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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
Grover Cleveland Is Coy.

Grover Cleveland is coy. There is an
impression abroad that the STUFFED pro-
phet" of Buzzard's bay would be pleased
were he rendered the Democratic nomi-
nation for president. 1t is the opinion
OF people generally that Mr.. Cleveland
desires to be the standard bearer of his
party for the fourth time-and this, too,
in spite of the wish of Mrs. Cleveland
that her husband keep out of politics,
let well enough alone and take life
easily, carrying himself with that dignity
which he should under the circumstances.
What will it avail him, granting that
the Democrats make Mr. Cleveland their
nominee. He is almost certain to be de-
feated. But for all that Mr.. Cleveland is
casting about for support, doing it in a
quiet way, resorting to the methods of
the tricky ward politician. Mr. Cleve-
land is invited to attend a banquet
to be given by the Commercial club of
Chicago. The Record Herald tells the
story of how Mr.. Cleveland conducted
himself when the invitation was pre-
scented to him.
"The invitation to Mr.. Cleveland was
laid before him at Princeton, n j., some
weeks ago. He is said to have riesn to
it like wary old fish to one of his own
scientifically bated hooks He went all
around it, studied it from every view
point and satisfied himself tnat it was in
all ways good thing before he seized it,
'sThe only living ex-president is said
to have inquired carefully into the status
of the Commercial club, its personnel,
its standing before the people 1 and SO on
He was especially gratifed by the as
surance that the clubs membership rep
resented what is largest and strongest
in the commercial andliRdastsial life of
the nation west of the Allegheny noun
tains.
"Mr. Cleveland then inquired as to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
TIME TO QUIT WRITING.

A young man at Centervilles Mo-, had
been writing girl in Minneapolis for
three years, intending some day to ask
her to marry him. The other day he re-
ceived letter and picture from her.
The letter announced that she had been
married two years and the picture was of
her baby. my husband and l have en-
joyed your letters very much,' she wrote,
''but l guess you'd better stop writing
now as l have, to spend all my time car
ing for the baby"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

the early settlement of this common
wealth; and who watched her growth
and development with increasing pleasure
and guarded her interests with such
Jealous care We refer to him whom
the people delighted to call the grand
old man." Alexander Ramsey, the first
territorial governor, and the other Henry
Hastings Sibley, who was the first gov
ernor after Minnesota became state.
The people of Minnesota would be
pleased to honor such eminent citizens
as were Alexander Ramsey and Henry H
Sibley, and it would be most fitting
thing could their marble likenesses be
placed above the entrance way of the
handsome capitol.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

whether this, that and the other man
mentioning old political friends of his)
were members of the Commercial club.
He especially requested that certain per-
sons among the non-members thus in
oilired for be invited to the dinner That
brought out the political aspect of the
case.
at can be stated that the invitation
bearers understood, and that Mr.. Cleve-
land understands, they believe, the full
political significance of their joint pro-
ject.
''Mr Cleveland's candidacy for another
nomination for the presidency is not a
matter of doubt among the men who
have conferred with him, or among Chi
cago men in politics who are in touch
with him and his friends in the east"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
SWINGING AROUND THE CIRCLE.

Fifteen cent shaving goes into effect
in all shops in st. Paul Saturday night.
Mrs. Marion E. Furness, daughter OF
the late Alexander Ramsey, has been dis
charged from bankruptcy.
st. Paul sportsmen enjoyed bear
hunt in the principal streets of that
city. A cub owned by DR.. Archibald es-
capped from its cage and all hands took
part in the search for the animal, which
was soon captured
Newspaper men in Martin county are
talking of getting up picnic to be held
in Fairmont some time in the near flu
ture. The gentlemen of the press IN
Blue Earth and Winnebago City will be
invited to Join in the festivities.
George Brockman wants to be post,
master of Triumph.
jack Hoeffler's stock company is tc
play an engagement i'll Rochester.
Minneapolis claims population OF
262, 44O. an increase of 1915 in the past
year.
The medical building of the state uni
versity was damaged by fire last night
to the extent of about $4,000. The
origin of the fire is unknown, although 9
report of incendiarism was eXtant
Prompt work on the part of the depart
ment, however, saved the university
from much greater loss.
Hutchinson will. take to tennis, a clut
having been organized.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

Mayer Bros. gave their employees an
outing at Lake Washington Sunday,
which they all greatly enjoyed. They
went to the West End.-Mankato Free
Press. -e-~-
The time was, and not many years
ago, when Mayer Bros. themselves were
pounding away for dear life in a little
shop down in the hollow east of the rail-
road tracks in Mankato to make both
ends meet. We are glad to notice that
prosperity has been their lot. They are
good fellows.-Lake Crystal Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
WORK A WATCH DOES.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Everybody carries watch nowadays
men, women, girls and boys. Prices
one cares to expend in jeweled settings.
The ST. watch often keeps just as good
time as the $4,000 one. Did you ever
consider the amount of labor performed
by good watch in its lifetime of fifty
years? The balance vibrates $4,000 times
an hour, $4,000 times a day, or Isl $780,
600 times a year. The hairspring makes
an equal number of vibrations and there
is the same number of ticks from the es-
capement. Multiply Isl 100000 by fifty
and you have 7,sS4,OOO,OOO pulsations.
Yet the watch is in good condition at the
end of half century of labor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
CANNOT CROSS LAND.
Jacob Schultz Must Buy a Cartway
to the Road.
From Thursdays Daily

From Thursdays Daily,
Judge Weber has rendered a decision
in the case of Alfred Peterson against
Jacob Schultz. Both are Belgrade farm
ers, and Schultz has been driving over
Peterson's land in order to get to his
own farm, there being no roadway.
Judge Weber grants permanent in
junction restraining Schultz from cross
ing the Peterson farm. The result will
be that Schultz will have to buy cart
way. Thos. and Evan Hughes are the at
torneys for Mr.. Peterson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

Hereafter all confscated game will go
to charitable institutions, the law having
decreed it. Previously the confscated
game was sold and the proceeds were
turned into the state treasury, but this
was changed by the new law of last-win-
ter. The officers of the game and fish
commission are required to keep accurate
account of all game and fish seized and
to secure receipts from the charitable
institutions for its delivery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
THE GOLDEN AGE.

Oh, for the days of long ago,
OF blessed old B. c.,
When it was possible to know
The omne scibile,
When all in everything excelled,
Nor specialized at college,
And one small cerebellum held
The sum of human knowledge.
There were no libraries as yet
Of huge, ungainly size
For students emulous to get
The wisdom of the wise;
You did not gaze on rows and rows
Of volumes, half -demented,
For poetry was rare, and prose
Had hardly been invented.
Philosophy was simple; men
Had not begun to rant
About their apperception then
And transcendental cant,
They knew what souls were made
of too,
For in those days so distant
No metaphysics worried you,
For they were nonexistent.
Then language was a problem
small
In golden long ago;
You talked in Greek, and that was
all
There really was to know.
Linguistic incapacity,
Itself could then deter none
From learning modern tongues,
you see,
Because, of course, there were
none.
AS for geography, chap
Had only got to see,
Anaximander's little map
And none knew more than he.
You knew what history there was, 5
And law and medicine. Many Z
Knew all the sciences, because, :
3 You see, they hadn's aaAye@.ssss.-I
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
BIDS NEXT WEEK.

The board of public works will receive
bids Friday, July 3lst, at 2 p. M, for
the grading of Lafayette street from
Front to Fifth, and Wilton street its
entire length, and for the construction
of sewer on Record street from Lewis
to Shaubut, and on Shaubut from Record
to Florence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
ENGAGES IN BUSINESS.

From Thursdays Daily.
The many friends of S. Wilhartz will
be glad to learn that he has established
himself in business in Minneapolis. The
firm name is Wilhartz, Horne & Co.,
ll1s, 1879 North Third street, Mime
apolis, wholesale dealers in whisky. This
should prove to be very strong firm.
Mr.. Wilhartz is certainly pusher and if
he does not succeed in the new venture
it will be through no fault Of his.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

For Sale-Forty acres of good land in
section "a, township of Garden City.
Fifteen acres under pillow, the balance
light timber; wood enough to pay for
clearing and breaking, besides thousands
Of oak posts. +. w. Parker, Garden
City, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
pass through that state and force them
to work in the harvest fields.
JABs FROM NEFF.

John R. Thomas, banker in Mankato,
has bought himself nice residence in
that city. If we are to judge, John has
an eye on matrimonial affairs. There are
no better men in Mankato than John r.
Ha! ha! All right, John.-Lake Crystal
Union. -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
CHEATING THE POSTOFFICE.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
In West Java the Chinese manage to
cheat the postoffice very ingenious,y.
On sticking new stamp on an envelope
he smears the stamp on the face with
paste or thin glue. This takes the i'm
preston of the defacing stamp at the
postoffice and can easily be washed off,
so that the stamp is once more service
able.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
OFFICERS ELECTED.
From Thursdays Daily.

The North Mankato school board met
last night for the purpose of organizing.
u. l. Bennett was reelected president;
A. Anderson secretary and Thos. Tay-
lor, treasurer. 1t was decided to hold
the regular meeting on the first Saturday
evening of each month, as in the past.
The committees will be announced at the
next meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

]. Adam Bede in his birch bark canoe
would be more fitting adornment for
the niche above the entrance way to the
new capitol building than the four-wing-
ed horses driven by Augustus Caesar.
What do the people of Minnesota have in
common with the old Roman and his
ancient nags? Give us something rep
resentative of the state of Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

If the corn crop is light the corn
shredder crop of victims will be light in
consequence.
The display of large number of
blankets in the show window of local
store is a strong reminder that good old
summer time does not last always.
A man who is able to play pool is
able to work out his poll tax, declares
The Austin Register.
Those artists robbers, known as eX-
press companies, have again boosted
rates.-Anoka Union.
That some people have an idea that
the newspaper has no greater calling IN
life than to be continually roasting the
other fellows enemies.-Martin County
Independent.
The COW chews the cud of content
ment and at the same time does her full
share toward making Minnesota one OF
the greatest states in the union.
The news that a Worthington editor
rides around in an automobile has caus-
ed his brother editors to become envious.
y isRs
No one will blame Kansas farmers if
they persist in kidnapping people who
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
RONK GRANTED A STAY.

From Thursdays Daily.
Bert Ronk, the slayer of Charles Eber-
lein, has been granted a further stay
of proceedings until Aug. 18th:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
PROF. vARNEY LANDED.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Albert w. Varney, formerly superin-
tendent of schools in Mankato, was re-
Gently elected to like position in Ben
enington. vt. Mr.. Varney has been a
resident of Bloomington for two years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

Strayed, from Mr.. Strader's pasture in
one heifer weighing about five
hundred pounds; light red. Property of
John Wright, Route No. 6, Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24
SOME SHORT THINKS.

If the corn crop is light the corn
shredder crop of victims will be light in
consequence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

A man who is able to play pool is
able to work out his poll tax, declares
The Austin Register.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

Mrs. Marion E. Furness, daughter of
the late Alexander Ramsey, has been dis
charged from bankruptcy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

Fifteen cent shaving goes into effect
in all shops in st. Paul Saturday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

George Brockman wants to be post
master of Triumph.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

No one will blame Kansas farmers if
they persist in kidnapping people who
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

The news that a Worthington editor
rides around in an automobile has caus-
ed his brother editors to become envious
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-24

Minneapolis claims a population of
year.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08
CITY CLERK RESIGNS

I satisfactory selection will be made
The following Is Mr.. Kirkland:
resignation In full:
Sistersville, W. Va, April 7,
To the Honorable Mayor ane
Council of the City of Sisters
Vile:
Yielding to influences almost
impossible to resist, emanatlng as
they did from cherished friends,
without due reflection, but at the
same time against my better judg-
ment, I consented to become a
candidate at the last municipal
election for the position of city
clerk. am more than grateful
for the evidences of friendship
( trust and public confidence of the
Sistersvllle people, regardless OF
party, as shown by the magnificent
vote given me. After my election,
and before qualifying. I became
convinced of my serious mis-
take and the utter imposibility of
discharging my sworn duties as
Justice of this county In connection
with the additional duties imposed
upon me as city clerk, either to
my own satisfaction or credit or
the best interests of the people.
However, In order to avoid compli.
cations growing out Of an unusual
condition of affairs, I qualified as
city clerk, I now realize that
I am compelled to resign one OF
these positions In order to give to
the other the time and attention 1t
not only demands but Is entitled to.
I am too dependent on my earnings
to re!iuqrish the better position tor
the other, and we all know that I
could not live on the salary derived
from the city clerkshlp; besides this
there Is a great question whether
l can hold two elective Office at
the same time without invalidatirg
my official acts to the extent of
rendering them voidable at least.
In this connection I desire to say
that l was not advised of the In
compatibility Of the two positions
until after my election, or under no
circumstances would I have con.
scented to be a candidate for the
city clerkship.
Therefore, with thanks to my
friends and an appreciation OF their
good will and efforts In my behalf
which time will not soon efac. l
am compelled to tender and do now
tender my resignation as city clerk
to take effect at once, and earnestly
insist that the same be accepted,
Respectfully, Lynn Kirkland.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08

The many friends of Clerk Ktrt
land were astonlshed and the city
surprised last night when 1t wa:
learned that he had presented his
resignation to the city council and
that 1t had been accepted. Every
one thought thar the important
cfice of clerk had been settled fol
the year and most acceptably set
tied, ard that there was man In II
In whom the deepest confidence
could be reposed. The large vote
given Mr.. Kirkland indicated the
public esteem In which he was held,
and every one knew that during
the present gear the records OF the
city would be models In every re
spect and that the greatest
thoroughness and promptuess and
efficiency would prevail N this Inn
portant position.
But after ascertaiuiug the amount
of work necessary TO properly fill
this Office and being advised that
he might be compelled to resign
the more renumerative Office OF
Justice, Mr.. Kirkland was driven to
the conclusion that nothing but a
resignation remained for him In
Justice to himself, his friends, the
position and the city. The res
ignatIon Itself presents many CO.
gent reasons, and while All entire
community regrets to lose so
capable an official, 1t must acqulesce
In the action and IL the reasons
prompting 1t. One less conscien-
tious In the discharge of public
duty would have held on to both
positions. at least as long as pos
sib1e. Under the circumstances.
while regretting the necessity fer
the action. the Review must
commend Mr.. Kirkland for his
broad and unselfish position In the
matter.
The city council last evening did
not attempted TO fl the position
and adjourned until next Monday
night In order that any aspirants
might have an opportunity 10 pre-
sent thelr claims ard that the
public might be fully advised ofthe
approaching selection. A number
of candidates have already been
suggested, and it is hoped that a
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08
Easter Services.

Mountain State Commandery
No. II of this city are making ar
engagements to hold special Easter
services In the New Auditorium on
Sunday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock.
Messrs: Fred Neil, Charles Bailey
aed Carl Neal are the committee In
charge. Rev. Bowden will conduct
the services and special music will
be a feature of the program.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08

The famous Burfll case was ar
sued yesterday before the court Of
Court of Appeals for the second
time. This Is the case In which
Pyle ct al are the plaintiffs and J.
w. Henderson ct al are defendants,
and grew out of The Bunfll tract
of oil land In Elk Fork. The case
has been in the highest court since
1000, decision having been looked
for constantly since that time.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
reward tor any case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last IS years,
and believe Unexpectedly honora.
BILE In all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo. Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARN1N,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh cure Is taken In
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent tree
Price 7sc per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08

The regular semi.monthly meet
Ing of Phoenix, Lodge, No. 70, met
In their asylum on Wells street
last evening. The candidate for
the second degree were Hal Moore
ard Orion Lazear, both of this city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08

F. NJ. Knouff, of Allegheny, Pa,
has accepted a position with E.
Stewart & Co, of this city Mr..
Knouff comes from Boggs & Bulbs
department store, and will have
charge of the dress goods depart
ment here. Many people of this
city will remember Mr.. Knouff, as
he was Stone & Thomas of Wheel
Ing fol FIVE years previous to going
to Allegheny.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harm
less One Minute Cough Cure gives
immediate relief In all cases of
cough, Group and lagrippe because
1t does not pass Immediately into
the stomach, but takes effect right
at the seat of the trouble. 1t draws
out the Inflammation, heals and
soothes and cures permanently by
enabling the lungs to contribute
pure life.giving and life-sustaining
oxygen to the blood and tissues.
Opera House Drug Store
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08
PLAIN PROOF
What This Gentleman Says is
a Mere Statement of Facts


No one can have any reason for
dissenting from the particulars and
proofs which follow, for verihcation
of the same is within easy reach OF
every resident of this vicinity. That
Doan's Kidney Pills promptly and
effectually cure kidney complaints
Is substantiatcd not only In this
particular case, but by all who have
given them a fair trial. Testimony
likewise shows that you do not
have to take them indefinitely to
be cured.
Walter McLachliu, a machine
hand, employed at ]. Holiday &
Sons planning mill, Wheeling, W
Va, address 3oS2 Jacobtstreet, says;
Had I not used Doan's Kidney
Pills when I did I would not be alive
now. I was In a terrible condition.
and although I took quarts of med
icine, I got no better, bat worse.
Friends spoke of nv bad appear
ance and thousands knew about 1t.
I could hardly get around and felt
and looked like a dead man more
than a living one Doan's Kidney
Pills were a blessing to me, half
box relieved me, three boxes en-
tirely cured me and now l feel as
though my back was as strong as
that of any horse In Wheeling. I
would rather have a box of Doan's
Kidney Pills than the services OF
all the doctors In the State"
For sale by all dealers. Price,
50 cents a box Foster Milburn
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name--Doan's-
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08
LaGrippe Can Be Cured.

By prompt and fearless use of Bun.
sens Pine Tar Cough Honey, 1t
Is a never falling remedy for la
grippe, coughs, colds, whooping
cough and all lung affections.
Every one enjoys the pleasant taste
and soothing effects of Bunsen's
Pine Tar Cough Honey. For sale
BY D. A. Henderson,.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-08

1t Is authoratively stated that the
Atlantic & Pacific OH Company,
operating largely In KENTUCKY and
Texas with holdings also Ii West
Virginia. will declare their first div
idend on April 9th, their annual
stockhol ders meeting.