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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-28

sThree- fourths of the great mass of manufae-
lures which enter into international commerce
are composed of Iron and steel copper and cot
ton, of which we are the worlds largest pro-
dNcers. and for the manufacture of which We
have facilities at least equal to those of any
other country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-28

Mount Vernon, N. flames A. Bailey of the
Barnum- Bailey circus, has signed agreements
$4,000 stable which are to go up this fall on
the forty acres purchased recently by him from
the Glover estate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-28

Golden eagles are increasing in the Scottish
Highlands owing to the, efforts made by the
large land owners for their preservation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-28
CatQrrh

is constitutional disease.
It originates in scrofulous condition OF
the blood and depends on that condition.
1t often causes headache and dizziness,
impairs the taste, smell and hearing, af-
fects the vocal organs, disturbs the stomach.
1t Is always radically and permanently
and tonic action OF
HOOd's Jarsaparilla
This great medicine has wrought the most
wonderful cures Of all diseases depending
4 on scrofnla or the scrofulous habit.
HOOPS PILLS are the best cathartic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
GARDEN CITY FINDINGS.
From Tuesdays Daily.


Mrs. Marian Jones of Lake Crystal
visited relatives at this place last week.
Len Johnson and family arrived the
latter part of the week and will remain
until next fall.
Robert Hall and family are preparing
to move to Ohio, which is to be their
future home.
Joseph Leatherman started for Nebras-
ka Thursday, where he has purchased
a farm Mr. Leatherman and daueh-
tiers will visit relatives in this vicinity
before they join him in their new home.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schultz
baby boy.
Mrs. M. A. Belknap was Mankato
caller last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Branard Gaylord, who
have been visiting in this place for the
past month, have returned to their home
III California
Mrs. A. w. Bixby has the la grippe.
E. b. Parker has rented his home to
Professor Cartwright and will make his
home in the future with Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Hazel.
Miss Ida Bixby is not teaching school
this week on account of illness, her sis
ter, Verna, fills the vacancy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
CONTRACT AWARDED.
KIeinschmidt Bros. Will Erect New Ger.
man Lutheran School Building.

From Mondays Daily.
The committee of the German Luther
an church has awarded the contract for
the construction of the new school build
ing to Kleinschmidt Bros, for $780,
The building is to be erected at the
corner OF Washington a-l Broad streets,
to. take the place of the present old
baailding, and must be completed by Aug.
18th, by the terms of the contract.
The building, cut of which is shown,
is to be a two-story brick structure, with
basement, and will be of very attrac-
tive appearance. 1t will be 81 by 50 feet
and each floor will contain two recita-
ton rooms, each 80 by % feet, besides
hall and cloak room. The basement
will contain separate water closets for
the boys and girls, the heating plant,
fuel room and a play room.
Albert Schippel is the architect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
CHARTER COMMISSION.
It Will Not Meet Again Until After the
Legislature Adjourns.
From Mondav'seDailv.

FROM Monday sRDally.
The proposed new charter having been
voted down, the charter commission is
free to prepare another charter that will
not have the weak points that the other
one did. Chairman Currier was asked
today by a Free Press reporter as to
what he intended to do about the matter.
He replied that he had not considered the
matter yet, but that he would probably
call the commission together to talk
over the situation. Inasmuch as the
legislature will soon adjourn, Mr.. Cur
rier thought that it would be best to
wait until after that time, so as to see
what legislation is enacted that may be
Incorporated in new charter.
The present commission will hold office
for several years yet, and it has authori-
ty to prepare as many charters as it sees
fit, and also amendments.
A good many people believe that the
present charter should be taken as a
basis and the weak points corrected. 1t
could then be submitted as a new char
ter, and would undoubtedly pass. Many
parts of it have staod the tests of the
courts, which is a very desirable feature
in charter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
Driver Of a Laundry Wagon Leaves
the City Under a Cloud.
Eropo Mopdou,s no;1v
From Mondays Daily.

JAY r. Wysong, proprietor of the Elk
change Steam laundry, procured a war
rant late Saturday afternoon for the ar
rest of Rudolph A. Throdahl, who has
been driver of the laundry wagon since
last August. The warrant charges young
Throdahl with grand larceny in the sec
ond degree. 1t alleges that the young
man took 5000 from his employer on
March LIST. The warrant was placed in
the hands of Sheriff Williams to serve.
Inquiry at the laundry today brought
been seen since Friday evening at five
O'Clock, and it is believed that he has
left the city. 1t is not thought, however,
that he took much money with him, as
he was known to spend money almost as
fast as it came into his possession. For
more than three months it was suspect
ed that he was rot turning intc t5c ctf:ce
the full amounts that he collected from
patrons of the laundry. He was accused
of this, and it is stated that he admitted
it. He was retained in his position in
the hope that he would reform and pay
back what he had taken, as he promised
to do this. This he seems to have failed
to do.
1t is stated at the laundry that it is
not known just how much was taken, but
that there is proof that the amount is
fully 5000. Some collections were not
turned in at all, and others were partial
ly accounted for.
Young Throdahl comes from an excel
lent family, and his alleged shortage is
a source of deep regret to their many
friends.
The present whereabouts of the young
man are not known. Sheriff Williams
went to st. Paul this morning to look
for him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
Those Who Believe in Civic Improve.
merit Fee! Encouraged.
Various Committees Meet and Discuss
Plans For Future.
The Membership Is Now Past the
Three Hundred Mark.
Lectures to Be Given in Order to
Interest the Public.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Saturday evening was one of great ac.
tivity in the affairs of the Civic Improve
ment League, it being the occasion of
the meeting of three important COM
mittees.
The tree committee met in DIR. An
drews' library, where they had an inter
esting discussion on kinds of trees and
methods of planting, and arranged for
work of different individuals and COM
mittees.
The committee on school yards and.
work among school children, of which
Mr.. Holtz is chairman, met at the resi-
dence of i. Al. Palmer. 1t was decided
TO encourage the observance of Arbor
Day by the planting of trees around GER
tain school buildings, notably the one
in West Mankato. 1t was also proposed
to distribute flower seeds among the
children, who will be invited some af-
ternoon to a lecture illustrated by stere-
opticon views. ~
The membership committee met with
the chairman, Mr.. Currier, and the meet
ing was a very enthusiastic one. The
various experiences of those who have
been canvassing for membership in the
different wards were related in an in
teresting manner, and in most instances
these were very encouraging.
The league now numbers 304 members,
and, in some of the wards, the work has
only been begun. At many residences
the committee found 10 one at home,
and to save the work of going over the
ground again all who have not been seen
and who are interested in the work of the
league and would like to help it along by
joining, are requested to hand their
names and the small fee of twenty five
cents to Miss Minnie Bangerter or Miss
Jennie Fletcher in the first ward; Mrs.
f. Fowler or Miss Alma Wagon in the
second ward; Mrs. r. Jache OF Mrs. A. NJ,
Stein in the third ward; Mrs. j. E. Dia-
mond or Mrs. c. j. Macbeth in the fourth
ward; Mrs. Upham or Mrs. Ray in the
fifth ward; Mrs. ]. B. Ogle or Mrs. Evan
Hughes in the sixth ward; Mrs J.. A.
Wheeler in North Mankato.
Arrangements are being made to give
in the near future before the members of
the league and other citizens of Nam
kato lecture ON methods of improve
ment The lecture will be free, and the
lecturer that the committee have in mind
will be both practical and inspiring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
PUT BAN ON HASH.
Fair sco.eds EWGage in a Strike
Against Poor Food.
From Z lesday's Dairy

From tuesdays Dairy.
Twsmy goods wise live in Reanaon
hall, Northwestern university, Chicago,
rebellel. last night at Soo frequent q PIE
sentatiar. of hash in the. menu, and walk
ed out ia a body when the old familiar
dish appeared once more on the supper
table. sAarching solelamly out of the
dining roqan, they went DO Evanston res
tamants cad bought their suppers as q
.rebuke to she mistress o. the cruisine
at the university.
For some time the young women have
been complaining of the Lack of variety
in the menus, and when taaeir protests
has no weight, they determined upon
draatic action. 1t is announced that the
girls have WOE their point and that
greater variety Mill be a featare of the
menus hereafter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
MERCHANTS CUP.
How the Trophy Will Be Won BY
the Colts.

From Mondays Daily.
Most of the interest manifested at
present in the Mankato Driving club is
centered in the two year Odds. There are
about dozen of splendid high grade
colts owned by members of the club. The
merchants silver cup which has been on
exhibition in George E. Bretts show
window will be competed for at'the clubs
first meeting in July and on each month
ly matinee thereafter. This contest is
for foals of 1901, belonging to members
of the club, trotters and PAGERS. hobbies
barred. The races are to be two in three,
half mile heats to harness and the colt
that wins the cup shall have to win il
three times. The entries viii be made
to the secretary, Fred Fischer, at the
fruit house and will close May l.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
BIDS OPENED.
German Lutheran School Committee
May Award Contract Tonight.

Bids for the construction of the Ger
man Lutheran school building We're open
ed as follows: Mahlke & Frankson,
SIS. 4SS; O. NJ. Hagwall, $S.625; Klein
schmidt Bros. 81 ,S25 ;Neitge & Larson, 81
1888; C. Lepper of Blue Earth, 1850;
Levi S. Cuisine of Rochester S9,S72.
The following bids were received for
putting in hot air heating plant: Pat
rick Furnace company of Springfield,
Ohio, S377; Campbell Heating company
of Des Moines, Iowa, 1856; American
Warming and Ventilating company of
Chicago, S6lO; Ole Nelson, $500.
No contracts were awarded, but it is
likely that the matter will be closed up
at meeting of the committee to be
held tonight
The committee has sold the old frame
school building to Chas. j. Macbeth for
800. Mr. Macbeth intends to move it to
a lot which he has.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
SPRING ISLAND ITEMS.

Miss Winnifred Matthews spent her
weeks vacation at home.
The Moon family have purchased the
Loughery property in LIE Hitler and will
make it their future home.
Mrs. E. B. Dornberg of 24lO Garfield
avenue, Minneapolis, is visiting her son
on the farm.
Mr. Sorenson is busy hauling off his
grain.
The Mccall family are to have the
telephone put in soon.
Arthur Powell is to start for Nome
about May 20. He expects to be gone all
summer. Mr.. Powell and children will
board with Mrs. Mccall during his alb
sence. Mr.. Powell will accompany his
brother, r. J. Powell of Minneapolis on
his Alaskan trip. They expect to take
steamer at Seattle about June lst.
The Rapidan Literary club has voted
to hold no more meetings until next
November.
Mr.. Frederick's engine was SO unfortu-
nate as to get stuck in the mud near
Rapidan. Mason Hynson pulled it out
with his stump puller.
Farmers are selling great many cat
tie this spring. Mr.. Strand, six head;
Chas. wager, six; Mr.. Mitchell, nine; and
many Rapidan farmers are selling large
herds.
Rob. Hynson feels very proud of one
hundred pretty little brown Leghorn
chicks. He expects to add market gar
dening to his berry business this sum-
mer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
Business Men Discuss What Should
Be Done For Mankato.
Board Of Trade Meeting Made Inter-
esting BY Brief Addresses.
1t Was the Right Kind Of Spirit
Which Prevailed There.
This City Should Take Step For.
ward This Very Year.
From tuesdays Daily.

= AOAA USoNoy .
Vice President j. w. Andrews occupi-
ed the chair at the board of trade meet
ing last night. The attendance was not
what the promoters of the evening
sessions would wish for, and it is
hoped that in the future those who have
an interest in the building up of the or
ganization will be present and take part
in the deliberations.
Notwithstanding the scarcity of mem
bers of the board those who were on
hand INDUCED in heart heart talk
There was a pretty free exchange of
ideas which will result benefcially to
Mankato.
M. G. Willard made brief report
of what the committee of fifteen on the
electric railway matter is doing. He
spoke in a general way, saying that
nothing of definite nature has develop
ed. 1t is not to be the policy of the
committee to make public its doings UNI
til something tangible can be given out.
This is considered the wisest course to
pursue. 1t was agreed that 500 should
be appropriated to the committee to as
sist in the payment of necessary ex-
penses.
There being no business of a particu
lar nature before the board there was
an informal discussion of what should
be done to interest manufacturers to
locate in Mankato. Secretary Taylor
related a conversation he had had recent
ly with a gentleman who is at the head
of an organization similar to the board
tleman told the story of how his town
managed to induce industries to locate
there. The business men became ener-
getic, drained tract of swamp land and
converted it into sites for manufacturing
plants. During the past year several
concerns had been induced to locate in
that city because they were given sites
free. These institutions had been of
great help to the town and had increased
the population.
Vice President Andrews was of the
opinion that something could be done in
Mankato in that direction if the business
men would take hold of the proposition.
He was willing to do his share, and
knew of other men who would do like
wise.
Mr.. Willard said he had talked with
a gentleman during the week who was
agreeable to disposing land near the
railroad track at 500 per acre. This land
is suitable for manufacturing sites and is
offered at reasonable figure.
Carl Dice gave the board some infor-
nation as to what he has done since tax
ing up his residence here few months
ago. He felt that the right kind of en-
ergy and push could accomplish great
deal
Several other gentlemen spoke along
the proper line, and it is regretted that
a larger number of business men was not
present to listen to the right sort of
talk that was given at the meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
SEA DOGS MEET ABROAD.

F. G. Heinze on Sunday received let
ter from his son, Willie, who is ON the
battleship Olympia, and the communi-
cation was dated at port on the coast
of Honduras. Willie spoke of meeting
there his former mate at the Newport
naval training station, Wilfred d. Rey-
nolds, who is on the Raleigh. This was
the first time the two young tars had
met since they separated at Hampton
Roads at the end of their cruise early
last fall. The boys had great time
roaming around the foreign port. Both
sea dogs were in the best of health.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
Slayer of Hiram Bornt Asks the Board
For His Release.
Amboy Young Man Who Fought For
Love Of a Girl.
Was Sentenced to Prison For twenty
Six Years and More.
No V6jection Is Offered By Anyone to
His Regaiaing Liberty.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daaiy.
Clarence Cook, who was sent to prison
for the killing of Hiram Bornt at Am
boy in 1896, is an applicant for a pardon.
His case came before the state board
at its meeting this afternoon. The
young man was represented by Attorney
w. E. Young.
Crooks case is still fresh in the minds
of the people. He resided with his
widowed mother at Amboy, and was pay
ing considerable attention to Miss Ger
trude Smith, niece OF Bornt. Bolpl
objected to the love match and is alleged
to have made remarks that were calcal-
lated to arouse the ire of the young man.
One summer evening Crook went to the
home of Rornt, few miles from Amboy,
and meeting the man they engaged in
a heated conversation Cook alleged
that Bornt made move as if to pull a
revolver, and he shot Bornt, the latter
dying a few days later. Crook was tried
on the charge of murder in the first de-
gree, bat the jury, after remaining out
for many hours, failed to reach verdict.
Crook was afterward allowed to plead
guilty to the charge of manslaughter,
and he was sentenced to states prison for
twenty-six years and six months by
Hon. NJ. j. Severance, who was then on
the bench.
Former Judge Severance has written a
letter to the board favoring the pardon,
and Thomas Hughes, who was county
attorney at the time of the trial, has Of
fered no objection to the pardon Judge
Cray who was then practicing at the bar,
and who was associated with Mr.. Hughes
in the prosecution, is making no objec-
ton to the release of Crook. 1t is under
stood that Warden Wolfer of the peniten-
tiary has submitted report to the
board watch shows that the prisoner has
made a good record. Miss Smith, the
young lady who has always remained brue
to Crook, went to st. Paul today to lend
her assistance in securing a pardon for
her lover. Amboy people generally fasog
Crooks application for liberty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
FAVORABLE TURN EXPECTED
Crooks Case Presented to the State
Pardon Board.
From tuesdays Daily.

from tuesdays Dduy.
w. f. Young returned last night from
ST. Paul, where he appeared before the
state board of pardons yesterday: IN be-
half of Clarence Crook, the Amboy man
who shot and killed Bornt near there
some seven years ago. The board did
not make any intimation as to what 1T
would do in the case, but from remarks
made 1t would appear that some kind OF
favorable action may be expected to be
taken, although it may be several days
before this is done.
Representative Geo. r. Wilder, Henry
Cross and Miss Gertrude' Smith appear
ed before the board, also, on Crooks be-
half. A rather strong case was made
cut that Crooks act was eXcusable in
some measure, although not justifiable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
Unprovoked Murder Committed at
0watonna Yesterday.
The Victim Was Slain For Purposes
of Robbery.
Was on His Way to Pay His Rent
When Held Up.
The Murderers, Believed to 81
Strangers, Make Their Escape.
Especial to The Free Press.l

Owatonna, Mimi, April l4.-Harry HI.
Krier, a saloon keeper of this place,
was murdered hear town late yesterday
afternoon, but the fact did not become
known until two o'clock this morning,
when searching party discovered the
body.
Krier rents his building of a farmer,
Jasob Glaeser, who lives about a mile
in the country. Yesterday afternoon
at about 4 o'clock he started to walk
out for the purpose of paying his rent,
and took $50 with him. This was the
last seen of him alive. As me did not
return home to supper, his wife telephon-
ed to the saloon, and when he did not
return during the evening searching
party was made up. His dead body was
found at a. m.
Krier had walked out of town along
the railroad track for half mile and
had then started to strike off across
country to Mr.. Glaeser's when he was in
tercepted by unknown parties and shot
and robbed. He was shot through the
head near the. temple, on line between
the eyes and ear.
Tie deceased was well liked in Ovation
ma Hes was about thirty-seven years of
age and leaves q wife and several chill
dren. There is no clue to the murderer.
The local police received a message
from Owatonna early this afternoon no
tafying them of THE murder, and asking
tEaem to look out for two young men
who are suspected of being the guilty
parties. One of these men was in Krier's
saloon when tine latter started away yes
terday, and overheard the conversation
about paying the rent. He left the sa-
loon soon after Krier did and followed
after him. lie was stranger ian town
and another stranger seemed to be his
companion.
One of the men wanted is described as
having light complexion, blue eyes,
about five feet six or eight inches tall,
with a weeks growth of beard, and
wearing blue overalls and duck coat.
The other man was about thirty years Of
age, and wore a black suit and a light
overeoat, andsa stiff hat.
The murder appears to have been a
most unprevoked and dastarGy one,
committed merely for purposes of rob-
berry.
The police shave searched the railroad
yards, but have found no one answering
the descriptions furnished by the Owa-
tonna officials.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
AN ELECTRIC TREE.
From Tuesdays. Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
There is peculiar tree in the forests
of Central India, which has most cur
ious characteristics. The leaves of the
tree are of q highly sentative nature and
are so full of electricity that whoever
touches one of them receives an electric
shock. 1t will effect magnetic needle
at a distance of even 70 feet. Birds
never approach the tree. nor are insects
ever seen upon it, It's electrical strength
varies according to the time of day, it
being strongest at midday and weaker
at midnight. With the strength of
b d and meat in liquid form, and being
pure and delicious, are the qualities that
make golden grain belt beer the ideal
beverage for table use. Order of your
nearest dealer or be supplied by M, j.
Smith, Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
TWO STRANGERS ARE HELD.
Supposed to Be Men Who Cracked the
Mic0llet Bank.
From MoRalsy's Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Two suspicious characters giving their
names as Harry Mcclure, and Ed Nc
Cune, were arrested at Hanska Saturday.
They are th@a,ght to be the parties who
wrecked the ssfe. in the Bank of Micollet,
Thursday morning. They were taken to
New Tim last evening by Sheriff Julius.
They were taken in custody about
noon, and the sheriff arrived fronm New
Ulm at $50. One of them had a 80
caliber revolver. Each had small
amount of money altogether less than
S. 1t Is known that the robbers went
from Nicoilet to CeM-tlsnd on horseback,
and then struck off south.