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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
YOUNG MAN KILLS HIMSELF
Bid Good Bye to Mamma and Papa
and Then Fires.

Friday afternoon at the home of G.
L. PARCELS. nine miles south of Mar
shall. Olaf ]. Swenson, son of Olaf
Swenson, prominent farmer of Lyon
county, committed suicide by shooting
hismelf with a revolver. The young
man was only twenty years of age,
was temperate and of excellent habits
and character. No one was at home at
the time of the shooting. He left a
note addressed to his parents, in
which he said:
Good bye, mamma and papa. l
cannot live any longer, go take care
of yourselves and don't blame me.
Gods will be DONE"
Swenson used 38 calibre British
bulldog revolver and sent the shot into
the side of his head. He was at the
top of the stairs when he shot, but
evidently fell to the bottom. and
pushed the door open, as his head lay
in the room below, while his feet
were on the stairs. The revolver is
one that PARCELS had had for twenty
years, and for many years he has had
no cartridges for it, and it was mys-
terry where Swenson got them. Two
were found in the gun one empty and
one loaded. The neighbors who dis
covered the death also found and put
out a fire in the cellar. Some kerosene
oil was on fire, the smoke of which
attracted the attention of neighbors.
We're it not for the note left, the
whole proceedings would be surround
ed with mystery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
THE CITY FINANCES
Treasury Contains $50,
0ne-Half Available.
Council Will Need To Go Slow On Ex.
penditures-- Floating Debt
Can Be Cut Down.

City Treasurer Throdahls report for
September shows net balance in the
treasury Oct. 1st of sal, 100. 10 against
$29, 1877. SO Sept. 1st
The receipts during the month con-
sisted of 81, 900 from saloon license,
$50 10 from fines and fees, $271.60
from special assessments, $l97. 81 from
water rents, and $50 from the park
fund, total of 81, 636.17.
The expenditures consisted of
IS, 189 AZ from the current fu d
81, $50. Is from the road and bridge
fund, 1926. 10 from the special assess
ment fund, 1868. 43 from the water
works fund, 1886. 90 from the park
fund, 81, 1871 so from the interest fund,
and $l7063 from the library fund, a
total of IS. O79. So.
All of the funds have balsnces to
their credit, as follows: Current,
81. 03s 04; road and bridge, 81, 79s. O4
special assessment, So, 778. 81; water
works, So. 0S3. 81; park, $104. 10; inter
est, 81 676. so; sinking 1887 6s sprink-
ling, 1915 05; library, ST., 400. 0S; bills
payable, 50, O64. 10.
OF the money on hand, over one-half
cannot be used for any other purpose
than TO pay off the city's Indebtedness
and the interest on that Indebtedness.
The current fund is running low, but
will be replenished when the county
treasurer makes the November settle
ment. From then until March there
will be but little ssincome, and the
council will do well to go little slow
in mourning new expenditures. Sal
aries, the lighting contract, fuel and
other fixed charges will take all the
available funds.
There lis So, 084 in the bills payable
fund and s., IT'S in the special assess
ment fund that can be used for the
payment of the floating debt, and If
this money was used for this purpose
it would effect saving Of nearly $500
a year to the city in interest charges.
There is no reason why this money
should not be 80 used, as 1t cannot be
used for any other purpose. The
council would seem to be acting WISE
ly If it orders Sc, 800 of seven and
seven and one-half per cent notes
paid, at it's meeting tonight. This
would cut the floating debt down to
ABOUT $l5, 600, and it could then be
cancelled in the next two years, if
careful managementis used.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
REACHED NO
SETTLEMENT
Coal Operators and Mr.. Mitch
ell With the President.
Session Results In No Agreement
Statement to Be Issued BY
President Roosevelt.
[spEo1A1 no THE FREr:PREss.l


Washington, Oct. 3.-The coal opera
tors and John Mitchell met with
President Roosevelt this morning, re-
naming about fifteen minutes. Presi-
dent Roosevelt briefly stated the SER
ious conditions existing, due to the
strike and the reason for calling them
together to settle their differences
and open themines. He then suggested
they take until three o clock this after
noon to consider his remarks and re-
turn for second conference at that
hour.
No proposition was made. The gov
eminent officials are very hopeful that
settlement will be reached.
At 20 the conference was still in
session, and no information had been
given out as to the prospects of the
contending parties reaching an agree
ment.
A message from Washington at 80
o. clock stated that the conference
was still in progress and nothing was
given out as to the proceedings.
No Settlement.
At a :35 word was received that the
conference had closed and that Presi-
dent Roosevelt was preparing a state
ment for the public.
President Mitchell of the Miners
Union informed the reporters that no
settlement had been reached.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
Mr.. M'CLEARY HONORED.
German-American Veterans Associa
tion Thank the CONGRESSMAN.

Congressman McCleary was Sun
day honored by the German-American
Veterans association. He was made
an honorary member of the organiza-
tion.
This action was taken by reason of
the second district congressman hay
ing secured the passage of memorial
to congress asking for the erection of
q monument in Washington to the
memory of General Baron Won Steu-
ben. the illuetrious German general
who assisted materially in the Ievolu-
tionary war.
Resolutions thanking Congressman
NcCleary were also passed. and copies
of the same were ordered sent to The
Nankato Free Press and New Ulm
Post for publication.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
MANKATO PRESBYIERY.


The regular fall meeting of the pres
bytery of Mankato will be held in the
Union Presbyterian church at st.
Peter next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Public services will be held Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings to which the
public is invited. Tuesday evening
the retiring moderator. Rev. Heman
A. Noyes will preach; Wednesday eve
ming, Rev. Wilson Aull of Worthing-
ton and DR.. McRae of Blue Earth will
deliver addresses. Next Sunday
will be the fourth anniversary
of the pastorate of Rev. Henry
Schlosser and the sermon will be suit
able to that occasion
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
SOUND AS A DOLLAR

= - - -
That is the result of a course
of treatment with SCOTS
Emulsion. We have special
reference to persons with weak
lungs and sensitive Threats.
SCOTS Emulsion does some
things better than others,
This is one of them. Ithas a
peculiar action on the throat
and lungs which gives them
strength and makes them
tough.
That's how SCOTS Emul-
sion drives out coughs, colds
and bronchitis. 1t keeps them
out, too.
Well send you a little to try, if you like.
SCOTT s. BOVINE, 400 Pearl street, New York.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
DOUBLE FUNERAL.
Mrs. Weinsradt's Death Occurs the
Day After Her Husbands.


Mrs. Augusta Weinstadt died al
six o'clock Saturday evening, of pneu-
monia. Her husband died on Friday,
and his funeral was to have occurred
Sunday, but was della yed until Mon
day that both might be buried to-
gether.
Mrs. Weinstadt was seventy-seven
years of age and her husband eighty
three. Several children survive her.
She was respected by all who knew
her.
The double funeral occurred from
the residence of the couple. corner of
Second and Rock streets. at one
O'Clock last Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
Popular Rate Excursion to st. Paul
and Minneapolis, Oct. IL, 1902.

$3.50 for the round trip. Train
leaves at 8 40 q. m. via Chicago
Great Western railway, arriving at
st. Paul :54 a. M, Minneapolis 10 20
a. In. Returning leaves Minneapolis
8 80 p. MIST. Paul 100 p. m. Tickets
good also to return by all regular
trains Monday. Oct. 18th. For further
information apply to any Great West
ern Agent, or J. P. Elmer, G. P. A.,
Chicago, III.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
SMALL BLAZE.

The burning of the contents of tar
can back of A. R. Musser's store on
South Second street was the cause of
the calling out OF the central station
boys yesterday afternoon with still
alarm. A stream of water extinguish-
ed the blaze before it communicated
with the buildings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
GRIFFITH WILLIAMS INJURED.

Griffith Williams. a well known
citizen. was run over by a single horse
and buggy at 4:15 p. m. Saturday al
corner of Front. and Main streets. he
was conveyed away in hack and The
Free Press was unable to learn the
extent OF his injuries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

The Minnesota Title Insurance g Trust
Co., Minneapolis, Mimi, pays 4 percentOn
8 mos. deposits. Capital, 8250,O0O. Also
has good mortgages for sale. Write them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
Cure When Others Fail.

Diseases of the Eyes and Ears, Cranulated LIDS
Cataract, cross-eyes Strengthened witnou. pam VI
danger Discharging Ears, Deafness, etc, Dis.
eases Of Nose and Throat, Catarrh, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Diseases of Stomach and Liver, Dys-
oepsia Indigestion, Headache, BilliouSneSS,
jaundice, Kidney and Bladder troubles, Blood
ana Skin Diseases, Scrotula, Pimples Blotches,
Eczema, Ulcers, etc. Nervous Diseases, Heao-
ache, Hysteria, Insomnia. Lack of Vitality, Nerv.
BUSINESS, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Functional
Heart Disease. Palpitarion, Dizziness, Shortness
Of Breath, Heart Pains, etc. Glandular Diseases
Tumors Abnormal Growth. Cancers cured with.
out pain-new method. Piles and all Rectal Dis,
eases. Diseases of Women D.tormities, LacR
Of development OF OF gan Small and weak
parts enlarged and strengthened.
Middle. ASeo ono Young Men,
suffering from Lost Manno0d. Nervous or Ply
sics. Debility, Semias, weakness, Lost Vigor
Decline of Manly Powers, Drains, Discharge.
and Losses. Varicocele and ali the train of evils
resulting from Excesses Errors of Youth, etc.
producing some OF the following effects, as Nerv
BUSINESS, Weakness, Emissions, Pimples and
Blotches, Debility, Dizziness, Defective Memory
Absence of Will Power, Confusion of Ideas, Aver
sion to Society, Sexual Exhaustion, Pain in the
Back, Dreams, etc. blighting the most radiant
hopes, rendering marriage unhappy and bust.
ness failure; sweeping thousands sa,i to an un
the doctor. He has cured thousands when they
had given up in dispair. A Perfect Restoration
Guaranteed. Consultation ssr1ssV c'nhden'
hal. Delays are dangerous.
MARRIAGN
Married persons, or those contemplating mar.
rage, who are aware OF physical defects or weak.
nesses which would render marriage disap
pointment, would do well to call.
WEAKNESS.
In many cases drains occur unobserved by the
sufferer. To this hidden drain upon the vitality
may be attributed the cause of many diseases o.
the nerves, stomach, heart, kidneys and bladder
LADIES'.
We have long given careful attention to the
treatment of diseases peculiar to women and ouf
method of treatment has been universally sue.
cessful. No lady, married OF single, need hest
tate to call for consultation, either alone or with
q friend.
REMARKABLE cCQES perfected in old cases
which have been neglected or unskilifully treat.
ed. No experiments or failures. Free Examls
nation of the Urine, chemica' and nSicroscpical.
m all cases. Bring specimen of urine. Cases
aud correspondence strictly confidential and
List of questions free. Address with postage.
Or. DOWNING,
Cf3H(. ~ A n
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

Harry Coleman. brakeman on the
Minneapolis & ST. Louis road, was
killed at Wasaca.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
D.. Downing, President of the Downs
ing Medical Association and Ger
man Medical and Surgical instas
tute, Chicago. Illinois

rhia eminent expert specialist, well and favor.
sbly known throughout the U:'ited States for the
many wonderful cures OF ali forms G. Chronici
Nervous and Special Diseases that bafled the skip
D other physicians and specialists, sbty assisted
by full staff of skilled physicians ana expert
SPECIALISTS, whose experience in the largest hos
pitaIs of both Europe and America, enable them
10 successfully treat obscure and chronic dis.
eases. Their long experience, remarkable SKI:
and universal success entities them tc the conG-
az afflnc exe
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
DO YOU EAT

Heartily and enjoy it. or does your
food lay heavy in the stomach, caus--
ing nausea, belching, heartburn and
sick headachesi If it does, try q dose
of Hostetter' Stomach Bitters before
each meal. 1t will tone up the stom-
cnre these ailments. which If allowed
dyspepsia. Try it today and notice
the Improvement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

Conductor Mulcahy, formerly on the
Chicago & North Western road, is re-
ported to be running freight train
on the Great Northern road.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

8. G. Olmstead, chief ranger of the
United Order Of Foresters, has been
cleared of the charges that were filed
against him by members of the order.
The Ames and Minnesota university
football teams will have it out on the
Northrop field Saturday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
xRAY EXAMINATIONS.

Our Offices have the most complete electrical
apparatus in the west, including most power.
MI and perfect x Ray machine. with which the
nnermost organs of the body may oe readily
seen and examined. Obscure and difficult dis
eases nositiYelY DIAGNOSED.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
RAILROAD NEWS.

Conductor Kinzie started out on
his old run Monday on the way
freight. Mr.. Kinzie was the conductor
of the Inflated passenger train which
was struck by cyclone near Meriden
on the evening of August SOth, and
was one of the lucky ones who escaped
with only few cuts and bruises
Although the cyclone retains all It's
gruesome awfulness, Mr.. Kinzie has
fulyl recovered and seems to greet
every one in his usual happy mood. =
Waseca Radical.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

Editor Carpenter of The Mortified
Independent will go to California for
his health, having leased his paper to
A. G. Harmon, of Madison, Wis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
PICKED FROM COUNTY PRESS.

David Away, the Eagle Lake straw
berry grower, has moved to California
where he will continue in the business
Of raising strawberries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

The Saltwater Messenger springs
this, and in the prison city, too !:
"Coal dealers of our city have ar
ranged with the mayor for protection
to their teams whenever they are de-
livering a load of coal. Several at
tempts have already been made to kid
nap the drivers and run the coal into
private cellars, but thus far, by vigi-
lance, the drivers have escaped with
their precious loads.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

Ceylon has newspaper now to tell
the world all about ITSELF
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10
AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE

No Money taken from incurable cases. If 70,
cannot be cured, you will be frankly
told the truth
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

Winona Y. M. c. A. ladies will hold
a rummage sale.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-10-10

The Waseca County Democrat is five
years old and is doing well, success in
every way browning the efforts of the
proprietors and editors.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-13
GARDEN CONTEST CAUSED GREAT
IMPROVEMENT IN PROPERTY

enough 10 be lof much service in protect
ing lawns and gardens from flower
thieves.
The Recorders Office was next visited,
and the Information obtained there was
to the. effect that there had never been
a prosecution of such a case during the
term OF ONCE Of the present administra-
ton, but The Advertiser was assured
that should the police department bling
culprit before the court with ouch a
charge preferAed that an example would
be made sufficient to check further action
in this direction.
The Advertiser then began to publish
standing reward of so for the. arrest
ana conviction Of any one caught taking
flowers from any yard, either front or
back. in Montgomery. This little piece
Of enterprise seemed to have the desired
result. as there has not been case OF
flower stealing reported to the police de-
partment since and this certainly should
Be encouragement to every householder
In Montgomery to make stronger Efforts
In future towards beautifyiug their
homes.
1 The number OF contestants entered In
The Advertisers Amateur Garden Con-
test was large and varied enough to he
OF great interest. Yards Of both varie-
ties were entered from all sections Of
the city and suburbs, among them being
yards that had been under cultivation
but short time, while Of course q great
many were yards whose owners had
been iife-tine flower growing enthusiasts
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-13

others, they all hndNthe same show.
The judges selected for inspecting the
yards met with general approval, az the
three gentlemen detailed to perform this
delicate duty. were men who are well
known and respected by all alike and
who. 1t was believed. would render fair
decision In each case. II.
On July 4 The Advertiser provided a
conveyance Tor the judges. andAdrove
them about the city. taking a few yards
each evening and seeing that each was
carefully inspected BY. each OF the three
judges.
This proved 10 be one Of the most In
tcresting parts Of the contest owing TO
tine reception at each place.
The Judges soon discovered that the
matter was becoming complex, and that
there was only one Other kind OF contest
that would prove to be more severe
strain upon a mans nervous system thu .
deciding Garden Contest. when ssks.f
for description OF the tougher prorosi-
ton. they merely replied in chorus. "BA-
by Show" ~
The one other fact brought out In this
contest was that nearly. IL not every
yard Improved In this contest was done
under the personal supervision OF the
lady Of the house: In fact In many in-
stances it was remarked that no other
person was permitted to sprinkle the
| flowers or grass, or to weed out the gar
den, or In fact TO touch . thing about
| the place. This Of course lent all the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-13
A STRAIGHT COURSE
Pointed Out to Thoss Who HaEs
CatarrhIn Ar Fern.

You have chronic cataFrh, have y0a7
You have had II some timer And could
not and q cpre7 Wen. there are thous-
aads more like you in this country. Il
the slightest vestige Of TIE catafrh re-
mains over during tins hot weather y
will begin TO make itself felt now. y
you really want 70 set cured this y the
way to do II.
Get q bottle Of Psfnna ana take table,
spoonful between each meal and az bed.
time. When you have c1ntinued this fol
thirty days eit down and write letter ID
DIR. Hartman, Columbus, o. Tell him
exactly your symptoms: bow long YOU
have had cafarrh; what effect the msdi.
cine has had on you. He will answer your
letter promptly. telling you what to 60
further. He will make no charge. And
II you win continue TO write 70 the doctor
you are sure TO get cured. Some caaes
take longer than others. Perhaps the
average length OF time u takes to cure
nenuifte case Of cataFrh IL three months.
Some get cured much quicker than this.
Stubborn cases may Require longer treat-
Ynenf. Time or trouble ought to be no
barrier 10 one afiiicted with this dread
ful disease.
All people who ars inserssted In know
Inn about oatargh can set en- instructive
w Illustrated 64-page book on chronic
catarfh in ali stages ana location. free Of
charge.
!. Il Alien. Lock BOZ 50, Florence s. G..
writes:
Last fall went to my pAyslsiAn for
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-13

The man on the stage who does the
trick of escaping from firmly tied ropes
submits TO the bonds with q smile. He
knows he can get out of the ropes that
are being knotted. Put the same man IN
the woods and let Indian captors bind
him to tree for torture and he would
struggle to the last against the bonds.
When the stomach is diseased there
IRE bonds being woven every hour about
Z the organs dependent on the stomach
heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, etc. The
folly Of mankind is to passively submit
to the fastening of these bonds with no
effort to escape until the pain they cause
sarouses fear.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases Of the stomach and other
organs Of digestion and nutrition. It
cures diseases OF heart, liver, lungs. kid
.neys and other organs, when these dis
eases, as Is often the case, have their
origin in the diseased stomach.
For a long time was suffering and was
hardly able to get about, " writes Mr.. Andrew r.
Jennings: Of Thomas, Tucker Co., w. Va, Box
1914. uWas bothered with kidney trouble and
my whole system was out Of order; had no
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery did 50
and the FIRST bottle restored my appetite. took
six bottles of Golden Medical Discovery and
some of the Pleasant Pellets and feel like a
lew person. ~
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
the clogged system from impurities.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-13

and had accomplished considerable in
that direction previous TO The Adver-
Users plan,
The drought cut considerable figure in
the appearance Of many yards in the out
come OF the contest, as many contest
ants had given up entirely, while others
had almost abandoned hope Of making
any success. This. however. Is a matter
to be charged up to- the weather man.
and not to The Advertiser. as The Ad-
fall
Shortly after cloeing entries for the
contest on May Is. the Garden Editor
made numerous appeals to the contests
ants through the columns OF The Adeee-
tiser for suggestions as to the time Of
inspection. and the kind Of judges to be
selected. men or women. Without q sin
gle exception each one making reply sug-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-13

been a lack of cultivation not only in the
back yard, but in the front yard as we'll;
therefore the one objective point n view
in agitating this question and offering
prizes for best results. was the bringing
of house-holders to a realization of the
possibilities of identifying their homes.
Many columns were devoted TO this
subject from the time Of Its inception,
March 18TH to the time the contest closed
for entries. on May 18th, in publishing
various hints on how to grow flowers,
Strawberries, grasses, trees, etc, and
while The Advertiser feels that. 1t has
been very successful In its undertaking.
1t can not help but remark the strenuous
effort required 10 arouse interest by Of
fering to pay people for improving their
own property.
Soon after beginning the agitation of
this plan, many reports reached the