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The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
KERNS AND HEBRON.

Kerns, June 19.-The interment of
Mrs. M. J. Weatherille occurred at the
Hebron cemetery last Tuesday at 2 30
D. M, Rev. Allen officiating. Mrs. W.
died at her home in Minneapolis last
Sunday morning. She was an old set
tier in Nicollet, coming to this county
in 1854. Her husband preceded her
about 80 years ago. She leaves one
son, Edward, of the police force in
Minneapolis and one daughter, Mrs.
Clark, of that city. She was 6s years
of age.
T. Hodson went to st. James to
the q. A. R. encampment last Thurs
day.
J. A. Tidland went to st. Paul
Tuesday on the W. R. G. excursion.
Ed. Weatherville of Minneapolis
visited with T. Hodson last Wednes'
day.
1. A. Pelton, who has been sick fol
some time, is able to. be out.
7. Hodson sold to j. A. Kitz OF
Madelia last Monday yearling Short
horn bull
Mrs. p. B. Harding and A. N.
Hackerott and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Clark visited in Hebron last Tuesday.
All of Minneapolis
A man has been secured to take Mr..
Nelson's place at the Oak Lawr
creamery which will be vacant July
1st. He will work with--Mr. Nelson
until that time, afterward will take
full charge.
Rev. Heathcote will attend the
ordination services at the Congrega
tional church in Mankato next Fri
day.
Misses Alice and Ella Hodson spent
last Wednesday and Thursday II
Mankato.
T. Hodson and his son, Herbert,
went to Lake Crystal last Wednesday.
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ADVERTISED LETTER LIST

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the postoffice at Mankato, MINI. ,
for the week ending June 10, 1909.
Anderson, Alfred.
Cannan, Bert; Christensen, 81. G..
Dunn, Mrs. Lucy.
Evans, Mrs. B. F.
Forester, 81. g.
Goodell, Chas. E.; Grouse, Sher-
man.
Holman, John, Holt, Miss Jessie.
Kurtzman, John W.
Lokie, W.
Manske, Albert.
Mobiles, o. T.
Paul, George; Peterson, Chas. R.
Peterson, Miss Engbee.
Rockford, J. H.; Roemer, Mrs.
Louisa
Sage, P. B. Steinbach, Miss Marie.
Thompson, L. E. Townsend, R. V.
Zimmerman, Harry; Zimmerman,
Harry 7.
In calling tor the ah1ve letters please
say advertised" and name the day
of this list One cent extra will be
charged for each advertised letter.
Letters remaining unclaimed at the
expiration of 10 days from date will be
sent to the dead letter Office
L. P. HUNT. Postmaster.
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Sprung q Surprise.

The man had not settled with the
grocer for nearly six months.
The grocer, needing some money,
presented his bill.
Surely" said the man, looking In
surprise at the long list Of items,
"there must be some mistake in this"
"No mistake at all, SIR" answered
the grocer belligerently. 81 am pre-
pared to make affidavit that every item
is correct and that the footing is right
to a cent When an account runs as
long as this one has run and the Gus
toner hasn't kept track Of it, he near
ly always kicks"
"Oh, I'm not kicking" said the man,
proceeding to write check for the
amount. What surprises me is that
the bill is only about half as big as
expected. d."-Chicago Tribune.
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NOT SATISFIED.
Merchants Think Collins Time Should
Not Have Been Extended.

The Merchants Protective associa-
tion did not do very much at its meet
ing last night. The present status of
the street railway matter was talked
over, and the speakers felt that the
directors of the company ought not to
have given Collins any more time to
begin work. They thought that when
the ten days are up, he will want
still more time They said that if
they had any faith in Collins ability
to build the road they would not
object to his gettingsmore.time.
No action was taken on. the matter,
as it did not appear that there was
any that could be taken.
The committee on insurance report
ed that more non-b board companies will
insure at the old rate.
But little else was done. As the
next regular meeting would occur
carnival week, 1t was..desided to pass
it by. If necessary, a special meeting
will be called.
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OLD SETTLERS DAY.
Basket Picnic Dinner, and a Banquet
in the Evening.

The committee of arrangements for
the semi centennial celebration held
a meeting last night and spent good
deal of time preparing list of per-
sons to be invited to the old settlers
banquet. With 600 old settlers, it is a
difficult matter to boil the list down to
200.
1t was decided to hold basket
picnic dinner at Sibley park on old
settlers day.. July Sd. All old settlers
of Mankato are invited to be present
and are. asked to- take enough eatables
to supply those from out of town.
This latter is particularly requested.
The banquet is to be served in the
evening.
The committee will meet again
Thursday night.
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WANT THE MONEY
Subscribers Ask the Banks to
Return 1t.
Open Revolt Breaks Out Among the
Subscribers to Street
Car Stock.

Directors Widell and Meyer and a
number of the subscribers for the
stock of the Mankato and st. Peter
Railroad and Lighting Co. have taken
steps to prevent the.banks from turn
ing their subscriptions over to J. H.
Collins, and to have the money re-
turned to the subscribers. W. E.
Young has been consulted, and will
advise some of the subscribers.
A paper was circulated among the
subscribers today, calling on the
banks not to turn the money over to
anyone else, but to return it to the
subscribers at once. This notice will
be presented to the banks. 1t had a
number of signatures this afternoon.
The attitude which Collins has as
sumed of declaring that he will
holdthe company to the contract
has made it easy for sigma
lures to be obtained. Such a defiant
attitude is not relished by the SUBJ
scribers.
Col. Widell, when seen by Free
Press reporter this afternoon, said that
he, as subscriber, intended to try to
get his money back. He did not want
it turned over to Collins, as he did
not think he meant business and only
sought to gain time. He thought that
the money should all be turned back to
| the subcribers at once. ANY future
proposition for the construction Of
railway should be considered most
carefully before it was accepted. He
would notconsentto go into thing
again loosely.
Col Widell takes the position that
there are no stockholders.
The officers of the company say that
the money has been placed in trust for
a specific purposes, and that it can
not be turned back to the subscribers
unless Collins. fails to carry ..out the
contract. They say that the Isubscrib-
ers ought not to object ito delayed
ten days, when it will be decided sc
oon'S whether the.street Car line will
be built or not.
The papers passed upon at the las
1 meeting of the directors have not ye
been sent TO Collins, and nothing fur
ther has been heard from him.
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WITH THE PRESIDENT.
Republicans Favor a Liberal Policy
Toward tbe Cubans.

The Minneapolis Journal has secur-
ed interviews with leading Republicans
over the state on the Cuban recipro-
city question. Four-6fths of them
stand by the president, and the bal
ance think "insurgent" congressman
are right The following are the in
terviews from Mankato:
WE. Young-The president is right,
and a good many congressman will,
after consulting their constituents,
suddenly come to his way of thinking.
n. l.. Schmitt-I am in favor OF
free trade with the Cubans. Think
Roosevelt comes nearer to that than
the insurgent congressman,
John Nyquist-My feelings are with
the people who need help, and those
who are better able should extend
help. 1 think the president is a very
good man and will do what he thinks
is right.
T. W. Hart-My ideas are rather
with the Minnesota delegation on gen.
eral principles, l think they take the
proper etand in the matter.
J. B. Richards believe the presi
dent is right in carrying out Nc
Kinley's plans and desires. H'
promised to do this when he took th'
office.
George Pond-We ought to have
reciprocity that will extend materia
aid to the Cubans.
A. o. Eberhart-I think the polio.
of the president should be sustained
Senator G. L. Benedict am will
ing to take the Judgment of the Min
nesota senators and representative
after they have studied the question
carefully.
W. N. Plymat-I want to be Sc
down as one of those who support tn
presidents policy.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
MANY MORTGAGES LISTED.

The council will meet next Mon
day as board of equalization. Asses
sor Jordan has about completed his
work.
L. o. Randall has been out the
past four weeks, listing mortgages,
and during that time has visited
twenty-five counties. He did rapid
work. He succeeded in listing $50, 900
of mortgages heretofore unlisted, for
the city, and $50, 900 for the county.
Many of the mortgages heretofore
listed were found to have been satisfi-
ed since year ago.
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PERSONAL AND LOCAL.
From THURSDAYS Daily.

From THURSDAYS Daily.
A. E. Clark is in Window today.
Chas. Furman of Amboy was in the
city last night.
Mrs. W. 81. Ketzbach of Wells was
in the city today.
G. M. Gress of Sleepy Eye was in
the city last night.
Mrs. French left yesterday for Wells
vile, N. Y, for visit.
Seventeen tramps were given lodg
ing at the city hall last night.
Judge James Fl. Quinn of Fairmont
was in the city yesterday.
Detective M. D. Bresnan of st. Paul
was in the city over night.
National Bank Examiner G. 81.
Brush of Fergus Falls is in the city.
W. q. Gary was out today, after
being confined to his bed for four
weeks.
Miss Grace Johnston of the ssstate
school,. at Red Wing was a Saulpaugh
arrival last evening.
Mrs. N. P. Lee arrived from La
Crosse, Wis, last night to visit her
daughter, Mrs. G. E. Wise, for several
weeks.
DR.. Carl j. Holman was called to
Mountain Lake today on account OF
the serious illness of DR.. Allen of that
place, who is suffering with acute
uraemic poisoning.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Culver ant
child of Middletown, Conn, arrived
last night to visit Mrs. Culver's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Sparrow
for two or three weeks.
The work of laying the concret
! foundation for the Broad street paving
was completed to Warren street thi
afternoon. and work will now b
prosecuted on North Broad street.
Don't be persuaded into taking
something said to be "just as good'' a
Madison Medicine Co.. 8 Rocky Noun
tain Tea. There is nothing like it
35c. no more no less. J. G. Thro.
Sherman Rouse has purchased fror
W. E. Young 100 acres in Norma
county at $15 an acre. Mr.. Youn
takes the Rouse homestead on Sout
Fourth street in part payment,
81, 400. The deal was made throug
, D. G. Davies.
"The Prince of Peace" has acknoV
} lodged to Judge Hughes that Chicae
has been his residence for the past 81
or eight years. He said that he hs
made trips out from there. He sa
3 that he had attended the Dowie NEE
8 ings a number of times. State Agel
l Gates is expected here tomorrow
look into his case.
The hearing on the application f
8 the appointment of guardian in tt
3 Jewett case has been adjourned unt
e Saturday.
If the average man would look hir
self squarely in the eye, he wouldss
at once that he needs Rocky Mounta
Tea. A priceless boon to men. 30
J. G. Thro.
The friends of Mrs. W. 81. Girv
o will be..pleased to learn that she retur
ed home yesterday from st. JOSEPH
hospital where she underwent
successful operation by DR.. Beach.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20

Home seekers Excursions to the
Northwest, west and southwest,
Via, the North Western line. Home
seekers excursion tickets at greatly
reduced rates will be sold on the hrst
and third Tuesdays of each month,
June to October, inclusive, 1902, to
the territory indicated above. Standard
tand tourist sleeping cars, free reclin.
ing chair cars, and "The Best OF
Everything.
For full particulars apply to agents
Chicago & North Western Ry.
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red on or about midnight. and unless

red on or about midnight, and upIess
the state rebuts the testimony OF Atlas
by strong evidence the states case will
suffer aserious setback. Atlas story
is the biggest stumbling block the state
hasrun against thus far.
Herman Mueller of New Ulm also
saw Tanke at Union hall on that night
from II to a O clock q. m.
FRANKIE Tanke, the prisoner, was
then placed on the stand, and was cool
and collected. He spoke in low tone
of voice, but in a straightforward
manner.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
Auction Sale.

The personal property of the late
John Rapp will be sold at public
auction at his home on the Lake
Washington road one mile east OF
Caroline station on Thursday, June
2R. 1902.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
OFF TO CAMP.
Company H Goes Out on a Special
Train.

The militia company got off to camp
this morning, boarding special
train on the Chicago & North Western
road that left at 80 a. m. with four
coaches. The train also carried the
New .Ulm, Pipestone and st. James
companies and the regimental band.
Co. e took something over forty
men to camp. The boys will be gone
ten days, and will undoubtedly have
an enjoyable time, with plenty of
hard work.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
Fourth of July Excursion.

The c., st. P. & o. Ry. will sell
excursion tickets July 8 and A to
points within 10 miles at one and
third fares for round trip. Limit
of tickets July 7th, 1892
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
ATLAS TESTIFIES
Proves to be a Strong Witness
For the Defense.
State Runs Against Serious Stumb-
limo Block in the Tanke Trial at
Henderson.

Henderson, Mimi, June 19.-The
first witness in the Tanke- case yester-
day morning was Gottlieb Bieraugel,
father of Mrs Tanke, who was also
on the stand for. the state. He told
again of his daughters coming over
to his house early New Years morn
ing to get him to come over to ind
her husband. She was much frighten-
ed, he said, and had rope tied to one
wrist. His cut the rope OFF, and the
father afterwards saw marks on the
wrist.
Martha Tanke, sister of the defend
ant, corroborated her fathers testi-
mony of Tuesday afternoon, saying,
however, that Frank did not change
his outer clothers at the house as the
father testified. Rose Wellner, daugh-
ter of the defendants wife, repeated
her mothers story of the burglar in
cident.
Alfred Brock and Joseph Guendner
of New Ulm, long, acquaintance OF
the defendant. testified as to the repu-
distion of the defendant as a peacea-
BILE and lawabiding citizen, prior to
the death of Wellner. On cross exam :
onation, witnesses admitted that they
had not kept track of the defendant
closely during the last four or five
years.
The testimony Of Leonard Haeberle,
Ernest Pfefer and John Mueller, all
of New Ulm was to same effect. The
testimony of Harry Atlas of ST. Paul.
a peddler who sold his wares in the
town of Lafayette, where WellneI
lived from 1899 to 1901, was interest
ing. He stated he had been acquainted
with John Wellner for several years
prior to his death, had had business
dealings with him and frequently
stayed al. his. place over night. The
last time he saw him alive was on the
night of Dec 81, 1898, between 8 :45
and 8 O'Clock. He (Atlas) was driv'
ing along the main road toward
Winthrop on his way to Minneapolis
He met a man about neeighth of
mile from the Wellner grove and
thinking. the person was Joseph Wild
said "Good evening, Mr.. Wild" The
man responded, "It is Wellner.
Atlas had borrowed some bolts from
Wellner a short time previous to re
pair a broken sleigh. Atlas STATED
that he had some bolts with him tina
night which he returned to Wellne,
on the latter's informing him who h
was. He was positive it was Well
ner, for he had spoken to him. Alta
made strong witness for the defens
and crossexamination failed to weaker
his testimony. If his story stands i
will disprove the states theory tina
Wellner was killed shortly after
o'clock.
Nicholas Menzen who operated tn
Union Hall at New Ulm, testified t.
hearing the quarrel between Tank
and Raftman at that place between
and on the morning of New Year
bat did not hear Tanke say, 81 hav
killed one msn--and might kill an
other," as "a state witness claimed
Anton Steffer testified to seeing tn
defendant at short intervals from 1
until about o'clock of the night il
question.
The defense will probably rest b.
tonight
1t is stated today by one who mad
an investigation of the case just sub
sequent to the murder that the stat
may be working on the wrong theor,
as to- the time of Wellner's murder
and that the shooting may have occur
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
DISTRICT COURT.
Decision for Plaintiff IN Case of Mas
ters svs. Lamb.

Judge Cray has filed decision in
the case of Ephraim Masters VS.. Gay
lord Lamb and others. He finds the
plaintiff to be the owner of the west
half of the northwest quarter of sec
tion SO, 1O7-2S, and snnuls the sheriff s
certificate upon foreclosure sale.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
J. E. Reynolds, Sec.

The relic room will be in charge of
most admirable committee during
the day time ana at night a guard
will remain with the property all
night, to see that nothing is molested.
So those lending relics. for this inter
esting room will be perfectly safe as
to their property. 1t is now desired
that old relics, whether they pertain
to the history of the city or not, be
loaned to enrich the collection.
John Diamond his kindly consented
to aid the ladies of the committee in
this work.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20

Very Low Rates to N. E. A. Annual
Meeting at Minneapolis.
The North Western line will sell ex-
cursion ticket July and 8, with fin al
return limit by extension until Octo-
Der 81, 1 9O2. Apply to agents Chicago
& North Western Ry.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
DR.. E. S. Bugbee

The eminent eye specialist
will be at Clifton house
Saturday land Sunday, June 21-22.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20

q In the case of Austin VS.. Austin,
the order for judgment was modified,
as relates to visits to the child.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
LAKE CRYSTAL.

Lake Crystal, June ..1s.-Mrs. VIM.
Robinson is visiting friends --and rela-
tive in st. Paul.
Miss Mary Brooks visited friends
in Blue Earth last week.
Richard Espensen and bride are
home from the cities.
The Lake Crystal ball team defeated
the. Cambria team at this place.Satur-
day afternoon. Score % to 0.
John Hughes and wife of Minneapo-
lis are visiting relatives here.
Miss Hazelton, who lis attending
the Mankato Commercial college,
spent.Sunday with her mother.
DR.. Mott has returned from the
cities.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
RELIC ROOM EXHIBIT.
Guard Will be Provided to Prevent
MoIestation at Night.

The committee appointed to have
charge of the. relic room are requested
to meet at the "cracker factory"
building, corner of Popular and Front
streets tomorrow, Friday, he..20th, at
3 80 p. m. to organize for work. The
following ladies comprise this COM
mittee:
Mesdames John R. Beatty, chm. y,
Samuel Walker, Andrew Hanna, B..
D. Pay, John @. Marsh, G.. Lullsdorf,
Joanna Kron, Rebecca r. Fuller,
Nick Heitzman, Louise Janda, Glen.
Schroeder.
By order of the committee.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
SUMMER EXCURSIONS

To Madison Lake, EiySidh dhu
WateryiIe.
Commencing May 1st round trip
tickets will be on sale to above named
points as follows.
Madison Lake, daily, good three
days from date of sale soc.
Elysian, Saturdays and Sundays,
good following Monday, 75c.
Waterville, Saturdays and Sundays,
ood followi ng M onday, $1.0O.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
MUTT BARNEY.

The marriage..of Miss Nellie May
Mutt to Marck J. Barney was solem-
nized at the home of the bride in Lake
Crystal, Tuesday afternoon in the
presence of a few. friends and rela-
tives. The VOWS were spoken at 2 30
and Rev. Myers .oficiated.
Miss Julia Nelson of Butternut play
ed the wedding march.
The appointments through the rooms
were in pink and green. pink roses
and ferns being used as back ground
for the wedding party.
The bride wore handsome gown
of white silk with applique of wide
lace on bodice and skirt. Her sole
attendant, Miss Barney, sister of the
groom, wore a girlish gown of white
lawn. Paul Barney of Msnkato was
best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney left on the late
afternoon train for Duluth and the
lakes. They will be at home after
July at Lake Crystal.
The BRIDES going away gown was
of brown broadcloth with white trim,
mingS
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20

The case of James B. Day VS.. VIM.
Mountain Jr. and Mary Ann Noun
tain, which was submitted yester-
day, was dismissed at the plaintiff s
request today.
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20
Land!Land! Land!

not with and middlemns COMMISSION
Write adapted
wanted and amount of cash you can pay down.
We and money we Will
description of the Proper come and inspect
Wnnepeg 1t will refunded
a our land
NORTHERN FARM LANDS Co.. 367 Main ST. Wnnepeg Manba
The Mankato free press., 1902-06-20

The suit of Margaret Funk vs..
GAYLORD Lamb was tried this fore
noon
This afternoon the suit Of Albert
Schippel VS.. Wilhelmina Scnippel
was tried.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-04-01
CUBAN RECIPROCITY BILL.
Ways and Means Committee Adopted
It-Foes May Fight on
Floor of House.

Washington, April Following
committee in reporting the Cuban
reciprocity bill, the Republican mem
bers who oppose that measure held a
conference in the committee room If
Representative William Alden Smith,
Of Michigan. About 80 members were
present, representing the various
states interested in beet sugar pro-
duction. No formal action was taken,
but the discussion was in the line
of continuing the contest on the floor
of the house. 1t is expected, how
ever, that the opposition will be from
members individually, rather than
from a compact and organized opposi.
tiona
After the meeting it was claimed
by those present that about 80 Re.
publicans would speak and vote
against the bill. The ways and means
leaders feel confident that the bill
will pass, probably by Republican
votes. In any event, there is said to
be more than sufficient Democratic
support of the bill. to Offset the Re
publican detection.
The house committee on ways and
means, by vote of II to 5, yesterday
ordered a favorable report on the
Payne bill providing reciprocity for
Cuba.
Two Republicans-Tawney and
Metcalf-voted against the bill. All
amendments were defeated
The Democrats who voted il favor
of reporting the bill were: Richard.
son, Swanson and Mcclellan. The
Democrats who voted with Metcalf
and Tawney against the bill were
Cooper, Newlands and Robertson.
The bill is entitled "a bill to pro-
with Cuba. 1t authorizes the pres;-
dent, as soon as may be after the es-
tablishment of an independent gov
eminent in Cuba and the enactment
by said government Of contract la
Dor, immigration and exclusion laws
States, to enter into negotiations with
the Cuban government for recipro-
cal trade agreement.
The United States government is to
receive reduction of at least 20 PEI
cent over other countries, and as an
equivalent Cuba shall pay only so
per. cent of the Dingley rates on goods
exported to the United States until
Dec. 1, 1903.
Chairman Payne later presented to
the house the report.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-04-01
SFORER TO TO co TO BERLIN.
TO Succeed White When He Resigns.
Henry White Urged For the
Italian Mission. Is

Washington, April Henry White,
at present secretary OF embassy at
London. is the latest and most formid-
able candidate for the vacancy in the
Italian embassy to be created by the
retirement Of Ambassador Meyer.
Mr.. White 10 strongly urged by Sen.
ator Lodge and has the most enyia-
BILE record in diplomatic practice. He
was secretary OF the embassy when
Mr.. Hay was ambassador, and, con-
sequently, he has warm friend in
the secretary.
Bellamy Storer, now minister to
Madrid, is to. 90 to Berlin. as aWbas
sador, to succeed Mr.. Andrew Whita
when that officer retires, which prob,
ably will be next fall. The only con.
tingency which, may !. defeat Mr..
Storer's aspiration in, this direction
lies in the attitude Of the Ohio. sens.
tors toward his promotion; if they
are jointly opposed they may defeat
the proposed appointment.
Mr.. Storer's retirement from
Madrid will leave a vacancy there
which rumor connects with the name
Of Henry Clay Evans, the retiring
pension commissioner, though it is
learned upon inquiry that this is not
yet assured.