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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
REFUSED LARGE BRIDE.
Death of Man Who Was Asked to
Poison President Lincoln,

Washington. Jan. 25.-James A. AL
man, dairyman who died here during
the day, refused bribe of 100000 to
put poison in the cream which he
served to President Lincoln. Mr.. AL
man was we'll known in Washington
and highly respected. The fact that
he was mixed up in any way with a
plot to kill Lincoln was carefully
guarded and it only became public
shortly before his death.
At the time the bride was offered
Altman was running dairy where the
bureau of engraving and printing is
now located. Among his regular Gus
toners were President Lincoln and
Secretary Stanton and this fact
prompted the offer of the bribers. Al
man never saw the men who offered
him the money after Lincoln was
killed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
GREAT NORTHERN PRESIDENT
BEFORE THE COMMERCE COM.
MISSION.
THE BURLINGTON PURCHASE
Says It Was Matter of Necessity and
Not a Movement in Line With the
Trust Idea-Claims That Competi'
ton Does Not Lower Rates-Gives
the Reason for Forming the North
ern Securities Company.
ern Securities Company.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-James j. Hill,
president of the Northern Securities
company and president of the Great
Northern railway, testified for three
and one-quarter hours before the in
terstate commerce commission here
In answer to questions tending to show
the effect of the community of inter
ests plan on rates the veteran rail-
roader declared that competition does
not lower rates, but, on the contrary,
he believed that it advanced them. He
declared that in the Northwest, where
for 20 years the Northern Pacific and
the Great Northern have been at
peace, where one road has agreed with
the other on rates and maintained the
agreements, rates were lower than in
any other part of the country.
In regard to the purchase of the
Burlington by the Northern Pacific and
the Great Northern, Mr.. Hill declared
that the purchase was matter of ne
cessity and was not due to''a move
ment in line with the trust idea" He
testified to the formation of the North
ern Securities company and in doing
so gave a reason far more simple than
has generally been conjectured.
There are some old men-some
very old men-interested in the man.
agement of the Great Northern" said
he, two of them are over 80 and sew
eral over 70 years. They wanted to
form a close corporation into which
hn could nnnf1n fhnir intnrnCfC with
the assurance that the road would be
managed along the lines which have
made it a success. 1t was to have
taken over one-third of the stock of
the road. The plan seemed to be a
good one and then it was proposed to
let all the stockholders in-not alone
the few owners of the one-third-but
all of them. The plan met with ap-
prevail and then it broadened into the
idea of taking in the Northern Pacific
also. The roads had worked in har-
mony for 20 years and the change in
the holder of the securities would
make no difference. It can make no
difference and will make no differ
ence."
Mr.. Hill talked vigorously and
earnestly. AT the close of the session
when Chairman Knapp offered to al
low Mr.. Hill to leave for New York if
the latter felt that staying in Chicago
would inconvenience him seriously.
Mr.. Hill declared that his time be-
longed to the, commission and that he
desired in every way to aid them to
the extent of his ability. Chairman
Knapp thereupon said that Mr.. Hill
would be again called to the stand in
the morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
Notice of Stockholders MEETING

Pursuant to resolution adopted De-
cember 10th, 1901, by the board of di-
rectors of the Young Mems Investment
company of Decoria, notice is hereby
given that special meeting of the
stockholders of said Young Mems In
vestment company will be held at the
building of said company in the town
of Decoria, Blue Earth county, Mime
sofa, on Saturday, February 9Th, 1902,
at 8 o'clock p. M, fol. the purpose OF
selling and disposing of the property
of said company.
Dated, December 23d, 1901.
81. FL. GERLICH, Vice President
A. BURLISON, Secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
READY FOR BUSINESS.

The North American Postal Tele-
graph Go. opened its Office in this
city for business on Monday morning.
The Office is located in the Wells
Fargo Express Co, S Office in the Saul
paugh block, and good service il
guaranteed. J. s. Davies will bt
manager, and if business warrants
there will be two operators and per.
haps an all night service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
Design for New Philippine Coins.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Sketches of
the new Philippine coins, as proposed
by the Philippine commission, were
shown to the members of the house
insular committee by Director of the
Mint Roberts. They show a Philip
pine design with a native head and
wording on one side, while the re-
verse side shows an American emblem
and the wording in English. Mr.. Rob
erts was heard concerning the needs
of a revision of the Philippine cur
rency as proposed in the Lodge and
Cooper bills.
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ARE WITHOUT POWER TO ACT.
Democratic Congressman Refuse to
Promulaate New Platform.

Promulgate a New PLATFORM
Washington, Jan. 25.-The Demo
cratic members of the house of repre-
sentatives met in caucus in the hall OF
the house and after short but spirit
ed contest adopted resolutions declar-
ing that they were without power to
promulgate a platform OF principles
for the party owing tothe binding char
acter of the party platform heretofore
regularly made at national conven-
ton. The contest occurred over sub
stitute resolution proposed by Repre-
sentative Henry of Texas, more spe-
officially declaring it to be the duty of
every Democratic representative to
adhere to the national Democratic
platform until another Democratic
convention adopts a new platform.
The caucus was the outgrowth of
an animated discussion among Demo
cratic members ever since the present
session of congress began, the chief
issue being as to the extent to which
the Kansas City platform should be
reafirmed or should be superseded by
new declaration of policy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
OLYMPIA IN COMMISSION.
Admiral Dewey's Famous Flagship
AGAIN Ready for the Sea.

Boston, Jan. 25.-The historic flag
ship of the Manila bay fight, the Olym-
pia, went into commission at the
Charleston hayward during the day.
Captain Henry w. Lyon takes COM
mand, Wednesday, Feb. II, has been
designated as her sailing day from
Boston and her orders now read "for
Lamberts Point, Va"
After participating in the naval re-
eeption and escort to Prince Henry of
Prussia the Olympia will go south to
become the flagship of Rear Admiral
Francis K. Higginson in the important
work of the North Atlantic squadron
in West Indian and Central American
waters.
For "a months the work of refitting,
eyerhauling and undermining the
famous ship has been in progress at
the maynard and a total of 100000,
about 100000 less than originally esti-
mated, has been expended in the task.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
january 81, 1902
Must Pay the Tax.

An internal revenue collector has
created CONSERVATION in the ranks of
the local agents at Sioux Falls, S. D.,
ance and notifying them that they
were doing brokerage business and
were subject to the internal revenue
tax. The collector compelled one
agent to pay two-years' tax, and the
agent was also penalized in the sum of
800 for disregarding, the law, which
requires that all persons selling stock
for companies of which they are not
members must pay an annual license
of $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
Jan. 24-31, Feb. 7 1902.

ORDEh III EXAMINE ACCOUNIS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blu
Earth-SS.-In Probate Court
In the matter of the estate OF Charles
johnson, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of o, S.
Johnson administrator of the estate of Charles
johnson, deceased, representing anon
other things that he has fully administers
said estate, and praying that time and place b.
fixed for examining and allowing tn
final account OF his administration, and foi
the assignment OF the residue Of said estate u
the parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examines
and petition heard, by this court, on Saturday
the 18th day of February, A. D., 1902,
10 O'Clock q. m, at the Probate office in the Cit
of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereC
be given to all persons interested by publishin.
a copy of this order once in each week for thre
successive weeks prior to said day OF hearing il
the Mankato Free Press, a weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato in safe
county.
Dated at the City OF Mankato, the 18th day
Of January, A. D. 1901.
By the Court:
Probate Court Seal. VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
FATAL Mine DISASTER
TWENTY-ONE KILLED BY AN Eek
PLOSION IN A LOST CREEK
(IA.) coLLIERY.
EIGHT OTHERS ARE INJURED
Victims Are Burned and MutiIated Al
most Beyond Recognition-Fire
Breaks Out, but Is Finally Con.
trolled-Nearly All of the Dead Men
Are Married and Leave Families in
Poor Circumstances.


Poor Circumstances.
Oskaloosa, Ia, Jan. 25.-As a result
Of a terrible mine disaster at Lost
Creek 81 dead are in an improvised
morgue and eight injured are in a
temporary hospital.
The dead are: Joe Gaspers, Frank
Gaspers, Jim Stohal, Sylvester Creigh.
ton, Joe Berto, Andy Pash, Frank Sc
crest, John Martin, John Bros, Mike
Hraha, Jack Manley, Mike Fox, ST.,
Mike Fox, Jr., Boone Fish, Russ Fish,
A. B. Crews, Jack Elder, Dave Walter,
Sam Humphrey, Jim Humphrey and
Alex Gray.
The injured, most of them serious
ly, are: Ed Secress, Ed Swanson,
Jonas Mabio, Olive Mabio, John Jer-
kin, William Harvey, George Gogo and
Harry Derrock.
The explosion occurred at the noon
hour and was what is known as a
dust explosion. The miners had just
fired their usual noon shots, one of
which proved to be fizzle. The
burning powder ignited the gas and
the explosion followed. Smoke and
debris were blown out of the shaft 200
feet high. Part of the top works were
torn away and fans and cages were
partially wrecked. This made the
work of rescue very slow and it was
3 O'Clock before volunteer parties
dared to venture into the east entry,
where the explosion occurred. When
they fought their way in a horrible
sight greeted them. The dead and in
jured were terribly burned and mutt
lated, some of them almost beyond
recognition. Fire, which it was at
first feared would prove destructive
to the entire mine, had broken out and
this added terror to the spectacle. The
flames were finally controlled and
after several of the rescue party had
succumbed to the fumes all the dead
were found and carried to the top of
the shaft. At the time of the explo-
sion more than 100 men were in the
mines, but all these except the men in
the east entry escaped with only
slight injury. The total property
damage will be about $4,000. 1t was
nearly o'clock when the last of the
dead was taken out and scenes of
anguish among the families of the
men were most pitiful. Nearly all of
the men were married and leave fam
lilies IN poor circumstances. The mine
is owned by the Lost Creek Fuel COM
pany of this city and has been in op-
Grafton about one year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
Cure When Others Fail.

Diseases of the Eyes and Ears, Granulated Lids
Cataract, Cross-eyes Strengthened wltncut Fam VI
danger. Discharging Ears, Deafness, etc., Dis
eases OF Nose and Throat, Catarrh, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Diseases of Stomach and Liver, Dys-
Pepsia, Indigestion, Headache, Billiousness
Jaundice, Kidney and Bladder troubles, Blood
and Skin Diseases, Scrofula, Pimples, Blotches
Eczema, Ulcers, etc. Nervous Diseases, Head
ache, Hysteria, Insomnia, Lack of Vitality, Nerv.
business, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Functional
Heart Disease Palpitation 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, Deformit1es, Lack
of development of any organ. Small and weak
parts enlarged and strengthened.
Middle-A$ed and Young Men,
suffering from Lost Manhood, Nervous or Ply
steal Debility, Seminal Weakness, Lost ,Vigor
Decline of Manly Powers, Drains, Discharges
and Losses. Varicocele and all the train of evils
resulting from Excesses, Errors of Youth, etc.
producing some of the following effects, as Nerv
BUSINESS, Weakness, Emissions, Pimples anc
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 a failure; sweeping thousands to an un
timely grave. No matter who has failed, consuA
had given up in dispair. A Perfect Restoration
Guaranteed. Consultation sacrsSy Nnhden'
tial. Delays are dangerous.
MARRIAGEV
Married persons, or those contemplating mar
rage, who are aware of physical defects or weak
nesses which would render marriage disap
pointment. would do we'll 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 our
method of treatment has been universally sue,
cessful. No lady, married or single, need hest
tate to call for consultation either alone or with
a friend.
REMARKABLE CURES perfected in old cases
which have been neglected or unskjllfully treat.
ed. No experiments failures. Free Exami.
nation of the Urine chemical and microscpical,
IN all cases. Bring specimen of urine. Gases
and correspondence strictly confidential and
medicine sent to any part of the United States.
List of questions free. Address with postage,
DR.. DOWNING,
CHICAGO. ILLS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
VIII Battle Social Evils.

London, Jan. 25.-Lady Cook, who
was Tennessee Clafin, has announced
her determination of devoting the bulk
of her fortune to the establishment OF
schools and other institutions, with
the object of resuming the battle
against social evils which she for.
merly waged in the United States.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
REFERRED FOR COMMENT"
Admiral Schley's Appeal Handed tc
the Navy Department.

washington, Jan. 25.-The pres.
Dent has referred Admiral Schleyf
appeal to the navy department fu
comment" This is the technical
term employed in naval law to desiy-
nate a reply in the nature Of criti-
eism to any presentation. If charges
are lodged against an officer they are
referred to him in order that he may
comment" upon them and his reply
is known legally by that name. It is
understood that the preparation of
this comment will consume about two
weeks time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
RLAMEs THE COMPANY.
coroner's Verdict In the New York
Central Tunnel Disaster.

New York, Jan. 25.-The coroner's
Investigation into the causes of the
recent disaster in the New York Gen.
trail railroad tunnel was brought to
close when the jury, after being out
three hours and five minutes, returned
Q verdict completely generating John
IL. Wisker and e. G. Fyler, the crew
L. Of the engine that crashed into the
rear end of the train, causing the death
Of II people. The verdict places the
blame for the conditions leading to
the accident on the officials of the rail-
road. Both Wisker and Fyler were
Immediately discharged from custody.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
Smuggling Scheme Broken Up.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The treasury
department has been advised officially
that the smuggling scheme by which
lurriers in Montreal, Canada, sent
their goods concealed in buggies and
otherwise across the border into
Swanton and other Vermont points
and there mailed the furs to points
throughout the United States, has been
completely broken up and the ring
leader in the scheme driven out of
hnSinPSS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31

Is rs ThesLake Crystal school board will
ask the voters of that village to vote
81, 600 in bonds for. an addition to-its
school. house.. The bonds if voted will
run..15 yearssatss4 per cent. The loan
will be. made. from state school. funds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
WILL BEGIN NEXT SPRING.
Connection of the Burlington, Great
Northern and Northern Pacific.

Sioux City, Ia, Jan. 25.-The Jour
nal says: It is learned that plans for
a connecting up of the Burlington rail
way system and the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific systems at Sioux
City are being developed.
The plans provide for an extension
of the Burlington's Schuyler branch
to Sioux City and the building of a
cutoff from Schuyler down the Platte
valley to the Burlington's main line
to the west. The further statement
is made that the construction of the
extension and the cutoff will begin
an r1v in tho cnrino
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
DR.. Downing, President of the DOwfsa
ing Medical Association and Gers
man Medical and Surgical Instis
tute, Chicago, Illinois.

This eminent expert specialist, well and favor
ably known throughout the United States for the
many wonderful cures of all forms of Chronic,
Nervous and Special Diseases that baftied the skill
pF other physicians and specialists ably assisted
by full staff of skilled physicians and 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 skin
and universal success entities them to the conn
dence of the afflicted eyervMhere
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
Modus vivendi Extended.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 25.-An order In
council has been passed extending for
the year 1902 the modus vivendi be-
tween Canada and the United States
regarding fishing vessels. Licenses
will be issued on the usual terms for
the purchase of bait, ice, seines, lines
and all other supplies and outfits, as
well as the transhipment of catch and
the shipping of crews. The fee is
81 20 ner ton
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
FORCE A RECORD VOTE.
Ayes and Nays Demanded on Manila
Barracks Appropriation.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The house
passed the urgent deficiency appropri-
alton bill and devoted the remainder
of the session to private pension legis-
lation. The Republicans forced a
record vote on the amendment to the
deficiency bill to appropriate 100000
for the protection and shelter of Amer
lean soldiers in the Philippines and 16
Democrats voted for it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
REvoLUTIoNIsTs DEFEATED.
Engagement Reported in the Neigh.
borhood of Aqua DuIce, Colombia.

borhood OF Aqua Dulce, Colombia.
Panama, Jan. pa report has
reached here that the forces under the
Colombian general, Castro, had an en-.
gagement with the troops under the
revolutionary leader, General Lerrera
in the neighborhood of Aqua Dulce
Tin the vicinity of Las Tablas, on the
Azure peninsula, southwest of Pan
anal, in which the revolutionary
forces were defeated. Confirmation
of this report is awaited.
The meeting of the government
troops and the revolutionists near
Aqua Dulce would explain the delay
IN the expected revolutionary attack
upon Panama.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
RAY EXAMINATIONS.

Our Offices have the most complete electrical
apparatus in the west, including most power.
full and perfect X Ray machine, with which the
innermost organs of the body may De readily
seen and examined. Obscure and difficult dis
eases DOSitively diagnosed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31

Murray Pearson is Frustrated at his
home with an attack of pneumonia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
Robbed Of Diamonds and Money.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 25.-Mrs. An
gelina Anderson was bound and
gagged here in broad daylight in her
room and robbed of S1,1OO worth of
diamonds and $1,000 in money. She
came here few months ago and mar
ried an 18-year-old livery stable boy,
who was taking care of her horse, and
Is now sending him to local college.
The woman is said to be from Racine,
Wis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31
DIXON KNOCKED OUT.
Veteran coIored PugiIist Bested by
Eddie Lenny at Baltimore.

Baltimore, Jan. 25.-George Dixon,
the veteran colored pugilist, went
down and out under rain of body
blows delivered by Eddie Lenny. It
was an excellent exhibition of spar
ring. Lenny had the better of the ar
gument throughout. His blocking
rendered it impossible for the colored
man to land a telling blow, while
Dixon proved to be shiftier than his
Did friends had expected and avoided
many hard leads. In the ninth round
Lenny landed several hard body blows.
When the round was two-thirds over
the men came to a clinch near the
ropes and wrestled to the center of
the ring. Dixon fell to the floor, strik-
ing his head and laying open his
sheek. He attempted to rise, but was
advised by his seconds to take the
count and the decision was given. to
Lenny. Dixon was very groggy. The
bout was to have been 20 rounds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-31

OFIER'TOR HEARlNG OF SALE OF REAL
ESTATE OF MINOR.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19
-M0KEYl MNhEYI

EAsY-PAFNEET LOANS On PIANO AoSsE-
We VIII make you the LOAN IN
the city On our new ASSOCIATION
FI.AN which Is the easiest PLAN. 81 the world
The PAYMENTS can be aEranGed 50 TINT you
can repay the loan In easy WEEKLY. MONTH
ll OF YEARLY payments.
our PLAN enables you 10 repay your account
Wlthcrt any trouble or incouvenlence to yourEelf.
REMEMBER. WE NEVER REMOVE GOODS.
We VII give you ALL THE TINE YOU Want
and viii crry your lear a. long as desired.
We pay al your bills and advance you no-e
morey. II 10 easier 70 pFy one than a number.
IL ctSE OF or OUT Of EMPLOY
MEST, WE WILL EXTEND YOUR LOAN
Remember, 81 dealing with ~ there are no ad-
vGnca charEes whatever.
lIBERAL DISCOUNT II AID BEFORE DIE
n you cannot call, WRITE or phone. and We
viii send our agent 70 your place With the tn9nsy
EEH YORK INANC 90. ROOMS 8l-ze-11
AND 10 ODD FELLOWS D NINTH
AND OLIVE SITS. TELEPHONE MAIN SeM-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-19

7 "a hereby given that the partnership
lately suhsistfnE between ua the undersigned.
John y Dr1mmond. Ir,. and John Belts, carry
ing on business as brokers at No NN- Fcurta
ST IN the city OF St Louis, No, uudef@hs hrm
name and style of Betts & rsAss
this day been dissolved by mutual consent ana
That tho business in future will be carried On BY
he said John y. Jr. under the name
Of John n. Jr, & Col, Who has as
sumed and will pay and discharge all debts and
liabilities and receive all moneys payable 20 the
said late drm. Dated az St Louis October II, isee
Ohm y DEUMMOND. JR,
JOB BETS.