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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
RAILROAD STATISTICS.

Railroads in Minnesota last year
paid dividends as follows: Darling
ton, Cedar Rapids & Northern COM
mon, $641, 9S2; Chicago. Burlington
g. Quincy. common, 81, 475, O6S Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul, COM
mon, So. 400, III; Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul, preferred, So. 1874, AS; Chi
cago g. Northwestern, common, 81, 1877,
S6S; Chicago & Northwestern, prefer
red, 81, 791, 60O Chicago, ST. Paul,
Minneapolis & Omaha, common,
81, 484, 400; Chicago, ST. Paul, Mime
apolis & Omaha, perferred. $797, 976
Chicago Great Western, preferred,
81, 493, 1928; Duluth & Iron Range,
common, 81, 800, 600; Duluth & North
ern Minnesota, common, $50, 600; Du-
Iuth, Missabe & Northern. common,
81, 507, 500; Duluth Terminal Railway,
common, So, 600; Eastern Railway of
Minnesota, common, $500, 900; Great
Northern, common, So, 800, 920 Du-
buque & Sioux City, common, $109, 996
Minneapolis & st. Louis, common,
$500, 600; Minneapolis & st. Louis,
preferred, : 5000, 600; Northern Pacific,
common. Sc. 900. 946; Northern Pacific,
preferred, 81. 900, 600; Willmar & Sioux
Falls. common, $3.50, 900; Wisconsin,
Minnesota & Pacific. common, $61, 0S2.
The total amount is $44, s74, 775, an
increase of SO. 514, 700. The earnings
of railroads are an excellent barometer
by which to Judge of business condi.
tions and there is ample evidence in
the above figures to denote that the
year just drawing to close was a
most prosperous one for the common
carriers. These statistics, are compiled
by the state railroad commission and
are correct.
One of the most important recon-
mendaions which the railroad and
warehouse commission will make to
the state legislature, according to re-
port of the commission for the current
year. will be the passage of bill to
prohibit railroad companies in Mime
sofa raising rates on any commodity
without first securing the consent OF
the commission.
The total number of persons killed
by railroads in Minnesota for the
year 1902 was 139; injured, $780,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

From what can be learned Senator
L ord of Kasson and Samuel Langum
of Preston together with others have
formed an offensive alliance for the
sole purpose of parceling out the
offices in the state senate. Langum
is well-known as chronic officeholder
and it is said that he has become SC
impregnated with the idea he is some
pumpkins that he has taken it upon
himself to dictate who shall receive
benefits at the hands of the senators.
The second district has right to find
fault with the proposed Organization
of the senate. This strong Republican
district is entitled to recognition and
If it does not receive what is justly
due it there should be some inquiry
made by the second district delegation
as to the why's and wherefores of this
turning down. The question naturally
arises-is Sam Langum and his
henchmen the whole thingH
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
Dec 25.Jan.2
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION NOTICE

State of Minnesota
Comfy of Blue Earth So.
Notice is hereby given that applications
have been made in writing to the County Com
mlssioners of Blue Earth County and fled in
my g office. praying for lieenss to sell intoxi-
Jany. 9Th, 1908, aud terminating on Janv. 9Th.
1904 by the following named persons at the
places as stated in their respective applica-
tions, viz:
Sevrim Thissen, in the Bierbauer building ON
Main street, at Saint Clair, front room ground
floor, Mcpherson township.
Henry Munzinger, in the east front room.
of the saloon building on lot No. eight C8l
Haynes addition st. Clair Mcpherson town
ship, ground floor.
John f. Wolcott, in the front room, ground
foor OF the saloon building on Lot 8, Block 2,
Saint Clair, Williams TOWNSHIP, Mcpherson
township.
Said applications will be heard and deter
mined by the Blue Earth County Commission
ers at the Auditors office in the Court House,
Mankato, on Tuesday, January 6, 1903, at 8
o clock, afternoon.
Witness my hand and seal of Office this oath
day of December, A. d. 1902
l.saAu EDGAR WEAVER,
(seaD County Auditor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
MankatO Free Press
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Yuletide ia here-the season Of the
year when hearts are made glad by
the exchange of love tokens. 1t is at
this time spirit of peace on earth and
good will toward men should prevail.
1t is at this time that praises are sung
to Him who was born in manger and
death came on the cross, dying as he
did to save mankind.
Christmas brings glad tidings now
days the same as it did over 1900 years
ago when the wise men of the east
we're led by the guiding star to Beth
lehem where they gazed with wonder
and respect upon the Christ child.
And all through the ages hosannas
have been sung to His name.
Christmas brings with it bounti-
full supply of good cheer, goodfellow-
ship, the cementing together of the
people in a belief that there is good to
be done in the world, that all is not
envy and hatred, that malice can be
eliminated from our lives and the or
sanization of the Great Brotherhood
of Man is not visionary theory,
but can be made possibility by right
living and by having due regard for
the feelings and rights of others. 1t
should not be an iridescent dream, but
a thing Of reality. The world is not
growing worse. if anything it is be.
coming bettered. Let misfortune over
take nation and how quick are the
people to respond to tia call for aid; it
makes the people of all nations akin.
So it is with individuals the deserving
man or woman need not ask in vain. a
sympathetic people come to the rescue.
The Free Press extends to it's many
readers Merry Christmas. May their
lives be frightened by the messages
they will receive on the morrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

Minnesota has become famous as
the state whose supreme court has
rendered decision which in vague
manner gives husband the right to
strike his wife. The decision appears
to have stirred up considerable OF
stew in circles where the fair sex
discuss matters pertaining to their
welfare In Chicago the strong mind
ed women have taken up the cudgels
and they are pummeling the judges
vigorously. In the divorce case, the
decision of which has created all this
merry war. the judge held that neither
party was entitled to divorce as both
were guilty of displaying about the
eqnal amount of temper and there
were circumstances which lead an
husband to strike the wife and fol
which act he could not be blamed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

what fools these mortals be. :"
This is truism from the pen of
William Shakespeare and before and
since the days of the bard of Avon
fools of various descriptions have
lived. A fool has just crossed the dark
river in Oceanic, NJ. He was seventy
years of age and for thirty years he
had not crossed the. threshold of his
dwelling between sunrise and sunset,
all because of fool election bet Dur
ing the presidential campaign of 1879.
between Grant and Greedy Owen No
Carton was one of Greely's most en-
thosiastic supporters. He made bet
with a friend that if Grant was
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

Ten thousand trainmen employed
on the lines tributary to st. Paul have
asked for an increase in wages. The
scale prepared and submitted to the
managers calls for twenty per cent
advance. January 5.is the date set for
the conference between the managers
anu the men. The managers received
the notification of the request for an
increase as a surprise. They had heard
rumors of what the men were going
to do. but had no idea that it would
come so sudden. Inasmuch as the
traInmen have acted jointly on this
matter the railroad managers feel that
they are licensed to do likewise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
chicano Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Wheat-Dec
74%c; May. 77B@77Ac; July, TAO
741sc. Corn-Dec., 451sc; JAM, 44Ac;
May, 43A@433sc; July, 42ss @421ac.
Oats-Dec.. S1Ac; May, 33k@33%c;
year, 32Ac. Pork-Jan., $3.50; May
$500. Flax-Cash Northwestern,
$1.24; Southwestern, S1.16; Dec,
$1.16; May, $1.23. Creamer.
les, 18@28c; diaries, 17@25c. Eggs
25c. Poultry-Turkeys. 15@17kc;
chickens, 9@10c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
ELECTRIC LIGHTS ON.

The Mankato Gas and Electric Light
company turned on, it's arc lights on
Front and Second streets last Monday
for an hour and half, to exhibit to a
gentleman who is thinking of pur-
chasing the lamps. machinery, etc.
The lights were turned on again.
Tuesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

In the proposed makeup of the list
of officials in the state senate the
second district appears to be lost sight
of entirely. Why is this thus2 Is not
the second district worthy of recogni
tionH 1t is about time for the senators
from this section to assert themselves
and demand voice in the organiza-
ton Of that body.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago Dec. 23.-Cattle- Good t.
prime steers, $5.5O@6.4O; poor to me
dunn, $3.00@5.40; stockers and feed.
ers, $2.OO@45O; cows and heifers
$L25@5.O0; Texas steers, $3.75@5 90
Hogs-Mixed and butchers. $5.S0Q
6.35; good to choice heavy, $3.50
$50; rough heavy, $6.00@6.S0; light
s5.75@6.15; bulk of sales, $6.00@G.30
Sheep-Good to choice, s4.00@4.50;
lambs, $4.00@5.50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

Chicago is in the throes of mayor
atty campaign. John M. Harlan and
Graeme Stewart are contesting for the
Republican nomination and it is likely
that Mayor Carter Harrison will be
renominated by the Democrats. He
suits their style pretty well. and ii
must be admitted there is a large
number of Democrats in the Windy
City.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
Middlings, per ton, at mill ..........
Screenings, Der ton. at mill .............
Corn Meal, per 100.... .................
Oh Meal pex ton observation-disclosures.
\ ANKATO STOCK MARKET
Wunr. ma Aru purrun-
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MinneanoIis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Dec. -Wheat-Dec.
1880; May, 75&@75Ac. On Track
No. / hard, 75hc; No. 1 Northern
74Bc; No. 2 Northern, 73c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Dec. 23.-Wheat- Cash, No
1 hard, 741sc; No. Northern, 731sc;
No. 2 Northern. 71Bc; No. spring
6S1sc. To Arrive-No. l hard, 74Ac;
No. Northern, 73Ac; Dec, 79sc;
May, 76A @763sc. Flax-Cash, $1.20
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

elected he would not leave his house
except at night as long as he lived.
"McCarton lived up to his wager.
About Eve years ago his house caught
fire and for a time 1t looked as If he
would have to break his agreement.
but the flames were ..extinguished be-
fore they had gained sufficient head
way to compel him to leave the prem
ieoc -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

1t is reported upon pretty reliable
authority that Babcock supporters
have written letters to parties to the
effect that the johnson men have
broken their ranks and that aid il
needed in order to "do up the en-
tire Van SAINT crowd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
ST. PAM Union Stock Yards.

ST. Paul, Dec. -Cattle-Choice
butcher steers, $500@6.00; choice
butcher cows and heifers, $3.25@4.00i
good to choice veals, $2.00@5.00'
Hogs-$5.70@6.05. Sheep-Good to
choice $3.50@4.25 lambs, $400@5.00
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

According to a proclamation by
Governor Van SAINT two new counties
have been created out of Polk county.
Their names are Columbia and Clear.
water.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

VIII T6m6lu OV0E.
81. F. Lane and wife of Wahpeton,
N. D., arrived yesterday to visit their
neice Mrs. Chas. Soaring, in Decoria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hamman went
to st. James today to spend the re-
mainder of the week visiting their
son.
A marriage license was issued today
to Abraham L. Toothaker of Ruth
land, Martin county. and Catherine
Peters of Beauford.
Mrs. Geo. H. Eygabroad of Whine.
bago City visited her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Beach, over night. She
returned yesterday from a trip to Cal
ifornia
The quarantine has been removed
from the home of John J. Anderson.
312 Van Brunt street. Four Of the
family were ill at one time, but not
with the scarlet fever.
Alexander Morrison of Vernon Cen
ter, better known in that village as
SANDY" was in Mankato today. he
was one of those who went north
hunting during the fall. a.
Mr. George Diegnan and Miss Lydia
Boethin, both of Blue Earth county,
were married at the CentenaryxM. e.
church Saturday evening, tn. Rev.
Frank B. Cowgirl, officiating.
Officer Frank Bienapf had bad fall
on an icy walk near the City Hotel
last night. His head was cut and his
arm and hip bruised. Several other
people have also had bad falls in..the
last day or two.
2 It is reported that wv. Wilcox
has been to his tailor to order "a new
suit of clothes about one~size larger,
than he usually wears. ALI on.account
of the arrival of baby girl.--at his
h ouse last night.
Jens Olson of Lake Crystal was In
the city today. He returned last.week
from Boise, Idaho. where he had been
since spring. He does not like that
state nearly as we'll as Minnesota. and
is content with Blue Earth county:
The Free Press was in error in an
item published recently, saying that
Mrs. Geo. Palmer would spend the
winter in California. The item was
published on .misinformation. Mrs.
Palmer only lately returned.from Cali
fornia and has no intention of going
there again 80 soon. -,
The ice dealers are not pleased with
the action of the teamsters' union in
raising the scale of wages to $3..a day.
They say that last year they paid
So. 75 and before that So 30. The ques-
ton of wages is bridge that they
will not cross until the ice harvest
commences which will be next month,
and they will decide then what to do.
xxzT6e mercury fell to four degrees
above zero last night, but the high
westerly wind made it seem much
colder. 1t was difficult to keep warmth
in the houses, and the drain on coal
bins struck dismay into The hearts of
house holders.
City Recorder Williams expects to
hand in his resignation to the council
at the next regular meeting, which
will be Jan. I'd. The probabilities are
that ]. B. Hodapp will be elected to
ELL the vacancy, as he has received as
surances Of support from a majority of
The aldermen. There was some talk
Of Mr.. Williams appointing deputy,
but he has concluded not to.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

And now it is claimed. that Mayor
Ames did not leave Kentucky at all.
1t was very clever ruse Of the genial
doctor to send his five trunks off on a
trip and thus cause the "perlice'' to
follow a wild goose chase.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

Colonel Lynch is under indictment,
but JudgeLynch is still doing business
in a hurry-up style.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

We are forced to hide our bushes
when we read in The Fairmont SEN
tinel that st. Paul is trying to "pull''
Minnesota's leg.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

George AIDE says that Christmas holt
days were invented to demonstrate
that no man is quite friendless.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

"All the world loves lover, and
hates the coal trust remarks The
Duluth News Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

Oh. no one is worrying particularly
over what Molander said, only B.
Dunn himself and after his vicious as
sault upon the air he subsidized. The
News Tribune is endeavoring to make
too much out of nothing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

A German prince with the name
Observation-Disclosures hoofed it from
the pine woods of northern Wisconsin
to Chicago. He was in state of i'm
pecuniosity. No wonder. A name like
his would put most any prince on the
brakebeams.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
WHISPERINGS -MURMURINGS

One doctor in the east claims that
lazyness is germ. If that is the case
a great many men are easily afflicted
with bacteria.
Why not overlook the indiscretion of
Swan Molander and charge it to his
zeal in behalf of his friends duluth
News Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

Attorney W. E. Young and wife
went to Little Falls today where they
will remain over Christmas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26

A fine ten pound son arrived this
afternoon to cheer the Preside of Mr..
and Mrs. w, r. Williams
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-12-26
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

miss GLADYS Paine of Albert Lea is
spending her vacation with her cou-
sin, Miss Edith Bowen.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24

ciaI dispatches received describe "a FOR
rnidable Macedonian rising in the VIII
ayet of Morastira. European Turkey.
According to these reports the rebels,
entrencned on the banks of the Ostro-
vo. withstood the attacks Of a thousand
Turkish regulars and several hundred
Bashi Bazourks for a week. Finally
the Turks placed the Macedonian wom-
en- and children in the front as a screen
and stormed the position OF the rebels
The latter maintained a murderous fire
and many women and children were
killed by their own husbands and faith
ers. After dispensing the rebels the
Turks massacred the population and
looted and burned the houses of the in
habitants.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24

MR. BATH f1ruely located Richards &C
count OF rapidly growing bu mess crowded the
has fitted Of the modern
in the Islands
Mr. BAH employs large force of experienced him.
man OF many years expfri.nce in the plua bng business
Mr. Bath full line the World
Iney are provided with either high or 10" tanks
syphon
thoroughly washes the bowl These closets written
guarantee and also against leakage charge
for repairs.
3 line OF rolled rim enameei Bath Tubs
well as lavaor These highly Sanitary
neclous nickel, making them artistic appearance
of be
Tie IL all connected with the city
full operation 1t the
The public are invited to call and insp ct these goods
Mr. Path will call and give 6gures a
gives all work ntrusted to him his personal supervision.
TeIephone White I'll
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24

A good flow of water was reached in
the we'll bored on the Dowsett Estate
land at Pearl Harbor at a depth of 1900
feet The water is slightly brackish
and the borer will be pushed down 200
feet further.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24

List year the captain cruised about
the Japan Sea securing thirty-eight
whales and his voyage before that in
1896 resulted in the taking of seventy
eight whales. He says that the sperm
whale ahouRds almost as pIentifully "a
in thN past but that the right whales
and boWheads from which the whale
bone is obtained, are becoming more
and more scarce. Sperm oil commands
an excellent price in the market 6S
cents gallon being the amount gen
orally received by the whaIers
Six years ago Captain Earle was
married in Honolulu to Miss Matthews
who came here from New Zealand 70
become a bride. They We're married at
the residence of Mr.. White W w Hall
giving the bride away. They will re-
main here until the Ventura sails for
New Zealand next week when they will
depart for Auckland to remain a year
2fter which Captain Earle Will resume
his quest of the oil leviathans.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24
Mac DOMAIN Revolt

LONDON. July 1.-the Vienna cor
~@-Do"5"-' % ,ne Daily Neil saws off,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24

Our wagon Will deliver orders
promptly without extra charge
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24

Special attention given to SUPPLYING
Receptions, Parties, Weddings and
Church Gatherings
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-24

Presented to Capt Jas. Earle
BY the Ota-o Whaling Co, y. T.,
June I, 1888"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-07
Grocery Department
Always Clean. Always Fresh.
Always Wholesome.

Always Clean. Always Fresh.
Always Wholesome.
You will always find the new
things in the grocery line here
first, and for the best line that
are only sold to exclusive stores,
one in each town, you invariably
find them here.
Our Introductory price on
Heinz Pickles for another week
will be 8 cents per dozen for
sweet orsour, this is the last week
you can buy sweet pickles at
this low price.
Heinz prepared mustard. .....10c
!" red or green pepper sauce zoe
[" baked beans with tomato
sauce, per can....................16 c
8 Id roast coffee for............$1 90
lbs choice Japan tea......- LOO
Is lbs choice prunes ........... LOO
% lbs choice Jap rice........ LOO
100 ID sack of sault for. so
100 Id sack crushed Shells. rs
100 lbs light brown sugar. 4.60
100 lbs fine granulated sugar 5.26
Three large ID cans of apples
pumpkin, squash, sweet po-
tatoes or hominy for. .26c
10 Id sack bolted corn meal. 16c
IL Id sack graham. ....... ........S0c
AZ lbs high grade pat. -four. 200
Fancy calf lemons per doz.. .26c
Fancy calf oranges per doz. $50
Fancy bannas per doz...........2Oc
Next weeks paper will con-
tain some surprises in dry goods
and grocero prices, watch for 1t.
Best ginghams per yard .........6c
All prints .............,.......... DC
L. l.. Muslin .......................43c
IS inch Turkey Red Damask 16c
American IA bags per doz 90 90
"a fine sheetings ........ .........16c
Ladies muslin underwear in
great variety, fancy white
undershirts, e..60c, 75c, 81. 90
Night robes........60c, zoe, $1.O0
Corset covers. 15c, 26c, SOC
Some special bar
gains in wall paper
for this week.