting of the privy council
some days ago it was almost impossible
for King Edward to speak at all and it
was with the greatest difficulty he got
through the session.
His majesty knows he is doomed,
but he looks forward to his fate with
superb courage and bears up bravely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
CARNEGIE TO RETIRE.
Big Iron Manufacturer to Give Up His
Business Interests.

New York, Feb. 6. The Mail and
Express says: President Schwab of
the Carnegie Steel company came on
from sPittsburg today and had.a con-
ference this morning, it is reported,
at--Mr. Carnegie's house. On what
maybe Observation-Disclosures author
ity on this subject it may be stated
that Mr. Carnegie is anxious to retire
from active business pursuits and has
arranged to. do so at an early date
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08

up. He is against the bill, but will
work against it within his own party.
That is where he will try to beat it.
In the end he probably would vote
with his party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
A STATE SANITORIUM|
BILL Is INTRODUCED IN THE
SENATE BY DAUGHERTY
OF ST. LOUIS.
ENDORSED BY PHYSICIANS
Hospital for consumptives in the Pine
Woods - Second Osteopathic Bill
Offered by Senator SaWyer-House
Three Others on the CaIendar-Va-
rious Bills Introduced.

Passes Three measures ana PutS
Three Others on the CaIendar-Va-
rious Bills Introduced.
st. Paul, Feb. A bill introduced
in the senate by F. B. Daugherty of
Duluth promises to make reality of
the dream of Minnesota doctors who
have hoped for a state sanitarium in
the pine woods for the treatment and
cure of consumptives. The senator
from St. Louis county presented the
measure at the request of DR.. Taylor
of ST. Paul and others. 1t carries an
appropriation of $4,000, with an an
nual appropriation for maintenance
of $4,000.
The measure provides that the gov
ernor shall name board of five trus-
tees, with the advice and consent OF
the senate, having authority to pur-
chase lands, erect buildings and equip
the new institution. They are given
the right of selection of it's first super
intendent, treasurer and accounting
officer and are to carry the plans
through until it is in successful oper-
alton.
The bill was referred to the COM
mittee on public health.
Fifty-two Minneapolis business
firms signed a petition, presented by
Senator Potter of the Hennep1n dele
CATION, asking favorable action on the
fire marshal bill.
The second osteopathic bill was In
troduced by Senator Snyder. 1t pro-
vides that the practice of that school
shall be legalized. The regular school
has almost completed it's bill, which
closely follows the medical bill of two
years ago. The changes made IN
comparison with the former measure
are intended to form a basis on which
the opposing factions may compromise
and unite on a single measure.
The introduction of the medical bill
will be followed by energetic work
from the regular schools for it's pas
sage without amendment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08

A. E. Clark returned Monday night
from Redwood Falls, where he has
been trying the overflow cases. One
of his clients had been awarded 500
and secured a verdict of $500, and the
other had been awarded 5000 and Sc
cured verdict of $400.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds fled:
Chas j. Macbeth to John S. Ables,
lot thirteen, block three, Hubbell' S adj
dition, for 500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-02-08
DEATHS HARVEST.
Two Residents of Mankat0 Called to
Their Long Rest.

Mrs. Charles Koonze died at her
home, 221 North Fifth street, at 30
Tuesday morning, of consumption.
She was thirty eight years of age and
leaves a husband and four children.
Her home had been in Mankato for
the past four years. In accordance
with her request, her remains will be
taken to Long Prairie for burial to-
morrow. The sorrowing friends will
extend sympathy to the bereaved
family.
Mrs Hattie Elizabeth Bemis died
at her home at GA South Front street
at ten o'clock Tuesday forenoon, aged
sixty-three years. She had resided
in Mankato for three years and two
daughters live in the city and two sons
at Chicago, where the remains of her
husband are buried. The sons are ex-
pected to arrive in the city, and the
arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been perfected. The deceased left
many friends who regret her death.
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sane and had to be placed in a
straightjacket He will be exami ned
by DR.. Fowler today
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-01-30
Notice Of Election for the 1ncorpor-
alton of RYAN. Iowa

whereas, at the December, A. D. 1900, term of
the district Court In and for Delaware County,
Iowa. me undersigned we're by said Court ap.
election Of the qualified voters residing within
the limits OF said proposed town Of Ryan, which
are particularly described as follows: All Of
four (24) IL Adams Township. Delaware County,
Iowa,and the West half (1i) Of sections Seven ~
Eighteen t, t1sl and Nineteen q9) in Hazel Green
pose OF determining whether the territory en-
braced within said above described limits shall
ne Incorporated as town under the statutes of
TIE STATE OF Iowa In such cases made and pro.
Ryan. A %
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to the
qualified electors residing within the territory
embraced within the limits aforesaid. that nj,
election Is hereby called to determine whether
sad territory embraced within the limits afore.
That said election viii be- held ON the 18th
DAY Of February, 1901. from the hours Of eight
Is, o'clock q: M to seven "a O'Clock p. m. of
said day. at koehler's Implement office, In
said village Of Ryan the same being convenient
place for said electors to hold said election.
Ihs. me ballots used for said election will con-
earn t@s WI the proposition for in
shall designate their votes In the same manner
with respect to like or similar propositions sub
mile under the chapter of the Code on cleo
incorporate said town of Ryan shall designate
Their vote by cross mark thus. X, placed Ia the
proper square opposite the word "Yes', and
those opposed to the proposition TO incorporate
saia town OF Ryan shall designate their vote by
cross mark thus Y placed In the proper
square opposite the word NO"
A description and plat of the limits of said
proposed town Of Ryan are now on file In the
9fhce of the Clerk of the District Court Of
Delaware County, Iowa.
Dated this 10th day of January. A. D. 1901.
JOHN REILLY,
E. C.POUND.
ROBT. M. MERRIAM.
C.E WORLEY.
o-S FRED HOUSTON