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The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
State News Items.

A canning factory Is now assur- cd for De Queen.
 NJ. J. Sullivan has mysteriously disappeared from his home at Pres cott, and there is no clue as to his whereabouts.
 Constable Dooley, last Tuesday at the corner of Main and Maddox streets, in Philadelphia, destroyed a wagonload of blind tiger whisky.
 Near Traskwood, while Mir. Pol lard was killing hogs, his little ba- by fell into a pot of boiling water and was so badly scalded that it's recovery is doubtful.
 The little four-year-old daughter of |. N. Watkins, while playing with matches at her father home in Harrisburg, ignited her clothing and was badly burned.
 Walnut Ridge has in prospect the coming year, a S10,000 brick school building, a S20, GOO hotel, a brick business block, a S10, ,000 res idence, a wagon manufacturing plant and a large oil mill.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23

The bill (No. 1S) introduced in the house by AIr. Jacobs, requir- ing candidates for office to file an itemized account of their expenses with the county clerk, is a good measure. Many states have sim liar law. If passed, this measure will purify politics to certain ex- tent, and some law that will add to the purity of Arkansas politics is badly needed.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23

Editor N. G. Gonzales, of the Columbia Is. O State, who was shot by Lieutenant Governor Jas. H. Tilman, died Monday at noon. This seems to be a case of premed- itated, cold-blooded murder and Tilman has brought shame and hu- initiation upon his family and his state, and has the gallows staring him in the face.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
Arm Ground to Pulp.

TeXarkana, Jan. 7.-Ben Wood, an employe of the Adams saw mill. three miles southeast of town, got his hand caught in the machinery of the mill this morning and re- eeired injuries that rendered am putation of the armnecessrry. The arm as far up as the elbow was ground to pulp.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23

The state convict farm problem bobs up frequently in the legisla- ture and seems to be a sort of a white elephant. " All sorts of resolutions in regard to the mat ter have been introduced, but no definite action has yet been taken.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
Little Girl Badly Burned.

Van Bwen, Jan. 2I.-The + year-old daughter of John Hamer was seriously if not fatally burned about o'clock this evening. Her clother caught fire from burning rubbish.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
FRIDAY, JANUARY g, 1903.

At noon Tuesday the general assembly elected James ?. Clarke United States senator to succeed Senator James K. Jones. The vote was T for Clarke and 50 for Jones.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
DOINGS OF THE LAW-MAKERS s


 that they came into possession of the meat in lawful manner.
 No. 31. by Stafford-To fix com pensation of members of general assembly at 536O for each session, together with actual fare going and coming.
 No. 33, by Thompson-To sup plement the act of 1897, providing for the working of roads and high ways; road overseers not to work less than ten hands nor more than fifteen at one time etc.
 No. 75, by Garrett-Proyiding for q constitutional state conyen- tion, to be held in Little Rock Oct ober }, 1903; election for delegates shall be held on Saturday, the 1st day of August, 1903; bill approp- riates S75, ,000 to defray the ex- pense of the convention; when the convention shall have finished the work of framing new constitu- tion and signed it the said organic law shall be in full force and eff feet.
 No. so, by Apple-T regulate railing; makes it unlawful to en- gage in railing and constitutes it a misdemeanor, punishable by fine not less than $50 nor more than Sl00.
 No. 91, by IIogan-To reduce the contract rate of interest from 10 per cent to s per cent.
 No. 96, by Myers-To regulate mussel and pearl fishing in Arlzan- sas; makes 1t unlawful to remove mussels for any purpose from the waters of this state between April and May 90 of each year.
 No. 97, by Parks-To prohibit the taking or soliciting of orders for the sale of intoxicating liquors in prohibition territory.
 Senate concurrent resolution Nc. I, inviting Attorney General Geo. ". Murphy and Governor Davis to address the general assembly on the state convict farm question, was taken up. Mr. Parks moved to indefinitely postpone the reso- Iution. He SAW tragedy in every line of it. He loved Colonel Mur- phy for the honorable service he has performed. and he respected the governor, bat he opposed in yiting them to a war of words and its direful consequences. He hoped the resolution would be voted down. If 1t is our purpose to fight Jeff Davis, he said, let Us do 1t directly, and not through General Murphy. The matter was, after much discussion, post poned until Friday(today.)
 No. D, by Senator Adams  Provides for uniformity of text books in Arkansas. Read twice and referred to the committee on education.
 No. 6, by Senator KiIgore- Makes carrying concealed weapons punishable by imprisonment. Read twice and referred to committee on circuit and inferior courts.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23

The Journal has beed favored with copies of the Daily Bee, re- gently launched at BatesyiIle by Brother W. W. Powell, and it is no idle tiattery when we say 1t is the best daily published in this part of the state. It seems that the Bee is on the highway to success, and, If we take improvements as an in- dication of prosperity, our esteem ed contemporary is prospering to an extent far beyond the most ex- pectant dreams of its progressive editor.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
Killing al Fl Dorado.

EiDorado, Jan. 17.-In diff cuity which occurred at the home of Frank Smith yesterday Joe Reedy was shot and killed. From the facts developed, it seems that Reedy was asked by Smith about some money he is alleged to have owed Smith, and when asked to account for it he became violent and drew a knife. Some hot words were passed and Smith shot Reedy killing him almost instantly.
 The Journal one yeaf Sl.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
stray Notice.

Strayed or Stolen-A two-yeaA old, red muley bull, marked with crop off the right andswallow-fork in the left ear. Is dark-red all over except the bush of his tail, which is white. Last seen near my place on Big creek, in September. A liberal reward will be paid for information leading to his recov- cry. Clark Gibson, Magnes, Ark.
 For everything in groceries, queensware, ,tinware, glassware and harness call on Jno. NJ. Martin.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
zG1 ', 7 , z

The walking sick, what a crowd of them there are Persons who are thin and weak but not sick enough to go to bed.
 "Chronic cases " that s what the doctors call them, which in common English means-long sickness. To stop the continued loss of flesh they need Scott 5 Emulsion. For the feeling of weakness they need Scott's Emulsion.
 It makes new flesh and gives new life to the weak system.
 ScOtt's Emulsion gets thin and weak persons out of the rut. IL makes GeW. rich blood, strengthens the nerves and gives appetite for ordinary food.
 
 Soott's Emulsion can be taken as long as sickness lasts and dg good all the time.
 There's new strength and flesh in every dose.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
LOOK OUT For Colds-La Grippe ]

Protect yourself, and don't trust to Providence. Considering the harm done, neglect" before and after taking cold is a physical crime. You may prevent a cold, or, if too late, you can insure yourself against the 'after ef- ects," for there is the greatest danger, by using Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic. Few die from Colds, or La Grippe, or Ca tarrh. They die of the after effects. These diseases all weaken, and to a weakened body come fiocking host of diseases that fasten on weak lungs, heart, stomach, kidneys, and other weak parts that we seldom think of.
 The easiest and best thing to do is to fortify the system so that you will not catch cold, but if too late to do that, then you must see that no lasting in- jury is done. Medical authorities all agree that iron is the fighting element of the blood enabling the system not only to ward off disease, but to fight it after
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23
Swing Train Wrecked.

\ work train known as the swing train on the White River road was wrecked Saturday be tween Penter's Bluff and Mt. Olive. The tender and one box car were ditehed. No one was hurt to amount to anything. The wreck ing crew was sent up and soon had the wreck cleared. The engine was sent with the tender to the shops for repairs. The passenger train was caught above the wreck and did not get back here until about noon Sunday. The local took out the passengers Saturday afternoon run. Batesville Bee.
 The Newark Real Estate Com pany can sell your property, no matter where located. We have several inquiries for land and if you have property for sale come in and list 1t.
The Newark journal., 1903-01-23

No. 6, by Senator Kilgore- Makes carrying concealed weapons punishable by imprisonment. Read twice and referred to committee on circuit and inferior courts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
CAMBRIA ITEMS.

Miss Mary Emma Roberts who under
went an operation at Rochester hospital
returned last week. She was very glad
to reach home and seems to be getting
along nicely.
William Davis and family of South
Bend have moved to Richard Jones' farm
formerly John Pugh's place.
Miss Alice Davis and Mary j. Hewitt
who have been sewing at Lake Crystal
the past winter came home last week
Miss Davis thinks she will spend one
more week sewing.
Mr.. Herbert Evans and Miss Jennie
Lee were married at the residence of
James d. Price Wednesday evening
the 25th inst. Rev. David Edwards of
Lake Crystal performed the ceremony.
Horeb school opened Monday after a
two weeks vacation. The teacher, Miss
Edith McDuffee spent vacation at her
Rapidan home.
John Daniel Jones Sundayed at J.
Wigley's of Judson.
Miss Maggie Davis, who is teaching at
Hanska, spent Sunday at home.
Miss Ellen Davis returned to her
Lake Crystal home last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Movement to Be Started for This and
to Help Workmen.
From Tuesdays Daily,

From Tuesdays Daily.
The pastors of the city held meeting
yesterday and talked over the local
situation. 1t was decided to call mass
meeting of citizens soon after the cleo
ton to try to create sentiment in favor
of a better observance of law, and also
to start a movement in favor of the
working people, such as to secure for
them half holiday on Saturday. 1t
is also desired to get the people of Man
kato interested in all matters relating to
the welfare of the city. 1t is not in
tended that this movement should be
political, but that it shall embrace all
parties. There is field for such an
organization in the city.
a gentleman who was in the city the
other day stated that even such west.
ern cities as Butte, Mont, no longer allow
such places as can be found in Mankato
1t is time that this state of affairs was
brought to close, if this is so.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
POINT IN TANkE's FAVOR.
Stick Found Near WeIIner as Claimed
By His Wife.

From Tuesdays Daily
The Tanke trial is proceeding at St.
James, but the evidence brought out is
no different from that which was adduc-
ed at the former trial. Tanke is conf
dent that he will be cleared. One point
favorable to the defense was brought
out yesterday. Bieuragel with his neigh
Dor, Carl Fisher, returned to the Wellner
farm with her, and searching the
premises found the body of Wellner at
the southeast corner of the barn dead
and stiff. Carl Fisher corroborated the
statements of Beiuragel and added that
he found a stick under the body Of
Wellner.
This point is in great favor of defense.
as in Mrs. Tanke's last confession she
states that Wellner started to strike her
with club and she fired the second shot
Tanke stated to correspondent that
his defense up to date has cost him
between $4,000 and $1,000. He .claims
that the defense has surprise in store
for the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
MankatO Free Press
PUBLISHED BY
SREE PRESS PRINTING CO.,
EVERY FRIDAY.
Oae Dollar per Year in Advance
(sl.5O il not paid in advancs.)
NEEDS REVISING.

The Minneapolis Times fays the legis-
sature because that body turned down the
bill which provided for the submission
20 the voters the question of holding a
constitutional convention. The Times
puts forth arguments in favor of con-
vention of that character and says there
must have been some good reason that
prompted the legislators to deny the peo-
pie this privilege. Citizens who have
devoted any thought to the question are
convinced that we need new consti-
tution-that is, at least revision of
the present one on lines of consistency
and with proper regard for the CONNER
ei&l, industrial and social changes that
have taken place since it was first franz
ed We do not need an elaborate code of
laws in the disguise of constitution,
but we do need constitution simply,
clearly and concisely defining the powers
of the legislative, executive and judicial
departments of the state. Now there is
no possibility of an expression of the
peoples will In this matter for at least
four years and a new constitution can
not be expected for two years longer.
Meanwhile there are important subjects,
such as taxation, for example, demand
ing constitutional adjustment, and the
need is an imperative one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Condition of the Various Funds at thu
End of March.

From Thursdays Daily.
The report of City Treasurer Throdahl
for March shows cash balance of ST.
534.55 on hand April lst.
There was received during the month
$1,000 from liquor licenses, $l,O7S.l5 from
the county on the smallpox cases, 500
from plumbers licenses, $3.50 from the
sale of a desk, $l7S.75 from fines and
fees, $l3,03449 from the March settle
ment, S37.14 from special assessments,
and $20S.07 from water rents. The
amount paid out during the month was
$5,3l3.
All of the funds have balances as fol-
lows: Current, Sl,7SS.44; road and
bridge, S3,2O9.79; special assessment,
$3SS.37; waterworks, S4,763.57; park,
$l,l57.l7; interest, S3,490.l7; sinking,
Sl42.37; sprinkling, $l47.52; library,
$2,40l.3S; bills payable, $45.77.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
HELP A WORTHY CAUSE.
W. R. c. Wants a Home Built for
Wives and Widows of Soldiers.

From Tuesdays Daily.
There has been introduced into the
senate and the house of representatives
a bill to appropriate the sum of thirty
thousand dollars for the purpose of
building at the state park at Minnehsha,
''or on lands adjacent thereto" home
for soldiers, for soldiers widows OF
mothers The introduction of this bill
was secured by the Woman's Relief
Corps soldiers home board, and will be
actively pushed by them, as well as by
the Grand Army and by patriotic citi-
zens generally.
Those who are behind this movement
are anxious to have the public give their
cordial support. If you are in sympathy
with the bill write to your senator and
representatives urging them to vote for
its passage.
1t seems queer thing that Minnesota,
with state house which is to cost three
and one-half millions, should permit the
wives, the widows and the mothers of
her soldiers, many of whom are pioneer
women of this commonwealth, to suffer
privation or to starve in poor houses.
1t is hardly believed that this will be al
lowed and the Woman's Relief Corps
asks you to assist in preventing so great
wrong
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
SOME OBJECTIONS.
Fifth Street Extension Is Again
Fought Over.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The board of public works met this
afternoon to make the assessment for
opening Fifth street through to Clark,
fifty feet wide. M. G. Willard and d.
L. and A. NJ. Clements objected to the
opening of the street where proposed,
claiming that they would be damaged,
etc. Jno. N. Hall was present, but did
not take a stand either way. Several
property owners who favor putting the
street through as proposed were present.
The matter was talked over to some
length, and it was finally agreed that an
adjournment be taken until next Wednes>
day at 2 p. M, when all parties interest
ed as well as the board of public works,
will look over the ground
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
WILLIE TORNGREN DEAD.
From Mondays Daily.


C. w. Torngren, well known far
mer of Belgrade, died at his home four
miles northwest of the city at 2:45
o'clock this morning, aged about twenty
three years.
Willie Torngren had been in poor
health for over year. Last fall he
went to Arizona in the hope of reQlperat-
ing his health, but returned about a
month ago in feeble condition and has
been sinking gradually ever since. He
was afflicted with consumption.
MIR. Torngren was young man of
sterling qualities. He was of kind and
cheerful disposition and won the respect
and good will of all with whom he came
in cantact. His death will be mourned
by host of friends. He is survived by
his mother, his brother, Alfred Torn
gren, and his sisters, Emma and Nellie
Torngren.
The funeral will occur next Thursday
afternoon, commencing at one p. m. 1T
the home in Belgrade and at three p. m.
at the Swedish Lutheran church in this
city. The interment will be at Glenwood
The funeral will be in charge of the local
lodge of Modern Woodmen, of which the
deceased was member, and in which or
der he carried $1,000 of life insurance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
Welded AT CAMBRIA.
Happy Event in Which Two Young
People Are Principles.
From TUESDAYS Daily.

rIolH ucSudy DdLt.
At 1870 o'clock Wednesday evening,
March 25th, at the home of the brides
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. j. D. Price,
Miss Jennie Lee and Mr. Herbert Evans
were united in marriage in the presence
OF over sixty relatives and friends. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. David
Edwards of Lake Crystal. Miss Katie
May Price was bridesmaid and EVE
Evans the groomsman. d. Chas. Price
played the wedding march.
After the ceremony poetic addresses
were given by Rev. William G. Rowlands,
G. P. Jones, d. G. Price, and Thomas @.
Davis of Judson, the latter being read
by j. D. Price.
An excellent supper was served and
before the members of the first table
went to dine everyone was startled by
the ringing of bells, shooting of guns,
etc. The guests soon found that an old
time charavari was at hand with Willie
G. Harris as captain of the company.
The bride was tastefully dressed and
wore carnations. The bride and groom
have been reared in this vicinity and
both are highly esteemed by all. They
will make their future home in the same
neighborhood. The numerous friends of
both join in extending their congratu-
lations and best wishes to Mr.. and Mrs.
Evans on this happy event.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
DRAGGING THE ROADS.
Farmers Discover How to Smooth
Down the Rough Places.
From Thursdays Daily

From Thursdays Daily.
The farmers living on the Pohl, Ma
pleton and poor farm roads have dis
covered an inexpensive way to greatly
improve the reads, now that they have
dried up to some extent. The plan was
discovered by John Gobel, who lives on
the Engelbert Sontag farm. Mr.. Gobel
wanted place where he could exercise
his trotter, so he took his drag and went
over the road and smoothed it off. 1t
has since become perfectly hard and
smooth. Other farmers on the road, see
ing what an improvement had been made,
took out their drags and smoothed off
other sections of the road. Mic Juliar,
who is good roads advocate, applied the
method on the Pohl road and smoothed
down about mile of it. Farmers on the
poor farm road also used their drags
with good results.
A farmer who was in the city yes
terday asked The Free Press to make
public this method of improving the
roads. He said that if the farmers knew
it they would take it up all over the
country. The drag cuts down and pull
verizes the hard humps and fills up the
ruts. The roads will certainly be inn
proved during dry weather by this plan,
but permanent results will only come
from draining and graveling, or other
permanent work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
VERNON CENTER GOSSIP.

Mr. Partridge was in Mankato Satur-
day.
Mrs. John Lewis of Lewisville came
down Saturday to her mother, Mrs. Rey
nolds, who is sick
Prof. Beyl visited the county seat
Saturday
M. Thompson was a Garden City yisi-
tor Monday.
Miss Blanche Wyman is suffering from
an attack of bronchitis.
Miss Francis Cornish returned home
Saturday from Butterfeld, where she
just closed a successful term of school.
Rev. and Mrs. Reed enjoyed visit
from their son, Joseph last week.
Mrs. Warham returned to her home in
Minneapolis Monday.
M. M. Frances spent few days in
Oklahoma last week.
Miss Rose Howard is spending her va
cation at home.
Ray Faley spent last Tuesday and
Wednesday in st. Paul.
Miss Isabelle Cornish came home Fri
day to spend her spring vacation. Miss
Bruce of Goodhue, and Miss Hacanzon of
st. Paul, who are teachers in the Fair
mont school accompanied her.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs NJ H. Caller
was frightened last Tuesday by the ar
rival of a bouncing baby boy.
Miss Bonnie Cornish accompanied by
Miss Alma Wagon of lankato came
home Saturday to spend her vacation
Mrs. Porter and son, Miles, are spend
ing few days in st. Paul
Len Rev spent the first of the week
in the twin cities
Mrs. g. c. Cornish is enjoying a visit
from her nephew, Ernest Simm of Ana
moose, n. d.
Grandma Wyman is confined to the
house with la grippe.
Dick Boeing of British Columbia is
visiting his brother. Hugo.
Miss Mae Wilbur, a student in the
Pillsbury Academy, is spending her vaca-
ton with her parents.
Roy Quimby came nome from st.
Paul Saturday to spend a few days
with his family.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
CITY's ANSWER.
1t Is Served in the Lighting lnjunc-
ton Suit.

From Thursdays Daily.
City Attorney Daley this afternoon
served the city's answer on Pau & Pau,
in the injunction suit commenced by j.
B. Meagher to restrain the city from
putting in municipal lighting plant.
The main feature of the answer is the
claim that the council intends to pay
the entire cost of the proposed plant out
of money realized from the sale of $780,
600 bonds. 1t says that all actions in
regard to moving the pumping station
from its present location to the city prop
erty on Fourth street have been recon
sidered
The answer denies that the city is in
debted beyond the bonded indebtedness
more than $l7,S00.
The hearing on the application for an
injunction will be had before Judge Cray
Monday or as soon as he gets through
with the Tanke trail at st. James.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
F OR CHANGINGR1
Modern Woodmen Vote for Readjust-
ment of Insurance.

From thursdays Daily.
The county convention of the Modern
Woodmen of America, before adjourning
yesterday, passed resolution favoring
readjustment of the rates of insurance.
1t has been the experience of all as
sessment insurance companies that as
they grow older the rates have to be
slightly increased to offset the greater
death rate.
1t is believed that B. D. Smith will
succeed in obtaining the endorsement of
the state convention for head director.
although there is another candidate,
the state consul of Minneapolis. Mr..
Smiths splendid services for the order
are fully appreciated over the state.
The county convention yesterday was
made up of fine appearing set of gentle
men, the most of whom are well known
over the county.